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variednews: Epson Unveils the Fastest POS Receipt Printer in t...

variednews: Epson Unveils the Fastest POS Receipt Printer in t...: NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 26: As merchants are adapting to an ever-evolving industry with online ordering and ecommerce expanding in retai...

Epson Unveils the Fastest POS Receipt Printer in the Industry1-New OmniLink TM-T88VII Speed, Reliability and Flexibility Enable Merchants to Deliver the Best Customer Experience in Every Environment

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 26: As merchants are adapting to an ever-evolving industry with online ordering and ecommerce expanding in retail and hospitality, Epson, a market leader of POS printing solutions, today announced the fastest POS receipt printer in the industry1 – the OmniLink® TM-T88VII. As the latest model in Epson's most popular POS printer line which has sold over 4.5 million units in North America,2 the OmniLink TM-T88VII offers lightning-fast print speeds and flexible connectivity between multiple devices to help merchants – particularly in high-volume industries such as hospitality, retail and grocery – deliver the best customer experience in virtually every environment. "When it comes to completing customer transactions and keeping lines moving, we understand that time is money and merchants need a printer they can depend on for high-volume checkout environments," said David Vander Dussen, product manager, Epson America. "The new OmniLink TM-T88VII was designed for incredibly fast print speeds, reliability, advanced functionality, and flexible connectivity to help merchants best serve customers. But this printer is not only good for merchants and customers, it's also good for business." Fast, Flexible and Reliable The OmniLink TM-T88VII replaces both the top-selling TM-T88V and TM-T88VI POS receipt printer models and is the easiest and fastest T88-series product to configure and deploy. The new model delivers fast print speeds up to 500 mm/sec1 and a high-speed auto cutter, as well as a long printhead and auto cutter life3 and a four-year limited warranty for advanced reliability. The OmniLink TM-T88VII can be dynamically shared with fixed PC-POS terminals as well as mobile devices and cloud servers at the same time. With the vertical mounting kit, the printer has flexible configuration options and can connect to almost any system with built-in Ethernet and USB, along with options including Serial, Parallel, Powered USB, and Wi-Fi®. Easy to Setup and Use The OmniLink TM-T88VII has streamlined the setup process with an improved Epson TM Utility app – available on both PC and mobile devices – which includes a new simple set up tool for easy configuration and deployment of new printers. In addition, the Epson TM Utility app enables integrators to seamlessly upgrade from prior T88 models to the TM-T88VII without losing pre-configured settings and disrupting existing workflows. As e-commerce and online ordering continues to skyrocket, the OmniLink TM-T88VII is online order ready and can retrieve orders from a web server and print from web-based applications using Epson's ePOS™ Print Technology or utilize Server Direct Print technology without installing any additional hardware or POS software integration. Users can easily and securely print as the TM-T88VII offers support for the latest WPA3 Wi-Fi security standard. Designed specifically with high-volume merchants in mind, additional features include: POS peripheral support – Supports POS peripherals including barcode scanners and customer displays Smaller, lighter power supply – New easier to manage power supply takes up less space on or under counters Easy to understand – Status LEDs and network diagnostic sheet improve on-site network troubleshooting Advanced paper-saving functions – Top-margin and character-height reduction features help reduce paper usage by up to 49 percent4 Robust case – New enclosure is designed to be spill-resistant for the most demanding hospitality environments, and can be cleaned with isopropyl alcohol solutions without affecting printer performance Availability The OmniLink TM-T88VII thermal receipt printer will be available in both black and white from Epson authorized channel partners in late August 2021. For additional information, visit www.epson.com/T88VII. About Epson Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/ Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), Compared to single station thermal receipt printers available in the U.S. as of June 2021, based on manufacturers' published specifications. Speed based on using 80 mm wide media only and Epson's PS-190 or PS-180 power supply. Configurations not including the PS-190 or PS-180 will have a default print speed of 450 mm/sec. EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. OmniLink is a registered trademark and ePOS is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance.® All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2021 Epson America, Inc.

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variednews: Alhilal Life selects Fulcrum Digital as its digita...

variednews: Alhilal Life selects Fulcrum Digital as its digita...: MANAMA, Bahrain, July 26: Fulcrum Digital, a leading business platform, and digital engineering company, has been helping businesses ac...

Alhilal Life selects Fulcrum Digital as its digital transformation partner

MANAMA, Bahrain, July 26: Fulcrum Digital, a leading business platform, and digital engineering company, has been helping businesses across the world in their digital transformation journey for over two decades. The company recently used its flagship product 'FulcrumOne' to enable Alhilal Life, a leading life and medical insurance provider in Bahrain, to create a seamless customer onboarding experience. Fulcrum Digital deployed FulcrumOne to accelerate the overall process and reduced the turnaround time for policy issuance from three days to 30 minutes, overall cost reduction by 20%, and improved customer satisfaction 2x times. Alhilal Life has witnessed exponential growth from being a start-up to one of the leading insurance providers in just a few years. In order to further its expansion plans, the company was keen on streamlining functions that would help them serve customers better. Realizing the need to go digital, the company selected Fulcrum Digital to deliver a unique digital experience for its customers. As part of this project, Fulcrum Digital developed a digital web channel for Alhilal Life. Some key features included converting Physical to Digital (Phygital) – manual process into a system-driven process, integrated 'E-Know Your Customer (E-KYC)' by face recognition for customer ID verification. The team also introduced modern technology to provide temporary issuance certificate to customers on completion of their proposal, industry-specific MIS dashboards, and reports for making an informed decision. Dhana Kumarasamy, CEO, Fulcrum Digital, highlighted, "We are delighted to partner with Alhilal Life and its mission. We aligned with their strategic goal of delivering an exceptional experience, value, and speed for customers through a digital channel. Our business accelerator platform, FulcrumOne, enabled this digital transformation, and it is a testimony to our platform expertise. Alhilal Life has created an outstanding and collaborative thought leadership-driven culture that empowered our team to deliver this transformative digital solution. Our commitment to delivering excellence combined with insurance domain experience helps us innovate and bring forth cutting-edge solutions for customers. The Middle East continues to be an important market for us, and we are having active discussions with some of the leading insurance and financial services companies." Said Hathout, CEO, Alhilal Life said, "The fast-evolving landscape of customer expectations in terms of access, speed and quality of services and the need to meet those expectations has set the path to be followed by Alhilal Life in terms of digital transformation which has become a strategic direction for the company. To achieve the set goals, we were not just hiring an IT company that would implement pre-set assumptions and expectations but were rather looking for an implementation partner and advisor with whom we can dynamically work to create the best version of the services we envisioned for our customers. Fulcrum Digital with their vast experience, efficiency, and most importantly positive engagement and attitude of their team was found to be the perfect implementation partner helping us navigate through the digitization of life insurance sales, one of the most complex lines of insurance, through a seamless end-to-end process." About Fulcrum Digital: Fulcrum Digital is a leading business platform and digital engineering company. We partner with global companies from diverse industries: financial services, insurance, higher education, consumer products, food services and e-commerce. Founded in 1999, Fulcrum Digital has 1300+ employees, empowering 100+ global clients from its facilities in the US, LATAM, Europe and India. With expertise in digital transformation, machine learning and emerging technologies, we offer a consulting-led, integrated suite of enterprise-grade software solutions.

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variednews: variednews: A village in Mamata’s West Bengal beco...: variednews: A village in Mamata’s West Bengal becomes India’s ... : In a village in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, listening to m...

variednews: A village in Mamata’s West Bengal becomes India’s ...

variednews: A village in Mamata’s West Bengal becomes India’s ...: In a village in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, listening to music, playing carom, watching television and buying lottery tickets ...

A village in Mamata’s West Bengal becomes India’s first Sharia compliant village with no music, no TV,no lottery and no playing carrom

In a village in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, listening to music, playing carom, watching television and buying lottery tickets are now actions which have been prohibited by a fatwa issued by the heads of the Adwaita Nagar village, which has a populace of approximately 12,000 and is situated along the Bengal-Jharkhand border area in Raghunathganj sub-division. The stringent order which has been issued also comes along with an array of punishments for those who are found violating the fatwa. The ruling Trinamool Congress dominated panchayat chief, in the meantime, is least concerned with a minority-committee curtailing the freedoms of people, and has instead revealed that there is nothing erroneous about the ‘welcome’ step. The anti-democratic diktat was issued on August 9 under the banner of a ‘social reforms committee’, reported the New Indian Express. Posters listing the banned activities were put up in every corner of the villages warning the local people of severe consequences if they were found violating the fatwa. What is more shocking is the fact that the said committee has also provisioned a scheme of rewarding ‘informants’, who bring to notice the activities of such people who disobey the order. Depending on the nature of the offence, the informant will be rewarded anywhere between Rs. 200 to 1000. “We decided to impose a ban on a series of activities to stop the young generation from adopting methods which will lead to their moral and cultural degradation. We cannot allow them to listen to music and watch movies and serials which do not fit our religious culture,” said Azharul Sheikh, the secretary of the Adwaita Nagar Social Reforms Committee. The fatwa mandates a Rs 1,000 fine if anyone is found watching television and using mobile phones or computers for the purpose of listening to music. “If anyone is caught playing carom, he will have to pay Rs 500 and in case of purchasing lottery, the penalty amount will be Rs 2,000,” said Azharul. An exorbitant penalty of Rs. 7000 will be levied on those found selling alcohol, and they will also be made to do 10 sit-ups while holding their ears. The fatwa also stated that the offender’s head would he shaved before being paraded around the village. The local Trinamool Congress-dominated Vasaipaikar panchayat chief, Abdur Rauf found nothing wrong in the fatwa. “Banning liquor is a good decision. Besides, I welcome the decision to ban carom and songs using mobile phones because the youths are getting addicted to it,” he stated. This goes on to show how the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, only to save its vote bank and not to alienate them, is allegedly lying prostrate before a joke of a ‘committee’, which is brazenly trampling upon the freedom of Indians, just around the time the country celebrated its 74th Independence Day.

variednews: Veem introduces product suite, offering no-fee end...

variednews: Veem introduces product suite, offering no-fee end...: SAN FRANCISCO, July 20:Veem, a leading provider of online payment solutions, today announced the release of a suite of products includin...

Veem introduces product suite, offering no-fee end-to-end payment experience for domestic and cross border transactions

SAN FRANCISCO, July 20:Veem, a leading provider of online payment solutions, today announced the release of a suite of products including Veem Invoicing and Veem Collections to help small businesses Pay and Get Paid. The new suite of products provide an end-to-end, industry-first payment solution that enables small businesses to collect and receive payments in local and multi- currencies from 75 countries. From invoicing to payment collections, the new offering removes friction from the process by allowing small businesses to build, customize, and send invoices, as well as the unique built-in ability to cost effectively collect any payments from around the world, including zero-fee payments in domestic markets. On the payer's side, the product suite gives them the choice to pay from multiple methods, including bank account, credit card, check or through their Veem Wallet. "Whether it's billing, collections, payments or cash flow management, small and medium businesses face a flurry of challenges when managing their domestic and global payment needs," said Jeff Revoy, Chief Growth Officer of Veem. "That is why we've released Veem Invoicing and Veem Collections, to provide a centralized, single solution that is specially made to fit the back office needs of small businesses." In addition to its invoicing features, Veem offers seamless accounting integrations with Quickbooks Online (QBO) and Xero for automatic payment tracking and reconciliation, reducing the likelihood of duplicates or errors. The accounting integrations are easy to set up, including QBO, which is updated in real time right from a user's Veem account. "Over the last few years, my company has relied on Veem to provide us with an all-in-one payments platform to conduct business quickly and seamlessly," said Benjamin Wood, CEO and Founder of Angora. "There has been a blank space in the marketplace for a platform with free invoicing and collection offerings, which is why we are thrilled about the rollout of Veem's new suite. This will make our lives and the lives of other SMBs a whole lot easier— we can't wait to see what else Veem has to offer in the future." To learn more about Veem Invoicing and Veem Collections, please visit www.veem.com/get-paid. About Veem Veem simplifies the way businesses send and receive funds globally. Trusted by more than 300,000 businesses in over 100 countries, Veem offers a suite of payment services to establish and strengthen partner and supplier relationships. Veem's secure, trackable transactions combined with seamless integrations with popular business applications enable businesses to save time and money, while mitigating risk generally associated with international funds transfers. Veem is licensed and regulated in each country and state it serves.

variednews: Carnival Corporation to Operate up to 75% of Fleet...

variednews: Carnival Corporation to Operate up to 75% of Fleet...: MIAMI, July 20: Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that...

Carnival Corporation to Operate up to 75% of Fleet Capacity by End of 2021

MIAMI, July 20: Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that it expects to resume guest cruise operations with 65% of its total fleet capacity by the end of 2021 across eight of its world-leading cruise line brands. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans that envision the brand's entire fleet returning to service by the end of 2021, which would further increase Carnival Corporation's total operating capacity to nearly 75% by the end of the year. Eight of the company's nine brands – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Seabourn – have announced plans to resume guest operations on 54 ships to date through the end of 2021, with nearly half of the capacity represented by ships homeported in the U.S. In addition to those ships previously announced by the company's brands, Carnival Cruise Line's intent to return to full fleet service in 2021 would add another nine vessels, totaling 63 ships to date that are expected to resume guest operations this year. Further brand restart announcements are expected in coming weeks, including resumption plans for more ships and itineraries for 2021. Collectively, the brands are continuing to resume operations from ports around the world using a gradual, phased-in approach, including sailings in the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and Mediterranean, along with itineraries planned in Central America and to Antarctica, among others. The cruises include enhanced health protocols developed in conjunction with government and health authorities, and informed by guidance from the company's public health, epidemiological and policy experts. The following summarizes Carnival Corporation's brand restart announcements to date through the end of 2021. North America Brands: Carnival Cruise Line resumed guest cruise operations with three ships to date sailing out of two U.S. ports, Galveston and Miami, and has announced its intent to have 15 ships in operation by the end of October and to have its entire fleet sailing by the end of the year. Princess Cruises will resume guest cruise operations this weekend with its first ship sailing from Seattle to Alaska, and will expand with a series of cruises around UK coastal waters in late July, as well as cruises out of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii and California coast in the fall, with eight total ships expected to be in operation by the end of the year. Holland America Line will resume guest cruise operations this weekend with its first ship sailing from Seattle to Alaska, followed by sailings from Greece in August, and from Italy and Spain in September, as well as sailings to Mexico, Hawaii, the California coast and the Caribbean this fall for a total of six ships expected to be in operation by the end of the year. Seabourn resumed guest cruise operations with two ships to date sailing from Greece and Barbados, and plans to begin the Antarctica season in November with a third ship. Europe & Asia Brands: Costa Cruises resumed guest cruise operations in May with sailings in Italy and Greece, and the line is now offering sailings to France and Spain, to be followed by sailings to Portugal and Turkey in September for a total of seven ships expected to be sailing in the Mediterranean by the end of the year. AIDA Cruises resumed guest cruise operations in March sailing in the Canary Islands and in May with sailings in Greece and Germany. The line is now offering additional sailings out of Germany as well as upcoming sailings in Spain, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands and the Persian Gulf from late July to December for a total of nine ships expected to be in operation by the end of the year. P&O Cruises (UK) resumed guest cruise operations with a series of summer sailings around UK coastal waters that started in June, and plans to expand to the Mediterranean, the Atlantic coast and the Caribbean starting in September for a total of four ships expected to be in operation by the end of the year. Cunard will resume guest cruise operations in August with one ship sailing UK coastal cruises, followed by sailings to the Iberian coast and Canary Islands, and plans to expand with a second ship returning to service in November with a combination of transatlantic crossings and Caribbean cruises. The additional voyages build on recent restarts from five of the company's brands, including AIDA Cruises and Costa Cruises, which have been sailing in Europe since March and May, respectively, as well as its P&O Cruises brand in the UK. Most recently, the company's Carnival Cruise Line brand resumed in early July from the U.S. along with its Seabourn brand, which restarted earlier this month in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. "With strong ongoing demand for cruising, we look forward to serving our guests with additional ships announced across eight of our brands and nearly three-quarters of our fleet capacity returning by the end of this year, marking an important milestone for our company and all those who rely on the strong economic impacts generated by the global cruise industry," said Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer for Carnival Corporation. Frizzell added: "For our entire company, our highest responsibility and top priority is always compliance, environmental protection, and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, our shipboard and shoreside employees, and the communities we visit. Our ongoing restart effort closely reflects those priorities, as we continue to work together across the industry and with partners around the world to resume cruising in the best interest of public health." In working with global and national health authorities and medical experts, as well as authorities in destination countries, the company's brands have developed a comprehensive set of health and safety protocols for protection and mitigation across the entire cruise experience for its initial cruises. This includes cross-industry learnings and best practices based on the proven health and safety record of industrywide sailings, and input from top science and health experts and health authorities. About Carnival Corporation & plc Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world's largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world's leading cruise lines sailing to all seven continents. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard. Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.carnival.com

variednews: Travel + Leisure Marks 50 Years With Special Colle...

variednews: Travel + Leisure Marks 50 Years With Special Colle...: NEW YORK, July 20: Meredith Corporation's (NYSE: MDP) Travel + Leisure celebrates 50 years of chronicling the evolution of travel ...

Travel + Leisure Marks 50 Years With Special Collector's Edition As Iconic Brand Continues To Inspire Millions To Explore The World

NEW YORK, July 20: Meredith Corporation's (NYSE: MDP) Travel + Leisure celebrates 50 years of chronicling the evolution of travel with a special anniversary issue and exclusive digital content that spotlights the pivotal stories, people, and moments that have shaped the way we travel today, offering perspective, ideas, and inspiration for what's next. The August issue, on newsstands July 23, features 50 trips that have never gone out of style, 50 of the most notable Travel + Leisure covers spanning five decades, a collection of essays from some of T+L's favorite writers on their most beloved journeys, and more. Travel + Leisure reveals its list of the 50 Most Notable People in Travel on travelandleisure.com today and will share more digital features to mark this milestone in the weeks ahead. Travel + Leisure Editor in Chief Jacqui Gifford said, "For half a century, Travel + Leisure has been sending award-winning journalists around the world—writers, photographers, and illustrators who in turn inspire our dedicated readers to get out there and explore with eyes wide open. This iconic brand and its various editorial teams have lived through many big moments—the era of the Concorde, the fall of the Berlin Wall, 9/11, and the Covid-19 pandemic, to name but a few. Through it all, we've always been there to educate our audience on what truly matters, and believe that the future of our industry will always remain bright. Our history is closely bound to globalization, and to the idea that travel, at its core, brings people together and is a force for good. This issue is a firm reminder of that sentiment." Selected by T+L editors, the honorees named to Travel + Leisure's first-ever list of the 50 Most Notable People in Travel include travelers who have changed our world for the better. According to the editors, "Some people on this list are industry veterans and famous firsts; others are adventurers and athletes, writers and photographers, chefs and conservationists, filmmakers and designers, historical icons and modern heroes. Some are no longer with us; others are beloved fictional characters who encouraged us to dream. All of them have done their part to elevate the travel experience, simplify it, make it more inclusive, or just inspire us to continue exploring." To see the full list, visit https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-news/notable-people-in-travel-2021. This special golden anniversary issue features four distinct covers that appear consecutively in each edition. To create these covers, Travel + Leisure asked photographers to explore the ideas of motion, progress and the evolution of travel. Céline Clanet chose a scene from Bonifacio, in Corsica; Naoki Ishikawa captured Lukla Airport, in Nepal; David Benjamin Sherry shot Bears Ears National Monument, in Utah; and Nick Ballón photographed a sailing with Coastal Exploration Co. off the coast of Norfolk, England. Within the issue, Travel + Leisure looks both back and looks ahead with a range of stories including: + 50 Trips That Stood the Test of Time: T+L editors pick the journeys—from far-flung adventures to transcendent hotels to cultural escapes—that have proved timeless. + The Places That Changed Us: a collection of seven pieces by Rumaan Alam, Ingrid Rojas Contreras, Lily King, Nadia Owusu, Ann Patchett, Paul Theroux, and Bryan Washington about their most transformative journeys. + The Work of Slim Aarons: reflecting on the life and career of legendary photographer Slim Aarons, who shot some of his best-known images for Travel + Leisure. + Editors-in-Chief Roundtable: past Travel + Leisure Editors in Chief Pamela Fiori, Isla Stanger, Nancy Novogrod and Nathan Lump, in conversation with Jacqui Gifford, share their insights on creating T+L over the years in an ever-changing world and media landscape. + A Look Back: the editors uncover the best moments of the past five decades revealing how travel has changed in a way that underscores the magazine's success capturing the themes of the times and serving as a valuable resource for those seeking the world's most fascinating experiences. Launched in 1971, Travel + Leisure has continued to capture the travel zeitgeist of the times and remained an indispensable resource for travelers seeking the most compelling experiences. Today, Travel + Leisure is the most influential travel media brand in the U.S., with a circulation of nearly 1 million* and an expanding digital footprint, reaching 12 million visitors monthly on its website, up 45% year over year,** and more than 12.5 million followers across its social platforms, up 7% year over year. A bellwether for the resurgence of travel right now, the August anniversary issue welcomes a wide variety of advertisers across categories from destinations, hotels, and cruise lines to automotive and luxury. Advertisers in the issue include Baha Mar, Bellagio Las Vegas, Canada Tourism, Explore Charleston, Hermès, Hilton Head Island, Pacaso, Porsche, Raymond James, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Rohl, Silversea Cruises, and 3M, among many others. Travel + Leisure SVP/Group Publisher Giulio Capua said, "I'm grateful to our many partners who are joining us to celebrate 50 years of Travel + Leisure in this very special issue. As travel comes back, Travel + Leisure will continue to build on its legacy as a fully integrated, multi-platform brand that's an essential source of information and inspiration for passionate travelers, as well as an advocate for the travel industry at large." ABOUT TRAVEL + LEISURE Travel + Leisure is the preeminent voice for the sophisticated traveler, serving up expert intelligence and the most immersive travel lifestyle content anywhere. Travel + Leisure captures the joy of discovering the cultural pleasures the world has to offer—from art and design to shopping and style to food and drink—and provides compelling reasons to get up and go. Reaching an audience of more than 30 million, the Travel + Leisure media portfolio includes the U.S. flagship magazine, travelandleisure.com, newsletters, the Let's Go Together podcast, the World's Best Awards franchise, an extensive social media presence, and international editions in China, India, Mexico, and Southeast Asia. Launched in 1971, the U.S. edition of Travel + Leisure is the only monthly consumer travel magazine in the U.S. Travel + Leisure is part of Meredith Corp.'s (NYSE: MDP) Luxury Group of best-in-class brands and is owned by Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE: TNL).

variednews: EV Connect Expands Charging Network and Adds Partn...

variednews: EV Connect Expands Charging Network and Adds Partn...: TORONT0 , July 20: One of the largest electric vehicle charging networks in North America, EV Connect, today announced that the Compan...

EV Connect Expands Charging Network and Adds Partners in Canada

TORONT0 , July 20: One of the largest electric vehicle charging networks in North America, EV Connect, today announced that the Company will migrate most MyEVroute Network customers to the EV Connect Network in the coming months. Previously owned and managed by Koben Systems Inc., MyEVRoute Network customers will benefit from EV Connect's trademark ability to simplify the set-up, management, and optimization of EV charging with premium driver support. EV Connect ULC offers an integrated EV charging platform with advanced machine learning hardware diagnostics, grid management, and driver support to serve charging hosts, network operators, and fleet managers. As part of the MyEVroute migration, EV Connect has agreed to transition approximately 200 EV charging stations to the EV Connect Network and take over operations and maintenance support for those stations. Former MyEVroute Network charging hosts will be given access to EV Connect Management Software, and the Company is working with charging hosts to provide service and maintenance on qualified equipment. "Addressing climate change and reducing our carbon footprint has been a top priority for our city," said Toronto Mayor John Tory. "We are excited to welcome companies like EV Connect to the region as we evolve our electric vehicle charging infrastructure and continue to build up an environmentally friendly city." To ensure a smooth transition over to the EV Connect network with minimal service interruptions, EV Connect has begun collaborating with many of the former Koben Systems charging hosts in Canada, including parking lot operators, nationwide banking, hospitality, and real-estate companies, community centers, and more. EV Connect is also establishing relationships with Canadian resellers such as OZZ Electric and Signature Electric, among others. EV Connect is supported by Toronto Global, a team of experienced business advisors assisting global businesses to expand into the Toronto Region, the Government of Ontario's Trade and Investment Office in California, and the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service. "Acquiring the MyEVroute Network is the first step to a big commitment to Ontario and Canada," said Patrick Macdonald-King, Chief Operating Officer of EV Connect. "EV Connect is thrilled about our Canadian expansion, and we look forward to scaling charging infrastructure to support Canada's decarbonization goals fully." EV Connect is one of the premier EV charging solution providers and runs one of the largest charging networks in North America, with over 8,000 charging stations under management and over 100,000 EV drivers subscribed to its service. EV Connect streamlines the management of EV charging ecosystems from the initial configurations of installations, to deployment and maintenance, and finally to exemplary customer service and field servicing. About EV Connect EV Connect is on a mission to build a better planet by enabling electricity as a transportation fuel. Through its innovative and open charging platform, EV Connect simplifies the set-up, management, and optimization of charging stations with premium customer service, from installation to driver support. EV Connect guides companies of all sizes in managing networks of chargers and delivers a seamless EV charging experience that empowers drivers. Established in 2010, EV Connect serves customers across 41 states in the U.S. including General Motors, Avista Utilities, Love's Travel Stops, Verizon, Marriott, Hilton, Western Digital, ADP, New York Power Authority, and numerous municipalities. Globally, EV Connect's reach extends across Europe, Australia, and Asia, removing carbon emissions from vehicles through the electrification of transportation. For more information, please visit www.evconnect.ca

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Former World Champion Jett Grande Makes Highly Anticipated Pro Debut At YoungGuns 3

DESTIN, Fla., July 20: Former International Mixed Martial Arts Federation World Champion Jett "Fighter" Grande will make his highly anticipated professional MMA debut against Damon Morosko in the Main Event of YoungGuns 3 on Aug. 6 at the DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids, MI, XFC (OTC:DKMR) has announced. YoungGuns 3 airs takes place immediately before XFC 45 and will air LIVE on FOX Sports 2, FOX Deportes and around the world on XFCTV.com and the XFC's many worldwide broadcast partners. Grande, a 23-year-old Red Deer, AB product, won 15 of his 16 amateur MMA bouts around the world. His impressive resume includes a World Championship, Pan American Title and National Championship. Grande: "I've gained valuable experience during my amateur career by competing against some of the best in the world. I cemented my place in Canada as one of the best amateurs and I am more than ready to go pro. I have been waiting for this opportunity to make my pro debut for a long time and I'm thrilled it's with such a great organization as the XFC. 'Less ego, more hard work and love the grind,' that's my motto." Grande will be fighting Morosko, who's also making his hotly anticipated pro debut. All three of the hard-hitting Ohio product's wins have come by stoppage. He's riding high with back-to-back knockouts that lasted a combined 39 seconds. XFC President Myron Molotky: "We're very excited to see Jett Grande and Damon Morosko square off in their highly anticipated professional debuts at YoungGuns 3. Both fighters are eager to make a first impression to remember in the Hexagon." XFC CEO Steve Smith: "Jett Grande and Damon Morosko are exactly the type of athletes who will be the future of the XFC. We're excited to give them a global platform to showcase their skills and dramatically grow their following." About XFC Xtreme Fighting Championships, Inc. (formerly Duke Mountain Resources, Inc.) is the first publicly traded premier international mixed martial arts ("MMA") organization with offices throughout the United States and South America, trading under the ticker symbol DKMR. Xtreme Fighting Championships ("XFC") is now partnered with the FOX family of networks in the United States, and has previously been carried on some of the largest open television broadcasters in Latin America - Rede TV! as well as HBO, ESPN, NBC Sports Network, Telemundo Universo, Esportes Interativo, Terra TV (the largest internet portal in the world), and UOL - the largest internet portal in Latin America, and premium cable & satellite television network. The XFC has had over 185 exclusively signed fighters, representing over 35+ countries worldwide with even more growth expected. Boasting the signing of The Next Generation of Male & Female Superstars, the XFC is known for entertaining fans with the most action packed MMA events both on television and in stadium venues. The Next Generation of MMA.

variednews: LifeQuotes.com Celebrates 100,000 Positive Custome...

variednews: LifeQuotes.com Celebrates 100,000 Positive Custome...: DARIEN, Ill., July 20: LifeQuotes.com, the online insuretech that offers comparative quotes from 40 leading life insurers and allows cus...

LifeQuotes.com Celebrates 100,000 Positive Customer Service Reviews Averaging 4.65 Stars

DARIEN, Ill., July 20: LifeQuotes.com, the online insuretech that offers comparative quotes from 40 leading life insurers and allows customers to purchase from the company of their choice, today announced reaching 100,000 customer service reviews with an average star rating of 4.65 out of 5. LifeQuotes.com invites customer feedback after every telephone consultation with both licensed and unlicensed staff. A 24x7 live feed of the LifeQuotes.com Customer Reviews can be viewed at www.lifequotes.com/liferequest/customerReview.jsp Jennifer R. of Thibodaux, LA summed it up nicely, "Informative, professional, direct." "We're standing ten feet tall here at having reached 100,000 positive customer reviews regarding the quality of our telephone customer care," said LifeQuotes.com vice president, Michelle Zieba. "It's gratifying to see such positive results born of the efforts by our salaried agents to whom the credit for this extraordinary achievement is owed." The LifeQuotes proprietary technology enables anonymous quoting, a comparative selection of 40 insurers' rates with underwriting guidelines disclosed, instant-decision underwriting and online buying capability all backed by caring, salaried telephone specialists who are trained to assist and inform without any sales pressure. Other unique attributes of the LifeQuotes.com platform include automatic quoting of Final Expense, Term Life, Whole Life and Universal Life, no-exam underwriting, and the disclosure of actual underwriting guidelines so that people with health histories can better understand, up front, the expected final price. Zieba continued, "One powerful benefit of our 40-company database is that we can welcome life insurance shoppers who have health histories, including those who were rated up or declined elsewhere. Common conditions we see are diabetes, recovering cancer, heart disease, anxiety and sleep apnea. In today's competitive market, many insurers will award their best rates to somebody who has mild hypertension or elevated cholesterol. And some of the plans on our platform ask no health questions up to $100,000." Owners of term life insurance policies are reminded that their policies might contain the right to convert all or part of their term life policy to a permanent policy with no health questions or medical exam. Having an adequate amount of life insurance in place is important and everybody's situation is unique. Here are some LifeQuotes.com guidelines: For people who work and have dependents, children or a mortgage: 10-15 times annual income For home caregivers: $300,000 minimum For burial-only coverage: $10,000-$25,000 Instant decision term life plans soar in popularity The chart of sample monthly premiums below reveals the best possible monthly prices for a 10-year, instant decision level term life policy. Most 10-year term life policies are renewable, without evidence of insurability, to age 90+ and may be convertible to permanent insurance without having to undergo further underwriting. Other initial rate guarantee periods such as 15, 20, 25, 30 years and longer are also available as are Universal Life and Whole Life, both of which can provide a level death benefit and level premiums for life. Instant Decision Sample Rates, 10 Year Term Female Monthly Rates Male Monthly Rates Age $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 Age $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 20-35 $8 $9 $13 $23 20-35 $9 $10 $15 $25 40 $9 $13 $19 $30 40 $10 $12 $19 $33 45 $11 $16 $25 $45 45 $12 $19 $28 $51 50 $14 $24 $39 $73 50 $17 $28 $49 $87 55 $19 $33 $54 $101 55 $23 $41 $73 $135 60 $26 $52 $98 N/A 60 $40 $81 $158 N/A Instant Decision Sample Rates, 20 Year Term Female Monthly Rates Male Monthly Rates Age $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 Age $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 20-35 $9 $12 $18 $35 20-35 $10 $14 $22 $41 40 $10 $15 $24 $50 40 $11 $17 $27 $60 45 $14 $22 $39 $76 45 $16 $28 $49 $100 50 $21 $37 $65 $119 50 $25 $42 $79 $162 55 $30 $56 $95 $175 55 $39 $78 $129 $238 60 $49 $105 $212 N/A 60 $71 $151 $306 N/A Instant Decision Sample Rates, 30 Year Term Female Monthly Rates Male Monthly Rates Age $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 Age $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 20-35 $14 $21 $34 $61 20-35 $16 $24 $41 $73 40 $17 $27 $48 $89 40 $22 $33 $60 $112 45 $23 $39 $71 $135 45 $30 $47 $90 $176 50 $36 $70 $125 N/A 50 $47 $94 $168 N/A 55 $56 $112 N/A N/A 55 $75 $151 N/A N/A The sample premiums shown above assume that the applicant is in good health and has no ratable medical issues. 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variednews: Calder Now: a must-see exhibition at Kunsthal Rott...

variednews: Calder Now: a must-see exhibition at Kunsthal Rott...: ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, July 20: This coming autumn, Kunsthal Rotterdam will proudly present 'Calder Now', an extensive exhibiti...

Calder Now: a must-see exhibition at Kunsthal Rotterdam about Alexander Calder's influence on contemporary art

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, July 20: This coming autumn, Kunsthal Rotterdam will proudly present 'Calder Now', an extensive exhibition that explores for the first time in Europe the modern master's enduring and unmistakable influence on contemporary art. 'Calder Now' presents over twenty sculptures by Alexander Calder alongside works by ten prominent contemporary artists: Olafur Eliasson, Žilvinas Kempinas, Simone Leigh, Ernesto Neto, Carsten Nicolai, Aki Sasamoto, Roman Signer, Monika Sosnowska, Sarah Sze and Rirkrit Tiravanija. Enigmatic, gravity-defying installations, sculptures that induce extraordinary optical experiences, and art that appeals to all the senses reveal new connections with Calder and bring into focus the countless extensions of his legacy. Offering a new perspective on the developments in contemporary art during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, this must-see Kunsthal production is being realised in close collaboration with guest curators Dieter Buchhart and Anna Karina Hofbauer, and the Calder Foundation. Many of the sculptures and installations will be shown in the Netherlands for the first time. Alexander Calder (United States, 1898-1976) instigated many revolutionary artistic innovations. In his quest to move beyond the three spatial dimensions—making the fourth dimension of time a prominent and indispensable element of his work—Calder succeeded in transforming the contemporary understanding of sculpture. He was the first to remove sculpture from its pedestal, suspending it in mid-air. With his dynamic mobiles that were able to move freely in space, he was one of the initiators—alongside artists such as Marcel Duchamp and László Moholy-Nagy—of the kinetic art movement that revolutionized the static nature of art at the beginning of the twentieth century. Calder became a source of inspiration for subsequent generations of artists. Multisensory experience In the Kunsthal's largest gallery, a career-spanning selection of Calder's groundbreaking works form the central focus of the exhibition, from early motorized works to hanging mobiles, standing mobiles such as 'Blue Feather' (ca. 1948) and monumental sculptures. Artists from our own era resonate important themes in Calder's oeuvre: light and reflection, humble materials, the senses, sound, activation, architecture, ephemera, gravity, performance, and positive and negative space. The ten international artists in 'Calder Now' show pieces that could not have existed without the precedence of various innovative aspects from Calder's visionary body of work. The exhibition leads the visitor through a multisensory experience. Olafur Eliasson, for instance, uses natural phenomena such as light to explore perception. Simone Leigh tells stories about the American history of slavery through the media of humble materials. And Monika Sosnowska transforms architectural materials into unexpected, gravity-defying sculptures, creating new visual connections between her art and the exhibition space. 2007 Calder Prize laureate Žilvinas Kempinas, whose sculptures are at the intersection of installation and kinetic art, will debut a new piece for 'Calder Now'. Similarly, Aki Sasamoto will create a new performance work especially for the exhibition during her residency at Atelier Calder, which operates out of Calder's home and studio in Saché, France. The exhibition shows how Calder's legacy continues to inspire and inform contemporary practice fifty years after the artist's death. These groundbreaking artists invite new conversations and interpretations of his oeuvre. Business director of Kunsthal Rotterdam Herman van Karnebeek explains: "We are proud and pleased that this autumn's unique 'Calder Now' exhibition will enable us to add a new chapter to the narrative of modern and contemporary art. This Kunsthal production is a wonderful addition to our tradition of presenting work by great modern masters, such as Alberto Giacometti, Edvard Munch, and Edward Hopper. It is thrilling to us that we will be the first to show this special, international exhibition here in Rotterdam and make these outstanding artworks accessible for a wide audience." Publication In collaboration with the guest curators, the Calder Foundation, and various experts, the Kunsthal will publish a richly illustrated catalogue (available in Dutch and English). The catalogue devotes ample attention to Calder's life and work, as well as to the ten contemporary artists. About the guest curators For the realisation of 'Calder Now', the Kunsthal is collaborating with guest curators Dieter Buchhart and Anna Karina Hofbauer. Two authorities in the field of contemporary and modern art, Buchhart and Hofbauer have previously curated numerous unique and successful exhibitions, for instance 'Jean-Michel Basquiat', 2018, Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris; 'Egon Schiele', 2018 Fondation Louis Vuitton; 'Keith Haring/Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines', 2019, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. In 2015-2016, Buchhart was also guest curator of the exhibition 'Keith Haring. The Political Line' at the Kunsthal which, with over 120,000 visitors, was extremely successful. About Kunsthal Rotterdam Kunsthal Rotterdam is one of the leading cultural institutes of the Netherlands, situated in the Museum Park in Rotterdam. Designed in 1992 by the renowned architect Rem Koolhaas, the Kunsthal has seven different exhibition spaces. The Kunsthal annually presents a varied programme consisting of around 23 exhibitions. As there are always several different exhibitions to be visited at any given time, the Kunsthal is able to offer an adventurous journey through different continents and art movements. Culture for a wide audience, from modern-day masters and contemporary art to obscure cultures, photography, fashion, and design. An extensive programme of activities is organised to accompany the exhibitions. Follow the Kunsthal on www.kunsthal.nl

variednews: Bluehost India Celebrates Birthday with up to 65% ...

variednews: Bluehost India Celebrates Birthday with up to 65% ...: MUMBAI, India, July 20: Bluehost, a leading web hosting solutions provider recommended by WordPress turns a year older. As an industry ...

Bluehost India Celebrates Birthday with up to 65% off on Web Hosting & More

MUMBAI, India, July 20: Bluehost, a leading web hosting solutions provider recommended by WordPress turns a year older. As an industry leader in WordPress hosting and web hosting, Bluehost has built a loyal customer base in the Indian market over the years. To commemorate this event, Bluehost announces discounts on web hosting and servers as part of the annual Birthday sale from 19th - 22nd July, 2021. Bluehost is excited to bring these offers to its customers. Here are the details of the discounts one can enjoy as part of the Bluehost Birthday sale: WordPress Hosting - Up to 65% off Shared Hosting - Up to 65% off VPS & Dedicated Servers on sale at attractive prices Additionally, on registration new users also get the following benefits at NO additional cost: Free Domain name (worth ₹1399/Yr) Free SEO tools (worth ₹4299/Yr) Free Speed boosting CDN (worth ₹4499/Yr) Free SSL Certificate MS O365 Business Plus email (worth ₹499/Yr) with Plus & Choice-Plus plan This provides customers with tools and services worth ₹10,000+ for free. Bluehost India is turning a year older and has continuously been offering the best-in-class web hosting and related services to its customers. The brand aims to help individuals and small businesses establish a strong digital presence with ease, and succeed online. Through this sale, Bluehost India intends to offer web hosting services at discounted rates and add-ons worth ₹10,000+ for free. Speaking about the sale, Mitika Kulshreshtha, Vice President - Marketing, Bluehost India said, "Bluehost's goal is to provide customers with the right tools and solutions to get online quickly and easily. Irrespective of whether you are a developer, blogger or an e-commerce store owner, we provide a variety of hosting products, specializing in WordPress and multiple services for anyone looking to get online and succeed. We're excited to be turning another year older in the industry and our customers will continue to be at the center of everything we do. The Birthday Sale is a fantastic opportunity to get our products at discounted prices. We're certain it will be hugely beneficial to the community." Bluehost simplifies the onboarding process and offers a seamless user experience to guide its customers to create a professional website. The Bluehost Birthday sale is an opportunity for WordPress enthusiasts and web professionals alike to get Bluehost India's products at affordable prices. The Bluehost Birthday sale is live and will continue till the 22nd of July, 2021. To know more about the Bluehost Birthday sale please visit: https://www.bluehost.in/ About Bluehost Bluehost is the leading web hosting solutions provider specializing in WordPress. Since its founding in 2003, Bluehost has been trusted by millions of people because it makes building, growing, and managing successful WordPress websites easy. Bluehost delivers a suite of WordPress solutions designed with the perfect mix of guidance, tools, and expertise to build a professional website. Bluehost is a part of the Newfold Digital family of brands. For more information on Bluehost, visit Bluehost.in. About Newfold Digital Newfold Digital is a leading web technology company serving nearly seven million customers globally. Established in 2021 through the combination of leading web services providers Endurance Web Presence and Web.com Group, our portfolio of brands includes: Bluehost, CrazyDomains, HostGator, Network Solutions, Register.com, Web.com and many others. We help customers of all sizes build a digital presence that delivers results. With our extensive product offerings and personalized support, we take pride in collaborating with our customers to serve their online presence needs. For more information, visit www.newfold.com.

variednews: Volvo Group - the second quarter 2021

variednews: Volvo Group - the second quarter 2021: GOTEBORG, Sweden, July 20: "During Q2 2021, demand for the Volvo Group's products and services continued to be good. Net sales ...

Volvo Group - the second quarter 2021

GOTEBORG, Sweden, July 20: "During Q2 2021, demand for the Volvo Group's products and services continued to be good. Net sales amounted to SEK 90.6 billion and we delivered an adjusted operating income of SEK 9.7 billion. In a quarter when shortages of semiconductors as well as other production materials resulted in substantial production stoppages affecting both volumes and costs negatively, we achieved an adjusted operating margin of 10.7%," says Martin Lundstedt, President and CEO. In Q2 2021, net sales increased by 24% to SEK 90.6 billion (73.2). Adjusted for currency movements and the divestment of UD Trucks, net sales increased by 43%. Adjusted operating income amounted to SEK 9,730 M (3,272), corresponding to an adjusted operating margin of 10.7% (4.5). Reported operating income amounted to SEK 11,384 M (388). Currency movements had a negative impact on operating income of SEK 1,532 M. Earnings per share amounted to SEK 4.38 (-0.14). Operating cash flow in the Industrial Operations amounted to SEK 5,932 M (-5,718). On April 1, 2021, the Volvo Group divested UD Trucks. To facilitate the comparability of the Group's financial performance between the periods, certain items of interest are presented excluding UD Trucks. The proceeds from the divestment of UD Trucks, SEK 19 billion, were distributed to the shareholders in July. Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the Traton Group signed a non-binding agreement to install and operate a high-performance public charging network across Europe. www.volvogroup.com

variednews: SKF Half-year report 2021: Record operating profit

variednews: SKF Half-year report 2021: Record operating profit: GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 20: Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO: "The second quarter saw a record in adjusted operating profit o...

SKF Half-year report 2021: Record operating profit

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 20: Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO: "The second quarter saw a record in adjusted operating profit of SEK 3,118 million (1,565 million) and an adjusted operating margin of 15.0% (9.4%). The result was especially strong, given continued headwinds in the form of negative currency impact and rising input costs. Through mitigating actions we have been able to compensate for approximately 50% of this cost increase. We've done well to serve our customers under these circumstances, and we're doing our outmost to capture additional growth opportunities. Organic sales development in the quarter was just above 33%, with net sales of SEK 20,735 million (SEK 16,599 million). Sales were significantly higher on all main geographical markets with organic growth of 91% in Latin America, 40% in EMEA, 27% in North America and 19% in APAC. The Industrial business delivered a record set of results, with an adjusted operating margin of 18.0% (14.0%). The Automotive business delivered an adjusted operating margin of 7.6% (-7.6%). Cash flow generation in the quarter was SEK 509 million (negative 838 million), an improvement compared to last year as well as the last quarter. We continue to invest in and consolidate our manufacturing footprint. Since 2019 we have permanently closed six sites and are currently in the process of closing an additional 11. Regretfully, some of these initiatives have a negative impact on some employees which we try to mitigate to the extent possible. Nevertheless, they are necessary to align our presence and capabilities with customer demand and, thereby enabling growth opportunities. Investments in our factories are expected to reach SEK 3.8 billion for the year, 200 million higher than our previous guidance. These investments make us more flexible and efficient as well as being an important foundation for winning more business from customers in fast-growing segments and regions. These investments and consolidation efforts have, on an annual basis, realized SEK 1.1 billion of the 5 billion in savings we expect to generate by 2025. We are moving towards a more sustainable future and we already have an ambitious net zero CO2 emissions target from our own operations by 2030. By also committing to the Science Based Targets Initiative, we're now taking steps to further increase our ambition and transparency levels throughout our supply chain. This will also ensure that our efforts are fully aligned with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement. The record high operating result for the quarter is a proof point on SKF's ability to drive efficiency and effectiveness in a volatile and demanding market environment. Together with opportunities to further capitalize on our strong market position and industrializing new offerings and business models, we have a solid platform to fuel future growth. I'm thrilled and eager to embark on the exciting journey that lies ahead of us! Looking ahead, demand is expected to remain strong but there is also uncertainty related to both Covid and to the supply situation. For the third quarter we expect an organic growth of about 10 percent compared to Q3 2020." Key figures, SEKm Q2 2021 Q2 2020 Half year 2021 Half year 2020 Net sales 20,735 16,599 40,600 36,684 Adjusted operating profit 3,118 1,565 5,907 4,137 Adjusted operating margin, % 15.0 9.4 14.5 11.3 Operating profit 2,878 669 5,577 2,937 Operating margin, % 13.9 4.0 13.7 8.0 Adjusted profit before taxes 3,040 1,476 5,626 3,635 Profit before taxes 2,801 580 5,296 2,436 Net cash flow after investments before financing 509 -838 -193 1,902 Basic earnings per share 4.59 0.75 8.50 3.50 Adjusted earnings per share 5.11 2.72 9.23 6.13 Net sales change y-o-y, %, Q2 Organic Structure Currency Total SKF Group 33.2 - -8.3 24.9 Industrial 21.7 - -7.9 13.8 Automotive 75.9 - -9.8 66.1 Net sales change y-o-y, %, Half year Organic Structure Currency Total SKF Group 19.6 - -8.9 10.7 Industrial 13.1 - -8.6 4.5 Automotive 39.2 - -10.2 29.0 Organic sales change in local currencies, per region y-o-y, %, Q2 EMEA North America Latin America Asia SKF Group 39.8 27.2 91.0 19.1 Industrial +++ +++ +++ +++ Automotive +++ +++ +++ +++ Organic sales change in local currencies, per region y-o-y, %, Half year EMEA North America Latin America Asia SKF Group 18.0 11.8 42.9 22.4 Industrial +++ +++ +++ +++ Automotive +++ +++ +++ +++ Outlook and guidance Demand for Q3 2021 compared to Q3 2020 Demand is expected to continue to grow and we expect an organic growth of about 10% for the third quarter compared to Q3 2020 Guidance Q3 2021 Currency impact on the operating profit is expected to be around SEK -150 million compared with Q3 2020, based on exchange rates per 30 June 2021. Guidance 2021 Tax level excluding effects related to divested businesses: around 28%. Additions to property, plant and equipment: around SEK 3,800 million. Previous guidance was around SEK 3,600 million A teleconference will be held on 20 July 2020 at 08:00 (CEST): Conference ID: 302722 Sweden +46 10 884 8016 UK / International +44 20 3936 2999 https://investors.skf.com/en Aktiebolaget SKF (publ) The financial information in this press release is information which AB SKF is required to disclose under the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 The information was provided by the above contact persons for publication on 20 July 2021 at 07.00 CEST.

variednews: PointsBet Adds Aaron O'Sullivan as Vice President ...

variednews: PointsBet Adds Aaron O'Sullivan as Vice President ...: DENVER, July 19: PointsBet, a premier global online gaming operator, announced today the hiring of industry heavyweight Aaron O'Sul...

PointsBet Adds Aaron O'Sullivan as Vice President of Online Casino Revenue

DENVER, July 19: PointsBet, a premier global online gaming operator, announced today the hiring of industry heavyweight Aaron O'Sullivan as Vice President of Online Casino Revenue, set to oversee North American operations. O'Sullivan will bring to PointsBet nearly 15 years of international iGaming experience and will sit on the U.S. executive leadership team, reporting into PointsBet U.S. CEO Johnny Aitken. "I am thrilled to join the growing PointsBet team and welcome the opportunity ahead, particularly in shaping the online casino operation within the company's proprietary tech framework," said O'Sullivan. "PointsBet's long-term vision and strategy to iGaming gives me great confidence – the in-house tech foundation means online casino, and the company as a whole, can quickly adapt to the demands of the consumer in the growing, fast-paced North American market. The opportunity is enormous, and I think PointsBet is fantastically positioned to be a very legitimate player." O'Sullivan's previous experience comes via both large global brands, like bet365, as well as start-ups. Having led product development, operations, and marketing teams, his broad range of expertise has developed in him a firm understanding of what makes a successful casino operation, as well as a passion for meeting the needs of the customer. O'Sullivan has used this knowledge to successfully deliver casino experiences to customers across multiple global regulated markets, such as the U.K., Spain, Italy, New Jersey, and more. "Adding best-in-class talent to realize the power of best-in-class technology is an important directive for the PointsBet team as we continue to grow and execute, and we are excited today to strengthen our online casino operation with the addition of Aaron O'Sullivan – a proven leader with extensive industry expertise," said Johnny Aitken, PointsBet USA CEO. "Aaron's reputation speaks for itself, and his understanding of the current North American online casino landscape as well as his knowledge of best practices to achieve success will be of great benefit to the company as we continue to scale and realize the growing iGaming opportunity." Prior to accepting the role as Vice President of Online Casino Revenue at PointsBet, O'Sullivan has held directorial or senior positions at companies including bet365, Boylesports, Rank Plc, Betfred, and 32Red. O'Sullivan has most recently served as Head of Games for bet365. About PointsBet PointsBet is one of the fastest growing online gaming operators in the country and is rapidly expanding its U.S. footprint, currently bringing its best-in-class proprietary technology, modernized and premium brand mentality, expert trading practices, and proven growth marketing strategies to the burgeoning sports betting markets of Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and New Jersey. Originally founded in Australia, PointsBet is a cutting-edge online gaming operator that prides itself on having the quickest and most user-friendly app (iOS and Android) while also providing the best content and experience for sports bettors. PointsBet is the only U.S. sportsbook to offer PointsBetting – a unique and innovative way to bet – and has also introduced a slew of well-received, bettor-first initiatives. PointsBet offers the most markets on all major U.S. sports (NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL) and PointsBetting in the world. For more information, visit www.PointsBet.com.

variednews: The Hollywood Reporter Names Patricia Mays Executi...

variednews: The Hollywood Reporter Names Patricia Mays Executi...: LOS ANGELES, July 19:Today, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) announced that Patricia Mays will be joining the company as its Executive Edi...

The Hollywood Reporter Names Patricia Mays Executive Editor Of News

LOS ANGELES, July 19:Today, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) announced that Patricia Mays will be joining the company as its Executive Editor of News, overseeing the digital news strategy of the award-winning publication across the brand, including its recently relaunched website. "Patricia is a dynamic leader who will be an incredible asset to an already stellar newsroom, one known for breaking news, investigative journalism, revealing features and eye-catching visuals," said Nekesa Mumbi Moody, THR's editorial director. "Patricia's expertise in digital and proven track record coupled with her ability to produce unique, compelling journalism across multiple mediums, will allow THR to further distinguish itself as the leader in entertainment and industry news." Mays will start her new position on August 16th, 2021. In the role, she will manage the digital staff and work closely with Moody and other editors as THR continues its focus on a digital-first newsroom with a robust print component. Mays comes to THR from ESPN, where she oversaw the national coverage team of correspondents, field producers and assignment desk editors for ESPN's flagship news program, SportsCenter, as well as other TV studio shows, live events and digital. "Joining the superbly talented, creative newsroom at The Hollywood Reporter is an exciting next chapter in my journalism career, and I am eager to work with this team to continue finding ways to innovate around THR's exceptional coverage of the entertainment industry and expand the audience," said Mays. Mays has been instrumental in leading the production of award-winning feature content, capturing a Sports Emmy and successfully orchestrating cross-platform integration across TV, digital, audio, and direct-to-consumer. During her tenure, ESPN was the No. 1 online sports destination in audience metrics and time spent. Before joining ESPN in 2009, Mays was sports editor at The Press-Enterprise newspaper in Southern California and worked for The Associated Press for a decade in various key roles, including as assistant sports editor. Mays joins THR in a time of exciting growth as it continues its legacy of exceptional journalism. The brand joined Penske Media Corporation earlier this year and has made news for breaking stories such as Scott Rudin's long history of abuse and Billy Porter's cover story that revealed his HIV status. Earlier this year, it won 10 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards and received a Daytime Emmy nomination for its Closeup with the Hollywood Reporter roundtable series. About The Hollywood Reporter The Hollywood Reporter (THR) is a flagship entertainment media brand, offering in-depth reporting, analysis, unparalleled access, world-class photography and video, and feature exclusives in its award-winning weekly magazine and dynamic website. The Hollywood Reporter also boasts prestigious live events, industry-leading philanthropic, empowerment and diversity initiatives and hugely successful video series including "Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter," which was nominated for a 2019 Daytime Emmy Award. In 2020, The Hollywood Reporter won the National Magazine Award for General Excellence, Special Interest, awarded by the American Society of Magazine Editors.

variednews: Herman Miller Completes Acquisition of Knoll

variednews: Herman Miller Completes Acquisition of Knoll: ZEELAND, Mich., July 19: Herman Miller (NASDAQ: MLHR) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Knol...

Herman Miller Completes Acquisition of Knoll

ZEELAND, Mich., July 19: Herman Miller (NASDAQ: MLHR) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Knoll, Inc. ("Knoll"), creating the preeminent leader in modern design. The combined company comprises 19 leading brands, a presence across more than 100 countries worldwide, a global dealer network, 64 showrooms, more than 50 physical retail locations, and global multichannel eCommerce capabilities. Herman Miller, Knoll, and their legacy brands will continue to operate as distinct brands. "The closing of this transaction is the first step to realizing the great benefits of this combination, and I want to thank the teams at Herman Miller and Knoll for their incredible efforts which enabled us to reach this milestone," said Andi Owen, President and Chief Executive Officer of Herman Miller. "We are especially pleased to have completed the transaction quickly, which allows us to swiftly begin taking advantage of the strengths of the combined company. We are a group of people and brands guided by a shared vision, common values, and a steadfast commitment to design. Together, we can be truly inclusive, design for everyone, and care for our planet. With a broader portfolio, scaled global footprint, and advanced digital capabilities, we will be poised to meet our customers everywhere they live and work." As previously announced, the combined company will be led by Herman Miller President and CEO Andi Owen. In addition to Owen, the combined company will be led by a world-class management team made up of executives from both Herman Miller and Knoll. The company will be releasing more information tomorrow after 11:00 AM ET. Knoll (NYSE: KNL) shares will cease trading prior to the market open on July 20, 2021, and each share of Knoll common stock has been converted into the right to receive 0.32 shares of Herman Miller common stock and $11.00 in cash. The completion of the transaction results in Herman Miller shareholders owning approximately 78 percent of the combined company and Knoll shareholders owning approximately 22 percent of the combined company. Advisers Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as financial adviser to Herman Miller, and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as legal adviser. About Herman Miller Herman Miller is a globally recognized leader in design. Since its inception in 1905, the company's innovative, problem-solving designs and furnishings have inspired the best in people wherever they live, work, learn, heal, and play. In 2018, Herman Miller created Herman Miller Group, a purposefully selected, complementary family of brands that includes Colebrook Bosson Saunders, DWR, Geiger, HAY, Maars Living Walls, Maharam, naughtone, and Nemschoff. Guided by a shared purpose—design for the good of humankind—Herman Miller Group shapes places that matter for customers while contributing to a more equitable and sustainable future for all. For more information, visit www.hermanmiller.com/about-us.

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Voyage Media Launches Podcast Division, Debuts Three Stellar Titles to Capitalize on this Fast-Growing Storytelling Medium Podcasts are Increasingly Profitable, More Likely to Lead to Feature/TV Deals

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 19: Voyage Media, the industry's first incubator of original film and television content, today announced it is launching its eagerly anticipated podcast production division with three new podcasts – two featuring true crime stories and the third showcases true war stories. Podcasts are an increasingly profitable medium that also offer strong prospects for feature or TV deals -- especially for storytellers just breaking into the business. A Feb. 11 Forbes article reports that in 2020 in the US alone an estimated 100 million people listened to a podcast each month and it's expected to reach 125 million in 2022. Ad dollars are following, as analysts estimated the US podcast ad spend was $800 million in 2020 and will more than double to $1.7 billion by 2024. Including advertising, crowdfunding, and subscription and pay-per-episode models, analysts forecast the global podcasting market to reach $41.8 billion by 2026. "Voyage Media is launching into an incredible growth sector with a pipeline of extraordinary stories," said Nat Mundel, Voyage Media Founder and CEO. "And we're just in the first inning. Podcasts offer uniquely unlimited mobility, and we're thrilled to debut our first three podcasts -- all with blockbuster potential." The first podcast to market is a true-crime thriller, "Let Me Tell You About My Murder." Synopsis: LMTYAMM is a compelling, heartfelt and crazy cautionary tale for every parent about kids on drugs. It plays to the fast-growing, popular true-crime genre. When her daughter dies of a drug overdose, a mother suspects there is more to the story than what investigators uncover and launches her own investigation. Taking great risks and diving into the underworld, she finds the criminals who led her daughter down a tragic path and discovers a powerful truth. LMTYAMM is a scripted audio drama based on a true story, with an original score and immersive soundscapes. The show is hauntingly narrated from beyond the grave, from the perspective of the daughter. All episodes are now published and available on Apple, Google, Spotify and more. Link to listen: https://www.voyagemedia.fm/show/let-me-tell-you-about-my-murder/episode-1/. Otzi the Iceman Must Die Synopsis: A scripted 'what-if' true-crime narrative explaining oldest unsolved cold murder case in human history, based on a true story, and told from the perspective of the killer of Otzi the Iceman. As noted in the opening narration of the show, Otzi the Iceman is a real person. His body was preserved in ice for 5,300 years, before being discovered by hikers in the Italian Alps in 1991. The unique opportunity afforded by Otzi's frozen state is that scientists were able to perform a forensic analysis on him. They studied the copper ax he was found with, a rare and highly valuable tool at the time that marked Otzi as someone of special status. They were able to learn what he ate for his last meal, study his dozens of tattoos, and find out how he died.... He was murdered. The show features popular film and television star Ethan Suplee (Remember The Titans, American History X, The Wolf of Wall Street), in the role of "Rube," the killer of Otzi the Iceman. The first two episodes will be released simultaneously on Monday, July 19th, with Episode 3 slated for Monday, July 26 and the Episode 4 finale on Monday, August 2nd. Available on all podcast platforms and voyagemedia.fm, link to listen: https://www.voyagemedia.fm/show/relic-otzi-the-iceman-must-die/episode-1/ The third Voyage Media podcast title to market is True War Stories. True War Stories is an anthology of historical true war stories, told by the veterans that lived them, that will bewitch and fascinate history and war buffs. One of the first episodes features Mary Edwards Walker, still the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor, as played by actress Lili Taylor (The Conjuring, Six Feet Under), being "interviewed" reading verbatim quotes from the real Mary from the 1800s, alongside two other modern female veterans, discussing how women's treatment in the military has changed (or not changed) across the last 150 years. The first episode is slated to release on September 1st on all podcast platforms and voyagemedia.fm Voyage Media Ongoing Casting Call Voyage Media actively seeks compelling original stories that, with its expertise, mentorship and resources, can be adapted into a podcast (as well as for film or television). Successful podcast stories have great potential to be acquired for film and television. Anyone with a great story is encouraged to apply at https://voyagemedia.com/get-connected/. About Voyage Media Voyage was built to open the closed doors of "Hollywood" and enable emerging storytellers to get the access and information they need to make real progress with their films and TV shows. Its newest initiative is its launch of a storytelling podcast division, and with so much excellent content available, it is designed to compete with players in the space like Wondery, Gimlet Media, and others. Our thesis was that by connecting storytellers to high-level producing mentorship and leveraging the increasingly popular and successful crowdfunding capital raise method, projects could become truly great and connect with a commercial market. And the world was ready for it! Over 70% of storytellers that work closely with our producers get a film/TV rights deal with a bona fide producer/production company. And now we're fully financed and in production on dozens of podcasts, have executed over 280 film/TV deals on behalf of our clients, helped authors in over 50 cases become bestsellers, and one of our projects won an Emmy. The coolest part about it is that when you invest in the development of your stories, you're more likely to retain a higher degree of ownership and influence over how they turn out! For more info, visit: voyagemedia.com.

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Oak View Group Inks Deal With Ticketmaster To Provide Ticketing Services Across Its World-Class Venues

LOS ANGELES, July 19: Oak View Group (OVG), the global venue development, advisory, and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industries, today announced a long-term partnership with Ticketmaster, the global leader in ticketing, to employ their latest venue and ticketing technology for six of OVG's new world-class arenas including New York's UBS Arena, Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena, Austin's Moody Center, Coachella Valley Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., Savannah Arena, and Co-op Live in Manchester, England. "OVG is setting a new standard for arenas with world-class hospitality and state-of-the-art technology. Their portfolio boasts some of the most modern and progressive new venues in the world," said Mark Yovich, President, Ticketmaster. "Through our leading-edge ticketing technology, Ticketmaster will help OVG deliver premium fan experiences for sports fanatics and music lovers." Continuing a longstanding NHL partnership, Ticketmaster will expand its relationship with the New York Islanders as they make the move to UBS Arena. In addition to serving as the official ticketing partner for the team, Ticketmaster will offer fans a seamless ticketing experience for all UBS Arena events. Ticketmaster will further extend its NHL support by partnering with the league's newest expansion team the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. When the state-of-the-art venue opens in October 2021, Ticketmaster will provide its innovative ticketing solutions for the Kraken as well as the WNBA's Storm in addition to the arena's exciting concert events. "We couldn't be more pleased to partner with OVG at UBS Arena and continue to support our long-time partners the Islanders as they return to Long Island and welcome fans to a beautiful, custom-built facility," said Marla Ostroff, Ticketmaster North America Managing Director. "And, we are very much looking forward to seeing the puck drop at the first home game for the Seattle Kraken as they take to the ice in the world's most sustainable arena." OVG and Ticketmaster will broaden their partnership further across a number of music-forward facilities including Coachella Valley Arena, which is also home to a future AHL Palm Springs team; Moody Center, Austin's multi-purpose arena specially-designed for headline entertainment; and Savannah Arena, a music, sports and entertainment destination that will be home to a future ECHL hockey team. Ticketmaster will also support OVG's international growth by providing digital ticketing technology at Co-op Live in Manchester, the largest arena in the UK that is set to debut in 2023. Across many of these venues, OVG may utilize Ticketmaster's digital technology to provide the industry leading tools needed to operate and adapt to the needs of concerts, games, and other events. Ticketmaster's digital ticketing will provide fans with the safest and most seamless experience across their ticket buying journey from the moment of purchase all the way through to entering one of these state-of-the-art venues. This may include offering fans features such as instant ticket delivery and transfer right from your mobile device. "Ticketmaster is the best ticketing system in the world, and we're pleased to offer their industry-leading technology across all of our world-class venues," said Tim Leiweke, CEO, Oak View Group. "We know what a strong partner Ticketmaster is when it comes to bringing that premium ticketing experience to fans, and we look forward to partnering with them to bring the biggest artists and sporting events as we return to live." Evoking a premium feel across all aspects of the experience, the venues may be equipped with "Ticketing Concierge," a contactless box office powered by Ticketmaster's TM1 product suite which enables all ticketing transactions, account support, refunds, or will-call to be handled digitally, reducing the need for physical interactions between fans and staff. Fans may simply enter the event through contactless scanners, accessing digital tickets on their mobile device, providing faster entry for a more seamless event-going experience. Going forward, the venues may also implement new capabilities for contactless payment, mobile ordering, and in-venue experiences via the Ticketmaster app. As this technology rolls out, the venue may be able to provide full autonomy for services like in-seat concessions as well as merchandise pre-order and delivery to dramatically reduce wait times at pick-up windows in the venue and allow fans to enjoy more of the event. OVG & Ticketmaster branded assets are available at: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/U8dnBcjGPN About Oak View Group (OVG): Oak View Group (OVG) is a global sports and entertainment company founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015. OVG is focused on being a positive disruption to business as usual in the sports and live entertainment industry and currently has eight divisions across four global offices (Los Angeles, New York, London and Philadelphia). OVG is leading the redevelopment and operations of the New Arena at Seattle Center as well as leading arena development projects in Belmont, NY; Austin, TX; Palm Desert, CA; Manchester, UK. OVG Global Partnerships, a division of OVG, is the sales and marketing arm responsible for selling across all OVG Arena Development projects. About Ticketmaster: Ticketmaster is the world's largest ticket marketplace and the global market leader in live event ticketing products and services. Through official partnerships with thousands of venues, artists, sports teams, festivals, performing arts centres and theatres, Ticketmaster processes 500 million tickets per year across 30+ different countries. Ticketmaster is a part of Live Nation Entertainment.

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