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AUBURN HILLS, MI—Touting their excitement over the rare opportunity to offer a motor vehicle developed with the signature sense of style of a former leader of the free world, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles of North America announced Tuesday that Barack and Michelle Obama have signed a multimillion-dollar six-truck contract to produce a series of mid-size RAM pickups. “For the 2021 model year, we will roll out a new series of medium-platform RAM trucks in six trim levels, all with clean-sheet designs masterminded by the Obama family, continuing the legacy of the former POTUS and FLOTUS of inspiring Americans through unparalleled power, smooth handling, and class-leading comfort,” said RAM chief of design Joseph Dehner, noting that the trucks would be available in variants from the youth/sport-oriented Malia base model to the luxury Audacity flagship. “The Obama family still has a lot to say about American life, particularly where legroom, wireless device charging, and towing capabilities are concerned, and they were proud to lend their unique voices to RAM’s design vocabulary, as well as to our navigation systems as an added-cost option. With the former first family at the wheel, the new RAM can’t help but bridge the divide between America’s aspiring luxury buyers and economy-minded consumers.” While little else is known concerning the Obama-designed truck, sources at RAM confirmed that power will be provided by Chrysler’s dependable 3.6-liter V-6 engine, pricing will start around $35,000, and styling will include signature red, white, blue, and limited-edition tan colorways.
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It’s no surprise that while the Coronavirus pandemic is still looming in India, gamblers are trying their luck with online casinos, but what most people don’t understand is that Indian residents can legally bet online without breaking any federal gambling laws.
States with domestic casinos (Goa and Daman) were forced to shut down on March 15th due to the pandemic along with many other public places as residents were ordered to quarantine. Since the shutdown, online casinos have seen a spike in action due to their entertainment value and lucrative nature. Several India online casinos have reported increased numbers and new registrations during the mandated lockdown.
Online casinos feature all of the games you can find in a local casino and more. The most popular online casino games include table games, poker, slots, and keno. Live dealer games are also available at select online casino sites.
One of the best things about playing online casinos in India is that players can sign up at casinos that accept rupees. In comparison, this option is not available at all casinos, the ones that do make it easier for Indian residents to deposit and withdraw funds. India players can also access online casino sites that accept Bitcoin, altcoins, credit/debit cards, and more.
Online incentives are also available for new and existing players. New players are typically greeted with a “welcome bonus” online to entice players to deposit and start playing. Existing players can sign up for a rewards program or a “reload bonus” that adds funds to your account every time you deposit.
Online casinos offer fair and trusted odds that are controlled by random number generators (RNG’s). Licensed casino sites allow third-party compliance checks to assure that their games are fair and standardized. The compliance checks are often done by a regulation agency or a state or federal government.
Since the pandemic reached India in early 2020, 767k confirmed cases have resulted in 21,129 deaths as of July 8th. With a current population of around 1.35 billion, India is especially susceptible to the airborne virus. Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai have emerged as the hotspots, each with over 40k confirmed cases. Currently, Indian residents looking to travel outside of the country face all sorts of restrictions from denial of entry to quarantine guidelines.
Indian residents are still encouraged to stay at home until the COVID numbers start to drop dramatically. While there are many online activities that one could spend their time, online casinos seem to be one of the best options for many Indian residents.

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COLUMBIA — Hy-Vee won’t turn away customers who don’t wear masks.
Hy-Vee launched the “Mask It Up to Shut COVID Down. It’s Your Choice” initiative on Tuesday. The major-grocer chain is handing out three million masks.
Major grocers like Walmart, Target and Schnucks all began requiring masks at their stores, but Hy-Vee decided to not follow their lead.
“We are one-hundred percent pro-masks,” Tina Potthoff, Senior Vice President of Communications for Hy-Vee, said.
Potthoff said Hy-Vee does not want to put their employees in a tough situation if a customer is against wearing a mask.
“People think that Hy-Vee is anti-mask and that is not the case at all,” Potthoff said. “We want people to wear a mask, we are pro-mask just like everyone else. It’s just in how we’re enforcing it. We’ve seen what’s happened on the news at other retail locations. Employees getting in fights and scuffles with various people because they’re asking personal questions and that’s not something we want to put our employees in harm’s way.”
Despite this, Hy-Vee is still following local ordinances if they are in place where the store is located. Columbia is one of four cities that Hy-Vee is requiring masks because of a mask ordinance.
The grocery-chain is requiring guests to wear masks in Illinois, Minnesota and Kansas. The other five midwest states where Hy-Vee is located do not have this requirement.
Recently, the health department charged three businesses in Columbia with violating their health order.
“I don’t foresee it to be a problem,” Potthoff said. “I’ve also spoken to stores in the area and they don’t foresee it to be a problem either.”
One local shopper said she just has to have to confidence in other shoppers.
“I can understand how [Hy-Vee] is in a bind because they don’t want people to stay away because of the masks but by the same token I believe that I have faith in America and most people are going to wear them,” Esther Baker said.
Baker said she shops at Hy-Vee every once in a while but the lack of requirement won’t deter him from coming to the business.
“As long as I’m wearing [my mask], if they don’t want to protect themselves that’s their problem not mine,” Baker said.
Baker said she’s in-favor for people wearing masks but she doesn’t think it had to get this far.
“I don’t think it should be a law,” Baker said. “I think if you have enough brains in your head, you’d it’s the right thing to do.”


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Could Fortnite esports be finally happening thanks to this?
Fortnite was released in China yesterday, and it has already caused a huge stir. In fact, such a stir that investment company Tencent has put in a whopping £11m towards Fortnite.
Tencent actually bought a stake of Fortnite developers Epic Games back in 2012 for over £200m, but they have now helped the devs crack the massive Chinese market. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds has already made its mark in China – albeit introducing 97% of all cheaters reported in the game.
However, cheaters aside, the introduction of not only a new player-base but the investment is undoubtedly a good thing for Fortnite.
The good news though, this isn’t just about pushing Fortnite to a new player-base but rather helping push for the game to be recognised as an established esport.
Tencent will spend about 15 millions usd to promote Fortnite esports. pic.twitter.com/KtQW7oGKtm
— Sheng Yi (@Marco_YS35) April 23, 2018
Now to some speculation. With games like Overwatch, Counter-Strike and League of Legends all having considerable player-bases in Asia and large sponsorship as well, this move could lead to a potential Fortnite league. As we have seen with Overwatch, a franchised league is something that works very well, especially regarding bringing massive sponsorship.
So could we see a Fortnite world league with various teams from each country Well, not quite, considering that we have already seen teams such as TSM and FaZe snap up some of the best players and streamers around. It is likely that instead of franchises, we’ll have a Fortnite esports team from across the globe.
If Fortnite can break the Chinese market, there is no doubting that it will become one of the biggest esports in the world. Breaking Asia brings not only players but colossal revenue potential that will spill over to prize pools in competitions.


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People are making more international telephone calls right now, it seems. Apparently, it has something to do with that big sports thing going on in Australia at the moment. In order to exploit this, and knowing that, for most people in the UK, such calls are jolly expensive, online telephone company Quip.co.uk are currently offering a 30-minute international call for one penny to anyone who registers at their Web site.
How’s it doing? So far so good, says Quip’s Tricia Tomiyoshi-Marsom – hundreds of new users signed up on the first day before any marketing took place (thanks to good old word-of-mouth). In fact, the promotion should have ended yesterday but it has been so successful that Quip have decided to extend it for a further week.
Of course, what’s REALLY important with promotions like this is how many of the new users it has encouraged come BACK after they’ve had their (almost) freebie.


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The AP (7/23) reports that the Wawona Packing Co. of California is initiating a recall of specific lots of plums, peaches, nectarines, and pluots sold across the US due to a possible listeria contamination. In a statement, company president Brett Smittcamp said he is unaware of any illnesses at this point and the recall is voluntary, following consultation with the Food and Drug Administration. “By taking the precautionary step of recalling product, we will minimize even the slightest risk to public health,” said Smittcamp. Wawona Packing said the recalled fruit was distributed to chain’s including Trader Joe’s and Costco between June 1 and July 12.
Reuters (7/23) reports in its coverage that the FDA said the company is recalling roughly three dozen brands of packaged and bulk fruit across the country, which may come with the brand names Sweet 2 Eat, Harvest Sweet, or Wawona. According to Reuters, internal testing by Wawona led to the recall; the packing facilities where the contamination may have occurred were shut down and sanitized. The FDA added that subsequent testing has been negative.
In its coverage, the Los Angeles Times (7/23, Harris, 3.42M) “Daily Dish” blog reports that Ralphs, Food 4 Less, and Food Co. stores are also posting information about the recall, which includes “whole white and yellow peaches, white and yellow nectarines, plums and pluots.” Ralphs and Food 4 Less have also posted online lists of affected products, all of which were purchased between June 1 and July 20 and featured “sweet to eat” stickers.
CBS News (7/23, Firger, 5.21M) reports on its website that the recall affects both conventionally sold and organic fruits distributed to Sam’s Club, BJ’s Wholesale, Whole Foods, and Stop & Shop. Wegman’s, a supermarket chain on the East Coast, “recalled a number of baked goods” over concerns of contaminated fruit in those products.
CNN (7/23, Wilson, 12.15M) notes that Kroger and Walmart are also affected by the recall, and have posted online notifications about the issue on their respective websites.
Also covering the story are ABC World News (7/22, story 8, 0:25, Sawyer), the Boston Globe (7/22, Kotz, 1.58M), The Oregonian(7/23, Terry, 827K), the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (7/23, Laasby, 797K) “Public Investigator” blog, Alabama Live (7/23, Lord, 75K), theBillings (MT) Gazette (7/23, Cioffi, 174K), the Syracuse (NY) Post-Standard (7/23, Mulder, 789K), and the Huffington Post (7/22, Gates, 11.54M).


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Hosted by the Made In Group, the team behind Made In The Midlands and Made In Yorkshire, Hayley Group are set to exhibit at Backing Britain 2020. The event will be the first of its kind in being a digital exhibition, with the usual annual event not possible due to the global Covid-19 crisis. Beginning on 17th August, the exhibition will run for two weeks.
The aim of the event is to enable manufacturers and those with crucial supply chain roles to network and stay connected, despite the extremely difficult times the Coronavirus outbreak has brought with it. Backing Britain Live 2020 will include webinars, conferencing, round table discussions, a virtual expo hall, digital mastermind groups, as well as a physical delegate pack. The pack will be shipped to all registered delegates and will include, among other things, a 100-page book featuring stories of resilience from Made In Group members – including us!
Jason Pitt, chief executive of the Made In Group, said: “Made In exhibitions are significant events that many members and visitors look forward to, but like many aspects of our way of life, we have had to make considerable adjustments. We have developed a digital platform that allows members to create their own social media microsite, upload news, attend virtual webinars and soon to include virtual mastermind groups, question-and-answer sessions and panel discussions.”
John Holden, National Accounts Director at Hayley Group said, “Given the current climate, obviously we are disappointed that we couldn’t be at the two planned exhibitions in person. However, combining the events and moving them to a virtual setting is testament to how businesses have had to be flexible, and come up with new ways of operating across industry.”
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Zehra Abukar, Miss Muslimah 2020
Growing up as a Somali refugee in Turkey, Zehra Abukar watched the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants and never imagined walking the runway herself. “Somehow the bikini image was stuck in my head,” she says, adding that, in accordance with her religious beliefs, she is a “cover girl” who exposes only her face, hands, and feet.
Once Abukar heard about the Miss Muslimah beauty pageant for Muslim American women, she jumped at the chance to apply to compete in the fourth-annual event in Dearborn, Michigan, the most Muslim city in the United States. Despite being from Maine, a state where less than 1 percent of the population is Muslim, the 23-year-old aspiring fashion designer won the crown.
Contestants were vetted based on video submissions, and Abukar told her story of surviving civil war in Somalia as a girl, learning another language and culture in Istanbul as a teen, and learning a third language and culture as a young woman in Maine. She arrived in Portland at age 17 with her mother Rahma Duale and sister Hafza Abukar. Five years later, in 2018, she became a United States citizen. As an Americorps volunteer, she volunteered 1,200 hours—organizing fashion shows, helping newcomers with applications for asylum and, early in the pandemic, delivering hot meals to isolated senior citizens.
Abukar made it to the top 15 contestants invited to Michigan, where each young woman walked the red carpet in three outfits: an abaya (a robe-like dress), a burkini (a swimsuit that leaves only the head, hands and feet exposed), and a special occasion gown. Abukar designed her ensembles and didn’t shy away from glamour. While a traditional abaya is dark—most often black—she wore one in shades of pink and salmon with a gold metallic weave. She modeled a sporty gray-and-turquoise burkini, the likes of which she has worn to swim at Willard Beach in South Portland. And she shimmered in a royal blue evening gown as she was crowned with the Miss Muslimah 2020 tiara.
“I want to practice Islam, but I want to change the fashion sense,” she says. “When I walk in, I want people to know that I’m a Muslim woman and a fashionista.”
The best part of the Miss Muslimah experience, Abukar says, was the sisterhood.
“Being in Maine, you don’t see that many Muslim people,” she says. “Before I was crowned, I was already a winner because of all the connections that I made.”
The two runners-up, for example, were a Russian American from California who had converted to Islam and an Iraqi American from Michigan.
Abukar says, “We all had the same experiences with being hijab-wearing women on American streets, with people asking questions like, ‘Do you take a shower with your hijab?’” (A curious shopper asked Abukar that question when she was a cashier at Hannaford.)
Abukar wants to be an example that Muslims are just like everyone else—going to work, dressing up, thinking about what to eat next, looking forward to weekends—and that “cover girls” can be stunningly beautiful without sacrificing their beliefs or customs.
“With Miss Muslimah, my idea of what a pageant could be and what beauty is changed,” she says. “‘Beautiful,’ to me, is doing things with passion, doing things out of love.”
Abukar’s love of fashion was nurtured in Maine, where she designed her first dress in 2016 for the Women United Around the World gala in Portland.
Studying fashion marketing at Portland Arts and Technology High School, Abukar took inspiration from World War II era feminist icon Rosie the Riveter and designed a “We Belong Here” t-shirt depicting a woman in a hijab. Shirt sales raised $1,200 for multilingual programs in the Portland Public Schools.
“It spoke to me when I first saw it, when I studied US history,” Abukar says. “I recreated it and put in a hijab here. Yes, we can do it. Yes, we belong here.”
Abukar studied textiles at Maine College of Art, unveiled her first fashion line in a show at Space Gallery, and participated in several other culturally representative fashion shows in Portland and Lewiston.
“Here, everything started,” Abukar says. “I’m an immigrant woman, I’ve made myself from nothing. I don’t let my past define me. I didn’t have any choices in what happened in my past, it was sort of delivered to me. I’m from a country where there was a civil war, and my father getting killed. We became refugees and had to move to a country where we didn’t speak the language. We had to start all over.”
Now, Abukar is on the verge of starting over yet again—this time of her own choosing. She will be a fashion design student at Savannah College of Art in Georgia this spring.
“Now that I’ve won Miss Muslimah, I can encourage more girls and more women to pursue their dreams,” she says. “A lot of Muslim women, when they first come to this country, are afraid to work outside the home. I want to teach them to be business owners.”


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New investment trend among the Swedes. Trading with exchange-traded products has reached historical levels.
There is no doubt that Exchange-traded products (ETP’s) have become a common form of investing for more Swedes lately. Trade beats all historical records and the market is growing exponentially, unlike the trade with ETF’s which has previously been high. The driving force behind the growth of ETP trading is the NGM stock exchange via its marketplace NDX. NDX has about 80 percent of the market in the Nordic region.
This past month, the stock market has been turbulent and many investors have had a year’s worth of development deleted. When the market was at its most volatile and many sold in despair, record number of investors also flocked to the ETP market to shop for Bull & Bear certificates, Mini Futures, Mini Futures BEST / Unlimited Turbos etc. The reason? They saw an opportunity to make money in the fall of the market instead of the other way around. According to NGM, the leading exchange on the ETP market, the number of trades so far this year has already surpassed the total number of trades made throughout 2013. This coincides with the decrease of the previously so popular ETF’s. In just two years, trading with ETF’s has declined by more than 50 percent.
- Trading has been intense this year, especially during the last month when we were up on historic levels and broke all previous records. If we compare the number of transactions so far this year with the same period last year, we see an increase of 30 percent, announces Tommy Fransson, Deputy CEO at NGM.
But private investors are not only choosing ETP’s when the stock market is turbulent. Trading has become increasingly common, and the product range is wide. Investors can trade anything from Alibaba, Facebook and H & M as the underlying, even indexes. The most common underlying assets this year are the OMXS30- and DAX 30-indexes and the companies Nokia, Apple and Volvo.
NGM has recently been instrumental in increasing the market for ETP's and today NGM has over 80 percent of the market in the Nordic region. Other players on the Nordic market are Nasdaq and Oslo Stock Exchange. NASDAQ, Stockholm and NASDAQ Helsinki have a total market share of around 18 percent and their trading numbers have remained relatively unchanged this year. At the start of 2013, Nasdaq had a market share of around 36 percent. Tommy Fransson on NGM explains the background to NGM's progress.
- We have a concept that works, one that is appreciated by our customers, and that is a prerequisite to grow. In addition, we work with talented issuers and exchange members who are responsive to the market and deliver what customers demand. The result is an increased interest and increased trade in the products, says Tommy Fransson, NGM.
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Tommy Fransson, Deputy CEO, NGM
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Microsoft is adapting its business desktop virtualization offerings to facilitate enterprise Windows 7 deployments with the introduction of its updated enterprise desktop virtualization package.
Responding to a growing demand among businesses looking to integrate their existing applications with Windows 7, Microsoft recently introduced the beta version 2.0 of its Microsoft Desktop Virtualization solution, called MED-V, to provide access to older Windows applications that may not be compatible with its latest operating system.
"MED-V can accelerate your migration to Windows 7 by removing legacy application barriers," Karri Alexion-Tiernan, Microsoft's director of product management, wrote in the announcement. "It delivers a seamless user experience, consolidates legacy desktop hardware and allows users to access the legacy applications from a single desktop experience."
Specifically, the updated desktop virtualization solution improves upon version 1.0 of MED-V with new features for USB device sharing, password entry, legacy app integration with the My Documents and Desktop folders, as well as more options for accessing Microsoft's older web apps. As an example of its new capabilities, Microsoft released a case study on an enterprise customer that used MED-V to "to run a critical payroll application that requires Windows XP on computers with Windows 7."
Upgrading business desktop virtualization offerings will facilitate the switch to Microsoft's popular Windows 7 operating system for additional enterprise customers, as the company has already surpassed 175 million sales since its release nearly one year ago.
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US consumer confidence slipped in May
US consumer confidence slipped in May 2016. It stood at 92.6 compared to 94.7 in April, according to the report published by the Conference Board. The Market had expected a rise in consumer confidence in May.
In March and April, the consumer confidence index showed strong performances. US (SPY) (IVV) (VOO) consumers increased their spending in these months, and household purchases and household investments rose.
Why consumer confidence fell in May
Consumer confidence fell in May mainly due to falling confidence in the economy due to current economic conditions. US consumers remained cautious about the economic outlook due to uncertain labor market conditions and the business climate.
As we saw earlier, manufacturing PMI and industrial production showed slow rises in April due to weak global (ACWI) (VTI) demand, and the strong US dollar (UUP) hampered exports. This indicated that consumers were less optimistic about the economy in the short term.
More jobs are expected to be added to the US economy soon. If the payroll increases, it will provide a boost to consumer spending.
In the next article, we’ll analyze the performance of the US non-farm payroll in May 2016.


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The black market for malware visited eBay briefly this week. A seller who goes by the handle "fearwall" started auctioning a Microsoft Excel vulnerability on Wednesday, and it reached $56 before eBay shut it down.
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Larry Dignan and other IT industry experts, blogging at the intersection of business and technology, deliver daily news and analysis on vital enterprise trends.
Larry Dignan is Editor in Chief of ZDNet and SmartPlanet as well as Editorial Director of ZDNet's sister site TechRepublic.
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For a guy whose legendary mobile messenging network could be forced to shutdown due to a patent battle with NTP, Research in Motion (maker of the BlackBerry) president and co-CEO Mike Lazaridis (pictured left) seemed incredibly undistracted in his discussion of the company's more recent innovations as I interviewed him by phone yesterday morning. Sure, he's legally embargoed from discussing the case as long as it remains unresolved.
I was reading The Register's coverage of a talk given by Creative CEO Sim Wong Hoo who claims that implementations of side-scrolling hierarchical menus such as those found on Apple's iPods are infringing on his company's recently awarded patent (US patent 6,928,433). Apparently, the first appearance of such a user interface showed up on one of Creative's early generation MP3 players in 2000.
I'm in the process of writing up my review of an interview with Research in Motion (RIM) president and co-CEO Mike Lazaridis. It appears as though RIM, maker of the infamous BlackBerry wireless mobile messaging devices, is near the end of its legal rope in a patent infringement case that was filed against it by NTP.
Note: We had a problem with the audio bit rate that has been corrected. In this latest episode of the Dan & David Show, we check out Sun's UltraSparc T1, the processor that the company claims blows away the competition on several fronts.
For the record J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition) is no longer the acronym that Sun and Java licensees are using to describe the server-side implementation of Java -- otherwise known as a Java-based application server (Java isn't your only choice for an app server; there's .NET too).
At the When 2.0 conference I had a video chat with Brian Dear, CEO of EVDB Inc.
As I've mentioned before, Baseline Magazine is one of my favorites. I love their detailed case studies because they are long enough to provide real meat.
I blogged at When 2.0 on Chandler, calendaring interoperability and sharing and Google's calendar.
From ZDNet Australia: Analyst firm Gartner has advised its clients to halt deployments of Research In Motion's BlackBerry e-mail devices because of a legal battle that could see a judge effectively shut down the company's U.S.


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Slots specialist Play’n GO has partnered with Swedish doom metal legends Candlemass to launch its dark new slot House of Doom.
Loyal Candlemass fans can enjoy a whole new interactive experience as the two entertainment sectors of gaming and music combine with a slot offering exclusive music from the band, as well as game merchandise and other marketing materials to be released in the coming months.
House of Doom features high-spec graphics and game mechanics familiar to players of Play’n Go slots, as well as a bespoke heavy metal soundtrack from Candlemass.
The game will be available exclusively to selected operators for a three-month period before going live to others
Johan Törnqvist, CEO of Play’n Go, said: “House of Doom sees a collaboration and marketing scope not seen before in the gaming industry, and we’re looking forward to bringing exclusive events and materials to our fans in the coming months.
“Our artists and developers have managed to bring an innovative concept to life which will appeal to heavy metal fans, as well as those simply wanting a top-quality slots experience.
“It has been a pleasure working with the renowned Candlemass on the launch. The band has contributed heavily to the creative process and we believe this partnership paves the way for a new way of marketing slots in future.”
Play’n GO’s collaboration with Candlemass on the soundtrack is also complemented with a marketing campaign that will see the band contributing to events and social activities around the launch.


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toyota recall models affected
January 28, 2010 by USA Post
toyota recall models affected,USsPost.com,Toyota to recall spreads in China, and SUV affected 75,552
Toyota Motor Corp. (TM) quality concerns in the United States have spread to China, with the potential to accelerate the payment of pedal defect recall of 75,552 sports RAV4 – SUV sold in the East Asian countries.
The recall is likely to distort the Japanese auto industry and images in this country, which auto makers have come to rely on growth, which exceeded last year in the United States to be the world’s largest car market.
Earlier this week, Toyota ceased sales of the most popular models in the United States on safety concerns. It had summoned the millions of cars in the United States last week after increasing reports of unintended acceleration.
I remember in China due to the same platform acceleration problem, which affects vehicles the United States and China, said spokesman based in New Yu said Thursday. Company had not received any complaints or reports of injuries related to the defect here, he said.
He declined to comment on how the recall would affect the profitability of companies in China.
Toyota is a big player in China’s passenger car market, with sales rising by 21% in 2009 compared to the previous year to 709,000 units. And RAV4, along with the Corolla and Camry sedans, and helped to increase sales, said in a statement earlier.
Toyota RAV4 vehicles provided in a joint venture with China FAW Group Corp, between March / March 19, 2009, and January 25, the company said. He said that the Chinese company could not immediately be reached for comment. I recall is effective Feb. 28.
Toyota to recall the global impact in eight models, including Corollas and Camry. However, the automobile industry does not expect to mention other models in China for this imbalance, said Niu, as part of the problem was only used in RAV4s.
On Thursday, Toyota and the scourge of public relations in China. The effect of the massive recall in August, when he referred to nearly 700,000 Toyota cars here because of the faulty window, control systems. It has also had to recall in China Camry sedans to the problem of the brakes.
Although Toyota has a large share of the market in China, reported sales last year, which has lagged behind its competitors.
Overall Motor ‘s sales rose 67% to 1.83 million units in 2009. Sales in China’s overall car market grew by 46% to 13.6 million units, according to data released by the China Association for the automotive industry.
Menu is with the demand to stop on the sale of additional new models selected. If you own a Camry, Corolla and Tundra vehicles, you need to see this menu. Always, check with your local retailer to obtain updates and corrections.
Toyota has issued the following statement:
“Help ensure the safety of our customers and to restore confidence in Toyota is very important to our company. This action is necessary pending the completion of treatment. We make every effort to address this situation for our customers as soon as possible.”
Toyota had informed traders to stop all the current sales of these vehicles. I recall is the result of last week announced a comprehensive state and tied to throttle the thorny problem faced by the company this year.
Toyota’s recall list includes a total of 8 cars over the past several years.
In addition, all sales of new cars from each of the models from 8 stopped on Tuesday. Koji Endo, ananlyst with the automotive industry in Japan, advanced research, says the recall:
“He recalls in itself will not be a big problem for Toyota’s earnings, but the suspension of production and sales can have a significant impact, depending on how long they continue.”
January 21, and the number of cars affected by $ 2.3 million. Now
Camry 2007 – present
RAV4, Corolla and Matrix 2009-2010
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SAN DIEGO — A driver crashed into a frozen yogurt shop in the South Bay Tuesday afternoon, but no one was hurt.
It happened around 12:25 p.m. at Yogurt Heaven in the 1800 block of Coronado Avenue. Investigators said the driver, an elderly woman, stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake while parking, sending the Mercedes-Benz SUV into wall of the yogurt store. No one was seriously injured in the crash.
A 20-year-old employee was almost hit by the debris and the counter.
“If my employee would have been within like 5 feet of the wall, she would have definitely gotten injured because everything else got pushed toward that so it was a miracle that it didn’t happen,” said Yogurt Heaven owner John Bashir.
Business owners say the crash was at least the fifth time that a vehicle crashed into a storefront in that strip mall.
“It is scary,” says Lilian Ramirez, who has worked at the nearby ice cream shop for nearly three years. “It happens all the time.”
She says a car has slammed into a donut shop, a nail salon, a bakery and now a yogurt shop here on four separate crashes.
“It’s really dangerous to the community especially to these shops around here ‘cause people come and they cross here and they walk with their children,” Ramirez said.
The owner of Yogurt Heaven says more needs to be done to protect the businesses.
“Something that protects … at least slows the vehicle down,” Bashir said.
A structural engineer with the city of San Diego has been requested to come and inspect the business because the main beam was broken.


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Innovation and Patents – Updates in Mobile Technology
Things are constantly changing in the tech industry, as companies are hard at work trying to find innovative ways to set them apart from the rest. While software patents are a popular topic of debate in the courts these days, unique developments are still being made – particularly in the field of mobile devices. Here are a few recent patents we found interesting:
Despite its recent return to the litigation circuit, Apple has once again filed for a number of new patents. One particular filing introduces “transparent texting,” a feature designed to make iPhone users more aware of their surroundings while communicating with others. The application would replace the iPhone Messages white background with live video feed from the rear camera, allowing users to both see what’s in front of them and text at the same time. Though similar apps like Type n Walk for iOS and Walk N Text for Android already exist, Apple’s patent tackles some other potential uses for the technology, including replacing webpage backgrounds with live video feed for safer web-browsing.
Ameranth, Inc – a top provider of wireless and internet-based solutions for the hospitality and gaming markets – recently announced a new licensing agreement with Taco Bell Corp regarding mobile ordering and mobile payment processing. Ameranth CEO, Vern Yates, states that the company is “Very pleased that [Taco Bell] took a patent license from Ameranth and that…the patent license affords them, their partners, and their franchisees full patent coverage and protection in online/mobile ordering and payment processing.” Winner of 12 technology awards and named a market/technology leader by several top-name publishing companies including the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, Amaranth continues to bring companies, customers and computers together.
CrashSense LLC has announced the launch of a new software app in the field of telematics, designed to log driver behavior, monitor for crashes, and deliver automatic collision notification via a user’s smartphone. The cloud-based technology is capable of logging such driving data as speed, rapid accelerations, hard braking events and more, and can sync with a user’s insurance company to allow for more accurate risk-assessment and individual premium rates. The software is also capable of crash detection and notification, recognizing the different between “a dropped phone from one that was involved in a car crash” and immediately sending a signal to emergency services and/or a user’s insurance company. The idea here is to help reduce fatalities, decrease injuries, and document accurate accounts of an accident in order to simplify the insurance claims process.
These are only a few of the many technological developments being made out there. Have one that you find particularly interesting? We’d love to hear from you – share with us here, in the comments!


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Tim Cook Says He Doesn’t Expect to Be Apple’s CEO Anymore in 10 Years
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook shared a few more details about his future at the helm of the world’s most valuable company in an interview with Kara Swisher, revealing that he doesn’t expect to still be at the helm of the firm in 10 years.
In other words, Tim Cook believes he would continue to be Apple’s CEO for just a few more years, after which someone is going to take over his role.
As to who can do this, Cook hasn’t dropped any hint, not necessarily because he has no name in mind, but mostly because any details about a potential transition are likely considered top-secret right now at the Cupertino-based tech giant.
“Ten more years? Probably not. But I can tell you that I feel great right now and the date is not in sight. But ten more years is a long time — and probably not ten more years,” Cook answered when asked whether he would spend one more decade at t… (read more)


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Japan officially agreed to import processed chicken from Vietnam as of June 22, according to the Animal Health Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The first consignment of 300 tons of processed chicken breasts of Koyu & Unitek Ltd Company in Dong Nai province will be shipped to Japan in the coming time.
This is the first time Vietnamese poultry products have been exported to one of the most demanding markets in the world as a result of the Animal Health Department’s efforts to support Koyu & Unitek Company to build a closed production chain to meet food safety requirements set by Japan.
After double-checking the production and processing chain of Koyu & Unitek Company, the Japanese Animal Quarantine Service experts assured that company is qualified to export its poultry products to Japan.
Earlier in March 2017, the company inaugurated a plant equipped with Japanese technology facilities to facilitate its processed chicken exports to the market.
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This undated file photo shows a woman walking along Alibaba's headquarters in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. (WANG ZIRUI / FOR CHINA DAILY)
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd on Monday said it would work to maintain its New York Stock Exchange listing alongside its Hong Kong listing after the Chinese mainland e-commerce giant was placed on a delisting watchlist by US authorities.
Alibaba stock was down 4.5 percent in a near-flat Hong Kong Special Administrative Region market in early trade, following its 11.1 percent decline in New York on Friday.
Alibaba said last week it planned to apply to convert its Hong Kong secondary listing to a dual primary listing which would make it easier for mainland investors to buy its shares
The company on Friday became the latest of more than 270 firms to be added to the US Securities and Exchange Commission's list of mainland companies that might be delisted for not meeting auditing requirements.
The Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act is intended to address a long-running dispute over the auditing compliance of US-listed mainland firms.
It aims to remove foreign companies from US exchanges if they fail to comply with American auditing standards for three consecutive years. Alibaba on Monday said being added to list meant it was now considered to be in its first 'non inspection' year.
"Alibaba will continue to monitor market developments, comply with applicable laws and regulations and strive to maintain its listing status on both the NYSE and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange," it said in a statement to the Hong Kong bourse.
ALSO READ: Alibaba to apply for dual primary listing in Hong Kong
US regulators have been demanding complete access to audit working papers of New York-listed mainland companies.
The US rules give mainland companies until early 2024 to comply with auditing requirements, though Congress is weighing bipartisan legislation that could accelerate the deadline to 2023. Beijing has said both sides are committed to reaching a deal to solve the audit dispute.
Alibaba, founded by billionaire Jack Ma, said last week it planned to apply to convert its Hong Kong secondary listing to a dual primary listing which would make it easier for mainland investors to buy its shares.
A dual listing would allow Alibaba to apply for admission to Stock Connect, the scheme connecting the HKSAR and mainland exchanges. Analysts estimated there could be $21 billion worth of inflows from mainland investors into Alibaba stock through Stock Connect.
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US – Walmart, a leading American retail chain has announced that it will be testing out grocery deliveries using a HomeValet’s smart box to keep food on delivery fresh for longer periods.
From the spring of 2021, participating customers in Bentonville, Arkansas, will be able to receive deliveries from their local Walmart directly in a temperature-controlled HomeValet-powered smart box placed outside their home.
As a result, Walmart says customers will have the ability to receive secure contactless deliveries and will know their grocery items will stay fresh whether they are home or not.
Powered by an internet of things (IoT) platform, HomeValet’s smart box has three temperature-controlled zones, ensuring it can properly store frozen, refrigerated and pantry items.
When it is time for a delivery to be made, the smart box also communicates with the delivery provider’s device, giving them secure access to the smart box to complete the delivery.
Walmart says the solution presents the retailer an opportunity to deliver items 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The US retail corporation launched its grocery delivery service in 2018, and it aims to continue to find new ways to serve customers.
Last year, the company announced that its automated system Alphabot was fully operational to enable more efficient order picking and was ready for a wider roll out.
The new innovations by Walmart come at a time when there is cut throat competition in the US grocery delivery market with competitors like Amazon, Krogger, and Costco all upping their game to attract as many customers as possible.
Amazon has for instance intensified expansion in its grocery delivery division and has announced plans to launch Amazon Fresh grocery stores –– one in Seattle and another in Bellevue.
The e-commerce giant has also reorganized the online grocery delivery division, merging the prime pantry – that was previously favoured for groceries- with its main store and offering its prime members free same day delivery.
The clamour for leadership position is justified as the grocery delivery market segment has been growing tremendously in the past few years.
According to a research by Facts and Factors, the North American e-grocery delivery segment alone is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19% and is anticipated to be worth US$114,923.8 Million by 2026.
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Global Wellness Summit Announces Record Number of Sponsors for 2015 Conference
Thirty-five companies have already committed to supporting premiere wellness event taking place in Mexico City November 13-15 and featuring Dr. Deepak Chopra as keynote speaker
Miami, FL – May 19, 2015 – The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), an annual event that attracts international leaders and visionaries, today announced a record number of sponsors are supporting the 2015 conference, which takes place at The St. Regis Mexico City from November 13-15.
The 9th annual conference boasts Dr. Deepak Chopra as a keynote speaker and the agenda will focus on the theme of “Building a Well World.”
“This year’s Summit is shaping up to be our most successful ever – not only do we have unprecedented support from industry leaders around the world but we also expect a record number of attendees in Mexico City,” said Susie Ellis, Chairman and CEO of the GWS. “We tip our hats to the sponsors who make this event possible and work with us to shape and define our industry.”
Host City Sponsor
Mexico City, an ever-evolving city that is among the largest and wealthiest in the world. Mexico City showcases a rich past seamlessly integrated into a modern metropolis, with attractions that include four UNESCO World Heritage sites, more than 150 museums and galleries, colorful street markets and bazaars, celebrated culinary venues, and a wide-range of hotels and spas.
Spafinder Wellness 365™ , the largest media, marketing and gifting company for the spa and wellness industry, is a Titanium Sponsor of Industry Research.
Book4Time, a leading supplier of cloud-based spa management software, and sponsor of the Mobile App.
Clarins, a global leader in premium skin care, and a sponsor of Industry Research.
Delos, the pioneer in Wellness Real Estate, and returning sponsor of both a Knowledge Workshop and Industry Research.
Diarq, a Mexico City-based firm with a vision to promote and develop creativity, supporting projects that recognize innovation, originality, and quality, and this year’s luncheon sponsor.
Four Seasons Hotel Mexico D.F., offering a refined oasis in the heart of Mexico’s capital, and sponsor of a cocktail reception during the Summit.
Gharieni, a leading German manufacturer of high-end spa and beauty beds, exclusive furniture and equipment, and returning sponsor of a Global Wellness Award.
Lemi, providing functional, stylish multisensory equipment, spa tables and multipurpose chairs for over 25 years, and sponsors of the Registration Area.
Massage Envy, a pioneer and national leader of affordable massage and spa services, and sponsor of Industry Research.
Raffles Hotels and Resorts, an award-winning, luxury international hotel company with a history dating back to 1887, and a returning sponsor of the Student Challenge.
Universal Companies, a single-source supplier to spa professionals, providing thousands of products to help manage and grow their businesses, and sponsors of a Knowledge Workshop and Industry Research.
Booker, transforming the way local services are managed by businesses and discovered by consumers, and returning sponsor of a Global Wellness Award.
Enaya Care, established in 2006 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a vision of pioneering professional beauty, grooming services, day spas and wellness centers in Saudi Arabia, and sponsor of a Global Wellness Award.
Jhana, devoted to the practice of energy healing, mindfulness, meditation and yoga under the guidance of spiritual teacher and Prajnic healer Felix Lopez, and Meditation sponsor.
Natura Bisse, leader in innovation and development of facial and body cosmetics, and sponsor of a Knowledge Workshop.
Raison d’Etre, a full-scale spa and wellness company creating tailor-made spas from concept to development through to opening, training and on-going management, and sponsor of a Knowledge Workshop.
BABOR, more than 55 years of experience transforming nature into luxurious, high-tech skin care.
Biologique Recherche, Paris-based international skin care company with a visionary approach to caring for the skin.
Comfort Zone, professional spa brand with a diverse range of product and treatment offerings and a complete system of care for the skin, body and soul.
Dornbracht, a German-based company that has helped shape the decor, architecture and functionality of bathrooms and kitchens globally.
The Madison Collection, delivering the finest in cotton towels, loungewear, and bath accessories that combine quality, lightweight fibers and luxurious weaves for bath, spa or pool.
SpaSoft, dynamic activities management/scheduling software solution, specifically designed to meet the unique needs of resorts, day spas, medi-spas and health clubs.
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The Body Holiday, a unique St Lucia resort that combines one of the world’s most beautiful islands with an all-inclusive resort experience featuring wellness.
Bon Vital, a market leader committed to providing superior quality and innovative products for the spa and massage therapy professions.
Comphy Company, leading provider of luxury linens to the spa industry.
ESPA, British-based creator and operator of some of the world’s finest spas.
HydraFacial MD® – Edge Systems, creators of a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure that delivers instant results with no discomfort or downtime.
Wahanda, Europe’s fastest-growing booking platform for the health and beauty industry.
Chiva-Som, widely regarded as one of the best destination spas in the world, located in Hua Hin, Thailand.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, a luxury hotel chain that makes spas a top priority, consistent winners of global industry awards from the likes of Travel + Leisure Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.
Hilton Worldwide, leading global hospitality company with more than 4,200 hotels; also manages three global spa concepts: eforea spa, Conrad Spa and Waldorf Astoria Spa.
KLAFS, a German-based global leader in sauna and wellness engineering.
Red Door Spa operates 30 day and resort spas in the US, based on the expertise of day spa pioneer Elizabeth Arden.
ResortSuite, guest-centric software for streamlining operations at spas, clubs, hotels and resorts.
“We are thrilled to have a record number of sponsors this year, representing a diverse group of distinguished companies from around the world,” said Michelle Gamble, VP, Global Business Development.
The Summit is widely recognized as the premier gathering of business, government and academic leaders across the wellness, travel and spa industries – and for its high-profile, keynote speakers and innovative agenda, industry research, Global Wellness Tourism Congress and business networking opportunities. The Summit is an exclusive gathering for senior executives, for information about attending click here.
To learn more about the 2015 GWS, visit www.globalwellnesssummit.com.
About the Global Wellness Summit: The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is an invitation-only international gathering that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively shape the future of the $3.4 trillion global wellness industry. Attendees represent diverse sectors, including hospitality, tourism, spa, health, beauty, finance, medicine, architecture/design, real estate, manufacturing and technology. Held in a different location each year, the Summit attracts delegates from over 50 countries.


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UK - TechNavio (www.technavio.com) launched its report Semiconductor Market in China 2011–2015 based on an in-depth study focusing exclusively on the Chinese market. The report aims to aid decision makers’ understanding of the significant trends impacting this market.
Commenting on the report, an analyst from TechNavio’s Hardware team said; “To capitalize on the advantages of manufacturing bases in China, the global players, especially the Asian players such as Samsung Electronics, are investing heavily in China. Similarly, the global players are also investing in the Semiconductor market in China.”
According to the report, the rise of the Semiconductor and Electronics industries in China is leading to employment for millions and also to the rapid development of the economy. The ambition of the domestic players to gain domain expertise and business techniques to capitalize on the domestic potential is leading to the high investment and the focus of Chinese players on the Semiconductor market in China.
Further, the report also discusses that the threat to invaluable intellectual properties is overshadowing the advantages of the Semiconductor market in China.
The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key players.


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Bitcoin exchange rate October 23: Cryptocurrency is preparing for a new leap
Stock Markets Group – bitcoin exchange Rate today remains without significant changes, losing about 0.2% and remaining near the level of 6 500$.
A temporary lull in the market of cryptocurrencies is delayed, however, players have less chances to maneuver, and in the coming days we expect sharp changes in the situation.
The Bitcoin price in the absence of significant external factors, are not able to continue the growth, so buyers in the short term will focus on the volatility of the market and increase the market capitalization of cryptocurrencies.
Chart bitcoin/dollar remains unchanged and support, serving around 6 $ 500 actual. However, crossing the quotations of this level down will increase the risk of a new wave of sales of the cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency top ten weak with bitcoin, and show a slight deviation from the level of the previous day. So the Bitcoin exchange rate Cash loses 1.64% and dropped around$ 445k, the value of the Ripple has decreased by 0.93% and reached $ 0.453$, Ethereum lost 0.44% and is close to 202 USD and the Bitcoin exchange rate Gold has lost 0.08%, and for one coin offered 25.64$.
The bitcoin exchange rate has become an indicator for large businesses
Experts note that, despite the large number of different tokens, bitcoin is a main reference not only for those who trade in the market of digital assets. It’s about those investors who consider the cryptocurrency industry as a whole as a source of income.
The fall of bitcoin this year has led to an increase of 200% of acquisitions and mergers of companies focused on cryptocurrencies.
Company data JMP Securities are saying about 115 such transactions, and by the end of the year their number could be closer to 150.
Many companies in order to launch the business kriptonyte use the price drop in the cryptocurrency market to buy a startup, and to access innovation.
Thus, bitcoin and many popular crypto currencies today have become indicators for OTC transactions and evaluation of resources in kriptonyte.
The head of the division of investment in digital assets JMP Securities Satya Bagopi said:
“The price of tokens remains correlated with the bitcoin exchange rate even for large companies, which gives a good opportunity for strategic investments”
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“As soon as the company becomes an attractive buy, even for little money, but the number of transactions will grow, as it is a good way to quickly get up to cryptobytes”
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Mumbai-based Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has been issued an FDA warning letter for manufacturing issues at its Baddi plant.
The company addressed the warning letter in a public filing saying that the warning came after an inspection that initially triggered a From 483. The company did not disclose exactly what the FDA took issue with, but when the FDA issued a Form 483 to the facility in 2017, it mentioned that the agency had received complaints about a cream produced at the plant that was watery. The agency ultimately found that the product had been stored in temperatures as high as 112 degrees F for up to 30 hours.
Glenmark said it is working with the agency to “implement corrective actions.”
Glenmark, which specializes in OSD, liquids, and topical skin treatments, has eight manufacturing plants in India approved by the FDA. The company said that its Baddi facility is the only plant that has run into trouble with the agency.
The company also disclosed that it the plant will contribute about $30 million in sales this year — but that it does not expect to take a financial hit from the regulatory action.


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Porsche Cars North America Unveils Urban Solar Power Array
More importantly, the solar power system will help the company reduce the annual emission figures by more than 50,000 pounds, according to a statement signed by Porsche Cars NA.
"Environmental protection has long been an objective at Porsche -- one that we take very seriously," said Porsche Cars North America Vice President of Aftersales, Tim Quinn.
"Employing solar power at our Ontario facility is in keeping with our goal of being good environmental stewards in communities where we have a presence. We're also very pleased to be supportive of the City of Ontario and the Inland Empire's Green Valley Initiative, which is focused on establishing this region as a hub for clean technologies."
This isn't the first step made by Porsche into the green sector. As you probably know, the company also promised a 1.7 percent reduction of CO2 emissions per year, with the average fuel consumption to be reduced by up to 20 percent by 2012. The product lineup has also been revamped with several less-poluting models, such as Cayenne hybrid (projected to reduce fuel consumption by up to 25 percent when compared to a gas-powered version) and Panamera hybrid.
"Porsche is to be lauded for implementing sustainability initiatives at its facilities. Sharp is very pleased to be working with Porsche as they harness the sun, and leverage clean, reliable, solar energy to help power their operations," stated Ron Kenedi, vice president of Sharp Solar Energy Solutions Group.


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After years of complaints from users, yesterday Apple officially acknowledged issues with its Butterfly keyboard design on MacBook and MacBook Pro models dating back to early 2015. The company introduced a new repair program, offering to fix faulty MacBook keyboards for free. It also said it is refunding customers who paid for similar repairs in the past.
The issue with the repair program, however, is that Apple is simply swapping the faulty keyboard for a keyboard with the same Butterfly design. That design is what is presumably leading to the issues many users are facing.
For that reason, it’s hard to view Apple’s repair program as a huge win for people who experience problems from the MacBook keyboard design. Instead, it feels a lot more like a band-aid that comes from a company reluctant to admit its faults, facing countless lawsuits on the matter…
What Apple said
In a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple said its service program covers “a small percentage of keyboards” that are plagued by issues including letters that repeat unexpectedly, sticky keys, and more:
“Today we launched a keyboard service program for our customers that covers a small percentage of keyboards in certain MacBook and MacBook Pro models which may exhibit one or more of the following behaviors: letters or characters that repeat unexpectedly or don’t appear when pressed or keys that feel “sticky” or aren’t responding in a consistent manner.”
One important thing to note here is that even when Apple says a problem affects a “small percentage of keyboards,” that could still be a very large number of people.
Reluctance to acknowledge the problem
On the surface, Apple’s statement makes it seem that it is just a bit reluctant to finally acknowledge the keyboard problem. The company has come under growing fire for the keyboard’s design recently, which has been found to fail at higher rates than past keyboard designs.
When it originally introduced the Butterfly keyboard, Apple touted the lower travel as part of the way it was able to achieve a slimmer design. In the public eye, Apple has a history of making controversial changes as it chases thinner and sleeker design, even if those changes turned out to be for the better in the long run. For many average users, the keyboard problems – and Apple’s acknowledgement of them – is just another example of that.
Of course, Apple’s response also only comes after it was hit with a slew of lawsuits over the problems. Here are some of them:
- Apple faces class action lawsuit over failing MacBook butterfly keyboards
- Second class action lawsuit over butterfly keyboards alleges five violations by Apple
- Third class action lawsuit over MBP keyboard alleges ‘fraudulent concealment’
It’s likely that Apple hopes its new service program will ease the blow of these lawsuits. Whether or not that ultimately becomes the case is unclear, though.
Replacement with the same flaws?
Apple says that in most cases, keyboard repairs will be completed by replacing “one or more keys or the whole keyboard.” This means consumers will have their faulty keyboard replaced with one of the same design, equally as likely to fail. Apple says it will cover machines for four years after their purchase date.
I’m being critical here and it’s unrealistic to have expected Apple to introduce a brand new keyboard design through a service program. However, that’s not to say there weren’t improvements Apple could have made to the design.
For Apple, this can become a very expensive service program. If it continues to replace failing keyboards with ones that fail again, it could have to replace the keyboard multiple times for the same consumer. For consumers, having to get your keyboard replaced multiple times is not an ideal experience at all.
While the service program is good for public relations, it could end up being only worse for Apple and consumers in the long run.
The bright side
On the bright side, Apple finally has acknowledged issues with its latest keyboard design. Even if it was reluctant to do so and doesn’t have a new design to introduce yet, this likely serves as the strongest suggestion yet that Apple has a refreshed design in the works for future MacBooks and MacBook Pros.
Apple is rumored to have new Macs on the docket for later this year, and those could be our first look at the new keyboard design. Of course, getting that new keyboard will require you to spend the money on a completely new MacBook…
Change My View
So that’s my view on Apple’s service program for MacBook keyboard issues. While it’s nice to finally get a response from Apple on the issue, it’s hard to deny that it’s more of a band-aid solution than a real one.
Am I right in thinking this? Or I am being overly critical of Apple?
If you haven’t already read our Change My View guidelines, please do so before commenting. The tl;dr is to be respectful of opposing views, and argue calmly and rationally, avoiding personal attacks. Be open to being persuaded by what you read.
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- Change My View: MacBook Pro keyboard issues are embarrassing but overblown
- CMV: Here’s a way Apple could solve its MacBook Pro dilemma, and keep everyone happy
- Change My View: Once Macs use ARM chips, they should be updated annually like iPhones
- CMV: Macs and iPads will remain separate product lines for many years yet
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Ford wakes up badly burnt from its India dream
Ford took a $2 billion hit to stop making cars in India. Its retreat marks the end of an Indian dream for US carmakers. It also follows its exit from Brazil announced in January, reflecting an industry pivot from emerging markets to what is now widely seen as make-or-break investment in electric vehicles.
Ford's exit from India applies brakes on the future of employees, dealers
In Chennai, where one of Ford’s two Indian plants is located, entir...
Hero MotoCorp working in full swing to introduce retro-styled Harley-Davidson
Hero MotoCorp expects the tie-up with Harley-Davidson would hel...
Hero MotoCorp opens booking for next batch of Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250
In October last year, Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson announced a partnership for the Indian market. As per the licensing pact, HeroMotoCorp has taken over the exclusive distribution rights of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, parts and merchandise in India after the iconic American motorcycle maker pulled out of the Indian market.
Royal Enfield not taking EV route for now, says Siddhartha Lal
“It is a question of approach; we believe we have a very strong philosophy and a game plan. The entry into EVs won’t be any time in the near future.”
Climate goals at risk if only the rich countries adopt electric cars
While virtually all of the world’s population growth by 2050 is forecast to take place in developing countries, thousands of cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America may stick to fossil fuel-powered vans, buses and motorcycles for decades.
Harley profit beats as turnaround plan shows signs of progress
Harley, which has struggled to grow sales beyond its core baby-boomer market, in February unveiled a plan to boost profits by shifting its focus back to big bikes, while eliminating slow-selling models and exiting loss-making dealerships and markets.
Hero MotoCorp remains bullish regarding business growth in domestic, overseas markets
The country's largest two-wheeler maker, which had crossed the 100 million cumulative production mark in January this year, is now set for the next phase of its expansion and growth.
Ferrari to drop its own fashion collection in hopes to expand brand's luxury lifestyle quotient
The clothing line comes from creative director and former Armani designer Rocco Iannone
Going green: Harley-Davidson launches all-electric motorcycle brand 'LiveWire'
Named after Harley's first electric motorbike, it was unveiled in 2019.
Hero MotoCorp reveals prices of new Harley-Davidson range; bikes to cost between Rs 10.11 lakh and Rs Rs 34.99 lakh
The company has opened bookings for the 2021 range in India.
Hero has a huge focus on global business: Pawan Munjal
The CMD and CEO of Hero Motocorp wants to continue with the company’s generous dividend policy and be able to manage the big investment required for electrification as well.
Hero MotoCorp sets up new vertical to distribute Harley Davidson products in India
Hero MotoCorp Ltd has set up a separate business unit to sell Harley-Davidson Inc vehicles in India, Hero said on Wednesday.
Massive fire breaks out at Harley Davidson showroom in Delhi's Moti Nagar
According to Delhi Fire Service, a total of 25 fire engines were rushed to the spot. The fire brought under control at 5:50 am, they added.
Hero MotoCorp inducts 10 Harley Davidson dealers into network
Several people aware of the development told ET that Hero MotoCorp has done due diligence of all the Harley dealers in the country, and has already signed around 10 of them. These contracts with Harley dealers will come into effect from January 1.
Harley Davidson dealers appoint AZB& Partners to ensure fair support packages
The Harley-Davidson management offered a compensation of Rs. 1,500 per sq. ft. with a 10% annual value-depreciated rate and a 6-month reimbursement of the margins of sale.
Harley Davidson partners with Hero MotoCorp to sell motorcycles in India
Per a distribution agreement, Hero MotoCorp will sell and service Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and sell parts, accessories and general merchandise riding gear and apparel through a network of brand-exclusive Harley-Davidson dealers and Hero’s existing dealership network in India.
Harley-Davidson joins hands with Hero MotoCorp for Indian market, inks distribution pact
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How Harley-Davidson lost its rumble in India
Harley said in a regulatory filing Thursday that it was discontinuing sales and manufacturing operations in the world’s second most populous country as part of its company-wide restructuring, or the “Rewire” plan, a five-year strategy to reset its business, focus on high-priority markets and tighten up by streamlining models.


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Abercrombie & Fitch’s chief diversity officer Todd Corley has left the company after ten years to dedicate more time to a think tank he founded called the TAPO Institute.
Corley is widely credited for changing the outward diversity of the clothing retailer, as well as its fundamental culture around inclusion and tolerance. He was hired in a newly created position in 2004 as the company was settling three class-action discrimination lawsuits.
Amy Zehrer, who has been with the company since 1992 and executive vice president of stores since February 2013, replaces Corley as chief diversity officer.
Who knows whether Abercrombie & Fitch bargained for the corporate culture changes that Todd Corley ultimately brought, but under his direction the company has indeed changed immensely. The retailer went from an employee workforce that was 90% white to closer to 50-50 in eight years.
But Corley’s approach involves more than hiring more outwardly diverse employees; he developed a diversity and inclusion strategy that changed the company’s internal approach on many levels. Although CEO Mike Jeffries continued to have his moments of intolerance that arguably worked against Corley's progress, the company’s culture is fundamentally transformed thanks to Corley’s initiatives.


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By Kileen Lindgren
Imagine you ran a small business, and the government suddenly changed the rules to put you out of business virtually overnight. Whom would you call? Did you know there’s a network to connect freedom-loving attorneys with individuals and small-business owners who need help fighting against government overreach? There is, and it works.
Yesterday, an Oregon State Court of Appeals commissioner issued a decision granting immediate and temporary stay of the Oregon Health Authority’s recently adopted rule, based on Oregon Governor Brown’s executive order, that temporarily banned the sale of most vaping products in the state. This decision comes in response to the efforts of attorney Ryan Adams, a member of the Goldwater Institute’s pro bono program, American Freedom Network, who filed a petition for judicial review of the rule on October 16, 2019. Adams represents entrepreneur Paul Bates and his business, Division Vapor.
Like 4,000 other retailers in the state, Mr. Bates faced the imminent loss of his livelihood under the new rule. Thursday’s decision means he will be able to keep the lights on, at least until the court renders a final decision in the case.
Similar preliminary victories have occurred this month in New York and Michigan. These decisions demonstrate the severity of this issue—government cannot arbitrarily prevent businesses from selling legal products or abuse its power of executive order by playing reactionary politics. Advocates for vape bans claim that they will protect children; however, minors are not even allowed into Mr. Bates’ business, and they are not allowed to purchase vaping products.
Banning the business of law-abiding retailers puts a bandage where there is no injury. Thanks to the American Freedom Network, hardworking business owners in Oregon will be able to continue to work and meet the needs of their customers, while litigation moves forward.
Mr. Bates is also a client of the Goldwater Institute, which represents him and Division Vapor in a First Amendment challenge to Oregon’s restriction on honest advertising of vaping products. In the free speech case, Mr. Bates seeks a declaration that it is unconstitutional to require vape shops to censor labels that accurately describe vaping liquids and prevent vape shops from displaying those products in a way that is attractive to adult customers. (Read more about the lawsuit here.)
Every business has a right to provide customers with accurate information about the products the business is legally allowed to sell. Freedom of speech doesn’t just help businesses succeed—it also ensures that customers get the information that they need to make wise choices. Yet Oregon has been censoring truthful information about legal vaping products by prohibiting retailers from putting pictures of items that it deems “likely to appeal to minors”—like apples, strawberries, and oranges—or even those very words—on their product labels. This censorship harms Oregon consumers and violates the constitutional rights of responsible entrepreneurs.
American Freedom Network attorneys have assisted in both of Mr. Bates’ cases, and with a third free speech lawsuit challenging Oregon’s mandatory bar association for attorneys. And the Goldwater Institute is leading the charge to defend attorneys’ rights in other states around the country, including Louisiana, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. We are committed to advancing freedom and defending individual rights in Oregon, and we are privileged to work with liberty-minded litigators in this state.
If you are an attorney and would like to learn more about litigating for liberty through the American Freedom Network, please visit this page or contact Kileen Lindgren at firstname.lastname@example.org.
Kileen Lindgren is the Legal Programs Manager at the Goldwater Institute.


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DHL Worldwide Express officials are circulating a white paper on Capitol Hill that lays out their case for defending DHL Airways' corporate U.S. citizenship. Although the five-page report does not specifically mention DHL Airways and the citizenship review under way at the Department of Transportation by DOT Chief Administrative Law Judge Ronnie Yoder, the paper's late May release coincided with when the case began to receive public attention.
The paper paints parcel delivery competitors FedEx and United Parcel Service as protective bullies, while portraying DHL Worldwide Express as a bit player on the U.S. delivery scene. UPS and FedEx officials counter that while DHL may possess only a small share of the U.S. market, the company is far larger and more competitive around the globe than it is here.
Incorporated in Delaware, DHL's U.S. arm of DHL Worldwide Express is a U.S.-based, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Post World Net. Deutsche Post, the privatized German post office, became a public company in 2000. It still is largely owned by the German government, but after paying a stiff fine in January for previous subsidization wrongdoing, Deutsche Post officials say they have learned their lesson.
The white paper titled "DHL Worldwide Express Does Not Compete Unfairly in the U.S. Parcel and Express Delivery Market" briefs readers on the corporate history of DHL Worldwide Express. The paper argues that because the company adheres to strict self-regulation as well as outside scrutiny, it could not receive an unfair or illegal advantage through cross-subsidization from the German government.
But representatives of FedEx and UPS criticized the paper as not being thorough, saying it glosses over the history of conflict between the parent company and the European Commission and European Union.
"There's not complete information provided on those critical issues," UPS spokesman David Bolger said. "I think it's a distortion of facts as to their size and scope as well as the history of the European Commission as it pertains to them."
FedEx spokeswoman Kristin S. Krause said the paper doesn't change her company's opposition to DHL Airways, a partially owned subsidiary of DHL Worldwide Express, holding U.S. corporate citizenship. Krause reiterated FedEx's position that even with a planned change in ownership of DHL Airways, FedEx still will oppose DHL Airways' U.S. citizenship on the argument that it is effectively controlled by foreign entities. An all-U.S.-citizen investor group led by new DHL Airways Chairman and CEO John Dasburg announced in late April that it plans to become the 100 percent owners of DHL Airways.
"Nothing has changed at all yet," Krause said. "And the fact that they're going to have a new owner sitting at the helm does nothing to change the basis of the company. Obviously we take a very different point of view on this, and we're looking forward to the public hearing that's deserved."
The paper, released by Deutsche Post World Net USA Inc. President and CEO Wolfgang Pordzik, sheds a different light on DHL's chief U.S. competitors.
"DHL's presence in the U.S. is not the result of a plot hatched in Germany, though its competitors seek to portray it that way," the internally written paper reads. "UPS and FedEx would like to eliminate DHLWE as a competitor in the U.S. market that they dominate so completely."
DHL Worldwide Express is in the process of working to acquire most of Airborne Express, the third-largest parcel delivery company in the United States. The $1.05 billion deal is for the Seattle-based Airborne Express, with the exception of its planes and a handful of associated facilities and services.
The paper includes a one-page appendix on the penalties Deutsche Post paid earlier this year. The fine of 572 euros translates in January's exchange rate to approximately $608 million. Deutsche Post repaid the money plus interest to the German government.
Prior to 1995, Deutsche Post was a German government agency, similar to the U.S. Postal Service in the United States. In 1995, Deutsche Post was changed into a joint stock corporation that the German government wholly owned. The company began to go public with a 1999 initial public offering of 31 percent of its shares. The European Commission found that prior to the IPO, the company improperly used government subsidies to fund its commercial parcel business. As part of the settlement that included the fine, Deutsche Post created a separate company, of which DHL Worldwide Express is a subsidiary, in an effort to erect a firewall between some of its various operations.
In the separate DHL Airways citizenship case pending at the Department of Transportation, Judge Yoder denied a June 4 DHL Airways request to delay the proceedings. The company wanted a delay to work out more details of the Dasburg acquisition, but Yoder ordered that the case proceed on the set timeline, which requires him to offer an opinion on citizenship by Oct. 31. A hearing is scheduled for Aug. 19 at DOT headquarters in Washington.


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In the first nine months of 2018, hackers stole $927 million from cryptocurrency exchanges and other platforms, according to a report from blockchain security firm CipherTrace. CipherTrace estimates the total figure will reach over $1 billion by the end of 2018. Last year that figure was $266 million.
The major hacks of the period include Japanese exchange Coincheck, with $530 million worth of cryptos stolen, Italy’s BitGrail ($195 million), Japan’s Zaif (around $60 million) and South Korea’s Coinrail (over $40 million), among many others.
What happens to that digital currency after it’s hacked? Ciphertrade did a quantitative analysis of the transactions on the 20 top cryptocurrency exchanges globally between January 2009 until Sept. 20, 2018. It found 97 percent of direct bitcoin (BTC) payments from “identifiable criminal sources” were received by unregulated cryptocurrency exchanges. That works out to 380,000 bitcoin, or about $2.5 billion at the current rate.
However, that should be changing soon.
“Different geographies are competing on regulations and trying to become ‘trusted’ digital currency hubs in order to grow their economies,” Dave Jevans, CEO of CipherTrace, said in a press release. “We will see the opportunities to launder cryptocurrencies greatly reduced in the coming 18 months as cryptocurrency [anti-money laundering] regulations are rolled out globally.”


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OC3D Reviews ›› Storage
Storage | 21st March 2014
Intel have combined their Enterprise technologies with desktop storage to produce the Intel 730 Series, and we take a look.
Storage | 1st July 2013
Today we're taking a look at the Kingston DT HyperX, a pen drive that rewrites the rules of what is possible.
OC3D Articles ›› Storage
Derrick Huey | 27th September 2010
As with most flash products, the JEDEC wants to make sure SSDs are up to spec.
Derrick Huey | 20th July 2010
ADATA brings out a new SSD utilizing JMicron's next generation controller.
Alex Myers | 18th June 2010
OCZ have announced the addition of 1.8" drives to their SSD range.
Storage | 6th February 2013
It is time to dispel the mystique around the previously perceived 'hardcore' hard-drive setups...
Storage | 21st December 2012
Today we're taking a look at the next generation of SSDs from Samsung, the 840 Pro.
Storage | 14th September 2012
The first SSD equipped with the LM87800 controller appears in our offices. How does it perform?
Storage | 16th March 2012
Famous for SD cards, SanDisk have placed their memory know-how into the world of Solid State Drives.
Storage | 27th February 2012
As we bring a new benchmark to the OC3D suite of testing, we thought we'd give you a quick run through of some popular SSDs.
Alex Myers | 24th May 2010
Samsung have put up firmware patches for their recent F3 drives to fix problems for users of AMD’s SB850 Southbridge.
Alex Myers | 22nd May 2010
Corsair have unveiled their newest Force SSDs, featuring up to 285MB/sec read and 275MB/sec write speeds.
Gaurang Shah | 31st March 2010
Toshiba introduced its biggest 2.5” drive hard disks just few days back and has today followed it up with the release of its high-capacity Canvio Portable HDDs.
Gaurang Shah | 29th March 2010
Storage devices’ manufacturer Apricorn today announced the expansion of its Apricorn suite of hardware encrypted portable drives with the new Aegis Padlock Pro.
Gaurang Shah | 27th March 2010
OCZ’s newest range of SSDs under its Agility and Vertex banners will soon be hitting retail markets.
Gaurang Shah | 25th March 2010
Japanese tech major Toshiba today took its storage devices line-up a step further with the release of its largest-ever 2.5in hard drives.


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It’s been almost a month since Ram unveiled its all-new Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Since then, the interwebs have been buzzing with both good things and bad things about the newest pickup to wear the R-A-M badge.
Most of the negative feedback has centered around the fact of it being electric. It seems the more we talk to people, there are growing concerns about the additional costs coming with electric vehicles (EVs), an inadequate charging grid, long charging times, and limited range capability in cold weather as well as towing.
But when it came down to the positive comments, most found the Revolution Concept to be very appealing when it came to its innovative new features. One of the most discussed innovations was the addition of the new third-row jump seats.
Because the truck doesn’t need a traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) located in the front of the vehicle, the Ram Truck Design Studio in Auburn Hills, Michigan was able to push the firewall in front of the instrument panel (I/P) forward four inches, stretching out the cabin. The move allowed the design studio to think outside the box in terms of passenger seats.
But the idea of adding jump seats didn’t come from some of the compact pickups of the past like most would think. Instead, it came from seating at local school sporting events as Chief Interior Designer for Ram Trucks, Ryan Nagode discussed in a recent interview.
“During the development process, I was taking my son back and forth to his baseball and football games, and I couldn’t help but notice how many parents and spectators were carrying these folding stadium seats for watching the events,” said Nagode. “The appearance matched so well with the ideas we had come up with, so it seemed obvious to marry these two concepts together.”
After conducting hours of research on stadium seating, whether it be online or at the local sporting goods stores, they came up with the fact that none of them were “comfortable”. But the team was intrigued by how the newer seats could clip to bleachers and allow the person to lean back without letting the person fall backward.
“We made sure that our seats functioned in the same manner that people use stadium seating at an event, but we’re also giving them comfort and the look and feel that’s associated with the Ram Truck brand,” said Nagode.
Using some of their creative magic, the design team was able to create two rear jump seats that are on par with the craftsmanship found on the current series of production trucks, making them comfortable for most adults. Another design and engineering feat was to make them light enough that an average adult could carry them, which the team also accomplished.
When locked into the Revolution’s midgate, the jump seats can be folded up, allowing the seat cushion to set into the backrest. The addition of two hooks on the back of each seat, allows the driver to hang certain items like grocery bags and secure them from rolling all over the floor of the cabin.
Going back to that initial idea is perhaps the coolest feature of the Revolution Concept’s jump seats. While they can be removed, the design team says that you can use the hooks on the seat cushions to allow you to clip them to any bleacher or bench-style seating. This means there is no need to drag those uncomfortable stadium seats with you to games anymore.
On top of that, the seats also can be placed on the bed of the truck allowing its occupants the ultimate tailgating experience.
It will be very interesting to see if the Ram design team can carry these ideas over to production, given the strict rules about passenger safety. Nevertheless, it’s a very creative way to get even more flexibility from the traditional pickup cabin.


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Update [Fri 8th Jan, 2021 05:35 GMT]: After some delays, SNK has now revealed the first two fighters on the way to Samurai Shodown‘s Season Pass 3 are Cham Cham (arriving mid-March) and Hibiki Takane from The Last Blade 2.
In addition to this, it gave the world a first look at King of Fighters XV and confirmed it would be arriving this year. No platforms have been announced yet. King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match was also announced for PS4. Get the rundown in SNK’s full broadcast video.
Original article [Thu 7th Jan, 2021 05:45 GMT]: SNK has pulled the plug on its big reveal of King of Fighters 15 and the Samurai Shodown Season Pass 3 at the last minute.
While the reason behind the decision is still unknown, what we do know is that SNK plans to reschedule a new time and date as soon as it can, and is appreciative of fans for understanding. Here’s the official word from the company Twitter account:
While the KOFXV announcement might not necessarily include the Switch, the Samurai Shodown Season Pass 3 is something owners of the hybrid handheld can look forward to.
While we wait for a new time and date, why not check out our review of the latest entry in the Samurai Shodown series, if you don’t already own the game. The classic KOF games are also available on the Switch eShop.
Were you excited for the reveal of KOFXV and the new Samurai Shodown Season Pass? Tell us in the comments.


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One of Cleveland’s best known, best loved, and most respected institutions – The West Side Market – is turning 100 years old!
On Sunday, October 7 from 11am-8pm, the Street Fest and Parade will take place.
The Market will be open on Sunday for the first time in a decade. You can shop for delicious produce, meats, spices, and sweets to take home. You can also eat and drink your way down West 25th Street, as local restaurants set up tents and beer gardens. There will be live music, the parade, and family-friendly activities at the Ohio City Farm.
Admission is free and space is plentiful, so be sure to check out this day of fun celebrating the West Side Market.
On Friday, November 2 – the Market’s actual birthday – the People’s Party is taking place at Crop Bistro & Bar. Combining a host of local chefs and restaurateurs from Steve Schimoler to Sam McNulty to Dante Boccuzzi, the People’s Party will pack Crop Bistro with food, music, drinks, and fun. Proceeds benefit The West Side Market. Ticket price was set at a very reasonable $25 and tickets are sold out!
Then, on Saturday, November 3, the Centennial Gala will be held at the West Side Market.
The Centennial Gala is co-chaired by hometown chefs Michael Symon and Jonathon Sawyer combines both local and national celebrity chefs for a unique tasting dinner, prepared with ingredients purchased from The West Side Market. So, who is preparing this food?
April Bloomfield, New York City
Andrew Carmellini, New York City
Britt-Marie Culey, Cleveland
Karen DeMasco, New York City
Chris Hodgson, Cleveland
Paul Kahan, Chicago
Jeff Michaud, Philadelphia
Paul Minillo, Cleveland
Jonathon Sawyer, Cleveland
Michael Symon, Cleveland
Marc Vetri, Philadelphia
Eric Williams, Cleveland
Rocco Whalen, Cleveland
Andrew Zimmern, New York
Admission to the Gala includes food prepared by these amazing and celebrated chefs, open bar, valet parking, and a commemorative 22-ounce bottle of Great Lakes Brewing Co.‘s yet-to-be-released beer, Butcher’s Brew. Proceeds benefit The West Side Market. Tickets for this once-in-a-lifetime Gala are $250. Presale tickets are sold out, but stay tuned for more tickets to be released in September.
From the Street Fest to the People’s Party to the Centennial Gala, there are lots of great ways in every price range to celebrate The West Side Market’s birthday. There is also fun “WSM 100” merchandise for sale (click here) to show your pride!
How do you plan to celebrate the West Side Market’s birthday? I’ll be at the Street Fest and the People’s Party. I hope to see a lot of you out and about celebrating one of the country’s best public markets and one of Cleveland’s true treasures.


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Zambia and Turkey have similar values as they both promote peace and security even when provoked, said Joseph Chilengi Zambian ambassador in Ankara.
In an exclusive interview with Anadolu Agency, Chilengi said both countries favor international peace and security as a core factor for the development and economic emancipation of the world.
He said because of the similarity there is a need for both countries to work together in various fields and boost bilateral ties and economic development.
Chilengi said Turkey's economic structure is very important and diversified and to interact with such a diversified economy ''there is a need for Zambia to extend its presence across Turkey on the principles of a win-win situation”.
Introducing, the new honorary consul for Turkey's southeastern city of Gaziantep on Thursday, the ambassador said Zambia will soon open honorary consulates in other Turkish cities as well.
At a ceremony held in Zambian Embassy premises in Ankara, the envoy congratulated the Ozlem Isik, the honorary consul for Gaziantep on her appointment.
''Opening a new honorary consulate is a strategy for economic growth and cooperation, “he said.
Explaining why Zambia prefers to work with Turkey, Chilengi said Africa is not a dumping ground. ''In Zambia and Africa, we need value addition, “he added.
He said it is better to trade as equal partners such as Turkey than to bring aid that comes with conditionality.
''What is important is a win-win situation, trade, and investment where both partners have an interest in each other's development,'' Chilengi added.
He also mentioned the strategic importance of Turkey in the world.
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“Everything that we do helps us get where we end up,” says Chrissy Sayare, MBA’96, Global Advisory Board member, describing her journey as an entrepreneur.
Chrissy is the co-owner, along with her husband, Mitch, a former biotech executive and scientist, of To Be Continued, a high-end consignment boutique in Scottsdale, Arizona, launched in 2014. The couple opened a second store in Dallas last year and have expanded the business to include an online store serving bargain-hunting fashionistas around the world.
A lifelong fashion lover, Chrissy began bargain hunting as a youth. She grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts, and would travel to Boston with her mother to search the racks at Filene’s Basement, known for its deeply discounted merchandise. “I learned how to get what I wanted on a very limited budget,” she says. At 8 years old, she designed clothes and “hired” her grandmother, who lived on the second floor of their double-decker house, to sew her designs. “I was the only one wearing these clothes,” she says of her first entrepreneurial endeavor, “but I was in charge.”
Although she loved fashion, Chrissy studied classic literature at New York University, including a year of study abroad in Paris. “It never occurred to me that one goes to college to study fashion,” she says. Uncertain what to do after graduation, she started an errand-running service. She soon identified an opportunity to handle dry cleaning for guests of Bostonarea hotels and submitted proposals to several hotel housekeeping managers. When her phone began to ring, Spotless Express was founded.
Chrissy didn’t have a vehicle for deliveries, so her father, a Greek immigrant who worked as a drywaller, lent her money to buy a secondhand car, a stick shift she had to learn how to drive. “My parents always encouraged my weird entrepreneurial dreams,” says Chrissy. She connected with a nearby dry cleaner, and on her first day in business, in August 1991, Hurricane Bob hit New England and the power went out. In hindsight, Chrissy is glad that she didn’t anticipate the many challenges she would face. Fear of what can go wrong can slow you down, she says. “With entrepreneurs,” she adds, “you do what it takes.”
After running her business for three years, Chrissy was eager to take the next step in her career. She applied to the Babson MBA program and, on the strength of her business experience, received a scholarship that allowed her to attend. She then worked at several recruiting firms during the tech boom, and in 2000 started an executive search firm, Think Hire, which she ran until 2013. Wanting to try her hand at a fashion-oriented business, Chrissy asked one of her sisters to run Think Hire and launched To Be Continued.
Chrissy now sees strong parallels between recruiting and high-end consignment. In a job search, she says, there are two customers, the company and the candidate; Chrissy paid attention to both their needs, which she believes contributed to her success as a recruiter.
Similarly, in consignment, she has to gain the trust of two clients with competing objectives. “I have to connect someone who wants a bargain on an expensive piece with someone who wants to get the best return possible on their item,” she says.
Chrissy remains grateful for her Babson scholarship. She and her husband recently created the Katharine Sayare Scholarship for Women in Business, named for her late stepdaughter. She hopes the scholarship will give a student the confidence that comes from knowing someone believes in her, taking the edge off the financial burden and offering the freedom to pursue something that takes gumption. “That’s what it did for me,” she says.—Jeff Stupakevich, manager, advancement communications