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Amman – The Middle East University organized a scientific workshop entitled: “Cosmetics industry and the importance of consumer safety”, which examines cosmetic manufacturing development techniques and regulations that ensure consumer safety by committing to comprehensive safety assessments and ensuring that products are free from harmful ingredients and contaminants.
The workshop was sponsored by the University President Prof. Salam Al-Mahadin, Dean of Pharmacy Dr. Nawzat Al-Jabour, in the presence of representatives of a number of pharmaceutical and food institutions, cosmetic factories, medical laboratories, ministries and specialized bodies, deans and faculty members of several Jordanian universities, and students.
The workshop, which comes in collaboration with Jordanian Academia Industry Platform (JAIP), highlighted the important role of consumers in ensuring their own safety by reading labels, following instructions, and recognizing allergens and potential irritants.
The workshop included several lectures beginning with: “Nanotechnology and Cosmetics”, presented by Dean of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Hashemite University Prof. Saja Hamid, who demonstrated the role of nanotechnology that has made its way towards the cosmetics industry in creating new products with improved characteristics, including sunscreens using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Another lecture titled: “EU Cosmetics Trading” was presented by the founder and general manager of JAIP Dr. Khaled Khrissat, was centered on updates to the EU Cosmetics Regulation, and what manufacturers or importers must do to keep up with the latest requirements and regulations that ensure compliance with the EU market. And finally, a lecture entitled: “Latest Updates of Laws for Cosmetic Regulation in Jordan”, presented by Head of Importing and Exporting Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Beauty Department at Jordan Food and Drug Administration Dr. Afnan Al-Qadi, in which she spoke about the requirements and procedures for licensing cosmetics in Jordan, based on international standards and guidelines.
The workshop featured a closing discussion session on cosmetics that included Dean of Pharmacy at Middle East University Dr. Al Jabbour, founder of JAIP Dr. Khrissat, Director of the Medical Devices Directorate at the Food and Drug Administration Dr. Nagham Al-Hawrani, Head of Cosmetic Inspection at the administration Dr. Ishac Abu Hussein, Founder and Director of Juman Cosmetic Products Factory Dr. Rasha Al-Eid, and the Deneral Manager of Naratech Laboratory Eng. Ala’a Dabbesi.


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Social casino gaming has become a major part of the iGaming market. As it continues to mature operators are focusing primarily on retaining high-spending players.
Market analysts SuperData research reported that the volume of monthly social casino players has shrunk to 85 million from 109 million one year ago. However, sector-wide social casino spending topped $175 million in April, a new record.
What this indicates is that casual users are dropping from the ranks and leaving the industry to serious paying customers. Superdata CEO Joost van Dreunen told VentureBeat that the numbers reflect the “maturation” of the social casino market.
While a relatively new phenomenon in the iGaming industry, these games and apps have become a large part of the mobile casino industry.
Operators focused on turning players into payers
Operators have become more concerned with retaining big-spending players than marketing to potential new users. IGT CEO Patti Hart said that her company was concerned more with producing revenue than “just generating traffic.”
Many of these firms seem to be following the model used by popular online and mobile casino software company Zynga, which has a very high retention rate. In fact, the company landed the 10th spot on SuperData’s list of 10 top earning mobile casino apps (not just social casino).

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Three UK has announced plans to implement "4G" on their network, but instead of putting LTE on trial, for now the carrier is favouring DC-HSPA (the DC means dual-channel). In theory customers should be able to witness speeds up to 42Mbps, and with Three's "unlimited" data plans this will certainly excite smartphone owners.
Three currently operates a HSPA+ network that offers speeds of up to 21Mbps and is set to roll out DC-HSPA this coming summer. What's interesting to note is the timing of this announcement with the international Lumia 900 (supporting the "almost 4G" standard) being announced at MWC this week - coincidence?
Three still plans to introduce LTE through testing in the future so we'll happily take DC-HSPA for now.
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Shift better aligns heritage and future direction of company, with significant focus on innovation and prepared foods.
January 13, 2021
Plumrose USA, a branded packaged meat company and subsidiary of JBS USA, announced that it is rebranding to become Swift Prepared Foods. The shift better aligns the heritage and future direction of the company, with a significant focus on innovation and prepared foods, the company said.
“Swift Prepared Foods represents our company’s promise to provide customers and consumers with diverse brands and a variety of food solutions,” said Tom Lopez, President of Swift Prepared Foods. “This shift positions us for success as we focus on growing our business, providing opportunities for our team members and delivering protein-centric prepared foods.”
Plumrose USA’s commitment to private label products is not changing. There will be expansions of both branded and private label offerings in conjunction with innovative prepared foods. The rebrand is taking effect immediately, with an ongoing rollout throughout 2021.
This change follows new facility announcements the company made in 2020, including a $70 million ready-to-eat bacon facility that is currently being built in Moberly, Mo., and the intention to build a $200 million state-of-the-art Italian meats facility, location still to be determined.
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A week ago, we reported that the Google Mobile team is using a new tool to track and monitor how popular feature requests are. Well, it seems like Google AdWords started their own similar tool, using Google Moderator.
Looking at Google Moderator versus the Google Product Ideas site, it is the same thing, just with a custom URL. So, it seems like Google product lines are starting to migrate their feature request lists to Google Moderator, some getting custom URLs, so that users can vote on which ones they want to use.
It is a sort of Digg approach to feature requests, which I like.
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My.Games Venture Capital, the investment arm of development and publishing house My.Games, is partnering with US studio Pizza Club Games, the company announced today.
MGVC will put $1.5 million into the studio to support scaling the business, from marketing to game design and recruitment.
Pizza Club Games was founded in 2020 by Daniel Hunnicutt, Lisa Hicks, Todd Gunther, and Benjamin Gross, whose collective resume includes work at companies like Sega, Electronic Arts, and Playdom.
The studio's first game, Raid Boss, is currently in Early Access on Android. In a press release, the studio says it plans to launch an iOS version of the game in the near future.
My.Games, the games division of Russian internet company Mail.ru, has picked up a number of investments in studios over the past year, including a controlling stake in Grand Hotel Mania developer Deus Craft and a minority stake in developer and publisher Mamboo Games.
The company also launched a beta for its cloud gaming service last November in Russia.


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Investors have been putting billions of dollars into AI startups every year for several years now. But they’re focusing on the wrong type of play.
The large number of AI startups they’ve been funding are building vertical solutions, often from scratch, putting themselves in competition with technology giants — a battle they will lose most of the time.
Meanwhile, there is an increasingly obvious misalignment between what corporate customers expect from AI and what’s currently available in the market
Therefore, both AI investors and founders would be better off focusing on the opportunities around AI implementation, an area where customers struggle most.
Investment in U.S. AI startups has grown from less than $1.2 billion in 2013 to over $9 billion in 2018.


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Entrepreneur magazine has an article called "Bring It Home" about the growth of small manufacturing in the US. Key quote on why an Oregon manufacturing company is thriving:
"Competitors that manufacture overseas can't match his turnaround, his ability to customize or the speed with which he can introduce new designs, Jones says."
What makes this interesting is how close this description is to a similar story on a Baltimore based manufacturer in last weekend's Washington Post. Key quote on why the specialized manufacturer Marlin is thriving:
"He (Marlin's CEO) began to notice there were some customers, such as Boeing, who wanted small orders turned around quickly and accurately and didn't haggle over price.....Unlike Marlin, Chinese manufacturers require large minimum orders and long lead times. "China can't get a custom single hook or single basket in less than a week, or in less than three weeks," he says. "They can't do it."
What really makes this interesting is how close both these are to what I've heard from several small electronics manufacturing companies over the last couple of months. They have decided to move some of their manufacturing operations back to the US to improve their ability to customize products and speed time to market.
I said in a prior post on manufacturing returning to the US that it is too early to call this a trend. Entrepreneur agrees saying:
"Is manufacturing coming back in the U.S.? The answer at best is "perhaps." "
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Rapid Prototyping through 3D Printing Lends a Helping Hand to Startup Garibaldi Japanese Selvedge Denim Watches
In 1972, Japan’s first ever selvedge denim was produced in Kojima at Kurabo Mills. Since then, Japanese selvedge denim has become well-known and well-loved by denim enthusiasts the world over for its premium construction and the artistry involved in its creation. For denim-lovers, the names Evisu, Samurai, and Japan Blue represent the gold standard and Garibaldi Watches hopes to join the ranks of the denim-elite with their line of Japanese Selvedge Denim watches.
Garibaldi, a newly developed brand that hopes to bridge the gap between streetwear and high-luxury goods, is hoping to raise $10,000 through Indiegogo to take their product to the public. You have to crawl before you run and before Garibaldi was ever ready to consider the possibility that they could produce these watches on the scale that demand will set, they needed to fully develop their idea and convince others that it was worth an initial investment.
“When conceptualizing our product, we used our two Makerbot Replicator 2 printers and Polymaker materials to print the different cases we were considering. I’m aware that the more recent Replicator printers have been receiving a lot of bad press lately, but honestly, I found our Replicator 2 to be invaluable in the development stage of our process.”
Using their ability to rapidly create and recreate was an invaluable aid as the designers tested the way the watch would feel, move, and rest on the arms of individuals. Without 3D printing, the initial investment required to test their idea would have been prohibitively high. For over a year, the team at Garibaldi have been working with a leading manufacturer of watches to bring their product to fruition. For the final push toward production, they have turned to Indiegogo and have currently raised over half of the money necessary to fund their campaign, which runs through September 23rd.
“We were able to minimize costs by 3D printing all our favorite designs before deciding on the winner. We did extensive development in the ergonomics of the casing to ensure it would be comfortable for both men’s and women’s wrist sizes. This mean optimizing the weight distribution and wall thickness. Our 3D printed strap even shoed the denim and stitch detailing!”
As rewards for those who demonstrate faith in their product through financial support, the watches are available at a significant discount to those who back them in the next two weeks. And if you’ve got the spirit of a salesperson in you, you can earn free watches by referring people who pledge to the campaign.
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View this video about how Photon Farmer in the Netherlands uses Redflow ZBM2 batteries to store solar energy at its 110-cow dairy farm.
In a Netherlands first, a Dutch dairy farm has deployed six Redflow ZBM2 zinc-bromine flow batteries to store self-produced solar energy that can support its milk production with sun-harvested energy. Dubbed the Photon Farmer, the project aims to store solar energy for the farm’s use with six 10 kilowatt hour (kWh) ZBM2 batteries, the first Redflow deployment in the Netherlands.
Located at Vierakker in the eastern Netherlands, the 57.5-hectare family-owned farm currently stocks 110 dairy cows. Due to public importance, the European Union is co-financing the deployment, which could revolutionise energy supply by supporting businesses to become energy independent. ICL, a leading global producer of bromine and supplier of the advanced zinc-bromide electrolyte used in ZBM2 batteries, proposed Redflow for the Photon Farmer project because of the ground-breaking advantages of zinc-bromine flow batteries over older battery types such as lithium and lead-acid.
Redflow Global Sales Director Andrew Kempster, who is visiting the Netherlands this week for the project’s launch, said the Photon Farmer had produced energy with solar panels for several years. “The battery project is seeking the best business model for future local sustainable energy production, including energy storage in a battery,” he said. “Our zinc-bromine flow battery technology is well-suited for this project.”


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Bethesda announced on Thursday that The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has sold more than 20 million copies. In a post on the BethBlog, the publisher revealed the news alongside The Elder Scrolls Online's cast.
In a section dedicated to past games in the franchise, Bethesda wrote:
"The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim which was released in November 2011 and enjoyed worldwide critical and commercial success. Skyrim earned hundreds of ‘Game of the Year’ awards and sold over 20 million copies."
Skyrim was recently included as part of The Elder Scrolls Anthology which includes all five games so far released in the series.
The Elder Scrolls Online is set for release in April on PC and on PS4 and Xbox One in June. Skyrim's formidable success will hopefully encourage more developers to release single player games without tacked on multiplayer modes.


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Columbus Police Department upgrades entire division to the complete ecosystem of evidence capturing devices via the subscription payment program
LENEXA, KS - Digital Ally, Inc. (NASDAQ: DGLY) (the “Company”), which develops, manufactures, and markets advanced video recording products and other critical safety products for law enforcement, emergency management, fleet safety, and security for venues and events, today announced it has received a notable upgrade order from the Columbus Police Department (NE) for twenty (20) EVO-HD in-car systems and thirty (30) FirstVu HD body-worn cameras hosted on the EVO Web evidence management solution. This order has been purchased via the Company’s subscription payment program.
“For over 12 years the Columbus Police Department has been utilizing Digital Ally devices and now we are excited to upgrade to their newest and most advanced evidence capturing technology,” said Captain Doug Molczyk, Columbus Police Department, adding, “With the help of their subscription payment program, we are able to outfit our officers with both the EVO-HD in-car system and FirstVu HD body camera. We look forward to continuing to place our trust in Digital Ally.”
“We are proud to continue to provide the Columbus Police Department with the critical equipment their officers need every day,” said Stan Ross, CEO of Digital Ally, adding, “Our technology has proven to be invaluable in increasing officer safety as well as providing unbiased, transparent video evidence during interactions.”
The EVO-HD is Digital Ally’s highly advanced, innovative in-car camera system for law enforcement. With built-in patented VuLink® auto-activation technology multiple cameras, including a body camera, can be simultaneously activated to record video evidence. All evidence is hosted on the highly secured GovCloud platform powered by Amazon Web Services.
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Digital Ally® specializes in the design and manufacturing of the highest quality video recording equipment and video analytic software. Digital Ally pushes the boundaries of technology in industries such as law enforcement, emergency management, fleet safety and event security. Digital Ally’s complete product solutions include vehicle and body cameras, flexible software storage, automatic recording technology and various critical safety products. In addition, Digital Ally launched the Shield Health Protection Products line including Shield Cleansers, a highly effective, yet safe, disinfectant and sanitizer for use against SARS-CoV-2, a non-contact thermometer/controlled-entry device, an electrostatic sprayer for fast and efficient disinfecting of large areas, and a variety of personal protective equipment including face masks, gloves and sanitizer wipes. With its recent formation of Digital Ally Healthcare, Inc., and acquisition of TicketSmarter, LLC, Digital Ally continues to add organizations that demonstrate the common traits of positive earnings, growth potential and organizational synergies.
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RHJ Intl Says CME Made JPY78 Million Net Profit In 1H 2005
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BRUSSELS -- Belgian holding company RHJ International (RHJI.BT)
Thursday said one of its holdings, Columbia Music Entertainment (6791.TO) made a net profit of JPY78 million in the first half of the year.
The profit was an increase of 822.7% on the same period last year.
The company had sales of JPY16.2 billion in the first half of the year, up 9.7% on the same period last year.
For the full year, the company expects a net profit of JPY100 million on sales of JPY30 billion.
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Mixing high-end with high-street! Sally Obermeder pairs designer skirt with chain store top as she opens up about surrogacy plans at the Prix de Marie Claire Awards
Sally Obermeder looked a million dollars as she walked the red carpet at the Prix de Marie Claire Awards in Sydney on Tuesday night.
But onlookers would never have known that at least part of her outfit didn't cost a bomb.
The Daily Edition host was one of the best dressed guests of the night, in a Rachel Gilbert full skirt paired with a skin-tight top from chain store Bardot.
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Best of both worlds: Sally Obermeder paired a designer skirt with a chain store top at the Prix de Marie Claire Awards in Sydney on Tuesday night
The 41-year-old recently lost 15 kilograms, and her newly svelte figure looked incredible in the ensemble that made the most of her toned arms and slim waist.
The mother-of-one accessorised in Amber Sceats jewellery.
Speaking to Daily Mail Australia at the event at Sydney's Moore Park, the popular personality opened up about her hopes to have another child via surrogacy, after doctors deemed another pregnancy too dangerous for the cancer survivor.
Back in black: The Daily Edition host wore a Rachel Gilbert full skirt paired with a skin-tight top from chain store Bardot
'We [Sally and husband Marcus] are still exploring [surrogacy options],' the mother of daughter Annabelle, three, said.
'Anything that requires a little bit more help is generally quite tricky. I remember when I did IVF you end up having to do a lot of research as you work it out.'
She said the couple haven't yet told their daughter she may have a sibling one day.
Baby number two? Sally opened up about she and husband Marcus' plans to have a second child via surrogacy
Mummy and me: The couple already have one child, three-year-old daughter Annabelle
'That'd be like saying 'Hey Santa is coming!' She'll say 'Where is he?'" she laughed.
Sally also discussed how her life has transformed since she embraced drinking vegetable smoothies as she recovered from chemotherapy.
'It's having heaps of energy, it's being able to manage a whole heap of things and feeling good and not having to subsist on 20 coffees a day.'
The Channel Seven star has just recently published a book of recipes called Super Green Smoothies with her sister Masha Koraiem.
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Eulogy launches on-demand audio service with The Headliner podcast
- The Headliner picks up where the Beeb’s What the Papers Say left off
- Launch marks further expansion of the agency’s content services
Eulogy this week launches The Headliner podcast. Conceived, recorded and produced in-house, the new 25-minute show picks up where BBC Radio 4’s long running What the Papers Say left off, with a lively roundtable discussion of the stories influencing the global news agenda.
Joined by a guest commentator each week, media insight specialists from across the agency will discuss the week’s headlines, how different media cover news narratives, identifying the implications for brands and organisations.
Scot Devine, director of brand innovation at Eulogy said: “We’ve combined Eulogy’s heritage of media intelligence with our passion for the new. With the rise of fake news, hacks, leaks and confusing global events like Brexit, we pick the stories that matter, explain their significance and advise business leaders on what they mean for communications challenges.”
The world’s biggest podcasting platforms, including Apple iTunes, have approved the show, which is available to download now.
Podcasting at Eulogy
Alongside The Headliner, Eulogy is also launching its podcasting service for clients. Podcasting at Eulogy is an end-to-end audio content production service which is immediately available and the agency is already responding to briefs from three clients. It forms part of Eulogy’s wider content offering, as the agency continues to expand its product portfolio across the marketing communications spectrum.
Devine continues: “Podcasting represents a huge growth area for the comms industry, with only seven per cent of content marketers offering customers a podcast subscription. We are excited to be one of the first agencies to bring to market a cost-effective, accessible product. We provide the creative consultancy, production and distribution as well as the entire integrated marketing and promotion components for our clients. Judging by the reaction to its soft launch over the last few months, clients are eager for more engaging, dynamic ways in which to talk to their diverse audiences. Podcasting enables that through a medium that brands can control.”


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Intuit stock drops on lowered guidance
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Intuit Inc.'s stock price dropped as much as 13 percent Thursday morning after lowering its guidance for the third quarter Wednesday.
The stock closed at $64.19 on Wednesday, and opened at $55.74, according to Yahoo Finance. about a 13 percent drop.
Intuit lowered its guidance to revenue of $2.165 billion to $2.175 billion (down from earlier $2.215 billion to $2.275 billion) and earnings per share of $2.79 to $2.81 (down from earlier $2.83 to $2.88), according to a release. The reason for the lowered guidance was that it expects all business units to be within their guidance range, except for consumer tax, according to the release.
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Airbnb is pushing its hosts to install smart 'party sensors' to stop big bashes once and for all
- Airbnb is encouraging hosts to install sensors that detect high humidity and noise in an attempt to crack down on parties.
- The short-term rental company is offering discounts on three "party prevention" devices ranging from $100 to $150.
- Airbnb has committed to strongly enforcing its ban on parties after five partygoers were killed in a shootout at a California Airbnb in October.
- The platform has also fended off reports of hosts using hidden devices to spy on guests.
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Airbnb is cracking down on parties - and it wants hosts to deploy surveillance devices to stop them.
The short-term rental company is encouraging hosts to buy "party prevention" smart devices that monitor sharp increases in noise or humidity, sending an alert if guests are breaking the platform's rule against parties.
Airbnb has been strictly enforcing its rules against parties in units this year, following the death of five partygoers who were killed in a shooting at a California Airbnb in October. In the wake of that party, CEO Brian Chesky vowed to stop future "party houses."
At the same time, the company has fielded concerns from guests who believe they're being inappropriately surveilled by their hosts. Airbnb says it will enforce its policy against hosts secretly recording guests on hidden cameras in the wake of reports of spying.
The party prevention devices don't record audio or video - rather, they monitor noise, heat, humidity, and motion in order to detect the conditions of a crowded party.
Airbnb is offering discounts on devices ranging from $100-$150, including those made by Minut, NoiseAware, and Roomonitor, Forbes first reported. NoiseAware devices have already monitored over 700,000 reservations, according to Airbnb's website. One of the devices sold by NoiseAware shows homeowners a graph indicating the decibel level inside their house and alerts them when it spikes.
An Airbnb spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Axel Springer, Insider Inc.'s parent company, is an investor in AirBnB.
Starting today, we are banning "party houses" and we are redoubling our efforts to combat unauthorized parties and get rid of abusive host and guest conduct, including conduct that leads to the terrible events we saw in Orinda. Here is what we are doing:- Brian Chesky (@bchesky) November 2, 2019


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Frisco School District Adds Two Inkjet Presses
With an array of Xerox toner devices in its 8,000-sq.-ft. facility on the outskirts of Dallas, Frisco Independent School District Print, Mail and Sign Services had been pumping out high volumes of curriculum materials for years. The district is one of the fastest growing in Texas, with 73 schools, 8,000-plus staff members and nearly 66,000 students.
“Every year we grew in volume of impressions, and the district was continuing [to add] schools,” remarks Sherri Broderick, manager of Print, Mail and Sign Services. “We had to look at something that was going to give us a higher speed, and capabilities to do the volume that was going to come into play five years from now.”
That “something” turned out to be a pair of Xerox Baltoro HF cut-sheet inkjet presses, which the 17-employee in-plant installed at the end of December. The Baltoros replaced 10 Xerox Nuvera black-and-white printers and a Versant 3100, opening up a lot of floor space in the shop. Each press has been configured with a Xerox Tape Binder (XTB), a C.P. Bourg BDFx Document Finisher for stitching, folding, and trimming, and three feeder trays.
“We have so many different types of stocks that we utilize,” explains Broderick. “We didn’t want to have to switch out paper trays all the time.”
With inkjet, the shop can now offer a new tier of less-expensive color printing, which Broderick terms “standard color.” This is perfect for curriculum materials. Customers who need premium color for annual reports, theater playbills, or flyers, will have their jobs printed on one of the in-plant’s two Xerox Iridesse printers.
“A lot of people are really moving towards color,” reports Broderick. “We felt like the teachers could use a pleasing color as opposed to a high-end color and save the district dollars.”
Inkjet allows educators to add more color to classroom materials, she says, which enhances the learning process.
“It also speeds up our production on jobs,” she adds.
Printing up to 271 letter-size ipm duplex, the Baltoros nearly double the speed of the Nuveras they replaced. Plus, the in-plant can now send both color and black-and-white jobs to the Baltoros, instead of having to separate them and route them to different machines.
“It’s going on the same printer, so that, in turn, speeds up our production,” notes Jason Almand, manager of print services and operations. “Right now, my operators are probably doing about 200 jobs more a day just by combining the work back together. We’re able to spend our time on different things.”
He says the in-plant gets so much work each day that the Baltoros run continuously through both shifts, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with maybe one break. And because these presses can cap the inkjet heads when not in use, nozzles don’t get clogged when starting back up after a pause, Almand says.
Before the pandemic, the shop processed more than 2,500 print jobs every day — an average of 10 million impressions per month. Though volumes have dropped to about 1,400 jobs a day and 5.5 million impressions per month due to the pandemic, they are still substantial. The inkjet presses are allowing the in-plant to print that work faster, more efficiently, and for a lower cost.
“The higher the volume, the lower your impression cost becomes,” Almand says.
Print, Mail and Sign Services is a highly automated in-plant utilizing workflow software from Rochester Software Associates, such as WebCRD, QDirect, and ReadyPrint. Almand says the in-plant’s existing software systems adapted well to an inkjet workflow.
The shop also had no problems using its existing 20-lb./75 gsm copier paper and 90-lb. index card stock on the Baltoros.
“It’s not been an issue,” affirms Broderick.
The decision to move to inkjet was several years in the making, she says. After looking into inkjet in 2019, she didn’t feel ready to make the change. But in late 2021, with equipment leases six months from ending, Xerox made a strong push to get the shop to upgrade to inkjet, Broderick says, adding incentives to get it done by Dec. 31, 2021.
“It was really a whirlwind install,” she says. But Xerox brought its “A Team,” she adds, so installation went smoothly. The shop had to install two humidifiers and ducts, and also upgrade its electrical system.
Despite the in-plant’s extensive printing capabilities and high volumes, Broderick laments that a lot of printing is still being done by teachers on their schools’ copiers. Her goal is to bring more of that work into the in-plant.
“Those campus impressions are at a higher rate,” she points out. With the Baltoros printing color at just $0.0041 per impression, the cost savings provided by the in-plant are tremendous.
The Baltoros aren’t the only inkjet additions to the shop. The in-plant recently added a Vanguard UV flatbed printer to its sign center, along with a Kongsberg precision cutter. The shop has used the equipment to produce cardboard packaging for internal use, athletic record boards, and general signage, as well as large custom-designed Christmas tree cut-outs for a senior luncheon.
“Everything seems to be going quite well,” Broderick says.
Related story: Automation Helps School District In-plant Thrive
Bob has served as editor of In-plant Impressions since October of 1994. Prior to that he served for three years as managing editor of Printing Impressions, a commercial printing publication. Mr. Neubauer is very active in the U.S. in-plant industry. He attends all the major in-plant conferences and has visited more than 170 in-plant operations around the world. He has given presentations to numerous in-plant groups in the U.S., Canada and Australia, including the Association of College and University Printers and the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association. He also coordinates the annual In-Print contest, co-sponsored by IPMA and In-plant Impressions.


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The Frito-Lay Company issued a recall last week for some 15 oz. Tostitos Avocado Salsa Jar Dips that may have been incorrectly labeled.
Those voluntarily recalled dips may have a milk allergen in them that was not declared on the label, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration release from June 16. People who are allergic or have a severe sensitivity to milk could experience a serious or life-threatening reaction if they eat the dip.
The front of the recalled dip jar is correctly labeled as Tostitos Avocado Salsa, but the back of the jar is labeled with a different product’s nutrition information and does not have milk allergen information included.
No other Tostitos products have been recalled and no allergic reactions to the dip have been reported as of June 21. The release states that if a person has an allergy to milk or a severe sensitivity to it, the dip should be thrown away immediately.
The dip was distributed nationwide at retail stores and e-commerce channels, and people could have bought the product as early as April 5.
Any person with questions on the recall can contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tostidos Avocado Salsa Jar Dips recalled for incorrect labeling


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Max Armstrong talks about Ford Motor Company focus on trucks and theft at Holy Name Cathedral. (audio)
April 26, 2018
Did you hear that rumble coming from Detroit yesterday? Ford Motor Company will focus on SUV and trucks. Gone will be Taurus, Fusion. 90% will be trucks, SUV and commercial vehicles in two years.
There’s no good time to address massive trade deficit with China, Gregg Doud says. China has produced as much steel in month as U.S. has in entire year. China has 47% of world’s residual supply of corn and 40% of world’s residual supply of corn. Doud says this is depressing U.S. prices for commodity.
Pilfering from the collection plate in church? We hear about it from time to time. At Chicago’s downtown Holy Name Cathedral as much as $100,000 may have been taken.
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In what could be the longest social media response a celebrity has ever issued amidst controversy, Kat Von D has published a 700+-word Facebook message defending her decision to name one of her Studded Kiss lipstick shades (sold at Sephora) Underage Red.
Although Von D notes that this lipstick shade was one of the first four that she named/released seven years ago, a Twitterstorm of objections to the name suddenly erupted this week, leading to more widespread discussion—and disgust—across the blogosphere, with people arguing that the name promotes statutory rape and pedophilia. In her sorry-not-sorry not-gonna-change-the-name response, Von D says that the name is about teenage feminine rebellion and her 16-year-old self's first love affair with lipstick. She even points out that another one of those original four shades was called Lolita.
Of course, makeup and nail polish shade names are one area where cosmetics brands are known for pushing the envelope, as part of a never-ending quest to cleverly rebrand what might otherwise be seen as familiar colors. These names routinely cross the line into non-PC territory (examples here). In fact, mainstream makeup brand MAC also sells a shade called Underage.
We're curious to hear your thoughts on the Kat Von D lippie controversy. Do you find Underage Red offensive as a lipstick name, or do you think people are being oversensitive? Do you feel cosmetics brands in general go too far trying to be clever with shade names, or do you enjoy the creativity? Tell us below!


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ALASKA: Marijuana industry advocates are crying foul about a residency clause in Alaska’s draft marijuana regulations that would require all business owners and investors to be Alaska residents.
With the deadline for crafting Alaska marijuana regulations just three months away, the Marijuana Control Board must decide whether the requirement — which board member Brandon Emmett said “basically crushes the American dream” — is the best choice for a fledgling market teeming with risk.
Current draft rules read like this: Anyone who wants a marijuana business license, whether an individual, partnership, limited liability company or corporation, must be an Alaska resident. That includes every corporate shareholder and partner. Only a licensee may have a “direct or indirect financial interest,” and all licensees must be Alaska residents.


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United Stations Radio Networks has announced a syndicated radio deal with comedian Costaki Economopoulos to handle affiliations, drugs distribution, and ad sales of his Quick Snaps content, an exclusive NFL inspired comedy package. Quick Snaps content includes customized phone calls, pre-recorded packages of one-liners, and graphic memes for use online. Quick Snaps affiliates can re-purpose any of the content on their station websites or social media presence.
Economopoulos has been a stand up comic since 1993 and is a frequent guest on various radio shows like Bob & Tom providing football-driven comedy. The partnership with United Stations will mark his first official foray into network radio.
Quick Snaps will be available to stations starting the week of September 1 and will continue through Super Bowl week in February of 2015.


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For many people, having a mobile phone has become an essential part of everyday life.
And with stores full of special offers at this time of year, some people will be planning to treat themselves to a new mobile phone for Christmas.
But before you upgrade your handset or decide to enter into a new mobile phone contract, it may be worth considering some new research from a charity that found that some people are struggling to keep up with the cost of their mobile phone bills.
The research from National Debtline, run by the Money Advice Trust (MAT), found that young people in particular can find it difficult to juggle mobile phone bills.
Some are missing payments and turning to borrowing to cover the cost, a survey of more than 2,000 18 to 24-year-olds found.
Around one in 12 young people say they regularly struggle to pay their mobile phone bill or top-up mobile phone credit.
Among those who have a mobile phone contract, 8 per cent have missed at least one monthly payment in the past year. And 7 per cent of people say they have borrowed money from a friend or family member to pay a mobile phone bill.
Many people end up paying more than they expect on running their mobile phone.
On average, 18 to 24-year-olds say they spend £21.88 a month on their mobile phone. More than a quarter (27 per cent) report that what they currently pay on their mobile phone is higher than they had expected.
The length of the contract may also be an issue for some people. More than two-thirds (68 per cent) feel that 24 months is too long to be locked into a contract.
However, most (61 per cent) of those surveyed think they get good value for money, despite 30 per cent disagreeing.
National Debtline says around one in 10 calls it receives involve telephone debts, up from around one in 25 calls in 2007.
Joanna Elson, chief executive of the MAT, says: “We would urge anyone who is falling behind with their mobile phone, or any other household bill, to seek free advice from a charity-run service like National Debtline as soon as possible.”
National Debtline says that, to avoid paying more than they need to, people should check they are getting the right minutes, texts and data for how they will use their phone.
It also suggests shopping around and using comparison websites such as MoneySavingExpert.com to help find a good deal.
Meanwhile, Ofcom, the regulator for the UK’s communication industries, says it is working to help improve the level of support for mobile phone customers who are struggling with their bills.
An Ofcom spokeswoman said: “People who are struggling with mobile debt must be treated fairly.
“We’re already engaging with mobile providers to encourage them to work more closely with debt advice organisations and improve the support they offer to customers facing payment difficulties.”
Ofcom says going over your allowance of calls, phoning numbers that your allowance doesn’t cover, sending texts with emojis or using too much data can potentially push up bills.
Ofcom has tips to avoid a bill shock on its website at tiny.cc/OfcomBillShock.


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Samsung and Apple have made the shock announcement that they are working together to get videos from your phone and onto your TV.
The two long-standing arrivals will allow iPhones to speak with Samsung's smart TVs, ensuring customers can get all of the films and TV that Apple makes available even if they don't have an Apple TV.
The iPhone maker's iTunes Movies and TV Shows app is to be introduced on Samsung smart TVs later in 2019, the first time the two companies have cooperated in such a manner in the TV market.
Support for Apple's wireless AirPlay 2 connection is also to be introduced, meaning Apple iPhone and iPad users will be able to stream content to their Samsung smart TVs.
The two companies have long been rivals in smartphone, tablet and other markets.
The Korean firm's executive vice president for its visual display business, Won-Jin Lee said: "We pride ourselves on working with top industry leaders to deliver the widest range of content services to our smart TV platform.
"Bringing more content, value and open platform functionality to Samsung TV owners and Apple customers through iTunes and AirPlay is ideal for everyone."
Apple's Eddy Cue said of the announcement: "We look forward to bringing the iTunes and AirPlay 2 experience to even more customers around the world through Samsung Smart TVs, so iPhone, iPad and Mac users have yet another way to enjoy all their favourite content on the biggest screen in their home."
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The cannabis fair in the heart of Germany.
The cannabis industry in Europe and Germany has experienced a noticeable upswing in recent years. Now the time is ripe for a cannabis fair in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s biggest state and one of the most populous areas of Europe. The Cannafair would like to contribute to this upswing trend and offer all cannabis companies the best possible platform to present themselves and their products
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In order to secure the Apple iPhone deal, UK's O2 had to give up a gigantic margin on any revenues it makes on the phone—up to 40%, claims the Guardian. In addition to giving up 40% to Apple, it also has to split up commissions and revenue sharing to Carphone Warehouse, a deal drafted also because Apple was afraid O2 didn't have enough presence in the UK. [Guardian]
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Paying $3B: GSK tops US criminal, civil settlements for off-label, other schemes
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Beating the competition is the name of the game in business. But GlaxoSmithKline's $3 billion settlement with the US government to resolve criminal and civil charges – topping rival New York-based Pfizer's $2.3 billion deal – is not likely what the London drug giant had in mind for outdoing its competitors.
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With new funding in hand, Moderna and its infectious disease venture Valera are going full-speed ahead with a Zika vaccine, taking an mRNA approach, which they said could be a more rapid strategy to try to stop the disease.
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Lowe’s has eliminated thousands of positions across the company, including many maintenance and assembly employees, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Many of the workers affected by the announcement put together “grills, wheelbarrows and other products,” according to the report. Now, their jobs will be handled by third-party companies.
According to the Journal, the eliminated employees will not receive severance. Instead, they will receive “transition pay,” equivalent to about two weeks of pay for full-time workers, according to the report.
Lowe’s says all affected employees are welcome to reapply for open positions within the company. Lowe’s employs roughly 190,000 full-time and 110,000 part-time employees, according to the Journal.
“The move is a sign that new CEO Marvin Ellison plans to continue to cut costs aggressively to improve profits at the chain,” according to the report.
In its first-quarter 2019 financial results, Lowe’s achieved net earnings of $1 billion, up 1.2 percent from the same period one year previously.
In August 2018, Lowe’s announced its decision to close Orchard Supply Hardware locations.


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The team aims for a 75 percent reduction in scope three emissions and a final 25 percent carbon removal by 2030.
Pfizer buys Global Blood to have another source that will increase its annual profits as a slowdown in COVID medicine demand is expected.
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz revealed that they have been working on a very exciting new digital initiative that builds on our existing industry-leading digital platform in innovative ways.
The Bundesliga champions aim to create personalized digital experiences in managing relationships with supporters globally to secure their long-term loyalty.
Hyundai Oilbank hopes that their gas stations will turn into a futuristic platform, where people can come wash their cars, enjoy art works and drive new vehicles.
Mykeyring products were created in accordance with official license agreements with license holders.
Heinz baked beans and Quaker rolled oats are just some of the unique ice cream flavors that are offered to Londoners.
KT Telecom and Turk Telekom expand their partnership through a new deal that follows their agreement in March.
Mtn Dew releasing exclusive citrus punch 'Overdrive' flavor for Casey's
Mtn Dew will launch its citrus punch "Overdrive" flavor in partnership with Casey's as a fountain soda and a 20-ounce bottle this month.
According to Mtn Dew, the Overdrive flavor also hints of mango, raspberry, and lime flavors.
The Overdrive label will feature imagery that pays homage to, including "a rooster weathervane necklace and barn-shaped buoy.”
Tom Brennan, Casey's Chief Merchandising Officer, noted that as the third-largest convenience retailer and fifth-largest pizza chain in the US, they're always looking for the most flavorful products to pair with their handmade pizza, adding that Mtn Dew knows a thing or two about flavor.


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Does Microsoft support Vulkan?
Microsoft has not expressed intent to support Vulkan. However, there are well defined mechanisms by which IHVs can ship a Vulkan driver on any version of Windows. But it will be as it is the case now with OpenGL. That is, it is up to the application to negotiate with the implementation to install an appropriate Vulkan driver for the hardware that is on the machine.
Vendors are enabled to ship drivers for whichever API they wish, and Vulkan drivers are already shipping from multiple hardware vendors for multiple versions of Windows.
Vulkan is available on all versions of Windows that are on DirectX 12, so there is potentially some value to the developer community to having a single API that spans multiple Windows versions.


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Rickinghall Market's longest-serving stallholder honoured at surprise presentation
A long-serving stallholder has signed off after more than two decades of service at a village market.
Geoffrey Mayhew set up his fruit and vegetable stall for the final time at Rickinghall Farmers’ Market earlier this month.
To mark the occasion, organisers presented Mr Mayhew with an engraved clock, which had ‘Rickinghall Farmers Market, 21 years’ inscribed on it on Saturday, December 12.
“Geoffrey didn’t know anything about it – he was absolutely delighted,” said organiser Bob Clark, who carried out the presentation.
Mr Mayhew added: “It was a complete surprise – I certainly didn’t think there would be any gift for me.”
“I’ll treasure the clock until my dying days – it’s nice to be appreciated.”
Mr Mayhew has sold fruit and vegetables at the market on more than 250 occasions since its inception in the autumn of 2000 – and will continue working at Sunnyside Farm and Shop in Finningham Road.
“He was there from the start, when there was just a dozen market stalls,” said Mr Clark.
“The only time it was closed was during the foot and mouth outbreak – which is just stunning.
“He will be missed. He’s very well known, a proper farmer and the ultimate local.”
Mr Mayhew added: “I will miss it. I won’t miss the bad weather, but I shall certainly miss the lovely customers.”
Visitors enjoyed the final farmers’ market of the year on Saturday, with around two dozen stallholders offering up artisan cheeses, brownies, apples and locally-sourced meats, amongst a host of other food.


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The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing boy.
Akiva Wilfred, 12, was last seen on December 19, 2012, in the Cassandra Boulevard/Underhill Drive area.
He is described as 5’10”, with brown eyes, short black hair and a mole above his upper lip. He was wearing black running shoes with a white Nike swoosh, black jeans, a blue-and-grey hooded jacket and a black knapsack.
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Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) has reported a modest increase in revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. Comparable store sales of the home improvement chain increased during the period.
At $23.5 billion, third-quarter revenues were up 2% from the prior-year quarter. Total comparable store sales increased by 2.2%, while the U.S. home improvement comparable sales moved up by 3%.
Net income plunged to $154 million in the most recent quarter from $1.89 billion in the third quarter of 2021. On a per-share basis, earnings fell sharply to $0.25 per share from $2.73 per share last year.
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“I am pleased that we are once again able to share the success of the company with our hard-working front-line associates, and I look forward to discussing our next chapter of growth at our Analyst & Investor Conference in December,” said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chief executive officer.
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The Vermont Bankers Association says some Vermont customers were affected by a recent security breach at Heartland Payment Systems. That’s not surprising since the company processes credit and debit transactions for millions of people across the nation.
No one knows exactly how many personal credit card numbers were exposed in the breach, but computer experts estimate it could have been as much as 100 million.
These breaches are becoming more common. TJ Maxx and Hannaford also reported recently that customer card numbers were put at risk.
So to find out why this is happening more often and what you can do to protect yourself, we’re speaking with Dr. Peter Stephenson, Chair of the Department of Computing at Norwich University. Stephenson says there’s a good reason why criminals are targeting companies like Heartland Payment Systems.
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The Oxford Foundry has launched an Entrepreneurial Fellowship Initiative to proactively ensure that we see more people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds in senior leadership positions within business, start-ups, and venture capital.
The Parker Review (March 2021) found that nearly a fifth of FTSE 100 companies lack board-level ethnic diversity, and only five ethnic minority directors occupy a CEO position, compared to six ethnic minority directors that held CEO/Chair positions in 2020. Reports have also shown that in the last ten years, less than 1% of venture capital investment in the UK went to Black entrepreneurs, and Black female entrepreneurs received just 0.02% of investment.
Starting in July 2021, 20 Oxford University students from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds will undertake funded eight-week online Summer placements with high-growth start-ups from the Oxford Foundry’s portfolio of accelerated businesses. The start-ups are tackling world-scale problems including climate change, healthcare equity, and cybersecurity. Read more about why working for a start-up can boost your career.
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In a talk with Saigon Investment, Mr. DANG MANH PHUOC, Director of Outbox Consulting, a research and development consultation company for tourism, said that after the fourth wave of the pandemic it is being seen that the revival of tourism in Vietnam will need a massive support from the State, if it has to get back once again on its feet.
JOURNALIST: - Sir, when tourism activities resume again, what difficulties and challenges will businesses face?
Mr. DANG MANH PHUC: - First of all, the market recovery picture for tourism is still very much blurred. This fourth wave of the pandemic has been very much different from previous times, as it directly hit Ho Chi Minh City which is a major economic center of the country and also a major domestic market center. The lockdown conditions greatly affected the purchasing power of tourists. We will need more time for the recovery process, as first the economic recovery in general will have to take place, then we can discuss in more detail the resilience of the tourism industry in particular.
The second difficulty that businesses face is in the services sector. After two years of being under the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic, human resources within enterprises have fallen drastically, and in order to recover, businesses need time to recruit and retrain new staff and workers. In addition, another difficulty that is also being mentioned a lot by businesses is financial resources. The last four outbreaks of the Covid-19 pandemic have exhausted tourism businesses, and now, these businesses need financial support to recover and operate once again.
Certainly, there are many difficulties facing businesses this time, but from a positive angle, there are also some optimistic points for them. After nearly two years of dealing with four outbreaks of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses have more experience. Vietnamese enterprises are well versed in dealing with drastic situations, and will certainly operate very efficiently in future. In addition, the businesses that still exist and continue to operate after this fourth wave of the pandemic will be those businesses that are very resilient and capable, and will also be the ones who will help in pulling the tourism industry out of its current state of hibernation.
More importantly, based on observation of the current tourist market, Vietnamese tourists are being seen as quite optimistic, and having a positive reaction after the crisis. This we saw in all the three first waves of the pandemic. Of course, this fourth wave will take more time to fully passing, but businesses can remain confident in the recovery of the domestic tourism market.
- Sir, the pandemic must have changed the psychology of tourists, and their choice of destinations must also have changed a lot. So how should businesses and localities adapt to this change? Should we launch stimulus programs like we did after the previous three outbreaks of the pandemic?
- Currently, Outbox Consulting is supporting the General Department of Tourism, to conduct an overall study on assessing the change in behavior and thinking of domestic tourists when traveling under the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic, and we will release the results by the end of November.
However, initially it has been noticed that tourists have changed quite a lot in their attitudes, so in coming time businesses as well as localities will also need to change. We cannot serve what we have in the past, but we have to serve what the customer needs under the present circumstances. The customer is the core product of the tourism industry, and we must understand what the customer likes, and worry about providing suitable solutions. As I said, the recovery of the market is still difficult to predict, so businesses should focus on core competencies and target markets rather than spreading out thin in many directions.
The stimulus programs at the moment, in my opinion, are not appropriate. Since last year, after three outbreaks of the pandemic, the tourism industry has talked a lot about stimulus. However, with the differences in this fourth wave of the pandemic, we need an overall national program for recovery both domestically and internationally. Looking at countries in the region like Thailand or Singapore, what we lack is a national program. After each outbreak of disease, what we usually do is launch a time based program. During four waves of the pandemic, we not only lost customers but also lost a lot of things associated with tourism. Now it is necessary to restore businesses, brand images, and communication, with detailed and long-term plans.
- Sir, in addition to restoring the domestic market, this November the tourism industry will also pilot international visitors in Phu Quoc island. What should we do to not miss the opportunity to welcome international guests?
- Compared to other countries in the region like Thailand, this time we have some weaknesses that are even weaker in piloting international arrivals. The first is about the destination brand. We chose Phu Quoc island, a beautiful destination in the eyes of the Vietnamese people, but compared to Phuket in Thailand, we are no match. Secondly, in terms of technology, we are also weaker than other countries in this sector. However, Vietnam will have to do its best for this international opening. At this point, we must not fail because it will cause severe and heavy losses. Vietnam needs a detailed and comprehensive scenario for the plan to welcome international visitors.
A little while ago, there was information that in June 2022, Vietnam could fully open to international tourists, but then the General Department of Tourism denied this information. This makes businesses disappointed because international customers are very different from domestic customers. They are not waiting for us to open the door to enter, and it takes six months to one year for us to draw up welcome plans. The information up to this point I have received is quite general. We are expected to welcome a certain number of visitors to Phu Quoc island, but where those guests come from, how to welcome them, and what the media message is, is not clear. There must also be response scenarios because we cannot expect to welcome guests without a plan, and know how to handle this situation, so as not to cause a bad experience for our visitors.
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We’ve decided to pit the 2016 Ford Fusion against the 2016 Madza6 to determine once and for all which sedan offers more for Chicago and Manteno locals. We’ve compared each vehicle on the points which matters to American drivers – here’s how it all breaks down.
The 2016 Ford Fusion is available in three well-balanced trim levels.
The 2016 Mazda6 is also offered in three trim levels, but Chicago and Manteno drivers will receive less for their money.
The 2016 Ford Fusion comes with three engines, and each one is paired to a cutting-edge 6-Speed SelectShift automatic transmission system to ensure rock-bottom fuel consumption rates:
If you enjoy the freedom to choose, you’ll need to reconsider picking up a 2016 Mazda6. There’s just one engine on offer – a 2.5L SKYACTIV-G with either manual or automatic transmission. With 184 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque, it falls far short of what the Fusion can offer our Chicago and Manteno customers.
The 2016 Ford Fusion isn’t just more powerful than the 2016 Mazda6 – it’s also more spacious for both passengers and cargo. With a passenger volume of 102.8 cubic feet to the Mazda6’s 99.7, there’s noticeably more space for all five occupants to stretch out and relax. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll have to put up with less cargo space. The 2016 Fusion’s trunk provides 16 cubic feet for Chicago and Manteno drivers to play with, compared to 14.8 in the Mazda6.
The team at Ford understands that crafting a positive driving experience isn’t just about providing a more expansive cabin than the competition, so they’ve made sure that the Fusion shines when it comes to standard technology.
For example, you’ll enjoy the customizable support of a 6-way power driver's seat in even entry-level trims – the Mazda6 also offers a 6-way seat, but the manual control is far harder to use, especially on the go. Additionally, while the Fusion offers a rearview camera as standard in all models, the same system only comes as standard when you pick up a Mazda6 Sport with automatic instead of manual transmission. Mazda themselves even admit that it fails to provide a comprehensive view of the entire rear area.
Both the 2016 Ford Fusion and 2016 Mazda6 provide a strong level of safety as standard, with basic equipment such as anti-lock brakes, brake assist, tire pressure monitoring, and stability control provided across every model. Each vehicle has also been honored with a 5-star safety rating during crash tests conducted by the NHSTA.
However, only the 2016 Fusion can be fitted with an Active Park Assist system to keep your vehicle from coming to harm. Taking advantage of advanced sensing technology, this innovative feature will guide you into the tightest of spaces.
More power, more space, and more standard features – the 2016 Ford Fusion completely outperforms the 2016 Mazda6. Test-drive yours today at Terry’s Ford of Peotone. We are conveniently located close to Chicago and Manteno at 363 N Harlem Ave, so stop by for a visit soon!


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$94 million of Bitcoin stolen from Hong Kong exchange
Almost 120,000 units of bitcoin (worth about $US72 million) have been stolen from Hong Kong’s Bitfinex exchange platform - the second-biggest security breach ever at such an exchange.
Zane Tackett, Director of Community & Product Development for Bitfinex, said in a statement that 119,756 bitcoin had been stolen from users’ accounts and that the exchange had not yet decided how to address customer losses.
“The bitcoin was stolen from users’ segregated wallets,” he said. The theft amounted to about 0.75 per cent of all bitcoin in circulation.
“It’s the biggest USD exchange, so outside China it’s the one that everyone has an account with,” said Antony Lewis, a bitcoin expert in Singapore.
Bitfinex suspended trading on Tuesday after it discovered the breach. It said on its website that it was investigating and co-operating with the authorities.
Bitfinex is one of the largest bitcoin exchanges in the world, and is known in the digital currency community for having a platform that has deep liquidity in the US dollar/bitcoin currency pair.


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- Hugh Johnston, CFO of snack meals and beverage big PepsiCo, says the corporate is making ready for one more spherical of elevated costs in 2022.
- All through the third quarter, the outcomes of which PepsiCo shared this morning, the corporate has been progressively elevating its beverage costs and is upping the price of its snacks to offset its increased enter prices, Johnston stated. Sector rivals, like Coca-Cola, have been doing the identical.
- “I count on [to] see extra pricing will increase within the first quarter of subsequent 12 months as we take care of the truth that enter prices are simply increased,” Johnston stated on CNBC’s Squawk Field. “That’s simply the fact for us and everyone else.”
As is customary for packaged meals and beverage corporations, Buy, New York-based PepsiCo buys the commodities and supplies it wants months prematurely, however these contracts don’t assist it stave off inflation, CNBC reported.
“The forward-buying can solely achieve this a lot for us,” stated Johnston, including that the tactic solely buys PepsiCo “about six to 9 months of room.”
In that window, PepsiCo can “ease shoppers into” seeing increased costs on their items.
Many meals corporations have been shelling out extra for substances and supplies amid rising prices prices for freight, gasoline and labor, the Wall Road Journal has reported.
“Due to the resiliency now we have beforehand constructed within the provide chain, we’re doing fairly nicely,” Johnston stated. “However notably with packaging, which comes from lots of areas all over the world, it hasn’t been simple on us. Our provide chain individuals have actually stepped up, however we’re not resistant to any of that.”
Due to the superior planning PepsiCo has initiated, and due to its ahead shopping for of commodities and supplies, the corporate is faring higher amid the worldwide provide chain constraints than most, Johnston stated.
Nonetheless, the corporate needed to “scramble” to beat a scarcity of cans and bottles in latest months as demand sharply elevated at eating places and theaters after stay-at-home orders lifted, Johnston advised Reuters.
“I do count on there’ll in all probability be some value will increase within the first quarter of subsequent 12 months as nicely, as we absolutely take in and lock down the affect of commodity inflation,” he stated, including he expects most supply-chain disruptions to “average” by the tip of the 12 months.
On PepsiCo’s Tuesday morning earnings name, firm CEO Ramon Laguarta advised analysts shoppers have a brand new view on pricing, which may very well be because of the firm’s success in promoting worth.
“As shoppers store in-store, they may pay much less consideration to pricing as a call issue, and there may be much more relevance to the model,” Laguarta stated.
“We actually have been investing closely in our manufacturers and we’ve been investing closely in innovation,” Johnston advised Yahoo Finance, echoing Laguarta’s sentiment. “I believe we’re offering merchandise that customers are keen to pay extra for.”
All through the third quarter, PepsiCo noticed a rise in its working prices because of inflation in labor, commodities and transportation, the corporate reported, which led to a 3% internet revenue drop, even regardless of an 11.6% internet income development. Within the quarter ending Sept. 4, PepsiCo’s year-over-year revenue fell to $2.22 billion from $2.29 billion, and its working bills grew to $7.64 billion from $6.92 billion.


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Hitting Stores Now!
U.S. collectors have reported finding the “P” case assortment of Hot Wheels mainline cars. Toys R Us has been getting special cases for a week, but Targets nationwide have started to put out their new sidekicks with the newest Red Edition cars today. Also, a few people have reported finding new “trays” of “P” case cars at Walmart. Malaysian & Australian collectors are finding the 2018 “A” case assortments.
Kroger stores, Walgreens, Hy-Vee and other smaller retailers have started putting out the 2017 Halloween cars. I was lucky enough to score a semi-fresh sidekick today.
Today (9/1) is Force Friday and many collectors hit up local Toys R Us and Target stores who were having special events at midnight (last night). If you’re a fan of the Star Wars Hot Wheels products — Starships, Carships or Character Cars — hit up your local retailer now as they should have fresh stock in for the new movie, Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).
Kmart Collector’s Day
The next Kmart Collector’s Day Event is scheduled to be on Saturday, September 16 as it was reported by the Hot Wheels Newsletter. No official word on any of the Mattel channels yet, but there is a good chance that two of the exclusives are the ’95 Mazda RX-7 (’17 Now & Then, in Red) and the ’05 Ford Mustang (’17 HW Race Team, in White).
25% OFF SALE at HotWheelsCollectors.com!
The HotWheelsCollectors.com Shop is having a 25% OFF SALE now through the end of Labor Day weekend — with FREE SHIPPING for all orders over $50. This is a great way to pick up some great exclusives that you may have passed on in the past, or a way to grab an extra to open.
31st Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention
Tickets for the event are SOLD OUT! See you in Los Angeles October 4th to the 7th!
Wow where are Australians finding 2018 A case?! I’ve only seen P case at supermarkets and toys r us at the moment


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Chinese FM holds talks with Tajik, Uzbek, Kyrgyz counterparts
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Sega has said it is looking into claims that a trio of its Sonic games for Android are leaking personal data.
Security company Pradeo said late last week that it had discovered the Android games -- Sonic Dash, Sonic the Hedgehog Classic, and Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom -- were leaking user location data and device info.
Based on the download ranges offered by the Play Store, collectively the leaks could impact between 120 million and 600 million users. Among the tracking and advertising issues, the security firm also said it found two issues that could result in man-in-the-middle attacks, and a bagful of others that could potentially lead to encryption weakness and denial of service. On average, Pradeo said the Sonic games have 15 vulnerabilities each. In response, Sega told it is looking into the claims to determine their accuracy. "Sega works diligently to address any technical issues that could compromise customer data," the company said.
Android apps found in the Play Store doing possibly dodgy things is far from being a new concept. Earlier this month, Check Point found malware hidden in 22 apps within the Play Store, which had been downloaded between 1.5 million and 7.5 million times.
The purpose of the malware was to generate ad revenue by repeatedly displaying pop-up adverts in ways that forced the user to click them before they could continue using their device. For example, users were forced to press on adverts before ending calls and accessing other apps.
Days earlier, researchers at Trend Micro said they had found 36 security apps on the Play Store that served malware instead of protecting users. In addition, the malicious apps also sneakily harvested user data, tracked devices' location, and repeatedly and aggressively pushed advertising onto the screen.
In November, a piece of banking malware was found in the Play Store for a third time, after it was removed twice during 2017. Dubbed BankBot, the malware stole banking credentials and payment information by tricking users into handing over their bank details by presenting an overlay window that looks identical to a bank's app login page.
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Even after dropping his “Federal Contraband” freestyle from behind bars, Pooh Shiesty had no idea that one of his favorite accessories would be considered contraband; the infamous “Shiesty” ski mask. In Shiesty’s hometown of Memphis, the ski masks are nicknamed “Shiestys” and one store has gone as far as banning the wearing of them inside of their store.
“Please remove all Shiesty’s before entering,” reads the sign on the door of the establishment.
“I can’t lie he did he got all these young niccas wearing them in also now everybody wanna be Shiesty,” one fan commented on Instagram while another wrote, “He ain’t start it but definitely popularized it fasho.”
The prosecution has recommended that Shiesty serve a maximum of 97 months or eight years under the sentencing guidelines for his role in the 2020 shooting of a robbery victim in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida.


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Companies that buy performance-based pay-per-click and pay-per-call advertising on Idearc Media’s Superpages.com can now have their businesses included in Marchex’s local online directories.
Under an agreement announced Monday, the placements will occur through Enhance Interactive, Marchex’s advertising network. Marchex, which is based in Seattle, publishes more than 150,000 local sites that include business listings and customer-written ratings.
“Basically, this is similar to other traffic deals we’ve signed for our performance-based advertisers,” said Robyn Rose, VP of Internet marketing at Dallas-based Idearc. “It’s really about distributing our existing advertisers.”
“Essentially, Marchex has a great network of local sites and a large amount of traffic,” Rose said, adding that Idearc likes to call Superpages “a local search engine with roots in the yellow pages business.” Last July, the company announced an initiative to allow local advertisers to incorporate video in their campaigns.
With its performance-based program, Idearc integrates pay-per-click and pay-per-call into one program. “It’s really about what the advertiser wants to track the leads on, whether it’s clicks or calls,” said Rose. Ad placements on Marchex sites will be based on the companies’ bids and relevancy. Marchex, which has its own group of advertisers, will incorporate the Superpages.com ads to “round out” its sites and make them more robust, explained Rose.
In a statement, Eric Chandler, president of Idearc’s Internet division, said Marchex’s local network is “an excellent source of targeted traffic and broad geographic coverage for Superpages.com’s local advertisers.” Marchex says its local network, which includes sites such as NewYorkDoctors.com and DenverAutoRepair, is used by more than 25 million people monthly.
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Has stability returned to the disk-drive market? For the most part, according to analysts, but they warn that companies like Seagate and other storage manufacturers still show tendencies to stuff the reseller channel when times get tight.
Seagate Technology LLC , Maxtor Corp. and Western Digital Corp. all reported earnings this week, and all three noted that desktop disk-drive pricing tightened during the fourth quarter, as OEMs tried to negotiate last-minute deals to lower the prices of their own PCs.
But both Maxtors and Western Digitals revenues increased significantly from the same period a year ago, while Seagates revenue nudged upward by less than 2 percent. That, combined with Seagates problems with manufacturing, prompted analysts to postulate that perhaps any problems with the industry were largely confined to Seagate alone.
However, both analysts and corporate executives warned that the hard drive industry isnt out of the woods just yet. The prices of disk drives, especially those that go into desktop PCs, are always in danger of swinging into wild oscillations of supply and demand that are amplified during the holiday selling season. For the most part, however, the industry has learned its lesson.
"Theres no question that even with the industry so fiercely competitive that … pricing is not nearly as chaotic as in June 1999, when average desktop drive prices dropped from $88 to $69 in two weeks and market share changed not one whit," said John Monroe, a disk-drive analyst with Gartner Inc. in San Jose, Calif. "Demand is essentially healthy," he said, and the industry is working through normal problems, as well as the usual shifts in market share.
"What happened was that price-cutting companies like Quantum [Corp.s] hard-disk business were removed [through a sale to Maxtor]," said Jim Porter, founder of DISK/TREND Inc. in Mountain View, Calif. "That was removed when Maxtor took ownership, and their management believes in getting their margins up."
The real question is how Seagate will react. Some analysts believe Seagate, which owns about a third of the disk-drive market, began "stuffing the channel" with drives to push through sales during the final weeks of the quarter.
Seagate executives said they did not expect the excess channel inventory and that the company had shored up relations with OEMs and planned to do more business there.
"I think you heard Seagate complaining about the desktop drive business," Porter said. "Those other guys were not complaining; they picked up business."
For its part, Maxtor will continue to "act rationally in the channel," according to Paul Tufano, Maxtors chief executive. "We know what actions are required to grow gross margin, and our goal is to execute on these initiatives throughout the year."


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Everyone was screaming for ice cream Wednesday night when Baskin-Robbins locations across the country celebrated its 5th Annual 31 Cent Scoop Night.
From 5 to 10 p.m, customers could dig into a 2.5-oz. scoop of their favorite flavor for only 31 cents.
Despite the rain and dreary weather, the on Ogden and Aurora avenues, experienced a steady flow of traffic of customers lining up for their favorite cold treat.
During last year's Scoop Night, more then 4 million scoops of ice cream were given away, according to Baskin-Robbins. With the special event, Baskin-Robbins was also showing its support for firefighters, donating $100,000 to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). The ice cream purveyor even created a special flavor, "Firehouse 31," a vanilla ice cream with a crunchy atomic fireball ribbon laced with cinnamon and red hot candy pieces.
The special flavor will be available through the end of April in scoops, sundaes and hand-packed pints, quarts and half-gallons.
Founded in 1992, the NFFF honors fallen firefighters and their families by developing and expanding programs designed to remember their efforts.
"We love ice cream and who could say no to a 31 cent scoop," said Teresa Stenmark of Bolingbrook who brought her three kids. "We tried the Firehouse 31 and it was pretty good."
If you were unable to attend Scoop night, you can still show your support of firefighters by texting 6333 (NFFF) to 50555 to make a $5 donation to the NFFF.


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Respawn Entertainment have stated that they hope more new IPs will be influenced by the company’s upcoming fps juggernaut, Titanfall.
Respawn Entertainment community manager Abbie Heppe, in an interview with AusGamers, discussed the potential of Titanfall encouraging the creation of new IP. “I hope if anything, it will give publishers more… I mean, I know people want what is established and what’s known, but I hope that if nothing else, it encourages larger-scale new IP,” she said.
Titanfall has received numerous awards since it’s debut at E3 2013; the game quickly becoming the most highly anticipated next-gen title.
When asked whether or not Respawn Entertainment plans to stay independent Heppe replied, “yeah, we’re not looking to get bought any time soon. It’s so a part of who we are. I think, if anything, with the history of the studio and what we’re doing, I don’t foresee us being bought any time in the near future.”
The community manager further discussed her experiences working on an ambitious new title. “It’s so cool to be able to work on something new and different, and also to just have that kind of freedom. It’s hard to have that freedom. That’s the other side of it though: it’s really hard to have that freedom. Because when you can kind of do anything, and there’s competing ideas within the studio, so see this giant world in front of you where you can do anything, but then you have to be able to scale that back and take something out of that. It’s not easy, and so I see why doing stuff in a franchise way is… I don’t want to say easier, but you already have your world established for you, and a lot of that stuff is hard.”
“So I definitely hope it encourages publishers to be, like, ‘we should be encouraging people to make stuff that’s new and different.’ That would be cool. We’ll see if we’re successful first! [laughs].”
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Black Friday 2013 Video Games & Consoles Bargain Deals Predicted
Many buyers get into a shopping furor when deals on things are on offer at reduced prices. This is something that is synonymous with the annual Black Friday occasion. Numerous customers are regularly up and about doing everything they can get all the news related to the event several months before the actual kickoff for the occasion, and they are not likely to change this habit in regards to Black Friday 2013. The 29thof November is the earmarked date when the 2013 edition of the Black Friday shopping event to go down. It may be a date set five days late compared to that of Black Friday 2012, yet it has not swerved the excitement that the Black Friday customers have and the thing they always do – angling for Ads and any data that will help them score on extraordinary deals.
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The event sees all sorts of customers and items, among them were gaming consoles and video games which saw a good number of gamers shop last year. The participating retail stores did not focus on age or gender; ensuring that they had a game or console for all ages and genders. The deals on offer were to die for and big money-saving opportunities if one knows what to buy and from where. This was what was on Black Friday 2012; with just a few months of this year’s event, we really expect nothing to change. Video game and gaming consoles will be on offer and sweet bargain deals.
Regardless of their tastes in the type and mode of gaming console or in the kind of video games they play, gamers share a common thrill and excitement for this type of entertainment. It is the same thrill that they also share as they await for the Black Friday event, and the same will be seen this year. We anticipate they will come out in good number on the 29th of November. We have done our assessments and we are certain that this year’s Black Friday will have lots of video games on offer. It will also have some of the known retail stores offering top of the range gaming consoles are sweet deals. With that said, we know that most games will be out and about shopping for their source of thrills and entertainment even before November 1st.
The participating retail stores have made a name for themselves in every Black Friday event. This has made them a huge success when it comes to customer satisfaction. They offer their devote and new customers an annual chance to guy items at discounted prices that are otherwise only dreamt about. The stores have become masters of sales and will go that extra mile to ensure that they do not only make a sale but capture the attention of the customer with every purchase. They offer items with discounted prices and some with extra accessories or gift cards. Hence, gamers know that they will not fail to spot an offer on a gaming console that is also inclusive of one of more free games or a gift card. Nintendo, Xbox, and PS3 are highly common consoles that will definitely be on sale this year.
This brings us to the issue at hand, what is on offer on Black Friday 2013?
Our research bore fruit and we found some video games and gaming consoles that the various participating retail stores will have to offer in Black Friday 2013. The complied list has prices but these are not the actual costs rather our price predictions based on what we found.
Below is the list of video games and consoles with the price predictions. We they will help you to start making a budget for your shopping come November.
Black Friday 2013 Video Games and Consoles Deals Predictions
- $5 Assassins Creed II (X360) – Kmart
- $10 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (X360) – Target
- $15 Call of Duty: Black Ops LTO (PS3) – Amazon
- $25 FIFA Soccer 13 (PS3) – Walmart
- $29 Battlefield 3 Premium Edition (PS3) – Best Buy
- $32 Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (Wii) – Best Buy
- $39 Nintendo Wii Play Motion w/ Remote plus Controller (Wii) – Target
- $40 Skylander Starter Pack (Wii) – Walmart
- $80 Nintendo DSi – Kmart
- $89 Wii Console – Walmart
- $99 Nintendo Wii Console (Black) – Sears
- $149 Xbox 360 4GB w/ Skylanders Bundle – Walmart
- $150 Nintendo 3DS Game System w/ Super Mario Bro. 3D Land Game – Target
- $169 Nintendo 3DS Flame Red Bundle w/ Super Mario 3D Land – Kmart
- $199 Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Bundle – Best Buy
- $199 PlayStation 3 250GB Doorbuster Bundle – Amazon
- $200 XBOX 360 Kinect Bundle – Target
- $219 Microsoft Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect – Sears
- $229 Xbox 360 Dance Bundle – Walmart
As the days draw ever so near to the 29th, we will do our best to keep you posted about the Video games and console deals of this year’s Black Friday event. That also applies to other news related to Black Friday 2013. You can visit the Black Friday Countdown or keep it I4U News for these information and more.


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TORONTO (Reuters) – The mayor of Toronto said on Thursday that Canada’s largest city was working to make sure it has an attractive bid for Amazon.com Inc’s second headquarters.
Earlier on Thursday, Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce company, announced a $5 billion expansion plan that would generate 50,000 new jobs.
“I firmly believe that Toronto is a prime candidate to host Amazon’s second headquarters in North America. I will be leading the charge to make the case that Amazon should call Toronto home,” Mayor John Tory said in a statement.
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ReachNow, BMW’s car sharing service, announced four new mobility services and a Brooklyn location yesterday.
During a press conference at the L.A. Auto Show’s AutoMobility LA trade show, the BMW division described four pilot programs to enhance ReachNow’s services: Ride, Reserve, Share, and Fleet Solutions for residential buildings. The car sharing service also described its expansion into Brooklyn, N.Y., its third North American city and the company’s first expansion beyond the west coast.
An initial fleet of 250 vehicles rolling out in Brooklyn includes the BMW 3 Series and the Mini Clubman. There are also nearly 800 vehicles in Seattle and Portland combined, including the electric BMW i3, BMW 3 Series, Mini Cooper and Mini Clubman, with plans for fleet expansion.
The new Ride service will be similar to those offered by ride-hailing firms Uber and Lyft. Members can tap into an on-demand ride service where a driver shows up with a car. ReachNow members can also schedule individual recurring rides. ReachNow Ride will start up as a pilot program in Seattle on December 8, and it will be available to all members in early 2017.
Customers living in select apartment and condo complexes can use ReachNow Fleet Solutions. Members will have exclusive use of BMW i3 electric vehicles and BMW 3 Series onsite at select locations. ReachNow Fleet Solutions for residential buildings will begin at The Solaire, a LEED Gold Certified building, in Manhattan’s Battery Park City neighborhood on December 8.
ReachNow Share offers owners of 2016 or 2017 Mini vehicles to rent their vehicles via ReachNow. They’ll have the opportunity to offset the car ownership cost by renting their vehicles when they don’t need access to them. Cars can be rented for a minimum of two days, and the service will begin on December 15 in Seattle.
Members wanting longer trips were given access to a trial program starting in October with trips of two-to-five days, similar to car rental company offerings. The expanded ReachNow Reserve service comes from that pilot project and will begin in Seattle in early 2017. The service will enable members to schedule a vehicle to be delivered at their preferred time and location.
“When we first launched the ReachNow service in April, we discussed plans for several mobility services that would make our more than 32,000 members’ lives easier and more convenient. Today, just under eight months and more than 1.2 million member miles later, we are delivering on those plans and continuing to build upon the successes of ReachNow by offering Ride, Share, Reserve, and Fleet Solutions within one ReachNow app, a first for the industry,” said Steve Banfield, ReachNow CEO.
The company said in its press release that Brooklyn was selected as its first east coast market because of its “vibrant culture and residents’ progressive and environmentally-conscious values.” ReachNow will serve as an extension to New York City’s subways and buses, offering additional flexibility to meet residents’ every need.
The company will be opening up in several new markets in the future. After its initial launch in Seattle, ReachNow said it plans to expand to 10 cities across North America in the future. BMW describes ReachNow as a “free-floating premium car sharing service” designed to provide drivers with an experience that is as convenient as owning a car.