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The latest Threat Intelligence Report is out. Its findings are based on an analysis of 195 billion emails analyzed from January through June 2020. Of that large number, an astonishing 47% were flagged as malicious or spam.
It won’t come as a shock to learn that there were two main themes in the threatening emails this spring. According to HelpNetSecurity, “Two main trends ran throughout the analysis: the desire for attacker’s monetary gain and continued reliance on COVID-19-related campaigns, especially within certain vertical industries.” From the report, “One of the most significant observations of this research is that threat actors are launching opportunistic and malware-based campaigns across multiple verticals at volumes never seen before.”
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It’s 2020, which means it’s time for another Presidential election in the U.S. The big question is, who will win? But an even bigger question is, will we be able to trust the outcome? There are evil forces out there who’d love nothing better than to manipulate the outcome of the election for their own purposes. And what way are they most likely to do that? Through phishing, of course.
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If you take an email security awareness training class, you’ll learn a dozen ways to spot phishing email. There are a lot of clues. Maybe the email contains poor spelling or grammar. Or maybe it contains an offer that’s just too good to be true. All of those are giveaways. But there is one clue that’s a more reliable predictor of a phishing email than any other one: the “from” address. If you truly know who the email is from, you’ll know whether or not it’s legitimate.
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There are a lot of companies that depend on their employees to stop phishing attacks. In effect, their employees are their last line of defense. Seeing as how the cost of phishing attacks is now in the tens of billions of dollars per year (nobody knows the exact amount since victims are so reluctant to come forward), it seems like the employees stopping phishing attacks thing isn’t working too well. And now we know why.
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Most phishing attacks are pretty straight forward. You receive an email that convinces you to log into some website you’re familiar with. But, it’s just a convincing looking replica of the website and what you’re really doing is entering your credentials into a bogus site. Once you do that, the bad guys have your credentials, and depending on which ones, they can create a whole lot of havoc for you.
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For the longest time, the number one delivery mechanism for ransomware was a phishing email. As much as 91% of ransomware was delivered that way. And then things changed.
According to an article on ZDNet, “in recent years, attackers have successfully pivoted to using remote ports, insecure public-facing servers and other vulnerabilities in enterprise networks to encrypt entire networks – often demanding hundreds of thousands of dollars in payment to release the data again.”
Continue reading “After a Hiatus Phishing Emails Once Again Being Used to Deliver Ransomware” »
What’s more dangerous than a phishing attack that uses a social engineering tactic to get you to click? How about a phishing attack that uses a combination of TWO social engineering tactics to get you to click? And that’s exactly what was detected this week according to InfoSecurity Magazine.
In this case, the two social engineering tactics are phishers hiding COVID-19 malware in both CVs (curriculum vitae or resumes) AND medical leave forms. According to the article, “Cyber-criminals are taking advantage of the evolving jobs market and employee health situation under COVID-19 to disguise malware in various emailed documents. The phishing campaigns spotted center around spoofed CVs and medical leave forms.”
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If your organization is the unfortunate victim of a phishing attack that leads to ransomware, you have a very important decision to make. Should you pay the ransom or not? The answer depends in large part on how much the ransom is. Hackers are smart not to ask for so much ransom that not paying it seems like the best alternative.
Continue reading “A Ransom may not be the Most Expensive Part of a Phishing Attack” »
I hope to never receive an email from the United States Supreme Court. It couldn’t possibly be good news. I would be very suspicious. But there is one small group of people who, if they received such an email, might not be suspicious: C-suite executives. And that’s exactly what some hackers thought as they targeted such individuals with a zero-day credential phishing attack impersonating the Supreme Court.
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One of the ways the world has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic is to take a lot of the entertainment we used to enjoy live and in person and move it online into the world of virtual entertainment. The entertainment is still live, but now instead of watching musicians in a bar or theater, you get to watch them live streamed on your smart TV or mobile phone. The hackers know this, and they are aiming to do something about it.
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The COVID-19 worldwide lockdown has had many side effects, not the least of which is that people are doing even more online shopping now. Weekly online purchases now include staples like food and cleaning products. Amazon’s sales since the pandemic arrived is up 35%. And what’s the one thing all these online sales have in common? A delivery service has to bring them to your door.
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Hackers are always trying to come up with ever more enticing lures to phish you. Sometimes the lure is the promise of riches, while other times it’s a job opportunity or tax refund. Hackers may have outdone themselves this time with separate phishing attacks centered around fast food and free beer as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Even when something as horrible as COVID-19 happens, there are some companies that benefit. One of the beneficiaries of the virus is Zoom Video, the video conferencing company that has seen a huge demand increase for their product.
Another, less obvious company, that has seen an increased demand for their service is Netflix. Recent stats display that as the COVID-19 crisis gripped nations throughout the world, Google searches for Netflix jumped to 142%. And sure enough, just as the demand goes up, so too do the number of phishing attacks targeting the company’s customers (and potential customers).
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You have to hand it to those hackers. If there’s a way to trick you with a phishing email, they’ll figure it out. One of the best ways hackers try to trick you with a phishing email is to take advantage of the way web pages are rendered.
Web pages use HTML (hypertext markup language) and CSS (cascading style sheets) to display web pages on your computer and your mobile phone. These technologies are well-understood and have been around for a long time. One of the things that makes these technologies so powerful is how flexible they are.
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While the pandemic known as COVID-19 is causing a dramatic increase in coronavirus-themed phishing attacks, it’s strangely having the opposite effect on other phishing attacks.
When it comes to phishing attacks, hackers tend to “specialize” in a certain type of phishing attack. And as things turn out, some of these “specialists” are really feeling the pinch from COVID-19. A lot of people are struggling in this economy, and apparently some of them are bad guys.
Continue reading “The Strange Irony of COVID-19’s Effect on Certain Phishing Attacks” »
Just the simple fact of working from home due to coronavirus leaves you more vulnerable to phishing attacks than if you were at work. Why is that? Because it’s almost certain that the cyber defenses on your home network are not as good as those on your company’s network.
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If you’ve been paying any attention, you’ve seen that the healthcare industry is under a constant threat from phishing attacks that lead to ransomware. Every week it seems there’s another healthcare organization hit with a data breach or ransomware. The question is, why? And now we know the answer.
The short answer is, healthcare organizations are an easy target for hackers because their cyber defenses stink. So, the real question is, why do healthcare organizations cyber defenses stink? The short answer here is, it’s just not a priority for them. And apparently, the hackers know it.
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You have to hand it to those hackers, they’re always innovating. This week comes news of two new phishing exploits designed to do one thing: convince you it’s NOT a phishing email.
First, from Threat Post, comes a clever exploit that uses YouTube redirect links, which are whitelisted by many security defense mechanisms, to evade detection. From the article, “If certain malicious URLs are blocked by web browser phishing filters, attackers commonly use a redirector URL to bypass these filters and redirect the victim to their phishing landing page. URL redirects have been used in previous campaigns, including malicious redirect code affecting Joomla and WordPress websites and HTML redirectors being used by Evil Corp. Now, a new campaign is using legitimate YouTube redirect links.”
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You almost have to be living under a rock or in a cave to not be aware of the constant threat from cyber events in general and phasing attacks and ransomware in particular. But that’s what seems to be the case for a lot of small and mid-size businesses today.
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Security Awareness training companies love to point out how important employee training is in keeping organizations safe from ransomware and malware. And to be sure, training employees to spot phishing emails is better than not doing it. But, the ubiquity of security awareness training advertising has led to two large problems.
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May saw us take a look at the McLaren 12C and a classic Rolls-Royce. Two very British, very different, cars.
In October, the team had a go in the Lotus Exige S Roadster, another in a frankly barmy Mercedes SL63 AMG, took time to remember a war hero, and had an afternoon with the Jaguar C-X75.
A marginally quieter month for the XCAR team saw us drive the new Bentley Flying Spur and tackle the Frankfurt auto show in a Porsche 911.
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Trying on jeans can strike fear in even the most seasoned shopper's heart.
But the one style championed by a legion of women is Weekday's Rowe jean in Sky Blue.
Made from 100 per cent organic cotton, the straight, non-stretch fit sits high on the waist, and is described by the Swedish brand as being “tight through the seat” but “looser at the thighs”.
The even better part? They cost just Dhs200.
Lyst has revealed that the style was the best-selling jean of 2019, with searches for the brand growing by 68 per cent to boot, thanks in part to its sustaible ethos.
Weekday prides itself on sourcing ethical and sustainable fabrics, and its goal is for all cotton in its range to be organic or recycled by 2020.
In addition, all of the brand’s swimwear is made from recycled waste, such as PET bottles, and earlier this year, it launched a Limited Edition Collection in collaboration with Recover, made from 100 per cent recycled fabrics.


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The marijuana business has obviously witnessed tremendous growth recently, with several stakeholders including businesses and individuals contributing their quota to the development of the business. The market has additionally benefitted from the input of government institutions, especially with the passage of laws legalizing the usage of cannabis and CBD items. This can be largely attributed to the immense benefits associated with marijuana which have been realized by various bodies. Nevertheless, the benefits of CBD Oil and CBD products overall have not been successfully harnessed and this is when CTFO is looking to make a huge difference by giving qualitative, timely information to the world.
Also known as Changing The Future End result, CTFO is out to practically change the future of the cannabis industry beginning with today by being a one-stop solutions supplier to all the cannabis needs of consumers lawful cannabis and related items, having a give attention to CBD Oil.
The website helps users to find out the numerous benefits associated with CBD Oil as well as making it simpler and safer so they can choose the best feasible products due to the fact the plethora of choices currently available on the market can make it hard to help make right option.
CTFO also offers a wide range of items made to address different needs. A few of the items provided by CTFO consist of Sleep Assistance Spray, which can be along with an exclusive combination of CBD, Melatonin and nutrients like Valerian Underlying, ShakeOff for healthful weight reduction, and Super7, a power and defense booster.
Additional information about CTFO and the CBD-associated options provided can be found on the site. CTFO is additionally available across several social networking systems such as Youtube, Facebook, and Instagram.
“We have informed our business companions that CBD oil remains [an unlawful] medication and marketing it can lead to illegal charges,” Mr. McNeely said in an e-mailed declaration on Sept. 20. Large Nation Uncooked said in Sept it ceased selling the item on its web site and halted production. Founder Geraldine Brouwer stated her company started to offer the product in 2018 right after noting a surge in interest through the public. She said she believed last spring it will be legal on her behalf to market a CBD product with no licence right after cannabis was legalized on Oct. 17, so when she found out or else, she says she stopped production and selling it. The company observed it did not make its CBD items in-house. Vancouver-based Isodiol Worldwide Inc. created them for the company to sell under the Big Nation Uncooked brand name.
“There quite a bit of confusion in the business as to what is legal, precisely what is CBD, precisely what is marijuana, what exactly is hemp,” Ms. Brouwer said. “There’s a lot of education that needs to occur.” Area of the issue is too little enforcement by Health Canada and police, rendering it challenging for individuals to know what is lawful and what is not, stated Jenna Valleriani, a postdoctoral other on the College of B.C. learning marijuana policy.
“There’s no bite, there is truly no enforcement around selling unlawful CBD products,” Doctor. Valleriani said. “People will swear these are legal items.” Marc Davis, a marketer for legal cannabis businesses, stated he was surprised each time a Canadian border shield at Vancouver International Airport endangered him with illegal prosecution last 30 days because of not proclaiming that the hemp-based CBD pills he bought lawfully with a meeting in Germany had been “cannabis items.”
He worries that in case he, somebody who works inside the cannabis business, can make such an harmless error then numerous others might be responsible for a crime for not realizing CBD remains a controlled substance and not a csmlwa health supplement. “Only my willingness to inform a boundary agent that this items in my suitcase provided CBD capsules for private use avoided me from being arrested, I had been told,” he stated.


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Publicly listed PT Indofood CBP (ICBP) has signed agreements with Japanese beverage group Asahi to set up joint ventures to produce non-alcoholic beverages in Indonesia and market the products in the biggest market of Southeast Asia.
The two firms, slated to be established in September this year, will be manufacturing company PT Asahi Indofood Beverage Makmur, and marketing and distribution...
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As Verizon readies for the United States launch of Google and Samsung’s latest creation— the Galaxy Nexus— analysts are wondering how well this first Android 4.0-toting device will sell. The device has already launched on over a dozen carriers abroad with HSPA+ support, but the largest release will be this month on Verizon’s 4G LTE network. Unlike previous Nexus devices, it appears that Verizon will exclusively carry the Galaxy Nexus. Google’s last device, the Nexus S, released on T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T in the States. Will Google’s strategy with the Galaxy Nexus pay off? Let’s take a look at the Nexus experiment’s history and future after the break.
When Google released the Nexus One in January of 2010, analysts from Barclays Capital predicted the device would sell between five and six million units. On January 5th, Goldman Sachs estimated a more modest 3.5-million unit push.
The phone was no slouch— it was one of the first Android devices to feature Qualcomm’s 1 GHz Snapdragon SoC, and it featured a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a pure Android experience. But, when it hit carriers in the United States, they were only able to push far less than one million units. Goldman quickly recanted and degraded their estimates by 70%. Barclays similarly cut their estimates and predicted the death of Google’s online sales store for the Nexus.
Analysis firm Flurry counted 135,000 sales in the first seventy four days after launch. Compare that to one million sales for Apple’s first iPhone, and 1.05-million for Motorola’s OG Droid, in the first seventy four days. The Nexus One was a sales failure by any measurement. Although it was a success in other areas, namely encouraging developers with a solidified platform, the first Nexus was an interesting failure.
So, why did Google fail to push the amount of units desired? Well, analysts blame a few factors: T-Mobile, half-hearted marketing efforts, and a lack of support from El Goog.
T-Mobile launched the Nexus One exclusively for a number of months before it was made available on another carrier— AT&T— unlocked without subsidization. Given T-Mobile’s smaller market share in the American carrier field, the Nexus One was doomed to fail from the beginning. T-Mo simply couldn’t push the amount of units that Google desired.
Having said that, T-Mobile failed to market the phone well in the first place. There were relatively few television advertisements featuring the phone, and a tiny online marketing push. In fact, Google threw the most weight with its homepage advertisement for the Nexus and major AdWords push. Still, for a phone to push millions of units, it’s expected that carriers spend at least a little bit of dough to bring in the buyers.
Finally, a plethora of users complained that the Nexus One wasn’t supported well enough at launch. There were numerous issues with 3G reception and then WiFi once the Froyo update was made available.
Google pushed out their second Nexus phone— the Nexus S— on T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint in the States. Analysts estimate sales increases around 140% on top of the Nexus One. That means we’re looking at possibly just over one million sales.
How can we account for the increase? First, we’ll note that the Nexus S was available with a subsidy from T-Mo, Sprint, and AT&T. In the United States, consumers expect subsidized phone prices, so this helped push those Nexus S sales up. In addition, Sprint made a pretty large advertising push on behalf of their Nexus S 4G with the ever-popular Cats commercial. It seems that carrier advertising is a crucial component to the device’s relative sales success.
Still, the Nexus S sold nowhere near the Galaxy S II’s fifteen million units or the iPhone’s over twenty five million. Part of the reason behind the still-present failure here lies in the relative specifications of the Nexus S. Since it was essentially a release based off of Samsung’s already-released Galaxy S, consumers felt less impressed by the device.
Will the Galaxy Nexus be Google’s first sales success? Time will tell. For now, we can look at a few things the Galaxy Nexus has going for it: Verizon availability, excellent timing, revolutionary software, intriguing hardware, and that Android-obsessed cult following.
Many Android fans groaned when Google and Samsung announced the initial exclusive availability of the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon’s network. But, somewhere behind closed doors, analysts were grinning at the move. The Galaxy Nexus will be Verizon’s first Nexus release, but it’s certainly not the first Verizon Android device. In fact, Verizon holds nearly forty percent of the market share for Android devices worldwide. With devices like the Droid, Droid X, and Thunderbolt, Verizon proudly reps a storied Android history. So, Verizon’s a natural fit for a Google launch. In addition, with exclusivity, Verizon may be willing to push the device more than previous Nexus phones on other carriers. Since the device isn’t available on other carriers, it’s another notch on Verizon’s belt. It’s possible that the carrier could deploy television and/or in-store advertisements on behalf of the Galaxy Nexus in a way that T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint never matched with previous Nexus phones.
With two-year contracts in mind, it’s been just over twenty four months since the launch of the original Motorola Droid. Tons of Motorola Droid owners, Android frontiersmen of sorts, are looking out for a Nexus release. That means Google’s encountered nearly perfect timing for the launch of another revolutionary Android device. The millions of Droid owners on Verizon’s network may be looking to go Nexus when their upgrade bell rings.
Why would they go Nexus over Motorola’s new Droid RAZR or HTC’s Rezound? It’s simple— Android 4.0 aka “Ice Cream Sandwich.” Android 4.0 is arguably the largest update since Android’s release in 2007. It completes Google’s efforts to completely redesign the user interface behind Android phones. In a tech world that constantly emphasizes the greatness of “what’s new,” consumers will be instantly attracted to that substantial, brand new Android 4.0 software.
But, the Nexus isn’t just a great piece of software. In fact, the Galaxy Nexus is one of the first devices to launch worldwide with a high-definition 720p display. It’s packing a dual-core processor, NFC support, and a respectable Samsung design.
By far the biggest advantage for Google with the Galaxy Nexus: Android’s massive cult following. The massiveness of the Android blogosphere demonstrates the truly large influence of Google’s following. Users are so incredibly excited for this Android progress that they may flock to Verizon stores and hand over their money. This cult following’s made up of mostly 18-30 year old males with a healthy dose of tech knowledge. These are the guys that each person goes to for advice— “Hey man… which phone should I get?” Google’s banking on recommendations and general online buzz to push the Galaxy Nexus to the top. We know the device has already sold well among these communities of tech-obsessed nerds. The level of influence is up for debate.
With all of these factors seemingly pushing the Galaxy Nexus in Google’s favor, we could see a massive improvement in sales over the last two Nexus phones. The software, hardware, and cult favoritism behind the Nexus’ buzz could propel this device initially. But, it’ll be up to Verizon in the United States to market the device in a way that no carrier has done before.
Some analysts have speculated that Verizon will continue to push Droid RAZR sales over the Nexus throughout the holiday season. If true, this could mean a serious blow to Google’s Galaxy Nexus strategy. With the previous Nexus devices, bad sales numbers hinged on poor carrier support. It appears that the Galaxy Nexus’ success will again hinge on carriers’ desire to market the device. If Verizon chooses to proudly wear the Galaxy Nexus banner, we could see sales in the two to five million range. If not, the device will go down in history as yet another cult classic from Google.
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SHANGHAI - German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz will recall more than 127,000 vehicles in China due to a potential fire risk and steering issues, Beijing's quality watchdog said Monday.
Mercedes-Benz and one of its joint ventures in China have informed the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine that they will recall 127,071 cars from March 13, the government agency said in a statement.
The recall includes 112,830 E-class cars made by Mercedes-Benz and China's BAIC Motor, it said.
The fire risk has been linked to a strip on the insulating panel inside the engine bay of the cars could cause a fire if it falls off and comes into contact with hot engine parts, the statement said.
An additional 14,227 imported CLS-class cars and 14 imported E-class cars will also be recalled for a similar problem, it added.
Mercedes-Benz, a unit of German car giant Daimler, could not immediately be reached for comment.
In a separate action, Mercedes-Benz China will also recall 705 imported G-class SUVs due to a steering problem, the quality watchdog said in a separate statement.
China is the world's largest auto market making it a critical destination for foreign manufacturers.
Copyright Agence France-Presse, 2015


text: Han Solo stepped on a twig in the forest of Endor, alerting an Imperial scout trooper who promptly jumped on a Speeder bike, kicking off one of the most exciting chase sequences in 1983’s Star Wars: Return of the Jedi . Newly created special effects from Industrial Light and Magic showed Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa chasing down the scout troopers at 100mph through the trees on fictional hover bikes. Glued to the silver screen by the chase, a group of engineering students studying drones, a subset in aeronautics, decided to design and build their own. And now they have turned the project into a business. While a “repulsor drive”, the device that enables the bike to float in the air, might be a little tricky to source in downtown Akihabara, advances in domestic drone technology made it possible to create an alternative lifting engine using electrically driven ducted fans made from carbon fibre – a materials market segment in which the Japanese dominate globally. In collaboration with Toray Carbon Magic, they built the airframe, a few high performance electric motors, and lithium batteries. Then, to generate power with a drive-chain, they added a Kawasaki motorbike engine built by Toda Racing. Finally, the hoverbike became a reality. Differentiated as a new form of personal mobility rather than a “flying drone you sit on”, it will hit the market this year as the XTURISMO and can be yours for a ticket price of US$770,000. “Our first major challenge was financing,” CEO Daisuke Katano of Aerial Lab Technologies (A.L.I.) said, one of the former students turned businessman. “With only a few poor engineers, we needed money.” To provide initial funding they found a number of firms including two technology heavyweights, Kyocera and Mitsubishi Electric, as well as the “Drone Fund”. In the second round, private equity funds came in, and the firm is looking to start production of the first 200 units this year. The next major challenge was how to ride the device and make it “float safely”, according to Katano. This was largely trial and error – not unlike SpaceX testing its new rockets, though perhaps a little less dramatic when it went wrong. The machine in its current incarnation is loud and boisterous, presenting another challenge: how to operate it in relatively peaceful Japan where neighbours will readily call the police on you if you have the BBC World Service turned up too loud. Noise reduction is a priority, something the design team will need to improve before the ready acceptance of such a vehicle. The strides the Japanese have made in low altitude aeronautical technology over the past three to four years is quite remarkable. It’s something I have paid close attention to after taking a small group of mainland Chinese and Hong Kong investors on a tour of Japanese drone companies in 2018 following an impressive show of technology at Japan’s International Drone Expo. At the time, China dominated the consumer and commercial drone market with small, and not-so-small, flying machines ranging from DJI consumer drones carrying cameras to an early EHang AAV flying “car” prototype. The latest version from EHang can carry an overlunched businessman for 35km at 130kmh, so as it comes with considerable range anxiety it looks like it will be more fun than practical. In 2018, drones on sale in Japan needed GPS positioning typically used in Chinese flight systems – nearly all from DJI. Japanese technology was heading in a different direction at the time, using optical processing. Or in other words, seeing where they were flying to avoid objects and people. This was done based on US tech from Nvidia products, much the same as autonomous car research does. To fly and navigate the XTURISMO hover bike, the pilot uses augmented reality goggles connected to a cloud-connected edge computing solution that helps the bike get to its destination and not smash into trees – which is how several of the aforementioned Imperial scout troopers went out. The clever image processing and graphics by Nvidia are also responsible for landing the craft safely should you pass out from the thrill of buzzing Tokyo Tower. The coronavirus and various stages of lockdown played havoc with Japan’s industrial expositions. At the same time, the Japanese government aligned itself with the US to block Chinese tech being used in surveying and surveillance. Together, this gave Japanese firms an opportunity to accelerate their capture of the domestic market for low-altitude aviation products with little competition from overseas. As Yuki Okamoto of Skylink, which resells mainly Japanese, German and US machines, told me, “Japan’s government’s policy to remove China from segments of the market was very positive for Japanese suppliers”. Hiroshi Oryu of AeroSense, another growing Japanese supplier of drone technology, observes that “Chinese firms are still dominant globally, but the Japanese drone industry is growing extremely fast now. All the products we sell are made in Japan”. How drones became the new front in the US-China tech war It seems the Chinese have not headed in the direction of a flying bike, but the Americans have been working on rideable flying machines which started off as rather dangerous-looking flying blenders, and are now working on jet-powered machines. A.L.I.’s ducted fan approach hails from the old way in which model aircraft enthusiasts could cheaply “fake” a jet engine with far simpler technology. And with advances in electric motor technologies, this has become even more feasible today. The combination of electric motors, batteries and an internal combustion engine with a generator – the mainstay of hybrid power systems that we see on the road – is also finding its way into aerospace. The XTURISMO bike is one example, but something as small as a 1-2kW engine/generator combination can now power a commercial drone in flight for up to 11½ hours – a technology offered by Japanese model engine manufacturer O.S. Engines Manufacturing. Yet for the bike, which chews through 170kWh, the flight time is limited to 40 minutes. With a maximum speed of 80kmh, it won’t get you that far with physics in the way, yet that is. This new “air mobility” industry is in its very early stages, and has to deal with not just the social implications of personal air transport, but also regulatory implications which may take some solving. And not everyone has US$770,000 to spend on a flying bike. But for some, it may sit alongside the Bugatti or the Lamborghini. In the near term, Japan’s self-defence forces who are call on in an emergency have shown an interest in the flying motorcycle, as have the police. It is a little difficult to see the mass adoption of the flying bike, but as Katano-san tells me, “it is a new category of vehicle that the licencing authorities are considering and working on to accommodate. It’s just a matter of time”. And presumably cost. As for the XTURISMO on display in A.L.I.’s sixth floor offices by Tokyo Tower, I asked if they had flown it in through the window yet. Unfortunately, for the time being it has to come and go in pieces in the lift. Oh well, perhaps one day … Neil Newman is a thematic portfolio strategist focused on pan-Asian equity markets.


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Tesla Vehicles President Elon Musk is actually offered using organization private, stating it would be faster annoying that the “immense tension” out of meeting every quarter financial goals.
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“The explanation for performing this means creating the surroundings to own Tesla to run finest,” Musk blogged. “As the a general public company, we’re susceptible to crazy shifts inside our stock price one to are going to be a primary distraction for all doing work at the Tesla, each one of whom was shareholders.”
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Exchange off Tesla offers started again following company wrote the latest report and the stock closed within $, right up almost eleven % for the day.
Musk said he will bring shareholders a choice: possibly are still dealers for the a private Tesla, otherwise sell the stock having $420 for each show – a 20% superior along side rate in the course of the company’s latest every quarter money call.
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Auto Expo 2020: Kia Carnival launched at Rs. 25 lakhLast updated on Feb 05, 2020, 12:45 pm
Kia Motors India has launched its second four-wheeler, the Carnival, in India today at the ongoing Auto Expo 2020.
The ultra-luxurious MPV comes at a starting price of Rs. 24.95 lakh and is offered in three variants: Premium, Prestige and Limousine.
Notably, the deliveries of the car are likely to commence by the end of this month itself.
Here's our roundup.
Kia Carnival: At a glance
Kia Carnival comes with an elongated design featuring a massive chrome-finished grille, faux skid plates on both the ends, and chrome highlights surrounding the windows.
The car runs on 18-inch alloy wheels and offers roof rails, electric sliding rear doors, and a powered tailgate.
Besides that, the premium MPV houses indicator-mounted ORVMs, and gets all-LED fitments for headlamps, DRLs, and taillights.
The MPV offers an ultra-luxurious cabin
The Kia Carnival offers a spacious, ultra-luxurious, and feature-loaded cabin that can accommodate up to nine people.
The car houses ventilated front seats wrapped in Nappa leather, dual-panel electric sunroof, and a built-in air purifier.
Besides that, the car features a touchscreen infotainment panel with support for UVO connected car technology and dual 10.1-inch screens for the rear passengers.
Power and performance
Under the hood, the Kia Carnival draws power from a BS6-compliant 2.2-liter VGT diesel engine which is capable of producing 197bhp of maximum power and 440Nm of peak torque.
The transmission duties on the MPV are taken care of by an 8-speed Sportmatic gearbox that sends power to the front wheels.
Bookings for the Kia Carnival are live
Like mentioned before, the bookings for the Kia Carnival are live and the deliveries are likely to commence by the end of this month itself.
As far as pricing is concerned, the luxurious MPV starts at Rs. 24.95 lakh for the Premium variant and goes up to Rs. 33.95 lakh for the top-end Limousine model.


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Treasury to sell more Lloyds shares
The government has announced plans to return more of Lloyds Banking Group to the private sector.
UK Financial Investments (UKFI), the body responsible for the government's stakes in banks, said it intended to sell another 7.5% of Lloyds to investors.
It sold 6% of the bank last year. The latest sale will reduce its overall stake in Lloyds to about 25%.
Lloyds was bailed out by the government at the height of the financial crisis.
The share sales are part of the government's longer-term plan to return the lender fully to the private sector.
In a statement, the Treasury said its objectives for its shareholdings in banks were "getting the best value for the taxpayer, maximising support for the economy and restoring private ownership".
"The government will only conclude a sale if these objectives are met."
The sale of the 6% stake last year raised £3.2bn. At current prices the latest share sale is expected to be worth some £4.2bn.
The government paid an average of 73.6p for Lloyds shares at the time of the bank bailouts, when it pumped a combined £66bn into Lloyds (formed from the merger of Lloyds TSB and HBOS) and Royal Bank of Scotland.
The price of shares in the latest sale is expected to be above that 73.6p price.
UKFI is expected to sell more shares later this year. So far, sales have only been to institutional investors, but future sales may include private retail investors.


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Here’s an idea: let’s cut Apple in half. Sure, the company is the most profitable on the planet and grabs more headlines than the U.S. President. The trouble, according to some on Wall Street, is Apple isn’t acquiring and selling enough to earn financial wizards hefty commission checks.
The thinking behind this notion being floated on Wall Street is that Apple could become even more valuable than its current $346 billion if the tech giant split its Mac hardware business and its iOS/iCloud offerings into two units. Motorola did something similar, splitting its hardware and cell phone businesses. Google recently acquired Motorola Mobility, the unit that has created so many Android-based smartphones.
Unlike Motorola and others that have split off units, Apple is almost averse to acquisitions. Indeed, over the past decade, the Cupertino, Calif. firm has spent just $1 billion on acquisitions, averaging 15 times less than its rivals. The key is acquisitions. Wall Street money managers only get paid when they assist companies splitting up or acquiring others. In other words, Apple has been great for consumers and small investors, but not much of a gravy train for big-time Wall Streeters.
While such a split-up would never happen when its co-founder also held the CEO reigns, the possibility is given more life under Tim Cook. UBS analyst Maynard Um suggested Apple could also buy back shares, something “generally more of a possibility with management change.”


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Roundhouse Brewery expands in move from Brainerd to Nisswa
Roundhouse Brewery has officially relocated and reopened in Nisswa after leaving the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd where the business started in 2016.
“Since then we've experienced growth because we've got a fantastic product and wonderful staff,” said co-owner Mark Lelwica. “We're able to create a very warm setting for people to enjoy.”
Lelwica and co-owner Dan Meyer first considered the move when their lease was coming up for renewal. Considering the need for expansion, they looked at their options and found that not only was a larger space available in Nisswa, but since it was home to Gull Dam Brewing Company, it was already equipped with brewing equipment.
“The building at Gull Dam was available as an option.” Lelwica said. “We made that decision because we'd be able to move into the location with minimal build up and minimal change of structure as it was. The equipment was still in place in the Gull Dam building and that came along with the purchase as well.”
The new, larger location also has space to expand into more entertainment, which he believes is important.
“We are in the beer industry,” Lelwica said. “But it's also evolved more into an entertainment industry. We've really become a gathering space and we wanted to kind of embrace that and grow into it.”
The building will allow them the flexibility to expand their entertainment and their brewing operation. There is a large outdoor space with a stage and ample space indoors as well.
“Going forward we'll be able not just to be a brewery experience, but we'll also be able to provide a host to private events,” Lelwica said. “And in the next six to eight months we're hoping to add a kitchen so we'll have a food offering as well as the 'wreck room,' which will start off as an ax throwing room. That will provide another source for entertainment.”
Eventually that room will have even more uses.
Lelwica said they are jumping back into providing the same products and services that their customers have grown to enjoy. The location hosted a soft opening Saturday, Aug. 15, complete with music and beer. They are already looking forward to providing a lively Oktoberfest celebration Thursday, Sept. 17. This would also likely coincide with their grand opening celebration.
“We'll continue with our normal lineup of beers and our Oktoberfest beer, which we call Der Zug, which is German for 'the train,'” Lelwica said. “Then we'll have polka music, lederhosen, sauerkraut, bratwurst and German food available.”
Roundhouse Brewery currently employs about a dozen employees, though there may be employment growth with the addition of a kitchen.
The brewery is open from noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
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19. Which life insurance company has launched the ‘#BharosaPapaJaisa’ campaign for Raksha Bandhan?
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21. Which male grooming and lifestyle brand has launched the campaign “It’s Time” for its trademark Whisky Smoke EDP, featuring actor and brand ambassador Vicky Kaushal?
22. Which life insurance company last week announced the appointment of Sumithasri Eranti Venkataramagupta as Chairperson?
23. Which brand has launched its new campaign, with comedian Raunaq Rajani, to celebrate world underwear day?
24. Which lubricant brand has launched the film ‘Vachan Suraksha ka’ for Raksha Bandhan?
25. Which smart gadget brand has announced actor Prateek Gandhi as its brand ambassador?
26. Which fantasy sports and casual games platform has announced actress Rashmika Mandanna as brand ambassador?
27. Which company last week said it has concluded the acquisition of Europe-based holiday homes operator Bornholmske Feriehuse through its subsidiary DanCenter?
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29. The India arm of which global Geospatial Intelligence Software (GIS) technology provider has completed the process of majority stake transfer to Agendra Kumar, its MD in the country?
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38. Which drug firm last week said its Managing Director S Sridhar has resigned from the company?
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42. Which beverage brand has launched the ‘#DeshKaGarv’ campaign, celebrating India’s glorious post-independence journey?
43. Which hair oil brand has roped in comedian Swati Sachdeva for its latest campaign ‘ChampiOn’?
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47. Which eyecare chain has launched the ‘#HarStoreTiranga’ campaign?
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In 2011, Temple was named by CNN as one of the 17 best "small coffee makers." Simultaneous with The Daily Meal, Temple is listed here as one of the six best roasters by Yahoo! Shine.
"It's really exciting for us," said Temple owner Sean Kohmescher. "We sell a lot of coffee all over the United States. It's exciting to be on the list with the other top roasters in the country."
Called "28 Coffee Roasters We Love," The Daily Meal's list includes heavy hitters like Blue Bottle (Oakland) and Intelligentsia (Chicago). That's impressive company for Temple, which blew everyone away in 2010 when one of its coffees, Guatemala Hunapu Antigua Bourbon, scored 97 points by highly regarded Coffee Review -- the highest score of the year.
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The average asking price for an Iron Bowl ticket is now $468.92, and the current get-in price for the cheapest seat is $295, according to TiqIQ's analysis of the secondary ticket market online.
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Uganda coffee exports plunge 29% in August on impact of drought
The coffee industry regulator reported that Uganda’s coffee exports dropped 28.5% year-over-year in August due to a drought that damaged crops in parts of the country and reduced yields.
Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) said in a report seen by Reuters on Wednesday that the country exported 501,054 60-kg bags of coffee during the month of August, compared to 700,990 bags during the same month last year.
The decrease in exports was primarily attributable to lower yields this year, which were caused by drought in the majority of regions, according to UCDA.
The drought shortened the main harvest season in the country’s central and eastern regions, which reduced yields, according to the regulator.
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European manufacturer of plastic caps and closures, PROCAP has announced the launch of its new closure 28-1881 PROSPARK, which has been designed for the full range of PET bottle drinks from still water to high-carbonated soft drinks.
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Confusion and Skepticism May Impede 4G Adoption
With so many potential 4G customers expressing concerns about cost and performance providers may be in for some disappointment.
Long-term evolution (LTE) is the cellular networking platform of the moment. Deployment, to date, has been dominated in the United States by Verizon Wireless and AT&T. That makes sense, of course, since they are the top two carriers. But they are not alone.
Sprint is the third largest carrier. The company had some false starts on 4G. Reports from different quarters make it clear that it is making a concerted effort to right the ship during 2012.
According to the carrier's website, it already offers 4G in a variety of cities in 27 states and the District of Columbia. Those networks, however, use the WiMax 4G technology that the company launched in association with Clearwire. Sprint is backing away from that arrangement. That's not the only unfortunate liaison Sprint had: It had partnered with embattled LightSquared. Sprint has ended the relationship.
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Marsing--The drive from Nampa on Highway 55 south to Sunnyslope winds through onion fields then neat rows of sugar beets and rolling hills under a big sky. When the flat land breaks and falls away you’ve arrived as rows and rows of neat vineyards unfolds just above the mighty Snake River.
The lush vineyards hug the north slopes of the canyon walls and stretch as far east as Buhl; this is Idaho’s wine country and its more Napa than Nampa. At last count more than 15 wineries thrive in Snake River Wine Region with 46 distinct vineyards covering 1,107 acres.
Most vineyards are open to the public and wine tasting rooms offer enthusiasts a taste of wine, picnics not to mention special events such as concerts, wine dinners, and even weddings.
“We have some of the most beautiful vineyards in the in the country and people ask where we’re located and I tell them out near Marsing they haven’t heard of Marsing or how to get here,” said Ron Bitner of Bitner Vineyards.
Idaho Farmers have always known about the unique diversity of Canyon Counties farm land. In fact farmers grow everything from carrots, onions and sugar to mint. According to the Canyon County Farm Bureau there are more different types of crops grown here than any other county in the United States.
That diversity comes from plentiful irrigation water and volcanic soil that gives the land richness unique in the entire world; it transformed this land from desert sage to lush cash crops.
Elevations are 2-to 3-thousand feet higher than California’s famed Napa Valley and this change in elevation combined with the ash laden soils, warm days, cool nights translates into grape sweetness that’s found only south of Nampa.
Idaho’s Wine country is gaining favor with Northwestern travelers and wine connoisseurs but is still undiscovered by Idahoans as close as Boise. Ron Bitner has a message for Ada County residents in search of a fantastic adventure and it’s right next door.
“So my message is that you’re 45 minutes away from having a taste of Tuscany, Southern Germany or Australia,” said Bitner. “I’ve been to all of those places and we have the same view, the same quality of grapes. People need to come out and discover what they have here in Idaho.”
The arid climate adds up to concentrated fruit flavors and naturally high acidity that means greater sweetness in the grape and altitude is a distinct advantage. The lowest winery sits at 1800 ft above sea level the highest topping the 2300 foot mark. A warmer climate the past decade has tempered harsh Idaho winters and the vineyards are thriving on mild winters.
The Snake River Valley is the latest designated American Viticultural Areas, When a US winery wants to tell you the geographic pedigree of its wine, it uses a tag on its label and these areas have become a Mecca for wine tourists seeking different wines, tastes and viticultural experiences. The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms granted the petition last year and that’s led to a jump in wine tourism.
Idaho entrepreneur Patty Johnson started a company called Snake River Cuisine Tours featuring trips to the wineries by bus. The start-up business is booming because there’s an interest and curiosity in Idaho’s Wine Country.
“It all started when we brought in a bunch of food editors in a few years ago. We wanted to show them a good time and everything we had available, we had Idaho cheeses and food products grown in Idaho and when we got to the vineyards they were surprised and sold, it was a great time. We had people that wanted to continue and it’s worked,” said Johnson.
Johnson says the wine industry is still inventing itself. “Idaho is a new frontier, the wines are coming along, I would compare it more to Walla Walla and it’s a do-able model, more so than Napa.” She says people love to taste wine, socialize and learn as they go.
“I show them wines that are special, that can’t be bought in stores and they like it. They get the background on the wine and the winemaker, its all part of the experience,” said Johnson.
Gina Davis graduated from the University of Idaho a few years ago but already has her own label; she’s the assistant winemaker for Koenig Distillery and Winery and just opened the Davis Creek Cellars tasting room this past summer in downtown Marsing.
Davis says the industry is growing because of diversity within the Snake River viticultural area. She points out that growers use open canopies over the wine, drip irrigation and aggressive pruning that stress the vine, producing fewer but tastier grapes. She says these are all unique factors that add up to future that she wants to be part of.
“We’re seeing more people coming by,” said Davis. “There was a time when you could hit all the wineries in an afternoon, now one has to pick and choose. That means many return trips and more tourism dollars.” To keep up Davis produces six varieties of wine with new releases of handcrafted wines every few months.
From Baker County to Buhl the Snake River Appellation has been known also for its cool nights and unique cool climate wines like Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer.
Now there’s a new diversity and a shift to the red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. What was once barren hillsides are now lush vineyards, and there’s a new ‘Field of Dreams mantra,’ build it and they will come.


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Namibia and Germany have come up with a new initiative to promote cooperation in trade in the agriculture sector
The Namibia-German Agriculture and Food Day was held for the first time on April 24 and could result in the establishment of business links between companies in the two countries.
Representatives of government, businesses and non-governmental organisations from the two countries participated in a workshop whose focus was on biotrade, renewable energy, import and export procedures, commercialisation of healing plants such as hoodia, poverty reduction programmes, grape farming and rearing and maintaining livestock species.
A statement from the Namibian Embassy in German said the presentations highlighted Namibia’s attractiveness as a business and investment destination, showcased some of Namibia’s agricultural export goods, demonstrated the potential for new products and also informed German companies about current investment opportunities.
When he opened the workshop, former Namibian Ambassador to Germany now Director General of the National Planning Commission, Professor Peter Katjavivi, said the problems the world is facing, including soaring food prices, require global cooperation, action and new strategies.
“It is against this background that I welcome this forum: It not only focusses on the important aspect of fostering trade relations in more traditional economic sectors, but approaches the topic of agriculture and food more holistically by engaging in, for example, issues of fair trade and renewable energy,” Katjavivi said.
He said the problem of rising food prices is exacerbated by climate change, which has the potential to further undermine food production, especially in developing countries.
Katjavivi said extreme climatic events such as droughts and floods in northeastern Namibia were increasing in frequency and also in severity and have a detrimental effect on agricultural production and food security.
He said as a result of this, the world should create fairer global trading systems that could enhance the ability of developing countries to fully participate in the world market, reduce poverty and achieve economic development.
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Lexxola sets a new standard with the launch of its brand new sunglasses silhouette, the “Neo”, a love letter to the late 90s.
In case you haven’t figured it out, summer is over. Very finished. I don’t know about you, but I grew up thinking that sunglasses were only for the sunny months, and once winter came, they were replaced by hats and scarves.
When I was younger, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Sunglasses are the uniform – on hidden hangover days, on low-key shopping days, show off and show off.
Lexxola has reshaped Gen-Z’s attitude towards sunglasses, making them the go-to accessory all year round. A quick browse on TikTok and Instagram and you’ll see the full palette of Jordys staring at you.
Black Friday proved the popularity and adoption of the brand by its global audience with the full style offering flying off virtual shelves, while also paving the way for the Neo.
The Neo marks a new direction for the brand thanks to its ergonomic shape inspired by sportswear. As the inaugural style of the upcoming District collection, the four-piece version is all the more special.
Speaking on shifting gears at Lexxola, Founder Zane Saleh said, “Things at Lexxola have never been more exciting. The launch of Neo is an important step. Illustrating how the fusion of community ideas and cutting-edge technology work together to create the genre-defining framework of 2022.”
All four colorways of the new Neo sunglasses are available online now.


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The Emmy for TV technology
Published 4:00 am, Tuesday, September 12, 1995
WHILE actors and actresses primped for the Emmy Awards, Alex Balkanski of C-Cube Microsystems was recovering from the pleasant shock of learning that his company had won the best technology award.
"It's the first time a semiconductor company has ever won," said Balkanski, chief executive of the Milpitas-based firm.
It may be news to TV viewers, but the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has long recognized outstanding technical achievements, like RCA's invention in 1955 of a receiver that made cheap color TV sets possible.
C-Cube won for its work with the MPEG, or Motion Picture Experts Group, software. MPEG is the process of copying images from video or film, turning them into digital ones and zeros, and then compressing the file to fit on a CD-ROM or travel through a wire.
Balkanski said C-Cube, which he co-founded in 1988, was the first company to put the MPEG process on a chip. Already, it is being used to power a new generation of video "Walkmen" that allow people to watch movies on a palm-sized, battery-powered CD-ROM device costing $500.
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Homes decorated in the farmhouse style—think industrial-sized sinks, cabinetry fronted in chicken wire, and sliding barn doors—are quickly gaining favor with potential buyers and selling for significantly more than properties in other styles. Listings with descriptors such as “barn doors,” “exposed beams,” and “free-standing tubs” tend to fetch prices up to 30 percent higher than other homes, according to research from RealEstate.com. A listing that boasts a “farmhouse sink” in the entry-level and luxury price points could see a 26 percent and 16 percent premium, respectively.
Chip and Joanna Gaines, former hosts of the HGTV show “Fixer Upper,” are widely credited for making farmhouse decor mainstream. The Wall Street Journal dubs the trend “farmhouse fever.” “‘Urban farmhouse’ is a safe choice that appeals to a wide audience,” Lisa Gabrielson, an interior designer in Johns Creek, Ga., told the Journal. She says 90 percent of her new projects have a farmhouse style.
Homebuilders also are jumping on the trend. Construction company Pulte Group says many of its model homes now reflect a farmhouse look, including one of its Las Vegas-area developments, which offers properties with board-and-batten siding, wood beams, and barn lighting. Imagine Homes, another builder, features shiplap, stone walls, and a desk that looks like a butcher block in its model homes in San Antonio. Toll Brothers has introduced modern farmhouse exteriors in several of its communities in Virginia, as well as an “urban farmhouse”-styled home in a new development just outside Washington, D.C.
However, some designers are concerned that the farmhouse style’s popularity may fade quickly. “I do worry about market saturation. … It’s starting to be commonplace,” Gabrielson says. She predicts that the next big decor trend will be “California cool,” which tends to feature bleached floors and warm, light brown accents.


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‘CONTAINER DWELL FEE’ AT PORT OF LA, LONG BEACH ON HOLD UNTIL NOVEMBER 29 CITING IMPROVEMENTS
November 23, 2021
The Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach announced further postponement of the “Container Dwell Fee” citing continued progress moving containers off marine terminals.
In a statement, the San Pedro Bay area ports noted that the fee will not be considered before November 29.
Since the fee was announced on October 25, the twin ports have seen a decline of 33% combined in aging cargo on the docks.
It added that the executive directors of both ports are satisfied with the progress thus fare and will reassess fee implementation after another week of monitoring data.
Under the temporary policy approved October 29 by the Harbor Commissions of both ports, ocean carriers can be charged for each import container that falls into one of two categories: In the case of containers scheduled to move by truck, ocean carriers could be charged for every container dwelling nine days or more.
For containers moving by rail, ocean carriers could be charged if a container has dwelled for six days or more.
The ports plan to charge ocean carriers in these two categories $100 per container, increasing in US$100 increments per container per day until the container leaves the terminal.
The ports noted that before the pandemic-induced import surge began in mid-2020, on average, containers for local delivery remained on container terminals under four days, while containers destined for trains dwelled less than two days.


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Enevate Corp has partnered with Lightning Motorcycles to equip 24kWh fast charge advanced lithium-ion cells for its Strike Carbon e-motorcycle.
400 Amps were delivered at a charge rate nearing 5C, resulting in a charge time of less than ten minutes for an additional 135 miles (217km). The charging time for similar production electric motorcycles is usually one to four hours. The pack was assembled using 47Ah Enevate pouch cells that began sampling in the second quarter of 2022.
“I want to thank our partner Lightning for their expertise and agility in developing state-of-the art hardware and software solutions which enabled us to deliver this high-end, ultra-fast charging motorcycle,” said Enevate CEO Robert A. Rango. “For the consumer, this means that riders of electric motorcycles with Enevate Technology can now ride all day alongside conventional motorcycles without being left waiting hours at the charger.”
Lightning’s engineering team, who led the system development, has partnered with Enevate’s scientists and engineers across numerous road tests. The prototype has reached now over 1,000 miles (1,600km) of testing on the road while recharging at 350kW public charging stations.
“This has been an outstanding partnership with Enevate as together we push the boundaries in e-motorcycle innovation by achieving the fastest motorcycle charging rate reached from a public charger,” said Lightning Motorcycles CEO and founder, Richard Hatfield. “For myself, and everyone at Lightning, building our products and company not only provides us with the opportunity to be part of something bigger and better, also allows us to contribute to progress in the relentless effort to save our planet.”
Enevate’s XFC-Energy technology for EVs features five-minute fast charging with high energy density and long driving range, with the added capability of low-temperature operation in cold climates, low cost, and safety benefits.Enevate’s large-format, multi-layer EV size cells achieve over 850 Wh/L and 340 Wh/kg energy density, optimizing silicon-dominant anode performance through a combination of electrolyte formulation, cell design, and cell formation.


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Sheffield dog owners are invited to bring their canine companions along to the PDSA’s PetCheck vehicle for a free health check.
The vehicle will be at Jollyes Pet Superstore at Meadowhall Retail Park in Attercliffe Common from 10am until 5pm on May 19 and 20.
On board a PDSA bus, a veterinary nurse will examine the weight, body shape, teeth, eyes, coat and general fitness of dogs and offer free advice on other animals.
Microchipping for dogs will also be available at an additional cost.
Recent research published by the charity shows that, while the UK is a nation of animal lovers, many owners aren’t aware of what their pets need to live a healthy and happy life.
The PDSA Animal Wellbeing Report revealed the health and welfare needs of over 10 million dogs, cats and rabbits across the UK were not being properly met.


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Sky Investment Group LLC raised its position in Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) by 59.9% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 6,374 shares of the retailer’s stock after buying an additional 2,388 shares during the period. Sky Investment Group LLC’s holdings in Walmart were worth $866,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Black Swift Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Walmart during the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Greenhouse Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Walmart during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Albion Financial Group UT bought a new stake in shares of Walmart in the fourth quarter valued at $27,000. ShoreHaven Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Walmart during the 4th quarter valued at $29,000. Finally, Perennial Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Walmart during the 4th quarter worth $32,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 29.34% of the company’s stock.
WMT traded down $0.25 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $140.95. 31,662 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 9,199,254. The company has a quick ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 0.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $134.80 and a 200 day moving average price of $142.21. Walmart Inc. has a 52-week low of $117.01 and a 52-week high of $153.66. The firm has a market capitalization of $397.07 billion, a PE ratio of 22.54, a PEG ratio of 4.86 and a beta of 0.27.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 18th. The retailer reported $1.39 EPS for the quarter, missing the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $1.51 by ($0.12). Walmart had a return on equity of 19.13% and a net margin of 3.30%. The company had revenue of $152.08 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $148.52 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.38 earnings per share. Equities analysts predict that Walmart Inc. will post 5.35 EPS for the current fiscal year.
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, December 10th will be issued a $0.55 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 9th. This represents a $2.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.56%. Walmart’s payout ratio is currently 44.62%.
Walmart announced that its board has approved a share buyback plan on Thursday, February 18th that permits the company to buyback $20.00 billion in shares. This buyback authorization permits the retailer to reacquire up to 5.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually a sign that the company’s leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
Several analysts have recently issued reports on WMT shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lowered their price target on shares of Walmart from $170.00 to $166.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 19th. Raymond James decreased their target price on shares of Walmart from $165.00 to $155.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 25th. FIX downgraded shares of Walmart from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating and cut their price target for the company from $157.00 to $131.00 in a report on Monday, January 25th. MKM Partners dropped their price objective on Walmart from $154.00 to $141.00 in a research note on Tuesday, March 16th. Finally, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Walmart from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $147.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and twenty-three have assigned a buy rating to the stock. The stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $154.17.
In related news, Director S Robson Walton sold 289,560 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $131.86, for a total transaction of $38,181,381.60. Following the sale, the director now owns 3,215,991 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $424,060,573.26. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Randall L. Stephenson bought 7,725 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 8th. The stock was bought at an average price of $129.63 per share, for a total transaction of $1,001,391.75. Following the purchase, the director now directly owns 8,308 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,076,966.04. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 2,000,000 shares of company stock worth $262,916,487. 50.43% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Walmart Inc engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, and other units worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com, walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, and samsclub.com; and mobile commerce applications.
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Atlassian, the maker of Jira and Trello, is looking to hire 300 engineers in India this year
- Atlassian, the company behind products like
Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket and Trello, is looking to hire 300 engineers in the country.
- The company is hiring for research and development engineers along with a range of front-end and back-end engineers.
- Globally, the company is looking to hire over 1000 engineers.
Globally, the company is looking to hire over 1000 engineers.
The Australian software company is hiring for research and development (R&D) engineers along with a range of front-end and back-end engineers.
“We have invested significantly in talent acquisition in India but the ongoing pandemic which has fuelled a sharp rise in team collaboration and productivity software, has added the need to bring in even more talent. Globally, we’ve welcomed just short of 500 new Atlassians in the last quarter, mostly in R&D roles,” said Dinesh Ajmera, site lead and head of engineering, in Bengaluru for Atlassian, in a statement.
Atlassian, in its R&D and customer support centre in the Bengaluru office, already houses 700 engineers. The company is also offering all employees an allowance of $500 for a smooth work from home environment.
Atlassian had recently said that it expects its revenue to be in the range of $566 million to $572 million, up by 38% from the year ago. The company has a total of 194,334 customers globally.
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Wifigen, the startup which offers a way for businesses to get something back from offering customers free wifi, was one of the smattering of startups from Pakistan to get funded this year.
Since then, the small company headed by founder Bilal Athar has been growing, bringing free wifi to new areas. Today Bilal revealed that Wifigen has secured its largest deal to date – one that covers an archipelago of tropical islands.
The deal will see the startup deploy wifi at tourist venues across French Polynesia – which consists of the islands of Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, and 100 smaller islands and atolls. It will form a huge network of places where holidaymakers can jump online to catch up on tweeting and Instagramming humblebrags about their awesome vacation.
Where there’s no internet at present, the startup is partnering with Tahiti Innovation Labs to build the infrastructure. The agreement, pushed forward by French Polynesian authorities which got venues and other participants to join in, is part of a drive to transform the tourist haven into a “smart country.”
Tourism is one of the main revenue sources for the idyllic but isolated cluster of islands that offer abundant marine life, breathtaking coastal scenery, and luxury hotels built right on the ocean. However, the sparse population and sheer distance from everywhere means the archipelago is disproportionately dependent on a steady influx of tourists to keep the economic cycle chugging along. There are simply no avenues for manufacturing and trade.
Tourist arrivals to the islands have been dropping dramatically. From a high of 250,000 tourists in the year 2000, the number has gone down to only 164,000 in 2013. The country fears that unless it’s able to reposition itself and provide new incentives, the number of tourists will simply continue to decline. Hence the free wifi.
Wifigen founder Bilal Athar tells Tech in Asia that this is a “huge project” for the team, but they’re supremely confident in their ability to deliver. Earlier this year they deployed the free wifi solution in at Singapore’s Changi airport, which helped them with the traction they needed to expand their footprint across the region.
Wifigen sells itself to businesses, such as restaurants, cafes, and stores, as a way to offer wifi to customers while getting back a wealth of data on those visitors from their social media logins – such as demographics, preferences, and frequency of visit. It also results in another ‘like’ on the business’ Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter accounts, which certainly doesn’t hurt. The company is a graduate of Lahore-based accelerator PlanX.
The startup was selected to be one of the Arena finalists at Tech in Asia Singapore 2015, and in April received an undisclosed amount of seed investment from a Silicon Valley-based investor.
Bilal reveals that they’ve refused buyout offers as well as a further capital injection, claiming that the “time wasn’t right.” These decisions led to one of the co-founders, Melissa Peters, leaving the company.
He says that the islands rollout is “on steroids.” It should launch in early January and will start from the island of Tahiti, gradually rolling out to Bora Bora and Moorea. “Tourism season in Tahiti has ended and will start again in April/May. We’re gearing up for that,” he adds.
So what’s the startup’s future? Bilal says they’ve narrowed down their focus on specific verticals. “Initially we were fragmented, catering to all sorts of customers. We made mistakes – entered too many markets and weren’t able to cater to them. Now we’ve decided to focus on the tourism market exclusively […] on enterprises and country-level projects. This way, even one client can get us thousands of wifi access points,” he explains.
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