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Saint-Gobain North America, through its automotive glass subsidiary Saint-Gobain Sekurit and its building products subsidiary CertainTeed Insulation, has begun a recycling program at two locations in California, where windshield glass scraps are recycled and reused in the production of insulation.
In collaboration with recycling leader Shark Solutions, waste automotive windshield glass from Saint-Gobain Sekurit’s facility in Garden Grove, Calif., is recycled, with the resulting glass cullet sent to CertainTeed Insulation’s facility in Chowchilla, Calif., to be used as a key ingredient in the production of fiberglass insulation.
Described by Saint-Gobain as “ambitious,” the project launched earlier this year as the company continues to roll out its global “Grow and Impact” strategy. That strategy includes reducing waste and increasing the circularity of raw materials in its production processes, allowing Saint-Gobain to achieve a net zero carbon footprint by 2050.
“As we work to make the world a better home, it is important that we all think outside the box and develop innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals,” says Mark Rayfield, president and CEO of Saint-Gobain North America and CertainTeed. “I congratulate our facilities in Garden Grove and Chowchilla, California for creating a true, first-of-its-kind circular economy program that will be a model for others and will ensure the glass we use in our production is recycled and reused within our company, reducing our environmental footprint.”


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TVS Apache RTR 310 will be launched in the next few months and will become the flagship naked streetfighter offering from the brand
According to a recent report that surfaced on the interweb, TVS Motor Company will launch the RTR 310 in the next few months. It will be a new addition to the highly popular Apache series and is expected to be the brand’s flagship naked streetfighter. It could be priced slightly lower than the Apache RR 310 faired supersport upon arrival.
Expect the prices to hover around Rs. 2.5 lakh (ex-showroom) and it could have a lot in common with the RR 310. The motorcycle has been a long time coming and it was previously expected to debut at the Rider Mania event. The upcoming model could boast an evolutionary design compared to the existing crop of Apaches and it will be rolled out of the manufacturing unit in Hosur, TN.
It may also undercut the BMW G310 R in pricing and will more likely be pitted against KTM 250 Duke, Honda CB300 R and 390 Duke as well. As for the performance, a 312 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled fuel-injected engine could be used. It generates a maximum power output of 34 PS and just over 27 Nm of peak torque, and it will be paired with a six-speed gearbox.
The equipment list will likely comprise different drive modes and a TFT instrument console as the RR 310 while features such as front and rear disc brakes assisted by a dual-channel ABS system, slipper clutch, USD front forks, monoshock rear suspension with pre-load adjustment, adjustable brake and clutch levers, split seats, and LED lighting all around.
It could be heavily influenced by the Draken concept in terms of design as aggressive body panels, a compact rear end and multi-spoke alloy wheels will likely be available. It will more likely come with a wide handlebar setup and aggressive rear set footpegs for a committed riding posture.
Whether the BTO (Build To Order) platform similar to the Apache RR 310 will be offered or not is yet unknown but it will certainly give a world of flexibility to the customers if considered we would say.

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• F-150 builds on its renowned toughness as truck is recognized for top dependability among large light duty pickup pickups in the J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study
• Truck shoppers prioritize F-150 quality above all other attributes, and consistently say it is a differentiator, according to internal Ford research
• 2017 marks 40 consecutive years for Ford F-Series as top-selling truck in America
American truck owners who value Built Ford Tough pickups are taking in some more great news: Ford F-150 is J.D. Power’s 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study award recipient for large light duty pickup.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Research Center has released its latest national survey focusing on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic and imposed shutdowns have had on small businesses.
This is the 14th survey since early March. One-in-four small business owners reported that they will have to close their doors in the next six months if the current economic conditions don’t improve, up 5% from last month. Another 22% of owners anticipate they will be able to operate no longer than 7-12 months under current economic conditions.
“Many small businesses are facing additional challenges right now related to weather conditions and renewed business restrictions across the country,” said Holly Wade, Executive Director of NFIB’s Research Center. “The next few months might prove to be the most difficult time for small businesses since the initial shutdown last spring. It is crucial that Congress provides financial relief for small businesses as we head into the winter months.”
NFIB State Director Dawn Starnssaid, “Our members need additional assistance because unless something changes soon, more businesses will close permanently, and more people will lose their jobs.”
Key findings from the survey include:
The majority of Paycheck Protection Program borrowers (91%) have spent their entire PPP loan.
- If eligible, 45% of small business owners would apply or re-apply for a second PPP loan and 33% would consider applying.
Significantly more borrowers have submitted their PPP loan forgiveness application over the last month – 44% of owners have submitted one, up from 26% last month.
- Thirty-six percent of PPP borrowers are not yet ready to submit their forgiveness application and 20% are ready but their bank is not yet accepting them.
Almost half of small business owners who have submitted a PPP loan forgiveness application have received final confirmation from the SBA and over three-fourths of them had 100% of their loan forgiven.
- Sixteen percent had 99-91% of their loan forgiven and 6% received less.
- Receiving an EIDL grant was the reason for 85% of those who did not receive 100% forgiveness on their PPP loan.
Of those PPP borrowers who have not submitted their forgiveness application yet, 56% report that they plan to submit it by the end of the year.
- Twenty-two percent plan to submit their application in January and another 6% in February.
After using the PPP loan, 22% of borrowers have or anticipate having to lay off employees in the next six months, a slight increase from 19% a month ago.
- About half (53%) of borrowers anticipate needed additional financial support over the next 12 months.
Twenty percent of PPP loan borrowers find that the forgiveness application was a difficult or moderately difficult process.
- Twenty percent found the process slightly difficult and 19% said the process was not at all difficult.
About one-third (34%) of small business owners have applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL).
- Eighty-two percent of applicants had their loan approved and 8% of applicants were denied.
One in five small business owners have applied for a state or local grant.
- Fifty-three percent of owners received one.
Nineteen percent of small employers reported they have fewer employees than they did this time last year and 11% have significantly less.
- Eight percent of small business employers report that their current number of employees is more than they employed this time last year.
- Almost two-thirds (63%) of small employers report their workforce numbers are about the same.
Sales levels are still 50% or less than they were pre-crisis for one-in-five (20%) small businesses with another 29% at sales levels of 51%-75% of pre-crisis.
- Over one-third (36%) are back or nearly back to where they were with sales between 76%-100% of pre-crisis levels with another 14% exceeding pre-crisis sales levels.
Most small business owners do not expect business conditions to improve to normal levels until next year at the earliest.
- Four percent report conditions are back to normal now but 47% of owners anticipate it taking until sometime in 2021.
- Thirty-six percent anticipate 2022 and 13% are less optimistic and don’t expect conditions to full improve until after 2022.
Twenty-seven percent of small employers have had an employee take COVID-19 related paid sick leave or family leave as mandated and offered through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
- Only 37% of them have claimed the tax credit or an advance refund for reimbursement of those costs.
About one in five (19%) of small employers are very concerned about their employees contracting COVID-19 with another 30% moderately concerned.
- Thirty-one percent of owners are very or moderately concerned about contracting COVID-19 themselves while operating their business.
As more of the general population are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, 36% of small business employers will encourage their workers to get vaccinated.
- Twenty-eight percent report that they might encourage them to do so.
Over half (56%) of small business owners plan to get vaccinated.
- Twenty-eight percent say they’ll get vaccinated as soon as it’s available to them and 28% report they will get vaccinated but not right away.
This publication marks NFIB’s 14thSmall Business COVID-19 survey assessing the health crisis impact on small business operations, economic conditions, and utilization of the targeted small business loan programs.
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TORONTO—Pizza Pizza, a 450-unit chain based here, announced it has eliminated trans fats from all its pizza dough and soon will roll out a new whole-wheat pizza crust.
According to a news release, the changes are in response to increased customer concern for more healthful products.
"We understand that trans fat-free products are important to consumers," said Paul Methot, vice president of commissary and distribution at Pizza Pizza Limited. "We are delighted that, without compromising taste or texture, we have enhanced the goodness of our baked pizza, making it a healthier meal choice by reformulating all our dough recipes to incorporate trans fat-free extra virgin olive oil imported from Europe."
The benefit of the whole-wheat dough, according to the release, is added fiber, nutrients and reduced total carbohydrates.
Pizza Pizza also offers part-skim mozzarella and reduced-fat pepperoni, and, according to the release, will soon launch a Healthy Lifestyles Light Options menu.


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Artificial intelligence generated plenty of chatter amongst the pharma marketing intelligentsia in 2018. Will 2019 be the year when the industry fully embraces it as more than just a tactic?
For years and years, pharmaceutical pricing has been under attack by consumers, professionals, and payers. More recently, the U.S. government has dramatically stepped up its assault, with price reduction proposals from Congress and stern words from President Trump indicating that drug pricing is a major ongoing focus of the administration. The 2018 timeline was dotted with government jabs at pharma pricing, as well as some attempts to take real action.
A sales rep preparing for her week isn’t thinking, What’s in my sales dashboard? What is my progress towards my call plan? She’s thinking, What are the burning issues in my territory this week? How should I adjust my plan based on the latest events and information that I have? Then she manually navigates her way through dashboards and reports to find these answers.
The market research company Gartner predicts that consumer demand for voice devices such as Amazon Echo and Google Home will generate $3.5 billion by 2021. These intelligent voice assistants, plus other digital technologies such as the Apple Watch, are slowly but steadily being adopted in healthcare.
Ogilvy Health recently asked some of its agency leaders – in creative, payer, digital, planning, and account – to share what they’re tracking in 2019.
In the era of precision medicine, life sciences companies are transforming customer engagement with complete, accurate and up-to-date customer data.
Most pharmaceutical brands are really happy with a handful of their agencies, satisfied with some, and not too thrilled with one or two. TGaS uncovered four areas to watch in 2019 through its benchmark-based consultancy.
Med Ad News asked its sources for the Agenda 2019 special feature which key questions for 2019 we’d left out. This is what they told us.
The names of the tools may be changing, but the goal for brand managers remains the same in 2018: getting as close as possible to real patients and their needs.


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Sydney, Jan. 31 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s new designer glasses, which caused a social media sensation after she wore them for her election announcement, have begun tweeting as @JulesGlasses.
The glasses tweeted, saying they are “sitting on the most famous nose in Australia”, reports the Herald Sun.
The specs have already tweeted cheeky messages to Kevin Rudd, The Today Show and Tony Abbott.
The glasses further tweeted, saying that it thinks it is doing “quite well” considering that it is a non sentient object that possesses no fingers.
Gillard, when asked about the spectacles that have caused a national stir said that there comes a time in a woman’s life when she has to get a pair of bi-focals and that is what she has done. (ANI)


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IF you want the best business vans on the market, then head for your nearest Ford dealer.
That’s because Ford took a clean sweep of the van awards at the annual ACFO Awards, which are voted on by members of ACFO – the Association of Car Fleet Operators – the fleet managers who have first hand experience of operating some of the largest van fleets in the UK.
So if they don’t know what makes a good business van, who does?
ACFO voted the Ford Transit Connect as Small Van of the Year, for vans up to 2225kg GVW at the annual ACFO awards last night (31 October).
Making it two for Ford, the Transit won the Large Van of the Year award, for commercial vehicles between 2226kg GVW and 3500kg GVW.
For fleet director Kevin Griffin accepted the awards, telling Business Vans afterwards: “We’re delighted to win these awards, but with the our new van replacement programme forging ahead next year, we’re going to make sure we stay at the top of the van market.”
Ford has recently launched an all-new one-tonne Ford Transit Custom and a two tonne Ford Transit, as well as announcing replacement Transit Connect and a new, small Courier van.
ACFO celebrated 40 years at the awards as the premier organisation for fleet operators of company cars and business vans.


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What happens when the iPad storm blows over?
The iPad is well suited for healthcare – and doctors, in particular – but what can be expected from devices like it in the future?
“The iPad has taken the world by storm,” said Kathy Owen, RN, MS, a nursing informatics documentation consultant at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Almost every informaticist she knows has one. And while she sees it being beneficial in some areas, such as the OR, it's not one that could be used for tasks such as barcode scanning.
Right now, Owen says, the iPad will most benefit the private practice. Her reasoning is that a doctor in a small physician office has to manage less data – and more simple data – compared to what nurses manage at a hospital.
For example, she said Children’s sees acute patients that might stay for weeks or even months. Nurses are using netbooks, and for the 270-bed hospital to make the switch to another device would be a sizable project, said Owen – adding that the hospital would like to see the technology progress further before making such an investment.
She believes the iPad, and technologies like it, are very much in their infancy. “The next generation iPad is going to be more suited to healthcare,” she said.
The iPad’s point-of-care applications make it attractive to doctors – and that’s helping accelerate its deployment, according to a survey of nearly 950 Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) members, 15 percent of whom are executive-level employees or physicians. The survey found that more than 25 percent of respondents plan to deploy the iPad and other iOS devices immediately, and that nearly 70 percent plan to deploy such devices within the next year.
The numbers reflected in the survey are a bit high, said Steve Bedell, network engineer for Yarmouth, Maine-based Network Knowledge, but he believes they are indicative of what adoption might look like after the iPad 2 is released, which could be sometime this year.
"There are a lot of point-of-care apps, as well as many developers that are trying to find their niche in development. I think this specific healthcare application is prime for an iPad or other comparable device, and there are many out there," he said.
These types of devices address issues of size because laptops are too cumbersome for doctors to carry around, Bedell said.
Jeff Brandt, CIO and CTO at Communication Software, a Portland, Ore.-based mHealth consulting firm, believes there's a place for the iPad in the healthcare industry – and in particular for doctors – because of its simplicity. But he cautioned that users should be careful of solutions that lock them into one vendor.”
“We need solutions that do not inhibit data sharing,” he said. He believes that “apps linked to a single OS are soon to be displaced by the cloud.” He predicts that this will happen within the next five years.
The Google Chrome Operating System – something Brandt calls “a new twist on an old idea” – could represent the future for healthcare, he said.
Chrome OS is an open-source, lightweight operating system that is designed to run Web applications. Google is piloting the system by giving users Cr-48 notebooks, but there has yet to be a device available to the public. Chrome OS stores apps, documents and settings in the cloud. By logging onto a device, a user can have access to all of their apps, bookmarks and other browser settings.
Brandt feels Chrome OS is ideal for the healthcare industry, where multiple users will be able to use the same device, cutting down the amount of hardware a healthcare organization has to support.
“Chrome OS will be a leading solution for mobile devices for size and speed,” predicted Brandt.


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Tag - Flip Video
An image of the FlipLive, Cisco's latest camera in its now discontinued Flip range, has shown up online thanks to Gizmodo. The camera, which would have the ability to stream video to the cloud, would have been the company's most advanced product. Cisco announced it was exiting the portable digital video camera business the day before the FlipLive was supposed to be announced.
Flip Video today countered the threat of the iPod nano as a camcorder by launching a redesigned Flip Mino HD. The pocket camcorder has a sleeker, silver-hued design but focuses most on addressing gaps in its design: the new version doubles storage to 8GB, enough for two hours of video, and has a much larger 2-inch LCD (up from 1.5 inches). Other upgrades include the HDMI output from the Ultra HD as well as more responsive touch-sensitive buttons.
A new FCC filing reveals a new RF remote control with Flip Video branding but produced by Foxconn is on its way. Flip Video, known for its small, simple HD cameras such as the Flip Ultra HD, is unlikely to need a remote the size of the device itself for its cameras, so this sighting may indicate a new product for the company, such as a living room or home theater device.
Flip Video on Tuesday announced a partnership with CafePress to offer customers a no-cost option of creating their own exterior color designs for Flip's Flip Mino camcorder. CafePress, which specializes in selling custom designs on products ranging from to coffee mugs to t-shirts, will allow users to create, share and sell designs for the camera. Users who upload their designs can then earn commissions for themselves based on sales, or donate them to non-profit causes.
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Cirrus creates Lightning-headphone dev kit
Apple supplier Cirrus Logic has introduced a MFi-compliant new development kit for companies interested in using Cirrus' chips to create Lightning-based headphones, which -- regardless of whether rumors about Apple dropping the analog headphone jack in its iPhone this fall -- can offer advantages to music-loving iOS device users. The kit mentions some of the advantages of an all-digital headset or headphone connector, including higher-bitrate support, a more customizable experience, and support for power and data transfer into headphone hardware. Several companies already make Lightning headphones, and Apple has supported the concept since June 2014. http://bit.ly/29giiZj
Apple Store app offers Procreate Pocket
The Apple Store app for iPhone, which periodically rewards users with free app gifts, is now offering the iPhone "Pocket" version of drawing app Procreate for those who have the free Apple Store app until July 28. Users who have redeemed the offer by navigating to the "Stores" tab of the app and swiping past the "iPhone Upgrade Program" banner to the "Procreate" banner have noted that only the limited Pocket (iPhone) version of the app is available free, even if the Apple Store app is installed and the offer redeemed on an iPad. The Pocket version currently sells for $3 on the iOS App Store. [32.4MB]
Porsche adds CarPlay to 2017 Panamera
Porsche has added a fifth model of vehicle to its CarPlay-supported lineup, announcing that the 2017 Panamera -- which will arrive in the US in January -- will include Apple's infotainment technology, and be seen on a giant 12.3-inch touchscreen as part of an all-new Porsche Communication Management system. The luxury sedan starts at $99,900 for the 4S model, and scales up to the Panamera Turbo, which sells for $146,900. Other vehicles that currently support CarPlay include the 2016 911 and the 2017 models of Macan, 718 Boxster, and 718 Cayman. The company did not mention support for Google's corresponding Android Auto in its announcement. http://bit.ly/295ZQ94
Apple employees testing wheelchair features
New features included in the forthcoming watchOS 3 are being tested by Apple retail store employees, including a new activity-tracking feature that has been designed with wheelchair users in mind. The move is slightly unusual in that, while retail employees have previously been used to test pre-release versions of OS X and iOS, this marks the first time they've been included in the otherwise developer-only watchOS betas. The company is said to have gone to great lengths to modify the activity tracker for wheelchair users, including changing the "time to stand" notification to "time to roll" and including two wheelchair-centric workout apps. http://bit.ly/2955JDa
SanDisk reveals two 256GB microSDXC cards
SanDisk has introduced two 256GB microSDXC cards. Arriving in August for $150, the Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Premium Edition card offers transfer speeds of up to 95MB/s for reading data. The Extreme microSDXC UHS-I card can read at a fast 100MB/s and write at up to 90MB/s, and will be shipping sometime in the fourth quarter for $200. http://bit.ly/294Q1If
Apple's third-quarter results due July 26
Apple has advised it will be issuing its third-quarter results on July 26, with a conference call to answer investor and analyst queries about the earnings set to take place later that day. The stream of the call will go live at 2pm PT (5pm ET) via Apple's investor site, with the results themselves expected to be released roughly 30 minutes before the call commences. Apple's guidance for the quarter put revenue at between $41 billion and $43 billion. http://apple.co/1oi1Pbm
Twitter stickers slowly roll out to users
Twitter has introduced "stickers," allowing users to add extra graphical elements to their photos before uploading them to the micro-blogging service. A library of hundreds of accessories, props, and emoji will be available to use as stickers, which can be resized, rotated, and placed anywhere on the photograph. Images with stickers will also become searchable with viewers able to select a sticker to see how others use the same graphic in their own posts. Twitter advises stickers will be rolling out to users over the next few weeks, and will work on both the mobile apps and through the browser. http://bit.ly/29bbwUE


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Merchant Revenue Loss Came to $500 BILLION in 2017!
We’re heading into the holiday shopping season, and there’s never been a better time for eCommerce merchants. According to eMarketer, eCommerce sales during the 2018 season are projected to rise 15.3% over last year. Of course, strong sales don't necessarily translate into higher profits: you also need to account for revenue loss.
By itself, sales growth is not an accurate reflection of the health of the industry. Raw sales totals fail to consider hidden losses, missed opportunities, and other overlooked costs.
For example, US consumers spent a total of $453.5 billion online in 2017. That’s a massive figure…but it’s undercut by the average amount annually lost to these preventable causes:
Retailers are losing ridiculous piles of cash because they believe there’s nothing they can do about the situation. But they're wrong.
Revenue Loss: The Bigger Picture
Revenue loss related to chargebacks, returns, and false positives is often lumped-together with other incidentals as costs of goods sold, or COGS.
You may've noticed that many of the largest retailers seldom mention chargebacks or other costs as issues impacting their business. The reason is simple: more often than not, retailers don’t think of these losses as preventable. Rather, merchants consider them a cost of doing business--expenses baked into the business’s day-to-day operations.
But savvy retailers know this is the wrong way to think about revenue loss. It’s misleading, and it produces broad, far-reaching problems:
- Poor Data: Transaction and customer data is only useful if it’s accurate. Otherwise, it’s more of a liability than an asset.
- Targeting the Wrong Problems: Bad data leads to mistargeted solutions that generate false positives without stopping fraud.
- Inconsistent Reports: Apparent inconsistency of fraud results in “fake” revenue can give a false sense of security…until losses spike, seemingly out of nowhere.
- Industry-Wide Confusion: Individual merchant's problems magnify one another. Trends in fraud and chargebacks become harder to interpret.
While eCommerce has demonstrated impressive year-over-year growth, chargebacks and fraud are growing, as well. According to the LexisNexis 2018 True Cost of Fraud℠ Study for the Retail Sector, the cost of fraud as a percentage of total revenue increased 14% in 2018. That means the average retailer is now losing 1.8% of all revenue to fraudsters and related fees.
That figure doesn’t seem particularly daunting…until you calculate the total losses that result, then start adding in fines, fees, and other costs. The numbers can multiply very quickly.
In response, many sellers deploy a fraud filter that promises to block suspicious transactions; they're typically disappointed by the results. While the technology behind fraud-scoring is getting better, a fraud filter still can’t adapt as quickly as fraudsters can change techniques.
The end result is a positive feedback loop of financial trouble. If you’re not tracking revenue loss—and doing what you can to eliminate it—preventable losses will eat away your profits and eventually threaten your business’s survival.
Tracking Loss is a Problem
Unfortunately, while these trickle-down effects can take a huge bite out of a business' bottom line, they are notoriously hard to track.
Fraud morphs and migrates very quickly, making it almost impossible to precisely link causes to effects. Friendly fraud, for example, is committed by seemingly-loyal customers, not traditional criminals; that makes it difficult to identify until it’s too late.
Other threats are on the rise, too, including both twists on classic schemes and attacks that take advantage of new technologies. For example, look at these widely-used current fraud tactics:
That's just a small sample, of course; the list of popular fraud schemes goes on and on. And as new technologies and processes come about, the list will keep growing, resulting in additional billions of revenue loss.
But the Customer Is Always Right...Right?
While retail has always revolved around the idea that “the customer is always right,” new technologies and altered shopping patterns are challenging that notion. Retail is in the midst of a pivotal change right now. The idea that you should blindly defer to your customer is actually becoming a dangerous philosophy.
Fraudsters have new identities and new methods of attack. They’re not a bunch of criminals in striped jumpsuits and masks, carrying giant sacks with dollars signs on them. Their actions will still impact revenue and siphon-off profits, but more and more, fraudsters are starting to look just like any of your legitimate customers.
Consequences Can Be Devastating
Here’s an interesting stat: 62% of retailers identified chargeback rate as their most important key performance indicator (KPI). Yet, in the 2018 State of Chargebacks survey we conducted earlier this year (in association with Kount), 13% of merchants said they didn't even keep track of their chargeback rate! Another 23% of merchants said they had a chargeback rate at or above 1% of overall transactions.
And that's cause for alarm: a 1% chargeback-to-transaction ratio is the standard threshold for high-risk merchants. Breaching that limit means you could be forced to enter a chargeback monitoring program. You might even end up on the MATCH List and lose the ability to process card-not-present transactions altogether.
The State of Chargebacks 2018
Launched as a way of collecting and analyzing industry findings, the State of Chargebacks survey reflects the experiences of more than one thousand respondents in the card-not-present space. Download to learn the latest insights on fraud and chargeback management.Free Download
Merchants experiencing more sustained and consistent chargeback and return problems can usually trace the issue to one or two specific, correctable problems. These include:
- Quality Control in the Supply Chain
- Merchant Errors
- Poor/Incomplete Product Descriptions
- Confusing Merchant Policies
- Not Blacklisting Bad Traffic
At the same time, if your fraud scoring is based on overly-strict rules, you might be generating too many false positives. Ultimately, lax standards and overly-strict standards are two sides of the same coin. It's a fine line, but finding the right balance is vital to protecting your business.
So what can a merchant do? Here are four fundamental steps to help protect yourself against losses:
Fighting revenue loss can be stressful, frustrating, and time-consuming process, but it will pay-off. Minimizing returns and false positives will set you up to recover reserves of revenue. At the same time, challenging disputes will recapture short-term revenue and reduce your long-term chargeback costs.
It can be tough, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Chargebacks911® is the industry’s leading expert on dispute management. Our patented chargeback mitigation solutions offer merchants higher win rates, long-term chargeback reduction, and a guaranteed ROI.
Don’t let preventable loss sources keep draining your revenue. Give Chargebacks911 a call today. Click below and get started.


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Android Earnings Report Pt. I: Samsung Wins Big, HTC Plummets
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Samsung makes nearly twice the profit it did last year, increases position as standards bearer
Samsung Electronics Comp., Ltd. (
) -- currently the top Android phonemaker -- and HTC Corp. (
) -- currently in the top three in Android sales -- reported earnings guidance (unaudited earnings) today. While we'll have to wait until mid-month (
) for Google Inc.'s (
) earnings and till the end of the month for
pending Google acquisition
Motorola Mobility Inc. (
) (the last of the Android "Big Three"), HTC and Samsung's reports give some idea of the state of the Android union.
By all indications the story is relatively unchaged -- HTC continues the
slump it got into late last year
, while Samsung continues
its meteoric rise
Samsung's estimated total sales
to 46T Won (~$40.71B USD), up from 36.99T Won (~$32.73B USD) in Q1 2011, and almost matching its record holiday haul of 47.3T Won (~$41.86B USD) in Q4 2011. Given that the first quarter is often far weaker than the holiday quarter for consumer retail companies, this is a great result.
Better yet Samsung's profit soared to an estimated 5.8T Won (~$5.13B USD), nearly twice the 2.99T Won (~$2.65B USD) it pulled in in Q1 2011, and more than its holiday Q4 2011 profit of 5.3T Won (~$4.69B USD).
Quiet brilliance is no longer achieving success for HTC [Image Source: Reuters / Pichi Chuang]
What does that profit mean? Well, Samsung does not break down its sales or profit by division in its report, but given that
businesses are substantially less profitable than its smartphones, it indicates that Samsung's smartphone sales continue to rise sharply.
On the opposite end of the earnings spectrum was HTC's
[PDF]. HTC posted estimated sales revenue of $67.79B TD (~$2.3B USD) and profit of $5.099B TD (~$173M USD) pre-tax, $4.464B TD (~$131M USD) post-tax. HTC's profit has fallen an astounding 68 percent since Q1 2011 and revenue has fallen 35 percent.
scrambling to try to release new iconic handsets
, as its current lineup is clearly not doing the trick.
Overall the earnings indicate that Android remains successful, but that increasingly Samsung is becoming the standards bearer for the platform, while other strong contenders like HTC fade from contention. Samsung's success is largely fueled by slick packaging and strong marketing. By contrast, HTC's slogan is "Quietly brilliant" -- and its own advertising efforts are true to form. Clear Samsung's bolder approach, which in a way echoes Apple, Inc. (
) is winning out.
Both companies have struggled in the last couple quarters with litigation from Apple, which has forced them to remove user interface features from their Android distributions [
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RE: Market betterer...
4/6/2012 4:05:11 PM
I agree. Not much advertising in the land down under either.
I think having to pay a fee to Microsoft for each Android handset sold has hit HTC fairly hard.
Also, the CEO of HTC also helped found Via Technologies, so I really hope they don't end up like them! More competition is always a good thing.
"Nowadays, security guys break the Mac every single day. Every single day, they come out with a total exploit, your machine can be taken over totally. I dare anybody to do that once a month on the Windows machine." -- Bill Gates
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Dozens of Local 117 Teamsters rallied in front of Sysco and US Foods warehouses in Fife and Kent yesterday in a coordinated Day of Action to draw attention to the proposed corporate merger of the two largest food service companies in the country. Similar rallies took place at locations across the country.
"There are a lot of unanswered questions about the merger," said Tracey A. Thompson, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 117. "So far, Sysco has not been forthright about how its acquisition of US Foods will impact jobs, competitiveness in the industry, and consumers. Our members have worked hard to build these companies into immensely profitable food conglomerates - they deserve answers."
Local 117 members at US Foods and Sysco were joined at the rally by members at Fred Meyer, Lineage Logistics, and Davis Wire. Teamsters at both locations distributed leaflets and waved signs to ongoing traffic that read, "It's our work - we'll fight for it!"
"A big issue for us is job security - there is always the threat of them taking our work and moving it to another warehouse," said Wayne Schuler, a Shop Steward who works in the freezer at US Foods.
Sysco’s $8.2 billion buyout is currently under review by the Federal Trade Commission and a multi-state committee of attorneys general, tasked with examining the effects on competition.
Sysco and US Foods are the two largest providers of food service supplies in an industry built on contracts with not only restaurants, but also multimillion dollar federal and state deals with the military, schools and universities, prisons and other agencies as well as airports, hospitals and hotels.
Teamsters represent more than 7,600 Sysco warehouse workers and drivers and nearly 4,000 at US Foods covering 70 warehouses in the U.S.
View photos from yesterday's action on Flickr.
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Unisex streetwear brand The Blankfaces has chosen Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries to launch its flagship store
Lead image: Martin Shields
It’s known for its brightly coloured unisex streetwear and T-shirt slogan “People Make Mistakes”, and now Glasgow label The Blankfaces has launched its flagship store in central Glasgow – becoming the UK’s first fashion label working to end homelessness.
The non-profit brand has launched at Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries, with an array of wardrobe essentials for both adults and children. Products on sale include T-shirts displaying the “People Make Mistakes” and “Reverse Social Decay” messages, sweaters, hoodies and accessories. All the designs in the store have been created or inspired by someone who is or has experienced homelessness.
A percentage of every product sold will go directly to the participant who has shared their homeless story and inspired the designs for the collection, with the rest of the profits generated to be used for shelters and grassroots homeless charities across Glasgow.
The Blankfaces is located on the first floor at Buchanan Galleries and is open from 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday and from 12pm – 5pm on Sundays.
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If you’re looking for an efficient, environmentally friendly car to drive on a car lease or contract hire agreement, you’ve probably considered an electric vehicle.
With more and more manufacturers launching electric models, choosing the right car is increasingly tricky.
However, there is one electric car whose sales figures make it the bestselling vehicle of its type in both Europe and the world. Keep reading to learn more about the boom in sales of the world’s most popular electric car.
Nissan LEAF now accounts for one in every three electric cars sold in Europe
If you’re looking for the planet’s most popular electric vehicle to drive on a contract hire or car leasing agreement, you should look no further than the Nissan LEAF. The Japanese manufacturers have announced that sales of the 100 per cent electric Nissan LEAF in Europe rose by 204 per cent in 2013 compared to 2012, and the LEAF sold 25 per cent more units in 2013 than the next best seller in Europe.
The LEAF now commands a third (33 per cent) of the electric vehicle passenger car market in Europe. It sold more than 5,600 more units in 2013 versus 2012, cementing its position as the world’s bestselling 100 per cent electric vehicle.
The success of the Nissan LEAF in Europe has been propelled by consistently strong sales in Norway where it was the third-most sold passenger car last year. It also became country’s best-selling car at the end of January 2014.
Nissan report that sales of the LEAF in other European countries are not far behind. In 2013, the Nissan LEAF was the electric vehicle market leader in many other countries including Spain, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
Why the Nissan LEAF is the electric car to buy or lease in the UK
The Japanese motor giant reports that sales of the British-built Nissan LEAF increased by more than 1,000 per cent in January 2014 versus the previous year.
This is partly due to cheap car leasing deals but also to infrastructure improvements across the country. The UK recently saw the installation of the 195th CHAdeMO rapid charger at the Clackett Lane Services on the M25. These chargers can ‘refuel’ a Nissan LEAF from 0-80 per cent battery in just 30 minutes at zero cost to the driver.
Similar results were reported in France for January with a 240 percent increase in year-on-year sales where, for the first time, the Nissan LEAF is the electric vehicle market leader.
Jean-Pierre Diernaz, Director of Electric Vehicles, Nissan Europe, said: “January has been a fantastic start to 2014, a year when we will launch our second 100 percent electric model in Europe – the Nissan e-NV200 light commercial vehicle.
“Our most recent survey following the launch of the improved European-built Nissan LEAF shows that 97 per cent of owners would recommend a Nissan LEAF to a friend, and we believe this, combined with a rapidly expanding charging infrastructure will bring further growth in 2014. We are moving from the early adopters to the early majority.”
Sales of the Nissan LEAF in Europe solidify Nissan’s role as the world’s leading producer of electric vehicles. The car has now sold over 100,000 units globally, and has been widely endorsed by its satisfied owners, with 92 per cent of Nissan LEAF owners being new to the Nissan brand.


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The Swiss group announced on Friday, November 14, its decision to sell the company that specializes in the production of frozen food for catering and community activity.
Davigel, headquartered in Dieppe (Seine-Maritime), France, employs 3100 workers. The company posted a turnover of 700 million euros in 2013, after 783 million the year before. The company had entered the fold of Nestlé in 1989 when it bought Buitoni.
This transfer occurs after shedding other operations. The global leader in food, like other giants like Unilever and Procter & Gamble, launched a strategy of business grooming. One year ago, almost to the day, Nestle shook off the brand Jenny Craig. Then, the brands Musashi Sports Nutrition Powerbar and Juicy Juice drinks were also sold.
In France, Nestlé has already sold its regional mineral water brand Plancoët Carola. It also restructured its operations last year by stopping the production of frozen meals of the Maggi brand at its plant in Beauvais, focused on producing ice.
The scandal of horse meat substituted for the beef had caused sales plunge of lasagna and other dishes prepared by Maggi, which had contributed to the decision. Traces of horse meat were discovered in lasagna cooked in Beauvais for Davigel.
These operations correspond to the line set by Paul Bulcke, CEO of Nestlé, in October 2013. He had not hidden that the activities whose performances were not satisfactory do not belong in the group. But Davigel sees its revenue decline and the catering sector remains worthwhile, affected by sluggish growth.
In parallel, the Swiss group wants to integrate into high-growth markets. It thus brings the skin care in its new perimeter with the acquisition of 100% of the capital of Galderma and marketing rights to dermatology care cosmetic in North America. Nestlé did not reach its growth target in 2013, committed to a growth in turnover of almost 5% in 2014.


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“If people see that their mail delivery people are driving electric vehicles, they’ll get the confidence they’ll need,” says Doug Kettles, director of the Central Florida Clean Cities Coalition, a Department of Energy-supported group that promotes advanced vehicle technologies.
Today, Panasonic Automotive showed off its 4K-resolution AR HUD, which covers a much larger section of the windshield and mixes two-dimensional information such as vehicle speed, speed limit, and fuel range in the near-field view with three-dimensional overlays of navigation directions in the far-field view, which appear to be cast spatially onto the road ahead.
But one security researcher has shown how vulnerabilities in the Tesla Model X's keyless entry system allow a different sort of update: A hacker could rewrite the firmware of a key fob via Bluetooth connection, lift an unlock code from the fob, and use it to steal a Model X in just a matter of minutes.
Now, more capable electric vehicles, with ranges exceeding 100 miles, are making their way to used car lots, like BMW i3s , Nissan Leafs , and Volkswagen E-Golfs from 2014 and later.
Here's everything you need to know about what humans can do to stop wrecking the planet.“This is really significant, because it sends a clear signal about where California is going in terms of its vehicle fleet,” says Ethan Elkind, who directs the climate program at the Center for Law, Energy & the Environment at UC Berkeley.
To power something that energy hungry, he says, means “the mass of the battery would be significantly greater than the mass of the vehicle.” Instead, the company is looking at applications where it is either impossible or impractical to regularly change a battery, such as sensors in remote or hazardous locations at nuclear waste repositories or on satellites.
The Cybertruck presents a golden opportunity to pioneer technologies that eliminate residual emissions from automotive manufacturing.The most obvious way to achieve this is through designing cars to be part of a so-called circular economy–wherein products are reused and recycled, rather than thrown away.
Although Built’s product is designed to remove workers from the cab of construction equipment, IUOE’s director of construction training, Chris Treml, says the union wants to train its members to work with the technology.
Late Tuesday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration—the federal agency in charge of road safety in the US—took the unusual step of ordering a fleet of self-driving shuttles to stop carrying passengers.
The NTSB found that the automaker bears some responsibility for the crash and should restrict the use of its Autopilot feature and better detect when drivers are paying attention; however, the agency also criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s hands-off approach to regulating new vehicle technologies like Autopilot, saying that it had overlooked risks of advanced driver-assistance features.
And herein lies the premise: if drivers are moving slowly enough, they will have time to avoid hitting large animals, such as deer and pronghorn, on the road.
But Lyft and Aptiv say the experiment has helped them discover how people use and react to self-driving vehicles—information both companies may be able to use once the technology is ready to lose that pesky human.
But this week, the Department of Transportation made some tweaks to its vehicle design rules when it said it would allow the robotic delivery vehicle company Nuro to operate up to 5,000 mini-cars that don’t quite fit conventional guidelines.
And yet: Lots of folk still think advancements like ride-hail and autonomous vehicles might be a balm to terrible traffic, and that tech innovation plus regulation could lead to fewer emissions and less time sitting behind the wheel.
Cruise, General Motors’ self-driving unit, hosted a big party in San Francisco to launch Origin , an electric six-seat, steering wheel-free vehicle that it says is the future of shared autonomy.
At Tesla , the electric vehicle maker, January 1, 2020 will mark something else: the official end of its vehicles’ eligibility for federal tax credits.Here’s how it works: Each automaker is eligible for $7,500 in credits for each electric vehicle sold, up to 200,000 sales.
Some people feel safer in a vehicle where they sit high above the road, but the raised center of gravity makes SUVs more prone to rollovers than cars, said Consumer Reports.
Zammit says he and other automotive designers teach students to add a little extra something to make the vehicle look stable, to look strong—even if it doesn’t add much to the engineering.
And while that might not be a day-to-day use case for many prospective buyers, it’s very handy if you’re showing off the prowess of your latest all-electric model for the first time at a glitzy event in Los Angeles, as Tesla (and SpaceX ) CEO Elon Musk did Thursday night.
A recent rise in laptop and gadget thefts from cars, particularly in San Francisco and the larger Bay Area, has left victims and police wondering if burglars are using Bluetooth scanners to choose target cars based on which have gadgets inside emitting wireless signals.
The software inside the Uber self-driving SUV that killed an Arizona woman last year was not designed to detect pedestrians outside of a crosswalk, according to new documents released as part of a federal investigation into the incident.
In a letter to employees, chief executive James Dyson wrote the company “simply can no longer see a way to make [the vehicle project] commercially viable,” though he said the 523-person global automotive team had “developed a fantastic car.” The company says most of those workers will be “absorbed” into its home division, which builds products like vacuum cleaners and hairdryers.
Bosch developed the CG912 semiconductor chip for triggering airbags, but it works just as well for sparking a tiny guillotine to cut an electric vehicle’s high-voltage cables.
Also this week: Tesla-affiliated researchers say they’ve invented a very long lasting car battery , the Porsche Taycan is very fun , and electric buses hit a potential speed bump , courtesy of Congress.
Under Trump’s plan, the Environmental Protection Agency will revoke the so-called waiver underpinning the state’s ability to set tailpipe greenhouse-gas emissions standards that are more stringent, as well as the state’s electric vehicle sales mandate.


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Although electrical appliance giant Dyson has decided to withdraw its plans to build electric vehicles here, other companies have shown interest in developing smart mobility solutions in Singapore.
These firms value Singapore's highly skilled workforce, strengths in advanced technologies in fields such as robotics and automation, and strong intellectual property (IP) protection regime, said Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Chee Hong Tat in a parliamentary reply yesterday, adding that the ministry will continue to work with these companies.
Mr Chee was responding to a question from Mr Liang Eng Hwa (Holland-Bukit Timah GRC) on the impact of Dyson cancelling plans to build electric vehicles in Singapore. Mr Liang had also asked if there are opportunities to develop the electric vehicle business here.
Dyson, which is known for its vacuum cleaners and bladeless fans, announced on Oct 10 that it was scrapping its £2.5 billion (S$4.4 billion) project to build electric cars, which had included the setting up of an electric car plant in Singapore by 2021.
Addressing a further question from Mr Liang on whether Dyson's decision to scrap its project was due to a lack of capabilities on Singapore's part, Mr Chee said that was not the case. He added that the British company had decided that the electric car project was not commercially viable for it.
Singapore has strengths in advanced manufacturing, and people see the Republic as a place where they can do research and development, he noted.
Number of Dyson employees in Singapore.
Number of Dyson employees in Singapore who work in the electric vehicle business.
"This ecosystem is what we're trying to grow - whether it's for manufacturing of (electric vehicles), high-end equipment, precision engineering, bio-or med-tech equipment," Mr Chee said.
He highlighted that these are areas where Singapore, with its trusted brand name and skilled workforce, is well-equipped to play a role.
Replying to a question from Mr Seah Kian Peng (Marine Parade GRC) on whether incentives tied to Dyson's projects will be honoured, Mr Chee said the incentives that were tied to the electric vehicle project will not be given as the project has not taken place and investments have not been made.
The ministry will look into the incentives related to Dyson's other projects separately, he added.
Mr Chee said that Dyson's scrapped electric vehicle plans will not affect its presence and operations here.
Only 20 of its 1,200 employees in Singapore work in the electric vehicle business, and these employees will be redeployed within the organisation.
Mr Chee noted that Dyson will continue to grow its core business in Singapore, including battery technology for consumer products and research and development in areas such as sensors and artificial intelligence.
A spokesman for Dyson told The Straits Times last month that the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Britain to Singapore was completed in May.


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Houston ranked a top market for attracting funding for sustainability-focused startups
Author: John Egan
Houston appears to be a sustainable environment for sustainability-focused startups. An analysis by PromoLeaf, a retailer of sustainable promotional products, finds that Houston ranks fourth among U.S. cities for the average funding raised by locally based startups in the sustainability sector, according to Crunchbase data. Per the report, the Bayou City attracts $150.7 million in sustainability funding for startups. Ahead of Houston are Salt Lake City with $204.5 million; Santa Monica, California, with $154.3 million; and Fremont, California, with $153.4 million. PromoLeaf’s analysis features cities where at least 20 companies are focused on sustainability. The analysis indicates Houston has 20.6 sustainability startups per 100,000 residents. Ranking first in that regard is Boulder, Colorado. PromoLeaf says more than 21,600 sustainability startups operate in the U.S. They’re in the renewable energy, recycling and pollution control, environmental engineering, green consumer goods, and environmental consulting industries. According to the Greater Houston Partnership, renewable energy startups leading Houston’s energy transformation include Energy Transition Ventures, Fysikes Biosolutions, Ionada, Katz Water Technologies, Pressure Corp., and Renewell Energy.


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Even with Dying Light 2‘s release date mere months away, Techland is keeping fans of the first game in the franchise well-fed. A new in-game event for Dying Light, titled Low Gravity, is adding new extra-terrestrial enemies to the game, along with some new content that comes free with the game and a small paid expansion pack.
The Low Gravity event, which starts today, combines aliens with the game’s undead. A crash-landed alien spaceship means there are now zombie aliens that players will have to contend with. Thankfully, some kind of gravitational effect has also been applied to the city and its surrounding area, changing many of the game’s mechanics. Throughout Harran, players will be able to jump higher, take less fall damage, and hurl themselves towards enemies with the grappling hook.
New local and global challenges have also been added to the game, which can be completed to earn new upgrades.
Along with the Low Gravity event, a new expansion bundle has been added to Dying Light, simply titled Astronaut. While it doesn’t add any extra content to the game, the Astronaut bundle will let players dress up their characters as futuristic space travelers. Along with a spacesuit skin, the bundle, which costs just $3, includes a futuristic sword, laser rifle, and a pistol that sends enemies flying into the air.
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- Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 finally gets its fall release date at Summer Game Fest


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Entain shares rose after a US fund doubled its stake in the gaming giant.
Dodge & Cox, which also invests in pharmaceutical giant GSK (up 0.7 per cent, or 9.4 pence, to 1,405 pence), France’s Sanofi and Google owner Alphabet, increased its stake in the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral from 5.01 percent to 10.33 percent.
Having first purchased Entain in September last year, the San Francisco-based investment firm is the second-largest shareholder behind The Capital Group Companies. The shares added 1.6 per cent, or 14.8 pence, to 934.4 pence.
Dodge & Cox’s new investment came after the blue-chip company reported last week that its online gaming revenue fell 6 percent in the three months to the end of September.
Entain also took a £45m hit for punter-friendly football results in October.
The American fund Dodge & Cox, which also invests in GSK, France’s Sanofi and Google owner Alphabet, increased its stake in Ladbrokes and Entain, owner of Coral, from 5.01% to 10.33%.
The FTSE 100 was broadly stable at 7,417.76, but the FTSE 250 fell 1.3 per cent, or 236.37 points, to 17,747.47.
European stock markets were mixed as recession fears persisted in the eurozone and investment bank JP Morgan warned that stocks will come under pressure amid a cocktail of economic woes.
Back in London, Prudential signaled a recovery in Hong Kong’s economy.
The insurance group, which focuses on Asia and Africa, said sales soared 40 per cent to £3.55bn in the nine months to the end of September, while profits rose 37 per cent to £1,690. million pounds.
The shares rose 0.02 per cent, or 0.2p, to 899.6p.
Melrose was on the move after the company, which spun off its automotive business in April into a standalone company called Dowlais (up 0.7 per cent, or 0.8 pence, to 108.95 pence), signed a £4bn with aircraft engine supplier. GE Aerospace.
Stock Watch – Ten Lifestyle Group
Shares in Ten Lifestyle Group gained 7 per cent, or 6p, to 93.5p as the business looked set to grow next year.
Its platform offers luxury lifestyle services from travel to dining for private members and corporate clients.
He extended two big contracts worth between £2m and £5m.
Diez also secured two deals each valued between £250,000 and £2 million.
And the fifth deal he announced was a small contract worth less than £250,000.
The deal will expand the pair’s long-term partnership and see Melrose become more involved in aftermarket support of GE’s GEnx engine. The shares rose 3.5 per cent, or 17.2p, to 507p.
Ocado’s retail and technology solutions divisions are benefiting from a recovery in e-commerce shopping and a reduction in inflation, according to Bank of America.
As a result, the broker reinstated its coverage with a “buy” rating and a price target of 850p.
The shares, however, fell 2.3 per cent, or 12.2p, to 530p.
Another company to fly high was Easyjet after the data regulator dropped its investigation into a hack in 2020 that affected millions of the budget airline’s customers.
It was also boosted, along with the rest of the industry, by Ryanair’s strong results. The shares gained 1.2 per cent, or 4.8 pence, to 396 pence.
Harland & Wolff, the Belfast shipyard that built the Titanic, has won a contract worth £8.5 million from recycling company Cory to build ten barges that will be used to transport waste.
This comes on top of the deal the couple signed last year to build 23 barges for £18.1m. The shares rose 3.5 per cent, or 0.5p, to 14.75p.
Kitwave, the wholesale company that sells and delivers everything from fresh food to alcohol and tobacco, convenience stores, restaurants and leisure centres, said its annual results should meet market forecasts after a strong financial year.
And its boss, Paul Young, co-founder of the group in 1987, will resign after the next annual general meeting in March.
He will be replaced by chief operating officer Ben Maxted.
The shares fell 5.7 per cent, or 15p, to 250p.
Tanker maintenance company Gulf Marine Services raised its profit forecasts for this year and 2024 to reflect greater business opportunities. That lifted the shares 4.2 per cent, or 0.53p, to 13.1p.
But there was little enthusiasm for Aptamer after the biotech company warned that first-half revenue will be lower than a year earlier.
The shares fell 11.1 per cent, or 0.15p, to 1.2p.
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Uongozi Center To host the 11-month Post High School Programme 91 Form Four leavers.
Andela has announced applications for its 5-months program, StackUp, is open for aspiring and entry-level engineers in Kigali, Rwanda. Interested applicants can apply to join the StackUp here: https://andela.com/stackup/
Microsoft has appointed Kendi Nderitu as the Country Manager for its operations in Kenya. Prior to joining Microsoft, Kendi served as the General Manager of the East, West and Central Africa Cluster for Check Point Software.
TECNO's Christmas Campaign Gave 50+ Customers Gifts
Kenyan podcast start-up Portable voices signs a podcast distribution and production partnership with Afripods
Founded by "serial entrepreneur" and founder of Konga, Sim Shagaya, the company will use the funds to bring their 3,000 animated video modules, quizzes and tests to the West African market and develop content for East Africa.
New mobile plan costs 50% of the standard Showmax package but still features 100% of the same video content
New High-capacity digital corridor from East to West Africa, across Liquid Telecom’s ‘One Africa’ Broadband Network to vastly improve transcontinental communication
Huawei Consumer Business Group (CBG) today announced that it has shipped 200 million smartphones to date in 2019, 64 days earlier than the same shipment milestone last year.
Cisco Appoints Sally Kimeu Country Leader and Regional Manager East Africa
Samsung East Africa announces Discounts to mark 50th Anniversary.
CcHUB will now make key hires in innovation consulting, people management, programme management and community support.
The 12-week Facebook Accelerator London programme will launch in November
Making the devices the most popular and affordable smartphone in its retail shops across the country....


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Aug 30, 2016
The campaign in support of Question 2 has recently stepped up its advertising efforts in support of the measure.
The latest video ads focus on the benefits of taxing marijuana sales, which would generate significant new revenue for schools. Previous ads have highlighted support from local and state officials, capitalized on recent political events, and detailed the success of a similar ballot initiative that was adopted in Colorado in 2012.
You can watch all of the ads here on the campaign's website.


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At Dr. William Yates MD, the team of medical professionals who are committed to battling and preventing the incidents of hair loss and hair thinning have committed and devoted their lives to tailoring hair loss treatments and products for maximum effect while returning natural hair to the heads and smiles to the face of balding clients.
The spokesperson for the hair loss treatment and restoration experts, Dr. William Yates MD, while describing the company, its services and hair loss products said: “Hair loss is becoming increasingly prevalent in women. Dr. William Yates MD and his team, work to create and administer a range of hair restoration solutions. Dr. William D. Yates is a recognized leader in the field of hair loss and one of the premier hair restoration surgeons in the country. He and his team have dedicated themselves to all forms of surgical and topical hair restoration and thickening. Together, they share a true passion for the impact a fuller head of hair can have on one’s appearance, confidence, and quality of life. Dr. Yates provides a full spectrum of hair restoration products and techniques.”
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High salt consumption can lead to high blood pressure even when countered with a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables.
In a recent study, researchers found that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables did not prevent high blood pressure caused by eating too much salt.
Dr. Jeremiah Stamler and colleagues recently reported their results in the journal Hypertension.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when the force of blood that pushes against the artery walls becomes too high. This can cause damage to the heart and blood vessels and raise the risk of stroke and heart disease.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), says that around 75 million people in the United States have high blood pressure.
Salt Consumption: Hypertension Link
Eating too much salt is considered a key risk factor for high blood pressure. So, the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that we limit our intake of sodium to no more than 2,300 milligrams, or approximately one teaspoon, each day.
But despite this recommendation, most adults in the United States consume more than 3,400 milligrams of sodium daily.
Salt Consumption: Hypertension Reductions
Health organizations state that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help to lower blood pressure, but can such a diet counteract the effects of a high salt intake? Not according to Dr. Stamler and colleagues.
Data was from 4,680 men and women who were a part of the International Study on Macro/Micronutrients and Blood Pressure.
Potassium is a mineral found in fruits and vegetables, including leafy greens, broccoli, carrots, and pumpkin.
The results of the study revealed that participants who had a high salt consumption in their diet were more likely to have hypertension than those with low dietary salt, regardless of their intake of fruits and vegetables (potassium).
The best solution is a low salt diet.
Salt Consumption: Where Does It Come From?
HIgh salt content can be found in restaurant foods as well as foods that are processed. Influencing manufacturers to reduce high salt content in their foods is key to reducing hypertension.


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A call has been made for all UK veterinary practices to be subject to compulsory infection control inspections in a bid to combat antimicrobial resistance.4 mins
Zoetis has launched Sileo, a novel oromucosal gel designed to help calm pets suffering noise phobias.
UK vets are putting extra pressure on themselves by failing to make the best use of the skills and experience of their veterinary nursing teams, according to business consultancy Onswitch.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is accepting nominations from vets and VNs who wish to stand as candidates in next year’s council elections.
In a world where consumers seem to have an awful lot of rights and businesses precious few, where do practices stand when they buy products and services that subsequently fail to live up to the promises made? Adam Bernstein explains some of the do’s and don’ts of buying for business.
Visitors to Zoetis’ stand at London Vet Show 2016 will discover how advances in technology will change the future practice of veterinary medicine.


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The Air Jordan 13 “Flint Grey” will return to Jordan Brand retailers across the globe in 2017.
Last released in 2010, the Air Jordan 13 “Flint Grey” was a bit disappointing to most due to the lack of 3M that was on the original release (1998). Fast forward to 2017, the Air Jordan 13 will be returning come Labor Day and hopefully it’ll be close as the OG. There isn’t any confirmed information on the exact date of release but stay tuned with Modern Notoriety for more news on the Air Jordan 13 “Flint Grey” here.
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Your truly was invited on CNN International's Quest Means Business to talk iPhone in China. No video updates on their page yet, but here's the transcript:
QUEST: So this latest ambitious chapter in the tale of iPhone's global success, what, of course, the Chinese launch could mean for the worldwide phenomenon that is the iPhone. And actually, of course, there's an interesting question to Rene Ritchie, the editor of The iPhone Blog, a news and review site, who joins me from Montreal.
Good evening. The decision to sell without the Wi-Fi capability, which, of course, is what is demanded in China, is that a big problem, do you think, for the iPhone user?
RENE RITCHIE, EDITOR, THEIPHONEBLOG.COM: I think it's a temporary problem at launch, because China did change that rule so the next generation of Chinese iPhones will have Wi-Fi. But to compete against the imports, the ones from Hong Kong that are unlocked, or Taiwan that are unlocked, without Wi-Fi and a higher price, that's a significant challenge.


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Will a fixation with winning Amazon.com’s massive HQ2 project cost Virginia a $1 billion expansion of the Micron Technology, Inc., plant in Manassas? It could, says a Wall Street Journal article today:
When semiconductor-maker Micron Technology Inc. approached economic-development officials in Virginia about a tax-incentive package for a $1 billion expansion of its Manassas site, it got the cold shoulder.
The state was too busy preparing its bid for Amazon.com Inc.’s second headquarters project, according to a person involved in the discussions. Now, the company is negotiating with officials in New York about taking the project—and the 500 new employees it would require—there, said the person. …
With 1,800 employees, Micron’s Manassas, Va., microprocessor plant is one of the area’s largest employers. The plant is expanding to meet increased demand—particularly in the automotive industry, for which the company produces memory-storage devices, said a person familiar with the matter.
Stephen Moret, CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, which is mostly publicly funded, declined to comment on the specific negotiations with Micron.
In an email, he said the group heavily relied on consultants to aid it in its Amazon proposal. “Consequently, we don’t think there has been an opportunity cost to our HQ2 efforts, other than the financial investment we made in third-party support,” he wrote. He declined to say how much the state authority spent on its HQ2 bid.
Bacon’s bottom line: I have long been ambivalent about Amazon HQ2. Admittedly, a major Amazon presence in Northern Virginia would be transformative, spurring a much-needed diversification of the economy away from the federal government. But the sheer magnitude of a $5 billion investment and hiring of 50,000 employees would disrupt regional labor markets and create enormous population and development pressures which state and local governments would be hard-pressed to pay for, especially if tax breaks and subsidies were needed to clinch the deal. Better to aim for projects that are big by any non-Amazon measure such as a major facility expansion planned by Apple, I have argued.
Better yet to win projects, such as Micron, which by all logic would locate in Virginia with only a modest effort. Hopefully, Virginia’s economic developers can rescue the Micron expansion, as I am confident they will. A loss to New York, a state from whom Virginia has been draining investment from for decades, would be humiliating.
While Northern Virginia arguably has as good a shot as any competing region at winning Amazon, let’s face it, snagging HQ2 is a long shot. NoVa is one of 20 regions competing for the business. To re-tread an old metaphor, we can take the bird in our hand or go for two in the bush. With the economy at full employment, I’d happily settle for the bird in hand.
Update: There’s more to the story than reported by the WSJ. Regarding the implication that the Commonwealth has given Micron the cold shoulder, Stephen Moret can say this:
Because Micron is one of our largest traded-sector employers, they interact regularly with VEDP staff members and other state officials.
Including a plant tour back in February, several in-person meetings with Manassas and/or headquarters officials of Micron, and many phone calls, I’ve personally talked with Micron at least 15 times since late last year. I’ve interacted more with Micron than with nearly any other company that has operations in Virginia.
Also, in regard to Amazon HQ2 incentives, Moret said in an email response to the Journal: “We would be thrilled for HQ2 to locate in Virginia, but our efforts to date relative to HQ2 will produce a positive ROI for Virginia whether or not we secure HQ2.” Read the full text of that email here.There are currently no comments highlighted.


text: Google CEO Eric Schmidt is a fan of Apple. After all, he sits on the board of directors for the company and pitches the iPhone when he has a chance. When the iPhone frenetic quasi-universe begins this Friday, Google Maps will sit on the ROM ready for use out of the box. On top of possible ROM inclusions of more Google goodness outside of maps, Schmidt said last week that the iPhone was a great opportunity for more Google hosted app madness. That small comment started our minds racing: are Google-hosted applications products like Docs, Notebook, Gmail and Calendar on tap for the iPhone soon? With Ajax on the iPhone's spec sheet, we suspect both companies have some rabbits still in the hat right now.


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They’ve haddock enough! Angry locals leave rotting fish on ‘rudely parked’ Aston Martin V8 Vantage after owner left £120,000 car in private space on quay in Devon
- Devon locals left dead fish on the windscreen of an Aston Martin V8 Vantage
- The £120,000 car was left ‘rudely parked’ in a space reserved for fishermen
- The car was blocked in by a barrel containing chains at Salcombe fish quay
Angry locals in Devon have left stinking dead fish on the windscreen of a ‘rudely parked’ £120,000 Aston Martin.
The sports car, believed to be a V8 Vantage, was spotted on September 3 parked in the private spaces of Salcombe fish quay.
The flashy Aston Martin racked up two separate parking tickets from the council, as it was thought to have been left there for quite some time.
Angry locals left dead fish on the windscreen of a ‘rudely parked’ Aston Martin that was left for days in a space reserved for ‘fisherman only’
Signs behind the ‘ignorantly’ parked car state that the spaces are not to be used by members of the public.
It reads: ‘Reserved parking for fisherman only.’
The car had been blocked in by a barrel containing chains, which weigh up to half a tonne, as well as having dead fish flung on to it.
The model of the luxury sports car reportedly costs around £124,000.
The ‘ignorant’ car had also been blocked in by a barrel containing chains, which weigh up to half a tonne, at Salcombe fish quay in Devon
The luxury sports car is believed to be an Aston Martin V8 Vantage (above), which reportedly costs around £124,000
A special edition of the vehicle also features in new James Bond film No Time to Die, which is set to be released in November.
One person posted the news on Twitter, quipping: ‘I wonder if it’s James Ponds Aston.’
The sports car has allegedly disappeared after being parked in the private space for a number of days.


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Apple may be developing the next in line to their current wireless earphones, the Apple AirPods. Some rumors circulating around the internet say that there is a possibility for an AirPods 2 release later this year.
The US-based tech company is rumored to have started the production of its newest wireless charging pad, the AirPower. The company has chosen ChargerLAB to manufacture the product, which as some may know is also the manufacturer for the original Apple AirPods. This points to possible product development as well as a joint public launch, at least for more than a few people.
And speaking of people, many are also wondering if AirPods will be releasing versions with different colors. Currently, the only color is white, but plenty of Apple’s own fans believe that they deserve to get a choice of their earphones’ color.
The current AirPods retail for $159 in stores right now.


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There’s a huge impact of the coronavirus and the lockdown as well on the majority of pharma pcd company. As there’s the chain of medical supplies or pharmaceutical supplies globally, due to this lockdown the suppliers have got some of the disturbance meanwhile.
Let’s have a look at the impact of the coronavirus on the pharmaceutical industry:
Due to temporary shut down
Due to lockdown, various PCD Pharma Franchise such as Sun Pharma, Dr Redddy, and Abbott Laboratories have been shut down for a while. Hence, due to the shutdown effect, these franchises are facing a huge amount of loss and the chain supplier disturbances as well.
The Indian government has allowed the employees for a one-time movement from Chandigarh to Baddi to keep the facilities running at the full capacity as much as possible.
The global standing of the Indian pharmaceuticals
In recent years, the Indian pharma’s were leading in generic prospects ahead of china in both terms that in the domestic markets and globally. The made in India drugs were supplied to the EU, Japan, and the US.
The Indian pharmaceuticals were ahead of China because of its cost-effective, third party manufacture, and the low cost of the APIs. For now, there’s limited stock of drugs due to lockdown, many of the employees have stopped working.
APIs and many drugs could be out of stock
It is estimated that 50% of the drugs in terms of volume are sourced from China. Currently, there’re 57 APIs or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, vitamins, antibiotics, and steroids. All of these would be soon out of stock if the Pharma Franchise company continues to remain shut in India.
The vital mineral would be off the shelf
Many of the vital minerals are sourced from China, if the China Pharmaceutical goes off the shelf for the while, the chain of the vital mineral from china would be broken. India is dependent on China for vitamins including vitamins B6, B2, B1, H, C, and thiamine.
These vital minerals are sourced from China and hence, the dependence of India on China can result in huge damage. In the case of Vitamin D, there’s nothing to worry about as India is the net exporter for Vitamin D, its APIs, and the capsules as well. Hence, the inability to supply the drugs and various capsules from China will directly impact the Indian pharma PCD company.
Economical loss is leading ahead
The majority of the PCD pharma franchises are working hard for the supplement of enough amount of drugs but can’t over lead the shortage issues. The third-party manufactures are seeking great help for transferring the drug but the hurdle is a lockdown.
Recently, the director of the Acro life sciences, Dr ND Agrawal said that they are not able to supply the life saving injectable and other emergency drugs required for the various surgeries. Due to this lockdown, many of the drug manufacturing companies have been shut down and so the chain of supplements.
Dilemma in Inter-State Transportation
As the majority of the medicines are transported from Goa, Baddi, and Sikkim, due to COVID-19 it has become difficult to reach the retailers. The Pharma PCD companies are in major loss due to this. There is a shortage of drugs in the hospitals for the patients because of disturbance in transportation.
Companies are working hard to transport but there is no such availability of drivers in the states and are seeking help from the government.
Increase in the Price of Drugs
The majority supply of drugs in India was from China. Now, Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the supply of the drug in pharmaceutical industries from third party manufacturers have also stopped. As there is a lack of drugs the rates of the medicines have been increased by 50-60% which would bring a very bad impact on the economy.
The pharmaceutical industries had back up their manufacturing and are running in a great loss and have caused unrest of waves in the whole PCD Pharma franchise.
Loss of Employment
The Pharma PCD company in Kerala stated that about almost 8% of the people will be unemployed due to a shortage of income unless some survival packages for pharma are not released by the government. The survey reports the loss of almost 1,500 crores for the entire pharma sector.
The Pharma exports may hit the loss of $1.5 billion all over the world which would create an impact on the life of the people working in the pharmaceutical sectors.
Unexpected increase in the competition of the pharma company in Business
Due to the corona outbreak, the production and supply of the drugs have been reduced in the pharma PCD company. The making and supply of the vaccines to the third party manufactures have also stopped and the bonds are also broken. The concept of large profit will face high affinity and increased scrutiny due to the global pandemic.
Hence, the above was the information about the impact of Covid-19 on the India Pharmaceutical industry.


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The merger between VKB and GWK received final approval by the relevant regulatory authorities, including competition authorities, after the final suspensive conditions required for the transaction were fulfilled. This means that these two agricultural groups will now operate as a new, combined group. A joint notice and outline of the finalisation of the scheme is available on the two companies’ respective websites.
The announcement follows the approval of the merger on 21 December 2022 by the Competition Tribunal, subject to certain conditions that were approved by VKB and GWK, shortly after a recommendation made by the Competition Commission in favour of the merger. Discussions between the two companies started in July 2020, after which GWK’s shareholders voted in favour of the merger on 11 August 2022, and VKB’s board of directors approved the transaction within their mandate earlier in 2022.
The conception and design of the transaction was led by delegates from VKB and GWK, in collaboration with an external, independent corporate finance advisor, Pallidus, to negotiate an agreement that ensures the protection and long-term benefit of both groups. These delegates took the utmost care to critically consider several aspects, including synergies in terms of company culture and structure, a shared vision to promote agriculture, preserving producer ownership and control, and to ensure continued quality service for farmers.
Service remains main focus
Dr PG Strauss, managing director of the VKB Group, says that he is looking forward to the positive impact the combined group will have on South Africans, by supporting and inspiring progress through the group’s involvement in agriculture and the food industry. “It’s important that the respective businesses and brands within the combined group are positioned and grouped correctly to ensure that clients in all areas receive optimal service. The focus will now be on prudent management of the integration process, while continuing to deliver results across the group in terms of customer service, quality products and financial achievement. The respective management teams of VKB and GWK can now drive the integration process forward – together – and communicate with our shareholders, clients, employees, and other stakeholders to keep them abreast of progress and updated throughout.”
Llewellyn Brooks, managing director of the GWK Group, says that this merger creates a unique, diversified, and sustainable producer-owned agricultural group. “I look forward to what we can start building now, as well as the opportunities the future holds for our clients, employees, and other stakeholders. The combined group has a large footprint that will unlock efficiencies in terms of, among others, business models and infrastructure.”
Former managing director of the VKB Group, Koos Janse van Rensburg, played an integral role in the transaction design, and says that he is excited to see the intended transaction become reality. “I can look back with satisfaction and look forward to the future with anticipation, because I am convinced of the combined group’s potential. We want to be a strategic partner to farmers, one that – in our capacity as an agri business – can ensure that farmers can sustainably manage their farming businesses. Coenraad Fick, chairman of the VKB Group’s board of directors, says that the companies share similar cultures, the same history and are producer owned. “With a shared vision for the future, the combined group will be even more sustainable, will unlock more value and will establish itself as the agri business of the future.” Nicolaas Kruger, chairman of GWK’s board of directors, says that the merger creates the unique opportunity to strengthen both companies when unified. “The business environment is very complex and challenging. Companies should continuously examine their strategies and the ways to best implement it. Organic growth is often a good way to move forward, but sometimes there is an opportunity to make a quantum leap.” – Press release, GWK & VKB


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The Now Pass Mint Is Officially Live
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MapleStory is Integrating NFTs: What Should Players Expect?
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Chinese Telephone Manufacturer OnePlus this week announced an exclusive partnership with Souq.com, a UAE-based retailer, to Start Its Own products in the country, making an Existence at the Middle East for the first time.The OnePlus 6T$36,999is going to be the first smartphone in the brand to start in UAE with pre-orders going live on Souq.com from October 31. To remember, the OnePlus 6T is going to likely be launched at an event in New York City at 11am EDT on October 29. The event was advanced out of its earlier October 30 date to avoid a clash with Apple’s October event on precisely the exact same date.
Interestingly, Souq.com in the UAE is owned by Amazon, which is OnePlus’ exclusive online partner in the Indian market as well. OnePlus has also tied up with the e-commerce giant in other global markets such as Germany and France. OnePlus might not attract any other of its prior smartphones to the UAE market considering it discontinues the older model once an update comes to the market.
Pete Lau, CEO and Founder, OnePlus commented about the event,”We think in the huge chance in the Middle East with its own discerning and tech-savvy crowds. Now, we cannot await the people of the Souq.com customers to go through the OnePlus 6T and eventually become part of our worldwide community.”
OnePlus 6T price (rumoured)
The OnePlus 6T cost was leaked within an European merchant’s site before this week. As per the now-pulled record, the OnePlus 6T will be launched in Europe at a price of EUR 569 (approximately Rs. 47,400) for the 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant, which is EUR 10 (around Rs. 800) more than the exact same configuration of the OnePlus 6.
OnePlus 6T price in India has not yet been outed yet but pre-booking is live on Amazon.in in a minimal cost of Rs. 1,000. The phone will be found in India at an event in New Delhi on October 30.
Aside from some confirmed updates like an in-display fingerprint sensor and the removal of some the 3.5millimeter headphone jack, the OnePlus 6T is expected to retain most specifications and layout components from the OnePlus 6T. Included in these are the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, as much as 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, along with a double camera setup at the back.