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By Hillary Ashley, assistant editor
Snack foods are increasingly replacing meals. The NPD Group reports that snack foods eaten at a main meal represent 24 percent of all snack food consumption – up from 21 percent five years ago, according to the NPD's continued tracking of U.S. consumers snacking attitudes and behaviors. This trend is led by Gen Z and Millennials. Those older in these groups are more comfortable eating alone than previous generations, and snack food offers low cost, smaller-portioned alternatives that fit that lifestyle. The annual consumption of snacks is forecasted to increase by 12 percent by 2024, according to NPD's Generation Study: The Evolution of Eating. This will make micro markets even more important to businesses in the next five years.
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Even though snack trends are evolving, traditional salty and sweet snack foods still remain the biggest players in the game. The 2017 State of the Industry Report stated that 2017 revenue of chocolate products was $1.8 billion, which was 74.9 percent of total sales for candy. Chips also did well in the snacks category, with $2.9 billion and at 46.6 percent of total sales for its category. This supports the idea that Millennials still like indulgent items, and spend more money outside the home on these types of products. In fact, according to the USDA, consumers under 25 spend 6 percent of their food budget eating out. With more Millennials in the workplace and more of them spending their money on food outside of the home, perhaps it isn't surprising that they would tend towards traditional sweet and salty options. The Millennial is very nostalgic, thus candy and single serve snack brands reminiscent of their childhoods are a perfect option to substitute as a lunch or mid-day meal.
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Consumers today have more information than ever. They want to know what's being put into their food, including snacks, and it's becoming more important to them that what they're eating is "healthy." According to survey results by Nielson and Label Insight, 39 percent of U.S. consumers would switch from brands they currently buy to others that provide clearer, more accurate product information. Knowing what's in their food is important to consumers. Of consumers surveyed by Nielson, 68 percent said they're willing to pay more for foods and beverages that don't contain ingredients that they perceive are bad for them. What does this mean for operators? It means the "why" and the "how" are just as important as the product itself, and are the primary drivers behind purchases. As consumers focus on transparent labels, claims like "natural", "organic" and "gluten free" have become common and ever popular on the packages of products. The "clean" label trend – or labels that are easy to read and contain simple ingredients, has taken this a step further to include how products are made, such as Fair Trade, and become a factor in consumers' purchasing decision. Sales of products making organic claims are up 10 percent from a year ago, proving that transparency and label claims are doing more than just providing insight – they truly are driving sales. Although "clean label" is a spectrum, one thing is clear: consumers want to know what's in the product they're buying and that includes snacks in the micro market.
It's not just labels driving snacking change, but also how it's prepared. What consumers are really driven to is fresh food, explained Nielson consultant Todd Hale at a National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) State of the Industry Summit. Consumers are interested in products that are closer to the point of consumption, and are choosing meals and meal components over ingredients. Products that make eating quick and healthy for consumers are also a huge opportunity, such as pre-sliced and packaged foods like sandwiches, wraps, fruits and veggies. Micro markets are very specific; in order to get consumers on board, make it easier for them by having a collaborative mobile app that allows you to work cashless and them to use their mobile wallet.
Snacking is growing with more fresh food options in the micro market and also with the growth of candy and chips. Micro market patrons are interested in fresh food, consumers want to know if their food purchase is sustainably sourced and "clean," but the typical shelf-stable items are still the best-sellers. It's important to know what's coming around the corner so you can prepare or choose products accordingly.


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Stowe Botanical’s ’Holidays at the Garden’ lights up Nov. 27
After the events of 9-11, folks across America flocked outdoors to botanical gardens and nature centers in seek of solace and distraction amid fresh air.
And, according to the head of the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, they are doing that very same thing in the wake of the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic that has limited indoor activities and forced folks outdoors for recreation and exercise,.
“People do want this kind of experience, particularly in these times,” said Jim Hoffman, interim executive director of the 21-year-old botanical garden located on 110 acres along South New Hope Road.
Holidays at the Garden
On Friday, the Stowe garden will kick off its annual Holidays at the Garden, which will run nightly through the new year.
And even though the pandemic and its crowd restrictions will result in a smaller show than previous years, there will still be many of the fan favorites of Christmases past, as well as some new additions.
“Even though it’s a smaller space, the show is still going to be as dynamic as has been in years past,” Hoffman said.
Two of the garden’s more popular attractions – the Orchid Conservatory and Lost Hollow the Children’s Garden – will remain closed due to Covid-19 restrictions, but the popular Orchid Tree will return and be on display in the garden’s Great Hall.
“It’s the one that’s probably the most special to people. It’s unique. We don’t know of anyone that does an Orchid Tree quite like this,” Hoffman said of the 16-foot-tall tree that features more than 300 live orchids.
The lighted topiaries on the Four Seasons Lawn will return, as will the Metrolina Model Railroads train display and a large collection of Dickens Village houses. Participants will have the chance to take in the rolling lights of the Piedmont Prairie and stroll among blossoming cherry trees. Food trucks will also be available.
There are also surprises in store, Hoffman said. Though the garden had to cancel the Chinese Lantern Show this fall, he said they had already received a number of the lanterns that were going to be included in the show. That allows them to offer “a little taste” of the lantern show with a holiday theme.
The garden will continue to be open during the day for visitors. The garden is open for general admission Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are asked to purchase their tickets in advance to limit the number of people in the garden.
Guests continue to visit
After shutting down in mid-March when Covid-19 restrictions were put in place in North Carolina, the garden reopened for its members on May 28. The garden reopened to the public on a limited basis on Aug. 22.
“We’re finding that people that just want to come visit the garden to relax and renew and revitalize, we can manage very, very well,” Hoffman said.
They are doing so with a limited staff. Hoffman said they currently have 15 to 16 people working at the garden. That’s a big reduction from the 52 the garden employed prior to the pandemic.
He said those visiting the garden are appreciative of their efforts. And, he noted, while there has been a slight drop in membership numbers, they still have close to 4,000 household members. Earlier this summer, the garden extended memberships for three months to its members.
“I think they were appreciative of that,” Hoffman said. “They come out here all the time. We see people who come here every day to walk and stroll through the garden.”
The biggest turnout the garden has seen since mid-March was over the Labor Day weekend when there were 400 to 500 people in attendance each day.
Hoffman said they are already making plans for 2021. He said they have already planned a spring and summer display with the hope that they’ll be back to a full operation mode.
“Hopefully, by Mother’s Day, we’re back open, we have a vaccine and its readily available,” he said. “We’re here for the community. We’re hoping to be a place where you can come and get away from the stress of things like Covid-19.”
You can reach Michael Banks at 704-869-1842, email email@example.com and follow on Twitter @MichaelBanksNC.
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Holidays at the Garden
Where: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont
When: Starting Friday, Nov. 27 and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 3, the garden will be open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to purchase a limited number of advance tickets online that will be available for 5, 6:30 and 8 p.m. arrival times. The ticket admits participants for 90 minutes.
Cost: Adult tickets are $14.95; seniors (60-plus) are $12.95; children (ages 2-12) are $7.95; and children under 2 are admitted free.
Where to buy: Tickets can be purchased at the garden website at dsbg.org.
Questions: Call 704-825-4490 or email firstname.lastname@example.org.

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A campaign for "better banks" has been launched by Which? after it found many major players are failing to match the customer satisfaction levels of their smaller rivals.
Which? said research among more than 20,000 people about products including current accounts and mortgages resulted in Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) coming joint bottom at number 30 in a table, with its sister brand NatWest at number 29.
Banking giant Barclays was placed 25th, while Bank of Scotland was at number 26 and HSBC and Lloyds Bank were joint 20th, while newer players like Tesco Bank and Virgin Money and building societies like Skipton and Principality were ranked higher.
First Direct, which is owned by HSBC and frequently tops a range of customer satisfaction surveys, came out top once again in the Which? research.
Metro Bank came in second place, followed by Coventry Building Society. Both Metro Bank and M&S Bank, which came joint fifth, keep branch doors open seven days a week for customers.
The consumer group said a lack of competition means that standards across the industry are not being driven up effectively.
Its We Deserve Better Banks campaign calls for regulators, the Government and industry to work together to ensure banks listen to customers when it comes to the quality of service and culture they expect.
The campaign calls for customers to be given better tools to put them in control of managing their money, such as more text alerts and warnings when they are close to going overdrawn. It also wants to see "unfair" unauthorised overdrafts and the charges they impose tackled.
Consumers can sign the Which? petition at www.which.co.uk/betterbanks.
Which? carried out four surveys between September 2015 and January 2016 to find out how satisfied people are with the current accounts, savings accounts, credit cards and mortgages they have with various banks and building societies.
Les Matheson, CEO of personal and business banking, RBS and NatWest said: "We agree that Britain needs better banks and that is why over the last few years we've been challenging the industry to help our customers out, not catch them out and we're proud of how we're making banking simpler and fairer for our customers."
He said the bank has had good customer feedback from its new "reward" current accounts.
Mr Matheson continued: "We've scrapped unfair teaser rates, we offer our best deals to both new and existing customers and our staff are no longer incentivised to sell, meaning they can fully focus on the needs of our customers."
He continued: "Whilst we are disappointed in these results, we are determined to do more and we are working with Which? to support their campaign, including raising awareness and education of products - not just for our customers, but across the banking industry."
A British Bankers' Association (BBA) spokesman said: "The banking industry is pro-competition and actively encourages customers to shop around to get the best deals. In recent years, banks have introduced a series of different ways to help customers keep on top of their money and compare offers in the market.
"Over 1.3 million text alerts from banks are sent to customers each week and the midata tool was launched last year to help consumers compare prices based on data from their actual account use. Switching is easier than ever, and over two million people have already done so in the last two years.
"Nine new banking licences have been created since the financial crisis, with more than 20 applications in the pipeline, giving customers more choice over which bank will best deliver the products and services they need.
"Banks understand the importance of great customer service, and work hard to deliver what their customers rightly expect. Overall, the cost of banking has fallen, whilst customer satisfaction is rising."


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Most pet owners know their pets are not human. They're better than humans -- the best of friends, unwavering companions, and devoted life mates.
Though by one measure, pets are more like humans than we'd like to admit -- they share our vulnerability to environmental pollutants. In fact, pets are very much like young children. Their lives are spent playing on lawns and sleeping on floors and as a consequence often have higher exposures to lawn and garden pesticides and to harmful chemicals in household products that can accumulate in dust.
With these common exposures come shared risk. As reported in Environmental Health News, dogs whose owners reported using professionally applied lawn pesticides were 70 percent more likely to have lymphoma, in a form that closely resembles non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The sixth most common cancer among Americans, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has also been linked to people with high levels of DDT and other organochlorine pesticides in their bodies.
In another study , veterinarians at Purdue University found that Scottish terriers exposed to 2,4-D and other common weed killers, were four times more likely to develop bladder cancer than those whose owners didn't use lawn chemicals.
=Moving indoors, there lies the cat. Given their fastidious grooming habits, it should come as no surprise that cats might ingest a lot of dust. But while dust by itself might not be so bad, it can be contaminated with brominated flame retardants that are added to foam upholstery and electronics but are released over time. Flame retardants have been linked to a rise in hyperthyroidism in cats, which can cause weight loss, increased appetite, hyperactivity and death.
A child's world is not all that different from a cat's, and house dust contaminated with flame retardants is as much a problem for people as for animals. In fact, researchers at Duke University found that house dust can be particularly problematic if you have infants, toddlers, and young children who spend much of their time crawling on floors and putting their hands in their mouths.
Studies have shown that toddlers with high exposure to flame retardants have lower IQs. And fetal exposure to flame retardants appears to be connected with attention deficits, hyperactivity, difficulty with learning and memory, and low sperm count in adulthood.
It's not new news that physiologically, pets respond similarly to environmental toxins as their owners. In the 1950s, as thousands of people in Japan died or suffered serious effects from eating mercury-poisoned fish from Minamata Bay, cats also demonstrated strange neurological behavior -- they were described as "dancing in the streets" -- before collapsing and dying.
But the new research should remind us that not only our children but our pets depend on us to keep them safe from harmful chemicals and that until these chemicals are better regulated, it is up to us to reduce or eliminate exposures around the home. The best ways to do so are:
1. Avoid toxic pesticides and herbicides in and around the home. Use Green Shield Certified products and services to ensure more effective pest control without unnecessary pesticide use.
2. Keep dust in the house to a minimum by vacuuming carpets with a vacuum that contains a HEPA filter, damp mopping floors and damp dust furniture, curtains and blinds on a regular basis.
3. Choose sofas and chairs made with naturally flame resistant fabrics such as wool, cotton or jute.
4. Purchase computers and other electronic devices from manufacturers that pledge not to use flame retardants, such as those listed in "Electronics Without Brominated Flame Retardants and PVC - a Market Overview" produced by the International Chemical Secretariat.
5. Pick your pet food products wisely. For a lighthearted take on the matter see Norman, Eco-Warrior, a video about a cat that is delighted with the news that by the end of 2013, Loblaw, the Canadian grocery chain, will sell only seafood -- including in its cat food -- that comes from sustainable sources. How sweet is that?


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Flying car to be unveiled in 2011 (With Image)June 24th, 2009 - 1:43 pm ICT by IANS
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, June 24 (IANS) The flying car is on its way.
An American company Terrafugia Transition, based near Boston, is set to unveil the dual-purpose car-cum-plane vehicle called ‘The Flying Car’ as early as 2011. The two-seater vehicle can let you fly if you wish to avoid the congested city traffic.
If you want to drive on the road, just touch the road. The vehicle will fold up its wings in 30 seconds and transform itself into a car.
“The Flying Car” can travel up to 725 kilometres in the air at a speed of more than 115 kilometres per hour.
Fuelled by gasoline, it has front wheel drive on the road and a propeller for flight.
With its wings folded, it can be parked in your ordinary car garage.
Its initial cost is expected to be around $200,000 (nearly Rs.1 crore), says the company which has already orders for 60 vehicles.
The CEO of the company told Canadian TV (CTV) network here that they have successfully test-flown “The Flying Car” as many as 28 times.
The tests have shown that the vehicle can drive, fly and switch from being a plane to a car in just 30 seconds.
“It (testing) has been very successful,” Carl Dietrich, co-founder and CEO of Terrafugia, told the television network.
He said: ” We have got a very good handling vehicle and our test pilot said that the flights were just remarkably unremarkable - it just flies like a really nice, little airplane.”
He said this miracle vehicle will ease problems for pilots who currently face problems like weather which sometimes doesn’t allow them to take off or land.
“This vehicle allows a pilot any time, if the weather changes, to divert to the nearest airport, fold up their wings and drive safely under the weather.”
Company vice president Richard Gersh told IANS: “The Transition (the name for “The Flying Car”) is not designed to replace the automobile. However, it will solve transportation issues for a variety of circumstances.”
Asked whether the vehicle will be mass produced one day, he said: “That is certainly a possibility, but a number of years away.”
He said the vehicle will be able travel on ordinary roads.
“Our depositors represent a wide-cross section in terms of age, interests, and intended use of the vehicle. We have deposits from both experienced pilots and non-pilots who intend to earn their Sport Pilot certificate,” said the vice president of Terrafugia.
Set up in 2006, Terrafugia is run by trained aeronautical engineers and MBAs from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
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- Terrafugia Transition 'flying car' gets go-ahead from US air authorities - Jun 29, 2010
- Terrafugia Transition gets US approval - Jul 19, 2011
- Flying Car Terrafugia Transition Gets FAA Nod - Jun 30, 2010
- Britons may soon fly cars! - Jul 19, 2011
- Flying car takes off successfully - Mar 19, 2009
- Flying car to take off this year - Jan 23, 2009
- Flying Maruti car at AeroIndia this year - Feb 01, 2011
- FDA approves flying car - Jun 30, 2010
- World's first flying car takes test flights - Mar 25, 2009
- Indian businessman eyes an American ''flying'' car - Jan 27, 2009
- Flying car successfully test-flown - Aug 02, 2009
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I’m writing in response to “Another View: States’ GMO labeling laws likely to frighten, not inform, consumers” (July 21). I find it insulting to tell consumers that GMO labels will frighten, not inform, them.
Food companies in some 60 other countries are required to state that a product contains GMOs, yet there is no evidence that consumers in those countries are confused. Are we to believe that Americans are less intelligent than consumers in countries like Russia, China or the UK, where mandatory labeling laws exist?
I can’t imagine a consumer who would be more confused by a label stating “contains GMOs” than by a label stating “contains L-Cysteine Monohydrochloride” or “Microcrystalline Cellulose.”
Yet the law requires manufacturers to disclose those ingredients. Consumers are led to believe those ingredients are safe, otherwise the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wouldn’t allow them in our food.
Food companies routinely and intentionally mislead consumers. The most glaring example is the use of the word “natural” on food labels, a practice intended to attract health-conscious consumers.
The FDA doesn’t prohibit the use of the word “natural” on labels, regardless of what a product contains – including GMOs, which, by definition, are derived from plants that “do not occur in nature.”
According to market research by the Hartman Group, 61 percent of respondents erroneously believed that “natural” implies the absence of GMOs, versus 63 percent who correctly believed that only the label “organic” means a product is GMO-free.
If companies believe their GMO ingredients are safe, why spend millions to keep from having to label them? Maybe it’s because, as a seed executive for a Monsanto subsidiary admitted 20 years ago, “If you put a label on genetically engineered food, you might as well put a skull and crossbones on it.”
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Wall Street bounced on Monday as investors were heartened by signs of progress in talks to resolve the fiscal crunch and data that showed the recovery in the housing sector was gaining strength.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 1.33 percent, the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index was up 1.59 percent, and the Nasdaq Composite Index was up 1.56 percent. (1131 ET)
** BIOMIMETIC THERAPEUTICS INC, $7.10, up 70 pct (0933 ET)
Orthopedic device maker Wright Medical Group Inc will buy BioMimetic for up to $380 million in cash and stock to gain access to the regenerative medicine maker’s bone graft product.
** LOWE’S COS INC, $33.08, up 7 pct (0934 ET)
The world’s No. 2 home improvement chain reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Monday as preparation and rebuilding efforts tied to superstorm Sandy boosted business at the retailer, which raised its full-year sales forecast.
** FACEBOOK INC, $23.83, up 1.1 pct (0934 ET)
The social networking site will begin rolling out on Friday a new tool which will allow online retailers to track purchases by members of the social network who have viewed their ads.
** APPLE INC, $543.13, up 2.9 pct (0935 ET)
The largest U.S. stock by market value was up in trade on Monday, after recording eight straight weeks of declines.
** CITIGROUP INC, $35.99, up 2.8 pct (0936 ET)
The financial services provider has agreed to pay $360 million to the brokerage estate of Lehman Brothers to resolve a dispute over $1 billion in collateral that the investment bank was forced to post in the days leading up to its bankruptcy in 2008.
** COMPLETE GENOMICS, $3.11, up 3 pct (0936 ET)
Illumina Inc on Friday said it offered to buy Complete Genomics for $3.30 a share, topping an offer from China’s BGI-Shenzhen by 5 percent. Illumina’s bid, submitted on Nov. 5, offers a premium of 9.3 percent on the stock’s Friday close.
** SINA CORP, $50.40, up 11.4 pct (0936 ET)
China’s largest e-commerce company Alibaba Group is planning to buy a stake in Weibo, China’s most popular microblogging service, China Business News reported on Monday.
** TYSON FOODS INC $17.85, up 5.8 pct (0937 ET)
America’s largest meat company posted higher-than-expected quarterly earnings and gave an upbeat forecast on Monday as the company adds more higher-priced prepared foods to its portfolio.
** DIAMOND FOODS INC, $14.19, down 6.5 pct (0938 ET)
Jefferies & Co downgraded the snack food maker to “underperform” from “hold”, and cut its price target on the stock to $10 from $27. Last week, Diamond Foods restated financial results for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, erasing $56.5 million in profit.
** RUCKUS WIRELESS INC, $12.83, up 4.7 percent (0940 ET)
The WiFi products maker failed to impress in its market debut on Friday, but shares recovered on Monday.
** METROPCS COMMUNICATIONS INC, $11.14, up 3.6 pct (0940 ET)
The mobile operator got an offer at $11 per share in August from an undisclosed company, it said in an SEC filing on Friday. “On August 7, 2012, we received a written indication of interest from Company C stating that Company C was interested in acquiring MetroPCS for $11 per share, payable 30 percent in cash and 70 percent in stock of Company C,” MetroPCS said.
** BANK OF AMERICA, $9.39, up 3 pct (0941 ET)
Stifel Nicolaus raised its price target on the stock saying that the bank’s earnings per share will be better in the next two years compared to its rivals due to lower operating expenses which would offset sluggish revenue and loan growth.
** ARUBA NETWORKS INC, $18.01, down 4 pct (0941 ET)
Cisco Systems Inc agreed to buy privately held cloud networking company Meraki on Sunday, putting it in direct competition with the network equipment company.
The deal will allow Cisco to offer alternative solutions to traditional Wi-Fi deployment models like smaller competitors, such as Aruba and Ruckus Wireless said ZK research analyst Zeus Kerravala.
** RAMBUS INC $4.29, up 7.3 pct (0945 ET)
JP Morgan Securities raised its rating on the technology licensing company to "overweight" from "neutral", according to Benzinga.com. [r.reuters.com/byc24t ]
** FLOWERS FOODS INC, $23.91, up 7 pct (1004 ET)
The maker of ‘Nature’s Own’ bread and ‘Tastykake’ snack cakes said on Monday it has amended and extended its $500 million loan facility, giving it greater financial flexibility just as its bankrupt rival Hostess Brands Inc entertains bidders for its brands. Flowers is seen as a potential suitor for some of Hostess’ brands.
** ALEXZA PHARMACEUTICALS INC, $4.31, up 5 pct (0959 ET)
European health regulators indicated that they did not have any outstandging issues with the marketing application of the company’s treatment for agitation related to schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
U.S. health regulators will decide on the marketing of the therapy Adasuve, the drugmaker’s lead product candidate, on December 21, 2012.
** K12 INC, $17.98, down 12 percent (1006 ET)
Wells Fargo Securities cut its rating on the online education services provider to “market perform” due to the declining academic performance at the company’s Colorado Virtual Academy.
** BGC PARTNERS INC, $3.77, up 12 pct (1009 ET)
Raymond James expects the brokerage firm to generate $500 million in revenue in 2012 and upgraded the stock to a “strong buy”, saying BGC has sufficient cash flow to pay dividend to stakeholders.
** DIANA CONTAINERSHIPS INC, $6.02, up 9.06 pct (1019 ET)
The shipper posted better third-quarter results on higher time charter revenue as it increased its fleet by two. Time charter revenue rose by about 50 percent to $14.6 million this quarter. Net income more than doubled to $5.7 million.
** DEAN FOODS CO, $17.18, up 4 pct (1022 ET)
Brokerage Goldman Sachs raised its rating on the U.S. dairy company’s stock to a “buy”, benzinga.com said on Monday.
** ENERPLUS CORP , $12.40, up 5 pct (1019 ET)
RBC upgraded the stock of the Canadian oil and gas producer to “outperform” on valuation.
** STMICROELECTRONICS NV , $5.80, up 6.9 pct (1045 ET)
Brokerage UBS Investment research upgraded the chipmaker to “neutral” from “sell” as the company reaffirmed its forecast for the fourth quarter and said it was not planning to split its analog and digital businesses.
“Encouragingly, the market now understands that there will be no fuller break up of the business along digital-analog lines but we believe plans to “de-risk” ST-Ericsson could include further partnerships rather than disposal,” analyst Gareth Jenkins wrote in a note to clients.
The company said last week that it has no plans to buy out partner Ericsson from their struggling wireless chipmaker joint-venture ST-Ericsson.
** LIGAND PHARMACEUTICALS INC, $18.76, up 12.5 pct (1137 ET)
GlaxoSmithKline Plc said U.S. health regulators had approved its drug Promacta, developed along with Ligand Pharmaceuticals, for the additional use of treating hepatitis C patients with a low platelet count who are unable to undergo standard hepatitis C therapy. (Compiled by Tej Sapru in Bangalore)


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Google is in the habit of rolling in changes and updates to the search engine. Each week, the search giant releases a diverse set of search feature and enhancements, to help make search easier, better, and faster. In a weekly announcement at the official blog, Director Search Product Management, Joanna Wright announced small changes which include Sports results posted directly on the search, emergency search features and Instant Previews. The company seems to be expanding as it wishes to reach out all. Marking its success in U.S, Google launched the emergency search feature in 13 countries.
Let us start with the Sports Feature. Google announced the brand new update as sports results are rolled in Live. For a start, the company has brought forward NHL Live Result, specially integrated in the search engine for the sports fans, keeping them updated on scores, stats and recaps. Google partnered with NHL.com to provide up-to-date information in the snippets of the NHL.com results. Results displayed would also include real-time scores, schedules and team standings. Links for quick access to game previews, live streams, recaps and video highlights of completed games make it super-easy to keep you updated on the latest NHL action.
The second feature which Google has started offering on the search page is done for a cause. The search engine wants to get committed on humanitarian grounds providing correct and specifically that information which leads to finding the crucial information. Emergency Search Feature which was earlier only available in the U.S., will now be offered in a number of other countries as the company expands the operations in 13 other countries. The feature is now made available in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the U.K.
Lastly, Google introduced a big one called the Instant Previews. The company was on the run to take the speed of Google Instant to new heights and with the launch of Instant Previews in almost all languages and domains, Google seems to have achieved a lot. The new feature helps you select the right results by showing a preview of each page and highlighting the relevant sections in the query. The feature can be activated with a single click on the magnifying glass next to the result title.
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Playtech, a leading gaming solutions provider, disclosed its plans to introduce a live casino game show format in the United States. The company aims to establish a dedicated studio in New Jersey to support this venture. The inaugural offering, “Adventures Beyond Wonderland”, developed by Playtech Live and initially launched over two years ago, will be featured.
“Adventures Beyond Wonderland” Game Will Be Available to Customers 24/7
Playtech, a leading provider of online gambling solutions, has unveiled its plans to introduce its live casino game show format to the United States. The company’s first offering in this exciting venture will be ‘Adventures Beyond Wonderland’, a captivating game developed by Playtech Live that first launched over two years ago.
To enhance players’ gaming experiences, Playtech will establish a dedicated studio in New Jersey for hosting the live casino game show. In this thrilling game, in-studio dealers will dress as beloved characters from the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ series, creating an immersive and enchanting atmosphere for players. The main game and bonus rounds will be presented with a touch of augmented reality, allowing for real-time interactions with the hosts and the game itself.
“Adventures Beyond Wonderland” has already enjoyed success in various major global markets, including the UK, and will now be available 24/7 in the US. With this expansion, Playtech aims to capture the enthusiasm of American players and offer them a dynamic and entertaining live casino experience, taking online gaming to new heights in the US market.
Playtech Offering Will Be First “True” Game Show Experience in US Gambling Market
Playtech Live chief executive Edo Haitin stated that live casino transcends being solely a component of the gambling industry, as it also holds significance within the entertainment sector. He firmly believes that live casino is a permanent fixture in the gaming landscape, asserting its lasting presence:
“Live casino is not just part of the gambling industry, but also part of the entertainment industry. It’s here to stay. In the current gaming landscape, players rightfully expect and deserve cutting-edge, experiential content that provides enjoyable moments of entertainment.”– Edo Haitin , Chief Executive, Playtech Live, Press Release
Haitin emphasized that Adventures Beyond Wonderland not only meets but exceeds the expectations of players, providing an innovative and enthralling experience that lives up to all the anticipation and excitement surrounding it:
“Adventures Beyond Wonderland not only meets but surpasses these expectations, delivering an innovative and captivating experience that lives up to all the excitement surrounding it.”
Haitian expressed his view that the pace of the mentioned trend is unlikely to decelerate, instead, he foresees it gaining momentum and progressing at an even faster rate:
“We do not expect the pace of this trend to slow down. We believe it will only accelerate and we look forward to expanding even further across the US and globally.”
Playtech and 888 Holdings Joined Forces in US in August 2022
In a strategic move to strengthen their foothold in the rapidly expanding US gambling market, 888 Holdings and Playtech, both prominent players in the online gaming and iGaming sector, announced their decision to expand their existing content partnership back in August 2022. The collaboration will see Playtech providing its popular random number generator (RNG) and live casino games to 888casino across multiple US states, commencing with New Jersey.
Notably, 888casino already distributes Playtech’s content in several regulated markets worldwide. This extension of the partnership aims to bolster 888’s business and presence in the US market, which has seen remarkable growth in recent years. By incorporating Playtech’s top-notch gaming offerings, 888casino aims to elevate the gaming experience for its US-based customers and attract new players.
As the gambling landscape continues to evolve in the United States, this strategic alliance between 888 Holdings and Playtech reflects their shared commitment to capitalizing on the burgeoning opportunities in the country’s iGaming industry. With an eye on expansion and innovation, both companies are poised to make further strides in the highly competitive US gambling market.
888 US president Howard Mittman ensured online gaming fans that they should expect a much more enhanced and engaging gaming experience as a result of the deal:
“This agreement will enhance the overall player experience by offering more entertaining and dynamic games, which is a key part of our content and product leadership strategy. We look forward to welcoming Playtech’s content and growing our partnership together.”– Howard Mittman, President, 888 Holdings,Press Release
Fubo Sportsbook Entered New Jersey Back in September 2022
Fubo Gaming, an emerging online gaming operator, achieved a significant milestone with the full launch of its Fubo Sportsbook brand in the state of New Jersey back in September 2022. After successfully completing a soft play period in compliance with the regulatory process of the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement, the operator is now set to offer sports betting enthusiasts in New Jersey a comprehensive platform to place pre-event and in-play bets on a diverse range of sports and competitions, including out-of-state collegiate sporting events.
A notable aspect of Fubo Sportsbook’s entry into the New Jersey market is the partnership it established with Caesars Entertainment, enabling the platform’s launch. Additionally, Fubo Gaming’s presence in the state was further solidified through a prior agreement with the NFL franchise, the New York Jets. With these strategic alliances, Fubo Gaming has positioned itself to tap into the growing sports betting market in New Jersey, aiming to provide sports enthusiasts with a dynamic and engaging betting experience.
As Fubo Sportsbook takes flight in New Jersey, the operator’s foray into the state’s bustling gambling landscape signifies its determination to establish a strong foothold and capitalize on the enthusiasm of sports betting enthusiasts in the region. By leveraging its partnerships and innovative platform, Fubo Gaming is poised to make a notable impact in the competitive sports betting arena.
Speaking on the matter was Fubo president Scott Butera, who noted that the state is fast becoming one of the more notable sports betting markets in the nation:
“Launching Fubo Sportsbook in New Jersey is an important early step in the development of our integrated platform, which includes a recently improved user experience and enhanced product capabilities. As one of the largest and most established sports betting markets in the US, New Jersey will allow Fubo to analyze and efficiently develop the most engaging product features that are focused on driving streaming customers into wagering. [The state] is known for having deeply passionate sports fans, who, we believe, will enjoy our one-of-a-kind immersive sports wagering and viewing experience in time for football season.”
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Ford is one of the most popular car brands in the world, with a reputation for quality and affordability. However, in recent years, there have been concerns about the rising costs of Ford cars. Experts are weighing in on this issue to provide a better understanding of the factors that are driving up the prices of Ford vehicles.
There are several factors that have contributed to the rise in prices of Ford cars. One of the most significant is the increasing cost of raw materials. The prices of metals and other materials used in Ford cars have risen sharply in recent years, putting pressure on the company to increase the prices of its vehicles.
Additionally, the growing demand for Ford cars in emerging markets has contributed to the higher prices. As the middle class in countries like China and India grows, more people are able to afford to buy cars, and many are choosing Ford as their preferred brand. This has driven up demand for Ford cars, putting further pressure on prices.
Finally, the cost of research and development is also contributing to the higher prices of Ford cars. The company is investing heavily in new technologies and innovations to make its vehicles more efficient and eco-friendly. These investments come at a significant cost, which is passed on to consumers through higher prices.
Despite these factors, experts believe that buying a Ford car remains a good investment. The company has a strong track record of producing reliable and durable vehicles that hold their value well over time. Additionally, Ford offers a wide range of models at different price points, making it possible for consumers to find a car that fits their budget.
There are also a number of steps that consumers can take to help reduce the cost of buying a Ford car. For example, shopping around for the best deals and financing options can help to lower the overall cost. Additionally, investing in regular maintenance and upkeep can help to extend the life of a Ford car and reduce the need for costly repairs.
In conclusion, while it is true that buying a Ford car is getting more expensive, experts believe that this trend is largely driven by external factors beyond the control of the company. Despite these challenges, Ford continues to offer high-quality cars at a range of price points, making them accessible to consumers worldwide. By taking steps to minimize costs and maximize the value of their investment, consumers can still enjoy the benefits of owning a Ford car without breaking the bank.


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Soon after the company reported record profits, made mostly by manufacturing iPhone processors, Apple’s chip partner TSMC also announced that it had been granted an exemption from new US laws that ban the export of high-end manufacturing equipment and technology in China.
While presenting the quarterly results, where record returns were announced for the third quarter of 2022, TSMC also revealed that it had received a one-year exemption from the new ban law. This means that TSMC joins Samsung and SK Hynix, who have received the same treatment.
New US law prohibits the export of anything described as advanced technology to companies based in China. In general, this means that while ancient technology can still be sold to Dragon Land, newer and more advanced technology cannot. Note that the new law considers Taiwan subject to the same restrictions as China.
There were no details from TSMC, the US Commerce Department, or any other companies that received the exemption, as to what would happen after 12 months. In the meantime, businesses will operate normally. The waivers are intended to prevent bottlenecks in global chip production, which are already suffering.
TSMC is the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer. According to the Wall Street Journal, its latest financial report shows an 80% increase in net profit. Net income for the third quarter of 2022 was $8.83 billion, compared to $4.92 billion in the same period in 2021. Revenue increased 48% and operating profit margin increased 9.4 percentage points to 50.6%.
However, the US export law had two effects on TSMC. First, TSMC’s stock has fallen in value since the law was introduced, and the company has lowered its growth plans. TSMC forecasts between $40 and $44 billion in capital expenditures on investments for the full year. Estimates have now been reduced to $36 billion.
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Parmesan cheese sold nationwide may actually contain wood pulp combined with other cheap substitutes, representatives of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have recently cautioned.
The allegations come right before Michelle Myrter’s court hearing, during which the former president of Castle Cheese Inc. is predicted to plead guilty of a criminal misdemeanor, consisting in condoning and even assisting in the commercialization of mislabeled and adulterated food products.
It all began in 2010, when Castle Cheese first introduced a new item wrongly branded as “100 percent Grated Parmesan”, which actually contained no parmesan whatsoever, having instead pieces of wood pulp, Swiss cheese, mozzarella, cream Havarti and white cheddar.
The FDA found out about the scheme in 2012, when a plant manager that had been in charge with creating the recipes for the misleading products was dismissed by the company, and decided to act as a whistleblower, exposing the entire conspiracy.
Federal officials launched an investigation against the manufacturer based in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, and that’s how it was determined that fake cheese had been the company’s specialty for around three decades.
Business had thrived as customers were being duped, to the point where annual sales back in 2013 had reached $19 million.
Thanks to this FDA probe, Castle’s production of fake parmesan cheese and other misbranded dairy products finally came to a standstill, as the wrongly advertised items were removed from supermarket shelves.
The once flourishing company was eventually driven to bankruptcy by 2014, and Michelle Myrter now risks spending a year behind bars and paying fines amounting to $100,000.
Meanwhile, the FDA has remained preoccupied with the accuracy of labels describing cheese commonly sold across the nation, which is why investigators decided to analyze various parmesan cheese products found in supermarkets.
It was discovered that Best Choice 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese and Always Save Grated Parmesan Cheese that are commercialized by Associated Wholesale Grocers actually contain no parmesan whatsoever, and the same thing can also be said about Target’s Market Pantry 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese.
Appalling conclusions were also drawn regarding the amount of wood pulp and other undisclosed ingredients contained in supposedly wholesome dairy items.
As explained by Dean Sommer, cheese and food technologist at the Center for Dairy Research, even though cellulose is considered safe, cheese shouldn’t contain more than 4% of this food additive, commonly used in order to remove moisture and to give dairy products a more creamy, less clumpy taste and appearance.
And yet, Great Value 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese sold at WalMart has 7.8% wood pulp, while Essential Everyday 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese found at Jewel-Osco has an even higher concentration of cellulose, reaching 8.8%.
Apparently, slightly better alternatives are Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, which has just 3.8% wood pulp, or 365 Grated Parmesan Cheese available at Whole Foods, which has about 0.3% cellulose, although it must be noted that this compound isn’t even included in the list of ingredients.
Following these recent findings, Michael Mullen, a representative of Kraft Heinz, has recently spoken out, declaring that the company has always maintained high quality and safety standards, which it will continue to uphold.
The same viewpoint was also supported by Mary Frances Truco, a spokesperson for Jewel-Osco, who emphasized the great value for money that the supermarket chain has always offered, and revealed that the FDA’s claims will have to be analyzed in order to determine if they are indeed accurate.
Similarly, John Forrest Ales argued in Wal-Mart’s defense, casting doubt upon the validity of the research conducted by FDA officials, and explaining that company experts will be conducting their own investigation into this matter.
On the other hand, Neil Schuman, chief executive officer at Arthur Schuman Inc., which is considered the most successful hard cheese producer and importer in the United States, has recently declared that he has full faith in the discoveries made by the FDA.
As the entrepreneur explained, given that many cheese makers want to obtain a quick profit by replacing expensive ingredients with cheaper substitutes, around a fifth of all the hard Italian cheese manufactured across the country is labelled incorrectly.
Even more, when it comes to grated cheese, genuine ingredients account for just 40% of the dairy product’s composition, while the rest is represented by other compounds about which consumers remain none the wiser.
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Startup news and updates: daily roundup (November 25, 2022)
YourStory presents a daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, November 25, 2022.
Retention cloud platform CleverTap launches CleverTap for Startups
on Friday announced the launch of CleverTap for Startups (C4S). Through this initiative, CleverTap will offer a full stack retention platform to all budding digital-native brands, in order to help them personalise and optimise all customer touchpoints, improving user engagement and conversion.
Till date, thousands of large digital-native brands have benefited from CleverTap’s platform, which has solved their needs at scale, speed, and security. The aim now is to make solutions even more affordable for pre-launch, early-stage startups, or companies with limited monthly active users.
New and early-stage businesses have very different needs from larger, well-established brands. They require more flexibility, affordability, and a partner that provides seamless support fuelling their growth plans.
CleverTap has currently partnered with more than 50 venture capital firms, incubators, and business accelerators including Sequoia Surge, Techstars, Y-combinator, AWS Activate, Accel, and others to provide exclusive discounts and resources to early-stage startups through this initiative.
The C4S initiative was undertaken a year back and the offerings have now been finetuned following feedback from 1000+ startups and is now ready to launch. Through this initiative, CleverTap aspires to be a growth partner for more than 100,000 new businesses by the end of 2025.
Angel investor Prateek Toshniwal announces $500K fund for agriculture, cleantech, and Web3.0 startups
Prateek Toshniwal, a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor, has announced an investment fund worth $500,000 allocations for the ambitious startups. These funds will be targeted towards startups in agriculture, cleantech, and Web 3.0.
Prateek has already led many investors in his personal capacity in the beginning of FY2022 as well through his partnership with funds like IVY Growth Associates in India and MI Capital in UAE. Well versed with international taxation advisory, Prateek has not only mentored, but also enabled the various founders of his portfolio companies to scale.
Prateek has made significant investments in ReshaMandi, Agrimarg, Indeanta, Neo Fantasy, Zappfresh, Clear Dekho, EMotorad, Zypp, AUS, Gripp. With the commitment of investing $500,000 in the startups, Prateek looks forward to collaborate with great founders with remarkable ideas and excellent execution skills.
Shakti Foundation and Intellecap launch ACCLIMATE fund
Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (Shakti), in collaboration with Intellecap Advisory Solutions, has launched the Challenge Fund with an objective to strengthen and help accelerate the work of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) committed to climate action in India.
Recognising CSOs as a dynamic source of strategic and innovative climate action, Shakti and the ACCLIMATE Challenge Fund aims to provide capacity building opportunities in areas that include electric mobility, green hydrogen, sustainable transport, industries, cooling, net-zero buildings, agriculture, coastal ecosystems, and climate finance, using a cross-sectoral approach.
It will seek to facilitate general operating support and bespoke capacity building and mentorship for shortlisted organizations for a duration of two years.
The Challenge Fund aims to stimulate tailored responses to local context-specific problems by tapping into local knowledge and creative capacity which is often the forte of CSOs who are deeply immersed in the context. The fund will engage and channel additional resources into organizations to initiate, implement and evaluate activities in a specialized field of climate mitigation. In many cases, such support has a significant impact on the effectiveness of these organizations in fulfilling their missions.
The applications for the fund are open for organizations across India. The last date to submit applications is 15th December 2022.
Three Wheels United and Zyngo join hands to drive EV adoption for last-mile delivery
Three Wheels United (TWU), a global fintech company for EV financing, has partnered with Zyngo, an EV logistics platform for the ecommerce industry, to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles for last-mile delivery. Through this partnership, Three Wheels United will facilitate loans for partner drivers of Zyngo to easily switch from conventional cargo autos to EV cargo vehicles. TWU and Zyngo will deploy over 2500 EV three-wheelers across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad by the end of the financial year 2023.
TWU will provide the required financing solutions for drivers and Zyngo will assist drivers with vehicle maintenance, access to charging infrastructure, servicing and ensuring minimal vehicle downtime for operations.
Three Wheels United has over 50,000 drivers on its platform, offering them various products and services. The company has financed over 4000 auto-rickshaws resulting in the reduction of 1,72,000+ tonnes of CO2 emissions, and the generation of an extra $71 million in income for the drivers.
Very recently, TWU raised $10 million as a part of Series A Funding led by Delta Corp Holdings with participation from new and existing investors. With the new investment, Three Wheels United is in the process of scaling up two-wheeler and three-wheeler financing in India by partnering with the government and other industry players. TWU has also started pilots in the Middle East, Africa, and other emerging markets with a goal to improve driver livelihoods and reduce air pollution globally.
(This article will be updated with the latest news throughout the day.)
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2016 is the year of virtual reality. With Goldman Sachs predicting the value of the industry to reach $80 billion by 2025, the number of devices entering the market is only set to continue rising, delivering a multitude of unique, fully immersive experiences. According to Digi-Capital, VR’s immediately addressable market is digital entertainment, with a number of games and 3D films already gaining traction.
Such forecasts fuel predictions that entertainment will be most people’s first entry into VR. However, the technology is also driving influence in commercial retail, particularly with high-value purchases such as cars. Automotive retail is undergoing its own revolution as digital displays and touch screens start to enter dealerships, giving customers configuration tools and digital exploration options at their fingertips.
VR is the ultimate expression of this trend, digitising the showroom, giving customers a sense of presence, engagement and freedom with a virtual car that screens simply can’t. The immersive technology allows customers to experience a digital car in the ultimate fashion, sharing the same virtual space and possessing absolute control over its configuration, actions and view. Beyond the enhanced customer experience, brands utilising VR in this way are benefiting from opportunities to align themselves with one of the most innovative and exciting technologies to date.
ZeroLight are the world’s premier providers of automotive visualisation and have integrated virtual reality – PC and mobile – as part of their overall omnichannel
The automotive industry is seeing the benefits of investing in VR first hand, providing experiences in stores, at events and to support global car launches. ZeroLight are the world’s premier providers of automotive visualisation and have integrated virtual reality – PC and mobile – as part of their overall omnichannel. They are the only firm in the automotive space to have deployed high-quality commercial VR solutions for their clients, which include Audi, Pagani and Toyota, alongside cloud and screen solutions.
Audi’s critically acclaimed VR experience was revealed earlier this year, and is being deployed to dealerships and special installations around the world including their Munich Airport outlet. When customers put on the VR headset, they are transported to a virtual environment where they can digitally explore and configure a vehicle from Audi’s stable. The detail delivered by ZeroLight’s technology is unmatched, a necessity when working with complex objects such as cars.
Toyota’s recent use is in the promotion of its new C-HR. Starting in the driver’s seat, users experience the interior before climbing out of the vehicle to examine and customise the exterior, a feat made more impressive since the car is still yet to be produced, demonstrating a valuable use-case for VR in the industry.
The uptake of VR as a medium to engage automotive customers is driven by changing consumer trends. Customers are arriving at dealerships more informed than ever, carrying out extensive research online beforehand. As a result, 75 per cent of the automotive customer journey takes place online. In line with this behaviour, total visits to dealerships in the UK from 2010 to 2015 were down by 15 million.
Dealerships are no longer a place of discovery, but one of validation. Dealerships must differentiate their approach to stay relevant.
Personalisation is the answer both brands and consumers are looking for. By empowering a consumer to tailor and experience a potential purchase, barriers relating to taste and preference are removed. Such experiences and empowerment give people a reason to visit and VR takes this to the next level, placing them in unique and immersive 3D environments to truly experience their new purchase.
VR and other forms of store digitalisation are allowing brands to set up locations in high-footfall areas, delivering their entire product range digitally for consumers to explore. Such an approach is changing the entire automotive retail sales model, shifting the focus from a salesman-led, product-centric approach to an expert-led, customer-centric experience.
For more information please visit www.zerolight.com


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The number of plug-in electric cars on British roads grew by three quarters last year, according to new Motorparc data released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The UK’s largest automotive analysis shows there is now a record 195,410 plug-in vehicles on our roads, reflecting the growing choice of models now on offer. Overall ownership of alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) increased by almost 30% last year, with more than 620,000 hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric cars now in use.
As drivers take advantage of the latest low emission vehicle technology – whether petrol, diesel or AFV – average CO2emissions for the UK Motorparc have fallen to the lowest on record, down -17.8% compared with 2008.1 Thanks to manufacturer investment in advanced powertrains, transmission types, lightweight materials and aerodynamics, cars are more efficient than ever before and drivers are seeing the benefits.
The UK’s record 34.9 million-strong car fleet has never been more diverse, with more than 1,600 model ranges and almost 68,000 different specifications on the roads last year. While superminis continued to dominate, making up a third (33.2%) of all cars in the parc, dual purpose vehicles saw the biggest growth, up 10.6%. At the same time, family hatches and saloons (upper medium) saw the largest fall, down -4.7% to four million.
Meanwhile, the colours of Britain’s cars closely follows trends seen in the new car market, with black coming top, knocking silver off the top spot. More than seven million (20.1%) cars on the road are black, closely followed by silver and, in third place, blue.
Elsewhere, the data reveals that female car ownership remains at a record high, surpassing 2017’s level by 1.4%, with more than 12 million cars now owned by women. Cars registered to men also rose moderately by 0.5% to almost 17.9 million.
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, “Thanks to massive investment from manufacturers in delivering a wide range of models across all fuel types, to suit all driving needs, environmental gains are now being delivered across the UK. Ever-more advanced in technology makes every new generation of vehicle more efficient than the last, and this is filtering rapidly from the new car market into the broader parc. Fleet renewal is proven to work so we need a world-class package of incentives and infrastructure to give motorists the confidence to buy the latest, cleanest cars, whatever the fuel type, in the greater numbers we need to meet environmental challenges.”


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By Cody Lee on Dec 6, 2016
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Samsung in a dispute over damages related to Apple’s iPhone design, reports CNBC. The decision means that Samsung won’t be held liable for all $399 million awarded to Apple in a previous lower court ruling.
That amount is based on profits of 11 Samsung smartphones that were found guilty of infringing on Apple’s designs, but Samsung argued the penalty is disproportionate. It believes it should only be liable for profits from specific components, and the Court agreed. Read More
By Cody Lee on Feb 26, 2016
An appeals court on Friday ruled that Samsung won’t have to pay Apple $119.6 million for infringing its patents, reports Bloomberg. The court found two of Apple’s patents, including one for its slide-to-unlock feature, to be invalid and a third wasn’t infringed.
Today’s ruling overturns a verdict reached by a California jury in May 2014, which found Samsung devices to infringe on Apple’s patents. It also upholds a decision to make Apple pay Samsung $158,400 in damages for infringing on its video compression patent. Read More
By Cody Lee on Sep 17, 2015
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday that Apple is entitled to an injunction that would bar Samsung from using its patented technology in its devices. The decision could force the Korean manufacturer to change certain features on its smartphones and tablets.
At the heart of the matter is 3 software features that Apple has patented: slide-to-unlock on a device’s touchscreen, the automatic correction of spelling errors, and quick-linking, which allows a user to do things like tap on a phone number within a body of text to place a call. Read More
By Cody Lee on Aug 13, 2015
The US Federal Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday denied Samsung’s request to reconsider the court’s decision to uphold damages awarded in its patent infringement case, reports the San Jose Mercury News. The damages amount to more than $400 million.
This is just the latest turn in what seems to be a never-ending patent case between Samsung and Apple. In 2012, a jury found Samsung guilty of infringing on Apple’s patents and awarded the iPhone maker $1 billion in damages, which has since been cut in half. Read More
By Cody Lee on Jul 29, 2014
Apple filed a motion with the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in California yesterday, dropping its cross-appeal of Judge Lucy Koh’s final judgement in its lawsuit against Samsung. The motion officially ends the company’s pursuit of a product ban.
Now, this is just for the 2012 trial, not the one that ended in May. Apple had been looking to win a permanent injunction against all of Samsung’s infringing devices in that case, and filed multiple appeals, but it appears to have given up on this particular battle… Read More
By Cody Lee on May 21, 2014
Recode reports that a Dutch appeals court has upheld a lower court’s sales ban of some older Samsung Galaxy devices that infringe on Apple’s IP. The patent in question involves how iOS users are able to peak at the next photo in a gallery by swiping the current image.
The ruling will apply specifically to the Galaxy S2, and the Galaxy Ace—both of which include Samsung photo apps that run an exact copy of the feature—and it could possibly be extended to other Samsung devices found to similarly infringe on Apple’s European patent… Read More
By Jake Smith on May 5, 2014
Following Apple winning its second trial in the US against Samsung for patent infringement, Vanity Fair is out with a piece extensively detailing the Apple and Samsung smartphone war that has been raging on for years.
It details the back-story behind the two smartphone giants and the public trial, like misconduct at Samsung revolving price fixing, then COO Tim Cook expressing his concern over infringement to Samsung president Jay Y. Lee in August 2010, and theorizes why Apple may win the battles but still lose the war… Read More
By Cody Lee on Apr 23, 2014
We’ve known pretty much all along that Google was going to be more involved this time around in the Apple-Samsung trial. Many of the features Apple claims infringe on its software patents are baked right into Android, so of course it would be in the Mountain View company’s best interest to become much more involved.
But I’m not sure anyone knew the extent of Google’s involvement until yesterday, when a lawyer for the tech giant said that it had reached an agreement with Samsung to foot the bill for a large portion of its legal fees. It also told the Korean firm it would cover much of the damages, should it be found guilty of infringement… Read More
By Cody Lee on Apr 21, 2014
The court battle between Apple and Samsung raged on in California today, with Samsung calling a damages expert to the stand. Judith Chevalier, a professor of economics at the Yale University School of Management, testified that if found guilty of infringement, Samsung should only have to pay Apple $38 million.
The figure, which is actually $38.4 million, is miles away from the $2.2 billion number that Apple’s damages expert called for last week. Chevalier argued that a reasonable royalty rate for Apple’s patents would’ve been $0.35 per patent, per device, and doesn’t think the company should receive damages for lost sales… Read More
By Cody Lee on Apr 9, 2014
The high-profile patent trial between Apple and Samsung wages on, with Apple on Tuesday calling in a damages expert Chris Vellturo to speak to the jury. The MIT-trained economist’s job was to help the company explain why it deserved the damages it’s asking for.
For those who missed it last week, Apple is asking the court to award it $2 billion ($2.19B to be exact) in damages from Samsung for infringing on 5 of its utility patents. And according to Vellturo, that amount is fair based on a mix of lost profits and owed royalty fees… Read More


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(CNN/AP) – Hertz filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday.
Hertz said it intends to stay in business by declaring bankruptcy while restructuring its debts, reported CNN.
“The impact of Covid-19 on travel demand was sudden and dramatic, causing an abrupt decline in the company’s revenue and future bookings,” said the company’s statement.
Hertz also said “uncertainty remains as to when revenue will return and when the used-car market will fully re-open for sales, which necessitated today’s action.”
The Associated Press reported the Estero-based company’s lenders were unwilling to grant another extension on its auto lease debt payments past Friday’s deadline, which triggered the bankruptcy filing.
By the end of March, Hertz Global Holdings Inc. had racked up $18.7 billion in debt with only $1 billion of available cash, according to AP.


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While Samsung wagered poorly with its choice of brand ambassador and spokeswimmer, Acer has raced ahead, with its spokeshurdler Sally Pearson celebrating her win in the Women's 100 Metre Hurdles by using an Acer laptop – at least that's what UnderCurrent was told:
"Acer joins Australians around the country in congratulating Olympian Sally Pearson on her gold medal win. Sally was previously named as the Acer Australian brand ambassador for the London 2012 Summer Games and has been using Acer products on the road and in London," said the statement announcing her victory, which UnderCurrent received only 2,920 minutes after her victory.
Still, UnderCurrent isn't one to criticise such a magnificent performance, and considering how charismatic, talented and popular Pearson is, this sponsorship agreement looks to be a masterstroke.
"Acer is thrilled by the Gold Medal win by Sally Pearson", said Acer GM of marketing David Sunton. "Her race time was impressive, her determination admirable and we look forward to working with her as our brand ambassador to enhance consumers’ recognition of Acer’s products."
And here is a lovely Acer-supplied pic of Sally
in what appears to UnderCurrent to be one of the worst Photoshop jobs of all time (UPDATE: Acer has contacted UnderCurrent to assure us this photo is not Photoshopped. UnderCurrent withdraws its mocking):
UnderCurrent congratulates Sally and Acer.


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Today, Manitoba announced its framework for the distribution and sale of cannabis, revealing that it will put retail operations in the hands of the private sector.
In a news release, the province reported that its Liquor and Gaming Authority would regulate the purchase, storage, distribution, and retail of cannabis, while the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation would track supply, regulate wholesaling, and oversee order processing.
Instead of putting the Crown corporation in control of retail, as Ontario and New Brunswick have, storefronts will be privately operated. The province will source all cannabis from Health Canada’s licensed producers.
According to Premier Brian Pallister, the hybrid model will allow ‘both the public and private sectors to do what they each do best.’
He confirmed to media in Winnipeg earlier today that his government would issue a request for proposals from individuals interested in operating one or more retail locations. Proposals will be accepted until no later than December 22.
An online post of the request states that the province intends to select up to four proposals, with the goal to enter into a minimum of one retailer agreement for each one.


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Hot water heaters don’t normally make the news – after all, it can be hard to compete for headlines – but there are new regulation changes coming for hot water heaters that will affect both manufacturers and consumers alike. This isn’t the first time regulations have changed for hot water heaters, and in fact, this will be the third upgrade of three upgrades to the laws since 1990. The goal of these new regulations isn’t to make things more difficult for people; rather, these changes are focused on saving energy and money nationwide. This next regulation, which becomes law on April 16th of this year, is scheduled to last until 2044. Over this time period, which spans 26 years, it’s expected that these mandated changes to water heater energy efficiency and function will reduce greenhouse gases by 172 million metric tons and garner energy savings of over $63 billion dollars. So what does this mean if you need a new water heating in Naperville? Let’s take a look.
Water heaters can be notorious wasters of energy, and to help reduce this waste, new mandates under the Department of Energy’s “Final Rule” will become law as of April 15, 2015. This doesn’t mean that homeowners have to run out and purchase a new water heater to be in compliance; it means that manufacturers will have to follow new regulations on how both tank and tankless water heaters are manufactured for consumers so that the water heaters are more energy efficient. How does this affect you and your water heater in Elgin? It may not affect you at all, but to help you find out, we’ve outlined the generalities of the mandates below.


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Fast technology July 21 news, Thor MIX mini game console was officially unveiled at the BW2023 exhibition today, which is the world's first 40 series unique mini console.
It is reported thatThis mini console is 1.7L in size and the processor is available i7-13620H and i9-13900HAvailable memory 16GB and 32GB LPDDR5 on-board memory, SSD 512GB and 1TB.
The graphics card is optional with the RTX 4060 and RTX 4070 mobile GPU, of which the RTX 4070 has 4608 CUDA cores, 8GB GDDR6 video memory, and 128bit bus width.
In terms of appearance, this mini host as a whole is square and simple, can stand up and lie down, and has a triangular light strip in one corner.
At present, Raytheon official has not announced the launch time and price of this mini host.


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Indian women are spending millions of rupees each month to buy wools and wool hunting pants, but they have to pay a lot more to do it properly.
One of the women behind the new craze to buy wool hunting trousers is Lakhshera Bhat, who has more than $60,000 worth of the stuff in her bank account.
She bought the $6,000 cotton hunting trousers and hunting boots at an auction in December and now she is giving them away to anyone who would like to try them out.
Lakhsharabhai Bhat said she wants to create a community of women that is active in the fashion industry and that is the reason she decided to launch the project.
She told NDTV she wants women to start buying wool hunting pant, hunting boots and hunting pants and she is also selling her wares online to help fund her project.
The pants and hunting boot were purchased by Lakh, who lives in the Indian city of Kolkata, in the name of charity.
She is hoping to raise $100,000 in her bid to help the impoverished people of the area, which has a population of about 30 million.
“I am very motivated and I want to help everyone in need, especially in the worst-affected areas,” Lakh said.
“A lot of women don’t have enough money to buy the necessary items.
I want the clothes to go to the poor people and I am trying to make a difference,” she said.
The project is not just for women but for men as well.
A woman in the project told NDtv that she has been selling hunting pants to men for more than a year.
“When I first started, I was selling them for Rs 20,000 to a man for one pair.
But as the project has gone on, it has gone up to Rs 40,000.
My goal is to sell every pair of pants I make for Rs 1,000 each,” she told NDtelevision.”
It is very important that we support women and girls in the textile industry.
Women have to be active in their careers,” she added.
Lkh’s online campaign is being promoted by the NGO Women in Clothing and Graphic Arts, which is also raising funds for her charity.
“We need to support our female employees and also women who are struggling to work and do their jobs,” said a spokesperson for the NGO.
The spokesperson said the initiative has so far raised more than Rs 20 lakh for Women in the Clothing and Graphics Arts.


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CAPTION: Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Premila Kumar. Photo: SHALENDRA PRASAD.
The Consumer Council commends the Ministry of Health for implementing the Restaurant Grading System.
The Council has been lobbying for a restaurant grading system since 2007. That effort is bearing fruit, with the Ministry of Health now in the implementation stage of the system. The Council understands that a lot of work has been done by the Ministry’s Food Unit through consultations and training sessions with stakeholders.
The Council believes that a grading system would make consumers aware of what standards and levels of service are being practiced by various eateries. Consumers would be in a better position to make informed choices over which restaurants they will patronize. The Council is also of the view that a grading system will strengthen competition and quality of service in the restaurant sector as operators strive to attain the highest grades. Furthermore, the important tourism industry will benefit with assurance that there are restaurant standards in place and that visitors are able to look outside the more expensive up-market eateries.
The need for Restaurant Grading came about when the Council in the past had highlighted issues such as dirty toilets/washrooms, bad hygiene, food stored in washroom areas, uncovered food warmers, insect infestation and other issues. The Council has also highlighted issues relating to improper food handling by restaurant/kitchen staff, re-use of cooking oil, and other practices that endangered consumers’ health and safety. The Food Safety Regulations 2009 requires food handlers to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and wear suitable protective gears such as head covering and footwear when preparing food. The law also requires restaurant owners to maintain a clean and hygienic cooking environment and wash room facilities. The Restaurant Grading system will ensure a better level of compliance and allow more transparency in regards to information for consumers to make informed decisions when visiting restaurants.
The Council is pledging its support to the Ministry of Health in making the grading system a reality. We will play our role in continuing our market surveillance of restaurants and will support the Ministry and Food Unit in supplying information and evidence of cases of non-compliance.