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The first product of the Bangalore-based EV startup Ather Energy, the Ather 450 has been one of the most loved electric scooters. The company is trying to use all its potential resources for growth in the Indian EV market. This festive season, the Ather 450 comes with added benefits and an exciting offer. The startup has introduced a new referral program that will benefit their existing customers as well as new owners with monetary credits worth INR 2500.
The referral program is already live in Bengaluru and Chennai. As a part of the program, existing Ather 450 owners can share a referral code with their friends. If a purchase is made using the referral code, then both the owners receive monetary credits worth Rs 2,500 each. Initially, there was a longer wait period for the delivery, but in order to enjoy maximum benefit from the increase in demand these days, Ather Energy has now made sure that all the pre-ordered Ather 450s are delivered within three weeks of payment.
Ather had earlier introduced an easy ownership plan, where the company offered an exchange of any 2-wheeler for Ather 450. The other step taken by the company was India’s first two wheeler lease program, where customers could buy a subscription for the scooter. The company is also benefiting from all the fiscal incentives and discounts offered by the Central and State governments, in a bid to make the transition to EVs easier and beneficial. This new program during this festive season would encourage even more customers to shift towards EVs, with Ather Energy being their choice.
Ravneet Phokela, Chief Business Office Ather Energy said “A lot of the Ather 450 owners have been referring new customers and it was time we rewarded their faith in our product and brand. Most of us look to others for product and service recommendations and these recommendations come with a high level of trust. Our community of owners and the Ather Forum have been our loudest supporters and our strongest critics, allowing us to grow and improve. We have built a solid foundation since the launch of the Ather 450, and a strong relationship with our customer base, and we are hoping to strengthen our community as we enter new markets with the Ather 450X in the coming months.”
About the Ather 450X
Ather 450X comes in three colours; Grey, Green and White. The scooter is powered with a 6kW PMSM motor, a new 2.9 kWh lithium-ion battery and comes with 4 riding modes. Eco, Ride and Sport modes were available earlier. Ather is introducing a new high-performance mode, ‘Warp’, thanks to which, the Ather 450X can go from 0 to 40 kmph in just 3.3 sec in this mode. Which makes it the quickest electric scooter in its category.
The improvements in its battery have projected Indian Drive Cycle (IDC) range of 116 km and a real-life range of 85 km in city conditions. Ather 450X can charge at 1.5 km per minute, which is 50% faster than before. This even makes it the fastest charging rate in the electric two-wheeler category.
The scooter also has a 4G SIM card and Wi-Fi along with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing riders to manage phone calls and music on the touchscreen dashboard. The new 7” touchscreen dashboard, comes with a colour depth of 16M and a Snapdragon Quad-Core processor. Ather 450X utilizes Android Open Source to offer map navigation, On-board diagnostics and other unique features like Over-the-air updates, Auto Indicator off and Guide-me-home lights.
The Ather mobile app now offers personalized ride statistics, charging status, push navigation and more functions like theft & tow detection, live location & vehicle state tracking, voice assistant and welcome lights. Ather 450X can now also support connected accessories like smart helmets and tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS).


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WH Smith's burgeoning travel arm doubles in size after retailer strikes deal to take over US airport rival InMotion
- WH Smith has snapped up US airport rival InMotion for £155million
- The deal doubles the size of WH Smith's international travel business
- The news has given its shares a much-needed boost after they were weighed down by troubles in its High Street division
Shares in WH Smith jumped 5 per cent in early trading today after the retailer unveiled a takeover that looks set to double its fast-growing international travel business.
The group behind the UK's oldest retail chain - best known for newspapers, stationery, books and snacks - has picked up InMotion, a US airport-based firm that sells digital accessories like headphones, chargers and GoPro cameras.
WH Smith said earlier this month that it was reviewing its High Street division
The deal, worth $198million (£155million), has gone some way to reviving WH Smith's shares, which tripped up a few weeks ago. But, at £18.00 today, they are still a long way off the £23.50 they reached last Christmas.
The firm spooked investors earlier this month when it admitted it was reviewing its weaker High Street division and closing a handful of stores attached to 'onerous leases'. The one-off costs sent full-year profits down by 4 per cent to £134million.
InMotion is the largest airport-based digital accessories retailer in North America, with 750 staff and 114 stores across 43 airports in the US.
The deal means that WH Smith can now expand its reach across the US - the world's largest travel retail market.
As well as expanding the InMotion portfolio, the group hopes its new stablemate will enable it to launch WH Smith-branded shops in the US.
In a statement, boss Stephen Clarke said: 'The acquisition of InMotion is an exciting value creation opportunity for the WH Smith group and marks a major step in our international travel retail growth strategy.
'Finally, building on our recent successes in the digital accessories category in the UK and on InMotion's supplier relationships and experience, we see significant potential to accelerate growth outside of the US using the InMotion format,' he added.
Its travel arm - the jewel in the group's crown with 839 outlets across airports and train stations - now makes more money than the group's 225-year old High Street division.
Speaking to This is Money after the announcement, Clarke defended the group's full-year performance and the 10 per cent slide in shares that followed.
'I thought we came out with a good set of numbers, so the shares didn’t entirely make sense to me,' he said, putting it down to general market volatility.
'If you keep doing what you're dong, it all comes out in the wash,' he asserted.
Today, WH Smith said it has 'made a good start to the new financial year' with sales up 10 per cent at its travel arm in the last eight weeks, and down 1 by per cent on the High Street.
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Agency orders Range Natural Gas Company to stop the contamination of Methane and Other Contaminants into drinking water near multiple residences
(DALLAS – December 7, 2010) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered a natural gas company in Forth Worth, Texas , to take immediate action to protect homeowners living near one of its drilling operations who have complained about flammable and bubbling drinking water coming out of their tap. EPA testing has confirmed that extremely high levels of methane in their water pose an imminent and substantial risk of explosion or fire. EPA has also found other contaminants including benzene, which can cause cancer, in their drinking water. Read more
Over the past decade, organic produce sales have soared from 3 percent of the retail produce market in the U.S. in 2000 to nearly 11 percent last year, to $9.5 billion. According to surveys by the Organic Trade Association, organic produce's precipitous trajectory barely slowed when the global financial crisis took hold in late 2008.
Organic salad greens have fared even more impressively. According to Nielsen surveys, fresh cut salad greens increased their market share from 8.3 percent in 2006 to 15 percent so far this year. Pre-packaged specialty salads have grabbed a whopping 46 percent of that market sector, compared to 29 percent.
The stunning gains make a sharp contrast to the otherwise lackluster market for fruits and vegetables in recent years.
According to a new report from the President's Cancer Panel, environmental toxins play a significant and under-recognized role in cancer, causing "grievous harm" to untold numbers of people. EWG's own research has found that children are born "pre-polluted" with nearly 300 industrial chemicals, pesticides and contaminants that have been found to cause cancer in lab studies or in people.
Four of every 10 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, and two of every 10 will die from it. Beyond talking to your doctor about lifestyle changes that are known to make a difference -- stopping smoking, reducing drinking, losing weight, exercising and eating right -- there are things you can do to reduce your risk.
Here are some simple ways you can reduce your exposure to potentially cancer-causing chemicals (click here to download the PDF)
1. Filter your tap water. Common carcinogens in tap water include arsenic, chromium, and chemical byproducts that form when water is disinfected. A simple carbon tap-mounted filter or pitcher can help reduce the levels of some of these contaminants. If your water is polluted with arsenic or chromium, a reverse osmosis filter will help. Learn about your tap water and home water filters at EWG's National Tap Water Database. See the other tips here
FRIDAY, June 25 (HealthDay News) -- It's a common find in medicine cabinets and bathroom drawers: a prescription vial containing years-old medication or an over-the-counter cold remedy that's embarrassingly past its sell-by date. But unless they're spring-cleaning, many people don't bother throwing away these items. And when they do, people often turn to the toilet and flush the products away. Both behaviors are big mistakes. Keeping out-of-date medications in the house poses dangers to everyone in the family. And flushing old medications down the toilet can be harmful to the environment.
Old drugs and remedies kept moldering in the medicine cabinet may not be able to help you when you need them the most. Read more
The new policies, which are still being drawn up, will probably force some local water systems to use more effective cleaning technologies, but may raise water rates. Read more
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Is your sunscreen actually protecting your family like it promises?
Of the 500 beach and sports sunscreens that EWG analyzed for our 2010 Sunscreen Guide, we can only recommend 8 percent. Between the false sense of security from sunscreens with an SPF of 50 or higher, and new data linking vitamin A to accelerated development of skin tumors and lesions, most products don't live up to their hype. In fact, EWG found that wearing a hat and shirt in the sun should be your first line of defense, then using an EWG recommended sunscreen.
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Exercise has many beneficial effects on the body, from boosting cardiovascular health to supporting weight loss efforts. Recent research suggests it may also protect the mind from mild cognitive impairment and decline caused by the normal aging process. Read more
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People who scored highest in adherence to diet least likely to suffer mental decline, study finds.
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Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat. Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause fat deposits to increase, while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits.
When the body gets less water, it perceives this as a threat to survival and begins to hold on to every drop. Water is stored in extra cellular spaces. This shows up as swollen feet, legs and hands. Diuretics offer a temporary solution at best. They force out stored water along with some essential nutrients. Again, the body perceives at threat and will replace the lost water at the first opportunity. Thus, the condition quickly returne. The best way to overcome the problem of water retention is to give your body what it needs - PLENTY OF WATER. Only then will the stored water be released.
TUESDAY, May 4 (HealthDay News) -- Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States, yet a new survey of 1,000 Americans finds that nearly 60 percent don't known if their local hospitals offer specialized treatment for stroke.
Despite awareness efforts, "the public seems less aware of stroke-certified hospitals," Dr. Ralph Sacco, president-elect of the American Heart Association, said in a news release from the American Stroke Association. "The survey results show the need for continuous reinforcement of public education to maintain awareness of the stroke warning signs and symptoms as well as the importance of stroke specialty hospitals. This issue must be at the top of everyone's minds." Read more
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By Kate Stinchfield
Although you may think that bottled water is a safer option than tap, two new reports show that the store-bought stuff is actually less regulated than the water you get out of your faucet for free. The Food and Drug Administration has little authority to regulate bottled brands, according to a U.S. Congressional report released recently.
While municipal water utilities are required to provide public reports of test results, bottled-water makers are not. (On the other hand, well water, which is found in many rural areas, isn't regulated as water provided by towns and cities is.) So although you may fork over a pretty penny for bottled water, that doesn't mean it's any better than what's coming out of your faucet. In fact, it could be worse and you'd never know it. Read more
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Water prevents and helps to cure heartburn. Water prevents and helps to cure arthritis. Water prevents and helps to cure back pain. Water prevents and helps to cure migraines. Water prevents and helps to cure high blood pressure. Read more
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(HealthDay News) -- Exposure to high levels of the controversial plastics chemical bisphenol A (BPA) significantly raised the risk of sexual dysfunction, including impotence and low sex drive, among Chinese factory workers, a new study has found. Read more on this article
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HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 18 (HealthDay News) - Bisphenol A (BPA), a common chemical used in the metal linings of some canned foods, poses a serious health threat to consumers and should be banned, a new report claims.
BPA is ubiquitous in plastic products, found in baby bottles and sippy cups, and it has come under scrutiny in recent years, with studies linking it to a host of health and developmental problems. This latest research looked at its presence in the metal linings of canned foods.


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Baht’s Rally Seen Throttling Thai Rice Shipments: Southeast AsiaSupunnabul Suwannakij and Daniel Ten Kate
The Thai baht’s rally to the highest level in 16 years is hindering exports from the world’s biggest rice shipper, curbing the government’s efforts to diminish record state stockpiles and threatening to increase its losses.
Overseas buyers have rejected attempts by the government to boost prices in dollars to offset reduced revenues as the baht has strengthened, according to Commerce Minister Boonsong Teriyapirom. Thai stockpiles are set to double to 11.6 million metric tons in 2012-2013 from two years ago, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s administration began buying rice from farmers at above-market rates in 2011 to boost rural incomes. While benefiting growers, the program has spurred the buildup of the biggest-ever stockpiles. Even as the USDA forecasts Thailand will regain its role as the largest exporter this year, displacing India, the estimated 8 million tons shipped would be about 25 percent less than two years ago.
“If it’s maintained at this level, our sales will definitely be seriously affected,” Boonsong said at his office in Nonthaburi, outside Bangkok on May 1, referring to the baht. “If we cannot sell to exporters, we might have to open bids here in Thailand for the local market.”
Thailand’s baht has risen 3 percent against the dollar this year, the best performance in Asia. It reached 28.56 on April 19, the strongest level since July 1997, and was at 29.69 today. The baht’s rapid appreciation and volatility haven’t always been justified by so-called economic fundamentals, and an “appropriate policy mix” would be used accordingly, the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee said on April 30.
“Any success in offloading stocks will result in heavy losses for the government,” said Darren Cooper, a senior economist at the London-based International Grains Council, which monitors global markets and promotes food security. “So the baht strength will merely add to what are likely to be very hefty losses.”
Thai farm exports may drop as much as 8 percent this year as the strong baht makes them more expensive, the state-backed Office of Agricultural Economics said on April 25. Rice, rubber, cassava and fishery products have been significantly impacted, according to Charuk Singhapreecha, director of KU-OAE Foresight Center, a unit of the office, which comes under the agriculture ministry. Agriculture accounts for about 12 percent of the economy, the largest in Southeast Asia after Indonesia.
The Bank of Thailand should cut its key interest rate enough to stop the baht from appreciating further, Boonsong said. The bank’s policy rate, held at 2.75 percent for the past four meetings, is projected to be 3 percent at the end of this year, the median estimate from 21 economists tracked by Bloomberg.
Higher rice reserves in Thailand may help increase global inventories to a record 173 million tons, according to the United Nations’ Food & Agriculture Organization, which forecasts that world production will exceed demand for an eighth year. The price of the Thai 5 percent variety has dropped 3.4 percent to $564 a ton this year, while rough rice in Chicago is little changed at $15.155 per 100 pounds.
By contrast, corn, wheat and soybeans in Chicago have all tumbled into bear markets, losing at least 20 percent from closing highs set in 2012, as producers boosted supplies after a U.S. drought last year hurt output.
The Thai government pledges to buy unmilled white rice at 15,000 baht ($510) a ton, and premium-grade fragrant rice at 20,000 baht a ton. That’s as much as 50 percent above market prices, according to data from the Thai Rice Mills Association.
Thailand spends about 300 billion baht a year to build up the inventories and has purchased more than 22 million tons of milled rice since 2011, government data show. Milled reserves in Thailand may jump 40 percent to 18.2 million tons in 2013, according to the Rome-based FAO.
Last year, Thailand sold about 8 million tons from the stockpiles, most to governments and the balance to state agencies and local buyers, Boonsong said. For this year, the ministry maintains an export target for 8 million tons, with at least 5 million tons to be sold to governments including China, South Korea and South Africa, he said.
The ministry has received 140 billion baht from rice sales since October and expects that to rise to 180 billion baht this year, Boonsong said. Losses from sales of rice stockpiled in the first year of the program will probably be lower than 80 billion baht, less than the income the government gained from boosting domestic consumption and an increase in value-added-tax income, Boonsong said, without estimating losses in the second year.
Boonsong rejected criticism over its cost from political opponents, saying expenditures are similar to a price-guarantee program implemented under former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who is now opposition leader.
“We spend on one hand and receive income from the other hand,” Boonsong said. “We will keep the program because it is the main policy of the government but will modify some of details,” he said, without being specific.
Rice exports fell 6.7 percent to 1.4 million tons in the first quarter, after tumbling 37 percent to 6.73 million tons in 2012, Ministry of Commerce data show.
Thailand faces a rising financial burden from the program as well as a shortage of storage facilities, and the government may have to sell grain at a loss, according to Concepcion Calpe, secretary of the FAO’s inter-governmental rice group.
A World Trade Organization agriculture committee, with members from the European Union and the U.S., raised concern at a meeting in March that the Thai rice program might breach domestic support limits and the government may offload the stockpiles by subsidizing exports.
“We are selling even higher than the market price in the world, so what’s there to argue about?” Boonsong said, rejecting criticism that the government may be violating WTO principles with the program.


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Cresco Labs (CSE:CL) (OTCQX:CRLBF), ranked #5 on the Global Cannabis 50 of leading cannabis operators, announced this week its nationwide retail footprint hit 60 operating Sunnyside dispensaries through the opening of stores in West Palm Beach and Winter Park, Florida. The new stores expand Cresco Lab’s retail footprint to 25 dispensaries in the Sunshine State, where it has kept close in step with the dizzying growth of Florida’s medical market. Cresco Labs is currently the No. 1 U.S. wholesaler of branded products.
“Having achieved 60 nationwide dispensaries, we’re proud of the progress we’ve made to date investing in our strategic retail footprint to normalize shopping for cannabis and broaden accessibility to high quality products in our brand portfolio,” says Charles Bachtell, CEO & Co-Founder of Cresco Labs, which last week marked a 9.8% increase in its stock price. “With more than 22 million state residents and the number of active patients increasing 71 percent over the past two years, Florida is undoubtedly one of the hottest medical cannabis markets in the country that we’ll continue to go deep in.”
Sunnyside West Palm Beach, located at 2710 Okeechobee Blvd., and Sunnyside Winter Park at 591 Semoran Blvd in Winter Park will offer a wide assortment of cannabis products from the company’s branded portfolio that includes Cresco, One Plant, Supply (High Supply), Good News, Remedi and Sunnyside. Stores also have a curated selection of cannabis accessories. Store hours for both stores are Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday, 9 AM to 6 PM.
Patients can place orders today, both in store and online, through the Sunnyside.shop website. For more information, visit www.Sunnyside.shop.
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Washington, March 27 US personal income and consumer spending both dropped in February as fiscal support faded and Covid-19-related restrictions and closures continued, the Commerce Department reported.
Personal income decreased 7.1 per cent in February, according to estimates released on Friday by the Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Personal consumption expenditures (PCE) decreased 1.0 per cent, reports Xinhua news agency citing the estimates.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis, meanwhile, noted that economic impact payments associated with the $900 billion relief package approved in December 2020 "declined sharply" in February and unemployment benefits continued, "but at a lower level".
"Additionally, restrictions and closures continued in some areas of the United States," the Bureau added.
While there are signs of recovery, the country is still down nearly 10 million jobs from its pre-pandemic peak, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen noted at a congressional hearing earlier this week.
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Pickup Sales Take the Top 3 Spots in US Car Sales
Pickup trucks are the vehicle of choice for the blue-collar man, with their origins in humble beginnings, just used primarily as work vehicles. It didn’t happen until the 1950s that consumers started to buy pickups for lifestyle choices. But over half a century after that lowly beginning, the pickup truck is now the top-selling vehicle in the United States.
Domestically, the three top-selling vehicles for the month of January are all trucks. The Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) F-Series took the number one spot, with nearly 60,000 vehicles sold last month. Chevrolet Silverado from General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 35,553 vehicles and the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) Dodge Ram sold 33,769 vehicles. The next highest selling vehicle only moved around 29,000 for the month.
Perhaps the pickup segment is one of the most profitable within the automotive industry. In particular this segment has given carmakers room to offer deals and motivation to make market share grabs.
At the same time, fierce brand loyalty among truck owners means that automakers have to offer bigger deals to entice them to switch models. The rise in incentive activity also reflects the U.S. auto market slowing down following a seven-year streak of expansion.
Although GM now has a top-selling vehicle, the company lost sales ground in 2016. Deliveries dropped 4.3% for the Silverado and 1.1% for the Sierra last year. The F-Series continued to prosper and gained 5.2% to seal a 35th straight year as the top-selling vehicle line in the United States, and Ram pickup sales rose 8.7%.
How is GM going to combat this pressure? The largest U.S. automaker is responding with its latest incentives, in particular deep discounting, according to Jim Cain, GM spokesman.
GM is spending 26% more in discounts on each Silverado truck than Fiat Chrysler does for its Ram and 85% more than Ford does on its F-Series, according to the Power Information Network data, which J.D. Power doesn’t release to the public.
Shares of Ford were trading up 1% at $12.59 on Monday. The stock has a 52-week trading range of $11.07 to $14.22.
Fiat Chrysler shares were last seen up 2.4% at $11.05, with a 52-week range of $5.45 to $11.63 and a consensus analyst price target of $15.21.
GM was up 1% at $37.26, with a consensus analyst target of $39.38 and a 52-week range of $27.34 to $38.38.


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Tesla owners who have been dreaming of putting their cars in self-driving mode — and collecting some Uber fares while they sleep — are getting a rude awakening.
Tesla will not let owners drive for Uber when their car is in self-driving mode, according to language on the company’s design page.
“Using a self-driving Tesla for car sharing and ride hailing for friends and family is fine,” it said, “but doing so for revenue purposes will only be permissible on the Tesla Network, details of which will be released next year.”
That Tesla will be rolling out an Uber-like ride sharing service in 2017 may have been news to many owners.
Although Tesla didn’t elaborate, the disclaimer suggests owners of its electric vehicles will still be able to drive for Uber or Lyft when their car is not in self-driving mode.
The Uber ban is a stark reminder that the self-driving technology is owned by Tesla and is simply used by drivers and that the company may look to put limits on the use of its technology.
That means when a person buys a Model S he is agreeing to certain terms and limits, according to Extreme Tech, which reported the Uber ban on Friday.
Tesla didn’t offer details on how it will enforce the ban, although experts expect a few policing problems given the amount of data exchanged between its cars and the company’s master motherboard.
Tesla also announced that its new models have all the hardware necessary for autonomous driving and that the software will be beamed into the vehicles on receiving regulatory approval.
“You will also be able to add your car to the Tesla shared fleet just by tapping a button on the Tesla phone app and have it generate income for you while you’re at work or on vacation,” founder Elon Musk wrote last July.


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Organisations could earn an extra US$1 billion if they implement a modern approach to IT, according to a recent study by Avanade. However, three quarters of enterprises are currently struggling to compete in the digital marketplace because of rising technology debt and a lack of cloud adoption.
Of the 1,600 C-level executives surveyed, 76% said debt is impacting speed to market, and 74% said it is impeding their innovation and ability to retain technical staff.
The study also showed that only 12% of respondents would describe their cloud capability as optimised, and 45% say they are still in the initial stage of the journey. However, with 88% of respondents agreeing that innovative applications directly impact growth and 94% wanting to increase sales and revenue in the next year, the study showed a consensus that cloud-based custom-built applications are valuable.
“For organisations to be successful they need to be able to move quickly to deliver customer value that can increase sales and revenue,” said Wengert. “Mobile applications are just one example of where digital natives are using human-centred apps to disrupt established markets. Successful businesses will be those that are not afraid to experiment, that truly drive enterprise innovation and get new ideas into market faster, and more often than their competitors.”
However, enterprises appear to be struggling to harness the power of the cloud and modern product engineering, with 52% citing a lack of people and skills as the reason.
“Agile, DevOps and other modern approaches will have a significant impact on improving reaction times and speed to market, making an organisation more product- and customer- centric,” said Wengert. “However, with the lack of inhouse skills, enterprises can find themselves further paralysed. To accelerate digital maturity, enterprises need to take a holistic approach – keeping apps, cloud and people at the forefront of their business strategy; otherwise the outlook for cloud maturity and acceleration – and indeed enterprises themselves – is not going to improve.”


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OEMs are doing a lot of pivoting in the new normal – creating new programs, focusing on different product lines, and finding ways to offer value to dealers and customers in a time where the future of office print might seem a little shaky.
Epson is one of those OEMs looking for new angles while continuing to play to its strengths. On Sept. 15, the company announced the newest additions to its WorkForce Enterprise line of inkjet devices – the WF-C20600, WF-20750, and WF-C21000. We had a chance to talk with Epson’s Commercial Marketing Executive – Office Solutions Joe Contreras prior to the launch, and got the scoop on not only the new products, but what Epson has been up to and how the company is handling today’s office environment.
Epson made a big splash in 2017 when it launched the WF-C20590, the predecessor to the C21000. The first PrecisionCore line-head color MFP, it marked a big move for Epson into the office space. The PrecisionCore line-head technology has since made its way into a number of other devices, but the 100 ppm print speeds of the C20590 were groundbreaking, and the C21000, also a 100 ppm device, still offers the fastest speed in its class according to Epson. The WF-C20750 and WF-C20600 print up to 75 ppm and 60 ppm, respectively, and the devices all come with advanced finishing options that Contreras says were developed in response to numerous requests.
The WorkForce line is still an impressive feather in Epson’s cap, bringing laser speeds into the workplace with the cost and maintenance advantages of inkjet. But of course, a lot has changed since Epson (presumably) began planning the launch of these devices, and so like most of their OEM brethren, they are doing a balancing act, as “fast devices the whole office can use” isn’t going to work as a sole selling point.
Fortunately, there are plenty of other selling points in the inkjet versus laser debate, and one of those is maintenance – or the lack thereof. “What we’re hearing from dealers is that, in some cases, when their technicians go to service a product at an office, there’s a social distancing process – they have to check in, get their temperature taken, answer a questionnaire about symptoms and exposure. It can add 20 to 30 minutes additional time to a service call … that’s a considerable impact to service profitability,” said Contreras. “It’s a perfect opportunity for Epson with our unique value proposition – because of our technology and inherent design, we’re able to run with lower maintenance and lower intervention. That leads to better service profitability, and that’s a win across the board.” He says that Epson plans to release data and real-world case studies to demonstrate that dealers won’t need to touch their products as frequently.
Noting reports of customers running high volumes of pages with very few service calls – he reported at least one that had run 750,000 pages with no service calls – Contreras says he sees the opportunity to expand into the light production space as well. The WorkForce Enterprise could act as a secondary device that sits alongside a more expensive web press device and handles overflow or increases print volume. It’s another “new normal” selling point – while office volumes may be taking a hit, there has been increased demand for signage and other promotional and educational printed pieces.
Another bright spot for Epson in the current landscape is the increased demand for SOHO and A4 devices. In its latest financials, Epson noted that demand along with a substantial increase in ink revenue. The earnings presentation noted that “The emergence of stronger at-home demand favors Epson because we have stronger touchpoints with SOHO and home printer users.” The increased use of Epson ink devices in home offices is then expected to transfer into the office: “From a longer-term perspective, we also see this as a chance to communicate the superiority of office shared inkjets, including their environmental performance, low cost per print, and low maintenance costs in order to continue to expand sales.”
Epson began communicating this message quickly, according to Contreras. In March and April, they began creating webinar series and events to stay connected, and then expanded on them. They began holding regional virtual events to keep their fingers on the pulse of the dealers, which meant they were able to quickly get a feel for changing customer demand.
“People were working remotely, students were going to school remotely, so there was a huge spike in demand for A4 MFPs and printers … we were able to quickly develop marketing material around work from home, learn from home, hospitality printing — dealers were quickly jumping on board. … They’ve been appreciative that they’ve been able to follow the quick pivot we took,” said Contreras.
A couple of other unique elements put into play by Epson are a national service network, in which dealers can engage with other dealers outside their territory and get local support if they want to sell a product outside their territory. They’ve also been utilizing the remote service platform, as well as holding virtual live, instructor-led service trainings. And Epson has also established a bid and contract team, which can help pursue state or other contracts – which then go to dealers that can sell from those contracts.
Is there still a need for workgroup devices? Absolutely. Is it the same as it was a year ago? No. The winning equation, then, is the one that mixes the old with the new, the super-fast workgroup with the SOHO A4, and mixes in some education, networking opportunities, and outside-the-box thinking. Epson seems to have a good handle on this equation – production inkjet is certainly a hot topic at the moment, and an ability to capitalize on that will be key. Meanwhile, continuing to meet home and office printing needs with the right mix of products has been a staple of Epson’s business for some time, and will continue to be so. While the buzzwords may once have been “ink in the office,” it’s now more like “ink in the office that’s also in the home.” It’s a good area for Epson to be in.
is editorial director of BPO Media’s publications Workflow and The Imaging Channel, and senior analyst for BPO Research. As a professional writer and editor, she has specialized in the office technology industry for the last 20 years. Prior to that she worked in public relations and has a master's degree in communication arts.


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Police have released a number of CCTV images following robberies against businesses in Leighton Buzzard, Linslade and Bedford.
At around 9.15pm on Thursday (November 12) a man targeted Coral bookmakers in North Street, Leighton Buzzard.
The man, believed to be carrying a knife, was verbally aggressive and instructed the store workers to empty the tills and safe, before making off on foot with cash.
The culprit is described as white, around 6ft 2ins, aged in his 30s and of slim build, wearing a black hooded coat.
On Sunday (November 15), two offenders entered the Shell garage in Leighton Road, Linslade, wearing balaclavas. They threatened staff and stole cigarettes and the till, containing cash.
The following day (Monday, November 16) a man entered the Post Office in Library Walk, Bedford, at around 6.40am wearing a high-vis jacket and crash helmet and pretended he was from Customs and Excise. He had left his motorcycle running outside and when store workers questioned him, he left.
A short while later at around 7.35am, a man in similar attire demanded cash from the store worker at Martins newsagents in Avon Drive, Bedford. He was thought to be carrying a gun but again left empty-handed.
Det Insp Zara Brown said: “We have seen a recent rise in offences of this kind and would urge the public and businesses not to worry.
“We take these incidents extremely seriously and are working hard behind the scenes to track down those responsible.
“We are visiting bookmakers and convenience stores to provide reassurance and ask for their support in utilising crime prevention measures to target-harden their premises against senseless acts of this kind.
“I would appeal for anyone who has any information on any of these incidents, or recognises those pictured, to come forward with information.”
Call 101 with information, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Advice for businesses
> Business owners and staff, including those at bookmakers and convenience stores, are being urged not to fight back in the rare event of an attack, and to be reassured that officers are stepping up their response to this distressing and violent crime.
> All commercial properties are also being urged to review their security measures and ensure they have CCTV in place and it is working, with signs to let those who enter the store know that it is in use.
> Staff can also keep a record of those who enter the store who they believe to be acting suspiciously, and are encouraged to report such activity to police on 101.


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TAYTAY, Rizal – This town has started implementing localized restrictions to address the surge of coronavirus cases.
Starting July 13, the municipal government has implemented the ‘Zoning Containment Plan’ which places specific homes on hard lockdown (HLD) or selected communities under a more relax enhanced community quarantine (ECQ).
The local government has identified the residence of 64 confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients, placing their homes on hard lockdown starting June 13. This means no one from the household will be allowed to go out for 14 days.
Mayor George Ricardo “Joric” Gacula, II, told Manila Bulletin that each HLD household is entitled to receive a sack of rice and P5,000 worth of essential goods such as grocery items, including hygiene kits and medicines, coming from the local government.
Gacula added that HLD households may also receive a one-time P10,000 cash assistance from the municipal government if each member of the family is able to complete the 14-day strict home quarantine. A contract between the LGU and the affected household is required to avail of the cash allowance to remind members of their obligation to stay home because they have close contact with the infected persons.
Meanwhile, residences within the 50-meter radius from the residence of the 64 confirmed coronavirus cases will be under ECQ where policemen and local security personnel of the LGU will man exit and entry points.
Each household under ECQ will be issued a Household Zoning Pass which will allow the bearer to go out of their residence to buy essential goods and medicines.
Gacula said all residents are required to wear face mask, follow health protocols such as physical distancing, use of alcohol and hand sanitizers and observe curfew to stop the virus from spreading further.
The local government has been apprehending an average of 30 to 60 curfew violators every night.
Market and grocery shoppers are still required to present their Home Quarantine Pass during the scheduled market days.
As of July 12, Taytay has 165 confirmed cases.


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The redesigned front bumper, updated headlights and new grille give the classic Disco design a subtle but effective shake up, further heightened by the brand new alloy wheel designs.
And those who prefer the sportier look will appreciate the optional Discovery ‘Black Design Pack’, which includes black alloys and extra black trim for a more sleek and stylish overall look.
But it’s not all about the revised exterior; there are some crucial new modifications made under the bonnet as well with an efficient new SDV6 engine.
The 3 litre diesel engine offers up 252bhp, and features a stop/start system which improves fuel economy and reduces CO2 emission to 213g/km from 230g/km.
Things going well for Audi
Less than 5 months after hiring Nick Ratcliffe as the new marketing director, Audi looks to be on the up and up in the UK.
The German car manufacturer is expected to break the UK sales record of 140,000 at the end of this year, making it the country’s leading prestige German brand.
Last year Audi closed just behind BMW’s total of 127,500 with 123,622 registered vehicles, but with a strong range of vehicles, and with more new models to come, the company are expected to surpass their native rivals.
‘Test Drive’ car theft
A young couple turn up at a car showroom, ask to take a desirable BMW convertible for a test drive and never return. Sounds like the plot of a B grade movie, doesn’t it?
But it’s actually happened, in Barrow In Furness, Cumbria.
The convertible – which is worth £19,000 – was reportedly stolen after the showroom allowed the couple (who’re said to be in their 30s) to take the car on an unaccompanied test drive.
The dealership has since released CCTV images in an effort to locate and bring back the missing car.


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This is because of the huge increase in demand driven by the growth of e-commerce.
E-commerce retailers need very high specification warehouses to use as fulfilment centres but developers around the world , are struggling to keep up with demand because e-commerce has been growing rapidly.
James Pitchon, Executive Director at CBRE Thailand, said that e-commerce is just taking off in Thailand, currently accounting for only a small percentage of retail sales, but Thai e-commerce is expected to rise rapidly and should reach the levels of more advanced markets where it accounts for 15-18 per cent of total retail sales.
Based on research by David Egan, Global Head of Industrial and Logistics Research at CBRE, on the relationship between online sales and demand for modern logistics property in the USA, CBRE estimate that, using a similar ratio to the US market, every Bt1 billion of online sales in Thailand will generate 4,000 square metres of demand for e-commerce logistics space.
Adam Bell, Head of the Industrial and Logistics team at CBRE Thailand, believes that 2019 will be the year that demand for modern logistics space in Thailand, especially Bangkok, really takes off.


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Get Ready For Those Y2K Lawsuits
April 5, 1999
Lawsuits are beginning to pile up against companies which have not prepared their computers to recognize the year 2000. Lawyers are anxious to file suits before Congress passes legislation which might reduce compensation in such cases.
- In the past 15 months, the number of Y2K-related suits has jumped from three to 78, according to the Gartner Group consulting firm.
- Most of the suits have been filed by companies and consumers against small and midsize software firms for breach of contract.
- Some of the suits have been settled, but many class-action suits are being filed with similar allegations against the same companies.
- Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), cosponsor of one of the bills under consideration on Capitol Hill, has estimated that suits filed over Y2K issues could amount to as much as $1 trillion unless steps are taken to block frivolous suits.
The bill he is cosponsoring with Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) would establish a 90-day grace period so companies could fix their computers before being hit with a suit. It would also encourage alternatives to suits and cap punitive damages at three times compensatory damages or $250,000 -- whichever is greater.
If the defendant is a small business, the sum would be whichever is less.
Source: Tom Lowry, "Y2K Lawsuits Pile Up Before Limits Set In," USA Today, April 5, 1999.
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For bettors, the capacity to bet on boxing legally is a massive improvement for a sport that pairs pretty properly with betting. Those regulations had been finalized in June 2019 and the first retail sportsbooks launched the following month. Tribal casinos also have the capability to give sports betting thanks to gaming compacts in between the tribes and the state. Multiple sportsbooks are now open for enterprise across New York. New York got the ball rolling on legal sports betting in 2013 with a referendum allowing the state’s commercial casinos to operate sportsbooks pending a transform in federal law. Immediately after the Supreme Court overturned PASPA, the NY Gaming Commission drafted regulations to govern retail sportsbooks all through the state.
BetMGM has been generating a lot of headway with its entry into various states and many deals with teams and media entities. The corporation is one particular of a number of with designs on becoming one particular of the top rated sports betting destinations across the US. Right here are some of the top rated possibilities accessible in multiple states. Though some states have retail and online choices, other people need bets to be placed only in person. There are also restrictions in spot to make sure that users are within state lines though placing bets through mobile devices. Michigan will turn into the eleventh state with complete mobile sports betting with states like New Jersey, who grossed over $301 million in 2019, setting the bar for revenue.
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The polluting facts of mobile phones
Just because your cell phone doesn’t and give out CO2, it doesn’t mean that your phone doesn’t indirectly cause a whole lot of pollution. Think again! Here’s an infographic that tells you just how polluting that Blackberry or iPhone in your pocket could be. Here’s a reality check on how mobile phones can actually pollute.
61% of the world’s population uses a cell phone. That’s around 4.1 billion mobile phones. These phones use around 4,221 mega joules of energy, equivalent to 32 gallons of gas emitting 112 kilograms of CO2. If every charger was left plugged in the whole day, it would waste enough energy to power up 28,000 homes. And to top it all, 140,000,000 cell phones will land up in landfills this year. That’s about 4 phones per second. Recycling all these phones would save enough power to light up 272,000 homes. About time we switch to good old pigeons for communicating.
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CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA — Enjoying a cold beer is getting a little easier in Pennsylvania this holiday weekend, but only a little.
Under new state laws in effect this weekend, beer distributors are allowed for the first time to sell beer by the case on Sundays--in the afternoon.
Still in place are many other beer-sales laws. For instance, consumers who want to drink a frosty one at home basically have two choices: Pick up a case from a distributor or get no more than two six-packs--nothing larger --from a tavern or restaurant.
"I was for Sunday sales, but I also want to see a 12-pack or a 15-pack or an 18-pack for distributors to sell," said beer distributor Jim Yaple.
In July, Pennsylvania's Legislature gave the state's 1,303 beer distributors the option of opening on Sunday afternoons. Nearly 800 have applied for a permit.


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Minister Amina predicts full entry at 2022 Concours
Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed predicts a full entry for this year’s Africa Concours d’Elegance to be held on September 25 at Ngong Race Course.
Speaking during the launch of this year’s event at the Panafric Hotel yesterday, Amina said she was confident the 50th edition of the event would attract a full entry of 70 cars and 40 motorcycles.
The event has been held annually since 1970 by the Alfa Romeo Owners Club. Organisers say already the entry list has over 40 cars and shows a strong response from motorcycle competitors.
During yesterday’s launch, Peter Wanday, the Alfa Romeo Owners Club Chairman, Phineas Kimathi, the CEO of the Kenya Motor Sport Federation (KMSF) and Renzo Bernadi, the Chairman of the Kenya Motorcycle Sports Foundation were all present.
Renzo Bernadi will be the chief car judge during this year’s event. Among the 40 who have so far entered the event is a rare 1990 Lancia Delta Integrale which will be driven down the judging line by an enthusiast from Tanzania.
Among the other entries from outside Kenya is Kakoozar Wazir who will be driving from Kampala to contest the event.
Tumaini Muthiga will have a busy day rushing from the car judging line in front of the Racecourse grandstands with his 1967 Ford Taunus to run to the motorcycle judging ring where he will be riding his giant Harley Davidson motorcycle.


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PRINCETON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Illinois Restaurant Association has selected Heartland Payment Systems®, one of the nation’s largest payments processors, as its exclusive endorsed provider of card processing, gift marketing, tip management and check management solutions. Heartland’s payroll services will be added to the endorsed offering effective June 7, 2010. This integrated suite of solutions is a product of the first-ever unified payments processing platform for the restaurant industry.
“We look forward to working with the IRA and its member restaurants.”
“Partnering with Heartland provides our members access to the most advanced payments technology in the industry, technology that can help them save time and money in the management of key business services,” said Sheila O'Grady, president at the Illinois Restaurant Association. “Through its advocacy and education initiatives, it’s clear Heartland has the best interests of restaurateurs — and the restaurant industry — at heart.”
Bob Carr, chairman and chief executive officer at Heartland, added, “At Heartland, we’re on a mission with the IRA and other restaurant associations to educate and empower operators so they can improve their bottom lines and their businesses. Restaurateurs deserve fair-deal, best-in-class business solutions and support — and that’s exactly what we give them.”
Earlier this year, Heartland, the National Restaurant Association, the Council of State Restaurant Associations and many state restaurant associations launched Full Course Business SolutionsSM, a revolutionary suite of tools and resources designed to help restaurateurs enhance their operations and maximize their profitability. Illinois is the 41st state restaurant association to join this alliance.
“Earning our partnership with the Illinois Restaurant Association is a significant milestone as Heartland continues to expand and deepen our relationships with state restaurant associations nationwide,” said Dennis Carpenter, director of association alliances at Heartland. “We look forward to working with the IRA and its member restaurants.”
To learn more about Full Course, visit GoFullCourse.com.
About Heartland Payment Systems
Heartland Payment Systems, Inc. (NYSE:HPY), the fifth largest payments processor in the United States, delivers credit/debit/prepaid card processing, gift marketing and loyalty programs, payroll,check management and business solutions to more than 250,000 business locations nationwide. Heartland is the founding supporter of The Merchant Bill of Rights, a public advocacy initiative that educates merchants about fair credit and debit card processing practices. For more information, please visit HeartlandPaymentSystems.com, MerchantBillOfRights.org, CostOfABurger.com andE3secure.com.
About The Illinois Restaurant Association
Founded in 1914, the Illinois Restaurant Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, educating and improving the restaurant industry in Illinois. The foodservice industry in Illinois produces $18.3 Billion in annual sales and is the largest private sector employer in the State with 510,000 jobs. Together with the Educational Foundation, the IRA strives to build Illinois' hospitality workforce through career exploration and development programs, scholarships and image enhancement.


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With the increasing number of users all around the globe, OpenAI has now announced the launch of ChatGPT Plus which is faster and more reliable during peak hours. The company also made clear that the Plus version will not be free, there will be a $20 per month subscription charge that a user has to pay. Currently, it’s running as a pilot program.
For those who still don’t know, ChatGPT is basically a chatbot launched by OpenAI in November 2022. It is developed on top of OpenAI’s GPT-3 family of large language models. It generates text based on input using deep learning techniques. The model has been trained an enormous amount.
It’s the fastest-growing consumer app in history with 100 million active users in 2 months. That’s why it sometimes faces lags and bandwidth problems and for this OpenAI has come up with the ChatGPT Plus version.
ChatGPT Plus Features
- General access to ChatGPT, even during peak times
- Faster response times
- Priority access to new features and improvements
ChatGPT Plus is available to customers in the United States, and we will begin the process of inviting people from our waitlist over the coming weeks. We plan to expand access and support to additional countries and regions soon. We love our free users and will continue to offer free access to ChatGPT. By offering this subscription pricing, we will be able to help support free access availability to as many people as possible.


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ICMSA president Pat McCormack: inundated with phone calls from angry suppliers over the weekend
The Tipperary president of ICMSA has launched an attack on Tipperary Co-op over its price for May milk.
Tipperary Co-op is to pay 34.6c per litre (cpl) base milk price for May milk.
Co-op supplier Pat McCormack, revealed that he had been inundated with phone calls from angry suppliers over the weekend.
The Tipperary Town farmer said their anger was fully justified based on the milk price paid by other co-ops for May. Lakelands is paying 36cpl while Glanbia is paying a base milk price for May of 35.18 cpl, with farmer members getting 35.6cpl.
It has been estimated by the IFA that a farmer with a 500,000-litre herd could lose as much as €900 for May milk if there is a 1.39cpl difference betwen Lakelands and the lowest paying co-op.
Mr McCormack said that dairy markets have moved forward during 2021 and continued to do so in May with the Ornua PPI returning the equivalent of 34.8cpl for base commodities.
The payment to milk processors of an additional value added payment of €7.63m meant that a base price of 36cpl for base milk was fully justified.
“The reality is that all other milk processors are paying a base price in excess of 35 cent per litre and when you include bonuses, the price returned is in excess of 35.5 cent per litre for all processors - except Tipperary Co-op,” he said.
Mr McCormack said that in Tipperary Co-op the maximum base price including bonuses was 34.6cpl, which was 0.9cpl behind the next lowest paying co-op and a full 1.5cpl behind the highest paying co-op.
“Such a gap is simply not acceptable and Tipperary Co-op suppliers now find themselves at the bottom of the league. We are in a division of our own, adrift and behind the competitors, with suppliers to the co-op taking a severe financial hit,” said Mr McCormack.
The ICMSA president said that the gap between Tipperary Co-op and all others was simply too much at this stage and ICMSA was calling on the board of Tipperary Co-op to immediately address the problem by making an additional payment on May milk to bring the Tipperary milk price up to the level of neighbouring processors.
He also said that the Co-op should commit to paying a competitive milk price for the remainder of 2021.
Mr McCormack said that action was required immediately and ICMSA had requested a meeting with Tipperary Co-op to discuss its position in relation to milk price and its plan to ensure its suppliers receive a competitive milk price for May and the remainder of the year.
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A Costco shopper professes his love for the store's beer in a viral commercial he filmed in his backyard
- A commercial created by an avid Costco beer drinker has gone viral.
- The video is a series of outtakes that show Randy Colpek breaking through a wall of Costco's Kirkland Light beer while shouting out a series of slogans.
- Costco's Kirkland private-label brand makes up a quarter of its annual sales.
This man loves Costco beer so much that he's made his own commercial of it.
Randy Colpek - a carpenter from California, according to the Huffington Post - posted a video of himself breaking through a wall of Costco's Kirkland Signature Light beer, while shouting out a series of slogans such as: "Kirkland Light: it's got 30% less calories, so you can drink double the amount."
Costco did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment, but on Reddit, Colpek says that the retailer has expressed no interest in the ad.
According to Esquire, a crate of 48 of these beers costs $22.
Costco's low-cost private-label Kirkland brand has become a massive hit for the company since launching in 1995. These goods now make up about 20% of the products offered in the warehouse store. You can find Kirkland products in any category from groceries to household products and clothing.
About a quarter of Costco's $118.7 billion in annual sales come from Kirkland products, and this number is growing, according to company executives who were cited by The Wall Street Journal.
The benefits of selling these private-label products are twofold: Costco is able to cut out the middleman, which eliminates any additional costs that would come from a supplier, and it has greater control over prices.
This means that private-label products can be sold for higher margins than national brands, as the initial costs are much lower.
You can watch Colpek's full commercial here:
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- Fourth round of farmer negotiations kicks off with union ministers Piyush Goyal and Narendra Singh Tomar at the helm
- Jharkhand is the only state holding out against the Indian government's suggested formula on GST compensation
- PhonePe raises $700 million at a $5.5 billion valuation, will operate as a separate entity
- The mascot for Indian masala is no more — some pics that take you on a trip through the icon’s journey


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Uber Riders and Driver-Partners Pool Together $10,000 For The President’s Challenge
Thank you, Uber Singapore riders and driver-partners, for going the extra mile for a good cause! You have helped raise S$10,000 for the President’s Challenge, which will go towards supporting various worthy causes in Singapore from eldercare, disability, rehabilitation, healthcare to uplifting the pioneer generation.
Uber Driver-Partners, Ramesh and August, presenting the cheque to Ivy Fong, Senior manager of The President’s Challenge
Kicking off with National Day, Uber brought Singaporeans together with POOL for a Cause; contributing $1 for every POOL ride taken on 9 August. While riders got to know their fellow commuters better, the simple act of traveling together also became more meaningful and rewarding.
Driver-partners then got involved through DRIVE for a Cause, where they donated specific amounts from their fares on a special POOL Friday at the end of August. Uber then matched their donation amounts.
Uber riders and driver-partners shared what giving back truly meant to them:
“I’m doing this to spread a little care, love and help to those who are in need. The help and assistance means a lot to them.” – Fabian
“I want to help as I’ve seen elderly people who are sick and helpless, but are unable to pay their medical bills.” – Cheng Chua
“I think it’s our duty to contribute back to society. Helping the elderly who have contributed to our nation building.” – Joz
“I have been brought up to cherish those who are less fortunate. This is just a small token to give back to society.” – Anwar
“We should have a heart and show compassion. Even little gestures might mean a lot to others. :-)” – Ferina
Uber is committed to Singapore; to connect our communities and to help make a positive contribution toward our city. This coming October, we will continue to support The President’s Challenge by spending quality time with those in need, along with driver-partners.
Thank you so much for letting us do that in partnership with you. We couldn’t have done it without your help!
– Team Uber Singapore
About The President’s Challenge
The President’s Challenge is a movement supported by the kindness and generosity of people from all walks of life, regardless of culture, religion or family background, under the President’s patronage. It is the President’s call to the nation to do their part to build a more caring and cohesive society. Initiated by former President S R Nathan in 2000 and continued by President Tony Tan in 2012, to bring the community together to do their part to help the less fortunate.
We’re excited to expand the Uber for Business platform beyond business travel, to include a world-class customer transportation solution, Uber Central. With Uber Central, organizations of all shapes and sizes can now easily provide on-demand, door-to-door transportation for their customers, clients, and guests.
A little over a year ago, we set out to put a new spin on an old classic–make reliable food delivery available at the tap of a button. Back then, we started by offering food in the UberEATS app from 1,000 pioneering restaurant partners in four cities. And today, more than 40,000 restaurants globally–from poke shops to pasta spots–are sharing food with customers through UberEATS. With a growing restaurant community comes more choices and more complexity. So we’re cooking up features to continue to make UberEATS easy and reliable. Here is a taste–
This flu season, we’re delivering free flu-fighting care packages across the country. When you receive a pack, you’ll have the option to request a free flu shot from a registered nurse–for up to 5 people.


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Younger siblings always look up to their big brothers and sister and Kendall and Kylie Jenner are no exception to the rule.
Kendall, 16, and Kylie, 14 are, half-sisters of the ubiquitous Kardashian girls and are clearly following in their footsteps.
The girls posted a behind-the-scenes video of a photo shoot on their website today showing the teens in black minidresses with curly hair and heavily made-up eyes.
Natural born models: Just like their older sister, Kendall and Kylie Jenner love posing for the cameras
Poseurs: Kendall already has plenty of modelling experience under her belt but Kylie is catching up
'This was such a fun and exciting shoot so the anticipation was killing us waiting to see the final results!'
Both seemed entirely at ease in from of the camera, but Kendall is no stranger to posing for photos, having landed a contract modelling swimwear for Australian designer Leah Madden.
Kendall has also fronted a Forever 21 campaign and posed for clothing brands Luca Couture and Marc Clark as well as appearances in Teen Vogue and American Cheerleader.
Sisters: Kendall has grown up in the limelight due to her family's TV show Keeping up with the Kardashians
Final edit: the girls look at the snaps with photographer Nick Saglimbeni
While Kendall is envied by millions of girls worldwide for her lithe figure, the teenager said in a recent interview that she doesn't have to do very much to stay in shape.
She said: 'We do a lot of stuff at cheer to get us in shape, but when I’m home, I always go on runs and I take my dog with me.
'I don’t work with a trainer. I just go to cheerleading practice and run a couple times a week.'
Desert roses: The teens later moved the shoot out of the studio and into the California desert
Having a blast: the sisters later raved about how much fun the shoot was
'Blast from the past.... My Kylie baby' and 'Blast from the past #2.... My little Kendall', she wrote.
She also took to her website to say; 'When Did My Baby Sisters Get So Grown Up?'
'Kendall and Kylie were featured in an OK! Magazine spread for Spring’s Best Dresses, and as per usual, they both look absolutely stunning!!!! I’m so proud of my gorgeous little supermodels :)'
Taught by the best: Kendall and Kylie pose with big sister Khloe at a much younger age


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UPDATE 5/29/2018 – The FDA has extended the deadline for serialization compliance to November 26, 2018. Even if serialization isn’t completely implemented by this date, the FDA is likely to give leeway to those who can show that they have the necessary equipment on order and can provide a date for startup.
Contact us today to order your equipment to ensure you meet the FDA serialization requirements as soon as possible.
November might seem a long way off, but the challenge for US companies to meet new serialization compliance deadlines for pharmaceuticals is just around the corner. And people’s lives depend on it.
Furthermore, experts in the industry warn that if companies don’t have the executive-level commitment that will ensure they are compliant, they will be “doomed.”
Mandatory requirements are detailed in the 2015 Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
Global Serialization for Pharma
By 2018 most global drug supply companies will be forced to comply with serialization of some sort. But even though serialization is going to be a standard requirement worldwide, requirements for different countries will not be the same. This means that US companies exporting to other countries will face additional challenges. This will also be a challenge for those operating packaging equipment and packaging machinery.
Nevertheless, when serialization becomes a reality, supply chain companies are going to have to be able to produce the required documentation for dispensed drugs within 24 hours. This means that businesses operating in the industry will need to have good, reliable storage and retrieval mechanisms that support the verification process.
US Serialization for Pharma
The US requirements to meet “track and trace” regulations in the pharmaceutical industry started in 2015 and will continue to be implemented until 2023. Specific challenges for supply chain companies vary, but right now the looming 2017 deadline is paramount.
In 2015 lot-level traceability was mandated. Now the issue is full drug serialization. By November 2017, all US drug supply chains must – by law – serialize. It’s that simple.
By November 2017 all pharma manufacturers must include a product identifier on packages. They must also include a serial number, as well as a lot number, and an expiration date.
Those companies that don’t have access to reliable packaging machinery and packaging equipment that can cope with these needs will be in big trouble.
US Lives Depend on Drug Companies’ Compliance
Project management professional, Steve Peterson from Peterson Group is an expert in serialization, and he helps pharmaceutical companies to develop strategies that will enable them to meet the deadlines that relate to serialization.
Dedicated to helping companies meet the deadline, he provides a very personal motivation. Because he suffers from aplastic anemia – a condition that results in the body producing insufficient new blood cells – he needs medication that must be serialized. If it isn’t, it could impact negatively on his health.
Peterson also maintains that if companies don’t commit at top management level to achieving DSCSA serialization compliance they are “doomed.” Simply, if top management underestimates the resources required to meet serialization deadlines in November 2017 they might just fail.
“Mergers and acquisitions can lead to artwork revisions. Companies might want to consider label consistency to reduce excess changes,” he said.
Packaging is key! And according to packaging experts, it takes about 34 weeks from the planning phase to implementation of serialization. Training is also essential and aggregation will take at least 12 months – which means many companies are running out (or have already run out) of time.
So if you need packaging machinery or any type of packaging equipment to help you meet the November 2017 serialization deadline for pharmaceuticals, call Technik right now. We can help!


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Sassafrass Gifts in Brighton is closing
After eight years, Brighton store Sassafrass Gifts is closing its doors.
The business owner, Cathy Dedakis, said she's decided to retire from the gift shop in order to spend more time with her grandchildren, to split her time between Michigan and Tennessee, and to focus on her bridal show business in Brighton called Here Come The Brides Bridal Show.
The store, located at 108 W. Main St., could possibly close at the end of July or early August, Dedakis said.
"I do want people who reside and shop in the city of Brighton to know that this is a happy ending," Dedakis said. "This gift store made it. So many times, small business do not, and I am hoping to inspire any other person looking to go into business, that, yes, it can happen for them. It happened for me."
She had always planned to close the store if it was open for eight years, she said.
"The plan was always eight years and out," Dedakis said. "But now that it has come, I am emotional because of all the friendships that I have made. I will greatly miss the banter that goes back and forth in our store between all of us."
Dedakis opened the story in 2011 with Annette Jacoby, who left the partnership about two years ago, Dedakis said.
She said the store could remain open if she finds a new owner suitable to take it over.
"I have had interest so there's a possibility it could stay open," she said.
A sale is ongoing until the store closes.
Contact Livingston Daily reporter Sean Bradley at 517-552-2860 or at firstname.lastname@example.org. Follow him on Twitter @SbradleyLD.


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Company’s growth represents 40 new jobs and $15 million investment
PADUCAH, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2012) – Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson Wednesday joined company and community officials in Paducah to unveil a new 166,261 sq. ft. distribution facility for the H.T. Hackney Co. The wholesale distributor, which employs 117 full-time workers, plans to add 40 new jobs as part of the expansion and will make a more than $15 million investment in the Commonwealth.
Governor Steve Beshear applauded the opening of the new distribution facility, which was first announced in 2008.
“Kentucky is proud to have H.T. Hackney as a major force in retail distribution, not only here in the Commonwealth, but across the country,” Beshear said. “The expansion in Paducah means incomes for 40 Kentucky families, providing a better quality of life for the new employees and a stronger economy for the Commonwealth.”
“A major goal of our administration is to improve the economic development landscape across the entire Commonwealth,” Abramson said. “With the expansion of H.T. Hackney in Paducah, we are keeping that promise by providing one of our outstanding corporate citizens with the tools it needs to expand and hire more of our workforce.”
H.T. Hackney is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the United States, with 30 supply centers serving more than 20,000 retail customers in 22 states.
“We are happy to expand our distribution center in a community that has readily available industrial parks that allow us to reduce our down time,” said Dean Ballinger, H.T. Hackney’s vice president and chief operating officer. “Paducah is a leading location choice for the distributors. The incentive certainly helped us make a favorable decision for Paducah.”
“Paducah offers everything we need to successfully serve our existing and future customers,” said Steve Butler, manager of the expanded Paducah operation. “The city offers us a logistic advantage.”
To encourage the expansion in McCracken County, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved H.T. Hackney for tax benefits up to $588,000 through the Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act. This program allows approved companies to recoup Kentucky sales and use tax on construction costs, building fixtures, equipment used in research and development, and electronic processing equipment.
“We are excited that H.T. Hackney, which has been an employer in Paducah for the past 22 years, is continuing to invest not only in our community, but in our workforce,” said Sen. Robert Leeper, of Paducah.
“H.T. Hackney has been a major supplier to the supermarket and convenience store industry for more than 100 years and has been a major corporate citizen of our region,” said Rep. Brent Housman, of Paducah. “I’m pleased that today’s ribbon-cutting further cements the economic relationship between the company and our community for many decades to come.”
“H. T. Hackney is a terrific example of a privately held and well-managed firm continuing on the path of success,” said Paducah Mayor Bill Paxton. “We are a community on the move with tremendous resources for regionally and nationally based distributors. The decision by H. T. Hackney to expand the existing distribution center in Paducah says we have an excellent labor pool to meet the current and future needs of the company.”
“H. T. Hackney is a regionally known and respected company with several options to expand its distribution center in the Midwest,” McCracken County Judge-Executive Van Newberry said. “In the final analysis, H. T. Hackney selected Paducah/McCracken County. This expanded distribution center in Paducah is evidence of the importance of our central location and growing region. The McCracken County Fiscal Court welcomes the H. T. Hackney expansion.”
For more information on H.T. Hackney, visit www.hthackney.com.


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Just How Important is Apple's Chinese Market?
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China this. China that. If you're like me, you've come across many articles on industries ranging from consumer technology, most notably about Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), to food that include a sentence about the "growing importance of the Chinese market." Then, NOTHING -- or, perhaps one or two stats, if you're lucky. You might feel like screaming:
"Don't leave me hanging. Show me the numbers!"
Well, I'm going to show you the numbers -- specifically, Apple's China numbers, both current and potential.
China's Trademark Wall is Down, iPad 3 To Enter
Apple was in the news last week for reaching a $60 million settlement with the Chinese company claiming it owned the trademarks for the iPad name in China. The trademark dispute has been going on since Apple announced plans for the iPad in January 2010.
The bottom-line is that Apple will now be allowed to start selling the iPad 3 in China. Sales of the tablet, released in March, were halted by the court while the dispute was ongoing. July 20 has been reported as the date the iPad 3 will be available (legally) in China.
This resumption of sales is hugely important given the growing size of the Chinese market; the growing importance of iPad sales, which now accounts for 17% of Apple's total revenue, up from 11% a year ago; and the speculation that a mini iPad is in the works.
China is Now Apple's #2 Largest Market
China surpassed Europe as Apple's second largest market, accounting for $7.9 billion, or 20% of revenue, in the first quarter of calendar 2012. Not only is China's portion of Apple's total revenue pie growing -- but, remember, the total pie itself is growing.
China is Apple's #1 Fastest-Growing Market
Sales to China (which accounts for the bulk of the Asian Pacific region's sales) tripled in the first quarter of calendar 2012 to $7.9 billion. At roughly current growth rates, China is poised to overtake the US and become Apple's largest market by 2014.
As you can see, the Asian Pacific region roughly tied -- with the Japanese region -- for Apple's smallest region in June 2009. In just three years, the region, thanks to China, has gone from a relative blip to a powerhouse on Apple's revenue radar screen.
Given the still-low penetration rate of the iPhone, as well as the the newness of the iPad, and the reportedly planned mini iPad, Apple's Chinese party has likely just begun.
China is iPhone's #1 Largest Potential Market -- By Far
Globally, Apple sold a total of 35.1 million iPhones in the first quarter of calender 2012, representing an 88% unit growth rate over the same period last year. Sales in China -- estimated at 6 to 6.5 million -- were more than 5 times higher than during the same period last year.
Apple now has about a 43% share of the smartphone market in North America vs. about 15% of the addressable market in China, illustrating the phenomenal growth potential in China. The "addressable market" is considered the number of total 3G subscribers. Certainly, non-3G subscribers can purchase iPhones, but most are unlikely to do so as much of the iPhone's capabilities go to waste without 3G speeds.
iPhones should continue to capture an increased portion of the addressable market and the addressable market should grow as China Telecom and China Unicom — Apple's two carrier partners in China — increase their 3G availability. Deutsche Bank's Chris Whitmore estimates Apple will sell 25 million iPhones in China in 2012, and at least 35 million in 2013.
There's a bonus factor not shown in this chart. If Apple adds China Mobile (NYSE: CHL) -- the largest carrier in the world -- as a partner, the addressable market in China would increase by about 125 million 3G subscribers in 2013, bringing the total number of potential customers to almost 425 million.
iPad #1 Tablet in China -- but Market is Growing
The iPad now dominates the Chinese tablet market with more than a 70% share. But keep in mind the tablet market, like Apple's other markets, is growing in size as the middle-class population grows. Also, Apple's products themselves have traditionally created or at least expanded markets, turning "wants" into "needs."
Additionally, the rumored smaller iPad -- dubbed the "mini iPad" -- reportedly will hit the market this fall. Given its (no doubt) lower price point, this product should go over especially well in the Chinese market. It will likely be priced lower than the lowest-priced iPad ($399), and competitively priced with Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) Kindle Fire (starts at $199), Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG) new Nexus 7 (starts at $199), and Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) planned Surface series (prices not announced, but rumored to start at about $200.)
Microsoft and Google might capture a fair market share in the US, but they've already lost the China battle. Those brand names simply do not have the cache the Apple name does. And the aspirational middle-class Chinese are heavily about cache, and keeping up with the Chinese equivalent of the Joneses.
(I think Apple will start its mini iPads at about $225-250, so as to be competitive with the $200 tablets, but maintain a premium image.)
Macs Also Flying Off Shelves in China
Mac computer sales in China were up more than 60% in the latest quarter, considerably above the 6% growth rate for the personal computer market there, as well as the 7% global growth rate for Macs.
Macs are not nearly as hot as iPhones or iPads. So this figure especially illustrates how hungry the exploding middle-class Chinese consumers are for All Things Apple.
I've already recently called Apple stock a "Buy." Since then, the trademark dispute has been settled plus plans for a mini iPad to be released in the fall have been reported. These factors make the stock even more attractive.
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Activision Touts Destiny 2 Sales Records, But Doesn't Share Specific Figures
Destiny 2 has seen more than 1 million players online at the same time for over a week.
Bungie shared last week that millions of people had already played Destiny 2, with as many as 1.3 million doing so at the same time. Publisher Activision today finally spoke out on the subject of the sequel's sales, though we still don't have a firm idea of how many copies it's sold so far.
In a press release, Activision said that Destiny 2 set a day-one sales record on the PlayStation Store. The company shied away from many comparisons to the original Destiny, presumably because that game sold more overall at launch due to being available on two more platforms with sizable install bases (Xbox 360 and PS3). However, Activision said that Destiny 2 surpassed the first game's launch week digital sales and "engagement." The former is to be expected given the industry-wide shift toward digital games; the latter seems to be in reference to the number of people playing online simultaneously.
Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg noted that the company saw "engagement at the highest ever week-one concurrency for the franchise." Bungie CEO Pete Persons added that Destiny 2 has attracted more than 1 million concurrent players for eight days in a row.
As for specific sales figures, we're left with no firm idea, although we know it topped the charts last week in the UK, as well as in Australia and New Zealand. New content for Destiny 2 rolled out this week with the launch of the Leviathan Raid, while Trials of the Nine (and Xur) make their first appearance today. Destiny 2's PC version launches on October 24, and a leaked DLC pack called Curse of Osiris has since been confirmed by Bungie as real, but we don't yet know how soon it will be released.
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A wondrous new graphic novel tells the tale of south africas first postapartheid president. Biographies are about great human beings, comic books are about heroes. Mandela was born in 1918, and the book will be released on his 91st birthday. This book began as a series of eight comics distributed free by the nelson mandela foundation in partnership with comic publisher umlando wezithombe between 2005 and 2007. Mandela launches series of comic books china daily. Nelson mandela launches comic book breaking news english. Freedom fighter, fugitive, president of his nation, hero of the world, nelson mandela was called a terrorist, forced into hiding, captured, threatened with death, and eventually thrown into jail. Nelson mandela the authorised comic book by nelson. This is the exciting true story of a young herd boy who was to grow up to become a lawyer, a freedom fighter, south africas first democratically elected president. Englishlanguage collection of eight comics originally published in south africa under auspices of the nelson mandela foundation through its nelson mandela centre of memory and dialogue. Nelson mandela has launched the first installment in a ninepart series of comic books based on his life. Mandela is a reallife super hero in south africa and most of the world. Nelson mandelathe authorised comic book jonathan ball.
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