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“ELFA’s new Chair brings broad experience and entrepreneurial know-how to the role”
Dave Schaefer CEO of Mintaka Financial was featured in a welcome article in the January/February 2018 issue of the ELFA Equipment Leasing and Finance magazine! Appropriately covering the State of the Industry for 2018, Dave begins his term as the Chairman of the Board of Directors amidst an uncertain regulatory climate, yet is ready for what’s ahead in his new leadership role.
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is the trade association that represents companies in the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, which includes financial services companies and manufacturers engaged in financing capital goods. ELFA members are the driving force behind the growth in the commercial equipment finance market and contribute to capital formation in the U.S. and abroad. Its 580 members include independent and captive leasing and finance companies, banks, financial services corporations, broker/packagers and investment banks, as well as manufacturers and service providers. For more information, please visit www.elfaonline.org.


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It is sometimes said people’s fashion choices are a reflection of their mood and current personal situations. So, when U.S. President Barack Obama, donned a crisp beige suit during a press conference recently, it set tongues wagging that something is amiss. A number of website and blogs as well as people on social networking commented on the suit.
A sad and drawn looking Obama, who appears to be under a significant amount of stress, spoke in serious tones, while wearing the beige suit. This is not something people are used to seeing. American presidents usually wear black or navy blue suits during press conferences. It was a nice suit, but unusual seeing it against the presidential seal at a press conference nonetheless.

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UHANS A101 has been in the news for a long time for being a tribute to Nokia. Now, UHANS A101 is available for pre-order from online store Tomtop.com for a price of $59.99 (400 Yuan) and this special offer ends on September 30. The dispatching of all orders will begin from September 30 as well.
UHANS A101 comes with very basic specs which suit the price tag. It features a 5-inch 720p display and is powered by a MediaTek MT6737 quad-core chipset clocking 1.25GHz. It comes equipped with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. This smartphone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS out of the box. The main highlight of this ultra-cheap phone is the 4G LTE connectivity.
The main highlight of this ultra-cheap phone is the 4G LTE connectivity which makes it stand out from the crowd. This smartphone is fueled by a 2450mAh battery which the brand claims offers longer talk time and standby time.


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ONE OF THE BIGGEST urban legends in games has finally been proven to be true, as thousands of unsold Atari gaming cartridges were unearthed in a disused landfill in the New Mexico desert last Saturday.
The cartridges had been encased in a concrete tomb for 30 years after Atari wrote off truckloads of unsold stock prior to the video game crash of 1983.
Although the dig, which had been commissioned as part of a documentary for streaming on Microsoft XBox games consoles, was well orchestrated, there was no guarantee that anything would be found.
In the event, although the full extent of the haul is yet to be revealed, the 200-strong crowd that gathered to watch the dig were tantalised with a number of crushed cases including Centipede, still in its cellophane, and most importantly the video game tie-in of ET - The Extra Terrestrial, which had been cited by many - including its author - as one of the worst video games of all time.
Not all the games were crushed, however, and documentary director Zak Penn proudly showed off a copy of ET that seemed more or less completely unscathed from its 30-year slumber. Larry Hyrb of Microsoft's XBox team showed the world in a tweet that contained the picture we've used for this article.
Here it is up close - the very first ET cartridge exhumed after 30 years pic.twitter.com/nb8tv33w8F— Larry Hryb (@majornelson) April 26, 2014
With the stakes high and the cameras rolling there was very little margin for error, and it is understood that the documentary will show the production team interviewing former Atari employees and garbage workers who delivered the haul, said to have been between 14 and 20 lorry loads, depending on which legend you believe.
It is this vagueness of the story that led it to become a legend. There was newspaper evidence that confirmed that some sort of dumping of Atari assets had taken place, probably as a tax write-off, but the quantities involved, the contents and state of the stock was the stuff of idle speculation.
Some versions of the story mentioned unsold Atari 2600 hardware, and some went further and spoke of unmanufactured prototypes of the next generation game consoles which would never see the light of day.
Until we know for certain what the extent of the haul was, its significance, and what the team plans to do with the spoils, this is nothing more than an exciting anecdote that will make great television, but no more than that.
But with demand to own a piece of gaming history seeing the price for one of the cartridges set to skyrocket into the thousands, a decent haul could actually raise enough money that it might have saved Atari from bankruptcy.
As part of that Catch-22, in last week's column we looked at the latest tech bubble and whether or not we've learned from the mistakes that are now being exhumed.
The INQUIRER also wonders if anyone will go digging around for copies of Ashes 2013 in a landfill of 2044. They probably won't smell any worse than they already do. µ
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Apple job postings are one place the usually secretive company has to reveal a few details about its plans, and a fresh one has added some serious spin to the rumors about an Apple TV. It’s an offer for a software engineer/manager who will be in charge of a “team of engineers working on exciting new features and functionality” for next-gen Apple TVs. And whereas the Apple TV has been repeatedly called a “hobby” project by Apple execs, now it’s labeled a “high priority” one.
More intriguing is the mention of working with “cross functional teams” within Apple. While this inevitably will mean design and software teams, the emphasis here may be that the Apple TV will be a more full-featured device than the simple content-serving set-top box. Given that Nat Brown, the creator of the Xbox, has disparaged Microsoft’s recent gaming efforts and suggested Apple could “kill” the Xbox and PlayStation if it brought more features to the Apple TV, this detail is even more relevant. Prominent ex-Appler and commentator Jean-Louis Gassée has a new note that questions Apple TV’s future, but we’ve long suspected adding iOS apps to the TV could be a game-changer for Apple.


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While Mercado and his girlfriend were obeying the stay-at-home mandate last Friday, three men broke into a storage lot on the 3300 block of south Central Avenue and hauled away the couple's only source of revenue.
Mercado made a plea to the people who robbed him of his dream as an independent business owner.
"We are community. I am Latino, so the people that steal the car, they are Latino," he said. "So from Latino to Latino, we're saying to you, do the right thing."
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The timing could not have been worse. Mercado and his girlfriend had launched their mobile juice bar in February. In March they had to lock it up.
Everything they had was invested in that gleaming stainless steel kitchenette on wheels, selling to fitness-minded beachgoers.
Now their marketing campaign turns to catching crooks. On social media, they are posting pictures, begging for help.
Anyone who has information about the men in a pick-up truck with ladders and a smaller SUV is asked to contact LAPD Newton Division detectives at (323) 846 6592 or reach out to Mercado on his social media under the brand name The Juice Market LA.
"Especially in a situation where we are right now that everyone should be more connected to each other, more present, as opposed to do harm and do bad things like this," said Mercado.


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You've seen names like Mint Mobile, Freedompop, and Boost Mobile. What is an MVNO and what are the benefits or drawbacks of using them?
Join us as we take a trip back in time and recap some of the major features that came with Android releases. Strap in, there's a decade's worth of goodies.
Remember when smartphones cost $200 and it was all you ever needed? What happened? We discuss how the industry has evolved and where it may go in 2019.
In today's ediiton of Hot Take, we take a look at all of the various Mate 20 devices unveiled by Huawei today, including the new smartwatch.
In the latest edition of Hot Take, Google debuts new Pixel devices and a new Assistant device. Listen in to find out what the AndroidGuys staff has to say.
In the latest edition of Hot Take, LG officially unveils the V40 ThinQ and Watch W7 smartwatch. Listen in to find out what the AndroidGuys staff has to say.
In the latest edition of Hot Take, LG shares the V40 early, a new 10GB version of the Oppo Find X is on the way, and more Pixel 3 leaks appear.
In the latest episode of Hot Take we take a look at the Pocophone F1, what's going with email clients, and an upcoming Galaxy phone with some interesting new features.
Amazon held an event at its headquarters in Seattle where the company announced a slew of new Alexa-enabled products and improvements.
In the latest edition of In Brief, we take a look at the first Google Home Hub leak, along with our first look at "official" Pixel 3 renders and big changes coming to Twitter.
In this episode we chat about some Google's event in October, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, and Google's Play Store policies.
In this episode we chat about some new leaks that give us a good look at the Pixel 3 and some new phones announced at IFA 2018
Matt, Andrew, and Donovan chat about an exciting new feature from Google Assistant, new Google product rumors, and some controversial LG devices.
Donovan, Josh and Keyan chat about the Note 9's imminent launch, Google's AI health Coach, LG's V40, a Pixel 3 leak, and design of Oppo's upcoming R17 Pro.
Matt, Andrew, Josh, and Dono talk about a gigantic tablet coming to the market, a possible OnePlus/T-Mobile collaboration, and more.
The flagship phone season is officially underway as the Samsung Galaxy S10 line of phones arrives. This year there are four models to choose from.
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Changing the Google Keyboard (Gboard) theme is easy to do and can go a long way to freshening up an old phone. Here's how to do it a few easy steps!


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From time to time, the NSSF releases reports about various aspects of the gun industry. These surveys give us an interesting glimpse into what’s driving the firearms industry, and what kinds of guns people are purchasing. Not only is it nifty information to have, it gives people like us (who review guns) an idea about what types of heaters to focus our efforts on. And this year, home defense handguns are all the rage . . .
You’ll notice from the chart data that the combined categories for handguns make up well over 50% of the purchases of new gun owners. Semi-auto guns are the most popular, followed, naturally enough, by revolvers. It follows what we’ve been seeing in the industry, that companies are focusing their efforts on churning out handguns instead of producing the next great rifle.
What’s really interesting is that the “modern sporting rifle” isn’t particularly popular among new gun owners. While there was a massive buying spree after the gun control push started in Washington, new shooters weren’t at the tip of that spear. The charge seems to have been led by existing gun owners buying up the available stock. This could be a “chicken and egg” situation though, as demand may have been high among new shooters for the Evil Black Rifle (TM) but handguns were the only thing readily available, so they bought those instead.
The reason over 50% of new shooters listed for wanting a new boomstick was some form of self defense, whether in the home or for concealed carry. Again, that’s in line with the industry’s concealed carry/self defense marketing kick they’ve been on for the last couple years. And that also puts guns like the M&P Shield and the Beretta Pico in the perfect position to grab a healthy slice of those sales.
So, that’s cool. Self defense guns are in vogue, and new shooters prefer handguns. There’s a ton of other great information in this report (well, great if you own a gun shop and need to do some marketing), but Bill over at the NSSF would tan my hide if I gave away all the secrets from something they’d like you to pay money to read. One last nugget of info, though:
The majority of new shooters — well over 50%, in fact — shoot regularly on privately owned land such as a family ranch. Under Chuck Schumer’s “universal background check” proposal, these brand new shooters would unknowingly be committing a felony if they handed their new gun to a friend to try out while at one of their range days on the ranch. “Approved” and chartered shooting ranges aren’t the only place people shoot, but gun control advocates can’t seem to grasp that concept. Or maybe they do.


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“To the manufacturers out there, we want you to know that you’ve been warned,” said the company’s Director Of Brand Experience, Mark Agnesi.
The Muse frontman buys the company whose guitars he has been using since the early days of the band.
The experienced luthier had a hand in signature models for Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and more.
It’s the largest recorded planting of West African ebony thus far.
Highlights include a boutique guitar showcase and a special Les Paul night.
Norman’s Rare Guitars YouTube personality brought in to oversee Gibson’s brand experience.
Troubled boutique effects company T-Rex Engineering has been saved from bankruptcy by the firm’s co-founders Lars Dahl and Sebastian Jensen, according to a statement...
The beloved Danish boutique effects company declares bankruptcy after difficult financial year.
Larkin Poe, Tash Sultana, Sam Fender and more will participate in the new global initiative.
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Apple’s massive WWDC 2022 event keynote is already in the books, and users are unable to believe how many interesting new announcements of features were made during the event. The greatest news, of course, was iOS 16 and the exciting new iPhone features that Apple added to its mobile operating system. In June during the WWDC event Apple announced iOS 16 and as per its classic tradition soon after the announcement of new version update on the same day developer’s beta was made available.
Some of Apple’s new iOS 16 features were already revealed in the developer version. iOS 16 introduces a series of exciting new features and we are desperately waiting for it but we all have to wait till September for the official version of iOS 16 to be released. Needless to say, the first thing on everyone’s mind is when they will be able to download the first iOS 16 developer beta release. But when will Apple make the first iOS 16 beta available for download?
When is iOS 16 Public Beta Coming Out?
During WWDC 2022, Apple revealed that iOS 16 has a revamped configurable lock screen with picture shuffles and live activities, enhancements to Focus, Wallet, Maps, Parental Controls, and SharePlay, the ability to edit texts, and a better Dictation experience. As we are waiting for its official released many of them are planning to install its beta version, but when should we anticipate the iOS 16 public beta test verion?
While Apple has yet to confirm a precise date, we may get a hint from following the release pattern of prior iOS public betas. In the previous years of the program, the public beta was usually released in June; the iOS 12 public beta began on June 25th 2018, and the iOS 13 public beta began on June 24th 2019. However, the pandemic led Apple to postpone WWDC event in 2020, so Apple had to move its event from early Jue to the late end of June. Due to this iOS 14 public beta was released on July 9th 2020. Last year, iOS 15 was made public on June 30, 2021, a day sooner than predicted. With a definite July release date, we anticipate iOS 16 public beta will be available around July 7th 2022. Of course, this is only a guess but we will update this area if we receive confirmation from Apple.
It’s not only the coders that get first dibs on all the new software when it’s released. The developer beta is also available to regular users. Those users who are interested and want to install developer beta on their iOS devices can join up for an Apple Developer Program membership, which will cost you 99$ per year in the United States. Those who do not wish to register as developers can join Apple’s free Beta Software Program to have access to public betas when they become available in July. Keep in mind that it might not be a very good idea to download the developer’s beta version or public beta version on your iOS device that you currently are using as it may create many glitches, drainage of battery life, data loss and many more. Infact some of the applications also might not work properly on your iOS device.
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‘The Biggest Hollywood Deal Ever’: What the Deal Means for the Hairdressers and Grooming Industry
A big hairdresser is paying $500,000 for a license to cut his or her own hair.
But the biggest Hollywood deal ever, in which the hairstylist is getting $500 million for his or herself, is the hairdressers’ license.
A major movie, a movie, or a TV show could be in the works.
This deal is the biggest one ever in the hair dresser industry, according to a study from the National Association of Hairdresser Licensees, and it’s likely to change the landscape for a long time to come.
“The hairdressing industry is in a tough spot right now,” said Paul Hochberg, the president and CEO of the hair salon industry trade group.
“It is going through a lot of transition.
It’s very competitive and very competitive for a lot more reasons than you’d think.”
Hairdressing is growing rapidly.
Today, there are more than 4 million licensed hairstylists, according a 2012 survey by the American Hair Association, and they make more money than the average American.
And they’re doing it for more than the industry itself.
According to the association, the industry is set to grow by $1.3 billion by 2025.
Hochbink says there are three major reasons why the industry has been able to continue growing for so long.
First, it’s getting bigger.
According the association’s 2012 survey, the median annual income for a hairdressier is $46,000.
In 2015, the average annual income was $48,000 and the median age was 39.
Second, it has a good relationship with regulators.
According a survey by Haircut, a market research firm, licensed hairdressings were approved for about one-third of all licenses issued last year.
“This is a pretty big deal,” said Hochber, who is also president of the American Bar Association.
And they’ll say, ‘Absolutely.’ “
Hairdressers are going on the phone with their attorneys, saying, ‘Can you make me a deal?’
The association estimates that the industry could be worth as much as $500 billion by 2020. “
Third, it could change the makeup of the profession.
“If the industry grows, the makeup changes and the quality of the industry becomes more competitive. “
There are some great candidates right now in the industry, but I don’t think that they will be in that big of a position,” Hochbegs said.
“If the industry grows, the makeup changes and the quality of the industry becomes more competitive.
The market could become much more like the music industry, where you have some great artists, but you also have some very bad ones, too.”
The Hairdressery Industry’s New Deal Hochberger says the licensing boom in the last five years has allowed hairdressery to grow.
“A lot of the companies have had to go through some tough times, and people have been working really hard to try to grow the industry,” he said.
Hairdressings are now bigger than ever, and a big part of the reason is because more and more people are taking advantage of the license.
“What’s really exciting is the ability to do business with the government, to be able to have some of the licenses and the licenses to do your business and not have to go to the federal government,” Hechbink said.
A lot of people, whether they’re lawyers or whether they are not, have an interest in getting into the hair supply business.
“I think a lot is going to change for the hair industry,” Huchber said.
So what’s going to happen to the license?
According to Hochbert, the big question is how the license will change the hair trade.
“My guess is, in five years, there’s going have to be an expansion of the business,” he says.
The licensing boom has also created a market for licensed hairdresses to sell their wares online.
Huchberger says it could take at least five years before this shift is fully embraced.
“We’re going to see more people who are not licensed to be doing their own hair,” he explains.
“They are going with an existing hairderer, and then they’re going online and finding a client and a haircut, and getting paid on the Internet.”


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Google Shows More Details of Android Wear
Google today provided a deeper look at what Android Wear - its platform for wearable devices - will be able to do. Android Wear will first be deployed on smart watches, with LG, Samsung, and Motorola making the first wave of hardware. Much of Android Wear's functionality comes from Google Now and its voice-controlled searches and actions. The user interface includes multiple screens that are accessed by swiping up and down, and back and forth. Many of Android Wear's initial powers will center on interacting with smartphone-based notifications. The Google Now functionality adds tools such as voice reminders, voice search, and similar powers to the platform. Android Wear supports third-party apps thanks to the full SDK, which Google made available to developers today. The apps are automatically installed on Wear when the corresponding version is installed on the associated smartphone. The LG G watch and the Samsung Gear Live will be available for sale later today, with the Moto 360 arriving later this summer. Google didn't provide details about the hardware, but they can be ordered via the Google Play Store.
Hands On with Android Wear 2.0
Google released a developer preview of Android Wear 2.0. This new platform, which touts a wholly refreshed user interface, is the biggest update yet for Google smartwatches.
Google to Bake Google Lens Directly Into Its Camera App
Google today made several changes to its Google Lens visual search tool. First and foremost, it is adding Google Lens directly to the camera app of Pixel phones.
Google Delays Android Wear 2.0 Until 2017
Google today released Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview 3 and also shared some details on the timing for the platform's public launch. The biggest addition to the preview operating system is the availability of the Google Play Store on Android Wear devices.
Google Rebrands 'Android Wear' as 'Wear OS by Google'
Google today said it is getting rid of the Android Wear brand that has been a part of its smartwatch strategy for years. Moving forward, Google's platform for wearable devices will be called Wear OS by Google.


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India set to become global manufacturing hub
With the emergence of a vast domestic market and relatively low-cost workers with advanced technical skills, India is on the verge of becoming a manufacturing powerhouse within the next five to 10 years.
More and more multinationals are setting up manufacturing operations in India. Ford, Hyundai and Suzuki all export cars from India in significant numbers. LG, Motorola and Nokia all either make handsets in India or have plans to start, with a sizeable share of production being exported, according to a new report.
The new report, entitled "What's Next for India: Beyond the Back Office," by The Boston Consulting Group and Knowledge@Wharton, says India has been behind in manufacturing sector mainly due to poor infrastructure, bureaucratic red tape and restrictive labour laws.
"Over the past five or six years, many firms have restructured their manufacturing operations and implemented world-class practices," says Arindam Bhattacharya, a partner in BCG's New Delhi office.
"Slowly but surely, they have started building a globally competitive manufacturing base in industries like pharmaceuticals, auto components, cars and motorcycles."


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Net worth: $17.5 billion
Thirty years after starting his company in a University of Texas dorm room, Michael Dell could buy 1,100 new Dell laptops for every student at his alma mater.
Net worth: $13.5 billion
The NewsCorp boss could buy himself a subscription to the Wall Street Journal for the next 48 million years.
S. Truett Cathy
Net worth: $6.2 billion
The devoutly Baptist founder of Chick-Fil-A could purchase a chicken sandwich for 92% of the world's 2.2 billion Christians.
Net worth: $34.5 billion
The L'Oreal heir could buy a box of hair dye for every woman in the world.
Net worth: $7 billionAmerica’s fashion king could fill the closet of every person in Martha's Vineyard with 5,500 new polo shirts.
Net worth: $3.6 billion
Known as the most connected man in Silicon Valley, LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman could buy 15 million of his friends yearly subscriptions to LinkedIn Premium.
Alejandro Santo Domingo Davila
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The Colombian beer heir could order a nightly round of Miller Lites for every one of his countrymen for two months straight.
Net worth: $14.6 billion
The biggest fracker in North Dakota's Baaken shale formation, Hamm could buy a fresh tank of gas for every car in America -- and still have $2 billion to spare.
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The French Hermes heir could buy one of his company's $910 high-end scarves for every woman in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux.
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Red Bull’s founder could wake himself up with a can of his high-caffeine drink every day for the next 11 million years.


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A mummified pig foetus, live squirrels, deer genitalia and freeze-dried quails—these are just a few of the interesting items intercepted by Australian biosecurity officers over the years.
A/g Head of Biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Dr Chris Parker, said the department went into the archives to find the strangest items intercepted at the border.
“Our work at airports and mail centres helps protect Australia from biosecurity risks that might arrive with passengers or mail parcels,” Dr Parker said.
“While COVID has impacted on the number of passengers arriving, we have continued to intercept food, meat and seeds.
“These are some of the more common risk items we intercept at airports and mail centres, but we have also seen our fair share of interesting finds.
“Recently officers at the mail centres came across a mummified pig foetus and freeze-dried quails, which could both pose an animal health risk.
“Quails and other poultry can carry Avian Influenza, which is a serious disease of poultry and can cause high mortality in production birds.
“A few years back we also intercepted deer genitalia at Cairns Airport, which could carry animal biosecurity risks, including foot and mouth disease.
“One of the more surprising and serious cases at our airports was back in 2018, when an Australian resident arrived from Bali with live squirrels concealed on their body.
“Squirrels can carry rabies—which is present in Bali—and if this disease was to arrive here the toll on human and animal health would be huge.”
Other notable interceptions over the years have included:
- Succulents concealed in soft toys
- Taxidermy black bear, baboon, alligator, and marmoset
- Taxidermy rear end of a rat with a modelled mouth with prosthetic teeth
- Dead bats and bat bones
- Roasted otter
- Ducks tongue
- Chicken feet
- Dead King Cobra
- Dried frogs and dried rat
- Goat foetus
- Skinned frogs
- Monkey bones
- Pigs hoof
- Horse dung
“The volume of mail arriving in Australia is increasing and we will see passenger numbers grow. This means the biosecurity risks facing Australia will also increase,” Dr Parker said.
“This is why it is so important that everyone follows our biosecurity conditions when travelling or importing goods to Australia—including online shoppers.
“By being biosecurity aware and following our conditions, you can save yourself time, money and avoid some serious penalties.”
For more information on items that are a biosecurity risk and may not be permitted into Australia, visit awe.gov.au/travelling.
For more information on interesting items intercepted at the border, visit the Australian Biosecurity Facebook page.
- In 2020, more than 60,000 parcels that were a potential biosecurity risk were intercepted at Australia’s international mail centres.
- This includes 55,000 parcels containing seeds and 3,000 containing pork products.
- In 2021 to date, 3D x-rays at Australia's international mail centres have intercepted 380 kilograms of meat items in mail parcels, including 41kg of pork.
- There are strict penalties for people that are found to breach Australia’s biosecurity conditions. This includes infringement notices and prosecution.
- International travellers can have their visas cancelled for more serious biosecurity-related offences – since October 2019, 14 visas have been cancelled on biosecurity-related grounds.


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In the last few weeks, much discussion has been stirred up among the design community in India thanks to the mention of possible amendments to be made to the Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act, 1985. An act meant to protect the rights and interests of traditional and independent weavers, the Handloom Act ensured that certain items of clothing were mean to be produced exclusively by the handloom and weaving industry. Including popular items such as the sari and the dhoti, the list of products exclusive to the Handloom industry provides a tempting acquisition to the larger industrial players who were quick to move the proposition for an amendment in the Handloom act at the recently concluded high level meetings of the Textile industry and ministry.
What could repealing or amending the Act mean to artists?
The implications of a change in the Handloom (Reservation) Act, 1985 can be wide reaching and dangerous. For starters, a number of traditional weavers and artisans depend on the revenues earned from the handloom sector. Although permitting the powerloom industry access to these traditional designs might strengthen and enhance the availability of these designs, this wide scale distribution arguably will come at the cost of the livelihoods of several hundreds of weaver communities and families.
From the perspective of cultural property and heritage, amendments to the Act and the consequent production of traditional designs by non-traditional industries might cause significant deviation from the authenticity and traditional value attached to these art forms. In simple words, should a factory be making something that an individual has learnt from traditional knowledge passed down over generations after generations?
How important is the Handloom sector in developing and culturally diverse countries like India? Should exclusivity be maintained in the interest of economic and cultural sovereignty or should access over rule such a claim? Do let us know in the comments below. If you’d like you can also check out this comprehensive report drafted by the Planning Commission of India on the subject of Handlooms and Handicrafts (2012-2017 report).


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Online Shopping has emerged as one of the most popular apps of 2017 on Google Play Store. Google has announced its Google Play’s “Best of 2017” app list, which reveals the most popular apps, games, movies, books, and music on the platform in India. Paytm Mall is the only e-retail app that has made it to Google India’s top app list.
The Paytm Mall app is fastest growing online marketplace for all shopping needs. The platform, owned by Paytm E-Commerce Pvt Ltd, works on O2O (Offline-to-Online) model that contributes towards the growth for every stakeholder in the retail ecosystem including shopkeepers and brands. Paytm Mall helps local offline stores grow their business and acquire new customers by bringing them online on its platform. This enables customers to place their orders conveniently and receive faster deliveries from their trusted neighbourhood stores.
Apart from benefitting local retailers, Paytm Mall offers a wide range of shopping choices to its customers by partnering with large brands across categories, including Apple, Samsung, LG, Oppo, Sony, HP, Lenovo, JBL, Philips, Puma, Allen Solly, Lee, Pepe, Van Heusen, Woodland, Catwalk, Sketchers, Levi’s, Vero Moda, Red Tape, Crocs, and Fossil among others.
Paytm Mall delivers to more than 17,000 pincodes across India; and is currently on an expansion mode. The company is committed to bring several offerings and initiatives so that Paytm Mall app continues to be a favourite among Indian shoppers.


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Samsung Working on Galaxy S7 Premium Edition with 14 core GPU and 4K Display
A new report has surfaced, which claims that Samsung is planning to release the Galaxy S7 Premium Edition that will be exclusive to South Korea.
The information leaked on a Weibo page (via GforGames), according to which this super spec’d version of flagship from the South Korean phone maker is powered by another version of the Exynos 8890 SoC. The said chip comes with a 14 core Mali T880 GPU, and is scalable from one to sixteen cores.
As for markets other than South Korea, the flagship will reportedly be equipped with the Exynos 8890 featuring Mali-T880 with 12 cores. The U.S. and China are exception though, where the Snapdragon 820 SoC will be driving the handset.
The report further notes that this particular S7 model will feature a 4K display and a dual-lens camera module from Sony.
If earlier reports are to be believed, the Galaxy S7 will come with a USB Type-C port instead of a standard microUSB port, as well as allow users to expand its memory via an external microSD card.
Nothing is official yet, so you should better take this rumor with a grain of sand. We’ll update you when more details roll out. Stay tuned!
Gohar is the lead editor at TechFrag. He has a wide range of interests when it comes to tech but he's currently spending a big chunk of his time writing about privacy, cyber security, and anything policy related.


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The lack of transparency in food supply chains is often highlighted, and this details how better disclosure of the source of goods will not only improve customer and supplier relationships but also allow companies to respond quicker to challenges in the chain. In a report published by Rabobank, there are calls for long-term partnerships, where information between each link of the chain is shared in the public domain. The report claims the traditional methods of short-term working partnerships are no longer sufficient for the challenges that face the modern day supply chain. With the recent horse meat scandal rapidly changing the dynamics of transactional-based partnerships, what effects will we see on inter-supply chain collaboration?
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Volvo is preparing to launch three new all-electric FH, FM and FMX HGV models in Europe. The move is part of wider plans to ensure its electric truck portfolio makes up almost half of the manufacturer’s European truck sales by 2030. The Volvo FH Electric is designed for regional and intercity transport, whilst the Volvo FM Electric is aimed at the heavy local transport and regional distribution market. The Volvo FMX Electric is for operators looking for cleaner and quieter […]
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Turnover at delivery giant DPD Group UK passed through £1bn last year.
Switching from diesel to natural gas will produce a 10% saving in CO2 emissions for a heavy truck running on motorways, according to trials carried out by IVECO at Millbrook.


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Apple announced that it sold 3 million iPads since Friday's debut of the new iPad Mini and the fourth edition full-sized iPad tablet. This doubled Apple's previous three-day sales record of 1.5 million iPads, which was set in March after the debut of the third-generation iPad.
"We set a new launch weekend record and practically sold out of iPad minis," Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said in a statement. "We're working hard to build more quickly to meet the incredible demand."
While sales were not broken down into which version sold more, analysts estimate that about 2.3 million of the new iPads sold over the weekend were the mini-tablets, surpassing expectations of 1 million to 1.5 million.
Source: Chicago Tribune


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Western European manufacturers’ complaints that their products have been copied in the Far East are well reported. However, Shandong Yinbao Group is one of a select few Chinese tyre manufacturers that have suffered product piracy too.
According to international marketing manager Gavin Liu, the Shouguang-based Yinbao Group recently discovered that its growing off-the-road (OTR) product range was being copied, with the pirates making use of the company’s Goodtyre name: “We have found some faked tyres recently in the market copying the Goodtyre brand name of OTR products – which is both damaging and illegal.” Fighting back in a letter to customers, Yinbao representatives wrote: “Companies and people who undermine the interests of clients and reputation of our group will be investigated for legal responsibility according to law.”
Shanghai Baolong has embarked on a new publicity campaign promoting its commercial vehicle tyre pressure monitoring system (CV TPMS). The system is designed to permanently monitor both the tyre pressure and temperature and warns the driver in the event of a dangerous pressure loss or overheating, making an important contribution to road safety and fuel economy. The system is already available for use as a stand alone system or integrated into all classes of commercial vehicles – including trailers and semi-trailers.
Each battery-powered wheel transmitter installed inside the tyre measures the pressure and temperature every four seconds, together with the individual ID code of the transmitter, these values are sent by RF to the receiver via transceiver at 30-seconds intervals. The receiver evaluates the data, identifies the transmitter and decides whether or not the driver needs to be informed.
A ban upon the importation of used tyres is already mooted for Nigeria, and one of the country’s six regional governments has announced it plans to go one step further. The Gwagwalada Area Council Unit Command of Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Commission, said on October 13 it would prohibit the use of worn and second hand tyres, especially by commercial vehicles.
On making this decision public the unit commander, J.K Adamu, said seventy per cent of commercial vehicles plying Nigeria’s highways are still using second hand tyres. He added that the command has been making an effort in collaboration with members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NUTRW) in various regions, explaining the dangers in the use of second hand and worn-out tyres by drivers.
Nigerian Ban on Used Tyres Too Late for Local Industry
Nigeria’s Customs and Excise Tariff Book for the period 2008–2012 has been presented. Amongst the many new measures being implemented in an effort to help the Africa nation’s economy is a ban on the importation of used tyres. However, in the opinion of many this measure may have come to late for the country’s domestic tyre industry.
As the opening day of Shanghai’s Citexpo 2008 tyre exhibition drew to a close, Wilko Fong director of the organising company Reliable Exhibitions told Tyres & Accessories that the 2009 show is already 60 per cent booked. 2008’s show is proving to be as bustling as ever with 300-plus exhibitors and visitors numbers (based on pre-registration indicators) up between 10 and 15 per cent compared with the 2007 show.
Wilko Fong is hoping that the nine, which represents long life according to Chinese numerology, will be Reliable’s lucky number in relation to next year’s show, which is scheduled to take place at the Shanghai Everybright Conventional and Exhibition centre from 9 September 2009 (09/09/09).
Sinochem International Corporation subsidiary Sinochem International (Overseas) Pte Ltd. has Bought a 51 per cent stake in Singapore-based natural rubber producer GMG Global Ltd. for SG$ 267.98 million (£106.4 million). GMG operates natural rubber business in Africa and elsewhere with plantations in Cameroon and Ivory Coast and processing facilities in Indonesia. Amongst other things Sinochem International expects the deal to help position it for growth in the global rubber market. China contributes to over 20 per cent of the worlds natural rubber consumption but only produces 7 per cent of the production.
The fate of General Tyre Tazania is still hanging in the balance, having closed in April last year. Local newspapers are reports that the government is not likely to bail it out unless the last investor, Continental Tyres, accounts “for the $10 million it was advanced in 2002 to revive production.”
World Bank's Corporation Offers Petlas US$250 million Loan
International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has reportedly offered loan support of up to US$250 million dollars to Turkish tyre manufacturer Petlas. According to the Anatolia news agency, the first step is an 80-million-dollar loan for Petlas, apparently the only tyre plant manufacturing military tyres in Turkey. Semra Guler, finance director of Abdulkadir Ozcan Otomotiv A.S, told the news agency the financing would help Petlas upgrade technology, expand product range and manufacture eco-friendly tyres.
The Shandong Yinbao Tyre Group is set to embark on a programme of international expansion. Established in 1994, the company has become a famous name in China, designing, manufacturing and marketing tyres and inner tubes for the domestic market, under the brand names GoodTyre, Yinbao and Huibao. The product range is extensive and includes truck, agricultural and industrial tyres, as well as giant OTR tyres, for example, size 36.00 R51, plus a range of inner tubes. Products are already exported to over 50 countries, but the company, under the direction of chairman Mr. Yonghua Liu, has decided that the time is right to concentrate more on developing export business.
Manufacturing is carried out at three plants in China and Shandong Yinbao has built up a network of distributors to handle sales outside China. The products are all DOT, ECE, INMETRO and SNI approved, among others. As well as adopting a policy of continuous quality improvement, the company is dedicated to extending the life of its tyres and, as an example, its website proudly mentions the fact that the companys heavy-duty, radial truck tyres are capable of running for 200,000 kilometres.
In July 2005 a case of industrial espionage involving Zeus GmbH, a subsidiary of Germany’s Rösler group, was reported in South Africa. At the time the company was testing a newly developed puncture protection substance, which today is marketed worldwide as Triofill.
Two men illegally entered the Zeus factory building, took photographs of the new Trio fill pump and stole samples of the Triofill. Zeus Gmbh has finally received a 14-page judgment from the South African court regarding the case, and Tyres & Accessories has seen a copy of this judgment. The court has penalised each of the two men with fines of 20,000 rand (£1,400).
Africa is a market that presents tyre manufacturers with both problems and opportunities. Theoretically, the potential may be there for a thriving industry and market, yet unreliable infrastructure, taxation issues and political instability are all features of the African tyre industry landscape that make operations complicated. However, despite such hurdles, the situation in some areas is improving.
In mid-July Dunlop Nigeria announced the planned closure of its factory, claiming tariff reductions on imported goods as a deciding factor. In early 2007 the Nigerian government reduced the tariff on imported truck and bus tyres from 40 per cent to 10 per cent, undermining, in Dunlop’s view, the investments it had made in expanding its radial production programme.
With Chinese input Prices on the Up Could there be a Retread Renaissance?
Raw material price increases affect every part of the tyre production and distribution chain. At the moment all the new tyre manufacturers (from the largest to the smallest) are feeling the raw materials pinch, which has been reflected in a run of less profitable financial reports. Even the Chinese manufacturers that were able to offer the “economic option” for so long are being forced to restructure their prices. Prior to this the low price of new Chinese made truck and bus radials had been hindering sales of quality retreads, so now that the price differential appears to swinging back against the Far Eastern budget producers, will this provide the opportunity for a resurgence in retread sales?
Take Qingdao, Shandong province-based Aufine Group Co Ltd. In August Tyres & Accessories received notification that the company was bringing in a second “unfortunate” price increase in three months, brought on by the “not small” (23 per cent) increase in Aufine’s natural rubber costs. The fact that the Chinese government clamped down on production in regions adjacent to Qingdao during the last quarter has also affected the distribution of these products. Furthermore, in addition to pressures mentioned above, the supply of Chinese tyres is also described as “inconsistent” since the pound’s value has fallen against the Euro. As a result Chinese manufacturers are increasingly ‘cherry-picking’ sales in the most lucrative international markets.
Chinese OTR tyre manufacturer, Yinbao Group, has reported that its giant bias OTR tyres (4000-57) are achieving service lifetimes in excess of 4000 hours. Yinbao Group highlights one particularly example of a 4000-57 tyre the company shipped to South Africa last year and which is still in “good service” despite being in operation and exceeding 4000 hours to date. Another product (in size 45/65-45) has reportedly been in use for more than one year.
Formed in 1976, the Al Dobowi Group was established to serve the growing Middle East tyre management industry. From its Dubai base, Al Dobowi Group is now involved in a range of operations (from tyres to equipment) on four continents – they even produce specialized battery components at a factory in the UK. With over 1100 employees all round the world, and some very interesting expansion plans in the offing, Tyres & Accessories recently met with executive director Harjeev Kandhari and found out more about what these will mean for customers.
One of the first things Harjeev Kandhari mentioned in conversation with T&A was that group companies are increasingly focusing on solutions, rather than just products. When you consider the wide variety of related business areas Al Dobowi operates in, this corporate philosophy really makes sense. But in order to explain what this might mean for customers a little background information is required.
Dunlop, the last tyre manufacturer with a factory in Nigeria, is set to leave the country, favouring the importation of tyres from other nations such as South Africa. The decision is said to be inspired by the persistence of power cuts, unreliable gas supply, a rise in manufacturing costs and inconsistent governmental tariffs, which allowed imported tyres to gain the upper hand in the domestic market.
The company stated that it had reached an impasse with the Nigerian government, after failing to persuade it to alter the prohibitive tariff structure. The government said that local manufacturing could not meet the market demand, though Dunlop argued that the current tariffs, coupled with energy costs and unreliability, made the improvement of production capacity impossible.


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The next Ford Fusion may be at least a year away, and it may not be ready to roll off the production line anytime soon.
Ford revealed that the next model it will unveil at the Detroit Auto Show will not be a Fusion, but rather a GT-R.
The company also said it will not unveil a new GT-based model at this year’s event.
That leaves the door open for a Fusion or a GT3 in 2021, and with that, the question becomes, when will the company finally unveil the next-gen Fusion?
This will mark the first time Ford has officially announced a GT model for the US market since the GT1 debuted in 2008.
Ford previously teased the GT3, the next generation of the Fusion, with a 2019 reveal date.
But it also unveiled the 2018 GT4, the last Fusion, and the 2019 Fusion SE at the same time.
That left the question of when Ford would unveil the 2018 Fusion SE.
Ford has yet to confirm the car’s exact specifications.
The car is expected to use the next gen Ford Dynamic Variable Valve Control (DVVCS) system.
The automaker revealed that it would only unveil the new car when it can prove that the 2019 version is up to par with the previous model.
But the 2019 model could be ready as early as next year.
Ford said that it is now ready to announce the new GT3.
The 2018 Fusion is a bit of a departure from the previous generation of Ford’s Fusion lineup, which debuted in 2018.
It will include a more powerful 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine, an optional aluminum alloy body, and a longer wheelbase.
Ford also added a dual-zone automatic climate control system.
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Taco Bell's New Menu Item Will End Your New Year's Resolution Before It BeginsAs of Jan. 25, Taco Bell patrons will be given the option to "add fries to that" when the chain will officially begin selling $1 nacho fries for a limited time.
In-N-Out President: Company Will "Never" Go Public In-N-Out just opened it's 304th store in Medford, Oregon, marking the first time the fast food chain opened up a restaurant in the Pacific Northwest.
Truck Ends Up 30 Feet Off I-5 On Side With FriesA big rig loaded with 20 tons of French fries overturned and slid down an embankment on its side on Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles.
McDonald's New Menu Item: Calorie CountsMcDonald's restaurants across the country will soon get a new menu addition: The number of calories in the chain's burgers and fries.
Happy, Kids? McDonald's To Substitute Fruit, Raisins For Fries The world's most famous fast-food restaurant is revamping its "Happy Meals" in an effort to cut down on America's child obesity epidemic.
It's FRY-Day At Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A is giving away a free medium fry to all customers on Friday, Mar. 4.


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We found fresh winter spy shots of the next-generation Porsche 911 Turbo. Enjoy!
The prototype was photographed in Northern Scandinavia and shows air intakes in the rear fenders and a different exhaust compared to the regular 911. The car is expected to feature a four-wheel steering system, probably borrowed from the recently introduced 911 GT3.
Power should come from a six-cylinder, 3.8-liter tri-turbo engine estimated to have an output of 550 HP (405 kW) which should propel the 911 Turbo to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.3 seconds on its way to a top speed of more than 195 mph (313 km/h).


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The Africa’s Business Heroes competition, which annually awards ten outstanding entrepreneurs from around Africa with a share of a US$1.5 million grant, is now accepting applications for the fourth year.
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) competition is the Jack Ma Foundation’s flagship philanthropy effort focused at helping and motivating the next generation of African entrepreneurs in all industries.
ABH will recognize 100 African entrepreneurs over the course of ten years and commit to providing grant funding, training programs, and other support for the building of a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, across every sector, age group, and gender are now able to submit their applications, in either French and English, for a chance to become one of the 10 finalists for the fourth edition of the challenge.
The official slogan of the competition, “It’s African Time”, is a bold call to action to all talented African entrepreneurs who are challenging stereotypes associated with “African time” – creating local impact and building a better, more inclusive future through their businesses.
At the grand finale later this year, 10 finalists will take the stage to present their businesses to a panel of business legends to win a share of the US$1.5 million grant. The journey to the final will also include access to a community of international leaders and innovators, industry experts, investors and accelerators, as well multi-disciplinary bootcamps and training sessions to help the finalists take their businesses to the next level.
“Entrepreneurship in Africa is experiencing a strong upward trajectory and it is so encouraging to see. But there are still so many entrepreneurs whose inspiring stories and impactful businesses need a spotlight, and who could benefit from additional support,” said Zahra Baitie, head of partnerships and programmes at ABH.
“We want to enable entrepreneurs that are not only building successful businesses, but who are also running mission driven organisations that generate growth for their local communities across Africa. If this sounds like you, join the Africa’s Business Heroes prize competition today. It’s African Time.”


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No surprise here: More dollars need to move into digital channels, said Susan Wojcicki, SVP of advertising at Google and a 10-year member of Google’s advertising team, during her keynote at the Ad:Tech conference in San Francisco.
“Right now a portion of them are, but as more users move online, more dollars need to move online,” she said.
Wojcicki then outlined “five ideas shaping the future of digital advertising.” They are:
Choices: Ad views will be voluntary
“This might seem hard to accomplish because right now a lot of ad views are not voluntary,” Wojcicki said. “We want to move to a model where the user chooses to see the ads. “
She mentioned the search ad model, in which users click to see the ads and Google is compensated on a cost-per-click (CPC) basis. The advantages of the voluntary model, Wojcicki said, is that both advertiser and user incentives are aligned. The user wants to see an ad, the advertiser only pays if the user sees the ad, and it’s up to the publisher to serve the ad at the right time and in the right place.
Wojcicki cited as an example TrueView, a YouTube ad that runs before a user’s selected content. Advertisers only pay if the user opts to watch the ad, yet 70% of ads on YouTube, Wojcicki said, are TrueView ads. Of course, this requires advertisers to develop content that users actually want to see.
For instance, a Pepsi ad featured professional stock car racer Jeff Gordon testing—while incognito—a car at an auto dealership. As he blasted through the streets, the car dealer, who was riding shotgun, began looking increasingly uncomfortable until he gave up reasoning with Gordon to slow down and simply began screaming in terror. The ad had 33 million views in a month.
Control: Users will participate if we provide enough value and control
While Wojcicki acknowledged the importance of user data, and the increase of programmatic ad buying (which in Google’s system increased 10 times since 2010), she said the one thing missing was a plan on how to maintain these advertising investments over the long term.
The solution, Wojcicki said, was to let users control what ads they want to see and whether they want to see ads at all. From Google’s standpoint, users who are offered this control take it.
“For every user that opts out, two add interests and say: These are the things I’m interested in,” Wojcicki said. “We need to enable users to do this at scale. When you think about it, there are a lot of places where we go tell people we’re interested in buying something—like sales associates and travel agents. But how do we get that online to users so they can have control?”
Charm: Ads will be more interactive and beautiful—at scale
The operative phrase here is “at scale.”
Many ads are well-designed and beautiful, Wojcicki noted. But many times the well-designed ads running on a homepage aren’t the ones that show up across the Internet.
“When we think about the future and all the tools we have, we need to think about how we do this with all the ads we have, not just the homepage ads,” Wojcicki said, adding that Google has been working on what it calls “engagement ads,” which are ads that fit into standard ad formats but, after the user hovers over it, expands to include richer content like catalogs or videos.
For instance, when Samsung launched its new smartphone the Galaxy S4, it live-streamed the 90-minute event on numerous channels, including online ads. These ads appeared, like many others, on the side of the screen. When users moused over it for two seconds, a pop-up would show that live-streamed the Galaxy S4 launch event.
“It was one of the most popular concurrent live stream events we’ve seen, right up there with Will and Kate’s wedding,” Wojcicki said. “It showed the power of what you could do with media to drive users to see this event.”
Over the long-term, she emphasized, online advertisers need to think about formats that are both scalable and visually attractive.
Connected: Ads will help people live their lives on the go
Wojcicki acknowledged current limitations with context-sensitive advertising, something that she anticipates will change. Advertisers, she said, need to take into consideration a number of factors including device, time of day, and location, and reach out to users depending on this context.
“A lot of times you get offers, they’re for San Jose,” Wojcicki said. “But we’re in San Francisco. There’s no technical reason those things don’t exist. We just haven’t built them yet and we need to focus on building those experiences.”
Calibration: all ads will be measured; clicks will only be one measurement type
Direct response allowed advertisers to understand which ads were working and which ads didn’t work, using a variety of metrics: CPA, CPC, and CPV to name a few.
Brand advertisers, however, need better measurements—mainly around reach and ad impact, Wojcicki said, adding that marketers need to understands data coming in from multiple places, such as different screens, and integrate it all with other locations, like CRM systems.


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For over 100 years, the Brooks Corning Company has been providing office furniture and business interior solutions to Greater Vancouver, and the province of British Columbia.
At the time of sale, Brooks Corning provided office furniture and business interior solutions to Vancouver and the greater British Columbia marketplace. As a partner to many furniture brands, including Haworth, one of the largest and most innovative furniture manufacturers, Brooks Corning has been regularly recognized as a Best-In-Class dealer. In May 2019, Krystal Growth Partners announced the sale of its 50% interest in Brooks Corning to Brooks Corning president and 50% owner Bob Ross. Krystal originally partnered with Bob to purchase Brooks Corning in 2015, a business he had been running since 2008. Krystal has actively supported Bob’s efforts to develop a high quality management team which has delivered significant growth since the acquisition. The transaction allows president Bob Ross to own 100% of Brooks Corning and provides
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Donear Group's Rajendra Agarwal awarded 'India's Influential Leader 2023
Renowned figure in the yarn manufacturing and retail industry, Rajendra Agarwal, has been honored with the prestigious "India's Influential Leader 2023" award, a distinction presented by Team Marksmen in collaboration with Marksmen Daily. This accolade recognizes modern leaders who have demonstrated remarkable resilience in the face of significant challenges. Agarwal's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned him this esteemed recognition, and his journey is marked by academic excellence, having achieved gold-medalist status in Textile Technology from V.J.T.I., Mumbai.
As the Managing Director & Mentor of Donear Group, Agarwal has overseen a remarkable transformation, propelling the company from a textile-focused entity to India's leading lifestyle and fashion house. His dedication to adapting to evolving times has paved the way for meticulous expansion and diversification, including the strategic acquisitions of globally renowned textile companies GBTL Ltd. and OCM PVT. LTD., along with the MAYUR brand from RSWM Ltd. These moves have significantly bolstered Donear Group's product portfolio and global presence.
In response to receiving the award, Rajendra Agarwal emphasized the collective effort of the Donear team, stating that their success is a testament to dedication and innovation. He reaffirmed the company's commitment to innovation and shaping lifestyles within the textile and fashion world.
Today, Donear Group is the leading producer of branded menswear suiting fabric, offering a diverse range of high-quality fabrics. Additionally, the group has ventured into retail with the successful establishment of the D’Cot brand, boasting over 400 stores across India.
Rajendra Agarwal's legacy is defined by his dedication, adaptability, and pursuit of innovation, positioning Donear Group as India's premier lifestyle and fashion house. The "India's Influential Leader 2023" award underscores his exceptional leadership in the industry and his dedication to excellence.


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Experts said export credit insurance boosts the country’s export and helps local exporters to reduce risks of losses. However, despite the insurance’s advantages, local businesses remain unwilling to opt for it.
|Employees of a rice exporter carry bags of rice on a truck. Local businesses remain unwilling to opt for export credit insurance (Photo: Minh Tri)|
“We do know export credit insurance, but we have no plan on using it due to high costs. Moreover, businesses have been still smooth so far without the insurance,” said Nguyen Thanh Tuyen, head of marketing department of Viet Seafood.
Many other companies showed a similar opinion about export credit insurance. They worried that high costs of the insurance would push up the operation expenses and reduce their profit margin.
Some in the Mekong Delta especially have never heard about it. Truong Dinh Hoe, secretary of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers, told Dau Tu Tai Chinh Newspaper he had not received any information about the insurance.
“We will find out and inform to every members of the association,” Hoe said, adding he guesses the insurance is useful for seafood exporters.
Analysts warned Vietnam’s exporters were carrying high risks of losses from the international payment term, which sees foreign customers transfer money only after receiving shipments.
Therefore, buying export credit insurance is a must even thought it reduces the profit margin, they noticed.
However, statistics from the Association of Vietnamese Insurers show there are only three local insurers providing export credit insurance, comprising of Bao Minh, PetroVietnam Insurance and Australia–based QBE.
Phung Dac Loc, chairman of the association, said only insurers who can assess the foreign importers are able to provide the service. They can estimate trade and politic risks that will affect the importers, Loc said.
Most of the Vietnamese insurers have not been capable for the requirements since Vietnam had no database of businesses worldwide, he said.
Ho Chi Minh City-based insurer Bao Minh also said to be an export credit insurer, it had to cooperate with a foreign large insurer to have access into their detailed information about businesses. The foreign partner is the insurer of Bao Minh.
Experts said local insurers could ask commercial offices of Vietnam’s overseas embassies to help create their own database of business profiles worldwide.
Vietnam tops the list of countries in the world needing trade finance, according to an HSBC report that surveyed 17 markets worldwide.
The global bank said that the number of Vietnamese businesses who said they need trade finance will increase to 74 percent in a first-quarter survey from 66 percent in the second half of last year.


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Apple iPad news
Apple iPad Coming Up in Europe
Almost two months after its official US release, Europe is next: iPad will be available in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the UK on Friday, May 28.
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Apple Announces the iPad
Apple introduced the iPad yesterday, a device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and more.


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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mattel, Inc., (NASDAQ:MAT) the world's largest toymaker, today announced it has been named as one of 2010's "Best Places to Work in Los Angeles," ranking 5th among large-sized companies. The complete list will appear in next week's issue of the Los Angeles Business Journal. Mattel moves up the list for the fourth consecutive year to rank 5th in 2010.
"To be recognized with this honor is so reflective of Mattel's unique corporate culture and how each and every day our employees are realizing our vision to create the future of play," said Alan Kaye, Senior Vice President of Human Resources. "Since our founding in Los Angeles 65 years ago in a garage workshop, Mattel has grown up to become the world's largest toymaker. We value the many communities all around the world where our employees live, work and play, and are honored that Mattel is being recognized as a top five best employer in our home town of Los Angeles."
Mattel, Inc., (NASDAQ: MAT, www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie(R), the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels(R), Matchbox(R), American Girl(R), Radica(R) and Tyco R/C(R), as well as Fisher-Price(R) brands, including Little People(R), Power Wheels(R) and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. In 2010, Mattel was named as one of FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the third year in a row, and was ranked among Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens." Mattel also is recognized among the "World's Most Ethical Companies." With worldwide headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs approximately 27,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. At Mattel, we are "Creating the Future of Play."
SOURCE: Mattel, Inc.
Jules Andres, 310-252-3529
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Last week I had been in attendance at Graebert’s Annual Event held each year in Berlin, Germany. The global CAD company is not well known (yet!) in the United States but is an emerging force on a grand scale within global CAD markets spanning both AEC and MCAD.
Apple’s Enterprise iPad Story: The iPad and Japan
While there is much to report about from this event—some of which has already been covered—one of the more fascinating tidbits of information coming out of this event for key global customers, users and press, is the news that in Japan the majority of the five largest AEC mega-companies are rapidly standardizing around iOS and iPads for tablets in the architecture, engineering, construction and operations (AECO) industry. This news comes at the expense of Google’s Android. And in Japan, where the AEC industry very much works from the top down, the ascendency of iOS may emerge rapidly.
Kajima and Obayashi
The information first peeked out last week at a dinner event for press where the logic behind the decision for Graebert to support ARES Touch on the iPad and iPhone—where it had previously been launched on Android first, which is rare—was revealed. I had the pleasure of sitting next to Graebert’s Japanese employees at dinner the next day, where I was able to glean more information from a Mr. Yoji Ebata, president and owner of Altertech Ltd, in Tokyo, and executive of Graebert Japan’s new office. Additionally, a gentlemen from Kajima was also among the Japanese group.
Graebert Japan’s Yoji Ebata explained to me what is happening on the ground in the building design and construction market in Japan, saying, that iPads are far in a way becoming the “dominant platform for tablets in Japanese AEC market.” Companies like Obayashi have well over 1000 iPads deployed. And Kajima Corporation also has over 1000 iPads deployed.
ARES Touch Push—”Can your product run on iPad?”
During the Graebert event the announcements centered on the new ARES Touch for iOS, where Graebert cited its Japanese customer’s demands. Mr. Ebata noted that when company founder Wilfried Graebert came to Japan back in April of 2015 they met with several big construction companies, including Obayashi, Kajima and Taisei, among others, to promote Graebert’s ARES Touch on Android. “But every company we visited,” stated Mr. Ebata, ” said, ‘can your product run on iPad?’.”
This news was somewhat surprising to hear given recent visits to Japan, back in early 2014, where visiting some of these company’s construction sites it wasn’t clear yet what type of tablet computer was dominating or beginning to become preferred in the field. Since that time however Apple has made big enterprise announcements, particularly with IBM, and those appear to be making an impact on decision making.
Apple + IBM and Industry Stats
Indeed, at last year’s big October announcement for ARES Touch for Android, the company cited Gartner’s prediction figures for worldwide tablets in 2015 and Android market share at 62 percent. This year at its Annual Event (held last week) Graebert’s tune has clearly shifted, citing 2015 IDC stats showing Apple’s iOS enterprise activation figures at approximately 80 percent market share. In a talk Dr. Robert Graebert noted that Android is well-installed because of low cost Android devices and phones, but said that the company is “selling a professional product” and Android is popular in the consumer space. While the company isn’t changing its plans with regard to Android—it wants to and will support both—Graebert is clearly launching a dual iOS-Android strategy on the heels of both industry report data and real demand from boots on the ground in Japan where AEC customers are asking for ARES Touch on iPad.
CAD Industry Looks To Enterprise Worthiness
The US construction industry, the world’s largest construction industry, has been iOS dominant from the iPad’s early days but over the past few years signs of waning growth have put pressure on Apple. While the growth figures may have changed complexion, industry insiders suggest it isn’t the enterprise and business markets that have contributed to that. The news coming out of Japanese industry experts and insiders reinforces this.
Let’s summarize what was learned in Berlin. Both a key CAD reseller with deep knowledge of the Japanese AEC CAD market and an insider from Kajima Corporation, both reiterated the view that the Japanese AEC industry appears to be standardizing around iOS. As a result of Graebert’s customers and potential customers in Japan, key IDC data showing actual activations in enterprise between platforms, and Apple’s own enterprise partnerships, Graebert made a decision to support the iOS platform for its ARES Touch software going forward.
It’s important to note that this report is based not on any statistical data from Japan’s equivalents of Gartner and IDC, but from “reports from the ground.” But with that grain of salt, it marks an important early sign for iOS gains in the business world.


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- Just Eat Takeaway drops after media report on Deliveroo, Amazon
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- Darktrace ups 2022 growth forecast, shares rise
- FTSE 100 down 0.1%, FTSE 250 off 1.1%
Sept 15 (Reuters) - UK shares ended lower on Wednesday, weighed by industrial and consumer discretionary stocks, after data showed British inflation accelerated to a 9-year high, fuelling concerns of a sooner-than-expected stimulus tapering by the Bank of England.
Consumer prices last month rose by 3.2% in annual terms, the biggest monthly jump in at least 24 years, largely due to a one-off boost reflecting the "Eat Out to Help Out" scheme that pushed down restaurant meal prices last year.
The data came on the heels of a strong jobs report, with the focus now shifting to BoE's policy meeting due next week as policymakers remain split on whether basic conditions for a rate hike are met by the economy. read more
"We're probably going to see a lot more inflation jitters now for the next few months especially if central bankers are going to persevere, or really talk persevering with removing stimulus, because that's just going to add fuel to the inflation fire," said Craig Erlam, senior market analyst at Oanda.
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A Reuters poll forecasts the BoE will raise borrowing costs by end-2022, earlier than previously thought, and there is a chance it comes even sooner. [nL8N2QB1N2]
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As a cryptocurrency enthusiast, I have been following the rise and fall of Bitcoin for years. Recently, the price of Bitcoin has been on the rise again, and many are wondering if it will hit the elusive 40k mark. In this article, we will explore the current state of Bitcoin, the factors that could impact its price, and whether or not it will reach 40k.
The Current State of Bitcoin
Bitcoin is currently trading at around 35k, which is a significant increase from its low of around 4k in March 2020. The recent surge in price can be attributed to several factors, including increased institutional adoption, government stimulus packages, and a growing interest in cryptocurrencies from retail investors.
Bitcoin’s market dominance has also been on the rise, currently sitting at around 45%. This means that Bitcoin is still the most dominant cryptocurrency in the market, despite the rise of other altcoins.
Factors That Could Impact Bitcoin’s Price
One of the biggest factors that could impact Bitcoin’s price is institutional adoption. Over the past year, we have seen a significant increase in the number of institutions investing in Bitcoin, including Tesla, MicroStrategy, and Square. This institutional adoption has helped to legitimize Bitcoin and has given it more mainstream appeal.
Regulation is another factor that could impact Bitcoin’s price. While many in the cryptocurrency community believe that regulation is necessary to legitimize the industry, there is also a fear that over-regulation could stifle innovation and growth. If governments around the world begin to crack down on cryptocurrencies, it could lead to a decrease in demand and a subsequent drop in price.
Market sentiment is another factor that could impact Bitcoin’s price. If investors become bullish on Bitcoin, it could lead to a surge in demand and a subsequent increase in price. On the other hand, if investors become bearish on Bitcoin, it could lead to a decrease in demand and a subsequent drop in price.
Will Bitcoin Hit 40k?
So, the million-dollar question: will Bitcoin hit 40k? The truth is, no one knows for sure. While there are many factors that could impact Bitcoin’s price, it is impossible to predict the future with certainty.
That being said, there are several reasons to be optimistic about Bitcoin’s future. The increasing institutional adoption of Bitcoin, the growing interest in cryptocurrencies from retail investors, and the fact that Bitcoin is still the most dominant cryptocurrency in the market are all positive signs for the future of Bitcoin.
However, there are also several factors that could lead to a decrease in Bitcoin’s price. Regulation, market sentiment, and the emergence of new altcoins could all impact Bitcoin’s price in the future.
The future of Bitcoin is uncertain, but there are many reasons to be optimistic about its future. While it is impossible to predict the future with certainty, the increasing institutional adoption of Bitcoin, the growing interest in cryptocurrencies from retail investors, and the fact that Bitcoin is still the most dominant cryptocurrency in the market are all positive signs for the future of Bitcoin.
1. Is Bitcoin a good investment?
Bitcoin can be a good investment, but it is important to do your research and understand the risks involved. Bitcoin is a highly volatile asset, and its price can fluctuate rapidly. It is important to only invest what you can afford to lose.
2. What is the best way to buy Bitcoin?
The best way to buy Bitcoin depends on your personal preferences. Some people prefer to buy Bitcoin through a cryptocurrency exchange, while others prefer to use a peer-to-peer marketplace. It is important to do your research and choose a reputable platform.
3. Can Bitcoin be used for everyday purchases?
While Bitcoin is not yet widely accepted for everyday purchases, there are some merchants that do accept Bitcoin as payment. Additionally, there are several Bitcoin debit cards that allow you to spend your Bitcoin anywhere that accepts debit cards.
4. What is the difference between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies?
Bitcoin is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, but there are now thousands of other cryptocurrencies in existence. Each cryptocurrency has its own unique features and use cases, but Bitcoin is still the most dominant cryptocurrency in the market.
5. What is the future of cryptocurrency?
The future of cryptocurrency is uncertain, but many believe that it will continue to grow and evolve. As more institutions and retail investors begin to adopt cryptocurrencies, we may see increased mainstream acceptance and integration into everyday life.


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Electronic Arts is searching for an agency to handle its media business in the U.S.
The search comes amid a split with longtime incumbent WK Media. WK had handled the business since 2005.
EA's domestic media spending is estimated at $130 million annually. Select Resources International in Santa Monica, Calif. is managing the search.
In a statement, EA vp of social marketing Chris Thorne thanked WK Media for its efforts through the years and said EA's relationships with its creative agencies and MediaCom, its media shop in overseas markets, remain in place.
EA game titles include Madden NFL, The Sims, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed and Battlefield. The company is expected to complete its search in May.


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Gunwerks, LLC announced today the acquisition of Revic Optics, a Cody, Wyoming based manufacturer of smart optics. The move brings Gunwerks and Revic (both based in Cody) under one roof with shared management.
Revic’s first offering, the PMR 428 smart riflescope, integrates a high-performance long-range rifle scope with an integrated ballistic solver, weather station, and illuminated heads up display for quick and accurate long-range firing solutions. The unit utilizes onboard atmospheric sensors to provide real-time data and on-the-fly adjustments without the need for the shooter’s eye to ever leave the scope.
“We started working on the Revic project back in 2013. Revic was originally a Gunwerks Skunkwerks project.” recounts Aaron Davidson, Gunwerks CEO. “We spun it out as a stand-alone startup company to push towards a viable product. It took a few years to get the right team assembled and bring the technology to market. With its first product on the market and a talented engineering team bringing up several more, It was time to bring it back into the corporate control of Gunwerks.”
Gunwerks is an innovative market leader developing and producing long range rifle systems, optics, rangefinders, ammunition, and training designed to lead the novice and veteran long range shooter alike to experience the long range lifestyle.
“By combining Gunwerks and Revic, we are poised to develop the market in the e-optics category just as we have the long-range rifle market,” says Davidson. “We have the advantage of being first to market, but the industry is on the verge of an explosion of smart optic offerings with many coming to market or announced this month surrounding SHOT Show. It’s about to get a lot more competitive around here, which is what we like to see! Competition drives innovation!”
Gunwerks, LLC is a Cody, Wyoming based manufacturer and provider of premium long range rifle systems, optics, training, and components.


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Brits have thrown in the towel when it comes to low budget breaks
Part of the thrill of taking a break can be bagging a discount to go with it.
There are endless deals year-round for those looking to travel on the cheap.
But more people in the UK are turning to luxury breaks - and social media is taking the blame.
According to Sun-hat Villas & Resorts, the last decade has seen a spike in travellers demanding VIP treatment.
Holidaymakers are demanding professional chefs to cook their meals
The ABTA luxury holiday specialist has recorded a surge in bookings this year alone, which it attributes to sites like Instagram and Facebook.
Travellers now more than ever are keen to show off to their friends in an attempt at ‘keeping up with the Joneses’.
Managing director Peter Jenkins explained: “Every aspect of our holidays is documented and there’s certainly an element of people wanting to impress their friends.
“If you just take Instagram as an example, over 88 million posts contain either #holiday or #holidays.”
Brits want housekeepers to serve them breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks by the pool
Hotel requests have become much more demanding as a consequence, with some of the most outlandish including:
· The provision of a housekeeper to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as drinks ‘on-tap- by the pool
· An employee to do all ironing required during the stay
· A masseur to attend the villa every other day of the holiday
· A professional chef to cook all meals
· A session with a personal trainer every other day
· A hire car – but it has to be a certain shade of blue
· Medication to be ordered and delivered to the villa ahead of arrival to avoid having to pack it in the suitcase
Brits expect VIP holiday treatment thanks to the rise in social media
Mr Jenkins says requests were a lot more simple 10 years ago.
He shared: “It used to be as straightforward as being asked if the villas had air-conditioning or how warm the pool was. However, as most people now have a higher standard of living, expectations have increased.
“A lot of requests are technology driven. Internet speed is now something that clients ask about as standard and they like to have things like iPod docking stations and speaker systems.”
More holidaymakers now feel they’re entitled to their creature comforts back home, wherever they go.
Mr Jenkins said: “We do get requests for particular threads of bedding and hypo allergenic duvets and one real bugbear is mismatched bath towels.
“Holidaymakers are looking for a much more home-from-home experience. They want modern furnishings rather than interiors more akin with the country they’re visiting and English TV channels are still something we’re asked about all the time.”