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The legislative leadership in Montgomery has targeted economic development as a first priority during the 2015 session. A bill being considered by the Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee will test that commitment.
The purpose of SB214 is straightforward. In 48 states, craft breweries or brewpubs are allowed to sell their products to visitors to take home. Alabama, however, puts its breweries and brewpubs at a competitive disadvantage by prohibiting take-home direct sales.
If the committee gives SB214 a favorable report, it will immediately enable a $10 million dollar economic development project in Huntsville. Craft breweries Straight to Ale and Yellowhammer Brewing have plans to expand and move into the old Stone Middle School location as part of the city's vision to revitalize the western gateway into downtown.
If the committee rejects SB214, the expansions will be severely downsized or canceled, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Without SB214, future expansions and new developments will be impacted. The committee has the power to kill tens of millions of dollars or more in future economic development.
In the last twelve months, large craft breweries looking for a second location have passed over Alabama because of these restrictions. Stone Brewing Company of San Diego received several bids from Alabama cities, but the state's hostile laws against craft breweries ensured that they ultimately built their $74 million facility in Virginia. Cigar City Brewing of Tampa told al.com in November that they were not even considering Alabama as they search for a new southeast location. The reason was clear: "they don't really have the friendliest legislation" when it comes to craft beer, said owner Joey Redner.
Why would any legislator vote against this legislation? The only significant opposition to SB214 comes from the politically-powerful lobbyists of beer wholesalers who make sensational claims about its impact.
In a public hearing last week, they claimed that this bill could destroy the Alabama's three-tier system, a regulatory framework that protects alcohol retailers from being strong-armed by their suppliers. Every state in the country has a three-tier system, and 48 of them allow the privileges being offered by SB214. Wineries in Alabama also operate in the three-tier system, and they have been able to sell visitors a bottle of wine for decades.
The three-tier system coexists with direct sales everywhere in the country, including Alabama.
The language of SB214 is the result of three years of discussions with beer wholesalers and their lobbyists. Every time they have expressed a concern, we have amended the language to address it. We have made a good faith effort to protect the three-tier system and their interests.
The reality is that SB214 will benefit local beer wholesalers as well. By opening a new revenue stream for their suppliers and allowing local breweries to operate like their counterparts in other states, Alabama brewers will be able to improve marketing, quality and production. This will directly benefit beer wholesalers, who see growing demand and better margins for local craft beer.
It's time to pass this legislation. The legislature is giving a priority to economic development legislation, and there is a $10 million economic development project that is shovel-ready. We've already lost potential opportunities for tens of millions of dollars in new investment in this state. Let's not lose the Huntsville project as well.


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Jeff Schryver has been named main monetary officer for the Petaluma-dependent home enhancement, lumber and making materials company Friedman’s Residence Advancement.
In accordance to the announcement, Schryver has more than15 several years of knowledge in the retail sector. His past position was as CFO for Lolli and Pops, starting that career in 2020. Prior to that, in accordance to Friedman’s, he worked at the cosmetics business Sephora for 14 a long time, leaving the organization as its vice president of finance and analytics.
“Jeff’s loaded history in numerous aspects of the retail sector, leadership ability established and genuine knowledge of Friedman’s people-initial society are invaluable property. Jeff will be foremost economical progress and driving operational adjust inside our business as we keep on to develop on our dedication of providing an fantastic client expertise,” stated Friedman’s President and CEO Barry Friedman. “He has a sturdy observe history of achievements and we have been significantly drawn not only to his finance expertise, but to his commitment to crew improvement.”
Headquartered in Petaluma, 600-personnel Friedman’s operates four retailers — in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma and Ukiah — as effectively as its 3.5-acre distribution property serving professional contractors. The company is celebrating is 75th 12 months in enterprise.
Schryver has a bachelor’s diploma in business enterprise administration from the College of Colorado at Boulder and master’s diploma in small business administration from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.

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Backlash as well as the problem from ATN
The eye in the brand new market also produced backlash. Government bodies, politicians, ethical crusaders additionally the media most of the began to assault ATN and other dial-a-porno organizations, which it implicated regarding advertising to students, scamming users and you will breaking federal communication rules.
Due to the fact most significant identity on biz, ATN drew a lot of the temperature. Equipped cops raided the offices additionally the Federal Trade Percentage strike they having a great $2.5 million okay in the 1994. The company was even the main topic of a ”Dateline” Television analysis, and this implicated the business off deceptive charging and you may emphasizing minors.
Horn is generally skeptical of your own desire trailing anti-pornography backlash. ”Consider the youngsters” is definitely the rallying shout off moral panics, she said. Boy exploitation try a genuine and major situation, however, moral crusaders have a tendency to put it to use once the a beneficial smokescreen on the intimate freedom off grownups.
Of the very early 2000s, phone organizations had been removing 900 quantity under pressure from the Federal Communications Fee, and also by 2004, 900 number was indeed blocked downright. ATN, already weak from a corporate fuel battle, would not survive with the its less profitable 800 numbers, based on ”User,” and ultimately turn off afterwards you to season.
Cellular telephone intercourse regarding the brand new 100 years
Net connection rate were growing, and private machines-after a provided fixture inside family relations home-were starting to be more personal. Within the wake of the failure away from beasts such as for example ATN, smaller cell phone gender businesses began collection upwards on line, building the latest networks one to desired workers to generate income to their individual terminology.
Allison, an old cellular phone sex driver exactly who questioned the girl complete name maybe not be studied, told you she began being employed as an independent specialist for starters out of the web sites in the 2006. She appreciated work, enjoyed the latest anonymity and you can cherished simply how much they paid back: $dos.19 one minute (prior to taxation and you can web site costs), way more than simply most of her almost every other occupations options on go out.
Allison kept in ’09 because the adult world had previously been once more modifying. Camming-live, entertaining gender suggests thru web cam-is actually start to become popular, and you can she sensed broadening tension to reveal the woman face in order to website subscribers , and this she wasn’t wanting.
But Amberly Rothfield, who published ”The way i Generated $10K 30 days given that a telephone Sex Agent” possesses held it’s place in the business for more than 17 decades, respectfully disagrees you to definitely camming slain the device sex star. Mobile phone performs nonetheless attracts gender workers who choose privacy, and several callers crave the fresh new mental relationship.
Rothfield said her tasks are maybe not unlike that an effective bartender: ”An intimate bartender. I am the bartender it’s Okay to talk [to] in the screwing.”
The fresh new legacy of mobile phone intercourse really works
Particular regions of this new surroundings from adult activity work better, and several is actually bad, Horn told you. Towards fall out-of biggest people, gender pros have remaining of employees so you’re able to entrepreneurs, handling her mental property, hooking up right to readers and you will function their particular dates, she told you.
“Publisher articles platforms, such as for example OnlyFans, have made it simple for gender pros to grab the fresh new form from production,” Horn said.
Despite the persistent stigma, gender functions and you will cell phone intercourse are nevertheless larger organizations. There may always be an industry for the mixture of emotional relationship and you will intimate gratification you to gender specialists offer, whether or not personally, as a result of a screen or higher the phone.
For-earnings cellular phone intercourse hearalded when you look at the a completely new clients prior to now cut-off about adult globe. Really people had been boys and some have been erica’s horny fathers ended up large team: ATN, as the biggest of your own cellular phone intercourse companies, you may bring in more than $one million using one active night, according to ”Driver.”


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CHICAGO – I’ll be honest. I’m probably more of a fan of football food than the game itself. And, when I do watch the NFL, it’s hard to get away from my Miami Dolphin roots. Still, Bears fever is pretty infectious here in Chicago, so we thought at Changing Gears we’ld take a look at what kind of economic impact the game is having on local businesses in Chicago and Green Bay.
So, I took it upon myself to make this story about chicken wings. After all, a game day football menu isn’t complete without wings, right? So to see if local businesses are getting any jump from the playoff, I thought I’d create my own economic indicator – I’m calling it the Hot Wings Index.
My first stop was to Buffalo Joe’s restaurant in Evanston. General Manager Dean Holden told me that as soon as the Chicago Bears beat the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday, calls for orders started coming in.
Buffalo Joe’s sells burgers and brats, but it’s biggest menu item is wings – by the pan.
Holden usually plans on selling about 4,000 pounds of chicken wings each weekend. But given the pace of the playoffs, he’s upped it by 50 percent.
That means 6,000 pounds. Of Chicken Wings. And that’s just for this location – Buffalo Joe’s has two other resturants on Chicago’s North Side.
Holden says they have four flavors of wings.
“We usually do mild, spicy, and suicide,” he said.
When I asked him if he were to describe what flavor business was right now, Holden didn’t hesitate:
Ok – so we’ve got suicide level in Chicago. I called up to The Bar at Holmgren Way in Green Bay to see how my Hot Wings Index is faring up there.
The Bar is about a block away from Lambeau Field where the Packers play. Joe Zehren, one of the owners, said business started picking up even during their typically slow time of Monday and Tuesday.
“There’s an extra kick in people’s step because of the awesome Packers victories,” said Zehren, who told me his son is a Packers fan. “Normally in the month of January we start to slow down, but this year, obviously with the Packers in the playoffs, as the week progresses, business picks up.”
The restaurant group has 5 other sports bar locations in Northeast Wisconsin, in Oshkosh, Appleton and Wausau.
Wings are big at The Bar. They have 19 different flavors, and even a featured wing of the week (in case you’re wondering, it’s chipotle ranch). Zehren told me can tell how spicy the wings are by the color coded flames on their menu.
“It starts off a little bit red or yellow and then it goes to dark red for hot,” he said.
This is how Zehren rates business now:
Back in Chicago, Jerry Roper, the head of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce said everyone’s excited about the game – and the business it’s bringing.
“We actually get two extra playoff games out of this, which means a huge economic boom to us and our region” he said, echoing what Zehren in Green Bay said about January usually being a slow month.
Roper also pointed out that the 300 or so workers at Soldier Field are working overtime this year.
Still, academics like Costas Spirou pointed out that my Hot Wings Index isn’t exactly scientific.
“I think certain business will be better positioned, so for example if you’re in the business of selling apparel or in the case of certain restaurants, but if one is to look at the economy in a much broader context, the affect would be more questionable,” said Spirou, who is the author of It’s Hardly Sportin’: Stadium, Neighborhoods and the New Chicago.
In the meantime, do you have a favorite football food? What are you planning to eat for the big game? Please share below:
UPDATED: A previous audio version of this story incorrectly said “Northeast Washington” instead of “Northeast Wisconsin”. The error has been corrected.


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Flipkart on Tuesday announced funding worth $1 billion with a goal to become the mobile e-tailer of the future.
The $1 billion funding has come after Russian billionaire Yuri Milner's DST Global led a $210 million round into Flipkart at a valuation of nearly $3 billion.
The company said Singapore wealth fund GIC helped in fund raising along with investors Tiger Global Management LLC and South African Media Company Naspers Limited.
According to Times of India, the valuation of the Flipkart is almost $7 billion. The company was founded in 2007 by two former IIT graduates and Amazon employees, Sachin Bansal, 32 and Binny Bansal, 3. They have 15 percent stake in the company worth around $1 billion.
"We believe the internet will improve the quality of life for millions of Indians, and e-commerce is going to play a huge role in this change. The focus at Flipkart is to continue to make shopping online simpler and more accessible through the use of technology," the founders said in a statement, according to Forbes.
Earlier this year, Flipkart took over online fashion retailer Myntra and crossed $1 billion in merchandise business.
Flipkart founders who worked in Amazon earlier, are now competing with US-based online retailer Amazon. It entered India June this year and is now into employing many fresh graduates to boost up their business.
Other competitors in Indian online retail market include Snapdeal, Jabong and Ebay. According to Reuters, Indian e-commerce market was worth $13 billion in 2013, with online travel accounting for over seventy percent of consumer e-commerce transactions.
Online revenue of retail goods made $1.6 billion in 2013, according to research firm Forrester and the firm has expected to reach $76 billion by 2021.


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Reliance Communications Ltd, owner of Indian satellite pay TV operator Big TV, has entered into an agreement with two Indian enterprises for the sale of Big TV. The buyers are Veecom Media & Television, a broadcaster specializing in religious and spiritual channels, and Pantel Technologies, an information technology and communications device company.
Financial details were not disclosed, but IHS Markit understands thebuyers acquired 100% of the shares of Big TV on an “as-is, where-is” basis along with existing trade and contingent liabilities. Bank guarantees have been submitted to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the buyers have taken control of Reliance Communications ' satellite pay TV operator licence.
Reliance Communications’ decision to exit the satellite pay TV business has been rumoured for almost a year following the announcement of a mega-merger between competitors Dish TV and Videocon d2h.
IHS Markit believes that the key reasons for Reliance Communications'exit of the pay TV business is as follows:
- Reliance Communications will re-focus its business and resources to their business-to-business (B2B) telecom services. Reliance Communications has the largest network of backhaul optical fibre amongst all private operators in India. Together with Reliance Jio, the company also controls almost 44,000 telecom towers, which the two companies lease in part to other, smaller, operators.Furthermore, Reliance Communications is in talks with other telecom operators like Aircel for a possible merger. While the deal with Aircel has not gone through, it was announced in October 2017 that Reliance Communications will merge with Sistema Shyam Teleservices (a Russian-owned medium size telecom operator in India) and that all wireless business assets of Sistema will come under the control of Reliance Communications.
- An increase in competition within the Indian satellite pay TV market, especially after the merger between Dish TV and Videocon d2h. The merged entity, Dish TV Videocon, will be the largest pay TV operator in India,with over 30 million subscribers by the end of 2018, according to IHS Markit. Separately, Tata Communications' decision to sell its mobile consumer business to Airtel (another major telecom operator in India) is just the preamble of a possible merger of the satellite pay TV business of the two telecom operators. If Tata Sky and Airtel merge, the newly formed company will create a pay TV operation with a subscribers base of around 25 million by the end of 2018.
- Unsustainably low levels of average revenue per user (ARPU). Monthly ARPUs for satellite operators in India range between just $3 and $4 in 2017. As such, India's satellite pay TV operators have focused on offering value-added services (like HD channels, PVRs, multi-room and TV Anywhere services). As a result, the ability of smaller operators like Big TV, to compete with the major players for the provision of value-added services can cause a serious drain on financial resources and revenues.
- Proliferation of online subscription video services in India. Global video giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video already operate in India along, with regional services like Hooq, Viu and Spuul. However, IHS Markit believes online streaming services do not yet pose a real threat to India's pay TV business due to the poor state of broadband infrastructure, both in fixed and mobile networks (which are still insufficient in supporting mass trafic of online video for a large mass of subscribers), a lack of payment solutions (the majority of people in India still do not own a bank account) and the high levels of piracy in the country. IHS Markit forecasts the size of India's paid-for online video market will remain small in 2017, with 5.3 million paying subscribers generating 6.4 billion rupees ($ 95.8 million) of customer revenue.


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The federal government has recently passed legislation allowing drones under 2kg to be flown without user certification. This has opened the market to innovations from companies competing for consumer interest, including Go-Pro enthusiasts. With the push for STEM education drones will become commonplace in schools alongside makers spaces and virtual reality. The drone companies are already stepping into the education space.
RMIT has been involved with drones in a number of areas including Architecture, and Design and Engineering. Simon Watkins has been involved with research into drones (or MAVs) for many years. He will come along to speak at the DSC Innovation Incubator about RMIT research and activity with drones and hopefully inspire us with ideas for teaching and learning. For more detail have a look at Simon’s RMIT profile, especially under Key Activities.
To register for the event go here.
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Ams-OSRAM aims to raise over €2 billion to address heavy debt burden and improve its financial standing, using various methods including capital increase and bond sales. Investors react unfavorably, while European stock markets exhibit mixed performance.
Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region show mixed performance, with some indices growing while others decline. Get updates on specific companies and sectors.
Bradda Head Lithium shares surge 18% following updated estimates for lithium resources in Arizona, triggering a $2.5 million payment. Chairman optimistic about project's future potential.
Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD) stock declined by 1.62% in a mixed trading session, marking its seventh consecutive day of losses.
Canada's population has reached a historic high, experiencing remarkable growth driven by immigration. This surge poses challenges and has implications for various sectors of society.
French energy company TotalEnergies plans to enhance shareholder distributions, expand oil-and-gas production, and increase low-carbon portfolio to achieve growth. They aim to return cash flow to shareholders, invest in renewables, and focus on liquefied natural gas.
London-listed gold mining company, Panthera Resources, sees shares drop 24% after Indian high court ruling. Company plans to pursue claim for treaty violation compensation.
Inner Mongolia plans to issue special refinancing bonds to repay government debt owed to companies issued before 2018. Beijing considers issuing special treasury bonds to assist local governments with infrastructure projects and debt repayment. Provincial governments have submitted their own plans to Beijing for risk mitigation.
Big-box retail chain Target will close nine stores due to safety concerns over organized retail theft. Affected locations include New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland, and Portland. Target prioritizes the safety of its team and customers, implementing security measures and providing transfer opportunities for eligible employees.
The airline sector is experiencing a widespread selloff as concerns grow over the impact of a government shutdown and falling ticket prices. Domestic-focused airlines hit hardest, while other carriers also face declines.


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There are efforts taking place in Washington that would change the way the federal poverty level is calculated, and the result would be to reduce or take away necessary assistance (food, health care, etc.) from millions of people living in poverty. Every year, the federal poverty line is adjusted for inflation. The Trump Administration released a proposal this month that would use a lower inflation measure to make this calculation. A lower poverty line would make it appear that the United States has a lower poverty rate over time, but our economy and the well-being of our children and families would be weakened as millions more households struggle to afford daily life.
This proposal, if it becomes policy, would have dire consequences, including:
- 250,000 seniors and people with disabilities losing eligibility for, receiving less help from, or paying more out of pocket for Medicare coverage
- More than 300,000 children losing Medicaid/CHIP coverage and more than 250,000 adults losing Medicaid coverage
- Millions of people paying more than they can afford for their health insurance
The White House is open for comments on this proposal until June 21st. Follow this link to learn more and have your voice heard on this critical issue.
Why and how we measure poverty
At the country, state and even local levels, it’s important to know how many people are living in poverty. An accurate measure of poverty helps decide how many people need anti-poverty programs, how much money to put toward them, and where to locate them. Over time, it tells us if targeted policies and programs are working. And, simply put, if we didn’t measure poverty, it would be too easy to forget those living in the thick of it.
There are legitimate criticisms of the Official Poverty Measure (OPM). For one, it is calculated using an outdated formula that fails to capture the experience of living in poverty in the United States. But the administration’s proposal to change the way we calculate the poverty threshold ignores the OPM’s shortcomings and focuses only on inflation. This approach misses the forest for the trees, and its practical impact would be to take away critical supports, like health care, from hundreds of thousands of people.
The Social Security Administration established the current poverty measure in 1964. Using the data available at the time, they found that families spent one third of their income on food on average. Thus, the OPM was set by taking the cost of a minimum food diet, multiplied by three, and adjusted for family size.
The need for change
The economy and consumer spending patterns have changed since 1964. In the past 55 years, food costs as a share of family budgets have declined, but housing, transportation, and health care costs have all increased. Calculating poverty based on the original formula is inadequate. In fact, these concerns lead to the introduction of the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) in 2010. The SPM sets poverty levels based on expenditures for food, clothing, shelter, and utilities.
The SPM did not replace the OPM for the purposes of determining poverty statistics or means-tested program eligibility, but it does represent a good-faith attempt to accurately represent poverty as its experienced by American families.
Missing the mark
The administration’s narrow focus on the appropriate way to measure inflation does not address the real criticism of the OPM. The proposal would change the metric we use to measure inflation from the Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U) to the Chained Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (Chained CPI-U). Many economists argue that Chained CPI-U is a better measure of inflation than CPI-U because it accounts for substitutions between goods. For instance, if the price of beef increases and consumers respond by purchasing more chicken instead of beef, grocery bills overall will go up less than the inflated price of beef. That means that inflation grows more slowly over time, which is why the official poverty rate would nominally climb more slowly if this change were enacted.
While this may be a more accurate measurement of inflation for the broad economy, it is unlikely to more accurately capture the spending habits of low-income families. Research indicates that lower income families experience higher rates of inflation. That’s probably because families at different income levels expend different portions of their budget on different goods:
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditure Surveys (2017)
If anything, the evidence suggests that the United States sets our poverty levels too low. Most developed countries measure poverty by setting it at 50% of their country’s median income. For the U.S., that would be roughly $30,000 a year for a family of three based on 2017 income[i]. That’s about 50% higher than the OPM for a family of three that year, $20,420. A 2016 survey by the pro-market American Enterprise Institute found that most Americans put the poverty level for a family of four at around $30,000. That’s 25% higher than the official poverty level that year for a family that size.
There is little justification for recalculating the OPM using a different measure of inflation unless a more holistic reimagining of poverty is undertaken at the same time. Without that, this seems to be little more than an attempt to reduce outlays on public assistance programs.
[i] Author’s calculations based on median household income and average household size Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplements (CPS ASEC) conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. Average family size rounded up to 3 from 2.54


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Apple is reportedly exploring a partnership with Google for Gemini-powered feature on iPhones
Apple is looking to team up with Google for a mega-deal to leverage the Gemini AI model for features on iPhone, Bloomberg reported. This will put Google in a commanding position as the company already has a deal with Apple as the preferred search engine provider on iPhones for the Safari browser. The publication cited […]
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Hello to every Player who is eagerly waiting for the Call of Duty Mobile game launch. As we all know that Call of duty Mobile will launch very soon, but when is this very soon?
There has been thousands of article about the release date of Call of duty Mobile, However we want to tell you that not even a single one is True, Because the developers themselves haven’t yet fixed a Launch date for the game.
Anyways a recent announcement has been made by a Moderator on the TapTap that The Call of Duty Mobile will be released in selected areas ‘This Summer‘.
Here ‘This Summer’ can mean any time between April-June. Also ‘selected areas’ means all those areas which can Pre-register on Google play.


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Gemfields’ Kagem mine in Zambia discovers 5,655-carat emerald
Inkalamu was discovered at Kagem, the world’s largest emerald mine, which is 75% owned by the London-based company and 25% by the state-run Industrial Development Corporation of Zambia.
Stars glitter at the Gemfields Retail Jeweller India Awards
The 12th edition of the awards were held in Mumbai.
Luxury brand Fabergé enters India
Owned by the world’s top emeralds and rubies-miner Gemfields Plc., Faberge is the latest in a swelling list...
Gemfields eyes 30% market share in India in 3-5 years
Gemfields aims to increase its market share in India by 10 per cent to 30 per cent in the next three-five years.
Taraji P. Henson dazzles in rare 107-carat Gemfields emerald earrings at the Golden Globes
The "Empire" actress complimented her custom Stella McCartney dress with Zambian emerald and diamond earrings designed by Kimberly McDonald.
Gemfields to launch massive branding campaign for Zambian Emerald
Gemfields, the miner of Zambian Emerald is pitching in for an ambitious brand building exercise to match the much celebrated Columbian and Brazilian emeralds.
Indian Gem: Gemfields' Dev Shetty runs iconic luxury jewellery brand Faberge
A chartered accountant from Bhawan’s College in Andheri, Mumbai, an early job with Essel Propack took Shetty to London in 2002.
Luxury brands Godiva, Faberge eye India expansion
While the Belgian chocolatiers will kick off with a store soon, Faberge aims to build on its gem-cutting base in Jaipur.
Indian gems and jewellery market worth $ 30.1 billion: Report
The domestic gems and jewellery market is estimated at $ 30.1 billion, according to a report by coloured gemstone producer Gemfields.
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The end of car manufacturing in Victoria seems to be having a flow-on effect, with adhesive company Bostik cutting jobs.
Bostik announced 13 redundancies on Friday and more losses are expected, the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union says.
The union says Bostik's manufacturing plant in Thomastown is seeing orders for adhesive products from Ford, Holden and Toyota slow while the car companies prepare to shut up shop.
Bostik has been contacted for comment.
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Built in 1955, Laurel Plaza in North Hollywood, California, has had quite a history – and is now entering the next phase of its story. The building transitioned from its original May Co. store to a bustling shopping center with Macy’s as its anchor before suffering significant earthquake damage a few years ago. The forgotten and dilapidated shopping center is now well on its way to revitalization thanks to new developers with a vision.
The former Laurel Plaza will soon become NoHo West, a mixed-use community complete with creative office space, apartments and retail. The project will include a variety of environmentally friendly features, like electric car charging stations, bicycle parking and a solar energy canopy above the parking garage. Due to the progressive and forward-thinking nature of this project, it was decided to design and build the new development to comply with impending 2020 California code that will require continuous insulation in all new constructions. Additionally, new design needs and costs required valuing engineering to cut down on budget and construction schedule.


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Reach More Than 2,500 Runners at Women’s Half Expo
Get your business in front of over 2,500 runners! Vendor booth space is still available for the Publix Savannah Women’s Half & 5K Fashion Fitness Expo, taking place on Friday, April 5 from 11 a.m.-7p.m. at the Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden.
For more information or to sign up for your spot, contact Bonnie Washburn for an application and more information at firstname.lastname@example.org.


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P. Diddy named the wealthiest rapper
P.Diddy has been named the wealthiest rapper in hip-hop.
Forbes said that Diddy's fortune was $475 million.
He beat Jay-Z who has $450 million.
Diddy's assests include his Sean John clothing brand, Bad Boy Worldwide record label and his vodka brand Ciroc.
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Cheetos Sweetos Give A Cheesy Tradition a Sweet Side
From warmer weather to budding trees, the arrival of spring signals new beginnings, which is what consumers will find with their beloved Cheetos, one of the billion-dollar brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division. New Cheetos Sweetos, the first and only sweet Cheetos snack in the brand’s 67-year history, started making its way to retailers’ shelves right around Valentine’s Day.
The new puffed offering replaces the signature Cheetos cheese flavor with cinnamon sugar, taking the spring snacking experience beyond chocolate bunnies and marshmallow candies. The limited-edition variety comes in 7-oz. bags and has a suggested retail price of $3.49.
Beyond Cheetos Sweetos snacks, the Cheetos brand is putting its playful stamp on one of the most anticipated spring holiday traditions: egg decorating. Available in early March on Cheetos.com, the brand’s new “Eggerator” allows consumers to digitally decorate their own spring holiday eggs, all with an unexpected Cheetos twist. Those who design and submit an egg are entered into a contest for a chance to win $10,000.


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Retractable Technologies (NYSEMKT:RVP) manufactures and markets VanishPoint® and Patient Safe® safety medical products. The VanishPoint® syringe, blood collection, and IV catheter products are designed to prevent needlestick injuries and product reuse by retracting the needle directly from the patient, effectively reducing exposure to the contaminated needle. Patient Safe® syringes are uniquely designed to reduce the risk of bloodstream infections resulting from catheter hub contamination. Retractable's products are distributed by various specialty and general line distributors.
Breaking The Safety Syringe Market Monopoly can be a daunting task, but in the end The Good Will Prevail.
Safety Syringe Market
More than 1.3 million people die each year from unsafe injection practices, according to the World Health Organization. Potential routes of transmission of bloodborne pathogens such as HIV and Hepatitis C include needlestick injuries and the reuse, sharing, or unsafe disposal of non-sterile syringes. Healthcare and pharmaceutical markets across the world are now transitioning to the mandatory use of safety syringes to help protect those at risk of infection from needlestick injuries and other unsafe injection.
The world usage of syringes is estimated at approximately 18 billion units per annum with almost half of these sold in the USA alone. The safety syringe market is about 50% of that, at 8 to 10 billion units per annum valued at up to $5 billion per annum.
In addition, the safety syringe is penetrating the global syringe market, with growth estimated at greater than 10% per annum. The primary factors driving the safety syringe market include:
- Reducing the impact and incidence of needle stick injuries;
- Reducing virus transmission; and
- Legislation for mandatory use of safety devices in the health care sector.
A Texas jury ordered Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) to pay Retractable more than $113 million in compensation to resolve a 6-year antitrust battle involving safety syringes and other products.
The final award could climb as much as three times higher under the federal antitrust statute. Jeffrey Sherman, Becton Dickinson's senior vice president and general counsel, said in a statement that the company "will file an appeal at the earliest opportunity."
Retractable said in a statement that the verdict "vindicates" its claim that "industry giant" Becton Dickinson tried keep a monopoly in the safety syringe market through "false advertising," as stipulated by the Lanham Act.
Becton Dickinson called the jury's decision "a mixed verdict." The company noted the jury's "unfavorable" verdict regarding Retractable's Lanham Act claim. But Becton Dickinson also pointed out that the jury rejected Retractable's broader claims of monopoly against Becton Dickinson regarding safety syringes, conventional syringes and safety IV catheters. The jury also didn't buy Retractable's claims for contractual restraint of trade and exclusive dealing for any of the three product classes, Becton Dickinson noted.
Still, the jury verdict will hurt. Becton Dickinson will record a $340 million pretax charge ($211 million after taxes, and approximately $1.06 per diluted share) in its 2013 fourth quarter results as a result of the outcome. Becton Dickinson said its guidance for the rest of the year remains otherwise unaffected.
For more than a decade, Retractable has asserted that BD engaged in illegal tactics to squelch demand for Retractable's superior products. The two companies reached an antitrust settlement in 2004, but a few years later Retractable returned to court with a new set of accusations. In addition to antitrust claims, the new suit included allegations that BD infringed Retractable's patents on a safety syringe. The case tied the two sets of claims together with an argument that one of BD's anticompetitive tactics was to flood the market with a cheaper knockoff of Retractable's syringe.
Retractable Technologies has developed retractable needles and needleless syringes that greatly reduce blood-borne infections.
Retractable Technologies sued Becton, Dickinson and Co. in 2007, saying the manufacturer of medical devices had violated the company's patents for a retractable syringe, created a monopoly on the market and used anticompetitive tactics to push out competition.
A jury dismissed most of the counts, including claims that BD had established a monopoly on the market, but agreed that the company did engage in anticompetitive conduct with the intent to acquire and maintain a monopoly in regards to safety syringes.
The jury also said BD engaged in false advertising under the Lanham Act. The judge in the case will rule on if those specific items deserve a financial payment as well.
"The company is very pleased with the verdict, and believes that it is a step toward opening the market to its innovative products," said Retractable Technologies attorney Roy Hardin.
BD's Dirty Tricks
Retractable Technologies said BD employed various forms of exclusionary contracts with health care facilities in order to dominate the market. Under the contracts, facilities would be required to maintain a certain level of purchases through bundling of items, so they would not able to stray from one product, even if they could get it cheaper elsewhere, the complaint alleged.
Retractable Technologies also claimed BD caused or induced trade shows to bar and exclude Retractable's sales staff from entering and demonstrating their products.
"For example, Retractable has been barred from one or more trade shows, even though the purpose of the shows was to demonstrate available safety technology to medical staff," the complaint alleged. "Hospital and trade show personnel have explained the exclusion of Retractable's sales personnel by saying their facility is under contract with BD, exclusive to BD, or standardized with BD."
Retractable Technologies alleged that BD labeled several of their needle products as "safety" or "safe" even though they were no safer than traditional needles. That point is important because health care facilities are often willing to pay a higher price for "safety" products, which are sold in a separate sub-market of products.
A Simple Valuation
RVP has a little bit more than 27 million shares outstanding. Fully diluted there are approximately 30 million shares outstanding. The company has $19.6 million cash on their balance sheet. The total amount of the award could be $113 million x 3 = $340 million. Net settlement proceed would be around 30% lower than the amount mentioned, because of attorney fees and expenses. So that would leave the company with $238 million in the pocket, $7.93.
This would be our dream scenario. If, BD appeals, it could take a while when things would materialize.
The revenues have been sloppy and looking to the past doesn't make a lot of sense. What I would like to see is increasing revenues and a retirement of their Preffered Stock.
Retractable should gradually shift to emerging markets, where the marketplace remains largely untapped and the prevalence of infectious diseases makes the company's safety -engineered syringes valuable to both nurses and patients.
The company purchases products from Double Dove, a Chinese manufacturer. In 2012, Double Dove manufactured approximately 72.0% of Retractable's units.
Founded in 1984, Double-Dove Group, is a major international enterprise that is specialized in medical devices and pharmaceutical products. The group owns the largest medical device manufacturing facilities in China with current production capacity of 2 billion single-use disposable/safety syringes, 100 million infusion sets, and 200 million IV solutions annually.
Last year, the Chinese medical device industry experienced rapid growth and a number of significant mergers and acquisitions. Both foreign and domestic medical device companies were quite active in the market. For instance, Kanghui Medical, one of China's leading orthopedic companies with a full array of products in trauma, spine, and surgical instrumentation, was acquired by Medtronic (NYSE:MDT), Inc. for $816 million in September 2012.
Similarly, Mindray Medical International Ltd., one of the largest Chinese medical device companies, acquired approximately 10 Chinese medical device companies from 2011 to 2012.
Compared with 2011, the number of medical device companies mergers and acquisitions almost doubled in China in 2012, which shows that the market vitality has increased sharply. But Chinese companies are also looking abroad, and the US market could see some buying spree the years to come.
We would like to see that Retractable is open to M&A activity.
In 1995, Retractable entered into a license agreement with CEO Thomas J. Shaw for the exclusive right to manufacture, market, and distribute products utilizing automated retraction technology. This technology is the subject of various patents and patent applications owned by Mr. Shaw. The license agreement generally provides for quarterly payments of a 5% royalty fee on gross sales.
BD's strong position in the syringe market should allow the enterprise to dominate the market.
Retractable safety syringes comprised 99.1% of the company's sales in 2012. Historically, unit sales have increased in the latter part of the year due, in part, to the demand for syringes during the flu season.
Under the current supply chain system in the U.S. acute care market, the vast majority of decisions relating to the contracting for and purchasing of medical supplies are made by the representatives of group purchasing organizations ("GPOs") and purchasing representatives rather than the end-users of the product (nurses, doctors, and testing personnel). The GPOs and large manufacturers often enter into contracts which can prohibit or limit entry in the marketplace by competitors.
The fact that Retractable's progress is limited is principally due to exclusive marketing practices engaged in by BD, the dominant maker and seller of disposable syringes and other needle products, which practices have blocked the company from access to the market.
The verdict mentioned earlier in this article is a clear indication that things are changing in the syringe market.
The company will have to pursue various strategies to have better access to the hospital market, as well as other markets. Litigation is of course an important strategy, but the company has to push harder on sales and new products.
The essential and disposable nature of Retractable's medical products should allow the company to get a foothold in the safety syringe market despite the current monopoly of Becton Dickinson.
The safety syringe market seems to be commoditylike, but Retractable believes that its VanishPoint® products are the safest on the market, a fact that is reflected not only by public demand, but also by recognition from the health industry. VanishPoint® products retract the needle directly from the patient, effectively reducing exposure to the contaminated needle.
Disclosure: I am long RVP. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
Additional disclosure: Dutch Trader is managing partner of RJT Capital, a Dutch-based investment fund. RJT Capital is long Retractable Technologies (RVP). For our current holdings check: www.iextraders.nl/Portfolio/1139129/RJT.... name BD is used to replace Becton Dickinson.


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Wyke Farms and OMSCo launch The British Organic Dairy Company
Wyke Farms and The Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo) have revealed their new joint business identity as The British Organic Dairy Company.
It is hoped that the collaboration between the two companies will provide a more streamlined operation for the production of key organic dairy products.
The development comes after the pair announced their business partnership in July and publically set out their intention to globally supply organic cheese, and premium cheese by-products by expanding organic cheese production, distribution and sales.
“This collaboration will create a solid platform to grow sales of organic dairy products and allow it to reach its potential in a growing world market, now and post-Brexit,” says Rich Clothier, managing director and family member at Wyke Farms.
He continues, “This alliance brings together quality and excellence in organic dairy production, from the world’s second largest 100% organic milk producer combined with award winning cheddar quality from Wyke Farms; the most sustainable cheese maker in the world – it really is a world beating collaboration!”
OMSCo’s managing director Richard Hampton, comments, “The launch of our business-to-business brand, The British Organic Dairy Company, is an exciting development and will enable us to facilitate the sales and marketing of our products under a joint brand identity.”
The creation of The British Organic Dairy Company means that Wyke Farms will be sourcing all of the milk requirements for organic cheese production from OMSCo, whilst OMSCo will increase its range of specialist organic cheese made by Wyke Farms for export markets, and also take a share in the ownership of bulk cheddar stocks for a proportion of domestic and export sales.


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Mocapay has been to several trade shows lately including Loyalty 360 (loyalty360.org), RAMP (retailramp.com) and ETA (electran.org) – the mobile space is hotter than ever right now and everyone is excited to play! Mobile Loyalty and marketing are generating the most buzz and mobile payments are causing much excitement. The ability to integrate into the POS and third party data bases seems to be helping Mocapay to get attention where others may not. The United States is considered to be behind in mobile commerce by many industry experts. Mobile commerce has already become mainstream in many countries, where commercial banking and card based payments are not ingrained into the population. Countries with more developed financial infrastructures are also ahead of the U.S., but what this season's trade shows are telling us is the U.S. is now ready and has begin adoption of mobile commerce technologies.
We are exicited to be attending NRA Show 2012 (http://www.restaurant.org/show/) this weekend in Chicago as well!
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All of Amazon's popular Fire tablets are now on sale at substantial discounts0
Granted, the Fire HD 10 is not quite as cheap right now as just last week in a 64GB storage configuration, but the entry-level 32 gig variant is also marked down this time around by a cool 55 bucks from an already reasonable $149.99 list price.
- Amazon Prime Day is upon us—and we've picked out the best deals and promotions for you, from Amazon and others, and brought them to our PhoneArena deal hub.
The similarly affordable Fire 7 and Fire HD 8, commercially released in 2019 and 2020 respectively, are even cheaper than usual after 20 and 33 percent discounts respectively with fairly modest specifications in tow. The Fire HD 8 Plus, of course, is a little more impressive, packing a 3GB RAM count and supporting wireless charging while fetching $30 less than its regular $109.99 starting price.
Both children and parents can enjoy the entertainment and peace of mind offered by the Fire 7, HD 8, and HD 10 Kids Editions at $40, $50, and $60 discounts respectively at the time of this writing. Naturally, these bad boys strongly resemble their non-kid-friendly cousins in terms of specs and features while adding a colorful "kid-proof" case and two-year worry-free guarantee to the budget-friendly equation.
Amazon's tablet roster is truly unique, even in an increasingly competitive market dominated by Apple and Samsung, but before deciding which of these arguably attractive spring deals to go for, you may want to keep in mind the company is likely to unveil some upgraded models in the relatively near future.


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10 Jun Quiet Hour
A recent campaign carried out by the National Autistic Society aimed to raise awareness of the issues caused for autistic people in public places. Whether it is visiting the cinema or going to the shops, a staggering 87% of people with autism said people regularly stare at them according to a report carried out by the NAS.
Autism is a complex life-long disability which disrupts the development of social communication, social interaction and limits a person’s imaginative thinking. In addition, repetitive behaviour patterns and a resistance to changes in routine are also notable features. All these elements of autism make mixing with the retail world a completely overwhelming experience.
Fast forward two months to Saturday 7th May and an Asda Living store based in Manchester Fort Shopping Park opened its doors to the new ‘Quiet Hour’. This weekly hour is completely focused on providing an environment for autistic shoppers to feel safe in the knowledge that none of the typically overlooked aspects of the retail world will give them ‘Too Much Information’.
With only a few minor changes in the shop itself, Asda Living along with several other stores at Manchester Fort have provided families, who once felt completely isolated and unable to leave their homes, with the opportunity to visit every Saturday morning without any overpowering distractions.
Here are our top three tips to any stores looking to create a better environment for autistic shoppers:
The role played by the staff in creating a welcoming environment is hugely significant. Staff must be fully aware of the challenges faced by autistic shoppers and the big impact the personnel can have on their experience. Where stores may typically have greeters to ensure visitors feel they have a point of contact immediately, the case is the complete opposite for autistic shoppers.
Examples of the changes made include turning down the noise levels. This encompasses all noises, no matter how minor they may be. Turning off the music playing in store is a great start, however other noises which are typically overlooked can make a huge difference; scanners for example.
LED lighting is something that can be found in almost every shop across the country. It is also an aspect of shopping that can cause sensory overload for a number of autistic shoppers. Keeping lighting levels as low as possible is essential in creating a better shopping experience.
Mark Lever, chief executive of the National Autistic Society, said the ‘Too Much Information’ campaign purely aims to help the UK public learn a little more about autism, something which is now being highlighted by some of the largest retail brands in the country. May it only continue.


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Swarco Smart Charging is to launch PoGo in the UK, a new ultra-rapid charging network, with 2,000 ultra-rapid charging stations over the next four years.
Its ambition is to not only identify and create more charging locations – strategically positioned to be convenient for drivers and with easy access to public amenities, coffee shops, food outlets etc – but to also significantly improve the availability and reliability of ‘on-the-go’ charging.
PoGo’s driver centric approach will mean each site will have multiple charging options which will be regularly serviced and maintained by an experienced team of EV-driving engineers. EV drivers will be supported by a 24/7 highly trained in-house customer support team who can be contacted by phone, email, PoGo’s website or app, as well as PoGo’s social media channels.
Justin Meyer, MD of Swarco Smart Charging, says the mission is to make the new network simple and hassle free to use: “We are leveraging our considerable experience and learnings from the last 12 years to create a new network which will put the EV driver at the very heart of our operations.
“With battery-electric cars accounting for one-third of all new registrations in December and the total number of pure EVs on UK roads now reaching over 600,000, we know that accelerating the installation of suitable charging infrastructure is needed to support the current and future demands of EV drivers. That requires not only the most reliable technology, but also finding the best sites, and having a team with the drive, passion and know-how to deliver an exceptional experience.”
“By building a nationwide network of ultra-rapid chargers with full driver support, we hope to encourage more drivers to make the switch to electric,” says Eugenio Herrero, executive director of PoGo. “We are working closely with landlords to ensure an even spread across the UK so PoGo drivers can travel to each corner of the country through our ultra-rapid offering.”


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Surface Pro 6 is reportedly coming next year and HoloLens 2 later this year
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Microsoft's hardware plans for the coming year, and a bit beyond, have reportedly leaked according to multiple reports. So what could we see announced this year? Some exciting hardware releases like the HoloLens 2 and more.
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Heavily redesigned Surface Pro reportedly due for mid-2019
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Sources speaking to ZDNet and Thurott.com have dropped the codename for a major overhaul to Microsoft's Surface Pro : ‘Carmel'. According to ZDNet's Mary Jo Foley, the product won't launch until mid-2019 but will be heavily redesigned. Both reports also reference codenames for the previously reported upcoming Xbox and HoloLens sequels , known internally as ‘Scarlett' and Sydney, respectively. Since Microsoft issued what amounted to a processor refresh for last year's Surface Pro device, fans have been chomping at the bit for a true successor. Even Microsoft resisted naming the device the...
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We obsess about food to learn more about people. The Sporkful isn't for foodies, it's for eaters. Hosted by Dan Pashman, who's also the inventor of the new pasta shape cascatelli. James Beard and Webby Award winner for Best Food Podcast. A Stitcher Production.
The Boom And Bust Of Meat Alternatives
We’re entering the third wave of meat alternatives. First, there was the Gardenburger — a hockey puck-like object that made it less annoying to be a vegetarian at a barbecue. Next came the meat substitutes that really tried to replicate the look, feel, and experience of meat, like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat.
Mission: ImPASTAble 9 | New Shapes From Old Places
The number one question Dan has gotten since inventing cascatelli is: Are you going to invent another pasta shape? The answer is probably not — the sequel is never as good as the original. Instead, he gets a better idea: find some old, obscure shapes that he loves, make a tweak or two, and team up with Sfoglini to produce them.
Gas Stoves Have Ignited A Firestorm
This week, a federal regulator called gas stoves a “hidden hazard,” saying a ban on them was in the realm of possibility. President Biden and the Consumer Product Safety Commission quickly walked back that statement, but not before it ignited a firestorm among Republican politicians. So why the big kerfuffle over gas stoves?
What ‘The Bear’ And ‘The Menu’ Say About Restaurant Culture
From the show about a thirst trap chef at a Chicago Italian beef joint, to a movie about a luxury restaurant planning to kill its customers, 2022 was the year of ambitious, experimental, and downright weird food TV and movies. This week, comedian and TV writer Ashley Ray (who hosts the podcast “TV I Say”) breaks down some of the most talked about food shows and movies of the past year, including 'The Bear,' 'Julia,' 'Atlanta,' and 'The Menu.'
New Year’s Food Resolutions 2023
What foods do Sporkful listeners resolve to eat more of in the new year, and why? And what’s Dan’s New Year’s food resolution for 2023? All is revealed in our annual year-end spectacular.
Rick Martínez Hates The Word ‘Authentic’
When Rick Martínez was growing up in Texas, he and his mom would drive across the Mexican border to go to mercados and buy dried chiles. One winter break, they spent two weeks recreating Rick’s grandma’s recipe for tamales, using a whole hog’s head. Even with this deep connection to food at a young age, it took Rick until he was 40 to quit his corporate job in favor of cooking professionally.
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USA– Agribusiness giant Cargill has named Brian Sikes to lead its global protein and salt businesses after as he also joins the Executive Board of the company.
Sikes, a 36-year veteran of Cargill 199, will succeed Todd Hall, who has retired.
Sikes most recently led the transformation of the North American protein business, which has delivered strong financial results and expanded offerings in line with shifting consumer demand for value-added protein, sustainable supply chains and alternative proteins.
“Cargill Protein and Salt has experienced strong growth for many years, and Todd has led some of Cargill’s largest and most successful acquisitions,” said David MacLennan, Cargill chairman and chief executive officer.
“We are confident Brian is the right leader to build on that success, and he has demonstrated an authentic leadership style, customer-first focus and an ability to drive change in his role as president of North American protein. Brian has also created inclusive and diverse teams, which is a top priority for Cargill.”
Cargill is one of the largest meat industry players around the world, investing in the meat and poultry value chain in the Americas, Asia and Europe over the years.
It has also invested extensively in its animal nutrition business in Brazil, Indonesia, UK, Thailand, Philippines, Colombia and South Africa among other countries.
He takes over the helm at a point the meat industry is grappling with new developments in the cell-cultured and plant-based meat products alternatives.
Sikes previously led the development of Cargill’s new North American protein headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, USA, which is hosting a grand opening Dec. 6, 2018.
Under Sikes’ direction, the headquarters is designed to attract new and diverse talent to the company and strengthen collaboration between customers and Cargill’s Food Innovation Center and culinary chefs, also based in Wichita.
Sikes will officially join the company’s executive team in early 2019, says Cargill.
Cargill’s protein and salt businesses have more than 60,000 employees in 16 countries with operations in North America, Latin America, China and Southeast Asia.


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In Nintendo’s annual meeting of shareholders, president and CEO Shuntaro Furukawa participated in their Q&A session, where he commented on recent regulations and Nintendo’s approach on the subject.
Question: Recently, there’s been concerns surrounding depictions of entertainment, and I hear that platforms of other companies not only require third party organization age ratings from CERO, ESRB, and such, but also require applications based on their own regulations. Can you tell us how Nintendo tackles this issue for games that release for its platforms?
Shuntaro Furukawa, President: “For games that release on our company’s consoles, assuming they acquire the rating from said third party organizations, we like to have our customers understand about software content and target age through objective information. As a company that manages platforms, if we were to arbitrarily decide which software gets released and which doesn’t, I believe it would be an impediment to video game diversity and fairness.
Again, our company’s game consoles have functions that allow guardians to add user restrictions, so guardians can set passwords to ‘Not display content that may be harmful to children’.”


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Beeline for Honey
DUBAI - Cosmetics made from honey mixtures and medicinal honey are attracting huge crowds at the Honey Festival being held at Al Seef Street as part of the Dubai Shopping Festival 2009 (DSF). The Honey Festival, an exhibition and sale of different honey products from around the world, will continue till February 13. It is open between 5pm and 10pm.
Around 15 local vendors are displaying honey products from Yemen, Lebanon, Pakistan, Iran and other countries. Visitors can taste from a variety of honey samples before buying and go through a number of information pamphlets on the benefits of honey including its antibacterial properties. The free daily competition of locating the mysterious door at Khan Murjan, the inspired recreation of a historic 14th century souq, at Wafi has not been located for the last seven days. Officials at Wafi have, therefore, hiked the prize money to Dh35,000.
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The consumer spending slump and tightening credit markets are unleashing a widening wave of bankruptcies in American retailing, prompting thousands of store closings that are expected to remake suburban malls and downtown shopping districts across the country.
Since last fall, eight mostly midsize chains – as diverse as the furniture store Levitz and the electronics seller Sharper Image – have filed for bankruptcy protection as they staggered under mounting debt and declining sales.
But the troubles are quickly spreading to bigger national companies, like Linens ‘n Things, the bedding and furniture retailer with 500 stores in 47 states. It may file for bankruptcy as early as this week, according to people briefed on the matter.
Even retailers that can avoid bankruptcy are shutting down stores to preserve cash through what could be a long economic downturn. Over the next year, Foot Locker said it would close 140 stores, Ann Taylor will start to shutter 117, and the jeweler Zales will close 100.
The surging cost of necessities has led to a national belt-tightening among consumers. Figures released on Monday showed that spending on food and gasoline is crowding out other purchases, leaving people with less to spend on furniture, clothing and electronics. Consequently, chains specializing in those goods are proving vulnerable.
Retailing is a business with big ups and downs during the year, and retailers rely heavily on borrowed money to finance their purchases of merchandise and even to meet payrolls during slow periods. Yet the nation’s banks, struggling with the growing mortgage crisis, have started to balk at extending new loans, effectively cutting up the retail industry’s collective credit cards.
“You have the makings of a wave of significant bankruptcies,” said Al Koch, who helped bring Kmart out of bankruptcy in 2003 as the company’s interim chief financial officer and works at a corporate turnaround firm called AlixPartners.
“For years, no deal was too ugly to finance,” he said. “But now, nobody will throw money at these companies.”
Because retailers rely on a broad network of suppliers, their bankruptcies are rippling across the economy. The cash-short chains are leaving behind tens of millions of dollars in unpaid bills to shipping companies, furniture manufacturers, mall owners and advertising agencies. Many are unlikely to be paid in full, spreading the economic pain.
When it filed for bankruptcy, Sharper Image owed $6.6 million to United Parcel Service. The furniture chain Levitz owed Sealy $1.4 million.
And it is not just large companies that are absorbing the losses. When Domain, the furniture retailer, filed for bankruptcy, it owed On Time Express, a 90-employee transportation and logistics company in Tempe, Ariz., about $30,000.
“We’ll be lucky to see pennies on the dollar, if we see anything,” said Ross Musil, the chief financial officer of On Time Express. “It’s a big loss.”
The Hong Kong securities regulator announced on Tuesday that it had discovered possible financial irregularities at the just-shuttered Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange and said it referred the matter over to the police for investigation.
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Almost every visitor to the north-east would recommend the region as an ideal holiday location, according to new research.
A visitor survey carried out during Easter holidays by VisitAberdeenshire showed “overwhelmingly positive” results with local attractions, accommodation and restaurants all scoring highly.
But when asked what could have been improved to entice people back to the area, the tourists felt there should be “more variety of activities at a more reasonable price”.
They also felt signposting and communication around local events could be improved.
However as an overall holiday destination, nearly all those surveyed now have a positive opinion about Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire while 97% of the 400 respondents would recommend the region to friends and family.
Chris Foy, chief executive of VisitAberdeenshire said: “These results further demonstrate the quality of visitor experiences offered by businesses and organisations across the north-east.
“Once visitors have enjoyed our part of the world, they not only go home happy with plans to return, but also go a little further and recommend Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to others.”
Around 55% of those questioned rated their trip overall as excellent, with 42% rating it as good and 72% said they were extremely likely or very likely to return to the region.
Of those questioned 56% were on a day-trip from home; 20% were on visits of one to three days; 16% were on visits of four to seven days; 4% were on visits of eight to 14 days; 2% were on visits of fifteen or more days while 1% stated “other”.
The research, which is due to be carried out again in the summer months, is part of VisitAberdeenshire’s bid to turn the north-east into a £1 billion tourism destination by 2023.
The visitor economy is already growing as a sector and with attractions and events like NuArt, the refurbishment of Aberdeen Art Gallery and the Music Hall and the opening of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, it is hoped the region will continue to flourish.


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Jim Cramer says that Amazon Web Services is Amazon's secret weapon, here's why.
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Jim Cramer wants to see Apple down ahead of the streaming event.
Here's why the inverted yield curve is important for investors to pay attention to.


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Tyson in talks to resume plant’s China export eligibility
Chinese government in June suspended imports of products processed at Tyson Foods poultry plant in Springdale, Arkansas
Tyson Foods has been actively communicating with the governments of the United States and China in hopes that one of its poultry plants in Springdale, Arkansas, will regain eligibility to export products to China.
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The price of the precious metal was likely to remain around the $1,800/oz level ahead of the release of inflation expectations by the University of Michigan, Oanda said.
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ST. LUCIA – Caribbean Tourism Leaders will launch a $60 million marketing campaign to promote the Caribbean as a single destination, according to Allen Chastanet, chairman of the CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Task Force on Tourism.
Chastanet said that the 15 CARICOM countries would pay $21 million while the remainder of the money would come from the Caribbean Hotel Association, the Caribbean Tourism Organization and other stakeholders.
Regional tourism leaders have been given a 60-day deadline to formulate fundraising plans with the goal of raising at least $60 million by year’s end for a worldwide campaign for Caribbean tourism, Chastanet said. Promotional activities will begin after the U.S. presidential election in November.
The agreement came about at the recent CARICOM summit in Antigua.
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For those of you that do not know Gmail currently scans your emails for multiple reasons. First off, to offer text relevant ads from Google Adsense (they have to figure some way to provide over 2 GB of free email). But also to offer recommendations such as mapping a location when it sees and address and providing a quick line to UPS tracking when a tracking number exists.
Garett Rogers discovered that Google plans to offer a way for packages from FedEx and the USPS (United States Postal Service) to be tracked within Gmail. Based on Gmail’s current source code, Gmail will soon be able to detect FedEx and USPS tracking numbers within e-mails. Rogers also noted that Gmail will also be able to detect products in messages and link to them on their respectful Froogle pages. This would allow Google to send legitimate promotional email to a customer about a product, and allow users to see lower prices right within Gmail.
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Improve Your Health at Annual Fall Health and Wellness Show
Events by Walter Perlman will present the 2017 Health and Wellness Fall Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, September 17, at the Doubletree By Hilton, in Danvers. The event will offer visitors the opportunity to experience free health screenings, sample and buy healthy lifestyle products, and connect with local health and wellness professionals.
“It’s a chance for people to learn, experience, buy and sample products and services from the best health and wellness businesses in the North Shore,” says Perlman.
The event features health coaches, speech therapy experts, health clubs, essential oils, chiropractors, reiki masters, skin care and supplements providers, rehab specialists, lactose-free cheese products, dentistry, yoga, financial health, stay-at-home care for elders, vascular vein care, solar energy, weight loss, specialized nurses, specialty mattresses, a healthy vending machine supplier and much more.
Cost: $5. Location: 50 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers. For more information, call 508-460-6656 or visit HealthAndWellnessShow.net.


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The countdown is on until Super Bow LVII kicks off on Sunday, February 12. The big game brings to an end the 2022 season of NFL, and there's only a matter of days until we find out who's playing, with the Conference Championship games taking place on January 29.
Eyes from around the world always land on the Super Bowl — not only is it a massive sporting event in its own right, but the half-time show always brings out huge musicians, and the ads are talked about for weeks after the show.
The NFL playoffs are currently underway, determining who is going to be playing in Super Bowl LVII, with the likes of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, Josh Allen and the Bills, Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia Eagles and Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys all looking to make it to Arizona.
Something we do already know, though, is how and where you can watch the Super Bowl 2023. TV schedules for an event this massive get confirmed way ahead of time, so we already know channels in the US and UK.
If you're planning ahead for your Super Bowl party, or want to make sure you know everything important about the NFL season's last game, here's how to watch the Super Bowl 2023.
How to watch the Super Bowl in the US
Broadcast rights to the Super Bowl cycles each year, and the 2023 games fall to Fox.
The Fox TV network is available on all basic cable plans, but if you're moving away from traditional cable, then a number of live TV streaming services also carry the network, including FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV (using the Blue plan) and YouTube TV. Being subscribed to any of these services also allows you to watch the game on the Fox Sports app.
Kick-off is at 6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT, though coverage will start beforehand
Another option is the NFL Plus streaming service, which allows subscribers to stream nationally televised games, including the Super Bowl. The only drawback is that you can only do so on a mobile device.
How to watch the Super Bowl in the UK
The Super Bowl is easy to watch in the UK, as it's airing on BBC One, so you can use your TV or iPlayer to follow along. Well, it's easy as long as you're okay with the 11:30 pm UK kickoff time, which means the game will undoubtedly be continuing into the early hours.
One issue is that, since BBC doesn't air adverts, watching it this way will mean you don't get to watch the famous Super Bowl ads that many people tune in for.
If you want to watch the ads, an alternative is the NFL GamePass. There are three tiers: mobile-only for £10.99, 50-day access to the Super Bowl and Playoffs for £13.99, or total access until July 31 for £14.99. You can find more information about what exactly is included in each here (opens in new tab).
If you subscribe to Sky TV with the Sky Sports package, the Super Bowl is also showing on the main Sky Sports channel, so if you're already a customer this is an extra way of watching.
How to watch the Super Bowl everywhere else
If you're keen to watch the Super Bowl but you're somewhere the broadcasts aren't easily available, a potential solution to this issue is with a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
A VPN lets you change your IP address, enabling you to watch shows or sporting events like the Super Bowl and all the other shows and events that matter to you from other locations. Our favorite is ExpressVPN (opens in new tab), which is the No. 1-rated VPN in the world right now according to our sister site, TechRadar.
ExpressVPN (opens in new tab) is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to watch what you want from anywhere you want to watch it.
It's straightforward and easy to use, has great security, is available on loads of streaming devices and, best of all, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee (opens in new tab), so you can try it out 100% risk-free.
What you need to know about the Super Bowl
Where is the Super Bowl game in 2023?
The 2023 iteration of the Super Bowl takes place at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
This 78,600-seater stadium was build in 2006 and unveiled as the Cardinals Stadium, and as that name suggests, it's the home of the Arizona Cardinals.
The State Farm Stadium isn't just an NFL arena as it also hosts soccer, college football and basketball, WWE events and live concerts — a few weeks after the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift is playing two nights there.
Who is the Super Bowl half-time show in 2023?
The Super Bowl half-time show is such a big draw, that many non-football fans still tune in to see the performance.
In 2023, the Super Bowl half-time show stars pop star Rihanna. Rihanna is in the midst of a comeback, releasing her first single in six years in October 2022, and fans are hoping for her ninth album to release sometime in 2023.
Unlike traditional concerts, Super Bowl half-time shows don't feature support acts, so Rihanna will likely be the only artist to play for the event. Expect lots of spectacle and pizazz, though.
Check out a trailer for Rihanna's halftime show right here:
Which Super Bowl ads will we see in 2023?
Ads are a big draw of the Super Bowl for people who aren't into sports or pop music — brands love to spend huge amounts of cash on slots, and even more on star-studded productions for these adverts. While we'll have to tune into the Super Bowl to see all the offerings, some have been confirmed already.
Bryan Cranston shared on Instagram (opens in new tab) a picture as his Breaking Bad character Walter White holding a bag of PopCorners, along with the date of the Super Bowl, so that's one celebrity confirmed.
Ron Gronkowsi, an ex-New England Patriots tightend who won the Super Bowl four times, will be attempting to kick a field goal for an ad durig the game — if you're wondering how this counts as an ad, it's because it's being done for betting site FanDuel, as a YouTube (opens in new tab)video explains.
Another celebrity is coming from Doritos, which shared on Twitter (opens in new tab) a more enigmatic image with the Super Bowl date along with the phrase "A bag of Doritos BBQ, paparazzi and a mysterious person walk into a bar...
Talking of mystery celebs, Downy Unstopables has shared a teaser of a male celebrity hidden under a hoodie, sniffing the clothing to prove that it'll stay fresh for that long. The video is on YouTube (opens in new tab) and the Super Bowl will likely bring us a reveal of who it is.
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the environmental impact of the disposal of single-use face masks once the wearing of face coverings in shops is made compulsory on 24 July.
We have not carried out an assessment on the environmental impact of the disposal of single-use face masks.
Waste management, including disposal, is regulated through the environmental permitting system in England, which seeks to protect the environment and human health.
Face coverings that will be required in shops are not the same as the single-use surgical masks or respirators used by healthcare and other workers as part of their PPE. These should continue to be reserved for those who need them to protect against risks in their workplace. Instead, the latest Government advice on face coverings provides instructions on how people can make and care for reusable face coverings at home using scarves or other washable textiles, and is available at:
Reusable cloth face coverings are also available to buy from a wide range of retail outlets, including online.
The Government has published guidance on the disposal of face coverings and other PPE during the coronavirus pandemic. This is available at:


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Opel/Vauxhall has responded to speculation surrounding its future prospects for the GM division in Europe, issuing a robust statement today (11 November).
The GM division’s head, Karl-Friedrich Stracke, was quoted this week as saying new vehicle demand in Europe would weaken significantly next year with some “painful cooling,” while the American manufacturer’s CFO Dan Amman was also cited as adding nothing was “off the table,” in terms of restructuring European operations.
Reaction to the comments has been mixed, but the European automaker has responded by emphasising its range of new models and product initiatives.
“Opel/Vauxhall restructuring is essentially complete,” said a spokesman for the automaker in a statement emailed to just-auto. “Of course, we are working on continuous improvements to further decrease our structural costs and increase efficiency.
“Thus we will further drop the profit threshold – accounting for the international debt crisis and and a resulting weakness in the European automotive market. At the same time, the company is following a strategy to further increase its income. This includes the improvement of retail and fleet business margins, increase in market share and volume and entering new markets and segments.”
The spokesman highlighted the Ampera – currently in Germany and, from early spring, in right-hand drive form in the UK – as well as its EUR11bn (US$15.1bn) initiative comprising six new products in 2012.


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MELBOURNE -(MarketWatch)- Woolworths Ltd. (WOW.AU) said Thursday first quarter sales rose 4.9% on year to 14.60 billion Australian dollars (US$15.17 billion), helped by sales growth in its supermarkets division.
"It was a solid start to the year considering retail conditions remain challenging," Chief Executive Grant O'Brien said in a statement.
Sales at Woolworths' supermarkets rose 5.8% on year to A$12.56 billion but sales in its general merchandise division fell 1.6% to A$1.52 billion.
"The retail sector continues to be impacted by a lack of consumer confidence which means we have to work harder for every dollar," O'Brien said.
"General merchandise is particularly affected, especially when combined with the deflationary effects of the high Australian dollar."


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Bungie has released a brand new trailer today to celebrate the incoming launch of Destiny 2’s first major expansion, Curse of Osiris. The DLC will drop on December 5th on the PlayStation Store, but you can get an early look at what’s what with the launch trailer.
The trailer is embedded up above and gives you a glimpse of what to expect in the first big add-on for Destiny 2. Will this keep the ravaging fans at bay long enough for Bungie to put together a livestream, or will we be looking at another apologetic blog post in the near future? This writer has no clue. No, seriously, he’s never even played the bloody game. Is it good?
Chris has been writing about gaming news for far too long, and now he’s doing it even more. A true PlayStation know-it-all, Chris has owned just about every Sony console that ever existed. Trophies are like crack to this fella.


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Throughout the course of the recent years, the gaming business' deals outlines have been commanded by Activision's Call of Duty establishment, yet a year ago, things changed. Not just did Grand Theft Auto 5 blow Cod: Ghosts out of the water, yet its fantastic achievement saw it break a few Guinness World Records, and despite the fact that Rockstar Games' most commended release is presently viably done and tidied, there's still the little matter of the next gen release. In retailing the first GTA 5 only two prior months the entry of the PS4 and Xbox One, Rockstar realized that it could further adapt with an up-scaled form for the fresher comforts and additionally the PC, keeping in mind the authority publications of these approaching releases have quite recently been made, we might now likewise have a firm date.
From what we've seen, GTA 5 for PC, Xbox One and Ps4 will be a ton more than a finer looking rehash of what we've as of now seen. Truth be told, even those who've effectively finished the title on their current set-up will probably need to get included with an essentially improved release that will "take full advantage" of the extra power offered by the PC and fresher comforts, and after Prima Games' insight a week ago into the amazing visuals we can expect next time around, an online retailer may have spilled on the discharge date.
Obviously, given the arrangement of occasions that happened a year ago with the first release, we're not taking Coolshop's November 14th proposal with much else besides a pinch of salt. It's not that we don't consider the date as a dependable one, however given how we anticipated that GTA 5 will discharge in spring – just for Rockstar to push things once more to September – we can't permit ourselves to get excessively amped up for anything so at an opportune time so early.


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Facezam: Facial Recognition App That Matches Pictures Of Strangers With Their Facebook Profile
There's a new creepy facial recognition iPhone app that lets users match photos of strangers with their Facebook profile. The app is called Facezam and was created by a British entrepreneur named Jack Kenyon.
The Upcoming iPhone App
According to an article at Independent, Facezam is an app capable of tracking anyone down on Facebook just by analyzing a picture of their face. Furthermore, the facial recognition app was tested on 10,000 images that work with 70 percent accuracy and can link an image to a Facebook account within seconds.
However, there is a catch. Apparently, that figure drops to 55 percent when a person's face is positioned at an angle or partly covered by sunglasses, hair or a hat. As for when the Facezam will be released, reports claim that it will be released on iOS this coming March 21.
How To Use It?
First, you have to take a photo of someone then run the image through the app. After waiting for the app to scan millions of Facebook profiles in a matter of seconds, the result will show - that is if it's successful.
Facezam's Future Uncertain
Just this week, Facebook and Instagram have finally decided to ban developers from using people's posts to spy on them. This was implemented following the sustained criticism from civil liberties groups. Furthermore, Facebook said that by doing so, it was making its policy explicit and has already begun taking action against developers who created or marketed tools meant to be used as surveillance.
Your Android Phone May Be Infected With Malware
A study identified severe malware infection in 38 Android devices that are said to have been pre-installed.
Will It Still Be A Good Decision To Buy An iPhone 7 Today?
The iPhone 7 was no doubt one of the most powerful, expensive and amazing smartphones of 2016. But now that it is 2017, is it still worth buying?
Huawei P10's Low Light Camera Performance Is Better Than The iPhone 7 Plus'
A camera performance comparison test between the iPhone 7 Plus and Huawei P10 was conducted. It showed that the Huawei P10 performed better in low light conditions.
iPhone 8 Can Scan A User's Face While Device Is Lying Flat, HomePod Firmware Suggests
Apple's iPhone 8 is coming with an advanced facial recognition feature to give extra security to users. HomePod Firmware announced in their recent update that users can unlock their phone in any angle once their facial data registered to the device.
Cortana Is Now Ready To Replace Google Assistant On Your Android Phone
To those who would like to give the app a try, the latest version of Cortana for Android can be downloaded from Google Play. To those who already have the app installed, expect the update to arrive any time now.
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Sixty-two percent of Fortune 50 companies are reaching out to their customers and other key stakeholder groups using some form of mobile communications, according to a new study by Burson-Marsteller and its sister firm Proof Integrated Communications. But the research found that only 39 percent of these companies highlight their mobile offerings on their corporate websites. “It is surprising that companies with mobile offerings are not taking advantage of every channel to let stakeholders know about their mobile websites, applications, and SMS tools,” said B.L. Ochman, managing director of emerging media for Proof. “With so many customers accessing the Internet through mobile devices, companies need to promote their mobile offerings with vigor.”


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Revenue for the half was ¥271.259 billion, down 1.9% from ¥276.410 billion in the same period of last year.
The company has a flour milling segment that manufactures and sells wheat flour, bran and bakery mixes. Nisshin Flour Milling Inc. has flour mills in Canada, Thailand, the U.S. and New Zealand.
In 2012, Nisshin acquired Miller Milling, a U.S.-based flour milling company and in 2015 announced plans to add a second milling line and expand wheat and flour storage at its Rogers Foods Ltd. flour mill in Chilliwack, British Colombia, Canada.
Miller Milling recently announced expansion of its Saginaw, Texas, U.S., flour mill to 24,000 cwts, making it the company’s second largest flour mill. The expansion of the Saginaw mill will raise aggregate daily milling capacity of Miller Milling to 104,600 cwts.


text: Playstation Network has been down for nearly a week now due to issues with their networked believed to be caused by a Hacker. This was done to Sony as a retaliation of their treatment of other hackers specifically GeoHot who is probably one of the most famous hackers of our time. It should also be mentioned that while it is not for sure there are rumors that user credit card information have been leaked and are spreading across the internet, it is recommended to take appropriate precautions with your credit card. What do you think? IMO it is kind of sad that Sony has yet to bring PSN back online, but I guess that's why it's free right?