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Coming a day after Finance Minister Jim Flaherty conceded he’s worried about another global downturn, a report this morning from Statistics Canada paints a deceptively rosy picture of the domestic economy.
Sure, Canada’s economy grew at the fastest pace in a year between January and March, as a solid three months for manufacturers and a further climb in business investment overshadowed the predictable drop in consumer spending now that households are tapped out and struggling to pay down debt and fund energy bills.
Business investment gained for a fifth consecutive three-month period, as companies continue to take advantage of the strong Canadian dollar to buy machinery and equipment overseas, and are also re-directing their fatter profits to invest in plants. Import growth outpaced export growth during the quarter, meaning trade was a net drag on gross domestic product. Sales abroad increased at a 1.6-per cent annualized pace, though -- not stellar, but not exactly alarm-bell territory.
In other words, business investment and even exports -- the two main drivers of growth now that government stimulus is running out and households are scaling back their purchasing -- had a fine quarter. And a good thing, too, since consumer spending was essentially flat, the worst showing for that category in two years.
All told, the 3.9-per cent annualized pace of growth in the first quarter was just shy of economists’ expectations, including the 4.2-per-cent estimate in the Bank of Canada’s most recent forecasts, and was more than twice the pace of expansion in the U.S. economy during the same period.
Seems like good enough news, but here’s the rub.
Much of the growth came from a sharp rebound in auto production at the beginning of the year, BMO’s Douglas Porter notes, which yielded misleadingly solid gains both for exports and inventories. Also, higher inventories -- which rose by a stunning $10.5-billion in the quarter, after a $185-million gain in the last quarter of 2010 -- could be as much a function of weaker-than-expected retail sales in the first few months of the year as a sign that companies are optimistic about future demand, Stephen Gordon of Laval University suggested in a Tweet after the report was released.
And the overall slowdown in consumer spending, while not enough to keep the personal savings rate from ticking down a couple of notches, probably means the rebound in housing investment during the quarter won’t be sustained.
Plus, even with a better-than-expected monthly reading of 0.3-per cent growth in March, which suggests decent momentum heading into the second quarter, the reality is the massive supply-chain disruptions from the Japanese earthquake are already wreaking havoc on North American auto production. Derek Holt of Scotia Capital pointed out in a research note last week that Canadian auto production probably fell by 25 per cent in April from the previous month, and part of that is because Ontario is particularly vulnerable to events in Japan, having attracted Honda and Toyota assembly plants as the top U.S. auto makers were losing customers.
So the second quarter will be nowhere near as strong as the first, with the annualized pace of growth projected to come in at 2 per cent or even slower. That’s why Monday’s report, while encouraging at first glance, will have precious little impact on the Bank of Canada, which will very likely keep interest rates on hold tomorrow and possibly until late this year as growth settles into an underwhelming average pace of between 2 and 2.5 per cent.
Expectations that rates would climb started to diminish a couple of weeks ago after Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney indicated to an audience in Ottawa that policy makers are increasingly worried about the impact that soaring commodity prices are having on U.S. demand for other exports, at a time when the currency and competitiveness issues are already holding back Canadian companies' fortunes.
Already, export growth in the first quarter was slower than the 2.1-per-cent annual pace between October and December of last year.
Policy makers have noted that Canada is not benefiting from the current commodity boom in the same way that it did earlier this decade - when the oil patch reaped the rewards of Chinese demand at the same time that the U.S. economy was far stronger than it is now and consumers there kept on buying Canadian goods. This time around, Americans are certainly buying our energy, but spending on anything but necessities is becoming an unaffordable luxury for more and more consumers south of the border as gasoline costs soar.
Then there's Europe's worsening debt crisis, the possibility that some of the world's biggest emerging-market economies will overheat, the coming effects of deficit-cutting on this side of the border, and the eventual belt-tightening in the United States that will further weaken the recovery of Canada's No. 1 customer.
All of which is disconcerting for an economy in need of sustained business investment and robust export sales now that consumers have left the building.
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“ Uralkaly “ in December 2012 - March, 2013 will work with 50 - percentage loading
“ Uralkaly “ which month cannot already agree about new contracts with the largest consumers — India and China that is why it is compelled to reduce manufacture. Yesterday the company declared that from December till April of next year half of its capacities will stand idle.
In reply to falling of world demand “ Uralkaly “ wants to reduce twice manufacture in December 2012 — March, 2013, the general director of the company Vladislav Baumgertner has told in interview to Reuters agency. “ the Part of our labour collective will be directed to idle time: concentrating factories will work with 50 - percentage loading, mines will be partially deduced in idle time “ — he has informed. “ Curtailment of production is connected first of all with absence of the Chinese and Indian contracts and simultaneous seasonal reduction of demand for potash fertilizers “ — have explained daily in the company.
Total capacity bereznikovskoj and Solikamsk platforms makes 13 million t hlorkalija in a year, but in the first quarter 2013 “ Uralkaly “ instead of 3,2 million t will make only 1,6 million t production. The plan for December, 2012 makes 0,4 million t. However, in “ Uralkalii “ are assured that 2 million t which the market will receive less, will lead to decrease in the saved up stocks in China.
In the beginning of 2012 “ Uralkaly “ also worked with incomplete loading (60 %) and has made all 1,9 million t hlorkalija in the first quarter that on 28 % less than total development “ Uralkalija “ and “ Silvinita “ in January — March, 2011. “ but in 2012 we and have not seen from “ Uralkalija “ Outstanding successes in speculative game of sellers - buyers, as a result of the company the annual forecast " was necessary to lower; — analyst IFK " reminds; Metropol “ Sergey Filchenkov. The unique agreement — with China, on 200 million dollars — it has been signed in March.
But “ Uralkaly “ does not lose hope. “ the rests in India on potassium are low, they are at normal level — about 1 million t. The Indian contract can be signed in December “ — Vladislav Baumgertner has told Reuters. As a last resort, have added in the company, it happens in the end of 2012 — the beginning of 2013, the contract with China is expected in the first quarter 2013 - go. Whether
can “ Uralkaly “ to win back following the results of all 2013 of loss from the compelled idle time in the first quarter, analysts while find it difficult to predict. But all - taki stocks of India and China decrease, and new contracts, most likely, will be signed with great volumes, believes g - n Filchenkov. Itself “ Uralkaly “ it is completely confident market restoration by the first quarter 2013 end. The high prices for agricultural products and the low warehouse rests of potassium on spotovyh the markets will cause demand splash in Brazil and the USA in January, have added in the company. And after signing of the contract with India the sharp increase in demand in Jugo - East Asia is expected.
Investors maneuver “ Uralkalija “ yet have not estimated. Yesterday the company has fallen in price in London on 1,28 %.

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Fade Out reveal results of four week challenge
Skincare brand Fade Out, who specialise in products which even out skin tone, has revealed the results of their latest four-week challenge.
The campaign, which ran from September to November 2018, encouraged consumers to trial the Fade Out products, and saw up to 500 participants choose their favourite Fade Out products and use them day and night for four weeks.
After completing the trial, 95% said that they would recommend Fade Out, with 82% agreeing that their skin looked more even in tone.
Eighty-three percent agreed that their skin had a brighter complexion, whilst 82% said they saw a reduction in dark patches, age spots or sun spots. Of the consumers who took part, 78% felt happier and more confident with their skin.


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Fast Company lists Unity as #4 Most Innovative VR/AR Company
Unity is honored to be recognized by Fast Company as one of the top innovators in VR and AR. We’ve been a long-standing champion for the VR/AR industry, and it’s gratifying that our commitment to this space is being acknowledged. This recognition reflects the hard work of so many people within Unity. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our employees who work tirelessly to make our immersive dreams a reality!
The new computing paradigm, powered by real-time 3D
Unity believes that virtual and augmented reality represent the future of computing. In the real world, we move, think and experience in three dimensions. Now, it’s time for our computers to work the way we do: with natural interfaces based on real-time 3D that inform, delight, educate, and make us more productive. Unity is at the center of this coming transformation, helping developers and artists worldwide take the best advantage of this immersive medium so they can create amazing content.
Unity’s technology was forged in gaming, the industry with the most exacting requirements for running real-time 3D on a range of hardware from consoles to smartphones. Over the course of more than a decade, our development platform has expanded beyond content creation to encompass deployment, live operations, and a monetization suite that includes in-app-purchase and ads, powered by sophisticated machine learning.
In the last few years, we have applied this same relentless focus on democratizing 3D development, solving hard problems, and enabling our customers’ success to VR and AR. We invested heavily in supporting the major VR and AR hardware and software platforms, and as a result of these efforts, we’re proud to say that more than 60% of the worlds VR and AR content is made with Unity! And VR and AR are impacting many new industries beyond gaming: from designing cars and training surgeons, to delivering novel forms of entertainment, or creating new ways to market and sell to customers, Unity’s developers are at the forefront of a transformation that will change the face of computing forever.
We’re so excited about what’s to come. Here are just a few of the exciting things happening in VR and AR that bode well for the future of immersive computing.
- The virtual reality pieces shown at Sundance New Frontier, 70% of which were made with Unity, represent the first crop of content designed natively for VR that stand on their own. No longer experiments in how to tell a story, or demos of how to work some new piece of hardware, these experiences stand on their own as great content developed for a new medium. Beyond the artistic advances, we saw a significant commercial development take place: two unprecedented six-figure distribution deals were announced during Sundance, the Made With Unity VR pieces SPHERES and Zikr: A Sufi Revival. We are thrilled for the creators and excited for what this means for the future of cinematic VR.
- The industry continues to invest in VR hardware, software and services. 2017 saw a year-over-year increase in VR venture funding. The major manufacturers of VR hardware have announced a new generation of products, including untethered “standalone” devices (no phone required), lower price points, and inside-out positional tracking systems that don’t require setting up extra sensors around the room. These more affordable, more user-friendly devices will hit the market in 2018 and are sure to foster even greater adoption.
- Enterprises are moving from proof of concept to deployment this year. Major manufacturers in automotive and other sectors are embracing Unity to change business processes, train workers, and market and sell their products. Global consultancies like Deloitte and Accenture are developing practices to serve the growing demand for VR and AR applications in the enterprise.
- As if all this wasn’t amazing enough, we are looking forward to AR hitting massive scale in 2018. With the introduction of Apple’s ARKit and Google’s ARCore, phone-based augmented reality is poised to reach nearly a billion people this year. We’ve seen the first experiences land, including Transformers: Cade’s Junkyard and IKEA’s Place app. These are a glimpse of how AR is going to change gaming, retail, brand marketing and more.
This is what the future looks like
Between deeply immersive VR worlds, and bringing magic to life on everyone’s phones through AR, we have a bright and beautiful journey ahead of us. As a company, we’re delighted to be in position to move this forward and continue to power most of the world’s VR and AR.
Unity believes that the world is better with more creators in it, and the opportunities for VR and AR present limitless possibilities. The tech is here, and the reach is here. Now it’s about making incredible content.
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With AMD set to unveil the new Radeon RX 7800 XT later this month, with the launch shortly after that, today comes our first look at one of the partner cards - courtesy of PowerColor. The company inadvertently leaked the info by posting the full product page for the upcoming PowerColor Radeon RX 7800 XT Red Devil graphics card.
Naturally, the page has since been taken offline, but only after everyone got a full look at the specs - and it paints an interesting picture for the upcoming GPU. With 3840 Stream Processors, the Radeon RX 7800 XT shares the same core count as the previous generation's Radeon RX 6800 (non-XT) but fewer cores than the Radeon RX 6800 XT.
Of course, we're talking about RDNA 2 versus the new RDNA 3 architecture, so there's a lot more to it than this. The full specs for the PowerColor Radeon RX 7800 XT Red Devil also confirm the clock speeds for the new GPU, 2255 MHz for gaming and 2565 MHz for boost which represents a slight overclock over the reference 2210 MHz and 2520 MHz speeds.
And with that, the PowerColor Radeon RX 7800 XT Red Devil will feature a dual-BIOS for a standard and OC mode.
The full specs also confirm that the Radeon RX 7800 XT will feature 16GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit interface delivering 576 GB/s of bandwidth which is great news in the age of VRAM capacity being in the spotlight. The listing also confirms that the Radeon RX 7800 XT is based on the Navi 32 GPU and will be chiplet-based, just like the Navi 31 found in the Radeon RX 7900 series.
The power usage for the card wasn't confirmed, though images show that the Radeon RX 7800 XT will require two 8-pin power connectors, with PowerColor recommending it be paired with an 800W power supply. The big question now will be pricing and whether or not AMD will launch the new Radeon RX 7800 XT at a price on par with the GeForce RTX 4070's USD 599 or lower.


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It looks like 2019 is really a big year for reality star and businesswoman Kylie Jenner. Earlier in the year, she was declared by no other than Forbes as the ‘youngest self-made billionaire ever’ thanks to her successful makeup brand Kylie Cosmetics. And now, news has it that the 22-year-old has recently inked a massive deal with another giant in the cosmetics industry.
Selling More Than Half
The makeup brand was formerly known as ‘Kylie Lip Kits’ and was launched in 2015
According to sources, Jenner has just sold 51% of her eponymous company to Coty Inc. to the tune of $600 million in cash. The deal puts the value of her brand at about $1.2 billion leaving the young billionaire a remaining 49% stake worth about $588 million today. This also means that Jenner sold the controlling interests in her brand to the conglomerate.
The New York City-based firm is best known for owning other well-known beauty brands such as Wella, CoverGirl, Maxfactor, and Clairol. It can also be remembered that Coty expanded its holding by acquiring about a dozen brands from the consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble.
The deal clocked in at a whopping $12.5 billion when it was made back in 2016. The move has not been as profitable as expected it seems as brands like Kylie Cosmetics raked in the lion’s share of the beauty market at the time.
Joining the Fold
Coty went public in the early 2010s and reportedly had the largest IPO by a final goods company since designer Michael Kors took his brand public
Some financial observers note that the deal comes after a rather bad year for Jenner’s company. Just last year, Kylie Cosmetics was rocked by an executive turnover and decreasing sales, which led its stock to decline massively. After news of the recent acquisition, stocks reportedly jumped up by 4%.
While based in the United States, Coty Inc. is primarily owned by the Luxembourg-based JAB Holding Company. The historically German conglomerate notably has large stakes in other well-known, non-beauty companies such as cafe-bakery chain Panera Bread, the luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo, donut chain Krispy Kreme, and the brewing system company Keurig.
Kylie’s New Role
Jenner is also one of the largest social media influencers at the moment boasting of having 152 million followers on her Instagram account alone.
Although Jenner no longer owns the majority of her famous brand, she will now be tasked with leading all of Coty’s communications initiatives. Some financial observers interpreted this as Coty’s attempt to utilize the young star’s reported 270 million combined social media followers.
Meanwhile, the young influencer also expressed her excitement over the partnership as it allows her and her team to focus more on the creation of new products as they build the brand into an international one. Likewise, Coty CEO Pierre Laubies welcomed the collaboration expressed plans to get Jenner’s brands to reach their full potential.
The post Reality Star Turned Business Mogul Kylie Jenner Just Became $600 Million Richer Thanks to This Recently-Sealed Deal appeared first on Game Of Glam.
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New research by data and analytics company GlobalData estimates that the autonomous vehicle sector will grow at a CAGR of 76.09% to 2033, with a sales forecast of 11.26 million units.
Mike Vousden, Automotive Analyst at GlobalData, said, “The simultaneous rise of electric vehicles, autonomous driving, onboard connectivity, and mobility-as-a-service has left traditional original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers scrambling to adjust their strategies.”
GlobalData’s component and sector forecasts, in addition to revealing the autonomous vehicle sector as the growth winner, show that the fastest growth is forecast for Level 5 autonomous vehicles. Level 5 autonomous vehicles have a CAGR of 73.30% to 2033 and are closely followed by Level 4 autonomous vehicles at 68.57%.
Vousden added, “Autonomous vehicles use a multitude of sensors to ‘see’ the world around them. Component makers supplying those systems can, unsurprisingly, expect to benefit too.”
GlobalData forecasts that long-range camera vision systems will see a significant 68.49% CAGR, with ultrasonic sensors close behind at 68.49% between now and 2033.
Significant growth for fitments of engines featuring both turbochargers and E-turbos, as seen on the Audi SQ7 and Mercedes-AMG 53 models, is also forecasted by GlobalData. Vousden said, “While we only forecast modest market volumes of around 4.4 million in the period to 2033, that still equates to a CAGR of 49.21%.”


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Feb 02, 2020 · Super Bowl Super Bowl 54: Live-Stream Guide, 49ers vs. Chiefs Fox TV Coverage Info As part of its turn in the Super Bowl TV rotation, Fox is scheduled to begin its pregame coverage at 11 a.m
Feb 02, 2020 · Super Bowl LIV will be broadcast through the following channels: TV: FOX Stream: fuboTV (try for free) FuboTV can be streamed live on any device: Desktop, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Feb 02, 2020 · Super Bowl 2020 live stream: How to watch Chiefs vs. 49ers online, TV channel, broadcast info USA TODAY Sports Fans looking to watch the Super Bowl online have no shortage of options in 2020. Game: Super Bowl LIV (Chiefs vs. 49ers) Date: Sunday, Feb. 2 Time: 6:30 p.m. ET Location: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida) TV: FOX Stream: fuboTV (try for free here) One of the best offenses in the league squares off with one of the best defenses when the Chiefs and 49ers take the field in Super Bowl LIV. Jan 30, 2020 · How to watch Super Bowl LIV for free Fox Sports is live-streaming the game, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET, for free across a wide variety of platforms including streaming devices, computers, tablets The Super Bowl is also available through any streaming service that has Fox bundled in. (Careful, this varies by region.) Some of these have free trials for first-time users: AT&T TV Now (seven The FOX broadcast of Super Bowl LIV will include pre-game, Super Bowl 54, halftime show, and post-game coverage. All of this is available within the Fox Sports app on Super Bowl Sunday. In the guide below, I will show you how to stream Super Bowl LIV on a Fire TV Stick 4k . Feb 02, 2020 · The Chiefs and 49ers face off in Super Bowl LIV on Sunday, February 2, 2020. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET, but coverage begins around 2:30 p.m. ET on Fox. Here's how to watch online for free
Time: 6:30 p.m. ET TV: Fox Live Stream: Fox Sports Go or Fox Sports app Latest Super Bowl Buzz. The pregame coverage has been on for hours, as Super Bowl Sunday is finally here. But soon enough
Watch free live stream of Atlanta Falcons vs New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 6:30p ET at FOXSports.com. You can stream the Super Bowl on any streaming service that offers Fox as part of a bundle. Those include SlingTV , YouTube TV , Hulu With Live TV , FuboTV , and AT&T TV Now .
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Kansas City beats San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 54: Live score updates, TV channel, how to watch free live stream online (2/20/2020) Updated Feb 02, 2020; Posted Feb 02, 2020 (AP Photo/Seth How can I watch it? If you weren't one of the lucky ones to score tickets to the big game, you can watch the Super Bowl online or on television. The game will be broadcast on NBC and streamable on the NBC Sports app and website. Kick-off is set to happen at 6:30 p.m. ET. Before that, the network's pregame show will start at 1 p.m. ET. Fox Sports (without TV Subscription) If you want to stream the Super Bowl in 4K elegance, then the Fox Sports website or app is the way to do it. You can stream live sports content without spending a single dollar by simply setting up a free account on the Fox Sports website. Cord cutters can also watch the Super Bowl on Fox with a live TV streaming service, but not every service carries every local network. Check each one using the links below to make sure it includes Super Bowl LIV will stream for free on all Fox apps, as well as the NFL app, on Sunday at 6 p.m.. These apps can be accessed through a smartphone or streaming device, such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire And with Fox carrying the Super Bowl this year, that means that anyone wanting to stream the game via Fox on their Roku gadget won't be able to unless the two sides caneach a peace agreement The 2020 Super Bowl will also be available to watch on FOXSports.com and the Fox Sports app. The app can stream live on Apple iPads and iPhones, Android tablets and phones, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon


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East Woodland Drive will be closed from Maple Road to Industrial Drive to flush the sanitary pump around that was set up in emergency fashion on Monday evening. Woodland Drive is expected to be closed to all traffic starting at roughly and the city hopes to have the road opened up by 1230 p.m..
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Next Gov. Scott Walker ad hits Burke again on outsourcing
Madison — Gov. Scott Walker launched his second ad Tuesday accusing his opponent Mary Burke of outsourcing jobs overseas, pounding at the business experience that forms the heart of Burke's candidacy.
Facing a tight re-election campaign, the GOP governor has gone on offense against Burke, a Democrat and former executive at her family's company, Trek Bicycle Corp.
Walker's ad claims that 99.5% of Trek's bicycles are made overseas.
Industry observers have told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that more than 99% of all bicycles sold in the United States are made abroad. Those observers say Trek makes only a minimal share of its products at its Waterloo plant but at the same time makes as many or more bicycles in the United States as its other main competitors.
"Yet while Burke’s company makes almost all their bikes overseas, taxpayers have had to foot the bill to retrain the Wisconsin workers who lost their jobs here," the Walker ad says. "Mary Burke. Job creator? Not so much."
Burke and Trek have both blasted Walker, saying he doesn't understand how global businesses work and is attacking a company employing nearly 1,000 people in Wisconsin.
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From jets to Jettas, detailer shines them all
Whether it's a jet or a Jetta, business owner can put it in a shiny state
Updated 4:23 pm, Saturday, December 8, 2012
As the owner of Houston's Mobile Auto Detailing, Michael Pena works on everything from a '65 Rolls-Royce to a Porsche 911 GT3.
"The weather conditions there can be harsh, and the plane is left out in the open," Pena said. "We had a team of 42 detailers working to repair the paint job, but I was the only one from Texas."
Pena, 44, has worked on autos since the 1980s and is considered a "master detailer" by a professional training program based in California. At one point he owned a brick-and-mortar auto detailing shop near the Galleria, but he sold that enterprise in 2001.
"Basically, I had spoiled my customers before that," Pena said. "My company was built as a mobile business, and that's what they'd become used to."
Pena said some of his earliest memories involve washing his mother's Ford Pinto in the family's driveway when he was 6.
"Back then I used Ajax or Borax, anything we had under the kitchen sink," Pena said, laughing.
Today Pena uses a line of professional products from Maguiar's. Because professional-grade creams and waxes easily can run $30 to $40 a bottle, products are one of his biggest operating expenses, Pena said.
"Sometimes I'll be asked to test out products," Pena said. "Then I'll get bottles with no label, or labeled Brand X. The manufacturers know I'll tell them what I really think."
"There are a lot of detailers around," said Kevin Pooler, owner of the Porsche 911 GT3. "And a lot of carwashes. But when you go to a carwash, after a while you can see swirl marks in your paint. Not with Michael. With him, once he's done, your car looks brand new."
Another of Pena's biggest expenses involves labor. Currently, he has two full-time assistants and close to 100 clients. Pena said last year's annual revenues topped $100,000.
According to him, the worst thing Houstonians can do is neglect to wash their cars. He cited one hotel guest who had parked near a construction zone here last year and didn't realize the crew had sprayed paint and varnish onto it.
"When he took it through the carwash, he could see where it'd been messed up," Pena said. "The construction company paid me to go all the way to his home in Midland to get rid of the mess for them."
Recently, Pena traveled to the Texas Motorsports Ranch in Angleton to detail Porsches for the 2012 Porsche World Roadshow. That job involved detailing some 42 cars driven by Porsche enthusiasts around a two-mile track.
"I like all cars, but there's something about the exotics," Pena said.
In addition to Porsches and jet planes, Pena has detailed motorboats, ambulances and recreational vehicles. Along with detailing the old Air Force One at the Museum of Flight, he also helped restore a B-29 bomber there.
"It's all about the process," Pena said. "Detailing is a series of steps, and the final step is getting the most brilliant shine we can. That's what we work toward."
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Heineken N.V. has announced that Hans Wijers, chairman of the supervisory board, will resign from his positions of chairman and member of the supervisory board of Heineken on 25 April 2019, upon conclusion of the 2019 AGM.
Wijers, 67, has been a member of the supervisory board for seven years, six of which as its chairman.
"It has been a great honour to serve on Heineken's supervisory board since 2012,” Wijers said.
“Heineken has a clear strategy in place delivering excellent results year-on-year, focusing on the long-term success of the company.
“I am pleased to hand over the chairmanship of the supervisory board to an experienced successor to guide Heineken into the next phase of its exciting future."
The supervisory board has appointed Jean-Marc Huët, member of the supervisory board since 2014 and chairman of the audit committee, as chairman of the supervisory board, effective after the 2019 AGM.
Yonca Dervisoglu has also signalled her intention of stepping down from the board after the 2019 AGM, choosing to focus on her increased executive responsibilities at Google.
Heineken will propose to the 2019 AGM that Rosemary L. Ripley be appointed as a member. Ripley is Managing Director of NGEN, an early-stage growth equity investment firm investing in innovative companies in healthy living.
It will also propose that Michel de Carvalho be re-appointed as a member of the supervisory board.
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The article also reported that investigators were seeking more than 20 million euros, or $30.4 million, in unpaid monies from Salvatore Ferragamo SpA, related to its Holland-based holding company. However, Ferragamo issued a statement Thursday evening saying it had been cleared of the charges on appeal in January and reserved the right to legal action against L'Espresso for misrepresentation of the facts. Ferragamo said it had proven on appeal that its holding company, Ferragamo International B.V., was a fully consolidated part of the group, and not, as fiscal authorities had alleged, little more than a legal entity, which the fashion house used to avoid paying higher corporate taxes in Italy. — Andrew Roberts
HEELS 'R' US: So what's really standing between Victoria Beckham and a daily workout at the gym? Laziness? Fear of bulking up? Verrucas? Actually, it's footwear. She tells British Vogue in the upcoming April issue that she's joined a gym, but can't bear to go. "I would never put my health at risk. Obviously, working out is important. Well, I don't. What do you wear on the running machine? I can't bring myself to wear flat shoes," says Beckham.
British Vogue editor in chief Alexandra Shulman, who conducted the interview, notes Beckham is "fully aware she's parodying herself — her common default position when questioned."
Speaking of shoes, Beckham also reveals a top tip for gals who have to have a certain pair of shoes — even if they're too big. "If they don't have my size, I just stick toilet paper in — if that's what it takes to get a nice shoe." The issue goes on sale Monday. — Samantha Conti


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Crosscut Ventures is a private equity general partner firm.
CA-based eSports 3D livestreaming platform firm Boom.tv has closed a $3.5m seed funding from First Round Capital and others.
Reaction Commerce, a real-time commerce platform for modern retailers, has raised $2.7m in funding led by CrossCut Ventures.
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Singapore / SG. (fha) In a Euromonitor forecast, the Asian baked goods market is expected to grow from a value of USD 74 billion this year, to almost four percent year-on-year up to 2024. Bakeries and pastry shops are expected to be investing in technology to automate their production lines to meet rising demand. In the latest FHA Insider Special report, «Baking industry embrace technology for transformation» released this week, industry experts shared their insights into global purchase trends of bakery equipment and how bakeries and food professionals are using technology to grow their business.
The report, developed by FHA-HoReCa, Asia’s most comprehensive industry event hospitality and foodservice supplies, investigated the factors driving industry growth, and the increasing need for automation or technology upgrades. Attributing the growth to «expansion of distribution channels, manufacturing facilities, and product innovations in terms of flavours and product types in various countries», Aileen Supriyadi, Research Analyst for Euromonitor, explained that, «The growth is also pushed by the growing artisanal baked goods production as consumers are demanding fresher and healthier products, including products that have no preservatives, low sugar, or lower trans-fat.»
«We see a market full of opportunities,» said Achille Sassoli, Market Development Director of the Carpigiani Group, a global manufacturer of production equipment for fresh ice cream and pastry ingredients. In addition to pastry shops adding artisanal gelato in all its variations, he pointed out that restaurants are introducing gelato and sorbet in their menu as a dessert, and as an element in their recipes.
Demand aside, Kelvin Teo, Regional Sales Director of Swiss equipment manufacturer Rondo for Southeast Asia and Legal Representative for China, said that factors such as manpower shortage, increased hygiene requirement and regulations, the need to maintain consistent quality even when producing high volume of baked goods, and the economy of scale brought about by increasing production levels are also strong factors for bakery operators to upgrade their equipment.
While improved productivity gains can be made from technology investment, the report touched on the user perspective as well. Chef Gary Lim, President of the Singapore Pastry Alliance, felt that chefs should not be overly reliant on machinery and should instead work on enhancing their knowledge and skills in the production kitchen environment. Pointing out some of the disadvantages such as the high cost of equipment, he also noted the long-term impact on the authenticity of the trade if the business becomes fully dependent on machinery production.
«Machines can’t totally replace humans due to certain jobs which still require a human touch. But on the other hand, it can help to increase production volume and quality, better consistency and reduce physically labour-intensive jobs to promote company profit,» he said.
Concurring, Chef Daniel Tay, founder of Singapore-based Foodgnostic, a private label food manufacturer specialising in cakes said, «Skills are always important. You must have the skills first, before you can use the technology.»


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The top spot on Google can get an average of 46% of the clicks, spot 2 gets about 25% of the clicks, with spot number 3 getting 13% of the clicks.
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The recent Digital Marketer Pro newsletter explains how the web is going video. With over sixty hours of video being uploaded to YouTube every minute, how can someone make a video that is ever found, addresses the recent Digital Marketer Pro newsletter.
The secret, reveals the recent Digital Marketer Pro newsletter, is positioning the video where people that would be interested in the offer, can find and watch it. Now is the time to start learning strategies on how to get free YouTube traffic advises the Digital Marketer Pro newsletter, because predictions are that 90% of all the traffic on the Internet will be watching videos by the year 2015.
So the big question is, how to increase free YouTube traffic to a video, asks the Digital Marketer Pro newsletter. The Digital Marketer Pro newsletter team has figured it out, and is sharing the strategies that they use every day to increase YouTube views. The Digital Marketer team is taking advantage of the massive shift toward video, because they understand that the shift has been taking place for years and they do not want to be left behind.
The top spot on Google can get an average of 46% of the clicks, reveals the recent Digital Marketer Pro newsletter from testing they have done. Spot 2 gets about 25% of the clicks, adds the recent Digital Marketer Pro newsletter, with spot number 3 getting 13%. Google is putting YouTube videos right along with their regular search results, explains the recent Digital Marketer Pro newsletter, with a thumbnail picture of the video.
The Digital Marketer has published the “YouTube Google Hack” eBook to share all their strategies that are proven to get any YouTube video ranked #1 on Google in 3 days. Using the strategies in the eBook to increase YouTube views can put anyone way ahead of their competition. Visit DigitalMarketer.com to see all the eBooks and information they publish to help people learn the latest strategies that are currently working on the Internet, explains the recent Digital Marketer Pro newsletter.
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The Galaxy S6 is scheduled to launch in 20 countries on April 10th, and U.K. buyers will soon get the chance of preordering their chosen model, whether it’s the cheapest 32GB Galaxy S6 version or the most expensive 128GB Galaxy S6 edge model.
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The Next Web reports that the two Galaxy S6 versions will be available for preorder starting Friday, March 20th, with various carriers and electronics retailers offering the two handsets. Pricing details have not been revealed at this point, though more details should soon be unveiled.
Interestingly, U.K. buyers who purchase a Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge model from either the Samsung Experience Store or from Samsung.com will apparently receive their units a day earlier than everyone else on April 9th. Preorders placed with any other retailer will only ship starting April 10th, as expected.
When it comes to storage, Samsung currently lists two Galaxy S6 edge versions on its online store, including the 64GB and 128GB models, and three Galaxy S6 models, including 32GB, 64GB and 128GB versions.
As for colors, the two devices will be available in four different versions, including Black Sapphire, White Pearl, Gold Platinum and Green Emerald.


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Small and medium-sized companies It is an index of industrial sentiment published every month. It is based on data collected on the basis of responses to questionnaires sent to the manufacturers’ management.
Managers answer anonymously to questions regarding, among other things, orders, sales, purchases, inventory, labor and prices.
The boundary between industry contraction and growth is 50 points. Meanwhile, the Polish industry Purchasing Managers’ Index rose in June to 59.4 points, Markit, which compiles the index, said.
See also: Building a road like never before, prices soared. “This is the beginning of the increases.”
“We also have the fastest in 7 years Increase in new orders الطلباتPrime Minister Morawiecki wrote: “Polish industry is recovering from the crisis, gaining new, unprecedented dynamics.
In June, readings of all five sub-indices positively affected the main indicator – new orders and production to the maximum (1.2 points and 0.7 points, respectively). The overall PMI increase of 2.2 points, although weaker than in May (3.5 points), was the second-highest result since July 2020.
The study authors write that the expectations of entrepreneurs from the Polish manufacturing sector regarding the volume of production in the coming year have improved. Trade optimism reached its highest level in June since the beginning of this year.
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Halo Infinite will appear sometime during this holiday season.
A specific date was not mentioned. It concerns both the single player campaign and the first season of the free-to-play multiplayer.
The game was shown during the Microsoft press conference. Master Chief can be seen floating through a broken spaceship. He uses his grappling hook to pull himself towards debris. It also shows how Master Chief has contact with a new AI – Cortana no longer exists according to the new AI. After the campaign footage, multiplayer gameplay was shown. More information will be sent in a article on Xbox Wire given.
Halo Infinite is the latest installment in the long-running series centered on the Master Chief and the so-called “Halos,” ring-shaped, Forerunner-made planets capable of wiping out all life in the universe. The latest Halo installment should offer an open game world instead of traditional levels.
Halo Infinite was supposed to be released last year with the Xbox Series X and S launch, but was delayed to this year. After the initial reveal earlier in 2020, which was met with mixed reviews by fans, 343 and Microsoft decided to put more time into development. The game is coming to Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and PC.


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Eco-friendly material maker TBM gets investment from SK Group
SEOUL, NNA - TBM Co., a Japanese maker of environmentally conscious materials, has forged an agreement on capital participation from South Korean conglomerate SK Group.
SK Group will take a 10 percent stake in TBM to engage in the development and sale of the startup's LIMEX recyclable materials through the 13.5 billion yen ($123 million) deal struck through SK Japan Investment Inc., the group's local investment unit.
TBM was founded in 2011 and is known for its signature technologies on LIMEX, a sustainable material derived from limestone that could be an alternative to plastic and paper.
LIMEX can be used for a wide range of products including name cards, calendars, clear folders and food containers, and is easily recycled. TBM says it has been used by more than 6,000 companies and municipal governments in Japan.
TBM also agreed with SKC, a chemical material company of SK Group, to form a joint venture to develop more competitive and cost-effective biodegradable LIMEX products with a mixture of TBM's technologies with SKC's biodegradable material.
Generally, cost issues remain the key obstacles of marketability of conventional eco-friendly biodegradable plastics.
TBM and SK Group hope the latest agreement, the first investment deal for Tokyo-based SK Japan Investment, will help explore overseas sales channels on the strength of SK Group's global networks.
TBM, in particular, looks to take advantage of SK Group's rapid business expansion outside South Korea, including Southeast Asia, in promoting its products globally.
"We are aiming to develop a low carbon and circular economy through our LIMEX business and become the world's top player in the field of sustainability," Nobuyoshi Yamasaki, CEO of TBM, said. (NNA/Kyodo)


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Adobe takes plunge in web analytics with Omniture purchase
As the press release states "Adobe’s acquisition of Omniture furthers its mission to revolutionize the way the world engages with ideas and information."
Adobe will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of Omniture for $21.50 per share in cash.
AP's press release states:
"Adobe Systems Inc. said Tuesday it will buy the Web analytic software company Omniture for about $1.8 billion, giving the maker of content-creation software a way to let marketers monitor the effectiveness of such content.
San Jose, Calif.-based Adobe Systems Inc. said it will buy Omniture Inc. for $21.50 per share in cash, a premium of 24 percent over Omniture’s closing stock price Tuesday.
The announcement came as Adobe said it earned $136 million, or 26 cents per share, in the fiscal third quarter that ended in August, down 29 percent from the same time a year earlier.
Excluding one-time items, Adobe earned a profit of 35 cents per share, a penny above what analysts polled by Thomson Reuters were expecting. The maker of Photoshop, Flash and Acrobat software says its revenue fell 21 percent to $697.5 million."
The deal is remarkable because Adobe never made any intentions to play a role in the web analytics market. But we are curious about what this will mean for the market. And how good the statistics will look ;). User interfaces for web analytics might just take a special turn here.
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In a move to check for annoying and fraudulent calls, telecoms regulator TRAI has begun consulting the public to come up with a mechanism to display callers’ names on mobile phones, a statement said. officially said on Tuesday.
Currently, there are apps like Truecaller and Bharat Caller ID & Anti-spam that provide caller name recognition facility and spam identification, but these names are based on crowdsources which can be unreliable, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) said in the consultation on “Introduction to Name Presentation (CNAP) in telecommunications networks”.
TRAI said that Telecommunications agency (DoT) in its reference to CNAP mentioned that the facility will empower phone consumers to make informed decisions while receiving calls and this mechanism reduces consumer harassment used from unknown callers or spam.
“Furthermore, DoT asked TRAI to explore telecom network readiness and feasibility of providing CNAP facility to all phone subscribers (smartphone and feature phone owners). )”, TRAI said.
The regulator solicited public comment on the article by December 27 and objected to comment by January 10, 2023.
To implement CNAP services in telecommunications networks, service providers need access to a database containing the exact name identification of each telephone subscriber.
In the consultation, TRAI is also exploring different business models for providing CNAP facilities.
To limit the threat of annoying calls and messages, TRAI issued the Regulation on Customer Preferences in Telecommunications Commercial Communications, in 2018, creating a blockchain-based ecosystem ( Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Regulations that require all commercial promoters and telemarketers to register on the DLT platform and seek customer consent to receive different types of promotional messages at the time and date they choose.
Under the framework, approximately 2.5 lakh primary entities have been registered with over 60,000 headers and approximately 550,000 approved message templates being pushed to consumers through telemarketers and TSP is registered to use the DLT platform. The regulator has previously said that the framework has significantly reduced customer complaints by as much as 60% for registered telemarketers.


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Business as Usual is Good at CALA
The last time the contemporary trade show produced its San Francisco event, Nov. 8–9, it opened on the day of the hotly contested presidential election. News of Donald Trump’s win dominated the trade show, said Lauren Butler, a sales representative for the Focus Showroom.
“It wasn’t a normal show,” she said. “The whole conversation was about what was going on. It halted sales.”
Fast forward a few months to the recent CALA show in San Francisco Feb. 1–2. While politics continued to be a major topic, people got back to business. “It was back to the CALA we all know,” Butler said.
CALA’s booth space was sold out at its most recent run at the Festival Pavilion at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco’s Marina District. On a clear day, landmarks such as Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge could be seen from Fort Mason. According to Robert Murtagh, one of the show organizers, 503 brands exhibited at 153 booths. There were about 769 buyers attending the show, with 490 shopping the show on the first day and 279 coming on the second day. Booth real estate and attendance levels were about even with the first CALA show of 2016, Murtagh said. CALA produces five shows in San Francisco and three shows in Denver annually.
Other vendors and retailers said they thought business would increase post-election and post-holiday. Amy Anderson, owner of the Viva Diva boutique in San Rafael, Calif., shopped CALA’s most recent show.
”We feel better than the previous year; people are getting ready to shop. They are tired of not shopping,” Anderson said. She noted that her 20-year-old boutique came off a profitable holiday season.
Dotan Shoham, cofounder of the brand Gypsy05, started the year with hiring three new salespeople and working with new showrooms. His brand exhibited at the show.
“People have been cautious about buying for the past year,” he said. “But people want to bring in new deliveries to their stores.” In a nod to the election, Gypsy05 designed a collection called “Making America Great Again.” It shows red, white and blue colors and will be delivered in July. There’s a sense of humor infused in the collection, Shoham said, but it also offers a sentiment of bridging divisions.
Retailers seen at the show included StitchFix, a San Francisco–headquartered online subscription and personal-shopping retailer; Nicolette, a boutique in the Marin County town of Larkspur, Calif.; and Specialtees, a boutique based in Lafayette, Calif., as well as buyers from hotels, wineries and various locations for fitness studios such as Pure Barre.
CALA is a key marketplace to sell to Northern California retailers, said Sylvana Lankshear, founder of the Focus Showroom. “It’s a show that accommodates local retailers who are not traveling to the LA Fashion Market or New York. It’s a very important territory,” Lankshear said of Northern California. “There is a lot of tech industry and a lot of potential customers.”
At CALA, Focus debuted Maven West, a made–in–Los Angeles contemporary line; Fifteen Twenty, a contemporary line made by prominent Los Angeles designer Karen Kane; and Danish contemporary brand Soaked In Luxury.
Another vendor, Ben De Luca, said buyer traffic was steady at the show and that business was solid.
“It was a little cold the first day. It rained the second day,” he said. “We were worried that it was going to pour and no one would come, but that didn’t happen.” De Luca is vice president of corporate sales and brand manager and designer of the Brooklyn Hat Co.
At CALA, he exhibited the Brooklyn Hat Co.’s Fall 2017 collection. Styles included hand-painted hats constructed out of Australian wool as well as big-brim fedoras, floppy hats and cloche hats with a leopard-print fabric.
At the end of a cold winter, Tavia Annicharico, head buyer for the Ambiance San Francisco stores, was looking for more cold-weather items at CALA. “It’s been a real wintery spring, and we’re looking for cozy spring items,” she said of buying merchandise for a city known for cool weather. “Sometimes my vendors think I am kidding when I say that I want sweaters in July, but you can always sell a sweater in San Francisco.”
At CALA, Annicharico bought items from vendors such as Z Supply, Free People, Michael Stars and Paige. At the show, styles that seemed popular were “cold shoulder” tops and dresses, which leave shoulders bare. Another prominent style was denim with frayed hems as well as distressed styles featuring holes and some worn-down fabrics.
Anderson of Viva Diva also saw a lot of cold-shoulder looks at the show. Jeans with a lighter color wash also seemed more prominent at this show, which was something new for Northern California, where people often wear jeans with darker washes, she said.
At the show, she ordered denim from labels such as Hudson, AG and Mother Denim.
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In an unprecedented move by Microsoft, Windows 10 will a free upgrade even for users running illegitimate copies of previous versions of Windows, said Microsoft VP of Operating Systems Terry Myerson in an interview with Reuters. Myerson’s exact statement was:
“We are upgrading all qualified PCs, genuine and non-genuine, to Windows 10.”
The announcement had also been made at the 2015 Windows Hardware Engineering Community (WinHEC) conference in Shenzen, China. Reuters wrote that three-quarters of all PC software in China is unlicensed, and this new announcement is part of an effort to “re-engage” with users in China who have pirated past versions of Windows. These “qualified” non-genuine PCs are likely those running pirated copies of Windows 7 and 8, which are the two operating systems which will be eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 up to a year after its launch.
This development is only one of a recent series of radical moves by Microsoft, which includes the original announcement that the upgrade to Windows 10 would be free for Windows 7 and 8 users, as well as the announcement that the Internet Explorer brand would be ended and replaced with a new browser, currently code-named Project Spartan.


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Webit Congress 2011, a conference on digital and IT industry in central and eastern Europe will take place on October 26th-27th 2011 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Many IT professionals are about to attend, including executives from eBay, PayPal, Yahoo!, Google, Microsoft Advertising and more.
Here’s a list of some of them:
- Guillaume Bacuvier, Director of Google’s mobile sales and operations for SEE, Middle East and Africa;
- Christian Kunz, Senior of Director Global Advertising of eBay;
- Marvin Liao, Commercial Director of EMEA Expansion Markets, Yahoo;
- Timotej Gala, Managing Director for EMEA, Httpool.
Webit consists of 7 different events ranging from DevCamp to StartupVillage and a bunch of free seminars during the conferece. Last year it was visited by more than 5.000 attendees, so there’s no reason not to attend it this fall. Sign up now via their site.
If you notice some geeks blogging, that may be us! Netocratic, along with Netokracija is Webit’s media partner and we’re also the official bloggers of the conference.


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Entries are open for the ACR News Awards 2019
Taking place at London’s Tower Hotel on Thursday 21 March, the 2019 edition of the ACR News Awards features a streamlined entry process and a host of new categories – creating the ultimate occasion for recognising exceptional products, extraordinary companies and remarkable individuals across the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.
Organised by Datateam Business Media – publisher of ACR News Magazine – the Awards has celebrated innovation in the sector for over 20 years and continues to adapt, reflecting the very latest industry trends.
“With the introduction of new products and technology on the market, it is important that the ACR News Awards evolves alongside the industry,” outlines Steve Bennion, event manager. “The 2019 event cycle offers even more opportunities for rewarding excellence; championing the companies and individuals that are redefining the ACR landscape.”
Responding to the industry’s shift towards energy-efficiency and reduced environmental impact, new product categories in the 2019 line-up include ‘Chiller of the Year’, ‘Heat Pump of the Year’ and ‘Retail Product of the Year’, which are open to any manufacturer or its representative agent (entering on the manufacturer’s behalf) of products launched onto the UK market after November 1, 2017.
Also new to the fold are ‘Retail Project of the Year’ and ‘Building Energy Management Project of the Year’; categories that are open to companies operating in the UK for relevant projects implemented after the same date.
These categories are set to be judged by an independent panel of industry experts, alongside the returning; ‘Air Conditioning Product of the Year’, ‘Air Conditioning Ancillary Product of the Year’ (sponsored by Hitachi), ‘Refrigeration Product of the Year’, ‘Refrigeration Ancillary Product of the Year’, ‘Trainee of the Year’ (sponsored by Hawco) and the ‘Alan Moor Award’ (sponsored by Bitzer).
Two new ‘voted for’ categories, ‘Website of the Year’ and ‘App of the Year’, will be decided by the industry alongside the established ‘Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year’ and ‘Service Engineer of the Year’ awards.
Entering is a breeze
Those that wish to put themselves in the running for a coveted accolade are invited to visit the refreshed ACR News Awards website and submit an entry, supplying supporting documents where relevant.
Entries and nominations are completely free and this year, can be submitted via the same simple online form – making it easier than ever to highlight the industry’s best products, businesses and people. The deadline for entries is Friday 19 October 2018.
Be part of an industry spectacle
As the longest running and most prestigious awards event on the ACR calendar, the ACR News Awards is backed by Bitzer, Hawco, Hitachi, Advanced Engineering, Fixxy, Pure Air, Pump House and Toshiba.
To find out how your company can benefit by joining these industry heavyweights and projecting your brand to a dedicated audience, contact Steve Bennion on 01622 699102 or at email@example.com.
For more information on the ACR News Awards, to view the full category criteria or submit an entry, visit www.acrnewsawards.com.


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HOFMEISTER has been named best lager in the world — after going all posh.
The accolade comes after two fans revamped the recipe more than a decade after the laddish party favourite was axed.
Classic '80s ad for Hofmeister beer... If you want great lager - follow the bear
The lager — famed for its “Follow the Bear” ads and previously a supermarket staple — went back on sale last autumn as an upmarket craft beer.
Judges at the International Wine and Spirits Competition praised its “gentle, highly complex” taste as they crowned it Best Lager of 2017.
Jubilant Richard Longhurst, who co-founded the Hofmeister Brewing Company with pal Spencer Chambers, said their version was a far cry from the one famously plugged on TV by a bear in a hat.
Instead of being mass-produced in the UK, it is made at a family-run brewery in Bavaria to a traditional recipe. The lager, now called Hofmeister Helles, is on sale at 150 pubs, bars and restaurants.
Richard, of Tunbridge Wells, Kent — who bought the dormant brand name from Heineken — said: “We wanted to re-invent it for modern beer drinkers.”
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Nintendo is at last (at last!) bringing some new content to the Switch! Yes! In a Nintendo Direct, the company let fly a number of games and a couple of original titles.
The *New* Nintendo 3DS XL doesn’t exactly have a name that rolls off the tongue, but it does reflect that what you’re getting is hardware that’s very similar to its predecessor, albeit with some fresh paint and new features that really do help make a big difference in very specific areas.
The iPhone’s App Store is the virtual marketplace that launched a thousand think pieces. Apple called it “revolutionary” (as it does every product) and many tech sites called it world-changing. And now, eight years after it launched, the Apple TV will finally get its own App Store too.
Zack Burt Contributor Zack Burt is an American computer programmer He founded Code For Cash, the tech recruiting firm. The competition is intense for great tech talent,
Elon Musk would prefer if Tesla, which is known for its volatile share price and is among the most heavily shorted stock, were a private company, but acknowledged during an earnings call Wednesday that it wasn’t likely. Musk can dream, can’t he? “Unfortunately that ship had sailed,
Tesla is developing an insurance product, which could be launched in about a month, CEO Elon Musk said during a call with analysts Wednesday following its first-quarter earnings report. “It will be much more compelling than anything else out there,” he said.
In a feat that could eventually unlock the possibility of speech for people with severe medical conditions, scientists have successfully recreated the speech of healthy subjects by tapping directly into their brains. The technology is a long,
Great news for all you coders, hackers, developers and creative tech makers — our onsite Hackathon returns to Disrupt San Francisco 2019 on October 2-4. Applications to hack are open now and if you’re selected,
It looks like movies produced by Netflix and other streaming services will be able to compete for next year’s Academy Awards without any changes to eligibility.
Even as its solar business declined in step with its overall earnings, Tesla is bullish on the prospects for the energy side of its business over the course of the year.
The news that Nintendo would be adding NES games to the Switch as part of its paid online service had a mixed reception, but the company has made up for this controversial decision by releasing wireless NES controllers to play those games with. At $60 they’re a bit steep, but come on.
The iPhone XR arrived like an afterthought. No surprise, really. Apple’s always been one to lead with its best foot forward — the latest, greatest and, quite literally, the largest. Projecting the life on the bleeding edge is a cornerstone of the company’s image, market share and stock price.
A nasty legal battle is set to play out between two former Uber executives. Eric Alexander, the ride-hailing company’s former president of business in Asia-Pacific, has filed suit against former Uber PR chief Rachel Whetstone . Alexander blames Whetstone for his firing from Uber in June 2017,
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The US Department of Transportation has now said it would extend its final deadline for dealers to submit ‘cash for clunkers’ rebate claims until 8pm EDT Tuesday evening (1.00am BST Wednesday).
The US government had yesterday extended by a day – to noon US EDT today (5pm BST) – the deadline for car dealers to file paperwork for ‘cash for clunkers’ deals, but all showroom sales had to be completed by 8pm Monday night, as planned.
The dealer portion of the CARS.gov website had experienced problems since last Thursday, but was functional as of 9:30am (2:30pm BST) Tuesday morning, the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) said in an email.
Transportation spokeswoman Jill Zuckman said on Monday night that the deadline would be extended a second time, although at the time she didn’t specify a particular deadline, and said it depended on how long it would take the government to get the clunkers web site up so that dealers could file claims.
AIADA said the latest glitch, which began around 11:30am Monday morning, has made it nearly impossible for dealers to submit deals for reimbursement on what was slated to be the final day of the four week programme.
The Monday 8pm EDT deadline for consumers to make qualifying purchases at dealerships passed without being extended, AIADA noted.
The Corolla was the top-selling vehicle followed by the Honda Civic, Ford Focus FWD and Toyota Camry. The Hyundai Elantra jumped to the top five for the first time as the Toyota Prius fell to sixth. Rounding out the top 10 were the Nissan Versa, Ford Escape FWD, Honda Fit [Jazz] and Honda CR-V 4WD.
The Transportation Department said 54% of the top 10 clunker replacement vehicles were manufactured in the US and hybrid vehicles accounted for 4.5% of new vehicles purchased under the program compared to 3% of June’s new vehicle sales.
The “clunkers” incentive offered consumers up to $4,500 to trade in older vehicles for more fuel efficient new ones. The first $1bn in rebates was exhausted within a week while a follow-up injection of $2 billion at the start of the month was nearly all gone, Transportation Department figures showed yesterday.
US TV news broadcasts at the weekend showed packed showrooms as buyers scrambled to secure remaining ‘clunker’ funds. Dealers appeared happy at the volume boost – the scheme has been credited with over 450,000 sales – but concerned at cashflow issues caused by the slow government reimbursement rate.


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Apple Pay is finally getting the green signal from major banks in Canada and is no longer limited to American Express cards, hardly used by Canadians. Now people in Canada can shop to their heart’s content using their iPhones or Apple watches.
However, after extended efforts on the part of Apple, two of the largest banks in Canada, namely Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Royal Bank of Canada, have opened up their doors to Apple’s tap-to-pay service. Three more major banks – BMO, Scotiabank, and TD – have committed to join Apple Pay in the coming months.
Some of the smaller banks like CTF and ATB have also initiated Apple Pay support. While the big banks will let the customers avail both, credit as well as debit card facilities, the smaller banks will only stick to credit cards.
Apple Pay lets people record their debit/credit card details on their iPhones or Apple watches and acts as a digital wallet while making in-store purchases. Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice-president of Apple Pay, confirmed in an interview, “We are thrilled that seven of Canada’s leading banks, including … every one of the Big Five, are bringing Apple Pay to their customers.”
Apple Pay users will have the option to add multiple card details from more than one bank onto their Apple devices and choose the one they want to use for payments.
It seems that one of the main reasons the major banks of Canada had been holding off from lending their support towards Apple Pay is because they had been working on developing their in-house digital wallets. As Financial Post points out, “CIBC, Bank of Nova Scotia and Royal Bank of Canada are among the banks that were chasing after consumer digital transactions with their own apps.”
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VC 83North big winner of DoorDash-Wolt deal, stake now worth over $1 billion
The Israeli VC led a $30 million funding round in Wolt in 2019 and is currently the company's biggest shareholder
83North closed its previous fund in 2019, raising $300 million for its fifth fund. Over the past two years, it raised an additional $200 million. Unlike other Israeli funds, 83North has put money in many companies in Europe and the U.S., investing in at least 12 new companies since 2019, taking the total number of companies it has invested in to around 80. 83North has registered over 20 exits in all, including at least six over the past two years, with more than 12 of the companies in which it has invested reaching a unicorn status (valued at over $1 billion). Among the companies 83North has invested in within Israel are the likes of ironSource and Payoneer, as well as CYE, Trigo, Zerto, Via, and many others.Among the company's recent successes are the sale of Wandera to Jamf for $400 million and the IPO of fintech company Marqeta. Other success stories include the sale of Aeroscout (acquired by Stanley Black & Decker), iZettle (acquired by PayPal), and ScalelO (acquired by EMC).


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What is the scariest thing you can imagine that an Amazon Echo does? Think realistically Would it be something simple but sinister, like an artificially intelligent speaker, record a conversation between you and a loved one and then send that recording to an acquaintance? That seems pretty bad to me. And guess what: it's happening.
Recently, a husband and wife in Portland received a disturbing call from the man's employee. "Disconnect your Alexa device now," said the voice on the line. "You're being hacked." That would have been scary enough, but then, the thoughtful employee explained that he had recently received audio files that contained a conversation between the couple. When they doubted him, the employee sent the files. Sure enough, the Amazon Echo couple had shared a recording of a private conversation without the couple's permission, and it was not because of the hackers. It was by Amazon.
Amazon recently admitted that the Portland couple had been the victim of an "… improbable … series of events." Somehow, its echo had mistakenly interpreted the background noise as a keyword and then another sound as a command to send a message and then another string of words as a command to send the recording to the employee of the man. Amazon even claims that Alexa said "[contact name] right?" To confirm the action, but the couple denies that the devices ever asked for a confirmation to send the message. Hell, they did not even know they were being recorded in the first place.
Say: "This is something Black Mirror shit", not only would it be a cliché, it would be an understatement. This incident illustrates the real-life privacy nightmare that voice aides always carry to our homes. As with any technology connected to the Internet, smart speakers such as Amazon Echo and Google Home confront consumers with the decision to change privacy for convenience.
The terms of that compensation are not clear. For now, we know that these devices record their commands to train their voice software to better understand the commands. We also know that Google and Amazon have several patents that would allow them to collect voice command data to do anything from judging the level of a child's "mischief" to measuring the mood of a person to personalize the content or goal. advertisements. Amazon, specifically, has already started experimenting with ads on devices with Alexa in the form of sponsorships and is reportedly in talks with companies about the publication of ads based on voice commands. If you ask how to remove a blemish, for example, Alexa could respond with a Clorox ad. But at this moment, these are just ideas.
The current reality is, in some way, much more terrifying. The technology that feeds voice-controlled devices connected to the Internet is so new that we simply do not know how or when it will fail. And we definitely do not know what the consequences might be when they do it. Scenarios like the previous Alexa do not even represent security issues. They represent a fundamental design flaw in these apparently insufficiently tested systems. If Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant are supposed to improve as they collect more data and learn more about human speech, we can only conclude that there is always the possibility that they will fail and do the wrong thing along the way. Now we know it could mean that your Echo could record a private conversation between you and a loved one and send it to someone on your contact list.
That's all baduming that these devices work as they should. There are other ways in which voice controlled badistants are compromised, including, among others, software errors, security deficiencies, and government intervention. For example, a touch panel error turned some Google Home Minis into full-fledged surveillance devices last year. The security researchers, meanwhile, have had a field day pirateando to Alexa and turning it into a spy that always listens. And let's not forget that Amazon has shown that it will deliver its Echo data to the authorities if the situation demands it. Meanwhile, the FBI may or may not be intercepting Echo devices.
If you've noticed that I did not mention Apple or Siri in all this creepy surveillance business, you'll get a golden star. The HomePod and other experiences with Siri have simply not been subject to so much scandal (yet). That could be because Apple insists that all Siri commands are anonymized, encrypted and stored on the device. Who knows if, in the long term, this means that Siri is a safer badistant than Alexa. But for now, as far as we know, Apple's technology has simply not created the kind of atrocious situation that leads to the private conversation of a couple that is sent to a seemingly random person due to horrible software. However,
Regarding Alexa, now it seems a moment of settling accounts. Amazon admitted that Echo's error occurred almost at the same time we saw reports that Google Home had sold more than Amazon Echo devices for the first time. It's probably a coincidence, but it makes you wonder if Amazon is crazy when it comes to artificial intelligence and machine learning.
I have argued in the past that Google's smart devices work better than Amazon's. And now, despite an error here or there, I begin to feel that Alexa could be dangerous in her inferiority. Alexa errors are frightening. The recording of the conversation is really terrifying. It's a nightmare. And it is also one that you can avoid. Do not buy an echo Definitely, do not buy one for a friend.


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PACCAR Inc. (NASDAQ: PCAR) is recalling 455,458 trucks covering a dozen years of production because a blown fuse could prevent illumination of dashboard lights for antilock brakes or electronic stability control.
If a driver is unaware of a faulty lamp, the possibility of an accident increases, according to PACCAR's submission to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The submission did not include reports of crashes or injuries. A PACCAR spokesman declined additional comment.
The noncompliance recall is the second time PACCAR, the parent company of Kenworth Truck Co. and Peterbilt Motors, has recalled trucks for the issue. PACCAR recalled 85,626 trucks from the 2015-2018 model years in August 2018.
"Further testing showed a larger population of vehicles was affected and proposed remedies were not effective," PACCAR told NHTSA. It also mentioned that testing was delayed because of social distancing related to the coronavirus pandemic.
The trucks recalled in 2018 will need to be reprogrammed again because PACCAR indicated in the recall submitted April 6 that 100% of the recalled trucks have the issue. That NHTSA recall was 18V-368.
A noncompliance recall differs from a safety recall in that the issue relates directly to compliance with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) as opposed to something that happens in operation.
The latest recalled Kenworth models are T170/2008-2020, T270/2008-2020, T370/2008-2020, T660/2008-2019, T680/2011-2020, T800/2008-2020, T880/2011-2020 and W900/2008-2020.
From Peterbilt, models involved are 330/2008-2019, 335/2008-2011, 337/2008-2019, 340/2008-2011, 348/2008-2019, 365/2008-2019, 367/2008-2019, 384/2008-2019, 386/2008-2019, 387/2008-2016, 388/2008-2019, 389/2008-2019, 567/2008-2019, 579/2008-2019 and 587/2008-2019.
Depending on the configuration of the truck, an unrelated warning lamp, such as Traction Control or Check Engine, may illuminate, PACCAR said.
PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will update the software within the cab control module for free. The recall is expected to begin June 15. It is NHTSA 20V-199.
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Proving she’s more than just a face, Gigi Hadid has taken her job as a Maybelline spokesmodel to the next level by creating a make-up line for the brand.
After teasing the collaboration on social media earlier this month, the first item in the collection, the Jetsetter Palette, hit shelves last week. In the UK, the 11-pan palette sold out at retailer Boots in just 90 minutes.
Now, with two days until her first full collection for the brand drops, the model has finally revealed what else is in store
According to a post on Gigi’s Instagram account Friday, the line is titled East Coast Glam and includes products like red and nude lipsticks, lip liners, an eyeliner, mascara and a tinted primer.
The collection launches at Ulta on Sunday, October 22 in the U.S. (for availability in more countries, check maybelline.com)


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Halloween has always been one of the busiest periods of the year for spray tanning salons all over the country. To handle this additional demand from customers, acclaimed custom airbrush tanning salon “Simone's Airbrush Tanning” in Studio City, California has decided to take appointments until midnight for the week starting 27th of October, 2014.
Simone's Airbrush Tanning is taking appointments until midnight to handle the mad rush of customers just prior to Halloween. It has been observed over the years that all reputed spray tanning salons experience a substantially increased workload before Halloween.
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month is being observed around the world as the Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
With just days to go for the holiday season, Simone’s Airbrush Tanning has just introduced lucrative gift certificates for airbrush tanning enthusiasts in the Los Angeles area. These gift certificates can be used on custom airbrush tanning services at Simone’s Airbrush Tanning in Studio City, California.


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Paytm says it has raised $1 billion from Softbank, Ant and other investors
Updated : November 25, 2019 09:14 AM IST
The digital payments company says proceeds from the fresh investments to be directed towards further growing the Payments and Financial Services business.
That makes Paytm the second most valued Indian startup after Flipkart.
The funding round had valued Paytm at $10 billion. The total money raised by Paytm is about $3.5 billion after the recent funding round.
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Roger Ebert is free to tweet about Levi’s corduroy pants after April 15, but Amazon will no longer pay him if someone buys a pair.
“Amazon will terminate my Associates account on 4/15, in order to evade fair and just Illinois taxes. I have 20 more days to make a fortune,” wrote the film critic on his @EbertChicago account yesterday.
A new Illinois law made official Thursday requires Web retailers like Amazon that have affiliates in the state to collect sales tax – reported to be 6.25 percent – on purchases made by people living in Illinois. Rather than pay the tax, Amazon is severing relationships with its Illinois-based affiliate program “Associates.”
In an e-mail sent by the Amazon Associates Team to the company’s Illinois affiliates which was posted on the LittleTechGirl.com site yesterday, Amazon said it opposed the law before it was passed.
The company told associates, “Unfortunately, a new state tax law signed by [Illinois Governor Pat Quinn] compels us to terminate this program for Illinois-based participants. It specifically imposes the collection of taxes from consumers on sales by online retailers – including but not limited to those referred by Illinois-based affiliates like you – even if those retailers have no physical presence in the state.”
Ebert told ClickZ News in a Q&A in January that he uses his Amazon Associates program commissions “to defray the cost of content on my site.” He went on to state that he makes around 7 percent on each Amazon sale originating from his affiliate links. “I hope my Amazon links are often useful or amusing,” he said.
Whether or not his latest Amazon affiliate tweet, posted this morning, could be considered useful or amusing is arguable: “Levi’s corduroy pants, all sizes and colors, on sale.”
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USA – Tetra Pak plans to invest US$35 million in its factory upgrades at its new technology site in Denton, Texas as it aims to meet the challenging needs of its clients in the US and Canada.
The new plant will have expanded capabilities that will include a new laminator, which allows the company to produce a wider range of packaging formats.
To provide ample space for large equipment, renovations are expected to begin soon to build out additional space at the facility and are expected to be complete by the end of 2018.
“Tetra Pak is pleased to make these upgrades, which will position our Denton factory as one of the most advanced in our global operations,” said CEO of Tetra Pak US & Canada, Carmen Becker.
“This new technology will allow us to produce an expanded portfolio of packages out of this facility and better serve our customers.”
The new laminator will be used to apply polyethylene layers, laminating printed material and aluminium together as part of this process, says Tetra Pak.
The company said that with the investment, it will be able to move some production from Mexico to the site and offer benefits to its consumers, such as reduced lead times.
“With the new laminator we have the ability of producing what we call a pre-laminator hole, which is the functionality that enables the screw cap products that we can see in the US markets today,” said Tetra Pak Business Development Manager, Jonas C. Kristensson.
“That’s a huge growing segment for Tetra Pak in the industry,” she concluded.


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Simrad Yachting Wins 2015 NMMA Innovation Award
Simrad Yachting's ForwardScan Sonar was awarded the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Innovation Award in the Consumer Safety Equipment category at the 2015 Miami International Boat Show, the company announced today.
Unlike traditional sonar that will only show boaters where they have been, the ForwardScan echosounder transducer provides a clear forward-looking view of the water column and ocean floor — at a distance up to eight times the current depth. Compatible as an optional add-on for Simrad NSS evo2 and NSO evo2 multi-function displays, the ForwardScan Sonar user interface alerts boaters to potential dangers.
The Innovation Awards program, organized by the NMMA and judged by Boating Writers International (BWI), recognizes innovative new consumer marine products that meet the criteria of “innovative distinction from other products currently manufactured in the marine industry; providing benefit to the marine industry and/or consumer; providing practicality of use; and are cost-effective.”


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Beanstalk, the U.S. Army’s official global brand extension licensing agency, brokered this agreement. Through its line of licensed products for the NCAA, The Fan-Brand has enabled school fans and athletic teams to express their team spirit, decorate their homes and show school pride in a unique way. Similarly, The U.S. Army’s licensing program aims to build positive brand awareness by offering distinctive products to millions of consumers who wish to showcase their U.S. Army support and patriotism.
“I can’t tell you how thrilled we are to welcome the U.S. Army as the first military branch in our family of licensed brands,” says Harrison Grimm, founder and chief executive officer, The Fan-Brand. “We are honored that the U.S. Army has selected us as a licensee and
The line of products are available on The Fan-Brand direct-to-consumer
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GoPro reducing global workforce from 1,254 employees to 1,000
GoPro said its "sharper focus" will enable an $80M reduction in operating expenses compared to 2017 levels, resulting in a target operating expense level of below $400M for 2018 on a non-GAAP basis.The lower non-GAAP operating expense target will be achieved through a variety of strategies, including: GoPro is reducing its global workforce from 1,254 employees as of September 30, 2017 to fewer than 1,000 employees worldwide; GoPro founder and CEO Nicholas Woodman will reduce his 2018 cash compensation to $1. The company explained, "Although Karma reached the #2 market position in its price band in 2017, the product faces margin challenges in an extremely competitive aerial market. Furthermore, a hostile regulatory environment in Europe and the United States will likely reduce the total addressable market in the years ahead. These factors make the aerial market untenable and GoPro will exit the market after selling its remaining Karma inventory. GoPro will continue to provide service and support to Karma customers." A restructuring of GoPro's business will result in an estimated aggregate charge of $23M-$33M, including approximately $13M-$18M of cash expenditures as a result of a reduction in force. GoPro expects to recognize most of the restructuring charges in Q1 of 2018.


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American telecom network operator AT&T announced that it plans to invest nearly $10 billion in 2016 to deliver integrated business solutions worldwide.
The total Capex (capital expenditure) of AT&T, which competes with Verizon in the global enterprise markets, will be in the $22 billion range in 2016, as announced earlier.
AT&T will make investment to deliver global solutions and will enhance the company’s network and capabilities to enhance the customer experience, including service delivery and support. AT&T will expand its innovative platforms and launch new solutions in more places.
“Businesses need flexibility to drive a long-term strategy and pivot to maximize short-term opportunities,” said Ralph de la Vega, vice chairman of AT&T and CEO of Business Solutions & International.
The US-based technology major will integrate more than 6,000 kilometers of Mexico fiber currently supporting the wireless operations into the AT&T wireline network in Mexico.
The wireless operator will be investing in more global network nodes and add sellers focused on selling business solutions in Mexico. This is in addition to the $3 billion investment announced in 2015 to extend mobile Internet service to Mexico, covering 100 million consumers and businesses in Mexico by 2018.
AT&T will bring secure wireline and wireless network connectivity to more cities around the world.
The mobile operator will expand “network on demand,” its software-centric platform.
AT&T will expand Internet of Things (IoT) networks in Europe and the U.S. to connect assets in different industries, like connected cars, fleets, shipping containers, utility meters, air cargo and heavy equipment.
Targeting cloud providers, the company will add new features to AT&T NetBond and expand in Asia-Pac, EMEA, U.S. and Canada.
AT&T’s business customers include nearly all of the Fortune 1000 companies. It also serves 59 percent of the FTSE 100 companies, more than 90 percent of the CAC 40 companies, over 85 percent of the DAX companies and over 60 percent of the Nikkei 225 companies.


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DAEJEON, South Korea—Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. has christened its $260 million “Technodome” research and development center in Deajeon, calling it a “cornerstone” of its global R&D infrastructure and a key part of its strategy to become a “top-tier” brand in the tire and automotive industry.
The six-storey structure occupies a floor space of 1 million square feet and will house up to 1,000 technicians by 2020, the company said at a ceremony marking the opening. The center is coupled with an eight-storey residence building equipped with employee accommodations such as a fitness center, medical clinics, cafés and a day care center.
Hankook Tire Vice Chairman and CEO Seung Hwa Suh called the R&D facility a “great foundation to lead the future of tire technology, as it symbolizes optimized process in development of future technologies and securing original technologies through strengthening our headway towards a global top-tier company.”
Suh said the Technodome's facilities will provide an “optimal work environment to strengthen our global competitiveness through innovation, while actively dealing with rapid changes in the business environment and delivering products optimized for various customers' needs.”


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Cicilline’s tweet came in response to a Sunday New York Times storythat detailed “far-reaching data partnerships” Facebook has established with roughly 60 device manufacturers, including Apple, Amazon, BlackBerry, Microsoft and Samsung over the last decade.
The partnerships allowed device makers to obtain Facebook user data like relationship status, religion and political leanings from users and also allowed for the sharing of the data of users’ Facebook friends.
Facebook had started to end these partnerships in April, according to the story.
The report raises questions over whether Facebook violated a 2011agreement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it would not override users privacy settings without first getting their expressed consent.
The FTC is already investigating Facebook over whether it violated this consent decree following revelations of how it handled user data in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Facebook has been under significant scrutiny after it was revealed Cambridge Analytica accessed millions of users’ private information without their consent.
Lawmakers forced Zuckerberg to testify on the matter in April and grilled him over how the British research firm was able to obtain data on as many as 87 million Facebook users.
Facebook on Monday pushed back against the New York Times’s report, saying that the data shared with the device makers was never abused.
“These partners signed agreements that prevented people’s Facebook information from being used for any other purpose than to recreate Facebook-like experiences,” wrote Ime Archibong, Facebook’s vice president of product partnerships.
“Contrary to claims by the New York Times, friends’ information, like photos, was only accessible on devices when people made a decision to share their information with those friends.”