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There’s been talk lately of taxing soda and candy, but there’s something more dangerous to public health than Coke — beef. Society discourages harmful behavior by taxing or fining it. We have luxury taxes on smoking and drinking and fines for speeding because they are harmful to our health and to society at large.
But the problem with meat is that its negative implications aren’t immediately apparent. Eating meat isn’t like smoking when only your personal health is at risk. Meat consumption has unintended consequences beyond what meets the eye at the dinner table.
It takes one third of the Earth’s land area to satisfy the world’s appetite for meat, according to a report issued by the U.N. in 2006. One-fifth of the world’s land area is used for livestock grazing while one-third of the Earth’s arable land is used to grow the crops necessary to feed the some 1.5 billion cattle alone.
Making room for new farmland is the leading cause of deforestation. According to the same U.N. report, roughly 70 percent of the Amazon’s deforestation is attributed to the livestock industry.
With deforestation comes the loss of one of Earth’s most potent carbon dioxide sinks, trees. To make matters worse, cattle-rearing generates more carbon dioxide equivalent than all the world’s automobiles, amounting to 18 percent of the world’s total greenhouse gas emissions. In the words of a senior U.N. Food and Agriculture official, “… (it’s) one of the most significant contributors to today’s most serious environmental problems.”
Animal agriculture is also the lead consumer of fresh water in the United States, according to David Pimentel, professor of ecology at Cornell University. John Robbins, author of “The Food Revolution,” writes that it takes about 5,000 gallons of water to produce 1 pound of meat, while 1 pound of wheat only takes 25 gallons. In addition to needing fresh water, livestock is responsible for 64 percent of the world’s ammonia emissions, which are a major contributor to the acid rain poisoning our fresh water.
The human cost of meat consumption is similarly atrocious.
“If all the grain currently fed to livestock in the United States were consumed directly by people, the number of people who could be fed would be nearly 800 million,” Pimentel says.
Globally, there are 852 million humans starving according to the Food and Agriculture Association. Back in 1993, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released statistics that for the over 192 million tons of feed concentrate, mostly corn, used to raise livestock, only 31 million tons of meat was produced — an average yield ratio of 6:1. Instead of feeding cows, we could be feeding people and making a huge dent in world hunger.
The Earth cannot sustain our current appetite for meat. All of these problems are compounding as more and more people around the world try to consume like Americans. On average, Americans consume 27 billion pounds of beef annually, or about 64 pounds each. If we don’t take a stand now, what will be the consequences later down the road?
It’s really hard to come to terms with the reality behind a Big Mac. How could such an innocent looking food be so complicated? But, every one of us has a responsibility to be as socially aware of our consumption habits as possible. What are we to do?
It can be hard to entirely give up meat, for nutritional or societal reasons. Try minimizing how much meat you eat — every bit counts. Think of the disaster that could be averted if Americans, the lead consumers of beef, cut their meat diet in half or become vegetarians. As Albert Einstein phrased it, “Nothing will benefit human health and increase chances of survival for life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.”
No one likes being told what to do, but knowing what we know now, how can we fail to act? /
M. Alex Stephens is a senior political science major. His column appears Thursdays in the Collegian. Letters and feedback can be sent to firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Beijing authorities closely monitor the internet, games, advertising, and other areas. The online world in China has become more challenging than ever. News of Layoffs’ by companies such as Tencent, Alibaba, Byte, and iQiyi are stressing out many office staff, causing them to “Prepare for rainy days.”
According to a report from Sina Technology, from December 1st, iQiyi will begin laying off employees on a large scale. This is the largest layoff in iQiyi’s history. Almost all department employees were laid off. Even profitable divisions like content and smart hardware are on the list.
However, iQiyi has not yet responded to the layoffs. Other netizens shared companies that have recently laid-off employees, including Baidu, Tencent PCG, Ctrip, UCAR, Beijing Suning Research & Development Center, Sina Reading Business Line, Mafengwo, Vipshop, CreditEase, and Kuaishou Game.
Currently, 360 businesses have announced layoffs. Some companies even postponed year-end awards.
Some people who work in the internet industry said that the technology industry is becoming so harsh, especially for the new rookies. They have just started and are already experiencing the largest layoff in history.
They also said that many other large Internet companies are saving costs to the max and cutting employees to survive this challenging situation. Life is getting sadder day by day. Money is hard to earn, so don’t waste money. So prepare yourself for the rainy days ahead.
This year, waves of layoffs are sweeping over different industries: real estate, internet, education, healthcare, e-commerce, home appliances, and food service. Even civil servants bonuses have been reduced.
Reuters quoted Hou Jiyong, founding partner of Fengyun Capital, pointing out that China’s regulatory measures on the internet industry will have a lasting effect. So there will be many small companies on the verge of bankruptcy because of these management measures.


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Earlier this week, a major report surfaced which pointed to Microsoft bringing its Xbox Game Pass and Project xCloud services to the Nintendo Switch.
If true, that landmark partnership would, in theory, allow Switch owners to download or stream major Xbox exclusives like Halo, Gears of War and Forza.
Now, it’s looking like that list of titles may also include Cuphead, the hit 2017 run-and-gun platformer from Oakville, Ontario and Regina, Saskatchewan-based indie developer Studio MDHR.
According to a report from French games media outlet Jeux Video, Cuphead is one of the specific titles that could be making its way to the Switch, alongside Xbox One and PC-exclusive platform-adventure game Ori and the Blind Forest.
It’s unclear if respective Cuphead and Ori follow-ups The Delicious Last Course (downloadable content for the base game) and Ori and the Will of the Wisps (sequel to The Blind Forest) would also come to Switch. Both titles are slated to hit Xbox One and PC later this year.
Jeux Video‘s report also doesn’t specify whether Cuphead and Ori on Switch would be ports of their original Xbox One/PC versions that would run natively on the Switch, or streamed versions that are playable through Project xCloud. As it stands, Microsoft has revealed very little about xCloud, as the service was first unveiled last October and is still in development.
It’s important to note that Cuphead coming to Switch does conflict with what we’ve been told before. Back in July 2017, Studio MDHR confirmed that Cuphead is a lifetime console exclusive to the Xbox One. In other words, while the team was able to eventually port the game to GoG and Mac, they are unable to bring the game to Sony or Nintendo platforms, presumably as per their agreement with Microsoft.
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If you are involved in technology PR (either agency or client side) you’ll have come across press release wire services which help to pump out releases to large numbers of media who subscribe according to their interests. But a recent post on the Econsultancy blog questions whether they are any use nowadays – given that journos and bloggers can probably find content and news using other means ( Google alerts, social networks, online communities etc).
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Case Construction Equipment has been honoured with the prestigious Good Design Award in the Industrial Category for its G-Series wheeled loaders from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
The company received the award for the latest generation of its wheeled loader range, which was launched in 2017.
It was one of thousands of submissions sent by the world’s leading manufacturers and industrial design firms.
As a winner of the award, the G-Series is now part of the museum’s Permanent Design Collection.
“We have been judged against the very best in the world and the G-Series has emerged as a winner,” said Carl Gustaf Göransson, brand president for CNH Industrial’s construction equipment businesses.
“This prestigious accolade crowns Case wheeled loaders’ long history of excellence as we prepare to celebrate this product line’s 60th anniversary.”
Features of the design include a one-piece windscreen with unobstructed panoramic view to the front, and a cabin interior designed to maximise space for the operator.
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As smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives, ensuring their security has become paramount. The future of smartphone security lies in the development and implementation of advanced technologies that protect our devices, data, and privacy. In this article, we will explore the future of smartphone security, focusing on the advancements in biometrics, encryption, and privacy measures.
Biometric authentication, such as fingerprint scanning and facial recognition, has already made significant strides in smartphone security. However, the future holds even more promising developments in this area. Advancements in biometric technology will enable more secure and accurate authentication methods, such as iris scanning, voice recognition, and even behavioral biometrics. These technologies provide enhanced security, making it extremely difficult for unauthorized individuals to access personal information stored on smartphones.
In addition to biometric authentication, the future of smartphone security will see an increase in multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA combines multiple authentication factors, such as biometrics, passwords, or physical tokens, to provide an additional layer of security. This approach significantly reduces the risk of unauthorized access to smartphones and the sensitive information they hold.
Encryption is crucial for protecting data stored on smartphones and during transmission. In the future, encryption algorithms will continue to evolve to become even more robust and resistant to hacking attempts. We can expect advancements in encryption technologies, including stronger encryption standards and algorithms that can withstand the computational power of emerging technologies like quantum computing. These advancements will ensure that sensitive data remains secure, even in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.
Privacy and Data Protection
With growing concerns about data privacy, smartphone models like HONOR X8 and operating system developers are prioritizing privacy features. The future of smartphone security will include stronger privacy measures, such as granular app permissions, greater user control over data sharing, and increased transparency in data collection practices. Stricter regulations and privacy standards are also likely to be implemented to safeguard user privacy and prevent unauthorized access to personal information.
Secure Hardware and Firmware
Smartphone security is not solely dependent on software measures; secure hardware and firmware are equally important. In the future, we can expect smartphone manufacturers to incorporate dedicated security chips and secure enclaves within devices to protect sensitive data. Secure boot processes and tamper-resistant hardware will make it difficult for attackers to compromise the smartphone’s integrity and gain unauthorized access.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) will play a crucial role in the future of smartphone security. AI-powered algorithms will be employed to analyze patterns, detect anomalies, and identify potential threats in real-time. AI-driven threat detection systems will continuously learn from user behavior and network activities, enabling smartphones to proactively protect against emerging threats and malicious activities.
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To strengthen smartphone security, collaboration between smartphone manufacturers, network operators, and security agencies will be crucial. Timely security patches and updates will be provided to address vulnerabilities and protect against emerging threats. Close cooperation between stakeholders will help identify and mitigate potential security risks, ensuring a more secure smartphone ecosystem.
The future of smartphone security holds great promise as advancements in biometrics, encryption, and privacy measures continue to evolve. Biometric authentication will become more accurate and diverse, providing robust security against unauthorized access. Encryption technologies will become stronger, safeguarding data from sophisticated attacks. Privacy measures will be enhanced, giving users greater control over their personal information.


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Venezuela has imposed sweeping power cuts on industry and businesses in order to save its limited energy resources and avoid mass blackouts. The government said the cuts were because of falling water levels at the Guri Hydroelectric dam, which supplies much of the country's power.
President Hugo Chavez also announced the creation of a network of “Socialist” shops to supply cheat items from food to cars, helping to combat speculation.
Energy Minister Angel Rodriguez said that without cuts, the dam could stop feeding the power grid early next year. A drought in the region has caused water levels to drop dramatically.
Shopping centres have to turn off their lights by 21:00 as part of the widespread rationing, while casinos and bingo halls have to turn theirs off by midnight.
Billboards also have to use energy-efficient light bulbs.
Businesses that do not comply with the new measures will be forced to close for one day, or three days for repeat offenders.
The government also told businesses to draw up plans to cut energy use by 20%.
Chavez also launched this week the first of a network of “Socialist retail shops” which will be selling at very modest prices everything from food to imported cars from China and Argentina, and garments from Bolivia.
“We are creating Comerso, Corporation of Socialist markets, said Chavez: “a network of affiliates that will sell at very affordable prices”.
“We’ll show them what is good; we’re going to show them what is a true market and not a speculative, hoarders’ market; shops for the people” said Chavez during the inauguration of a “Socialist” outlet for the sale of the traditional arepas (corn flour bread) in one of Caracas’ humblest quarters.
The selling price for arepas will be five Bolivares (2.33 US dollars) which is five times cheaper than in local shops. “We’re going to push out of the market all the junk food that only makes people fatter”, said Chavez.
“And we will also sell cars, very nice cars and very cheap…” he added.
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The collapse of Venezuela is coming.. I've taken economics and none of these policies make any sense, especially when inflation skyrockets and there are no goods at his socialist shops because no one will sell.Dec 24th, 2009 - 12:06 pm 0
To much printed money following viewer goods is inflation. Very simple.Dec 24th, 2009 - 03:01 pm 0
Second, if Venezuela falls, who is the largest bond holder of Argentina, there is no way that Argentina won't feel anything. laugh..
There goes the socialist dream.
Even with all the oil wealth, you have to reconcile what you spend.. Carabobo went around for 11 years bailing out and shoring up his brother socialist states... now the poor Venezuealan people will pay the price of mispent state funds and failed economic policies... Chavez wants to be the next Castro, he is well on the way. His people will now suffer like the Cubans...Dec 24th, 2009 - 05:02 pm 0


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In 2004, the leadership of King Arthur Flour gathered to formally sign over control from longtime owners Frank and Brinna Sands to the company’s employee stock ownership program (ESOP). The two had been gradually transferring shares in the Norwich, Vermont, flour maker to the ESOP since 1996 as part of a long-planned exit. Opposed to selling the company to outside buyers or extended family members, the Sands had instead worked with then-vice president of finance Steve Voigt to engineer a transfer of ownership to their own employees, a surefire way to keep the company close to its roots in small town Vermont. Now they were ready to conclude the deal that was nearly a decade in the making. Surrounded by lawyers and the ESOP leadership, including current co-CEO Suzanne McDowell, Frank Sands signed over his family’s company.
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Ars Technica Proves iPhone 6s Units with TSMC and Samsung Chips Have Similar Battery Life
Last week, Apple issued a statement claiming that the real-life battery life of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus units equipped with A9 chips manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Samsung may vary a bit. Earlier this week, the experts from Ars Technica have conducted a battery life test on two iPhone 6s models with different processors inside to either confirm Apple’s words or deny them.
According to the results of the tests measuring the battery life while using Wi-Fi, WebGL, Geekbench 3 and GFXBench, it appears that there’s really only a slight almost inconspicuous difference between the devices with different CPUs inside.
Aside from the Geekbench test, which saw a battery life difference of 28 percent between the two devices, the TSMC iPhone and the Samsung iPhone scored within two to three percent of each other. In Ars' opinion, in the real world, there's going to be little difference between a Samsung iPhone and a TSMC iPhone.
The results of the Ars Technica battery life testing can be called objective as the company experts have been using two new AT&T iPhone 6s units with SIM cards removed and screen brightness set to the exact same level. Average users can purchase any iPhone 6s unit and don’t worry about the battery life.
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Tesco, the UK supermarket chain, is to wrap itself emphatically in green as it enters the US grocery market this year, overtaking even leading organic and natural competitors in its enthusiasm for the colour.
The retailer will launch a network of small “neighbourhood market” stores under a green-shaded “Fresh & Easy” logo, abandoning both the name Tesco and its traditional corporate colours of red, white and blue.
About half of the facade of the new Fresh & Easy stores will consist of a green panel surrounding high windows, according to plans seen by the FT (see below).
Tesco’s enthusiasm for the colour out-greens both Whole Foods Market and Wild Oats, the more upmarket leading US organic and natural grocers.
Green also dominates on Tesco’s freshandeasy.com US corporate website, and colours the new business cards of its US executives.
Tesco says the US store format “is dedicated to environmentally friendly business practices”.
It is adding solar panels to some of its stores and it has announced plans to build a $13m solar panel array to provide power for its distribution centre being built in Riverside, California, which is believed to be the world’s largest.
At a store level, “waste will be minimised by recycling or reusing all shipping materials and energy consumption will be reduced with modified fridges and lighting”, it says. And in what may be an optimistic gesture, some of its stores in car-obsessed Los Angeles will feature bicycle racks by the main entrance.
Sir Terry Leahy, Tesco’s chief executive, last month set out ambitious targets for the retailer on carbon emission transparency and other issues, noting that the US operation “is also placing a big emphasis on reducing energy and carbon emissions”.
The company is planning scores of stores in southern California, Arizona and Nevada. With about 10,000 sq ft of sales space, the stores will be about a third of the size of even the smallest traditional US supermarkets, offering a focused selection of fresh and packaged food in an easy-in-easy-out format.
Tim Mason, head of Tesco’s US operation, said the stores, located close to high-density housing, had been “designed to draw customers back to their local neighbourhoods”.
Tesco has yet to say how many stores will be in its first wave of openings. However, it has applied for licences to sell alcohol in more than 40 locations in the three states.
Tesco’s stress on sustainability mirrors a similar push by Wal-Mart, the largest US retailer, which is seeking proposals for a potentially massive solar power project covering stores in five states.
Whole Foods, Staples and Walgreens are also pursuing solar power initiatives at their stores.
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Which countries are the highest consumers of EVs on the planet?
We recently reported that a substantial "expectation gap" between the number of electric vehicles automakers hope to produce and how many customers will actually purchase will develop as automakers rush to keep up with emissions regulations. While it's estimated that 21 million EVs will be produced in the next ten years, that supply of EVs is predicted to be too large to the tune of 14 million surplus vehicles.
This may seem like bad news for automakers and for the future of EV segment, but there still will be a sizable market for electric vehicles, especially as their base prices become more competitive compared to gasoline-powered cars. However, according to information from the European Alternative Fuels Observatory and the IEA, the United States is already one of the world's biggest markets for EVs, with the second-largest population of electric vehicles in the world.
The US, with 762,000 EVs, is only surpassed by China, which has an electric car population of 1.28 million. However, China's human population is over a billion while the US only has 325 million residents, meaning the US has twice as many EVs per capita as China-approximately 0.2 percent compared to less than 0.1 percent, respectively. Nonetheless, the US is easily outdone in the per capita rankings by European countries like Norway, with 176,310 EVs at 3.3 percent of the population, the Netherlands, at 0.7 percent, Sweden, with 0.4 percent, and Belgium, which has 0.3 percent per capita.
Norway is way ahead of the game when considering what percentage of the nation's vehicles are electric, with 6.5 percent of their cars being EVs. China is tied for fourth, at 0.5 percent, but it is crucial to remember that the majority of China's population doesn't own cars. In the US, only 0.3 percent of all cars are electric, making the US tied for sixth place. As automakers begin to flood the market with new electric models over the next few years, we will see if the United States rises even farther in the rankings, or if, as Deloitte predicts, the supply of EVs will far outweigh the demand from American customers.


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They say it isn't traditional for a wedding guest to wear white at a wedding.
But that didn't stop Love Island's Olivia Attwood from rocking up a ceremony in a all white dress this weekend.
Fans were shocked at the star, who posted a photo of herself on the day on to Instagram, captioned: "Beaut views yesterday (it was cold)".
One upset branded the former islander "selfish", saying "Why would someone wear a white dress to a wedding....!!!! It's just horrible trying to out shine the bride on her one and only special day...!!!"
While another pointed out Olivia's fashion mistake, commenting: "Should never wear white at a wedding"
However, some fans were quick to point out the reality star's bra-less attire, with one stating: "Nipple error. keep in line always girls golden rule especially when cold."
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Demand outlook is expected to remain robust led by increasing use of personal mobility and improvement in fleet utilization, analysts said
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Shares of tyre companies have had a strong run in recent months. The latest dealer channel checks conducted by various brokerages show that demand remained strong in the September quarter. Demand outlook is expected to remain robust led by increasing use of personal mobility and improvement in fleet utilization, analysts said.
In the backdrop of the ongoing input cost inflation, this gives companies an opportunity to raise prices to protect margins. Natural rubber, carbon black and synthetic rubber are among raw materials that are used to manufacture tyres. According to the raw material tyre index compiled by JM Financial Institutional Securities Ltd, consumption costs for tyre manufacturers increased by around 7% sequentially in Q2FY22, primarily driven by an increase in the price of crude derivatives. The total increase in prices of raw materials is around 43% from the lows of Q2FY21, said JM Financial.
In a bid to tackle this, so far in 2021, tyre companies have hiked prices by about 9%.
“We believe, in order to maintain sustainable margin levels, tyre companies would have to take a further hike of 3-5% in the replacement segment. Most dealers have highlighted that they expect several rounds of price hikes in the near term, which would be absorbed by the market due to the absence of competition from imported tyres," the JM report said. Investors would reckon that in June 2020, the government had imposed import restrictions on tyres.
In the September quarter, key listed tyre manufacturers are likely to see high single-digit to double-digit sales growth.
Going by the estimates of Kotak Institutional Equities, Apollo Tyres Ltd is likely to see volume growth of 8% sequentially in Q2. This will be led by 20% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) growth in the PCR (passenger car radial) segment, 8% sequential growth in the TBB (truck bus bias) segment and strong growth in the two-wheeler replacement segment. Growth in the TBR (truck and bus radial) segment will be flattish.
“We expect volumes of Balkrishna Industries to grow by 8% q-o-q at 74.1k mt (million tonnes) in 2Q particularly due to strong demand in agricultural segment (60% of revenues) and strong recovery in OTR (off the road) segment (40% of revenues). Ceat is likely to post a 12% q-o-q increase in standalone segment volumes in Q2, added the Kotak report of 5 October.
Meanwhile, shares of some of the aforementioned tyre companies have risen by 65-75% over the past one year, scaling new 52-week highs. Analysts said further upside would now depend on the quantum of price hikes and outlook on operating margins. As of valuations, these stocks are trading at a one-year forward price to earnings multiple of 35-45 times, showed Bloomberg data. Analysts said that the valuations are reasonable, but could see some moderation if raw material prices continue to move higher.
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Despite the strict measures imposed by the pandemic, Saudi Arabia’s movie-goers are taking all the necessary precautions and enjoying the newest drive-in cinema experience with the Flash of Riyadh.
Officially opened in January of this year, the reopening of MUVI’s drive-in theaters last Tuesday resumed with the launch of the Flash of Riyadh initiative in collaboration with the Tarfat Ein Company, organized by the Riyadh Municipality.
They offer three shows for international movies during the weekdays, but over the weekend they hold four shows a day. There are mobile food trucks and kiosks offering different snacks to enjoy during the intermission.
And we have to mention that all food and beverages are to be consumed only in cars, as per regulations from the Ministry of Health.


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Even as it has faced high demand for batteries from Tesla, Panasonic has been slower to build scale compared with rival suppliers LG Energy Solution of South Korea and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co.
Toyota's move to convert Japanese engine plants to build batteries is part of a wider $5.6 billion investment aimed at increasing battery capacity worldwide.
In ramping up regional output to meet booming demand for EVs, Panasonic also aims to increase localized sourcing of battery materials, targeting a 50 percent local procure rate.
The factory is expected to begin production in 2025, and it will eventually supply electric vehicles and hybrids built in the region.
Nissan hopes that recycling batteries and re-using them in electric vehicles will help lower production costs as the price of rare metals rise, the daily Nikkei reported.
Tesla says the battery will store more energy, halve battery costs and drive a 100-fold increase in battery production by 2030.
Mercedes, which did not disclose the location of Envision's new U.S. cell factory, also flipped the switch on a new battery assembly plant located on 270 acres near its vehicle factory.
The automaker plans 23 new electrified vehicles, including 15 EVs, and aims for an electrification mix of 50 percent across the Nissan and Infiniti brands by March 31, 2031.
The $1.3 billion plant will eventually make batteries for as many as 1.2 million hybrid, plug-in hybrid and BEVs per year, the automaker said.
CEO Ola Källenius, speaking during the company's opening of its first U.S. EV battery factory, also affirmed the company's 2022 financial outlook remained in place despite the conflict.
Experts warn that failure to obtain adequate supplies of lithium, nickel, manganese or cobalt could slow the shift to electric vehicles.
Panasonic plans to boost battery density by using a new mix of additives to allow individual cells to run at a higher voltage without damaging battery performance.
Japan's Envision AESC will invest $2 billion to build a battery-cell and module plant in Kentucky to supply Mercedes-Benz and multiple other automakers.
The ever-resourceful automaker has found a new way to squeeze more life from the tried-and-true battery technology, giving hybrid vehicles a new lease on life.


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Coveris has produced brand-new Notpla takeaway cardboard boxes to feature on a global stage at the Erste Bank Open ATP 500 tennis competition in Vienna, Austria, later this month.
Coveris has worked with Notpla as a print and packaging partner for their food-contact approved takeaway packaging. The takeaway boxes feature Notpla’s barrier coating made from seaweed and plant extracts, as an alternative to plastic. The coating is applied to certified sustainably sourced board offering water and grease resistance. The boxes are recyclable or if placed in alternative waste streams, the coating naturally breaks down in 4-6 weeks at end of life.
Coveris’ sustainability strategy ‘No Waste’ was launched by the packaging group’s leadership team based in Vienna. The production of Notpla-coated food takeaway boxes developed to tackle waste, for use at a sporting event in the same city, align with Coveris’ No Waste vision at the heart of where it was created.
Through Notpla’s partnership with Just Eat Takeaway.com, Notpla’s boxes have already featured at major sporting events, including the Women’s Euro 2022 final held at Wembley Stadium, UK and the UEFA Champions League final in Istanbul.


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Ever since the Covid 19 hit the market, businesses of every size have been affected a lot. The recovery from the losses can be done seeking the help of digital marketing platforms. As per Crisl survey, around 53 per cent of jump in revenue generation can be seen in the recent past. The most affected remains the entertainment domain, which badly affected the filmmakers leading to an OTT platform release. A good amount of entry of content creators and marketers were seen jumping on the online surfing world.
While spilling the beans on digital marketing and consumption, Rohit Goyal who is a social media and PR expert having a good view on it. The young man is the founder of Boost Promotion that brought a different kind of mode for entertainment along with giving a good boost in sales of the brands as well. One can find a technological revolution in the age of digitalization that has become the new world order. One can find the audience to be smarter while they very well know the insight along with the product value of the way things work in the market.
He says how digital media has made the consumers very much smarter and that has made digital marketing to be an effective tool for marketing and promotion. He claims that social media has become an important platform, which helps in connecting the artist to their right audience where one can find the fans getting personal feel via the Instagram live, videos and posts. Of late, social media has become a key platform to showcase different kinds of talents in the entertainment sector as well. Thus the coming year will be the age of digital marketing for different businesses boosting up to make it a big business.
The young man can be found out active on social media, you can catch him on all the known social media platforms with the following links:
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- 76% of transfer pricing leaders are challenged by volume and complexity of global tax reforms
- 65% feel they lack input into key business decisions
- 58% see new legislation among their top three transfer pricing risks
International tax reforms and supply chain transformations accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic are contributing to an unprecedented level of uncertainty and risk for businesses’ transfer pricing functions, according to a new EY report.
The 2021 EY International Tax and Transfer Pricing survey looks at the role and impact of transfer pricing – a critical tax function for organizations around the world that oversees internal corporate transactions including cross-border payments between subsidiaries, property leases and intellectual property licenses.
The biennial survey canvassed the views of 979 transfer pricing professionals in 53 jurisdictions across 25 industries. It highlights the burden of increased workloads on transfer pricing executives fueled by recent developments.
Seventy-six percent of respondents say they are challenged by the volume and complexity of global tax reforms. Seventy-one percent of respondents say that these reforms will lead to increased transfer pricing-related costs for their organizations – 30% predict that costs will rise by at least 10% over the coming three-year period.
The survey also shows that 58% of transfer pricing leaders say they are not involved as much as they need to be in key business decisions as the world starts to emerge from the pandemic. Of this total, 24% say they are involved in some, but not all, decisions; and 30% report that they are only involved on a reactive basis.
New or evolving legislation is seen by 58% as one of the top three factors in transfer pricing risks, with 25% mentioning it as the biggest contributor.
According to the survey, fundamental changes in the dynamics of businesses around the world, in particular the restructuring of supply chains and changing working patterns, will have a real impact on transfer pricing work. Sixty-one percent of survey respondents say they will likely be taking steps to modify their organization’s approach to transfer pricing as well as their operations, compliance and documentation within the next two years.
Respondents cite a number of different drivers for these changes, ranging from changes to their business model (52%), supply chain (43%), work from anywhere practices (46%) or environmental, social and governance (ESG) pressures (36%).
Tracee Fultz, EY Global Transfer Pricing Leader says:
“Supply chains are under strain from market pressures and a barrage of new tax laws and regulations. Most of this is arising from issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Evolving digital business models including working from anywhere policies raise new tax issues around permanent establishment, substance and profit allocation.”
As organizations increasingly work from anywhere the survey shows that many respondents anticipate impacts resulting from workers being stranded outside the jurisdiction in which they are employed – 47% say they face these challenges now and 49% expect to do so over the next two years. In addition, 75% say they will struggle to find workers with the necessary transfer pricing talent.
There is also a view shared among survey respondents that more frequent and rigorous audits will become the norm. Sixty-five percent predict a rising number of transfer pricing audits overall; 53% anticipate greater scrutiny of transfer pricing documentation; and 48% anticipate more rigorous audits in general, often investigating multilateral issues or entire value chains.
The issues that respondents believe are most likely to come under scrutiny include intellectual property-related matters such as location and ownership of assets and control of risk (cited by 38% of respondents), permanent establishment (37%) and headquarter and management services transactions (36%).
Jeff Michalak, EY Global International Tax and Transaction Services Leader, said:
“The COVID-19 pandemic has led to profound disruptions to business models, in particular in supply chains, but also to ways of working and ESG. These trends are having an immediate and material impact when it comes to taxes – specifically creating transfer pricing challenges. In order to manage these impacts, transfer pricing executives must secure greater alignment with their businesses, streamline transfer pricing functions and embrace digital models.”
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Operators to increase customer-facing technology
Earlier this week, I wrote about how the Five Guys mobile app is good for me and my family and how it is good for Five Guys. Restaurant.org recently posted an article siting research that indicates consumers are ready for expanded offerings.
“According to the 2013 Restaurant Industry Forecast, 41 percent of all adults surveyed said they’d likely place their orders online through a website if that option was offered to them at a quick service operation, while 40 percent said they would use a smartphone application to view a menu or place an order.”
Further, Hudson Riehle, SVP of the NRA’s Research & Knowledge Group writes “Utilizing the latest technology to provide the customer with a faster, more efficient experience can provide restaurant operators with a distinct competitive advantage, especially among certain patron demographics.”
Thinks hotel for a moment, most hotels have restaurants and room service, most hotels can offer much more than just food ordering through a mobile app, creating a tremendous amount of up sell and service opportunities.
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With a new stick vac on the way, Dyson gives new names and new prices to older models.
At CES, Belkin unveiled four new sensors designed to shore up WeMo's ecosystem.
This bigger, brighter version of the original SlimStyle LED looks like a strong value in its class
With 1100 lumens from just 13 watts, this amped up spin on the original SlimStyle looks promising.
Thanks to the new partnership, you'll soon be able to control TCP's connected LEDs through WeMo's app and through IFTTT, too.
Google introduced a trio of Nexus devices today, including the Nexus 6 flagship smartphone, the Nexus 9 tablet, and the Nexus Player that runs Android TV.
With a new IFTTT channel, devices that work with Revolv will be able to sync up with the popular automation service, too.
The maker of the original quick-connect camera lens for iPhone and iPad adds Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5 lenses to its lineup.
The retailer is doling out $100-off coupons for its current round of iPads, apparently in advance of the launch of next-generation models.
Wireless carrier flaunts the HTC smartphone in a video but doesn't say how much it will cost or when it will launch.


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Google CEO Sundar Pichai grew up in Chennai, India, with little access to a phone — let alone a computer or the internet. But it was this upbringing that helped show him just how powerful technology could be.
As politicians and regulators in Washington, DC, eye Google’s vast power, top execs at the company are making a series of public appearances in America’s heartland to highlight its role as a job creator far outside Silicon Valley.
In an exclusive interview with CNN Business on Thursday, Google CEO Sundar Pichai said he was not surprised by news of a possible US antitrust probe into his company, but cautioned against those who might push to regulate big tech businesses simply “for the sake of regulating.”
Dayton, Ohio, had one of the highest rates of fatal overdoses earlier this decade because of opioid addiction. Now the city will be home to a state-of-the-art treatment center that has the backing of Google parent company Alphabet.
Nintendo and Google are reportedly moving some manufacturing out of China, joining the many who have considered expanding their production networks in light of trade tensions. But China is unlikely to lose its dominance as a manufacturing hub.


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Will.i.am is at Wired’s annual conference in London today, where he was on hand to talk about all-things tech and, in particular, his newly launched ‘smart cuffs’ (or smartwatch to you and me).
However, a surprise guest made an appearance on stage with the American musician and entrepreneur – award-winning architect Zaha Hadid. Why? Well, it seems that Will.i.am has brought Hadid on board to design some of the new Puls cuffs, and she revealed some of the designs on stage, which you can see in the gallery here.
Will.i.am first revealed his smartwatch plans back in April, plans that finally came to fruition earlier this week when he formally launched the funky timepiece to the public.
Unlike many other smartwatches on the market, the Puls is a voice-controlled contraption that also lets you call and text – it sports GSM 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a pedometer and accelerometer. Built by a team of 35 engineers, the Puls will be released under the i.am+ brand, though no dates or prices have been confirmed yet. That said, Will.i.am did strongly hint that it would be sometime in November.
Will.i.am explained his vision for the Puls – he says it’s not a smartwatch. He’s looking to mesh the worlds of fashion and technology to create something that people actually want to wear – something that Gucci himself might be proud of.
With Hadid, Will.i.am has a major design name on board, though granted it’s someone more renowned for designing buildings. It will be interesting to see how her creations are received when they come to market and, judging by the photos, the devices won’t look too out of place in a jewelry box full of bangles.
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It’s not quite on the level of Steve Jobs returning to Apple, but every time a founder comes home it leaves me feeling all warm and fuzzy. This time it’s the turn of Michael Birch who has re-joined Bebo as a strategic advisor, along with investing in the social network which he co-founded with his wife Xochi in early 2005 before selling the company to AOL in 2008 for $850 million.
Since then, of course, Bebo has seen another change of hands: After being left to languish by AOL, who eventually shut it down for tax purposes, the social network was sold to Criterion Capital Partners for about $10m in June of this year.
In his new role as strategic advisor, Birch will provide Bebo with his “expertise and eye for product innovation”, according to the press release. He’ll be working alongside CEO Adam Levin, newly hired chief product officer Kevin Bachus (one of the co-creators of Xbox) and CTO Akash Garg, co-founder of Hi-5. That’s a team with plenty of pedigree in the social web and consumer space.
Commenting on his return to the company, Birch talks up the opportunity to “re-invent Bebo” in a way that approaches social from a “different perspective” to create a “viable alternative to the now established market leaders.”
That’s likely coded language for how to taken on and differentiate Bebo from Facebook, both in the minds of consumers and advertisers alike.


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The Case against Patanjali by Indian Medical Association and the tone of Judiciary is alarming. We need to look into its historical and global context to fully grasp its ramification.
Chinese firm offering “Rent-a-Boyfriend” service to Single women during Chinese New Years
Chinese New Year is coming around soon. And, it will be time for everyone to visit their family. Specially for the many single women. In a country where they have 180 mn singles, that will be a lot of men and women.
The country may have developed, but the mindsets still remain very traditional. The families and the parents inquire if their daughters have found someone to marry? When they will marry etc. To counteract those questions, a firm has come up with an interesting solution. Rent-a-Boyfriend!
As for the “Rented Boyfriends”, the deal is really sweet:
“I offer such a service only because I’m bored and know fewer female friends at work,” Ding Hui, 27, a salesman in the plastic industry in Shanghai, told official China Daily. He leased himself twice last year during Spring Festival and National Day. His customers were two 28-year-old women.
He charged 3,000 yuan each ($ 500) and the customer had to cover his round-trip tickets, accommodations and bought him clothes to make him look smart. More than 260 rent-a-boyfriend services can be found on taobao.com, with the number climbing, the Daily said. (link)
They have gotten a large number of Sugar Mamas out there willing to fund their trips and shopping and living during the New Year’s time. What one doesn’t understand is how can you pretend and show off someone who is not your real companion as your own. Isn’t there any pressure for marriage? Well, these ladies will soon find out.


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Honda and Black & Veatch successfully tested the Honda Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV) prototype at a Black & Veatch construction site in New Mexico. During the month-long field test, the second-generation prototype of the fully electric Honda AWV performed a range of functions at a large-scale solar energy construction project, including towing operations and the transport of construction materials, water and other supplies to pre-define destinations within the site.
First showcased as a concept at CES 2018 in Las Vegas, the Honda AWV combines the company’s rugged and durable all-terrain side-by-side platform with emerging advanced autonomous technology. The result is a new class of capable work vehicles that can be deployed in a variety of dynamic work environments. The Honda AWV uses a suite of sensors to operate autonomously, using GPS for locating, radar and lidar for obstacle detection, and stereoscopic (3D) cameras for remote surveillance. The vehicle can also be controlled remotely.
Black & Veatch, a global engineering, procurement and construction company focused on construction optimization and technological innovation, worked with Honda to provide a real proving ground to validate Honda AWV technology on an active construction site. Company staff have been trained by Honda engineers in vehicle operation and safety protocols to effectively use technology in the field. Black & Veatch has provided detailed feedback on the product and activity requirements that will help improve the capabilities and services of the Honda AWV.
“Black & Veatch’s pursuit of innovation and safety in construction on job sites has led us to this relationship with Honda,” said Mario Azar, president of Black & Veatch’s global energy division. “With our leadership position in the solar energy market, testing of this new autonomous work vehicle aligns with our goal of advancing the industry through new and innovative ways of working at project sites. “
“With our test partner, Black & Veatch, Honda was able to demonstrate the performance of our rugged all-electric autonomous work vehicle prototype in a large-scale construction environment,” said Kenton Williams, U.S. Project Manager for Honda AWV. “We believe the Honda AWV has the potential to bring greater efficiency, higher levels of safety and better environmental performance to the construction industry and other industries looking for an all-round solution. – autonomous field. “
Husqvarna Group and Briggs & Stratton reach settlement
The Husqvarna Group and Briggs & Stratton, LLC (B&S) have entered into an agreement for the supply of engines for riding mowers. Under the settlement, B&S will supply the majority of the engines needed before the 2022 season. In addition, the parties have agreed to maintain a modified supply relationship for the 2023 season.
The Husqvarna Group had predicted a potential “negative financial impact” in 2022 due to the lack of engines. The company no longer anticipates this loss, as the lawsuit against B&S has been withdrawn.
“We have achieved a satisfactory result which allows us to secure our customers’ products in 2022,” said Glen Instone, Interim Husqvarna Division President and Husqvarna Group Chief Financial Officer.
SiteOne University will host training courses
SiteOne University announced training courses in business, irrigation, landscaping, pest control, agronomy, and golf, as well as a vendor exhibition allowing attendees to learn and network. This event will be held on November 30 from 11 a.m. to 6:20 p.m. EST as a virtual event.
Landscape designers should plan to register online by November 29 at: https://www.siteone.com/en/events/national-virtual-university.


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A new rare Kamen Rider Ghost Eyecon has been revealed in the form of the Galileo Ghost Eyecon!
The official Pokkén Tournament website announced that the Pokémon Chandelure is confirmed playable in the upcoming game.
Bandai Namco Games has unveiled a new arcade game, which allows you to practice catching Pokémon in real life!
YouTube user チャンネル香香 posted a video, which features him playing Kamen Rider Ghost Special Ore Damashii in the Ganbarizing arcade game.
YouTube user チャンネル香香 posted a video, which features him using the Kamehameha Ghost Eyecon in the Ganbarizing arcade game. Thanks to this, Kamen Rider Ghost transforms into Ghost Kamehameha Damashii.
YouTube user チャンネル香香 posted a video, which features him playing Kamen Rider Ghost Santa Claus Damashii in the Ganbarizing arcade game.
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced during the official Tekken 7 world championship the Tekken 7: Fated Retribution game. Aside from that, it is also revealed that Street Fighter's Akuma is part of the game's roster.
Square Enix is now streaming a new Dissidia Final Fantasy game trailer, which highlights the 14 playable heroes and the summons in action.


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At CES 2020, GE will be sharing its vision for the kitchen of the future with the latest version of its Kitchen Hub. The award-winning over-the-range interactive smart kitchen and ventilation system has been updated with a third camera inside of the oven and artificial intelligence computer vision cooking technology.
With AI, the next-gen Kitchen Hub helps home chefs choose recipes based on the ingredients available, as well as adjust the oven temperature, check in on the cooking process and note missing ingredients. The AI hub for a digital cooking experience has the potential to become an invaluable assistant for planning and making meals, as well as preventing food waste, as the Kitchen Hub can help to make sure that ingredients are used before they go bad.
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Like sands through the hourglass, a time-tested ethos becomes a hashtag, and a thirty-year-old magazine is reborn.
Online sports publisher GiveMeSport prides itself on how quickly it can adapt to Facebook’s algorithm changes.
Among magazine-media pundits, there’s been a sort of unannounced contest to see who can find the most ridiculously low-priced subscription offer.
Two weeks ago, Mashable published its first e-commerce post. Instead of promoting a gadget or clothing, this post offered readers a subscription to Disconnect, a VPN and ad-tracking blocker.
One of the world’s biggest health and wellness media companies has vaulted spryly on to the auction block.
Advertisers will pull or pause campaigns amid backlash over ads appearing next to inappropriate content, says Group M
Also, I love, but just can’t compete with, in some instances, Essence and Black Enterprise and Ebony.
Condé Nast’s ecommerce platform Style.com has shut up shop and been absorbed by Farfetch.
For magazine publishers, know it or not, it is one of the most consequential professional trade organizations in the world.


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In 2021, we saw widespread market adoption of innovative care approaches that brought healthcare to the home. This shift, driven primarily by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, has shown all of us as consumers how to access care at home – much like we do at home or shop.
The rise in telemedicine use and the implementation of Hospital at Home programs have proven successful in improving outcomes, increasing hospital capacity, ensuring patient safety, and reducing costs.
In the midst of this shift to home care, payers and providers are increasingly collaborating with solutions to extend care beyond the traditional setting. SCAN Group, which also includes SCAN Health Plan, made a strategic investment in MedArrive (Disclosure: MedArrive is a portfolio company of 7wireVenture.), Humana invested $ 100 million in Heal and Kaiser Permanente, and Mayo Clinic invested $ 100 million Dollars in Medically Home.
Traditional consumer technology players like Amazon and Best Buy have also entered the market – proof of the possibilities of bringing healthcare into the home.
While the industry’s current approach to home care was critical to improving access during the COVID-19 pandemic, many solutions today are merely aimed at emulating the home hospital visit. Such solutions fail to take into account the immense opportunities created by moving care outside the four walls of a hospital, as well as the opportunities to solve key problems plaguing our healthcare system today – rising costs, an aging population, the burden on nursing staff, and scarcity of service providers, to name a few.
Such challenges will only add to the current burden on our health system. Given rising health care costs and visits to the emergency room, the annual 32 billion focus on home services.
In addition, one in five US residents will be of retirement age by 2030, and 87% of older adults would like to age with the assistance of a local caregiver. Home care will be of paramount importance in the years to come in order to scale health care resources and caregiver skills as the industry handles the influx of consumers who will need more intense and attentive care in 2022 and beyond.
With reports predicting 124,000 more doctors needed by 2034 and a predicted shortage of registered nurses that will worsen as baby boomers get older, virtual solutions that bring health care into the home can help conserve resources to scale the provider and to enable new personnel models, such as coaching models, peer consultants or trained community members.
To meet the growing need for home care, providers, payers and investors will seek innovative solutions that combine technology and humanity to scale our clinical workforce holistically to preventive health and solutions that provide consumers with actionable information to improve health .
Marry technology and human touch
Digital solutions offer an immense opportunity to expand accessibility and capacities for care by relocating care at home, but digital solutions alone are not the solution. The industry must look for new models of care that combine both technology and humanity in a scalable way.
This includes instant access to human support when and where consumers want it, seamless access to specialists, virtual or at home, and the ability to train caregivers. Such an approach also offers opportunities for imaging, laboratory testing, and more that can be done at home.
Don’t just focus on health care or chronic care management, but also on holistic health care
Imagine if your bed could keep track of how you sleep, or your refrigerator could recommend healthy meals based on what you bought at the grocery store. Since much of our health is determined outside of traditional healthcare, real home care should not be defined by the reactive care we often receive.
Instead, preventive care should be a part of the home experience so that consumers are empowered to be proactive. This includes solutions that build trust by using data to connect with consumers based on their personal preferences and that are not intrusive – there when consumers need it, not when they don’t.
Equip consumers with actionable information to improve health
Consumers are inundated with information throughout the day – email, SMS, messages, and data from a portable device. While the shift to home care gives consumers the opportunity to access critical health data in real time and gain insights into the impact of their daily choices on their health, consumers need more information, and not just for the sake of information.
Instead, home care solutions must be action-oriented and seamlessly provide consumers or caregivers with specific steps to improve their health. Information should enable consumers to self-manage their care and be bound by health outcomes that can be noted for both the patient and the general health system. This includes not only cost savings or reductions in resumption, but also a higher quality of life for the consumer.
Although COVID-19 has created new opportunities for home care, the real value will come from innovative solutions that go beyond replicating the traditional hospital visit and instead take into account the immense opportunities created by moving care outside the four walls of the traditional hospital setting develop.
Solutions should unlock the emerging power of technology and data, and empower all of us, as consumers, with the knowledge and resources to take better care of our own health.
Robert Garber is a partner at 7wireVentures, where his focus is on investing in companies that empower consumers to better protect their health.
He has over 30 years of investing, advising, and operating early-stage healthcare and technology companies and has co-managed four venture funds with more than $ 400 million in assets under management. Prior to joining 7wireVentures, Robert was Managing Director at Stratus Ventures and KB Partners, where he led early stage investments in healthcare and technology companies.
Prior to this, Robert held key management positions for three high-growth companies, where he led operations, business development and finance in the e-commerce and software industries.
Robert earned a Masters of Business Administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania.


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Sequoia’s Surge selects 17 startups for its fourth batch1 min read . Updated: 24 Nov 2020, 08:20 PM IST
- Sequoia India said that over half the startups, which are a part of the latest cohort are Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies
Sequoia Capital India’s accelerator programme, Surge has selected 17 early-stage startups, headquartered in India, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia, for its fourth-cohort, the blue chip investor said on Tuesday.
These startups span across sectors including edtech, fintech, SMETech, developer tools, consumer, healthtech and B2B marketplaces.
Further, Sequoia India said that over half the startups, which are a part of the latest cohort are Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies, with 11 of the 17 startups building for cross-border markets.
Startups in the fourth batch of Surge have already collectively raised $45.35 million from both Surge and other investors, with the majority of companies entering the program with institutional and angel co-investors.
“This cohort is a reflection of how the region’s startup ecosystem will look and think for the next few years – possibly impacting entire economies. Businesses going beyond home markets, thinking digital first, and leveraging technology to solve problems at scale for industries around the world. It’s incredible to be a part of this growth story," said Rajan Anandan, Managing Director, Sequoia Capital India LLP.
In less than two years since its launch, Surge has seen over 150 founders participating across the globe. This cohort alone has founders based in seven countries including USA, Belgium, India, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia.
Along with the mentorship, Surge founders receive $1 million to $2 million early on in the program, so they can start hiring and building their product right away.
As a part of the third cohort, Surge backed close to 15 early-stage startups of which seven are from India. Some of the notable Surge alumni include Bijak, Bulbul, Doubtnut, Khatabook and Scaler Academy from India.
In July, this year, venture-capital firm Sequoia India announced two new India- and South-East Asia (SEA)-focussed funds—a $525-million venture fund, and a $825-million growth fund.


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Natures Sunshine Reports 12% Increase In Q2 Net Sales To $91.3 Million
Natures Sunshine Products, Inc., the Lehi, Utah-based natural health and wellness company, recently reported its net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018, increased 12.2 percent year-over-year to $91.3 million compared to $81.3 million in the second quarter of 2017.
We generated strong second quarter sales growth compared to the prior year period, which combined with our focus on cost controls led to improvement in both net income and EBITDA compared to the prior year,’ said Gregory L. Probert, chairman and chief executive officer.
According to the company, sales growth was primarily related to continued growth in Synergy Asia Pacific, NSP Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and NSP China, offset by a $1.0 million decline in net sales in NSP Americas and a $1.0 million decline in Synergy Europe.
In China, where Natures Sunshine is in the early development of direct selling operations, the company dedicated management resources to increasing the engagement of independent service providers over the past several months and will continue to focus on broadening its leadership and driving a long-term growth opportunity in the market.
For the year, net sales increased 8.6 percent to $178.6 million compared to $164.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2017. Growth was primarily related to continued growth in Synergy Asia Pacific, NSP Russia, Central and Eastern Europe and NSP China, offset by a $3.8 million decline in nets sales in NSP Americas and a $1.3 million decline in Synergy Europe.
About Natures Sunshine Products
Natures Sunshine Products, a leading natural health and wellness company, markets and distributes nutritional and personal care products through a global direct sales force of approximately 495,000 independent Managers, Distributors and Customers in more than 40 countries. Natures Sunshine manufactures most of its products through its own state-of-the-art facilities to ensure its products continue to set the standard for the highest quality, safety and efficacy on the market today. The Company has four reportable business segments that are divided based on the characteristics of their Distributor base, similarities in compensation plans, as well as the internal organization of NSPs officers and their responsibilities (NSP Americas; NSP Russia, Central and Eastern Europe; Synergy WorldWide; and NSP China). The Company also supports health and wellness for children around the world through its partnership with the Sunshine Heroes Foundation.
Get more information, facts and figures about Nature's Sunshine, click here for the Nature's Sunshine overview.


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On a mission to provide the best value for last-mile delivery, ShapShap connects individuals and businesses to shops, restaurants and nearest delivery personnel digitally.
ShapShap has now closed a seed extension round which included V8 Capital Partners, stimulating its expansion drive beyond its current base, Nigeria and increasing its capabilities across the new markets.
Founded by Khalil Halilu in 2019, ShapShap utilises data and mobile technology to formalise the fragmented and highly inefficient same-day delivery service. The startup’s all-in-one platform connects customers, drivers, as well as merchants, and has so far completed over 40,000 deliveries in Lagos and Abuja.
ShapShap also leverages B2B and B2C channels to enable seamless delivery options between merchants and customers. These customers can find a range of services as well as products, and delivery personnel can easily earn money servicing multiple vendors.
The new funding will further boost the startup’s achievements, accelerating its last-mile delivery services for businesses and individuals in Nigeria, and other African countries.
“Technology is aiding the ability for businesses globally to reach their consumers faster, and Africa is no different. We are building IP that makes last-mile logistics more effective. We have noticed a significant spike in the distribution of goods and services through online channels and are committed to helping our clients succeed,” said Khalil Halilu, CEO of ShapShap.
“ShapShap’s unique approach to last-mile logistics and Khalil’s proven track record presents a unique investment opportunity. We are excited to partner with Khalil across various verticals working with several portfolio companies to deliver fully automated last-mile delivery infrastructure,” said Tobi Oke, managing partner at V8 Capital Partners.


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TORONTO, AUGUST 25, 2015: In a new report produced in association with PwC Canada entitled, Harnessing the Power of the Sharing Economy, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has called upon governments to move quickly and boldly to ensure that Canada and Ontario realize the full potential of the sharing economy. The report calls for immediate action to be taken to fill any insurance gaps and ensure tax compliance. If adopted, the OCC’s recommendations would make Ontario the first jurisdiction in the world to take a comprehensive approach to address the growth of the sharing economy.
Fueled by companies such as Uber, Autoshare, and Airbnb, the sharing economy enables individuals to obtain rides, accommodations, and other goods and services from peers via online platforms.
The OCC’s report finds that nearly two thirds of Ontarians believe that the growth of companies in the sharing economy is good for Ontario’s economy. It also finds that nearly 40 percent of young Ontarians (18-34) are consumers in the sharing economy.
“The sharing economy is growing at an incredible rate and the opportunity for Canada and Ontario is an important one,” said Allan O’Dette, President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. “Jurisdictions that are building adaptable regulatory and tax frameworks are more likely to produce new technologies that will drive economic growth.”
“The sharing economy continues to gain momentum as a business model that spans multiple industries while creating unique opportunities for entrepreneurs and consumers alike,” said Ted Graham, Innovation Leader, PwC Canada. “We’re proud to be playing a role in bringing the right stakeholders together in order to stay ahead of the curve and foster innovative thinking in support of the evolving business landscape both in Ontario and across Canada.”
The report also finds that 1 in 5 Greater Toronto Area (GTA) residents have used the ride-hailing app. Only 1 in 5 Ontarians believe Uber should be banned from operating in the province.
Among its recommendations, the OCC calls on governments of all levels to revisit the way they regulate.
“We need a regulatory regime that is able to adapt to changing economic conditions and is responsive to the emergence of new sectors,” said O’Dette. “This kind of regulatory system is fair for both established operators and new market entrants.”
Harnessing the Power of the Sharing Economy: Next Steps for Ontario is the product of several months of research by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the members of its Working Group. The report was informed by the results of a survey conducted by Leger in August 2015.
Learn more about the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
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DOCOMO to Partner with China Mobile to Offer TD-LTE Roaming in China – Nov 18, 2014– Tokyo, Japan (Techreleased) – NTT DOCOMO, INC., a personalized mobile solutions provider for smarter living, announced today that it will offer Japan-based customers outbound roaming on the TD-LTE network of China Mobile Communications Corporation, the world’s largest mobile operator by subscribers, on November 19.
DOCOMO will be the first Japanese mobile operator to offer TD-LTE roaming in China. DOCOMO subscribers with compatible handsets will be able to enjoy the max.150 Mbps extra-high-speed LTE network.
DOCOMO’s international LTE roaming services now cover 27 countries and regions.
Going forward, DOCOMO plans to partner with mobile operators to ensure that DOCOMO customers can rely on its LTE roaming services while traveling abroad.


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Jul 21, 2017 03:01 PM IST
The lower purchases by the world's biggest importer of vegetable oils come amid a 13 percent run-off in international crude palm oil prices this year that has also pulled down other edible oil benchmarks and kept domestic oilseed crushing in India unprofitable.
- Jun 22, 2017 11:51 AM IST
Local oilseed crushers are struggling to compete with cheaper edible oil imports from Indonesia, Malaysia, Brazil and Argentina, reducing demand for local rapeseed and soybeans, even after prices tumbled by a third over the past 14 months due to bumper global production.
- Mar 24, 2017 04:19 PM IST
Watch the interview of BV Mehta Solvent Extracter Assoc with Manisha Gupta on CNBC-TV18, in which he shared his views on edible oil market and its demand for import duty cut.
- Mar 24, 2017 12:51 PM IST
Watch Manisha Gupta of CNBC-TV18 speaking about the current trend and updates from the agro commodity space.
- Jan 23, 2017 05:00 PM IST
Ruchi Soya Industries today said it is planning to expand its edible oil fortification initiative.
- Oct 01, 2016 12:52 PM IST
In a filing to the BSE, Ruchi Soya informed that "it has been served with a copy of winding up petition filed by one of its creditors before High Court of Bombay. The company will take appropriate legal recourse in the matter." The company did not name the creditor.
- Jul 14, 2016 05:32 PM IST
"Our present manufacturing capacity in edible oils is 4,000 tonnes per day (tpd) between Haldia and Andhra Pradesh plants. Post expansion, the capacity will rise to 8,000 tpd within 2018", Emami group director Aditya Agarwal told PTI.
- Oct 26, 2015 04:46 PM IST
Dalda Edible Oils has always spearheaded creative marketing and consumer-connect initiatives across the country. This year too, Dalda conceptualized ...
- Oct 26, 2015 04:00 PM IST
Dalda, one of the leading edible oil brands in the country, celebrated Navaratri in Lucknow with their recently organized “Dalda Dandiya ...
- Aug 06, 2015 08:55 PM IST
"Export of Rice Bran oil in bulk has been exempted from the prohibition on export of edible oils. Also, the quantity ceiling on export of organic edible oils has been removed," Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.
- Jun 23, 2015 10:13 AM IST
Although a delayed arrival of the monsoon had worried farmers, more than two-thirds of the country has now received normal or above-normal levels of rainfall so far this monsoon season, which starts on June 1.
- May 29, 2015 09:48 AM IST
The company had reported a net profit of Rs 16 lakh in FY 2013-14. Total income of the company during 2014-15 rose to Rs 31,562 crore from Rs 28,499 crore in 2013-14.
- May 20, 2015 10:41 AM IST
NeML's impact on the Indian commodity markets is reflected in its good financial performance," NeML Director Samir Shah said in a release issued here. In FY 2013-14, NeML facilitated the trade of 34 lakh tonnes in essential commodities, worth Rs 10,422 crore.
- Dec 26, 2014 08:02 AM IST
In an order made public on Thursday, it said the import tax on the crude variety of vegetable oil would rise to 7.5 percent from 2.5 percent, while that on refined oil would rise to 15 from 10 percent with immediate effect.
- Sep 16, 2014 05:36 PM IST
Angel Commodities' report on special technical report on Edible Oil. According to the research firm, one can buy NCDEX Ref Soya Oil October between Rs 580-590 with a stop loss of Rs 555 for the target price of Rs 630/640.
- Feb 05, 2014 12:18 PM IST
Twenty eight-years-old Akshay Modi, Executive Director of Modi Naturals transformed his family's edible oil manufacturing business. Previously a contract producer for other brands, Akshay took the family's business, Modi Naturals, into the retail segment. Take a look at his story.
- Jan 12, 2013 12:56 PM IST
Edible oil prices slipped on the wholesale oils and oilseeds market during the past week on sluggish demand, against adequate stocks position and a weak global trend.
- Oct 19, 2012 03:19 PM IST
Edible oil prices rose by upto Rs 100 per quintal in the wholesale oils and oilseeds market today on pick up in festive demand amid a firm global trend.
- Oct 05, 2012 09:27 AM IST
Shares of Indian Telephone Industries (ITI), a state-run sick company, surged 7% in early trade today after the government approved the financial assistance of Rs 130 crore.
- Apr 16, 2012 11:56 AM IST
India's wholesale price index (WPI) rose a faster-than-expected 6.89% in March from a year earlier, mainly driven by higher food prices, government data showed on Monday.
- Dec 05, 2011 11:25 AM IST
Kotak Commodity has come out with its report on oilseeds. According to the research firm Soy bean futures are expected to trade with a downward bias tracking weak cues from international markets.
- Nov 15, 2011 12:49 PM IST
Kotak Commodity has come out with its report on oil seeds. According to the research firm the NCDEX December contract is getting support near Rs 2190-2200/qtl while resistance is seen near Rs 2270-2280/qtl.
- Nov 09, 2011 02:33 PM IST
Anil Agrawal, director of Sanwaria Agro Oils says that the company’s board is meeting on the 14th of this month to decide the details of a share buyback.
- Nov 02, 2011 02:29 PM IST
Kotak Commodity has come out with its report on Oil & Oilseeds. As per the research firm Indian soy bean futures are expected to trade with a downward bias tracking weak cues from CBOT soy beans during early trades.
- Oct 21, 2011 01:10 PM IST
Mangal Keshav has come out with its report on Chilli, jeera, pepper, cardamom, Edible oil, soya bean, Guar seed, mustard seed and Mentha oil


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Football Manager Handheld 13 is coming to Android smartphones, despite the developers claims of rampant piracy, resulting in just one in eleven copies of the game being legitimately bought and paid for.
Speaking with Redbull.co.uk Sports Interactive's Miles Jacobson shed light on the issue of Football Manager piracy on Android by saying that piracy is now “ranging between nine to one and 11 to one."
Football Manager Handheld retails on Android at £6.99, yet the majority of players are refusing to pay for the experience. The piracy rates are causing the developer to reconsider publishing on the Android format on a yearly basis, Jacobson confirmed.
“We set a sales target at the beginning of the project that if we hit we would do another version, " Jacobson explained, "Thankfully we have hit that, so we will be doing Football Manager 13 on Android, but it’s quite sad when a business actually has to take piracy into account...we will be making the call year to year.”
What's your take on Android piracy? Is it out of control? Should Sports Interactive publish the game on it anyway? Let us know below.


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Ferrero, the UK’s fourth-biggest confectionery manufacturer, will be launching at least 10 new products over the next decade in order to grow and consolidate its portfolio.
Ferrero sales director Jason Sutherland told Wholesale News at the company’s Spring briefing last week that although he could not yet reveal the nature of the forthcoming products, they would be “genuine NPDs, not just flavor variations.”
He added that the company would not launch new products until they had been thoroughly consumer tested and that Ferrero was completely certain that they would grow the market.
Sutherland also said that Ferrero was aiming to increase its above-the-line promotional spend next year, including £11m on TV advertising. Ferrero had doubled its spend on TV over the past three years: “At Christmas, Ferrero is second only to Coca-Cola in terms of media support,” he said.
At the same event, customer development director Levi Boorer unveiled the Ferrero Spring range, including: 100g Gold Rocher Bunny for Easter; the £4.49 Rocher Heart for Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day; a £5.99 medium Easter egg; 5, 16 and 24 “trays” of Ferrero Rocher; and 16 and 24 trays of Ferrero Collection. All products will TV advertised.
Boorer also unveiled a range of Kinder Easter products, including the ever-popular Kinder Surprise single egg, which will be supported by its biggest-ever above-the-line promotional campaign.
- For more on Ferrero’s Spring range, look out for the December issue of Wholesale News


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Published Date : Jun 28, 2017
Snapdragon Wear 1200 by Qualcomm intends to make tracking, in every way, easier and better. From tracking kids to elderly, the new and upgraded device is expected to fix the issues that exist better extremely expensive smartwatches and everyday fitness bands. The new chip was disclosed by Mobile World Congress in Shanghai. It is said to use a part of regular cellular network known as LTEIoT, which is a power-efficient technology yet to be commercialized.
Once the technology is rolled out, it is likely to connect trackers and cellular network for a longer duration. Qualcomm’s earlier connected chips were purely meant for developing kids’ watches and elderly trackers. This Snapdragon Wear 1100 also required frequent charging, which became its key drawback.
Qualcomm Targets Pet Owners with its Latest Chips
The company stated that its latest chip will use lower-bandwidth IoT to improve the battery life as it will last a week without charging or even longer. Despite being connected to Wi-Fi, GPS, and cell towers the device will have a power-efficient standby mode. The company also intends to target pet owners to who like to track their pets and avoid any mishaps. With plans to embed features such as LTE voice calls and music streaming Snapdragon 1200 wearables will also try to gain attention of fitness freaks in the near future.
However, all of this will require compatible networks, which are still a missing part of the puzzle. Borqs and Quanta are expected to design the devices that will use Cat-M1 and Cat-NB1 networks. These networks don’t allows too much data and use little power.


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Animetrics, a leading developer of 2D to 3D face recognition and face creation solutions, provides the Animetrics Face Recognition that can be used to detect human faces in pictures and match them against a set of known or documented faces. This tool is specifically useful for applications for the fashion and online entertainment industries, or for law enforcement or military intelligence where accurate identity resolution is a necessity.
It's been a little over two weeks since the latest Facebook API euthanasia which saw the Face.com API shuttered. Among those disappointed by the API shutdown were the founders of LambdaLabs, which quickly began work on an alternative, the LambdaLabs Face API. Though not as full-featured as the Face.com API, Lambda's looks likely to stay online longer.
CrowdRiff has announced API access to its Visual Influence platform. API access to CrowdRiff features allow users to deliver user-generated photos and associated features to marketing products and campaigns. Features include social media search, calls to action, photo acquisition, and more.


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It is often said that we are living in a ‘digital’ age – one of connectedness, where we use the internet in every area of our lives.
But what if you couldn’t access the internet? For many of us, that might sound unthinkable but it is a reality for many – in some countries of the world, as little as 1% of the population can access the internet.
Whilst almost everyone is connected to the internet in Europe and North America, other continents have internet penetration rates of below 50% – including Asia and Africa. But internet access is growing fast in all four corners of the globe.
Check out this neat infographic showing the astronomically fast growth of the internet in Bangladesh.