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Disney's CEO, YouTube's Founder, and Wired's Editor Debate the Future of Monetizing Content
"The Digital Chiefs," a lunch panel earlier this week organized by the Hollywood Radio & Television Society, was one of the best conversations about digital media I've been to in a long while.
That was primarily due to the organizer's choice of a moderator: Disney chief executive Bob Iger. Having Iger asking the questions offered a really interesting window into what's on the mind of at least one major media CEO.
And that was mainly how Disney and other media companies will earn money from their content.
Iger's panelists were Wired editor Chris Anderson, YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley, Hulu CEO Jason Kilar, and Jonathan Miller, chief digital officer at News Corp.
I'm posting some audio (a little quiet, but listenable) below, along with a few rough notes from the discussion.
Iger opened by mentioning that TV took thirteen years to reach 50 million people. It took Facebook nine months to get 100 million members. 400 million videos were streamed on Hulu last month. YouTube offers more than 100 million videos (there are 526,000 search results for "Disney.")
Chris Anderson noted that iTunes succeeds in getting people to pay for content by selling convenience. While you can get music for free, the iTunes version saves you time, and ensures you're getting something of good quality.
Iger said he was "mildly encouraged by that -- not giddy, but encouraged."
Chad Hurley said YouTube is introducing more ad formats to help the site's partners earn money, so they can continue to create high-quality content. Iger wanted to know if there will be ad messages online that can sell a product as well as a 30-second spot on television. Hurley didn't have a forceful answer, noting that online there are multiple formats, from text ads, graphical ads, and 5, 10, and 15-second video ads. What's important, though, is that these digital ads can be targeted and relevant, unlike typical broadcast ads.
Iger said that monetizing social networks remains a big question mark. He asked Jonathan Miller whether MySpace fell prey to a "next-best-thing" phenomenon (being supplanted by Facebook), or just didn't stay on top of its game. Miller conceded that MySpace forgot that there is a continual need for reinvention.
Picking up the theme of targeting, Miller suggested that advertisers will pay more for online ads as behavioral targeting increases (targeting ads based on what you do online and interests you express), though he admitted that online ads may never achieve the same prices that network television commands.
Miller touched on the idea that the costs of content creation may need to go down in this new world, if advertisers aren't paying the prices they once did. (That's a point we discuss pretty frequently here at CinemaTech.)
Jason Kilar said that Hulu has been finding that people remember brands in the ads on its site better than they do on TV, even when it's the very same ad placed in the very same program. People are simply more engaged online, he suggested. They've made a conscious choice to watch that piece of content. By virtue of placing fewer ads in a show on Hulu (relative to the same half-hour on television), Kilar said, they can charge more for them.
Kilar also said that when Hulu's team designed the site, they didn't want it to look like "Tokyo at night," with lots of features and buttons and teasers. They very deliberately focused visitors' attention on the shows and the ads.
Miller pointed out that on Hulu, 70 percent of the ad revenue goes to the content creators. Iger followed up by saying that 70 percent of much fewer ad dollars than television generates may not be enough money for media companies to continue to invest in high-quality content.
Talking about paid rentals and downloads, Hurley said that YouTube will begin experimenting with both with its content partners.
Diving into some of the topics covered in his book Free, Chris Anderson suggested that for digital products, free samples are becoming a replacement for advertising. "The products sell themselves," he said.
Jason Kilar said that the content that will do best in this new world is stuff that is unique, totally original, and can't be substituted with anything else. He offered NBC's "30 Rock" as an example.
Toward the end, Iger asked his panelists what new things they're following. Anderson said he was watching videogames, iPhone apps, and "more granular social networks" like Ning that bring together groups with narrow interests. Kilar said he was following changing consumer tastes using search.twitter.com, mostly related to Hulu. He said that Hulu makes changes to its site based on what people are saying on Twitter.
I left a bit before the panel was over to head to a meeting, but here's more coverage of the panel from the LA Times' "Company Town" blog and from Variety. (Seems like I didn't miss much...)
And here's a 30-minute audio segment from the panel (just click play below, or download the MP3 file.) Bob Iger is the first and last to speak in this clip.
Photo of Chad Hurley and Bob Iger, above, courtesy of Getty Images.


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The realm of hospitality is witnessing a transformative phase in India, thanks to the pioneering efforts of Treehouse Hotels & Resorts.
This brand, under the ownership of Karma Hospitality, has unveiled an avant-garde concept that promises to redefine vacationing for the Indian populace – caravan parks.
At the heart of this innovation lies a harmonious blend of two contrasting worlds. On one side, there’s the raw, unfiltered allure of camping – a call to the wild, an escape from urban confines.
On the other, the epitome of luxury that only a resort can offer. Treehouse’s Caravan Parks seamlessly merge these worlds, ensuring that travelers don’t have to compromise on comfort while seeking an adventurous getaway, according to a report by CNBC TV18.
The flagship of this ambitious venture is the “Treehouse Sunrise Resort and Caravan Park,” majestically situated in Neemrana, Rajasthan. This isn’t just another resort; it’s a testament to Treehouse’s commitment to innovation. Spanning a sprawling ten acres, this caravan park is more than just a place; it’s an experience waiting to be unraveled.
Its strategic location on the Delhi-Jaipur highway makes it a beacon for both business and leisure travelers. But location is just one facet of its allure. The park boasts of a plethora of amenities, from a serene swimming pool to stargazing opportunities, a tennis court, and even a dedicated cycling track.
For those who prefer the nomadic charm of caravans, the park offers three exquisite caravans for accommodation, ensuring that the essence of road travel isn’t lost in the lap of luxury.
Behind this groundbreaking initiative is a vision that’s both clear and ambitious. Treehouse Hotels & Resorts isn’t just introducing a new concept; they’re crafting the future of hospitality in India. The brand recognizes the burgeoning trend of ‘drivecations’ – vacations centered around long drives and road trips.
Jayant Singh, the managing partner of Treehouse Hotels & Resorts, encapsulated this vision perfectly.
“We are absolutely thrilled to offer this new unwinding offering for road trip travelers and caravan lovers. Introducing caravan parks will be a significant contribution towards the hospitality infrastructure in India,” he said.
With plans to unveil at least 20 such parks in the next five years, the brand is poised to lead this revolution.
But to truly appreciate the potential of caravan parks, one must understand the broader trend of caravanning in India. While still in its nascent stages, caravanning promises a unique blend of adventure and comfort. A notable mention in this space is the “Expandable Home on Wheels ‘Willow'” by Motorhome Adventures.
Designed to accommodate a sizable group, it’s perfect for those long family trips or a getaway with friends. With a dedicated kitchen, bathroom, and even an expandable room, the Willow ensures that the road feels just like home.
The rise of caravanning underscores a shift in the Indian traveler’s mindset. No longer content with traditional vacations, there’s a growing demand for experiences that are both unique and comfortable. Caravanning, with its promise of the open road and the comforts of home, fits this bill perfectly.
Treehouse’s Caravan Parks are a testament to this potential. With facilities that rival any luxury resort and the added allure of the open road, they promise an experience that’s both unique and unforgettable. From comfortable tents to barbecue facilities and state-of-the-art caravans, they ensure that travelers get the best of both worlds.

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T1 Entertainment & Sports, some sort of joint venture between SK Telecommunications and Comcast Spectacor, has generated a deal with Hana Bank.
The South Korean language bank will develop financial products with regard to T1’s fans, according to some sort of release.
RELATED: T1 finds official show partner in Samsung
Hana Bank has acquired the particular naming rights to the 1st floor of T1’s service in Gangnam, Seoul, titling that the ‘Hana 1Q – T1 Hall of Fame.’ The offer will also see 1Q Lender, an application owned by Hana Bank, emblazoned on the organisation’s jersey.
Yeom Jeong-ho, Head of Future Fund Projects at Hana Bank, commented in a translated discharge: “Through the T1 relationship, Hana Bank take a step forward by expanding its consumer bottom to the younger generation, broadening Hana One Q’s manufacturer awareness around the world, and broadening the financial product industry using e-sports.”
RELATED: T1 Entertainment & Sports invests in esports stats startup Mobalytics
Additionally, T1’s players will receive personal finance and athlete injury insurance plan from the bank through the offer. The organisation is also combined with the likes of Nike, AS BMW HYBRID, Samsung Odyssey, Logitech H, and Secretlab.
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, League associated with Legends player for T1, also spoke on the handle this translated comment: “I am happy that I and also other players have a good possibility to prepare for the future through the Hana Bank partnership.”
Esports Insider says: Could isn’t the first partnership together with a bank in the industry by any means, it seems as if it could be the most extensive to date. Financial details along with the length of the deal haven’t recently been disclosed but we’re significantly interested in seeing how it’s marketed to T1’s fans.
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 Unveils Essential Mobile Tech for the Coming Decade
Social media feeds are abuzz with love for the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2020 event, which happened today.
RELATED: SAMSUNG GALAXY S10 OWNERS BEWARE: ANYONE CAN UNLOCK YOUR PHONE
New Samsung Galaxy lineup debuts in full glamour
Today in San Francisco, Samsung debuted its latest and greatest innovative devices, and so far the company looks primed to set a new standard for mobile experiences in the coming decade.
My hands on with the new #Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G! The camera zoom is so good it's basically invasive.— DaPoets (@DaPoetsTerrence) February 11, 2020
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Those who couldn't make the trip to Silicon Valley likely witnessed the unprecedented Galaxy lineup broadcast live in the Samsung Newsroom (here for mobile), on Facebook, or on Twitter.
In a surprising show of musical insight, Taehyung and Black Swan showed up in presentation slides, with an eyebrow-raising mix of minimalist synergy that feels more like a humblebrag than explicit endorsement.
Taehyung and Black Swan appears in the presentation slides of Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event. #SamsungEvent @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/TcioGJeST5— BTS Voting Team ⁷ (@btsvotingteam) February 11, 2020
The full suite of sweet Samsung devices ranged from $599 for the S10e to $1,399 for the S20 Ultra 5G.
To boot, each design has a signature color design on its reverse side. The S10e, S10, and S10+ seem to go with a beach color-scheme of sandy cream on tropical cyan, while the S20 5G, S20+ 5G, and S20 Ultra 5G feature turqoise and pink, nebulous blue-green, and white-on-black, respectively, beckoning would-be buyers to reserve their digital futures, and join the new decade.
iPhone SE 2 might follow Samsung's event
This comes on the heels of growing rumors that the iPhone SE 2 could be releasing this March, according to a Gizmodo report. Rumored to be part of Apple's new lineup of smartphones, recent tech gossip suggests that production is gearing up for a March launch date, at an estimated price of $399, according to a Fast Company report.
However, others still believe that the iPhone SE 2 won't debut until 2021, in tandem with the iPhone 9.
Of course, the choice between Samsung's Galaxy and Apple's iPhone isn't necessarily an either-or; after all, the 2020s could see the mix-and-match style of previous decades return to the tech world. Imagine Google wearables, a Samsung Galaxy for work, and, of course, an Apple iPhone SE 2, to channel a modest, essentially-retro appeal.
A recent study highlighted the crucial role dams could play in securing long-term food security. IE discovers more in an exclusive interview with one of the researchers.


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The 16-day government shutdown that dominated newscasts and headlines for the first half of October doesn't look to have had a dramatic impact on monthly sales, according to separately filed reports by Kelley Blue Book and JD Power. The news is even more welcomed following September's sales, which saw the first year-over-year decline in 27 months.
The government shutdown is eroding consumer confidence in the auto market, says John Krafcik, CEO of Hyundai's US sales unit, and could lower October sales by as much as 10 percent, Automotive News
Two weeks into the budget-related government shutdown and it sounds like some progress is finally being made, but that doesn't really help furloughed government employees pay their bills. To help out a little, Nissan and Toyota are joining Hyundai with offering payment deferments to current owners and lessees.
You remember Zach Bowman, right? Formerly-of-Autoblog Zach? Project Ugly Horse Zach? Now-at-Road-and-Track Zach? That's the guy. Mr. Bowman is still terrifying the peoples of Tennessee with his machinations, and sent us a link to this
Semi-trucks and their drivers are the lifeblood of our economy, hauling all the goods we use on a daily basis. A group of such truckers have decided to stage a protest against many of the current practices of our government. This weekend, the Ride for the Constitution (formerly called Truckers to Shut Down America) will lead a convoy of trucks to Interstate 495 around Washington, D.C. where they will drive 55 miles per hour taking up all lanes of traffic.
The US government's shutdown may have an adverse effect on vehicle recalls and safety testing, according to a report from AOL Autos. Complaints can still be submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, but nothing will actually be done about any of these submissions or any ongoing investigations until the agency's funding returns, NHTSA said in a statement.
Since the US government shut down early this morning, more than 800,000 federal employees could be furloughed without pay until a deal is reached to start the government back up. To help affected employees cope with the temporary layoffs, Hyundai is expanding its Assurance program to defer all of their auto loan or lease payments until they're called back to work.


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Hello Star Wars Fans and Coffee With Kenobi listeners and bloggers!
One of the things that has changed over the years is how we get our news about that galaxy far, far away. Back in the original trilogy era, from 1977 up to 1985, we got our Star Wars news from the local newspaper, maybe an ad for the films on TV, and maybe a news story on Star Wars from your local news station. When the special edition and prequel era came in, from 1997-1999, it was pretty much the same — but the internet was in its early days, with StarWars.com and online message boards, and it was the early days for fan websites like TheForce.net.
Now it’s 2015 and again we are in a new era of Star Wars with the sequel trilogy and the anthology films coming, and with that comes new ways to get Star Wars news like fan websites, podcasts like Coffee With Kenobi, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.
But with more ways to get news there is a down side with sites having some misinformation and the mainstream media trying to twist and turn some stories about Star Wars around and rumors flying around about the new films. Just try to avoid the sites that have some misinformation and only follow the news about Star Wars from trusted sites such as StarWars.com, Disney.com, reliable Star Wars fan websites, and Star Wars podcasts like Coffee With Kenobi because they will make sure there is no misinformation reported on Star Wars.
This is an exciting time for Star Wars fans, but also be careful of which sites report Star Wars News.
Thanks for reading and MTFBWY, always!!!! — Kenny Kraly, JrPowered by Sidelines


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The best time of the year for Final Fantasy fans is coming with the coming expansion release date just right around the corner. The Island Sanctuary has brought many new features and changes that will be introduced to the game alongside the endwalker expansion. The realism of the game has led to a lot of curiosity and discussions among many players.
The island sanctuary will be a unique area, and promises to offer fans an entire new game experience. Despite the lack of information, the expansion is only one month away.
Here’s everything we know about Endwalkers Island.
We’ve got everything we know about the future island islands.
This feature features the Island Sanctuary were originally revealed alongside the first Endwalker showcase that introduces the new life of the expansion in spring. It was presented as an area to chill that suits casual players, with new ways to interact with minions, farm, stable chocobos and more.
Island Sanctuaries will be considered solo areas where players can create and cultivate their space, said Naoki Yoshida, FF XIV producer and game director. You can take a look at your animals and cultures, expand the territory on your island, and let your minions roam freely, Yoshida said in an interview with PCGamesN. That’s the way that you enjoy a hectic life.
While this feature would be different from other games like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, many of the players compared it to other games, despite the fact that this feature will be unique. It won’t be as developed either, it’ll still be the final side of this expansion.
Related: It’s all new in Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker.
In an interview with Meoni and Shenpai during the latest media event in October, Yoshida discussed this issue in a new interview. He noted how it would be possible to invite friends to your island and visit their island as well as to customize the island by placing buildings and gathering materials out of blank canvas, according to the interview.
He explained that even though the community had the overwhelming response to the feature’s released, the developers wanted to pursue that to meet the players’ expectations, which could have delayed its release.
I didn’t want to approach it in a hazard way because it could be a misunderstanding from the players, Yoshida said. So I thought it would be better if we didn’t wait until we could show up video games or even live content in a stream.
After that interview, many players have started to wonder whether this feature would complement or even replace the experience of housing in any way. This is the only way for players to garden and customize their space in the game. Even though houses are rare, they’re hard and expensive to get.
In free companies many players buy apartments or rooms which offer similar experience, but not the same level that private houses offer. The level of customization will be unclear, but how players can interact with minions and the environment there.
When do we get the island islands?
In contrast to what most players expect, the island Sanctuaries will probably not release soon. Yoshida mentioned it would be introduced during the 6.X series, so in between the next expansions. But Square Enix doesn’t yet reveal any more details about the release date.
If the guests of the latest media event couldn’t see or learn more about the Island Sanctuaries, it doesn’t seem to be enough to test it out November or this year. The players should certainly be patient before entering the Island Sanctuary. In any case, the developer should reveal more information about it in the next few months.
The upcoming Endwalker expansion will be released on Nov. 23 or 19 to players who have pre-ordered it.


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Various industry reports agree, cyber crime is increasing Medium-sized companies face as great a risk of cyber attack as larger organisations, according to a new report from cyber security firm McAfee...
Internal Apple documents found on child's MacBook in folder named 'hacky hack hack'
Intel's 10nm Core i3-8121U CPU comes to the NUC mini PC
Poorly-configured protocols are leaving whole networks open to attackers
Short lived campaign delivered FlawedAmmyy remote access Trojan via .pub and PDF files


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PORTLAND, Ore. — Jaco Electronics Inc., a global distributor and integrator of electronic components and customized flat panel display (FPD) solutions, and provider of value-added logistics services, and DT Research, a leading developer of information appliances for vertical markets, today announced a partnership with Image Base International (IBI), a digital signage integrator and interactive media company.
This partnership has resulted in all three companies securing the digital signage contract for Portland’s International Airport — including state-of-the-art kiosks. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
“We are very excited about partnering with two digital signage leaders on the Portland Airport contract, and look forward to forging a long and mutually beneficial relationship in one of the most dynamic areas of FPD deployment,” said Jaco’s chairman and CEO Joel Girsky. “The digital signage sector is an area of focus, growth and importance for Jaco as we are uniquely positioned in the industry as a supplier, designer and integrator.” “A digital signage system significantly enhances the airport experience,” said Dr. Daw Tsai, president of DT Research. “Digital signs can provide airport travelers with accurate, up-to-the-minute flight, gate and baggage claim information. Travelers can watch dynamic advertising while waiting for the next flight. Interactive kiosks provide rapid access to specific content for travelers in a hurry. We look forward to working with Jaco, Image Base International and Alliance Airport Advertising in offering dynamic communications to travelers within the Portland International Airport.”


text: The shares of the on-line toy seller Etoys Inc. closed at a level almost quadruple the offering price yesterday in their first day of trading. The new stock was priced at $20 a share, opened at $79 and soared as high as $85 before closing at $76.5625. Founded in 1997, Etoys has become the leading toy retailer on the Internet, offering more than 9,000 toys, video games, children's books, music and baby products. Sales last year were $30 million, up from $700,000 a year earlier. The company raised $166 million through its stock offering.


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Synaptic Soup talks about CCCAdrenaline Vault has posted an interview with Synaptic Soup. As you remember Synaptic Soup is the maker of Crazy Car Championship, which was described as "Jules Verne meets Flash Gordon in Cannon Ball Run." CCC was built from the ground up for Internet support and will feature accessible cross-platform gaming as well as a solid one-person experience. Here is just a glimpse at what was said.
What online game modes are being implemented?
RH: We have a long list of game modes we want to implement, so there should be something for everyone. There will be the normal race to the finish, but we will also be including Capture the Flag, Tag and several other completely new modes. Gamers are going to get excited about multiplayer potential of CCC.


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WPP has rediscovered its appetite for acquisitions, according to the chief executive who has sought to repair the advertising group’s finances and make it fit for the digital age.
Mark Read told the Financial Times that WPP, built through two-decades of relentless dealmaking under his predecessor, Martin Sorrell, was once again looking for buying opportunities with replenished firepower.
“A house is built on firm foundations,” said Mr Read. “Our foundations today are much firmer than they were two years ago. We are simpler. Our balance sheet is in better shape. Actually, it is time to start to look at how we grow and where we need to invest.”
Mr Read launched a three-year turnround plan for WPP in late 2018, after Sir Martin’s acrimonious exit from the sprawling holding company that was loaded with debt and struggling with the digital transition. Sir Martin has since repeatedly said WPP, the world’s biggest advertising holding company by sales, is “past its sell-by date” and should be broken up.
Mr Read declined to talk about his predecessor and pointed to his own achievements — reducing net debt from £5.2bn to as low as £1.5bn last year and crunching together agencies such as J Walter Thompson and Wunderman, which reduced WPP’s brands “from 485 to closer to 250”.
Significant acquisitions would be a further milestone. “We don’t just want to make the business bigger, we want to really focus acquisitions in the areas that can differentiate our offer and provide something distinct,” said the chief executive, who bought Velvet, a French customer experience consulting group last month.
“We don’t want to buy a fourth public relations firm in Uruguay,” he added. “It is really . . . acquisitions we can make that bring us scale.”
Further details of the strategy are expected to be unveiled in a capital markets day in December, along with guidance on share buybacks and the company’s future dividend policy. WPP surprised markets in August by restarting dividend payments that were suspended to cope with the pandemic.
Mr Read’s challenge is to win back investors who think agency holding groups are struggling with multiple structural tests: cost-cutting and clients taking business in-house, competition from consultancies such as Accenture, and waning clout as middlemen in digital ad markets dominated by Google and Facebook.
WPP’s share price is 65 per cent lower than its 2017 peak, and has fallen more than a third since the pandemic battered the economy. The three-year decline is a more severe than at rivals such as Omnicom and Publicis.
Meanwhile, investors have flocked to the simpler growth story of adtech providers such as The Trade Desk, which this year has soared to almost three times WPP’s market value on a tiny fraction of its revenues.
The £2bn market capitalisation of Sir Martin’s S4 Capital, a digital-only advertising group, is almost a quarter of WPP’s value even though it generated less than three per cent of its £12.4bn sales in the year to June 30.
Mr Read’s pitch is that WPP has combined its traditional creative strength with the tech expertise to build ecommerce platforms for clients such as Sainsbury’s, and become the single biggest integrator of Adobe's software. “Our goal is to be to revenue growth what Accenture is to cost reduction,” he said.
He hit back at criticism from Sir Martin, who has called traditional agencies “an albatross around his neck . . . that will probably choke him” and questioned the decision to sell the data business Kantar.
“We don’t have departments of people that just do linear television commercials any more,” he said. “In the first half [of 2020] around 40 per cent of our billings were in digital, but more than 40 per cent of our fees came from digital media.”
Mr Read stressed his record of winning ad business from tech groups: WPP won an Uber pitch this year and counts Google as its second-biggest client. As a media buyer, WPP is also Google's biggest single source of revenue.
“If a client spends £100 on TV, we would historically make £3. If a client spends £100 on Google, we may make £5 or £6 because it’s more complicated to manage Google than it is to manage TV. Shifting the budget from TV to Google is not a bad thing [for WPP],” he said.
He added that last year WPP’s “billings on Google, Facebook, Amazon were more than $10bn — they grew 15 per cent. That is a growth driver for our business.”
Mr Read said the worst declines in ad spending were “behind us” and expected a strong rebound that would bring WPP back to positive sales growth next year.
But after suffering a 15.1 per cent fall in second-quarter revenues, he expected it would be 2022 before the company regained lost ground from the pandemic. Clients were returning to ad spending, he said, but remained “nervous”.
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Online Parts Catalog
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Luber-finer® Launches New Websites for the Canadian Market
English, French and Punjabi Sites Will Enhance Customer Service in Canada
Toledo, OH, June 21, 2017 – Luber-finer®, a leading brand in heavy duty filtration since 1936, is pleased to announce the launch of three new websites to better serve the heavy duty industry in Canada. Canadian drivers, technicians, fleet maintenance managers and parts distributors can now view the Luber-finer website in English at luberfiner.ca, in French at french.luberfiner.ca and in Punjabi at punjabi.luberfiner.ca.
These online additions make it easier for Canadians to access the heavy duty filter information they need to keep their operations moving.
“Over the past year, the Luber-finer Heavy Duty team has worked on many initiatives to strengthen our customer relationships in Canada,” said Layne Gobrogge, Director of Heavy Duty Marketing. “Making our website available in three languages allows all of our Canadian customers and business partners easy access to the tools they need to quickly look up filters and search for Luber-finer distributors who carry them.”
In addition to offering information in multiple languages, which can be selected at Luberfiner.com’s Region Selector page, the new Luber-finer websites for the Canadian market offer visitors these advantages:
Online Parts Catalog: Search the parts catalog to find the part number and specification details for any Luber-finer lube/oil, fuel/water, air, hydraulic, coolant or cabin air filter.
Part Search: Type a Luber-finer part number into the app to obtain a part description, part dimensions and vehicle compatibility information.
Cross Reference: Type the part number of another brand’s filtration product into the cross-reference tool to obtain a part number and part description for a comparable Luber-finer filter.
Distributor Locator: Type in a postal code and select a mile radius to find nearby distributors.
Luber-finer® — Built To Do More.
For more information on Luber-finer heavy duty filtration products, please contact your Luber-finer sales representative, visit www.luberfiner.com or call (800) 851-3641. You can also follow Luber-finer on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
For more than 75 years, Luber-finer® has been providing filtration excellence for heavy duty on-highway vehicles, vocational and off-road equipment. Recognized as a global brand leader of dependable heavy duty filter product lines, Luber-finer combines product value with a commitment to reliable customer service. For more information, visit www.Luber-finer.com.
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WORLD – As demand for plant-based food products surges, a report by Future Market Insights (FMI) suggests that the revenue of the dairy alternatives market will reach US$34.6 billion by 2029.
This category is expected to register a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period boosted by an upsurge in demand for vegan diets as consumers turn to healthier food alternatives.
The report has identified the thriving trend of veganism as one of the primary factors triggering the demand for dairy alternatives, in addition to health-related concerns such as allergies from milk and lactose intolerance.
Increased awareness of the health-related issues regarding dairy products is pushing consumers into non-dairy milk.
This category is gaining ground more and more over the dairy counterparts with launches in different styles, product categories, and types, supported by growing research and development, product line extensions, and marketing campaigns.
Dairy alternatives category is quickly growing for reasons including better health, growing concerns for animal welfare, reducing their impact on the planet.
Grocery stores are deemed to be one of the places where dairy alternatives are becoming more available with products such as soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk, cashew milk, flax milk, corn milk.
However, one of the factors impeding an even more faster growth trajectory of this segment is that consumers perceive dairy alternatives to be overpriced, which is not always the case.
Dairy alternative launches more than doubles
According to FMI, over the past five years, global dairy alternative launches have more than doubled with dairy alternative beverages having accounted for more than 8% of world dairy launches.
As the way people do shopping change, supermarkets and hypermarkets in developing countries have become the main selling point of dairy alternatives.
This is also boosted by an upsurge in e-retail for the sales of dairy alternatives.
Evolving consumer trends such as the change in diets and growing health awareness are expected to provide an upsurge to the dairy alternatives market.
The segment is attracting more players while existing companies are investing heavily in research and development to follow on-going trends by providing diverse products as the demand increases.
Thus, competition in dairy alternatives market is increasing at a rapid pace.
The dairy alternatives market in Asia Pacific is expected to lead the market in terms of share, followed by North America and Europe.
FMI indicates that in Latin America where the opportunity for growth is highest among all regions will see more players entering the business.
Key players in the market are The Hain Celestial Group, Earths Own Food Company, Dohler GmBh, Organic Valley, Daiya Foods Inc., SunOpta, and Danone S.A.


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New Yorkers are getting increasingly sick from smoking packets of synthetic marijuana, which are still readily available in bodegas and head shops despite being banned two years ago. According to a DOH release, fifteen people have been hospitalized with "severe adverse reactions" to the product since Thursday, and ER visits related to fake weed are up 220% in 2014.
The recent hospitalizations occurred in Harlem and Chelsea.
“K2, Spice, Green Giant—no matter what you call it, synthetic cannabinoids are dangerous and illegal,” Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said in a release. “I urge people not to use these products, which have caused a huge spike in emergency room visits this year.”
Because the active ingredients are essentially an unknown, ever-changing chemical soup, there is no antidote. Symptoms include seizures and hallucinations, though symptoms usually do not last longer than 1-2 hours.
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Your social media marketing can be a huge catalyst for driving sales and growth. How your potential customers are using social media and which ones they spend a lot of time on can be tricky to determine and is ever shifting. Some recent research published at Small Business Trends shows just who is using what and which states are being dominated by a certain platform.
- Nielsen research has revealed that the average person is spending about eleven hours a day interacting with all sort of electronics and that almost an hour of that, or more, is spent on social media. In addition, according to the internet provider and researcher CenturyLink, not all Americans are homogeneous with regard to where they are spending their social media time and what social sites they are actively searching.
- Every year, CenturyLink publishes research that reveals the top social media platforms that are searched for in every American state according to the usage numbers. So, which platforms are the most searched for and visited?
- SnapChat has gained some serious momentum over the last few years and has become the most searched for social media platforms in the country and is the leading platform visited in ten states. Pinterest pulled in at a close number two and is first in ten states also including New Hampshire.
- Following at a strong number three is Instagram which is the number one go-to platform in eight states and is clearly ahead of the remainders which include both Facebook and Reddit and YouTube tying for fifth with Twitter bringing up the final spot.
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Darrell Warren, left, and Tammy Kidder
Lafayette, La.–Stuller Inc. announced this week that Darrell Warren, the vice president of tools supplies, is retiring and will be replaced by Tammy Kidder, who is being promoted.
Warren has been in the jewelry industry for 40 years and has spent the last 19 years with Stuller. During that time, he has been a “major contributor” to the company’s growth, said Stuller President Danny Clark.
“Not only has he had a significant impact on our tools and packaging businesses, but has also mentored others who will carry on for him. I particularly admire his tireless commitment and loyalty to the Stuller community and all that it stands for. We wish him the best,” Clark said.
Kidder has been with Stuller for more than 20 years and is currently the vice president of findings, metals and recycled materials. She also has worked in supply chain, materials control, manufacturing, product design and procurement.
Kidder holds an MBA from Louisiana State University.
“Tammy has been an integral part of the Stuller team for a long time,” Clark said. “I know she’ll pick up right where Darrell left off and continue to make meaningful strides in our tools and packaging business.”


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Like a giant steam vent on a pressure cooker, the law of supply and demand has finally relieved the pressure pharmaceutical companies have felt for the past 10 years from ongoing pay inflation. Enough large pharma companies are downsizing their primary care sales force that it is now becoming an employers’ market for qualified primary care reps.
For the first time in more than a decade, the sales force “arms race” has halted. Salaries appear to be leveling off, and pay practices are likely to be less aggressive in the immediate future. If this trend continues, it will have a ripple effect on hiring practices and pay structures. Companies will have the luxury of attracting talent in an environment with lower pay inflation and of choosing from more qualified candidates…
The shift to an employers’ market was evidenced by the stagnation of primary care reps’ salaries. In 2007, the median base pay for all reps was $63,100, up from $61,900 in 2006 (a 1.9 percent increase). The median total compensation for a Level II primary care sales rep—that is, a fully trained sales representative—was $96,500, up from $94,500 in 2006 (a 2 percent increase)….
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Dairy companies invest big to milk gains from rising demand
Chennai-based Hatsun Agro Products has announced a nearly Rs 170-crore investment in setting up of cold-chain infrastructure.
Dairy companies woo cattle farmers for steady supply
Industry executives say the share of the organised dairy segment in the Indian dairy ind...
KKR commits to invest Rs 520 crore in dairy company Kwality Ltd
A person familiar with the development said the KKR investment is for a six-y...
Dairy companies spot a land of milk and honey in North East
“NE India is a potential market for us and we will be sourcing our milk requirements locally to connect the farmers to the market,“ said RS Sodhi, MD, GCMMF.
Patanjali to foray into dairy sector: Ramdev
"Patanjali is set to enter the dairy business and in this financial year, production will start in three dairy plants - one each in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh."
Mother Dairy to sell only fortified milk in NCR by year-end
Asked about the cost of fortification of milk with Vitamin A&D, he said it would be around 25 paise per litre and the same would be absorbed by the company.
Motilal Oswal Private Equity to invest Rs 110 crore in Dairy Classic Ice Creams
The funds will be used for capacity expansion in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, deepening the distribution network and brand building, said the directors of Dairy Classic.
As more people buy dairy products, more investors bet on these stocks
Prabhat Dairy was the best performing stock on Wednesday, up 20%. Umang surged 19% and Kwality rose almost 8%. Parag Milk Foods edged 0.2% higher.
Sebi relaxes restrictions on 41 companies
The entitie have now been given certain relaxations, including permission to deal in government securities and invest in exchange-traded funds.
Insurance, dairy make for compoundable long-term investment: Vikas Khemani, Edelweiss Securities
A year, year-and-a-half down the line, you will see a strong rural consumption in play.
Consumption of packaged milk will grow in the coming years: Vivek Nirmal, JMD, Prabhat Dairy
"Milk industry in particular has great advantage from this move, so we expect a growth of around 30-35% depending on different geographies."
iD Fresh Foods partners with Nilgiri Dairy Farm to produce dairy products
iD entered four more cities— Coimbatore, Cochin, Palakkad, Trichur—in July, bringing its total presence to 14 cities.
Kwality looks to scoop up midsized dairy companies
The company has entered into an arrangement with PL Lamba, the founding father of Kwality group, and got the rights to use the Kwality artwork.
The big if: Will Cyrus Mistry quit group companies?
Having lost the battle to remain as chairman, Mistry would probably resign from all other board responsibilities, corporate lawyers said.
Big companies need strategy for digital world: AT Kearney
The management consultancy said the entry of disrupters such as Amazon and Flipkart had forced the old consumer companies to change their view about digital offerings.


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Microsoft bring desktop apps to the Windows Store
Microsoft Windows Store originally launched Windows 8 nearly 4 years ago. Windows Store has always been used as a way to push Microsoft’s new universal apps. Microsoft is finally chang the way Windows Store works this week. allow third party developers to easily bring their existing desktop apps – games over to universal app platform.
this week this list will be all available in Windows Store
- Arduino IDE
- MAGIX Movie Edit Pro
- Virtual Robotics Kit,
- SQL Pro
- Voya Media
- Predicted Desire
It’s a change that could mean Windows Store will be useful way to truly roam PCs , quickly install your favorite apps. We’ll have to wait on developers to take advantage of Desktop Bridge tool to actually convert apps, but this should make it easier for existing desktop apps to move over to Microsoft universal platform.
Unfortunately, this won’t mean the Windows Store will be full of all the desktop apps you know and love like Chrome, Photoshop, or the millions of useful productivity tools available on Windows. It will take time for developers to adjust and convert their apps, some might argue that Microsoft would be best served allowing regular desktop apps to be listed in Store in the interim.


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Ford reveals new plans to protect passengers - Car Rental News
Ford reveals new plans to protect passengers
Car Rental News - 09/11/2009
New backseat airbags to be introduced to keep children and other passengers safe
One of the biggest worries faced by many parents when going on long car journeys is that their children may not be safe in the back seat. Although airbags have long been built into dashboards and steering wheels of modern cars; there has been little provision for those riding in the back of the car.
However, this week, popular car manufacturer Ford announced that they have addressed this problem by becoming the first automaker to offer cars with seatbelt airbags for backseat passengers. Customers who purchase the Ford Explorer next year will find airbags sewn into the shoulder portions of the rear seat belts, which will unfurl in an accident to safely protect all backseat passengers.
In a recent interview, Ford Vice President Sue Cischke stated that: "This marries two life-saving technologies - the airbag technology and the seatbelts. We do a lot of testing in all different configurations to make sure whatever we introduce is safe.”
The new airbags mean that parents can be sure that their children will be safe when sitting in the backseat. The new airbag even protects children using child car seats and booster seats.
As Ciscke added: "We've done testing with kids sleeping, a dummy simulating a child sleeping, just to make sure that it works under all different conditions.”
The seatbelt airbags have been specially designed so that they help support the head and neck in accidents. The special wider seat belts will also reduce the chance of chest injuries as they spread the force applied during an accident over a wider area of the passenger's chest.
This means that parents will be able to concentrate on their driving, safe in the knowledge that there children are well protected if an accident should occur.


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In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, staying informed is key to making informed decisions. Today, we bring you a curated roundup of the most significant events and trends shaping the crypto landscape. From regulatory developments to groundbreaking innovations, this is your comprehensive guide to the latest crypto news.
Regulatory Winds of Change:
Governments worldwide are reevaluating their stance on cryptocurrency regulation. The United States, in particular, is witnessing a shift in regulatory dynamics. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively exploring new approaches to address the challenges posed by the crypto market. This includes a deeper look into decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). As these discussions unfold, market participants are keenly watching for potential impacts on their activities.
Rise of Decentralized Finance (DeFi):
Decentralized Finance continues to be a driving force in the crypto space. The DeFi ecosystem is expanding rapidly, offering a range of financial services without traditional intermediaries. From decentralized exchanges (DEXs) to lending and borrowing platforms, DeFi projects are reshaping the way we think about finance. The crypto community eagerly anticipates the next wave of innovations within the DeFi space and its potential impact on the broader financial landscape.
NFT Mania Persists:
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) remain a hot topic in crypto news. The market for digital assets continues to thrive, with artists, musicians, and creators leveraging blockchain technology to tokenize and sell their work. Major players in the entertainment industry are increasingly exploring NFTs as a means of engaging with their fan base. However, the market is not without challenges, including concerns about environmental sustainability and the potential for oversaturation. As the NFT space matures, we can expect further developments and refinements in this exciting sector.
Crypto Adoption Gains Momentum:
The adoption of cryptocurrencies is on the rise, with both individuals and institutions recognizing their potential. Major corporations are integrating cryptocurrencies into their financial strategies, with some even adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets. This growing acceptance is paving the way for mainstream adoption, bolstered by the increased availability of crypto-related products and services. As the use cases for digital currencies expand, the crypto community is optimistic about the continued growth of the market.
Ethereum 2.0: The Beacon of Scalability:
Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is undergoing a major upgrade with Ethereum 2.0. This upgrade aims to address scalability issues by transitioning the network from a proof-of-work (PoW) to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. The crypto community is closely monitoring the development of Ethereum 2.0, as its success could significantly impact the entire blockchain ecosystem. The upgrade is expected to enhance transaction throughput, reduce fees, and make the network more sustainable in the long run.
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Take Center Stage:
Central banks worldwide are exploring the concept of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a digital form of their national currency. China has been at the forefront of CBDC development, with the digital yuan already undergoing pilot programs in various cities. Other countries are closely watching these initiatives, considering the potential benefits and risks associated with issuing their own CBDCs. The emergence of CBDCs has the potential to reshape the global financial landscape, impacting cross-border transactions and monetary policy.
Security and Privacy Concerns:
With the increasing prominence of cryptocurrencies, security and privacy concerns have come to the forefront. Cybersecurity threats, including ransomware attacks and hacking incidents, pose challenges to the integrity of the crypto space. Regulatory bodies are actively working to establish frameworks that balance innovation with the need for consumer protection and security. As the industry matures, addressing these concerns will be crucial to maintaining trust and confidence among users.
As the crypto landscape continues to evolve, staying informed about the latest developments is essential for enthusiasts, investors, and industry participants. From regulatory shifts and technological advancements to market trends and security considerations, the crypto news space is dynamic and multifaceted. As we navigate these currents, one thing is certain: the crypto ecosystem is here to stay, and its impact on the broader financial landscape will only continue to grow. Stay tuned for further updates as we explore the ever-changing world of cryptocurrency.


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Rapala VMC Corporation, a Finnish manufacturer of fishing lures, equipment and tools, has unveiled a new strategy aimed at one of the first fishing tackle companies to act upon a set of seriously ambitious environmental objectives. This includes actions already implemented over recent years as well as a series of ambitious new environmental objectives, such as increased use of renewable energy, reduced use of fossil-based plastics in products and packaging, and more efficient waste recycling processes to name a few. The program will be implemented in all of Rapala’s business units.
Rapala says it has been active in identifying and minimizing its negative impact on the environment prior to this decision. For example, the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the lure manufacturing units in Finland, Estonia and Russia has almost halved in the past four years. The company also introduced new packaging designs in 2010 containing 50 percent fewer plastics compared to the previous packages. The individual components in Rapala hard baits have also been carefully reviewed and substituted for more ecological options wherever possible without compromising the product performance that users have come to love. As examples, the company cited that Rapala wooden lures are currently up to 40 percent bio-based and that 85 percent of the hard baits it offers are lead-free. Through actions such as these, the carbon footprint of Rapala’s lure production facility has already decreased considerably during the past four years.
In the years to come, Rapala plans to launch programs and product families with sustainability at the heart of their development, the company said. It aims to introduce 100 percent lead-free Rapala wobblers by 2023, further reduce the amount of plastic used in lure packaging, release new plastic-free packaging for multiple product categories and brands, and shift to renewable energy in all of its lure production units. The carbon footprint of lure production is now one of the key performance indicators that are assessed on a regular basis and used to determine the environmental impact.
“I am extremely happy to see that the company is able and willing to take these steps to become more environmentally friendly. It is very important that we, as one of the biggest fishing tackle companies globally, step forward and show that we care about our impact on the environment,” said Taneli Väisänen, Rapala’s research and sustainability manager.


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BSNL has reduced the validity of the Vasantham Gold prepaid voucher to 60 days. Other benefits that come with the offer remain as they are.
Updated : May 4, 2020, 1:44 pm
Netflix reached 15.8 million paid subscribers from January through March. It has predicted 7 million more subscribers by the end of June.
Updated : April 23, 2020, 4:42 pm
Vodafone had come up with a double data offer for Rs 249. It gave 3GB data at the price of 1.5GB data. Now, the telco is gradually phasing out this offer.
Updated : April 23, 2020, 1:48 pm
As people look for some hope at this time and right information about the coronavirus pandemic, cyber criminals are using the occasion to scam web users.
Updated : April 22, 2020, 9:46 pm
April 26 onward, video-conferencing app Zoom will let its hosts report participants to curb zoombombing, other wrongful activities.
Updated : April 22, 2020, 2:48 pm
For postpaid plans above Rs 399, BSNL is offering a year of free subscription to Amazon Prime. This offer comes in handy given the extended lockdown period till May 3.
Updated : April 22, 2020, 12:45 pm
BSNL recently rolled out their 4G services for the subscribers in Kolkata
Updated : February 11, 2020, 2:21 pm
Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Tuesday posted a consolidated loss of Rs 1,035 crore for the three months ended December 31, 2019, as the AGR-hit telco provisioned for interest component of its statutory dues.
Updated : February 5, 2020, 12:25 am
OnePlus led with 33 per cent market share in 2019 while Samsung and Apple occupied the second and third position with 26 per cent and 25 per cent market share respectively.
Updated : February 4, 2020, 5:29 pm
Google on Tuesday introduced a new feature to help the users compare and recharge their prepaid plans using Google Search.
Updated : February 4, 2020, 3:21 pm
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited recently modified its popular yearly prepaid plan of Rs 1999, it now comes with added validity of 71 days.
Updated : February 4, 2020, 12:49 pm
BSNL has launched a new plan worth Rs 999. This is voice only plan and at the moment it is available only in the Kerala circle.
Updated : December 2, 2019, 12:15 pm
Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea could increase their recharge prices by up to 20 per cent, depending on prices. The price hike will most likely be introduced from December 2019.
Updated : November 23, 2019, 5:28 pm
BSNL has permanently revised the SIM card replacement charge for both prepaid and postpaid connections. The price was last revised in August 2019.
Updated : November 5, 2019, 5:25 pm
Vodafone is now offering 150GB extra free data with its entry-level postpaid plan. The plan also comes with several extra benefits for limited period of time.
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Land Rover and participating dealers will be absorbing the VAT change on model orders placed before December 31 this year as part of a new sales initiative.
The 2.5% VAT difference will be jointly funded by Land Rover and participating dealerships.
The offer means customers can avoid the increased rate of 20% VAT if their vehicle is registered and delivered between January 4 and March 31 2011.
John Edwards, managing director, Land Rover UK, said: "Protecting against the VAT increase means that customers can order with confidence, secure in the knowledge that the January tax hike will not affect their vehicle purchase.
"This move demonstrates that the interests of our customers continue to be at the heart of our business strategy."


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NEW YORK — In a story May 15 about the Shed, the new performance space at New York City’s Hudson Yards, The Associated Press misidentified a previous position held by the Shed’s artistic director and CEO, Alex Poots. He was director of the Manchester International Festival, not the Birmingham International Festival.
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The Shed brings art to NYC’s new Hudson Yards complex
The Shed brings art, culture to NYC’s flashy new Hudson Yards complex
By WARREN LEVINSON
Critics have generally not been kind to the new Hudson Yards complex.
The new neighbourhood, built atop a platform over train yards on the west side of Manhattan, features sleek glass towers with stratospherically expensive residential, retail and office space.
Michael Kimmelman, The New York Times’ architecture critic, lamented this spring, “It is, at heart, a supersized suburban-style office park, with a shopping mall and a quasi-gated condo community targeted at the 0.1 per cent.” Even the design centerpiece, a 15-story honeycomb of stairways called the Vessel, has been mocked by some as looking like a giant shawarma. (The New York Post, on the other hand, was kinder, with a headline: “Why the Hudson Yards Vessel is $200M worth of glistening glory.”)


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GM recalling all Cruzes over fire risk
Fluids trapped under engine may ignite in popular Chevy compacts
David Shepardson & Melissa Burden - DETROITNEWS - June 25, 2012
General Motors Co. is recalling all 475,000 Chevrolet Cruze compacts, from the first off the line in 2009 through May 31, after reports of engine fires. It's a setback for the Detroit automaker looking to boost sales of fuel-efficient compact cars.
The recall includes 413,418 2011-12 Cruzes in the United States, 61,299 in Canada, and 701 in Israel. Detroit-based GM will modify the engine shield, which will help prevent liquids from being trapped in the engine compartment, where a fire could start and spread.
GM spokesman Alan Adler said Friday the automaker has received reports of about 30 fires in Cruze models — linked to improper oil changes and other fluids that were trapped in the engine.
No injuries, crashes or deaths have been reported in connection with the fires.
The Cruze is a key vehicle for GM. It was the Detroit automaker's best-selling car in 2011 and the second best-selling compact in the U.S. last year. Sales, however, have slowed since Japanese automakers have returned to the market at full strength after natural disasters last year.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in March opened a preliminary investigation into the 2011 Cruze after receiving two reports of engine fires that destroyed the vehicles. It later added the 2012 Cruze to its investigation.
Dave Sullivan, manager of product analysis for AutoPacific Inc., said the recall shouldn't be a big issue for GM, as long as repairs happen in a timely manner for Cruze owners... [Read More]
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Are we talking about the underbody aerodynamic cover under the engine compartment? Now that most vehicles do have them, I've learned of some unintended consequences.
On my 4-day camping trip the weekend, I discovered one morning that a family of rats had created a nest in the engine compartment of our rented Ford Focus while we slept in our tent. The underbody shield provided a huge flat area for them to build their nest. I spent 45 minutes fishing out paper towels, sanitary napkins, leaves and moss, as well as trying to drive the critters out.
Less hassle than the nest that wasps had created under my Jetta wagon on a camping trip about 3 years ago, though.
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U.S. lawmakers took turns Wednesday calling for a change in a law that has shelved millions of dollars worth of youth ATVs and motorcycles at a Washington, D.C. rally.
The controversial law, called the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), has led to the banning of certain youth-designed products that don’t meet minimum lead standards. As evidenced by the attendees at the “Amend the CPSIA” rally, the law has hit a number of retail segments, from the powersports industry to the books business to the apparel and clothing industry.
Members of the powersports industry, including dealers and members of the Motorcycle Industry Council and American Motorcyclist Association, attended the rally that drew at least 200 supporters, according to online estimates.
More than a half dozen U.S. lawmakers spoke in favor of revising the law, which one of the lawmakers termed “a joke.”
“When it gets so far that libraries are starting to worry about the books on their shelves, I think we will finally get the attention of the Speaker of the House, the Majority Leader of the Senate, hopefully the president,” Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) said.
“If not, we need you as the grassroots to do what you’re doing: To make the noise, to band together, to communicate with your neighbors that this law or the regulations around the law need to be changed so we can bring some common sense back to the government.”
Lawmakers who attended the rally said up to three bills have been introduced that seek to revise the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which not only affects the sale of powersports vehicles but parts as well.
Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) said the key will be for lawmakers to keep this a bipartisan issue. “If we frame it that way, we should get it done, and get it done this year,” he said of the legislation.


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According to New York City Mayor, vendors are set to be banned from selling goods on the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, forcing tourists to opt for snapshots instead of souvenirs.
As vendors are poised to be prohibited from selling goods on the famous Brooklyn Bridge, tourists visiting the city in the hopes of bringing home a memento from the landmark will now have to make do with a snapshot.
The new regulation, which takes effect on Wednesday, intends to reduce crowding on the busy pedestrian walkway of the bridge, where commuters from the city and visitors jostle for space with dozens of trinket vendors.
According to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the situation became unsafe as large crowds flocked to the bridge throughout the holiday season. He displayed videos of people hopping from the elevated walkway onto a bike lane several feet below to avoid a human traffic bottleneck.
All of the city’s bridges will be subject to the new regulations, but none have quite as many sellers as the 140-year-old Brooklyn Bridge, which is frequently dotted with tables selling novelty license plates, phone cases, and Yankees caps, among other items.
Vendors on the bridge admit that their number has increased recently due to slack regulation during the coronavirus pandemic and the availability of inexpensive goods. Space for stalls was also made available by the decision made two years prior to move cyclists to a separate lane of the road.


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WASHINGTON -- Americans increased their borrowing at the lowest rate in seven months during July, a sign of growing financial stress in the U.S.
Consumer credit outstanding increased $4.6 billion in July to $2.587 trillion, according to the latest report from the Federal Reserve on Monday. That follows an $11.0 billion consumer credit increase in June, which is a downward revision from a previously estimated $14.3 billion surge.
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Hyatt made a surprise announcement today of a new Hyatt Regency hotel opening in Cape Town this December.
As hotel developments take years, and they are usually announced well before the ground is even broken, this could only mean that they are taking over the management of an existing property.
The press release states that this 137 room hotel is owned by Millar Properties, which ended an agreement with Hilton in July (read more here). The Hilton Cape Town also had 137 rooms.
There are no hotels available for bookings in Cape Town on Hyatt’s website, and the press release doesn’t include an address for this new Hyatt Regency. It cannot, however, be other than this former Hilton.
The couple of photos that Hyatt has released don’t look like anything that I have experienced at this property.
Millat Properties indicated in July that they were planning to do renovations to the building to meet travelers’ needs. Five months in the current Covid-19 environment would be the fastest refurb that I have ever seen.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with South African real estate company, Millat Properties, for the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Cape Town. Hyatt Regency Cape Town, a 137-room hotel, is expected to open in December 2020, bringing the total number of Hyatt-branded hotels across Africa to eight, with two in South Africa. Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with South African real estate company, Millat Properties, to open the first Hyatt hotel in Cape Town. Hyatt Regency Cape Town, a 137-room hotel, is expected to open in December 2020, bringing the total number of Hyatt hotels across Africa to eight, with two in South Africa. The new Hyatt Regency Cape Town will be rebranded from the former Hilton Cape Town City Centre.
Africa, and particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, remains a key focus for growth for Hyatt as the continent is experiencing an increasingly favorable business climate, along with consistently heightened tourism. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, international tourist arrivals in Sub-Saharan Africa grew around 6% per year, higher than the global average. Cape Town, in particular, is an attractive destination for both business and leisure travelers alike, with more than five million visitors to Cape Town’s airport each year. The coastal city, which is the second most populated city in South Africa, is an economic hub for business and innovation as well as an attractive destination for leisure travelers with its pristine beaches and lively culture.
“We’re delighted to work with Millat Properties to bring the Hyatt Regency brand to Cape Town,” said Ludwig Bouldoukian, regional vice president of development for the Middle East and Africa, Hyatt. “As a premier destination, Cape Town has been a top goal for us to have a Hyatt hotel, and we believe there is meaningful potential for further growth in South Africa. Hyatt Regency Cape Town is a key element of our strategy to grow thoughtfully in markets where we know our guests are traveling.”
Hyatt Regency Cape Town will bring the Hyatt Regency brand’s signature seamless, personalized service and energizing experiences to business and leisure guests alike. The hotel is situated at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, one of Cape Town’s most prominent and famous tourist landmarks, bordering the historic Bo-Kaap district with its steep and narrow streets. The vibrant and colorful neighborhood is a popular area for tourists looking to experience South Africa’s rich, multicultural history.
“It is a delight to team up with the Hyatt Regency brand, who is synonymous with a first-class travel experience,” said Hamza Farooqui, chief executive officer of Millat Properties. “Millat will extensively refurbish the hotel – prior to reopening – using renowned international interior designers, LW Design. Knowing Hyatt and Millat share equally high standards around the guest experience, we are delighted to bring the Hyatt Regency brand to life in this iconic location.”
The hotel will feature 137 rooms, including 15 suites, three food and beverage outlets, as well as leisure facilities including a fitness area and an outdoor pool. For corporate guests, the property offers 1,312 square feet (400 square meters) of meeting space as well as an executive lounge.
“The news of a Hyatt-branded property opening within the City of Cape Town is a welcome addition to the tourism sector and is a positive indicator reflecting the travel industry’s road to recovery,” said Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, South African Minister for Tourism. Like many others in our country, Cape Town is truly unique, offering visitors unforgettable experiences with an abundance of natural beauty and attractions to visit. Hyatt Regency Cape Town will be the…
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Congestion Creates $74.5 Billion Burden for Trucking, ATRI Study Shows
Article from Transport Topics October 18, 2018
Traffic congestion on the nation’s highways added $74.5 billion in operational costs to the trucking industry in 2016, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s recent analysis.
ATRI’s “Cost of Congestion to the Trucking Industry” update, released Oct. 18, relied on data from ATRI’s GPS systems and the Federal Highway Administration to determine what costs the industry incurred from clogged roads. This year’s figure marks a 0.5% increase from the updated 2015 figure of $74.1 billion.
Top 10 States by Total Congestion Costs
4. New York
5. New Jersey
10. North Carolina
The report notes that road delays added up to 1.2 billion hours in lost productivity, which is tantamount to 425,533 truck drivers sitting idle for an entire year.
“Motor carriers are directly affected by congestion through increased operating costs; traffic congestion results in wasted fuel, increased labor costs, safety costs and vehicle wear and tear,” ATRI’s analysis states. “Secondary impacts of congestion on trucking include inefficiencies in the nation’s supply chain as pickup and delivery schedules are impacted by traffic delays.”
Distributing $74.5 billion across the 11.5 million large trucks registered in the United States means congestion costs each truck $6,478.
ATRI found that the majority of congestion occurs on relatively short portions of road in urban areas. Some 86.7% of congestion costs occurred on 17.2% of National Highway System miles.
The list of top 10 states ranked by total congestion costs held steady with last year’s report, although the ranking order shifted slightly.
Texas’ total congestion cost was $6.3 billion.
More than 91% of 2016’s total congestion costs occurred in metropolitan areas. The New York City-Newark-Jersey City area again topped the list with $4.9 billion. Second was Chicago, with $2.2 billion in costs.
A few of the cities on the list, such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta, also appear on ATRI’s list of cities that house the most congested freight bottlenecks.
“Perhaps no other issue has as great an impact on this nation’s supply chain as traffic congestion,” Ruan CEO Ben McLean said. “In the face of growing and pervasive congestion, not only does the trucking industry lose billions annually, but ultimately the consumer pays the price through higher prices on the shelf.
“Doing nothing to address the state of our nation’s infrastructure will create a significant impediment to the growth of our economy.”
Ruan ranks No. 41 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest for-hire carriers in North America.


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BY HANNAH BANKS-WALKER, GRAZIA
How did a nightdress become a social media sensation? Hannah Banks-Walker spoke to Kate Zubarieva and Asya Varetsa, founders of Sleeper, to find out
It started with a dream, quite literally. Kate Zubarieva, during a Christmas Day nap, imagined herself standing in a pyjama factory. Six months later in 2014, she and her friend Asya Varetsa had launched Sleeper, the brand responsible for the oft-photographed dresses currently reaching our eyeballs via Instagram. As fashion editors in Russia and Ukraine, it’s no surprise that the pair managed to create clothes that women really want to wear, but considering the fact that they launched the brand in Kiev during the Ukrainian Revolution of Dignity – not to mention the fact that it’s a collection of nightwear – it was certainly no mean feat.
Although Sleeper launched five years ago, its combination of comfort, ease and an aesthetic that is perfectly aligned with fashion’s current zeitgeist has made it ripe for now – something which is reflected in the myriad influencers tagging the brand on Instagram. For Zubarieva, she thinks that it is down to a shift in the way women are dressing. “I consider that the boundaries of wearing loungewear are now getting blurred,” she says. “For one, as we all can observe, so-called dress code becomes an atavism. Nowadays, people’s perception of style is solely based on their own ideas about beauty and convenience.”
While Sleeper’s dresses and pyjamas are designed as loungewear and nightwear, they have been appropriated as everything from holiday frocks to black tie outfits, and it’s that sense of mobility which Varetsa thinks has contributed to the brand’s success. “I think it’s about mobility and simplicity. One can wear real pajamas, slip into mules, throw over a coat and go out with the dog to a café – isn’t it wonderful? The same applies to traveling to holiday resorts. The idea of being comfortable both on the beach and at dinner with friends just having packed three dresses is very appealing.”
Puff-sleeve dresses, feather-trimmed pyjama sets and breezy, linen midis are Sleeper’s signatures and have led to stockists like Net-a-Porter experiencing sell-out success. Just two days ago, Net-a-Porter launched two new shoes that are a collaboration between London-based label Le Monde Beryl and Sleeper, and – unsurprisingly – several sizes have already sold out. It seems that Zubarieva and Varetsa certainly have the magic touch, which could possibly be largely attributed to the fact that they’re both women, designing for women. “We think that there is some truth to this statement,” they say. “We think of women who always inspired us and we can relate because when we’re creating our collections there’s no need to rely on marketing research.”
The pair are keen to open pop-up shops in cities all over the world, starting with their current home in New York. “We’ve just introduced our basic line of linen pajamas, robes and bags and we are definitely planning to extend our accessories line in future,” says Varetsa. “But we also have a big dream to open a huge factory with a learning center where we’ll be sharing our experiences to educate new generations of seamstresses, embroiderers, engineers and technologists to design first-class clothes.”
In the current climate, where retailers are facing more pressure than ever to examine their practices and ensure that they’re focusing on sustainability and ethical modes of production, Sleeper is certainly an antidote to fast fashion and transient trends. The brand supports artisan manufacturing techniques and each piece is handmade using natural, eco-friendly fabrics. Also, because each piece is made-to-order, there isn’t any waste.
Like many start-up companies, Sleeper has relied on social media and its (inexpensive) role as a tool for marketing. In fact, as both Zubarieva and Varetsa explain, it has been invaluable in the growth of their brand: “When we launched Sleeper in 2014, we had no experience in designing clothes, just $2,000 in savings and a dream. We just didn’t have any budget to do a paid advertisement but we really wanted to tell our story and make people hear our voice. Instagram was a perfect way to express ourselves. But the most important advantage of Instagram for us is to receive an immediate feedback from our audience. We can see the photos of our clients in our garments, we read all the comments, so we always can see the final result of our work. We truly believe that our happy customers are the best advertisement.”


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SHIFT Automotive, a two-day convention on the future of mobility, collocated with IFA Berlin 2019, has started with a call for an Internet of Mobility.
The event has seen a range of experts discussing whether new smart mobility solutions can be both sustainable and acceptable to society.
“The mobility landscape has changed forever,” said Boyd Cohen, the CEO of Iomob, who called for the creation of an Internet of Mobility that would integrate all available modes of transport – from electric kick scooters and bike-sharing, to trams, trains, and car-sharing solutions.
He cited the example of Madrid, where 18 companies are licensed to offer electric scooter services, but people would want only one app, not 18 to download and manage. If Mobility-as-a-service solution were truly integrated, the market could reach a value of $1 trillion by 2030.
His speech kicked off two days of talks, discussions and networking, with participants drawn from the world of technology, the automotive industry, plus designers, architects and mobility experts.
Discussions centred on whether cars still have a role to play in the transport economy of the future, with Prof. Harold Welzer, director of Futurzwei, declaring that the rollout of electric or autonomous cars would not solve today’s transport systems. Instead, he said: “we have to get rid of cars.”
Most other speakers, however, still saw a role for cars – but debated whether privately owned cars would still be the norm rather than the exception (rural areas excepted). Can drivers be persuaded to let go of their beloved car? Venkat Sumantran, the chairman of Celeris Technologies and former CEO of Tata Motors, said social change was ahead, with younger generations now ready to swap our society’s passion for cars with our love for digital devices and digitally powered transport experiences.
Change, however, has to start at a local level, with local authorities setting the direction for the transport revolution. First, though, they have to use “data to really understand what’s happening in their cities,” because “new mobility solutions alone – from scooters to car-sharing – will not solve their mobility problems, said Christof Schminke, managing director of Trafi.
SHIFT Automotive continues during Tuesday and all of Wednesday, with speakers like Zipcar founder Robin Chase, former CTO of Barcelona, Francesca Bria, the creative director of the Cars franchise at Pixar Animation Studios, Jay Ward, and industry leaders from AXA, BMW, Daimler, Ford, Fujitsu and VW yet to speak to the audience of Shift Automotive.
The convention runs alongside a very unusual, experiential exhibition space, where Daimler’s Smart, Fujitsu and others show their latest ideas and concepts.
Projection tech transforms retail
By TIMOTHY WILSON, visual imaging business account manager at Epson South Africa
Display designs, such as those found in retail stores, are no longer confined to static visuals on pull-up banners, 2D print and posters. The increasingly popular use of projection technology has ushered in new and exciting ways to create immersive displays using rich media and high-quality visual content to go beyond the four walls of traditional marketing.
In the past, projectors were lamp-based and prone to failure when used in a harsh environment, such as a retail store. Today, newly introduced laser projection technology has unlocked a range of capabilities.
Transforming the way brands engage with audiences
Creative techniques such as projection mapping, which can be described as the projection of video, animation and other colourful displays onto 3D surfaces, have completely transformed the way brands engage with audiences and can live in retail spaces, concert halls and even sports stadiums.
Projection mapping offers venues wide-spread creativity in using lighting in small or large environments, as was the case with Epson’s showstopping kinetic portal, which implemented projection mapping on a 360 degree vortex at the largest AV and systems integration show in the world – Integrated Systems Europe 2019. Driven by a new, affordable generation of projectors, mapping not only covers flat walls and traditional projections screens but also irregular shapes, objects, and even entire building façades.
When projecting on a larger scale, such as at events and music concerts, the process of visually combining several projectors to display one single seamless image might sound simple enough in principle but can prove to be a challenging task in reality. To overcome this challenge, experiential marketers are adopting the use of image edge blending, which refers to the process of stacking multiple projectors to create a single overlapped projection that appears continuous and clear.
It’s due to these advancements that displays in retail and events no longer pivot just on aesthetic appeal but can now deliver immersive consumer experiences that drive engagement and increase foot traffic. This is starting to drastically change the way that retailers, events and even restaurants host, engage, entertain and communicate with their audiences.
Projection is driving growth in experiential marketing
Consumer interest in the transition towards projection has seen this technology take centre stage at leading retailers such as Mall of Africa, events by brands such as ABSA and restaurants like Saint, transforming their environments into immersive spaces through projection that displays captivating imagery and video.
Saint restaurant in Sandton has pushed the boundaries of branding and displays, transforming all surfaces into a visual delight. Patrons entering the restaurant are greeted by a visual experience within a dome, featuring a series of moving, constantly changing artworks – such as a starry night sky or a replica of the Sistine Chapel – projected onto walls and the ceiling.
In fact, EventTrack research, which showcases the current state of marketing around the globe, highlights the continuous growth of event and experiential marketing. It notes that high-quality projection technology, more specifically its ability to emit stunning visual experiences, has grown in popularity to become the go-to tool for event organisers and retailers looking to captivate and engage with consumers.
The future of projection technology
Projection technology has proven to be an outstanding, much more cost-effective and reliable form of marketing collateral – setting an entirely new standard for high-resolution projection.
Sandton City recently embraced this market-leading technology with the installation of a virtual aquarium in its Centre Court. This installation centred on creating a 3D mapping concept that enabled shoppers to select an undersea creature from a touchpad to swim across digitised hoarding.
With capabilities to meet the demands of large-scale projection and the ability to effectively transform the way brands remain visible at shopping malls, restaurants and retail spaces – the unprecedented imaging power of projection technology has set a considerably high bar when it comes to retail and event displays.
Epson, which is not only pioneering imaging technology and innovative projection solutions, is also the market leader when it comes to high lumen laser projection, having recently announced its 30,000 lumens laser projector (EB-L30000U) which will officially launch in 2020. This high-end installation laser projector, complete with 4K enhancement, is aimed at rental and staging companies, hospitality markets and visitor attractions, which is yet another progressive step towards transforming the way marketers engage with their consumers in the 21st century.
GoFundMe hits R9bn in donations for people and causes
The world’s largest social fundraising platform has announced that Its community has made more than 120-million donations
GoFundMe this week released its annual Year in Giving report, revealing that its community has donated more than 120-million times, raising over $9-billion for people, causes, and organisations since the company’s founding in 2010.
In a letter to the GoFundMe community, CEO Rob Solomon emphasised how GoFundMe witnesses not only the good in people worldwide, but their generosity and their action every day.
“As we enter a new decade, GoFundMe is committed to spreading compassion and empathy through our platform,” said Solomon in the letter. “Together, we can bring more good into the world and unlock the power of global giving.”
The GoFundMe giving community continues to grow with both repeat donors and new donors. In fact, nearly 60% of donors were new this year. After someone makes a donation, they continue to engage with the community and give to multiple causes. In fact, one passionate individual donated 293 times to 234 different fundraisers in this past year alone. Donations are made every second, ranging from $5 to $50,000. This year, more than 40% of donations were under $50.
GoFundMe continues to be a mirror of current events across the globe. This year, young changemakers started the Fridays for Futuremovement to fight climate change, which led to a 60% increase in fundraiser descriptions mentioning ‘climate change’. Additionally, the community rallied together to support one another during natural disasters like Hurricane Dorian and the California wildfires, where thousands of fundraisers were started to help those in need.
The report includes a snapshot of giving trends from the year based on global GoFundMe data. It also includes company milestones from 2019, such as launching the company’s non-profit and advocacy arm, GoFundMe.org, and introducing GoFundMe Charity, which provides enterprise software with no subscription fees or contracts to charities of every size.
Highlights from GoFundMe’s 2019 Year in Giving report include:
- Global giving trends and data
- Top 10 most generous countries
- Top 10 most generous U.S. states and cities
- Biggest moments in 2019
To view the entire report, visit: www.gofundme.com/2019


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the Port of Los Angeles has partnered with China’s largest port to establish the world’s first Trans-Pacific Green Shipping Corridor.
As part of a project organized by C40 Cities, the Ports of Los Angeles and Shanghai will work with leading industry partners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the movement of goods on one of the routes of busiest container shipping in the world.
The newly announced partnership will strive to achieve its main objectives by developing a “Green Shipping Corridor Implementation Plan” by the end of 2022, which will include deliverables, milestones and roles for the partnership.
This plan includes key decarbonization goals, including:
- The gradual introduction of low, ultra-low and zero carbon ships in the 2020s, with the world’s first trans-Pacific zero carbon container ships introduced by 2030 by qualified and willing shipping companies.
- The development of best management practices to help reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of all vessels using this international trade corridor.
- Reduce port operations supply chain emissions, improve air quality in the Ports of Shanghai and Los Angeles and adjacent communities.
The City of Shanghai, City of Los Angeles, Port of Shanghai (represented by the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission), Port of Los Angeles and C40 Cities initiated the coalition.
Participating partners already include AP Moller – Maersk (Maersk), CMA CGM, Shanghai International Ports Group (SIPG), COSCO Shipping Lines, Aspen Institute’s Shipping Decarbonization Initiative, Cargo Owners for Zero-Emission Vessels (coZEV) facilitators , and the Center for Maritime Technology Cooperation – Asia.
“International collaboration is key to decarbonizing global supply chains,” said Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles.
“We look forward to partnering with the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, Shanghai International Port Group, major shipping companies and major cargo owners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime supply chain. It is time to begin this important work.
Mark Watts, Executive Director of C40 Cities, added: “There is an urgent need to accelerate efforts to decarbonize the shipping sector if we are to limit global warming to 1.5°C. By convening international coalitions of the willing and creating a scalable, replicable model for other cities to follow, we hope this groundbreaking Green Transportation Corridor initiative will catalyze action on a global scale.
Dan Porterfield, President and CEO of the Aspen Institute, also said, “The Aspen Institute is proud to support this important international collaboration.
“Through our initiative to decarbonize shipping and in our role as a facilitator of the Cargo Owners for Zero-Emission Vessels initiative, we look forward to working with our partners to help enable the deployment of the first zero-emissions powered vessels of greenhouse gases throughout their life cycle. fuels along this critical maritime route and to make this green corridor project a model of success for the rest of the world.
“It is inspiring that the United States and China have come together in this way to address the climate impact of this crucial global industry.”
The Port of Los Angeles is just one of the ports committed to greener operations and promoting sustainability. This is reflected in its air quality action plan, which aims to operate a zero-emissions fleet by 2030.
“Now is the time to tackle decarbonization and greenhouse gases,” Seroka said in the latest episode of PTI’s “In Conversation With” series. “The way to achieve this is to achieve zero emissions.
“In June 2017, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garett decided that we would be a zero-emissions terminal port complex by 2030 and a zero-emissions heavy-duty port by 2030. ‘by 2035 right now. the ground.’


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‘Samsung Within’ stories go big on digital OOH
By M4G Bureau - December 14, 2018
Times Square visitors get a taste of the interactive digital campaign around the brand philosophy of ‘Do What You Can’t’
Samsung has launched the newest installment of its episodic consumer-focused ad campaign ‘Samsung Within’, an ongoing interactive web and mobile experience series depicting Samsung’s legacy as a company: its philosophy, the meaning of its name, and its cultural drive for pursuing relentless innovation and how its latest smartphone – the Galaxy Note9 – was built based on Samsung’s motto ‘Do What You Can’t’.
The web campaign takes viewers on a journey through Samsung’s “why,” using stunning interactive design and offering viewers a more immersive experience. Starting November 1, the brand began promoting the web experience in the most trafficked areas of the world. Towering ads invite the public to see it for themselves in New York City’s Times Square and Samsung 837, the company’s flagship experiential marketing centre of excellence in New York’s Meatpacking district. The ads are also expected to run in Russia, Spain and Italy.
The brand uses the opportunity to highlight the fact that the first 3G call from the summit of Mount Everest was made on a Samsung Galaxy S2, or that a Samsung phone was the first commercial phone to assist NASA with the launch of The Atlantis. Clicking through the interactive web experience or watching the display ads in a city square, the ‘Extreme Conditions’ chapter of ‘Samsung Within’ takes viewers to the virtual top of Mt. Everest, depicting the story of how Samsung doesn’t just build technology with the minimum requirements, but always pushes the limits to go above and beyond in quality and durability so its products can perform in almost any situation you might need them in. The ‘Samsung Within’ campaign is a projection of this Samsung philosophy of relentless exploration and innovation while building technology.


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NEW YORK – The winners for the 2020 International ANDY Awards have just been revealed, and as the first show of the advertising awards season, it regularly has been one of the most anticipated one each year as it serves as a predictor for what work/s will sweep the accolades in the coming months.
The ANDYs prides itself in celebrating bravery, innovation and contagious thinking that pushes the whole industry forward for over 50 years. It’s one of the most prestigious honors that any agency, advertiser, and creative can receive.
This year, the ANDYs has announced 76 winners, including the three major awards:
“The Last Ever Issue” by VMLY&R Poland for Gazeta.pl, BNP Paribas, Mastercard won the major GRANDY Award, as well as metals for the BRAVERY, CRAFT, IDEA, and RESET categories.
“Moldy Whopper” by INGO, DAVID and PUBLICIS won the major BRAVEST Award, as well as accolades for the THE POP CHOICE ANDY, BRAVERY, CRAFT, and IDEA categories.
“Back to School” by BBDO New York for Sandy Hook Promise have also received a major award, namely for the Social Good category and Idea.
Other big winners in the list are:
- “Changing The Game” by McCann New York for Microsoft: BRAVERY, CRAFT, IDEA, RESET
- “The E.V.A. Initiative” by Forsman & Bodenfors for Volvo Cars: BRAVERY, IDEA, RESET
- “Go Back to Africa” by FCB/SIX for Black & Abroad: BRAVERY, IDEA, RESET
- “The Look” by Saturday Morning for Procter & Gamble: BRAVERY, IDEA, RESET


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Farmerville, La.-based Foster Poultry Farms has recalled more than 131,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat breaded chicken patties that may be contaminated with plastic.
The product was sold in 5-lb., 20-piece bags with a best by date of Feb. 15, 2018. They bear establishment number “P-33901” inside the USDA mark of inspection.
The problem was discovered when consumers reported finding pieces of clear, soft plastic in the product. There have been no confirmed reports of injury or illness.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Foster Poultry Farms Consumer Affairs at 800-338-8051.


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UK-based DueCourse, an invoice financing service for small to medium-sized businesses, has raised 6.25 million pounds in funding. The investors included the founders and backers of Zoopla, LoveFilm, TransferWise and LinkedIn.
Number26, the Berlin based mobile bank, has joined the TransferWise disruptor in worldwide money transfers. That means that Number26 users will be able to take advantage of TransferWise’s fast, fair overseas transfers – from within the Number26 experience. Number26 was founded in 2015, and allows its customers to open a bank account in just 8 minutes. […]


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News coverage about Electronics For Imaging (NASDAQ:EFII) has trended somewhat positive this week, Accern Sentiment reports. Accern ranks the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Electronics For Imaging earned a news sentiment score of 0.12 on Accern’s scale. Accern also assigned news stories about the technology company an impact score of 47.2420498658248 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company’s share price in the near term.
Electronics For Imaging (NASDAQ EFII) opened at $27.97 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 2.58, a quick ratio of 2.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The firm has a market capitalization of $1,209.90, a PE ratio of -84.76, a PEG ratio of 23.86 and a beta of 1.07. Electronics For Imaging has a 52-week low of $25.28 and a 52-week high of $51.15.
Electronics For Imaging (NASDAQ:EFII) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 31st. The technology company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.53 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $269.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $264.62 million. Electronics For Imaging had a positive return on equity of 1.46% and a negative net margin of 1.54%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up .9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.77 earnings per share. research analysts anticipate that Electronics For Imaging will post 0.37 EPS for the current fiscal year.
In other news, CEO Guy Gecht sold 9,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.65, for a total transaction of $266,850.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 333,450 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,886,792.50. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Insiders have sold 36,000 shares of company stock valued at $1,075,860 over the last ninety days. 1.88% of the stock is owned by insiders.
About Electronics For Imaging
Electronics For Imaging, Inc is engaged in digital printing, focused on the transformation of the printing, packaging, ceramic tile decoration, and textile industries from the use of traditional analog-based printing to digital on-demand printing. It operates through three segments. The Industrial Inkjet segment consists of its VUTEk and Matan super-wide and wide format display graphics, Reggiani textile, Jetrion label and packaging and Cretaprint ceramic tile decoration and construction material industrial digital inkjet printers; ceramic, water-based, and thermoforming ink, and digital inkjet printer parts, and professional services.
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A new Need For Speed game is scheduled to arrive later this year, according to a recent blog post from community manager Ben Walke, from the EA Dice team.
The Need For Speed series of games has been around for 25 years, as the team prepares to launch their 26th, later this year.
Ben mentioned on Twitter, the New Need For Speed game would not make an appearance at EA Play, as the team continues working on the game.
Under the Hood is back!
🚓 Yes, a new NFS game is coming in 2019
👌 Is built upon the essence of NFS
🛠 We are skipping EA Play, staying at home to work on the game
⏲ More news to come, Stay Tuned.
— Ben Walke (@BenWalke) May 29, 2019