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ARM releases virtual reality SDK
Virtual reality headsets are getting a lot of buzz, but programs and content are tough to find. You can now test your skill at writing VR apps with a software development kit (SDK) released by ARM.
VR apps written using ARM’s Mali VR SDK version 0.2, now effectively in beta, can be viewed on headsets like Samsung’s Gear VR. The SDK is designed to work with ARM’s Mali graphics processor, which is found on many top-line smartphones like the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, announced this week at Mobile World Congress.
Virtual reality is a hot topic at the show, going on in Barcelona. Research firm Gartner is projecting VR headset shipments to reach 1.4 million this year, up from just 140,000 in 2015, and rising to 6.3 million by 2017.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at MWC said VR is the next big social platform through which users will be able to share new social experiences. HP believes VR could change the computing experience and is looking to bring interactive 3D features to Windows laptops and Chromebooks, desktops and tablets.
Large companies like Samsung and boutiques like Two Bit Circus are driving the development of VR content. Games are also being written to work on the upcoming Oculus Rift headset.
Writing VR applications for 3D is very different than writing programs for flat screens and keyboards and mice, said Brian Blau, research director at Gartner.
The VR headset has a completely new interactive interface, and new skills are needed to write content and programs, Blau said.
Material that doesn’t hurt the eye or cause nausea needs to be created, Blau said.
“There’s going to be a lot of good apps out there, but I’m sure there will be many bad ones too,” he said.
Writing VR applications isn’t just about writing code, but also requires an understanding of human-computer interaction, especially as content becomes more immersive.
The Mali VR software development kit has sample programs on content delivery and eye tracking that are key to VR experiences. Programmers don’t want to give users the feeling that objects in a 3D world are poking them in the eyes. Some VR headsets like Microsoft’s Hololens have sensors to track eye movement.
The SDK will also ultimately cover tracking a viewer’s head orientation and reducing latency when showing content, according to documentation on ARM’s website.
The SDK works with OpenGL API, but not with its successor, Vulkan 1.0, which was released last week. Vulkan does a better job at rendering high-quality VR content in a more power-efficient manner. ARM’s new Mali GPUs support Vulcan.
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SAN FRANCISCO – Technology startups often say they create products to address a need in the marketplace. In the case of iMedix, its two founders saw a direct personal need. The two Israelis had health related issues they thought Internet technology could help with.
Amir Leitersdorf suffered from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) throughout his childhood and wasn’t diagnosed correctly until adulthood. His friend and co-founder, Iri Amirav, was struck by shrapnel from a bomb while serving in the Israeli army. “It was hard to find people to talk to with the same kind of head injury,” he recalls.
Tech veterans of other ventures, the pair saw an opportunity to help connect people with the same health-related issues and launched iMedix last month.
“We realized healthcare is a lonely business, but it doesn’t have to be. It can be collaborative,” said Amirav, chief marketing officer of iMedix; Leitersdorf is CEO.
WebMD is probably the granddaddy and the biggest site for consumers to research health and medical conditions. But there are also a number of newer big Internet players going after various parts of the consumer healthcare market including Microsoft.
There are also plenty of community sites and social networks where people can exchange information about their condition.
iMedix marries research, including an extensive database of freely available medical information, with a social network that lets users share their experience in a live chat or via a private email system. You can also post your photo for chat, or choose from a selection of avatars.
iMedix has several new features in the works. Currently, when you look on the site for, say, “headaches”, you will get a list of relevant sites for more information. In addition, there’s a separate list showing people who put headaches in their profile who you can ping online or e-mail to ask a question or start a conversation.
But there’s also a rating system in the works where users will be able to rate how helpful someone’s advice was. The higher the ranking and community involvement, the higher on the list these active users will appear as a first point of contact.
“We’re not replacing physicians. This is complementary,” said Leitersdorf at a briefing here with InternetNews.com. “When a patient leaves the doctor, they often have many questions they think of later. iMedix provides a way to connect with others with similar issues such as ‘How did you feel after surgery?'”
Leitersdorf said iMedix has several patents pending for the search engine it developed. Results are ranked based on user ratings of the result, such as clicking on a simple thumbs-up icon. A unique twist is that iMedix said its technology analyzes patterns from the small percentage of users who rate a site (typically around one percent), to make a more comprehensive ranking. For example, the site takes into account users who are often more compelled to give a site a negative rank when they feel it’s wrong than credit it for being right.
“We analyze the information in creative ways,” he said.
Time will tell whether iMedix has the right online prescription for consumer’s health and medical needs, but the opportunity is large.
A 2006 study by Jupiter Research found that only 16 percent of adults who searched online for health information were satisfied with their findings. Another Jupiter Research study said that 34 percent of US adults connected with others online, or with the online content created by others, for health reasons.
In addition to its main site, the company offers a widget that lets other Web sites embed iMedix search and drive traffic back to iMedix which relies on advertising for revenue.

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U.S. retail diesel prices rose an average of three cents this week to $2.90, bringing the 27-day average price to $3.04.
The Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions saw the largest increases this week of four cents to hit $2.79 and $2.81, respectively. The West Coast and Central Atlantic regions tied this week for the highest retail diesel prices at $3.16.
The New England region was the only region to see no change this week to sit at $3.09.
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PROPERTY PROJECTS: Sales expected to hit RM5.5b
SP Setia Bhd is on track to ring up RM5.5 billion worth of sales for its financial year ending October this year, judging by the already good sales the company is making from its projects in the first quarter ended January this year.
SP Setia president and chief executive officer Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin said for the first three months of the year the company raked in sales of RM1.2 billion which did not include the Battersea Power Station property development project in London.
"This year will be a record year for SP Setia ... bear in mind it is not easy to make sales of RM100 million, let alone RM1 billion," Liew told reporters here yesterday after the company's annual and extraordinary general meetings.
Battersea is a 15-year RM40 billion mixed development property project in which SP Setia, Sime Darby Bhd and Employees Provident Fund have an equity stake of 40:40:20 per cent respectively and it is expected to contribute to SP Setia's earnings by 2016.
Liew said the company is still taking in orders for the first phase of Battersea and it will have a clearer picture on sales targets and figures once all the sales and purchase agreements are inked by April this year.
"Some 89 per cent of the project is already booked, which comprises 868 apartment units. About 400 of the buyers are Malaysians while the rest are from Singapore, Hong Kong, the UK and others," said Liew.
Liew added that for this year, Malaysia's most valuable property company by stock value also launched Setia Eco Glades in Cyberjaya, Setia EcoHill in Semenyih and Eco Sanctuary in Singapore.
He said the company, which is controlled by fund manager Permodalan Nasional Bhd, is always on the lookout for new parcels of land such as its 20ha in Bangsar or KL EcoCity, 408ha in Beranang and the British High Commission site in Jalan Ampang.
SP Setia has 3,500ha of landbank, spanning across seven countries.
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News for the Hospitality Executive
| By Marc
Shuster, Esq. and James Gassenheimer, Esq.
December 20, 2012
In the past couple of years, it’s become common knowledge that hoteliers and restaurateurs, together with their respective managers and franchisors/franchisees, have to stay on constant or even “hyper-alert” to counter, or with some skill, conquer, what is generally known in the hospitality industry as the “TripAdvisor” effect. Simply put, this effect is marked by a few weak or negative online reviews damaging, or even sinking, a business. With apologies to Google+, Yelp, Zagat, Chowhound and the like (sites that each, in their own right, compound the utter fever with which owners are attempting to catch the social media balloon), TripAdvisor has become the undisputed symbol of online ratings in the hotel space, while Zagat has become the most influential site in the restaurant world. These sites have become so influential that Yelp recently ran a “sting,” investigating and exposing operators who paid individuals to write positive reviews about their properties.
“The overall credibility of these social media sites has skyrocketed,” says Scott Berman, Global Head of Hospitality for PWC. “Compare today to five years ago, when the industry didn’t take these websites seriously, and you can now see both owners and management paying very close attention to the various review sites.” Even more foretelling, says Mr. Berman, is the fact that, “investors and litigators are using these tools in their respective crafts. Today, in hotel disputes, able trial lawyers seize on the ‘TripAdvisor’ effect to make their cases.” On the other side of the reservation desk, lawyers for the hotel operators are increasingly brought in to protect the reputation of the property, principally by getting false reviews taken down.
If all of that wasn't headache enough, these operators continue to be confronted with new types of advertising hurdles. The intersection of the hospitality business, online/mobile advertising, social media, and technology is moving so fast that, beginning this past fall, and continuing through this winter, hotel and restaurant operators have been forced to make strategic advertising moves – ones that didn't even exist this time last year. They are suddenly forced to utilize sites like Yelp and Localeze to ensure that their properties are optimized for the new Apple Maps. Furthermore, it’s now become almost a necessity to join Google+ for Business, while building up loyal followers with a passion for reviewing hotels and restaurants. With the current alignment of Google Search, operators can get stuck with one bad Zagat review that defines their establishments. The review of a Google+ member, however, displaces that Zagat review and drops it down a level.
One might naturally question how marketing personnel within a hotel or restaurant can manage all of these new concerns, while simultaneously juggling budget considerations such as Google mobile click-to-call ads, online booking services, group discount deals, social media sites, and, in the all-too near future, location-based advertising costs. “Anyone who hasn’t assigned a full-time watchdog to monitor all of these sites and take proactive steps will undoubtedly lose out,” says Victor Lopez, a thirty-year Hyatt officer who is now a Senior Vice President of The Services Company. “The trend is to expend resources in this bucket ahead of, or to the exclusion of, traditional advertising dollars.”
In support of this proposition, one doesn’t have to look beyond the latest studies. A recent Harvard Business School study showed that a one-star increase on Yelp can lead to a 9% increase in sales. After running click-to-call ads for one month, Starwood Hotels’ mobile bookings increased 20%. With “recommendation marketing” and other online tools overtaking traditional advertising as the prevailing force in the hospitality industry, operators need to take a hard look at their marketing budgets.
Given these figures, it would not be surprising to see some operators – finding ‘brand’ to be less and less relevant – jettison traditional advertising altogether. While the larger conglomerates may not have that luxury, savvy operators across the board will have to significantly reduce their traditional advertising spend, and develop an online/mobile marketing program – one that goes beyond social media and public relations reputation management, and includes ‘online compliance’ for their employees, as well as a legal reputation management strategy, which may include defamation lawsuits over false negative feedback. In the correct circumstance, this has been an effective countermeasure, and also a method for dissuading false reviews in the future.
“Protecting your hotel or restaurant’s online reputation has become so critical that it may be exceeding pre-emptive trademark litigation as a business survival tool,” says Berman. To his point, a recent lawsuit by a developer, seeking $750,000 in damages from a woman who left false reviews, led to an initial ruling that the woman had to remove certain accusations and is barred from reiterating them in new posts.
Operators who take these steps will effectively manage threats to their online reputations, such as false reviews, and even sabotage from competitors. They will also stay apprised of new technological shifts they cannot ignore, maximize the financial opportunities provided by these new vehicles, align their marketing “spends” with the direction of the industry, and, most importantly, protect their hotels and restaurants by counteracting sites which have given an inordinate amount of power to a few individuals who may have actually had a bad experience.
In regard to reviews and the social media space, Mr. Lopez adds some sage advice: “Show some humility and take the ‘customer is always right’ approach – especially in this new environment where those customers’ opinions are amplified to the masses.”
About the authors:
Marc Stephen Shuster and James D. Gassenheimer are partners at the Berger Singerman law firm in Miami. Shuster is a business attorney who focuses his practice in commercial real estate transactions and advises both traditional hospitality conglomerates and Internet advertising sites serving the industry. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org. Gassenheimer is a trial lawyer whose practice includes real estate related litigation, complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation, director and officer liability, and a wide variety of complex tort litigation. He advises one of the country's largest resort development and property management firms, and can be reached at email@example.com.
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Mercedes challenged over 'Drive Pilot' TV adWed, 27, Jul 2016
Consumer and auto safety advocates have called on the FTC to investigate Mercedes-Benz over a TV commercial for the 2017 E-class, saying the ad could mislead consumers by overstating the capability of automated driving systems available on the sedan.
Federal-Mogul posts higher Q2 profit despite aftermarket, currency setbacksWed, 27, Jul 2016
Diversified supplier Federal-Mogul posted a $31 million profit in the second quarter, up 41 percent from the year-earlier period, driven by a gain in its powertrain unit.
GM, aiming for strong 2016 finish, to hike truck outputWed, 27, Jul 2016
General Motors will boost production of pickups and SUVs in time for the traditionally brisk fall truck market, a top GM executive said Wednesday.
Elon Musk says it's 'pencils down' for Tesla's Model 3Wed, 27, Jul 2016
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the final designs for Tesla's $35,000 electric Model 3 were locked up two weeks ago, and the company is moving forward on schedule to start producing them next summer. That was just the beginning of his remarks on Tuesday.
Tesla Model 3 could generate $20 billion in annual revenue, Musk saysTue, 26, Jul 2016
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company's Model 3 could generate $20 billion in revenue per year and an annual gross profit of about $5 billion.
Clinton, if elected, plans to renegotiate NAFTA, UAW chief saysTue, 26, Jul 2016
UAW President Dennis Williams said Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has assured him she would renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement if she is elected president. The UAW wants an updated treaty to help foster stronger unions in Mexico, where many automakers operate factories.
Wolfsburg allows 'American-style name' for new crossoverMon, 25, Jul 2016
Hinrich Woebcken, head of the Volkswagen brand's new North American Region, says he sees early signs that headquarters in Wolfsburg is willing to give the region more autonomy.
ASKED & ANSWERED: Gill Pratt, CEO, Toyota Research InstituteMon, 25, Jul 2016
Gill Pratt talks autonomous driving and about those that don't want a machine driving for them.
'Don't lose the deal': How Cox bought DealertrackMon, 25, Jul 2016
In a wide-ranging interview, Cox Automotive President Sandy Schwartz offered this peak at Cox Enterprises' $4.5 billion purchase of Dealertrack in 2015.
Cox shifts into 'integration mode' after shopping spreeMon, 25, Jul 2016
Cox Automotive will be in “integration mode for a couple of years,” after a string of acquisitions and company launches this decade, President Sandy Schwartz said.
Audi plans three electric models by 2020, CEO tells paperSun, 24, Jul 2016
Audi aims to have three electric models by 2020 and for electric vehicles to account for 25 to 30 percent of its sales by 2025, CEO Rupert Stadler told a German newspaper.
Next Range Rover could move upscaleSun, 24, Jul 2016
A new version of the Land Rover Discovery due in the first quarter of 2017 could give the automaker an opportunity to move the next Range Rover further upmarket, perhaps to compete with the Bentley Bentayga.


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In late 2010, the Pew Research Center published a fascinating study revealing some of the online activities and trends among different age groups within the United States titled the Generations - 2010 report. Only the second annual report issued by Pew to examine online behavior, it displays the increasing desire to try to understand how we use the internet as a society, and where we're going in the near future.
Some of the data was fairly obvious, such as the fact that younger age groups are far more likely to use a social networking site. However, one surprising trend revealed that older generations such as "Young Boomers" (ages 46-55) and also "Older Boomers" (ages 56-64) saw a higher percentage increase in their social media usage than the "Millennials" (18-33) and "Gen X" (34-45). This probably indicates that while the younger generations are far heavier users, they are traditionally quicker to latch onto new trends, thus meaning that the older generations are only now beginning to become more accepting of the role social media networks now have in our daily lives.
As the data indicates, perhaps your parents are hipper than you thought. And from a social media marketing perspective, this data represents positive news indeed. It was already generally understood that Facebook could reach the Millennial and pre-Millennial generations in profound ways, but now it seems that their parents and grandparents are beginning to message, post, and network right alongside them - and perhaps opening up to its marketing campaigns therein.
We need not point out that the so-called 'Millennial' generation is also that traditional demographic long coveted by advertising and marketing experts. And along with their frequent use of Facebook and other social media, they use search engines even more so. More staggering still, is that all demographics are now using search engines in their daily lives on an unprecedented level.
For all adults (ages 18+), search engine use is 87%, and among Millennials, it’s 92%. There was no data on the under 18 demographic, but one could reasonably surmise that when they come of age, search engine usage will be (if it isn’t already) close to 100% within their age group. Taking this all into account, the Generations – 2010 Report from Pew clearly displays the importance of using search engine and social media marketing as a focal point for any organization looking to increase both its exposure and its overall success moving forward.


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Prince George Turns 1: A Glamorous Year In The Life Of The Royal Baby
Published 11:56 am, Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Prince William and Kate Middleton's first born son, Prince George of Cambridge, arrived to a media frenzy exactly one year ago today.
And what a year it's been!
The royal baby has already hobnobbed with dignitaries and traveled the world, visiting zoos everywhere from New Zealand to London.
See where Prince George's travels have taken him and how he has grown throughout the year.
On July 22, 2013, Kate Middleton and Prince William debuted their new bundle of joy — Prince George of Cambridge — outside the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital in central London.
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If Donald Trump ever feels he needs statistics to back up his claim that America is on the decline, we’ve got a great one for him: Americans just aren’t grilling as much as they once were.
That’s right, according to a report in Bloomberg News, “The percentage of U.S. homes using their barbecue grill for a main meal in a typical two-week period slipped to 35 percent last year from 40 percent in 2009.” The trend in this data, from NPD group, is explained in part by the fact that beef prices risen more than 50% over the past ten years.
Meanwhile, according to the Hearth Patio, and Barbecue Association, sales of grills have fallen steadily from nearly 18 million per year in 2007 to 13.9 million in 2013. Another reason for the decline, according to the report: “Shifting U.S. demographics, with more Hispanic and Asian consumers and a younger generation that craves bolder, international flavors.”
So if you’re planning to have a traditional burger and hot dog this weekend, realize that you are taking part in a waning tradition. Just don’t tell Donald Trump, he might get upset.


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In the last 30 days the S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) has posted a very impressive 5% gain. Almost all investors would be very happy with that level of return, so imagine how ecstatic the shareholders of the following three shares must be.
These three shares have gone absolutely gangbusters during this time. Here’s why:
Bellamy’s Australia Ltd (ASX: BAL)
In the last 30 days the share price of organic infant formula producer Bellamy’s has jumped by a huge 30%. Ever since Danone acquired US-based organic food producer WhiteWave Foods, investors have been fighting to get hold of its shares.
Based on the WhiteWave Foods deal analysts from CLSA suggested Bellamy’s shares could be worth up to $22 each according to reports in the Australian Financial Review. I’m bullish on the company and believe that its incredibly strong growth prospects in China make it a buy today even after the rise in its share price.
Data#3 Limited (ASX: DTL)
The share price of this business technology solutions company has risen 27% in the last 30 days thanks largely to a full year profit guidance update released to the market towards the end of July. Data#3 advised that FY 2016 net profit after tax is expected to be between $13 million and $13.5 million, which will be an impressive 22% to 27% increase on the previous year’s $10.6 million.
After a number of years of struggles, a change of focus onto the cloud and services sector appears to be paying off for the company. Even after this rapid rise in its share price its shares are trading at just under 16x full year earnings and providing a fully franked 4.8% dividend.
Touchcorp Ltd (ASX: TCH)
Touchcorp shares have rocketed higher by a stunning 40% in the last 30 days. During this time the provider of secure transaction processing technology announced a couple of key deals which it expects to provide it with significant revenue streams.
One announcement revealed Touchcorp has teamed up with Switzerland’s Cornèr Bank to successfully launch a secure online recharge platform to facilitate payments for the newly-issued Instant Visa prepaid card for Apple Pay. Another revealed a new software development and transaction services agreement with Change Up Holdings worth an initial $11.25 million.
Despite the strong gains in the last 30 days I would still consider Touchcorp to be a great long-term investment today.


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“Anand and I got particularly antsy this month to get an Intel roadmap up – this month’s changes look nothing short of spectacular. When we look at some of our other Intel roadmaps in retrospect, there are very few new developments outside of the Smithfield and Yonah announcements. This month looks completely different however; new processor announcements and details in Q1’06, chipset information and – for the first time in a very long time – most of Intel’s processor roadmap has moved up, ahead of schedule.
It takes time to realign a huge corporation such as Intel, and we can guess that the recent roadmaps have been the proverbial “calm before the storm”. Intel doesn’t normally make a lot of noise about major changes in the public as that can lead to reduced sales of current products. However, with AMD making some inroads against Intel and the lackluster retail reception of current 915/925 chipsets, that may not be as much of concern right now. Another possibility is that Intel was working feverishly on some new products and they are now confident enough of their release dates to add them to their roadmaps.


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FACTORY OF THE YEAR DEMONSTRATES OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) and A.T. Kearney have opened nominations for the second Factory of the Year competition.
AFGC Director of Industry Affairs, Ms Samantha Blake said the Factory of the Year competition which assesses factory performance has fast become the Australian industry’s recognised award for measuring operational excellence.
“Factory of the Year competition is an important initiative aimed at promoting the competitiveness of the food and grocery processing sector and its importance to the Australian economy,” said Ms Blake.
Mr David Gowans from AT Kearney said “It uses a robust, global standard of assessment having operated in Europe for more than 25 years and was first launched in Australia in 2017 with the inaugural competition winner Lion’s Salisbury Milk plant in South Australia.”
With rapidly changing developments in manufacturing through advanced technologies such as additive manufacturing, internet of things, big data, and advanced analytics, the bar for excellence is constantly moving.
Ms Blake stated “Australia’s $127.4 billion food and grocery processing sector is a vital contributor to the wealth and health of the nation. It sustains Australia through the provision of safe nutritious food, beverages and grocery products and directly employs over 320,000 people, with 40% of those jobs located in regional areas. The industry is faced with a number of challenges and in response Australian manufacturers must strive to achieve world-class excellence in operations.”
The value of the Factory of the Year for Australian food and grocery manufacturers rests in the strategic investment, productivity and operational excellence which are critical to sustainable growth across the food and grocery sector.
“The Factory of the Year Award is a great way for organisations to identify and drive improvements needed to deliver competitiveness both locally and globally.” concluded David Gowans, AT Kearney.
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To request a questionnaire and participate in the competition apply here.
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During London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017, iconic model Kate Moss made a major announcement. Kate’s planning to open a ground-breaking modelling agency!
There’s no model quite like Kate Moss – she’s a household name! Kate’s modelling success story dates back to 1988, when she was famously discovered by the founder of Storm Modelling agency, Sarah Doukas, at the tender age of 14. Kate’s waif-esque looks and unpretentious attitude struck a chime with early 90s audiences and she popularised the heroin-chic look, ushering in a new age.
During her career, Kate has worked for a number of top brands. This includes Versace, Rag & Bone, Burberry, Channel, Dior, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana and Rimmel among many others. She’s one of the most photographed women in the business, featuring in every fashion magazine from British Vogue, which she has fronted an astonishing 30 times, to Vanity Fair. Who better to guide young models?
Kate must have come to that conclusion herself. According to the BBC, the Londoner is now planning to open the Kate Moss Modelling Agency this month. Commenting in an interview, Kate revealed: “I don’t really want pretty people… I want to create stars… I want to focus more on managing people’s careers than just [running] a model agency… I want people that want to sing and dance and act.”
And Kate is already making progress. The agency’s website is already up, although it’s clearly still being developed at the moment. Kate has recruited Lucy Baxter, who worked at Storm, to jump ship to her agency and the iconic model has opened a new Instagram account for it. The account already has over 500,000 followers, so there’s obviously a lot of interest in the Kate Moss Modelling Agency!
Talking about the agency, Business of Fashion’s website editor, Imran Ahmed, who carried out the interview with Kate, said of the move: “It’s a really exciting time to launch an agency. The modelling world has traditionally been run by long time agencies and there have been some other boutique agencies in recent years that can offer a more bespoke service to young people.”
Imran added that Kate’s high profile, contacts and experience will make her the perfect mentor for aspiring models. He also noted that models are now being hired based on social media profile follower counts, so they can publicise campaigns.
“Modelling is so much about social media, the constant demand for content. Models aren’t just walking the runways and appearing in campaigns. They are also managing a constant feed of content through social media and online.”
Kate Moss’ agency could be the one for you, if you’re looking to become a model. Kate is looking for people who are special – who are more than just pretty faces. You never know, if you catch the attention of this agency, you could use Kate’s public profile and experience to help launch your career!


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Los Cabos Sets New Records: Why Americans Are Flocking to Cabo
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The Mexican city of Los Cabos is gearing up for a banner year in terms of passenger arrivals to the city, with recent arrival numbers exceeding those recorded in 2019 before the pandemic hit. The news is the latest of several Mexico travel success stories published over the past year, with the destination going from strength to strength after becoming one of the first in the world to end its entry restrictions related to the pandemic.
The definition of a beach resort paradise, those who have been lucky enough to have visited Los Cabos recently will know exactly why it is breaking all of its previous travel records and establishing itself as one of the best destinations in the world. Here’s a look at how the destination is breaking new ground in terms of travel numbers – and why travelers are flocking to the location in such large numbers.
Record Los Cabos Travel Figures – Information for Travelers
Located on the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, Los Cabos has proven to be an enduring destination for beach lovers, thrill seekers and all manner of travelers for several years now, and has hosted a series of luxury resorts, restaurants and attractions in its shores. Still, as some destinations struggle to recover from the pandemic, Los Cabos has bucked the trend.
In 2019, before the pandemic, Los Cabos only hosted about 400 flights per week. Fast forward to 2022 though, and the hot destination now sees around 520 flights a week, a surge that brings significant numbers of tourists to the resort town every day. According to Los Cabos Tourism Trust general manager Rodrigo Esponda, such numbers will mark the busiest year in the city’s history.
In addition to welcoming a record number of arrivals by air, Los Cabos will also welcome a significant number of cruise arrivals to the city. It was recently revealed that more than 700 cruise ships are expected to visit Los Cabos before the end of 2023, which could bring an additional 1.5 million travelers to the city – news that is sure to be welcomed by locals. local residents and business owners.
Why Los Cabos is such a hit
According to a survey of visitors to the city, 93% said they had a pleasant holiday – and it’s easy to see why. Los Cabos has been named as having the cleanest beaches in Mexico, renowned for their vast sandy bays, crystal clear snorkeling and diving spots – and a distinct lack of sargassum compared to other destinations in the country. For those who want to trade the beaches for a bunker, the area has also been awarded as having the best golf course in the country in the form of Cabo Del Sol.
In addition to boasting a perfect climate, stunning natural features and remarkable biodiversity, Los Cabos is also a top destination for travelers looking for world-class nightlife and beach clubs, entertainment and entertainment. top-notch dining experiences and fantastic shopping malls for those looking to indulge. of retail therapy – offering travelers the best of the natural and modern world.
One of the main reasons Los Cabos is such a hit with travelers is that it caters to all kinds of crowds. From being recognized as one of the top destinations for LGBTQ+ travelers to being a hub for remote workers, budget backpackers, and luxury travelers, Los Cabos has a lot to offer. offering travelers of all persuasions – and now, more routes to the country than ever before.
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San Diego-based clothing company, Just Add A Kid, is doing major damage control after a photo showing its T-shirts featuring the body of a monkey paired off with a customized hanger depicting the face of an little Black boy circulated around social media yesterday.
The company took to Twitter to label the incident a ‘misunderstanding’.
‘The widely distributed and inappropriate picture of a mismatched “Just Add A Kid” hanger with one of our t-shirt products was not authorized, condoned or tolerated by our company,’ spokesperson David Oates wrote in a statement released on Twitter.
‘We sincerely regretted this occurrence and immediately directed our retail partner to change the product placement.’
The statement went on to say that the company will offer mandatory training to everyone in all their distribution channels to make sure that such an indent never repeats itself.
The company also tweeted images of its various designs shown with kids of different races.
The company explained that the T-shirts and hooks came separately, and it was up to each individual store carrying the Just Add A Kid brand to match the two.
‘The head shots on our hangers are intended to reflect the different cultures of our happy customers,’ the spokesman for the company wrote.
Our question is, if they claim the multicultural skin tone header cards are ‘appropriately matching’ and they sell products with brown monkeys — wouldn’t that mean they expect the brown baby to match? They can’t blame the individual retail stores for that one.
What made them think that was a good idea? This country is crazy.


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KDBC client Gold's Marketplace is near completion of its exciting renovation and is beginning to sign on new vendors (and expand current tenants). First a boutique pet store and now killer coffee? I for one can't wait to spend some time in Wheat Ridge! Learn more from their press release below.
Wheat Ridge, CO – February 10, 2021 – Queen City Collective Coffee has signed a new lease for 1,100 square feet at Gold’s Marketplace, a neighborhood shopping center in Wheat Ridge, that is currently undergoing a major revitalization. Gold’s Marketplace was acquired by Quannah Partners and Outpost Investments in 2020 and will relaunch as a new destination for community and discovery in April 2021.
With stores in Five Points and Baker, this new location marks Queen City’s third store and first foray outside Denver’s city limits, a shift that many retailers have been embracing over the last few years as downtown residents move to hip suburban locations.
“Queen City is perfectly on brand for Gold’s Marketplace which has positioned itself to become a vibrant, walkable, and diverse community asset. Our leasing is focused on attracting strong local retail and restaurant operators who are drawn to the center’s demographics which are on par with the hottest submarkets of Denver, but without the major premium on rent and operating expenses,” says Bobby Ghiselli of Quannah Partners.
According to Luke, Eric and Scott Byington, the brothers behind Queen City Collective, “We started Queen City because of our connection to community. Whether through our partnerships with coffee producers or through our neighborhood cafes, we're always building genuine relationships across the coffee chain. The choice to build our third Queen City shop at Gold's Marketplace was inspired by this commitment to community. We're excited to see our shop and the entire Gold's Marketplace development become a vibrant space for the City of Wheat Ridge filled with good times and good hangs.”
Queen City joins a growing roster of successful local retailers including boutique pet supply store Cosmo’s Dog Biscuit Bakery, run by Christy Ballengee, which also signed a new lease at the property that will expand their existing 2,500 square foot store by an additional 1,800 square feet.
“I am incredibly excited to see the work being done on this property. Cosmo's has been in the neighborhood for 20 years and I feel that these changes will not only benefit the growth of Cosmo's, but the entire community as well. I am thrilled to expand within Gold's Marketplace, where the history of the building will be preserved with much needed upgrades," said Ballengee.
Originally built in 1958, the current revitalization of Gold’s Marketplace started in July 2020 and is scheduled to complete in April 2021. Improvements include a growing list of local shops and restaurants, outdoor seating areas and Colorado-sourced art. The 59,000 square foot center is nestled between Sloan’s Lake, Edgewater and Applewood with convenient access to I-70, Colfax Ave., US-6 and daily traffic counts in excess of 58,000. For more information visit www.goldsmarketplace.com.
JLL’s Sam Zaitz, Jeff Feldman and Lorenzo Harris are leasing the property. For leasing information please contact email@example.com
About Gold’s Marketplace
Gold’s Marketplace represents the revitalization of an iconic, neighborhood center into a vibrant, walkable, and diverse community focused asset that will provide the City of Wheat Ridge with an exciting destination in its own backyard. Quality design, engaging streetscape improvements, and thoughtful architectural enhancements will transform this dated shopping center into a place where people want to gather to shop, eat, drink, laugh, and of course…bowl.
About Queen City Collective Coffee
In many ways, Queen City started in the mid-2000s while we worked, researched, and played in rural Africa. From Zimbabwe to Rwanda, we spent nearly a decade coordinating humanitarian programs, organizing research projects, and kicking around on humble soccer fields with friends. We learned about community in Africa — real, honest community.
About Quannah Partners
Quannah Partners is a private equity commercial real estate investment firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Quannah’s senior management team has over 40 years of experience as principal investors in value-add and opportunistic acquisitions and developments and is responsible for investing $3.6 billion of capital in commercial real estate across all property types.
About Outpost Investments
Outpost Investments is a real estate investment and development firm that is actively engaged in the development, redevelopment, and adaptive reuse of residential, retail and mixed-use properties in high-growth secondary markets throughout the United States.
About JLL Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is an American commercial real estate services company with offices in several countries. The company also provides investment management services worldwide, including services to institutional and retail investors, and to high-net-worth individuals.


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NewsBytes Briefing: Reliance could back TikTok's business, and more
In the updates since last night, TikTok's parent company ByteDance was reported to have approached Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries for a potential investment in the video service's India business. The companies have been in talks since last month but have not yet reached a deal, which can turn out to be a life-saver for TikTok's currently banned India operations. Here are other major developments.
After a California judge ordered Uber and Lyft to classify their drivers as full-time employees rather than contractors, the companies threatened to cease operations in the state. "It's hard to believe we'll be able to switch our model to full-time employment quickly," Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said, noting it would force a shutdown. Both Uber, Lyft plan to appeal the court's decision.
In a major step forward in the race for space, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace became the first private Indian company to test-fire an upper-stage rocket engine. The milestone comes as the two-year-old start-up moves to test-launch its first rocket by December 2021 and then create a line of 'Vikram' launch vehicles in the years to come.
Apple has released iOS 13.6.1, fixing a major problem reported by iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max users - a green screen tint after unlocking. The issue surfaced more than two months ago after iOS 13.4 update and was related to a "thermal management issue," according to Apple. Notably, the latest update also fixes issues with storage space and the new Exposure Notification framework.
Among other things, Facebook has updated its app to show a warning screen highlighting information about COVID-19-related posts, like its original source and when it was first shared. Dropbox launched its password manager and secure vault for paid users, while Motorola teased a launch event for September 9, where we might see the next-generation of RAZR foldable phone.
On Wednesday, India reported roughly 67,000 new coronavirus infections, taking the nationwide tally to 23.95 lakh. The death toll crossed 47,000 with over 900 more fatalities. For vaccine, Nature published a study indicating the efficacy of Pfizer's shot, while India's Expert Committee on vaccines discussed the parameters of procuring, manufacturing, and administering the shots to the public.


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The year 2023 is likely to be a bit dull at Apple, at least on the software side. According to the journalist Bloomberg Mark Gurman, Apple would have devoted a good part of its efforts to the development of xrOS, the operating system of its next AR / VR helmet. Result: the Cupertino company’s WWDC could be disappointing on the iPhone side.
Impact on other platforms
Indeed, still according to information from Mark Gurman, Apple would have even drawn from the teams dedicated to iOS 17 and macOS 14 in order to supply those in charge of xrOS. A reorientation of human capital intended to ensure the delivery of the product on time. As relayed a little earlier, the helmet should be presented this year and is currently known under the code name “Reality Pro”.
Inevitably, iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS 14 would be impacted and Apple would have reduced the sails on the development of new software.
“Apple’s focus on the xrOS operating system — along with iOS 16’s hiccups — has also cost it some new features in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, the next major software updates for iPhone and iPad. the iPad. This software, codenamed Dawn, may feature fewer major changes than originally anticipated. The same goes for macOS 14, codenamed Sunburst”, reports Mark Gurman in his newsletter.
Soon an enhanced in-store experience
Regarding its augmented reality experiences, Apple would also have planned a new AR (without helmet) for the Apple Store application, with new features that would be activated at the entrance of a physical point of sale of the manufacturer.
It would thus be a question of providing additional information on a product by pointing it with your smartphone in a store, for example. Mark Gurman tells us that Apple has been working on this feature since 2020, and that it has already been tested in real situations recently. Finally, remember that these are mere speculations for the time being.
For concrete, it will therefore be necessary to wait for the WWDC 2023 which will be held in June.


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What happens when the greenfield of all greenfield opportunities suddenly has a fence thrown up around it?
News last week that China’s government has put in place a new law that would restrict non-government organizations (NGOs) – with an eye on western NGOs – has a faint echo of implication for payments companies. Faint, but there nonetheless.
The focus now is on police surveillance that is now expanded, greatly, in monitoring NGO activity – meetings, positions, papers and the like. The roster is a huge one – as many as 7,000 firms, many of them tiny, and the majority of them nonprofits, have to get the backing of a Chinese sponsor and also have to register with the police (and that opens the door for surprise visits by officers and searches, and perhaps just about anything else). No sponsor? No more operating in China.
The government has put forth the idea that this is a way to allow, yet contain, the emergence of new ideas that may pose a threat to civil peace.
The flip side of the coin is that this signals a chillier climate for firms looking to gain a foothold in China. That includes for-profit companies, and that includes for-profit companies that are looking to bring real innovation and change to the way things work. In the payments realm, extending credit, or bringing banking services to the unbanked (via mobile devices, for example) or making inroads to rural areas can get a lot tougher.
The mainstay of the new law, which takes effect in January of next year, is that foreign NGOs cannot operate in a manner that can be seen to damage China’s “national interests” or “ethnic unity.”
It is the first mandate that should give companies looking to gain entry into China, or looking to expand current activities, pause, beyond the NGO oversight that may be just the beginning of expanding cynicism on the part of the powers that be. The language is just broad enough that just about anything, on a governmental whim, can be seen as running counter to national interests.
Take PayPal and Ant Financial, for example. Much has been made about the valuation of Ant Financial, and we here at PYMNTS have noted the backing of government capital – and both companies are striving to bring financial services to a wider audience. PayPal could conceivably be at a disadvantage assuming that the cross-border transactions could be deemed to be part of a national interest.
What about card companies? Visa and MasterCard were objects of excited investor attention roughly a year ago, as an estimated $7 trillion bank card market seemed suddenly ripe for the picking. No mean feat to break into this market, even after the Chinese central bank stated that it would allow for the establishment of clearing networks (as in, transactions could be completed without having to go through China’s UnionPay). Could it be deemed averse to national interests to have card transaction fees of any meaningful level headed to Western firms – even below the levels now in place for Chinese transactions (substantially below what has been seen elsewhere on a global basis)?
And there’s one other shot across the bow, which could have implications for companies beyond the Web, where things now are brewing. The Wall Street Journal reported that the Chinese government is considering a proposal to take small stakes – at around 1 percent – but it wants to have a seat at the table, literally. That means taking a seat on the board of directors. Not necessarily germane to payments companies … but it could be.
Bad laws make bad policy. Though the line may not be a straight one from foreign NGOs to foreign payments firms, the terrain may be a rocky one for all involved.


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Japan said on Friday its economy had slowed in the April-to-June quarter amid escalating trade tensions between China and the United States.
The economy expanded at an annualized rate of 1.8 percent for the third straight quarter of growth, slowing from the 2.8-percent expansion in the first three-month period, the Cabinet Office said in a statement.
The reading beat the 0.4-percent growth forecast by analysts polled by the Nikkei Business Daily.
The country’s 10-day holiday during the imperial succession in May helped boost consumption, analysts said.
Private consumption rose 0.6 percent quarter-on-quarter, compared with a 0.1-percent increase in the January-to-March period,
Corporate investment climbed 1.5 percent, following a 0.4-percent rise in the previous quarter.
The office also reported exports edged down 0.1 percent in the April-to-June period, compared with a 2-percent contraction in the first quarter of this year.
Imports grew 1.6 percent in the second quarter after shrinking 4.3 percent in the previous period.


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Whether you established your business this year and are just becoming aware of the huge challenges that come with running an enterprise, or you are a veteran that is all too experienced with the struggle of juggling growing your business and completing regular admin, every year presents owners with problems to overcome – and 2017 has been no different. Business consultancy experts, Sage, performed a recent survey with small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) and discovered the most common issues entrepreneurs have faced this year.
These issues are particularly challenging for SMBs where teams tend to be much smaller than those of larger enterprises, so employees need to be able to bring a diverse skillset alongside an ability to manage their work-life balance effectively to avoid burning out. Fortunately, living in the digital age that we do, 2017 has also been the year of innovative, cheaper and highly available technology that offers solutions to these common problems.
Most owners are aware of the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest best practices for one’s respective industry, but when time is precious, it is easy to see why it quickly falls down the priority list. Yet, failing to stay informed has had negative impact on growth for even some of the world’s biggest businesses, so it is essential to integrate it into your long-term business model.
Sole traders can employee virtual assistants on short or long-term arrangements to provide them with regular reports, while teams can divide areas of responsibility among personnel and stay informed of the latest practices, trends and technologies by accessing free blogs, podcasts and industry magazines, then meeting for monthly deliberations.
Entrusting AI To Handle Admin
Coping with repetitive, time-consuming admin while also trying to expand a business is not a new challenge, but remains one of the most common for SMBs in 2017. However, this year has also seen growing popularity in new and large software developers adopting machine learning software to complete a range of otherwise mundane business tasks.
From using social media AI to track user demographic information and create targeted marketing material, to implementing chatbots to handle 24/7 first-line customer support, machine learning is enabling SMBs to automate a whole range of traditionally time-consuming tasks.
Prioritizing SEO To Win Clients
Search engine optimization continues to become more complex each year as search engine providers seek to make their results more accurate. It is no longer sufficient to simply overload a website with keywords or internal links. Fortunately, there is an abundance of information online in the form of guides, website builders to help non-developers build professional, responsive web pages, and plug-ins to make it easier to detect which parts of a website need SEO to ensure customers can find your business online.
With more businesses establishing themselves online each year, search engines will only continue to adapt and alter their methods for ranking websites. So, as we enter 2018, it is important to prioritize staying updated on your industry’s best practices, both online and offline, and to implement technology automation wherever possible, allowing you and your teams more time to focus on establishing and growing your brand.


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THE HON. JOSH FRYDENBERG MP, TREASURER: Since the government announced its first stimulus package just over a week ago, the global and the domestic economic environment has deteriorated. We now expect the economic shock to be deeper, wider, and longer. Every arm of government and industry is working to keep Australians in jobs and businesses in business, and to build a bridge to recovery on the other side.
Today, the government is announcing a second package, $66 billion dollars to cushion the blow to households as a result of the coronavirus and to support businesses, and we are enhancing in an unprecedented way Australia’s safety net. This package is consistent with our principles. The initiatives are targeted, are temporary, are proportionate, are scalable, and are using our existing systems. Today, this package, together with the other initiatives that have been announced, sees the government’s support for our Australian economy, announced over the last 10 days, at $189 billion dollars or as the Prime Minister said, around 10 per cent of GDP.
Today’s package has three parts involving 10 separate initiatives. The package will support households, including casuals, sole traders, retirees and those on income support. It will provide assistance for businesses to keep people in a job and it will provide regulatory protection and financial support for businesses to stay in business.
Today, the government is announcing:-
The doubling of the Jobseeker Allowance, formerly known as Newstart, through the introduction of a temporary coronavirus supplement.
The government will also waive the assets test and waiting periods for the Jobseeker Allowance, allowing more Australians to more quickly access the support that they need. The coronavirus supplement will provide an additional $550 a fortnight on top of the existing jobseeker or Newstart payment and will be available to sole traders and casual workers who meet the income test. This means anyone eligible for the maximum jobseeker payment will now receive more than $1,100 a fortnight, effectively doubling the jobseeker allowance.
In the first package on the 12th of March, we announced a $750 payment for Australians on income support. Today, we announce that from July 13, a further $750 payment to those on income support that are not eligible for the coronavirus supplement. This includes those receiving the age pension, the carer’s allowance, family tax benefits and the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. In total, 5.2 million Australians. We are also reducing the deeming rates by a further quarter of a per cent to reflect the recent Reserve Bank interest rate cut. Over 900,000 thousand social security recipients on income tested support will now benefit.
Our economic response will allow those Australians who are in financial stress as a result of the Corona virus to access more of their own money in superannuation. From April, those affected will gain access to their superannuation capped at $10,000 this financial year, and a further $10,000 next financial year. These withdrawals will be tax free. I repeat, these withdrawals will be tax free and available to those who are eligible for the coronavirus supplement, as well as sole traders who have seen their hours worked or income fall by 20 per cent or more as a result of the coronavirus. So if you’re a sole trader or you’re a casual and you’ve seen your income or your hours worked fall by 20 per cent or more as a result of the coronavirus, you will be able to get early access to your superannuation. Applications will be made online through a simple declaration to the tax office. This initiative builds on existing provisions that allow early access to super in the event of hardship or on compassionate grounds, and it is estimated to put up to $27 billion dollars of superannuation back into the pockets of hardworking Australians. This comprises less than 1 per cent of the 3 trillion dollars in superannuation today. APRA, the prudential regulator, has advised the government that they do not expect this initiative to have a significant impact on the industry overall.
The government is also giving retirees more flexibility over their superannuation. Currently, retirees are required to draw down a minimum of 4 percent a year from their superannuation, a number that increases with their age. The government is halving this requirement to 2 per cent for this year and for next year, to give retirees more discretion over the management of their assets.
The second part of our package sees a massive scaling up of support for small and medium sized businesses across the country. We are increasing cash payments to SME’s to boost their cash flow and to keep their workers employed. All employing businesses will receive at least $20,000. All employing small businesses will receive at least $20,000 and some of the larger SME’s will receive up to one hundred thousand dollars. And we are extending this measure to around 30,000 not for profit organisations, which have an annual turnover of less than $50 million dollars. This will be a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of employers like the local hairdresser, the local cafe, the local mechanic whose income has been significantly reduced over this difficult period. This is the single largest measure in this second package, and together with the first initiative in the first package for small businesses is worth $31.9 billion dollars in total. This payment will be automatically paid through the tax system largely over the next six months with the first payment after 28 of April. No new forms will be required from Australian small and medium sized businesses.
Over the course of the last week, $105 billion dollars is being injected into the financial system by the government and the Reserve Bank of Australia, the purpose of which was to lower the cost and increase the availability of credit, particularly to smaller, medium sized businesses. Today, the government is going one step further and is guaranteeing in a 50/50 partnership with the banks and other lenders, more lending to Australia’s small and medium sized businesses. This $40 billion scheme, which will start in early April, will provide loans of up to $250,000 for up to 3 years for a business with a turnover of less than $50 million dollars. No repayments will be required for the first six months. These will be unsecured loans and they will help build a bridge for small and medium sized businesses to the other side of the coronavirus, and I urge small businesses to go and talk to their bank about these new opportunities that are available. These funds will provide hope and confidence to a vitally important sector and together with the red tape reduction for SME lending announced on Friday, more credit will be coming their way.
The third part of our package will provide a regulatory shield for what are otherwise profitable and viable businesses that find themselves under severe financial pressure as a result of the coronavirus. Now is the time for more flexibility in insolvency and bankruptcy laws to keep these businesses alive and to trade through this period. The government is proposing to increase the threshold at which a creditor can take action to initiate insolvency or bankruptcy from as low as $2,000 today to $20,000 and giving companies and individuals 6 months instead of 21 days to respond. We will also provide relief from directors, from personal liability, where the company is trading while insolvent. This relief will be provided over the next 6 months and will be vital to helping companies get through this period. As a result of the health related restrictions being put in place to reduce the impact of the coronavirus, it will not be possible for many companies to comply with their obligations under the Corporations Act, for example, holding general meetings in person. A temporary 6 month power will be provided to me as the Treasurer to deal with these situations as they arise
These extraordinary times require extraordinary measures and we face a global challenge like we have never faced before. But by working together, we will get to the other side and we will bounce back stronger. Today’s announcement will provide hope and support for millions of Australians at a time when they need it most. We know that there is more to do and we will continue to do what it takes.


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Peter Thiel, via his Founders Fund, has apparently made an sizable bet on the rising value of Bitcoin. According to a report in WSJ, Thiel gambled on BTC some time ago buying up to $20 million worth of the cryptocurrency. That investment has since grown to “hundreds of millions of dollars.” The report calls it a “Moonshot” but in reality a $20 million gamble for the billionaire is more like pocket change. In this case, Thiel has gotten lucky. And why not?
The price of Bitcoin has been on a roller coaster ride rising from less than a thousand dollars at the beginning of 2017 to about $20,000 at one point several weeks back. Each bullish rise has been met with a retrenchment – only to scale higher. Bitcoin has become a legitimate investment as futures now trade on both the CBOE and CME. ETFs are rushing to be set up to provide more retail access.
Thiel, an iconoclastic Silicon Valley entrepreneur, made his money as a cofounder of Fintech senior citizen PayPal. Founders Fund has investments totaling around $3 billion. The Founders Fund portfolio boasts a good number of prominent tech names like Stripe, Facebook, Lyft, Affirm, Airbnb and more. The Founders Fund manifesto states their intent to earn outstanding returns for their investors. They have certainly done that with their Bitcoin purchase.


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H-E-B to construct Rockwall store at John King Blvd. and I-30
The San Antonio-based grocer has recently opened a location in McKinney, along with other cities in the DFW region.
H-E-B is coming to Rockwall. But, it’s going to take a while. The popular San Antonio-based grocery store chain has been slowly expanding its presence in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region. Frisco and Plano have H-E-B stores, and both Dallas and Plano have locations of the chains upscale Central market franchise. A new H-E-B opened in McKinney in June, with a location in Allen scheduled to open next month. Now, one is planned for Rockwall, though construction isn’t scheduled until next year, with the store perhaps opening in 2025.
The location of the Rockwall H-E-B is set for the intersection of John King Boulevard and Interstate 30. The property is near the existing Honda auto dealership on the southwest side of the intersection. The Rockwall store was announced yesterday, along with plans for new H-E-Bs in Melissa and Prosper. The Dallas Morning News reports H-E-B stores typically employ about 700 people, more than the average Walmart Supercenter.
On the west side of the Metroplex, H-E-B is working on stores in Mansfield and the Alliance neighborhood in far north Fort Worth. Another H-E-B franchise, Joe V’s Smart Shop, is scheduled to open locations in Dallas beginning next year.


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Devolver Digital will be hosting a "big fancy press conference" for E3 2018.
The press conference will be held on June 10 at 8pm PT/11pm ET/June 11 at 4am UK/1pm AEST live via Twitch.
Devolver Digital promises this year's conference will feature "actual game reveals" but has warned viewers to also expect "blood" and "possibly loss of life." The publisher held its first-ever E3 conference last year and you can view it again below:
E3 2018 will take place from June 12-14.You can find out when all of this year's E3 conferences and livestreams are scheduled for right here.


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When Jeremy Heidl came to Denver in 2010, you might say it was on a wing and a prayer. The recession had hit his trucking and construction businesses in Atlanta particularly hard. And as a lifelong lover of cannabis, he had been watching, with great interest, the medical cannabis boom going on in Colorado.
“We ended up packing up everything, cashing in our life savings, selling most of our possessions and then we drove across the country in a Penske truck with our two cats and a dog and made it happen,” Heidl told CULTURE.
The so-called “Green Rush” to Colorado produced plenty of successes and failures in those early days of changing regulations and uncertainty about federal enforcement, but few success stories can rival Heidl’s.
Starting with a single dispensary, he went on to co-found O.penVAPE, the vape pen that revolutionized the discreet vaporizing experience. Smaller, simpler and cheaper than anything else on the market at the time, it allowed cannabis users to puff practically anywhere. And the pre-filled cartridges of THC-infused oil, sold specifically for the O.penVAPE at medical cannabis dispensaries, eliminated the headache and mess of filling up the oil.
Today the pens and cartridges are available in 1,000 stores in nine states where medical or recreational cannabis is permitted, making it one of the largest consumer cannabis products in the nation. And with the tide of legalization continuing, Heidl, Chief Operations Officer, may only be getting started.
“We dreamt, like everyone in this industry dreams, that we were going to someday grow up to become what we are, but it came true.”
The entrepreneurial spirit was instilled in Heidl at a young age. In third grade, he realized that since lunch cost 90 cents, each student would have a dime of change after lunch. So he began selling blow pops to his schoolmates, at 10 cents each.
Fast forward to 2009. Looking for a lifeboat from the sinking ship of his own businesses, he and his wife made the decision to head west. The cannabis industry seemed rife with potential, and besides, it sure would be nice to live somewhere with legal cannabis.
His first dispensary investment seemed rocky when a landlord issue forced him to abandon an entire grow operation, so Heidl learned quickly to partner with others in Denver’s medical cannabis industry for product and assistance.
Vape pens were in their infancy in those days, and at his dispensary, Heidl fielded plenty of gripes about the products on the market. The oil was inconsistent, and if you loaded a pen but didn’t finish all the oil, get ready for a mess. And in many cases, the pens didn’t work right and manufacturers wouldn’t stand behind the product.
He’d gotten to know Ralph Morgan, owner of several medical cannabis businesses and Organa Labs, a Denver-infused product manufacturer. “Let’s do a better vape pen,” he said one day to Morgan.
Morgan replied, “I’ve got the formula,” and O.penVAPE was born.
Heidl isn’t quite sure how many O.penVAPEs he gave away in those first years, but it’s easily more than 100,000.
The pen and oil cartridges hit Colorado medical dispensaries in 2012. As a new product, Heidl figured patients wouldn’t be willing to spend a lot of money on a pen when they could just buy a sack of buds. So the pens—basically just a battery and an atomizer—were to attract the customers. The oil would keep them, and the lifetime warranty would ease their minds.
It helped that, with the passage of recreational cannabis in Colorado, there was a crackdown in Denver (amongst other places) about smoking in public. Here was a discreet, low-odor and tidy way to partake anywhere, whether at a concert at Red Rocks or in the bedroom while the kids are watching TV. And it was simple–just load the cartridge and inhale. There wasn’t even a button.
A few months later, it debuted in California, then in Washington. Since every state had their own quirks on cannabis regulations and the feds were always hovering like the Sword of Damocles, competing oil producers weren’t branching into other states. O.penVAPE hired lawyers to navigate these murky waters and licensed with growers and oil producers in each state to produce the O.penVAPE cartridges.
The battery and charger aren’t given away for free anymore, running about $20, but that doesn’t appear to have hurt business. As of late 2015, O.penVAPE was available legally in nine states.
Of course, there are plenty of other vape pens on the market these days, but O.penVAPE isn’t shying from the competition. In September, the company signed an agreement with Timeless Herbal Care in Jamaica to produce cannabis-infused products outside of the U.S. for the first time in history.
Closer to home, the company has also announced a partnership with CBD Biosciences to open a massive industrial hemp oil extraction facility, which is expected to employ 163 workers in a former rocket factory in Pueblo, Colorado, by 2017. Thankfully, with the passing of the 2014 Farm Bill which contains an amendment to legalize hemp production, and the Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2015 which is currently in process, Heidl was able to work with local governments and acquire millions of dollars in incentives for the project.
In fact, all across its history, O.penVAPE has thrived because of such partnerships, Heidl said.
“What has made us as successful as we are is the ability to work in partnerships. It’s one of our core values and being able to partner with our licensees around the country and our vendors and our employees. Our tagline is ‘It’s what’s inside that counts,’ and it’s more than just the oil. It’s our people and our partnerships.”


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Motorola Won’t Release a New Smartwatch for the Launch of Android Wear 2.0
Motorola released their first smartwatch in September of 2014 and then followed it up a year later with the second generation Moto 360. Many were hoping that the company would release something this year, but then in September, we learned Motorola, LG and Huawei didn’t have any plans to release a new Android Wear smartwatch for 2016. Many speculated that these companies were waiting on Android Wear 2.0 before putting out a new wearable.
The first Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview was made available to the public in May, and it seemed like Google was on course to release something this year. DP2 for Android Wear 2.0 was subsequently released two months later and it increased the Platform API to 24 so it could coincide with Android 7.0 Nougat. We even had a third developer preview for Android Wear 2.0 released in September of this year, but this is when we learned about the delay.
We still don’t know exactly when Android Wear 2.0 will be officially released but we are told that the developer preview program will continue into “early 2017.” Once we learned about this, it started to make sense why companies like LG, Huawei and Motorola didn’t have any plans to release a new Android Wear smartwatch in 2016. The platform, and market as a whole, is somewhat struggling right now, but many hoped it would be revitalized with the release of Android Wear 2.0.
This week we heard from Shakil Barkat, who is the head of global product development at Motorola, and they confirmed the company didn’t have any plans to release a new smartwatch with the launch of Android Wear 2.0. We’ll still likely see the rumored Pixel watches released with the new update, but anyone hoping for an updated Moto 360 will have to wait. Motorola says the market simply isn’t “broad enough” to release a new smartwatch year after year.
They are open to revisit the wearable market when technology improves though, but didn’t give a time frame for fans to look forward to.Source: The Verge


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The popular Battle Royale shooter game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds will be getting a new riot shield protection device. The device was briefly shown during Microsoft's E3 2018 press conference.
The new riot shield will allow players to advance and get closer to enemy fire without dieing.
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With just a working day to go right until the Financial institution of England’s fascination charge selection, there’s nevertheless a further indication of how inflation is hurting households.
The latest index from the BRC showed store cost inflation just about doubled in January to hit its maximum amount in nine several years.
The figures confirmed expansion accelerated throughout the board, with growing rates for goods from food to furnishings – a worrying indicator that inflation is starting to be entrenched.
It follows formal knowledge showing the purchaser price index leapt to a 20-calendar year significant of 5.4pc previous month. The BRC index commonly reveals smaller sized alterations than the CPI, which contains products and services and a much larger variety of items.
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Twitter’s board of directors said Monday afternoon that it has accepted Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $44 billion supply to buy the company — bringing an end to a weekslong saga and ushering in a model new interval for the struggling social-media platform.
Musk, who has said he must buy Twitter in order to revive the platform’s adherence to free speech guidelines, pays $54.20 per share for the company, which he has vowed to take personal.
“Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital metropolis sq. the place points crucial to the way in which ahead for humanity are debated,” Musk said in an announcement.
“I moreover want to make Twitter larger than ever by enhancing the product with new choices, making the algorithms open provide to increase perception, defeating the spam bots, and authenticating all individuals. Twitter has tremendous potential – I look ahead to working with the company and the group of consumers to unlock it.”


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Monaco, June 27, 2020 – In a year where many sports events have been canceled, to the deepest regrets of fans, Del Monte Europe is aiming to reignite the passion by launching its own “Del Monte Fruitball Cup 2020”. The interactive competition will take place on Del Monte Europe Facebook and Instagram pages, and the fans of the most delicious fresh and preserved fruits as well as sport amateurs will be able to join the fun.
“We are very excited to launch this fun competition, as we believe that despite the difficult situation of Covid-19 pandemic people are looking for small occasions to smile and entertain themselves” said Thierry Montange, Marketing Director Europe & Africa. The campaign will consist of a friendly competition between European nations where the brand features social media’s fans pages. The Del Monte “fruitball” players and characters will be “fruitfully” recognizable as some of Del Monte Europe’s range of products. Each follower will be able to defend its own nation during the games up until the final, and some exciting prizes will be rewarded to the most enthusiastic and creative fans, including a special reward for some amateur football club in need of support.
The campaign will kick off on Saturday 27th June 2020, and this date was not chosen randomly as it is actually International Pineapple Day. “We picked this particular date in order to leverage this celebration which is very important for us as a worldwide leader in fresh produce pineapple. It was natural to kick off this campaign by spreading the word of Del Monte pineapple’s many benefits for sports aficionados and for other people as well”, continued Montange. Fans should not miss the start of the campaign on Saturday 27th, where pineapple theme gifts will be awarded to some lucky participants on Del Monte Europe Facebook and Instagram Channels.
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Fresh Del Monte is one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and distributors of high-quality fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, as well as a leading producer and distributor of prepared food in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the countries formerly part of the Soviet Union. Fresh Del Monte markets its products worldwide under the Del Monte® brand, a symbol of product innovation, quality, freshness and reliability for more than 125 years.


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It’s a DPP-4 inhibitor, a class with three other drugs in the U.S. The brand name in the U.S. is Nesina. It can be used with other drugs such as metformin and pioglitazone. The FDA’s press release of Jan. 25 has a little more info.
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Kathleen Ryan is still driving her Prius, though with a new inverter
“I really appreciate the opportunity to share this story because people who have these Priuses who have just had them recalled and assume that everything is OK – this could happen to them,” Ryan said.
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration told CBS News it is “monitoring its complaints and will take action as appropriate.” NHTSA is asking owners who’ve had this problem to contact them. Toyota stresses it believes all Prius vehicles are safe, and they’re monitoring the issue
Toyota’s full statement to CBS News: “We believe Mr. Hogan’s allegations are without merit, and we intend to defend vigorously against his claims. The Prius inverter recall was implemented to enhance vehicle safety, and we remain committed to the safety and security of our customers. As a part of this commitment, Toyota continues to review and monitor available information on this issue. Toyota welcomes feedback from its dealers on vehicle performance and safety; however, we believe Mr. Hogan’s lawsuit is motivated primarily by a separate dispute he has with Toyota over management and succession issues involving his dealership, not the effectiveness of the Prius inverter recall.”


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A Bloomberg report said that crypto transactions per week have increased in value since the militant group took control.
Digital Currencies in High Demand
According to reports, the demand for digital currency in Afghanistan has increased as people try to prevent the Taliban from seizing their funds. Digital currencies can also be used to limit the Taliban's economic influence.
A Bloomberg report shows that some Afghans are interested in buying stablecoins such as tether, which are tied to the U.S. dollar. According to the report, Habibullah Timori (26-year-old Afghan citizen) supports claims that his countrymen use digital assets to save their savings. He stated:
The demand for cryptocurrency is high. In the past, people kept their jewellery and cash in the ground. They decided to keep their cash and jewellery buried in crypto this time.
Another 26-year old Afghan named Naser Ali claims to have converted $30,000 he had stashed in his safe to UST. Ali claims that reports of Taliban raiding Afghan homes and taking Afghan citizens' possessions were a major factor in his decision to convert from fiat currency to crypto.
Ali also stated that he regrets not knowing about cryptocurrency sooner in his remarks.
Residents are subject to a 1.5% transaction fee
The Taliban government has apparently suspended secondary education for teenage girls since it took control of the country. They have also demanded that government employees grow beards, and instituted gender segregation at amusement parks. The U.S. government halted access up to $9 billion in foreign currency reserves shortly after the militant group overthrew the previous government.
Although the Taliban's return has seen a positive change in Afghanistan's fortunes, it could also have contributed to an increase in the volume and value of cryptocurrency exchange transactions. Maihan, a cryptocurrency trading platform, is cited in the report as an example. It handles around $400,000 worth of crypto transactions per week. This value is more than twice what Maihan handled before the Taliban takeover, according to the report.
Maihan, an exchange that sells cryptocurrencies, claims that the U.S. sanctions against Afghanistan have made it impossible for Afghan residents to purchase digital currencies despite the surge in demand. Residents who buy crypto transactions from local exchanges will be charged 1.5% commission.


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Powerful Android smartphones sold at affordable prices was one of the stories of 2014, as far as China’s mobile market was concerned. With the new year now upon us, French company ARCHOS is hoping to spread this low-cost phenomenon with the introduction of the ARCHOS 50 Diamond.
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The ASUS ZenWatch will go on sale on 23rd December in the UK. Initially, the Taiwanese electronics giant will supply the new smartwatch exclusively to Dixons Retail, meaning it will only be available from Currys and PC World stores.
Clues have emerged about the European pricing of the much-anticipated LG G3. Two Finnish retailers have listed the product online – the forthcoming smartphone costing between €613-730.
There is good and bad news for anyone wanting to get their hands on the Sony Xperia Z2 in the UK. High Street retailer Phones 4u have made the smartphone available for pre-order, although if you do not want to pay anything for the handset up front, it will cost a not-particularly-appetising £47 per month over two years.


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Condé Nast said it would launch multiple consumer revenue projects this year to diversify its revenue streams. Its first swing at one, Golf Digest All Access, which launched April 2, offers more than 200 instructional videos, live and interactive coaching clinics, plus a print subscription to Golf Digest, for $9.99 per month or $100 per year.
All Access was two years in the making and fits Condé Nast’s overall strategy for pursuing consumer revenue, where each title is responsible for growing this business, be it through paywalls like The New Yorker’s and Wired’s, content or commerce. In typical Condé Nast fashion, the corporate office is mostly hands-off, though centralized digital strategy, consumer marketing and product development teams all pitch in.
“The ideas will come out of the brands,” chief digital officer Fred Santarpia said. “The folks that are living and breathing the brand every day almost always have the best ideas of what’s going to resonate.”
Chris Reynolds, Golf Digest’s digital gm, said All Access was shaped by the fact that instructional content attracts the most engaged readers. Seventy percent of the site’s audience reads at least some instructional content, but the most engaged audience members would look at it four to five times every month.
Some of that content is free to visitors. But last year, Golf Digest began selling instructional video courses a la carte for $10 apiece. The first course, “12 Days to Better Golf,” was released in April 2017. Since then, Golf Digest has developed almost 60 classes, and it’s sold individual courses to 10,000 customers. Reynolds said Golf Digest is raising the price of individual classes, eventually to $24.99.
Golf Digest priced All Access lower than the courses to encourage people to subscribe, which drives recurring revenue. The low price point was meant to make it easy for people to subscribe and for Golf Digest to later add on and charge for other services, such as exclusive photos or tee times.
Golf Digest also opted for a subscription model based on a 2017 survey of amateur golfers that found that 75 percent of respondents said they did not have a favorite golf instruction subscription; the company with the highest share, Revolution Golf, had just 5 percent of the market.
Santarpia said whatever progress All Access makes will be shared across Condé Nast titles.
“We’re going to be tracking what the conversion rate is against those loyal users,” Santarpia said. “We’re going to try and superserve them, and white-glove it. It’s not about broadening it out to a mass product.”
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8:10 a.m. July 28, 2015
- By Quentin Fottrell
10 wealthiest couples on the planetThe wealthiest couple on the planet, Bill Gates and his wife Melinda, celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary this year.
1:15 a.m. July 24, 2015
- By Brett Arends
Stocks, any way you slice them, are no bargain The next 30 years might produce radically different returnsThe next 30 years might produce radically different returns, writes Brett Arends.
8:31 a.m. July 17, 2015
- By Brett Arends
Top money managers are turning to gold — should you? Bullion bulls now outnumber bears, an astonishing improvementBullion bulls now outnumber bears, an astonishing improvement, writes Brett Arends.
2:01 a.m. July 17, 2015
- By John Coumarianos
Why stock buybacks aren’t putting shareholders in the money Companies purchase their own stock at high pricesAre companies helping shareholders by reducing their shares outstanding through repurchases? It’s doubtful, writes John Coumarianos.
6:36 a.m. July 15, 2015
- By Robert J. Shilller
Markets still aren’t close to being perfectly efficient Financial singularity is a mirage, says Robert ShillerDespite advances in big data and powerful computers, markets are no closer to being perfectly efficient than ever, writes Robert Shiller.
3:53 a.m. July 10, 2015
- By Michael Brush
6 stocks that will benefit as Greece stays in the eurozone European shares are being punished even as the continent’s economy is improving European shares are being punished even as the continent’s economy is improving, writes Michael Brush.
6:50 a.m. July 9, 2015
Diversification isn’t all it’s cracked up to beThere’s something to be said for having a more concentrated portfolio because while having your money spread out among multiple sectors can provide some safety, ultimately, there are better ways to protect your money.
3:27 a.m. July 9, 2015
- By Chuck Jaffe
NYSE outage is a ‘black squirrel’ eventAnyone left squirming by the NYSE outage is either a trader or has the wrong portfolio, writes Chuck Jaffe.
10:51 a.m. July 8, 2015
- By Quentin Fottrell
The Filthy-Rich 50: Meet the richest person in each U.S. stateThey’re not all billionaires, but they’re probably richer than you.
6:43 a.m. July 3, 2015
- By Anupreeta Das
Warren Buffett rethinks strategy on reinsuranceThe obscure business of reinsurance has always been one of Warren Buffett’s favorite money makers, but a changing landscape has led Berkshire Hathaway to adjust its strategy.
10:29 a.m. July 2, 2015
- By Charles Passy
Who needs Venice? Not these gondoliersA number of gondola operators have set up shop in the United States, offering tours in places ranging from Omaha, Neb., to Providence, R.I.
5:16 a.m. July 2, 2015
- By Rex Nutting
Why wages are going up more than you think The typical worker got a 3.3% raise in the past yearThe typical worker got a 3.3% raise in the past year, says Rex Nutting.
12:34 p.m. June 29, 2015
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Kraft Heinz announces new executive teamThe Kraft Heinz Co., the company that will emerge after the soon-to-be-completed merger of Kraft Foods Group Inc. and H. J. Heinz Co., announced a slew of new executives late Monday, including a new chief financial officer. Paulo Basilio was appointed executive vice president and CFO, having joined Heinz in June 2013 as CFO. Kraft's CFO James Kehoe and other Kraft executives are being let go in 30 days or when the merger is completed, Heinz said in a statement. "Our new leadership team represents the best of the best in business with proven track records for delivering results," future Chief Executive Bernardo Hees said in a statement. Kraft and Heinz agreed to merge in March in a deal backed by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and Brazilian private investment group 3G Capital. The new company will have a portfolio of well-known food and snack brands such as Heinz, Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Jell-O, and Philadelphia.
9:39 a.m. June 29, 2015
Why Bogle and Buffett tell investors to ignore market noiseIt’s a mistake to equate volatility with risk. Volatility is normal and should be utterly ignored.
9:58 a.m. June 26, 2015
- By Tim Mullaney
Elon Musk is no corporate welfare queen The government has gotten outstanding returns from Tesla and SolarCityThe government has gotten outstanding returns from Tesla and SolarCity, says Tim Mullaney.