2025.09.27 – Huawei, AITO, Stelato, Maextro, Zacua, Lightyear, Squad Mobility, PAL-V, Sero Electric, Coradir Tito and Tita, Volt Motors, Mexico, Argentina, and the Netherlands

Summary

Huawei has collaborated on several electric vehicles including the AITO M9, M5, Stelato S9, and Maextro S800. In Mexico, thousands of electric cars already circulate in 2025, though the local brand Zacua remains rare. The Netherlands has startups like Lightyear and Squad Mobility, while Argentina has local manufacturers including Sero Electric, Coradir’s Tito and Tita, and Volt Motors. PAL-V is a Dutch company making a flying vehicle, with Chinese supply chain participation. This matters because it shows how telecoms, national startups, and new alliances are shaping electric mobility worldwide.

Context and Scope

This account covers all facts discussed since the beginning of the conversation. It includes Huawei’s electric cars, the 2025 Maextro S800, the state of electric cars in Mexico, Zacua’s visibility and production, Dutch and Argentine electric car brands, and PAL-V’s manufacturing. It incorporates images referenced of Huawei vehicles, Zacua, Stelato S9, and PAL-V, though only their descriptions are included. Figures on Mexican EV sales and production are included. Variants in production numbers for Zacua are preserved. The standard applied here requires all facts without omission.

Exhaustive Narrative of Facts

Huawei and Automotive Collaborations

Huawei is not a traditional automaker but contributes technology, software, and partnerships. Documented vehicles include:

  • AITO M9, launched December 2023, an SUV offered as battery electric (BEV) or extended-range (EREV). It integrates HarmonyOS for in-car systems and Huawei ADS driver assistance.
  • AITO M5, developed with Seres, also available as BEV or EREV, with Huawei cockpit technology.
  • Stelato S9, a luxury sedan developed with BAIC, integrating Huawei Turing platform and ADS 3.0.
  • Maextro S800, a luxury sedan produced with JAC under Huawei’s HIMA alliance, revealed 30 May 2025 in Shenzhen, with production starting June 2025. It integrates Huawei ADS and Huawei Sound Ultimate.

Electric Vehicles in Mexico 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, 33,360 “green vehicles” were sold in Mexico, including hybrids and electrics. Between January and April 2025, 81,049 electric vehicles were produced in Mexico, a 72% increase over 2024. In 2024, the number of public charging stations grew from 1,340 to 3,212. Mexico has a domestic brand, Zacua, producing small electric cars.

Zacua in Mexico

Zacua was founded in 2017 by Motores Limpios S.A.P.I. de C.V., with assembly in Puebla. Models are MX2 and MX3. Production is described as semi-artisanal. Multiple sources give different figures:

  • Variant A: Around 50 cars produced by 2022.
  • Variant B: About 50 cars in one year (2020).
  • Variant C: Wikipedia states approximately 100 units of each model.
    Zacua announced two new models for 2025 and planned expansion of its Puebla plant. Zacua vehicles are rarely seen in circulation. Reasons include limited production, niche focus, limited distribution, and competition.

Netherlands Electric Vehicle Companies

The Netherlands has startups but no mass-production brand:

  • Lightyear developed solar electric vehicles. Lightyear 0 was launched but the company declared bankruptcy in 2023, later relaunching the Lightyear 2 project.
  • Squad Mobility makes small solar-powered urban vehicles.
  • PAL-V develops the PAL-V Liberty, a flying car classified as a gyrocopter hybrid.

PAL-V Manufacturing

PAL-V is a Dutch company founded in 2008 in Raamsdonksveer. Design and engineering are done in the Netherlands. Component production involves international suppliers, including Chinese firms. Final assembly and certification are intended for the Netherlands. Variant information indicates both European and Asian manufacturing participation.

Argentina Electric Vehicle Companies

Argentina has several domestic electric vehicle initiatives:

  • Sero Electric, producing small electric city cars since 2019 in Buenos Aires.
  • Coradir, based in San Luis, producing the Tito (urban car) and Tita (mini pickup).
  • Volt Motors, a startup in Córdoba making compact electric vehicles such as Volt e1 and Volt w1.
    Universities and local groups also build prototypes.

Practical Takeaways

  • Huawei positions itself as a technology provider in cars, not a traditional automaker.
  • Mexico is already producing and circulating electric cars in 2025, but Zacua’s presence is minimal.
  • Zacua models MX2 and MX3 exist, but production is counted in tens or hundreds, not thousands.
  • The Netherlands hosts experimental startups like Lightyear, Squad Mobility, and PAL-V, but no large automaker.
  • PAL-V is Dutch, with design in the Netherlands and parts supplied globally, including China.
  • Argentina’s EV industry is small but real, with brands Sero Electric, Coradir, and Volt Motors.

Sources

2025.09.27 – Recetas de Natalia (26 de septiembre de 2025)

Recetas de Natalia

Fecha:

Contexto: Mensaje enviado por Natalia (9 años) desde el celular de su mamá, Sheila.

Mensaje original (conservado fielmente)

[26/9, 21:29] Sheila: Cómo hacer empanadas

Ingredientes:
3 Tortillas de quesadilla
Un kilo de queso que se derrite
Queso nutriescore
b o c

Preparación
Vaz agarrar las 3 tortillas y el queso que se derrite. Lo vaz a pegar entre cada tortilla luego agarras el queso nutriescore
b o c y lo metes en la última tortilla. Luego vaz aplastar las orillas de la tortilla y las metes al horno o algo parecido al horno después esperas 5 minutos o 10 máximo y listo ya tienes tus empanadas.

Cómo hacer hotcakes

Ingredientes:
Harina para hot cakes o harina
Cajeta
Huevo
Leche
Mantequilla
Licuadora
Sarten

Preparación:
En la licuadora vaz a poner la harina normal o la de hot cakes después vas a poner el huevo la leche y un 1/4 de mantequilla y 3 huevos o mas
después vas a licuar por 3 o 5 minutos, después vas a poner la mezcla al sartén vas a esperar por 1 o 2 min segun si es grande o chico, cuando ya pasen los minutos ya están listos tus hotcakes .

Nota: El texto anterior se preserva sin ediciones. Ortografía, puntuación, mayúsculas y saltos de línea se mantienen tal cual fueron enviados.

2025.09.27 – Miguel Hidalgo and the Beginning of Mexico’s Independence

Summary

On 16 September 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla launched the Mexican independence movement with the Grito de Dolores. His call to arms inspired a struggle that lasted eleven years and culminated in the end of Spanish colonial rule in 1821. The date remains central to Mexico’s national identity and is marked by annual civic and cultural commemorations.

Context and Scope

This account covers the origins of Mexico’s Independence Day, the events of 16 September 1810, and the leaders, actions, and outcomes associated with the war of independence. It also explains how these events are remembered and celebrated in modern Mexico.

Exhaustive Narrative of Facts

Independence Celebrations in September

Mexico officially celebrates its independence on 16 September, but cultural and civic activities extend throughout the month. Schools and communities organize festivals, dances, and public ceremonies. These events continue to reaffirm the importance of the struggle for freedom and unity that began in 1810.

The Grito de Dolores

In the early hours of 16 September 1810, Miguel Hidalgo, a parish priest in the town of Dolores, rang the church bells to summon the townspeople. He delivered what became known as the Grito de Dolores, calling for resistance against Spanish rule, denouncing injustice, and invoking the Virgin of Guadalupe as a unifying symbol. The exact words of his speech are not preserved.

Leaders and Supporters

Hidalgo was joined by key allies including Ignacio Allende, Juan Aldama, and José Mariano Abasolo. The movement gained momentum as peasants, mestizos (people of mixed ancestry), indigenous communities, and some criollos (people of Spanish descent born in the Americas) took up the cause.

First Actions of the Insurgency

Soon after the Grito, insurgent forces moved to Guanajuato, where they attacked the Alhóndiga de Granaditas on 28 September 1810. This confrontation marked one of the first major battles in the struggle for independence and demonstrated the insurgents’ growing strength.

Duration and Conclusion of the War

The war for independence stretched across eleven years. It concluded on 27 September 1821 when the Ejército Trigarante (Army of the Three Guarantees) entered Mexico City, securing the nation’s independence.

Modern Commemorations

Today, the evening of 15 September is marked by the reenactment of the Grito de Dolores at the National Palace in Mexico City, where the president rings a bell and shouts patriotic calls. Across the country, schools and communities celebrate with parades, dances, and civic events, reinforcing the memory of the independence struggle.

Practical Takeaways

  • Mexico’s independence celebrations officially occur on 16 September but extend throughout September in practice.
  • The Grito de Dolores of 1810 marked the beginning of the war for independence.
  • The conflict lasted eleven years and ended on 27 September 1821 with the triumph of the Ejército Trigarante (Army of the Three Guarantees).
  • Commemorations continue every year with civic events, cultural performances, and national ceremonies.

2025.09.27 – Mansa, MANSA, Marcus Garvey, Haile Selassie, the Mali Empire, and the Organization of African Unity

1. Summary

The royal title mansa in the Mali Empire, the academic society MANSA (Mande Studies Association), and the leadership of Marcus Garvey illustrate how African sovereignty and identity have been articulated historically and in modern times. Haile Selassie of Ethiopia and the Organization of African Unity (OAU, Organization of African Unity) connect these themes to twentieth-century continental politics. Together, they represent enduring symbols of African authority, unity, and cultural pride.

2. Context and Scope

This narrative includes the history of the title mansa, the establishment of MANSA in the United States, the significance of the Mandé region, the life and legacy of Marcus Garvey, the meaning of the prefix pan in Pan-Africanism, the African diaspora, the reign of Haile Selassie, and the creation of the OAU.

3. Exhaustive Narrative of Facts

3.1 The Title Mansa

In the Mali Empire, the title mansa denoted a sovereign ruler who embodied hereditary legitimacy, political authority, and spiritual leadership. It stood in contrast to faama, a title linked to military command. Figures such as Mansa Musa became associated with the grandeur of this title, which continues to symbolize African sovereignty.

3.2 MANSA in the United States

MANSA (Mande Studies Association) was founded in 1986 in the United States. Its purpose is to promote interdisciplinary research on the Mandé world, including history, anthropology, linguistics, archaeology, sociology, literature, and environmental studies. Its journal, Mande Studies, is published by Indiana University Press. The acronym was deliberately chosen to resonate with the cultural prestige of the word mansa.

3.3 Mandé Region

The Mandé, or Manden, region of West Africa includes parts of Mali, Guinea, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau. Its peoples—Mandinka, Bambara, Malinké, and Maninka—share linguistic and cultural heritage. Historically, the region was the heartland of powerful states such as the Mali Empire and Kangaba, and a key hub of trans-Saharan trade. Today, “Mandé” also identifies a field of academic study focusing on oral traditions, social organization, and language.

3.4 Marcus Garvey

Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr. (1887–1940) was a Jamaican-born Black nationalist and Pan-Africanist who became a major figure in the United States. He founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL, Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League). Garvey promoted racial pride, economic independence, and the idea of repatriation for the African diaspora. He declared himself “Provisional President of Africa,” established the Black Star Line shipping company, published Negro World, and organized branches of the UNIA worldwide. In 1922 he was convicted of mail fraud in connection with the Black Star Line and deported to Jamaica in 1927. His legacy as a Pan-African leader has remained strong, and in 2025 he received a posthumous pardon from the United States.

3.5 The Prefix Pan

The prefix pan- means “all” or “every.” In cultural and political discourse, it signifies inclusiveness and unity. Pan-Africanism is the movement seeking solidarity among African peoples and those of African descent across the world. It emphasizes liberation from colonialism and neocolonialism, dignity, and cooperation. Leaders such as W. E. B. Du Bois, Marcus Garvey, Kwame Nkrumah, and Julius Nyerere advanced this vision.

3.6 Diaspora

The African diaspora refers to communities of African descent outside Africa, formed primarily through the transatlantic slave trade and later migrations. The term denotes not just dispersal but also enduring ties of identity, memory, and culture with Africa. Within Pan-Africanism, the diaspora is considered an integral part of a worldwide African community.

3.7 Haile Selassie

Haile Selassie I (1892–1975), born Ras Tafari Makonnen, was emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 until 1974. His titles included “King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah.” He pursued modernization, led Ethiopia’s resistance to the Italian invasion of 1935, and returned from exile after World War II. He was instrumental in founding the OAU (Organization of African Unity) in 1963. Overthrown in 1974, he died the following year. Haile Selassie remains a Pan-African symbol and a revered figure in Rastafari belief.

3.8 Organization of African Unity

The OAU (Organization of African Unity) was established on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with 32 member states. Haile Selassie hosted the founding summit. Its goals were to promote African solidarity, defend sovereignty, end colonialism and apartheid, and encourage cooperation. In 2002 the OAU was succeeded by the African Union (AU, African Union), which carries a wider mandate for political and economic integration.

4. Practical Takeaways

  • The word mansa meant “king” or “sovereign” in the Mali Empire.
  • MANSA is an academic society founded in 1986 in the United States.
  • The Mandé region was the center of the Mali Empire and remains a cultural and scholarly focus.
  • Marcus Garvey led the UNIA-ACL (Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League), promoted Pan-Africanism, and was pardoned posthumously in 2025.
  • The prefix pan- indicates inclusiveness, especially in the idea of Pan-Africanism.
  • The African diaspora reflects both dispersal and enduring cultural connection with Africa.
  • Haile Selassie modernized Ethiopia, resisted Italian invasion, and helped establish the OAU (Organization of African Unity).
  • The OAU functioned from 1963 to 2002, when it was replaced by the AU (African Union).

5. Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mansa_%28title%29
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali_Empire
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Garvey
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https://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5122/
https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2025/01/19/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-clemency-actions-3/
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-pardons-five-people-including-late-civil-rights-leader-marcus-garvey-2025-01-19/
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https://iupress.org/journals/mandestudies/
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https://www.metmuseum.org/perspectives/visualizing-a-sahelian-past
https://africa.si.edu/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/caravans-of-gold-fragments-in-time-art-culture-and-exchange-across-medieval-saharan-africa/saharan-frontiers/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Haile-Selassie-I
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Organization-of-African-Unity
https://au.int/en/history/oau-and-au

2025.09.27 – GPI, GPI 7, eX:plain, Governance Code Veiligheid in de Bouw, Explainsafe, Ronald Velsink, Jeroen Rolink, Willem Schunselaar-Paap, Coosje Vink, Unica, ProRail, ACTA Group, Soesterberg, Officierscasino, Stichting eX:plain, November 2024 Newsletter, January 2025 Release Notes, July 2025 Release Notes, August 2025 Release Notes

Summary

The Generieke Poortinstructie (GPI, General Gate Instruction) is a mandatory annual safety training for construction sites in the Netherlands. In November 2024, GPI 7 was introduced with new videos, interactive questions, and an avatar function. Updates in 2025 added artificial intelligence support, browser compatibility improvements, new roles, and more personalized exam feedback. The certificate remains valid for twelve months and is essential for site access.

Context and Scope

This account covers the November 2024 newsletter announcing GPI 7, a clear explanation of what the GPI is, and subsequent release notes from January, July, and August 2025. It includes leadership changes, event references, technical updates, and certificate requirements.

Exhaustive Narrative of Facts

The November 2024 Newsletter

In November 2024, Stichting eX:plain released a newsletter highlighting the launch of GPI 7. The update introduced new videos, updated images, revised exam questions, and additional functionalities to improve knowledge of safety risks.

The key elements included:

  • A new introductory video featuring two road workers recounting serious accidents that left them permanently disabled, stressing the importance of vigilance and risk awareness.
  • A renewed mandatory basic instruction, shorter and clearer, replacing earlier 3D animations with real footage of colleagues. This version also added a hotspot question type where risks are identified directly on images.
  • Ten subjects refreshed with practical videos showing safe and unsafe situations, with expanded question sets to test knowledge more thoroughly.
  • The launch of the GPI-avatar, allowing participants to create a personal avatar that provides encouragement or offers additional information during the instruction.

The newsletter also described a leadership change in the Waarborgcommissie (Supervisory Committee) of GC Bouw (Governance Code Construction Safety). Ronald Velsink from Unica and Jeroen Rolink from ProRail stepped down after two years. Their roles were taken over by Willem Schunselaar-Paap of ACTA Group and Coosje Vink of eX:plain.

On 20 November 2024, the GC Bouw Safety Breakfast was held at the Officierscasino in Soesterberg. This event gathered safety specialists and construction professionals to discuss risks and preventive measures, with the GPI team present to emphasize the importance of the instruction.

Finally, it was announced that eX:plain would close from 25 December to 2 January, with limited customer support available in the mornings between 09:00 and 12:00.

Explanations of the GPI

The Generieke Poortinstructie is a compulsory safety instruction required to access many Dutch construction sites. It applies to companies affiliated with the Governance Code Veiligheid in de Bouw (GCVB, Governance Code Safety in Construction).

The GPI must be renewed every twelve months. Delivered online, it includes videos, practical scenarios, and interactive questions. Upon passing the exam, participants receive a digital certificate that serves as proof of compliance at site entry points.

The central aim of the GPI is to create a shared safety language, ensuring that everyone on construction sites recognizes risks and acts responsibly from the outset.

Updates in 2025

In January 2025, release notes documented improvements such as refined hotspot questions, a skip option for avatar timing, the option for administrators to enable WhatsApp for account recovery, and the introduction of Jim, a multilingual AI-powered chatbot supporting eight languages.

In July 2025, changes focused on user management and technical support. “Poortwachters” were renamed “Beheerders” (Administrators), with more granular rights and a new “super-admin” role. Official browser compatibility was confirmed for Firefox, Chrome, Edge, and Safari. User experience improvements were made, and a billing XML bug was corrected.

In August 2025, the avatar was enhanced to provide more regular feedback and to appear on the pass page, where an AI-generated summary using OpenAI GPT-4o was added. Permissions were refined for reminder emails, and candidates gained the ability to review exam feedback afterwards. Companies were also given the option to change email domains in bulk, and the GPI register was updated so surnames no longer included Dutch name prefixes (tussenvoegsels).

Certificate Validity and Costs

The GPI remains mandatory, with certificates valid for twelve months. A GPI credit costs €8.75 plus VAT and covers three exam attempts. Credits also expire after twelve months if not used.

Practical Takeaways

  • GPI 7 has been active since November 2024 with new videos, interactive formats, and the avatar function.
  • The certificate is valid for twelve months, and renewal is required to maintain access rights to construction sites.
  • The cost of participation is €8.75 plus VAT for three attempts, with credits expiring after one year.
  • Updates in 2025 introduced AI support, an improved avatar, clearer user permissions, and enhanced technical compatibility.
  • Leadership in the GC Bouw Supervisory Committee changed hands in late 2024.
  • Events such as the GC Bouw Safety Breakfast reinforce the role of the GPI in promoting safe practices in construction.

2025.09.27 – Rest Periods Between Work Shifts in Spain and the Netherlands

Summary

Spanish labor law requires a minimum of 12 hours of uninterrupted rest between two work shifts. Dutch law sets a minimum of 11 hours, which may be reduced to 8 hours in exceptional cases. Both frameworks highlight how European countries safeguard workers’ health by limiting consecutive working hours.

Context and Scope

This account covers legal requirements for minimum rest periods between work shifts in Spain and the Netherlands. It considers the statutory numbers, weekly rest provisions, and known exceptions. Literal legislative excerpts were not provided, so they are noted as unavailable.

Exhaustive Narrative of Facts

The Spanish Rule

Spanish legislation, specifically the Workers’ Statute, establishes a minimum of 12 hours of uninterrupted rest between the end of one workday and the beginning of the next. This is the general rule across sectors. The law also guarantees at least one and a half consecutive days of weekly rest. Collective bargaining agreements may adjust how these rest periods are applied, but the 12-hour minimum remains the baseline. No documented evidence was found of a different statutory figure.

The Dutch Rule

In the Netherlands, the Working Hours Act (Arbeidstijdenwet) requires a minimum of 11 hours of rest after a work shift. In special circumstances, this can be shortened to 8 hours, but not as a standard practice. The law also grants a minimum of 36 consecutive hours of weekly rest. Night work is subject to stricter conditions, often requiring longer rest breaks to protect employee health. The Dutch rule is shorter than the Spanish rule because Spain mandates 12 hours while the Netherlands mandates 11, with limited exceptions.

Variants and Absences

Two clear variants exist: Spain with a 12-hour minimum and the Netherlands with an 11-hour minimum that may be reduced to 8 hours in exceptional situations. The literal statutory texts were not provided, so there is no documented evidence of the exact wording.

Practical Takeaways

  • Spain requires a 12-hour minimum rest period between shifts.
  • The Netherlands requires 11 hours, reducible to 8 hours in limited cases.
  • Weekly rest is at least 1.5 consecutive days in Spain and 36 consecutive hours in the Netherlands.
  • Exceptions exist in both countries but must follow strict conditions.

2025.09.27 – Day of the Dead in Mexico — Aguascalientes, Baja California, Cabo San Lucas, Chihuahua, Guadalajara (Jalisco), Mexico City, Pátzcuaro (Michoacán), Pomuch (Campeche), Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco), Saltillo, San Luis Potosí, Taxco (Guerrero), Tzintzuntzan (Michoacán), University of Guanajuato, Xochitepec/Sochitepec (Morelos); Notta and Universal Engine

1) Summary

A nationwide review describes Day of the Dead traditions across Mexico, from civic parades to cemetery vigils and household altars. Recurring elements include marigold displays, candles, projection mapping on façades, nautical tributes, and monumental Catrina figures. Documented figures include a route of more than 8.7 kilometers and staircase counts of 180 and 86. Notta and a label reading “Universal Engine” appear as the capture and transcription context.

2) Context and Scope

Coverage includes national, state, and city descriptions; key figures and short statements; clear definitions of materials (marigold and sawdust); a detailed historical explanation for the November 1–2 observance; and a concise overview of Notta and “Universal Engine.”

3) Exhaustive Narrative of Facts

3.1 Materials explained: marigold and sawdust

  • Marigold is the bright orange-yellow flower widely used on altars and pathways; in Mexico it is commonly called cempasúchil. Its color and scent are used to “guide” the returning dead.
  • Sawdust is the fine powder of wood—essentially “wood flour”—produced when wood is cut, drilled, or sanded. For Day of the Dead, it is dyed in vivid colors, sifted for an even texture, and laid out with stencils to form temporary carpets and ceremonial paths on streets and plazas. The surface is often lightly misted (sometimes with a diluted adhesive) so designs hold during the event, and the carpets are swept away afterward. Practical notes: use sawdust from untreated wood; keep large quantities away from open flames; and handle bulk material carefully because it is dusty and combustible.

3.2 Why November 1 and 2 — historical origins

The two-day observance blends pre-Hispanic remembrance with Catholic holy days introduced during the colonial era. Pre-Hispanic communities held multi-day festivals for the dead, offering food, drink, and crafted objects to welcome ancestors. In the 16th century and after, Catholic All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2) became the adopted calendar anchors for these practices. Today, November 1 often honors children and those who died young, while November 2 centers on adults. Altars typically feature photographs, candles (light to guide), flowers (color and scent to welcome), water and salt (refreshment and purity), and favorite foods or seasonal bread.

3.3 National perspective

Across Mexico, communities combine tradition, public art, and civic participation in main squares, cathedrals, cemeteries, and waterfronts. Recurring components include processions, home and public altars, projection mapping, marigold carpets and arches, decorative sawdust rugs, candles, and monumental Catrinas. The aims are honoring the deceased, preserving cultural identity, promoting tourism, and strengthening social cohesion.

3.4 Aguascalientes

The Festival of Skulls features handicrafts and public concerts aligned to Day of the Dead themes.

3.5 Baja California

Seasonal cultivation of marigolds serves as a key supply for altars and public decorations.

3.6 Cabo San Lucas

A nautical tribute on the bay forms part of the commemorations.

3.7 Chihuahua

A children’s rite places participants under a white sheet with a candle while prayers for their rest are spoken; the activity concludes with songs and sweets.

3.8 Guadalajara (Jalisco)

Programming includes activities that foreground demands for justice related to femicides during the Day of the Dead period.

3.9 Mexico City

A parade sets out from the historic main square and covers more than 8.7 kilometers.

3.10 Pátzcuaro (Michoacán)

Cemetery vigils across the lake communities draw large numbers of visitors during the Night of the Dead.

3.11 Pomuch (Campeche)

Families practice a Maya bone-cleaning rite, carefully dusting and arranging remains on hand-embroidered cloth inside ossuaries as an act of remembrance.

3.12 Puerto Vallarta (Jalisco)

A giant Catrina stands as a symbolic guardian of the seafront promenade; one documented figure records a height of 28.15 meters in 2022.

3.13 Saltillo

In the Santa Anita neighborhood, a monumental altar rises along 180 steps in the historic center.

3.14 San Luis Potosí

Multicolor projection mapping illuminates the Metropolitan Cathedral as part of seasonal programming.

3.15 Taxco (Guerrero)

A monumental Catrina portrait is assembled using marigold flowers in the historic center.

3.16 Tzintzuntzan (Michoacán)

The cemetery glows with thousands of flowers and candles during the Night of the Dead.

3.17 University of Guanajuato

Eighty-six steps of the main staircase become a large, colorful altar display.

3.18 Xochitepec/Sochitepec (Morelos)

A “Path of Light” ceremonial carpet forms a long processional route; prior editions cite approximately 300 meters. Lanterns rise with photographs of loved ones.

3.19 Family offerings nationwide

Households build altars with photographs of the departed, favorite foods and drinks, and prayers for eternal rest and light.

3.20 Memory and death statement

A statement holds that death does not occur on the day the heart stops, but on the last occasion when a person’s name is spoken.

3.21 Notta and “Universal Engine”

Notta functions as a speech-to-text (STT, speech to text) and meeting-notes platform with support for file uploads and real-time capture plus AI (artificial intelligence) summaries. A label reading “by Universal Engine” appears in at least one transcript display; public materials do not describe a separately specified “Universal Engine” product.

4) Practical Takeaways

  • Day of the Dead is observed on November 1–2, aligning long-standing Indigenous remembrance with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.
  • Marigold color and scent, together with candlelight, water, salt, and favorite foods, create a symbolic path that welcomes the dead.
  • Sawdust carpets are temporary, stenciled street artworks made from dyed, sifted wood powder; they are set, lightly misted, displayed during the event, and then removed.
  • Distinctive practices include Pomuch’s bone-cleaning rite, Taxco’s marigold Catrina, Cabo’s bay tribute, and Xochitepec’s Path of Light.
  • Documented figures include an 8.7-kilometer parade route in Mexico City, 180 steps in Saltillo, 86 steps at the University of Guanajuato, and 28.15 meters for Puerto Vallarta’s Catrina in 2022.

2025.09.27 – Treated.com, Webcare Group Ltd, patientenzorg-nl@treated.com, Apotheek Life B.V., IGJ (Health and Youth Care Inspectorate), GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council), CQC (Care Quality Commission), Eve Adam Health LLC, LegitScript

Summary

Treated.com is an online healthcare provider run by Webcare Group Ltd in the United Kingdom and linked with Apotheek Life B.V. in the Netherlands. The company informs patients about messages that may affect their orders, outlines reasons why treatments can be rejected, and warns about potential order cancellations. It operates under regulation by the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council), oversight by the CQC (Care Quality Commission), and supervision by the IGJ (Health and Youth Care Inspectorate). The company is also certified by LegitScript and has a U.S. division, Eve Adam Health LLC.

Context and Scope

This account covers patient notifications, treatment rejections, order cancellations, customer service information, company registration details, corporate governance, regulatory oversight, international operations, and certification. The focus is on operational facts and regulatory context, including the Dutch pharmacy entity and its place within the broader structure of Treated.com.

Exhaustive Narrative of Facts

Patient notifications

Patients receive messages indicating that their doctor may need additional responses before processing an order. These notifications explain that if no reply is given, the order cannot proceed.

Order cancellations

If responses are not provided in time, orders may be cancelled. Variants in communication note that cancellation can occur after two days or after a few days, depending on the message.

Treatment decisions

Doctors may reject a request for treatment when they consider it unsafe due to health conditions or existing medications, when they believe it would not be effective, or when the treatment requested is not available through the service.

Customer service

Customer support is available via the address patientenzorg-nl@treated.com, with service hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00.

Company identity and address

The company is identified as Webcare Group Ltd, with its address at Regency Court, 62-66 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2EN.

Regulatory framework

The service is regulated in the UK by the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council) and overseen by the CQC (Care Quality Commission). In the Netherlands, Apotheek Life B.V. is supervised by the IGJ (Health and Youth Care Inspectorate).

U.S. division

The business operates an American branch called Eve Adam Health LLC.

Certification

The company is certified by LegitScript, which recognizes legitimate and compliant online healthcare services.

Operational scale

The service reports more than 20 doctors and prescribers working with them and over 200,000 patients served.

Dutch entity details

Apotheek Life B.V. is the Dutch partner pharmacy, based at Schieweg 93a, 2627 AT Delft, Netherlands.

Governance and workforce

Corporate filings identify 12 directors and a workforce of approximately 47 employees.

Practical Takeaways

  • Patients may receive notifications requiring responses before their orders can be processed.
  • Orders are cancelled if no reply is given within a limited timeframe.
  • Doctors may refuse treatments for safety, effectiveness, or availability reasons.
  • Customer service is available during weekday office hours.
  • The business is based in Manchester under Webcare Group Ltd, with a Dutch partner pharmacy and a U.S. division.
  • Oversight is provided by the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council), the CQC (Care Quality Commission), and the IGJ (Health and Youth Care Inspectorate).
  • The company is certified by LegitScript, employs dozens of staff, and serves hundreds of thousands of patients.

2015.09.27 – GEM Battery and Grand Energy Manufacturing Co Ltd

Summary

Grand Energy Manufacturing Co Ltd, trading as GEM Battery, presents itself as a large-scale producer of lead-acid and related battery technologies. The company claims a wide range of VRLA products and emphasizes certifications, production capacity, and specific technologies such as AGM, GEL, OPzV, and OPzS. Public descriptions highlight applications in solar power, telecom, UPS, and industrial storage, while technical distinctions between battery types indicate suitability for different operational needs.

Context and Scope

This account covers the company identity and branding of GEM Battery, its reported production capacity, product categories and voltage ranges, and the certifications it lists. It also provides technical explanations of AGM, GEL, OPzV, and OPzS batteries, along with other related categories such as high-rate discharge, deep-cycle, front-terminal, and motive power batteries. Excluded are details of individual outreach messages or responses.

Exhaustive Narrative of Facts

Company identity and brand names

The company operates under the name Grand Energy Manufacturing Co Ltd and markets itself globally as GEM Battery. It promotes a wide portfolio of lead-acid battery types including AGM, GEL, tubular-GEL (OPzV), and tubular-acid (OPzS). The brand narrative emphasizes leadership in supplying power solutions for UPS, solar, telecom, motorcycle, and motive power sectors.

Production capacity and scale claims

The company claims to produce approximately 180 containers of finished batteries per month in 20-foot FCL units. Additional self-reported figures mention capacities expressed in kVAh equivalents and units of 12V100Ah batteries. Independent third-party verification of these numbers was not documented in the materials reviewed.

Product lines and voltage/capacity ranges

The stated portfolio includes VRLA batteries with multiple configurations: 12V batteries from 4Ah to 300Ah; front-terminal 12V batteries ranging from 50Ah to 2000Ah; 6V batteries from 4Ah to 400Ah; and 2V batteries from 50Ah to 3000Ah. These categories target applications in UPS, solar systems, motive power, telecom, renewable energy, and industrial backup.

Certifications listed

The company lists quality and compliance certifications including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, IEC60896-21/22, CE, RoHS, and UL. Specific certificate numbers, issuing bodies, or independent validation were not provided in the sources reviewed.

Technical explanations of technologies

AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat)

AGM batteries are valve-regulated lead-acid units where the electrolyte is absorbed in glass-fiber separators. They are maintenance-free, resist vibration, have lower self-discharge than conventional flooded types, and are common in UPS and telecom use.

GEL

GEL batteries use silica to immobilize the electrolyte. They tolerate deeper discharges than many AGM designs, operate well at higher temperatures, and have very low self-discharge. They are often selected for solar storage and cyclic applications.

OPzV (tubular-GEL)

OPzV batteries combine tubular positive plates with gelled electrolyte. They are stationary VRLA products designed for long service life, commonly cited at 15–20 years in standby conditions, and are maintenance-free. They are used in telecom, solar, and industrial energy storage.

OPzS (tubular-acid)

OPzS batteries also use tubular plates but with liquid electrolyte. They have long service life and high cycling capability, but they require regular water replenishment. They are widely applied in industrial plants, power utilities, and backup systems.

High-rate discharge category

These batteries are engineered to supply high current in short bursts, suited for UPS bridging and motor cranking applications.

Deep-cycle category

Deep-cycle batteries are built to withstand repeated high depth-of-discharge cycles without significant loss of performance, serving in solar PV systems, residential storage, and light electric vehicles.

Front-terminal format

Front-terminal batteries are designed with accessible front-facing terminals, simplifying installation and maintenance in telecom and data-center racks.

Motive power and start-stop

These are intended for industrial traction equipment such as forklifts and for automotive start-stop systems, where they must endure vibration and accept rapid charging.

Practical Takeaways

  • GEM Battery positions itself as a global supplier of lead-acid and related battery solutions under the corporate name Grand Energy Manufacturing Co Ltd.
  • Its product lines span AGM, GEL, OPzV, OPzS, and additional specialized categories with wide voltage and capacity ranges.
  • The company emphasizes high production capacity and multiple certifications, though independent verification details are lacking.
  • Technical differences among AGM, GEL, OPzV, and OPzS matter for application suitability: AGM serves well in high-rate UPS use, GEL is oriented toward deeper cycling, OPzV provides long life in sealed stationary form, and OPzS offers long life with required maintenance.

Sources

http://www.gembattery.com

2025.09.27 – Plein.nl and Ardent Equity

Summary

Plein.nl is a Dutch e-commerce retailer active in multiple consumer categories, with recent growth ambitions supported by new investment. In June 2025, Ardent Equity acquired a stake in the company, keeping existing leadership in place and aiming for rapid expansion across the Benelux. Publicly available data confirms its certifications, product recalls, and legal registrations, but detailed financial statements remain undisclosed.

Context and Scope

This account covers Plein.nl’s business model, ownership changes, certifications, customer sentiment, legal status, distribution locations, and strategic ambitions. It integrates both initial profiles and later expanded findings. Absences of documented evidence are noted.

Exhaustive Narrative of Facts

Company Profile

Plein.nl is an online retailer based in the Netherlands, selling personal care, household goods, baby items, health and wellness products, food and drinks, toys, gifts, and pet supplies. It advertises free shipping from €35, free returns, and CO₂-neutral delivery. The company operates in both the Netherlands and Belgium.

Ownership and Leadership

In June 2025, Ardent Equity acquired a shareholding in Plein.nl. Juriaan Spoormaker remained as CEO and minority shareholder, while Bart Van Minnebruggen, founder of Petgamma.com, joined as shareholder. Ardent Equity lists Plein in its portfolio, describing it as a pure-play e-commerce platform.

Market Position and Strategy

Plein.nl holds certifications including Thuiswinkel Waarborg, Keurmerk Zelfzorg Online, and Skal. It has hosted product recall notices for items such as Mattisson Sport Wei Proteïne (batch 2846-0643) and Weleda Hepatodoron (batches J031 and J064). Customer sentiment on Trustpilot shows about 4.3 out of 5, based on more than 41,000 reviews.
Strategically, the company has stated ambitions to triple turnover in five years and to supply one in three households in the Netherlands and Flanders. Ardent Equity emphasized investments in logistics, technology, and assortment expansion.

Locations and Legal Details

The company headquarters is located at Bisonspoor 3002 – E401, 3605 LT Maarssen, with a distribution center in Moerdijk. Plein.nl B.V. was incorporated in 2019 and is registered under KvK number 76530078, VAT number NL860660138B01. Its business activity is classified as internet-based retail of food and drugstore goods.

Financial Information

LeadIQ estimated annual revenue for 2025 at about USD 35 million (approximately €32–33 million) and reported over 50,000 SKUs with daily dispatch from Maarssen and Moerdijk. Tracxn recorded no prior disclosed funding before the Ardent deal. Audited financial statements, profits, and workforce size: no documented evidence.

Practical Takeaways

  • Plein.nl is a certified Dutch e-commerce retailer with broad product categories.
  • Ardent Equity acquired a stake in June 2025 while retaining management continuity.
  • The company is pursuing ambitious growth, including a target to triple turnover within five years.
  • Headquarters are in Maarssen, with logistics in Moerdijk, and legal registrations are publicly confirmed.
  • Customer reviews show generally positive sentiment, though exact financials remain undisclosed.

Sources

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