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Mahindra has been working on the all-new Thar SUV for quite sometime and the production ready models were spied under camouflage a couple of times. Mahindra had planned to launch the all-new Thar months ago but, the launch was delayed due to the spread of Corona virus followed by nationwide lockdown. As the lockdown has been lifted, Mahindra is expected to launch the all-new Thar in market by August 2020. According to a report on Team-Bhp, many Mahindra dealerships have also started accepting bookings for the upcoming next-gen Thar.
The all-new Mahindra Thar is based on a new platform and will be wider and longer than the older version. This means the upcoming Thar will be more spacious on the inside. The front design of the new Thar will be more matured than the outgoing version. It will retain the signature vertical slats and the round headlamps. The headlamps might get an LED DRL like many other modern SUVs. The fog lamps are installed on the bumper and a skid plate is also there for better protection.
The fenders have been redesigned slightly and there is a hood latch as well. In the higher variants, the upcoming Thar will be getting a blacked out alloy wheel which has been seen in many spy pics in the past. In comparison to the older version, Mahindra will be offering a hard top variant for upcoming Thar and the same has been spotted many times. There is a possibility that top variants will be get an option for both soft and hard top whereas the lower trims will be getting the soft top only.
On the inside, the cabin is totally redesigned. The upcoming Thar will be getting features like touchscreen infotainment screen that supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It will also get a new steering wheel, instrument cluster, front facing seats for rear passengers will also be available. The all-new Thar will be powered by a BS6 compliant 2.2 litre turbo diesel engine that generates 140 Bhp and 300 Nm of peak torque.
This engine will be available with a 6-speed manual gearbox with a proper 4×4 transfer case. Mahindra might also launch a 2.0 litre turbo petrol version in future. This will be an engine from Mahindra mStallion series that was unveiled at Auto Expo earlier this year. It might get an automatic gearbox option along with manual. Mahindra is also working on next-gen Scorpio and is expected to be launched in 2021.


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- VR product design startup Gravity Sketch just raised $3.7 million in a funding round backed by Kindred Capital.
- The firm is working to disrupt the global product design market, recently valued at close to $7 billion.
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Gravity Sketch, the London-based startup working to transform product design through virtual reality, just raised $3.7 million in a funding round backed by Kindred Capital.
Founded in 2014 by Oluwaseyi Sosanya, Daniela Paredes and Daniel Thomas, Gravity Sketch is disrupting the product design market – valued at around $7 billion by Grand View Research – with revolutionary VR technology.
"For years, product designers and engineers across myriad industries have been confined to technologies that aren't fit for purpose to create and develop products for the physical world, with lengthy processes causing protracted product development cycles, unnecessary costs, and a host of design frustrations," said Sosanya.
"We give design and engineering teams across the globe a way to create, collaborate, and communicate together in the same virtual space, and in real-time."
As well as Kindred Capital, other backers include Point Nine Capital and Forward Partners. As part of the investment, Russell Buckley, who led the funding as partner at Kindred Capital, will be joining the Gravity Sketch board.
"The acceleration of remote working in the digital design and tech space over the years has resulted in more demand than ever before for remote collaboration in the digital 3D landscape," he said.
"The company has huge potential and we're delighted to support Oluwaseyi, Daniela and the team as they continue to grow Gravity Sketch."


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Disney pushes through sports betting despite missing earnings last fiscal quarter.
Disney’s plan to get into sports betting is somewhat a surprise. With their missing earnings in the last fiscal quarter, their motivation for pursuing this field is difficult to comprehend. According to Bob Chapek, the CEO, in a conference all,
“We believe that sports betting is a great opportunity for the company. It is driven by the consumer, specifically the younger consumers that will soon replace sports fans,” he replied after the analysts asked him about the company issuing its earnings report. Moreover, he added that with ESPN cable sports TV network, consumers will consider gambling more.
Disney Brand as is
Disney is popular for their young audience. Hence, some are asking if they will change their brand when it comes to gambling. The answer is no; there will be no brand withdrawal. They believe that it will strengthen the ESPN label, without destroying Disney’s reputation.
Furthermore, the company’s latest earnings until Wednesday were revealed. The stock was down 4% in trading after-hours. As for the share price, it closed down at $174.45.
Increase in EPS
The reports show that the adjusted earnings per share or EPS reached 37 cents. It follows a 20 cents per share loss a year earlier. However, analysts expected that the company would have a 52 cents adjusted EPS. Chapek said that the cause for this downfall is the ongoing pandemic. He believes that the typical growth rates will return next year.
Challenges brought by the pandemic
Just like any other businesses, Disney faced plenty of challenges when the pandemic started. They confessed to having a hard time in dealing with films, theme park operations, cruise operations, and more. This resulted in suspending its dividend, raising new capital, and expanding its streaming services more; hence, Disney+ was greatly promoted.
Concerning its earnings, the total revenue of the company grew 26% annually from $14.71 to $18.53bn. Meanwhile, the net income of $160m experienced a loss of $170m a year earlier.
Disney+ to the rescue
Without Disney+, the earnings would probably fall down more. With this streaming service, the company stayed flourishing. In fact, the subscriptions to Disney+ grew from two million to 118 million after it decided to more than double the subscriber base to from 57.5 million 116 million.
Chapek told the audience that, “The craving for content for the service is beyond the ordinary. When that happens simultaneously in a pandemic and you have to shut down production, it’s not a good combination. We recognized the need for the content exactly a year ago, so we prepared a very strong cadence of content that will now hit the pipeline in the second half of this (2022 fiscal) year.”
Disney seems to be returning again. Just this week, international travel restrictions were lifted in the United States for the first time. With this said, the company is looking forward to the tourists, although an immediate attendance boost is not expected. Hopefully, this pursuit in gambling will not result in failure.


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As the United States continues to stall on entrepreneurial immigration, several countries are joining the ranks of economies that have an immigration policy or program tailored for startup entrepreneurs attracted to the local ecosystem and market.
In 2014, over 190,000 US entrepreneurs and small businesses exported to consumers on at least four continents. That is an absolutely astounding figure when you consider that the US Commerce Department reports that less than 1 percent of all businesses in America export. For the first time in history, nearly every entrepreneur and small business can use technology to reap the benefits of trade on a global scale, an opportunity traditionally open to only the largest multinational corporations. We are entering the age of micro-multinationals.


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E-commerce giant Amazon has filed a trademark application for its Amazon Pay online payments processing service in Canada.
The application was submitted on November 16, 2018 and formalized on November 21st, 2018.
The filing suggests that Amazon plans to bring the platform to Canada in the near future.
Amazon Pay launched in 2007 in the U.S. Its services are similar to PayPal, in which the user can pay with their account on external merchant websites. The idea of using this type of service is helpful to merchants, who can put a button allowing customers to pay with their Amazon account, trying to keep customers from abandoning their carts and speeding up the checkout process.
For our neighbours down south, the service charges merchants 2.9 percent + $.30 per transaction, which is similar to PayPal.
Amazon doesn’t reveal how many merchants use its payments platform, but Techcrunch reports that in February 2017 Amazon announced over 33 million customers have used Amazon Pay to make a purchase. Amazon noted that number was up 10 million from April 2016.
MobileSyrup has reached out to Amazon for more details on the service and will update the article.
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Seagate’s latest SSD has a storage capacity of 60TB which is a clear indication that the company is looking to break off from the competition by introducing a solid state drive that dwarfs others on the market.
Now, before you log into Amazon and order one for yourself, you should know that currently, the 60TB SSD drive from Seagate is only announced for business use.
Since the chances of you running your own business AND wanting a 60TB SSD drive are minimal, we’ll go out on a limb here and say, that you won’t be seeing Seagate’s latest SSD device anytime soon.
Make no mistake, the size of Seagate’s recently announced 60TB SSD is colossal. In fact, it is the largest solid state drive that is available today. There is hardly an SSD device that can boast a size even close to 60TB.
As mentioned before, regardless of the fact if anyone would want to buy a 60TB SSD, you can’t purchase the 60TB SSD because currently, the product is only meant for businesses.
The 60TB SSD looks set to become another great addition to Seagate’s already impressive data center portfolio.
To get a clear perspective on how big Seagate’s 60TB SSD really is, know that the next largest SSD in the market is about four times smaller than Seagate’s 60TB SSD.
Furthermore, the 60TB SSD from Seagate can store about 12,000 DVD movies safely. If that’s not your thing, then the 60TB SSD from Seagate can also hold 400 million photos. Seagate didn’t comment on how it calculated the “400 million” photos figure since the average size of a photo can vary drastically depending on its resolution and quality among other factors.
Have you been impressed yet? Let there be no doubt; Seagate’s 60TB SSD is truly gargantuan in size. You might be tempted to compare that size with 30 of your regular 2TB drives, but you’ll be mistaken because as the title of this posts clearly states that Seagate’s 60TB storage device is actually a solid state drive.
That means that it will be at least 15 times faster than your regular 2TB drive in terms of read/write/access speeds.
It has been reported that the 60TB SSD from Seagate was manufactured with accessibility in mind. Not only that, the manufacturers wanted to make sure that businesses could access and store significant amounts of data quickly.
The solid state drive’s architecture, reportedly, is very flexible in the sense that the device will make it easier for big data centers to expand their storage capacity from 60TB to 100TB if a need arises in the future.
Seagate’s 60TB SSD would easily accommodate more data for future needs by using a similar form factor. A form factor is simply the physical size of the storage device.
And if “for business use only” put you off in the beginning then the next bit is going to hurt even more.
Seagate has also said that, at the moment, the 60TB SAS SSD device is only available for demonstration purposes.
Yes, you can’t buy the Seagate 60TB SAS SSD drive even if you were to use it for a business need. Seagate has said that the massive 60TB SAS SSD will be available in the market sometime in 2017.
Additionally, no one has actually seen the drive itself. In other words, right now there is no information about how big or small the SSD would look considering its mammoth size of 60TB.
Those outraged at the unavailability of the 60TB SSD device should ask themselves if they would ever need such amount of space in SSD format.
And, perhaps more importantly, what would a 60TB SSD cost to the consumer?
Right now, you can buy a 4TB SSD for around $1500, so theoretically a 60TB SSD device would cost you around $20,000.
You’re way better off paying the advanced deposit amount ($1000) for twenty of those sweet Tesla Model 3 electric cars.
But not all is lost since about a month ago Seagate also unveiled a 10TB hard drive for home users. A 10TB storage hard drive could certainly prove useful to home users who run a server and people who like to store a lot of games and 4K videos.
The 10TB Barracuda Pro, in contrast to the new 60TB SSD from Seagate, was a pretty standard drive except for its storage capacity.
Seagate’s 10TB Barracuda Pro is essentially a 3.5-inch 7200 RPM disk drive, but its 10TB capacity truly sets it apart from other drives which can’t be used for home servers.
The 10TB Barracuda Pro, Seagate announced, would cost consumers around $550. That figure alone should be enough to scare off prospective buyers who want to get their hands on Seagate’s other hard drive i.e., the 60TB SAS SSD device.
Perhaps the more moderate of home users would go for something like Samsung’s fastest SSD 950 Pro.
The 950 Pro is a consumer grade SSD that fundamentally transforms vertical NAND (or V-NAND) technology into a much smaller M.2 PCI Express device.
As a result, Samsung 950 Pro can read at speeds that are 20 times faster than your average hard disk drives.
The 512GB model of Samsung’s 950 Pro can read at 2.5GB/S and write at 1.5GB/s which is a considerable bump from Samsung’s previous fastest SSD, the SM951 SSD.
The Samsung 950 Pro will cost consumers around $350. So if Seagate’s 60TB SSD aims to deliver a similar level of performance, then it would cost around $42000.
Certainly not an amount that a home PC user would be willing to shell out on a storage device.
But Samsung’s 950 Pro does make use of NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) which is basically an interface that is specifically designed for SSDs to make them more power efficient and durable.
These storage drives also use Samsung’s 2nd-generation 32-layer V-NAND. That could also be the reason why the Samsung 950 Pro costs $350 for its 512GB model. The 256GB model will be made available for around $200.
All of this doesn’t bode well for the price Seagate would demand for its 60TB SAS SSD device which is slated to debut officially sometime in 2017.


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Business Solutions for Smallholder African Farmers
June 05, 2013
Ahead of G8, learn how global food security and nutrition issues can be addressed with market-based solutions for African smallholder farmers.
The G8 summit – a meeting of the leaders of the world’s wealthiest countries – takes place in Northern Ireland on June 17 and 18. Ahead of the summit, TechnoServe and others are urging these leaders to focus on business-based solutions for smallholder African farmers.
In an article on How We Made It In Africa, Michael Hoevel, Deputy Director at Agriculture for Impact, and TechnoServe President and CEO Bruce McNamer discuss examples of how smallholders, with the right support, can access markets that help them increase their incomes and improve food security and nutrition for their families. The article draws on a recent report that offers viewpoints from eight development organizations, including TechnoServe.
Read more about the promises and challenges of market-based solutions for smallholders.
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ICC convened a landmark Sub-Saharan Africa regional meeting this week bringing together participants from close to 20 African countries.
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Over 1,000 business and chamber delegates from around the world will connect at the Windsor Expo Convention Center in Rio de Janiero for the 11th World Chambers Congress which gets underway today.
The 2019 edition of the World Chambers Competition organised by the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) World Chambers Federation (WCF), has received a total of 74 entries from 29 countries, the second highest number of projects in the Competition’s 16-year history.
Industry events are a great place for professionals to make connections and showcase the unique value of their offerings. To help maximise your impact during the upcoming World Chambers Congress, we’re bringing you four ways you can make the most out of our much-anticipated three-day event.
The World Chambers Federation of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC WCF) has today announced the seven countries selected or targeted to participate in a pilot project to digitalise the ATA Carnet, a customs document allowing duty- and tax-free movement of goods for up to one year.
Chambers of commerce making up the General Council of the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) World Chambers Federation (WCF) have elected Hamad Buamim as incoming WCF Chair. Mr Buamim, who is President and CEO of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has served as WCF Deputy Chair since 2013. He will take over the role from Peter Mihok in January 2019.
The Finland Chamber of Commerce—along with 15 chambers from Denmark, France, Italy, and Sweden—are the latest members to join the International Certificate of Origin (CO) Accreditation Chain.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is pleased to welcome Qatar as the 78th country to implement the ATA Carnet system. Simultaneously, the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry has also become the 77th member of the International ATA Carnet Guarantee Chain. Both announcements were made during a council meeting hosted by ICC’s World Chambers Federation (WCF) in Xi’an, China last week.


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E-Deutz combines a diesel engine, electric motor and battery pack to create a hybrid powertrain
Deutz has revealed its first integrated hybrid and electric drive system for mobile plant and machinery.
Called E-Deutz, the modular power unit combines a diesel engine, electric motor and battery pack, which forms the basis of a full range of electric drives and hybrid systems as the engine maker moves forward with its electrification strategy.
E-Deutz is currently available with a 110kW output, which combines 55kW from a 2.9 litre TCD2.9 stage V-compliant diesel engine with a 55kW electric motor with power electronics and a 44kWh battery pack.
“Such a hybrid powertrain can offer an electric boost function, it can provide 100% electrical power and it can use the diesel engine when necessary to recharge the battery pack,” explained Dr Frank Hiller, CEO of Deutz. “This technology has enabled us to develop an automatic start/stop function for the diesel engine, and it can offer an electric power take-off.”
The company said the system is scaleable, so the E-Deutz concept will eventually be applied to all engines in the portfolio from 19-620kW. “This will give our customers a lower total cost of ownership, reduced operating costs, lower fuel consumption and improved operating dynamics,” he said. “Tighter emissions regulations will force the adoption of vehicle electrification in on-road vehicles, and this will drive the development for off-road vehicles too.”
Hiller added that Deutz has already built a prototype telehandler operating with the E-Deutz power unit and the firm is also working on a fully-electric powertrain solution.
“We expect to be producing commercially available electric drive solutions within two years,” he concluded.


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January 25, 2023 – West Bend, WI – Mavens on Main has new Spring hours effective January 25.
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Have you heard of Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream and Treatery in the Promenade Shops at Briargate in Colorado Springs? If you haven’t, then you need to go check them out! They are off of Briargate Parkway & Highway 83.
Maggie Moo’s is not just another ice cream shop. Yes, they make their award winning ice cream on the premises. Yes, they have cakes, smoothies, cupcakes and more treats. Yes, they do catering and fundraising. And yes, their ice cream is good for the taste buds! But Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream and Treatery is also great for the community!
Earlier today, Maggie Moo’s at the Promenade Shops at Briargate, unveiled a new flavor combo in partnership with the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Twenty-five cents of each scoop sold will go to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Quarters for Conservation to save the orangutans in Indonesia!
The new “Fresh Escapes” flavor combination, Swingin Orangutan Shindig, was inspired by zoo staff members’ recent trip to Indonesia and Malaysia. During that trip, three members of the zoo’s staff learned first hand about the impacts of palm oil on orangutan habitat. According to their research and reports, “If something isn't done soon to stop the spread of palm oil plantations into the forests that harbor these orangutans, they will be extinct in ten years.” The new Maggie Moo’s specialty flavor is completely palm oil free and features Maggie Moo’s popular flavor, Banana Ice Cream, with the addition of fresh banana slices, cinnamon Teddy Grahams, and caramel swirl.
Miss Maggie Moo, “the ice cream celebutante” recently made an appearance at “Teddy Bear Days” at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and posed for pictures with her many fans. Maggie loves to pose for the paparazzi and hang out with fans in her pink dress and pearls. On another note, MaggieMoo's recently won Silver in the Gazette’s 2010 Best of the Springs!
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Whether it’s a birthday party, anniversary, office party, promotion, wedding, baby shower, etc., Maggie Moo’s can help you plan the perfect party. They’ve got the invites, the ice cream cake, and party favors – everything you need to throw an incredible party!
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Maggie Moo’s in the Promenade Shops at Briargate is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery is a chain of independently owned and operated franchised stores that specialize in serving super-premium ice cream and desserts. The first store opened in 1989 in Kansas City, Kansas. MaggieMoo’s now has Treateries across the United States, with new franchises being opened all the time. You can follow Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream and Treatery - Colorado Springs on Facebook.
Want to learn more about the palm oil crisis? You can read entries from the zoo staff’s journey on the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Palm Oil Crisis Blog. The team will also present their findings, share photos, and talk one-on-one about their trip at the upcoming Swinging in the Rainforest fundraiser event, sponsored by the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo American Association of Zoo Keepers, on July 10 from 6:30 – 9 p.m.
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Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan announced today that the country would boycott all electronics from the United States after President Donald Trump slapped new tariffs on the region that caused the Turkish currency (the lira) to hit an all-time low.
The announcement, which specifically targeted Apple, comes amid rising trade tensions between the two countries (and leaders), but it will barely touch the tech giant.
"If they have iPhone, there is Samsung on the other side. We have Vestel Venuüs in our country,” Erdogan said, referencing a Turkey-based smartphone manufacturer during the announcement to members of his national conservative Justice and Development Party.
"Together with our people, we will stand decisively against the dollar, forex prices, inflation and interest rates. We will protect our economic independence by being tight-knit together."
The problem with Erdogan's new strategy is that it will have a much greater effect on the Turkish people than any U.S. company. In other words, Turkey relies on Apple more than Apple relies on Turkey.
Only 2.08 percent of Turkish smartphone users owned a Vestel last December, while 17.41 percent owned Apple iPhones.
That means of the 41.09 million projected smartphone users in Turkey last year, 7.15 million of them used Apple, which is only 1.02 percent of the conservative estimate of more than 700 million iPhone users in the world.
Putting that into context, that means there are more than 8.5 times more iPhone users worldwide than there are people in Turkey.
The U.S. and China comprise Apple's two biggest markets, so this would be a much bigger deal — for both Apple and America — if this electronics ban came from China. Of course, the U.S. is also feuding with over trade, so it's not outside the realm of possibility.


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While social media is one of the powerful PR tools in the digital world, it’s also one of the most difficult avenues for modern brands to understand. Being successful on channels like Twitter today isn’t just about delivering exceptional customer service and useful content. People want to see that their favorite brands have personalities that they can resonate with.
To drive more organic social media exchanges, some brands have taken note of celebrities engaging in social media feuds. It turns out that a little banter … READ MORE »
Looking for a delicious home-cooked meal that’s easy to make? Customers may be able to get everything they need from their local Chick-Fil-A – as long as they live in Atlanta. The fast-food company famous for its chicken in various forms is rolling out meal kits in its home city over August, following a similar business plan to organizations like HelloFresh and Blue Apron.
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Exclusivity is a vital component of any luxury brand’s marketing message, so it should come as no surprise that some brands go to extreme ends to protect that exclusivity. But those efforts do not always sit well with the consumer public, and that can create some PR tension for the brand, especially if it mishandles the messaging related to the issue.
A recent example of this is the upscale British fashion brand, Burberry. It’s well known that Burberry is targeted at a certain, … READ MORE »
Coming right on the heels of the landmark announcement that Tesla had “done it,” the company had created a fully electric family car for a middle-class budget, Tesla was forced to admit production wasn’t quite where they wanted it to be. As it turned out, they were way behind, but they were still taking pre-orders.
The company asked anxious customers to be patient, that they would solve their production problems. Now, it seems, they have. But it’s too little too late for some, … READ MORE »
Sometimes, companies need to do something dramatic if they want to get some attention in an overly-saturated marketplace. In a world where everyone is shouting over each other to earn the interest of the same customers, it’s difficult to make a lasting impression. IHOP responded to that problem by changing their name for a short while to “IHOb”.
Initially, the business known for its pancakes simply changed their name without telling people why they were making the transformation. Obviously, this mystery alone was … READ MORE »
It’s easy for a story to get lost in the constant firehose of headlines being generated in today’s “24-7 and right now” media cycles. Trying to get the attention of a specific media outlet can feel impossible, and trying to get your narrative out the way you want it can be a real battle… or at least feel like one.
Getting the word out about your brand doesn’t need to feel or to be impossible. There are still a few simple steps you … READ MORE »
As social media, especially Facebook, has become nearly universal for web users, sites like Craigslist, which used to be the place to go for just about anything, have somewhat faded from prominence. But that hasn’t stopped people from pointing fingers at Craigslist when they’re looking for someone to blame for the slow decline of certain print media outlets.
Craigslist Founder, Craig Newmark, has long maintained his site is not responsible for the less prominent position of print media. Now, Newmark is putting money … READ MORE »
For many recording artists, controversy is a razor’s edge. Provocative lyrics and stage shows can capture headlines and dominate news cycles, which is almost always great for album sales. Then there’s the other side of the edge… the kind of controversy that creates headlines that can doom album sales. Kanye West is no stranger to either kind of controversy. From interrupting Taylor Swift during an award show to wowing critics and music fans with his production skills and wit, West lives on razor’s edge … READ MORE »
Now that influencer marketing is becoming increasingly popular, social media company Facebook has decided to jump on the trend in an effort to attract people back to the network. This comes after scandals about privacy and changes to the Facebook algorithm pushed a lot of digital marketers away from the channel in the first place. In May 2018, the company announced that they are now working on an influencer marketing platform.
The influencer marketing platform allows brands and companies to find … READ MORE »
Smaller companies that don’t have access to large followings or celebrity endorsements can still make the most out of influencer marketing and PR campaigns. For instance, let’s take a look at a company called Little Sapling Toys. This company began life about ten years ago, selling products on Etsy.com. Their main product was wooden teethers that were finished without any harmful products or toxins.
Little Sapling toys had no huge selection of influencer followers, or celebrities to work with. … READ MORE »
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Common sense and justice.
I am talking about the uber ruling. Hi and welcome to another edition of FYV.
I have been meaning to give our verdict on the recent ruling which see's the so called tech company Uber is in beach of employment law. The ruling states that Uber drivers are workers for the company and as such should receive holiday pay, paid rest breaks and the national minimum wage.
The GMB union described the decision as a "monumental victory" for some 40,000 drivers in England and Wales.
Uber said it would appeal against the ruling that it had acted unlawfully.
The San Francisco-based company had argued that its drivers were not employees but self-employed contractors.
The ruling accused Uber of "resorting in its documentation to fictions, twisted language and even brand new terminology", adding: "The notion that Uber in London is a mosaic of 30,000 small businesses linked by a common 'platform' is to our mind faintly ridiculous."
The TUC said the case had exposed the "dark side" of the UK's labour market.
General secretary Frances O'Grady said: "For many workers the gig economy is a rigged economy, where bosses can get out of paying the minimum wage and providing basics like paid holidays and rest breaks.
"What is happening at Uber is just the tip of the iceberg. Lots of people are now trapped in insecure jobs, with low pay and no voice at work. We need the government to get tough on sham self-employment."
Two drivers, James Farrar and Yaseen Aslam, argued that their actions were controlled by Uber, which meant they were employed by the firm - but that they did not have basic workers' rights. Nigel Mackay from law firm Leigh Day, which represented the two drivers, said: "This judgment acknowledges the central contribution that Uber's drivers have made to Uber's success by confirming that its drivers are not self-employed, but that they work for Uber as part of the company's business."This is a ground-breaking decision. It will impact not just on the thousands of Uber drivers working in this country, but on all workers in the so-called gig economy whose employers wrongly classify them as self-employed and deny them the rights to which they are entitled."
Similar cases are currently being brought against the courier firms CitySprint, eCourier and Excel as well as taxi firm Addison Lee. Each case will depend on the specific terms and arrangements between the individual and the company they work for. The trend of firms taking on self-employed workers who engage with work through apps may have to change radically, says Mr Bowery.Faced with similar employment tribunal claims, these firms may either have to change their business models, or pass the increased costs onto customers.
"When operated in the right way, many individuals, including some Uber drivers, highly value the benefits the gig economy can bring," adds Mr Bowery."These benefits do need to be balanced, however, against potential exploitation and we are unlikely to have seen the last of claims of this type as the gig economy continues to grow."
If you or you know someone who is working for one of these types of company weather its a courier company or a call centre, lets not put up with unfair treament any longer. Don't stay silent please,
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ASTON Martin has started building the state-of-the-art factory which will eventually turn out its first SUV – the DBX.
The £200million facility will bring a welcome boost to employment in St Athan, Glamorgan, where it is expected that 750 new jobs will be generated.
Under new leadership, Aston is becoming a slicker, more professional company after years of problems.
The DBX – which the firm accept is being aimed at women – is expected to start production in 2019.
It is hoped that at least 3,000 will be made a year, with most exported to markets like the United States and China.
Aston Martin has become famous for making beautiful hand-crafted cars in England
The South Wales plant is being constructed on a disused Ministry of Defence site, which once built and housed RAF aircraft. It was one of many locations considered, which included locations in North America.
Promises of grants from the government helped to persuade the company to stay and build their factory here in the UK. Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin, said: “During our 103-year history, Aston Martin has become famous for making beautiful hand-crafted cars in England.
“Through a very detailed evaluation of more than 20 potential global locations for this new manufacturing facility, we were consistently impressed with the focus on quality, cost and speed from the Welsh government team.
“As a great British company, we look forward to the St Athan site joining Gaydon as our second centre of hand-crafted manufacturing excellence.”
The DB11, Aston’s drop-dead gorgeous grand tourer, will still be built at Aston Martin’s Gaydon HQ.
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The final FIFA 22 Ultimate Team of the Season release date is upon us. In a busy week for FIFA 22 TOTS announcements, it seems that the promotion is really going out with a bang.
Players of FIFA 22's Ultimate Team have already witnessed the Serie A, MLS, and Rest of the World TOTS released in the past seven days, and it looks like they won't have to wait much longer for the Ultimate TOTS. No time at all, in fact, according to Twitter user @FutSheriff.
FIFA 22 Ultimate Team of the Season Release Date
Although the Ultimate Team of the Season was leaked this morning on Twitter, virtual managers will still have to wait two days until its intended release date of June 10 to acquire these players through packs. The Ultimate TOTS is expected to leave packs the following week, by Friday, June 17.
According to the FUT 22 Team of the Season Overview from EA Sports, this is the last TOTS to be released this year. Unless, of course, there's something we aren't being told by the big-wigs at EA.


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Taxi Electric will be the first private taxi company with the launch of 100 percent electric Nissan e-NV200. This car will be making use of the zero-emission technology in the form of 100 percent electric Nissan LEAF. This Taxi Electric’s ground-breaking city transportation model has been the reason for the popularity since the beginning of the operation from 2011.
The Taxi Electric is an Amsterdam based company which operates a fleet of 25 Nissan LEAF vehicles. It is known to be the first company which made use of the fleet of all 100 percent electric taxis in 2011. The company’s fleet of 25 Nissan LEAFs has now been transformed into a mass number – the reason is simply the high quality and reliability of the product.
Andy Palmer, EVP Nissan said: “Taxi Electric was one of the first electric taxi companies in the world, and I’ve been impressed with their progress since their launch two years ago. They were the first to prove that zero-emission taxis – in the form of Nissan LEAFs – are a viable alternative. They have covered an astonishing distance in their fleet in such a short time and have shown just how reliable our electric technology is in a demanding environment. Their pioneering spirit closely matches ours, and we are certain they will continue their success with the ground-breaking Nissan e-NV200.”
Two years ago, there were just 10 to 15 Nissan LEAFs and each of these could easily travel well over 100,000 km. but with an increasing demand and reliability, the taxis have been growing rapidly. The Founder of Taxi Electric, Ruud Zandvliet added that, “We are very excited about the e-NV200 as it is designed to be a taxi. This will improve our offering and open new business opportunities for us.”
Though the taxi Electric began at a smaller level yet maintaining its high quality and reliability, the company will start the global production of Nissan e-NV200 from May 2014 while the sales will begin this summer.


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Plastic materials are increasingly used across all sectors of the economy because they present significant benefits over alternative materials. Yet plastic market growth has come at the price of our oceans.
Today, at least 8 million tons of plastics leak into the ocean each year. The natural capital cost of marine plastic pollution is estimated to be at least $4.7 billion per year in the consumer goods industry alone.
Approximately 80% of marine debris – including plastics – comes from land based sources. Business has a key role to play in addressing this global issue. Many leading companies have developed solutions to reduce marine littering. These range from industry-specific innovations to multi-stakeholder partnerships. While many solutions already exist, they are mainly developed by a small number of companies. Most of the business community is not yet involved.


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10 companies killing it at DevOps in 2021
These 10 organizations are all using DevOps to transform their cultures and bring greater value to their customers, allowing them to thrive during one of the world's most turbulent periods.
American Airlines was several years into its DevOps journey when the pandemic drove spring/summer bookings down by 76%. Providing a touchless experience was key to convincing customers that flying was still safe. The problem: Although the AA mobile app offered touchless check-in, customers still needed to physically obtain a bag tag from a kiosk to check in luggage.
Leadership responded by setting an OKR (objectives and key result) of delivering a completely contactless check-in experience. Teams explored solutions through rapid design sessions, identified a minimal viable product (MVP), and got to work.
The result: a 145% increase in boarding pass scans to start check-in sessions and a 57% increase of the prepaid bag functionality. The airline also saw the average kiosk session time drop by 17 seconds. And all that was done across 2,100 kiosks in 230 airports in just six weeks.
Shortly after Comcast acquired UK satellite broadcaster Sky Entertainment, members from each company's domain name system (DNS) team bonded over a mutual love of DevOps and decided to work together on a shared DNS management system. But the physical distance between the teams—one stationed in Philadelphia, the other in London—presented a significant hurdle.
The company solved this by establishing a Dojo—a virtual space where the remote teams came together—and employed a working charter, micro-sprints, and constant feedback loops to overcome the logistical issues and complete the project. The teams got their first win together and established a new way to work on future transatlantic technology collaborations.
The pandemic compelled Fannie Mae to find new ways to provide services to customers adversely affected by COVID-19 as quickly as possible. That presented a couple of challenges. The first was finding the capacity to take on the work, and the second was overcoming the organization's relative DevOps immaturity.
Fortunately, the organization already had a continuous delivery process in place and was regularly delivering production releases. That minimized the amount of work it had to put on hold and allowed it to reallocate teams to the new priorities. Then it moved its more seasoned DevOps team members and coaches to the new projects to accelerate the organization's DevOps readiness.
These moves helped the organization deliver the necessary products in a matter of weeks.
These days John Deere is known as much for its strategic use of data as for the farm machinery it manufactures. The 182-year-old company uses analytics for everything from minimizing scrap rates in its factories to monitoring machine health. But it was struggling to operationalize these advanced analytics in the company's core processes and business decisions.
The main challenge was bridging an agile analytics process with manufacturing's more linear product development process.
The company tackled the problem over the course of several projects by embracing practices that included transparency, flexibility, cross-team collaboration, and continuous communication. Today the company is bringing the same efficiency and effectiveness that its core operations are known for to its digital endeavors.
Founded over 200 years ago, Coats PLC, the world’s leading industrial thread manufacturer, encountered obstacles while transitioning from the Industrial Age to the digital age.
The crux was its e-commerce system, which served 40,000 customers but took four to six months to update every time changes were needed. Coats faced many challenges familiar to pre-digital organizations, including technical debt, manual processes, legacy architecture, and a reliance on external developers.
Faced with so many stumbling blocks, Coats stitched together a wholesale transformation. It is now positioned to deliver digital products and drive value for customers.
Credit Suisse learned people's and processes' importance to digital transformation when it moved an end-to-end DevOps tool chain used by a single business division into the central IT function, where it would serve more than 20,000 employees.
Opinions abounded about how each division could maximize use of the system, and the organization had to determine how to meet everyone's requirements without adding too much complexity to the ecosystem.
By allowing teams to add their own desired extensions to the tool chain and establishing communities of practice around DevOps and agile, the company evolved the system to a state that now meets the needs of 40,000 users.
Not too long ago, it took Maersk two years to get an idea into production, and that was considered fast for the container logistics company. After an experiment with bimodal IT failed to significantly reduce the average lead time to production, the company brought its IT team and developers together and adopted a unified delivery model.
Using a combination of waterfall and DevOps has allowed it to manage its thousands of legacy applications and deliver new products as it transitions to a fully digital company. Now in the middle of its digital transformation, Maersk has reduced its delivery time to just weeks.
Nationwide Building Society
Like a lot of larger, older organizations, Nationwide Building Society had structures and processes that worked reliably, but slowly. In recent years, it developed some agile practices, mostly around delivery and new projects.
Now it has embarked on an organization-wide pivot that will transform it from a functional organization to one fully aligned to its members' needs. The foundation of this transformation is stronger agile and DevOps practices that bring daily operations activities and the development of new products together. The company has evolved from a "get it right the first time" culture to one of experimentation and incremental delivery.
As an industrial company, Siemens has dealt with physical products for most of its 170 years. But as with many companies, software has become an increasing part of Siemens' portfolio. That spurred a shift from a project-based approach, with an average of six to 18 months per project, to a continuous value stream.
The company's software development now includes foundational DevOps practices such as frequent updates, increased automation, and feedback loops. The change has allowed Siemens not only to deliver products and services more quickly, but also to incorporate customer feedback and changing industry regulations faster than traditional IT allowed.
U.S. Bank's DevOps initiative started in 2018 when it introduced a couple of dedicated cross-functional agile teams. Over the next two years, that grew to almost 50 teams serving businesses across the enterprise.
The company was in a comfortable rhythm when the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to figure out how to provide banking as an essential service, execute new government programs such as the paycheck protection program, and make sense of extreme market volatility and disruption to its millions of consumer and corporate customers.
The bank used the challenges as an opportunity to accelerate digital transformation across the enterprise, focus on technology modernization, and increase the number of agile teams to almost 100.
The future is agile
The pandemic challenged many of the old ways of working and underscored the importance of business agility for virtually every enterprise. As the world emerges into a new normal, there's every reason to believe businesses young and old will embrace DevOps and agile methodologies in growing numbers to drive innovation, speed, and adaptability—and provide greater value to their customers.


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At Symposium 2016, the biggest marketing technology event in India, the team at Adobe Digital Index (ADI) took a look into the nation’s digital future, and released the Best of the Best 2016 report for India. Led by Tamara Gaffney, Principal Analyst, Adobe Digital Index, the report showcases some of the latest digital trends in the Indian marketplace, along with a range of insights to help brands better understand where the next wave of digital transformation could be.
At Symposium 2016 held in Mumbai on April 28, we spoke to Tamara Gaffney, Principal Analyst, Adobe Digital Index, about the future of digital marketing and how brands can be better prepared. Here are her 7 predictions for digital marketers.
Find out what it means to be an Experience Business at Adobe Symposium.
Click here to read this article.
Upon implementation of eSign services, the SMRT team saw an immediate impact with documents being sent electronically. The Adobe e-signature solution enabled SMRT to quickly restart approval processes to accommodate changes. SMRT was better equipped to keep track of the documents, and the respective workflows.


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Although the card schemes continue to promote the “nirvana” of a cashless economy, it is actually cards that may soon become irrelevant.
The signs are numerous. NFC, everyone’s favorite “technology in waiting,” combined with a mobile device, has the ability to leap beyond the card format and replace it. EMV migration in the U.S. could make that prospect even more likely.
QR code applications are proliferating everywhere. At least two ATM manufacturers are testing solutions that use online banking to pre-stage cash withdrawals from an ATM — no card required. Can other payment applications, even person-to-person through nonbank entities, be far behind?
New biometric technologies even dispense with the need to use a card at the ATM as a means of identifying who you are. Palm vein, finger vein, iris scans, and even facial recognition are all options. In fact, ATMIA hosted a webinar on Aug. 14 that examined a number of case studies where financial institutions have deployed such technology.
This vision of the future is also captured by a new joint initiative between ATMIA and the IPF. Research is well underway to determine what is necessary to facilitate a wide variety of cardless transactions at the ATM — including payments options that could bypass the global networks.
Originally dubbed the ATM Acquirers Alliance, it has just been renamed as the Integrated Payments Alliance, in order to reflect the increasingly broad scope of the project. To learn more about it, click here.
One thing we can be certain of is that innovation and evolution in the payments space is coming very rapidly. And cash will continue to be a big part of it. It will be quite interesting to watch these new developments take shape in the months ahead.
Read more about ATM innovation.
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Brussels, Belgium — The European Commission has approved the purchase of Hilding Anders, a Swedish mattress and furniture manufacturer by KKR, a private equity fund manager.
The EC concluded that the proposed acquisition would raise no competition concerns because the company’s activities do not overlap and are very limited on related markets. The operation was examined under the commission’s simplified merger review procedure.
UTECH-polyurethane.com reported that KKR agreed to acquire a stake in Hilding Anders in early December 2016.
Hilding Anders Recently announced expanded its factory in Rae, Estonia close to Tallinn.


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Tim Cook is stepping up his crusade over online privacy, calling on the Federal Trade Commission to create tools for consumers to safeguard their data.
In an op-ed in Time magazine, the Apple CEO blasted what he called the “shadow economy” of data collectors and sellers, and said users must have full control over their information.
“It’s time to stand up for the right to privacy,” Cook wrote. “Consumers shouldn’t have to tolerate another year of companies irresponsibly amassing huge user profiles, data breaches that seem out of control and the vanishing ability to control our own digital lives.”
“Right now, all of these secondary markets for your information exist in a shadow economy that’s largely unchecked — out of sight of consumers, regulators and lawmakers,” he added.
Cook didn’t mention names, but it’s clear he was mainly talking about Facebook and Google, whose respective chief executives, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai, have both been pilloried for major privacy lapses on their social networks.
Cook said the government must pass legislation to protect consumer privacy and limit the amount of data firms can collect.
He added that the FTC should create a “data-broker clearinghouse” that would allow consumers to track their data from transaction to transaction, and allow them to “delete their data on demand, freely, easily and online.”
“We think every user should have the chance to say, ‘Wait a minute. That’s my information that you’re selling, and I didn’t consent,’ ” Cook said.
The op-ed comes as Cook and Apple are under pressure from Wall Street, which is bracing for disappointing iPhone sales numbers from the Cupertino, Calif.-based company.
Apple shares closed up 0.6 percent on Thursday, at $155.86.


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Govt hikes import duty on 19 items to cut CAD, arrest rupee fall
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The government on Wednesday announced tariff measures, increasing the basic customs duty on 19 items of import, to curb import of certain items, in a bid to narrow the soaring current account deficit (CAD). These changes in rates of basic customs duty (BCD) are effective today (27 September 2018).
The total value of imports of these items in the year 2017-18 was about Rs86,000 crore $11.87 billion at current exchange rate).
The government also brought aviation turbine fuel (ATF) under the tariff net, imposing a 5 per cent import duty on this sensitive item, a move that could push up air fares.
The other items on which the government hiked import duty include air-conditioners, refrigerators, small washing machines as well as products such as footwear, tableware, suitcases, gold and silver jewellery, and semi-processed diamonds, etc.
The government, however, refrained from raising import duties on electronic items, the surging imports of which are a major reason for India’s widening trade deficit.
It also excluded raw gold from the current hike, possibly on fears of encouraging smuggling, while it has hiked the duty on gold jewellery from 15 per cent to 20 per cent.
The decision to raise the import duty is part of the measures announced by the government on 14 September to arrest the slide in the rupee against the dollar. The Indian currency is the worst hit compared to its Asian peers and has lost nearly 12 per cent against the dollar since January.
The government had announced plans to curb non-essential imports, which it said, would also result in additional tax revenue of about Rs4,000 crore in the remaining fiscal.
But, with oil prices rising, there is a possibility that the current account deficit would still widen.


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It took a debt collector less than a month to sue our reader, Monique. She received a letter about a past-due debt and then, less than a month later, a court summons. She’s made arrangements to pay, but she is worried about how this will affect her credit. “I’m not trying to get out of paying,” she said. “I just don’t want it on my credit report.”
The debt may already be on her credit report. Debt collectors do not need to wait 30 days before reporting a debt to credit reporting agencies. The 30-day verification period is a period during which consumers can seek verification from debt collectors.
Monique can find out whether a particular debt appears on her credit reports by getting a free annual copy of each of her credit reports online at AnnualCreditReport.com. (Consumers can also check credit scores, and the factors that affect them, with Credit.com’s free credit report summary, which includes two credit scores and updates monthly. Keeping track of what’s in your credit report, and making sure it’s accurate, is good credit hygiene and can save you trouble down the road by allowing you to spot and correct any inaccuracies.)
Whether or not the debt appears on the consumer’s credit reports, it may be possible to negotiate a debt settlement that covers credit reporting issues. Consumers may wish to consult an attorney for assistance, said National Consumer Law Center Staff Attorney April Kuehnhoff. (We suggest that anyone who is being sued for a debt contact an attorney, and be aware that consumer protections can vary by state. We have some suggestions for defending debt-collection lawsuits here.)
Most of the time, though, late payments are not addressed this aggressively so quickly. Michael Bovee, a Credit.com contributor and founder of the Consumer Recovery Network, said Monique’s situation is uncommon.
So how late do you have to be to get sued? Bovee said it depends on the creditor and may also be related to a consumer’s past behavior. Large credit card issuers don’t typically charge off debts until 180 days go by without a payment, he said, but small, local banks and credit unions may do it sooner than that. After it’s charged off, it will typically go to collections, and the collector will usually attempt to get paid before filing suit.
Other triggers for early collection are “when anything out of the ordinary happens with the account, like high credit use through purchases or cash advances immediately preceding the account being paid late,” Bovee said.
Or sometimes, it’s routine. “There are some types of debts, and certain creditors, who will utilize law firms and collection attorneys for all stages of debt collection,” he said. “This can give the appearance that the account is going to the courts earlier than is normal.” (But if you receive a summons, it’s going to court unless something happens to stop it.)
While being sued for a debt hurts your credit, making a late payment or having a debt turned over to collections can also cause major damage. Being 30 days late isn’t usually reported, but being reported late even once can do a lot of damage — 100 points or more if you have excellent credit. And that’s not as bad as being turned over to collections. A judgment (which is what happens when a creditor takes you to court and a judge orders you to pay) against you is even worse.
Unfortunately, Monique’s late payment may already be on her credit report, but it is possible Monique’s credit won’t suffer further if she can resolve it before it goes to court and a judgment is entered. A judgment is considered very negative. The good news is she may be able to avoid that, because she has already agreed to repay the debt.
More on Managing Debt:
- The Credit.com Debt Management Learning Center
- 5 Tips for Consolidating Credit Card Debt
- Understanding Your Debt Collection Rights


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Not all kids in the U.S. will be physically returning to their schools this fall, but for those who are heading back, tennis champ and mom Serena Williams is doing her bit to help curb the spread of the coronavirus in the classroom.
Williams took to social media to announce a partnership with apparel manufacturer Bella + Canvas, the National School Board Association and Scholastic. Together, they will donate 4.25 million masks and various educational materials to 115,000 underserved schools (54 million students) throughout the nation.
“Through the #MasksForKids program, schools can access affordable masks and educational materials, quickly,” Williams wrote in an Instagram post. “In addition to donating 4.25 million masks, another mask will be donated for each one purchased by the schools.”
The Twitter account for S by Serena, Williams’ independent clothing line, also tweeted the news on July 29, and added that for every purchase made in August, an additional 500 masks will be donated.
.@serenawilliams is teaming up with @BellaCanvasLA to donate millions of masks to K-12 students in schools across America. For every purchase now through August, we will donate 500 masks as part of the #MasksForKids program. Thank you for helping us help others. Link in bio! pic.twitter.com/P0UaNLu9fp
— S by Serena (@sbyserena) July 29, 2020
“I’m grateful to be able to help educate our schools about this resource, and to be given the opportunity to serve so many students,” Williams continued in her Instagram caption.
One size fits most kids, and the mask’s contoured shape makes it versatile for many face sizes and shapes. The masks are available in black, red, blue, purple, gold, orange, mauve, navy and green.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Bella + Canvas quickly pivoted from making T-shirts to producing fabric face coverings in their Los Angeles production facilities.
The company also offers a useful mask-wearing guide on its website with all the mask-related do’s and don’ts that parents and teachers will want to discuss with kids as they go back to school. The PDF guide is able to be downloaded, printed out and displayed in a classroom or at home.
Some of these reminders include: Use the ear bands to put on and take off the mask (don’t touch the front of the mask), make sure both the nose and mouth are covered, wash your hands for 20 seconds before putting on or removing the mask, and stay 6 feet apart from others, even with a mask on.


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Many states have laws prohibiting online gambling. These include the United States, Canada, many European countries, and some nations in the Caribbean. While gambling is legal in most of these countries, some do not. In the United Kingdom, the gambling industry requires its service providers to obtain licenses from governmental authorities, such as the United Kingdom Gambling Commission and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. Nevertheless, in some other states, such as Idaho, gambling is prohibited.
In 2004, Antigua and Barbuda approached the World Trade Organization, which convenes panels of trade representatives to examine various countries’ laws and trade agreements. The WTO panel ruled that the U.S. laws against online gambling violated their agreements with other countries. The judge in Carruthers’ case held that the ruling would be used in his defense. The European Union also considered filing a complaint with the WTO, arguing that the United States is treating foreign online gambling businesses as criminals.
Because of these issues, the industry has implemented various measures to ensure its integrity. One of the measures is requiring online gambling sites to use a secure payment method. Credit card payments are generally accepted through online payment providers. Using an online payment service is safer than making a phone call or sending a money order. However, be sure to read the terms and conditions. Some gambling sites also restrict credit card payments to protect their players. This is because fraudulent companies can easily take advantage of consumers, and these sites are difficult to trace when problems arise.
Some of the greatest achievements in online gambling are affordability checks. These measures have become the norm. However, this practice is lacking in retail environments. Casinos are legally required to conduct careful checks on customers to ensure they can afford the gambling sites they offer. A failure to comply with these laws can result in seven-figure fines. The federal government has also made online gambling safer by making it easier for people to play casino games without checks. While gambling remains popular, the morality of the game is still a hot topic.
Online gambling websites also offer bonus funds for signing up. Most of these sites offer bonuses in the range of five to twenty percent of the initial deposit, but require users to wager the bonus two to three times before it can be withdrawn. Some even reward players for repeat business by offering them prizes. Once a winner has won, winnings are usually deposited into their account or paid out via certified check. A person should note that some online gambling sites may require an ID verification process, so be careful before depositing any money.
While it may seem like the online gambling industry is a relatively new concept, it is a rapidly growing industry. In just 20 years, online gambling became widely available and has seen its share of censorship. Many of the most popular games on the internet today are poker, baccarat, and keno. While some states have banned online gambling, most others allow American citizens to participate. While online gambling is popular in many states, the US government is still taking steps to limit its reach.


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In recent times, Expressen, the local Stockholm’s news outlet, reported that Stockholm will be the location in Sweden where Apple will open its retail store, which will be Apple’s flagship. The report also states that this store will be similar to the actual flagship retail outlet in New York, on the Fifth Avenue. The estimated date of opening was put to be two years from now.
Previously, Apple seems to have faced quite a few hurdles regarding the new retail outlet they are looking to build in Stockholm. There have been quite a few meetings with eminent government officials of Stockholm regarding this matter. Headed by the head of retail in Apple, Angela Ahrendts, the main agendas of these meetings are to make the politicians understand the importance of Apple retail outlets in Stockholm. As reported on the Expressen after an interview with the former CEO of Burberry, Stockholm is quite a place and accepts innovation. He also went on into saying that it will be an honor to be able to contribute to the Stockholm society.
As per the designs formulated by Apple, the front of the store will be made of glass, giving it a futuristic state of the art look. Moreover, they are looking to create an ambience found near amphitheaters, which will include tables, as seen in café’s, all around it. The exact location of the store has been thought out too. They are looking to build the retail store near Harbour Street, which is mainly located at the north end of one of the busiest and happening places in the area, King’s Garden. Last but not the least, as per reports and talks with Apple, this new retail outlet will be powered by only renewable sources of energy.
Although this is quite a project for Apple, previously in 2012, Apple had opened a retail outlet in a mall called Taby C. the question now is, what would happen to the mall outlet once this one is opened?


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After celebrating 30 years trading in the UK earlier this year, we are excited to be working alongside Datalogic as a long-standing Platinum partner during the Smart Factory exhibition 2019. You can visit us on stand A62 within the Industrial Automation zone.
Datalogic specialise in process automation within industry 4.0 concepts. Their new product lines include smart sensors, image-based scanners, vision technology and robot guidance. The new systems have been developed to support industry 4.0 concepts and are helping users to automatically control, process and track operations along their production lines.
In the complex world of industry 4.0, the digitalisation of processes is a chance for enterprises to streamline procedures and improve efficiency and quality. To reach high levels of accuracy, quality and traceability, automated data capture, sensor and machine vision technologies play a key role.
With manufacturers looking to optimise their operations by the data they are now able to collect, having a tailored product offering has never been so important. What sets OEM apart from other component suppliers is our industry expertise and ability to provide complete solutions.
At this year’s Smart Factory Exhibition, held at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre on the 13th – 14th November, we will be showcasing our latest range of I-O Link sensors and everything Industry 4.0.
Our new generation of sensors will feature Datalogic’s new S5N sensor and all the future Datalogic smart sensors to be connected from the machine to the cloud., the IO-Link master device, available for Profinet and Ethernet-IP fieldbus connection, that will enable the
The range renewal begins with Datalogic's bestselling M18 tubular sensor line, which will be integrated into the new S5N product line with ASIC technology, becoming the first tubular sensor family with IO-Link V1.1 and smart sensor profile in the world.
The new S5N sensors have set the technical benchmark for IO-Link connected M18 sensors turning into a reference point for the Industry 4.0 connected world.
Another key focus area for our sales team is ‘traceability’ within factory automation. When it comes to ensuring traceability throughout the manufacturing process and beyond into the supply chain, the world’s leading players in manufacturing use Datalogic’s products.
We’re very excited about showcasing the latest innovations with Datalogic at Smart Factory and hope to see you there.Product news


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The ABF Retail Banking Awards honors outstanding banks that have introduced groundbreaking retail banking products and services that proved to be industry game changer.
The ABF Corporate & Investment Banking Awards honors banks who successfully handled significant deals or launched innovative initiatives to deliver exceptional services for their clients.
The ABF Wholesale Banking Awards honors outstanding banks that have introduced groundbreaking wholesale banking products and services that proved to be industry game changer.
Over 50% see home prices to climb in coming year
Japan unveils 'ambitious' plan to cut fossil fuel in energy mix to 41%
Hong Kong lenders gear up sustainability initiatives as post-pandemic era dawns
Indonesia hikes healthcare spending by 8% to $12.84b
APAC’s online retail sales rise amidst growing health concerns
Australian insurer IAG net loss resulted from one-off factors: analyst
APAC office rental declines in Q2


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The UltraViolet Initiative hasn’t exactly been the iTunes-killer Hollywood had hoped for. The File-Locker system launched late last year has floundered in its first few months with poor reviews, unhappy customers and little support from the rest of the industry. That changed today with Amazon and Samsung announcing their backing of the fledgling format.
Amazon became the first official retail partner with its announcement that it would support UltraViolet rights for an unnamed studio. This means that customers will be able to make digital UV purchases through its streaming video service and install sharing rights for that title in their UV account.
Samsung also announced that it would add “disc to digital” authentication technology to it’s Blu-ray players starting later this year. This will allow users to add DVD’s that they’ve already purchased to their locker, however, they’ll will have to pay a nominal fee if they wish to upgrade their DVD version to digital HD.
UltraViolet is an online storage system that allows users who have purchased a film, either as a download or as a hard copy, to play it on any desktop or mobile device. It employs a “household account,” rather than a conventional individual licence, that allows up to six users access UV content on any of 11 registered devices — phones, tablets, game consoles, connected Blu-ray players, and the like.
Many initial adopters, however, have been less than pleased with the numerous steps needed to actually get a movie out of the locker. To play a movie on an iPad, for example, the user would have to create not one, but two new online accounts — for UltraViolet itself and also for Flixter. [The Verge – Yahoo – PC Mag – GigaOm]


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McDonald’s (MCD) customers in the U.S. are still loving the fast food chain, even with higher prices. In the third quarter, U.S. sales at the Golden Arches increased by 6.1% as more customers made their way back inside restaurants while delivery sales saw a record-high quarter and drive-through sales returned to pre-COVID levels. This positive momentum came despite menu prices increasing by 10% year-over-year.
“McDonald’s in the U.S. had positive traffic – not many restaurants today have positive traffic in the U.S.,” Peter Saleh, managing director, and restaurant analyst at BTIG told Yahoo Finance Live (video above). “Consumers are not necessarily pushing back on the higher prices, which are up about 10% year-over-year, despite all the inflation that we’re seeing.”
In September alone, McDonald’s saw foot traffic increase by 6.2% year-over-year, according to Placer.ai’s Bracha Arnold. That surpassed foot traffic across the wider quick service restaurant (QSR) category, which only saw an uptick of 0.8% during the same time period.
On an earnings call with analysts Thursday, McDonald’s executives emphasized that the company was still able to “push through pricing” despite challenges in the current macroeconomic environment, proving the “strength of the brand proposition” compared to its competitors.
CEO Chris Kempczinski also noted that the restaurant industry continues to benefit from higher prices for food at home.
In September, grocery prices increased by 13% while the price of food away from home went up 8.5%, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
With a recession potentially underway, Saleh, who has a Buy rating and a $280 price target on McDonald’s stock, noted that consumers will likely look for value when it comes to food purchases.
“Bottom line is consumers still have to eat, so you’re either eating at the grocery store or you’re eating at restaurants,” Saleh said. “Grocery store pricing is up more so than restaurant pricing. At this point, restaurants are actually providing a little bit more value than they have historically.”
However, should key economic factors deteriorate, it may not be all golden for the food chain, Saleh warned.
“If we go into a recession, where we start to lose jobs and unemployment goes up, that’s when I think you’ll see consumers start to push back,” Saleh said.


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During July, oil prices traded in an extremely narrow range, primarily between $40 and $42 per barrel throughout the month. The following graph shows the daily price movements over the past three months:
Although prices increased in rapidly May when COVID-19 restrictions started to ease, they lost momentum in June, then stagnated in July as concerns grew about a resurgence of the virus. Significant uncertainty regarding an economic recovery from the virus’ impact cast doubt on the demand for oil and fuel, leaving prices in a holding pattern.
While COVID-19 has been the overriding factor impacting prices, political tensions also came back into the picture with offsetting impacts. The relationship between the US and China deteriorated further in July raising the possibility of another trade war flare-up that could negatively impact global economic activity and demand for oil. In addition, Iran conducted military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz targeting a mocked-up US Carrier raising concerns of an escalation that could disrupt Middle East oil supplies.
Despite the very limited movement in daily prices during July, the overall average for July increased compared to June primarily because prices increased modestly throughout June. Average monthly wholesale prices for diesel and gas also increased. Retail prices for diesel continued to be relatively flat while retail prices for gas showed a small gain. The graphs below show the movement of crude oil (converted to gallons) along with wholesale and retail fuel prices over the trailing 15 months:
As the graphs above show, retail prices for diesel were relatively flat compared to the prior month as retailers continued to absorb the wholesale price increase. The result was that margins for diesel decreased again but remained above their typical level. For gas, margins increased slightly while remaining on the upper end of their typical range. The following graph shows the retail margins over the trailing 15 months:
The outlook for oil prices over the next few months remains very uncertain and will be highly dependent on the course of COVID-19. The political factors mentioned above are less likely to have any significant impact on prices compared to the virus, but they should not be ignored as history has shown they can significantly and rapidly impact prices.
Sokolis Group believes oil prices will continue to trade in the low- to mid-$40’s per barrel through early fall with the potential to fall back into the $30’s if restrictions must be expanded to combat the spread of the virus. However, there have also been reports of vaccine trials reaching advanced stages with the potential for approved use before the end of the year. If positive vaccine results are announced soon, oil and fuel prices will likely begin rising toward $50 in anticipation of more robust economic activity and demand for oil.


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The leading barrier to smart home product adoption has long been perceived as a lack of affordability; however, manufacturers are successfully penetrating lower-income households with more affordable models of connected devices, according to new research by Interpret. In fact, the current trend shows smart home devices are continuing to increase in functionality and ease-of-use, while also costing less.
Interpret’s “Shifting Smart Home Buyer Personas” study suggests far more middle and lower-income consumers have entered the home automation market than previously understood: 59% of 2021 buyers earn less than $75,000.
The study is said to look beyond the “average smart home buyer” to explore meaningful changes to important segments. The report includes a deep dive into some of the 50 buyer attributes tracked quarterly to provide more depth to persona development. It includes channel trends with implications across the home automation ecosystem, according to the company.
Interpret’s companion report, “Evolution and Expansion of Smart Home Channels,” finds that two-thirds of connected device buyers are multichannel buyers or switchers from one purchase channel to another, thus open to persuasive new offers.
After more than a decade of experimentation and expansion, some consumer channels for connected devices products and services are fine-tuning their focus, with some opting to include do-it-yourself style solutions. Others are still trying to get the business model right or get up to speed on engaging and supporting consumers. The report explores the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of the leading channels, including direct-to-consumer, retail, home security, internet service providers, custom integrators, proptech and insurance.
“Smart home purchase channels are growing more diverse,” says Brad Russell, vice president at Interpret. “Today’s consumers are faced with nine major purchase channels from Ikea to their internet service provider, and are increasingly open to the best deal and service wherever they can find them.”
A version of this article originally appeared on our sister publication Security Sales & Integration‘s website.
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Cox Enterprises Inc., the media holding company, and London-based buyout firm Apax Partners LLP, are interested in bidding for auto-sales website Cars.com, people with knowledge of the matter said.
The group of newspaper publishers that’s working with Moelis & Co. to explore a sale of Cars.com hasn’t formally solicited bids for the business yet, said the people, asking not to be identified because the information is private. The site, visited by more than 11 million potential car buyers a month, may fetch $2.5 billion in a sale, one of the people said.
Cars.com, which was started in 1998, lets user check prices, compare models and read reviews of auto dealers. The business would fit with the AutoTrader.com websites that Cox Enterprises and Apax already own. Apax is the majority owner of Trader Media Group, which operates AutoTrader in the U.K. Cox Enterprises controls the e-commerce business in the U.S.


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Dan Imhoff is the author of "Food Fight: Citizen’s Guide to the Next Food and Farm Bill." But it's growing food, raising animals that really get him excited.
McDonald's has announced plans to open its first-ever exclusively vegetarian locations in the Indian cities of Amritsar and Katra. Could the US be next?
An internal newsletter published on the USDA website mentioned how Meatless Mondays could help the environment. The beef industry couldn't have disagreed more.


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See Bella Hadid Wearing A Dress Made Only Of Spray Paint
Bella Hadid had a spray-on dress applied to herself at the Coperni Fashion Show in Paris.
There are those who can see a person and see their canvas to paint as they see fit, often picking out fashion items that the rest of us would never have dreamed of in the first place. Fashion has certainly come a long way, and that was further proven by Bella Hadid taking the runway at the Coperni fashion show in Paris. Hadid took the stage and was given the first-ever spray-on dress. From the above images, it looks quite alluring, despite it coming from a device and sprayed on.
Reports from the show stated that Bella Hadid covered her breasts with one arm, while she approached the stage with nothing but thong underwear on. The model was then sprayed with a material that gave off a white dress that looks quite elegant. Fashion models certainly know how to stretch their imagination when it comes to new styles and trends, and this spray-on dress is something that we have never seen before.
The material that Bella Hadid was sprayed with is called Fabrican and has been around since 2003, however, we would imagine that the company is now going to be getting plenty of attention from the viral sensation that took place at the Coperni show. The Fabrican company wanted to make something they said would feel like a “second skin” but act as clothing.
Bella Hadid is an American model who has grown to superstardom in the modeling world. She began her modeling career at age 16 when she was signed to IMG Models, making her New York Fashion Week debut a week after being signed. She was voted as “Model of the Year” in 2016 by industry professionals for Model.com and has since broken the record of being on the cover of five international Vogue magazines in one year’s time.
Whether Bella Hadid has any input on the types of clothes that she is wearing, having a dress sprayed on might be one that sees her name imprinted in the history books for years to come. She already broke the record for most Vogue covers in a year, and she has also appeared on the cover of Vogue a whopping 27 times. Move over, Derek Zoolander, there’s a new sheriff in town.
Bella Hadid has also broken into the world of music videos, as she has been featured in two music videos that feature the pop sensation, The Weeknd. Hadid has also appeared as herself in Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and Making a Model with Yolanda Hadid. At 25 years old, it appears that the model is showing no signs of stopping her massively successful career.
Bella Hadid looks incredible with the spray-on dress, and this could mean that fashion is going to take another wild turn with more companies wanting to attempt to make elegant clothes while using this Fabrican material. Either way, this is one entertaining way to get clothes on someone, and we might be seeing the future of getting dressed when A.I. takes over our lives.


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5 May 2016
Sydney, 5 May 2016: The banking industry supports making it easier and quicker for customers to resolve disputes with their bank, the Australian Bankers’ Association said today.
“The Federal Government’s announced review into external dispute resolution is important to ensure there are the right processes in place to handle disputes from individual and small business customers,” ABA Chief Executive Steven Münchenberg said.
“In the vast majority of cases, customers are happy with their dealings with their bank, but we recognise this is not always the case. When a customer is unhappy, they are entitled to be heard and to have clear processes for having their complaint dealt with, first by their bank, and if still not satisfied through external dispute resolution.”
Mr Münchenberg said that banks recognise there are opportunities to improve customer experiences when things go wrong.
“Banks want to help customers work through any disputes to avoid the need for external intervention.
“As part of new measures to protect customer interests, banks will ensure they have an independent customer advocate to offer guidance and support to customers to resolve complaints quickly,” he said.
“The banking industry will work with the review to look at increasing the monetary limit of claims that the Financial Ombudsman Service can assess and the amount of compensation it can award. We will be looking to ensure there is clarity for customers about which process is right for them, without adding complexity or bureaucracy to external dispute resolution processes.
“Banks will also continue to consult with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission on its work to improve customer remediation programs. We support expanding these programs from personal advice to cover all types of financial advice and products,” he said.
For more information on new measures by banks to increase accountability and build trust in banks, visit the ABA website.
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Steve Austin Well as you know, the Commonwealth Government has made it clear they consider access to cash a priority for the Australian economy and the country’s largest banks, as well as Coles, Woolworths, companies like Wesfarmers and Australia Post have been trying to put together a short term lifeline for Armaguard, who’s the company… Read more »
Natalie Barr And to the cash emergency hitting our country. Emergency talks are being held this week, with our top banks preparing for a potential cash crash. It comes as Australia’s key money supplier Armaguard fights to stay afloat. Spearheaded by the Australian Banking Association, the banks are now pulling together a contingency plan to… Read more »
The Australian Banking Association acknowledges Linfox Armaguard (LFA)’s statement that they won’t be taking up the offer of financial support from a collective of banks, retailers and supermarkets. We welcome Armaguard’s commitment that they will continue to operate and have secured funds from their parent company to maintain their full suite of services. Australia’s largest… Read more »


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Facebook is using AI to take action on objectionable content.
Facebook’s Product Manager (Community Integrity) Ryan Byrnes said that the company is using AI to prioritize complained content …
Facebook’s Product Manager (Community Integrity) Ryan Byrnes said that the company is using AI to prioritize complained content. Setting priority in this way is very important to help its more than 15,000 reviewers.
He said that such priority is important for four reasons such that not all the content which causes harm is equal, some repatriation rules are complicated, people do not always complain about the harmful content and complaints are not always correct. Talking to reporters, he said that the company has now started looking ahead only by relying on the complaint of the user.
Now he has started taking technology help in this process. He said that now with the help of this technology, 95% of such content gets caught in the company before anyone complains.


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Pre-Term Babies Require Dietary Boost to Strengthen Bones
(NEW YORK) — According to a new study, pre-term infants have different diet requirements than full-term infants.
The study, released by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published in the journal Pediatrics, says that babies born premature require additional calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus in order to maintain healthy bones. Particularly for babies under 4.4 pounds, breast milk and formula simply aren’t enough.
Researchers recommend preemies receive 200 to 400 IU per day of vitamin D both during and after hospitalization.
The study determined that pre-term babies have unique bone mineral requirements. Because calcium is accreted in large amounts during the third trimester, pre-term births often require a boost to strengthen their bones.
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According to data released this morning ahead of Apple’s imminent earnings release, the relatively standard-sized iPhone 6 is outselling the 6 Plus phablet by a 6-to-1 margin.
But interestingly, iPhone 6 Plus owners are using apps more … and longer.
The iPhone 6 is being adopted at twice the rate of Apple’s previous flagship model, the 5s, app analytics firm Localytics says, and now makes up six percent of all iPhones on the market. That suggests serious pent-up demand. Its bigger brother, the 6 Plus, makes up one percent of all iPhones in current use. That’s also significant — just one month after release.
This compares to the iPhone 5c, released at the same time as the 5s, with just 9 percent of iPhone device share. The iPhone 5s currently makes up almost a third, 27 percent, of all active iPhone devices, and the older iPhone 4s now has an 18 percent share.
That bigger screen on the 6 Plus, however, is doing something tablet-like. Owners spend 13 percent longer in apps and open apps 11 percent more frequently on the big devices. Larger-screen devices, Localytics hypothesizes, lead to higher engagement.
This device share data comes from Localytics’ app analytics’ software, which is embedded in 28,000 apps on 1.5 billion devices. It’s not an exact proxy for sales, but with that level of penetration into the app and device universe, it’s not likely to be very far off.
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