Transvox – a solution for the language barrier

Lest face it : the world is a big place with so many cultures and languages being spoken. There are over 1.5 billion Chinese speaking people, over 500 million English speakers, over a billion Indians and 150 million Russians and the rest. That’s a lot of people and a lot of conversations, Problem is, 99% … Read more

Royal treatment for pets, despite a turbulent economy

Man’s best friend gets the royal treatment, despite recessionary woes The pet marketis worth more than $49 billion in 2012, up 15% since 2007, according to the latest report issued by Mintel. Pets are often looked upon as a four-legged member of the family. This fact have produced consistent gains in the retail sales of … Read more

Two premieres for Porsche at 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show

Two Premieres Planned for 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show (November 30 – December 9, 2012, Los Angeles Convention Center) For the upcoming 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Porsche announced a world premiere and a North American premiere. The U.S. continues to be Porsche’s largest market, with more than 28,226 vehicles delivered in the first ten … Read more

Priceless Cities operation is moving to Paris

Launched by MasterCard last year for cities like New York and London, Priceless Cities operation, which offers unique urban experiences, invites MasterCard clients to a Parisian Christmas exploration experience. Gastronomy, music and theater, museums and outings, travel and hotels, sports and wellness, and, shopping, around 500 special events will be set up over the following … Read more

India – a major chocolate focus as the other markets begin to slow

Love of chocolate booming in India India emerges as fastest growing market for Western confectionery chocolate On 13 November, India fetes Hindu holiday Diwali, the festival of lights. For five days, India is celebrating with banquets and feasts that include desserts and chocolate. Chocolate consumption in India has almost doubled since 2008, with sales of … Read more

Apple iTunes chief Eddy Cue joins Ferrari board

Eddy Cue, one of the main driving forces behind Apple’s range of revolutionary products, has now joined Ferarri board, said Ferrari CEO Luca di Montezemolo during the announcement of record results for first nine months of 2012. Eddie Cue is Apple’s Senior Vice President Internet Software and Services and oversees Apple’s industry-leading content stores including … Read more