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PEAK HORTICULTURE organisation, Growcom, has welcomed the announcement of the new Horticulture Code of Conduct, which will come into force on April 1.
Chief Advocate, Rachel Mackenzie, said the new Code was developed after a major independent review and months of negotiation with the Australian Government and the wholesale sector.
“Overall, we are happy with the new Code as it deals with some major issues which prevented widespread uptake of the previous Code, and the inclusion of Civil Penalties, means it has some actual teeth,” Ms Mackenzie said.
“The biggest change is all transactions in the wholesale markets will be covered by the new Code regardless of the existing trading relationship.”
She said all contracts must be compliant with the new Code by April 2018 and all transactions must be made under a Horticulture Produce Agreement (HPA).
“The purpose of the Code is to improve transparency, not obstruct normal healthy business relationships, and for that reason additional flexibility has been added to the Code to reflect what happens on the market floor,” she said.
“There is still a requirement to differentiate between merchant and agent transactions but growers and wholesalers now have the option to negotiate a method or formula for calculating a price under merchant transactions prior to the produce being sent to market.
“There are also additional information requirements for merchants who use a method or formula for calculating a price.
“Whilst we do have some concerns with this hybrid model of trading, the additional information requirements along with the requirement to act in good faith and the financial penalties built into the Code provide additional protections for growers.”
Ms Mackenzie said discussions were under way about educating growers on the new Code.
“We are currently working with the ACCC to help them develop education materials to educate growers on their rights and obligations under the new Code and to develop an HPA template,” she said.
“We believe this new Code represents an opportunity for growers and the wholesale sector to work closely together to ensure our members all benefit from the protections built into this Code but also understand the flexibility it brings to the table.
“The bottom line is that by April 2018 everyone needs to be operating under a Code compliant HPA which clearly sets out terms of trade such as payment terms and quality specifications.
“We hope the new Code will enable long-term positive trading relationships in the marketplace to prosper and give growers the tools to develop new trading relationships on fair terms.
“We would once again like to thank Senator Ruston and her team for their ongoing input and interest in brokering a reasonable outcome for both growers and wholesalers.”


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Dambuster Studios have recently published a job listing for the Dead Island franchise. Which means that Dead Island 2 is probably still in development.
THQ Nordic has just announced that Volition is working on a brand new Saints Row game. Moreover, the publisher claimed that Dambuster Studios, one of its internal studios, is now working on Dead Island 2. Continue reading Volition is working on a brand new Saints Row game, Dambuster Studios working on Dead Island 2

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Blast has created the identity and prospectus for the nascent Brighton and Sussex Medical School, which will take in its first students next year. The prospectus is being posted out this week.
The new store — conceived by design and architectural practice Gensler — has a gaming lounge, multi-purpose Community Theatre and a McLaren sports car on the ground floor.
From vegan vending machines to zero plastic takeaways, the food industry is finding inventive solutions to its plastic problem.
Cheltenham-based consultancy ArthurSteenHorneAdamson (ASHA) worked with the children’s charity on a new logo, tone of voice and branded products.


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The hugely popular "Call of Duty" game franchise will become available on Nintendo's Switch console if the acquisition of its developer goes ahead, a Microsoft executive said Wednesday.
The US tech giant is in the process of buying the game maker Activision Blizzard, but the huge $69-billion purchase has yet to be finalised while it is examined by antitrust authorities.
"Microsoft is committed to helping bring more games to more people -- however they choose to play," Xbox head Phil Spencer tweeted, in what analysts called an attempt to show competition would not be affected by the acquisition deal.
"Call of Duty" is a blazingly successful first-person shooter franchise with hordes of devotees that play it on Microsoft's Xbox consoles or Sony's PlayStation.
The games are also available on PC and mobile, as well as Nintendo's older Wii and DS consoles.
Spencer said Microsoft had "entered into a 10-year commitment to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo following the merger of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard King".
New titles in the series will also continue to be sold on Steam, a platform for downloading games, as soon as they are released on Xbox "after we have closed the merger", he added.
Serkan Toto of consulting agency Kantan Games told AFP that the timing of the announcement was "clearly a publicity stunt" linked to ongoing negotiations over the Activision purchase.
Nintendo's Switch, which was launched in 2017, had more than 110 million users in the past year.
"So if Activision was really interested in bringing 'Call of Duty' to a Nintendo platform, to the Nintendo Switch, they could have done it three or four years ago," Toto said.
Earlier this week, Microsoft president Brad Smith wrote in a Wall Street Journal article that the company had offered to strike a new contract with Sony in a similar 10-year deal. However, Spencer told Bloomberg that Sony has so far rebuffed the offer.


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Chinese police arrest online reputation Mr Fix It
Man accused of orchestrating removal of unflattering internet content and manipulation of consumer surveys
Police in northern China have arrested a 36-year-old man who allegedly masterminded a multimillion-yuan operation to scrub the internet of unfavourable comments for clients, The Beijing News reported on Sunday.
The suspect, identified as Shen Ping, is accused of hiring more than a dozen people in nine cities and provinces, including Beijing and Shanghai, to manipulate online opinion of clients, the report said.
Shen had a master’s degree from a top Beijing university and worked for a well-known international internet company before starting out on his own, it said.
As well as trying to get content removed, Shen’s network would promote commercial products on the internet by flooding social media with postings and even manipulate consumer surveys, according to the report.
Tianjin police became aware of the network after officers noticed a man hurriedly trying to close browsers during a routine inspection at an internet cafe in November.
The man, identified as Zhang Jun, said he earned about 10,000 yuan (US$1,470) a month for flooding unfavourable internet posts with inappropriate content such as pornography, which would result in them being taken down, the report said.
The police investigation was hampered by clients who were unwilling to speak up but a “technological breakthrough” last month enabled the authorities to proceed.
Shen was arrested in Xiong county, Hebei province, in June after allegedly making more than 2.2 million yuan from the scheme in six months, the report said.
Police also seized computers, cellphones and bank cards valued at more than 8 million yuan.


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Sonos CEO Eyes Upbeat Vacation Season as Provide Chain Bottlenecks Ease
Sonos, which has been grappling with weak demand for its high-end audio system, is relying on easing provide chain bottlenecks and a uncommon set of promotions to raise gross sales within the vacation quarter, Chief Govt Patrick Spence instructed Reuters.
The corporate beat quarterly income estimates on Wednesday, because it stays resilient even because the broader retail trade struggles with a client spending droop attributable to decades-high inflation.
The pattern mirrors the energy seen at different luxurious items firms reminiscent of LVMH, whose give attention to higher-income customers have shielded them from financial gyrations.
Sonos is seeing sturdy demand for its $349 (roughly Rs. 28,500) entry-level sound bar Ray and the wi-fi loudspeaker Sub Mini priced at $429 (roughly Rs. 35,000), Spence stated.
He added that current clients accounted for 44 % of latest product registrations within the yr to October 1, an indication that model loyalty was serving to Sonos fend off competitors from greater rivals Apple, Google and Amazon.com — which provide cheaper, voice-enabled audio system.
Nonetheless, the corporate added only one.four million web new households within the interval, in contrast with 1.eight million a yr earlier.
Its development was throttled by a scarcity of chips and product parts, exacerbated by strict COVID-19 lockdowns in China. Sonos additionally noticed some softness in orders from peak pandemic ranges as customers spent extra time exterior.
“China is vital when it comes to our general provide chain, however we’re additionally in Malaysia and Vietnam. So, we’ve got additionally recreated a extra resilient provide chain,” Spence stated.
Sonos can also be beneath strain from a powerful greenback, which is predicted to shave off $79 million from gross sales in 2023.
“We now have our fingers crossed that the vacation season can be good for us as a result of it is a kind of uncommon instances once we do put some issues on sale,” stated newly appointed finance chief Eddie Lazarus, who served within the position on an interim foundation since September.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service yesterday announced new procedures that will allow the agency to trace contaminated ground beef back to its source more quickly, remove it from commerce, and find the root cause of the incident to prevent it from recurring.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday reported that an outbreak of salmonellosis that began in January and was linked to organic sprouted chia seed powder finally appears to be over.
Sysco Corporation last week announced the senior leaders who will guide the company upon completion of its proposed merger with US Foods.
The Association of Food & Drug Officials has assembled an Ad-hoc Committee that has been tasked with developing a guidance document for controlling food allergens in retail food and food service establishments.
For the millions of adults and children in the U.S. who have to shun nuts to avoid an allergic reaction, help could be on the way. Scientists are now developing a method to process cashews — and potentially other nuts — that could make them safer to eat for people who are allergic to them.
University of Wyoming researchers have discovered a substance that greatly increases the survival of Listeria monocytogenes. Researchers hope the discovery will lead to the development of techniques to better combat the pathogen and to improve food safety.
U.S. meat supplier OSI Group LLC is withdrawing products made in a Shanghai factory from undisclosed outlets in the wake of a food safety scare last month that hit fast food chains McDonald's and KFC.
PrimusLabs, provider of a comprehensive array of food safety services, has achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Accreditation 17025:2005 for each of its U.S. microbiological laboratories.
A new survey by NSF International found that people are confused about how to interpret dates on food packaging such as expiration, “best used by” and “sell by” dates, causing many to keep some food dangerously long or to prematurely throw away good food.
To help protect public health, researchers from North Carolina State University have developed guidelines on how to use social media to communicate effectively about food safety.
The International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) last night presented its annual awards during its 2014 Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. Sodexo Inc. received the prestigious Black Pearl Award and four men were named IAFP Fellows.
Both McDonald's and Yum Brands report significant losses as food safety concerns have led many Chinese consumers to boycott the U.S.-owned restaurants. Both fast food chains, as well as Burger King, have dumped OSI Brands subsidiary Shanghai Husi Food Co. as a supplier and have scrambled to find new poultry and meat suppliers.
Health officials continue their search for a common food source in an ongoing Cyclospora outbreak that has affected 19 states and more than 200 people.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) yesterday announced a long-awaited "re-focused" and "science-based" inspection system for chicken and turkey products, along with additional food safety requirements for poultry processors.
The UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) on July 29 reported that it had conducted detailed audits at two 2 Sisters Food Group plants in Scunthorpe (England) and Llangefni (Wales) on July 25, and that initial results showed the plant at Scunthorpe as "Good" and the plant at Llangefni as "Generally Satisfactory".
BioMérieux has been granted AOAC Research Institute approval for its TEMPO® BC automated test for the fast enumeration of Bacillus cereus group bacteria in food products.
The United Kingdom's Food Standards Agency (FSA) today published the results of a study to look at the origin of foods claiming to be from the UK and Ireland. The study did not identify any cases of food on sale with misleading country of origin claims.
Three former Peanut Corporation of America executives who are accused of scheming to manufacture and ship Salmonella-tainted peanuts that killed nine people, sickened more than 700 and prompted one of the largest food recalls in history are set to go to trial this week in south Georgia.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) yesterday reported that a recent surge in reports of illnesses caused by the parasite Cyclospora — 69 in the last month — has prompted the agency to launch an investigation.
Roka Bioscience, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company focused on providing advanced testing solutions for foodborne pathogens, on July 17 announced its initial public offering of five million shares of its common stock at $12 per share.


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Welcome to Second Life, a podcast that sheds light on successful women who have made big career changes – and have fearlessly mastered the linchpin. Each episode hosted by Hillary Kerr, co-founder and chief content officer at Who What Wear, gives you a direct line to women who play a critical role in their field. Subscribe to something Second Life on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and stay tuned.
To own a brand in 2020, you don’t just have to sell a product – you have to sell a product purpose. Consumers are now synergistically aligning themselves with brands that share the same core values and shop mindfully, from materials sourced from ethical sources to donations to charity that ultimately contribute to a greater good. At the forefront of this movement is the Beloved founder of the sustainable luxury accessories brand Brother Vellies, Aurora James. As a brand buildingTo support global artisan communities who handcraft each unique design, James is changing the definition of a luxury item. “What does luxury mean for me as a woman in 2020? Luxury is a brand that is started by a woman, financed by a woman and made by women, ”explains James. Brother Vellies’ shoes and handbags have become symbols of luxury through integrity and solidarity that honor cultural history.
As that year played out and grew worsening in more ways than one, James found himself at a pivotal moment: how could he support their artisan communities who need it most during a global pandemic and their cash-strapped customers who they wouldn’t ? dare to buy a pair of boots worth $ 500. So with the start of the subscription, James came up with an ingenious solution Something specialIt promotes their ability to support the local craft industry around the world with bespoke comfort items. But that’s not all – James started that too in June 15% pledge, a nonprofit advocating race and business equality by asking companies to dedicate 15% of their shelf space to black-owned companies. With partners like Sephora, Yelp, and West Elm on board, James is changing the landscape of the American economy – one that has underserved minorities for far too long.
The story goes on
As the leading voice in the industry, it’s no surprise James was featured on the cover of Vogue’s iconic September issue and mes is named This Years Person of the Year at the Footwear News Achievement Awards – watch live on December 8th. Visit Apple Podcasts or Spotify to subscribe to Second Life, listen to our second interview with James, and learn how she continually inspires her community to find her voice and use it in the most meaningful ways. And keep scrolling to discover the latest offers from Brother Vellies.
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Shares of the department-store chain climbed on news about potential debt talks.
News & Analysis: J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney tries to rein in its debt, and Netflix remains under pressure.
While the company has taken positive steps for its business, J.C. Penney faces a tough turnaround.
After three days of monster gains, shares of the ailing retailer finally faded.
Shares of the department store chain popped again as news about a new brand launch seemed to lead to a short squeeze.
Each of these companies gave investors reason to feel more optimistic about its strategy.
The beleaguered retail name seems to be getting a second look.
A decimated department store stock shows signs of life and a fast-food chain bets on breakfast.
Insiders have snapped up more than 2 million shares of the stock over the past few weeks.
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Actress Margot Robbie became Nissan’s new electric vehicle (EV) ambassador when she raced the carmaker’s radical all-electric BladeGlider sports car around the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix circuit at midnight.
The prototype 190km/h Nissan BladeGlider, which hits 100km/h in less than five seconds, challenges the conventional thinking of what an all-electric sports car could look like in the future. Showcasing the excitement of pure electric vehicles, the prototype is part of Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility vision of how cars could be driven, powered and integrated into society.
Margot Robbie put the radical three-seater through its paces around the closed Monaco street circuit before racing another BladeGlider. The pair of 272PS performance cars raced through the iconic Tunnel and diced with each other along Massenet before finishing in the glamour of Casino Square.
In the film, the star of Suicide Squad and The Wolf of Wall Street is also seen demonstrating the drifting prowess of Nissan BladeGlider around one of the most famous corners in the world of motorsport: the iconic Fairmont Hairpin.
“It’s a really exciting time for electric vehicles,” said Robbie. “More people are choosing to go electric, leading the way to a more sustainable future and the Nissan BladeGlider hints at the future of smarter performance cars.”
As the manufacturer of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, the LEAF, Nissan is also revolutionising the way energy is generated and utilised, with products like its intelligent xStorage Home unit and vehicle-to-grid technology, which harness the power of battery technology from electric vehicles.
“The electric revolution is happening,” said Gareth Dunsmore, director of Electric Vehicles for Nissan Europe. “As the global leader in electric vehicles, and with mass adoption just around the corner, it is more important than ever that we showcase all of the benefits of driving an electric car – from energy efficiency, to sustainability, from handling to performance.
“Having Margot on board will support us in spreading news of the personal and societal benefits of electric vehicles to more people than ever before. Nissan’s Electrify the World movement recognizes the importance of us all working together to achieve positive change in our communities. We want to inspire people to take meaningful steps towards cleaner, safer cities.”
The Nissan BladeGlider will be on display at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show from March 7 to 19. Developed from a concept car first debuted in 2013, the all-electric sportscar is a precursor to a suite of future technologies that will combine Intelligent mobility, environmentally friendly impact and sports-car driving capabilities.
Cars connect to traffic lights
New Jaguar Land Rover technology using Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2X) connects cars to traffic lights so drivers can avoid getting stuck at red and help free up traffic flow in cities.
The world’s first traffic lights were installed exactly 150 years ago outside the Houses of Parliament in London. Since then drivers around the globe have spent billions of hours waiting for green. With Jaguar Land Rover’s latest tech, however, their days could be numbered.
The Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory (GLOSA) system allows cars to “talk” to traffic lights and inform the driver the speed they should drive as they approach junctions or signals.
Widespread adoption of the V2X technology will prevent drivers from racing to beat the lights and improve air quality by reducing harsh acceleration or braking near lights. The goal is for the V2X revolution to create free-flowing cities with fewer delays and less commuter stress.
The connected technology is currently being trialed on a Jaguar F-PACE, as part of a £20 million (R371 million) collaborative research project.
Like all Jaguar or Land Rover vehicles today, the F-PACE already boasts a wide range of sophisticated Advanced Driver Assistance (ADAS) features. The connected technology trials are enhancing existing ADAS features by increasing the line of sight of a vehicle when it is connected via the internet to other vehicles and infrastructure. GLOSA is being tested alongside a host of other measures to slash the time commuters spend in traffic.
For example, Intersection Collision Warning (ICW) alerts drivers when it is unsafe to proceed at a junction. ICW informs drivers if other cars are approaching from another road and can suggest the order in which cars should proceed at a junction.
Jaguar Land Rover has also addressed time lost to searching for a parking space by providing real-time information of available spaces to drivers and developed an Emergency Vehicle Warning to alert motorists when a fire engine, police car or ambulance is approaching. The advanced technology builds on the connected systems already available on the Jaguar F-PACE such as Adaptive Cruise Control.
Oriol Quintana-Morales, Jaguar Land Rover Connected Technology Research Engineer, said: “This cutting-edge technology will radically reduce the time we waste at traffic lights. It has the potential to revolutionise driving by creating safe, free-flowing cities that take the stress out of commuting. Our research is motivated by the chance to make future journeys as comfortable and stress-free as possible for all our customers.”
The trials are part of the £20 million government-funded project, UK Autodrive, which has helped accelerate the development of Jaguar Land Rover’s future self-driving and connected technology. As well as strengthening the Midlands’ position as a hub of mobility innovation. Britain’s biggest car maker, headquartered in Coventry, is working on connected technology as part of its pledge to deliver zero accidents, zero congestion and zero emissions.
Connected technology will link the vehicle to everything around it, allowing seamless, free-flowing traffic that will pave the way for delivering self-driving vehicles.
Roborace reveals new vehicle
Roborace has given its fans a first look at what the new competition vehicle for Season Alpha will look like at the WebSummmit conference in Lisbon, Portugal.
DevBot 2.0 utilizes sensors similar to that in Robocar and is also fully electric, but has the addition of a cockpit for a human driver.
Season Alpha will see teams comprising of both a human driver and an AI driver. Lap times from the duo will be compared with that of other human + machine teams to determine a winner.
DevBot 2.0 will be launched in the new year but Roborace CEO Lucas Di Grassi has shared some first glimpses of what 2019 holds for the series in an interview on stage at WebSummit.
Season Alpha will see teams compete starting in Spring 2019 using the DevBot 2.0 vehicles to develop their automated driving systems, with professional drivers teaching the AI how to improve, as well as learning from the AI how to better their own performance.


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Greatest Penny Stocks to Buy Now Could Pop as much as 175 % After This
Penny stocks are off to a great start of 2021. And they’re just getting involved.
We watched some huge benefits in January, which typically bodes well for the remainder of the season.
The penny stock we recommended a few days ago has already gained twenty six %, well ahead of pace to reach the projected 197 % in a several months.
Moreover, today’s greatest penny stocks have the potential to double the cash of yours. Specifically, our top penny stock could see a 101 % pop in the near future.
Millions of new traders as well as speculators typed in the penny stock niche previous year. They have included enormous volumes of liquidity to this particular equity segment.
The resulting buying pressure led to rapid gains in stock prices which gave traders substantial gains. For instance, readers made an almost 1,000 % gain on Workhorse stock when we advised it in January.
One road to penny stock income in 2021 will be to uncover possible triple-digit winners before the crowd finds them. The buying of theirs will give us enormous profits.
We will start with a penny stock that is set to pop hundred one % and is rolling on cash
Leading Penny Stock Dominates Digital Auto Market
TrueCar Inc. (NASDAQ: ) which is TRUE is a digital automobile industry which allows customers to hook up to a network of sellers according to fintechzoom.com
Buyers can shop for automobiles, compare prices, as well as search for local dealers which could take the automobile they select. The stock fell from favor throughout 2019, in the event it lost its military purchasing program , which had been a priceless sales source. Shares have dropped from about $15 down to under five dolars.
Genuine Car has rolled out a completely new army buying system which is currently being exceptionally well received by customers and dealers alike. Traffic on the website is growing once more, and revenue is beginning to recover as well.
Genuine Car furthermore only sold its ALG residual value forecasting functions to J.D. Associates as well as power for $135 huge number of. True Car will add the cash to the sense of balance sheet, bringing total funds balances to $270 huge number of.
The cash is going to be employed to support a $75 million stock buyback program that could help drive the stock price a great deal higher in 2021.
Analysts have continued to undervalue True Car. The company has blown away the consensus estimate in the last 4 quarters. In the last three quarters, the good earnings surprise was in the triple digits.
Being a result, analysts are actually increasing the estimates for 2020 as well as 2021 earnings. Far more optimistic surprises could be the spark that starts a huge action of shares of True Car. As it will continue to rebuild the brand of its, there is no reason the business can’t find out its stock go back to 2019 highs.
True trades for $4.95 right now. Analysts say it might hit $10 in the next twelve months. That is a prospective gain of hundred one %.
Of course, that’s more or less not our 175 % gainer, that we’ll show you after this
This Penny Stock Puts Food on the Table
Shares of BRF S.A. (NYSE: BRFS) are trading near the lowest level of theirs during the last ten years. Concerns about coronavirus and the weak local economy have pressed this Brazilian pork as well as chicken processor down for your preceding year.
It’s not frequently that we get to buy a fallen international, almost blue-chip stock at such low costs. BRF has roughly $7 billion in sales and it is a market leader in Brazil.
It’s been a rough year for the business. The same as every other meat processor in addition to packer in the world, some of its operations have been de-activated for several period of time because of COVID-19. We have seen supply chain problems for just about every company in the planet, but especially so for those businesses offering the things we want daily.
WARNING: it’s one of the most traded stocks on the marketplace every day? make sure It has nowhere near your portfolio.
You know, including pork as well as chicken appliances to feed our families.
The company has international operations and it is trying to make sensible acquisitions to boost the presence of its in markets that are some other, including the United States. The recently released 10 year plan also calls for the business to update its use of technology to serve clients better and cut costs.
As we begin to see vaccinations move out globally and the supply chains function properly once again, this particular small business should see company pick up all over again.
When other penny stock consumers stumble on this world-class company with great basics and prospects, the buying power of theirs might rapidly drive the stock back above the 2019 highs.
Now, here is a stock which could nearly triple? a 175 % return? this season.


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Auto show has plenty to offer for consumers and dealers
February 12, 2014 11:18 PM
The redesigned Chevrolet Silverado HD.
By Scott Sturgis / For The Post-Gazette
After being trapped at home practically since Thanksgiving, Pittsburghers are looking for almost any excuse to get their minds off the weather.
John Putzier, CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Auto Dealers Association, hopes the Pittsburgh International Auto Show will do just that. "It's a good time of the year to get out of the house and out of the cold," he said.
The show has its usual President's Day weekend schedule, opening Friday and running through Monday.
Get a sneak peak of the Pittsburgh International Auto Show
Here's a look at some of the new Ford vehicles that will be on display at this year's Pittsburgh International Auto Show, which opens this weekend at the Convention Center. (Video by Nate Guidry; 2/13/2014)
Though everyone is so sick of snow and cold that even talking about them can become annoying, the weather is the not-so-invisible hand driving everything this year.
Joe Phillippi, a former Wall Street analyst who is president of AutoTrends consulting in Hanover, N.J., sees cabin fever as one of many weather-related factors keeping people away from dealerships. And there's another one that could drag on sales even longer.
"The kind of temperatures we've had in the whole month -- January had a rather substantial increase in the utility bill -- so that's going to take money out of people's pockets," said Mr. Phillippi.
The other factor driving car sales is about as unwelcome a topic as the polar vortex -- the economic meltdown.
When the economy tanked in 2007, car sales definitely went with it. But while the rest of the economy has lagged, the automotive industry has been leading the way back, rising from 10.4 million vehicles sold nationwide for the 2009 model year to 15.6 million for 2013. Industry leaders and analysts alike are looking to cross the pre-recession magic number of 16 million sales in the 2014 model year.
2014 Pittsburgh International Auto Show
When: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd.
Admission: $10; seniors 60+ and military with I.D., $8; children 12 and under, free
Lacey Plache, chief economist for Edmunds.com, said discounts could be more of a factor in 2014 but added, "I think we're still seeing strong enough pent-up demand that they shouldn't have to be deeply discounting."
She cites a high number of vehicle leases -- some 300,000 nationwide -- ending during the year, providing a cushion to new-car sales.
A light truck rebound: One lagging sales niche has been light trucks. As the real estate markets and housing starts around the country have been seesawing, nervous builders have postponed replacing aging trucks, which tend to last a long time anyway.
"The last top-selling segment to lag behind the overall industry recovery ... finally gained some momentum in 2013," Ms. Plache said. Sales were 87 percent of 2007 levels compared to 74 percent in 2012.
And truck buyers who continued the waiting game may get their reward this year.
The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra were both redesigned for the 2014 model year, and Ford is coming out with an all-new F150 for 2015.
Ford's new 2015 F150 comes from a restarted plant with a new aluminum body and ultra high-strength steel frame, Mr. Phillippi said. To hedge against any production problems, he predicted that Ford will overfill dealers with 2014 models to sell.
General Motors -- which introduced redesigned Chevrolet and GMC full-size trucks for the 2014 model year -- and Ram will also fight to hang on to sales.
"There's going to be an interesting battle going on, which should make for pretty good pricing," he said.
Going upscale: Luxury will be another area where automakers are chasing sales, Mr. Phillippi said.
As Mercedes goes downscale with the $29,900 CLA, BMW adds the 1 Series and 2 Series, and Audi goes with the A3 and A2, automakers are expanding their offerings.
Over at Kia, the new 9000 puts the one-time economy-only automaker into the $60,000-$70,000 price range. A new Escalade from Cadillac for 2015 also moves that vehicle further upscale as well.
Visitors to the show interested in luxury will have a chance to get up close and personal with some nice wheels. The BMW Ride and Drive will allow visitors to drive one of five BMW models outside on the streets of Pittsburgh.
But buyers don't have to be ready to pay premium prices for the finest in vehicle offerings. Top tier options are now showing up throughout automakers' lineups.
"That's obviously good for the customer," Mr. Phillippi said. "Everybody is being pushed to offer an ever-increasing list of functions and features."
Closer to home: Automotive sales in the 11-county Pittsburgh region have tracked national numbers, and perhaps even rebounded a bit faster.
Mr. Putzier said new-vehicle registrations numbered 140,000 for 2012. The last time numbers were that high was during the 2007 model year. A total of 100,000 registrations was tallied for 2009.
"We're expecting 2013 to be something north of 140,000 cars and light trucks," Mr. Putzier said.
At the show: So, naturally, the Greater Pittsburgh Auto Dealers Association and its members hope the show will drive sales.
The 2015 Ford F150, 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra will all be there, as will the 2015 Ford Mustang and 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible and Subaru WRX STI.
But the show also features lots of events for people who may not be so interested in cars.
Face-painting, a children's museum, the Comcast Ultimate Gaming Trailer, all four Pittsburgh pro team mascots, and a Simzilla Racing Simulator are among the other features (check the website pittautoshow.com for times and days of the features).
Mr. Putzier expects to see attendance surpass 2012's 63,000 visitors, the highest number year. "We're expecting 2014 to be a record-breaker," he said.
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PS5 Console Provide ‘Not Possible’ to Drastically Improve This 12 months
The availability points for the PlayStation 5 console have been effectively documented. As reported by VGC, within the earnings name to go together with Sony’s not too long ago revealed monetary outcomes for the final 12 months, Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki stated the availability of PS5 consoles is “not going” to “drastically enhance” this 12 months both as a result of numerous points.
By March 31, Sony had shipped 7.8 million PS5 consoles world wide. That is now probably the most profitable launch 12 months ever for any console with the earlier document being the PS4 with 7.6 million items. Provide of the consoles is progressively rising – 3.3 million of these items had been bought over the last three months alone – however the provide nonetheless isn’t assembly demand. Totoki doesn’t anticipate these points to be fully resolved this 12 months both. Whereas the corporate is aiming to beat the PS4’s 12 months 2 gross sales document (the PS4 bought 14.8 million items in its second 12 months), when requested if they will “drastically enhance the availability” of PS5 consoles he said “that’s not going.”
One of many most important causes for the availability concern is the world semiconductor scarcity that impacts the console’s manufacturing, however there are different points too, possible the scarcity of different parts. AMD, the corporate that manufactures the console’s CPUs and GPUs, anticipate to extend their provide through the second half of 2021. To get across the semiconductor concern particularly, Totoki stated they “may discover possibly a secondary useful resource” and even cope by “altering the design” of the console. He didn’t additional make clear this level, and this remark is solely speculative. Sony just isn’t publicly making any main adjustments to the PS5 console design.
Provide shortages have triggered chaos world wide. Retailers in Tokyo even needed to name police after a restock of 300 consoles descended into chaos. Many have resorted to purchasing consoles via third social gathering sources, resulting in scalping changing into an enormous downside too. Some nations, such because the UK, at the moment are searching for to make scalping and the usage of automated bots an unlawful observe.
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Two charities have partnered to provide funding help to parents of disabled children who work or have recently worked in the UK fashion and textile industry.
Caudwell Children and the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust will provide shared funding for a range of mobility and sensory equipment, therapies and treatments; including specialist wheelchairs, buggies, car seats, tricycles and light sensory packs. The funding is available for items with a cost of £750 or more.
To be eligible for funding, the family must either have at least one parent or carer working in the UK fashion and textile industry, or have one parent or carer who has worked in the industry within the last nine years, and who must have worked in the industry for at least one year.
Funding requests must be received by Saturday 31st June, 2017 with those interested asked to phone or email Caudwell Children’s Applications team on 01782 600266 and email@example.com.
Anna Pangbourne, director of the Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust, said:
“We are absolutely delighted to be working in partnership with Caudwell Children to reach many more UK families with disabled children; families who may not realise they are eligible for our support because of where they work.”
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Ericsson is leading the microwave equipment market in the first quarter of 2014 (Q1 2014), while NEC has overtaken Huawei to become the number two vendor, said Infonetics Research.
Microwave equipment revenue dipped 7 percent to $1 billion worldwide in Q1 2014.
The report said revenue for every microwave product segment-TDM, dual Ethernet/TDM, Ethernet, access, backhaul, transport-declined in Q1 2014 from Q4 2013.
Backhaul continues to dominate the microwave market, while access and transport remain stable niche segments.
By 2018, the average revenue per unit (ARPU) for Ethernet-only microwave gear is anticipated to fall to around half its 2013 value.
Earlier, the market was considering the proliferation of LTE-A upgrades and small cells deployments would drive the microwave equipment market.
Richard Webb, directing analyst for mobile backhaul and small cells at Infonetics Research, said: “Even with the arrival of 5G towards 2018, the microwave backhaul market may be arriving at the limit of demand for increasing backhaul capacity from the cell site, as many will be more than adequately future-proofed by this point.”
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SsangYoung Motors, a Korean manufacturer that has seen its fair share of debt in recent years, is reportedly in talks about a potential sale to an electric vehicle startup company that is just six years old.
According to a Nikkei Asia report, SsangYong Motors is looking to clear its debts and is in search for a new owner, which may come in the form of a consortium led by Edison Motors and a Korean investment fund.
Initial figures surrounding the deal put a potential sale at around $260 million, with a large scale production facility one of the most important parts of the deal for the emerging EV maker.
Edison Motors was founded in 2015, and has created a range of commercial vehicles and buses primarily for the domestic market, but is looking to expand its manufacturing base and even enter the world of typical passenger vehicles.
Edison’s expansion plans would be helped massively by the fact that SsangYong Motors has a factory and production line in Pyeongtaek under its management.
As it stands, SsangYong Motors is currently in a period of receivership, which means a Korean court will have to formally approve the deal before any significant debts can be resolved; the final agreement is expected to be finalised by the end of November.
The tragic tale of SsangYong’s financial turmoil stretches back to 1997 when the Asian financial crisis forced the company to be broken up from the SsangYong Group, and was acquired in 2004 by SAIC Motors, and again by Mahindra & Mahindra.
Five years later, the company was forced into a court receivership, with less than stellar production and sales figures following. Last year, for example, SsangYong’s production output dropped by 20 per cent to just 106,000 units in total.


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Apple iPhone 2019 Leak Reinforces Suggestion of Square Camera Bump
In January, reliable tech leaker OnLeaks published a series of what were purportedly 5K renders of the upcoming (tentatively named) iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Max, showing devices with strange, square camera bump.
Apple iPhone 2019 Leak Reinforces Suggestion of Asymmetrical Square Camera Bump (image: Twitter)
Alleged next iPhone case moldings show what we discussed in our story last week in terms of new cameras. 3 on the high end, 2 on the new XR. Plus all models apparently getting a square, at least based on this one mold floating around. https://t.co/BhAFTZZL6u pic.twitter.com/QlNJTsApzX
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) May 13, 2019
This photograph backs up the OnLeaks renderings right down to the lenses; both iterations of the iPhone 11 are expected to have three cameras set up in a triangular pattern while the next iPhone XR will have just two cameras on the back. This design is likely due to a rear camera upgrade, though it has not been revealed exactly what that entails.
Despite the molds offering very few details about the devices apart from the camera blueprint, they provide phone case manufacturers with enough information about general device schematics to allow them to test out their product for compatibility.
Since nearly all iPhones have been launched in September of their respective model year, we can expect to see these devices make their debut during September of this year, as well.
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Today is Friday, September 13, 2013.
OK, they've done it. They've crossed the line. Kmart recently aired a Christmas shopping ad, more than 100 days before Christmas. It's not even mid-September yet! Maybe they were trying to beat Target, who ran their first Christmas ad last year in early October.
Apparently, the store thinks people will "start thinking" about Christmas shopping, and maybe put a few big-ticket items on layaway. Maybe, but don't count on it. Everyone who has not been hiding under a rock for the last few years knows that the best deals are done the weekend before the actual Christmas holiday, and they know that if they can manage not to blink until then, the retailers will blink, and reduce prices just before Christmas.
Basically, the Kmart ad has almost universally annoyed shoppers, and one can always hope that retail stores will take notice of their reaction and not plan to beat Kmart next year. Most stores have just put their "back to school" merchandise in their regular shelves and racks and brought out Halloween items to the seasonal sale aisles, which are still quite early, considering that Halloween comes at the end of October. Six weeks in plenty long enough to shop for candy and tacky-looking costumes, thank you very much.
I know there are people who may disagree, but six weeks is plenty of time to shop for Christmas. Just my two cents. :-/


text: Yahoo has been getting a lot of pressure to sell the company. Mayer and the Board of Directors will have several meetings over the next couple weeks to discuss the possible next moves of the company and selling is a possibility. The entirety of Yahoo's business and assets is worth about $31 billion with their core business being worth about $4 billion. It still has a huge online presence (behind only Google and Facebook), but is getting beat in search by Google and display advertising by Facebook. It will be interesting to see if any offers for the company are made in the coming weeks.


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Søstrene Grene has is set to open its latest store in York, as the Danish homeware retailer continues a string of openings.
Taking a 5,000 sq ft unit, the retailer will open in the former Royal Bank of Scotland building at The Coach House, located on the corner of Nessgate and Low Ousegate.
The ground floor of the property, which is owned by The Helmsley Group, was originally set to be turned into a bar, however The Alchemist pulled out of an agreement to move in earlier this year.
Søstrene Grene’s signing will be seen as another positive move for the local area, with The Helmsley Group looking to regenerate neighbouring Coney Street via its Coney Street Riverside masterplan. The group has secured a number of retail and leisure operators in the area over the last few months.
Tom Riddolls, development surveyor at Helmsley Group, said: “We’re proud to be bringing such an exciting and growing brand to York for the first time. The Coach House’s offer is perfect for a modern retailer of this type and, with its location in a high footfall area, we are extremely confident that Søstrene Grene will quickly establish itself as one of York’s most popular names.
“This is another positive addition to Coney Street and its neighbouring areas and complements our exciting vision to revitalise this part of the city centre, including opening up the riverfront for the enjoyment of all.”
Pudney Shuttleworth and Reesdenton are joint agents at The Coach House.


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Updated Jan 18, 2019, 3:58:55 AM
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 17) — An additional ₱8.40 duty per bag of imported cement will soon be implemented, a Cabinet member said Thursday.
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez told CNN Philippines in a text message the move is an additional safeguard against further importation.
"That's a provisional safeguard measure… around Feb. 8 ang effectivity," Lopez said.
According to the World Trade Organization, a safeguard measure is an "emergency" action in response to higher imports of certain products. A government adopts such measures to protect its domestic industry from "serious injury" over the influx of imported items.
Asked about the possible impact of the tax at the retail level, Lopez said he expects prices to remain unchanged.
"We expect prices to stay still with more imports, no permits needed," Lopez said.
Tariff proceeds will fund the administration's aggressive Build, Build, Build program.
"Eventually after provisional measure, this becomes a revenue for government to support infrastructure," Lopez said.
He said the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is getting in touch with newspapers to have the tariff order published as required by law.
The DTI will also coordinate with the Department of Finance and the Bureau of Customs to issue the corresponding Customs Memorandum Order.
According to data from the Philippines Statistics Authority (PSA), prices of construction materials in Metro Manila rose by 8.1 percent in November 2018. Inflation rate of cement was at 2.5 percent.
This was higher than the 4.7 percent inflation rate of construction material in November 2017.
The PSA also reported that the country was at a $3.9-billion trade deficit in November 2018 as it imported more than what it sold abroad.
Raw materials and intermediate goods made up the bulk of November imports, followed by capital goods.
CNN Philippines business producer Jil Danielle Caro and digital producer Luchi de Guzman contributed to this report.


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Sharp celebrates a century of innovation
INDUSTRYBy BiztechAfrica - Sept. 25, 2012, 1:38 p.m.
Sharp Corporation is celebrating a milestone this year: for 100 years, the company has stood as a trusted symbol to connecting customers and businesses worldwide.
Since its founding in 1912, Sharp has made products known and loved around the world, and in September 2012, the company celebrates its 100th anniversary, an achievement made possible by the support of its many customers over the years.
Sharp entered the South African market in 1968 through Supima (Pty) Ltd, which obtained licenses for local market Sharp Calculators, Sharp Microwave ovens and other electrical goods. In 1973, Sharp Electronics South Africa was established and only Sharp products were sold under this banner including the then, new, Sharp Electrostatic Type Photocopier.
The Corporation began from humble beginnings in 1912, when Mr Tokuji Hayakawa established a metalworking shop in Tokyo, Japan. The Sharp name originated in 1915 when Mr Hayakawa created the mechanical pencil (later known as the ever-sharp pencil).
"Make products that others want to imitate." These words, spoken by Tokuji Hayakawa, founder of Sharp, are more than a motto – it stands for a corporate philosophy that has made Sharp the company it is today: an innovation and technology leader in many areas and renowned for products which make life better and simpler.
Faced with a number of challenges through the years, such as the Great Kanto earthquake which destroyed the pencil factory in 1923, and the Second World War which ended in 1945, the company continued its pursuit of innovation and has revolutionized the way people live for 100 years by creating numerous innovations that are both reliable and practical. Throughout the years and across the world, millions of people would have had an encounter with a Sharp product at some point or other.
Sharp also recently celebrated 40 years of bringing quality document solutions to customers and has pledged to maintain its commitment to delivering world-class, reliable, innovative and environmentally-friendly printing solutions across the region. Sharp’s current extensive line-up of colour and black and white multi-function printers (MFPs) builds upon its rich heritage in document solutions, which began in 1972 with the SF-201, Sharp’s first copier. At the end of 2011, total production of copier based MFP’s had surpassed 16 million units.
“We are at the forefront of end-to-end business solutions in the region, and celebrating 100 years of Sharp as well as 40 years of our document solutions division is proof that the company stands the test of time and continues to innovate for an evolving marketplace,” said Tomoo Shimizu, Director, Business Solutions Division, Sharp Middle East.
“At Sharp, we believe our products should solve real human problems and this is why we always look for opportunities to improve life, for the environment and society, and why provide solutions with the user in mind.
“It’s truly a memorable occasion to celebrate both milestones, and we look forward to continued innovation for the next 100 years,” he added.
“From the widest range of large screen interactive touch screen displays to the latest in solar technology, our wide range of products are designed to enhance people's lives at home, work, and everywhere in between,” concluded Shimizu.
Sharp is committed to increasing penetration in a number of key product segments and growing its market share in South Africa’s business solutions sector.
For more information on Sharp’s achievements though the past 100 years, visit www.sharp100years.com.
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Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) is expected to report earnings after the market closes today. Consesus forecast call for Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) to report EPS of $0.11 for the third quarter, on top of $1.226mn in revenue. There is concern that faster-growing mobile usage could be displacing higher CPM PC-usage faster than management can ramp up mobile ad monetization. Additionally, lock-up expirations on 10/24 and 11/14 are likely to keep a lid on the stock short-term.
Goldman Sachs thinks that sponsored stories can be a big money maker for Facebook. They estimate in-stream Sponsored Stories could potentially contribute up to $300-450mn in ad revenue in 3Q2012, much higher than many are expecting. The low end of Sponsored Stories revenue is $300mn. Time spent, as measured by comScore is up 14% yoy and they estimate daily active users (DAUs) to be up 20% yoy, they do not see declining trends in the company’s core, non Sponsored Story, revenue base.
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AdParlor CEO Hussein Fazal, one of Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB)’s largest ad buyers, said “Since Q1 2012 we have been driving more fans using Sponsored Story ads than regular marketplace/inline like ads for large brands and agencies. This data below covers
millions of fans we have driven.”
In 4Q, with both sponsored stories and the ad exchange ramping up, Facebook could see an acceleration in ad revenue growth. However, investors aren’t expecting Facebook to guide 4Q, which may make it difficult to gauge the incremental
revenue impact of new ad formats.
In October, COO Sheryl Sandberg said, at an IAB interview, that ads in News Feeds are 8x as engaging as ads on the right hand rail and mobile users are 20x more likely to return to Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) the same day. Facebook ad agencies have also suggested that Sponsored Ads serving through the News Feeds have 4x CTRs, compared to ads on the right rail on PCs.
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Who could buy Man Utd? Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Dubai, David Beckham, Apple, Amazon and more
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In a statement released on Tuesday, United said the board are ‘commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives for the club’. While that does not necessarily mean United’s owners will sell, the statement added: “As part of this process, the board will consider all strategic alternatives, including new investment into the club, a sale, or other transactions involving the company.”
Therefore, a number of potentially interested parties have been placed on high alert, and there have been several reports of groups planning to make a bid to buy the 20-time English champions. We’ve rounded up all the major reports and taken a look at who United’s new owners could be.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe
The UK’s richest man has long been linked with a bid to buy the club, something championed by Michael Knighton in recent months. According to the Telegraph, Ratcliffe is ‘planning’ to bid for United, despite previously claiming he was no longer interested in buying the Red Devils.
The United fan was linked with purchasing Chelsea earlier this year and owns Ligue 1 side Nice and has previously invested in cycling and Formula One.
Arabian Business claim Dubai investors are on ‘red alert’ following the Glazers’ announcement. They are said to be ‘among the interested buyers’ with Dubai previously linked with a takeover of the club.
Should United be taken over by Dubai investors, the Red Devils would have stronger ties to Manchester City, who are owned by Abu Dhabi, one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE, along with Dubai.
Amazon & Facebook
The Daily Mail report Amazon and Facebook are among the companies that could be considering making a bid for United. The same outlet also state Ratcliffe and Dubai are interested parties.
The former United midfielder is ‘open to holding talks with potential bidders’, as per the Financial Times. They add that prospective buyers could ‘enlist’ Beckham’s services to help with a takeover but clarify the 47-year-old doesn’t have the required funds to buy United outright himself.
The group tried to buy United 12 years ago but were unsuccessful. The organisation was originally headed up by Lord Jim O’Neill, the former Goldman Sachs boss, and Sir Paul Marshall. The former told the Manchester Evening News that, under the right circumstances, he could try and buy the club again.
“If I thought I could be part of some really value-based, purpose-based, better ownership of United, I would, but it would be very, very difficult,” he explained. “I don’t want to put myself through everything that happened 12 years ago unless I think the chances of success are strong and going into it I think it’s very hard.
The technology giants are interested in buying United for £5.8b, reports the Daily Star. They add Apple have ‘expressed an interest in discussing a potential deal’, with CEO Tim Cook ‘keen to explore opportunities’. However, Joe Rossignol, a reporter for Mac Rumours has since dimissed such claims and beleives Apple will not look to make a bid for the club.
The owner of fashion brand Zara was named as the latest interested party on Thursday. The Manchester Evening News claim the 86-yearold ‘informed senior executives of his interest in United’.


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Ford aims to restart production at some North American plants in AprilRead more: Reuters Top News
👍 I love Ford Doing a tremendous job ! フォードはかっこいい8気筒から、エコエコ言って6気筒にした時点で終わってる。そんなドイツ車みたいなのつまらない。アメリカらしい、豪快な車であってほしい。昔のV8のエンジン音が好きなのです。 For what?
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Ford joins GE, 3M in speeding up ventilator, respirator productionCarmaker Ford Motor Co on Tuesday jumped into the emergency push by major U.S. m... trvrb he’s the man! Thanks Ford. They did a hell of a job for the Nazis in WW2 Hope they can make them better than they have made their engines. They might find their new niche.
Ford is working with 3M and GE to make respirators and ventilators Ford announced Tuesday that it's working with 3M and GE Healthcare to produce medical equipment and protective gear for healthcare workers to help address shortages in the fight against the coronavirus. Now, there are 46000 cases in America, but they still fight against each other. However,It just took China 10 days to build a new hospital when January. Why America don’t have the same efficiency with China? I think that’s the problem of American system😔 The carnival barker is announcing a *town hall* on Fox at 1 p.m. I beg you NOT to cover it. The shit show had to end. Didnt know that auto manufacturers have the capacity to produce products in a sterile environment...how long will it take to ramp up their production line to meet this standard? What about the PPE that the workers will need to work the production lines to make these! I call BS
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The Environmental Protection Agency's process for assessing new chemicals under the reformed Toxic Substances Control Act is causing delays and hindering innovation, said entities including 3M, Dow Chemical and the American Chemistry Council in public comments.
Chemical companies may have a harder time securing a low-priority designation for chemicals under Toxic Substances Control Act reform than initially thought, argues Beveridge & Diamond principal Mark Duvall. EPA is required to list at least 20 substances as low-priority within three and a half years, starting with the Safer Chemicals Ingredient List as a guide.
Pennsylvania lawmakers can stimulate economic and job growth with policies that make the state an attractive place to do business, writes Dave Spigelmyer, president of the Pittsburgh-based Marcellus Shale Coalition. "We can have more success stories like the Proctor & Gamble plant in Wyoming County that is fueling its own manufacturing processes with affordable natural gas, or the Shell petrochemical facility in Beaver County," he writes.
ExxonMobil Chemical will finish expansions at chemical sites in Baytown and Mont Belvieu, Texas, during the second half of the year, a company spokesman said Tuesday. Separately, parent company ExxonMobil said its chemicals and oil refining units posted a profit of $2.1 billion for the fourth quarter, down from $2.3 billion a year earlier.
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In response to a new analysis that was released today about the use of per- and polyfluorinated substances in food packaging materials, the FluoroCouncil, the global industry group representing major manufacturers of fluorinated chemistries, released the following statement:
"Without further examination of the data, it's impossible to draw any definitive conclusions about the nature and source of the compounds that were detected in this particular study. It is important to note, however, that the major manufacturers of fluorinated chemistries in the US, EU and Japan have stopped manufacturing the older, long-chain fluorinated chemistries, such as PFOA and PFOS, which have been the chemicals of concern to regulators.
"There are now specific, modern, short-chain PFAS chemicals that have been carefully reviewed and approved for use in coating food-contact papers to keep grease, oil and moisture from seeping through the packaging. So to find these chemistries in these products is neither surprising nor alarming, as long as they are approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration.
"Because use of short-chain PFASs in food packaging is highly and rigorously regulated, any further regulation of modern-day short-chain food packaging materials is unnecessary and would provide no further benefits to human health or the environment."
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Theme park operator and entertainment behemoth Disney (NYSE:DIS) was trending in early afternoon trading following the company’s announcement yesterday that it signed a content deal with Korean pop (K-pop) band BTS. Inking an agreement with the ultra-popular group’s label Hybe Co., Disney will feature BTS in two exclusive shows on its streaming services. DIS stock is currently down 1.3%.
In a request for comment by Yahoo! Finance, Disney confirmed that in partnership with Hybe, “the two companies will produce five streaming titles, including three exclusive projects (docuseries, concert film and reality show) that feature BTS or BTS members.”
Further, Yahoo! Finance noted the “titles will air on Disney+ in all Asian markets and all international markets where the service is available. The exception being the U.S., as Disney said it does not yet know whether the series’ will end up on Disney+ or Hulu.”
Interestingly, BTS announced last month that the band will go on hiatus to focus more on solo projects. However, the group emphasized the disclosure did not equate to a breakup, and they will make music together again at some point.
The somewhat vague implications behind the hiatus is apropos for DIS stock, with the underlying company struggling to navigate a complex consumer economy.
DIS Stock Teeters Between Intentions and Results
The motivation behind Disney’s latest maneuver is clear. On the economic front, the Magic Kingdom aims to widen its international appeal. According to Disney’s APAC (Asia-Pacific) head of content Jessica Kam-Engle, “This collaboration represents our creative ambition – to work with iconic content creators and top stars in Asia Pacific so their talent can be enjoyed by mainstream audiences in multiple ways.”
Further, the executive noted that, “We believe these new titles will captivate consumers worldwide and look forward to introducing more music content on our service.”
Disney has enjoyed success with music-inspired content, including the Tony award-winning musical Hamilton, which helped spike Disney+ subscriptions. As well, the company released projects from a range of artists including Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and the Beatles.
Another fact that should not be dismissed is that through the early afternoon hours of July 13, DIS stock finds itself down about 41% year-to-date. Therefore, Disney needs winners and it remains to be seen if BTS is just that: a winner.
On the date of publication, Josh Enomoto did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com Publishing Guidelines.


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Engadgets has an exclusive on iHss, a new web analytics platform from iHex.
The service has been downloaded over a million times since its launch in June and now it’s available on Google’s Play Store.
iHax was developed by iHX, an app developer founded by former Apple employee James Chan.
iHeights was founded by ex-Apple employees Michael J. Fuchs and Paul Fuchs.
iHis is a new social media analytics platform that uses the iHx API to track user engagement and share data about its users.
iHax also announced it will be offering an API-free version of its service for iOS users, and iHix has also been announced.
As for iHext, it’ll be available in beta this week.
Read more about iHEx, iHux, iHex and more in Engadggets interview.


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Los Angeles International Airport’s modernization has been said to have reached a milestone with the unveiling the more than 60 dining and luxury retail shops – including 22 local L.A. brands – coming to the New Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT). Serving as the first and last impression of Los Angeles to millions of international passengers annually, the New TBIT is expected to “revolutionize the passenger experience in North America”.
Westfield and its tenant partners are investing $80 million to develop the new dining and retail program at TBIT. The first phase of New TBIT, which includes a Great Hall and boarding gates on the west side of the terminal, is scheduled for arrival Spring 2013. The second phase – which includes new gates on the east side of the terminal, new federal security screening area, and upgraded customs arrivals area – is expected to be completed by 2014.
The New TBIT is the largest public works project in the City’s history and one part of LAneXt, the $4.1-billion LAX modernization program comprised of nearly 25 individual projects. The modernization of LAX is creating 40,000 jobs and is funded without the use of taxpayer dollars. TBIT alone will support nearly 4,000 construction-related jobs and help support 1,700 permanent concession jobs.
Los Angeles World Airports owns and operates LAX and two other Southern California airports.
The Westfield program will introduce 42 concepts to LAX for the first time, including 28 new concepts never before seen in an airport environment, and will generate projected annual sales of $98 million.
The New TBIT dining lineup includes: Top Chef winner Michael Voltaggio’s sandwiches at ink.sack; modern Mexican food from the “Top Chef Masters” duo of Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken at Border Grill; and the Umami Burger, the L.A. outlet awarded GQ’s “Burger of the Year” title. The dining options continue with Cantina Laredo, Marmalade Café, Pinkberry, Starbucks Coffee, Drink.LA, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Scoreboard LA, and Panda Express.
Featuring open glass storefronts, the New TBIT retail program will include: Bvlgari, Michael Kors, Emporio Armani, and Fred Segal boutique.
Boasting 25,000 square feet and three free-standing fashion luxury boutiques, a major highlight of the New TBIT is the duty-free shopping line-up by DFS. DFS is investing $32 million in TBIT and is projecting first full year sales for the airport-wide duty free concession of over $300 million dollars. DFS will also introduce Platinum Services Club in LAX – a highly personalized shopping and concierge service for global travelers visiting Los Angeles.
Other retail brands in the Westfield lineup include: See’s Candies, XpresSpa, Hudson, The Bead Factory, Bienvenida Flowers & Gifts, Angeleno News, RELAY, Malibu Shades, Virgin Mobile/Boost Mobile, Travel & Leisure, CNN Newsstand Los Angeles, USA Today Travel Zone, The Economist, Sanrio Surprises, Hollywood Reporter and 7-Eleven.
The New TBIT will feature 18 roomier boarding gates with nine built for new-generation aircraft, such as the Airbus A380 super jumbo jet, Boeing 747-8 intercontinental jumbo jet, and Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The project is optimizing the use of recycled building materials and the architecture and construction of the facilities are designed to achieve a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification from the US Green Building Council.
Built in 1984, Tom Bradley International Terminal is LAX’s primary facility serving international travelers.
LAX is the sixth busiest airport in the world and third busiest in the US, offering more than 600 daily flights to 91 domestic cities and over 1,000 weekly nonstop flights to 58 cities in 32 countries on nearly 75 air carriers. In 2011, LAX served more than 61.8 million passengers, processed more than 1.8 million tons of air cargo valued at nearly $84.6 billion, and handled 603,912 aircraft operations (landings and takeoffs).


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David Wehner, the company CFO of Facebook (FB) said that ad revenue growth rates would "slow meaningfully" in 2017. The company posted earnings that beat estimates today, but they are saying that they are simply running out of places to stuff ads in your news feed. This could mean slowdowns for Alphabet (GOOG), (GOOGL) and their advertising operations as well, and possibly affect the entire technology sector and it's ETFs such as Powershares Nasdaq Trust (QQQ) as a result.
One of the things I also anticipate from this are these big advertisers stepping in to control the quality of how their software is used. Websites that flood your browser cache with advertising, regardless of whether it's something that even interests you, will probably start to be addressed. That's because companies who want to advertise effectively will make sure that their content is reaching the right audience, and they will be charged more for it. Without raising the prices, revenues will stagnate, and shareholders won't sit still for that.
So in other words, watch for deals on tech stocks in 2017 or shortly thereafter.


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World’s largest ophthalmic lens maker Essilor International SA has acquired a majority stake in Surat-based Deepak Optic for an undisclosed amount. The French giant has been actively pursuing small deals across geographies, including India.
Deepak Optic, a wholesaler with annual revenue of around $1.4 million (€1 million), has been a long time distributor for Essilor in Gujarat.
Apart from this acquisition in India, Essilor has signed seven other transactions with companies in the US, Brazil, South Africa and Asia. The firm has also completed its previously announced acquisitions of Servi Optica in Colombia and Isbir in Turkey, as per a company statement issued on Wednesday.
Essilor designs and manufactures a wide range of lenses to improve and protect eyesight. The firm's flagship brands are Varilux, Crizal, Definity, Xperio and Foster Grant. It reported consolidated revenue of around $6.7 billion (€5 billion) in 2012 and employs around 50,700 people, operating in around 100 countries with 22 plants. It also has several research and development centres around the world.
This would be one among a string of small deals struck by Essilor in India. Last year it said it picked 50 per cent stake in Optics India, a distributor of edging equipment for optical chains, prescription laboratories and hospitals. Optics India has annual revenue of close to $1 million.
In the past Essilor also acquired assets such as Lens and Spects, Kolkata-based GKB Rx Lens Pvt Ltd and Hyderabad-based 20 20 Rx Processing.
The company began its operations in India in 1998 as a joint venture with SRF. In 2006, it bought out its local partner in the venture.
(Edited by Joby Puthuparampil Johnson)


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Court: Quebec’s Plan to Block Online Gaming Sites Unconstitutional
The Canadian province of Quebec, which has been trying to prop up its gaming business, passed a bill in 2016 that allowed it to order Internet service providers to block the websites of its competitors. Online gaming sites and Internet service providers took Quebec to court, and the law was declared unconstitutional.
Gambling in Quebec
Like much of Canada, Quebec has several different forms of gambling available. The province has destination and resort casinos, as well as First Nations casinos, in which slot gaming and table gaming are offered. In addition, Quebec allows horse track and dog track betting, as well as parlay betting on sports games. Bingo halls and lotteries are also legal. Some provinces offer online gaming as well, although the rules for online betting vary from province to province.
The Loto-Quebec Issue
Loto-Quebec has been one of the least successful lottery companies across Canada, even though it is in one of the larger and more populated areas of the country. In what the telecommunications industry has called protectionism that prevented other online gaming sites from setting up in Quebec, the National Assembly passed Bill No. 74. The government said it was a consumer protection law that allowed the province to order Internet service providers to block online gaming sites that competed with Loto-Quebec. The province argued it was providing protections for consumers against online gaming sites because the government was concerned there were many consumers who were at risk for problem gambling, despite research that said less than 1 percent of gamblers can be considered problem gamblers.
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association challenged the law because it argued the province does not have jurisdiction over Internet service providers. Instead, the group argued the right to decide who provides Internet services falls to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunication Commission. The commission states carriers cannot control the content of the Internet or change the meaning or purpose of the content. Therefore, the province was violating the law.
What the Court Said
The court ruled in favor of the telecommunications industry, in part because it said telecommunications were regulated by the federal government rather than the provincial governments. The court also ruled the law was not intended to protect consumers, but rather the lottery of Quebec.
The telecommunications industry was pleased with the ruling. However, it noted the province may try to restrict gaming sites nationally rather than through the provinces. There is currently a push by a coalition to have the communications commission order telecommunications companies to block websites on a national scale, especially those sites with pirated content, including gaming websites.
The Cost to Quebec
Quebec estimated before the court ruling that the law could put nearly $30 million into the province’s beleaguered company, Espacejeux. The company, which runs the online lottery games for Canada, has been having financial problems for some time. The province is deciding whether it wants to appeal the ruling. It remains to be seen whether the lottery company owned by the province will be able to dig itself out and offer products that consumers are interested in.
The company may want to take a cue from other successful companies that offer lottery products online throughout Canada. For example, other companies have combined lottery-style games with online video poker and slots to offer their customers additional options for their money. Also, some lottery companies offer free tickets for frequent players and other incentives to bring customers to their websites. Companies have also used video game-style games to attract new customers who want the look and feel of video games while gambling.
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In November 2013, Indie developer Christopher Bischoff launched a Kickstarter for what would be a very successful point and click adventure game, Stasis. The game was launched on 31st August, 2015 to critical praise, and now Bischoff is promising to "blow people's minds" with his next title; Cayne.
In a developer's, Bischoff stated that the hardest work came after Stasis' release. "Patches, user support, interviews, marketing, and then more patches – in a way it felt when the game was complete the real work could start. And start it did! Nic and Kristal did masterful jobs at keeping everything afloat while I attempted some sort of emotional recovery from the 2 years of crunch time I’d just gone through," he related.
He also ignored advice to avoid reading comments about the game, and instead Google searched all of the available reactions that were aimed at Stasis. "The feedback we got was excellent and I took it all in, both good and bad. I’ve read every Steam comment, thousands of forum replies, and hundreds of reviews," Bischoff admitted. "I’ve watched a lot of YouTube Let’s Plays and Twitch steams (even those in languages I don’t understand). I’ve consumed the feedback from STASIS like a dying man who finds an oasis, and it’s been thirst-quenching, even with the occasional mouthful of dirt."
Good and bad, he's taken all of the feedback about Stasis and is using that knowledge for the next game. He announced that his studio, The Brotherhood, will be functioning as a full-time company. "Our future games will be created around this core, and what we have coming up is going to astound, disgust, and amaze you," he promised.
Bischoff goes into detail about the technical challenges and solutions that Stasis presented, and how they will be applied to Cayne, such as dynamic lighting and the shift from 2D to 3D.
Regardless, Bischoff states that Cayne will be pushing his team to their limits. "The work we’re doing will hopefully blow your minds, because the passion is palpable and the excitement we have for the future is tangible. It’s going to be a wild ride."


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With the release of Disney+ with amazing new shows and movies available it's hard to see any negatives. Wrong, just mere hours after the release thousands of accounts have been hacked and hijacked. Many accounts now are being offered on hacking forums from ranges as of free to $11. With the account sharing process, many have used it as a charity for other users on the hacking forums while others sell off the accounts which some even have 3 years of pre-paid subscription.
A recent Smartwatch exposes the location of more than 5,000 children and parents. Chinese SMA-Watch-M2 is one of the most vulnerable smartwatches in the market to date. The IoT testing division AV-TEST found enormous amounts of security measures in place to protect the backends of mobile apps.


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