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Southeast Asia Fashion Startup Zilingo Continues Its Meteoric Rise
Published April 05, 2018 - 18:02 Jkt
Zilingo – an online marketplace that connects shoppers with small independent fashion designers across South and Southeast Asia, has raised $54 million in a series C funding round co-led by Belgian investment firm Sofina, Burda Principal Investments, and Sequoia Capital.
The capital injection comes just seven months after a series B fundraise that saw the startup net US$17 million.
Zilingo co-founder and CEO Ankiti Bose told Tech in Asia that the fresh funds will be used to accelerate growth in Indonesia – which the startup has identified as a key growth target – and to push into other promising Southeast Asian markets including the Philippines.
Zilingo. Image: TechCrunch
"The plan is also to further expand the supply base across Cambodia and Bangladesh in addition to our existing ones in ASEAN markets," she added.
The company started in Thailand in 2015, when it was founded by Ankiti Bose (CEO) and Dhruv Kapoor (CTO). According to Tech Crunch, Bose, a former analyst with Sequoia India and McKinsey, had the idea of bringing traditional sellers online after visiting Bangkok and marveling at the rich variety of fashion items being sold at street markets.
Now, however, the company has risen above online sales to a position as a platform that caters to merchants, retailers and brands for both B2C and B2B sales. That's been enabled by an early focus on providing basic services for retailers beyond just an online storefront.
Zilingo's e-commerce site sells directly to consumers in Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore, and it ships internationally to four more countries. Its tech team is in India while it has supply bases in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Ankiti Bose, chief executive officer of Zilingo. Image: Bloomberg
The deal puts Zilingo inside Southeast Asia's top 20 best-funded startups, according to Tech in Asia data. It also makes Zilingo the ninth highest-funded ecommerce portal in the region, and the second highest-funded fashion specialist after Rocket Internet-backed Zalora.
Women now comprise half of Zilingo's management, which Bose reckons helps the startup relate to its users.
"E-commerce has a significant number of female users most of the time," Bose said. to Bloomberg. "Having a female leader helps with that perspective. So it is a very first-hand experience."
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City signing Placheta is a poster boy for the new wave of Polish talent
Published: 7:05 AM August 15, 2020 Updated: 7:18 PM November 22, 2020
Przemyslaw Placheta arrives at Norwich City with a growing reputation in Poland Picture: Krystyna Paczkowska/SlaskWroclaw - Credit: Slask Wroclaw
Norwich City recruit Przemyslaw Placheta is part of a golden generation of Polish football talent.
The Canaries' swooped for the 22-year-old midfielder after his breakout season for Slask Wroclaw.
Placheta had been touted with a full Polish international call-up ahead of upcoming Nations League qualifiers, after catching the eye in last year's European Under-21 Championships.
But the speed machine is back with the Under-21s for September games against Estonia and Russia and his U21 coach, Czeslaw Michniewicz, is confident City have a major talent on their hands who will handle the rough and tumble of the Championship.
"He is a very conscientious footballer," he said. "There is a lot of talk about the physicality but he takes care of his body. At training camps he was always the first out there on the pitch.
"He did a lot of preventative work to avoid injuries before and after each session.
"This is a high speed car. If you don't take care of it then it will break down.
"He has invested a lot in himself and now he has benefited. I am calm about his future in England. He is hard working.
"The one thing I don't know is how he adapts in the changing room. He speaks great German, and I remember his initation song was a German hit."
Michniewicz handed the youngster a debut against eventual champions Spain at the 2019 U21 Euros, in a group stage where Poland claimed the scalps of both Belgium and Italy.
"At the last moment he jumped into our team (at the finals). We saw potential in him," said Michniewicz, speaking to Polish tabloid Super Express. "We were looking for a left-sided player and he found it easy to adapt. My only regret is that he did not play as much as we would have liked. Now he has become the main player for the next qualification series.
"We took a guy from the Premier (Polish second level) who is already now with an English Championship club.
"During our training camp when there were talks about his future I told him to pick a team where he would have the best chance of playing regularly. I know he was close to joining Legia (Warsaw) but for various reasons it did not happen."
Placheta will meet up with his new club mates next week at Colney for the start of pre-season training.
City's campaign gets underway with an EFL Cup tie on September 5, a week before the Championship kick-off, although Placheta will miss the cup fixture after his latest international call up.

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Zion 100 Race Report: A Win & Unlikely Friendships
Fitting Together
At mile 80 Sam's pacer
Asked me why I do it
He runs marathons,
One for each state.
I really don't know right now,
I answered, ask me when I finish.
Five of us jogged slowly
up the highway looking
for an arrow that would send us up
the last climb in the race.
We moved like a centipede,
Many legs connected
In a run-walk dance with the trail.
At that moment it occurred to me
None of us had met before today
We were pieces of a puzzle
That the race arranged
That together made a picture
And my puzzle piece
Finally made sense.
Richard and me running together around mile ~14. Photo by Alex Santiago
I met Richard on the first climb. I wanted to say, stop talking to me I'm trying to breathe, as a line of runners two miles long pushed me and the other front runners up the steepest and longest climb of the race right out of the gates. Our hands grasped prickly desert brush. Our glutes and calves pressed the loose, fine red dust that Zion was so well known for into the earth. I was feeling introverted and a little grumpy. We still had 98 miles to go and my running groove just wasn't going to happen until we topped off at almost 6,000 feet at the top of Smith mesa. I was looking forward to running, not this hands-on-knees lung collapsing shoot up the mountain.
Video pre-race chilling out in Zion National Park
I walked a flat section and Richard politely passed me. I had a feeling I'd see him later. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was in 1st place when a woman with bleach blonde hair and a tan that could only come from some serious dedication passed me as though she had an extra gear to drive from. Damn, impressive, but somehow I wasn't at all worried. I felt like I'd see her again. I was just trying to chill out and get my legs in a groove while calming my mind with some deep breathing. My body likes to freak out when I begin on a steep climb. The feeling was familiar so I let it pass not giving it any energy.
Game face. Photo by Alex Santiago
Near the top, I noticed Keira Henninger, a fellow race director and impressive athlete with some 100 mile wins to her name, had caught up to me on the climb and as we crested the top of the mesa she passed me and we ran together. I could tell there would be some friendly competition here. I stayed with her chatting about life, race directing, and relationships. Cool lady I thought. I hope we get to run together more during the race. We were at Aid #1 at mile 7 before I knew it and wow, I felt gooood. Keira went over to her crew. I hadn't eaten anything or drank any water on the climb, my pack was still full, so I skipped quickly through the aid station and began a fun and fast descent back toward Virgin, UT.
Richard and me running early on in the race. Photo by Alex Santiago
Right away I caught up to Richard, but now I was feeling quite cheerful and we chatted like old friends the entire way down, blasting past other runners in what was probably a little fast for so early in a 100. Yet, it was so runnable: a paved steep downhill and I didn't want to over think my pace. I was just trying to go with the flow. I told Richard our pace and he looked surprised as well. We both shrugged, oh well, and I mentioned that I wanted to take chances in this race anyway. I don't always want to play it safe. We clicked off 7 min miles and settled behind the blonde girl with good climbing gears. Apparently my downhill running had leveled the playing field.
A little after Aid #2, mile 14, Richard took off or I slowed down for a gel. I let him go. I noticed that I was at the 25k distance in just over 2 hours and 30 minutes and again thought, hmmm that's a bit faster than I expected especially with almost 3,000 feet of climbing. Oh well. I caught up to the blonde gear girl again and we chatted. This was her second 100 miler and she was from Utah. Although I wanted to stick around and chat more, the pace was a little slow and so I passed and rode the roller coaster corners down the hill loving every second of it and passing early starters in groups. The early starters had a 1-2 hour head start so that they could make the 32 hour cut off.
Photo by Cory Reese from 2013 race, the first climb up Smith mesa
Mile 20 in 3 hours. It was fun to run a "runnable" course. I was in 1st place again, and without any crew I was completely unaware of what place I was. I thought I was in 2nd place, but I wasn't worried since it was early in the race. Just before mile 31 and Aid Station #4, the trail shot up a steep 1 mile climb that gained something around 1,000 feet. Wow, that was painful and I had been out of water for the past 3 miles. All I could think about was the pleasure of chugging about 5 glasses of ice cold H20 and 5 glasses of ice cold coke. I climbed one foot after another, hands on thighs steep. I could see that I was getting a sunburn. Shit. Should've gotten some sunscreen on sooner. I considered grabbing dirt and rubbing in on my skin. I decided to wait since I had sunscreen in my drop bag just up the hill. Some people wooped encouragement from the top of the mesa and I hollered back Woohooo!!! Excited to get to the top and despite feeling a bit worn out, I was going to have fun damn it!
Photo by Rico Sesto
Up to this point I'd only been having VFuel gels, coke and a bit of perpetuum in a water bottle. I'd trained on very minimal calories and water the past few months and it seemed as though my body just didn't need much. I've found that for me personally overeating is way more disastrous than under eating. I've gotten pretty good at finding that sweet spot where I am eating just enough without over filling my stomach. Despite this I'd felt a little unsettled in the tummy all day, from the first climb and then on and off. Probably due to the faster pace and more runnable miles.
Coming into Aid Station at mile 31. Photo by Alex Santiago
I reached Aid #4 at mile 31 and immediately chugged water. One glass. Two glasses, three glasses, four. Coke, more coke. Stupid horrible cupless plastic cups. I think my sports bra drank half the coke. I hurried to my drop bag and applied my sun screen. I'd rather put on sunscreen than a shirt. As I was heading out of the aid station I noticed Keira's crew walking back from the trail and I realized she'd slipped right past me while I was getting sunscreen! I saw her through the desert brush and within a minute I was behind her. I had the feeling that I wasn't supposed to know she'd passed me, but the cat was out of the bag and I felt good. I said hi and since I still had no idea what place I was in I asked Keira. I think she was surprised by the question, and she said, "We're in first" as though we were tied for the lead. It was a nice gesture considering that she was a few steps ahead of me. Awkward, though perhaps.
Keira stepped aside to use the proverbial bathroom and I said, Ok, see you in a bit! I was thinking this would be a fun race and we could push each other to a good finishing time, how exciting! I picked up the pace weaving and rolling through the slick rock. I was going to make her work to catch me! It was fun at first running through the slick rock section but increasingly stressful as the markers were often hard to follow and I did not want to get lost. As a race director I am especially careful to watch for markings and not just blast through an intersection. This was no ordinary trail, it was an up and down roller coaster of rock hopping and a little sand trail running between the large rock slabs. The views were incredible. The climb had been worth it. Every miserable upward step. I was in love with the red striped rocks that exploded from the valley into incredible mesas for as far as the eye could see.
Photo by Rico Sesto, unknown runners.
After a few miles Keira still hadn't caught up which I thought was odd, but not too crazy. After all I hadn't seen her from mile 7 to mile 31, so maybe she was chilling out and grooving back there. A short 1 mile out and back to another stunning mesa viewpoint and still no Keira on the way back. That meant she was at least a mile behind me already. Hmmm. Again I was surprised, but I was hoping to win the race, so I thought perhaps I'd just increased the lead with my faster pace.
The next 6 miles flew by and I ran with a couple runners who were in the 100k. As it turned out, the man who was running the 100k had seen Keira heading back to the aid station at mile 31 to drop. What??! I was shocked. It turned out that she had fallen and had her hip popped back in place. I sent a little prayer for her and finally understood why she had disappeared. Side note, she is okay, but recovering.
Photo by Rico Sesto, Richard running the road section.
The next few sections were a bit tedious dirt road running with crew's vehicles kicking up dust much of the way. Around a bend I was super excited to see Richard. He was walking and I jogged up to him. He was going through a low point he said, but then proceeded to run the rest of the way with me to Grafton Aid Station, mile 49 in 9 hours in 15 minutes. The guy was able to turn around his low so quick! We grabbed some soup, coke, and more gels at the aid station. After a slight hesitation I grabbed a burrito. I never eat real food this early in a 100, I told Richard. He didn't appear concerned as he chugged chocolate milk and grabbed two burritos. What the hell. This was supposed to be fun right?
Bummed out after getting significantly off course
We jogged out of the aid station to the soon-to-be-infamous unmarked turn. We'd been following pink and green flagging and at a Y in the trail the green flags went to the right and the pink ones went straight. We paused. Which way do we go? We were just far enough from the aid station that we didn't want to go back. Well we were following pink earlier we agreed and so we followed the pink all the way down a big climb and through a few mesas where we ran into two men who told us we were going the wrong way. Shit, fuck, & damn it! They had also gone down the climb, one of them (he'd been in 2nd place) going almost all the way to Eagle Aid Station (4-6 miles) before running into the eventual winner, who told him that he was going the wrong way. The other man, Jan Kriska, had been 1/4-1/2 mile ahead of us, and both men were contemplating quitting. At this point my legs felt so shot (it was only mile 52) that I also considered dropping. It was so disappointing to get off course by so much!
Richard and me coming into Grafton after getting off course. Photo by Alex Santiago
We slowly trudged up the technical climb and it was at that point that I knew that Richard and I would finish the race together. I can't explain exactly why, but he wasn't going to let me drop that much I could tell. We finally got back on course and told the aid station about the confusing intersection hoping no one else would make the same mistake. As we were heading out toward Eagle Aid Station, we ran into Jan again, but he was walking back to Grafton, the wrong way. I'm dropping, he said. Just run to the next aid station with us, I encouraged him, We're running together I said pointing to Richard. To my surprise, he said, ok. Wow that was easy!
The Trio of Jan Kriska, me, and Richard Kresser leaving Eagle Aid Station. Determination!
From there on we made a silent and strong pact to run together for the rest of the race. And we did for 48 miles we jogged, walked, ran, suffered, and shared a joy that you can only experience with fellow runners, all in it to finish it. It was magical and unique. It was as though we were the same heart, the same legs and we pushed each other and rested with each other in synch. A true gift of running friendship.
Jan Kriska, early on in the race. Picture courtesy J.K.
Just after nightfall, our posse of 3 caught up with a talented nubie ultra runner, Sam, who was doing his first 100 miler. Sam was a team player too and joined us despite saying from time to time that he would have to walk the next section or that he'd never felt so much pain. The guy was an animal. He kept overcoming his mental and physical obstacles and ran with us for the next 20+ miles along with his pacer, Rahim, a prolific marathoner, who insisted he wasn't ever going to do a 100 miler. Yeah, suuuuure, Richard said. I agreed, yeah right that's what they all say. It was funny but true. Sam and Rahim stayed with our trio, now 5 strong until the last 9 miles where he walked the downhill to appease his painful legs, finishing in a strong 23:30-something.
Rahim, Sam's pacer on the left in orange jacket and Sam on the right in green jacket enjoying some post race beers. Picture courtesy of Rahim.
Jan, Richard and I ran step for step the rest of the way finishing holding hands and embracing in a way that only people who have experienced life on the edge can embrace. I felt like the luckiest girl in the world! After all was said and done, I finished in first place in 23:04, slower than expected, but with at least 4 bonus miles and a 1,500 foot extra climb. It was my most enjoyable 100 miler to date. It was a beautiful picture of friendship and team work.
A big thank you to race director Matt Gunn, the many, many volunteers, and race sponsors. Big thank you to VFuel Endurance for fueling me to a win at The Zion 100 and Ultimate Direction for their excellent Ultra Vesta, perfect pack for the race. Thanks Pearl Izumi/Running, Trail N2's helped me navigate the course and performed spectacularly in the desert terrain.
Most of all, thank you to Richard, Jan, Sam, and Rahim. <3
A little pre-race yoga in Zion National park the day before the race.
Photo by Jason Sung
I'm an adventurer first and foremost. I am an avid trail runner, student of yoga and crazy for slack lining. I race 100 mile ultra marathons. I like to see the world upside down and I hope my blog helps you see it that way too! Welcome! I love hearing from you.
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Omg...I love everything about your recap on so many levels... Congrats C.! No compression socks for you on this one?
Mark April 8, 2014 at 6:15 AM
Wonderful race report! Congratulations on the win!!! I might have to do this one, though it will certainly test me...
Doug Cassaro April 30, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Nice recap, Candice! Look forward to meeting you at Bryce! Cheers.
Very cool - I've got my eye on this one for 2016!
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This 92nd Edition of Justice For All is about the motion some defendants file in an attempt to stop a sentence from being imposed.
Iowa Court Rule 2.24(3) defines a motion in arrest of judgment as "an application by the defendant that no judgment be rendered on a finding, plea, or verdict of guilty." The motion must be granted when "upon the whole record no legal judgment can be pronounced."
Motions in arrest of judgment are used to challenge the validity of a guilty plea. Whether done in person, for a felony, or in writing, for most misdemeanors, a guilty plea must include a number of things. The plea must inform the defendant of his or her rights and the maximum and minimum punishments for each offense, find a factual basis that the defendant committed the crime(s), determine that the guilty plea is voluntary, and allow the defendant the right to speak to the judge which is called the right of allocution. If any plea proceeding omits one of these requirements the defendant may file a motion in arrest of judgment to void the plea.
The deadline to file a motion in arrest of judgment is 45 days after the guilty plea or verdict and no less than five days before judgment is scheduled to be entered. Many defendants waive their right to file a motion in arrest of judgment in order to avoid a delay between the guilty plea and sentencing. This is allowed. However, if a defendant doesn't waive their right to file a motion in arrest of judgment but fails to file it before the deadline their right to challenge the sufficiency of the proceedings is waived and their guilty plea or verdict becomes final.
Motions in arrest of judgment are rarely filed and when they are it's usually by a defendant who got "cold feet" or who has buyer's remorse after a guilty plea. These are not legitimate reasons for filing or granting a motion in arrest of judgment. However, a motion in arrest of judgment can legitimately be used to challenge the application of the law to the facts of the case.
In 1981, a Worth County district court judge granted a motion in arrest of judgment filed by Bruce W. Oldfather. Oldfather was found guilty of the crime of terrorism because the facts showed that while driving a station wagon he repeatedly engaged in maneuvers that were calculated to force another vehicle off the road. The judge threw out the jury's guilty verdict because the terrorism statute required that a defendant "launch a dangerous weapon" and the defendant's behavior, terrorizing as it may have been to the victim, did not amount to launching his vehicle at another vehicle.
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the district court's ruling in the Oldfather case but also noted that the district court on remand should determine if there were reasonable grounds that "some other offense" had been committed. They did so because winning a motion in arrest of judgment does not mean the defendant is acquitted of all charges, rather, the motion turns back the clock to allow for an opportunity to fix the error that caused the motion in arrest of judgment to be successful. In Oldfather's case, the prosecution would have had the option to charge the defendant with different crimes that fit the facts of the case, or in other words, a second chance to reach justice for all.


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Electronics on the test bench
Over the course of their lifespan, electrical parts are exposed to a wide range of external influences. The experts at the Liebherr Test Centre for Electronics in Lindau, Germany use state-of-the-art testing and monitoring equipment to guarantee optimal performance and safety. We interviewed Christian Nuber, the head of the testing lab, to find out more about how electronic parts, some of which are safety-related, are put to the test.
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Mr Nuber, what are the advantages of Liebherr having its own testing lab for electronics?
Liebherr Electronics is the centre of excellence for all electronic parts produced within the Liebherr Group. At our site, we develop and produce electronic control units and power electronics that are used in all kinds of Liebherr products and technologies. These electronic parts must undergo rigorous testing both during the development stage and before they are approved for batch production. Depending on where they will be used, the parts are exposed to various external influences which they must be able to withstand without loss of functionality. Our various testing processes enable us to verify the quality and reliability of our products. In addition to testing resistance to the usual external influences, we can also conduct individual tests in accordance with international standards, right here at the Test Centre. Since 2012, we have also offered our testing services to external clients.
Which electronic parts do you test here at the Test Centre?
Liebherr's products span across many different industries, from construction machinery, mining and gear technologies, to solutions used in the aeronautics and transport industries. So, we test all kinds of parts here, from operating and display units, to control units and power electronics, which are intrinsically related to product safety. If a control unit fails, for example, as part of a climate control system on board an aircraft, it can have devastating effects. If the control unit fails to properly regulate cabin pressure, it can impact the health of everyone on board, even if these parts are only one small part of the entire structure of the aircraft.
What does the usual testing sequence for an electronic part look like?
It's difficult to generalise. There's a lot of variation. The parts all have to meet specific requirements, depending on where they are going to be used. These are defined by many different national and international standards and norms. We use multiple test procedures to prove that the parts meet these requirements.
The parts being tested have to be able to withstand specific external influences, such as temperatures, vibrations or electromagnetic waves, all of which are defined by the various standards. So, for example, power electronics that are going to be installed into an offshore crane have to be tested inside a salt-spray chamber, which simulates the salty atmosphere at sea.
Parts are tested for electromagnetic compatibility inside an EMC chamber. An antenna is used to create electromagnetic fields, to test how the electronic parts react to them. We can also test which electromagnetic waves are produced by the part being tested. The chamber is electromagnetically sealed off from the outside world to simulate an open space without interfering, reflecting radiation.
How do you test parts for external customers?
There's also a lot of variation here. Some of our customers, for example, in the automotive industry, are very familiar with the relevant standards themselves, and only come to us to have specific tests carried out. But there are other customers that need our support throughout the entire approvals process: from selecting the correct standards and norms for their product, to testing it during the development stage, to performing the final tests before batch production. Depending on which industry the client works in, it can be quite difficult to even select the right testing profile.
We are not a conventional testing lab. Here, at a single location, we pool our expertise and experience to assist in the development of electronics solutions. We have our own commissioning lab, where assemblies can also be electrically as well as mechanically reworked. We can rely on both of these, for example, when our customers want to undertake minor modifications on their equipment after a test procedure is complete. Sometimes, it can be helpful to discuss a problem with another developer, so we can find an easy solution. That is something we enable our clients to do.
Are the current megatrends of digitisation and electromobility having an impact on your work at the Test Centre?
Yes, of course we are seeing the impacts of these developments. In terms of digitisation, the topic of increased connectivity within the internet of things (IoT) is especially relevant for us. Liebherr Electronics also makes telematics products, which of course have to be approved according to the latest standards.
Electromobility is also an important topic for us. Many of our clients from the Lake Constance district in Germany work in the automotive industry. They're primarily concerned with creating control electronics for batteries with even more power, and these still have to be developed and then submitted to the appropriate tests. We are currently unable to test such large electronic parts at our site. We are now exploring the possibility of expanding our Test Centre to keep pace with these developments.
Different test procedures of the Liebherr Test Centre
Stricter mechanical approval standards for electronic equipment require extensive vibration and shock testing. During these processes, the electrical part is mounted on a vibration testing system and shaken at a predefined intensity.
After that, the part can be tested again to see how well it works.
In the HALT process (Highly Accelerated Life Test), products are charged in their development phase beyond their specification limits.
HALT testing
Fluctuating, extreme temperatures of -100 ° C to + 200 ° C, temperature changes of up to 70 ° C per minute and simultaneous 6-axis noise excitation provoke failures, which then help to improve the product.
Salt accelerates the corrosion of metal, which causes electrical parts to stop working normally.
Salt-spray chamber
The salt-spray chamber uses salt water to replicate the conditions found, for example, on offshore platforms at sea. To perform this kind of testing, the test chamber is filled with salt water.
The salt water is then converted into a fine spray, which the electrical part is exposed to over a lengthy period.
The part will become encrusted with salt. After that, it is tested again to see if it still works.
At the Liebherr testing lab, it is also possible to conduct various electrical tests. A transient response test, for example, uses a generator to produce a spike in current which the electrical part must be able to withstand.
Electrical tests
This is important for control units in engines, for example. During engine start-up, these parts must be able to briefly endure a very high current, much higher than the usual operating current.
Electrical parts are often just small building blocks that make up a larger system. That is why it is important to test a control unit for a climate control system on board an aircraft in combination with other electronics found on board.
Individual Setups
This is especially important for safety-related parts, such as this control unit, because it will regulate cabin pressure on board the aircraft, which is essential to the health of every passenger.
Multiple parts can be combined inside the testing lab to simulate the system as a whole.
Electric aviation launches
Liebherr has started conducting major research into electric systems which could revolutionise the field of aviation in the near future. The test center is part of this project.
Liebherr Electronics Test Center
Liebherr operates its own Test Center for electronics at Lindau. State-of-the-art testing and measuring equipment guarantees high product quality.
In this section you will find several stories around exciting topics from the Liebherr Group.


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HomePoliticiansBenazir Bhutto: A First Woman Head of State
Benazir Bhutto: A First Woman Head of State
Islamic countries always represent a 'benchmark' of male dominance in all spheres of life. Even in today's realities, the vast majority of the Islamic governments indirectly restrict women from leading the country's political life in any vector of development. Nevertheless, Benazir Bhutto illustrated that it was possible to become a woman in politics with significant electorate support long before any other woman, such as Margaret Thatcher, came into power. One of the most significant opportunities for Bhutto was the worldwide liberalization trend that enabled her to promote not only her presidency but also apply significant changes in excessively traditional and outdated laws. In fact, her election as the head of the state's post provided an opportunity for Pakistan's government to promote liberalistic economic and political reforms. These measures gave the impulse to the economy, and Pakistan significantly outperformed their competitors in the long-term perspective. Bhutto emphasized her 'female' role in politics since it was critical to demonstrate significant social shifts even before starting any reforms. When a woman represents the whole Islamic country, it is already evident that the population is ready for considerable changes in its traditions. As a result, it was much easier for Bhutto to liberalize the institutes of family and education so that people gained basic freedom of choice and an effective system of youth population development. Even though Pakistan was promoting a Western approach to political leadership, these modifications were implemented only to adjust the society to the new living trends. By augmenting life standards, Bhutto illustrated that it is possible for the 'third-world' country with the majority of the population that has access to basic and supplementary facilities, internal security, and even career perspectives.
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However, during her political campaign, it was impossible to admit that Bhutto positioned herself as a feminist candidate. This is mainly due to the significant time misalignment of female rights development and actual society preferences. Moreover, even the most developed countries in the 1980s did not present any considerable support of the feminist movement, which is sometimes considered as the worst time for female rights support. In fact, Bhutto was an influential woman in politics from the very beginning of her career since her father, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was a successful prime minister of Pakistan. He effectively governed numerous changes in the country's political perspective of the view until his death during the military revolution in 1979 (Shafqat, 2021). Based on this evidence, it might be stated that the most significant difficulty for Bhutto was to continuously struggle with Pakistan's military junta, where the most physically powerful representatives desired to captivate the whole political and force resource. As the main consequence of Bhutto's political governing, Pakistan has become a distinct country of the Islamic world with high living standards. This factor not only developed the country's investment attractiveness but also made it more perceptible for Europeans and Americans who changed their consideration of South Asian countries.
Without significant support from western countries and the population, Bhutto would never have become the head of the government. Her first political steps were observed by the whole nation wince Bhutto was the only logical and democratic alternative to the military junta that established severe government regimes throughout the whole region. Even in today's world, such countries as Myanmar or Afghanistan are experiencing the humanitarian crises caused by the military government of the country. Consequently, the most heroic and socially important factor of her governance was the fact that she represented the positive side in the struggle of two polar world visions: liberalistic woman and conservative militaristic junta. Moreover, for female politicians, she was a live example of how a simple woman might become more powerful in the country than the whole army if her political authority is based on trustworthiness and desire to develop her country. Bhutto also demonstrated that women might also be educated in the best universities in the world and use their knowledge in the political sphere. On this background, Margaret Thatcher has many intersections with Benazir Bhutto's story of political success. By providing successful decisions and taking responsibility for her failures, she became a 'workbook' for female political leaders. Her competition has led the country to absolute economic and partially social success on the macro level. However, from an individual perspective, Benazir Bhutto experienced numerous internal crises, her family was eventually demoralized by political intrigues and attempts on life. She was killed by the military junta's representative in 2007, but the results of her governing might be observed until these days when Pakistan is one of the most developed countries in Asia in terms of average individual's life satisfaction.
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Donald Trump is the 45th president of the United States. He was president from 2017 until 2021. He was a TV celebrity before becoming president.
Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States on January 20 2017. Trump made significant changes to the American policy during his first term and had an immense impact on the country's economic and social life.
In his time in office, he supervised the biggest financial relief package in US history. He also enacted an array of record-breaking regulation cuts. He secured Social Security and Medicare, cut drug prices and lowered corporate tax rates.
During his presidency during his presidency, President Trump was impeached twice by Congress. Both times the House of Representatives approved the article of impeachment. Trump was cleared of all charges during an Senate trial.
Throughout his presidency during his presidency, President Trump had the challenge of overthrowing a division of opinion within the Capitol. He was met with fierce opposition from the Washington Establishment and special interests. He was able to achieve historic results that included the longest American economic expansion and a major breakthrough for peace in the Middle East.
Trump was an unambiguous leader after his presidency. He promised to safeguard the nation by reducing taxes and boosting job creation. Among other things, he emphasized a "America First" approach to foreign policy and aggressive border control. His administration also prioritized criminal justice reform, the appointment of federal judges and increased budgets for military.
Donald Trump is one of the most famous figures in the United States. He is a successful businessman and real estate mogul. Trump is also a popular TV personality who was host of The Apprentice which is a reality television show.
Donald Trump was a rough-and-tumble child who was often in trouble. However, he had several achievements to his credit, including earning a bachelor's degree and attending Fordham University.
For some time, Trump also owned a Miss Universe pageant. The pageant later moved to the Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York City. The Trump family also received a 40-year tax exemption for the hotel through this event.
Another noteworthy accomplishment was the renovation of the Commodore Hotel near Grand Central Terminal in the year 1976. He had a black-and-white photo taken in 1986 of himself as well as Miss Universe contestants.
The image's lackluster detail will make up for its aesthetic. At the time the trust fund's annual income was four times that of the average American family income.
He's wearing a suit and tie in the photo. He was actually busy eating hot dogs.
Donald Trump is a businessman as well as a tv persona. He was the 45th president of the United States, serving from January 20, 2017 until January 2021. The Trump Organization is a real estate conglomerate. It is among the largest conglomerates in the world with assets that amount to hundreds of millions of dollars.
Trump has a number of golf courses throughout the United States, Ireland and Scotland. His Mar-a-Lago estate can be found in Palm Beach, Florida. He also owns two Virginia homes, located just in front of one of his golf courses. These homes are valued at $2 million.
Donald Trump has a net worth $3 billion. This number is based upon his assets, liabilities and his personal brand. His net worth isn't an exact figure.
In 2006, Forbes valued Trump Tower at $318 million. Today, the 58-floor building is worth anywhere from $400 to 500 million. The top three floors are his personal residence, and it has marble and gold fixtures. There are several retail establishments on the first floor.
Trump also owns important real estate properties. These include 40 Wall St. in New York and 555 California St. in San Francisco.
In 2010, Donald and his brother Fred were among the 400 wealthiest Americans. But financial problems in the 1980s led them to drop off the list.
A federal House committee found that foreign governments paid millions of dollars to the Trump hotel during the time of President Trump's the White House. These documents raise questions over whether Trump violated the Constitution's foreign clause on emoluments.
Documents from Mazars USA, the accounting firm that was once closely associated with Donald Trump, showed that a number of foreign countries paid for hotel rooms. Particularly interesting was the spending of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. These three countries had been seeking to influence US policy during the Trump presidency.
In reality these countries spent hundreds of thousands of dollars lobbying the Trump administration. The Trump Organization's Washington, DC hotel was an attraction for lobbyists during his presidency.
The Trump hotel was also home to an elevator that was considered to be one of the most technologically advanced elevators in the world. It also hosts Trump's "Trump Kids" program, which offers free meals and other amenities for children.
The hotel had gym facilities, a full-service spa, and a business center. Guests could also enjoy "lavish rooms" throughout their stay. But the most important benefit was the "no-fuss" concierge service.
The pool at the hotel has an elevated deck with spectacular views of the city. Additionally, it comes with a an in-room mini-bar with stocked shelves.
Melania Trump, the first lady of the United States has become a champion for children. She has had a positive effect on vulnerable communities both in the United States and overseas. This includes work with FEMA, Red Cross, FEMA and the National Park Service.
Melania was a model before she became First Lady. Her modeling career began at the age of 16 when she started working with Stane Jerko. After her first job, she realized that she would like to make a career by modeling in Europe. In 1996, she relocated to New York City. Her name was later changed to Melania Knauss.
In January 2005, the couple appeared on the cover of Vogue on the cover, where they were joined by husband Donald. They later got married in Palm Beach, Florida. She was a naturalized citizen at the time.
Following her husband's election in 2016 Melania was in New York City for a number of months. In the time, she traveled to various countries that included India, Egypt, Finland, Belgium, and Kenya. She was also invited to visit Vatican City.
Following the election of the president Trump She took on more of a public role. She visited children in shelters and participated in natural disaster tours. She also was vocal about addiction to opioids. However she stayed out of the public eye after she left office in January 2021.
The next major political event is expected to come in the form of a possible 2024 presidential campaign by former President Donald Trump. The campaign has been running for the past three weeks and the candidate hasn't yet publicly announced his intentions to run.
While Donald Trump has no actual opposition, he does have an aggressive conservative agenda. Alongside that, he would like to take away America's liberties and borders and stifle the American voice.
His political website has a list of rally dates before the midterms. The campaign has engaged a number of long-time Republican political operatives. But he has yet to find a campaign manager, or other prominent campaign personnel.
Many Trump advisers expressed concerns about Trump's 2020 campaign strategy. He's been accused of being low-energy and turning to right-wing bomb-throwers. Others have doubted his capability to get a non-consecutive third term.
In the last few months, Trump's stock has suffered. His support has plummeted within the GOP and he's been criticized for his dinner with Nazi supporters. Some likely 2024 Republican opponents expressed doubts about the dinner.
While Trump has been the center of the show, his campaign has also been slowed by legal challenges. One of the biggest scandals involving the Trump Organization was a major tax-fraud scheme.
Recently President Obama announced that he will be publishing an album of photos. The photos include those that he took during his time at the White House. In addition to the photographs the book also contains captions written by the president Trump.
The new book by former president Barack Obama is titled "Our Journey Together" and it will be published by Winning Team Publishing, a conservative imprint that was founded by campaign advisor Sergio Gor. The book will be sold on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and 45books.
The publisher says that "Our Journey Together" will be a collection of more than 300 photos. The photos were chosen by the president himself and he also wrote the captions. Some captions are considered unbridled funny remark on the political enemies.
The book isn't an exhaustive analysis of Trump's time in office but it does include beautiful photos. The book's sales have surpassed $20 million in just two months.
However the publisher is facing supply chain issues. They're unable to procure enough paper for printing more copies. The publishing company plans to print 300,000.000 copies more at three locations.
Despite these obstacles, the book is achieving an astonishing success. As of this writing, the book has sold 200,000 copies. That's not even including signed copies that are selling for thousands.
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From Intern to State Folklorist and Published Author
It was a decade ago that CliffMurphy interned with the MCC's Folk Arts & Heritage Program. A graduate student in ethnomusicology at Brown University at the time, Cliff was deep into his research on New England's Country and Western music. I was fortunate to travel with him on a few of the many interviews he conducted with Massachusetts musicians — key figures like Georgia Mae Harp, "Jimmie Cal" Calderone, and yodelling Kenny Roberts.
His wonderful new book, Yankee Twang: Country and Western Music in New England was recently published by the University of Illinois Press. Not only is it an engaging and informative read, the book breaks new ground in country music scholarship by challenging the notion that country music is inherently southern. New England Country and Western music is not the same thing as the country music heard across New England on country format radio. It is a homegrown, working-class regional music with deep roots. Read this book and you come to know a once vibrant regional music virtually ignored by the country music industry. Prior to the 1960s, talented performers dressed in country western garb, "barnstormed" their way across New England, doing live radio shows, performing community concerts, and playing for social dances. New England's multi-ethnic demographic makeup helped create a distinctive style of country music.
We are fortunate to have had Cliff Murphy delve deep into one of New England's core music traditions at a time when many of its exemplary performers were still alive. The documentary work Cliff did in Massachusetts is now safely archived in the MCC's traditional Arts Archive. Cliff has since gone on to be the Director of Maryland Traditions, the folklife program of the Maryland State Arts Council. Massachusett's loss is Maryland's gain.
Listen to WBUR's story about Cliff and Yankee Twang here
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Sheridan: "I'd like us to win games for the supporters"
Ahead of Saturday's match against Dagenham & Redbridge at the Proact, John Sheridan told the media how important the victory would be for the Spireites.
Sheridan urged his side to continue their good form to the end of the season and praised the players for their efforts since his arrival back at the club.
He said: "It's important we finish the season strongly and get as many wins as we can and it's all down to the players.
"For us to look 95% safe, it's a massive achievement and I fully applaud them. With six games to go, we look in a very comfortable position, at the same time we are still wary of what could be.
"For us to do what we've done and the players to respond in the way they have, it's down to them. I only pick a team and try to give them a boost.
"The biggest thing is that they're enjoying training, they're enjoying coming into work and they're taking it out on the pitch."
The Spireites boss hopes his side get the win on Saturday which will allow him to give other players an opportunity with safety guaranteed.
"Hopefully we get the three points on Saturday and that is us safe. I want to reward the players whose attitude has been spot on.
"One or two haven't featured much because we've had a team that has been winning more games than losing so it hasn't been too difficult to pick my side.
"If I can, I want to reward the players with a couple of games. At the same time I still want us to win. Three points on Saturday will allow me to juggle with the team. I still want us to win games and have a winning mentality."
Sheridan spoke of how vital it is for his team to build on their 3-0 home win against Sutton United last weekend and build momentum at home.
"I'd like us to win games for the supporters," he said. "Since I've been in, the home support has been brilliant and they've got right behind the team.
"They've been watching too much football where they've been losing so we need to get back to winning ways.
"You could tell, even by the atmosphere, the fans enjoyed winning 3-0 at home and I want that to happen on more occasions. We need to be a lot stronger and have much more belief that we will win at home.
"Dagenham are a team that can be as good as anyone in the league on their day. That's how this division is. Anyone can beat anyone on the day and it's just that bit of consistency that you need in your game.
"I don't think we've played great, but we are consistent with our results and we're a hard team to beat. You can win games without playing teams off the park."
The Spireites boss confirmed there were not fresh injury concerns, but suggested Jerome Binnom-Williams may struggle to be fit again before the end of the season. "He's out for about five to six weeks and that was said two weeks ago so he might possibly get a game or be available before."


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Modular safety gate system expands 20/05/2021
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If people, machinery and industrial processes are intelligently linked, these networks are also more susceptible to attack. The Pilz SecurityBridge hardware solution is designed to protect the configurable, safe small controllers PNOZmulti and the automation system PSS 4000 from network-based attacks and unauthorised access. Full Story...
Webinar: Post-Brexit Implications to Machine Safety in the UK – 27 Nov @ 9.30am GMT 17/11/2020
If you need to get up to speed on what's happening regarding CE / UKCA marking on machinery from 2021 onwards, register for this free Webinar from Pilz. Pilz machine safety specialist David Collier will present an overview of the current status, relevant legislation & standards changes and sources of guidance & support. The session will also be recorded and distributed as view on-demand to anyone who registers even if they can't attend live. Full Story...
Securely interlinked: taking a smart approach 21/10/2020
The demand for secure communication – covering aspects of what we at Pilz refer to as "safety" and "industrial security" – is growing in smart, networked production. For both manufacturers and operators, this means taking a different, enhanced approach to security. But how big are the differences, really, and how important is it to take a holistic view of things? Full Story...
Pilz Safety & Industrial Security Webinar – a look at cybersecurity standard EN62443 06/10/2020
9th Oct at 9.30am. With the rise of the smart factory, manufacturers need not only consider protection of personnel from harm around machinery. Remote access and connectivity create the issue of preventing unauthorised and potentially malicious access into industrial and automation control systems – including safety systems. This webinar will discuss how to build a 'Defence in Depth' strategy to protect systems from cyberattacks and provide an overview of the cybersecurity standard EN 62443. Full Story...
Modular operating mode and access permission system 22/06/2020
A modular operating mode selection and access permission system from Pilz is said to offer flexibility when implementing safety and security on equipment and processes. Full Story...
Cobots: Putting safety first 25/06/2019
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Flexible interlocking solution 03/05/2016
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Safeguarding your safety set-up 02/10/2012
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Decentralised periphery interface module 19/09/2012
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AutoNation Reports 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
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AutoNation Implements Restructuring and Cost Savings Plan
- EPS from continuing operations was $1.02, and total revenue was $5.4 billion
- AutoNation incurred approximately $0.08 per share, or $9 million, in restructuring-related charges during the fourth quarter of 2018
- The tax reform bill positively impacted fourth quarter 2017 net income from continuing operations by $41 million, or $0.45 per share
- AutoNation implements corporate and regional restructuring and cost savings plan expected to reduce costs by approximately $50 million annually
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, today reported fourth quarter 2018 net income from continuing operations of $93 million, or $1.02 per share. Restructuring-related charges of $0.08 per share, or approximately $9 million, were incurred during the fourth quarter of 2018. Fourth quarter 2017 net income from continuing operations totaled $152 million, or $1.64 per share. Fourth quarter 2017 EPS from continuing operations included a benefit of $0.45 per share due to the enactment of the federal tax reform bill.
Fourth Quarter Results
Fourth quarter 2018 revenue totaled $5.4 billion compared to $5.7 billion in the year-ago period. Same-store fourth quarter 2018 revenue totaled $5.3 billion compared to $5.5 billion in the year-ago period, a decrease of 4%. Same-store fourth quarter 2018 gross profit of $832 million decreased by 2% compared to $846 million in the year-ago period. Same-store Customer Financial Services gross profit per vehicle retailed was an all-time record of $1,851.
Restructuring and Cost Savings Plan
AutoNation previously announced a cost savings plan and a corporate and regional restructuring to improve efficiency and profitability that further positions the Company for long-term success. The Company's plan to reduce costs by approximately $50 million annually includes a reorganization and realignment of its operating structure. A key driver is the consolidation of its regional structure from three regions to two regions. As noted above, AutoNation incurred restructuring-related charges in connection with this plan during the fourth quarter 2018. The Company expects to incur additional restructuring-related charges in the first quarter of 2019 that are currently estimated to be lower than the charges incurred during the fourth quarter of 2018.
Segment Results
Segment results(1) for the fourth quarter 2018 were as follows:
Domestic - Domestic segment income(2) was $55 million compared to year-ago segment income of $67 million, a decrease of 18%.
Import - Import segment income(2) was $69 million compared to year-ago segment income of $75 million, a decrease of 9%.
Premium Luxury - Premium Luxury segment income(2) was $91 million compared to year-ago segment income of $106 million, a decrease of 13%.
For the full year ended December 31, 2018, AutoNation reported net income from continuing operations of $396 million, or $4.34 per share, compared to net income from continuing operations of $435 million, or $4.43 per share, for the same period in the prior year. AutoNation's revenue for full year 2018 totaled $21.4 billion, which was down slightly compared to $21.5 billion for the same period in the prior year.
The fourth quarter conference call may be accessed by telephone at (888) 769-8515 (password: AutoNation) at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time today or on AutoNation's investor relations website at http://investors.autonation.com.
The webcast will also be available on AutoNation's website under "Events & Presentations" following the call. A playback of the conference call will be available after 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time on February 22, 2019, through March 15, 2019, by calling (866) 505-9252 (passcode: 8698).
AutoNation has three operating segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury. The Domestic segment is comprised of stores that sell vehicles manufactured by General Motors, Ford, and FCA US; the Import segment is comprised of stores that sell vehicles manufactured primarily by Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Hyundai; and the Premium Luxury segment is comprised of stores that sell vehicles manufactured primarily by Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus, and Audi.
Segment income represents income for each of our reportable segments and is defined as operating income less floorplan interest expense.
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, America's largest automotive retailer, is transforming the automotive industry through its bold leadership, innovation, and comprehensive brand extensions. As of December 31, 2018, AutoNation owned and operated over 325 locations from coast to coast. AutoNation has sold 12 million vehicles, the first automotive retailer to reach this milestone. AutoNation's success is driven by a commitment to delivering a peerless experience through customer-focused sales and service processes. Through its DRV PNK initiative, AutoNation is committed to drive out cancer, create awareness and support critical research. AutoNation continues to be a proud supporter of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and other cancer-related charities.
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AUTONATION, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
11,751.6
Finance and insurance, net
Cost of sales:
Total cost of sales
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Franchise rights impairment
Other income, net
Non-operating income (expense) items:
Floorplan interest expense
Other interest expense
Other income (loss), net
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income tax provision
Diluted earnings (loss) per share*:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Common shares outstanding, net of treasury stock, at period end
* Earnings per share amounts are calculated discretely and therefore may not add up to the total due to rounding.
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
($ in millions, except per vehicle data)
Operating Highlights
$ Variance
% Variance
Retail used vehicle
Total variable operations
Gross profit:
Total gross profit
Retail vehicle unit sales:
Revenue per vehicle retailed:
Gross profit per vehicle retailed:
Total variable operations(1)
Operating Percentages
2018 (%)
Revenue mix percentages:
Gross profit mix percentages:
Operating items as a percentage of revenue:
Used vehicle - retail
Operating items as a percentage of total gross profit:
Total variable operations gross profit per vehicle retailed is calculated by dividing the sum of new vehicle, retail used vehicle, and finance and insurance gross profit by total retail vehicle unit sales.
($ in millions)
Segment Operating Highlights
Premium luxury
Corporate and other
Total consolidated revenue
Segment income*:
Add: Floorplan interest expense
* Segment income represents income for each of our reportable segments and is defined as operating income less floorplan interest expense.
Retail new vehicle unit sales:
Brand Mix - Retail New Vehicle Units Sold
Ford, Lincoln
Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram
Domestic total
Other Import
Import total
Premium Luxury:
Other Premium Luxury
Premium Luxury total
AUTONATION, INC
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTARY DATA, Continued
Capital Expenditures / Stock Repurchases
Capital expenditures (1)
Cash paid (received) for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (2)
Proceeds from exercises of stock options
Stock repurchases:
Aggregate purchase price
Shares repurchased (in millions)
Floorplan Assistance and Expense
Floorplan assistance earned (included in cost of sales)
New vehicle floorplan interest expense
Net new vehicle inventory carrying benefit (cost)
Balance Sheet and Other Highlights
Total floorplan notes payable
Non-vehicle debt
New days supply (industry standard of selling days)
Used days supply (trailing calendar month days)
Key Credit Agreement Covenant Compliance Calculations(3)
less than or equal to
Capitalization ratio
Includes accrued construction in progress and excludes property associated with capital leases entered into during the period.
Excludes capital leases and deferred purchase price commitments.
Calculated in accordance with our credit agreement as filed with the SEC.
UNAUDITED SAME STORE DATA
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Vice President Investor Relations
QuartaroR@autonation.com
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Hannah Miles for Jack Davison BespokeJack Stammers and Will Davison of Jack Davison Bespoke.
Choosing a suit is tough.
The owners of Jack Davison Bespoke, Jack Stammers and Will Davison, told Business Insider about the suit you should build your wardrobe around.
The tailors have attracted VIP clients, including Rio Ferdinand and the vlogger Jim Chapman.
Davison said: "Your first suit needs to be one that's transferable for a lot of occasions."
Buying a suit can be an arduous task for anyone. With the countless styles, patterns, and fabrics offered, it's easy to get lost in the myriad options available.
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A Resolution designating the month of April 2010 as "Pennsylvania Community College Month" in Pennsylvania. (more details)
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— Health and Safety Executive, 2009
Human factors, then, break down to three topics of concern:
what people are being asked to do (the task and its characteristics),
who is doing it (the individual and their competence), and
where they are working (the organization and its attributes).
Research has indicated that accidents usually occur for one of three principle reasons — perceptual error, mental distraction, or failed response. Perceptual error occurs when important information is below the threshold for observation, for example it was too dark or there was a glare. In other cases, the driver makes an error such a misjudging a curve radius or distance. The second reason is basically mental distraction. In this far more common cause, information is detectable but the driver is focused elsewhere. In the third explanation, the driver may correctly assess the information, but fail to choose the right response — or make the right decision but then fail to execute.
The study of human factors uses scientific knowledge of human capabilities, perception and attention, memory, and behavior to understand how people interact with the world. Human factors also include any associations with buildings, computers, medical or other electronic devices, vehicles, or other technology. Studying these elements helps create better environments, and examines the source of error in existing ones. The study of human error remains relevant because it occurs so frequently, and in all aspects of life. Almost all human interactions involve visual perception — the ability to recognize and assess, then act. Understanding how this happens is often the key to analyzing human choice and behavior, and to understanding accident and trademark confusion.
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A comprehensive study of road safety found that human error was the sole cause in 57 percent of all accidents and was a contributing factor in over 90 percent. In contrast, only 2.4 percent were due solely to mechanical fault and only 4.7 percent were caused only by environmental factors. Other studies have reported similar results.
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Friess, S. 2005. "Laptop design can be a pain in the posture". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/2005-04-12-laptop-pain_x.htm.
Health and Safety Executive. 2009. "Human factors and ergonomics". http://www.hse.gov.uk/humanfactors.
Pasztor, A. and S. Carey. 2008. "Pilot Fatigue Spurs Calls for New Safeguards". The Wall Street Journal.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122117729872125851.html.
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