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General Motors has announced it will offer buyouts to its North American salaried employees with 12 or more years on the job, according to Fortune.
The move comes after the company previously warned President Donald Trump that his tariffs potentially would result in fewer jobs and lower wages for Americans.
> The voluntary severance program was announced shortly after the company’s third-quarter earnings report where it reported an operating profit of $2.5 billion and 10.2% profit margins in North America, The Detroit Newsreports.
> 18,000 employees are reportedly eligible for the offer. They have until Nov. 19 to choose to opt in.
GM did not disclose its cost-saving target or detail specifics of the buyout offer, Fortune reported, but the company said it will reevaluate the possible need for layoffs after the November 19 deadline.
> In June, GM warned the Trump Administration that its steel tariff might potentially lead to fewer jobs and lower wages for Americans working for car companies in the states. Trump had also suggested imposing a 25% tariff on imported cars, a move analysts thought was intended to pressure Mexico into renegotiating the NAFTA trade pact. At the time, GM said such a move would likely lead it to raise prices or move its manufacturing facilities elsewhere. An aide to President Trump dismissed GM’s concerns as “smoke and mirrors.”
Fortune noted that GM said in a statement the move is intended to get “ahead of the curve,” which could mean it anticipates “future business-damaging orders from Trump.”

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The 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami quickly became both a deadly and painful reminder about how fragile supply chains are, especially in geographic areas prone to natural disasters. But supply regions that see disasters less frequently are also at risk. Yesterday, Costa Rica was hit by a 7.6 magnitude earthquake prompting tsunami warnings throughout Central and South America. Fortunately, in this case, no material tsunami occurred, but sadly, two deaths were reported at the time of our research for this post.
The incident is also a reminder about how fragile supply chains are. Some companies that rely directly (and indirectly) on Costa Rican raw materials, foods, ingredients and finished products are likely to see delays and possible supply disruptions as a result of the earthquake. Incidentally, according to Wikipedia, Costa Rica's largest exports are: "bananas, pineapples, coffee, melons, ornamental plants, sugar, seafood, electronic components and medical equipment." Given the road damage/closures and landslides already associated with the earthquake in coastal areas, it is likely that delays and disruptions will be commonplace in the coming days and weeks.
While it is impossible to fully prepare for disasters such as this in the supply chain, there are many risk mitigation steps that companies can take ahead of time. These include:
- Understanding the location and exposure of suppliers on a multitier level even in cases where lower tier visibility has not existed in the past
- Taking a geospatial approach to supply chain visualization of key suppliers (direct and lower tier) to allow for the mapping of suppliers to possible disruptions based on geographic risks, from both natural disasters to geopolitical ones
- Developing contingency models and preparing insertion plans for key suppliers from a development perspective following potential disasters. In the history of supply chain disruptions, there is an established pattern that the organizations that support their suppliers with on-the-ground resources -- which also allows the ability to survey damage and realistically understand the impact of disasters -- come out ahead of competitors in minimizing supply disruptions


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Disney's "Frozen" is not only a box-office hit; the animated film is causing frenzy on eBay!
Kids across the country are clamoring for "Frozen" merchandise, especially dress-up versions of Queen Elsa’s sparkling ice-blue dress.
Problem is: many U.S. stores have sold out.
Some desperate parents are shelling out over one-thousand dollars to get a limited edition version of the dress that sold for 150 bucks last year.
Others are spending even more on character dolls of Elsa and her twin sister Anna.
Disney says it's moving quickly to meet demands for all things "Frozen."


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Jordan Brand had recently unveiled their Holiday 2014 lineup, and 23isBack readers may not have realized but along with retros, some next generation performance sneakers were also included in the range. The Air Jordan CP3.VIII, the next signature sneaker with Chris Paul’s name attached to it was also among them. This pair remains loyal to the low cut design that has the CP3 line has established. For sneaker heads who are wondering whether this CP3.VIII is set for a Jordan release 2015 or 2014, these new sneakers are being released this year, on November 1.
The CP3.VIII was introduced by Jordan Brand in New York City at Location 05 in the presence of Chris Paul himself and a group of media and VIPs. Much like its predecessor, the CP3.VII, Chris Paul’s new signature sneaker looks like it will be superb both on and off the court. It looks full of promise, both as casual wear and a performance sneaker. The herringbone pattern and a Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) outsole of this sneaker are meant to help with lateral cuts.
The Flight Web featured in the Air Jordan XX9 is also present on the CP3.VIII, as a result of which “good consistent lockdown” is provided. The CP3.VIII is lower than its predecessor the pattern on the side of this sneaker is that as the one Chris Paul has in his Jeep. It can also be seen that fiery colors are featured on the CP3.VIII, with inspiration coming from neon hues.
The Air Jordan CP3.VIII is proof that the CP3 shoes line has undergone such as evolution that it should definitely be considered by any basketball shooting guard and casual wearer. Two new jordans colorways of the CP3.VIII are going to be released, a “Black/Infrared 23/White” one and a “Black/Cool Grey/White” one. Jordan Brand has confirmed that the CP3.VIII will not have a Jordan release 2015 date but will be available for $130 at Jordan.com and global retailers on November 1.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Whirlpool Corp (WHR.N) asked the U.S. government on Wednesday to impose duties on washers made by Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics (005930.KS) in China, alleging that they are being sold in the United States at prices below production costs.
The petition filed with the International Trade Commission by Whirlpool covers top-loading and front-loading clothes washers and some components for large residential clothes washer cabinets, tubs and baskets or drums.
In 2012, the United States slapped duties on Samsung and LG washers made in South Korea and Mexico after finding the products were sold too cheaply in the United States or benefited from unfair levels of government support. Whirlpool said in a filing the duties were being circumvented by shifting production to Chinese factories.
“Simply put, beginning in 2013, Samsung and LG replaced their dumped washers from Korea and Mexico with dumped washers from China,” Whirlpool President Marc Bitzer said in a statement.
The company said dumping margins, which help determine the level of import duties, were as high as 109 percent.
LG Electronics USA Inc spokesman John Taylor said in a statement that the investigation will ultimately show that LG’s washers have not been sold unfairly in the U.S. market.
“The petitioner is seeking to deprive consumers of choices among different brands, and LG will defend itself aggressively in this proceeding to preserve consumer choice,” he said.
A Samsung Electronics spokesperson said the company “respects the trade rules in the U.S. market, and is confident that the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission will find no infringement.”
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Free-to-play platform game, MultiVersus has announced that Season 1 of the offering will begin on August 15 after preliminary reports indicated that the game…
Launching only a year ago, South African ecommerce store Raru continues to add more functionality and offerings to its platform, in order to find its competitive edge. By integrating with Pargo‘s pick up points service, Raru clientele can now collect orders from one of over 200 stores in the country.
This option, according to Raru, “is also a more cost-effective option for many regional areas, and in many cases offer convenient after hours collections.” Interestingly, Pargo found that 33% of the parcels are picked up after hours.
The pick up system is simple: an ecommerce store gives the parcel to Pargo, who then ship it to one of its pre-determined collection points, where you can then collect it at a time of your choosing.
Pargo’s collection points are available at a number of partnered stores, such as Vees Video, Caltex, and even Seven Eleven.
Looking at Pargo’s coverage map, the service is conveniently available in a wide-variety of locations. However, it may still take a while to include smaller towns, such as Grahamstown or Oudtshoorn.
Stores keen to host Pargo collection points can find more information from the Pargo website.
This new option is selectable from Raru’s checkout page and costs R55, but orders over R299 bring the price down to R20 with discount shipping. Packages have to be collected within 14 days before it is sent back to Raru.
There are some restrictions when using Pargo, however, which are similar to those imposed by Speed Services couriers. According to Raru’s Help section, the following restrictions are in place:
- The order exceeds R2 000 in value
- The mass of the order exceeds 5kg
- The size of an item will not fit in a standard courier flyer bag
- The number of items in your order will not fit in a standard courier flyer bag
With voting now open for the South African eCommerce Awards, it will be interesting to see if this new service option influences Raru’s standing.


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It’s no vacation for the hospitality industry. Reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic, popular budget hotel chains OYO and RedDoorz have seen occupancy rates and revenues plunge up to 80% in Southeast Asia.
They’ve also been forced to let go and furlough hundreds of people, along with cutting salaries across the board. OYO declined to provide the actual number of affected employees, but said “a handful” were furloughed. RedDoorz told The Ken it has reduced the working hours of some staff, furloughed an undisclosed number, and laid off less than 10% of its workforce.
However, those affected told The Ken the tally is higher:
RedDoorz said the above figures are inaccurate, while OYO said the number of employees they furloughed is significantly less.


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By Gregory Wallace – (CNN), Honda is recalling nearly 900,000 minivans for a defect that could increase fire risk.
The recall includes some Honda Odysseys of model years 2005 through 2010.
Honda said it knows of no fires or injuries as a result of the issue, which it described in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: “Prolonged exposure to acidic chemicals and a high temperature environment may cause the cover of the fuel pump strainer to deteriorate prematurely in a manner that can result in cracks in the material.”
Fuel can then leak out of the cracks, Honda told NHTSA, “increasing the risk of fire.”
Last year Honda recalled 344,000 Odyssey minivans of model years 2007 and 2008 for a sensor issue that can cause the vehicle to brake on its own.


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October 19, 2006
Daytona’s Biketoberfest kick-starts Brevard’s tourist season
Visitors stay, play and pay on Space Coast
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Tim Buffaloe, owner of Beach Sportcycles motorcycle shop in Cocoa, looks forward to Biketoberfest every year.
“With the cooler weather and motorcycles on TV and in the news, Biketoberfest boosts my business by about 10 to 15 percent,” he said. “The event gets people excited, and they really want to ride.”
Biketoberfest — which officially launches today and runs through Sunday in Daytona Beach — draws bikers from all over the East Coast and beyond to the Space Coast.
And today’s bikers — riders of Harley-Davidsons, Triumphs, Indians and an assortment of other famous brands — spend money to have a good time.
“The bikers of today tend to be big spenders, and they are willing to pay for a good experience,” said Rob Varley, executive director of the Space Coast Office of Tourism. “They’ll come through Brevard County, spend the night, and really enjoy themselves. Today’s bikers aren’t Hell’s Angels.”
Diane Hall, who, with her husband, Scott, owns Corrupted Concepts, a custom motorcycle business in Melbourne, said her patrons look forward to Biketoberfest because it’s a chance to hang out with other bikers.
“Our customers cover a wide range,” Diane Hall said. “We started when Scott broke down his own stock motorcycle. People saw what he can do, and they started coming to our house, asking him to create custom bikes and hot rods. We opened this business in 1999, and ever since then, people have come in here to hang out with us. It’s like a family in here. Our customers really run a wide range. We have professionals, entrepreneurs, and one guy is a drummer for a rock band.”
Hall said her Corrupted Concepts customers have all become friends, and Biketoberfest is like a holiday.
“Usually, pretty much almost all of our customers hang out here, and then we’ll all ride to the shows together,” she said.
“And, sometimes, like during Biketoberfest or Bike Week, sometimes people get stranded, and they need help,” she said. “They’ll need a jump, a battery or clutch cable. We want to help them get back on the road. But all these people have one thing in common: They like their bike like it’s their baby.”
For Brevard County’s tourism market, Biketoberfest helps boost what otherwise is a relatively slow month.
“Biketoberfest kicks off the winter season,” Varley said.
“Traditionally, September and October are slow, and this event helps make October a busier month for us,” he said. “Biketoberfest’s expanded over the years, and the growth has benefited us, especially in north and central Brevard.”
“Biketoberfest was created particularly because October is slow,” said Lori Campbell Baker, director of communications for the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.
The bureau “partnered with the local entities that promote biking. We tapped a niche area with Bike Week (in March). We did the same with Biketoberfest.
“The weather is mild, and Biketoberfest is centered around the fall cycle scene right at the Daytona International Speedway,” she said. “What we’ve seen is it’s not just a Daytona Beach thing any more. Bikers love to travel.”
Shay Baranowski, general manager of the Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Resort in Cocoa Beach, said she sees increases in certain areas when bikers come to town.
“Our beverage revenue always climbs at least 5 percent when the Biketoberfest people come here,” she said. “They’re going to come in and have cocktails. We open the pool to them, and, generally, people have a good time. The bikers bring a great spirit. They’re lovable. And they know how to tip.”
Brevard restaurants and bars also benefit during the week.
“During Biketoberfest, we’ll get a 20 percent increase” in business, said Jim Kellison, owner of Our Place Saloon in Titusville. “It’s a nice neighborhood, and we have a nice clientele. It’s called ‘Our Place’ because people know each other. It’s an enjoyable atmosphere, and the beer’s cheap.”


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This article is part of a series presented by the C&A Foundation, celebrating the women who shake the status quo and contribute to a better fashion industry.
No longer a niche notion relegated to environmentalist crowds, sustainable fashion has gained popularity among mainstream audiences. With a 130 percent increase in Google searches on sustainable fashion in the last year, it’s clear that interest among both brands and consumers has surged — but sometimes it can take time for public understanding to catch up with shifts in the market.
“The industry at the moment is looking at new locations, new places to source from,” said Jacqueline Shaw, founding director of Africa Fashion Guide, a social enterprise dedicated to sustainable textile sourcing. “You’ve got the typical places like Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam and China — where everyone’s been going to. Now they are becoming more and more expensive, and their capacity is getting full.” As a result, retailers and designers are opening up their supply chains to newer markets, like Africa.
Shaw founded AFG as a direct result of a trip to Africa to explore and connect with her own heritage. “That’s when I saw the textile industry. I saw the opportunities there. It was vibrant. It was exciting.” After obtaining a master’s degree in ethical fashion, Shaw saw the opportunity to combine her two greatest interests, and AFG was born. It now plays a crucial role in educating brands on those new opportunities while advocating for fair conditions.
“The industry in Africa is growing and growing,” Shaw said. “We are placed well because we bring people together, connecting them with the industry and showing them the opportunities that Africa’s fashion and textile landscape provide. We help people to source.”
Since AFG’s inception in 2011, Shaw has worked tirelessly to spread the message of sustainable fashion, specifically through the lens of African culture. “I see myself as a catalyst for change within ethical fashion and African fashion because I create platforms that help bring people together and raising awareness,” said Shaw. “People may have come [to my events] with preconceived ideas. Then they all hear the talks and they come out enlightened.”
In particular, Shaw feels that there is a lack of representation when it comes to the countries responsible for apparel production. “I’ve found that even when I go to an event where they’re talking about sustainable fashion, about where it’s produced — and it’s mostly produced in countries with people of color, whether it’s Asia or Africa or South America — and they have speakers, they’re not from these places. They don’t have representatives.”
As AFG strives to link African designers with UK and EU fashion brands and consumer markets, the enterprise hopes to bring an element of diversity and understanding to the mission of sustainable fashion. “We need to hear from those on the ground as well,” said Shaw. “Those people that you’re talking about, let it not be ‘us’ and ‘them’ — but instead, bring them into the whole story.”
Africa Fashion Guide is fortunately far from the only positive changemaker on the scene. There are also brands leading the charge. Relative newcomers like For Days and ThredUp have made sustainability a core part of their respective missions and business practices, while mainstay giants like J. Crew have taken serious steps to join the conversation. “I need to celebrate so many brands that are spreading the sustainable fashion message,” said Shaw. “Like People Tree, Patagonia and Stella McCartney.”
As for brands that have yet to embrace the movement — they’re missing out on more than they might realize. A recent survey from Element Three showed that 87 percent of U.S. millennial internet users would be willing to pay more for sustainable fashion, putting younger shoppers at the forefront of the demand for sustainably-produced clothing.
“I believe that these days, people are looking for more, at the end result,” said Shaw. “They’re looking for stories. They’re looking to purchase products which have been made in responsible ways.”
For brands that are willing to take action — and reap the benefits in a multitude of ways — the initial plunge into the sustainable fashion scene can seem daunting. But when even fast fashion brands like H&M can demonstrate a commendable effort toward sustainability, there’s no such thing as too small of a step in the right direction.
“One of the number one things that I think businesses today should really stop doing is trying to get the cheapest price on everything, especially when it comes to fashion sourcing,” said Shaw. “We know making a T-shirt for one dollar is not realistic. It is done, but it means that somebody is going to be suffering somewhere.”
Instead, Shaw encourages brands to open up their sourcing landscapes, and think critically about the production of their garments. “If you’re showing somebody your product that is made in the best way and has a story behind it, that is engaging. It will make them feel good because they are a part of changing somebody’s life or a community’s life. Then they will appreciate that more than just the fact of getting something for really, really cheap — and then throwing it away tomorrow because it’s going to fall apart anyway.”
In order for brands to best spread the idea of sustainable fashion, Shaw emphasized the idea of sharing knowledge, specifically through blogging, writing and teaching. “Offline platforms such as conferences like Textile Exchange, Copenhagen Fashion Summit and WEAR conference (by Fashion Takes Action), as well as my event Fashion Africa Conference, are great events to attend to learn what is happening next,” she said.
As for the number one most important first step that brands can take toward a sustainable mission? “Transparency,” said Shaw. “Revealing your supply chain is a big one being undertaken by brands today.”
Through open communication and visible business practices, brands can start down the road to a sustainable fashion solution that lasts. “It’s a rollercoaster of an industry that needs an overhaul,” Shaw said. “Slow fashion, mindset change and responsibility at all levels is key.”


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The hotly-anticipated LG 3.0 PRADA smartphone will hit Australian stores in April, and is the third phone to be released as a result of a collaboration between LG Electronics and the PRADA fashion house.
The smartphone, unveiled at a showcase event in London in December last year, is attracting attention for being the only mobile on the market currently with premium branding.
According to LG senior marketing manager Brad Reed, the smartphone offers more features than previous phones borne of the collaboration and is a “statement” device.
“The latest offering continues in the tradition of combining PRADA’s trademark design aesthetics and simplicity with LG’s leading technology, including one of the brightest displays on the market and a PRADA themed UI for a truly unique mobile experience,” said Reed.
The phone runs on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS and features high-speed performance as well as dual band Wi-Fi for high-speed internet surfing, ideal for businesses on-the-go. It also features LG’s signature floating mass technology, which allows for a thin and sleekly designed mobile.
With large 8GB memory and 800-nit display brightness, business owners will find the phone useful for diary organisation and planning on-the-go.
The device will be launched exclusively on the Vodafone network and can be purchased for $799 outright. Vodafone will confirm plans closer to the launch date.


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Tarilian Laser Technologies (TLT), developer of ViCardio®, the world’s first wearable, beat to beat, non-invasive, accurate and comfortable TLT blood pressure monitor, has completed a very successful show and presentation at the Wearables Chapter of MEDICA (Dusseldorf, Germany) – the world’s largest and most significant Global Medtech Conference.
MEDICA is the worldwide largest medical marketplace. This year more than 5,000 exhibitors presented their innovations to about 130,000 visitors from all over the world, and the TLT and ViCardio® stand at Medical Hall 15 was one of the busiest in the Show.
WT-Wearable Technologies, part of MEDICA, is the pioneer and world leading innovation and market development platform for technologies worn close to the body, on the body and even in the body. Since 2006 the platform has successfully established an ecosystem of more than 30,000 companies comprising market leaders and highly innovative companies.
TLT’s ViCardio® product had also been nominated as MEDICA’s WT Gadget of the Month in October 2018: https://www.wearable-technologies.com/2018/10/october-2018/
Commenting on the success for TLT and ViCardio® at MEDICA 2018, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of TLT & ViCardio, Dr Sandeep Shah, who also delivered a powerful address at the Wearable show on day 1 of the event, stated:
“TLT is immensely proud to have its ViCardio® product nominated as MEDICA WT Gadget of the Month in October. We were impressed by the scale of interest at the MEDICA Exhibition into our technology and also the recognition of its unique offering. I had several experts say to me that, in their view, this is the most significant healthcare innovation that they have seen in decades.
In all the years that I have attended MEDICA, I have never witnessed and seen such an energy and excitement about the overall future of Medtech and Digital Healthcare – and it is clear that the world has recognised our technology as being part of this future. In addition, we had a large number of distributors and companies across the world inquiring about TLT and ViCardio® and possible partnerships and distribution which will follow the completion of our product registrations.”
Laura Garcia, ViCardio® Marketing Executive commented,
“This was my first MEDICA experience, and I was thrilled to see the high interest into our products from many constituencies around the world! We are expecting that this will also increase as our launch approaches!”
Peter Laithwaite, Non-Executive Director of ViCardio Limited, commented,
“This was indeed a significant Conference and Exhibition for us and consolidates our view of the positive reception that the TLT ViCardio® medical-grade wearable already enjoys around the world. We are excited that so many people are interested in engaging with us and also becoming potentially becoming future customers once we have formally launched our product following our registration programme!”
Dr Frank Kubik, TLT Asia-Pacific Associate and Medtech Expert, commented,
“This was a great experience for us. It clearly demonstrates that that the Medtech and Digital Healthcare markets are hungry for the unique solution that we at TLT have created and one that has been now been also recognised for the positive quality of engineering.”
The ViCardio® device is currently being submitted for European CE mark approval and FDA Clearance. The first thousand devices are anticipated to be available for online purchase in approximately early 2019, following CE marking clearance.
If you would like to see the full presentation made by Dr Sandeep Shah, you can view this here
About Tarilian Laser Technologies Limited
Tarilian Laser Technologies Limited (TLT) is a Medtech Company based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK (Head Office and Labs), as well as having its Vicardio® Commercial office in Leeds, UK and also its US operations office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. TLT is also opening a new regulatory office in Singapore. Our main clinical centre is The Barts Heart Centre in London, Europe’s largest cardiovascular research centre.
Please see: www.tarilian.co.uk to directly access the 30-minute Bloomberg World-Wide Business Interview that summarises TLT and Vicardio®.
TLT is an advanced Medtech SME and is 13485(2016) registered with solid competencies in medical engineering, research & development, clinical trials, regulatory affairs and commercialisation. TLT has developed a novel optical platform based on its internal proprietary patented opto-electronic micro-sensor for full haemodynamic profiling including an ability to generate beat to beat blood pressure, breakthrough, compliance data, cardiac output and regional blood flow and blood pressure.
A unique aspect of the TLT Sapphire sensor is that no energy enters the body at all – hence it is truly NON-invasive and also does not require any compression/cuff and or require any calibration in any manner. You simply apply the sensor on the body and it works instantly delivering continuous beat to beat haemodynamic data. The technology has already won many awards and TLT has continued with a number of additional break-throughs in sensor development- and now is planning a series of product launches from Early 2019, to begin the introduction of the technology into a number of international Medtech and consumer wearable markets.
About ViCardio Limited
ViCardio Limited was set up as a commercialisation company by Tarilian Laser Technologies Limited (TLT) in early 2018 with the mission to improve the diagnosis, monitoring and control of blood pressure in the community. The ViCardio® product is TLT’s first wearable blood pressure monitor, powered by TLT’s proprietary optical-electronic micro-motion sensor that allows blood pressure to be measured with each beat of the heart using a simple and elegant wrist-based wearable. For more information, visit www.vicardio.com and www.tarilian.co.uk
For more information please contact:
Dr Sandeep Shah, CEO of TLT and ViCardio:
Office : +44 1707 332 883
Laura Garcia, ViCardio Marketing Executive:


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Can a bad fashion choice supply a political strategy?
On Friday’s “Real Time With Bill Maher,” comedian Margaret Cho scoffed at the color of Hillary Clinton’s gold top at Thursday’s debate with Bernie Sanders.
It was a reminder that Hillary, as a female candidate, faces criticisms never leveled at male opponents. Just last weekend, Derek Zoolander (Ben Stiller) told “Saturday Night Live” that “Hillary’s style reminds me of one of my all-time fashion icons: Kim Jong-un.”
Perhaps Clinton should try to be more golden – more “Golden Girls” precisely – in this pop-culture campaign and remind people they have liked older women front and center in the culture.


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Ride-hailing giant Uber has reiterated plans to make all of its London-based cabs electric by the end of 2025. This would make the UK capital the first of the company’s worldwide locations to be entirely reliant on electric vehicles (EVs).
London is seen as the global leader for Uber’s electrification efforts. At the turn of the year there were an estimated 6,000+ EVs on the platform – the most of any Uber city.
The company currently runs its ‘Clean Air Plan’: a program that enables drivers to accumulate ‘EV assistance’ credits. These are redeemable against the cost of purchasing or leasing an electric car.
On average, more than 37,000 zero emission vehicle (ZEV) drivers a month are actively using Uber’s app in the US, Canada, and Europe. That represents a fourfold increase since the same period a year prior.
London is leading the way for the global operator over other cities, with 15% of on-trip miles covered now electric.
Speaking to The Times, Andrew Brem, Uber UK General Manager, said: “Will we make it by the end of 2025? Yes, but I think it will be bloody difficult.”


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India’s largest software-services firm, TCS , believes it faces a large business opportunity in Japan and China — Asia’s largest- and second-largest economies, respectively – even though it admits it faces challenges in scaling up operations in the latter.
At the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as Summer Davos, of the World Economic Forum, CNBC spoke with TCS chief N Chandrasekaran who said opportunities in both countries were huge even as it had already built up a sizeable business in Japan.
Indian software companies typically derive most of their revenues from doing work for companies in western markets such as US and Europe. TCS, which has witnessed the quickest growth among IT companies over the past 10 years, believes eastern markets provides a large opportunity for the firm too.
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When asked about the opportunity in Japan, widely dismissed as a “slow-growth market” for its staid economic growth over the few decades, Chandrasekaran said Japanese corporates were adopting digital technologies in a big way, which it aimed to provide.
TCS has a joint venture in Japan with homegrown conglomerate Mitsubishi and it had recently told analysts it was on track for better revenue growth in FY15, compared to last year, partially thanks to growth in the Japan unit, from where it derived little over USD 100 million.
“We have managed to build a strong team of local managers, etc, in Japan, combining our global best practices with their (Mitsubishi’s) knowledge of the country,” he said.
TCS, though, has struggled a bit to find its feet in China, a development Chandrasekaran admitted to the difficulty in learning the “culture and language of China and the willingness of Chinese companies to do businsess”.
“But the opportunity that exists and the extent of technology needed for businesses there is huge,” he said.
In Japan, though, cross currency movements may impact some of TCS’ profitability, according to analysts.
In a recent report, ICICI Direct said currency fluctuations, with the yen falling 2.6 percent quarter-on-quarter, “may impact reported dollar revenue growth by 70-80 basis points (0.7-0.8 percent) while reported rupee revenue growth may see marginal tailwinds as quarter to date, average rupee has depreciated about 1 percent.”
TCS stock price
On September 10, 2014, Tata Consultancy Services closed at Rs 2603.25, down Rs 27.05, or 1.03 percent. The 52-week high of the share was Rs 2667.00 and the 52-week low was Rs 1895.10.
The company’s trailing 12-month (TTM) EPS was at Rs 102.67 per share as per the quarter ended June 2014. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio was 25.36. The latest book value of the company is Rs 224.90 per share. At current value, the price-to-book value of the company is 11.58.


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Virginia Heritage Bank (VGBK) in Tysons Corner has begun a common stock offering.
The $805 million-asset company said Wednesday that it will sell up to 1.45 million shares of common stock through a firm-commitment offering underwritten by Sandler O'Neill. Sandler will have the option of buying an additional 15% of the stock sold.
Virginia Heritage said it will use the proceeds to fund growth, possibly including acquisitions.
The sale, including the underwriter's option, would net Virginia Heritage more than $24 million at Wednesday's closing price of $14.50 a share.


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- Consumer prices increase by 0.5% in December
- The CPI increases by 7.0% from year to year
- Core CPI rises 0.6%; increase 5.5% from year to year
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (Reuters) – U.S. consumer prices rose sharply in December as rental housing and used cars maintained strong gains, culminating in the largest annual increase in inflation in nearly four decades, boosting expectations that the Federal Reserve will begin to increase interest rates already in March.
The report from the Ministry of Labor on Wednesday followed in the footsteps of data last Friday which showed that the labor market was at or close to maximum employment.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said on Tuesday that the US Federal Reserve was ready to do what was necessary to prevent high inflation from being “anchored”, in testimony during his nomination hearing for the Senate Banking Committee for a new four-year term as head of the US Federal Reserve. . bank. read more
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The high cost of living, a result of congested supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is a political nightmare for President Joe Biden, whose approval rating has taken a hit.
“The Fed is going to be forced to start raising interest rates in March, and depending on the political pressure on them – from both sides of the aisle – they will have to raise interest rates four or more times this year and potentially more than next year. “said Chris Zaccarelli, Chief Investment Officer of the Independent Advisor Alliance in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The consumer price index rose 0.5% last month after rising 0.8% in November. In addition to higher rents, consumers also paid more for food, although the 0.5% increase in food prices was smaller than the previous three months. There were large increases in the prices of fruit and vegetables, but beef prices fell 2.0% after the last sharp rise.
Consumers also got a respite from petrol prices, which fell 0.5% after rising 6.1% in both November and October.
During the 12 months to December, the CPI rose by 7.0%. It was the largest increase from year to year since June 1982 and followed an increase of 6.8% in November.
Last month’s inflation readings were in line with expectations. Rising inflation is also eroding wage growth. Inflation-adjusted average weekly income fell 2.3% on an annual basis in December.
President Biden said that virtually all nations were affected by inflation as the global economy recovers from the pandemic.
“This report emphasizes that we still have more work to do, with price increases still too high and squeezing family budgets,” Biden said in a statement.
Inflation is well above the Fed’s flexible 2% target. It is also lifted by burgeoning wage pressures as the labor market tightens. Unemployment fell to a 22-month low of 3.9% in December. The markets have priced in a chance of around 80% for an interest rate increase in March, according to CME’s FedWatch tool.
Economists say the broad nature of inflation appears to have alerted Fed officials. There are concerns that inflation expectations could be anchored and force the Fed to tighten monetary policy aggressively, which could potentially cause a recession.
“This is the first time the Fed has been chasing instead of trying to prevent non-existent inflation since the 1980s,” said Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton in Chicago. “Hold on.”
Shares on Wall Street traded higher amid relief that the price increase was as expected. The dollar fell against a basket of currencies. US government bond prices rose.
LIGHT BOTTLE HAZES
Economists believe that the year-on-year CPI rate is likely to peak in December or likely to do so by March. There are signs that the bottlenecks in supply are starting to decline, with a survey from the Institute for Supply Management last week showing that manufacturers reported improved supplier deliveries in December.
However, sky-high cases of COVID-19, driven by the Omicron variant, may slow the trend towards normalization of supply chains.
Excluding the volatile food and energy components, the CPI increased 0.6% last month after rising 0.5% in November.
The so-called core CPI was strengthened by rent, with the owners’ corresponding rent of primary housing, which is what a homeowner would get from renting a home, which rose by a solid 0.4% for the third month in a row.
Prices for used cars and trucks increased by 3.5% after increasing by 2.5% in each of the two previous months. The increase probably reflects Hurricane Ida in late August and early September, which destroyed thousands of motor vehicles, among other things.
The prices of new motor vehicles rose 1.0%, marking the ninth month in a row with an increase. A global shortage of semiconductors has undermined car production.
Prices of furniture, bedding and household items increased. Clothing prices rose by 1.7%, the largest increase since January 2021. Health costs rose by 0.3%.
There were also increases in the prices of airline tickets, personal care products and tobacco. But the cost of motor insurance fell again, and so did recreation. Communication prices were unchanged.
In the 12 months to December, the so-called core CPI accelerated 5.5%. It was the largest increase from year to year since February 1991, following a 4.9% increase in November. The year-on-year core CPI interest rate is seen at its peak in February.
Nevertheless, inflation is likely to remain above target this year.
“Inflation will decline in 2022 as supply chains reopen and prices of some commodities, such as vehicles and energy, fall as supply catches up with demand,” said Gus Faucher, chief economist at PNC Financial in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
“But inflation for many other goods and services will be higher in 2022 than before the pandemic, due to higher labor costs and investment prices. Housing will also contribute to high inflation in 2022.”
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Apple has cut back on the number of available iMac models ahead of a rumored relaunch.
As of today (March 22), the company has limited the availability of the 21.5-inch iMac, removing the 512GB and 1TB flash storage options, which suggests that changes are on the way for the product line. Apple’s been rumored to redesign the iMac for a number of years.
Earlier in the month, sources suggested that Apple has stopped producing the 512GB and 1TB SSD configurations of the standard iMac, and now, the only options available are the 256GB SSD and 1TB Fusion Drive. It’s still possible to purchase other upgrades, like CPU and memory upgrades, though it could be that Apple’s burning through stock ahead of a new product drop in the weeks or months ahead.
The news follows Apple’s decision to permanently discontinue the iMac Pro.
It’s likely that Apple is readying the release of a new iMac with Apple Silicon. A redesign to the iMac’s chassis is also expected, featuring the same “design language” as the iPad Pro.
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Whereas MultiVersus is the one platform-fighter to come back alongside that even seems to be prefer it has an opportunity at rivaling Tremendous Smash Bros. reputation, it’s lacking a key element of what makes Smash Bros. enjoyable, and that’s sofa co-op.
“It’ll be additional out, our focus proper now could be stabilizing our expertise.” stated Tony Huynh, replying to a participant on Twitter asking after they might see sofa co-op built-in.
“Netcode enhancements, damage/hitboxes, projectiles, platform interactions, and so on.”
Whereas sofa co-op performed a vital function within the rise of Smash Bros., it additionally did so earlier than on-line gaming turned as huge as it’s right now. With out sofa co-op, MultiVersus grew to 20 million players in comparatively no time in any respect.
Regardless that it isn’t the precedence, it’s comprehensible why that’s the case. And when sofa co-op does get built-in, it could possibly be the type of replace that helps to additional skyrocket MultiVersus.
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What Will 5G Mean for the Future of Retail?
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Faster connections, without Wi-Fi shackles, will reinvent our relationship with technology
Over the past couple of weeks, the airwaves have been flooded with news regarding the ongoing U.S. ban of Chinese telecom giant and 5G pioneer Huawei. While the current ban might have slowed down the implementation of 5G in the U.S. slightly for now, it is only a matter of time before the blazing-fast next-gen networks begin to roll out.
5G is set to be one of the most game-changing technological advancements of the decade. With speeds up to 100x faster than 4G it will make ultra-high-speed internet – measurably faster than most current Wi-Fi networks – available over the airwaves.
To put that into perspective, downloading a 2-hour film on a 4G network now takes about 6 minutes. On a 5G network, that time will be cut down to a mere 3.6 seconds. While this will be nice for browsing the internet on your cell phone, the implications are much, much bigger.
The ultra-fast connection speeds will open the doors to mass implementation of technologies for applications that never seemed possible, in places that never seemed possible. Devices connected over the Internet-of-Things (IoT) already outnumber humans on the planet 4-to-1, and that number is set to grow exponentially with 5G unchaining IoT hardware from the shackles of Wi-Fi range limitations. Last year, nearly 54,000 standard essential patents were filed for 5G-related technologies, so if you think the world is full of smart technology now, just wait a couple of years.
So, what does that mean for retail? Disruption is inevitable. With 5G increasing the connect-ability, visibility and capability of technology, change will be felt everywhere, including manufacturing, the supply chain, logistics, the shopper experience and the insights we extract from it.
Starting with manufacturing, 5G technology will help companies boost efficiency and quality control like never before. Enhanced sensors will be able to send and receive large amounts of data in a heartbeat, enabling precise split-second adjustments in the manufacturing line. In food and beverage, this could help prevent contaminations and recalls. In CPG, it could detect defects and prevent bottlenecks in the production line.
In the supply chain, IoT (Internet-of-Things) -connected technologies will have much greater capacity to send and receive data. This means automated packing, sorting and warehousing equipment could handle more elaborate tasks, enabling more automation and decreasing the need for human labor. Autonomously-operated warehousing operations, like that used by British grocer Ocado, will become more commonplace as the capability to perform more complex jobs increases.
Autonomous vehicles, which require a continuous stream of data, will see a boon from 5G. That includes not only self-driving cars, but drones, agricultural equipment, and larger vehicles used for freight transport. The push for faster last-mile logistics in the retail space is already pressing the need for automated transportation options like drones and self-driving delivery vehicles, and with billions of dollars at stake, the potential for innovative new companies to rise is virtually limitless.
Once those goods actually hit the shelves, 5G has the potential for massive impact on the shopper experience, as well. 5G will make cashier-less stores like Amazon Go stores much more commonplace. Recently, at the Mobile World Congress event in February, Intel demonstrated how a company could build an Amazon Go-like pop-up store at any event (conferences, concerts, sporting events, etc.) using 5G. Without the need for laying infrastructure like fiber optic cable, the store is able to use a combination of 5G and battery-powered cameras to track what shoppers take. They simply scan their mobile device to enter, pick what they want, walk out and get charged automatically.
Point of purchase displays like Cooler Screens and Microsoft Edge Smart Shelves will be able to transmit larger data packets with real-time insights, helping advertisers to better target their customers and personalize their advertising efforts. With the ability to transmit large amounts of data in an instant, imagine the potential of these technologies with facial recognition, AI and machine learning driving the PoP advertising bus in real-time. It’s like something straight out of Minority Report.
5G has the potential to revolutionize the retail experience from top to bottom. In 5 years, you can expect to see a very different world, powered by blazing-fast internet speeds and new connected technologies, no longer limited by the constraints of Wi-Fi, at every turn.
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Procter & Gamble is extending its Bold brand into the household bedding sector with the launch of “Wash Me Fresh” pillows, duvets and mattress protectors.
The new Bold 2in1 range, through a tie-up with pillow and duvet maker John Cotton, will be rolled out in Argos, Morrisons and TK Maxx stores in the coming weeks.
The launch will be supported by on-pack promotions, which encourage consumers to wash their bedding regularly at 60 degrees – the temperature which kills the dust mites associated with health problems and breathing difficulties.
John Cotton sales and marketing director Phil Atherton says: “With more consumers aware that mites cause asthma and allergies, we wanted to develop a bedding range with Bold that was more robust and longer lasting, when subjected to regular machine washing. “By developing products with P&G, we hope to further educate consumers and help protect them against the health impact of dust mites,” he adds.
The launch is the second tie-up between the US consumer goods giant and John Cotton, following the launch of its Lenor “Shake Me Fresh” range of bedding products last year.
The range claims to offer consumers the “just washed” smell of fresh laundry. It manages this by impregnating the fibres and fabric of the products with a Lenor-based lavender and camomile fragrance which continues to be released after several washes.


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Imagination Games and Granada Ventures have announced a licensing deal for the Ctachphrase DVD game, which will feature the TV show’s host Roy Walker (pictured). The new DVD game will be available in stores from late October.
The game is for two to four players, ages eight and up.
Steve Reece, Imagination’s UK commericial director, said: “We’re thrilled to join forces with Granada Ventures for the Catchphrase DVD game. We’re happy to be able to take a proven hit formula, which retailers know sells and make it an even more authentic simulation of the game show”.
Katie Foster, licensing director for Granada Ventures added: “We’re delighted to work with the world leaders in DVD Games on our leading game show property. We’re looking forward to a successful cooperation”.


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Share Market Dividend: This company has announced huge dividend to the investors.
New Delhi : TVS Group Company by Sundaram Clayton Limited (Sundaram Clayton Limited) Big announcement for investors. As soon as the results of the December quarter came, the company filled the pockets of the investors. 1180% dividend per share to investors by the company’s board of directors (dividend stock) It has been announced. If you own the shares of this company, you will get a dividend of Rs 59 per share. As soon as this news hit, there was a wave of happiness among the shareholders of the company. Investors who have more shares have won the lottery in the new year. They can buy more shares with this amount.
Sundaram Clayton Limited is a leading supplier of Aluminum Die Castings. The total cost of dividend paid to investors is Rs 119 crore. This is the first dividend for the current financial year.
Earlier, the company had paid dividend on March 29 in the financial year 2021-22. At that time also the company cheated the investors. The company had declared a dividend of Rs 44 in 2021-22. Since September 2001, the company has paid a total of 45 dividends.
republic day (Republic Day 2023) A day earlier, the company informed the stock market about the dividend payment. of the board of directors (Board of directors) information about the decision. It also includes an interim dividend of Rs 59 per share to investors (Sundaram Clayton Interim Dividend) Information given.
According to the company, this is 1180 percent based on the face value of Rs 5. The company has a total of 2 crore 2 lakh 32 thousand 85 shares. The date of February 3 has been fixed for this. Hence the date of payment will be fixed on or after 10 February 2023.
in present Sundaram Clayton 4735 per share is Rs. The stock touched a 52-week high of Rs 5,800 and a low of Rs 3,500. The market cap of the company is Rs 9580 crore.
This company has given a return of 22% in one year. The company’s net sales stood at 22.55 per cent in the December quarter. The company has made sales of Rs.8475.43 crore. In the December 2021 quarter, this figure was Rs 6915.62 crore.
Sundaram Clayton Ltd.’s net profit decreased by 2.74 percent. This profit is now Rs 123.83 crore. 127.32 crore in the same quarter a year ago. EBITDA showed a growth of 28.24 per cent on a year-on-year basis. This figure is currently Rs 1057.52 crore. Earnings per share have been impacted and have fallen from Rs 62.93 to Rs 61.20 on a year-on-year basis.
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Hong Kong- and UK-based conglomerate, Swire Pacific, has reached an settlement to amass Coca-Cola bottling companies in Vietnam and Cambodia.
The deal was dealt with by means of Swire Pacific’s subsidiary, Swire Coca-Cola Restricted. In keeping with Reuters, Swire pays $1.02 billion in money for the property.
The transaction will see Swire personal and function Coca-Cola Drinks Vietnam, which has three bottling services, and Cambodia Beverage Firm, which has one bottling web site. The corporate says that, upon completion of the acquisition, Swire Coca-Cola’s franchise inhabitants will increase by 15% to 876 million.
Patrick Healy, chairman of Swire Coca-Cola, stated: “This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Swire Coca-Cola, considerably increasing our working footprint and inhabitants served to a brand new area. Now we have been investing in constructing a world-class bottling system over the previous 57 years. This growth of territories is a part of a broader technique to increase the worldwide scale, quantity and revenues of our bottling enterprise.”
Karen So, MD of Swire Coca-Cola, added: “As a long-term strategic companion with Coca-Cola, we’re delighted to be increasing our relationship by means of this acquisition and excited by the big progress potential of the non-alcoholic beverage markets in Vietnam and Cambodia, that are valued at over US$6 billion and forecast to develop at over 6% CAGR till 2036. With our profitable refranchising expertise within the USA and Chinese language Mainland between 2014 and 2017, I’m assured that our steady dedication to excellence will assist seize the alternatives that these dynamic markets will carry.”


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Santa Clara-based Kno launched its 14.1 touch-screen tablet that blends textbooks, course materials, note taking, Web access, educational applications, digital media and sharing.
“Since launch, we have been encouraged by the positive response to Kno and we are excited to deliver the first units to our most passionate customers -- students and educators,” said Osman Rashid, CEO and co-founder.
Rashid, the co-founder of Chegg, and Babur Habib, a consumer electronics veteran, founded Kno in May 2009. The company is funded by Andreessen Horowitz, Floodgate, First Round Capital, Ron Conway, Silicon Valley Bank and TriplePoint Capital.


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The Fresh Market Inc. (Nasdaq: TFM) on Monday announced the opening dates for its four new Houston-area stores.
In November, Houston-based Rice Epicurean Markets leased its locations at 5016 San Felipe, 12516 Memorial, 3745 Westheimer and 2617 West Holcombe to the Greensboro, N.C.-based specialty grocer. Rice’s location at 2020 Fountain View was not part of the transaction.
The grocer is bringing about 90 new jobs to the area with each store, most of which are being filled locally, the company said.
The Fresh Market group is entering into a competitive grocer landscape, with other notable players beefing up their store locations in the Houston market.
Click here to see a slideshow of another grocer that recently has entered the Bayou City.
Below are the opening dates for the four locations:
- July 17: 2617 West Holcombe Blvd.
- July 24: 12516 Memorial Dr.
- Aug. 7: 3745 Westheimer Rd.
- Aug. 21: 5016 San Felipe St.
Doors will open at 8 a.m. on the grand opening day of each location. Grand opening activities will include chef demonstrations, food sampling throughout the store and gift card drawings. The first 1,000 customers will receive a sample-size bag of the company’s gourmet coffee, and the first 3,000 customers will receive a reusable shopping bag.


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Looks like people are “waking up” as the number of players logging on to PS4 hit Dreams is declining. According to a report conducted on Kotaku, this decline in player activity is beginning to take its toll on the puzzle and developing game. With Dreams being such a success at release, what could be causing such a decline?
In the article posted to Kotaku, Jack Yarwood talks about how the game is hurting from a lack of engagement. By speaking with those within the Dreams community, Yarwood found that many feel there aren’t enough players to make the game worthwhile. The article outlines how many have used the game’s developmental aspects within different fields and how there is huge potential for the game to evolve and grow as both a tool and learning guide for future development. Yet, the low user count is affecting the desire to actually get online and create.
Yarwood’s article notes that exposure is one of the biggest hurdles that would need to be overcome in order to get more people involved in Dreams and to allow it to reach its potential. While the game has been praised for the different levels and types of games people are creating, not many know they can log on and actually play through these levels. Many within the Dreams community have already begun petitioning for more exposure and urge players to log on to the puzzler through YouTube videos (like this one) and Reddit threads (like this one).
It is really mind-boggling to see Dreams being impacted by a lack of interest considering how revolutionary it was at release earlier this year. The game scooped up numerous awards and was noted for the amount of creation and imagination possible. In fact, the creation made possible by the game expanded the video game world and was used for other purposes, like music videos.
However, it may be that concentration placed on creators that is causing the lack of engagement. With so many possibilities to create within Dreams, many aren’t inspired to actually play through the levels others are creating. Yes, creation is a large part of the game (people have even acquired developmental jobs from their Dreams skills), but it is essentially still a game and it needs players in order to function.
Whether you have heard of the game or not, Yarwood’s article is definitely a fascinating look into player engagement and how that can affect any game. And, if you are intrigued, Dreams is out now on PlayStation 4.
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Tesla’s new AI self-driving demo looks like a mind-reading robotaxi
Tesla has released a new video of its full self-driving capability in action.
Posted to X, the clip was filmed driving around Austin, Texas.
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“Tesla Full Self-Driving capability demo in Austin FSD capability features use vision neural networks to perceive & understand the world, just like humans do,” the post caption reads.
“Via our unique fleet learning approach, we are able to collect anonymized data from our vehicles—meaning the neural nets have learned from a few orders of magnitude more driving scenarios than the average human driver (including unusual & weird ones!)”
The five-minute drive shows a much-longer and edited no-intervention drive as the driver sits unreactive but attentive (as per a disclaimer).
The drive begins on residential streets before graduating to heavier traffic on main roads.
It navigates some complicated lane changes and highway merging along the way.
Tesla has not currently released information on driver intervention, system failures, and accidents that would constitute a level-3 or level-4 self-driving capability sustym.
The post comes after CEO and co-founder of Tesla and owner of X, Elon Musk, hosted a livestream in August in the Bay Area of San Francisco.
The livestream was done in his Model S using an unreleased version of FSD, version 12 to showcase the new neural net-based vehicle controls.
However, poor filming and video quality coupled with issues with the self-driving capability system meant it was far from a success.
Tesla’s new and altogether more professional-looking video was a better demonstration of the brand’s latest FSD Beta capability.
Posted yesterday (17 Octboer), the video has already been viewed 3m times at the time of writing.
Bizarrely the video doesn’t confirm the exact model of FSD Beta testing the Tesla feature.
And, unlike some other Tesla functions, including the self-diagnosis tool, the EV’s self-driving capabilities have got people excited.
V12 uses end-to-end AI, making decisions and actioning them based only on visual input from cameras.
This is rather than relying on hundreds of thousands of lines of code letting it know what to do.
However, a disclaimer at the bottom of the shot states that it is “version 11.4.7 or later”.
So it’s safe to assume that the demo isn’t featuring the latest neural network-based vehicle controls.
Tesla’s over-video disclaimer also states that the “hands-on steering wheel requirement was disabled” for the demo, dubbed “Elon Mode”.
It notes that this is not how FSD Beta is meant to be used and “customers cannot disable this feature”.
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Shriram Housing Finance Ltd (SHFL) has put in place video-based personal discussion with customers as part of its credit underwriting process.
This is aimed at ensuring that customers as well as employees are out of harm’s way in these pandemic times.
“Earlier we used to meet every customer. Now, we have started doing video personal discussions with the customers (PDC).
“Under PDC, a customer is sent a link. The customer comes online and our underwriter speaks to him/her, spending about 45 minutes to an hour understanding the customer’s business/job profile, cash flows,” said Subramanian Jambunathan, MD and CEO, SHFL.
The entire conversation is recorded and gets tagged to the loan account.
“So, the entire discussion, which we used to have in person, has moved online. This does not happen with every customer.
“But it is happening in about 25-30 per cent of the customers. I expect this to keep increasing by the day,” explained Jambunathan .
Partnering for customer leads
SHFL, which is a subsidiary of Shriram City Union Finance Ltd (SCUF), is partnering with companies, clubs, aggregators, who are digital, to acquire customer leads.
For example, the company has a tie-up with a loyalty programme, where it has given pre-approved loans to a certain set of customers in that programme.
SHFL’s offer loans for purchase of a new / resale house, as well as purchase of plot and construction of houses . It also provides loans for self-construction of a house or extension / renovation of the existing property
“So, once a customer says ‘yes, I want this’, he gets a digital application form. This form is filled by the customer and sent to us with his papers (such as bank account statement).
“The bank account statement is analysed automatically on the system and we get a report. Credit score report from the Credit Bureau gets pulled in automatically. Essentially, the credit underwriter has to see the reports and say okay/ not okay (to the loan proposal),” said Jambunathan.
He underscored that the entire underwriting process, which would take about two to four days, has been compressed to a day.
“There is also full-fledged record of the video discussion, which is tagged to the account. Earlier, when our underwriter would visit the customer…whatever he would put down on paper would be the final word.
“Now, the video PDC is available for auditing purpose. Customers cannot deny what they had spoken because it is pretty much there on record,” the SHFL chief said.
He observed that SHFL has enough data to ensure that its credit underwriters can be trained on how to interact with the customer, the kind of questions to ask, and the signals to look out for.
SHFL, in which SCUF has 77.25 per cent stake and Valiant Mauritius Partners FDI Ltd has 22.75 stake, expects to grow its assets under management to ₹9,000-10,000 crore in the next two-three years from about ₹3,500 crore now.
“Our outer limit to cross the ₹10,000-crore AUM mark is March 2024,” said Jambunathan.


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An outbreak of Salmonella Panama that has sickened at least 12 people has been linked through an epidemiological investigation to Del Monte whole cantaloupes sold in seven western states.
Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (“Del Monte Fresh”) announced Tuesday that it is voluntarily recalling 4,992 cartons of whole cantaloupes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The Florida-based company said it distributed the melons to warehouse-club retailers Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Del Monte’s news release did not specify which warehouse clubs are involved in the recall. The cantaloupes were offered for sale from March 10 through 21.
This is the third cantaloupe recall in as many years for Del Monte Fresh. In 2009 the company pulled 1,120 cartons of the fruit off the market after routine testing in California detected Salmonella. This past October, about 81 cartons of cantaloupes (each containing 15 melons) grown in Arizona and shipped to the Detroit area were recalled after test results were positive for Salmonella. No illnesses were associated with either of those recalls.
Melons are considered to be a relatively high risk for foodborne illness. According to the Food and Drug Administration, melons were linked to 13 of 82 outbreaks involving fresh produce that FDA investigated between 1996 and 2008. Cantaloupe was implicated in 10 of those 13 outbreaks.
Del Monte Fresh said the recalled cantaloupes in this latest outbreak were grown and shipped from the company’s Asuncion Mita farm in Guatemala.
The recalled cartons are of dark brown cardboard with the “Del Monte” logo in red lettering and “cantaloupes” in yellow lettering on a green background. They contain four plastic beige mesh sleeves, each sealed with a plastic orange handle with the Del Monte logo and indicate “3 count, Product of Guatemala” with three cantaloupes per sleeve.
Affected lot codes are: 02-15-24-10, 02-15-25-10, 02-15-26-10 and 02-15-28-10.
Del Monte Fresh said it has halted production and distribution of the product. The company said it would continue its investigation with FDA to determine where in the supply chain the contamination could have occurred.
De Monte suggests that consumers who have any of the recalled cantaloupe can return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, contact 1-800-659-6500 (operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week) or email Del Monte Fresh at Contact-US-Executive-Office@freshdelmonte.com.
Salmonella Panama can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella Panama often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella Panama can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.


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In a few years, people will have forgotten what it was like not to have two-way video capability in the palm of their hands. It will change the way business is done, forever.
But that kind of business-changing – and life-changing – technology transformation gets bogged down if technology companies restrict the way their video services are accessed from platform to platform.
More on that later. First, some eye-opening numbers. Back in 2009, the analyst firm Pyramid Research predicted that the global number of users paying for mobile video services will grow to over 534 million by the end of 2014. In the US alone, Pyramid estimated that revenue for mobile video services would reach $16 billion by 2014.
Three years later, Gartner is watching the same numbers, but with a cherry on top. The size of the worldwide mobile video market in 2011, Gartner said, was 429 million users – on track with Pyramid’s predictions.
Now, what does Gartner think the market will grow to by 2016? How about 2.4 billion! Smartphones and tablet sales will contribute 440 million new mobile video users in that time, the analysts predict. (If you want to know more, check out their report, “Market Trends: Worldwide, the State of Mobile Video, 2012.”)
Even now, almost anyone in a small- or medium-sized business is likely to have a room-based video system in his or her office. They can connect from there to a smartphone-based video conferencing application readily available through any of the App Stores. If you have the hardware, you can have the technology in minutes.
That’s transformative. You can have high-level collaborative meetings and share critical documents to close a sale in hours that typically may have taken months.
Now, back to my word of caution. This kind of paradigm shift in business can happen only if companies steer the industry away from proprietary technologies and embrace what the tech guys call “open standards.”
Part of the proprietary dilemma is built into high-profile acquisitions, like last year’s $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype by Microsoft. When you’re talking about that kind of money, you have a vested interest in keeping users all in the family. You don’t want many straying from the herd.
Curiously, though, high-profile acquisitions can slow down the rate of innovation. You just don’t see as many new and surprising developments coming from part of a big company than when it was smaller and more nimble.
Some proprietary technologies are built into the devices themselves – like FaceTime for the iPhone. That’s a fun service, but it’s not exactly right for business. For example, you can't make a video connection between Skype and FaceTime—in fact, you can’t even get FaceTime if you use anything other than an Apple product.
To be right for business, you need complete access to people. Open standard communications technology has everything businesses want. With open standards, you get security and you can talk to any other device or platform that follows the same industry standards. What’s more, you can do it with better quality than any of the free but proprietary products on the market.
The smart money says that video conferencing will completely transform how business is done. I agree with the smart money – but only if everyone has the same ability to communicate, with open standards and full, secure access.


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Hatsun Agro Product (HAP), a leading private sector dairy company in South India, with brands Arokya, Hatsun, Arun Ice Creams has announced its procurement expansion plans in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra. HAP has over 3100 milk collection centres that benefit farmers across various villages in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra. HAP plans to aggressively expand this network of milk collection centres in these three states to effectively serve over one lakh farmers.
HAP plans to position further its milk collection centres at remote locations to ensure farmers have access to the facility and help them reap the real benefit of having access to such a facility in their own villages thereby providing them with market access leading to prosperity in rural areas.
Hatsun Agro Product procures 100 per cent of the milk directly from farmers and has heavily invested in procurement infrastructure over the years to effectively handle a significant volume of milk.
HAP works on increasing farmers’ income by reducing the cost of production. The company has been collaborating at the university level to commercialise its high-yielding, protein-rich hybrid Napier green fodder (kambu / bajra) such as Co-4 and Co-5.
Many of HAP’s farmers have halved the cost of feeding their cows by cultivating Co-4 and Co-5 hybrid fodder. By using cow dung as manure, brush-cutters to save harvesting labour, rain-guns to cut water consumption and milking machines, labour costs have been reduced significantly.
HAP Animal Husbandry Services: Support and guidance on clean milk production, disease control, and vaccination among other facilities by a strong team of artificial inseminators, agronomists and animal husbandry professionals and over 1000 procurement staff.
Hatsun Processing and Distribution System: Hatsun ensures a complete cold chain right from milk procurement, processing and supply chain logistics until the milk and milk products reach the retail point. The collected milk is processed at its processing facilities and distributed through company exclusive HAP daily outlets of around 3500.
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