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Mercury
17-07-2025
- Health
- Mercury
Tradie's warning after gruesome find in Melbourne home
An Aussie plumber is urging homeowners and renters to get on top of dampness this winter, after discovering some truly gruesome fungal growths inside a Melbourne property. Michael Schulze, owner of leak detection company 1300FINDLEAK, was called to a Brunswick home this week where he found not one, but two fist-sized clusters of mushrooms thriving in the lounge area. The culprit? A long-term, unattended leak from the bath. 'It was very, very wet. On a scale from 1 to 10, it was a 10 for sure,' Schulze told Yahoo News Australia. 'It's not pleasant at all.' MORE NEWS The shocking secret landlords are ignoring Wild reason Aussies mobbed rural ghost town Popular Bunnings plant sparks urgent warning Schulze explained that litres of stagnant water had built up under the bath, causing dampness to spread through the walls and across the property. The result: mushrooms, and the release of potentially toxic spores into the air. 'The tenants didn't seem fussed about it, but most people don't really know the dangers of breathing in mould and being around damp areas. You can get really sick,' he warned. The health risks of indoor mushrooms Mushrooms aren't just a sign of extreme dampness, which can lead to structural damage. They also pose a significant health risk. According to Health Victoria, inhaling mushroom spores can cause respiratory issues and allergic reactions. MORE NEWS: Aussie dad's startling 26kg find Exposure to mycotoxins can even lead to nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Schulze knows this first-hand, having suffered a prolonged illness last year before discovering mould growing under his bed. 'I was just getting sick all the time,' he said. How to avoid a fungal invasion So, how do you prevent mushrooms from turning your home into a fungal paradise? Schulze says there are telltale signs of water build-up to watch out for. 'First signs to look out for would be bubbling paint or discolouration of paint,' he explained. Mould, especially black mould, is another clear indicator. And if mushrooms appear, the situation has likely reached a critical point. 'There's a lot of people out there with leaks, but when people have them, they don't seem to get a leak detector… They just call a plumber… But we look at leaks all day every day.'
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trevor Schulze Joins Genesys as Chief Information Officer
SAN FRANCISCO, June 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genesys®, a global cloud leader in AI-Powered Experience Orchestration, today announced the appointment of Trevor Schulze as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Schulze will oversee the Genesys global information technology organization to further advance the company's AI and cloud strategy and support its continued growth. "Trevor is a transformational leader with a proven track record of driving enterprise innovation at scale," said Tony Bates, Chairman and CEO of Genesys. "His deep expertise in AI, cloud and customer-centric digital transformation will help us accelerate our vision of delivering the power of empathy to every customer experience." Schulze brings more than 30 years of experience driving business success through innovative technology solutions. Schulze joins Genesys from Alteryx, where he was most recently the senior vice president and Chief Digital and Information Officer, responsible for leading the company's digital transformation and enterprise AI initiatives. Prior to Alteryx, Schulze held CIO and senior leadership roles at RingCentral and Micron Technology, where he led strategic initiatives across enterprise AI, customer experience and cloud modernization. He has also held senior information technology positions at Broadcom Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices and Cisco Systems. "Genesys is redefining what is possible at the intersection of AI and customer experience orchestration," said Schulze. "The pace of innovation here is reshaping how technology can deliver powerful outcomes to organizations—with agentic AI emerging as a true differentiator. As we pioneer the next wave of customer experience transformation, my focus will be on strengthening our foundation to unlock new levels of value for our customers." About Genesys Genesys empowers more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform, Genesys delivers the future of CX to organizations of all sizes so they can provide empathetic, personalized experience at scale. As the trusted platform that is born in the cloud, Genesys Cloud helps organizations accelerate growth by enabling them to differentiate with the right customer experience at the right time, while driving stronger workforce engagement, efficiency and operational improvements. Visit View source version on Contacts Janelle Dickerson Method Communications Genesys@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
09-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Trevor Schulze Joins Genesys as Chief Information Officer
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Genesys ®, a global cloud leader in AI-Powered Experience Orchestration, today announced the appointment of Trevor Schulze as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Schulze will oversee the Genesys global information technology organization to further advance the company's AI and cloud strategy and support its continued growth. 'Trevor is a transformational leader with a proven track record of driving enterprise innovation at scale,' said Tony Bates, Chairman and CEO of Genesys. 'His deep expertise in AI, cloud and customer-centric digital transformation will help us accelerate our vision of delivering the power of empathy to every customer experience.' Schulze brings more than 30 years of experience driving business success through innovative technology solutions. Schulze joins Genesys from Alteryx, where he was most recently the senior vice president and Chief Digital and Information Officer, responsible for leading the company's digital transformation and enterprise AI initiatives. Prior to Alteryx, Schulze held CIO and senior leadership roles at RingCentral and Micron Technology, where he led strategic initiatives across enterprise AI, customer experience and cloud modernization. He has also held senior information technology positions at Broadcom Corporation, Advanced Micro Devices and Cisco Systems. 'Genesys is redefining what is possible at the intersection of AI and customer experience orchestration,' said Schulze. 'The pace of innovation here is reshaping how technology can deliver powerful outcomes to organizations—with agentic AI emerging as a true differentiator. As we pioneer the next wave of customer experience transformation, my focus will be on strengthening our foundation to unlock new levels of value for our customers.' About Genesys Genesys empowers more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform, Genesys delivers the future of CX to organizations of all sizes so they can provide empathetic, personalized experience at scale. As the trusted platform that is born in the cloud, Genesys Cloud helps organizations accelerate growth by enabling them to differentiate with the right customer experience at the right time, while driving stronger workforce engagement, efficiency and operational improvements. Visit
Miami Herald
04-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Best Buy planning huge changes to the way you shop
When it comes to making a consumer electronics purchase, unless you're in the market for an Apple-specific thing and you go to the Apple store to get, you're likely going to Best Buy (BBY) . While it's technically been around since 1966 under the name Sound of Music, Best Buy didn't get the name we all know it as now until 1983 when it opened in Burnsville, Minnesota. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter After the store made $28 million in its first year - an enormous amount of money for 1983 - founder Dick Schulze said he knew the strategy he had in mind was going to work. Related: Best Buy CEO raises red flag about startling customer behavior Schulze also mentioned that one of his first key learnings was staying focused on the customer, which is something the chain continues to do today. However, much like other businesses in the retail space, Best Buy is forced to face new headwinds due to constantly shifting information about tariffs. CEO Corrie Barry said in the company's Q1 2025 earnings call that "China remains the number one source for products we sell" - but also that Best Buy has "already made the related price and promotional adjustments to our assortment" as of mid-May, so the price you see in stores will not be making major leaps anytime soon. That said, Best Buy is planning some big changes that will improve the shopper experience, and if you're a regular shopper there, you'll want to keep an eye out for them. Image source: Bloomberg/Getty Images Best Buy mentioned something new coming during the conference call: a search system on its website and app that will be much easier to use thanks to - you guessed it - AI. "This new experience will have AI-powered prompts to guide customers to more specific searches and natural conversational filtering for easier product discovery," Barry said. "It will also have fewer, higher-quality matches that reflect customer intent and richer product information to support confident buying decisions." Related: Costco's newest item is impossible to find anywhere else Best Buy says it expects to roll out the new version of search later this year. The company also mentioned it would make more in-store improvements in Q2, mentioning expansions to its tablet and virtual reality departments as well as what it calls "enhancing experiences" for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. Speaking of that, Best Buy will have its hands full this week with the launch of Nintendo's new Switch 2 video game console on June 5, which is sold out at all participating retailers as of the time of this writing. Walmart and Target also accepted preorders for the new system, but made many customers angry when they canceled some of them, leading to extensive complaints online. More on retail and bankruptcy: Walmart store closing, auctioning off laptops and flat screen TVsHome Depot CEO sounds the alarm on a growing problemFamous restaurant files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Best Buy is having a midnight event for the launch of the system and promises to also have stock of the console for purchase, as well as 150 commemorative coins to hand out to those who attend the big release. 50 patches featuring iconic characters from Nintendo's beloved Super Mario Bros series will also be up for grabs and will be mailed to customers at a later date. Since customers have been so disappointed with the way Walmart and Target have handled their orders of the in-demand console, Best Buy has a great chance to win them over as customers if it can deliver the goods and provide a smooth midnight release. Related: Nintendo makes a harsh decision amid threat of tariffs The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Pedestrian struck, killed on Route 354 in Colchester
A pedestrian was killed when he was struck by a car in Colchester in the early morning hours Friday. The crash occurred around 1 a.m. on Route 354 near the intersection of Daniel Drive where 49-year-old Shawn Schulze of Colchester was walking in the westbound lane, according to Connecticut State Police. A 57-year-old Montville man was driving a 2008 Honda Civic west when he struck Schulze, state police said. The impact from the collision threw Schulze from where he was walking to the right shoulder of the eastbound lane, according to state police. Emergency crews performed lifesaving measures on Schools before he was taken to Backus Hospital in Norwich, where he was pronounced dead, state police said. He would have turned 50 on Wednesday. State police noted that Schulze was wearing dark clothing in an area where there was no auxiliary lighting. The driver of the Civic was taken to Backus Hospital for injuries believed to be minor. The crash remains under investigation. Any witnesses or drivers who were in the area with dashboard camera footage have been asked to contact Trooper First Class Gregory DeCarli at 860-456-5400 or
