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WOOSTER -- There was a time in American history when Ohio produced more grapes than any other state in the union.
Then came two events that very nearly cleared out the state's vineyards: the Civil War and Prohibition.
Nicholas Longworth planted the state's first vineyards in the early 19th century in the hills outside his Cincinnati home and his Catawba sparkling wines were an international sensation, spurring the first wave of Ohio wineries.
But when the Civil War began, the state's vineyards went untended and succumbed to disease and neglect, according to Dave Scurlock, who recently retired from his position as viticulture outreach specialist at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.
There was a slight resurgence, then Prohibition came.
By the mid-20th century, vineyards were being planted again in the Lake Erie region, but it wasn't until the last 20 years that the grape and wine culture exploded onto the scene and continues to grow, creating an economic boomlet in both Wayne and Holmes counties and across the state.
There are currently 267 wineries in the state, according to the Ohio Department of Liquor Control, and applications for licenses for another 26 are pending. In Wayne County, Bent Ladder Cider and Wine is expected to start selling its wines this summer. By next year, Lincoln Way Vineyards will follow suit. And in Holmes County, less than a mile from the Ashland County line, Marsh Vineyards at Mohican will begin selling its wines under the Ugly Bunny label this summer. Those wines will be available at about the same time as Sunny Slope General Store on Ohio 39 in western Holmes County begins bottling its own.
Those new operations join the growing number of wineries in a two-county area: Silver Run Vineyard and Winery in Doylestown, Troutman Vineyards and Blue Barn Winery south of Wooster, French Ridge Vineyards outside Killbuck and the Doughty Glen Winery at the Guggisberg Swiss Inn just west of Berlin.
There are a few reasons for that growth in the vine-and-wine industry, said Todd Steiner, the OARDC's enology program management and outreach specialist. "I think the locavore thing is a good thing," he said, as consumers who already populate local farmers' markets are doing the same with local wineries.
In addition, research at places like Cornell University and the University of Minnesota is resulting in the creation of grape varieties that are more cold-hearty and disease-resistant than ever. And because vines do not rely on the greatest, most fertile soils, they can be started and grown practically anywhere in the state.
"Some European soils are not that great," Steiner said. "They're dry; they're limestone-y," and yet for centuries they have produced grapes that were used in some of the continent's best wines. What they do have is good drainage, which is why the oldest vineyards are typically found on a hill. Now, Scurlock said, tiling can be put into fields to increase drainage, though higher locations with good air flows are optimal.
While finding a location for a vineyard may not be all that difficult in Ohio, tending a vineyard is, Steiner said, "challenging."
Grapes are an agricultural product, though different from corn, wheat or soybeans. As a perennial crop, Scurlock said, "we don't rotate our vineyards out. It takes three years to grow a crop and (the vines) are out there all year." That means through the polar vortex of 2014, which killed buds before they even appeared and, in many cases, killed entire vines. Couple the ever-changing Ohio weather conditions with the grape-loving bird and deer and the burrowing groundhogs, and it's easy to understand why grape growers spend practically every month of the year among the vines -- netting, training, pruning, watching.
It's important, Scurlock said, because while good grapes on occasion still result in bad wine, bad grapes will always result in a poor product. Increasingly in Ohio, growers are choosing to grow wine grapes, in which a smaller crop can still result in a decent income. And most often, it is the higher-maintenance grapes that bring the highest price.
So, what are the choices for Ohio's grape producers? Typically, there are three, in varying degrees:
■ American -- Concord, Catawba, Delaware, Norton and Niagara. According to Scurlock, these would fetch the lowest price per ton and in the past have been sold for grape juice as well.
■ Vinifera -- the European varieties, including Merlot, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Cabernet franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. These are the most challenging for growers, but they also bring some of the highest prices. According to Steiner, Pinot noir grapes may fetch $1,800-$2,100 per ton, while an acre of Riesling may bring in $1,600. These are varieties that can be grown locally, but do better in Ohio's Region 3, the warmest areas along the Lake Erie shores and the Ohio River Valley.
■ Hybrids -- More cold hearty and disease resistant than vinifera, these varieties can sell for $600 to $1,000 per ton, Steiner said, and include Chambourcin, Chardonel, Frontenac, Traminette and Vidal. Grown more and more in this area, acreage given over to hybrids is quickly increasing.
"It would be good to have even more (Ohio farmers) growing grapes," Steiner said, because a wine must contain at least 90 percent Ohio grapes to be considered an Ohio wine.
And the wine, Steiner and Scurlock agreed, is where the money is. To both grow grapes and manufacture wine, they said, is a full-time job.
In its mission to increase the quality of both Ohio grapes and wines, the OARDC's Viticulture and Enology Outreach Program provides assistance to the industry in the form of services that include varietal and vineyard site selection, lab analyses and taste training, as well as presenting the Ohio Wine Competition and the Ohio Grape Wine Conference.
"We're recognizing there's quite a bit of science in wine-making," said Steiner, who will take a product and run it through the lab to determine its chemistry and what might have gone right or wrong in the process. "But there is that art in finding that new blend that is a winery's persona."
"I don't think you can separate the science from the art," Scurlock added.
The science goes back to the vineyards. Four acres of grapes grow at the OARDC's Wooster campus, another four acres in Ashtabula and two acres in Piketon in southern Ohio. While hybrids are not created at those sites, they are grown there and evaluated. "If they can grow well," Steiner said. "I'll follow it through with wine quality."
"Todd makes an awesome rose," Scurlock said, "and also some cryogenic wines."
And while there is competition in the industry, it is friendly. "It's a little unlike a private business, where they're competitors," Steiner said, because there also is a common goal. "We need more wineries to drive tourism." And locally, he said, "I hope we'll start to see more of a wine trail."
Reporter Tami Mosser can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.org or 330-287-1655. She is @tamimosser on Twitter.


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One Solution Logistics of Indiana, Inc., a logistics supply company, announced today that it will expand its operations at Honda’s Greensburg plant, creating up to 191 jobs by 2012.
The company, which is the sole supplier of parts to Honda’s plant in Greensburg, will be hiring production associates, yard drivers, team leaders and managerial support staff to meet the production demands of Honda’s recently announced second shift at the plant.
“Indiana is a national leader in the logistics industry because our workforce is able to quickly adapt as the business climate changes,” said Governor Mitch Daniels. “One Solution Logistics has seen great success in Greensburg and this expansion is a good sign that Indiana’s economy continues to grow.”
One Solution Logistics will continue to employ 169 full-time Indiana employees. The company plans to begin hiring new workers by the end of this month.
“Our growth has come as a result of Honda Manufacturing of Indiana’s success, our ability to perform as a world class logistics supplier and, most importantly, a dedicated, committed workforce,” said Randy Cyman, manager of associate services, One Solution Logistics of Indiana, Inc.
One Solution Logistics was formed in June 2007 to support the manufacturing of automobiles at the Honda Manufacturing facility in Greensburg, Ind. Dedication of its new 391,500 square-foot facility occurred on March 28, 2008.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered One Solution Logistics of Indiana, Inc. up to $125,000 in training grants based on the company’s job creation plans.
“We’re extremely pleased to see One Solution Logistics add 191 new jobs. I also applaud the management of OSL for their dedication to hiring people from Greensburg and Decatur County,” said Greensburg Mayor Gary Herbert.
One Solution Logistics’ decision to expand follows several other expansion announcements in Indiana’s logistics industry. Last month, OHL, a third-party logistics solution provider, announced a $16.7 million expansion, creating up to 415 jobs by 2015. Also in June, General Mills announced plans to open a new distribution center in Allen County, creating up to 65 new jobs by 2012.
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£11billion energy smart meter roll out delayed by a year because 'more time is needed for testing'
Delay: The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced that the roll out of smart meters will be delayed by a year.
The roll out of energy smart meters in to 30 million UK homes is being delayed by a year because more time is needed to design and test products, the government has announced.
The £11billion project will start in the autumn of 2015, rather than next summer, the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) said.
Smart meters are being installed to show households exactly how much gas and electricity is being used, in an attempted to end estimated bills and bring down energy usage.
In a statement to Parliament, MP Ed Davey, secretary of state for Energy and Climate Change, said: ‘The consistent message was that more time was needed if the mass roll-out was to get off to the best possible start and ensure a quality experience for consumers.
‘We therefore now expect suppliers to be ready to start their full scale roll-out by autumn 2015.’
He added that the completion date for the project has been extended by a year also, to the end of 2020.
Energy and climate change minister, Baroness Verma, added: ‘The Coalition is committed to making smart meters available to everyone as soon as possible.
‘I have listened to industry and consumers representatives and recognise the enormous challenges involved in delivering the roll-out of smart meters, which includes visits to around 30 million homes and small businesses and installing over 50 million smart meters over the next seven years.
I want to ensure that consumers have a good experience of smart metering from day one.
‘That’s why we are allowing additional time for the energy suppliers to complete the roll-out, so industry has the time to get it right for consumers.’
Smart meters have been criticised in the past – experts say that they will only reduce household bills if consumers engage with them to use less energy.
Last year intelligence chiefs, at the government’s listening agency GCHQ, warned that smart energy meters could leave families vulnerable to computer hackers.
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Cattle and calves on feed for slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots, with capacity of 1,000 or more head, totaled 9.6 million head on Aug. 1. The inventory was 2 percent below Aug. 1, 2008.
Placements in feedlots during July totaled 1.86 million, 13 percent above 2008. Net placements were 1.82 million head. During July, placements of cattle and calves weighing less than 600 pounds were 455,000, 600-699 pounds were 365,000, 700-799 pounds were 458,000, and 800 pounds and greater were 585,000.
Marketing activity of fed cattle during July totaled 1.93 million, 5 percent below 2008. This is the third lowest marketing level for the month of July since the series began in 1996.
Other disappearance totaled 43,000 during July, 4 percent below 2008. This is the lowest other disappearance for the month of July since the series began in 1996.
All cattle and calves in the U. S. and Canada combined totaled 116.6 million head on July 1, 2009, down 2 percent from a year ago. All cows and heifers that have calved, at 47.0 million head, was down 2 percent from a year ago.
All cattle and calves in Canada as of July 1, totaled 14.8 million head, down 2 percent from the 15.2 million on July 1, 2008. The number of all cows and heifers that have calved, at 5.57 million, was down 5 percent from the 5.84 million on July 1, 2008.
Frozen food stocks in refrigerated warehouses on July 31 were greater than year earlier levels for cheese, pork, butter, eggs, beef and turkey.
Total red meat supplies in freezers were down 2 percent from the previous month, but up 7 percent from last year. Frozen pork supplies were down 5 percent from the previous month, but up 8 percent from last year.
Stocks of pork bellies were down 21 percent from last month,, but up 4 percent from last year.
Total frozen poultry supplies on July 31, 2009 were up 6 percent from the previous month but down 3 percent from a year ago. Total stocks of chicken were up 4 percent from the previous month but down 8 percent from last year. Total pounds of turkey in freezers were up 8 percent from last month and up 3 percent from July 31, 2008.
Corn closed the week $.02 1/2 higher. The weekly export sales report showed net sales of 577,000 metric tons were up 7 percent from the previous week and 6 percent from the prior four-week average. Increases reported for Japan (319,400 MT, including 57,500 MT switched from unknown destinations and decreases of 10,200 MT), Egypt (184,800 MT, including 60,000 MT switched from unknown destinations), Venezuela (75,000 MT), South Korea (61,300 MT, including 55,000 MT switched from unknown destinations), and Mexico (47,400 MT).
For the marketing year, the U.S. has now exported 1.863 billion bushels of corn compared to 2.419 bb last year. As of Aug. 16, the 2009 crop was rated at 68 percent good to excellent versus. 67 percent a year ago. This is the highest rated crop in the last five years and the second highest crop rating in the last 9 years. Current yield estimates are 159 bushels per acre, but this could increase with beneficial weather until harvest. Due to slow demand trends, ending stocks could and will likely swell to over 2 billion bushels. With the large ending stocks figure, it does not leave a very bullish outlook for prices over the next four months. Producers should be prepared to reward rallies with additional sales and hedges.
Soybeans closed the week $.01 1/2 lower. The weekly export sales report showed net sales of 274,900 MT were up 6 percent from the previous week, but down 17 percent from the prior four-week average. Increases were primarily for China (222,000 MT), the Dominican Republic (18,000 MT), Taiwan (11,000 MT), Indonesia (6,900 MT), and Japan (5,900 MT). Decreases were reported for Guatemala (2,100 MT) and Syria (1,300 MT).
Net sales of 583,100 MT for 2009/10 delivery were for China (393,000 MT), unknown destinations (108,000 MT), Taiwan (69,000 MT) and Mexico (13,100 MT). For the marketing year, the U.S. has now exported 1.305 bb of soybeans compared to 1.149 bb last year.
The USDA rated the soybean crop, as of Aug. 16, at 66 percent g/e, 4 percent higher compared to last year’s crop rating. This is the highest rated soybean crop in the last five years and the second highest rated soybean crop in the last 15 years. Soybeans are currently in the key pod-setting stage with 72 percent of the crop setting pods. China purchased soybeans every day last week from the USDA.
This not only supported trade despite a bearish weather outlook, but their buying interest led to commercial buying that produced a breakout on the daily charts. The Chinese purchases will tighten new crop balance sheets. Weather still looks good and a big harvest is still coming, so look for prices to work lower after Labor Day.
Brian Hoops is president and senior market analyst of Midwest Market Solutions Inc. Midwest Market Solutions is a full-service commodity brokerage and marketing advisory service, clearing through R.J. O’Brien.
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Apple Daily: HK pro-democracy paper could 'shut within days', says adviser
Hong Kong pro-democracy paper Apple Daily could be forced to shut down in a "Matter of days", said an adviser of the paper's jailed founder Jimmy Lai.Authorities last week froze HK$18m of assets owned by three companies linked to Apple Daily. Apple Daily, a well-read tabloid, is frequently critical of Hong Kong and mainland Chinese leadership. Last Thursday, some 500 police officers raided the offices of Apple Daily in Hong Kong, saying its reports had breached the national security law. Photos published online by Apple Daily showed police going through reporters' computers. In a press briefing later that day, police said that Apple Daily had published more than 30 articles calling on countries to impose sanctions on Hong Kong and mainland China since 2019.Jimmy Lai, the paper's founder, is currently in jail for a series of charges, including participating in an unauthorised assembly in 2019.Lai is one of the most prominent supporters of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement.
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MUSKEGON, MI – Developing a new microbrewery is a bit tougher and more time consuming than brew-business developers in Muskegon County initially thought.
So the three microbreweries being planned – two for downtown Muskegon and one in Whitehall – are not open for what could be a most profitable week with Muskegon Bike Time bringing thousands of thirsty bikers to town July 18-21.
The closest to opening and the brewery that had anticipated being open by now – Unruly Brewing Co. – has run into construction and permitting issues for the Russell Block Building on West Western Avenue, according to co-owner Jeff Jacobson.
Thousands of motorcyclists and Bike Time attendees will also be walking past the new home for the Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. on West Western Avenue this weekend, but the second downtown brewery is even further from opening.
Unruly Brewing Co. is being developed at 360 W. Western Ave. and Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. is slated for the Noble Building, 500 W. Western Ave. Bike Time turns West Western Avenue into Steel Horse Alley, the center of the bike festival attractions.
Both craft-beer establishments hope to be open for Muskegon Bike Time 2014 along with Fetch Brewing Co. that is being developed in the old State Bank Building, 100 Colby St. in downtown Whitehall.
“I think it would have been great to have been open for Bike Time this summer, but I would have wanted the doors opened in April so we would have been prepared,” Unruly’s Jacobson told MLive and the Muskegon Chronicle. “To cram the opening right before Bike Time and we would have run out of beer, which would have closed us down for a couple of weeks. We want to do this right.”
Construction and permitting issues have been the delaying factor for Unruly and for neighboring Pigeon Hill, the owners said. Unruly Brewing Co. has its state and federal licensing in position for a final inspection that will allow brewing to begin, said Jacobson, a business attorney for the Parmenter O’Toole law firm in Muskegon.
The brewing equipment is on site or on order so only the building issues are holding up construction. Unruly is probably two months away from beginning to brew, which will take three weeks before the microbrewery would be open to the public, Jacobson said.
Unruly has begun to sell “mug clubs” – a discount program through its website. The establishment is being built for 70 indoor seats along with an outdoor courtyard that is expected to remain open 12 months a year.
Besides the Unruly craft beers, the microbrewery is working an arrangement with Fatty Lumpkins Sandwich Shack to provide food in Russell Block Market, which also will be home to other retail and food outlets.
“Only the building issues are holding us up,” Jacobson said. “Everybody is excited about us opening, but the only question I get is when. Everyone wants to see it open as soon as possible and so do we.”
Jacobson has joined forces with partners Mark Gongalski and Eric Hoffman, who will be the brewmaster. Also joining the partnership is Mike Brown, an aerospace engineer from Grand Rapids.
Pigeon Hill Brewing Co. is having similar delays in trying to get the building plans designed and approved to begin reconstruction of the Noble Building.
“We are having a challenge with the building codes,” said co-owner Joel Kamp. “We are taking a 1926 building and re-purposing it. We have never done this before and there is a lot more to it than we thought.”
Like Unruly, Pigeon Hill has its funding in place, state and federal license approvals and most of its equipment ordered for delivery, Kamp said. Pigeon Hill owners have been working for months on the building plans and permit process, Kamp said.
Pigeon Hill plans on using the street-level portion of the building for a 70-80-seat tap room. The other half of the building is being planned for a restaurant, but Kamp said the owners want to begin the brewing process and serving customers before restaurant plans are launched.
Kamp said Pigeon Hill hopes to be open yet this year.
“We never really thought we could be open for this year’s Bike Time but we want to be open for next year's,” said Kamp, who is an accountant with the Brickley DeLong accounting firm in Muskegon and has a brewery partnership with Chad Doane and Michael Brower.
The third Muskegon County microbrewery is having similar challenges in Whitehall. Dan and Jen Hain of Whitehall have purchased the State Bank Building in Whitehall and are beginning to renovate it for the Fetch Brewing Co.
As renovations to the historic bank building are underway, Dan Hain said that Fetch has filed its brewing license applications with the state and federal governments. With 75 seats, Fetch will use the basement of the building for its brewing operations and have customers on the main floor and second-level mezzanine, Hain said.
Fetch Brewing Co. also hopes to be open by the end of the year, the owner said.
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Opening on Friday, May 6, Moorgate Farm Shop will be selling a wide range of products, from fresh fruit and vegetables to pies, jams, meat, confectionery and a host of other goodies – all created by small artisan businesses from across Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire.
It will be a change for owner Susan Gorst, who has until recently had a regular stall at the Odell’s Yard market in Stony Stratford on a Saturday, and she hopes the opening of the new store will give her a chance to share her passion with customers.
Susan said: “My aim is, and has always been, to provide good-quality food with a focus on animal welfare and sustainability.
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"I want to showcase local and British-produced products from small, family-run independent businesses, and I feel it is important to support others with the same passion for fresh locally produced food as myself.”
She believes that the younger generation should be given the opportunity to understand where their food comes from and know about how it is produced.
Susan added: “It is also important that we reduce food miles to help to maintain a local sustainable future for our families.
"When buying from small, independent producers, you develop a trust with the person and a knowledge of the product you are buying, and this knowledge can then be passed on to the customer”
The creation of the shop has also been a family affair, as her son, Freddie, has been helping her get set up ahead of the opening day.
Susan said: “I’m well impressed with how it looks – he’s done a fantastic job.
"I’ve sourced most of the produce but he’s done all the manual work.
"The difference in the space is wonderful.”
The shop will be open from 9am to 4pm on Friday and 9am to 3pm on Saturday
Moorgate Farm Shop is at Moorgate Farm, Moorend Road, Potterspury NN12 7QG.
To find out more, visit www.moorgatefarm.co.uk


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Virgin Mobile has announced the iPhone 5 release date and it plans on selling the smartphone in options of 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. The Apple iDevice is indeed late to go live from the carrier, especially now that a newer version is anticipated to arrive in the coming month.
The iPhone 5 successor will be the 5S, that’s provided the company sticks to tradition. However, rumors point out to a larger smartphone, probably an iOS phablet, and even a cheaper version of the device. The latest piece of speculation notes that the handset will feature slightly better specifications. To top it off, the device’s alleged internals have also managed to hit the web.
Back to the handset in question, the iPhone 5 is 7.6mm slim and it weighs just 112 grams. It’s powered by a dual core A6 processor and comes with a 4-inch Retina display proffering a pixel density of 326ppi. The device sports an 8MP iSight camera on the rear which can capture 1080p videos as well as panorama images, and a 1.2MP FaceTime HD webcam on the front.
Read our review on the unlocked iPhone 5 to know more about the smartphone and the features it has to offer. Buyers will have to subscribe for a Beyond Talk plan which provides unlimited 3G as well as 4G LTE data and messaging. What’s worth mentioning is that full speed access is only provided on 2.5GB each month. These subscriptions start at $35 per month and a $5 discount can be availed by signing up for Auto Pay.
On Virgin Mobile in the US, the iPhone 5 will be available in black and white shades. Where a price is concerned, the 16GB version will go on sale for $549.99, while the 32GB and 64GB variants will be up for grabs at $649.99 and $749.99, respectively. The device is scheduled for release on June 28 through the carrier’s website and the base model will arrive at dealers as well as retailers like RadioShack.


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Amazon ends contract of 'neo-Nazi security firm' over alleged mistreatment of immigrant workers
Amazon said the company had ended its relationship with Hensel European Security Services with immediate effect
Monday 18 February 2013
The online retailer Amazon has ended the contract of a security firm at one of its German warehouses after complaints about alleged mistreatment of foreign temporary workers.
In a German documentary broadcast last week the firm, Hensel European Security Services (Hess), was accused of harrassing seasonal workers, as well as wearing clothes linked to Germany's neo-Nazi scene.
Amid growing criticism an Amazon spokeswoman in Germany today said the company had ended its relationship with Hensel European Security Services "with immediate effect."
"Amazon has a zero tolerance limit for discrimination and intimidation and expects the same of other companies we work with," spokeswoman Ulrike Stoecker said.
The documentary, made by state broadcaster ARD, showed staff of the security company - whose initials spell out the surname of Adolf Hitler's deputy Rudolf Hess - wearing black uniforms, boots and with military haircuts.
A number of the guards were shown wearing Thor Steinar clothing - a Berlin-based designer brand associated with the far-right in Germany.
The programme makers interviewed people claiming they were intimidated by the security guards, who were stationed at a holiday camp where the temporary staff were housed.
The company, hired by one of Amazon's subcontractors, last week denied it supported far-right opinions: "We employ Christians, Muslims and Buddhists," the company said in a statement Friday. "The allegations of far-right sympathies can't be reconciled with that."
The ARD documentary alleged a broader climate of intimidation at Amazon's seven logistics centers in Germany, including threats of random staff searches, constant pressure to perform better and firing of workers who complained.
It also appeared to show employees' rooms being searched, and staff being frisked at breakfast and constantly watched.
The ARD report echoes allegations by German union ver.di, which says Amazon's temporary workers face particular difficulties because many have been brought in from other European countries and don't understand that they are protected by Germany's stringent labor laws.
The German government said the Federal Labor Agency is investigating an Amazon subcontractor, which it didn't name, in the wake of the documentary.
"We expect the results of the special investigation during the course of the week," Labor Ministry spokeswoman Christina Wendt told reporters today.
"There is the option, if mistreatment actually took place, of removing (the subcontractor's) license," she added.
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A less expensive blockchain phone is appearing in Southeast Asia, with a U.S. what’s more, European dispatch guaranteed sooner rather than later.
Huobi Global declared the dispatch of the “Acute Angle” blockchain phone for $515. The Acute Angle is made by Whole Network, a startup that Huobi put resources into. Likewise Whole Network’s NODE token will be recorded on Huobi Prime. Running against contenders like Sirin Labs’ $1,000 “Finney” telephone, the Whole Network gadget can be bought with Huobi’s local token, HT, for generally a large portion of the cost.
Users can buy/sell directly on Huobi Global HT zone. A HT holder’s trading quota (cap) will depend on their minimum HT held during the applicable HT holding period, subject to a minimum HT holding floor of 1,000HT and cap of 5,000HT. For example: A user with a minimum HT holding of 6,500HT during the holding period will receive a maximum of 5000 HT equivalent in trading quota across both price limit rounds.
In light of Android’s working framework, Acute Angle is as of now accessible in China with a Q4 2019 dispatch ready for Southeast Asia. Dates for the U.S. and European rollout have not yet been given.
In an announcement, Huobi Global CEO Livio Weng said blockchain-based telephones have a brilliant future:
“We think blockchain phones are a promising area for future blockchain industry development. As the industry develops and as innovations like 5G become increasingly integrated into our telecommunications systems, we believe more and more crypto communities will want to trade and transact from mobile devices.”
Acute Angle incorporates in crypto-prepared highlights like push exchange notices, a dapp wallet, a discretionary cold-wallet module and the NODE local token. Additionally, Acute Angle is the first in a future lineup of blockchain-based phones from Whole Network, Huobi stated, with designs for 5G capacity for future phones guaranteed.
Entire Network joins Samsung and Sirin Labs, among others, in blockchain-based phone improvement. A month ago, Samsung included bitcoin use into its Samsung Developers Kit (SDK).
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DUBAI / Emirates Business
Immensa Technology Labs, the UAE’s leading Additive Manufacturing (AM or 3D printing) company, in collaboration with global leader in construction industry, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC), released result of a world-first joint effort to recover a series of concrete casting techniques with the aid of large-format 3D printing. The ‘Sensorial Adaptive Concrete Screen’ was developed with NOWlab, the Innovation Department of Berlin-based BigRep.
The ‘Sensorial Adaptive Concrete Screen’ showcases techniques that once belonged to skilled craftsman but have had life breathed back into them through expert digital fabrication. It sheds light on 3D printing as the tool that will allow architects to become the master builders of the 21stcentury and enable direct control of the 1:1 production of their designs.
Fahmi Al-Shawwa, CEO of Immensa, said: “This breakthrough signals the immense potential that 3D-printed formwork offers companies to significantly shorten and simplify their studio to site process. It brings proven concrete casting methods back to today’s building sites, renewed for the modern era and offering significant added value. This fulfils Immensa’s mission to drive innovation in the 3D printing industry and highlight the unique benefits of this manufacturing method to show how it can benefit companies in the construction sector. We are proud to have achieved a world first in our industry, which strengthens Dubai’s growing reputation as a global hub for 3D printing in line with the ‘Dubai 3D Printing Strategy’.”


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As we all know, COVID-19 has had major impacts this year on the import and shipping industry. Starting with a significant downturn caused by the global shutdowns earlier this year and the knock on effects since. Specifically the interruption of worldwide supply chains.
However, as the world reopened, the shipping industry has seen a significant rebound. There has been an unprecedented and sudden increase in demand that has caused, industry wide delays, created by equipment shortages, driver shortages, and limited capacity..
Additionally, we are seeing extreme and debilitating congestion at certain ports across the country, including South Florida.
There is a continued propensity of the carriers and marine terminal operators to assess demurrage (storage) and detention charges even though the slow down on the movement of containers in and out of the ports is beyond the control of NVOCC’s, Customs Brokers, Truckers, Shippers, and Consignees (importers).
Industry wide complaints have been filed with the Federal Maritime Commision (FMC), which has caused them to open investigations into the carriers and terminals on their demurrage and detention practices.
What the results of those investigation will be, we will have to wait and see. In the meantime, the additional costs of demurrage/detention will continue to be imposed on importers and as a result, should this situation remain prolonged into the new year, will inevitably cause prices to increase.
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Amin Talati Law Firm Announces Name Change; Plans to Continue Expansion in Core Areas
Leading regulatory and intellectual property law firm Amin Talati today announced that effective June 1, 2019, the firm’s name changed to Amin Talati Wasserman LLP, making Ivan Wasserman, who also serves as the firm’s managing partner, a name partner.
“Our new name is a reflection of how far we have come and how far we plan to go,” said firm co-founder Rakesh Amin. “Just three years ago we started an office in Washington DC focused on FDA and FTC regulatory matters, and under Ivan’s leadership that office is thriving and expanding. We have significantly increased the depth and breadth of our trademark practice and expanded our medical device and advertising practices. And we are not done yet!”
The firm has grown to over twenty professionals in Chicago and Washington, DC dedicated to serving clients in the food, dietary supplement, cosmetic, medical device and pharmaceutical industries. It plans to grow in all of its core areas, and in particular plans further expansion of its intellectual property and litigation capabilities to meet client demand.
“We are so fortunate to represent some of the most innovative companies in the industries we serve,” said firm co-founder Ashish Talati who also leads the firm’s regulatory practice. “They say ‘food is the new tech,’ and we see that first hand. With new ingredients from CBD to probiotics, the advent of personalized nutrition and advances in food science, and the rise of the natural and organic industry, we are at the forefront of a revolution and we are very proud to be part of it.”


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GARDEN ROUTE DISTRICT NEWS - Residents of the Garden Route have recently been confronted by a steep increase in the prices of essential goods after the start of lockdown.
According to a press release issued by the Garden Route District Municipality, the Multi-Agency Command Centre urges retailers in the district, to adhere to the regulations published by the National Minister or face severe penalties.
Penalties include a 10% fine of the store/business’ annual turnover for a first offence and 25 % of the annual turnover for a repeated offence. Further to this, directors of such companies who engage in illegal price hikes could face 10 years in prison.
The National Minister of Trade and Industry and Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel, recently gazetted regulations in terms of the Competition Act and Disaster Management Act which aims to strengthen the ability of the commission and the National Consumer Commission to respond to incidences of exploitative pricing. These regulations empower the commission to prosecute cases where prices have increased materially without any cost justifications for the increase.
All businesses/retailers within the Garden Route district are asked to adhere to these regulations to ensure that the residents/consumers of the district are fairly treated and served.
Consumers are asked to phone 0800 014 880 with any concerns.
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"Recognition of Excellence" awarded to Rhulani Safari Lodge
Rhulani Safari Lodge has just been awarded the "HotelsCombined Recognition of Excellence" for 2019 in South Africa.
“Rhulani Safari Lodge is amongst the best hotels in South Africa”, informs HotelsCombined, an Australian based meta search company. “HotelsCombined undertook the largest analysis of customer opinions online across millions of points of data. We now have a complete and comprehensive understanding of over one million hotels worldwide, taking our team of data experts months to finalise. This award is in recognition for consistently achieving the highest standards of Customer Satisfaction worldwide.”
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No-one would argue today that data isn’t one of the main tools of the modern marketer. Many marketers will not be data experts, though, and all have scope to improve their knowledge, which is where these essays can help.
Despite the explosion of social media, email remains the preferred marketing tool but the data needs to be managed properly as a business asset to get high response rates, says Experian’s David Struth.
A backlash against ‘big data’ has led to questions about whether it is overrated, but Bright North’s Rob Hick believes it does offer opportunities and provides pointers on how to make the most of them.
New research by the WFA finds that global brands are making extensive changes to how they buy digital media in response to growing concerns over issues including brand safety, viewability, transparency and ad fraud.
As custodians of the brand, marketers have a critical role to play in implementing purpose across organisations, says co-founder of brand substance agency Given London and former CSR manager at The Body Shop, Becky Willan.
Blockchain has the potential to force media buys to become much more transparent transactions but that doesn’t make it entirely foolproof, says Bob Wootton, principal of Deconstruction Consulting and former ISBA director.


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Natasha Lomas, TechCrunch:
The scope of Alphabet’s ambition for the Google brand is clear: It wants Google’s information organizing brain to be embedded right at the domestic center — i.e. where it’s all but impossible for consumers not to feed it with a steady stream of highly personal data. (Sure, there’s a mute button on the Google Home, but the fact you have to push a button to shut off the ear speaks volumes… )
In other words, your daily business is Google’s business.
This is not a new argument, but it is astonishing to reflect on how far the goalposts have been moved for what is considered a reasonable expectation of privacy.


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In a country where many are just beginning to embrace online payment methods, Keron emphasizes the critical importance of public education to bridge the technology gap. He highlights that while exciting new technologies are on the horizon, there's still work to be done to help people understand and utilize the basics of digital finance.
Moreover, Keron identifies a significant opportunity for businesses in Trinidad and Tobago to tap into the global market through e-commerce. As living costs rise and disposable incomes remain stagnant locally, expanding to international customers can be a game-changer for businesses looking to thrive in the digital age.
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Pictures posted by Paddy Power of the Amazon rainforest with gashes taken out of it to spell a message supporting the England football team received an instant backlash, one Twitter user branding it the "most idiotic PR stunt ever".
I really hope that Paddy Power thing is fake because if not it's the most idiotic PR stunt I've ever seen— Michael Gill (@thatmichaelgill) June 7, 2014
As anger grew, the bookmaker eventually confessed with a blog post stating that the photos were created with computer software and "not a single tree was harmed in the Amazon".
It followed up with another picture encouraging people to visit the sign-up page for Greenpeace's campaign to protect rainforest wildlife.
The blog said: "Greenpeace told us that in the Amazon an area the size of 122 football pitches is chopped down every 90 minutes, which is shocking. Paddy Power’s #Shavetherainforest stunt helps to haul this issue into the public light, with our own little mischievous twist."
While Greenpeace denied being involved in the campaign, Richard George, its forests campaigner, said: "It’s very reassuring that people were outraged when they thought Paddy Power had destroyed tropical rainforest for advertising – but it’s just as outrageous to chop it down for garden decking or flooring.
"Efforts to help raise awareness of the crisis facing our rainforests are always welcome, and we hope that the World Cup bringing the eyes of the world to Brazil will lead to a lot more attention being paid to this issue."
A statement by the creators of the stunt said: "We knew we’d drop off a fair few Christmas card lists yesterday, but we couldn’t resist a bit of fake Twitter mischief to highlight an important issue to football fans as our World Cup warm-up."


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Redone Providence Arcade could reopen next month
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Several restaurants and more than a dozen retail shops could open at Providence's renovated Arcade mall as early as next month.
The Providence Journal reports that building owner Evan Granoff says four "unique" restaurants and 14 small retailers could occupy the first floor of the historic Westminster Street building by the end of September.
As part of the $7 million renovation project, the top two floors will be turned into 48 residential "micro-lofts" up to 450 square feet. No leases have been signed on those spaces yet.
The Arcade was built in 1828 and is the nation's oldest indoor shopping mall. It is on the National Register of Historic Places.
It has been closed since 2008.
Information from: The Providence Journal, http://www.providencejournal.com


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President and chief executive, International Franchise Association
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Founded 25 years ago by cosmetic surgeon Dr Gregory Bays Brown, the New York-headquartered luxury skin care specialist was acquired by private equity firm Tengram Capital in 2017 from Shiseido Americas Corporation. Since this acquisition, the brand had been on somewhat of a ‘revival’ mission, with extensive product launches and worldwide branding campaigns across various retail channels. Recent launches included a moisturizing renewal hydrogel made with 4D hyaluronic acid and a contouring massage roller made from a blend of zinc, aluminium, magnesium and copper.
“Our roadmap from the beginning of this investment was to reanimate the brand; reinvest in brand,” said Elana Drell-Szyfer, CEO, RéVive Skin care.
“…Second, has been to really focus on increasing our productivity with retailers, and that’s both domestically and internationally,” Drell-Szyfer told CosmeticsDesign-Europe.
Eastern and Western Europe growth goals – an American skin care with ‘real global appeal’
RéVive Skin care currently generated 53% of its business outside of the US, but the CEO said there was still a “large opportunity” to grow that further.
“While RéVive is an American brand, I think it has real global appeal. And so, there are markets that we’ve launched like Ukraine, Russia, Italy and Spain where I think the brand has great potential. We have excellent partners on the ground.”
Historically, the brand only had a very limited presence in European markets, she said, despite this region being an ideal territory for its prestige, science-based product portfolio.
“Whereas I think the American consumer is newer to spending on skin care, we know that it’s much longer been, both in Eastern and Western Europe, practice for women to really invest the time and money in skin care and facial services. And so, I really think that for the brand, the audience is there and I’m looking forward to how the brand takes hold in the region.”
The company was also exploring opportunities in the Middle East, she said, and planned to continue growth in Russia where there was a “very big opportunity”.
Referencing the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Drell-Szyfer said EMEA expansion plans would likely be a little more challenging in the short-term. “There’s been such irregularity in the retail environment. I just hope for everyone that it does return to some level of openness and normalcy, sooner rather than later.”
Meanwhile, RéVive would continue its digital drive in these markets, she said, which aligned well with the wider “full push to e-commerce” in the beauty category – a trend that was likely to stick.
Targeting the ‘skintellectuals’ with science-based skin care messaging
And whilst a bigger online push would enable RéVive to reach a new audience in some ways, Drell-Szyfer said growth plans didn’t mean the brand wanted to target different consumer profiles entirely.
“The RéVive consumer, when we look at her and him, (…) they’re either the ‘skintellectuals’ or ‘skinthusiasts’ – people who are incredibly knowledgeable about skin care and come to us asking a lot of questions.” There were many that knew less but were dedicated to investing in the “best of everything”, particularly anything appearance of lifestyle related, she said.
And targeting these consumers would continue to be a priority for RéVive, Drell-Szyfer said, with continued science-based communication backing up its products.
“Science is very much a focal point for consumers,” she said; even more so amidst COVID-19 where professional scientists and doctors had been given plenty of voice.
“What people are saying is that, what they’re looking for is clarity of message, transparency, data and facts. That’s one thing that is a trend that is right in our wheelhouse, in our sweet spot.”


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According to industry experts, the U.S. Car market, which is also important for german manufacturers, will weaken in 2019.
After last year’s better-than-expected new car sales of around 17.2 million, about 16.8 million units were expected to be sold in 2019, according to a forecast by U.S. Market researcher and trade services provider cox automotive presented ahead of the start of the year’s first rough auto show in detroit. For 2020, it could go down even further with new car sales of around 16.5 million.
Cox chief economist jonathan smoke blamed the slowing economy, among other factors, but also warned of the impact of additional tariffs on car prices: tariffs of 25 percent could have a more massive impact on car sales than even a recession. U.S. President donald trump has repeatedly threatened to impose high special tariffs on imported cars because he believes his country is being treated unfairly by its trading partners. This has had a strong impact on the industry. In december, a delegation of german auto executives visited trump to dissuade him from his tariff plans.


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What a guy apparently. Cool, calm and like a cuecumber…but also cocky and the biggest loudmouth ever? Since he took over Peter Moore’s job last year as Head of Xbox, he’s kept a low spotlight (Giving John Schepart the GDC keynote) until E3 when he made his first public appearence since taking the job last August.
He boldly claimed that the Xbox 360 will at least beat the PLAYSTATION 3 this generation (Despite the fact the PS3 has overtaken the Xbox 360 in Europe and that since the start of the year, the PS3 has been outselling the 360 in America), took part in a very bad live demo of the very bad “You’re in the Movies” and of course, he was as cocky as you like, giving two thumbs up on stage when Yuichi Wada of Square Enix came out to unveil Final Fantasy XIII for the Xbox 360 (As seen )
But today, in a interview published by Eurogamer, Mattrick states that the 360 will still sellout the PS3 this gen. He also claims that when they cut the new Halo game out of the MS E3 Press Conference, Head of Bungie, Harold Ryan, was laughing.
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Through targeted raids, enhanced regulations, and a transparent supply chain, govt. can protect economy and promote the well-being of citizens
The issue of traders storing goods for illicit purposes and its impact on Pakistan’s economy is indeed a matter of great concern. In order to address this issue effectively, it is crucial for the government to take decisive action. One potential solution would involve the government conducting thorough investigations to identify warehouses where hoarding is suspected. Traders are storing goods and after the huge shortage of the products they sell it on high price which isn’t in country’s favor and for that reason country’s economy knocking to the ground.
By conducting targeted raids on these warehouses, authorities can seize the unlawfully stored goods and initiate legal proceedings against those involved. This proactive approach will not only help alleviate shortages but also send a strong message that such activities will not be tolerated.
Implementing stricter regulations and enhancing monitoring mechanisms can play a pivotal role in preventing future incidents of hoarding. By establishing a transparent and accountable supply chain, the government can ensure fair distribution of goods at reasonable prices, safeguarding the interests of both consumers and businesses.
It is imperative for the government to swiftly and effectively address the issue of traders storing goods for illicit purposes. Through targeted raids, enhanced regulations, and a transparent supply chain, Pakistan can protect its economy, foster a conducive business environment, and promote the overall well-being of its citizens.
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Victoria's Secret just got its first plus-sized model: 'It felt surreal'
Victoria's Secret just got a little more inclusive.
The lingerie fashion brand is featuring its first size 14 model, Ali Tate-Cutler, in ads as part of its collaboration with Bluebella, a female-founded, U.K.-based lingerie company.
Cutler made the announcement to her Instagram page by posting a photo of herself in Bluebella for Victoria's Secret lingerie along with a few photos of her pictures displayed at a New York City flagship store.
"I believe I’m the first size 14 on @victoriassecret?," Tate captioned the post. "Regardless I’m pretty stoked to work with a brand I idolized when I was a teen. Great step in the right direction for bodies."
Cutler also told E! that she was cast to work with Bluebella in London and then was told that her work would be showcased at Victoria's Secret.
"When I went in today to the VS store for the launch of the collaboration it felt surreal," Cutler told the outlet. "I never expected that I was going to see an image of myself on the wall next to these top super models that I have been looking up to since I was a little girl."
It could be said that Victoria's Secret move to showcasing different body types in their stores is a push towards rebranding themselves.
Victoria's Secret has recently been under fire for its lack of inclusivity and body positive messaging. Both Halsey and model Kate Upton have called out the brand for its problematic ways.
Upton said that she was tired of seeing the same body types walking the runways of Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
"We're sick of seeing the same body type," Upton said in response to a question that the fashion show might be cancelled. "You have to be body inclusive now, every women needs to be represented otherwise it's a snoozefest."
Halsey spoke out after the brand's chief marketing officer Ed Razek, said that he wasn't interested in casting transgender and plus size models for the annual fashion show.
"As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have no tolerance for a lack of inclusivity. Especially not one motivated by stereotype," the artist wrote to her Instagram after performing for the runway show.


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Every year around this period, Muslims want to eat foie gras (which translates as fat liver) and sadly participate in a gastronomic disaster. Reminder.
After a longtime partnership, the Paris mosque is accusing its certificator of ‘true failure’ and committing ‘harm’.
In order to address the recurrent issue of Halal in regards to McDonald’s in Morocco, we have provided you with a recap of our articles.
Today we are sharing the letter dating back to November 2nd 2015, by the rector of the Paris mosque, which has caused confusion among manufacturers.
In a letter sent to fellow industrial partners, the Paris Mosque explains why it is parting ways with SFCVH, ‘Halal’ certification agency.
International brands’ entry into the Islamic Fashion industry reveals to the public the dynamic of the Islamic economy.
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Twitter now letting advertisers target broader keywords
Twitter will now let advertisers goal promoted tweets at individuals the use of a broader set of keywords. If an advertiser needs to focus on a promoted tweet at coffee drinkers, they don’t have to restrict their attainable audience to people tweeting the exact phrase “coffee.”
That is Twitter’s position, anyway, as expressed by its latest advert product: large match for key phrase targeting.
In a weblog put up Wednesday morning, Twitter mentioned that it will now let advertisers goal promoted tweets at people who categorical ideas “the usage of synonyms, totally different spellings, or Twitter-particular lingo.”
The theory, the submit persisted, is that “extensive suite makes it easier for advertisers to achieve users having these conversations by mechanically expanding their centered key phrases to include related terms.”
What that implies, in practical terms, is that marketers can outline a spread of terms, together with slang, like “lug” for “love,” routinely, and exclude others. Twitter uses this situation: “If the coffee shop sells lattes however not espressos, they can use the ‘+’ modifier on the wide matched terms to forestall broadening. Concentrated on ‘love + latte’ will fit customers who tweet “lug latte,” but it is not going to in shape to users who tweet “lug espresso.”
The brand new initiative is the most recent in Twitter’s far-achieving efforts to enlarge how advertisers can use the social network. Twitter went public last month. However, it has yet to make a profit.


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To establish a single computing platform for its clients, Hewlett-Packard recently announced a new project called Odyssey that will unify its UNIX and x86 service architectures.
According to HP, Odyssey will increase performance and present clients with more choices for their computing needs. Companies using Linux or the Windows operating system can also boost their scalability, business continuity and lessen the likelihood of possible downtime with HP’s Mission Critical Services, the company said.
“Clients have been asking us to expand the mission-critical experience that is delivered today with HP-UX on Integrity to an x86-based infrastructure,” said HP senior vice president and general manager Martin Fink.
Fink added that the Odyssey project uses HP’s BladeSystem and UX architectures to the x86 landscape, which will be an open and integrated platform.
HP’s portfolio of solutions has helped the company achieve increased profit levels. HP recently announced that its fourth quarter earnings reached $32.1 billion, while its 2011 full-year net revenue reached $127.2 billion, growing 1 percent from 2010. The company’s overall operating profit for the year was nearly $10 billion.


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Not only H&M, some of the biggest Western brands have suspended their Russian operations in a joint action with a number of companies. In fact, this is the first time that Russia has decided to invade Ukraine.
H&M said its stores in Ukraine had also temporarily closed. It considers the safety of its customers and staff. The situation is continuously monitored and evaluated.


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Brompton Technology will demonstrate key developments in its LED processing technology at ISE 2023 in Barcelona.
Impossible Objects filmed an automotive demo film for the Polestar 2 electric vehicle using Brompton Technology LED processors.
Michigan’s Electric Forest Festival featured Hippotizer Tierra+ MK2 Media Servers powering he Sherwood Court stage.
ABBA Voyage brings the 70s supergroup back to the stage in a seamless blend of the virtual and physical worlds with help from Solotech
ROE Visual showcased an array of its latest LED products on the show floor—including solutions for virtual production—at InfoComm 2022.
During InfoComm 2022 in Las Vegas, Roe Visual showed off its virtual production capabilities using its Black Pearl LED product.
The 75th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is, for the very first time, hosting a virtual production space powered by disguise.
disguise vx 4 and rx II media servers created a mixed reality ‘alternative universe’ for Alan Walker's virtual concert.


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Businesswear trends cuff Moe Ginsburg; venerable discounter files for Chapter 11
Men's discount suit store Moe Ginsburg, a New York institution, is filing for bankruptcy protection. Paul Ginsburg, son of the founder, says the store intends to exit Chapter 11 within six months to a year. The Flatiron district store, located at Fifth Avenue and 21st Street since the early 1970s, has struggled as men's businesswear has become more casual.
Bloomberg At Lex
Bloomberg LP has agreed to lease about 700,000 square feet at the former Alexander's department store site, at 59th Street and Lexington Avenue. Observers say the rent will be about $73 a square foot for the 25-year lease, which has a 10-year renewal option. Bloomberg would move one block, from its current office building at Park Avenue and 59th Street, with an estimated 4,000 employees.
Auction chiefs indicted
A federal grand jury in New York indicted the former chairmen of Sotheby's Holdings Inc. and Christie's International Plc, the world's two largest auction houses, on price-fixing charges. The indictments allege that A. Alfred Taubman, formerly of Sotheby's, and Sir Anthony Tennant, formerly of Christie's, conspired to fix auction commission rates charged to sellers. Both men have denied any wrongdoing.
Steven Madden Ltd.'s chief executive, Steve Madden, has stepped down as head of the Long Island City, Queens, women's shoe company, a year after being charged with stock fraud in inflating 22 IPOs. He will be replaced by Jamieson Karson on July 1. Mr. Madden agreed to be chief creative officer for the company.
CSFB Employee Probe
The National Association of Securities Dealers' regulatory unit is recommending that at least six Credit Suisse First Boston employees be charged with breaking rules connected with sales of hot IPOs. The move would be the first significant step taken since the NASD launched a probe late last year into the way Wall Street firms awarded IPOs in 1999 and 2000.
Razorfish Founders Out
Razorfish Inc.'s founders, Chief Executive Jeff Dachis and Chief Strategic Officer Craig Kanarick, stepped down from their senior management positions. They will become co-chairmen of the company's board. Mr. Dachis has been replaced by former Chief Operating Officer Jean-Philippe Maheu.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc., the third-largest U.S. securities firm, overhauled most of its U.S. investment-banking operation, combining the mergers group with the corporate-finance unit. The new unit includes groups along industry lines.
Steffens Leaves Merrill
John Steffens, who played a major part in shaping Merrill Lynch & Co.'s individual investor business, is leaving the brokerage firm 15 months after he was stripped of much of his responsibility. He is launching an investment management business for the superrich.
Delisting A Service
The Real Estate Board of New York is abandoning its effort to create Manhattan's first multiple-listing service and joint Web site. The site, nyhomesearch.com, was launched last October by small and midsized brokerages in response to a plan by Douglas Elliman and The Corcoran Group to start their own service.
Bristol changes horses
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s reins have been turned over to President Peter Dolan, a move originally announced on Feb. 7. The 13-year Bristol veteran, who has been president since January 2000, succeeds Charles Heimbold as chief executive of the pharmaceutical company.
Dot-coms seek shields
Web consultant Worldwide Xceed Group Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Alley firm has been one of the hardest-hit by the Internet implosion. Its losses for fiscal year ended Aug. 31 totaled a whopping $173.8 million. . . Viatel Inc., a seller of telephone and data service, has filed for Chapter 11 after missing two debt payments.


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The World RV Conference, ready to mark its third edition Feb. 25-27 in Melbourne, Australia, will again promote unity and cooperation within an increasingly connected global RV community. Assembling a mix of established markets with a growing contingent of emerging industries – led by the rapidly developing Chinese marketplace – the forum will present challenges and goals shared on an international scale.
“It’s an opportunity for countries to meet on one stage and compare notes, and hopefully come away with a better understanding of the RV industry as a whole,” said Stuart Lamont, CEO of the Caravan Industry Association of Australia Ltd., which will serve as host for the conference. “That has been the goal since the conference’s inception, to enable the process of international associations working together. It appears to be moving forward as I hear prominent industry people using terms such as harmony and unity, which is very encouraging.”
Lamont reported to RVBusiness (sister publication to Woodall’s Campground Management) that attendance for this year’s event – congregrating at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne’s “French Quarter” – would surpass both the 2008 inaugural meeting in Dusseldorf, Germany, and last year’s conference hosted by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) in Tampa, Fla., which drew 216 attendees.
“As of last week, we had 270 registrants and we feel that number will end up at around 320 attendees representing 15 countries,” Lamont stated. “We will be adding a few elements this year, including a broader representation from related industries such as the campground sector, which will have a much stronger presence. We will also be presenting a trade exhibition, something that hasn’t been seen before. Beyond that, we will be holding to the tried-and-true format that was used in Dusseldorf and Tampa.”
Three speakers will offer attendees perspectives on a broad range of pressing topics, including:
• Founder and chairman of IBISWorld, an international corporation providing online business information, forecasting, and strategic services, Phil Ruthven will be addressing conference delegates on key demographics and their impact on the global RV industry.
• Keith Suter, a member of the prestigious Club of Rome and holder of three doctorates, will speak about “A World United” and how the global political landscape may affect the RV industry. A noted career in international relations includes his work as president of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (1991-1998) at the University of Sydney.
Tony Christiansen will be closing out the speaker program with a motivational address. Christiansen lost both his legs in a train accident at the tender age of nine when he was collecting coal at a railway yard for a community project. Although he was not expected to live past the age of 16 due to physical and mental challenges, Christiansen defied the odds and went on to achieve more in his life than most people would even consider trying.
Lamont noted that, as in past years, the U.S. will provide a touchstone for the international RV industry.
“We are seeing progress in the European RV industry, although there are still challenges, and Australian manufacturing is as strong as it’s been in four years,” Lamont said. “But the U.S. is certainly leading the charge from a growth perspective.”
He added, “Overall, we are looking for a very positive outlook from attendees as economic and social conditions continue to improve. Naturally, we expect U.S. attendees to be very buoyant.”
Interestingly, China will be sending the largest international delegation, according to Lamont, with nearly 30 representatives comprised of manufacturers and various RV-related agencies.
“We are looking forward to hosting such a strong contingent from China,” Lamont said. “In some regards, the Chinese have been perceived to be a threat. I think there are a lot of myths about the Chinese market – a lot of hot air. This will be the ideal opportunity to sit down and find out what is happening in their country and how it will affect the global market.”
China’s impact will be examined during one of several “talking point sessions” scheduled during the conference. Also on the slate will be a discussion concerning the influence of technology and the Internet on the industry.
“One of challenges we face is the role of technologically and Internet,” Lamont said. “The world has become a much smaller place, which is an asset with regard to interrelations among industries. But it has also led to product being produced in one jurisdiction being easily sold in another jurisdiction.”
In turn, Lamont noted that perhaps topping the list of objectives is to further talks with regard to compliance.
“It is becoming increasingly important that we continue to work for more uniform regulations on a global scale while also improving compliance in individual marketplaces, including Australia,” he said.
Following the commencement of seminars and workshops, opportunities will be made available by invitation for delegates to tour manufacturer’s facilities, a dealership and various caravan parks. Three social functions are also scheduled, offering attendees the opportunity to explore Melbourne’s diverse attractions including world class restaurants, art galleries and shopping precincts.
“The Grand Hyatt is in close proximity to high-end shopping and is also at the center of first-class eating and drinking establishments in Melbourne,” Lamont said. “We are very excited to share our culture with the world and turn the spotlight on Melbourne.”
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Here are the facts from Adele’s new album 25 after just its first week of sales.
– UK – sold 800,000 copies.
– USA – sold 3.38 million copies.
Now lets add some meat to those figures. In the USA, 25 is the first album to ever have broken the 3 million mark in a week. It is also the biggest selling album in 2015 in the USA, with Taylor Swift’s 1989 selling just 1.8 million albums.
In the UK, the figure of 800,000 is more than the next 86 albums sales combined.
What is so significant of these statistics? Prior to release Adele announced that her new album would not be available on any subscription services, meaning you would have to buy it if you wanted to listen to it. People on monthly subscription services aired their discontent on social media but actually it probably fuelled the fire to engage people to go out and buy the album. Heck, there was even queues at HMV.
But what does this stance mean for future album releases and subscription services? It shows a weakness in the subscription model. The subscription model does not pay artists a fair share versus the potential earnings they might make from an album sale. Just think, there is no way Adele would have earned as much if she had allowed her new album to be available on subscription music services.
Do you think it was fair of Adele to ban 25 from being available from music subscription services?


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China and Technology Trade Deal
US warns China against dragging out technology trade deal
Excerpt from American Journal of Commerce | October 31, 2014
China must move ahead with a global deal to eliminate duties on billions of dollars of technology products or risk upsetting other trade talks, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said.
The United States and Europe have blamed China, the world’s biggest exporter of IT products, for derailing talks on a pact on technology trade by asking for too many exemptions.
China is due to chair an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Nov. 10-11, and Froman said this was an opportunity for China to end a stalemate over updating the 16-year-old Information Technology Agreement (ITA), which eliminated duties on personal computers and telephones.
“This could be a tremendous feather in the cap of China and its leadership of APEC,” Froman told a trade conference organized by the U.S. Council for International Business and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
“Alternatively, if we can’t find a way of bridging the gap over a relatively small number of tariff lines, it’s hard to argue to people that China is going to be prepared to take on the much more difficult challenges involved in a successful bilateral investment treaty, or other negotiations.”
The United States and China have begun talks about a two-way investment pact, but some in the business community doubt that China can drop barriers to investment far enough to make such a deal viable.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has said the ITA is the “barometer” to gauge whether China is serious about an investment treaty, which would in turn be a test of whether China could ultimately join the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an ambitious trade deal linking Asia and the Americas. TPP trade ministers are scheduled to meet in Beijing on Nov. 8, just before the APEC summit.
Froman said a successful deal on IT goods trade in China would also give a boost to the World Trade Organization, which is overseeing the negotiations.
WTO members are struggling to revive a landmark deal on streamlining customs procedures after Indian demands for concessions on agricultural stockpiling derailed the final steps needed to bring it into effect.
Froman said WTO members would prefer to include all countries in the customs deal but were also discussing the possibility of moving ahead without India to start.
“We have been approached by a number of countries about that. People are thinking through it, raising questions and having conversations,” he said. (Reuters)


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Another week, another set of Houston innovators to keep your eye on. This week's cast of characters are from across industries — from fitness innovation to interior design for tech companies. Scroll through to meet the people behind Houston innovation.
Lizzie DeLacy, founder of DeLacy Wellness
Photo courtesy of DeLacy Wellness
After years of working in fitness, Lizzie DeLacy, founder of DeLacy Wellness, wanted to be able to help more people on their health and wellness journeys. She launched Bodypeace — an app that offers workout sessions, recipes, and tips for a healthier lifestyle — to help people make time for fitness and mindfulness.
"Rather than focusing on really long sessions, though we have a couple in there, we focus on short 5-minute sessions, so anyone can fit movement into their schedule and lifestyle," DeLacy tells InnovationMap. "Additionally, we break it down by body part focus, because oftentimes people don't know necessarily what exact movement or pose or stretch they might need."
Cunjiang Yu, a Bill D. Cook associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston
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Cunjiang Yu, a professor and researcher at the University of Houston, is the lead author on a paper that ran as the cover story in Science Advances. In the paper, Yu identifies a wearable technology that can detect health conditions while being so incredibly thin, the wearer might not even notice.
Amy English, director of interiors for HOK
Photo courtesy of HOK
For most people, the design of an office might be non-consequential. But, for Amy English, director if interiors for HOK, designing the right space can do wonders for your company. English wrote a guest article for InnovationMap that outlines different trends in interior design for tech companies.
"While the next big technological advancement isn't set in stone, one thing is certain: Companies that wish to remain competitive and responsive in the future will need workplaces with the flexibility and personalization that allow their people to gather, connect, innovate, and simply be their best," she writes.


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|Wham-O Moves to America|
My Friend Cayla, from toy manufacturer Genesis, officially arrives at toy retailers in the U.S. this week. Both Wal-Mart and Target are among the confirmed retailers selling the talking doll, which had only been available outside the U.S.
Tactic Games USA has a new line featuring Ty Beanie Boos, courtesy of a licensing agreement with Ty Inc. The game maker is offering preschool and children’s games featuring the Beanie Boos branded character property.
Plush toy maker Douglas Company is introducing eight holiday-themed dressed animals, as well as two new styles for its Sweet Petite collection this year.
August 13, 2015 By Phil Guie
VTech has expanded its Go! Go! Smart Wheels, Go! Go! Smart Animals, and Go! Go! Smart Friends ranges, bringing the collection up to nearly 75 different playsets, accessories, animals, vehicles, and figures. Now for the first time, the Go! Go! Smart Wheels line offers R/C vehicles and advanced mechanical play.
August 12, 2015 By Phil Guie
Girls Excelling in Math and Science (GEMS) has a goal of helping girls develop confidence, creativity, and interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), as well as art and learning as a whole through making. To help in this effort, Laurent Doll has launched a School Days accessory set for dolls, which includes school [...]


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- Huw Hughes
British brand Seasalt has reported positive sales during the important
Christmas trading period.
The Cornish fashion and lifestyle brand saw overall sales increase 14
percent for the five-week period to 4 January, compared to the same period
The company experienced positive sales growth across all channels with
online sales up 13 percent and UK stores sales rising 15 percent
year-on-year. Additionally, international sales increased 43 percent over
the festive period, helped by the opening of
Seasalt’s first international store in Clonakilty,
Ireland in June 2019.
The brand also opened two new high street stores in the run-up to
Christmas – one in Lymington and the other in Edinburgh, with the latter
recording the highest revenue across all stores in the period.
Paul Hayes, CEO of Seasalt said in a statement: “I’d like to thank
everyone at Seasalt for working so hard to ensure we enjoyed another
positive Christmas season. It’s certainly a tough and challenging market
but our ethos of good shopkeeping and the appeal of our beautiful and
stylish collections made a big difference to us. Our focus now is to
strive to maintain momentum through the year and into the new decade.”
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Fitbit is rolling out Google Assistant support for Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 smartwatches in the US The update will roll out in the US starting today. Fitbit smartwatches already come with support for Alexa and the new software update has added more features to the watches, such as support for Alexa audible feedback.
Fitbit has released Fitbit OS 5.1 exclusively for Sense and Versa 3. Users who wish to purchase Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 will have the option to choose between two voice assistants such as the Google Assistant and Alexa. This would also make Fitbit the first smartwatch to come with dual voice assistant support.
In addition to the Google Assistant support, users will also be able to receive phone calls using the microphone. The watch comes with a built-in speaker that would allow users to handle calls. Fitbit has also launched a speech-to-text feature for Android users. Previously, users could only accept and reject calls from the smartwatch, but they had to use the phone to talk, but now they chat from the watch.
The new update will improve blood oxygen (SpO2) readings on Fitbit Sense and Versa 3.
Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 have yet to arrive in India. The company had revealed the prices of smart watches in India. Fitbit Sense was advertised in India for Rs 34,999, while Fitbit Versa 3 is priced at Rs 26,499. The Inspire 2 is a bit cheaper, costing Rs 10,999.
Sense is the most expensive smartwatch in the entire range. It comes with some advanced features. The smartwatch comes with an EDA sensor that is used to monitor stress. According to the company, no other smartwatch has this feature so far. In addition to the stress detector, Fitbit Sense also comes with an ECG app that can detect heart-related problems. The company says it has the most advanced heart rate detector technology installed in Fitbit Sense.
The Fitbit Sense also comes with a skin temperature sensor that takes notes from the user’s body calculator. Considering the pandemic in the air, this is one of the most important characteristics that a smartwatch can possess. Apart from this, the watch can also measure the respiratory rate and the resting heart rate, which would be useful to detect the first symptoms of the covid.
Similarly, the Versa also comes with features like heart rate monitoring, built-in GPS, and more.


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Home » Futek Installs New Colordyne Digital Printing
Futek Forms, Tags & Labels, Inc. has installed a Colordyne Technologies (CDT) 1600-PC Laser Pro dig ital label and tag printing press. The company looks to maintain its forward-looking, technologically contemporary business by investing in a press that could keep up with large production runs under tight production schedules.
"After spending a considerable amount of time researching all the other digital presses currently on the market, we found the Colordyne press suited our needs the best with its easy set-up, low running costs and fast run speeds, allowing us the capabilities to get jobs out the do or quicker," says Futek President Fred Elhami.
The CDT 1600-PC Laser Pro allows users to save time with its fully equipped in-line digital printing, UV varnishing, laminating and laser die-cutting capabilities. The press offers the best in digital efficiency and cost effectiveness. With the combination of the highest resolution (1600 x 1200 dpi), fastest speeds (160 ft./min.) and lowest capital cost in the industry, the Laser Pro is the complete turnkey digital printing solution. Memjet technology allows for resolution using 1.2 pico liter ink droplets-the smallest in the industry.
"Being able to incorporate flexo stations on the press was an absolute thrill to us," says Elhami. "Colordyne is light-years ahead of the market and we are ecstatic to be a part of this pioneering adventure into the future with them."
"The Laser Pro's inline laser die-cutting capabilities have streamlined Futek's manufacturing processes, saving them time and money while enabling them to stay ahead of their competition," says Emily Kroll, senior global account executive at CDT. "They no longer need to hassle with changing rotary dies and cylinders or completing their finishing off-line. The digital efficiencies that this press presents are unparalleled."
Visit CDT at booth #35 at Packprint Summit Americas 2013 November 5-6 in Miami, FL. More information on www.colordynetech.com.
What’s changed about this year’s PACK EXPO International because of the pandemic? Nothing! Well, just the name. And format. But you can still make connections and see the latest trends. Get the lowdown on PACK EXPO Connects with Flexible Packaging’s preview in the October issue! Also, see how Midwest values helped bring two companies together when one of them was looking to bring pouch converting in-house. Find out what’s driving automation investments for converters and much more!


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Hence, rice imports in 2013 should come to an end, said Fadli Zon, a spokesperson for the Indonesian Farmers Association (HKTI), on Tuesday.
"The current policy on rice imports should be eradicated because Indonesia is an agrarian country, which is keen to increase the production of rice by 10 million tonnes every year," Fadli said.
The Agriculture Ministry is keen to increase the production of rice by 39 million tonnes. The public will consume 35 million tonnes of rice, and there will be a surplus of 5 million tonnes of rice.
"With a surplus of 5 million tonnes, import of rice is not necessary. If rice imports are not stopped, they will be detrimental to farmers, who work hard to improve the nation`s food security," Fadli said.
He said if rice imports cannot be stopped, the price of rice will increase.
Therefore, he has requested the government to review its rice import policy. He hopes that the government will work closely with the Ministry of Agriculture, the State Logistics Agency (Bulog), and related stakeholders to come up with an appropriate policy.
Fadli made this statement after Bulog's President Director, Sutarso Alimoeso, said the government is planning to import 670 thousand tonnes of rice in 2013.


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The price of apples on the mainland has been falling since April, and has now reached the point of losing 1 yuan (RMB, same below) per catty (500 grams).
According to CCTV Finance on May 31, the price of apples on the mainland has been falling since April this year, and the price of some wholesalers has even dropped to less than one yuan per catty, with both farmers and fruit traders in the dilemma of losing money. In the price fell at the same time, apples are also facing stagnant sales.
Some fruit merchants said that last year, the purchase price of apples in a catty between 3.2 yuan to 3.5 yuan, now the warehouse price between 2.5 yuan to 2.8 yuan, plus various costs, such as a loss of 1.2 to 1.3 yuan per catty.
Shao Jing is the main production area of Shandong Yantai apples Qixia City, Tao village town of fruit farmers, Shao Jing’s family sold a third of the apples when the price was good, and now there are more than 10,000 pounds in cold storage, the face of the trend and price quotes can only dry anxious.
According to the estimates of the fruit merchants, due to low prices, slow out of storage, there are still more than half of the inventory in Qixia City. Fruit merchants said that this year’s apple sales suffered the most serious market in history.
Some fruit merchants say that both international and domestic factors have led to stagnant apples and plummeting prices this year.
According to reports, international exports have been hampered and mainland apple exports, mainly concentrated in Southeast Asian countries, account for more than 90% of apple exports. Since the Yellow New Year, the plague has been severe in Southeast Asia and apple sales have been hampered.
At home, when apples were picked last year, some rumors of reduced production and bad quality directly affected the apple harvest. Apple merchants rush to buy apples, prices are raised, and farmers appear to be shy to sell their own into storage. This rush to storage, shy of selling the mood spread to the country’s various major apple producing areas.
Some fruit merchants believe that with the massive listing of southern fruits and the gradual listing of seasonal fruits in the north, the outlook for apple sales is even less optimistic.
Some netizens said that if the apples are not cleared in May, it is inevitable that farmers will lose money. Hangzhou netizen “lovely Ye Lu_220_841” said: “Apples should be emptied of inventory before May, once the market changes in May, a loss is inevitable, June early apples will be listed.”
But Changsha netizen “Dandelion 614” said, “The price on the apple stand downstairs is not low.” A Hunan netizen said, “The price of apples in fruit chains in the 5th tier cities has not dropped. It seems to be the middleman’s purchase control price.”
Regarding the stagnant apples and the precipitous drop in prices on the mainland, commentator Wen Xiaogang said that the fall of a leaf is a sign of autumn, and the stagnant apples on the mainland reflect the difficulties of the internal circulation engaged by the Chinese Communist Party. Southeast Asia, where 90% of apples are exported, has reduced imports because of the plague, causing the price of apples on the mainland to fall and stagnate, showing that the mainland needs the world market, not that the world cannot leave the mainland. This is true for apples alone, not to mention the foreign trade enterprises that rely on foreign trade orders.
According to Wen Xiaogang, the CCP’s shouting of relying on the internal circulation to do the economy is a fantasy, the CCP simply can not leave the world environment, and the mainland people now due to the economic downturn income reduction, consumption power decline, simply can not get up the internal circulation, this is the CCP in the face of the United States under the decoupling and sanctions, to fool the people’s rhetoric.


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New variants will also be launched next year.
Volvo Auto India launched the new 2015 XC90 this week, and plans to import 350 units of the SUV this year. However, reports predict that orders for the second generation XC90 in India will be close to 450-500 units, this year alone.
The Swedish car maker would be unable to import more units of the XC90, as the mother plant in Gothenburg is running at full capacity. The plant will make about 55,000 units of the XC90 this year, but has already received orders for 30,000 units. Volvo had to start a third production shift earlier this month to cater to the increased demand.
Next year though, Volvo Auto India plans on importing around 1,000 units of the XC90 as Volvo plans on manufacturing 90,000 units worldwide, Tomas Ernberg, managing director of Volvo Auto India told Autocar India.
The new XC90 is available in India in two trims - Momentum and Inscription - priced at INR 64.9 lakhs and INR 77.9 lakhs respectively, ex-Showroom, Mumbai pre-Octroi. The XC90 for India is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine producing 225 bhp and 470 Nm of torque matched to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
In 2016, Volvo plans on introducing the XC90 Excellence, T8 Hybrid and R-Design variants in India.
[Source - AutocarIndia]


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Wednesday to Sunday!
31 Jan – 4 Feb 2018
CPLG expands representation of Sony Pictures Consumer Products in EMEA
Spin Master secures international broadcast deals, launches toys for Super Dinosaur
Kids India 2019 launches with diverse exhibitor portfolio
Tru Kids Brands appoints Jamie Uidenhowen as president of new joint venture
Thomas Baker joins Learning Resources as head of sales EMEA
Herschend expands leadership team to relaunch Chuggington
Simon Spalding joins Steamforged Games board
CBeebies books new series of Bing
John Lewis admits concerns over Brexit as sales dip by £25.9m
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Burger King takes plastic toys off the menu
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Stobart Group has been granted permission for a 374,000 ft² distribution centre as part of its approved planning application to re-develop Carlisle Airport. Andrew Tinkler, Stobart Group chief executive, says: “The freight distribution centre will […]
Autologic is in talks with Stobart Group over a potential cash offer by the Cumbrian giant for the number one operator in UK automotive logistics. The Northampton-based operator, which revealed a turnover of £144.7m and […]
Wincanton has won a two-year warehousing and distribution contract with baby and toddler food manufacturer Ella’s Kitchen. The contract will see Wincanton managing inbound deliveries from factories, picking, packing and distributing five million cases a […]
Stobart Group’s plans to partially divest its transport business, creating a new private company Eddie Stobart Logistics, has received the backing of shareholders at a general meeting today.