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📣🏭 ORBIS Production – TOP #1 Video Production Company in Italy Digest about Milan Design Week 🌍🌿

#MilanDesignWeek, one of the most important global events in the world of design and architecture, has finally arrived, and companies are showcasing their innovative products and ideas. Here's a digest of what some of the major brands are doing during the event.

TCL, the world's TOP 2 TV brand and TOP 1 98-inch TV brand, has unveiled its "ELEMENTS - TCL Green Horizon," an exclusive exhibit inspired by TCLGreen, a global initiative aimed at supporting a more sustainable planet for all. Visitors can experience unique crafted exhibits in the courtyard and indoors, where they can get a sneak peek of TCL Europe's product line-up for 2023, including the 2023 C Series with Mini LED and QLED TVs, soundbars, and domestic appliances.

Audi, one of the main protagonists of the Fuorisalone for nine years, has already previewed the Audi SQ8 e-tron (450 HP and 600 km of autonomy) "on the road" in via Montenapoleone. This year, it will be waiting for the curious at the Audi House of Progress in corso venezia 11, where the entire Audi roadmap towards carbon neutrality will be present. The Audi Skysphere concept car – a futuristic full electric roadster – will also be showcased for the first time, which symbolizes the circular economy, technological progress, and style.

Ikea is celebrating its 80th anniversary at the Milan Design Week and unveils the first pieces of the new Nytillverkad collection, a tribute to the brand's iconic style. The new line will be available in stores from July 2023.

Lexus has unveiled Shaped by Air, an installation by acclaimed New York-based artist and architect Suchi Reddy, alongside prototypes by the four LEXUS DESIGN AWARD 2023 winners. Responding to an overarching theme - shaping the future - the public exhibition will be on view until April 23 at Superstudio in Milan.

MAD Architects, known for its innovative designs, has unveiled a new installation called MOMENTUM. It is a large iron cube structure tilted 45 degrees from its base, commissioned by AXA IM Alts for the duration of the fair. The installation is unique as its ETFE polymer surface reflects its surroundings during the day, and at night, it yields to the artificial light source before becoming "the moment, a dialogue between thought and evolution that's both pure and disarming."

Colmar has collaborated with Dutch designer Kees Dekkers to bring attention to its sustainability efforts. As part of the Colmar Again project, Dekkers has crafted 20 chairs called "No Waste Chairs," each made from recycled transparent plexiglass and gets its color from the discarded garments placed inside it.

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Apple fucked us on right to repair (again)

Today (September 22), I'm (virtually) presenting at the DIG Festival in Modena, Italy. Tonight, I'll be in person at LA's Book Soup for the launch of Justin C Key's "The World Wasn’t Ready for You." On September 27, I'll be at Chevalier's Books in Los Angeles with Brian Merchant for a joint launch for my new book The Internet Con and his new book, Blood in the Machine.

Right to repair has no cannier, more dedicated adversary than Apple, a company whose most innovative work is dreaming up new ways to sneakily sabotage electronics repair while claiming to be a caring environmental steward, a lie that covers up the mountains of e-waste that Apple dooms our descendants to wade through.

Why does Apple hate repair so much? It's not that they want to poison our water and bodies with microplastics; it's not that they want to hasten the day our coastal cities drown; it's not that they relish the human misery that accompanies every gram of conflict mineral. They aren't sadists. They're merely sociopathically greedy.

Tim Cook laid it out for his investors: when people can repair their devices, they don't buy new ones. When people don't buy new devices, Apple doesn't sell them new devices. It's that's simple:

https://www.inverse.com/article/52189-tim-cook-says-apple-faces-2-key-problems-in-surprising-shareholder-letter

So Apple does everything it can to monopolize repair. Not just because this lets the company gouge you on routine service, but because it lets them decide when your phone is beyond repair, so they can offer you a trade-in, ensuring both that you buy a new device and that the device you buy is another Apple.

There are so many tactics Apple gets to use to sabotage repair. For example, Apple engraves microscopic Apple logos on the subassemblies in its devices. This allows the company to enlist US Customs to seize and destroy refurbished parts that are harvested from dead phones by workers in the Pacific Rim:

https://repair.eu/news/apple-uses-trademark-law-to-strengthen-its-monopoly-on-repair/

Of course, the easiest way to prevent harvested components from entering the parts stream is to destroy as many old devices as possible. That's why Apple's so-called "recycling" program shreds any devices you turn over to them. When you trade in your old iPhone at an Apple Store, it is converted into immortal e-waste (no other major recycling program does this). The logic is straightforward: no parts, no repairs:

https://www.vice.com/en/article/yp73jw/apple-recycling-iphones-macbooks

Shredding parts and cooking up bogus trademark claims is just for starters, though. For Apple, the true anti-repair innovation comes from the most pernicious US tech law: Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

DMCA 1201 is an "anti-circumvention" law. It bans the distribution of any tool that bypasses "an effective means of access control." That's all very abstract, but here's what it means: if a manufacturer sticks some Digital Rights Management (DRM) in its device, then anything you want to do that involves removing that DRM is now illegal – even if the thing itself is perfectly legal.

When Congress passed this stupid law in 1998, it had a very limited blast radius. Computers were still pretty expensive and DRM use was limited to a few narrow categories. In 1998, DMCA 1201 was mostly used to prevent you from de-regionalizing your DVD player to watch discs that had been released overseas but not in your own country.

But as we warned back then, computers were only going to get smaller and cheaper, and eventually, it would only cost manufacturers pennies to wrap their products – or even subassemblies in their products – in DRM. Congress was putting a gun on the mantelpiece in Act I, and it was bound to go off in Act III.

Welcome to Act III.

Today, it costs about a quarter to add a system-on-a-chip to even the tiniest parts. These SOCs can run DRM. Here's how that DRM works: when you put a new part in a device, the SOC and the device's main controller communicate with one another. They perform a cryptographic protocol: the part says, "Here's my serial number," and then the main controller prompts the user to enter a manufacturer-supplied secret code, and the master controller sends a signed version of this to the part, and the part and the system then recognize each other.

This process has many names, but because it was first used in the automotive sector, it's widely known as VIN-Locking (VIN stands for "vehicle identification number," the unique number given to every car by its manufacturer). VIN-locking is used by automakers to block independent mechanics from repairing your car; even if they use the manufacturer's own parts, the parts and the engine will refuse to work together until the manufacturer's rep keys in the unlock code:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/07/24/rent-to-pwn/#kitt-is-a-demon

VIN locking is everywhere. It's how John Deere stops farmers from fixing their own tractors – something farmers have done literally since tractors were invented:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/05/08/about-those-kill-switched-ukrainian-tractors/

It's in ventilators. Like mobile phones, ventilators are a grotesquely monopolized sector, controlled by a single company Medtronic, whose biggest claim to fame is effecting the world's largest tax inversion in order to manufacture the appearance that it is an Irish company and therefore largely untaxable. Medtronic used the resulting windfall to gobble up most of its competitors.

During lockdown, as hospitals scrambled to keep their desperately needed supply of ventilators running, Medtronic's VIN-locking became a lethal impediment. Med-techs who used donor parts from one ventilator to keep another running – say, transplanting a screen – couldn't get the device to recognize the part because all the world's civilian aircraft were grounded, meaning Medtronic's technicians couldn't swan into their hospitals to type in the unlock code and charge them hundreds of dollars.

The saving grace was an anonymous, former Medtronic repair tech, who built pirate boxes to generate unlock codes, using any housing they could lay hands on to use as a case: guitar pedals, clock radios, etc. This tech shipped these gadgets around the world, observing strict anonymity, because Article 6 of the EUCD also bans circumvention:

https://pluralistic.net/2020/07/10/flintstone-delano-roosevelt/#medtronic-again

Of course, Apple is a huge fan of VIN-locking. In phones, VIN-locking is usually called "serializing" or "parts-pairing," but it's the same thing: a tiny subassembly gets its own microcontroller whose sole purpose is to prevent independent repair technicians from fixing your gadget. Parts-pairing lets Apple block repairs even when the technician uses new, Apple parts – but it also lets Apple block refurb parts and third party parts.

For many years, Apple was the senior partner and leading voice in blocking state Right to Repair bills, which it killed by the dozen, leading a coalition of monopolists, from Wahl (who boobytrap their hair-clippers with springs that cause their heads irreversibly decompose if you try to sharpen them at home) to John Deere (who reinvented tenant farming by making farmers tenants of their tractors, rather than their land).

But Apple's opposition to repair eventually became a problem for the company. It's bad optics, and both Apple customers and Apple employees are volubly displeased with the company's ecocidal conduct. But of course, Apple's management and shareholders hate repair and want to block it as much as possible.

But Apple knows how to Think Differently. It came up with a way to eat its cake and have it, too. The company embarked on a program of visibly support right to repair, while working behind the scenes to sabotage it.

Last year, Apple announced a repair program. It was hilarious. If you wanted to swap your phone's battery, all you had to do was let Apple put a $1200 hold on your credit card, and then wait while the company shipped you 80 pounds' worth of specialized tools, packed in two special Pelican cases:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/05/22/apples-cement-overshoes/

Then, you swapped your battery, but you weren't done! After your battery was installed, you had to conference in an authorized Apple tech who would tell you what code to type into a laptop you tethered to the phone in order to pair it with your phone. Then all you had to do was lug those two 40-pound Pelican cases to a shipping depot and wait for Apple to take the hold off your card (less the $120 in parts and fees).

By contrast, independent repair outfits like iFixit will sell you all the tools you need to do your own battery swap – including the battery! for $32. The whole kit fits in a padded envelope:

https://www.ifixit.com/products/iphone-x-replacement-battery

But while Apple was able to make a showy announcement of its repair program and then hide the malicious compliance inside those giant Pelican cases, sabotaging right to repair legislation is a lot harder.

Not that they didn't try. When New York State passed the first general electronics right-to-repair bill in the country, someone convinced New York Governor Kathy Hochul to neuter it with last-minute modifications:

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/12/weakened-right-to-repair-bill-is-signed-into-law-by-new-yorks-governor/

But that kind of trick only works once. When California's right to repair bill was introduced, it was clear that it was gonna pass. Rather than get run over by that train, Apple got on board, supporting the legislation, which passed unanimously:

https://www.ifixit.com/News/79902/apples-u-turn-tech-giant-finally-backs-repair-in-california

But Apple got the last laugh. Because while California's bill contains many useful clauses for the independent repair shops that keep your gadgets out of a landfill, it's a state law, and DMCA 1201 is federal. A state law can't simply legalize the conduct federal law prohibits. California's right to repair bill is a banger, but it has a weak spot: parts-pairing, the scourge of repair techs:

https://www.ifixit.com/News/69320/how-parts-pairing-kills-independent-repair

Every generation of Apple devices does more parts-pairing than the previous one, and the current models are so infested with paired parts as to be effectively unrepairable, except by Apple. It's so bad that iFixit has dropped its repairability score for the iPhone 14 from a 7 ("recommend") to a 4 (do not recommend):

https://www.ifixit.com/News/82493/we-are-retroactively-dropping-the-iphones-repairability-score-en

Parts-pairing is bullshit, and Apple are scum for using it, but they're hardly unique. Parts-pairing is at the core of the fuckery of inkjet printer companies, who use it to fence out third-party ink, so they can charge $9,600/gallon for ink that pennies to make:

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/11/ink-stained-wretches-battle-soul-digital-freedom-taking-place-inside-your-printer

Parts-pairing is also rampant in powered wheelchairs, a heavily monopolized sector whose predatory conduct is jaw-droppingly depraved:

https://uspirgedfund.org/reports/usp/stranded

But if turning phones into e-waste to eke out another billion-dollar stock buyback is indefensible, stranding people with disabilities for months at a time while they await repairs is so obviously wicked that the conscience recoils. That's why it was so great when Colorado passed the nation's first wheelchair right to repair bill last year:

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2022/06/when-drm-comes-your-wheelchair

California actually just passed two right to repair bills; the other one was SB-271, which mirrors Colorado's HB22-1031:

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB271

This is big! It's momentum! It's a start!

But it can't be the end. When Bill Clinton signed DMCA 1201 into law 25 years ago, he loaded a gun and put it on the nation's mantlepiece and now it's Act III and we're all getting sprayed with bullets. Everything from ovens to insulin pumps, thermostats to lightbulbs, has used DMCA 1201 to limit repair, modification and improvement.

Congress needs to rid us of this scourge, to let us bring back all the benefits of interoperability. I explain how this all came to be – and what we should do about it – in my new Verso Books title, The Internet Con: How to Seize the Means of Computation.

https://www.versobooks.com/products/3035-the-internet-con

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/09/22/vin-locking/#thought-differently

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[things-about-cars-in-posts]

So I had my dad talking to me about cars today, telling me how I should basically avoid getting any cars except those made by Japanese companies because of how shitty other countries manufacture their cars (mileage and life span)

Do you have any thoughts on this? I don’t know much about cars and I thought of this blog while I was having this conversation so that’s why I send here

Do I have thoughts on this. Do I have thoughts on this. Babygirl (gender neutral) I have thoughts on aspects of cars you wouldn't even conceive of. I have thoughts on aspects of cars that aren't even real. Up the ante, folks! Ask me which cars are most bisexual!

That aside, for my opinion: Italian food is good. But of course, when I eat out in Italy, I don't go to any random place because "this country does this well", because I'm not ordering from a country, or a region, or a city, but from a specific joint - and some of them suck, some dropped or rose in quality, some are exceptionally good/bad with certain things, hell, some serve foreign food and then what's the adage matter now! That's why Yelp doesn't have country reviews.

Much the same, Japanese cars are usually pretty reliable, but Nissan spent the last two decades making a case against that claim (especially with their CVT transmission, a known ticking time bomb they've done fuck all about for years) with the help of whatever's left of the shell of Mitsubishi, and Infiniti is just the luxury brand of Nissan so ditto for it... indeed, another point to make, some cars are just based on, or outright are, cars from other brands. Infinitis are built by Nissan, and usually based on the equivalent Nissans. Except the QX30, which is just a Mercedes GLA - which probably was part of the same deal through which Mercedes got to sell the Nissan Navara as the X Class.

And there's a lot of cross-nationality brand partnerships like that, past and present, like the four-decade-long Mazda/Ford one, or the time Saturn had such a crappy engine they had to get Honda to give them a proper one. And by the way, the guy who posted that? He owns a different Saturn which took 360k miles of bare minimum care like a champ, because reliability can vary wildly within a lineup, and also a Volkswagen that's been a thorn in his side, which definitely wasn't the experience I had with mine, because mine is over twice as old, and a brand can completely change over time too! (You'd think they were run by people or something.)

In fact, reliability changing over time and models is the norm - not as drastically as, say, "older German cars were unstoppable tanks and now they're overly fit-prone electronics messes where everything is costly to buy and dastardly to replace" (which, however, is actually a notable trend), but usually in terms of "in this model, through these production years, this component was overly keen on failing" (as per my Accord post). Part of how Toyota (and by extension its luxury brand Lexus) rightfully earned its reputation of King Reliability is such cases in their production being especially few and far between, and none notable enough to become an automotive meme like Subaru head gasket failures (and no, the Camry dent doesn't count). So, say, Hondas may not be less reliable, just a bit less consistently so (but even there, Honda interiors tend to hold up much better than Toyotas', yadda yadda yay for nuance).

So if you are buying a used car (as you should) it's always important to research for potential common problems (for instance, pre-90s Toyota frames are to rust what the letter X is to Elon Musk) and thoroughly inspect the car, to check that nothing is broken and that it's been properly serviced.

That last part is very important, because reliability is not a tickbox, it's a spectrum, and a function of how a car was built and how it was maintained. Carelessness will kill any car sooner or later. Every car has fluids that will at some point need changing, wear items that will at some point need replacing, and the occasional part failure. Even yours. So even when it comes to your car, keep up with that stuff, or it will eventually catch up to you. (And if regular services would tax your finances, look into how to perform them yourself - you'll find it's a lot easier than you thought, you'll give it a shot and it will be very rewarding and save you a lot of money!)

And also, if a hinge starts squeaking, if something starts sagging, if some trim breaks, if you get a dent or scratch, take care of those too. Not because they make your car work less or worth less, but because they foster an indifference that snowballs into neglect. Working on those little things will keep you feeling like your car is nice and your loving effort is going to keep it nice, dammit - in much the same way as it's important to take care of yourself and your environment for your mental health, to keep yourself feeling like you are making it and with your loving effort you are going to keep making it, dammit.

Links in blue are posts of mine explaining the words in question - if you liked this post, you might like those!

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A' Design Awards & Competition - Last Call for Entries

A’ Design Award & Competition is the world’s leading international annual juried competition for design. The A’ Design Accolades are organized in a wide range of creative fields to highlight the very best designers from all countries in all disciplines. The ultimate aim of the A’ Design Awards is to push designers, companies and brands worldwide to create superior products and projects that benefit the society. The A’ Design Competition aims to create incentives that ignite and reward creativity, original ideas and concept generation in all industrial sectors.

Every year, projects that focus on innovation, technology, design and creativity are awarded with the A’ Design Award. Deadline for submission is February 28 and results will be announced on May 1st. Designers worldwide are called to take part in the accolades by entering their best works, projects and products designed in the last 10 years.

A'Design Award is a great opportunity for designers to have a jump in their careers as the A' Design Award offers winners extensive marketing services to make use of the success of winning the award. The winning designs are also exhibited in Italy through the temporary MOOD: Museum of Design. Winners of the Award will have extensive press appearances, press release preparation and distribution.

There are over hundred design award participation categories such as Good Industrial Design Award,  Good Architecture Design Award, Good Product Design Award, Good Communication Design Award, Good Service Design Award, and Good Fashion Design Award.

Entries will be judged by an international jury panel of scholars, professionals and media members. Further design award categories are available on this link.

Enter Your Designs today to The A’ Design Competition: Enroll Your Best Design Project.

[hermitroom]

some info about the various organizations in coe, as seen from the artbook (please let me know if you see any errors, i was a bit careless with romanization as you can tell & this is very rough)

Otowa Detective Agency They do business as Otowa Search System, LLC (kk otowa search system). A privately-owned detective agency in Nagoya managed by Genshi Otowa. When they expanded and moved their main office to Tokyo, the Nagoya office became their country one. Because they've been trustworthy at handling their jobs, they've gotten more and more customers, and because they listen to the will of their employees, they've managed to recruit and keep a lot of talented people on staff. Despite the fact that they're a small-scale company now, the requests haven't stopped. They have six people at the Nagoya branch, and about 30 at the Tokyo one. Path to Empireo

It started as the self-improvement group 'People of Akasha', and became a new organization with a new religion based on Catholicism. It wasn't a very large-scale group- around 2015, there were only about 300 registered believers in the country. The incident where the Tokyo and Chuubu branches exploded claimed many of their lives, completely destroying the organization itself. It seemed like the remaining survivors died natural deaths around the same time as well. They said they're researching the path to 'guide humanity to Empireo'.

Ice Cooler

A pharmaceutical company founded by the son of a pharmacist, Rangiri Utsugi. The position of president is inherited, so Rangiri passed it down to his son Keiichi, and he passed it down to his son Uenari. The company grew rapidly after WW2, with their main product being OTC medications. They were very famous for how well their medicines worked, but gradually said medicines started to work less and less. At the same time, there started to be a lot of 'suspicious' things about their medicine, as well as 'incidents' related to it, leading to public loss of trust in them. Before long, they were bought out by a foreign investor, their leadership was completely changed, and in 2016 the Ice Cooler name was no more.

Tranzykid Institute

An integrated sciences institute based in the American state of Kentucky. It's produced many Nobel Prize winners and candidates, and has quite a bit of influence as a research institute. However, all the departments act extremely independently of each other, and there are some laboratories among them that haven't revealed what they're actually working on.

Theosophy University

It was originally founded as a Catholic institution, but currently the management (Theosophy Institute of the Arts and Sciences) runs it as a private university. The curriculum focuses on raising students to be talented and successful in a global environment, with a strong focus on linguistics. It's not limited to Catholic-only students, either. There are people from all over the world attending, and many graduates have become famous in their own right. It's well-known enough as a university that everyone's heard of it. Other than their Tokyo campus, they have a Nagano campus as well.

Fondazione Riddle

Founded by Beniamino Riddle. Based in Italy. The current heir is the president's son, Rodney Riddle. They mainly provide financial support to organizations doing R&D in the field of science. Tranzykid is one of them. Their aim is 'For the world, and for the peace we have now' (but...).

A/Z/MA

Founded by Shirou Azuma. Their base business was Azuma Bookstore, a publishing company, but they're a corporation that handles all sorts of things in the entertainment industry. They've expanded into publishing, animation, movies, and various content services. Currently, no one working at the company besides the president is from the Azuma family themselves, but the current president, Wadachi Azuma, is a direct descendant of Shirou.

Nanamidou Bookstore, LLC

A bookstore chain under the Igarashi group. They used to only sell books, but they've branched out into music, videos, various media sales, and rentals, too.

Gojo Corporation/Igarashi Group

They're a business group that's made a name for themselves by expanding into every area. Despite the Gojo Conglomerate breaking up during WW2, they reorganized afterwards, and succeeded greatly. A major contractor in Tokai, Gojo, is also part of their group. Their most recent large-scale construction work is the commercial building in front of the Nagoya station. They've also done remodelling for A/Z/MA (LLC)'s Chuubu Branch office.

PMSC/GrassRod

A PMSC based in America. It recruits personnel from all sorts of countries, and there's a rumor that they'll send mercenaries who 'aren't afraid of death' anywhere. They're currently active, but the only thing that can be confirmed about them is that there is someone actually managing and controlling them. No other details are known.

[diabolus1exmachina]

Fiat 600 Jungla

The Jungla, Italian for “Jungle,” was designed at the request of Fiat supremo Gianni Agnelli who wanted a vehicle to compete with the popular Mini Moke, and perhaps to win the company some military contracts. Just 3,200 or so were made between 1965 and 1974. Emphasizing simplicity as a design criterion, the Fiat Jungla boasted a utilitarian, squared-off metal body, providing space for four adults and up to 40 kilograms of luggage, cargo, or beach equipment. Leveraging the mass production of the Fiat 600, a popular and affordable car in Italy at the time, the Jungla was based on the same platform to ensure cost-effective, efficient production and broad parts availability.

Powering the vehicle was a 767cc inline-four cylinder, overhead valve engine borrowed from the Fiat 600, with power transmitted through a 4-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheels. Despite its modest output of 32 bhp, the low curb weight of 578 kilograms allowed for a respectable top speed of 95 km/h, depending on the load. Though of course, it woulds take a driver with significant courage to actually achieve that speed on Italy’s twisting coastal roads.

While initially intended for military use, the Jungla only saw very limited adoption by the Italian armed forces. That said, it found favor with the Italian Forestry Service and the Carabinieri who ordered some for specialist roles.

Interestingly, the Savio Jungla became particularly popular among affluent vacationers in France, Italy, and Monte Carlo. With their open-top configuration, these four-seaters offered a simple means of transportation for short trips from their hillside manor houses to the waterfront. Notably, the Kelly 600 variant of the Fiat Jungla gained significant recognition. This special edition featured a tasseled folding fabric roof, woven rattan seats, and other rattan accents. Produced by a Fiat dealership based in Monaco, original examples of the Kelly 600 have become highly sought-after and valuable collector’s items.

To shield occupants from the sun, many of these cars were fitted with simple canvas tops as mentioned above, while rattan seats were often preferred for their ability to accommodate individuals who were still damp from swimming in the sea.

Similar to the Savio Jungla, the Mini Moke and the French sibling, the Citroën Méhari, were also commonly seen at waterfront establishments during that era. The Méhari bore a striking resemblance to the Jungla, leading many to speculate that it drew direct inspiration from the Italian vehicle, appearing on the market just three years later.

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

December 30, 2023

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

DEC 31, 2023

One day short of his first 100 days in the White House, on April 28, 2021, President Joe Biden spoke to a joint session of Congress, where he outlined an ambitious vision for the nation. In a time of rising autocrats who believed democracy was failing, he asked, could the United States demonstrate that democracy is still vital?

“Can our democracy deliver on its promise that all of us, created equal in the image of God, have a chance to lead lives of dignity, respect, and possibility? Can our democracy deliver…to the most pressing needs of our people? Can our democracy overcome the lies, anger, hate, and fears that have pulled us apart?”

America’s adversaries were betting that the U.S. was so full of anger and division that it could not. “But they are wrong,” Biden said. “You know it; I know it. But we have to prove them wrong.”

“We have to prove democracy still works—that our government still works and we can deliver for our people.”

In that speech, Biden outlined a plan to begin investing in the nation again as well as to rebuild the country’s neglected infrastructure. “Throughout our history,” he noted, “public investment and infrastructure has literally transformed America—our attitudes, as well as our opportunities.” 

In the first two years of his administration, when Democrats controlled both chambers of Congress, lawmakers set out to do what Biden asked. They passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan to help restart the nation’s economy after the pandemic-induced crash; the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (better known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) to repair roads, bridges, and waterlines, extend broadband, and build infrastructure for electric vehicles; the roughly $280 billion CHIPS and Science Act to promote scientific research and manufacturing of semiconductors; and the Inflation Reduction Act, which sought to curb inflation by lowering prescription drug prices, promoting domestic renewable energy production, and investing in measures to combat climate change.

This was a dramatic shift from the previous 40 years of U.S. policy, when lawmakers maintained that slashing the government would stimulate economic growth, and pundits widely predicted that the Democrats’ policies would create a recession. 

But in 2023, with the results of the investment in the United States falling into place, it is clear that those policies justified Biden’s faith in them. The U.S. economy is stronger than that of any other country in the Group of Seven (G7)—a political and economic forum consisting of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, along with the European Union—with higher growth and faster drops in inflation than any other G7 country over the past three years. 

Heather Long of the Washington Post said yesterday there was only one word for the U.S. economy in 2023, and that word is “miracle.” 

Rather than cooling over the course of the year, growth accelerated to an astonishing 4.9% annualized rate in the third quarter of the year while inflation cooled from 6.4% to 3.1% and the economy added more than 2.5 million jobs. The S&P 500, which is a stock market index of 500 of the largest companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges, ended this year up 24%. The Nasdaq composite index, which focuses on technology stocks, gained more than 40%. Noah Berlatsky, writing for Public Notice yesterday, pointed out that new businesses are starting up at a near-record pace, and that holiday sales this year were up 3.1%. 

Unemployment has remained below 4% for 22 months in a row for the first time since the late 1960s. That low unemployment has enabled labor to make significant gains, with unionized workers in the automobile industry, UPS, Hollywood, railroads, and service industries winning higher wages and other benefits. Real wages have risen faster than inflation, especially for those at the bottom of the economy, whose wages have risen by 4.5% after inflation between 2020 and 2023. 

Meanwhile, perhaps as a reflection of better economic conditions in the wake of the pandemic, the nation has had a record drop in homicides and other categories of violent crime. The only crime that has risen in 2023 is vehicle theft.  

While Biden has focused on making the economy deliver for ordinary Americans, Vice President Kamala Harris has emphasized protecting the right of all Americans to be treated equally before the law. 

In April 2023, when the Republican-dominated Tennessee legislature expelled two young Black legislators, Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, for participating in a call for gun safety legislation after a mass shooting at a school in Nashville, Harris traveled to Nashville’s historically Black Fisk University to support them and their cause. 

In the wake of the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Supreme Court decision overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that recognized the constitutional right to abortion, Harris became the administration’s most vocal advocate for abortion rights. “How dare they?” she demanded. “How dare they tell a woman what she can and cannot do with her own body?... How dare they try to stop her from determining her own future? How dare they try to deny women their rights and their freedoms?” She brought together civil rights leaders and reproductive rights advocates to work together to defend Americans’ civil and human rights. 

In fall 2023, Harris traveled around the nation’s colleges to urge students to unite behind issues that disproportionately affect younger Americans: “reproductive freedom, common sense gun safety laws, climate action, voting rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and teaching America’s full history.” 

“Opening doors of opportunity, guaranteeing some more fairness and justice—that’s the essence of America,” Biden said when he spoke to Congress in April 2021. “That’s democracy in action.”

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

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English Creations Craze WOMAN ACCESSORIES

English Creations Craze is Scarves Manufacturer, Exporter, Wholesaler, Scarves Supplier at wholesale prices. Buy scarves in bulk from India. Wholesale Scarves at factory prices as we have our factory for production of scarves. Our product range includes all fabrics such as Cashmere, Wool, Silk, Cotton, Modal, Linen, Viscose, Acrylic, Polyester and Blended fabrics. As its name refers; the company is inspired by 'Passion for Creations beyond imaginations'. We have a huge collection as we are a wholesaler of Clothing Accessories, Fashion Accessories, Women Accessories and Men Accessories according to fashion and standards of all international markets. We provide worldwide shipping services at reasonable prices to all countries viz. USA, France, Italy, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Australia, UK, Canada, Japan, UAE, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Turkey, Sweden, Mexico, Greece, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, South America, other European countries etc.

Overseas clients buy Wholesale scarves in bulk quantity at factory prices as ENGLISH CREATIONS CRAZE is a manufacturer from India, wholesaler, supplier, exporters of scarves, shawls, stoles, bags, ponchos, kaftans, kimono , printed scarves, jacquard scarves, beachwear, beach towels, pareos, sarongs, wraps, throws, home furnishing items at wholesale prices. We specialize in custom designing and custom printing on different kinds of fabrics. Our efforts remain consistently focused upon innovation and continual improvement, making us a globally acclaimed brand.

Today, we are 100% export oriented business house witnessing massive international market base spread worldwide over different parts of Europe, Australia, North America and South America. Clients from all over the world rely on us as we offer them a refreshingly new and unique shopping experience; offering distinguished quality products at some great prices.

Our company is a recognized member of The Indian Silk Export Promotion Council and Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH). Besides product quality, we are well known in the industry for our efficient customer care services and our strict adherence to prompt product delivery schedules.

Our Product Range Focusing on international tastes, demands and preferences, our products are a melange of contemporary and ethnic art, showcasing creativity and uniqueness in every single piece. The unique quality and exquisitely designed products manufactured by English Creations Craze can be categorized as the following : • Scarves & Stoles : In fabrics such as silk, cashmere, pashmina, wool, cotton, modal, viscose, acrylic, polyester, rayon, organza, chiffon, crepe, geogette etc. In patterns such as jacquard, print, embroidery, jamawar, woven, knitted, crochet etc. • Shawls: In fabrics such as silk, cashmere, pashmina, wool, cotton, modal, viscose, acrylic, polyester, rayon, organza, chiffon, crepe, geogette etc.

In patterns such as jacquard, print, embroidery, jamawar, woven, knitted, crochet etc. • Ponchos and Kimonos : In fabrics such as silk, cashmere, pashmina, wool, cotton, modal, viscose, acrylic, polyester, rayon, organza, chiffon, crepe, geogette etc. In patterns such as jacquard, print, embroidery, jamawar, woven, knitted, crochet etc. • Kaftans : In fabrics such as silk, cashmere, pashmina, wool, cotton, modal, viscose, acrylic, polyester, rayon, organza, chiffon, crepe, geogette etc. In patterns such as jacquard, print, embroidery, jamawar, woven, knitted, crochet etc. • Wraps : In fabrics such as silk, cashmere, pashmina, wool, cotton, modal, viscose, acrylic, polyester, rayon, organza, chiffon, crepe, geogette etc. In patterns such as jacquard, print, embroidery, jamawar, woven, knitted, crochet etc. • Home Furnishings

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AI and ChatGPT

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) have become essential tools in modern society. ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, has made significant strides in various industries, including STEM and business. Its ability to understand and generate human-like text has the potential to revolutionize many industries and replace traditional methods of data analysis and customer service. However, this technology also raises concerns about privacy and potential job loss, leading some countries to consider banning its use.

AI is a branch of computer science that aims to create intelligent machines that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and decision-making. NLP is a subfield of AI that focuses on the interaction between computers and human language, allowing machines to understand and generate natural language text.

Creative destruction is a process in which new technologies or innovations replace existing ones, often resulting in the destruction of traditional business models and industries. This process can lead to significant benefits in terms of efficiency and productivity, but it can also have negative consequences, such as job losses and social upheaval.

ChatGPT is an excellent example of how AI and NLP can be creative destruction. Its ability to generate human-like text has the potential to revolutionize many industries and replace traditional methods of data analysis and customer service. In STEM, ChatGPT has proven to be an invaluable tool for researchers and scientists, allowing them to generate hypotheses, analyze data, and make predictions. In the business world, ChatGPT is being used to improve customer service and enhance marketing strategies.

However, the use of ChatGPT also raises concerns about privacy and potential job loss. In industries such as customer service and data analysis, companies may be tempted to rely solely on the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT, potentially replacing human employees. Additionally, the use of ChatGPT in certain fields, such as journalism, has sparked concerns about the authenticity of news articles and the potential for misinformation.

One country that has already started the process of banning ChatGPT is Italy. The country's data protection authority has expressed concerns about the potential misuse of the technology and has called for a ban on its use. This has sparked a debate about the ethics and regulation of AI technologies and the potential impact they may have on society.

Despite its potential benefits, the use of ChatGPT also raises concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of AI technologies. Its ability to generate human-like text raises questions about the potential for the creation of deepfakes and the manipulation of text for malicious purposes. Additionally, the vast amount of data required to train such models raises concerns about the security and privacy of personal information.

In conclusion, AI and NLP technologies such as ChatGPT can be incredibly powerful tools for businesses and researchers. However, their use must be carefully considered to avoid negative consequences such as job losses and privacy concerns. By working together to develop regulations and guidelines, society can ensure that these technologies are used safely and responsibly, while also reaping the benefits of creative destruction. As the technology continues to advance, it is essential to carefully consider its ethical implications and the potential risks associated with its use.

Author Note: This entire post was written by ChatGPT through prompt engineering.

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Leonardo reveals the next package of updates for the Eurofighter Typhoon's survival capacity

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 07/14/23 - 16:00 in Military

Leonardo, on behalf of the EuroDASS consortium (Leonardo, ELT Group, Indra and Hensoldt), announced the next survival capacity upgrade package for the defensive aid subsystem (DASS) of the Eurofighter Typhoon.

This is based on the substantial progress in technology development already made, taking advantage of the continued investment of EuroDASS partners in the defensive capabilities of the Typhoon.

Designed to meet the requirements of Typhoon operators, upgrades are being proposed for the Eurofighter Phase 4 Enhancement (P4E) package from four nations and will also be available to export customers.

The latest update will increase the aircraft's ability to survive and lay the foundation for the integration of the defense system with Typhoon's highly capable E-scan radars. This includes all versions of the Typhoon E-scan radar, including what is already in service, as well as the variants currently under development by Eurofighter partner nations.

The existing DASS, called Praetorian in honor of the elite Roman bodyguard, protects the Typhoon from threats, including infrared (IR/heat search) and radar-guided missiles. The system's integrated sensors and interference equipment provide situational awareness to the pilot and equip the aircraft with digital discretion, obtained through advanced electronic disappointment techniques.

This last phase will see EuroDASS partners integrate a number of new features, already in advanced stages of development, into the Praetorian system. This includes a digital receiver feature, which will allow the Typhoon to better recognize modern and complex targets and their modes of operation, allowing it to deploy the appropriate countermeasures. The update also incorporates a band extension that allows the Typhoon to continue to operate on the increasingly complex, congested and contested electromagnetic battlefield of the future.

The update will also include improvements in signal processing algorithms and processor capabilities, providing great advances in processing speed, capacity and memory. This will allow the Praetorian system to make the most of its integration with Typhoon's E-scan radar options, including the new ECRS Mk2 currently under development for the United Kingdom Armed Forces. The newest radar options incorporate a powerful electronic attack capability and will complement the on-board lock provided by the Praetorian system to provide a formidable overall effect.

Leonardo is integrating the Praetorian system in Luton, where the company carries out research, development and advanced production of electronic warfare. The development of the digital receiver capacity was led by German partner Hensoldt and the band's extension work was conducted by Spanish partner Indra. Other enhancements to ECM and WTP Cooler will be led by ELT Group.

At the 2023 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in Fairford, United Kingdom, Leonardo will present the new features aboard a Navajo test aircraft operated by its 2Excel test and evaluation partner.

As the individual features introduced in this update are already ripe after the international investment, the first flight tests using 2Excel Navajo equipped with the updated Typhoon hardware will take place shortly after RIAT. Other tests on board the Typhoon aircraft are scheduled for early 2024.

Looking beyond this update, EuroDASS partners are also making progress on Praetorian eVolution, the proposed roadmap for the future Typhoon DASS that will ensure that the aircraft maintains its world-class level of protection in the coming decades. The roadmap proposes new advanced features, including cross-platform electronic warfare and combat ISR functions, such as high-precision targeting and advanced combat ID.

Discussions between the four Typhoon partner nations (United Kingdom, Italy, Germany and Spain) continue to advance, with all parties recognizing the benefits of Pretorian eVolution in terms of future survival capacity, maintaining the basis of each nation's air-based combat ground combat skills and ensuring future freedom of operation for Typhoon operators in an evolving threat scenario.

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ORBIS Films: Italy's Leading Production Service Company

When it comes to the world of film and video production, Italy has always been at the forefront of creativity and innovation. Among the top players in this dynamic industry is ORBIS Films, the premier Italian production service company that has quickly established itself as a leading authority in the national market.

Since its establishment in Milan in 2009, ORBIS Films has built a team of seasoned producers and filmmakers with years of experience and a keen eye for detail. The company boasts an impressive portfolio of successful projects, from TV and online commercials to feature films and documentaries.

As we move into 2023, ORBIS Films continues to stand tall as the biggest, most internationally recognized production company in Italy. The company offers a comprehensive suite of video production services in Milan, Rome, Venice, Naples, Genoa, Bologna, Florence, Como, Siena, Bergamo, Varese, Bari, Palermo, Pisa, Siena, Padua, Parma, Verona, and throughout Italy designed to bring creative visions to life, from concept development to post-production. 

Whether it's a commercial or a full-length film, ORBIS Films has the expertise and resources to deliver excellence.

Reputation is everything in the world of Italian production services, and ORBIS Films is no exception. The company has gained a reputation for quality and reliability that precedes it in the industry. Clients looking to elevate their projects to the next level need look no further than ORBIS Films, the go-to name for production services in Italy.

ORBIS Films is the premier full-service production company in Italy, specializing in delivering end-to-end production services to international clients. From advertising to feature films, photoshoots, and TV production, the company has the expertise to bring any creative vision to life.

ORBIS Films sets the industry standard for video production services in Italy, ensuring that every project is executed with precision and finesse. The company offers a comprehensive suite of production services that cover every aspect of production, from pre-production to post-production.

Some of the services offered by ORBIS Films include concept development, scriptwriting, location scouting, camera and equipment rental, production crew and talent sourcing, post-production editing, visual effects, and distribution and marketing.

In conclusion, if you're looking for the best production service company in Italy, look no further than ORBIS Films – Top №1 Video Production Company in Italy in 2023, 2022, and 2021. With its expertise, experience, and comprehensive suite of services, ORBIS Films is the ideal partner to bring your creative vision to life.

ORBIS Production – Leading Italian Production Service Company, providing the full range of high-end video production services in Milan, Rome, Venice, Florence, Turin, Naples, Bologna, Genoa, Verona, Padua, Palermo, Siena, Como, Bellagio, Bergamo, Brescia, Parma, and all across Italy.

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KUQIX: Your One-Stop Shop for DDP Shipping Services

KUQIX's logistics capabilities are backed by our representation of various first-tier freight forwarding companies. As of now, we have forged strategic partnerships with 103 leading international logistics companies across various regions in China. Leveraging the well-developed cargo transportation system within mainland China, we are able to quickly source any quantity of product resources for our buyers and ship them out in the blink of an eye. This series of cost optimizations and fee reductions is unparalleled in the industry, but KUQIX has achieved it. Moreover, we have established over 40 DDP channels covering countries and regions such as Europe, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and more. These channels offer faster transit times and lower shipping costs. For startups and small-to-medium enterprises, they no longer need to bear exorbitant taxes or navigate complex customs paperwork. To further facilitate shipments and transportation, we have warehouses established in major Chinese cities including Guangzhou, Yiwu, Shenzhen, Shanghai, and more. Regarding the DDP channels, we offer Rail transport, air transport, trucking, and sea transportation as options, covering countries and regions such as - 【Europe】Germany, the United Kingdom, Hungary, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Slovenia, Slovakia, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Estonia, Ireland, Croatia, Sweden, Latvia, Greece, Bulgaria, Finland. - 【USA】 - 【Middle East】Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore. - 【Southeast Asia】Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Jakarta in Indonesia, Cambodia, Taiwan, South Korea, Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, Iran, Australia. - 【Asia】Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and more. Our DDP shipping services are designed to provide our buyers with comprehensive transportation and cargo insurance. If you have any related needs, please feel free to contact us. Email: info@kuqix.com Whatsapp/Tel/: 15777597702 Read the full article

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The Fiora Designer Clothing Brand & the Ragno Morto Funeral House, two completely different businesses that originate from the same family: Fiorenobila. This Family’s linguine can be traced by to The Kingdom of Italy, supposedly, this family was once the trusted designers & seamstresses of many Marchesas(Marchionesses) & Duchessas(Duchesses) in the early years of the kingdom, but fled to America before the start of World War II, sensing the coming of the end of the monarchy; taking their coin & their products with them. Starting over in a new country, it was only a matter of time before the rich of this country looked for new wears, thus is where the clothing line of ‘Fiora’ begins. Time, dedication & savings, launched the brand & it’s owners into a new highest of riches, & allow it to expand beyond casual clothes, but also formal wear, accessories, jewelry, even makeup appeal.

John Fiorenobila stands as the current CEO of the company, his oldest daughter, Ann, is the heiress to Fiora & the family's saved fortune & is the active face of the brand at 25 years old. His youngest daughter, Suzanne, while still taking part in the business, has branched off to make a new business of her own, the Ragno Morto Funeral House, a full-service funeral parlor that will completely care for deceased persons until the time of their burial. From bathing-to-dressing, refrigeration, & embalming, there are even host meals of condolence & catered receptions depending on what one requests. At just 21, the Funeral Home is already quite a success for the young Suzanne, having only been an active business for 3 years, & racking in impressive money; as there is always people dying & profit to be made off it.

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Call for Entries to A’ Design Award & Competition

A’ Design Award & Competition is the world’s leading international annual juried competition for design. The A’ Design Accolades are organized in a wide range of creative fields to highlight the very best designers from all countries in all disciplines. The ultimate aim of the A’ Design Awards is to push designers, companies and brands worldwide to create superior products and projects that benefit the society. The A’ Design Competition aims to create incentives that ignite and reward creativity, original ideas and concept generation in all industrial sectors.

Every year, projects that focus on innovation, technology, design and creativity are awarded with the A’ Design Award. Deadline for submission is February 28 and results will be announced on May 1st. Designers worldwide are called to take part in the accolades by entering their best works, projects and products designed in the last 10 years.

A'Design Award is a great opportunity for designers to have a jump in their careers as the A' Design Award offers winners extensive marketing services to make use of the success of winning the award. The winning designs are also exhibited in Italy through the temporary MOOD: Museum of Design. Winners of the Award will have extensive press appearances, press release preparation and distribution.

There are over hundred design award participation categories such as Good Industrial Design Award,  Good Architecture Design Award, Good Product Design Award, Good Communication Design Award, Good Service Design Award, and Good Fashion Design Award.

Entries will be judged by an international jury panel of scholars, professionals and media members. Further design award categories are available on this link.

Enter Your Designs today to The A’ Design Competition: Enroll Your Best Design Project.

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Here Are The Characters That They Were Naughty And They Deserve A Pile Of Coal:

Coconut Fred (Coconut Fred's Fruit salad Island)

Courtney (Total Drama)

D.W (Arthur)

Bowser (Super Mario Logan)

Velma (Velma TV Series)

Dave (Total Drama: Pahkitew Island)

Dee Dee (Dexter's Laboratory)

Mr. Crocker (The Fairly OddParents)

Mr. Kat (Kid Vs. Kat)

Chandler McCann (The Loud House)

Caillou

Alvin (Alvin And The Chipmunks 2015)

Amy (Total Drama: Pahkitew Island)

Chris McLean (Total Drama)

Bendy (Foster's Home For Imaginary friends)

Cyborg (Teen Titans GO!)

Beast Boy (Teen Titans GO!)

Robin (Teen Titans GO!)

Uncle Grandpa

Dora (Dora The Explorer)

Terrence (Foster's Home For Imaginary friends)

Jeffy (Super Mario Logan)

Penelope (Super Mario Logan)

Mr. Goodman (Super Mario Logan)

JJ (CocoMelon)

Pinkfong

And Brooklyn The Baby Shark (Baby Shark's Big Show)

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Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island Belongs To Sammy Oriti, Don Oriolo, Dong Yang Animation Co., LTD. Warner Bros. Animation Inc. Kids' WB! The WB, The WB Television Network, Inc. The CW, The CW Network, LLC. Tribune Broadcasting Company, LLC. Tribune Media Company, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. CBS Entertainment Group, Paramount Global, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution Warner Bros. Television Studios, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WarnerMedia, And Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Total Drama Island Belongs To Tom McGillis, Jennifer Pertsch, Elliott Animation Inc. Fresh TV Inc. CAKE Entertainment Ltd. Corus Entertainment Inc. CBBC, BBC Television, BBC Worldwide Ltd. BBC Studios Ltd. British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Cartoon Network, The Cartoon Network, Inc. Warner Bros. Discovery Networks, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WarnerMedia And Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Total Drama Belongs To Tom McGillis, Jennifer Pertsch, Elliott Animation Inc. Fresh TV Inc. CAKE Entertainment Ltd. Corus Entertainment Inc. Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, K2 (TV channel), Jetix Italy S.R.L. Switchover Media, Discovery Italia S.R.L. Discovery Networks Italia, Discovery Networks EMEA, Discovery Networks International, Discovery, Inc. CBBC, BBC Television, BBC Worldwide Ltd. BBC Studios Ltd. British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Cartoon Network, The Cartoon Network, Inc. Warner Bros. Discovery Networks, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WarnerMedia And Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Arthur Belongs To Marc Brown, Kathy Waugh, Animation Services Hong Kong, Hero4Hire Creative, CINAR Productions Inc. CINAR Films Inc. CINAR Corporation, Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. DHX Cookie Jar Inc. DHX Media, Ltd. WildBrain Ltd. 9 Story Entertainment Inc. 9 Story Media Group Inc. Oasis Animation inc. WGBH-TV Channel 2, WGBH Educational Foundation, PBS Kids, PBS Kids GO! PBS Distribution, And Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Velma (2023) Belongs To Charlie Grandy, Mindy Kaling, Studio IAM, Charlie Grandy Productions, Kaling International, Inc. 3 Arts Entertainment, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. Warner Bros. Animation Inc. HBO Max, WarnerMedia Direct, LLC. Warner Bros. Discovery Global Streaming and Interactive Entertainment, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution Warner Bros. Television Studios, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WarnerMedia, And Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Dexter's Laboratory Belongs To Genndy Tartakovsky, Rough Draft Korea Co., Ltd. Twenty First Century Entertainment, Fil-Cartoons, Wang Film Productions Co., Ltd. Mr. Big Cartoons, SEK Animation Studio, Shanghai Morning Sun Animation Co., Ltd. Shenzhen Jade Animation Company, Hong Ying Animation Co., Ltd. Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. Cartoon Network Studios, Cartoon Network, The Cartoon Network, Inc. Warner Bros. Discovery Networks, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution Warner Bros. Television Studios, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WarnerMedia, And Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

The Fairly Oddparents Belongs To Butch Hartman, Yeson Entertainment, Sunwoo Entertainment, Co., Ltd. Elliott Animation Inc., Billionfold Inc. Frederator Studios, Frederator Networks, Inc. Wow Unlimited Media Inc. Nelvana Enterprises Inc. Corus Entertainment Inc. Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Nickelodeon Productions, Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nickelodeon Group, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Paramount International Networks, Paramount Domestic Media Networks, Paramount Media Networks, Inc. And Paramount Global

Kid vs. Kat Belongs To Rob Boutilier, Feitong Cartoon Graphics Services, Top Draw Animation Inc. Studio B Productions, Inc. Decode Entertainment, Inc. WildBrain Studios, WildBrain Ltd. Jetix Europe N.V. Disney Branded Television, Disney–ABC Home Entertainment and Television Distribution, Disney General Entertainment Content, Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, Disney Entertainment, Disney Enterprises, Inc. The Walt Disney Company, YTV, YTV Canada, Inc. And Corus Entertainment Inc.

The Loud House Belongs To Chris Savino, Jam Filled Entertainment, Boat Rocker Media Inc. Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Nickelodeon Productions, Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nickelodeon Group, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Paramount International Networks, Paramount Domestic Media Networks, Paramount Media Networks, Inc. And Paramount Global

Caillou Belongs To Hélène Desputeaux, Christine L'Heureux, Clockwork Zoo, CINAR Films Inc. CINAR Corporation, Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. Cookie Jar Group, DHX Cookie Jar Inc. DHX Media, Ltd. WildBrain Ltd. TELETOON, TELETOON Canada Inc. Treehouse TV, YTV Canada, Inc. Corus Entertainment Inc. PBS Kids, PBS Distribution, And Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks Belongs To Ross Bagdasarian Sr. Janice Karman, Bagdasarian Productions, OuiDo! Productions, Technicolor Animation Productions, Mikros Animation, Technicolor Creative Studios S.A. Vantiva S.A. M6 (TV channel), Metropole Télévision S.A. Groupe M6, Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nickelodeon Group, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Paramount International Networks, Paramount Domestic Media Networks, Paramount Media Networks, Inc. And Paramount Global

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends Belongs To Craig McCracken, Lauren Faust, Mike Moon, Boulder Media Limited, Cartoon Network Studios, Cartoon Network, The Cartoon Network, Inc. Warner Bros. Discovery Networks, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution Warner Bros. Television Studios, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WarnerMedia, And Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Teen Titans GO! Belongs To Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Bardel Entertainment, Inc. Copernicus Studios Inc. DC Comics, Inc. DC Entertainment, Warner Bros. Animation Inc. Cartoon Network, The Cartoon Network, Inc. Warner Bros. Discovery Networks, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution Warner Bros. Television Studios, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WarnerMedia, And Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Uncle Grandpa belongs To Peter Browngardt, Carbunkle Cartoons, Rough Draft Korea Co., Ltd. Klasky-Csupo, Inc. Cartoon Network Studios, Cartoon Network, The Cartoon Network, Inc. Warner Bros. Discovery Networks, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution Warner Bros. Television Studios, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WarnerMedia, And Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.

Dora the Explorer Belongs To Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, Eric Weiner, Saerom Animation, Inc. Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Nick Jr. Productions, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. Nickelodeon Group, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Paramount International Networks, Paramount Domestic Media Networks, Paramount Media Networks, Inc. And Paramount Global

Baby Shark's Big Show! Belongs To Gary "Doodles" DiRaffaele, Tommy Sica, Kim Min-seok, Lee Ryan Seung-kyu, Bin Jeong, Titmouse, Inc. Pinkfong, The Pinkfong Company, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Nickelodeon Productions, Nickelodeon, Nickelodeon Group, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Paramount International Networks, Paramount Domestic Media Networks, Paramount Media Networks, Inc. And Paramount Global

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Rome Airport in Italy successfully cooperates with Nanjing AE

Background:

To encourage the purchase of electric vehicles and EV charging stations, the Italian government approved a new incentive measure, which has officially come into effect in 2023. The incentive measure is part of dedicated funding for the automotive industry, with about $8.7 billion expected to be spent in the year 2023-2024 to provide subsidies for the purchase of  vehicles of low-pollution and low-emission and charging infrastructure. The introduction of this incentive measure will inject new vitality into Italian electric vehicle market.

Policy subsidies:

What incentives are there for buying an electric car in Italy?

The most important new content of the electric vehicle incentives announced officially in 2023 include subsidies for the purchase of charging stations and a list of beneficiaries. For example, the long-term rental companies offer double subsidies for those whose income is below 30,000 euros .The total fiscal coverage of electric vehicle incentives in 2023 is $150 million.This move will further expand the user groups of electric vehicles and allow more people to enjoy the convenience and benefits of environmentally friendly travel.

Additionally, further donations are expected to be used to purchase and install electric vehicle charging stations. 40 million euros will be used to subsidize the installation of EV chargers. The policy aims to reduce net emissions to zero by the year 2050 and replace diesel vehicles by 2035 or earlier.

Current status of charging infrastructure:

By the end of 2022 , Italy had 36,772 EV chargers installed at 19,334 charging stations (stations or poles) and 14,048 public locations. Equally important, the output power of charging point is also growing.The number of ultra-fast charging points has been tripled, with the output power ranging from 100kW to 350kW. This improvement measures will greatly improve charging efficiency and meet the growing charging demand. 

The number of charging stations close to city centers and major cities is growing rapidly . There are more than 600 charging stations every 10 kilometers, aiming to solve the charging problem in the popularization of electric vehicles and provide users with more convenient charging services. Motorway charging points increase rapidly compared to the previous year. In one year, the number of charging stations has been quadrupled , with 64% of them having the power of 150kW or more, providing drivers with shorter charging times for long-distance journeys.

Case:

AE system (AEAUTO) signed a batch order of #120kW DC fast charging stations with Italian bus operators in the first half of this year. The EV chargers will be used for the airport internal bus fleet, buses, and luggage transport vehicles, to improve the overall operational efficiency of the airport and make it convenient for passengers. Meanwhile, this will reduce carbon emissions and provides employees with environmentally friendly and efficient charging service.

There are a lot of fleets in Rome airport in Italy. Including land transportation services and passenger and baggage transport vehicles within the airport area, which require dedicated base locations for maintenance and charging. These vehicles play a vital role in airport operations, providing indispensable support for maintaining flight operations and comfortable passenger travel. Therefore, providing efficient charging solutions for these electric ground service vehicles and employee electric vehicles is crucial for airports.

Selection process:

Airport management began looking for the right charging station product to meet their needs. After visiting Nanjing AE(AEAUTO) #charging station samples at an international trade show , they contacted the local dealer and decided to cooperate with AE system . AEAUTO has a high reputation in the field of charging infrastructure and is committed to #providing the best charging solutions to electric vehicle customers. The products not only provide the perfect combination of functionality, efficiency and convenience, but also meet economic efficiency requirements.

Solution:

Nanjing AE (AEAUTO)#electric vehicle charging stations are equipped with #V2G technology, which not only provides fast charging but also enables two-way flow of energy. It can be realized that the electric energy from the line network can be charged into the power battery of the electric vehicle during the low power load period, and the electric energy in the electric vehicle power battery can be fed back to the line network during the peak electric load period. It can help the line network achieve peak-cutting and valley-filling and frequency modulation functions. It is also equipped with multiple charging method options such as #APP/OCPP/RFID; multiple standard insertion guns can be customized, including #CCS/CHAdeMO/GBT; it also has high-efficiency charging capabilities, with a #charging efficiency of up to 97%. It only takes 20 minutes to fully charge. AE system (AEAUTO)#dc charging stations are carefully designed to be durable, reliable and comply with all relevant safety and technical standards. The dealer and installation teams strategically placed these #charging stations in the airport’s on-site parking lots to ensure that the charging needs of ground service electric vehicles and employee electric vehicles are met without affecting daily operations of the airport.

Result:

The AE system(AEAUTO)#dc fast charger was put into use at the Italian airport, it #successfully solved the problem of bus operators charging their bus fleets. In follow-up feedback, the airport management expressed appreciation for Nanjing AE(AEAUTO) #fleet charging solution and believed that the solution complies with international charging standards and regulatory requirements. It not only helps reduce carbon emissions and is in line with the airport's sustainable development goals , but also meets their economic needs .The customer expressed great satisfaction with this cooperation.

Nanjing AE systemalways adheres to the concept of innovation, constantly improves product quality and service levels , and creates more business opportunities for customers! Whether you are an operator or an individual car owner,AE system will wholeheartedly provide you with the highest quality #ev charging solutions. Make your travel more pleasant and convenient!