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Jim Tournas remembers when comic book conventions were sleepy havens for the outcast.
But comic conventions have outgrown their geeky roots. Events like the Boston Comic Con – which gets underway Saturday at the Seaport World Trade Center – have grown as fast as a speeding bullet into pop-culture extravaganzas for fans of superhero movies, TV shows, and video games.
“The money is really good because you can make a lot of sales in one place,” said Tournas, 60, a comic artist and manager at the Salem-based Harrison’s Comics & Pop Culture, which has a warehouse in Woburn and two stores in southern New Hampshire. “Our numbers go through the roof, because we’re selling to thousands of people instead of hundreds that come to our stores.”


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FLEMINGTON, NJ – A man charged with weapons offenses here was arrested after making violent threats toward Temple University and its police department, according to a press release from Bucks County (Pa.) District Attorney Matthew D. Weintraub.
Patrick J. Buhler, 29, who has addresses in both Morrisville Borough and Mount Bethel, (Northampton County) Pennsylvania, was arraigned Saturday by District Judge William J. Benz, Weintraub said.
Buhler made the threats “during purchases of ammunition and other items at the Walmart store in Tullytown,” Weintraub said. He was charged with misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats and harassment, and lodged in the Bucks County Correctional Facility with bail set at $100,000.
According to an affidavit of probable cause, around 8:30 p.m. on July 31, Buhler spoke to a customer at the store along Levittown Parkway about security at Temple University, asking questions about campus police and the department’s response time.
Buhler also said the customer would see him in the news in the coming days, the complaint says.
The conversation, witnessed by an employee, occurred in the sporting goods department while Buhler was purchasing five boxes of .223 ammunition. The complaint says Buhler noted he was purchasing the ammunition because he knows police wear body armor.
While investigating the case, Tullytown Borough police found Buhler had visited multiple Walmart stores where he made additional purchases of ammunition, knives and small-cylinder propane bottles, as well as a two-way radio and binoculars.
Tracked down by police at his Moreau Street home, Buhler said the conversation with the Tullytown Walmart customer was a mistake, noted he insinuated “violent things” and said he did not know what he was thinking when he said them, the complaint says.
The case was investigated by Tullytown Borough police

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Warrior pieces – how jewellery toughened up
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Warrior references have been storming the runways recently, with labels from Dior and Balenciaga to Julien Dossena’s Rabanne proffering fierce femininity in the form of medieval metal-plate necklines, chainmail gowns and bags, diamond-dusted tabards and full, 3D-printed suits of armour. Sarah Burton’s last show at the helm of Alexander McQueen cited the influence of female anatomy and Elizabeth I – bringing to mind the monarch’s rousing words to the troops at Tilbury. This was all heart, guts and backbone – and nothing “weak and feeble” about it, thank you very much.
In jewellery, this fighting spirit has been gaining momentum for some time. Part gladiator, part Wonder Woman, it shines light on the relationship between beauty and strength. “Jewellery has an incredible amount of power for an object – it’s a sort of vessel for the spirit of a person,” says Francesca Amfitheatrof, Louis Vuitton’s artistic director of jewellery, who has (as is evident in her new book) a long-held fascination with armour. Since her first high-jewellery collection for the house, inspired by Joan of Arc and “medieval women who changed the world”, the designer has found herself “obsessed” not only with the protective qualities that echo the LV trunk, but with harnessing components such as the deep, sensuous curve often found at the neck of suits of armour. Breastplate-like necklaces have been the heroes of every collection, right up to the latest, Deep Time. These large-scale, one-off, maximum-impact designs, with copious stones, command awe but articulate beautifully for ease of movement.
Now others are getting in formation. Beyoncé’s recent tour saw her atop a mechanical horse and wearing custom Elsa Peretti Tiffany metal-mesh regalia. Its affiliated jewellery, in Peretti’s iconic mesh material, circles neatly back to the ’70s and the rise of feminism.
Meanwhile, Van Cleef’s long hammered gold cuffs, first introduced in the 1970s, look similarly on-point. Chainmail elements are appearing everywhere from Hermès to Pomellato; titanium, known for its strength but also lightness, is on the rise; and even Chanel’s Tweed high-jewellery collection is being described as “softest armour”, despite its namesake only ever having had to battle the elements.
The mood isn’t entirely unexpected, says fashion historian Dr Valerie Steele, director of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology museum, whose 2006 exhibition Love and War: the Weaponised Woman explored the influence of armour on what we wear. “We see it historically, and cross-culturally, as something that keeps coming back,” she says. “Of course, there is so much glamour – often meretricious glamour – in combat. But any kind of armoured clothing or jewellery is about psychological as well as physical protection.”
“There’s no question there’s a lot of anxiety, a lot of anger right now,” she adds. “It’s about the climate; politics; the repression of women – this rise in misogyny, all these right-wing movements checking women’s bodily integrity. I think a lot of people feel that it’s not enough to be arguing rationally: you have to fight back.”
Art jeweller Cora Sheibani is exploring a metal-writing technique called “damascening”, which was used on ancient ceremonial weapons, while a coterie of fine jewellers is hammering out gleaming, gem-studded sabres, daggers and arrows to be worn as pendants, studs or bracelet charms. Liv Luttrell, a sculpturally led artisan based in London, has channelled the “powerful tension in the metal” into her cool and sharp spear-tip earrings. Californian Loren Nicole has forged an entire collection around an imagined trove of softly weathered 22ct-gold Viking treasure, using rope motifs, amulets and shields – while also offering tapered “archer rings” (which, in the Mughal tradition, protected the thumb when drawing arrows) with a sensuous, velvety finish.
There’s crossover with the trend for amulets too. Nigora Tokhtabayeva launched her brand of “bold minimalism”, Tabayer, in 2021, seeking to marry modern design with a spiritual element. “I was always drawn to the symbolism in jewellery – my grandmother always put something on me to protect me,” she explains. “I wanted to create a new, universal symbol of protection that could be worn by any culture.” The result was a strong, rounded, sculptural knot with a sharp edge, inspired by the reed bundle of Inanna, an ancient Mesopotamian “goddess of protection”, which she plays with at different scales (most recently in the new Oera III collection) for the neck, wrists, ears and fingers. “It’s meant to be a repository of strength,” she adds. “It has a warm, comfortable feeling, but that strong edge.”
All this chimes, says Amfitheatrof, with a new age of self-expression. “Women are choosing their own pieces – and we are more daring than we’ve ever been allowed to be,” she says. “Men, before, would buy what they could see on their opposite sex; a lot of necklaces and earrings with blue sapphires because they felt comfortable with them,” she says. “Now, women are much more assertive and have the freedom and financial power to be adventurous and exciting.”
Like Tokhtabayeva, she believes it’s about women wielding this autonomy, not aggression. “Joan of Arc led men into battle but she never used her sword; she didn’t actually have to use violence,” she says. “I love that as a metaphor for women and jewellery and the protection that it can have… not because you’re going to attack but because you’re going to lead.”


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MoMA Launches Interactive NFT-Backed ‘Postcard’ Collaboration
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has taken a step into the world of digital art with its latest initiative, “MoMA Postcard,” which leverages blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This interactive digital project allows participants to send digital chain letters with blank “stamps” to collaborators, creating a unique and collaborative art piece.
With the rise of NFTs in the art world, MoMA aims to explore the potential of this technology to inspire connections and conversations within the digital art space. By incorporating NFTs into the creation and sharing of art, MoMA is pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic expression and embracing the opportunities presented by blockchain technology.
The “MoMA Postcard” project allows participants to engage in a collaborative process by sending digital chain letters. Each participant starts with 15 blank “stamps” that they can send to collaborators. These collaborators then add their own artistic elements to the stamps, creating a chain of interconnected artworks. The completed digital postcards will be stored and verified on the blockchain, ensuring their authenticity and immutability.
By leveraging NFTs, MoMA brings a new level of interactivity and ownership to the world of digital art. Each completed postcard becomes a unique digital asset that can be bought, sold, or traded on various NFT marketplaces. This not only gives artists and collaborators a sense of ownership and value for their contributions but also provides a new revenue stream for creators in the digital art space.
The “MoMA Postcard” project not only explores the potential of NFTs but also reflects the shifting landscape of art consumption and creation. As the art world becomes increasingly digital, institutions like MoMA are adapting to embrace and explore new technologies. By incorporating blockchain and NFTs, MoMA hopes to engage audiences in a new way and foster a sense of community within the digital art space.
This initiative represents a significant step for MoMA and highlights the growing acceptance and adoption of NFTs in the art world. As more institutions and artists explore the possibilities of blockchain technology, we can expect to see an even greater convergence of art and technology in the future.
The “MoMA Postcard” project is an exciting development for both the art world and the blockchain community. By combining the collectability and uniqueness of NFTs with the collaborative nature of digital art, MoMA is creating an immersive and interactive experience for participants. This initiative not only showcases the potential of blockchain technology but also demonstrates the evolving nature of art in a digital age.
As the art world continues to evolve, initiatives like “MoMA Postcard” serve as a reminder that innovation and creativity know no boundaries. Through the fusion of traditional art forms with emerging technologies, artists and institutions can push the limits of artistic expression and create new avenues for audience engagement. With NFTs becoming increasingly mainstream, we can expect to see more groundbreaking projects like this emerge in the future.
In conclusion, the “MoMA Postcard” collaboration represents a significant move for MoMA into the world of digital art and NFTs. By embracing blockchain technology, MoMA is not only exploring new possibilities for artistic expression but also engaging audiences in a unique and interactive way. This initiative marks an exciting development in the art world and showcases the transformative power of technology in the creation and consumption of art.


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ASAP Mob Stars in Calvin Klein’s Latest Campaign Ad
Rap collective A$AP Mob are the latest celebrities to star in a Calvin Klein campaign ad. Appearing in CK’s #MYCALVINS campaign, the rap super group is seen wearing the newest garments and accessories from the American fashion house.
Starring Mob members A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Nast, A$AP Twelvvy, A$AP Ant, A$AP J Scott and A$AP Lou, the seven individuals appear in a series of photos sporting the new denim tops and bottoms from Calvin's fall and winter 2017 collection. Along with the campaign photos, the A$AP crew is featured in a 30-second visual dancing to the beat of a few catchy tunes while speaking on their influences and the the impact of the Calvin Klein brand.
A$AP Mob joins a long list of high profile celebrities and rappers who have starred in past Calvin Klein campaigns. Joining the likes of Fetty Wap, Joey Bada$$, Kendrick Lamar and Young Thug, A$AP Mob are the latest hip-hop representation for this year’s campaign.
Check out the A$AP Mob collective star in Calvin Klein's #MYCALVINS campaign in the video below and head over now to Calvin Klein's website to check out the brand new garments from the fashion label.
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India has an estimated installed base of more than 5 million Diesel Generators of capacity greater than 15 KVA and growing. These generators consume $13 billion worth of diesel annually. The manufacturing sector faces a huge production and wastage and this is where LoudCell comes in. LoudCell has a vision to save diesel cost and reduce wastage/inefficiency for DG owners in India and other emerging economies. LoudCell offerings are based on the IoT and Cloud technology platform to enable scalability. One of YourStory's TechSparks 2013 company, LoudCell has just raised INR 5 crores from IAN The round is led by Pradeep Gupta and Vishal Lalani.
LoudCell has been co-founders by Ramesh Gupta and Ashish Srivastava. Ramesh has spent a good two decades in the technology industry in India and abroad across sectors. He looks at the technology side of things while Ashish looks at business development. Commenting on the fund raise, the duo commented,
The investment raised through IAN will be used for manpower recruitment, business growth, building the LoudCell brand, further development & enhancement of the current products and increasing the portfolio of products in future. Today, customers do not have any other available product that helps them reduce operational wastage and control pilferage of diesel in the generators.
What all the fuel management system do?
The LoudCell technology is applicable to India and all emerging economy markets - such as Africa and South East Asia. It reduces the extensive carbon emission. LoudCell aims to help consumers reduce the carbon footprint, creating a significant environmental impact and estimates to save 0.5 million tons of carbon emissions by 2018.
For the investors, the primary thesis is driven by the fact that India has a huge market for diesel consumption as it is fast becoming a manufacturing base for most companies. Also, the consumers have very limited options in terms of controlling fuel and energy consumption. The limited competition for LoudCell increases the probability of LoudCell becoming a big player.
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The State Trading Organization (STO) has announced the imminent arrival of a staple food shipment imported from Turkey. Yusuf Shaah, Corporate Branding Officer at STO, confirmed that the shipment is en route, marking a significant development in response to the agreement signed between President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Turkey for the import of essential food items, including rice, sugar, and flour.
President Muizzu, following his return from a presidential trip to China, shared that the agreement includes a 10 percent increase in the basic requirements for a year. The first shipment, consisting of flour, is expected to arrive in February. In addition to staple goods, arrangements have been made for the import of onions, potatoes, and eggs from other countries.
STO’s spokesperson, Shaah, emphasized the organization’s ongoing exploration of business opportunities with Turkey, highlighting the establishment of several business agreements with other nations. The close relations between Maldives and Turkey have notably strengthened since President Muizzu’s inauguration, exemplified by his inaugural overseas visit to Turkey and the establishment of a Maldivian embassy in the country. This latest development underscores the collaborative efforts to secure essential commodities and enhance economic ties between the Maldives and Turkey.


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There are also some great spots to shop throughout the park, including the stores on Sunset Boulevard and those in Galaxy’s Edge. But, if you’re hoping to stop by one Hollywood Studios shop in the near future, you may be out of luck.
Earlier today, we stopped by Beverly Sunset Boutique — a store located on Sunset Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios — and found that the store was CLOSED.
We had also seen that the store was closed during a prior visit a few days ago.
The store had actually been closed for quite some time in 2020 and 2021, but reopened earlier this year. We had seen the store open just a few weeks ago, in early November. So, we went to speak with a Cast Member to see what was going on.
According to the Cast Member we spoke to, they are low in stock on items and simply don’t have enough merchandise to put in the store. The Cast Member said that the store is closed temporarily at the moment, but it will hopefully be back open in a couple of months. So, it could be quite some time before you step in this store again.
While we were around the store, we noticed that none of the doors had “temporarily closed” signs on them, or anything of the like. Instead, we just noticed some Cast Members standing outside the middle door to speak with guests. We also saw some Cast Members going back and forth around the store.
We also noticed that the My Disney Experience app notes that the store is closed.
Of course, the situation is subject to change, but it appears that a stock issue has caused this store’s temporarily closure for the moment. In the meantime, you can head to the other stores in Hollywood Studios for all your shopping needs. We’ll keep an eye out for more details and we’ll let you know what we find.
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With all the false allegations concerning pesticide use on foods, and and the inflated claims of toxic residues that so often fail to be confirmed by actual evidence, you might have cause to wonder about all such statements about pesticides. But, in truth, some pesticides are approved for use on crops, and some are not. However, there are also pesticides that are allowed to be used on stored agricultural products such as grains. It is true that such an illegal pesticide was once used on stored oats that belonged to General Mills. The story broke around July, 1994.
The oats involved, almost 19 million bushels, were bound for grain elevators in Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. A company called Fumicon was contracted to spray these oats with an approved pesticide called Reldan. On June 15, 1994, General Mills announced that the company had instead been using an illegal pesticide called Dursban, which was not approved for stored oat grain. Federal inspectors had found the residues. The spraying company, whose president was Y. George Roggy, used the illegal pesticide to save money, while falsifying invoices to make it appear that Reldan had been used. The invoices totaled $166,120, saving the company over $85,000.
The illegally sprayed grains ended up in nearly 160 million boxes of Cheerios, Lucky Charms, and other cereals. The public at large scarcely noticed.
Roggy was charged with adulterating food, misusing pesticides, and 11 counts of mail fraud. The FDA and other federal authorities said that the cereals did not represent a public health crisis.
Food safety advocates cried foul, but, in truth, the reason that Dursban was illegal for use on stored grains has nothing to do with any proof that it was more toxic that Reldan, or not safe for this use. Dursban had, in fact, for years already been used on 45 crops, including wheat, corn, apples, and others. It’s developer, Dow-Elanco simply had not bother to go through the steps to have the EPA approve Dursban for oats, because they deemed it a waste of money ($150,000 to $250,000) when Reldan 4E was deemed to be a more effective product on oats.
At the time, a spokesman for Dow-Elanco, Gary Hamlin, expressed puzzlement at the idea that Roggy had been able to get the Dursban at a cheaper price that Reldan, since Dow-Elanco sold both the pesticides to distributes for around the same price. It could be, since many companies make pesticides based on the same compounds, that Roggy did not actually use Dursban, but a similar product, but this can only be speculation.
General mills halted the distribution of millions of cereal boxes after they were warned of the residues, and guaranteed the remaining stored grains. They managed to account for about 50 million of the estimated 160 million boxes of cereal. They also shut down production and cleaned their factories. No recall of General Mills products was ordered by the FDA, since there was deemed to be no danger to the public health.
General Mills initially expressed some interest in having the products temporarily cleared for sell, but decided against this since by the time they were able to sell any of the inventory, it would have been past its freshness date. The company reported losing $140 million.
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A 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo S1 that once belonged to Princess Diana has sold for the equivalent of $857,712 at an auction, just a few days before her 25th death anniversary. The Escorts RS is very popular amongst car collectors; but thanks to this particular example’s royal connection, the customized black RS Turbo Series 1 hatchback ended up fetching more than 10 times the price of a “collector quality” 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo sold at auction in 2021, as pointed out by Bloomberg. The record-breaking Escort RS Turbo was auctioned at The Classic Sale organized by Silverstone Auctions that concluded on August 27. “We have sold a number of motorcars that have had a royal pedigree, but this car ticks every box in terms of history, rarity, condition, and mileage. The market adores early Ford RS models,” said Arwel Richards, a Silverstone Auctions classic car specialist, in a statement. “When royal cars come to auction, they’re usually Rolls-Royces or Range Rovers, so to offer the very best example of the working class hero’s sports hatchback with such provenance is perhaps unique and therefore very exciting.”
According to auctioneer Jonathan Humbert, Princess Diana’s Ford Escort RS Turbo had received the company’s largest number of telephone bids in the last 12 years. While people from all over the world joined the bidding war that ensued, an unnamed buyer from the UK made the winning bid. The Princess of Wales preferred to drive her own cars, including her three Ford Escorts. The RS Turbo S1 was owned by her from 1985 to 1988 and was often photographed driving the car around the restaurants and boutiques of Kensington and Chelsea. The hot-rodded Escort is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder that produces 132hp and drives the front wheels.
It was also the fastest variant in Escort history. Interestingly, the model was only sold in white. However, the automaker got its Special Vehicle Engineering department to finish Princess Diana’s car in black, making the example even more special. The car was returned to Ford Motor Company in May of 1988, after which it changed hands several times before becoming a part of one of the most notable collections of Ford RSs in the world. Currently, the Ford Escort RS Turbo S1 has 24,961 miles on the clock and is said to be in outstanding condition.


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The French government on Wednesday introduced a tax aimed at internet giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook, forging ahead with stricter regulation on big tech without broad-based support from the European Union.
The 3 percent tax will apply to the French revenues of roughly 30 major companies, mostly from the U.S.
France's Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire estimated the tax will raise roughly 500 million euros ($565 million) per year.
The French tax alone would represent just a sliver of the revenues of American tech giants. But it could pave the way for further regulation of U.S. tech companies in Europe, including an EU-wide digital tax.
An EU-backed effort to pass a 3 percent tax on the revenues of big internet companies failed last year amid concerns from countries including Ireland and Germany, who feared retaliation from the U.S. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is currently examining a global digital tax but has said it won't come to a conclusion until 2020.
France's Le Maire has been an outspoken proponent of a digital tax, arguing Google, Amazon and Facebook benefit from lower tax rates than European companies. The French minister has said France would withdraw its own tax once the OECD reaches an agreement.
Other countries including the U.K., Germany and Spain are also working on their own digital tax measures.
The French tax would apply to companies that generate worldwide revenues on their digital services of at least 750 million euros ($847 million), with 25 million euros ($28 million) from within France.
"We always pay all of the taxes due and comply with the tax laws in every country we operate in around the world. Google pays the vast majority of its corporate income tax in the United States, and we have paid a global effective tax rate of 23% over the last ten years," a spokesperson for Google told CNBC via email on Wednesday.
In an emailed statement to CNBC, Facebook said it pays all taxes required by law in the countries where it operates, adding it will continue to comply with French and European legislation.
"In France, we voluntarily set up a new sales and invoicing structure in 2018. From now on, all revenues from advertisers supported by our teams in France are recorded in France. We hope that the OECD will finish its work and create a clear, sustainable global agreement on tax," a Facebook spokesperson said.
Amazon was not immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC.


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CHICKASHA – HSI Sensing, a manufacturer of reed switches, proximity sensors and other sensing technologies, has announced plans to increase staffing to accommodate 24-hour production.
Previously, the Chickasha-based company has employed about 170 people. In a release, it said it has planned to increase staffing by 25%.
The company recently completed a 25,000-square-foot expansion of facilities.
HSI, originally founded as Hermetic Switch Inc., distributes manufactured switches and sensors around the globe. The planned expansion should position the company to be more competitive internationally, it said.
“Prior to the pandemic, we were already anticipating significant production growth for 2022,” Vice President of Business Development Travis Posey said. “To meet this uptick in demand head-on, we broke ground in 2021 and now we’re excited to announce the recent completion of our new building. Now that we have the space, we need the people. Management is actively on-boarding new hires to handle our ever-increasing order volume. We’ve also implemented a third work shift to allow production to operate around the clock.”
The new facility also houses Genisco Filter Corp., an HSI Sensing subsidiary that designs and manufactures EMI/RFI filters.
Genisco relocated its operations last year from Madison, Wisconsin, to Chickasha. Posey said then that Genisco also was on a “growth trajectory.”
Genisco and HSI Sensing make completely different products.
“At HSI Sensing we can ship 1,000 parts in a box as small as a shoe box, where Genisco Filter single products can be as large as a refrigerator,” Posey said.
The companies have fit well together, however, and have a common bond to Chickasha and the workforce in Grady County.
“We are definitely committed to doing business in Oklahoma and more specifically in Chickasha,” Posey said.
Chickasha Economic Development President Jim Cowan has referred to HSI as a good example of the vibrant and diversified economy in the town of about 17,000 some 42 miles southwest of Oklahoma City on the H.E. Bailey Turnpike.
People interested in employment with HSI Sensing should contact the hiring agency, Cherokee Temps at 405-224-1482. The hiring agency can also be accessed online at https://cherokee-temps.com. HSI Sensing is looking for both full-time and part-time applicants.


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The Securities Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice suspect the founder of Tesla and SpaceX of manipulation of the market. Musk's post about possible redemption of stocks of Tesla at the price of 420 dollars apiece Elon Musk became the reason. Photo: Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice have shown Brian Snyder/Reuters to the founder of Tesla Elon Musk of charge of fraud, the publication of false data and deception of investors. The large penalty, and at worst even prison can threaten the businessman. Bloomberg reports about it. Musk's post on Twitter about possible redemption of stocks of Tesla at the price of 420 dollars apiece became on August 7 the reason. Pointing also to other messages of Musk, the commission has said that the billionaire has misled investors when wrote about support of repayment from the investor found him. The American supervisory authority has counted these actions as fraud as the head of Tesla has artificially raised stock prices and has forced all to buy up securities what I have earned from. After actions have reached peak, he has just refused the statement. Now the rights to operate the company can deprive of Musk. Besides, the billionaire will have to pay to other shareholders nearly 1 million dollars (in so many they have estimated losses from his untrue reports). In Securities and Exchange Commission an inspection in Musk's relation was carried out a tweet even before. There have become interested in validity of statements of Tesla for the production purposes and the planned sales volumes of cars. Musk at the end of August has said that Tesla will remain the public company, having referred to problems with the investor. For the last several weeks of Tesla have abandoned several top managers at once. This Wednesday, September 26, the company has lost the vice-president Liam O'Connor who was responsible for global deliveries. At the same time Musk at the beginning of last week admitted the letter to one of clients that Tesla has ended up in "logistic hell", than and interruptions in deliveries of ready cars are caused. At the same time he has promised that he will solve all problems shortly. One more count of the commission in Musk's relation makes this history more curiously. Allegedly, the price of 420 dollars has been taken for an action not just like that: in the American culture number "420" is a meme about the marijuana use. According to accusers, Musk has chosen such price to joke and impress the girl the singer of Grimes. Now the joke about soft drugs can cost to the billionaire of the large sum of money, a role in the companies or even freedoms. Official reaction of the head of Tesla is quoted by the observer of CNBC Filip Lebo: "Unreasonable actions of the commission have deeply upset and have disappointed me. I always acted for the benefit of the truth. Honesty is the most important value of my life, the facts will confirm that I have never compromised myself". Especially it isn't necessary to get a grasp of this statement, it how the ordinary large businessman would react to charge of fraud from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. It is difficult to draw any conclusions hey yeah
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AppShopper's iOS app -- a popular app-finding tool and pint-sized version of the full AppShopper website -- has been pulled from the App Store today after Apple ruled that it doesn't comply with a new guideline put forth by the company. TNW reports that the rule in question states "Apps that display Apps other than your own for purchase or promotion in a manner similar to or confusing with the App Store will be rejected."
Well, that's certainly what the AppShopper app does. And given that the tool is built for a singular purpose, and that purpose is now explicitly outlawed in the App Store rules, it's hard to imagine a way that AppShopper could modify its app to meet Apple's new guidelines.
Of course, AppShopper isn't the only app-finding offering on the virtual marketplace, so we imagine that the rest are already waiting for the axe to fall as we speak.


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Much has been said about the semiconductors of the future that would accelerate computing power and bring to a new level. Indeed, carbon semiconductors can’t satisfy a highly increased demand for the computation power of the Information Era anymore.
While graphene is supposed to replace carbon as a new material for computer boards, several companies consider diamonds as a perfect material for the chips of next generation, because they excel carbon in a number of metrics, including thermal conductivity and strength.
The obvious question coming into one’s mind is where to get that amount of this sparse gemstone. The answer is an artificial diamond. They are already launched into production, yet this process still requires a lot of energy and time.
Emiba project attempts to meet this challenge, aiming to create a device for the synthesis of diamonds called “concentrator” and further mass production of gemstones.
The concentrator is a device, reportedly developed by the group of Russian scientists at the beginning of the 2000s, which exploits the peculiarities of the material properties while trasiting a substance from one aggregative state to another. As the project’s team says, it allows to accumulate and sustain a huge pressure that transforms substances in the allotropic form, for example, like carbon into diamonds. This technology does not require much energy, reduces cost of the product compared to the existing solutions.
The Emiba assures that a current laboratory prototype of сoncentrator was manufactured in 2010, and was successfully producing artificial diamonds since then. Now, the startup is raising funds via ICO campaign: its roadmap includes six stages that are required accomplish in order to create a reproducible model of Concentrator.
Still, the investment roud will not be finished by the end of ICO. The company plans to go IPO after it will launch the bulk production of artificial diamonds. Thus, the investors in Emiba ICO may become the holders of Emiba’s stocks in the future.


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Apple has just released the iOS 13.4 third beta (also public), iOS version that could introduce news of great importance for the future of the platform.
We have already seen that the update should bring CarKey functionality – which will actually transform the smartphone into a real digital key for compatible cars -, but the latest beta 3 has revealed the presence of a even more important function: Apple is working on a system that will allow you to restore a iPhone bricked directly from the smartphone, using one new recovery via OTA.
The novelty was discovered by colleagues from 9to5Mac, who are continuing to dig into the code to find more clues. At the moment it has emerged that the function is called OS Recovery and that allows – like what has been happening for years on macOS – of reset the device by downloading the latest version of the operating system from the network, the whole without needing a PC.
But OS Recovery is not limited to this: it seems that it will also make this possible by connecting the device that needs assistance to another iOS / iPadOS terminal. In practice this will allow Apple's home terminals to become completely independent of a computer also from this point of view.
Although OS Recovery is present in the iOS 13.4 code, it is not absolutely certain that it is already implemented by this version. Apple may also decide to make it an iOS 14 feature or even to remove it entirely. At the moment everything is possible. In any case, this function opens even more the doors to a scenario iPhone without any type of connector, that could materialize as early as 2021.
If this were confirmed, Apple is unlikely to choose to go to the door Type-C on the iPhone 12, since this could have a very short life. We await further developments.


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While Arc, Washington Post’s publishing platform, was built in-house and designed for the needs of the Post newsroom, it was planned from the beginning as a customizable product that would be made available to other organizations, a new revenue stream for the organization.
After an initial test run with college papers at Columbia, Yale and the University of Maryland, the platform now has its first paying customer.
Willamette Week, a Pulitzer prize-winning alternative weekly, is the first publication to license the Post product. Arc offers customers a menu of à la carte options, allowing publications to choose the tools that fit their needs. The Oregon-based publication is using PageBuilder, the layout engine the Post recently finished migrating to itself, as well as WebSked, for newsroom planning.
The platform is getting high marks from its new customer. Willamette Week web editor Lizzy Acker said in the press release that “the ease of use, the flexibility of design and the knowledge of The Post’s team has been nothing short of remarkable.”
Willamette Week editor and publisher Mark Zusman told Nieman Lab’s Ken Doctor the new system’s simplicity of use is a time saver for journalists and allows the publication to easily experiment. “If you look at the site,” Zusman told Doctor, “you’ll see the sophistication. What you can’t see in the backend is the ease of use and the flexibility. If we want to have a completely different look on Monday from Tuesday, we’ve got the tools to do so.”
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Hundreds of Apple fans have queued outside stores to get their hands on the new iPhone XS today – despite its eye-watering price tag. Fans have been spotted waiting outside stores in London, Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney, Dubai and Berlin among others to get their hands on the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Apple Watch Series 4.
The $999 iPhone XS and $1,099 XS Max have been battling it out to be crowned Apple’s fastest selling smartphone of all time. The most expensive iPhone of all time – $1,449 512GB XS Max – sold out in its space grey and gold finishes in under half an hour last week. Pre-orders are being shipped today in select markets, including the US and UK, with more locations set to be added on September 28. Each phone is available in gold, silver and space grey.
The phone is flying off the shelves despite people mocking its eye-watering price this week, with social media users joking that Apple should have named its new flagship handsets the ‘excess’ and ‘excess Max.’ The iPhone XR, Apple’s new ‘budget’ handset priced at $749, will not be available for pre-order until October.


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Australia's national science agency has hit back at claims it was pursuing a policy of undermining livestock industries.
The CSIRO said it was as committed today as it had been for a century to support agricultural industries across cropping, livestock, aquaculture and horticulture.
"Animal-based protein sources such as red meat and dairy will always play a vital role in human diets globally," a CSIRO spokeswoman said.
"Plant-based protein sources are complementary to animal-based sources, and as the world's population continues to grow, protein will need to be produced more sustainably and from more sources - not fewer - to feed the world."
The CSIRO has come under attack in recent weeks over its promotion of plant-based meats.
The Red Meat Advisory Council last week claimed the CSIRO was "driving an agenda that goes beyond the remit of a taxpayer funded research organisation".
The latest flashpoint was CSIRO's rollout of a national campaign last week offering dietary advice for parents and children.
The CSIRO released an online "tuckerbox" to encourage families to take on a "healthy and sustainable challenge" which included the recommendation to choose plant-based food over red meat.
The advice prompted Agriculture Minister David Littleproud to post the following on social media: "It is not CSIRO's job to advertise, their job is to support all industries. Red meat is an important part of any balanced diet."
Mr Littleproud has since posted the copy of a letter he has sent to CSIRO chief executive Larry Marshall saying it was unacceptable for the organisation to be advocating for plant-based meat over "genuine" meat products.
The CSIRO spokeswoman said the organisation "was not encouraging children to switch to plant-based diets".
"Of the 22 items in the online tuckerbox, six are derived from animals and only one is a plant-based meat alternative," the spokeswoman said.
That explanation has already prompted another response from the Red Meat Advisory Council comprising of Australian red meat and livestock national employer associations and peak commodity representative organisations.
Council chair John McKillop said the CSIRO's denial that the taxpayer-funded agency isn't encouraging children to switch away from meat was a joke when its own website instructs children that "Instead of a beef burger, how about one made of legumes?"
"The agency's refusal to retract or apologise for the misinformation it has published exposes an extremely concerning anti-livestock and anti-meat agenda," Mr McKillop said.
"There is absolutely no excuse for why CSIRO is telling Australian children that red meat is the least sustainable food available when there is little, if any, peer reviewed evidence to support this.
"It seems that there are factions within CSIRO who are more interested in pushing ideology than science which is a disappointment for an organisation that was highly trusted by the taxpayers that fund it."
The CSIRO spokeswoman said recent claims made by the council were not correct
The spokeswoman said a CSIRO report, Growth opportunities for Australian food and agribusiness: Economic analysis and market sizing, identified the ability to value-add across all protein sectors, including the red meat, aquaculture, dairy, plant protein and alternative protein sectors.
"In addition, CSIRO's protein research supports markets broader than human food - CSIRO works on proteins to benefit the livestock industry through developing more productive and nutritious feedstock crops, which has multiple co-benefits to farmers," the spokeswoman said.
"CSIRO works extensively with livestock farmers and allied industries to improve their productivity, profitability and sustainability through better livestock breeds and management practices."
CSIRO also responded to claims it was spending taxpayer money on plant-based food start-ups.
"Investment decisions made by the CSIRO Innovation Fund are made independently of CSIRO," the spokeswoman said.
The investment fund, Main Sequence, was spun out of CSIRO with almost half a billion dollars in funds which supports several plant-based companies including dairy, meat and eggs.
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TORRANCE, Calif., (Nov. 17, 2014) – For the second time in a generation, Toyota has re-imagined the future of mobility.
The Toyota Mirai is a four-door, mid-size sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines – but it uses no gasoline and emits nothing but water vapor. The groundbreaking fuel cell electric vehicle is powered by hydrogen, re-fuels in about five minutes, and travels up to 300 miles on a full tank.
Mirai will be available to customers in California beginning in fall 2015, with additional markets tracking the expansion of a convenient hydrogen refueling infrastructure. Powered by an industry-leading fuel cell electric drivetrain and supported by an exceptional 360-degree ownership experience, Mirai marks a turning point for consumer expectations for a zero-emission vehicle.... more


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HOUSTON (ICIS news)--Demand for degradable plastic in the US will increase nearly 17%/year to 500m lbs (227,000 tonnes) in 2010 and will be valued at $610m (€477m), an industry market research firm said on Tuesday.
The Freedonia Group predicted that average prices for degradable plastics would continue to decline on higher capacity and greater production efficiencies.
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Environmental, governmental and consumer initiatives for greater use of sustainable resources and increasing consumer familiarity would support rising demand, according to Freedonia.
Demand for biodegradable/compostable plastic will increase nearly 20%/year to 420m lbs. Polylactic acid (PLA) demand will present the best opportunities and would rise over 30%/year through 2010, according to Freedonia.
Opportunities are anticipated in packaging such as film, bottles and foodservice products and in rigid packaging for produce.
Starch-based plastic demand will grow nearly 18%/year to 180m lbs through 2010 due to the availability of lower-priced and improved resin blends. Film products such as yard and kitchen bags will remain dominant but rapid advances are also expected in areas such as plates, bowls and foodservice items.
Demand for polyester-based degradables will increase 24%/year 2010 due to continued price declines and opportunities in film and fibre products, Freedonia said.
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Okta Inc (OKTA) narrowed its Q4 loss and revenue surged 50% compared to the prior year quarter. The cloud-based identity and access management company posted a loss of 4 cents per share compared to a loss of 8 cents per share in the prior year quarter. Revenue of $115.5 million surpassed analysts’ estimates.
Analysts had expected the company to post a loss of 8 cents per share on revenue of $107.95 million for the quarter ended January 31, 2019. Shares of Okta, which ended Thursday’s trading session up 1.54% at $81.21, plunged 9% during the extended hours of trading.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2020, the company expects revenue to be $116 million and $117 million, representing a year-over-year growth rate of 39% to 40%. Non-GAAP loss per share is predicted to be $0.22 to $0.21.
For the full-year 2020, revenue is targeted to be $530 million to $535 million, representing a year-over-year growth rate of 33% to 34% and non-GAAP loss per share to be $0.53 to $0.48.
“We’re pleased to close out a strong fourth quarter and fiscal year thanks to our relentless execution and focus on customer success, which is demonstrated by 53% subscription revenue growth and 50% growth in customers with over $100,000 annual recurring revenue in Q4,” said CEO Todd McKinnon.
Okta also announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire cloud-based business firm Azuqua. The proposed acquisition is expected to close during Okta’s fiscal first quarter.
According to Graphical Research, North America Identity and Access Management (IAM) market value in 2017 was projected to be over 4 billion and is anticipated to reach over $7 billion, growing at a CAGR of more than 7%.
Okta stock, which hit a 52-week high ($87.72) on February 20, 2019, had increased 27% since the beginning of this year and 21% in the past three months period.
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PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) beat market expectations on both revenue and earnings for the third quarter of 2020. The company saw the momentum continue in its snacks business while the
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Mombacho Cigars S.A. has announced the restructuring of its marketing department, and with it comes the departure of Rob Rasmussen and the arrival of Jaclyn Sears.
The company announced the changes on Monday, which coincided with Rasmussen’s final day with the company. “Rob has been an invaluable part of the Mombacho family since he joined us back in 2016,” said Claudio Sgroi, president and master blender of Mombacho Cigars, via a press release. “He has taken the Mombacho brand a long way in a very short amount of time and we appreciate everything he did for this company.”
Joining the company will be Jaclyn Sears by way of Jaxsears Inc., which will now lead the company’s marketing activities. Sears has worked with several cigar brands, including the Lost&Found series of cigars, a project she launched with Robert Caldwell and Tony Bellatto. Her resume of clients also includes Drew Estate, Room101, CLE Cigar Co. and Caldwell Cigar Co. as well as Drunken Sailor Spirits and John Drew Brands
According to the announcement, Rasmussen is leaving to pursue other professional interests. He started with the company in Nov. 2016 after spending several years in online media covering the premium cigar industry.


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Photographer Peter Lik sold his work “Phantom” for a world record $6.5 million. But the high price tag has raised eyebrows about the sale’s authenticity.
Bored of using the same old Instagram filters? Well, thanks to an update rolled out Tuesday, you now have five new ones to choose from. You can also move your filters about, bunching together your favorites while shifting the others out of the way.
As you might expect, there's no shortage of drone films on the Web, given how affordable the miniature aircraft have become in recent years. We've sorted through the masses to provide a list of the best videos captured via drone, whether your prefer to watch…
A neighborhood in Yucaipa, California synchronized all their Christmas lights to flash in time to Trans-Siberian Orchestra's "Wizards of Winter." The video was taken by a drone, so... bonus points?
JPEG is now over twenty years old and the versatile image format is showing its age. A French programmer as proposed an alternative that offers better quality at any given file size, but don't expect to see it adopted overnight.
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The Depict Frame is a specialty 4K display designed for the sole purpose of showcasing art in ultra-high resolution. You get framed art that you can constantly update, simply by using Depict's iOS app.
Tapping into the growing popularity of personal flying drones, the Zano is a miniature drone that has the ability to autonomously follow around the owner utilizing a Wi-Fi connection with a smartphone.
Just a few months after launching Photoshop Mix for iPad, Adobe has an update that adds new features and enhanced performance, including support for larger image files, panorama images, and full-resolution photos.
Using new cameras and algorithms, Google has rebuilt 3D images of buildings and landmarks in New York City and San Francisco, making them look more realistic. The enhanced rendering effects are coming to other cities in 2015.
To show off the 4K potential of its new NX1 camera, Samsung partnered with actor/director Joseph Gordon-Levitt on a new short film. Shot entirely in 4K Ultra HD, you can watch the film here.
Instagram just keeps on growing – the Facebook owned media-sharing service said Wednesday its user base now stands at 300 million, leaving Twitter, with its 284 million users, in the dust.
PES, an Oscar-nominated director known for his stop-motion animation, used a Nikon D810 DSLR to shoot his latest film, Submarine Sandwich – a surreal short about the making of a popular food item.


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MORE than 690,000 tonnes of nappies are dumped into landfill every year.
The average baby uses 5,000 nappies before it is potty trained.
Not only does that take up a huge amount of space, it also takes more than 50 years for them to start to biodegrade.
By using real nappies instead of disposables, you will halve your weekly rubbish and your carbon footprint could be up to 40% smaller.
That means less rubbish filling up our landfill sites and a kinder option for the planet – even taking into account the energy used to wash and dry the reusable nappies.
Modern reusable nappies are easy to use and come in a variety of shapes and styles with Velcro and popper fittings – gone are the days of folding and pins.
This week, Knowsley parents could win a “birth to potty” supply of nappies in a promotion to mark Real Nappy Week, which runs until May 2.
The promotional week, coordinated by Go Real, formerly the National Real Nappy Campaign, will this year be concentrating on how parents can save money by using real nappies.
Parents could save £1,000 by choosing real nappies over leading disposable brands and there are further savings to be made, because the outer covering can be washed and used again.
The savings could be even greater for a second or third child.
Washing cotton nappies is easy – there is no need to boil or soak.
For the ultimate convenience, nappy laundry services can collect soiled nappies and deliver freshly laundered ones direct to the door.
This week, parents are being invited to enter a free prize draw to win a bale of real nappies – enough to last their baby from birth to potty training.
Parents can enter the competition online at the Knowsley council website, or they can pick up an entry form at the council’s recycling trailer when it visits Huyton town centre.
John Flaherty, director for neighbourhood delivery, said: “This is great opportunity for parents and their babies to do something to help protect the environment and save money.”
Here are some real nappy tips:
Wash in full loads at no more than 60 degrees;
Avoid tumble drying – hang outside or use an airer;
Use an eco detergent;
Use washable liners and wipes or flannels.


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The Ministry of agriculture, Ministry of industry and trade, Ministry of economic development and the Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Vice-Premier of Victoria Abramchenko has to work out mechanisms to reduce the volatility of grain prices for millers. "Kommersant" with reference to his source says that it is about creating a new Fund that will purchase and distribute grain among producers of flour, as well as compensation to companies part of the cost of grain in case of a significant rise in raw materials, provided that the flour will be sold at a fixed price. It is unclear who will be the operator of the new Fund. "Upon receipt of the corresponding order of the government of Russia "United grain company" are ready to assume this function," commented "the Agroinvestor" the representative of the UGC.
Moscow wheat flour of the first grade since the beginning of the year rose by about 2.5 to 18.5 RUB RUB/kg, which is 8% more than July last year. Rye flour now costs around 18 Euro per 1 kg — more than 33% higher than a year earlier, writes "Kommersant" with reference to the national Union bakery (NSC). The Union expects that the subsidy cost of the millers can smooth the growth of prices for flour and to keep the cost of production of bakery products.
President of the Russian Union of milling and groats enterprises Andrew Gurevich believes that it is better to support the demand for grain, providing targeted assistance to socially vulnerable segments of the population. He also notes that in Russia the bread is in the retail cost five to seven times cheaper than in European countries, and retail chains are not willing to raise the purchase price.
According to the Director of the Institute for agricultural market studies (IKAR) Dmitry Rylko, the work of interventional grain Fund preferable to the fixing of prices for flour, because this measure is not transparent. "It's called back to the USSR", — he adds. A good measure of support for the industry is subsidizing Bank interest in lending for procurement of food grains, and it is required to continue, commented,"the Agroinvestor" Rylko.
Now in Russia there are no subsidies for bakery products, the prices are extremely low. Historically, the prices for bread were always the center of attention at all levels of government, previously told "the Agroinvestor" the President of the Russian grain Union Arkady Zlochevskiy. The bakers there are economic "Vice" costs are rising and sales prices due to the pressure can not significantly offset this increase.
The price regulation has no place in a market economy, and the purchase and sale of grain from the new Fund increase the risks for all market participants, told "Kommersant" Director of the analytical center "Sovekon" Andrei Sizov. To predict the activity will be more difficult and millers, and farmers, and exporters, and livestock producers, he said. Instead of trying to reduce the price of bread for all, it is better to assist the neediest segments of the population, Sizov adds.
Earlier, the millers complained that the depreciation of the ruble made exports more attractive, causing grain prices in Russia rose, and the mill can waste a ton of flour to 4 thousand RUB., which could then lead to a shortage of flour in the country. In April, the government imposed a quota on grain exports in the amount of 7 million tons to meet domestic needs. However, this measure did not help: raw materials continued to rise, wrote to the national Union bakery (NSC) the Minister of agriculture Dmitry Patrushev. According to the Union, it was necessary to introduce duties on grain exports and subsidies to processors. In may, the Chairman of the Union of grain exporters Eduard Zernin has invited President Vladimir Putin to create a Fund for the supply of grain mills at the time of price fluctuations.
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The “real” CT4-V could get the twin-turbo V6 from the ATS-V, but take all of this with a grain of salt. Well, here’s an interesting twist. Jonny Lieberman of Motor Trend fame jumped on Instagram back on July 8 with a pretty bold claim. Actually, we’re going just come right out and say it – this is a very bold claim, considering the recent steps Cadillac has taken with its high-performance sedans. Missteps might be the better term here, since the entire world did a double-take when the CT4-V and CT5-V were unveiled with shockingly low horsepower ratings. To Lieberman’s credit, his claim at least addresses that issue, though not in a way anybody expected. In short, he’s saying the forthcoming CT5-V flagship will not receive a Blackwing V8 as we’ve been led to believe through months of rumors and hints. Rather, it will use the familiar 6.2-liter supercharged V8 from the outgoing CTS-V. Frankly, that’s just fine with us – the stout mill generates 640 horsepower, and it’s the reason why Cadillac’s now-retired warhorse is something of a legend in the luxury sport sedan segment. V Or V-Sport? Cadillac Exec Discusses Future Performance Model, Hints At Speedy SUV 2020… Read full this story
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FINDLAY - Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is reducing production at two southern tire plants starting Sunday because Hurricane Rita has caused raw materials shortages, the Findlay company said yesterday.
The tiremaker will reduce output at plants in Texarkana, Ark., and Tupelo, Miss., by an estimated 30,000 tires a day, it said. The firm said it has sufficient inventories to fill customer orders.
Several of Cooper Tire's carbon black and synthetic rubber suppliers were severely damaged by the hurricane and suspended production, the company said. Limited access to roads and a lack of rail cars also are contributing to the shortages of raw materials, and buyers are looking for alternative suppliers, it said.


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The EVO 4G's specifications are amazing: it runs Android 2.1 with HTC's Sense UI, has a beautiful 4.3-inch, 800-by-480 capacitive touch screen, a 1-GHz Snapdragon processor, and an 8-megapixel camera, among other neat features. With those specs alone, it already beats the Google Nexus One, which was just announced for the Sprint network.
But it's the promise of Sprint's 4G service, with the potential to get fast download speeds and browse the Web as fast as on a desktop PC, that really sets the HTC EVO 4G apart. There's a serious problem, though hardly anyone in the U.S. has access to 4G coverage and most people won't be able to take advantage of it until 4G is deployed into many more markets.
Sprint's 4G network more or less mirrors Clear's offerings. It's currently available in 27 cities, including Baltimore, Chicago, Portland, Seattle, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia, covering about 30 million people. Sprint promises by the end of 2010 to quadruple that number with an expansion into many other metropolitan cities. On Tuesday, Sprint promised to cover Cincinnati, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Miami, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and St. Louis by the end of 2010. And back in February, Sprint said that 4G would be accessible in Boston, Denver, Kansas City, Houston, Minneapolis, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. by the end of the year.
But given Sprint's spotty history with WiMAX, who knows if the company will deliver on those promises? Since we don't know for sure, we would strongly recommend prospective customers who don't already have 4G coverage to look at Sprint's data coverage map. Assume for a moment that your city won't get 4G, and the HTC EVO 4G becomes a less interesting prospect. Yes, the hardware still looks wonderful, but will you actually be able to use it to its full potential? Stay tuned to PCMag.com to find out if Sprint keeps its 4G promises.
It's also good to keep in mind what other carriers are beginning to offer in the next-generation data buildout. T-Mobile has HSPA+, which builds on 3G technology to deliver 4G-like speeds, and the company said it will be expanding the high-speed tech to 100 cities over the course of 2010.
Verizon Wireless has been testing out its LTE 4G services as well and said it could be in 25 to 30 major cities before 2010 ends, with 4G-enabled headsets by mid-2011. AT&T won't be releasing LTE services or phones into the market until 2011. And budget carrier MetroPCS said Wednesday that it planned to launch LTE 4G in Las Vegas by the end of the year.
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There have been several rumours about Samsung’s upcoming flagship smartphones, notably the inclusion of a 108MP primary camera sensor and 120Hz refresh rate display on the Galaxy S11. Now, a new report by tech website Galaxy Club says that Samsung Galaxy S11+ would feature a 5000mAh battery. In case the phone has a 5000mAh battery, it would become the first Samsung flagship ever to have one. The current flagship devices, like the Galaxy S10 Plus and Note 10 Plus come with 4100mAh and 4300mAh batteries respectively.
The report refers to a South Korean certification database Safety Korea that has the footage of a Samsung battery with model number EB-BG988ABY. Such a battery is meant for a Samsung phone with model number SM-G988 which is the Galaxy S11 Plus, claims the report. The battery comes with a typical capacity of 5000 mAh, and a rated capacity of 4855 mAh.
Speaking of big battery phones by Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy M30 is backed by a 5000mAh battery while the Galaxy M30s packs in a massive 6000mAh battery. Battery-wise, the M30s is only matched by Asus ROG Phone II. There are other Samsung smartphones with large batteries too, like the Galaxy A70s with a 4500mAh battery, the Galaxy M10s with 4000mAh battery while the Galaxy M40 has a 3500mAh battery.
As per another recent report, the Samsung Galaxy S11 will come with a Bright Night sensor to improve low-light photographic output. The new sensor is expected to enhance the camera performance both while taking both photos and videos in dimly-lit environment. The South Korean tech giant has been working on improving its smartphone cameras with software upgrades. But it may be a hardware one this time around as the company reportedly plans to include a whole new sensor for low light photography.


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Low-Nutrition Foods Linked to Cancers
Reduced Nutritional Value Increases Risks
In a 10-nation study involving nearly half a million Europeans, researchers found that those eating foods with lower nutritional quality had a significantly greater incidence of cancer, especially colorectal, upper digestive tract, stomach and lung cancers for men, and liver and postmenopausal breast cancers for women. The study supports wider adoption of a British front-of-package food nutritional content labeling system.
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This article appears in the January 2019 issue of Natural Awakenings.
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Wanted dollars at this point? Simply capture that guitar within the spot and head for a pawn look. Cash-strapped people are switching accessories, musical software and electronic gadgets for cash like nothing you’ve seen prior.
Someone treks into a pawn look promotion sales, in California January 26, 2009. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
“The pawn transaction is a really straightforward, no-questions-asked established financing that is operating very well for anyone,” Sterne Agee specialist Henry Coffey claimed.
U.S. payday financial institutions, which generate smaller, brief personal loans contrary to the borrower’s next income, happen to be spending way more within their pawn procedure as stricter restrictions and rising jobless make key company much less appealing.
Creditors like Ezcorp Inc, First dollars Financial treatments Inc and earnings America Foreign Inc have seen reduced earnings throughout the payday side but powerful is a result of their own pawn businesses.
As opposed to payday loans that bring sky-high finance interest rates — perhaps even well over 300 per cent — pawn financing are easy about money plus don’t ought to be repaid when the customer chooses to lose the guarantee.
Companies were dumping investment and managerial assets in their pawn items, which can be growing at a level maybe not seen in days gone by 10 years, Coffey explained.
Much of the shift in focus has been sparked by regulators that searching suppress the attention charge recharged by payday creditors.
The Ohio Legislature passed away a charges a year ago to efficiently limit the rate of interest on payday advances at 28 percentage, a blow to payday loaning stores from inside the county.
Fort really worth, Texas-based funds The country shut 42 sites in Ohio, additionally, on Thursday they documented a decrease in fourth-quarter returns and lowered its 2009 income view.
Other shows are transferring to cap finance interest rates at 36 percent.
“I think there’s destined to be some noises relating to that,” stated Stephens Inc analyst David Burtzlaff.
“The 36 per cent interest rate caps being talked-about lots, and now you can’t operate at that rates. Simple math won’t let they, with the decrease prices these businesses feel regarding the products.”
Experts furthermore be expecting the payday credit area to face prevention from U.S. ceo Barack Obama, that required caps on percentage of interest and enhanced disclosure during their promotion.
“It creates even more of a danger than early in the day, but given the atmosphere we dont determine whether the guy (Obama) will require out the past credit rating option now,” Burtzlaff mentioned.
To conquer profits shortfalls throughout the payday top, the companies have actually considered expanding their unique pawn procedure.
Very first earnings believed it is expecting 75 percent to 80 percent of the revenue in 2009 ahead from pawn surgery, as well as others aren’t considerably away.
Fueled by unique expansion possibilities, U.S. pawn loaning companies now are aggressively growing west of the surround wherein demand continues to higher. Experts believe Mexico could be a very important progress auto for loan providers going no credit check payday loans Gallatin forward.
“Culturally the pawn product has been in Mexico for a very long time and is well-accepted,” Burtzlaff explained. “All of these firms need lot of area for store expansions.”
1st money explained it expects important development in visitors targeted traffic and transaction volumes in Mexico in ’09.
First earnings expects to open up 55 to 60 new storage in Mexico and a finite amount of brand-new pawn sites in the usa this present year, while Ezcorp intentions to open 30 to 35 pawn outlets in Mexico.
Financial America stated in September it planned to buy an 80 per cent property venture in 100 pawnshops in Mexico around $90 million.
But Mexico just moving be an unbarred industry for its U.S. companies, and nearby pawn store operators may demonstrate difficult rivals.
Growth in Mexico continues to in a somewhat earlier phase, plus the companies there is reigned over by lightweight independents in addition to one big quasi-government-owned pawn specialist chain Monte de Piedad, Sterne Agee expert Coffey said.
a conditioning dollar from the Mexican peso and volatility in golden costs might also generate headwinds for all the U.S. pawn operators.
Reporting by Supantha Mukherjee in Bangalore, enhancing by Mike Miller, Himani Sarkar


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It seems that consumers’ habits have completely changed after 2 months of quarantine because of the compulsory restrictions for protecting our health. It is expected that some of these new habits last for ever. Several American and Italian studies confirm the online purchases boom; sometimes the demand hasn’t completely fulfilled because of the high level of requests.
An unusual scenario where the demand for the home delivery service and online products didn’t find enough offer. In fact, a research conducted by Prometeia and publicized from Corriere della Sera, affirms that the whole food sector, including petfood, has grown by +6,5 in a month.
How many people have they switched to the home delivery service?
Unfortunately, at the moment we are not able to provide certain data that can be considered valid for the whole national territory, but we can surely affirm that the 92% of our resellers and distributors have adapted themselves to the new reality.
For this reason, we desire to invite you to read again the personal experience of one of our resellers who adapted himself fast and successfully.
What will happen later?
In the USA the growth of online pet food purchases has incredibly augmented by +17% between the end of March and the beginning of April.
Due to this huge initial request, it is important to know the possible consequences of the fast rush of stocking up all provisions, after the initial phase.
According to the survey addressed to the American pet owners, the 64% think they have provisions for 3-4 weeks. It will be necessary to be able in handling the incoming demand at the end of this period. By taking into consideration the total of buyers, it seems that only the 26% is available to test new products. Meanwhile, more than the 76% of buyers ask for specific information about the functional ingredients, the nutritional values and the full decency of pet food producers. Only the brand is not enough.
Who drives change of habits?
We haven’t to be surprised that the majority of pet food buyers are women and they ask for more flexibility for the home delivery sales service.
As we can easily expect, people are 60 years old are really worried about the risks of the Covid19.
We have to take into consideration this last aspect because the average age of the Italian population is around 43 years.
Brand fidelity, supply chain, e-commerce. Here what is changing
Some market trends were already evident at the end of the year 2019 but some consumers’ habits have speed up because of the universal pandemic. For the so-called Generation Z made up of the new adults, brand is not particularly interesting, but due to the pandemic they themselves actually do the action of buying online because they are more inclined and able to use the digital tools.
As we stated before, brand fidelity is important only for the 30% of buyers (40% not more for some age ranges). According to a research conducted by AlixPartners, during this particular period people who have tested a new product it is expected they will come back to buy it in 25% of cases, especially if the product has been manufactured locally (+45%).
In all agribusiness sector, products made in Italy are more requested because they are considered synonym of genuineness.
People who already had the e-commerce system for selling pet food have registered more than +77,8% in sales (almost the 52% with a double figure data). It is a very significant data because comes from a market that has gained experience in terms of digitalization, as the American market.
Proportionally, figures could be much higher in Italy. All researches reveal that all pet owners used to do an online research before visiting a store. In general, who adopts a marketing mix strategy gets better results.


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Known for their thoughtfully designed staples and sustainable ethos, Silk Laundry has been a cult fave for the fashion girlies since its founding in 2015 by Ukrainian-Canadian-Australian designer Katie Kolodinski.
With an approach that favours timeless designs and natural materials, Silk Laundry’s pieces are intended to fit into any wardrobe – whether you’re layering pieces ready to take to New York’s winter streets or throwing on a slip for summer cocktails here in Perth.
In great news for anyone who’s been lusting after Silk Laundry’s pieces from afar, a pop up archive sale is coming to Subiaco from Wednesday this week!
The sale will feature one-off styles, samples and pieces from past seasons – including their iconic slip dresses – all at a reduced rate, with up to 30% off past seasons and an extra 10% off for anyone that downloads the Silk Laundry app.
Located at Shop 2, Doyle Court, 177-191 Rokeby Road, the sale will run daily from Wednesday ’til Sunday, January 21 – with daily offers to sweeten the deal, like free Heartbeat High pilates classes!
For more info, head to the Silk Laundry website.


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Cost: Annual Membership ($75), Monthly ($25); Daily Key ($10 + $7/day), 3-Day Pass ($15), 24-Hour Pass ($7); capitalbikeshare.com.
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New arrivals into the brand charts this week are Dettol and Princes. Dettol has a number of promotions on several of its household cleaning and hygiene products, while Princes re-emerges with offers on tinned meats and fish. Offers within the soft drinks category have increased, with World Cup sponsors Coca-Cola displaying the greatest cross-retailer activity.


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ASX retail stocks have been one of the surprise winners on the market in 2020, but are they still good bets in the New Year?
Many of the listed players have benefitted from the COVID shutdown at the expense of privately-held retailers.
ASX retailers’ surprising tailwind in 2020
This would have surprised many ASX investors as recessions normally spell bad news for the entire consumer-exposed industry.
However, government cash handouts have given our economy a big and much needed boost. Online retailers and those that sell products aimed at stuck at home consumers have shined.
But as the world regains its footing after the pandemic, some are questioning if these ASX stock outperformers have passed their “best by” dates.
Are ASX retail stocks still worth buying?
This is a fair question as many have hit record highs and are not looking good value. But they can at least enjoy a last $54 billion hoorah.
“After a very difficult year, we expect consumers will treat themselves, their family and friends,” said Citigroup.
“Conditions are ripe for a great Christmas for retailers. Households have more cash, demand for home and food items is likely to be strong and inventory positions are lean, leading to good gross margins.”
Cashed up consumers make these ASX
The broker noted that households would normally spend $3,700 in December. It looks like a reasonably safe bet that this will happen again.
The average bank balance has increased by $12,500 and credit card debt has reduced by just over $500.
“Online sales growth is tapering off, but overall spending looks strong with a late surge likely next week,” added Citi.
“Our strongest feedback is in liquor, electronics and sports.”
ASX retail stocks to buy in 2021
While investors may be nervous about momentum carrying through in to 2021, Citi remains bullish on the sector.
This is particularly for retailers in housing and grocery, where industry conditions are more resilient.


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As supply chain issues became increasingly common during the early, and even later months of the COVID-19 pandemic, many retailers had to rely on local producers to fill shelves. In addition, with a renewed focus on health and wellness, fresh and local food became more important than ever to consumers. Because of this, 2020 saw the launch of several hyper-local focused retailers and initiatives.
Detroit-based Peddler, formerly known as Wing It, began last March as a partnership between Eastern Market Brewing Co. and its experimental arm, Ferndale Project. The purpose of the delivery service was to create a way to get the companies’ food and beverage offerings to the community without having to rely on third-party services like UberEats and DoorDash.
In early November, Peddler expanded its platform to include a larger selection of products from local producers like Mongers Provisions, Bon Bon Bon, Ashe Supply Co, Slow Jams, Beau Bien Fine Foods, Tov Bagel, Nakee Butter, as well as Ferndale Project and Eastern Market Brewing Co. Peddler plans to introduce one or two new purveyors to the site each week.
“I believe the pandemic has definitely placed a higher emphasis on sourcing local and supporting local,” president and co-founder Shamus Cook told SFA News Daily. “The market has been moving in this direction for some time now. Whether that be supporting your local farmers’ market to source fresh vegetables and goods, to supporting your local brewery or taproom. The sense of community that has been growing over the last few years in local economies has hit hypergrowth during the pandemic.”
Peddler works differently than the third-party apps that it competes with. According to Cook, Peddler partners with local organizations and purchases their product wholesale to sell and promote on the Peddler marketplace. “Our goal is to offer their product to a larger audience, and deliver to their doors in under an hour,” he said. “We ensure all of our partners products are delivered in the same exact form as far as quality goes from when we picked it up at their store. Quality assurance and partner relationships are what we are built from.”
Thousands of miles away in California, Buffalo Market, which bills itself as a virtual farmers’ market, launched in October with the goal of not only offering fresh, local food, but also reducing food waste.
Offerings range from dairy and eggs to fruits and vegetables, and dry groceries to household products like trash bags and dish detergent.
Shoppers place orders one day in advance, giving Buffalo Market the opportunity to order an exact amount of food from local producers, keeping food exceptionally fresh and keeping waste to a minimum. Currently, the service delivers in San Francisco and Sacramento.
“Buffalo Market’s mission is to fundamentally transform the American grocery by focusing on freshness,” said Buffalo Market CEO Adam Olejniczak, in a statement. “Improving existing grocery store models by focusing on farm freshness may sound like it increases costs, but it actually does the opposite.”
Retailers Improve Local Sourcing
“Today, sourcing local food as a wholesaler or retailer is complex, manual, and very inefficient,” said Joe Blunda, CEO of Forager, a Portland, Maine-based startup that connects local food producers with retailers through its online platform. Forager’s platform is a win-win for both retailers and farmers; grocers ensure consumers have increased access to fresher food and local producers can offer their product to a wider audience.
Blunda told SFA News Daily, “During the pandemic, this has been especially helpful to the many farmers who used to route their product to restaurants, schools, and other large institutions that were suddenly required to shut down in March. Farmers shouldn’t have to worry about growing their crop and managing the supply chain. Forager has alleviated the backend requirements and helped them reroute their product to new buyers without letting anything go to waste.”
Recently, Forager began partnering with Massachusetts-based chain Roche Bros. Supermarkets to expand its local food offerings. Blunda explained, “By using our platform, Roche Bros. is able to move away from the traditional fragmented manual buying process to a more connected, digital, and streamlined process. All Roche Bros. locations have access to real-time data on local suppliers – including inventory, past orders, and sales – so that store teams can manage sourcing and optimize their local buying programs.”
Big Y World Class Markets, another Massachusetts-based retailer, is also attempting to bring more focus to local producers with its MassGrown Exchange initiative. The business-to-business platform connects farmers, fishers, food buyers, and agriculture-related businesses and helps them exchange and find products and services across the state.
The first batch of local producers include New Entry Sustainable Farming Project from Beverly, Tanuk Inc./Meal Mantar from Newton, Giuseppe Argentieri Mozzarella House from Peabody, Hager’s Farm Market from Shelburne Falls, Elizabeth Mulholland Valley View Farm from Topsfield, Field Point Oyster farm from Wellfleet, Alicia’s Homemade Sauces and Spice Co. from Worcester, and Just a Mere Tree Farm from Worthington.
Local Focus is Here to Stay
Even though the pandemic accelerated the need and consumer desire for local food, it doesn’t look like it will go away anytime soon.
“Now that consumers see the importance of supporting businesses and the emotional attachment has formed, it will only grow from here,” said Cook. “I think the value consumers are seeing not only from getting superior products, but from helping small, local businesses survive will cause them to seek out more and more local companies and products. We at Peddler are very excited for the growth potential, and to continue to help small, local companies grow through the pandemic, and beyond.”
Forager’s Blunda agreed. “Throughout the height of the pandemic, consumer behavior shifted quickly and overwhelmingly to farm direct purchasing. In fact, this is likely a generational and cultural scale shift. Ninety-six percent of shoppers agree that local food is the freshest, healthiest, most nutritious, and safest food possible. The desire for local food is here to stay.”
He also added a piece of advice for retailers: “We aren’t seeing an intensification of existing pre-pandemic consumer preferences, we are seeing a transformation in consumer perception of food. Some of the resulting trends may look the same, but the underlying motivations and expectations—the entire mindset and foundation—is completely different.”


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A leading decorating and DIY specialist is preparing to open a new store in Acton, bringing new job opportunities to the area.
Leyland SDM will cut the ribbon on its 25th store on March 15. It can be found just off The Vale in Units 5-7 on Cowley Road, W3 7XA.
The business is continuing with ambitious expansion plans despite the challenges of the pandemic.
Jonathan Jennings, Chief Executive of Leyland SDM, said: “We’re delighted to be opening this new store in Acton, which will be great news for both trade professionals and people carrying out DIY jobs in their homes.
“We can’t wait to open the doors and show people the huge range of products Leyland SDM is known for.
“The coronavirus pandemic has been a huge challenge for the whole country. However, in line with Government guidance, we have been able to keep our stores open to serve people carrying out essential maintenance and improvement work.
“This means we have been able to continue with our programme of store openings, with a further four new stores in addition to Acton planned across London between now and the middle of May.”
Leyland SDM has grown to become one of the most recognisable and trusted decorating and DIY brands in central London with 24 existing stores in prominent locations across the capital.
The stores stock a comprehensive range of more than 22,000 products across all departments, including paint and decorating essentials, building materials, electrical fittings, tools, plumbing equipment and ironmongery.
Some of the biggest and best-known DIY brands are available at Leyland SDM, including Dulux Trade, Leyland Trade, Stanley, Ronseal and DEWALT.
Leyland SDM employs more than 350 people across London and is currently recruiting new colleagues to work in its new stores.
Jonathan added: “It’s a difficult landscape for people looking for work at the moment so we’re pleased to be offering new in-store opportunities at various levels.
“There are no specific qualifications needed for our roles but we do look for individuals with strong customer service skills, a desire to learn about our products and show a willingness to work hard!”
To find out more about the opportunities available, and to apply online go to: https://careers.leylandsdm.co.uk/
The Cowley Road outlet has a strong history of DIY and decorating as it has most recently been a GDC Paints outlet before being acquired by Leyland SDM in July 2020.