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The newest study proves a connection between strokes and fizzy drinks
Even just one fizzy, sugary drink per day may be enough to dramatically increase your risk of stroke, ladies — by about 80 percent.
That's what the newest research from Osaka University says, reports the Daily Mail. Researchers tracked more than 40,000 men and women over an 18-year period, and 2,000 of the participants had a stroke. They closely examined the drinking habits of those who had a stroke, and compared them to those who did not. The research claims that daily consumption of fizzy drinks may up the chances of a blood clot on the brain, which causes an ischaemic stroke, by about 80 percent.
What's interesting is that men in the study did not have the same results; it was the women who drank fizzy drinks that had an increased risk of stroke. But previous U.S. research shows that sugary drink consumption can up the risk factor of stroke for both men and women.
Negative Effects of Sugar-Free Carbonated Drinks
If you can't seem to get through the day without your favorite sugar-free beverage, it may be time to make some changes to your drinking habits. Sugar-free carbonated drinks, including diet sodas and sugar-free flavored sparkling water, may cause problems ranging from headaches to increased risk of developing diabetes. Even though these sugar-beverages contain fewer calories than traditional sugar-sweetened drinks, consuming them may contribute to weight gain.
Eat Whole, Mostly Plant-Based Foods and Lots of Veggies
Whole foods are those that are in as close to their natural state as possible once they reach your plate. Fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, rice, and fish are all good examples of whole foods, says Freeman, who adds that when choosing vegetables, opt for more leafy greens, asparagus, peppers, onions, carrots, brussels sprouts, and other non-starchy vegetables over potatoes and corn. He also says to be careful of what kinds of toppings you put on vegetables.
“If you are going to eat salads and cover them in bacon and blue cheese, that negates their health benefits,” says Feeman. Instead, try adding vinegars to salads, including balsamic, and consider adding nuts or seeds to keep a meal of leafy greens healthy.
Could diet soda raise a woman's stroke risk?
Older women, beware: New research warns that drinking a lot of diet sodas or artificially sweetened fruit juices may increase your risk for stroke .
In a study that tracked nearly 82,000 postmenopausal women, those who drank two or more diet drinks per day saw their overall stroke risk rise by 23 percent, compared with those who consumed diet drinks less than once a week.
Blocked arteries were often the main culprit, with heavy diet drink consumption linked to a 31 percent greater risk for an ischemic stroke, which is triggered by a clot, the study findings showed.
Study author Yasmin Mossavar-Rahmani acknowledged that an "association does not imply causation." But she stressed that the findings held up even after taking into account the nutritional value of each participant's overall diet.
So, "we can't assume these diet drinks are harmless, particularly when consumed at high levels," Mossavar-Rahmani said.
"The take-home message is that these findings give us pause," she added. "We need to do more research on why we are seeing these associations. What are the scientific mechanisms? Is there something about the artificial sweeteners , for example, that affect the bacteria in the gut and lead to health issues?"
Mossavar-Rahmani is an associate professor in the department of epidemiology and population health's division of health promotion and nutrition research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in New York City.
The study authors pointed out that the American Heart Association (AHA) has recently underscored the lack of sufficient research into the cardiovascular impact of diet sodas. Until more work is done, the AHA says the jury remains out on whether artificially sweetened beverages do or do not hasten heart disease .
Women in the latest study were between 50 and 79 when they first enrolled in the Women's Health Initiative trial between 1993 and 1998.
Investigators tracked the general health of all the enrollees for an average of nearly 12 years. During that time &mdash at the three-year mark &mdash all the women were asked to indicate how frequently they consumed diet sodas and diet fruit drinks over a three-month period.
The researchers did not take note of which brands of artificially sweetened drinks the women drank, and so did not know which artificial sweeteners were being consumed.
That said, nearly two-thirds of the women consumed diet sodas or drinks very infrequently, meaning less than once a week or never. Only about 5 percent were found to be "heavy" consumers of artificially sweetened drinks.
After taking into consideration a variety of stroke risk factors -- including blood pressure status, smoking history and age &mdash the study team concluded that heavy consumption of diet drinks did appear to be tied to cardiovascular risks in a number of ways.
For example, those women who drank two or more diet beverages a day saw their overall risk for developing heart disease increase by 29 percent. They were also 16 percent more likely to die prematurely from any cause.
Certain groups fared even worse: Among obese women and black women with no history of heart disease or diabetes , a diet drink habit pushed clot-driven stroke risk up by roughly twofold and fourfold, respectively, the researchers reported.
Whether or not the findings would apply to either men or younger women remains unclear, the study authors noted.
The findings were published online Feb. 14 in the journal Stroke.
Lona Sandon is program director of the department of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
She agreed that more research is needed to further explore a possible diet drink-heart disease connection. But for now Sandon offered simple advice: diet or regular, sodas offer no nutritional value other than calories.
"If they replace other drinks, such as milk and 100 percent fruit or vegetable drinks, then these women miss out on valuable nutrition for protecting the heart and vascular system," Sandon warned.
"The nutrition you are missing because you are drinking artificially sweetened beverages instead may be the real problem," she said.
A group representing the artificial sweetener industry offered another caveat about the findings &mdash that many women who drink diet drinks are already struggling with weight issues.
"It is likely study subjects were already at a greater health risk and chose low-calorie sweetened beverages to manage their calorie and sugar intake as these products are proven safe and beneficial for those managing their weight and blood glucose levels," said Robert Rankin, president of the Calorie Control Council.
"The contribution of reverse causality, meaning that individuals already at a greater risk of stroke and cardiovascular events chose low-calorie sweetened beverages, is very likely the cause of the associations presented by these researchers," the council added in a statement.
First published on February 14, 2019 / 5:10 PM
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Diet Drinks May be Associated With Strokes Among Post-Menopausal Women
DALLAS, Feb. 14, 2019 — Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke caused by a blocked artery, especially small arteries, according to research published in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association.
This is one of the first studies to look at the association between drinking artificially sweetened beverages and the risk of specific types of stroke in a large, racially diverse group of post-menopausal women. While this study identifies an association between diet drinks and stroke, it does not prove cause and effect because it was an observational study based on self-reported information about diet drink consumption.
Compared with women who consumed diet drinks less than once a week or not at all, women who consumed two or more artificially sweetened beverages per day were:
- 23 percent more likely to have a stroke
- 31 percent more likely to have a clot-caused (ischemic) stroke
- 29 percent more likely to develop heart disease (fatal or non-fatal heart attack) and
- 16 percent more likely to die from any cause.
Researchers found risks were higher for certain women. Heavy intake of diet drinks, defined as two or more times daily, more than doubled stroke risk in:
- women without previous heart disease or diabetes, who were 2.44 times as likely to have a common type of stroke caused by blockage of one of the very small arteries within the brain
- obese women without previous heart disease or diabetes, who were 2.03 times as likely to have a clot-caused stroke and
- African-American women without previous heart disease or diabetes, who were 3.93 times as likely to have a clot-caused stroke.
“Many well-meaning people, especially those who are overweight or obese, drink low-calorie sweetened drinks to cut calories in their diet. Our research and other observational studies have shown that artificially sweetened beverages may not be harmless and high consumption is associated with a higher risk of stroke and heart disease,” said Yasmin Mossavar-Rahmani, Ph.D., lead author of the study and associate professor of clinical epidemiology and population health at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York.
Researchers analyzed data on 81,714 postmenopausal women (age 50-79 years at the start) participating in the Women’s Health Initiative study that tracked health outcomes for an average of 11.9 years after they enrolled between 1993 and 1998. At their three-year evaluation, the women reported how often in the previous three months they had consumed diet drinks such as low calorie, artificially sweetened colas, sodas and fruit drinks. The data collected did not include information about the specific artificial sweetener the drinks contained.
The results were obtained after adjusting for various stroke risk factors such as age, high blood pressure, and smoking. These results in postmenopausal women may not be generalizable to men or younger women. The study is also limited by having only the women’s self-report of diet drink intake.
“We don’t know specifically what types of artificially sweetened beverages they were consuming, so we don’t know which artificial sweeteners may be harmful and which may be harmless,” Mossavar-Rahmani said.
The American Heart Association recently published a science advisory that found there was inadequate scientific research to conclude that low-calorie sweetened beverages do – or do not – alter risk factors for heart disease and stroke in young children, teens or adults. The Association recognizes diet drinks may help replace high calorie, sugary beverages, but recommends water (plain, carbonated and unsweetened flavored) as the best choice for a no calorie drink.
“Unfortunately, current research simply does not provide enough evidence to distinguish between the effects of different low-calorie sweeteners on heart and brain health. This study adds to the evidence that limiting use of diet beverages is the most prudent thing to do for your health,” said Rachel K. Johnson, Ph.D., R.D., professor of nutrition emeritus, University of Vermont and the chair of the writing group for the American Heart Association’s science advisory, Low-Calorie Sweetened Beverages and Cardiometabolic Health.
“The American Heart Association suggests water as the best choice for a no-calorie beverage. However, for some adults, diet drinks with low calorie sweeteners may be helpful as they transition to adopting water as their primary drink. Since long-term clinical trial data are not available on the effects of low-calorie sweetened drinks and cardiovascular health, given their lack of nutritional value, it may be prudent to limit their prolonged use” said Johnson.
Co-authors are Victor Kamensky, M.S. JoAnn E. Manson, M.D., Dr.P.H. Brian Silver, M.D. Stephen R. Rapp, Ph.D. Bernhard Haring, M.D., M.P.H., Shirley A. A. Beresford, Ph.D. Linda Snetselaar, Ph.D. and Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, Ph.D. Author disclosures are on the manuscript.
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institutes funded the Women’s Health Initiative and the National Institute on Aging supported this analysis.
Your Guide to Sparkling Waters
Artificially carbonated water that contains added minerals (such as sodium bicarbonate and potassium sulfate) to help enhance its flavor.
Artificially carbonated water with no added minerals, which gives it a more "pure" water taste.
Naturally carbonated water sourced from a spring or well, which contains a variety of minerals (such as sodium, magnesium and calcium).
Artificially carbonated water that contains added minerals, including quinine, which gives it a distinctive bitter taste.
Whichever type of fizzy water is your favorite, though, you're bound to wonder: Could drinking this beverage be healthier for me in any way? Good Housekeeping quizzed wellness experts about the impacts of sparkling water on your health &mdash including its effects on your digestion, teeth and bones. If you're debating whether to sip or skip a can of bubbly the next time you're craving a little fizz, here's what you should know.
Is Carbonation Bad for You?
Carbonation refers to dissolving carbon dioxide in water, creating weak carbonic acid. Carbonation only adds bubbles and it does not add calories, sugar, or any caffeine. Club soda, tonic water, and mineral water are all varieties of carbonated water. However, these have sodium, sweeteners or other ingredients added to them, so it is important to read the label before purchasing. Carbonated water is refreshing and a good alternative to sugary soft drinks. However, there are concerns that it might be harmful for your health.
Is Carbonation Bad for You?
Currently, there is no evidence that carbonation is bad for health. If you like the bubbly sensation, there is no reason to give it up. There are common concerns on the carbonation of drinks.
1. Does It Affect Your PH Value?
Carbon dioxide reacts with water to produce weak carbonic acid. The PH of carbonated water is 3-4 which means it is slightly acidic. However, this will not affect body PH it keeps slightly alkaline no matter what you consume.
2. Does It Affect Dental Health?
One of the main concerns about carbonated water is its effect on teeth. Exposure of enamel to weak acids may cause corrosion. A research showed that sparkling water damages the enamel slightly when compared to normal water. However, it is a hundred times less damaging when compared to sugary soft drinks. Actually, risk of plain sparkling water to dental health is so little that it can be neglected. If you are really concerned about it, rinse your mouth after drinking carbonated water or drink it with a meal.
3. Does It Affect Digestion?
Is carbonation bad for your digestion? No. Studies show that carbonated water enhances nerves that help in swallowing. In addition, carbonated water induces a feeling of fullness than regular water. Research shows that carbonated water also relieves constipation because it evokes bowel movement.
However, if you are experiencing irritable bowel syndrome, it is imperative that you reduce intake of fizzy drinks because they increase bloating of the bowel. In addition, people with ulcers, hyperacidity, or acid reflux should avoid carbonated beverages because the conditions maybe aggravated.
4. Does It Affect Heart Health?
According to recent research, subjects who drink sodium-rich carbonated water had a reduced level of low-density lipoprotein, blood sugar, and inflammatory markers. Moreover, their estimated risk of developing heart condition within ten years is 35% lower when compared to those drinking control water. But this is not carbonated plain water, so more researches need to be done.
5. Does It Affect Bone Health?
Many people believe that carbonated drinks are bad for bone health because of the acid content. However, research shows that carbonation is not to blame if you are asking "is carbonation bad for you?" Research shows that it is consuming too much phosphorus and less calcium from carbonated cola water that results in poor bone health, not carbonation itself. Some studies even show that carbonated plain water may actually improve bone health.
6. Does It Dehydrate You?
Sparkling water is hydrating just like regular water. However, carbonated water tends to make the stomach more feeling, thereby lowering your water intake. So be sure to drink eight glasses per day for proper hydration.
Is carbonation bad for you? Carbonation itself is not bad. If you like to drink carbonated water sold in shops, it is imperative that you look at the ingredients list to avoid some components such as sugar, sodium, caffeine, etc. Club soda has sodium seltzer water does not have sodium tonic water contains sweeteners and flavors and flavored sparkling water may have additional natural sweeteners or citric acid along other components such as sodium and caffeine.
8 Types of Foods Which Can Trigger Vertigo
According to estimates, between the years 2001 and 2004 approximately 69 million people in the USA greater than age 49 years suffered from vestibular dysfunction. Vestibular system is present in your brain and it helps you to maintain balance, move freely and stand in upright position. These functions are disrupted during vertigo and you feel spinning of your surroundings. Causes of vertigo are injuries, migraines, seizures and problems with inner ear. Apart from medical treatment, avoiding certain foods can also improve symptoms of vertigo.
Foods That Can Cause Vertigo
Salty foods including chips, pretzels, salted nuts, canned foods, soups, deli meats, pastas, sauces, baking soda, condiments, pizza, baking powder, seasonings, frozen meals, pickles, salad dressings, and cheese can all trigger vertigo. Sodium causes body fluid imbalance. It results in fluid retention in your body and leads to build up of pressure in your inner ear resulting in vertigo. Hence, a diet to prevent vertigo should have very low amount of salt. People suffering from Meniere &rsquos disease, which is major cause of vertigo, should consume only 120 mg of salt daily.
2. Sugar Substitutes and Sugar
Foods that have high sugar content such as honey, ice cream, chocolate, maple syrup, dates, jams, jellies, cream, cookies, juices, donuts, cakes, processed snacks, and candy may cause central vertigo. One of the major causes of central vertigo is deficiency of oxygen to the brain. Foods rich in sugar increase blood sugar and blood pressure, though temporarily however, in such condition, blood requires more time to reach brain. This creates a deficiency of oxygen in the brain and cause vertigo. Sugar substitutes such as aspartame may result in various diseases including vertigo.
3. Fatty Foods
Fatty foods are among the foods that can cause vertigo. Foods that have high fat content such as cheese, ice cream, shortening, mayonnaise, milk, butter, meats, eggs and other foods that are deep fried result in temporary rise in blood pressure, reducing the blood flow and oxygen to the brain. This can trigger vertigo and dizziness. Fatty foods may also result in inflammation of inner ear and the arteries leading to a similar phenomenon.
4. Foods Rich in Tyramine
Foods that are rich in amino acid tyramine include red wine, smoked meats, chicken liver, chocolate, yogurt, citrus fruits, bananas, figs, nuts and ripened cheeses. All these foods can trigger vertigo. Tyramine results in blood vessel dilatation that triggers migraine, which can lead to vertigo.
5. Alcoholic Beverages
A vital role is played by inner ear in maintaining equilibrium of the body by detecting changes in body position and motion and by sending the signals to brain. This function is disrupted by alcohol as it sends false motion signals to the brain which conflicts with inner ear signals. Due to this the body equilibrium is disrupted and vertigo is triggered.
6. Alkaline Foods
Alkaline foods are among the foods that can cause vertigo. Foods that prevent the occurrence of vertigo are foods rich in magnesium such as seeds, nuts, beans, milk of magnesia and leafy green vegetables. Conversely, consuming foods including yogurt, which have high amounts of calcium in excess results in depletion of body&rsquos levels of magnesium and lead to vertigo. Magnesium being alkaline helps in maintaining the acid-alkaline balance of the body. When this balance gets disrupted, it results in nausea, a condition which is accompanied by vertigo. Magnesium also has a role to play in circulation of blood. Due to magnesium deficiency, blood vessels get constricted resulting in slow blood circulation. This leads to insufficient oxygen supply to brain which triggers vertigo.
Tinnitus, a ringing sound in ear, which may be associated with vertigo, can be worsened by caffeine. Caffeine also dehydrates your body, thereby, creating imbalances. It may also trigger a migraine, which may cause vertigo. Hence, you should avoid caffeine.
Nicotine is not good for your overall health, but it also has an adverse effect in terms of vertigo. It constricts blood vessels hence, it decreases the blood supply to your inner ear. It may also raise your blood pressure temporarily that can trigger vertigo.
Diet Tips for People with Vertigo
After discussing foods that can cause vertigo let&rsquos discuss diet tips for people with vertigo. An individual suffering from vertigo requires a diet, which is rich in iron and low in cholesterol and sodium. Few tips to help individuals suffering from vertigo are as follows:
- Eat more fish as part of your diet.
- Consume magnesium rich foods such as nuts, beans, leafy green vegetables and seeds.
- Eat whole grain products instead of white bread.
- Drink vegetable juice rather than consuming carbonated or sugary drinks.
- Consume foods rich in vitamins and minerals such as niacin, potassium and B complex.
- Avoid foods containing high amounts of trans fats.
- Vertigo can also result due to anemia. Hence, include fresh vegetables and meat that have high iron content in your diet.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
- Avoid caffeinated beverages as it causes dehydration and triggers migraine and vertigo.
- Avoid consuming foods containing tyramine such as non-processed cheeses, cured meat and dry sausages.
- In case you develop nausea, consume alkaline foods including nuts, vegetables and fruits. They will help in maintaining the acid-alkaline balance in your body.
Certain Medications Can Also Cause Vertigo
You should avoid antacids as they have sodium in them. High sodium level results in water retention that leads to accumulation of fluid in the inner ear.
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can result in electrolyte imbalance and water retention. Aspirin may also worsen or cause tinnitus in individuals who suffer from vertigo.
You should also avoid other medicines such as blood pressure medicines, anti-seizure medicines, antihistamines and antibiotics as they can also worsen the symptoms of vertigo.
50 foods and drinks to avoid for people with high blood pressure
Having high blood pressure does not necessarily mean a person has to eliminate specific foods from their diet. Rather than trying to cut these out, a person should focus on moderation and finding healthy substitutes for their favorite snacks.
About 45% of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) .
This may increase their risk of heart disease, stroke, and numerous other health problems.
The right diet can help a person control their blood pressure levels.
In this article, we present 50 foods and drinks that could contribute to high blood pressure, and we list some foods a person can include in their diet. We also provide some recipe ideas.
Sodium can elevate blood pressure. Many people eat too much sodium without realizing it.
Processed and fast foods usually contain excessive amounts of sodium, often more than the 2,300 milligrams a person should consume per day.
It is advisable to check nutrition labels and be aware that even foods people tend to consider healthy, such as vegetable juice, may be high in sodium.
Examples of foods with high levels of sodium include:
- rolls and bread
- cold cuts and cured meats
- canned soup
- tacos and burritos
Sugary food offers few health benefits and raises a person’s risk of unintentional weight gain. It may also contribute to high blood pressure.
A 2014 study suggests sugary foods may increase blood pressure even more than salt. The study mentions foods containing high fructose corn syrup as a factor that can raise blood pressure.
The following are examples of foods that may contain high fructose corn syrup:
- processed desserts
- prepackaged meals
- granola bars or other nutrition bars
A person should check the packaging on these foods to ensure they are choosing products free from high fructose corn syrup.
Is there a link between diet soda and heart disease?
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I’m a big fan of diet soda. I like the taste, and I love that it doesn’t have any calories. I can drink two or three diet sodas a day and not worry about gaining weight. But a new study has me wondering if enjoying the sweetness of soda without the sugar and calories is such a good thing after all.
University of Miami and Columbia University researchers followed roughly 2,500 New Yorkers for 10 years. All of the study volunteers were over age 40 and had never had a stroke. At the start of the study, each participant indicated her or his diet soda intake as “none” (less than 1 per month), “light” (1 diet soda a month to 6 diet sodas a week), or “daily” (1 or more a day). Each year, researchers contacted participants by phone to ask them about changes in risk factors and medications, as well as any health problems and hospitalizations that may have occurred.
At the end of 10 years, the daily diet soda drinkers were more likely to have had a stroke or heart attack, or to have died from vascular disease. The increased risk remained even after study investigators accounted for smoking, exercise, weight, sodium intake, high cholesterol, and other factors that could have contributed to the difference. The results were published online in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Both regular and diet soft drinks were linked with certain, but separate, cardiovascular disease risk factors. In this study, frequent diet soda drinkers were more likely to be former smokers and have higher blood sugar, high blood pressure, and, ironically, larger waistlines. They were also more likely to have metabolic syndrome. That’s the name for a cluster of risk factors—high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels—that occur together and increase the risk for heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Folks who drank regular soda were more likely to smoke and eat more carbohydrates, but were less likely to have diabetes or high cholesterol.
A study such as this one can only hint at an association between diet soda and cardiovascular risk. It can’t pinpoint a cause and effect. But it’s not the first to implicate diet soda as a cardiovascular risk factor. A report from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis, published in the journal Diabetes Care, found that people who drank diet soda every day had a 36% greater risk of developing metabolic syndrome and a 67% greater risk of developing diabetes. Both of these conditions greatly raise the odds of having a stroke or heart attack. It’s a little surprising that diet soda drinkers were more like to develop two particular components of metabolic syndrome: larger waistlines and higher fasting glucose levels (results consistent with the New York study results).
So far, research on diet soda’s relationship to cardiovascular disease raises more questions than it answers. For example, do people who drink a lot of diet soda have other behaviors or conditions that independently increase their risk of cardiovascular disease? We also don’t have a good understanding of the biological effects of artificial sweeteners (see this Harvard Health Letter article for more on this topic). Manufacturers use a variety of artificial sweeteners in soft drinks, and surely new ones will come on the market. So it is difficult to tease out the effects of a particular sweetener—or beverage for that matter, because a range of drinks come in sugar-free form, not just soda.
Sometimes making a healthful choice is a slam dunk. Quitting smoking and exercising more are very good for you. There’s no debate about that. Other times it’s a tougher call. Surely, no one needs to consume soft drinks of any kind. But is it a problem to do so?
My husband gently (but persistently) tells me there is nothing good about drinking diet soda, not even the taste I claim to enjoy so much. The evidence seems to back him up. For me, I have realized (time and again) that I just feel better when I don’t drink diet soda. When I make the effort, I’m reminded how much I enjoy other beverages such as carbonated water or iced tea.
Wish me luck as I once again try to get off diet soda.
Do you drink diet soft drinks? Do you notice any negative effects from doing so? If you’ve kicked the habit, let us know why and how you did it.


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MUNICH (Bloomberg) -- BMW AG's Mini, known for its retro-chic appeal, is targeting an unhip crowd with the Countryman crossover: families. The not-so-mini Mini will have four doors and be the brand's biggest ever model.
“Our main aim is to unlock a wholly new target audience,” Mini product manager Hans-Joachim Leonhardt said in an interview. “Young families with kids, sporty youngsters, folks from modern milieus -- everyone can now drive a Mini.”
The new Countryman is part of a revamp of the entire portfolio of the Mini brand, which BMW restarted in 2001 after selling the unprofitable MG Rover Group.
The company has sold 1.7 million Minis since then, helping the Munich-based automaker attract customers who may later buy more expensive BMW models.
“BMW has been building the Mini brand very successfully in the past 10 years, but it needs to evolve,” said Stefan Bratzel, director of the Center of Automotive at the University of Applied Sciences in Bergisch-Gladbach, Germany.
“The Mini brand has always spoken to the trendsetters, the post-materialist crowd. The problem with those guys is they're fairly fidgety and switch products easily and frequently,” he said.
The Countryman, which features expanded leg and storage room in the back, will go on sale Sept. 18 in Europe and starts at 20,200 euros ($25,680), Leonhardt said.
The face-lifted regular Mini will retail for 15,550 euros. The Countryman may eventually make up 20 percent of Mini sales, he said.
1960s name revival
The Countryman, named after a Mini station wagon from the early 1960s, will compete with Kia's Soul wagon, Toyota's RAV4 SUV and Nissan's Qashqai, Leonhardt said. German rivals include Volkswagen's Golf and the Yeti SUV from VW's Skoda unit, he added.
BMW bought Mini's owner, Rover, in 1994 for 1.2 billion euros and ended up losing 6 billion euros on the unit in the next six years as its market share shrunk.
The results sparked the ouster of then-CEO Bernd Pischetsrieder. BMW kept the rights to Mini when it sold Rover in 2000 and revived the 51-year-old nameplate a year later to tap the small car market.
The Countryman's introduction coincides with a revamping of the entire Mini range. Face-lifted versions of the standard Mini, the larger Clubman and the convertible will all be rolled out to European dealers the same day as the Countryman. First-half Mini sales gained 7.6 percent to 109,301 vehicles.

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Motorola Launches The 64GB Variant Of Its Flagship Moto X At $499 | TechTree.com
Motorola Launches The 64GB Variant Of Its Flagship Moto X At $499
The company is also rolling out a 'Try Then Buy' program, allowing buyers to preview the phone for two weeks before making a decision.
Motorola has confirmed that a 64GB variant of its ageing flagship Moto X smartphone will be coming to the US at a price of $499. The new device will cost $100 more than 32GB ($399) variant of the Moto X, and will be launched ahead of its much speculated successor X+1.
Along with the roll-out of the 64GB Moto X, the company is also offering customers a chance to try the phone for two weeks before buying it. The 'try then buy' program will cost prospective customers just $0.01, and will let them customise their phones via the Moto Maker tool.
Motorola has confirmed that the 64GB Moto X will come to US carriers - AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Republic Wireless, however there isn't any news of the phone coming to Verizon. It isn't clear whether Motorola will roll out the 64GB device in markets other than the US – The company offers only the 16BG variant in India.
The Moto X was launched in August last year, and despite its many features failed to compete with flagships such as Samsung's Galaxy S4. Sales only began picking up once Motorola started slashing rates of the phone, which now stands at $349.99 (16GB) and $399.99 (32GB). In India the singular 16GB variant of the phone retails for Rs 23,999 and goes up to 25,999 for the wooden back variants.
Recently, Motorola announced that it will be shutting down its Moto X facility in Texas by the end of the year. It is unclear as to how the company will continue offering its Moto Maker feature without a local assembly plant in the US. Given Motorola's recent success in regions outside the US, it wouldn't be surprising if the Moto Maker tool is accessible to customers elsewhere, but could lead to two-week long shipping of the devices.
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The days of spotting the ubiquitous “Made in China” stamp on virtually every product in the typical American home may be numbered. Large manufacturers and retailers are moving at least some of their efforts away from the country in droves.
There are a myriad of factors pushing companies to diversify their geographic footprints away from China. The most impactful reasons include the ongoing U.S.-China trade war, increasing labor costs and fear surrounding a potential future manufacturing lockdown like those seen at the height of the COVID pandemic.
As Western companies work to safeguard their manufacturing efforts, there has been an increased focus on nearshoring. Another strategy — dubbed China Plus One — is also making waves, however.
‘The phrase ‘China Plus One’ captures the strategy many large manufacturers and retailers are employing to reduce supply chain risk by moving certain sole-sourced China procurement and production operations to other countries,” Dimerco Express Group explained in a recent white paper.
Often, companies employing this strategy are interested in setting up factories in Southeast Asia or India, which provide many of the perks that initially drew them to China, without the more recent challenges.
By employing the China Plus One strategy, companies can hedge against the headwinds they are facing in China, while still benefiting from the country’s wealth of resources and well-established supply chain processes.
“It is hard to just leave China completely. China has spent 20 to 30 years building out its electronic supply chains,” said Dimerco Chief Executive Management Jeffrey Shih. “We are seeing more and more companies shifting away from China for final manufacturing and assembly, but the raw materials are still coming from Chinese suppliers.”
The sheer length of manufacturing history in China makes it difficult for companies, especially those producing electronics, to just leave the country altogether. Moving final manufacturing efforts to other countries is an intuitive first step.
“In the future, finished goods coming out of China will be used mostly to supply developing countries,” Shih said. “Developed countries — including the United States and most of Europe — will be getting finished goods from Southeast Asia, India and Mexico.”
Despite growing excitement surrounding expansion into areas like Southeast Asia, launching a manufacturing operation in a new country does not happen overnight. Shih noted that the process of setting up a new factory typically takes about two years. As such, he expects to see increased production in these regions in 2024, with the bulk of the shift happening in 2025.
Governments within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are eager to attract new manufacturing efforts, which would spur increased development and economic opportunities for their own countries and citizens.
“To promote new investments, all ASEAN countries, to one degree or another, are implementing tax cuts, enacting business-friendly policies, offering fiscal incentives for special economic zones/industrial parks and boosting infrastructure spending,” the Dimerco white paper said.
Three countries — Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand — are poised to reap the greatest rewards from the increasingly popular China Plus One strategy.
“To set up a factory in every country is not possible,” Shih said. “The cultures, governments and policies are different in each country. Companies have to understand the local people and the supply chains in each country.”
Understanding the nuanced cultures of each individual country can help company leaders identify the unique opportunities — and challenges — that each locale offers. This is a critical component of ensuring the China Plus One strategy is a success.
Ultimately, the key to navigating an expansion into Southeast Asia lies in choosing the right logistics partner.
“We know the regulations. Processes are more complicated in other countries, and there are many rules,” Shih said. “It can be frustrating for companies to understand the customs processes. We understand all the requirements and have sources to help companies find the best location for their factories and pass through the documentation requirements.”
Manufacturers should think critically when choosing logistics partners to help execute their China Plus One strategies. As this approach becomes more popular, more third-party partners will enter into the space. It is important to remember that they are not all created equal.
“Beware of consultants who promise full-service re-location advice but whose expertise is limited to overcoming governmental hurdles,” Dimerco warned in its white paper. “At the end of the day, products need to be optimally stored, consolidated, shipped and tracked. You need local experts to make these things happen with precision and 100% compliance.”
Dimerco is well positioned to help companies implement a China Plus One strategy on every level. The company boasts a robust knowledge of the region, established infrastructure in Asia and a trusted presence throughout much of the continent.
Click here to learn more about how Dimerco can help you execute a successful China Plus One strategy.


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That particular computer passion known as retrocomputing requires to use ancient hardware components unable to support the most recent programs, but this doesn’t mean fans have to feel obliged to exclusively run software dating back to 10, 15 or even 20 years ago. On the contrary: the “scene” of the new releases designed to keep the retro hardware alive with recently produced code provides non-stop announcements - some of them stealing the spotlight, for a bit at least, next to the latest version of Windows 10 or Google Chrome.
After their well-deserved moment of glory which lasted from 1981 to 1995, command line-based operating systems for PC better known as “DOS” (Disk Operating System) should be extinct by now. And yet DOS, and particularly Microsoft’s MS-DOS and the open source projects directly inspired to it, still is a market niche populated by extremely peculiar usage scenarios, old users and enthusiasts that have no intention to quit the command line for good.
Before the arrival of Windows 95, the creators of self-replicating malicious code were deeply concerned about the potential consequences of the new OS on the future of their activity. After the historical generation leap from DOS to the windows-based GUI, however, virus writers gained new confidence in their abilities, expanding their horizons and developing inclinations that occasionally turned into true megalomania. Some of the VXers from the Nineties had the god complex, and they didn’t hide it at all.
In April 1994 computing was still young, operating systems worked from the command line and the PC still had to become the universal phenomenon which later turned into a commodity like everything else. Microsoft was about to radically change things by releasing Windows 95, but there was another group of technophiles concerned with the generation leap from the prompt to the windows-based GUI and the consequences that it would have had on how the low-level code ran.
One March many years ago, when the IT industry was rather different compared to the modern one, two computer viruses brought panic because of an out-of-scale media attention. Born out of a time when the “malware” (an unknown term then) creators were largely interested in fame more than money, the viruses ended up making substantial damages valued (in one of the two cases) more than 1 billion dollars.
The month of February 2014 marks the 32nd anniversary of the debut of the Intel 80286 CPU, a historical processor of changing fortunes which helped to build what would have later become the market domination of the x86 instruction set. As Computer Hope reminds, the 286 processor (also known as “iAPX 286″) was introduced on February 1st in 1982 bringing important technology innovations a bit too ahead of the times.
During the first days of April, anniversaries for two genuine pieces of the operating systems’ history took place, two different evolutionary lines of what should have been a single product born from the partnership between two giants of the PC industry. IBM OS/2 and Microsoft Windows 3.1 were initially destined to be merged in the graphical interface-based operating system by Big Blue, afterward history went in a different way and OS/2 sunk while the competing OS turned into the dominant platform on the market.
Digital Rights Management (DRM) technologies and their noxious inclination to spoil the day for PC gamers are steadily at the focus of the gaming debate, and almost everyone takes for granted the fact that it’s a contemporary issue not concerning games of the past at all. Nothing more wrong: maybe some years ago (or many years ago) they were more trivially called “copy protection”, but DRM restrictions continue to do harm even among people that engage in the noble art of retrogaming or are interested to digital contents preservation.
Followers of the VOGONS board and DOSBox official forum are already aware of this: one of the forthcoming versions of the best PC-with-DOS emulator out there should include a very important architectural novelty, ie the software implementation of the historical Voodoo Graphics chipset created by 3dfx Interactive in the Nineties. “Kekko”, the programmer working on the project with the aid of the DOSBox crew and the coding-capable VOGONS users, says that his aim is the complete and faithful emulation of SST-1, the first Voodoo chipset marketed in 1996 inside the first 3D graphics accelerated cards on the PC.
Some technologies are really die hard, but they can be celebrated in due time when they finally become history. It happened by chance that the twenty-second day of May 2010 fell the anniversary of two fundamental tech products, considered as milestones within their field so much that there is a “before” and an “after” their appearance on the market. And both products have no need for introduction, being no less than the first “star” of the video games history and the first Windows version to be successful among the vast user base of “IBM and compatible” PCs.
During the past few days two important facts happened in the emulation world: DOSBox, the virtual machine that accurately replicates the PC world obsolete hardware has been updated with a new version release, while the Dreamcast emulator nullDC has found itself at a crossroad in its erratic history. Both cases concern software that are almost unique in their kind, and both the news are worth being told for the practical effects they have on the many fans using them.
Technology old fogeys can rejoice: even though they have lost the chance to obtain new Windows for Workgroups 3.11 licences by now, the almost-defunct operating systems and storage devices that persist in not wanting to fade away surely aren’t lacking. A recently surfaced couple of news actually highlights as even in information technology, probably the most rapidly evolving technology field, there are users niches that really don’t want (or can’t) abandon an outdated standard to adopt a more modern one.
As security experts have already highlighted in this months and years, the trend of the most sophisticated malicious code is to be able to reach the lowest levels of the machine to infect, putting out of the game all the security mechanisms and gaining full control of the PC and the operating system. This trend embraces more and more the term “bootkit”, literally a bootable rootkit, on which the attentions of researchers and Assembly code enthusiasts have recently focused uncovering new, potential threats with an ancient heart and dangerous security flaws sold as malware-proof security measures.
After the release of DOSBox version 0.73, I was asking myself why the emulation status page wasn’t updated yet and kept reporting the own features of version 0.72. Actually mine was a rhetoric question because I knew that sooner or later, as already happened in the past, the page would have been updated with the current status of the several subsystems of retrogamers PC/DOS preferred emulator.
On the occasion of SourceForge.net’s project of the month award granted to DOSBox, I asked the crew behind the best PC/DOS emulator out there to reply to some questions about the project. The developers were busy with the last works on the new version of the emulator, thus the interview was changed to include some DOSBox 0.73 related features and finally in the past days the crew was kind enough to send me back the replies I was seeking for. There is no Big Scoop (tm) here nor I was asking for one, but I hope the conversation is an interesting reading anyway.
Even though the last works on the code have been slowed down by some last hour bugs, around the end of May the DOSBox developers have kept their word by releasing the new version of the best PC/DOS emulator out there. After almost two years since the previous official main release, DOSBox 0.73 comes to improve the already remarkable compatibility level of PC retrogamers’ preferred virtual machine and introduces a lot of new stuff in practically every aspect of the emulation.
DOSBox, the emulator designed to run DOS games on modern operating systems (and not necessarily on a PC), has been chosen as project of the month for May 2009 on the open source platform SourceForge.net. It’s the latest award granted to a software that “simply does what it is supposed to do“, as the authors state, and that after having summed up more than 10 millions downloads is ready for an update awaited since almost two years.
UPDATE: on the DOSBox official homepage Qbix writes that, “after careful studying the statistics“, the date in which downloads summed up the 10 millions amount has been determined in July 21. Because of this the contest with the CD edition of Dune as a prize is still valid, and the winner selected “randomly” from the 4 people that guessed the date will be contacted shortly to receive it.
That’s an important goal achieved by “the x86 emulator with DOS“: DOSBox has passed over the crucial amount of 10 millions downloads, including all the supported platforms’ versions. As stated on the official forum hosted on VOGONS, the stats on SourceForge.net (the delivery platform that hosts the emulator) of the 17th of August have scored 10,025,792 downloads, and now DOSBox is the 43rd of the 50 most downloaded FOSS projects.
This time I’m not talking about old (and always attractive!) corpses of emulation like Model 2 Emulator and ePSXe, but about actively developed projects released in their corresponding updated versions during the last few days. Projects like MAME, the emulators Borg which assimilates and annihilates everything, like MESS, which would like to do the same with home machines emu and like Raine, small but combative emulator optimized for a limited number of systems.


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Amazon.com is launching its own Game Studio along with a social game for Facebook called ‘Living Classics.' This is the company’s first major step into video game development. But with Zynga’s recent downfall, one analyst is questioning Amazon’s decision to invest in social gaming.
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On the heels of 'The Avengers' massive performance and the successful launch of Cars Land at its California theme park, Disney is expected to report stronger results across its segments on Tuesday after the bell.
SecondMarket, the leading platform for trading private company shares, seems to be benefiting from growing distrust in the public markets — despite losing its most popular company, Facebook, to the public market.
The CEO of LinkedIn said in an interview with CNBC that the company's model and global reach set it apart from other social networks and that's why the company's shares have more than doubled since its IPO in May 2011.
In a time when musicians made an average of about $34,000 off their music before deducting touring and recording expenses, rock stars have begun expanding their brands.
CBS announced a record earnings of 65 cents, six cents better than expected.
Investors are disappointed by the company's slowing growth, and left its earnings call hungry for guidance on what Facebook’s is aiming for with its growing investments, and when it will return to accelerating growth.
LinkedIn reports after the bell Thursday, and with the stock up 51 percent year-to-date, but down nearly 7 percent on Wednesday, investors are wondering if it will remain a rare success story in the volatile Internet space.
Electronic Arts, which reported slightly better-than-expected earnings Tuesday, is radically shifting its strategy for “Star Wars: The Old Republic” as a part of its big bet on free and digital gaming.
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BMW Motorrad has gone ahead and confirmed that both, the G 310 R and the G310 GS will hit the market in the second-half of 2018. This announcement leaves enthusiast waiting for another year, but at least there is a confirmation now.
BMW first showcased the G 310 R in India at the 2016 Auto Expo, which is currently in production at BWM’s partner, TVS’ plant in Hosur. The G 310 R is already on sale internationally with the GS about to follow shortly. To recap, the G 310 GS is an adventure-styled machine based on the G 310 R platform but with a 19-inch front wheel and longer travel suspension that should aid riding comfort and also offer some mild off-road capability. The G 310 R is the company’s Duke rivalling small-capacity naked motorcycle.
The German manufacturer has already opened four showrooms in India at Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune, with three more set to open in 2017 - in Delhi, Chennai and Cochin. BMW also plans to open another three in Chandigarh, Kolkata and Hyderabad taking the total upto 10.
BMW’s reason for the delay is that they are looking to offer customers a high-quality experience. BMW recognises that premium bikes deserve a premium ownership experience; therefore it’s vital that the brand has a strong network to support the demand for the motorcycles. It will be interesting to see how BMW go about and price their motorcycles. Internationally they are marginally cheaper than the G 310 R however; KTM’s India pricing is absolutely incredible. BMW Motorrad officials said that the G 310 R is a direct competition to the KTM 390 Duke and will be priced accordingly. The company has announced that it will be present at the 2017 India Bike Week to understand the Indian market and its competition.


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(Reuters) -Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Loretta Mester on Tuesday said raising interest rates in half-point increments “makes perfect sense” for the next couple of Fed meetings, and that ultimately rates will need to rise above 2.5% to rein in too-high inflation.
“It may very well be that the unemployment rate will have to move up a little bit, we may get another quarter of negative or slow growth, but that’s going to have to happen if we want to get inflation down,” Mester told Yahoo Finance. “I think things will be bumpy.”
At the same time, she said, she does not believe the Fed’s rate hikes — aimed at slowing demand for labor and products that is outrunning constrained supply — will push the economy into a sustained downturn.
“I don’t really see it as a tradeoff really, because I really fundamentally believe that if we don’t get back to price stability, we’re not going to have sustainably healthy labor markets in the future,” she said.
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We're deep in the holiday season and that means companies around the city are celebrating year-end with holiday parties. Always curious about the inner workings of NYC's tech industry, we caught up with some companies and asked them what they did to celebrate this year. There were a lot of gift exchanges, some super-swanky parties, and remarkably ugly sweaters. Somehow, even Rick Ross got in the mix.
Yotpo held their holiday party at a gilded, gold-themed bar in Soho this year. Everyone dressed up, had cocktails and partied the night away. The company also held a white elephant gift exchange where the goal was to exchanges obnoxious gifts, wear ugly sweaters and drink spiked hot cocoa.
Sisense held their holiday party at the Ainsworth in Gramercy. They had an open bar, a huge buffet and a photo booth that took, among other photos, the gorgeousness you see above. They even had an illusionist who would stroll around doing David Blaine-type things.
It hasn't happened yet, but the company is also hosting an ugly sweater contest and a white elephant gift exchange where they'll be serving more food and more drinks.
ContextMedia hosted a slew of events for the holidays this year. They held their annual Ugliest Sweater Party, which featured some truly horrendous garments (see above). After that, the company held a Holiday Bakeoff, where the best bakers were awarded prizes.
CB Insights hosted a massive white elephant gift exchange, a Heinous Holiday Sweater Contest and, of course, a big holiday party. This year, the party was held at the very fancy Maritime Park, where employees danced, drank and savored panoramic views of Manhattan.
Bankrate turned their holiday festivities into an entire day of events. They got started early, with mimosas and muffins at 8 a.m. under the guise of a Holiday Wreath Decorating Contest. They then headed off-site for lunch and a party.
For the holidays, Main Street Hub's team goes all out. This year, everyone on the team and their +1s dressed up in their finest and went to the Bounce Sporting Club in Chelsea. Because nobody really wants photographic evidence of their holiday party sticking around, the company created a custom Snapchat filter to capture the event.
Kinnek decided to think outside of the box to celebrate this year's holiday season. The company held their first ever 24-hour-long Holiday Hackathon. When it was over, the entire office got together for holiday themed drinks and pizza.
This year, mParticle hosted their holiday party at Kola House in the Meatpacking district. Even employees from their Florida and San Francisco offices flew in to join the fun. The party started with a 3D photo booth and cocktails, before turning into a big, team smorgasbord. And then things got interesting.
After dinner, the company continued the party by inviting all of their customers and partners to join them for a private Rick Ross concert. The company didn't offer any further details, but if you know anything about Rick Ross it's that he knows how to party.
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Professor Aswath Damodaran comments on Uber's profitability
— June 21, 2017
Excerpt from the San Francisco Chronicle -- "Despite Uber’s massive growth in cities served (662), drivers recruited (1.5 million) and fares charged ($20 billion in 2016), Uber has yet to see such rapid improvement in its profits per ride, said New York University business Professor Aswath Damodaran. Classic tech companies enjoy economies of scale, meaning that though they may lose money when they’re smaller, their profits mushroom as they grow. (See Facebook or Amazon.) Uber has yet to do that."


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St. Louis has another reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving.
Next Thursday, a new food truck will hit the streets from the owners of Sugarfire Smoke House (multiple locations including 9200 Olive Boulevard, #114; Olivette)
and Hi-Pointe Drive-In (multiple locations including 1033 McCausland Avenue, 314-349-2720)
. Dubbed SugarHi, the 20-foot-long trailer is available to cater private parties and corporate gatherings as well as events around town.
The mobile operation will serve a limited menu of fan favorites, including smoked meats, smashed burgers and specials, which will rotate daily and be available at public events around town, according to a release. When 9 Mile Garden food truck park opens in Affton next year
, SugarHi will be a regular fixture in the lineup.
For private events, SugarHi will offer customizable menus including the barbecue and burgers that have made its namesakes famous as well as eats beyond what's offered at the restaurants. To learn more about booking the truck for private events, call 314-319-7324 or email email@example.com.
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For Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) shareholders, their brokerage statements haven’t exactly been the happiest place on earth. The stock has lagged the S&P 500 for the past 10 years, although it’s certainly grown earnings and had numerous business successes during that time.
In the most recent quarterly earnings call on August 9, MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson asked a question that’s been bandied about in the media for the past few years, with the chorus growing louder recently.
"Given the thinking you've done about the future of Disney, why doesn't it make sense to create two Disney companies: one focused on parks, Disney+ and then the studio IP that drives that flywheel, and then one on everything else? So why not make a clean break?" Nathanson asked.
As you might expect, Disney CEO Bob Iger wasn’t about to announce a company breakup in the conference call Q&A session.
Looking At Strategic Options
Instead, he answered, "I'm not going to comment on the future structure of the company or the asset makeup of the company. As I've said, we're looking at strategic options both for ESPN and for the linear networks, obviously addressing all of the challenges that those businesses are facing."
The term "strategic options" is often corporate-speak for "considering a sale."
When Nathanson referenced other business units besides theme parks, the Disney+ streaming service, and production studios, he meant properties such as the ABC Television Network, eight company-owned ABC TV stations, ESPN, FX, and a 50% stake in the A+E TV Network, and Hulu, among others.
Over the past year, it’s trailed its index by a significant margin, declining by 28.52%, versus the S&P’s gain of 5.79%.
The stock got a bump immediately after the third-quarter report, as earnings topped Wall Street views, as you can see using MarketBeat’s Disney earnings data. But revenue came in short. The company said growth in streaming services was disappointing.
Disney+ Customer Numbers Declined
The number of paid customers for the Disney+ streaming service declined year-over-year, and fell below analysts’ estimates. One problem was the Disney+ Hotstar service in India, which saw a significant drop in subscribers after the network lost the rights to televise India Premier League cricket.
But that specific problem drives home a big problem Disney has: The company’s focus may have become too broad.
There’s a reason the era of the big conglomerates came to an end, and even in the modern era, Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ)spun off Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE) so each could concentrate on its core business. Similarly, General Electric (NYSE: GE), once a company with reach into numerous industries, spun off GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: GEHC), and plans to spin its energy unit, Vernova, into its own company in early 2024.
Iger is aware that Disney’s portfolio of businesses may be spanning too many areas. He’s mentioned that the company may have grown too large. At the Allen & Co. conference in Idaho last month, Iger told a CNBC reporter that he would take an “expansive look” at the company’s TV business, saying some of those assets may not be core to Disney’s business. He did not elaborate any further on possible plans.
3 Business Will Drive Growth
That theme, however, keeps coming up. In the August 10 earnings call, Iger said, “Moving forward, I believe three businesses will drive the greatest growth and value creation over the next five years. They are our film studios, our parks business, and streaming, all of which are inextricably linked to our brands and franchises.”
There are plenty of variables to consider. For example, while analysts believe the future of streaming is bright, Disney has a dilemma when it comes to ESPN. Rights to sporting events are costly, and leagues can switch carriers, as Disney recently saw with its Indian cricket streaming rights.
Will customers pony up for a streaming version of ESPN, separate from additional services? A recent spate of layoffs at the sports network illustrates the need to cut costs. ESPN was once a gold mine for Disney, but revenue has been declining.
While it won’t be easy to untangle all of Disney’s various business units, one thing is clear: Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and all the familiar iconic brands will remain part of the core company, even if other properties are unloaded.


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Food giant Heinz has been bought by billionaire tycoon Warren Buffet.
The brand said it has agreed to be acquired by an investment consortium, which includes the billionaire investor, in a deal worth $28 billion (£18 billion).
Heinz shareholders are expected to receive $72.50 (£47) in cash for each share of common stock they own.
‘It’s our kind of company,’ Mr Buffett told CNBC. ‘I’ve sampled it many times.’
The famous signature has been around more than a century and includes products such as baked beans and tomato ketchup.
Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital, the investment firm which also bought Burger King in 2010, say Heinz will keep its headquarters in Pittsburgh.
Mr Buffett showed his thrist for acquisitions, saying he and Berkshire will still have room to make more deals, noting that the firm’s businesses continually replenish its cash supply.
‘Anytime we see a deal is attractive and it’s our kind of business and we’ve got the money, I’m ready to go,’ he said.
Due to the saturated North American market, Heinz has increasingly looked to emerging markets for growth and in its last quarter, the new markets made up 23 per cent of sales.
The per-share price for the deal represents a 20 per cent premium to Heinz’s closing price of $60.48 yesterday.


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Business activity in Nigeria rose to the highest in 13 months in January 2024, a new Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has shown
The latest monthly PMI by Stanbic IBTC Bank released on Thursday showed the headline index rose to 54.5 in January from 52.7 in December. Readings above 50.0 signal an improvement in business conditions, while those below show deterioration.
The reading also shows that the index expanded for the second time since November.
“The recovery in the Nigerian private sector gathered momentum at the start of 2024, with rates of expansion in output and new orders accelerating sharply,” the report said.
It said purchasing activity also expanded markedly, but difficulties paying staff meant that the rate of job creation eased, contributing to a rise in backlogs of work.
“Meanwhile, rates of inflation remained elevated but softened from December. In fact, the strengthening of business conditions was the most pronounced in just over a year.”
The PMI index, which measures the performance of the private sector, is derived from a survey of 400 companies from agriculture, manufacturing, services, construction and retail sectors.
It is a composite index based on five individual indexes with the following weights: new orders (30 percent), output (25 percent), employment (20 percent), suppliers’ delivery times (15 percent) and stock of items purchased (10 percent), with the delivery times index inverted so that it moves in a comparable direction.
The recovery in new orders which began in December gathered momentum in January amid reports from panellists of strengthening demand, according to the PMI report.
“New business increased sharply, and to the largest degree since April 2022. Business activity also rose for the second successive month in January and at the fastest pace in 21 months. All four broad sectors covered by the survey posted improvements in output,” it said.


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Coopers cans beer ad after monarchists' complaint
The Australian Monarchist League is claiming victory in a battle over advertising with Adelaide-based brewer Coopers.
The brewer has cancelled an advertising campaign after the monarchists complained about the slogan: 'Forget the monarchy, support the publicans'.
Plastered on billboards, the ad showed the words next to a huge glass of beer.
But a marketing commentator says the monarchists should get a sense of humour, while Coopers should stand up for itself.
Coopers no doubt hoped that the play on words would raise an eyebrow, spark a chuckle and lift sales of the company's beer.
But Australian Monarchist League national chairman Philip Benwell was not laughing.
"One could think that it's quite humorous - support the publicans. But why did they say 'forget the monarchy'? Why not say forget the republicans?" he said.
"It is, in many ways, a political statement. We mustn't forget that in April of this year Kevin Rudd stated that he is a republican, his government is republican and he intends to pursue a republic. So we are on the watch for these types of things."
Mr Benwell says that monarchists can take a joke.
"There are lots of things that we accept in good humour, but this was a statement - forget the monarchy - and that's something that we have to protest about," he said.
And protest they did, sending a letter to the chairman of the brewery along with complaints to the Advertising Standards Bureau and the Electoral Commission.
Coopers was the first to respond with an apology.
"They indicated that they didn't mean anything by these words and that they accept that they have offended a section of the public and have withdrawn the advertisement," he said.
A spokesman for Coopers confirmed the company's contrition but declined to be interviewed for this report, fearing it could bring the brewer further negative publicity.
'A triumph of pomposity'
Jane Caro is an advertising writer and communications consultant who sees the monarchists' protest as a waste of time.
"It's a triumph of pomposity really. I think they've kicked an extraordinary own goal," she said.
"Everyone who doesn't have a sense of humour says anything that's really funny goes too far. That's how you know someone hasn't got a sense of humour.
"And you can't [just] say you've got a sense of humour. You've actually got to act like you have a sense of humour."
Mr Benwell says he noticed a big surge in the number of advertisers poking fun at the monarchy during the 1999 republic referendum campaign and he is determined to make sure it is not repeated in the lead-up to any future Constitutional vote.
Ms Caro hopes he does not succeed.
"When people are more afraid of offending than anything else, then we lose that capacity to amuse, challenge and excite the audience in response," she said.
"I think the monarchists should apologise to us all for making the world a little duller."
- Adapted from a story first aired on AM, August 7.


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By Mike Wackett
OOCL parent Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL) has announced a $239 million net profit for the first six months of 2015, compared to $181 million in the same period of the previous year, cementing its reputation as one of the most well-managed container lines.
Although the bottom line benefited from a $61 million contribution from property investments, it ought to be pleased with the performance from its container line in what was, especially in the second quarter, a tough market environment. OOIL chairman CC Tung commented: “In the earlier months of 2015, the industry enjoyed a relatively stable freight market. Through the combination of the normal seasonal cargo rush prior to the Chinese New Year, capacity constraints arising from port congestion and disruptions in the U.S., and an improving cost structure created by lower oil prices, the industry made meaningful gains in margin performance.” He added however that the latter half of the reporting period had been more difficult as the reactivation of laid-up ships and a surge in newbuild deliveries drove freight rates down “forcing margins to narrow”. “It is likely that the industry as a whole will report mixed results for the half year,” said Mr Tung.
Volumes declined by 2.3 per cent in the first half of the year compared to the same period of 2014, to 2.7 million TEUs, with its transatlantic trade suffering the worst fall – a 7.5 per cent drop to 180,175 TEUs. Cargo from Asia to Europe fell by 3.4 per cent in the period to 464,335 TEUs, while its biggest trade – intra-Asia and Australasia – was static at 1.48 million TEUs.
Due to the rate war between Asia and Europe, revenue from that sector was down by 15.6 per cent to $496 million (in the second quarter plunging by 28 per cent), and overall, OOCL’s revenue was 6.4 per cent lower than the first half of 2014, at $2.7 billion.
Nevertheless, a 38 per cent drop in bunker prices, with an average price per tonne of $352, compared to the average $595 paid per tonne in the first half of 2014, contributed significantly to the improved balance sheet.
“The first half of 2015 was satisfactory for OOIL,” said Mr Tung but said the group’s outlook “remains mindful and cautious” because of the serious overcapacity situation.
He said: “The supply overhang is likely to exert pressure on freight rates in the second half of the year. During the next six months, where revenue remains uncertain, given the supply and demand imbalance, cost efficiency remains critical for better margin performance.” “Positive trade growth, especially in the transpacific and transatlantic trades, and to a degree in the intra-Asian trade, will provide support to the underlying market,” said Mr Tung.
During the period, OOCL boosted its balance sheet by around $54 million with the sale and lease back of the 8,063 TEU OOCL Qingdao to non-operating containership owner Global Ship Lease. This was the second of such deals made by OOCL with GSL involving a three-year time charter, while later this year it will take delivery of two 8,888 TEU “SX” class newbuildings. OOCL announced in April that it was placing an order for six 20,000 TEU class ships from Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea for delivery in 2017.
As at 30 June 2015 OOIL had total liquid assets of $2.8 billion and a total debt of $4.2 billion, and is “comfortably within its target of keeping net debt to equity ratio below1:1” giving it one of the strongest balance sheets in liner shipping.
Reprinted courtesy of The Loadstar (www.loadstar.co.uk)


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Paxos Debuts Fiat Gateway With Binance Crypto Exchange as Its First Client
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Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance became the first cryptocurrency exchange to implement the fiat gateway of stablecoin operator Paxos. On Nov. 12, Paxos announced the launch of its Fiat Gateway, a service that allows its users to swap between dollars and stablecoins on a one-to-one basis.
A deepening collaborationWhile the service has been available to Paxos users since May, Binance has fully integrated it, making it available to all of its customers. "The new Fiat Gateway is the fastest, simplest U.S. dollar on/off ramp for our customers.
We look forward to working more closely with Paxos to integrate additional solutions." In June, Paxos allowed its user to deposit fiat currency onto its platform and have the balance appear directly in PAX stablecoins in their Binance accounts. In September, Binance partnered with Paxos to jointly launch a new U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
An interoperable, open systemIn addition to its Fiat Gateway, Paxos announced a second application programming interface dubbed Stablecoin Swap that will allow 1:1 swaps between Paxos-based stablecoins.
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Myanma Timber Enterprise (MTE) will sell more than 5,700 tonnes of logs and sawn timber through an open tender system.
“At present more than 300,000 tonnes of timber have been sold out to Myanmar businessmen. According to the open tender system, the person who offers the highest price can buy the timber. Some businessmen saw the logs up and sell them locally. Some export the timber. The MTE has earned Ks 70 billion from the sale of timber so far this financial year,” an official at the MTE said.
The MTE estimated that 60,000 tonnes of teak will be extracted this financial year but the capacity of the teak may be less than expected.
The government suspended the export of logs in April 2014. Myanmar earned US$947.8 million from forest products, including teak and hardwood in the 2013-14 financial year, according to trade statistics.
Myanmar earned US$916.4 million from the export of wood via water transport and US$31.4 million through land borders.
It has earned US$638.4 million from the export of teak logs and US$31.6 million from the export of sawn teak so far this financial year.


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Matt Damon’s pitch to invest in crypto has disappeared from US television sets. Same goes for glitzy commercials starring LeBron James and Tom Brady.
The drop in national TV marketing by the industry in the US has coincided with the selloff in Bitcoin and other crypto assets, according to the TV-ad measurement company ISpot.tv Inc., which tracks the spots. Damon’s commercial for Crypto.com, which ends with him uttering “fortune favors the brave,” last aired in February during the Super Bowl. The four-month national campaign cost an estimated $65 million, according to ISpot, exceeding the outlays by others in investment services, including giants such as Fidelity and Vanguard, over the same stretch.


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Beatport has launched a new app for iOS as well as a full rebrand of the website and logo. The new app essentially allows LINK users to create and tweak playlists on the go, as well as being able to access and listen to Beatport charts, DJ charts, DJ sets as well as trending artists and the ability to search through the whole catalogue.
Splice has announced a new plugin called Bridge that lets users browse their sample collections in time and key with their current DAW project. The new plugin is available to Sounds+, Creator and Creator+ plans by opening the Splice app and visiting the Tools section and installing Bridge from there. Once the plugin is installed it will appear in your DAW like any other plugin – load it on your instrument and it’ll automatically link to your Splice app.
Black Corporation is re-making a classic polysynth in the form of a new hardware device, the ISE-NIN. Based on Roland’s classic polysynth the Jupiter-8, the new synth is a rackmount unit with an almost identical layout to Roland’s revered poly, with an extra screen and some modern features like MPE and micro-tuning. No specs have been released for the new synth, which was posted on Black Corporation’s Instagram account on Monday May 31st, it seems to feature most of the same features with two oscillators, two envelopes, arpeggio, LFO and VCO modulation section.
Bitwig has announced Bitwig Studio 4, the latest major update in their modular DAW. The main addition to Studio 4 is – much like their friends at Live – audio comping, which lets users record audio takes, which then create different lanes and then can be ‘comped’ together, to create a single take using the best versions of each recording. You can comp in both clip mode and arranger.
VirtualDJ has announced a new Summer 2021 version, that includes the ability to export both Playlists and individual stems from any song straight to USB to work with any CDJ or XDJ hardware. Last year, VirtualDJ introduced an AI stem separation feature that let users ‘mix’ individual parts of any song, such as isolating the acapella from a mixed stereo file.
Apple’s iPod Touch is rumoured to be making a comeback, 20 years after the iPod was first launched in 2001. In a tweet by MacRumours.com contributor Steve Moser, pics of the potential new version of the popular touchscreen device were shared with the caveat that the info was a “rumour, not a leak”.
Spotify is launching a new feature that lets artists stream ticketed concerts straight into the Swedish giants’ platform. Fans can buy tickets for the concerts – currently priced at £15 per show – and pick a time to watch the show back. As it stands the shows are not truly live and are just pre-recorded concerts playing back through the app. However, they can only be watched once at a time chosen by the viewer based on four time zones, through the web browser.
iZotope and Native Instruments recently announced a merger under a new umbrella company and to celebrate they’re offering you the chance to download two of their plugins for free. NI are offering up Hybrid Keys, a Kontakt instrument full of keyboards, synths, pads, mallets and more. It also features a flexible GUI that can morph between sample layers creating unique synth tones.
Apple Music has added lossless mode to its streaming catalogue at no extra cost. The music streaming platform is also adding support for Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos, a kind of 3D sound that was introduced in AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. Not all music will work with Spatial Audio at first, with Apple name-checking the likes of Arianna Grande, The Weeknd and J Balvin supporting the feature from the off. We reported on the new feature rumours earlier today.


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Rising Adoption of Investor ESG Software Worldwide to Provide Growth Opportunities for Investor ESG Software Market during 2021–2028
According to our latest market study on “Investor ESG Software Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis – by Component and Enterprise Size,” the market was valued at US$ 489.15 million in 2020 and it is projected to reach US$ 1,496.31 million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.4% from 2021 to 2028.
The top countries such as the US, Japan, the UK, Russia, and Australia are focusing on making sustainable investments. On average, Japan has the second largest number of searches for sustainable investments worldwide. With a population of 126,500,000 people, the nation looks for sustainable investments 1,257 times per year on average per million people. Similarly, the UK has the third largest number of sustainable investment searches per year – 111,120 on average. As compared to the UK's population of 66,650,000, Brits conduct 1,667 online searches per million people per year for sustainable investments (138 per month). Thus, the above-mentioned data indicates the rising preference in sustainable investment across these countries, which is further impacting the adoption of investor ESG software for thorough analysis of ESG initiatives by the companies.
The investor ESG software market is segmented on the basis of component, enterprise size, and geography. Based on component, the market is bifurcated into software and services. In 2020, the software segment accounted for a significant share in the global market. In terms of enterprise size, the market is bifurcated into SMEs and large enterprise. In 2020, the large enterprise segment accounted for a significant share in the market. Geographically, the market is broadly segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South America (SAM). In 2020, the Europe segment accounted for a significant share in the global investor ESG software market.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Investor ESG Software Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken several industries. The tremendous growth in the spread of the novel coronavirus has urged governments worldwide to impose strict restrictions on vehicles and human’s movement. Due to travel bans, mass lockdowns, and business shutdowns, the pandemic has adversely affected economies and countless industries in various countries. The lockdown imposition has resulted in lesser production of commodities, goods, and services. Manufacturing, automotive, semiconductor & electronics, oil & gas, mining, aviation, and other industries have witnessed a decline in their operations due to the temporary shutdown of activities. The governments of several countries across the world have imposed lockdowns to curb the spread of the disease. Hence, organizations across both developed and developing countries are adopting investor ESG software amid the outbreak pandemic to extract sustainable investment profiles of customers, accelerate sustainable and responsible growth, and mitigate enterprise risk. This scenario is enhancing the growth of the investor ESG software market during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Accuvio; Dynamo Software, Inc.; Enablon; EnHelix Inc; Fincite GmbH; FactSet Research Systems Inc.; Goby; Greenstone + Ltd; Refinitiv; and WeSustain GmbH are among the major companies operating in the investor ESG software market.
Report : Investor ESG Software Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Component (Software and Services) and Enterprise Size (Large Enterprise and Small and Medium Enterprise), and Geography
The report segments the global investor ESG software market as follows:
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July 4, 2012 |
NEW DELHI: Potato prices declined by Rs 11.30 to Rs 1,275 per quintal in futures trade today on higher supplies in the spot market against lower demand. At the Multi Commodity Exchange , potato for delivery in August declined by Rs 11.30, or 0.88 per cent, to Rs 1,275 per quintal, with a business turnover of 19 lots. The potato for delivery in July traded marginally lower by Rs 3, or 0.26 per cent, to Rs 1,155.20 per quintal in a single lot. Market analysts said adequate stocks following increased supplies due to arrivals from producing regions against lower demand mainly kept pressure on potato futures.
April 26, 2003 |
BANGALORE: Global pharmaceutical major AstraZeneca has selected its Indian subsidiary's manufacturing facility at Yelahanka to be the global sourcing site for producing polymorph of terbutaline sulphate which has anti-asthmatic applications. According to a senior company official, this has brought the Indian arm closer to becoming a global sourcing site for other drugs like lignocaine, metoprolol and tartarate as well. "Commercialisation and marketing of some of the bulk drugs and pharmaceuticals in the export market (in addition to normal pharma operations)
March 19, 2007 |
The growing crisis in water supply to urban centres will sooner, or later, force India to join the rest of the world in paying greater attention to demand management rather than merely looking to increase supply. As Howard Chong and David Sunding have pointed out in their article Water Markets and Trading published in Annual Review of Environment and Resources, this has been a consistent trend since the 1970s. Water demands have also changed as expanding urban growth, changes in agriculture and increasing concern for the environment compete for water.
April 7, 2008 |
MUMBAI: Sugar futures for May fell for the 10th straight session on Monday as a cool spell in parts of the country raised worries of weak demand from makers of cold beverages and ice-creams just as the supplies were increasing. The April contract fell for the 11th straight session. However, analysts say the fall was overdone and prices could soon pick up on short-covering and some fresh interest at the lower prices. The April contract on the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange ended down 1.93 percent at 1,374 rupees ($34.
March 30, 2008 |
NEW DELHI: With prices of almost all commodities including food products have gone up sharply in the last couple of weeks, the country's inflation has touched 6.7%, a 13-month high. Mainly driven by manufacturing goods, it rose by almost 0.80 percentage points in last week since March 8, when it was ruling at 5.9%. Such a sharp rise in inflation has dashed all hopes of a soft interest rate regime, which is required to arrest the slowdown in the economy.
December 12, 2014 |
CHANDIGARH: With the Punjab government expressing concern over urea supply, wheat growers in the region have resorted to "panic buying" of fertiliser in anticipation of its severe shortage that could affect prospects of bumper winter crop. Reports pouring from various wheat growing areas of Punjab as well as Haryana said wheat growers have been buying urea more than what is required at this point of sowing time, fearing fertiliser shortage. As per reports, farmers protested against the "shortage" of urea at Cheeka area in Kaithal district of Haryana and blocked traffic yesterday.
February 9, 2015 |
HYDERABAD: The NTPC BHEL Power Projects Pvt Ltd and Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGenco) today entered into an MoU for supply of spare parts of coal handling plant and others for latter's power plants. "NBPPL and APGenco have entered into Memorandum of Understanding for supply of spare parts of Coal Handling Plant, Ash Handling Plant and other balance of plant required for APGenco Thermal Power Plants. They have already entered into MOUs for supply of spare parts required for NTPC Power Plants," an official release said here today.
December 16, 2011 |
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April 13, 2009 |
NEW DELHI: Business relations between the world's second-largest beermaker SABMiller and one of the leading Belgium-based malt manufacturers Boortmalt Group may be on rocks, as the Indian joint venture of Boormalt may miss the June deadline to begin delivery of malt to SABMiller's India operations. Boortmalt has informed the Indian government that it has severed ties with its joint venture partner in the country Agya Holdings, and the existing JV, Agya Boortmalt cannot meet SABMiller's malt requirement in India.
September 21, 2008 |
FRANKFURT: German auto component maker Bosch will be supplying its latest gasoline engine technologies and security systems to Nano as it stands by the Tatas amidst the Singur crisis. "We are committed to support Tata's Nano project. Wherever they want us to supply, we will supply our components," Bosch Ltd Managing Director V K Viswanathan told a group of visiting Indian journalists at the Automechanika 2008 here. He said the company would be providing its petrol fuel injection system, starter motor, alternator, glow park and brake system to Nano.


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Declarations from generic drug makers alleged only possible future injury from implementation of the 2019 law that created a presumption that so-called “pay for delay” settlement agreements are anticompetitive.
A trade association for the generic pharmaceutical industry failed to demonstrate standing to challenge a California law that created a presumption that “reverse payment” settlement agreements regarding patent infringement claims between brand-name and generic pharmaceutical companies were anticompetitive and unlawful. None of the declarations submitted by trade association members alleged an intention to engage in such a settlement. Nor did they establish that they incurred economic injury due to complying with the law, such as by foregoing pay for delay settlements or litigating patent-infringement suits to judgment. Rather, the members alleged that they “likely would expect to be forced to litigate every pending patent-infringement lawsuit to judgment,” or that they “likely will stay [their] hand on many products and simply stay off the market until the relevant patents all expire.” These declarations alleged only “possible future injury” and failed to establish a substantial risk of harm (Association for Accessible Medicines v. Becerra, July 24, 2020, per curiam).
Case date: 24 July 2020
Case number: No. 20-15014
Court: United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
A full summary of this case has been published on Kluwer IP Law.


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If you think you've been seeing more Teslas and Nissan Leafs on the streets, it's not your imagination -- there really are more of them on our roads. Just in the month of June of this year, almost 9,000 plug-in electric vehicles have been sold in the U.S. This adds to more than 110,000 plug-in electric vehicles that have been sold in this country in the last two and a half years, the Electrification Coalition reports.Thu, 03 Jun 2010
Strate College has released the second episode in its five-part mini-series documenting a project students have undertaken in partnership with French automaker Peugeot: creating a premium vehicle for the year 2030. This second video delves into the 2D sketching phase of the project as 30 students – divided into 10 groups – devise their exterior and interior designs as well as the associated products and color and trim details for a future Peugeot. The video outlines the stage as students develop the overall proportions of the exterior and interior designs, and follows the teams as they choose the textures for materials that will feature in the interior.Mon, 21 Dec 2009
Pat Schiavone, Ford Motor Co.'s truck design chief, is leaving the company for a job outside the industry. Ford spokeswoman Marcey Evans on Monday confirmed Schiavone's resignation, effective Jan. 4.


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By Andy Sambidge
Hotel giant announces opening of Hilton Sharjah, its 11th branded property in the UAE
Hilton Worldwide has announced the opening of its 11th branded hotel in the UAE and its first in Sharjah.
Hilton Sharjah, a 259-room property, is a conversion of the former Corniche Al Buhaira Hotel and overlooks Sharjah's biggest lagoon.
Rob Palleschi, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts said: "We're delighted to open our first Sharjah hotel in such a prime location and at a time when increasing numbers of business and leisure travellers are staying in the Emirate of Sharjah."
Hilton Sharjah will offer guests three swimming pools, a health club, two restaurants, a lobby lounge and a café.
The hotel will also offer seven meeting rooms, a business centre and a ballroom with a capacity of 500.
Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa said: "Sharjah offers a unique business and leisure opportunity that complements traditional, authentic Emirati culture with the vibrancy of a dynamic industrial and commercial centre.
"The emirate is also home to a number of major global events including the annual F1 Powerboat Racing, Sharjah International Book Fair and international test cricket matches, all helping to strengthen Sharjah's growing tourism position in the region."
On behalf of property owners Bin Otaiba Investment Group, Khalaf Bin Ahmed Al Otaiba added: "We've been eagerly anticipating the hotel's conversion into the Hilton brand and we're delighted the property will now bear the name of such a recognised global leader."
Earlier this month, Hilton Worldwide said it has the largest number of hotels in active development across the Middle East and Africa as it looks for strong growth in the region.
The hotel operator said it has a total of 12,349 rooms in 35 properties in active construction.
Hilton Worldwide added that it will be "aggressively expanding" its presence in the region in the next two to three years.For all the latest travel news from the UAE and Gulf countries, follow us on Twitter and Linkedin, like us on Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube page, which is updated daily.