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BEDFORD-STUYVESANT — A group of local wine and beer connoisseurs are teaming up to present the first annual Tap+Cork Brooklyn Beer and Wine Festival in Bed-Stuy — a day-long celebration of craft beers, wine and local artisan spirits that also features live music.
The festival, held at the Bed-Stuy performance space The Lab at 1428 Fulton St. on Aug. 18, will begin with tastings in the hall's gated parking lot and stretch into the massive two-story loft space inside, where people can enjoy local food and shop from local vendors, while Fuse TV D.J. CEO spins throughout the day.
The event was created in part to add a splash of culture missing from the neighborhood, organizers said.
“Residents often have to journey outside of this culturally rich neighborhood to expand their palates," said Rotimi Akinnuoye, co-owner of Bed-Vyne Wine and its spinoff craft beer shop, Bed-Vyne Brew, which are sponsoring the event.
"We strive to bring new and unique experiences to our customers, so what better way to do that than with a festival in our own backyard?”
Tickets for the event are on sale now, with pre-sale general admission tickets going for $15. Tickets are $20 at the gate, with a $5 discount for designated drivers.
Wine and beer connoisseurs can also spring for VIP tickets, enjoying private tastings for the first hour on the building's upper balcony, with "rare selections" and passed hors d'oeuvres, organizers said.
Tickets also come with a commemorative tasting glass.
The Tap+Cork Brooklyn Beer & Wine Fest takes place, Aug. 18, from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. at The Lab, 1428 Fulton St. The event is an official part of 2013 Soul of Brooklyn Week.


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Puttshack, an upscale mini-golf, restaurant, and bar facility, will soon open in The Gulch with an address of 138 12th Ave N. The brand has rapidly expanded over the last five years, opening locations nationwide in many metropolitan cities like Atlanta, Miami, and Scottsdale. With 13 current locations and 13 more officially on the way, Puttshack is sure to become a popular night-out option for those looking for a unique game combining tech with traditional mini-golf, curated bites, and a full bar.
According to recent reporting, Puttshack intends to expand further in the greater Nashville area once its first location opens doors in The Gulch later this month, states an article by the Nashville Business Journal.
At its new location, two full bars will offer signature handcrafted cocktails, including a cold brew espresso martini and the “Peach on a Peachtree” which combines bourbon, vodka, whiskey, amaretto, peach puree, and Coke. Its food menu will serve classics like flatbread pizzas, burgers, and more unique options such as Korean BBQ bao buns, wood-fired Thai octopus, and chorizo empanadas, states its online menu. Fitting for Music City’s reputation, the Nashville Puttshack will also be the first location to have a stage for live music.
Though specific details for additional Nashville locations have not yet been announced, the brand is actively searching for more locations and gave some hints to the Business Journal.
“Within the Greater Nashville area, there’s definitely room to do one more. We wouldn’t put another one downtown, the Gulch was very specific on where we wanted to plant our flag within the market,” Logan Powell, Chief Financial Officer of Puttshack, told the Business Journal. “I think somewhere like Franklin, or further south, would definitely make sense with the family markets and then also on the corporate side. But, we’re actually exploring a handful of options in some other areas right now,” Powell said.

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North West got a mini Ferrari for Christmas -- well, that's what some outlets are reporting. The truth is that the super sweet daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West did get a car like her dad's -- but it's not a Ferrari... it's a Lamborghini. On Dec. 27, Kim took to her Twitter account to post a photo of Nori's new ride, which looks like an identical replica of Kanye's Aventador.
Interestingly enough, Us Weekly first reported that the car was a Ferrari -- likely because the emblem on the front looks similar -- but upon further research, one would see that Kanye drives a Matte Black Lamborghini.
Whether North West got a mini Ferrari or a mini Lamborghini doesn't matter much to some people -- but to others, it's a serious car discrepancy! Either way, Nori is going to be cruising in style and you know that wasn't cheap. Even if it is a smaller Lambo (West's was likely over $400,000), you know it still cost a lot of dough.
And that's not all Nori got for Christmas. She was spoiled with the best of the best from toys to clothes -- but what else would you expect?!
North West can have a mini Ferrari -- or a mini Lambo -- or a mini anything that her little heart desires!
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Jaguar Land Rover appoints Thierry Bollore as CEO
Jaguar Land Rover, the British carmaker owned by the Tata Group, has appointed Thierry Bolloré as its new CEO. He replaces Prof Sir Ralf Speth, who will take up the non-executive vice-chairman position at Jaguar Land Rover, as previously announced.
Bolloré will take up this position in September. The Frenchman previously succeded Carlos Ghosn as the CEO for Groupe Renault, having held the COO position at the carmaker earlier. Before his stint at Renault, Bolloré was VP at Faurecia, a large French supplier of automotive parts. He also served at tyre company Michelin.
N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons said of this appointment, "I am delighted to welcome Thierry to Jaguar Land Rover. An established global business leader with a proven track record of implementing complex transformations, Thierry will bring a wealth of experience to one of the most revered positions in the industry."
The new appointment comes at a time when the British brand has faced challenges due to dwindling sales in China, heavy investment costs into new technologies and the economic repercussions of Brexit. The firm has done reasonably well in the ramp-up post-COVID but Bolloré's task is not expected to be an easy one.
Bolloré said, "Jaguar Land Rover is known around the world for its peerless brand heritage, exquisite design and deep engineering integrity. It will be my privilege to lead this fantastic company through what continues to be the most testing time of our generation. Renowned for their passion and spirit, the people of Jaguar Land Rover are the
driving force behind its success. I couldn't be more excited to join the team
continuing to shape the future of this iconic company."
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Delegates attending The International Air Cargo Association’s (TIACA) Executive Summit & AGM hosted by Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in April will be given a unique insight into new ways of growing their businesses and increasing their profitability.
For the first time, the annual event will feature two plenary sessions as well as a series of workshops in which business leaders, consultants and analysts will discuss issues ranging from accelerating e-commerce without breaking the bank, essential innovation during the downturn, exploiting air cargo’s growth sectors, and embracing new technology in the workplace. Other workshops will look at streamlining and securing the supply chain, emerging trends affecting air cargo, how the industry and customs authorities can cooperate to speed up global trade, and getting ready for the impact of new sustainability laws.
Moderators and panelists that have already confirmed their participation in the event from April 16th-18th 2013 include Robert Mellin, Head of Distribution Logistics at Ericsson, one of the world’s leading providers of telecommunications and services, Lee Sandler, Founding Member of Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg and Sandler and Travis Trade Advisory Services, which together represent the largest customs and international trade services provider in the world and Kenji Hashimoto, President of American Airlines Cargo.
They will be joined by Oliver Evans, Chief Cargo Officer of Swiss International Airlines, Enno Osinga, Senior Vice President Cargo, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Issa Baluch, Chairman of Air Cargo Trader, Michael Webber, owner of Webber Air Cargo, Liz Shaver, Director Cargo Services at Airlines for America, Marco Bloemen, Senior Vice President of Seabury, Simon Heaney, Research Manager at Drewey, Mike White, Assistant Director Cargo Facilitation, Security and Standards at CNS, and TIACA’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, Sue Presti.
Daniel Fernandez, Secretary General of TIACA, said: “We are working in a world of unprecedented challenges and opportunities and it is clear that the organisations that are best informed and best prepared for these changing market conditions will be the ones that prosper. At our Executive Summit we will have leading experts on hand to give their opinions and advice on all of the major issues affecting our businesses and industry right now and to look at the most effective ways to grow and protect ourselves and our customers in what remains a volatile economic market.”
The theme of the 2013 Executive Summit is ‘Facing the Future Together.’
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport’s CEO, Jeff Fegan, says hosting the event reinforces the airport’s position as one of North America’s premier air cargo gateways. “With the ease and convenience of flying into DFW International Airport, as well as the exciting attractions and recent business growth of the metroplex, we feel Dallas/Fort Worth is the ideal choice as the first U.S. host of this exclusive event," he said.
On the evening of April 17th, delegates will also gather for TIACA’s Hall of Fame Awards Dinner when the Association will be honoring the careers of Philip Wei, past Chairman of China Airlines, and William (Bill) Boesch, President of Logistics, Council for Logistics Research, Inc.
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Most business owners have been impacted by the ongoing labor shortage — and many have considered automation as a way to cope with the lack of workers.
The new survey by Digital.com of 1,250 business owners showed 71% had to change their offerings or their hours because of a lack of staff. The same percentage said they had worked to resell or upskill current staff to fill shortages.
Meanwhile, about three quarters of business owners said they had considered or already invested in new tools to help automate their business processes while 71% said they had considered or already invested in freelance or offshore work to help fill in the gaps, according to the survey.
And of those business owners that have already turned to automation, about half said the shift would help them permanently cut back on their labor needs.
That’s not to say that business owners haven’t also turned to raising wages in order to attract workers. About 75% said they were willing to pay employees a higher wage, while 76% said they were willing to increase benefits. While 58% thought $15 per hour was a fair wage, about 22% said it was too much, according to the survey. About 19% said it was too little.
Business owners largely believe the labor shortage will ease as enhanced unemployment benefits end in states across the country, with 73% believing their workforce problems will lessen as workers stop receiving those benefits. Research so far is mixed on whether that is true, however.
Data from payroll provider Gusto showed states that saw their unemployment benefits end in June had roughly the same level of employment growth as those states that have not yet ended those benefits.
The fight to keep workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the labor shortage have left some small businesses scrambling for workers, and a recent report suggests long-term trends means the problem is likely to worsen over the coming years. Already, businesses have begun offering higher wages, bonuses and even offering remote work as an incentive to keep their workers from leaving.
The new report, by economic data and analytics firm Emsi Burning Glass, highlights how the mass exodus of baby boomers from the workforce, record low participation rates among the working-age population and the lowest birth rates in U.S. history will all lead to a long-term shortage of workers.
Meanwhile many workers are more interested in remote work than ever before. About 36% of employees who currently work from home at least one day a week would return to the office full time if ordered to do so, but they would start looking for a new job, according to a new working paper from the University of Chicago’s Becker Friedman Institute for Economics. About 6% would quit right away before returning to the office, the working paper found.
About 22% of small business owners are currently experiencing a significant staffing shortage, with another 18% experiencing a moderate staffing shortage, according to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business. And of those businesses experiencing a staffing shortage, about 19% are seeing a significant loss of sales opportunities and 30% are experiencing a moderate loss of sales opportunities.


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In his State of the Union address, on Feb. 12, 2013, President Barack Obama called on Congress to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $9 an hour.
“This single step would raise the incomes of millions of working families,” said the president during of his speech. “For businesses across the country, it would mean customers with more money in their pockets.”
Economists analyzing the potential impact of raising the minimum wage have concluded that the proposed increase would have positive effects for low-income families without causing harm to businesses or raising the unemployment rate.
The White House pointed to companies that supported the increase as a way to reduce employee turnovers and improve productivity. This list included the retail discount giant Costco and Stride Rite, a shoe company nearly 100 years old.
The minimum wage increase has many opponents, among them big businesses and conservatives who believe that the raise will not accomplish its goals.
However, many state and local governments have already set their own minimum wages above the current federal rate.
Research conducted by John Schmitt and David Rosnick at the Center for Economic and Policy Research found that San Francisco’s minimum wage jumped from $6.75 to $8.50 in 2004. Resulting increased income did not cut jobs or negatively affect businesses. In Santa Fe, New Mexico, a similar increase from $5.15 to $8.50 the same year had only positive results on the local economy.
The current level of the minimum wage in the United States is very low by any reasonable standards. According to government statistics, there are 4.4 million workers earning the minimum wage. This is still substantially lower than it was in the 1960s, accounting for inflation. However, worker productivity has doubled since then.
Christine Owens, the executive director of the National Employment Law Project, said in a statement “…one of the best ways to get the economy going again is to put money in the pockets of people who work.”
Consumers are buying less because they have less discretionary income. Taxes have gone up, and high unemployment takes the bargaining power out of most people looking for a job, allowing businesses to keep wages low.
Decreasing the purchasing power of most Americans would negatively affect the growth of the economy. The proposed minimum wage increase would put money back into the hands of families that desperately need it, allowing them to buy a bit more and, as a result, help keep others working.
As Americans, our most important focus should be on getting jobs back, improving wages, and restoring the growth of our economy. Our strength is not measured by the profits of our corporations or the value of our stock market. It depends, rather, on how many of our people have jobs and whether those jobs pay decent wages.


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Acer Polishing Chromebooks for the Channel
Acer released its Google Chromebook ultrabooks to online and direct market retailers for consumer sales. While the Chrome-powered devices aren't yet available to solution providers for business-to-business sales, Acer says there’s growing interest in the channel for these Microsoft Windows alternatives.
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Acer Inc. took a big step in its Google Chromebooks market expansion by releasing the ultrabooks to online and direct-market resellers just as the holiday shopping season gets underway. The PC maker hopes to capture rising demand for low-cost, functional computing devices.
Acer and Samsung are the only two PC manufacturers offering a device running the Google operating system. Until recently, the lightweight devices were only available through Google and the manufacturer’s Web stores and through select retail stores, such as Best Buy.
The expansion means online consumer and DMRs such as TigerDirect, NewEgg and Staples.com will now offer Acer Chromebooks for as little as $199.
"Our customers' enthusiastic response to the Acer C7 Chromebook has encouraged more of our e-tail partners to make them available for purchase online -- just in time for anyone looking for a great holiday gift for a loved one or yourself," said Scott Ledterman, vice president of retail, Acer America. "The extra low price of only $199 is so affordable that customers can even buy them as stocking stuffers for multiple people on their shopping list."
Selling through these online resellers may be an important step toward evolving the Chromebook model to the B2B channel. Since the release of Chrome and the first Chromebooks in June 2011, Google has avoided if and how it will release Chromebooks to its resellers and channel partners. Acer and Samsung have also dodged the issue, following Google with a consumer-first strategy.
Acer tells Channelnomics it’s not offering Chromebooks to VARs and solution providers. However, a spokesperson said there's increasing interest and demand among resellers and business customers for the device. Demand is particularly acute in the education segment, she said.
Holding Chromebooks back in the workplace is the lack of applications. Chrome is a decent operating system built to support Web-enabled devices and activities. It doesn't have the plethora of productivity and business applications supported by Microsoft Corp.'s Windows or Apple Inc.'s Mac OS.
The Acer Chromebook price is too good to pass up for many users. As Ledterman says, it’s cheap enough that it can be used as stocking stuffer. Perhaps, it’s also good for workplaces and organizations that don't need the fastest PCs, but rather disposable devices. Schools fit that description: Students abuse, misuse and lose PCs all the time.
This is particularly bad news for Microsoft, which is seeing its Windows market share erode to alternative devices and operating systems, such as iPad and Android tablets. The availability of a thick-client oOS that supports a conventional PC will give consumers and businesses a new option. At the least, Chrome and the Chromebook devices will pressure Microsoft to respond with lower prices or competitive offerings.
Interest in Chromebooks will increase as the application library expands and users find broader wireless Internet access while mobile. Some of these devices will find their way into the workplace through the bring-your-own-device trend. It’s only a matter of time before Acer, Google and perhaps Samsung introduce a professional version of Chrome to the channel.


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Laptop and computer hardware manufacturers, Gigabyte, has just launched its newest product U2442 Extreme Ultrabook.
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A Russian astronaut managed to record a new record as the oldest still active astronauts ‘walks’ in outer space.
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After recently reporting a $5 billion loss, Ford is up on people's belief that it has a better future ahead, Jim Cramer told listeners on his
"RealMoney" radio show Wednesday.
Today, General Motors reported a solid quarter. "GM is remarkable," Cramer said. "It turns out its costs were so high that it has been able to wipe out a third of the work force and still manufacture just as many cars."
Although GM shouldn't have let board member Jerry York go, Cramer said he still believes in the company.
Those who took some GM shares off the table should consider buying them back because this stock is not done going up, he said.
In addition, Ford is still a buy because "they are just beginning to cut the fat there," Cramer said.
Moving on to the retail sector, the shopping experience at
is not very good, he said, and
is also joining the "clueless retail club."
Home Depot has added aisle numbers, whereas before, the employees used to walk customers to the aisle, Cramer said. Plus, it's starting to sell coffee.
"This is not what I expect or want," he said.
The management at these companies should go outside of the organization and hire real merchants, "people who know and see what's working," Cramer said.
Cramer said he feels that
offer a more upscale shopping experience than do Wal-Mart and Home Depot, where Cramer said he feels lost. It's "fun to spend" at Target and Costco, he said.
Tuning Out Clear Channel
After flatlining for several years,
finally started breaking out Tuesday because the company's management has decided to take matters into its own hands, Cramer said, adding that the company is frustrated with its inability to go up.
However, the people who run Clear Channel are "dangerous when they try to do something about the stock," Cramer warned.
First, they tried to get into live entertainment, and then it was outdoor advertising -- both of which they eventually exited. Then the company "embraced the Net" and forgot about it, he said.
"I think rather than pondering why their stock is so low, they should wonder why it isn't even lower with its track record," Cramer said.
The fact of the matter is that Clear Channel is a company with "little natural growth, it has fired just about everyone it can fire, and it's too big to take over any other radio company," he said.
Now what the management wants to do is take the company private.
"Some industries are simply in decline and don't come back," Cramer said. "Clear Channel doesn't want to admit it and neither do the newspapers."
The bottom line is a deal for Clear Channel to go private would make "no sense," he said. Although it could get done, Cramer warned against anywhere near this stock.
If people are in
, they're up $4 today, Cramer said.
The company reported a double-digit gain in earnings, when it sells at 15 times earnings, he said.
"Norfolk Southern was knocked down and was not doing as badly as the market indicated," Cramer said. "It is a buy."
Another company to buy in this sector is
, he added.
is a hold and should go up $8, Cramer told a caller.
"It got cold and oil went back up, which made coal cheap," he said. "We are looking at lower coal prices as coal is bottoming."
Peabody was recently trading at $43.35.
( NSI) is a company that is hated on Wall Street," Cramer said, responding to his next caller.
As a rule, he said he typically tries to "avoid closely contested stocks."
"There are people who genuinely believe Nutri System is a fraud, and then there are people who think it is worth a fortune," Cramer said. "The short-sellers are so aggressive that they're banging the stock down right now trying to cause panic."
The bottom line is the stock should be up $10, but the bears are being too aggressive, and it is too complicated, so "stay away," he advised. Nutri System was recently trading at $14.22.
When a caller inquired about
( FSH), Cramer said
came out with some "bullish comments" and said its merger with Fisher is going to be good for shareholders.
"I would hold on to Fisher Scientific," he said. "It's a good natural merger that looks like it's going to pay off."
Cramer advised another caller to hold on to
( CEG) because he believes it's "a good steady grower" and that it can go higher.
is hated by hedge fund people because they believe that when things get tough, people don't have enough money to spend on motorcycles, Cramer told a caller he disagrees with this view.
Harley-Davidson is something people "genuinely like," and its brand is so strong that even at its 52-week high, Cramer wants people to buy this stock.
In addition, Cramer told another caller not to back away from
, as he believes it is a "good company" and "likes the stock very much."
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Oppo's retractable camera delivers 2X zoom, smaller camera bump (Updated)
- OPPO has briefly shown off a retractable rear camera for phones.
- This would drastically reduce the size of a camera bump.
- OPPO later confirmed that it offers 2X zoom when extended.
Updated: December 15, 2021 (2:12 AM ET): OPPO posted a teaser video last week, showing a phone with a retractable rear camera. Now, it’s posted a longer video along with accompanying information about the new tech.
The video description confirms our suspicions that the sensor is a 50MP Sony IMX766 camera, as seen on the Find X3 Pro. It also confirms that the tech enables the equivalent of 2X optical zoom when extended. OPPO adds that the camera can retract in 0.6 seconds to protect the module in the event of a drop.
Otherwise, you can also expect the module to be splash and dust resistant. In other words, we doubt that we’ll see this on something like the Find X4 Pro given that the last two Pro models had full-fledged water resistance.
Original article: December 7, 2021 (7:23 AM ET): Camera bumps are one of the more annoying things about smartphones today, as many devices have main cameras that jut out from the rest of the phone. This means your phone might wobble when flat on a desk or gather loads of dust around the camera.
Fortunately, OPPO has a solution as the firm has revealed a retractable camera. A video posted by the firm’s Twitter account shows a tiny main camera bump that turns into a jutting sensor when the phone’s camera app is launched. Check it out below.
The video also suggests that, much like traditional pop-up selfie cameras, the phone has fall detection that retracts the camera when you drop the device.
OPPO didn’t reveal any more about the retractable camera, but we do get a look at text revealing a 1/1.56-inch sensor size, 50mm focal length, and f/2.4 aperture. The sensor size is identical to the IMX766 50MP main and ultra-wide cameras found on the Find X3 Pro, although the focal length suggests we’re looking at a ~2X telephoto camera instead.
Would you buy a phone with a retractable rear camera?
Speaking of zoom capabilities, it’s not immediately clear whether this camera will be capable of optical zoom by moving in and out or if it has any other practical use for photography.
In any event, we’ll likely hear more from OPPO when the Inno Day event kicks off next week. The company has a mixed track record when it comes to Inno Day announcements translating into commercial products. So you might not want to hold your breath for phones with retractable cameras in 2022.
Would you buy a phone with a retractable camera? Let us know via the poll above.


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Ford shares jump after strong 3Q profits
Apple developing search engine to compete with Google: report
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Coca-Cola looks to energize growth amid pandemic slump
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Tesla profit doubles as car deliveries surge
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iParenting: Apple’s latest innovation
Kids used to be labelled as “digital natives” as they have never known a world without the existence of computers. However, the children of today have never witnessed life without smartphones and unlimited access to the internet. These kids can be classified as the “iKids” of our generation. To them, the world has always had on-demand access to music and TV and people have always been able to communicate through social media. Earlier this month apple introduced a new set of parental controls at their Worldwide developer conference that will see iOS 12 to assist parents manage their children’s technology usage. Michael Cowling, Senior Lecturer in Educational Technology at CQUniversity, joined us on the line to discuss this further.


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We all know Victoria has great food.
Whenever it is time to decide where to go out to eat, the possibilities seem endless!
We have been spoiled with an incredible amount of restaurants and tasty options, but did you know Victoria has more restaurants, eateries, pubs and bars per person than any other city in Canada?
No wonder the choice is so difficult!
Destination Greater Victoria recently set out to determine if there really were as many restaurants in Victoria as they thought.
After analyzing data from Statistics Canada’s June 2020 Business Counts for restaurants, eateries, pubs, and bars, Destination Greater Victoria determined their hunch was true!
When compared to other Canadian cities, Victoria ranked first with 4.6 restaurants, eateries, pubs, and bars per 1,000 residents.
This was ahead of Vancouver, which has 3.6 restaurants, eateries, pubs, and bars per 1,000 people and Niagara Falls, which has 3.4.
“Victoria’s culinary offerings are a major selling feature when we market the destination,” said Paul Nursey, CEO of Destination Greater Victoria, ““ We are also delighted to have brought closure to this question through hard statistical data that our culinary scene is the richest and deepest of any Canadian city.”
Here’s the full list from across Canada, along with each of their ratios per 1,000 residents:
- Victoria – 4.6
- Vancouver – 3.6
- Niagara Falls – 3.4
- Montréal – 2.7
- Kelowna – 2.6
- Kingston – 2.5
- St. John’s – 2.5
- Regina – 2.4
- Edmonton – 2.4
- Saskatoon – 2.4
- Toronto – 2.4
- Windsor – 2.4
- Calgary – 2.3
- Halifax – 2.1
- Ottawa – 2.1
- Québec – 2.0
- London – 2.0
- Hamilton – 1.9
- Winnipeg – 1.9


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(Reuters) - Britain’s Royal Mail postal service should be worth as much as 3.3 billion pounds ($5.3 billion) when it makes its London stock market debut next month, the government said on Friday as it began taking orders for the selloff.
Following is a summary of the offering:
- Price range: 260 pence to 330p/shr
- Valuation: The sale gives Royal Mail a market capitalization of between 2.6 billion pounds and 3.3 billion
- Size: The offer represents between 40.1 and 52.2 percent of Royal Mail’s share capital, raising between 1 billion pounds and 1.7 billion for government coffers.
- Both the size of the stake and amount raised could be increased by up to 15 percent via an “over-allotment” option, whereby extra shares can be sold if demand is strong.
- In addition, 10 percent of Royal Mail’s shares will be given free to the company’s 150,000 UK-based staff, representing around 2,200 pounds worth of shares each.
- Post-sale ownership: Britain’s holding in Royal Mail is expected to be reduced to between 37.8 and 49.9 percent. If the “over-allotment” option is exercised, this could fall to 30-43.9 percent.
- Investors: Around 70 percent of the offer is expected to go to institutional investors and 30 percent to retail. Minimum spend is 750 pounds in the retail offer and 500 pounds for eligible Royal Mail staff who want to top up their free allocation.
- October 8: Offer is expected to close
- October 11: Final price will be announced and the shares will begin conditional trading on the London Stock Exchange
- Joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners: Goldman Sachs (GS.N) and UBS UBSN.VX
- Joint bookrunner and sponsor: Barclays (BARC.L)
- Joint bookrunner: BofA Merrill Lynch (BAC.N)
- Financial adviser to government: Lazard (LAZ.N)
- Banks involved will share a combined fee of up to 1.2 percent of the offer size
($1 = 0.6249 British pounds)
Compiled by Neil Maidment and Kylie MacLellan; Editing by David Holmes


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Japanese manufacturers say business is booming
Japanese manufacturing is growing at its fastest rate in almost three years.
The Nikkei’s flash manufacturing purchasing managers’ index for February, published a week before final PMI data is released, has come in with a reading of 53.5, up from 52.7 in January.
Samuel Agass, economist at IHS Markit, which compiles the survey, said: “Japan’s manufacturing engine shifted into a higher gear as faster increases in output, new business and employment were reported.”
This is the sixth month in a row that the headline PMI has been above 50, which marks the divide been expansion and contraction.
At one stage last year the sector contracted to a record low of 47.7 after a strengthening yen hit exports and eroded earnings at the countries major export-focused


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The Galaxy S8 is perhaps one of the most highly anticipated smartphones from Samsung to date. This has probably a lot to do with the recent mishap that the company had on the Galaxy Note 7. However, so as not to disappoint its loyal fanbase, Samsung is preparing for a colossal endeavor involving the Galaxy S8.
For one, it has been rumored that the upcoming smartphone will feature the best hardware money can buy. It will come equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip and could potentially carry an 8GB RAM as well. While the latter may seem ludicrous, an 8GB memory is actually available now on the market.
According to SK Hynix pressroom, the company has finally unveiled its latest engineering marvel. The company has successfully launched the highest capacity RAM sized at 8GB per die. The company also mentioned that new memory chips are now ready to be used by future smartphone flagships.
Having a high capacity memory on a single chip is an incredible step towards improving the performance of upcoming mobile devices. With the announcement, many now speculate that major smartphone manufacturers will be implementing the new chip sooner rather than later. And for sure, one of those companies will be Samsung. In fact, rumors are now spreading that the upcoming Galaxy S8 might feature the said memory chip.
The newest memory from SK Hynix boasts of an impressive size reduction of more than 30 percent. Meanwhile, power consumption was also reduced considerably by lowering the operating voltage of the chip. The new 8GB RAM can accommodate data transfers speeds of around 35GBps with its 64-bit, dual channel bus architecture.
On other news, Korean investment publication, The Investor, has confirmed that Samsung will release the Galaxy S8 by mid-April this year. In addition to this, the company is setting a steep goal for this year’s Galaxy S8 numbers. According to the same report, Samsung forecasts around 60 million Galaxy S8 units to be sold within the year. The entire production plan is set at around 5 million units produced per month starting in March.
It would seem that Samsung is pulling all the stops when it comes to its next flagship phone. This could be one of its biggest gambles to date since most experts agree that market acceptance is still uncertain for Samsung. This is especially to right the Galaxy Note 8 fiasco.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be commencing a global virtual summit which will be based on Artificial Intelligence (AI), RAISE 2020 with the theme of – “Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020” is scheduled to be held on October 5, as per the information given by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
The summit will be held from October 5 to October 9, 2020, organized in joint collaboration with NITI Aayog and MeitY. The inaugural event will be held in the virtual presence of Minister of Electronics & IT, Communications and law and justice, Ravi Shankar Prasad, world renowned AI expert Professor Raj Reddy, Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman Mukesh Ambani and IBM CEO Arvind Krishna.
There will be a specially dedicated session on building inclusive AI that will drive and empower crores of Indians. Anita Bhatia, assistant secretary-general, deputy executive director, UN Women will be speaking over a key-note session with an all-women panel.
The ministry has released the information that around 15,000 stakeholders will be a part of from different disciplines of academia, research industry and government representatives have registered for participation in the conference.
Industry analysts have anticipated that AI could add up the Indian economy by $957 billion till 2035.


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Cognition founder and CEO Brian Pope will describe his company’s groundbreaking work in using photogrammetry to produce 3D digital models of locations and landscapes in a Power Chat Theater Presentation at the AFCI Locations Show in Los Angeles.
Cognition recently applied its color-grading magic and technical expertise to Underwater, a new 360º video created by Soma Fashion Network for the HTC Vive virtual reality system.
Marauders, a tense, noir-ish thriller released by Lionsgate Premiere and director Steven C. Miller, recently became the first feature finished in Cognition’s new 4K digital intermediate theater.
Hybrid post-production facility Cognition has completed construction of a 4K digital intermediate theater as part of its ongoing multi-million dollar expansion.
The Arc/k Project, a new nonprofit focused on digital preservation, has developed a unique plan for creating 3-dimensional records of the world’s most endangered cultural assets while providing Hollywood filmmakers with a new and better way to incorporate exotic locations and artifacts into their
Hybrid digital production studio Cognition has hired Eileen Godoy as Executive Producer. Godoy will manage film and television projects through the processes of editorial finishing, color grading and deliverables.
Cognition, the recently launched hybrid post production facility, has purchased six powerful Mistika systems from SGO.
Cognition, a hybrid post production facility, visual effects studio and creative campus, has launched in Los Angeles.


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Further, special relief is needed for the worst hit sectors of hospitality and tourism, which generate the most jobs, according to the taskforce, which included former bureaucrats, academicians, agriculture scientists and senior corporate representatives from Radisson, Vardhman Industries, Sonalika Tractors, rice mills and others.
If the lockdown is extended beyond May 3, the home ministry must amend its order and allow units in urban areas to resume work, while e-commerce should be freely allowed, it said. “E-commerce operations may be permitted without any restriction on nature of goods,” the report said.
It said industry is scared of resuming operations as it feels that the management needs to prove its innocence if there is an alleged violation of the Disaster Management Act.
“The Task Force, therefore, recommends that the concern of the industry in this regard needs to be allayed to state that if the management/employer has fully complied with the SOP he/she should not be prima facie held responsible for any offence (under the acto or home ministry guidelines),” it said.
It also recommended a compliance strategy. “For compliance, a daily checklist with all the points mentioned in Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) for Social Distancing for Offices, Workplace, Factories and Establishments must be maintained by the company/unit and be readily available to any public authority to verify.”
Further, it has recommend that proper protocol must be followed before registering any case under Section 188 of The Indian Penal Code for violations by common citizens under the lockdown.
It said the Covid-19 situation remains uncertain. “What is certain, though, is that the lockdown as a strategy cannot be permanent as it has devastating effect on the livelihood of the citizens. Industrial activity is at a standstill … It is also agreed that the easing of restrictions cannot be sudden and complete,” its report said.
If the lockdown is extended, a six-month relief should be given on payments for facilities like water, electricity, and other utilities. Enterprises should also be offered concession on payment of taxes to help them pay salaries, it said.
“Whosoever has paid the wages during the lockdown, should be compensated through enhanced Working Capital limits. In sectors, where lockdown is likely to persist for a longer duration such as tourism and hospitality, additional relief may be considered,” it said.
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Former Texas congressman Ron Paul has once again come to the media’s attention, this time due to criticism of the Federal Reserve. He argued that the new payment processing system planned by the US central bank, FedNow, will do worse than good.
Paul yesterday released a statement for campaignforliberty.org, saying:
“Consumers already have many options to make real-time payments. So the EDF’s decision to start working on a real central bank-controlled payments system – what John Berlau calls “FedNow” – is disappointing. “
Ron Paul is against FedNow
The former congressman has proven himself to be a strong supporter of cryptocurrencies and the philosophy behind financial autonomy and freedom. He explained why he is against FedNow:
“A real-time payment system administered by the Federal Reserve will crowd out private alternatives, leaving consumers with a government-managed option. This will be bad for consumers and entrepreneurs, but it is good for bureaucrats in the EDF who want to keep their power. They will use FedNow to help “protect” the fiat currency system of the Federal Reserve against cryptocurrencies. “
Centralized currency monopolies facilitate volatile trade wars, such as between the US and China. If there is no competition, people have no other option and are obliged to finance these trade wars through the taxes paid.
In an interview with CNBC on July 14, Ron Paul briefly explained his position:
“I am a supporter of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, because I like competing currencies.”


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Last month, the U.S. Postal Service awarded the contract for a pilot program for a cloud-based identity management system called the Federal Cloud Credential Exchange (FCCX). Using a closed communications network, or "digital pipelines", the Postal Service will deliver digital packets ("envelopes") of secure identity data between government agencies and private or public identity providers.
There’s no denying it: Looks matter. Appearance creates a first impression that is hard to erase. And when you’re talking about postal retail facilities, how they look is essential to the U.S. Postal Service’s business.
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Supermarket chain Aldi is selling its veg naked in a bid to cut down on plastic packaging in a campaign being pioneered on Teesside.
Following the success of a trial selling five loose fresh produce lines without plastic wrapping in Scotland, shoppers in our corner of the North-east will be able to buy plastic-free vegetables.
The initiative, which will be rolled out at Aldi's 13 stores across Teesside and east Cleveland, applies to loose savoy cabbage, red cabbage, white cabbage, pointed cabbage and cauliflower and if successful, will be put in place at all of Aldi’s 830 UK stores by the end of the year.
Teesside based businesses are already aware of the plastic free issue - Redcar chippy Oliver’s Fish and Chips has also announced it is to go plastic free and firms like Middlesbrough based Presca uses recyled plastic bottles and fishing nets to make sportswear.
Aldi estimates the move could avoid the use of more than 100 tonnes of plastic a year nationwide without increasing food waste.
Fritz Walleczek, managing director of corporate responsibility at Aldi UK and Ireland, said: “The trial of so-called ‘naked’ vegetables has had a very positive reception in Scotland and, as a result, we’re now looking to extend this trial into two of our regions in England.
“Cutting waste is at the heart of what we do. Where we can, our aim is to remove unnecessary plastic entirely without leading to unnecessary food waste. Where we can’t do that, we are committed to ensuring that packaging doesn’t end up as waste by ensuring that all ours is recyclable, reusable or compostable.
“It is initiatives like this in Teesside that will help us achieve this goal and is a measure of our determination to be as sustainable and environmentally responsible a business as possible.”
Aldi has also removed all non-recyclable black plastic from its core range of fresh fruit and vegetables across the UK - currently black plastic is not recyclable in the UK because it cannot be detected by the sorting systems used in recycling.
It also aims to remove all hard-to-recycle plastics such as PVC and expanded polystyrene from its food range by the end of 2020 and ensuring all own-label packaging will be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2022 and reducing plastic packaging by 25% by the end of 2023.


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Crypto has gone Hollywood, and vice versa, as the two industries are deepening their financial and strategic ties. From a report: For crypto, these partnerships are about building brand awareness. For entertainers and entertainment companies, it's about fear of missing out on the next big thing.The Staples Center in Los Angeles said Wednesday that it will be renamed Crypto.com Arena, via a 20-year naming rights deal valued north of $700 million. Expect there to be in-stadium synergies, including around NFTs. This comes after a slew of actors, athletes, musicians and influencers have invested in crypto companies, often becoming official or de facto spokespeople. Others are peddling NFTs. Some want to get in early on an emerging technology that could revolutionize their industries, unlike the original social media revolution in which most of the profit stayed in Silicon Valley. Or, as one crypto insider told Axios: "Ashton Kutcher made a ton of money by getting in early on Twitter, but he was kind of alone ... Lots of people in Hollywood want to make sure they don't make that mistake again."


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The appeal comes in the wake of reported highway robberies across the country.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Accra, the General Manager in-charge of Project and Business Development at GhIPSS, Mr Archie Hesse encouraged the travellers to get an e-zwich card from any bank of their choice to enable them load their monies on.
He said GhIPSS together with the banks had deployed various outlets throughout the country to enable travellers load cash on the card and withdraw their monies at their destinations.
Mr Hesse said apart from the banks and some major shopping centres, GhIPSS had also installed e-zwich ATMs in all except two of the regional capitals.
The e-zwich ATMs in Wa and Bolgatanga are nearing completion and would soon be running and other major trading centres such as Techiman also have the e-zwich ATMs.
Under its new roll out strategy, GhIPSS has also deployed e-zwich Point of Sales Machines at some bus terminals and commercial centres.
Mr Hesse said it was very safe to use the e-zwich because the robbers would have no use for it because the card would only work with the live finger of the card owner.
He assured the public that in the event that they lose their e-zwich card, it would be replaced with all the monies still intact.
Additionally, he said there were withdrawal limits on the e-zwich card based on the discretion of the cardholder.
Another security feature is the emergency finger. At the point of registering for an e-zwich card, it is encouraged to pick one of the fingers as an emergency finger. In event that you would have to withdraw cash under duress, you place the emergency finger on the device and only a limited amount of money can be accessed.
All these features, Mr Hesse explained were to ensure that people did not lose their monies held on the card.
He entreated the public to seek as much education from their bankers on e-zwich or call on GhIPSS to clarify any doubt they had about the biometric card.
Mr Hesse said GhIPSS and the banks would continue to install more e-zwich ATMs, and put out more point of sales machines at vantage points including the lorry parks so that people could easily access the service.


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The popular video doorbell manufacturer Ring has recalled approximately 350,000 video doorbells upon receiving multiple reports of the devices catching on fire. The fire hazard potential of these products affects the second-generation Ring doorbells. These doorbells were sold on Amazon.com and Ring’s website between June and October of 2020.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently posted a notice that Ring received 23 incident reports of these doorbells catching on fire, with about eight reports of burn injuries and other reports of property damage.
The company has stated that consumers of the doorbell do not need to turn in the device, but rather should follow the instructions available on Ring’s website. Also, consumers may check whether their Ring doorbell is included in the recall. Simply go to the company’s support website and enter the serial number printed in the rear of the device.
The instructions on the company website indicate that if the video doorbell has been secured with the wrong screws, the battery may become damages during the doorbell installation, resulting in a possible fire hazard.


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DICE have finally unveiled the first gameplay for Battlefield V (5) with more and more detail coming in the coming days. Some of the additional news is the partnership between Nvidia and DICE after years of them previously working with AMD to optimise the title for Radeon cards.
Senior producer Andreas Morell mentions:
With Battlefield V, we wanted to align with a partner who shares our passion for PC gaming. By combining our talented development team with NVIDIA’s advanced gaming technologies and robust GeForce PC gaming platform, we’re creating the most physical, immersive, and visually-striking way to experience Battlefield V.
Nvidia engineers are working with Battlefield V developers to ensure that the GeForce platform can get the most out of the DICE games engine by delivering Game Ready drivers and other platform specific features for Battlefield V.
Battlefield the most popular shooter with more than 54 million players will return with Battlefield V in a World War 2 setting on October 19th, 2018.


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Chevy Camaro – 2012 Transformers Special Edition Announced
“The Transformers franchise has helped introduce Camaro – and Chevrolet – to a whole new generation of fans,” said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. “Its role in the films helped make the Camaro the best-selling sports car in America and one of the best-known cars of any kind around the world.”
The 2012 Transformers Camaro will feature black rally stripes that stretch over the hood, roof, decklid and unique high-wing rear spoiler; 20-inch, black-painted wheels wrapped in high-performance summer tires; and Autobot Shield logos on the center caps and front quarter panels. The interior also incorporates the Transformers’ Bumblebee theme, boasting black leather surfaces contrasted with yellow stitching on the instrument panel, center console, armrests and seats; Autobot Shield logos are embroidered on the front headrests, as well as the center console lid.
According to General Motors, the 2012 Transformers Special Edition will be available as a $3,000 package on 2LT and 2SS Camaro Coupes with Rally Yellow paint and Bumblebee fans in the United States, Canada, China, Japan, Europe, South America, and the Middle East can start ordering as of 1st of July 2011. Vehicles are expected to arrive at dealers in the U.S. and Canada in September, surely much to the content of the US and Canadian Transformers junkies.
Now, turning our attention towards the much anticipated blockbuster – starring Shia LaBeouf, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, and new addition Rosie Huntington-Whiteley –, we might assume all of you Transformers fans will barge into the theaters to see some amazing 3D action sequences, not only the well-known robots fights, but also guys in wing-suits jumping from a skyscraper and gliding over Chicago – an action bit that has never been done before in films, according to the film’s director Michael Bay. You’ll also see the Bumblebee in action. Too bad that the real thing – the Chevy Camaro 2012 Transformers Special Edition – can’t pull off those stunts!
Here’s the movie trailer, just to have a glimpse at what to expect from both the movie and the Bumblebee Chevy Camaro. Although we’re pretty sure you haven’t missed it…


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Webasto moves into production of a key material for innovative car roof systems: Glass. By expanding its competencies, the company is able to tap new market potential for its core business.
Stockdorf – August 18, 2022 – Webasto, global systems partner to the mobility sector, has acquired Carlex Glass Luxembourg SA in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg). The site manufactures glass elements for passenger cars, counts many international carmakers among its customers and was previously part of Carlex Glass America LLC, based in Nashville, Tennessee (USA). “Investing in our own glass manufacturing facility is an important strategic step for us in strengthening the competitiveness of our top-selling business unit – and consequently of the entire Webasto Group,” emphasizes Dr. Holger Engelmann, Chairman of the Management Board of Webasto SE.
Webasto has led the market in the sunroof, panoramic and convertible roof segment for many years. With forward-looking technologies and materials, the company is constantly developing its range in this product group. “Electromobility and autonomous driving are having a major impact on the development of car roofs. For instance, demand for increasingly ‘intelligent’ roofs in openable and non-openable roof systems is growing. Glass is of special significance here. The fact that we can now offer automakers worldwide well thought-out and innovative ideas for future mobility solutions – hand-in-hand with our new colleagues in Luxembourg – makes us happy and proud,” explains Engelmann.
Freddy Geeraerds, Webasto Management Board member with global responsibility for the Group’s roof business, adds: “Expanding our expertise in glass production opens up multiple new possibilities for us – in the areas of switchable glazing, ambient lighting and solar roofs, for example. Demand for these functionalities no longer only exists for the premium segment, but increasingly for small- and medium-class mass-produced vehicles, too. Moreover, ‘smart glass’ is also playing an increasingly important role in self-driving cars, which we developed the Roof Sensor Module for, for example in terms of privacy, safety and entertainment. So, Webasto already is offering roof systems for an electric future.”
Since August 9, 2022, the former Carlex plant in Grevenmacher and its approximately 500 employees have been part of the Webasto Group. In future, the glass experts will collaborate closely with their colleagues in roof system development and validation at the company headquarters in Stockdorf near Munich. The new location operates under the name Webasto Luxembourg S.A.


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BMW i8 production has come to an end and during its life, the plug-in hybrid sports car managed to get to the 20,500 units milestone. This is not big, but for a sports car it means a lot.
Now, BMW has prepared a special surprise for the BMW i8 Club international: the last 18 i8 units were painted in special unique colors. Each car was a one-off created in close collaboration with the customer.
“The degree of customisation in these vehicles threw up some major logistical and process challenges. But our i production unit has proved yet again that nothing is impossible”, said Plant Director Hans-Peter Kemser.
For BMW i8 production to end with a finale like this is something we can all be very proud of”, added the BMW official.
Also, these last 18 units have customised components in their interiors, such as Alcantara covers for seats and steering wheels, and special trim strips and fascia panels.


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The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association commissioned an Economic Impact Study on the RV industry, released on June 7, 2016. The study found that the RV industry contributes about $49.7 billion in economic output or 0.28 percent of the Gross Domestic Product. Through its production and distribution linkages, the industry impacts firms in 426 of the 440 sectors of the United States economy.
Nationwide, the industry is responsible for 216,170 jobs, both directly and inderectly, creating an economic impact of $37.5 billion. The full study results, along with each individual state and congressional district's economic impact is available on the website by clicking here .
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Furrion will be hosting a grand opening of its new Innovation Center and Institute of Technology on May 18 in Elkhart, Indiana.
Furrion will give invited guests tours of the new building and offer an opportunity to see the company’s newest products, according to a story by Trade Only Today.
Guests will arrive at 2 p.m. The event lasts until 8 p.m.
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Pub owners excited about upcoming opening in downtown
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Vince &uot;Boo&uot; McGhee and Mike Williams have seen it happen before.
In the 13 years since the two opened their downtown Portsmouth eatery, Baron’s Pub, they have watched that city’s struggling downtown evolve into a quaint, yet bustling business district.
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McGhee and Williams, who are expanding their restaurant into Suffolk, say this city is about to embark on a similar downtown renaissance.
&uot;This was downtown Portsmouth 10 or 15 years ago,&uot; said McGhee, standing outside the boarded-up doors that will become the entrance to Baron’s Pub early this summer. &uot;We’re hoping we are getting in on the ground floor.&uot;
Baron’s Pub will be opening at 185 N. Main St., where the Economy Shoppe was located for decades. McGhee and Williams are sinking more than $200,000 into renovations to turn the building into an 80-seat eatery, with a 30-foot bar and an area for performers.
The two friends expect to feature live entertainment several nights a week. The entertainment menu will include modern rock, blues and music from the 1980s and 1990s.
&uot;It’s going to be a nice, cozy place,&uot; Williams said. &uot;We want people to feel like they are hanging out at a friend’s house.&uot;
No doubt the city’s focus on developing Suffolk – particularly the historic downtown area – as a tourist destination will draw additional customers to Baron’s and other restaurants.
But just as it has in Portsmouth, Baron’s Pub will be catering to the hometown crowd.
&uot;We really want this to be a local’s place,&uot; said McGhee. &uot;We envision this being somewhere people come to two or three times a week, …for lunch or a beer after work.
&uot;We’ll be open every day, even when the city hall and the courts building are closed,&uot; he continued. &uot;Customers are welcome to come in and stay as long as they like.
&uot;In Portsmouth, our regulars are like family.&uot;
The Baron’s staff in Portsmouth knows most customers by name. The wait staff comes to know the regulars’ favorite brands of beer or which customer will want extra sour cream with his potato skins.
&uot;We are going to duplicate our success in Portsmouth here,&uot; said McGhee.


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Abolition of renewables levy must exclusively benefit consumers - German econ min
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The German government wants to ensure by law that the planned elimination of the country's renewables levy exclusively benefits consumers and not power providers, saying it plans further steps to help people cope with high energy prices. "We want to ensure in a legally secure manner that the reduction is passed on in full to consumers," Green Party economy and climate minister Robert Habeck told business daily Handelsblatt with reference to the renewables levy. Habeck said the government intended to abolish the surcharge on 1 July. Free Democrat (FDP) finance minister Christian Lindner said he expected the government to announce its plans for energy price relief this week. He told public broadcaster ARD the support payments to help poorer consumers struggling with heating costs that had already been agreed didn't go far enough, according to a report by newswire dpa. Lindner said it was necessary to provide relief for the middle class, adding the government planned further steps in addition to abolishing the renewables levy. "We want to do even more, especially so that people who work hard, who depend on the car as a means of employment, are not left alone," Lindner said.
High energy prices are a major headache for Germany’s new government, and the coalition parties are debating ways to ease the burden on struggling consumers. A possible short-term remedy could be an earlier end to the country’s renewable energy surcharge, which households pay with their electricity bill. Germany’s government originally agreed to abolish the renewables levy introduced in the year 2000 to finance the rollout of renewables by 2023. After the levy's end, the state will cover the payments currently paid directly by power consumers.


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WASHINGTON — Chairman Ben Bernanke said Monday that the Federal Reserve’s low-interest-rate policies are helping to boost growth around the world, rejecting criticism that they could lead to a global currency war.
In a speech at the London School of Economics, Bernanke staunchly defended the Fed’s policies and similar stimulus efforts pursued by other central banks since the 2008 financial crisis.
Last week, the Fed stood by its policies to keep borrowing costs at record lows, saying the U.S. economy still required the support to help lower high unemployment.
Critics have argued that the low-interest-rate policies could lower a country’s currency value and make its products more competitive on global markets.
Some have blamed such policies for making the Great Depression worse during the 1930s.
Countries devalued their currencies and raised tariffs, which made foreign-made goods more expensive and stunted trade. They became known as “beggar-thy-neighbor” policies.
Bernanke argued that the situation is different today because the low-interest-rate policies have the primary aim of boosting domestic growth, not trying to lower the value of a nation’s currency.
“Because stronger growth in each economy confers beneficial spillovers to trading policies, these policies are not ‘beggar-thy-neighbor’ but rather … ‘enrich-thy-neighbor’ actions,” Bernanke said.
The current efforts should support stronger trade flows, Bernanke said.


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TopGolf, the high-tech golf-entertainment company with North Texas locations in Allen, The Colony, and Dallas, is looking to expand into Fort Worth, company executives say. The company’s first location opened in the United Kingdom 13 years ago, and TopGolf since has adopted an aggressive U.S. growth strategy with 11 locations across the country and five more currently under construction.
“We are being pulled by our guests out west to Fort Worth,” said CEO Tom Leverton in an interview with D Business Daily. “The closest [TopGolf] for our guests in Fort Worth right now is in The Colony, off of 121 … There are two different potential spots that we’ve seen in Fort Worth, which would be attractive to us. We’re under negotiation.”
According to Erik Anderson, the company’s executive chairman, the DFW market has been great for business. “We offer an experience, and as we’re growing we want you to feel that you can trust us with your entertainment time, and your entertainment relationships, and your entertainment dollar,” Anderson said. “Dallas likes to accept new ideas, especially new ideas that are fun and interactive. You’ve received the concept very well, and it’s a great place to hire people.”
Other immediate plans for TopGolf include the introduction of a league-style tournament in which golfers can vie for leader board-topping spots, which in turn can be viewed through TopGolf’s smartphone app. Also this year, TopGolf will open locations in San Antonio and Spring, Texas, as well as Scottsdale, Ariz., Tampa, Fla., and Alpharetta, Ga.


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A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in New York on Monday approved the so-called stalking horse bidders for most of Irving-based Hostess Brands Inc.' brands including Twinkies, Wonder bread and Drake's, Bloomberg reported.
The stalking-horse bid is the offer that other bidders will have to beat to have a chance at winning the auction. An auction hearing is set for March 19, Bloomberg said.
Judge Robert Drain approved Flowers Foods Inc. as the lead bid for Hostess' Wonder, Butternut, Home Pride, Merita and Nature's Pride bread brands, along with 20 bread plants, 38 depots and other assets. Flowers' bid was $360 million, plus $30 million for the Beefsteak brand, Bloomberg said. That auction is set for Feb. 28.
Apollo Global Management LLC and C. Dean Metropoulos & Co. were named as the stalking-horse bidder for Hostess' snack cake business, Bloomberg said, offering $410 million. Those brands also include Dolly Madison, five bakeries and equipment.
McKee, the maker of Little Debbie snacks, with a bid of $27. 5 million. Bloomberg said that United State Bakery bid $28.9 million for the Sweetheart, Eddy's, Standish Farms and Grandma Emilie's bread brands, four bakeries, 14 depots and some equipment.
Hostess asked the court for permission to liquidate last year after it said a strike by its bakers union kept it from delivering its products.


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Regional leaders in England must act now to take an opportunity to close the digital divide, according to a new report from social change charity Good Things Foundation and Capita.
According to Ofcom figures, at least 1.5 million households in the UK lack internet access at home - while 14.9 million people have very low levels of digital engagement according to the Lloyds Consumer Digital Index (CDI) 2021.
Levels of internet use vary from region to region. The new report - Digital Inclusion: A Roadmap for Combined Authorities - argues it is possible for leaders to shift the dial on regional digital inequality.
It highlights that the Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber made big leaps in usage since 2020, according to Lloyds CDI 2021 data.
The roadmap also highlights that over two-thirds of people would improve their digital skills - if they knew there was support available to help them if they needed it.
The report is aimed at starting new conversations at a regional level on how to integrate digital inclusion into wider strategy and policy.
The roadmap provides practical ideas for those charged with developing digital inclusion strategies. It sets out the case for action by combined authorities in England - inspired by what has been happening in the West Midlands and Greater Manchester.
It also builds on the actions of hundreds of digital inclusion champions across the country.
Helen Milner, group chief executive of Good Things Foundation, said: “Combined authorities - with their unique role and reach - have the chance to prevent the digital divide widening and deepening.
“As a society, we’re leaving too many people behind, without the device, data or basic skills needed for an increasingly digital world. We have an opportunity, right now, to be truly ambitious when it comes to achieving 100% digital inclusion. Let’s make sure we work together and take it.”
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Customers can now purchase gift cards — “the most-requested holiday gift” — at more than 1,800 Post Offices beginning today.
The new line of “open-loop” gift cards — redeemable at any merchant that accepts the card brand — is part of a two-year market test and is being sold at Post Offices that also sell greeting cards.
“We’re always looking for new ways to improve the customer experience and generate new revenue,” said Kelly Sigmon, vice president, Channel Access. “Selling gift cards, greeting cards and stamps all at one location is a natural fit for our business model and a natural fit for our customers.”
According to Sigmon, the market test will expand to up to 3,000 additional locations — including Post Offices without greeting cards — in October 2011, to capture holiday sales.
“Gift cards are the single most-requested holiday gift, with 77 percent of consumers buying at least one gift card during the holiday season,” Sigmon said.
While the Postal Service can expand the market test to other vendors, American Express is the first company to participate in the program. American Express Gift Cards will be sold in denominations of $25 and $50 and in variable load denominations, with a minimum denomination of $25 and a maximum denomination of $100.
The Postal Service will operate only as a sales agent and will receive a negotiated portion of the purchase price of $3.95 for the $25 denomination, $4.95 for the $50 denomination and $5.95 for the variable load cards.
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After teamed up with China's Tencent to bring the hybrid console to the country's 1.3 billion people on Dec. 10. Preorders opened Wednesday, and the machine costs 2,099 yuan (around $300)., the is hitting a massive new market: China. Japanese game company Nintendo
The launch will include Reuters. The will also be released in China., with and hitting the Chinese market in the coming weeks, according to
Chinese authorities have become more open to games consoles in the last few years, letting Microsoft sell theand letting Sony bring the to the market. The Switch has been available in most of the world since March 2017, and of them have been sold since then.
Last month, Pokemon Sword and Shield became the console's , having sold 6 million copies worldwide over their launch weekend.
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ATM card skimming is a global industry challenge and represents 92% of all cash losses due to ATM crime (EAST). Turkey is no exception. Incidents of card skimming have been increasing. The Turkish Banking
Regulation Board has made it a requirement for all ATM deployers in Turkey to protect their ATMs from skimming.
Akbank was already on the case, ahead of this industry initiative, and was determined to be the first bank in Turkey to protect 100% of its network. Since security and trust is a major component of Akbank’s customer relationship strategy, the bank was committed to protecting its cardholders from the growing risk of fraud.


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You will have been hard-pressed to make it through the weekend without getting caught up in the chatter about the Fair Work Commission’s ruling to cut weekend and public holiday rates for full-time and part-time workers in the hospitality, retail and fast food industries. As the Government defends the move – and Unions prepare for an appeal – we look at how businesses are responding, and how HR might go about managing the fallout.
Workers will continue to receive penalties under the new rules, but they will be reduced.
Sunday pay rates for full-time and part-time hospitality workers will be cut from 175 per cent of their standard wage to 150 per cent.
In retail, Sunday wages will be reduced from 200 per cent of the standard rate to 150 per cent for full-time and part-time staff.
For fast-food workers, Sunday pay for some full-time and part-time employees (classed as “level one” workers), will be cut from 150 per cent to 125 per cent.
And while the Fair Work Commission has not yet decided when the Sunday rate cuts should come into effect, they have indicated it should be within a year. The public holiday penalty cuts, however, will come into effect on 1 July, 2017.
Unions have responded to the news with anger, saying that low-paid workers will struggle to make ends meet. The news media has been awash with opinion pieces decrying the changes – along with personal stories of workers who will be financially impacted by the new rates.
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has said that nearly half a million people, including some of the country’s lowest-paid workers, will lose up to $6,000 a year, and many have noted that those who will be the hardest hit will be young workers, as 40% rely on these rates to survive.
The fallout has already resulted in at least one PR fail. When Opposition Leader Bill Shorten held a press conference last Thursday, he invited Coles employee Trent Hunter to speak to the media.
“I rely on Sunday penalty rates,” he said. “I am rostered on every single Sunday. I will now lose $109 a week.”
However, the supermarket chain responded that this was inaccurate. A Coles spokesperson said: “Store team members at Coles are employed under an enterprise agreement and therefore are unaffected by this week’s decision.”
Other retailers rejecting penalty rate changes
While the Coles pay structure occludes their workers from the changes, other retailers are choosing not to adjust their pay rates.
One example is cosmetics company LUSH, who has taken an ethical stand on the issue.
“Increasingly we feel that fair trade is a focus needed now [for] the employees of multinational corporations, as life choices become harder globally for those who work in the lower pay sectors”.
“With that in mind, LUSH Australia will not be applying Fair Work’s reductions to the award wages paid to employees on Sundays and Public Holidays”.
The organisation clearly believes that the positive press from this stance outweighs any savings from lowered pay rates.
A cause for celebration
Some retailers, on the other hand, say the decision means they can extend opening hours and improve profits amid increasing competition from international retail giants in the Australian market.
The Australian Retail Association is one of them.
Russell Zimmerman, executive director of the ARA, says today’s decision is an incredible outcome for Australian retailers as it will sustain growth in the sector and increase employment rates across the board.
The association, which has pushed for lowered penalty rates for some time, says that it is “one of the most progressive decisions the Australian retail industry has seen in a number of years”.
Similarly, the Council of Small Business Australia (COSBOA) CEO, Peter Strong says that the ruling is “good for community, good for small business, and good for those seeking work on Sundays”.
He noted that 80 per cent of Sunday workers will not see a change, as the majority are employed by big business and franchises that have enterprise agreements with the unions.
A legal view?
The decision to cut penalty rates makes it transparent that the Fair Work Commission is very much about protecting employers over employees, says Alan McDonald, managing director at McDonald Murholme lawyers.
“100 years ago when it was founded, the arbitration commission was very much about protecting everyday Australian’s standard of living,” McDonald explains.
“When business is bigger and stronger than it’s ever been, it is curious that the Fair Work Commission favoured business over Australian workers”.
“It has clearly broken with the early legal precedents where a ‘living wage’ for workers was considered more important than business profit”.
How should HR respond?
David Bates, managing director at Workforce Guardian, an HR and employment relations service for employers, suggests that HR should ignore the media furore and focus on the facts at hand.
While it’s inevitable that some employees will be unhappy with the Commission’s decision, he says, it’s worth remembering Australians enjoy some of the highest minimum wages in the world, and ‘penalty rates’ are almost unique to Australia.
“Ultimately, the penalty rates decision will also expand employment opportunities for younger workers, who will find more employers now willing to trade on Sundays and public holidays”.
Particularly when it comes to contentious issues, it’s imperative HR has the ability to effectively manage and communicate with employees.


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U.S. FTC Seeks More Data About Aussie CSL Buy Of Talecris
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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has requested more information from Australia's CSL about its bid to take over Talecris Biotherapeutics of the United States. CSL, the world's largest maker of plasma products, said such a request was common for mergers that could have U.S. antitrust implications. CSL, which has proposed buying Talecris for $2 billion, said both firms are cooperating with the FTC as it considers the buyout. (Click here for more
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Digital Reality and developer Candygun Games have announced that their upcoming zombie defense game Dead Block will shamble onto Xbox Live Arcade on July 6th and onto PlayStation Network on July 20th. Dead Block is an engaging, campy, and humor-filled title that mixes zombie killing with tactical defense strategies.


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"With no releases or announcements from the Weinstein Company in over four months, speculation is mounting that there are changes afoot for the HD DVD exclusive distributor.
Could the studio be re-evaluating its HD DVD exclusivity stance? That's the current speculation among industry insiders and fans alike.
We recently brought the question to the studio itself, asking a Weinstein spokesperson to comment on the ongoing rumors, but his response seems likely to only add fuel to fire. "We aren't commenting on our High-Def plans at this time" was the only word back from the studio.
So what's cooking? Darned if we know, but with such highly anticipated next-gen titles as 'Grindhouse' and '1408' waiting in the wings, here's hoping the studio will break its silence sometime soon."


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US has challenged India’s export programmes at the WTO, saying they will harm its workers.
During the first quarter of the fiscal year starting in April, India’s steel imports from South Korea rose 31 per cent from a year earlier, while those from Japan climbed 30 per cent, according to an internal document from the Ministry of Steel that was reviewed by Reuters.
"Sticking to status quo modes of operating is a recipe for the institution's gradual demise," experts said in a report, "Revitalizing Multilateral Governance at the WTO".
China announced today that it filed a World Trade Organization (WTO) challenge to Trump's proposal for a tariff hike on USD 200 billion of Chinese goods.
Foreign business groups say that while Beijing has made legal changes promised when it joined the WTO, regulators have thrown up new barriers by imposing licensing and other requirements.
India's exports to the US in 2016-17 stood at $42.21 billion, while imports were $22.3 billion. The trade balance thus, is highly in favour of India.
Addressing the 5th India International MSME Start-up Expo here, the commerce and industry minister hoped that small and medium enterprises would create more economic opportunities and become the driver of a new India.
The confusion is pro-businessman or pro-business. I don’t think Mr Modi has moved away from being pro-business. He is trying to grow the economy said Mittal.
If one deviates from economic rationality by invoking domestic political compulsions, every other country also has the right to resort to that logic.
As duties hiked by the US on certain steel and aluminium products would have implications of about USD 241 million on India, the raise in tariffs proposed by New Delhi too would have an equal implication on America.
Brussels first drew up the list in March when Trump initially floated the 25 per cent tariffs on steel imports and 10 per cent on aluminium, which also target Canada, Mexico and other close allies.
WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo said it was crucial to maintain dialogue to avoid an escalation.
Prabhu exuded confidence that the growth in 2018-19 will be better than the preceding fiscal.
The US has imposed high duties on steel and aluminium imports from some of its trade partners including India inviting the ire and threats of counter measures from many countries.
An investigation which bypasses the WTO dispute resolution process and gives the US an year to conclude anything offers plenty of bargaining chips, writes Ameeta Verma Duggal.
Last month, the US dragged India to the WTO's dispute settlement mechanism over export subsidies, saying that these incentives were harming the American companies.
Based on the US’ request, the WTO referred Washington’s complaint on India’s export promotion schemes to the Dispute Settlement Body by establishing a panel to look expeditiously in the matter.


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According to Forbes, Bernard Arnault, owner of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) - the world’s leading fashion luxury goods company, has become the world’s richest man with a net worth of $186.2 billion, overtaking Jeff Bezos, the owner of online retail platform Amazon.
Arnault recently shelled out $538 million dollars to acquire shares of his own brand. He went past the world’s second-richest person Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX and Tesla, after reporting revenue of €14 billion in the first quarter of 2021, which was 32% more than the revenue earned in the first quarter of 2020.
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The business tycoon owns a 96.5 per cent stake in Christian Dior, which in return controls 41 per cent of LVMH.
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Renowned preacher Paul Sanyangore has revealed that he is not in Indonesia to save souls only but also to ‘preach’ to investors that Zimbabwe is open for business.
Sanyangore who leads Victory World International Ministries is going to host a business investment meeting with a couple of business people.
In an interview with 263Chat, Sanyangore said their trip to the Asian country is about the spreading the word of God as well as advertising the Zimbabwe.
“We are in Asia for a business trip as well as preaching the word of God and conducting miracles service.
“The reason why we are here (Indonesia) is to promote our president’s dream of opening Zimbabwe’s borders, attracting Asian businessmen to come and invest in Zimbabwe.
Sanyangore revealed that he had met Indonesia’s textile tycoon.
“Today I had fruitful meeting with the owner of biggest textile company in Indonesia.
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This trip culminated after an Indonesian group visited Prophet Sanyangore early this year in Harare.


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CUSTOMER satisfaction levels at the Phone Co-op are bucking the trend in the telecoms industry.
Despite the sector's poor track record for service and high level of customer turnover, over 95 per cent of Phone Co-op customers expressed satisfaction with the co-operative's customer services.
Well over 80 per cent considered the level of service to be excellent or very good.
The feedback comes from a recent survey of 900 randomly selected Phone Co-op customers.
Chief Executive Vivian Woodell told the News: "These results support our belief that what customers want is good value coupled with good service.
"They also indicate to us that the co-operative way of doing business is a good model in an industry with a poor reputation for service."
The survey set out to find out more about Phone Co-op customers and members and was sent to 2,000 users.
A response rate of 60 per cent from members and 28 per cent from non-members meant that nearly 900 questionnaires were analysed.
The most popular reasons for moving to the Phone Co-op were choosing a more ethical supplier and preferring to buy from a co-op.
Lower call rates rated as third most important reason but over 90 per cent of customers believe the Phone Co-op offered good value for money for phone calls.
The survey also invited customers to express their views on the Phone Co-op's ethical and environmental policy and its future development.