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AMAZON'S B2B WHOLESALE MARKET IS A SLEEPING GIANT: Amazon is quietly building one of the most disruptive businesses online — a business-to-business wholesale market called AmazonSupply. Amazon launched the business in 2012, and it's seldom ever mentioned on earnings calls — or anywhere for that matter. Wholesalers generated $7.2 trillion in revenues in 2012 (that's online and offline sales), according to the U.S. Census, while retailers took in $4 trillion in revenues selling to consumers. If Amazon executes as well as it did in the , AmazonSupply could grow into an even larger business than the merchandise it sells to consumers on Amazon.com.
SIGNS THAT E-COMMERCE IS BOOMING FOR RETAIL CHAINS: Online sales increased nearly 20% year-over-year in the first quarter for more than 100 retailers, according to e-commerce software company MarketLive. Although the retailers weren't named specifically, we know that MarketLive's clientele includes major brands such as Aveeno, Design Within Reach, Modell's, Fossil Inc., and Helzberg Diamonds. This is the sixth straight quarter that MarketLive clients have posted double-digit online sales growth. All of MarketLive's top clients appear to be retailers that originated as physical stores, but now operate across channels (commonly referred to as "omnichannel" retailers). Bricks-and-mortars are becoming increasingly effective at leveraging e-commerce to gain new customers and also retain loyal ones who might be doing more shopping online, rather than in stores.
ALIBABA IPO OFFERS GLIMPSE INTO CHINA MOBILE COMMERCE: E-commerce giant Alibaba filed for an IPO earlier this week in the U.S., giving us a better look at how consumers shop online in China. More than three in four mobile commerce dollars spent in China last year flowed through Alibaba's online marketplaces. That suggests that any further smartphone penetration in China will directly benefit Alibaba — and we predict a lot of upside. As of last month, only 37% of 1.3 billion Chinese mobile subscribers were on 3G and 4G wireless networks. Tablets and smartphones channeled 20% of Alibaba's purchase volume in the final quarter of 2013 (see chart below), roughly double the proportion as in the same period a year ago. We expect the share Alibaba sales attributable to mobile to increase significantly over the next year.
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ZULILY EARNINGS EXPOSE FULFILLMENT ISSUES: Zulily, a daily deals site for mothers, is growing its business faster than expected, but that's causing all sorts of growing pains for the company. Sales totaled $238 million for the first quarter, which is up 87% from the same time period last year, and the number of paying customers were up 93% to 3.7 million for the quarter. This surge in business caused fulfillment problems at the end of March — shipment times were averaging 13 days. Zulily CEO Darrell Cavens said on the earnings call yesterday that he's not concerned about long shipping times when there's a surge in orders, because people don't purchase from Zulily based on need. That's risky thinking at a time when e-commerce sites are becoming ultra-competitive on shipping times.
COUPONS.COM EARNINGS SHOWS THERE'S PLENTY OF ROOM FOR COMPETITION IN ONLINE COUPONING: Coupons.com posted strong first quarter earnings yesterday. Quarterly revenues totaled $51.5 million, which is up 41% from the same time period last year. Earlier this week, one of the company's chief competitors, RetailMeNot, posted quarterly revenues of $61.3 million, an increase of 51% year-over-year. The fact that both companies are performing so well indicates that there is plenty of room in the growing business of online couponing. This is a result of more consumers going online to shop, and carrying their smartphones — ideal vehicles for coupons — when shopping offline. These shoppers are now being conditioned to check these coupon sites for discounts before making any kind of purchase.
TRIPADVISOR'S BUSINESS PICKS UP AFTER WINTER WEATHER: TripAdvisor revenues totaled $281 million in the first quarter, which is a 32% increase over the previous quarter and 22% bump over the same time period last year. The quarterly growth was a result of relatively mild weather compared to this year's harsh Northern Hemisphere winter, which led to an uptick in travel. We expect online travel bookings to continue to increase in volume over the next few months. On the company's earnings call, CEO and President Steve Kaufer announced that TripAdvisor now has more than 150 million customer reviews covering four million hospitality businesses and attractions around the globe. For comparison, Yelp has just over 57 million reviews about local businesses.
Tiger Global led a $15 million investment in LimeRoad, an online shopping site for women in India. Tiger Global seems to be investing heavily in Indian e-commerce, as it already has stakes in Flipkart and Myntra.
Apple's new Head of Retail Angela Ahrendts has received more than 113,000 units of restricted Apple stock which is valued at more than $68 million. The stock-options are a sign that Apple has high hopes for Ahrendts since a portion of her compensation will be directly tied to how the company performs.
Airbnb has hired Jonathan Mildenhall as its new chief marketing officer. Mildenhall previously worked at Coca-Cola where he was senior vice president of integrated marketing communication and design excellence. Mildenhall was recognized by Ad Age in 2012 as one of the most creative professionals working in advertising.
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Free State health worker bust for selling ARVs
A Free State health worker has been arrested for selling ARVs.
The 45-year-old, who works at a clinic in Botshabelo, Bloemfontein, was arrested on Thursday. He allegedly sold a bottle of ARVs for R100.
“On Thursday March 11 2021 at about 7pm, Selosesha tactical response team conducted an intelligence-driven operation at a house in Section C1, Botshabelo,” said Brig Motantsi Makhele, the provincial police spokesperson.
“While searching the house, members found 102 ARV bottles valued at R41,200, stamped doctors' sick notes, doctors' referral letters and syringes.
“Upon further investigation it emerged that the suspect was allegedly selling one bottle of ARV tablets for R100. The suspect was arrested and is expected to appear before the Botshabelo magistrate's court soon for possession of a controlled substance.”
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In the interest of consistency and coherent efforts in preventing the entry of African Swine Fever Virus in the country, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued FDA Order No. 2023-0790 dated 04 May 2023 on the temporary ban of entry of pork meat products of domesticated or wild pig in nature due to African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) in Singapore following the Department of Agriculture Memorandum Order No. 20 series of 2023.
Based on the official self-declaration report of Singapore in the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and the supporting documents submitted by the Chief Veterinary Officer Director General of Animal and Veterinary Service of Singapore, all ASFV reported events have ended with resolved status and no additional outbreaks. In accordance to the provision of Chapter 15.1 of the WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code, the Republic of Singapore is now free from ASFV.
Further, based on the evaluation of Department of Agriculture, the risk of contamination from domestic and wild pigs and their products, including pork meat, pig skin, processed animal proteins, and semen originating from Singapore is now negligible.
Thus, the temporary banning on the importation domestic and wild pigs and their products, including pork meat, pig skin, processed animal proteins, and semen originating from Singapore is hereby lifted pursuant to Memorandum Order No. 74 series of 2023 signed on the 21st of December 2023.
The FDA Order imposed on the remaining countries listed in FDA Order No. 2023-0790, as well as processed pork meat products other than cured pork meats and PAPs shall remain upheld and shall not be affected by the issuance of this Order.
For more information and inquiries, please e-mail us at [email protected] or call us at the Center for Food Regulation and Research at (02) 857-1900 local 8115. To report the sale or distribution of these banned products despite the issuance of the FDA Orders, kindly email us via [email protected].
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Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc, a leading cement manufacturing company in Nigeria today announces the launch of a new product, Elephant Supaset Cement.
Elephant Supaset Cement is a Portland cement specifically formulated as a fast setting cement that meets the requirements of the Block making and Precast segment of the Construction Industry with unique characteristics.
The new product which has passed through extensive field tests with strong support of Lafarge ‘s Group Technical Centre , has also been approved by the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
Annoucing the Launch in Lagos, The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge WAPCO, Mr Samy Abdelkader said, ‘'Supaset is the result of profound customer research which will satisfy the yarnings of the need for a specialised cement for block makers and precast segment of the industry. It is also a testimony to our commitments to Innovation and leadership in the Nigerian cement market.''
Continuing, he said, ‘'Elephant Supaset combines three key value propositions of Early Setting, Early Strength and the unique Latter Strenght which is a distinguished quality which our brand, Elephant Cement, has been known over the years.''
The launch of Elephant Supaset Cement makes Lafarge WAPCO the only cement company with two unique brands : Elephant Cement, a general purpose cement which marks 50 years of existence and the new product,Supaset Cement, specifically formulated for Block making and Precast segment.
Lafarge WAPCO, being a subsidiary of the Lafarge Group- the world's biggest Cement Manufacturer, continues to focus on Innovation.In this year alone, Lafarge has committed over 150 Million euros to Research and Development(R&D) in various fundamental research at its Technical centers around the world which focuses on the satisfaction of customer requirements and the development of products which are increasingly environmental friendly.


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How many Apple devices have been exploded recently?
As per the news reports, this year, three Apple devices exploded because of the overheated batteries. The latest incident happened at the Apple store in Amsterdam on 19th August. Before this, an iPhone battery exploded in the Apple store in Zurich, Switzerland, and shortly afterward, another battery exploded in an Apple Store in Valencia, Spain, in January 2018.


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Slay Kings: 6 Kenyan Men Who Display Impeccable Fashion, Alluring Beauty in Women’s Clothing and Makeup
- For a long time, beauty and fashion were considered a female feat, but more and more Kenyan men are coming out to show that they can do it better
- TUKO.co.ke showed six Kenyan men who in the past set trends with their sleek look, leaving people talking all day long
- Some of them include makeup artist Dennis Karuri, TikToker Kinuthia, queer businessman Maxwell Mwambury, and others
Kenya's beauty and fashion industry has grown and adapted to the entry of men who bravely killed while in women's attire.
TUKO.co.ke It was attended by six men who, because of their sexuality or interest, made their name in the beauty and fashion industry and show women how to look elegant.
1. Dennis Karuri
Dennis Caruri is a makeup artist and influencer. He was one of the first to boldly set trends and proved that men can also thrive in the beauty industry.
While he was talking about his past Relationship with the boys, Karuri revealed that he got into the makeup industry when he joined campus.
He is one of the best queer guys to be hailed for setting up stylish fashion trends and looking sophisticated.
2.Johnny is a hair designer
Johnny first came into the spotlight when he opened and revealed how the club prevented him from access to the premises to avoid confusion their customers.
He deserved a name in Entertainment Industry as the best person for chic hair and trendy styles.
He also supported stylish fashion styles, giving women to run for their money, where beauty standards are set.
3. Maxwell Mwambury
Maxwell Mkambury is a queer businessman who has spoken openly about has been dating his beloved male politician for seven years Years.
He also claimed that he intended to change his name and gender over time when his lover now serves in this ruling government.
However, fans have asked him to slow down and some have claimed that he has done too much to be seen.
4. Kevin Kinutia
TikToker Kevin Kinutia has never confirmed his sexuality despite being one of the first TikTokers content to adopt content creation while dress like females.
He once left people confused after saying he wanted to settle down, but wasn't looking for a specific gender to be with.
He said he'd rather look at how a person makes him feel than what gender they were.
5. Joji Baro
Joji Baro was one of the first Kenyan gay men to come out and he started a social media storm that resulted in people coming after him.
However, he moved to Canada and occasionally gave fans insights into his soft life, including his gay sweetheart.
Chokuu is undoubtedly one of the gays that many women envy based on how strongly his back side is endowed.
Ever since he went viral, people have flocked to his social media pages to find out what he's doing to keep his waist snatched and have big prey.
Macken Nyeri's request to President Ruto
It was after TUKO.co.ke highlighted Ruto's remarks during an interview on CNN where he talked about people who respect Kenya's laws, customs and traditions.
Makena said that contrary to Ruto's belief, the community has existed in Kenya for many years and should enjoy equal rights like others.


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Netflix recently laid off 150 employees, citing slow revenue growth and losing subscribers as a need to cut costs
Netflix is one of the largest streamers in the world with an extensive library of movies and shows that has resulted in millions subscribing to the service. However, the streamer saw a sudden drop in subscribers in 2022. The company recently announced that it lost nearly 1 million subscribers in three months. IndieWire reported that Netflix lost 970,000 paid subscribers in the second quarter of 2022. However, the loss during the quarter isn’t as bad as expected.
Once hailed as the leader in the world of streaming services, Netflix has suffered several setbacks of late. Netflix announced that it had lost 200,000 subscribers in early 2022. That was the first time it had suffered a loss in a decade.
Netflix recently laid off 150 employees, citing slow revenue growth and losing subscribers as a need to cut costs.
However, the loss of 970,000 paying customers last quarter that sent the company’s shares plummeting was smaller than expected, leaving the company with just under 221 million subscribers. “Our challenge and opportunity is to accelerate our revenue and membership growth… and better monetize our large audience,” the company said in its earnings report.
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According to IndieWire, despite ending the quarter with a net loss, Netflix still has an impressive 220.67 million subscribers from around the world. However, Netflix seems hopeful, saying it knows how to fix the company’s recent mistakes and forecasting that it will add 1 million more subscribers in the third quarter of 2022.
One of the reasons for this sudden blip is the increase in monthly plan costs for its users. That drop was an alarm bell for the company, which is currently considering revising its costs.
Netflix executives have also made it clear that the company will crack down on subscribers who share logins and passwords. “It’s great that our members love Netflix movies and TV shows so much that they want to share them more widely, but the widespread use of account sharing between households today is undermining our long-term ability to invest in our service and improve it,” director of product innovation Chengyi Long said in a blog post.


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Concern over the consistently high Australian dollar has risen significantly among local businesses, particularly those in retail and manufacturing, according to the latest Dun & Bradstreet National Business Expectations Survey.
More than a third of businesses, up nearly 40 per cent on last month, expect the high exchange rate to have a negative impact on their operations in the June quarter. The survey also finds that while overall sales and profit expectations remain elevated, anticipated employment levels have declined from levels at the start of the year.
According to Dun & Bradstreet CEO, Gareth Jones, businesses continue to remain cautious in response to increasingly conservative consumers and the maintenance of a relatively high local currency.
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Grub Burger Bistro will be closing its outlet at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park by January 2022.
The casual bistro has been at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park for 9 years and it has just received news that their lease will not be renewed and they will have to move out by January 2022.
Famous roast meat eatery, Foong Kee Coffee Shop is closing on 15 June 2021.
Foong Kee Coffee Shop is one of the best Chinese roast meat stalls in Singapore. It’s a rather unassuming coffee shop at first glance, but when you take that first bite, you’d understand why the queues don’t ever seem to disperse till lunch hours are over.
Known for its premium wagyu shabu shabu, sukiyaki and donburi, Black Cow at South Beach Avenue is closing on 30 April 2021.
It will be undergoing a major renovation for 3 months and the new Black Cow 2.0 will have a zen garden in the restaurant.
Known for its signature Paellas, tapas and Tomahawk steaks, Don Quijote Spanish Restaurant is closing its outlet At Dempsey Hill on 2 Aug 2020 to move to a cloud kitchen at 7th Mile Coffeeshop in Bukit Timah.
It’s a shame that Don Quijote Spanish Restaurant will be moving out of its Dempsey Hill outlet, but luckily for us, they will still be offering food delivery to your doorstep via several platforms.
Cold Stone Creamery is closing in Singapore after 10 years of operation. Cold Stone Creamery proudly dubs themselves as ‘Ice Cream Innovators’. Their ice cream is freshly made on the spot—smooth, rich and creamy.
At the same time, the popular ice cream parlour is also known for providing great entertainment value when it comes to their signature ‘ice cream toss’ dance and they throw pretty great private parties too—think party food, adorable character-themed ice cream cakes and colourful party decorations.
All outlets in Singapore will operate until 31 January 2020. We are fans of Cold Stone Creamery’s ice cream and it is sad to hear that they are closing in Singapore.
Since 2019 is about to come to a closure, it seems fitting for us to grieve over our losses of acclaimed eateries that have sadly departed our local shores — including those that are about to roll down their shutters for good.
Given Singapore’s competitive F&B industry with high rental fees and ever-changing consumer tastes, it is no wonder many chains have gradually lost their appeal. Though we have witnessed the rise, then fall, of well-loved establishments, rest assured there will be new, upcoming ones that are sure to take Singapore’s market by storm again!
So, brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions, as we announce 11 iconic eateries that we bid sayonara to this year.
Non Entrée Desserts—known for its creative desserts such as Avalanche Lava Cake, Bak Chor Mee dessert and Kaya Toast dessert—has just announced that it will be closing on 20 Oct 2019.


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The Norwegian Prima has arrived in Miami for the first time.
According to a press release issued by Norwegian Cruise Line, the company’s newest ship is now set to embark on two inaugural voyages departing from the port.
Sailing from Nov. 11-14, 2022 and Nov. 14-17, 2022, the cruises will call Great Stirrup Cay, the company’s private island in the Bahamas.
Following an inaugural journey that began with a christening event in Reykjavik, Iceland in August and continued with inaugural sailings from New York, and most recently Galveston, Texas, the Norwegian Prima made its debut at the company’s cruise terminal at PortMiami today.
“There’s nothing like welcoming Norwegian Prima to Miami,” said Norwegian Cruise Line President and Chief Executive Officer Harry Sommer.
“I’ve had the pleasure of seeing her come to life at the Fincantieri shipyard in Venice, Italy as well as launching her in style in Iceland. Now, we are showcasing her to our community here in Miami. It’s a dream come true,” he added.
For the first time on Nov. 13, 2022, guests will also join Norwegian Prima’s debut tour as she calls to Great Stirrup Cay, the Norwegian’s 270-acre private island destination.
The Norwegian Prima is the first in Norwegian’s Prima Class, which will see the debut of five additional vessels through 2027.
According to the company, the 3,100-guest ship was built to elevate the guest experience with upgraded designs and offerings.
Among Prima’s features is the three-deck Prima Speedway, the world’s largest go-kart racetrack at sea, in addition to Indulge, an upscale food hall featuring indoor/outdoor seating.
The vessel also offers The Metropolitan Bar, said to be industry’s first sustainable cocktail bar featuring responsibly crafted zero-waste cocktails prepared with surplus ingredients.
Other features include a redefined The Haven by Norwegian, the company’s keycard only access ship-within-a-ship concept, as well as The Concourse, which boasts a multi-million-dollar outdoor sculpture garden.


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Framing the memories
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After just over 20 years, Lou Beckel turns to retirement
Lou Beckel has spent a good portion of the last two decades preserving the memories, achievements and collections of area residents.
But after 21 years of running Lou’s Custom Framing, Beckel is ready to say goodbye as she aims towards retirement. She initially planned on closing on Dec. 5, but a rush of orders will keep her on the job well into January and possibly February.
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Beckel has framed everything from graduation pictures, college degrees and family photos. She’s seen a variety of odd jobs as well as she recently framed her first ever CD.
“It’s been busy. Over the years, I’ve gotten a lot of unique and different things,” Beckel said. “I’ve had a lot of good, loyal customers and I kind of feel bad in a way, because I didn’t put it out there that I would be retiring. I was afraid of being overwhelmed with framing.”
Beckel started her business after working for another frame shop. When they closed, she opened Lou’s Custom Framing, which has always sat at the same location on Main Street South.
Beckel also has a stockpile of prints and pictures she’s looking to sell as most of her time has been spent on the process of framing.
“Framing takes up your whole time. You work up the framing with the customer, you order the parts and you do the frame. It takes a lot of time,” Beckel said. “It’s been a lot of practice. I’ve made some mistakes, but I figured out how to do it.”
Beckel has a sign up saying the business will close on Dec. 5, but she’ll likely keep it open for a day or two a week to empty the shelves. She is encouraging residents to swing by and see what kind of deals they can score.
“I still have a lot of merchandise,” Beckel said. “I have a lot of pictures on the wall and hundreds of prints left. I have to sell them still.”
Beckel plans on putting the building up for sale once she retires.


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- Sid Meier's Civilization VI
Civilization VI has made its way to iPad, with the huge strategy game releasing on Apple’s tablet today. This marks the first ever main series Civilization game to be released on mobile, with Aspyr Media handling the port of the popular PC / Mac game.
The Civilization series has suffered through a variety of lacklustre mobile ports that have failed to replicate the full Civ experience, but Aspyr’s take on Civ VI is the real deal, with it emulating the original game piece-by-piece. Running on iOS 11 on the iPad Air 2, iPad 2017 and iPad Pro, while the game will cost a hefty $60 (it’s currently available for $29.99 until January 4th), being able to play Civilization VI while on the move will be an experience that fans of the series will find worthy of shelling out for.
Interestingly, Twitter users have also pointed out that the game supports mods using iTunes File Sharing, meaning that players will be able to get various custom additions to the game up and running sooner or later.
For those unconvinced that Civilization VI could be faithfully ported to the iPad, Aspyr is giving new players their first 60 turns for free, offering them a sizeable demo of the 2016 game. You can download Civilization VI on iTunes right here.
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Staff Reporter Karachi
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Mr. Nasser Hayatt Maggo has appointed accomplished business and corporate leader Mr. Usama Qureshi on Pakistan-UK Business Council as its Senior Vice Chairman for the year 2021.
The council is mandated to facilitate and encourage the business community of Pakistan to promote bilateral trade, investment, business relations, and trade shows.
Mr. Usama Qureshi has expressed his earnest desire to help local businesses to find more export orders, investments, and joint ventures from the UK.
He views export-led growth essential for job creation and portraying a soft image of Pakistan.
Additionally, the president of FPCCI has appointed Mr. Usama Qureshi as the convener of its central standing committee on Corporate Relations & Communications (2021).
He will be spearheading and consolidating corporate relations across all industries and regions of Pakistan.


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The video shows the mink jumping up and down in their tiny cages and leaping in distress. One part of the video shows an animal has been ripped in half. Animal rights group Open Cages took the video last year to bring light to the terrible fur industry.
See the distressing videos taken by Open Cages at the fur farms. Warning: graphic content.
Open Cages CEO Connor Jackson told the Daily Mail, “Appalling conditions like these are surprisingly common across the fur industry. But there is no excuse for this level of animal abuse. We’re calling on Secretary of State for Environment Theresa Villiers to commit to tackling this issue as the Labour Party has done; use Brexit as an opportunity to ban the sale of fur in the UK. ‘(Do it) before yet more animals lose their lives to this outdated industry.”
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The UK banned fur farms in 2000, but still allows the import of fur products. FurLithuania, a group representing fur farms, said the video contained “unacceptable scenes,” and said, “The Lithuanian Attorney General’s Office has already started investigations after our legal statement about the origins of the similar video footage distributed by the Empty Cages NGO in 2018. If the death of a mink happens in the farm it is registered in the special journal and the bodies must be placed safely in a refrigerator and later transported to the utilisation company. No one throws dead animals around the farm.”
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It’s time we stop participating in this type of cruelty by opting out of buying products made from animal fur. Read the articles below to learn about how governments, large retailers, fashion designers, and famous personalities are taking a stand against fur!
- Fur Industry Launches “WelFur” Scheme to Pretend Animals on Fur Farms are Well Taken Care of
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- Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s Will No Longer Sell Fur By The End of 2020!
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has subpoenaed Stephen M. Case, the former chairman of AOL Time Warner; Richard D. Parsons, the chairman and chief executive; and several other top executives for questioning as part of its investigation into the company's accounting for an advertising deal with Bertelsmann, two people involved in the investigation said yesterday.
The subpoenas demonstrate that the S.E.C. is still pursuing its investigation into the deal with Bertelsmann more than a year after the S.E.C. began a broader investigation into Time Warner's accounting.
It has been six months since the company disclosed that the S.E.C. was questioning its accounting for $400 million in revenue recorded under the deal. Since then, Time Warner, which officially changed its name last week from AOL Time Warner, has disclosed that the S.E.C. is pressing the company to restate its past earnings to deduct a portion of the payment, but the company is defending its accounting and resisting a restatement.
Legal experts said that the questioning might indicate that the investigation into the deal was entering its final stages. The investigators stopped interviewing Bertelsmann executives, including its former chairman, Thomas Middelhoff, about the matter more than six months ago, people involved in those interviews said.
The subpoenas alone do not indicate that the S.E.C. is contemplating action against any of the people who received them, and lawyers sympathetic to Time Warner said the interviews were an inevitable part of such an investigation.Continue reading the main story
But the S.E.C.'s persistence may be troublesome for Time Warner because satisfying the commission's request to restate its past results could increase the company's vulnerability to lawsuits from shareholders angry over the company's failure to live up to its promises after America Online acquired Time Warner in January 2001. Time Warner has already reduced its reported advertising revenue by $190 million for the 21 months ended last spring, with the reduction mainly related to its AOL unit.
Issuing the subpoenas also suggests that the inquiry into this deal extends to the highest levels of the company, and that the S.E.C. has specific questions for its top executives, securities lawyers said.
''You don't seek to depose the chief executives of very big firms like Time Warner unless you have very specific questions that require their personal corroboration,'' said John C. Coffee Jr., a securities law professor at Columbia Law School. ''You don't depose that sort of person on a general fishing expedition. It doesn't mean they will bring a case, but it means they have to resolve a very specific question about what kinds of agreements or relationships existed between the companies.''
The S.E.C. may also use the questioning to put pressure on the company and its executives by looking for inconsistencies or contradictions in statements, securities lawyers said. People involved in the inquiry said the S.E.C. had subpoenaed a large group, including several top current and former executives, interviewing some as early as this week.
Spokesmen for the S.E.C. and for Time Warner declined to comment. A spokeswoman for Bertelsmann said, ''Bertelsmann is not under investigation, and this is a Time Warner issue.''
The payments in question evolved out of the unusually close relationship between Bertelsmann and America Online before it acquired Time Warner. In 1994, Mr. Middelhoff, then a strategic planning executive at Bertelsmann, met Mr. Case, the chairman of America Online, who persuaded Bertelsmann to invest in a joint venture in Europe. Over the next few years, the value of Internet companies like AOL soared. Mr. Case and Mr. Middelhoff became friends, communicating often by e-mail and instant messages.
The S.E.C.'s inquiry relates to a larger payment that AOL agreed to make to Bertelsmann soon before America Online completed its acquisition of Time Warner. America Online agreed to pay about $7 billion to Bertelsmann for its interest in AOL Europe. As part of revisions to that deal, which were made in 2001, Bertelsmann agreed to pay AOL Time Warner about $400 million for advertisements, mainly on the AOL Internet service. The $400 million payment was AOL's largest single advertising deal at the time, accounting for 20 percent of the Internet service's advertising and commerce revenue last year.
Executives at Bertelsmann divisions like the BMG music group or music clubs have said that they sometimes complained internally that the agreement forced them to buy online advertising from AOL at values above the market rate.
Now the S.E.C. is contending that part of the $400 million in advertising payments should have been considered a form of rebate or payback on the much larger payment for Bertelsmann's stake in AOL Europe, according to Time Warner's filings earlier this year.
Through a spokeswoman, Mr. Case, who was chairman in 2001, has said he was not involved in negotiating the revisions of the agreement. A Bertelsmann executive involved in the same negotiations said Mr. Middelhoff was not directly involved either. At the time, Mr. Parsons was co-chief operating officer in charge of divisions outside the AOL unit.
The S.E.C. and the Justice Department are also investigating other reciprocal deals involving the AOL unit. Investigators are looking into the possibility that AOL made inflated payments to business partners to get the same money back again in return, improperly increasing its reported revenue and profits in a practice known as round tripping.Continue reading the main story


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In an effort to combat the ongoing global chip shortage, chipmaker GlobalFoundries and the Ford Motor Company have announced a “strategic collaboration” today, both via press release and coverage in The Wall Street Journal. The “non-binding agreement,” according to the release, “opens the door” for GlobalFoundries to deliver more chips to Ford in the short-term, while promising collaboration on future chips for cars.
“These could include semiconductor solutions for ADAS, battery management systems, and in-vehicle networking for an automated, connected, and electrified future,” the release reads. “GF and Ford also will explore expanded semiconductor manufacturing opportunities to support the automotive industry.”
This all sounds promising, though the press release doesn’t actually commit either company to any specific actions. When contacted for information on more particulars, Ford spokesperson Jennifer Flake reiterated that this was “an agreement to work together on the areas called out in the release,” but had no further information to share.
Automakers have been hit hard by the chip shortage, stemming in part from business decisions made early in the COVID-19 pandemic. Anticipating reduced demand, automakers cut back their chip orders, and chipmakers in turn cut chip production. But demand for new vehicles (and all kinds of goods) has surged back more quickly than expected, and automakers who cut their orders have found themselves at the back of a long line waiting for more chips.
The results have been far-reaching. A Detroit Free Press piece from April of 2021 showed a parking lot full of Ford F-150s waiting for chips but otherwise fully assembled. Chip shortages have slowed or halted production at many car factories this year, and a short supply of new cars has had extensive knock-on effects, driving up the prices of everything from car rentals to used cars.
If the agreement between Ford and GlobalFoundries to develop future chips bears fruit, it would be yet another example of a company choosing to design its own purpose-built chips rather than relying on general-purpose chips made by the likes of Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, Samsung, Nvidia, or MediaTek. Apple is perhaps the highest-profile example, thanks to the Apple Silicon chips that have replaced Intel’s in recent Macs. But Google has also created its own chip for its latest Pixel flagship phones, and Amazon has been deploying its own chips in its servers to improve the performance and capabilities of the Alexa voice assistant. Intel, which for decades has only manufactured its own chips in its factories, is even making moves to open up factory capacity for other companies that want to manufacture their own designs.


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Cisco Systems (CSCO) - Get Free Report, the technology networking giant, announced a $2.5 billion financing program in response to the coronavirus pandemic that allows customers to defer 95% of their payments due this year until next year.
"Cisco's customers and partners are under enormous pressure to keep their businesses connected while remaining productive and secure," Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said in a statement.
"Whether it's technology, financing or helping those most in need, Cisco is committed to working together to fight this pandemic on every front," he said.
As the coronavirus pandemic has sent many workers home, internet activity has soared, leading to more usage of Cisco’s networking equipment.
And, of course, the at-home workers are deploying video conferencing and virtual private network software in a big way, which can include Cisco's Webex and AnyConnect.
The financing program offers a complete break from payment by Cisco’s customers for three months. They then pay 1% of the money they owe in each of the last five months of the year.
Cisco appears to be the only top technology company offering such an opportunity to its customers. The program is available around the world.
Morningstar analyst Mark Cash likes the company. It “continues to execute on its strategic focus of increasing recurring revenue via selling software and services to supplement its hardware products,” he wrote in a report last week.
Cash places fair value for the stock at $48.
It recently traded at $42.26, up 2.54%. It has dropped 12% over the past three months, compared to a 14% fall for the S&P 500.


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India’s tourism industry is hoping for a recovery as daily Covid-19 cases decline in number and vaccination drives pick up. Expectations are that the forthcoming October-December festive season will provide an additional boost.
The Confederation of Hospitality, Technology and Tourism Industry has said that restart of tourism will help kickstart recovery and growth, Press Trust of India reports. After working from home for months and travel restrictions, many people are now looking for getaways.
“The travel sector, especially domestic travel, appears to be heading for a comeback. Indian travelers are looking for quick getaways through road trips, weekend breaks, and staycations that offer local stay experiences,” said Amanpreet Bajaj, general manager of Airbnb India.
Rohit Kapoor, CEO of OYO India & South-East Asia, said the travel booking trends indicate that in a year “we will be witnessing the best phase for the travel sector. The demand we are witnessing is fairly distributed and holiday patterns have changed tremendously.”
Industry leaders also say that people are increasingly making environment-friendly choices when traveling. MakeMyTrip co-founder Rajesh Magow said, “The pandemic has helped promote environmental awareness amongst travelers and, today, it’s encouraging to see people actively seeking sustainable travel choices.”
Bajaj said that travelers are also becoming increasingly aware of sustainable travel and are making environment-friendly choices when traveling.
Travel operators claim there is a month-on-month increase in travel bookings, ever since the Covid-19 second wave began tapering off after peaking in the April-May period. Hotel bookings have been on the rise with the easing of lockdowns in most parts of the country and operators are anticipating a festival season rush.
India is looking to allow international tourists after a gap of one-and-a-half years. The date and modalities for opening up of the country to foreign tourists are being discussed by Home Ministry officials with all the stakeholders, The Indian Express reports.
Travel and hospitality ranked among India’s worst-hit sectors during the Covid-19 countrywide lockdown from March 25 to May 25 last year.
According to the National Council for Applied Economic Research, in the fiscal year 2020-21 the sector lost 14.5 million jobs in the first quarter followed by 5.2 in the second and 1.8 million in the third quarter.


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Everlight Electronics Co (億光電子) expects sales to remain strong throughout this year, driven by its LED backlight business, chairman Robert Yeh (葉寅夫) said yesterday.
“We are working at full capacity because of the growing demand for flat-panel TVs, which boosted demand for LED backlight items,” Yeh told shareholders at an annual shareholders’ meeting in Taipei.
“As a result, [sales in] the third quarter will be better than in the second quarter,” he said.
Cumulative sales during the first five months of the year expanded 26.14 percent to NT$11.38 billion from NT$9.02 billion a year earlier, which Everlight, the nation’s top LED chip packager, attributed to increased demand for both LED backlight and lighting products.
Yeh said sales may continue peaking this month after hitting a record NT$2.6 billion (US$86.69 million) last month, up 1.96 percent from NT$2.55 billion in April.
Shareholders yesterday approved a proposal to distribute a NT$3 cash dividend after the company posted a net income of NT$1.47 billion, or NT$3.51 per share, last year.
That represents a dividend yield of 4.1 percent based on Everlight’s closing price of NT$73 yesterday.
Revenue for last year was NT$24.72 billion after including contributions from German LED lighting company WOFI Leuchten Wortmann & Filz GmbH, which it acquired early last year.
Yeh said LED backlight items accounted for about 20 percent of total sales last year, while infrared LEDs, LED lighting products and LEDs for billboards accounted for 24 percent, 12.5 percent and 10 percent respectively.
As demand for larger-sized LCD TVs continues growing, backlights will continue driving the company’s sales in the second half of the year, he said.
Yeh added that the company is seeking to diversify its products as the average selling prices of LED lighting products fall.
Everlight aims to increase sales contribution from its automotive LED lighting business to at least 10 percent this year from 5 percent, he said.
Everlight now only produces LED chips used in headlights, but plans to ship more chips that can be used in other auto parts such as dashboard lights and auxiliary lights to expand its share of the automotive segment, he added.


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A DELEGATION of Thai government officials, investors and farmers has toured the State, exploring opportunities to boost the trade of WA-produced live cattle and grain into Thailand.
Perth-based company AusThai Capital, in association with IXP Consulting International, hosted the delegation which travelled more than 3000 kilometres of WA and the Northern Territory, touring feedlots, farms and quarantine facilities in Perth, Darwin and Katherine.
AusThai Capital directors are major shareholders in Thai company IXP Consulting International, which runs a beef cattle feedlot in the province of Surin and a napier farm in Thailand’s Mukdahan province.
The company is working to set up a supply chain of high-quality breeder cattle from Australia, to boost the Thai herd and improve genetics to meet the growing demand for beef in the Thai domestic market and neighboring countries in China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Thailand has an established beef cattle industry that includes a developed feedlot sector, and is well positioned to service regional export markets in countries such as Vietnam, China and Malaysia.
According to Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) figures, just over 1000 live cattle were exported from Australia to Thailand in the 12 months to the end of September 2017, with 800 of those being slaughter cattle and just over 200 being breeder cattle.
AusThai Capital aims to drastically increase that number, and hopes the recent tour will assist in boosting export numbers to Thailand to 40,000 head within the next five years.
The company is also working to increase grain exports to Thailand, and in conjunction with the WA Grains Group (WAGG), plans to export 200,000 tonnes of WA grain for feed to Thailand, with Wheatbelt-produced barley and lupins already being used at the company’s feedlots.
AusThai Capital chief executive officer Brendon Barnes said delegates who attended the tour were impressed by supply chain standards in WA, and had requested a feasibility study to further explore the potential for increased trade between the regions.
He said the trip gave delegates the opportunity to better understand the Australian cattle industry while building relationships with key stakeholders.
“They (delegates) effectively got a full end to end paddock to ship process in a short amount of time,” Mr Barnes said.
“They were effectively blown away with the hospitality they received by all of the people they met, especially farmers and the quality of the cattle in southern WA and the Northern Territory.
“The outcome is that the delegates all would like to purchase Australian cattle, they have instructed us (AusThai Capital) to do a grassroots practical study to supply cattle to Thailand – practically what it’s going to cost and what are all of the issues.
“It all depends upon finances but there’s now a firm commitment to make cattle trade possible to Thailand, it’s really a great start.”
Mr Barnes said the growing demand for beef in ASEAN countries presented the WA live export industry with a prime opportunity.
With the help of the State and Federal Government, Mr Barnes was hopeful Thailand would become a significant market for Australian live cattle.
“I think our advantage is that we’re close to the region and in the tropical land we’ve got the right cattle for their climate conditions,” Mr Barnes said.
“This is a long-term journey and I think that our style or our approach, our people have got the same sort of style as their people, they’re quite open and honest and fair and they really love the Australian farmers.”
Canberra’s Royal Thai Embassy first secretary (trade) Pawat Ruangvichatron joined the delegation for the tour of facilities in the Northern Territory.
Mr Ruangvichatron said increasing live cattle trade was a “win-win” situation for both Thailand and Australia that the Thai Embassy had been working towards over the past five years.
With a shrinking breeder cattle herd, the need for improved genetics and an increased demand for premium beef, Mr Ruangvichatron said Thailand presented an exciting market opportunity for Australia.
“We’re realising that we (Thailand) are low on stock and our people are consuming a lot more and we want to restock, but we want to restock on quality, and that’s why Australia is seen as the right partner,” Mr Ruangvichatron said.
“For Australians they should look at us as an emerging market, there’s a lot of potential.
“It would benefit both countries and for us it would perhaps assist us in getting better breeds and thus improving the quality of the cattle.”
Mr Ruangvichatron said although Thailand was building its breeding herd to compete for key Australian export markets, there was enough room for both countries to supply live cattle to China and ASEAN countries.
“We are thinking of border trades as well because although you send these cattle directly to our neighboring countries like Indonesia, Vietnam and China, there is still a lot of ground to cover,” Mr Ruangvichatron said.
“I don’t think I see any conflicting issues in any way because yes, you (Australia) export directly a lot to China, but China is huge so whatever you export it will never cover the whole place so there are pieces for everyone.”
Mr Ruangvichatron said several areas of improvement were identified throughout the tour, including potential changes to quarantine procedures and policy.
“We identified a few things that we could look into and hopefully we could perhaps revisit the terms and try and streamline them in order to reduce costs,” Mr Ruangvichatron said.
“For example we learned that the quarantine procedure for us (Thailand) is 30 days so that’s obviously a cost.
“There are a few technical details that we could further explore which could significantly reduce costs which will assist the trade.”
Mr Ruangvichatron said he was hopeful the trade relationship between Australia and Thailand would strengthen, and the Thai Embassy would continue to promote the partnership.


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Established as a leading provider of homestays and a popular choice for those looking for self-catering breaks, Airbnb recently announced big plans to expand its accommodation offering to include boutique bed and breakfasts, hotels and resorts.
The experts from Journey explain how to tap into this growing trend.
The Tree Lodge at Swinton Estate has already taken the step to widen its distribution with Airbnb. It’s proving to be a welcomed change for many hoteliers as the commission is far more attractive than the likes of some OTA giants.
The Expectations of Experiences
As the traditional ‘package holiday’ continues to be less and less popular the requirement of unique experiences and flexibility during the booking process is key.
Once upon a time travellers favoured buying everything in one easy to book bundle, however, with the emergence of millennials and travel more than ever being focused on experiences and cultural immersion it comes as no surprise that the one shoe fits all package has gone out of fashion.
Companies like Airbnb really embrace unique stays and emerging destinations ensuring that guests have the opportunity to customise their stay and create itineraries with accommodation, excursions, tours, trips, dining and more.
The Wanderlust of Gastronomy
Gastronomy is a large influencer in leisure tourism today and creates a desire to travel. Again with such an expectation on unique trips and the enjoyment of sharing culinary delights on social media is another tick in the box for the travellers of today.
Airbnb have embraced this by recently launching their own restaurant recommendations complete with listings, images, reviews and more. This allows Airbnb guests to easily compare restaurants and make plans in advance of their travel – they even have a handy personalised itinerary planner where restaurants can be booked.
Not just for the Leisure Traveller
The nature of Airbnbs offering with extended stays and group lodging is making this OTA an emerging choice for business travellers too. With all the comforts of home and flexible planning, a recent survey suggests that corporate travellers are increasingly turning to Airbnb.
Don’t Get Left Behind
With over 6 million accommodation options across nearly 200 countries and regions now’s the perfect time to consider adding Airbnb to your distribution strategy. We’ve no doubt that Airbnb will prove to be a key partner for clients looking to expand their visibility and attract new audiences.
If you’re looking for an integrated solution then why not take a look at Profitroom Suite? They integrate directly with Airbnb and hundreds of other partners so managing your bookings is easier than ever.


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Unlicensed Stephen King book goes on sale in Russia
The latest book by renowned American horror author Stephen King has gone on sale in Russia. An unlicensed and translated copy of King’s latest dark fantasy novel, ‘Fairy Tale’, has surfaced on several national online marketplaces, the Russian Kommersant business daily reported on Tuesday.
King ceased working with his former publisher in Russia, Eksmo-AST, back in March 2022, soon after the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine. The US author has actively supported Kiev in the ongoing conflict and has repeatedly accused Russian forces of killing civilians. “Keep Ukraine in your hearts and thoughts,” he wrote on Twitter in April. “Don’t support appeasers who would leave them behind.”
Now, Eksmo-AST claims it has no legal means of stopping the distribution of unlicensed copies of King’s books since it no longer represents the writer and can’t defend his rights in Russia. “We can do nothing about this situation,” the publisher told Kommersant, adding that it “has no rights on the books and cannot defend a foreign author in court.”
According to Kommersant, the unlicensed books were allegedly printed by the ‘Trophy Book’ publisher based in the Donbass city of Lugansk. The books reportedly lack an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) – a unique commercial code any legally published book should have. The name of the person responsible for the novel’s translation into Russian has also not been revealed, the media outlet reported.
RT managed to find several ads for King’s ‘Fairy Tale’ on the Russian retail website Avito. The book is allegedly being sold in the Russian Urals city of Yekaterinburg and is priced between 1,300 and 5,000 rubles ($16 and $62). The ads do not feature any information on the publisher.
Both Avito and Yula only provide platforms for private ads. The companies told Kommersant they can only remove the controversial offers if contacted by a copyright holder. “A rights holder has not contacted us in the case of these books,” Avito added.
Russian publishers can only ban the distribution of pirated copies of licensed books, Vladimir Kharitonov, the former head of the Russian Internet Publishers Association, told Kommersant. “There is nothing that can be done about those lacking a license: [the publishers] do not have any commitments to a rights holder” in this case, he added.
King has not commented on the development so far.
The American horror writer was not the only author to stop cooperating with Russian publishers amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. J.K. Rowling, the bestselling author of the ‘Harry Potter’ series, did so as well. Unlicensed copies of her books then appeared on Russian marketplaces as well, Kommersant reported.


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Point-to-Point 2023 trots to Winterthur with Food Network star in May. Here's what to know
The 45th annual Point-to-Point trots back to Winterthur with lots of festivities in its stable on Sunday, May 7, including a tailgate competition judged by a local Food Network celebrity.
But that's not all.
How do I get tickets for Point-to-Point?
This event is rain or shine and guest wristbands and tailgate parking spaces go on sale March 1. All parking and admission must be purchased a day before the event by May 6.
Tailgate parking spaces start at $300 and include four adult guest wristbands. More tailgate wristbands are available for purchase: $60 adult guests; $30 ages 10 to 20; children under 10 admitted for free, wristband required.
Winterthur member wristbands are $60, which offers access to the hillside picnic area. Non-tailgate guest parking is free for wristband holders. Premium Parking North is $25 per car; Premium Parking South is $50 per car (limited space).
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If you want to attend Point-to-Point, you must plan ahead. According to organizers, there will be "no will call. No wristbands or tailgate credentials will be mailed after April 28."
Additionally, no refunds will be issued.
For more tickets and more information, visit Winterthur.org/PTP.
What started out as a small group of horse riders and picnickers on May 6, 1979, has evolved into a popular cultural event that’s famous for its high-stakes racing (with purses totaling $60,000), posh fashion and lots of fun festivities.
Point-to-Point is Winterthur's largest single-day fundraising event. Proceeds from this year's event support environmental and landscape stewardship initiatives.
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Examples include Winterthur’s Natural Lands program managing woodland, meadow and wetland habitats throughout its estate, according to press materials.
Festivities to include Food Network star Dru Tevis
Point-to-Point isn't a one-trick pony when it comes to offering entertainment.
This year celebrity chef Dru Tevis of SoDel Concepts will judge the tailgate competition. Tevis recently won season nine of Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship in 2022.
“As a Delawarean, it thrills me to take part in an iconic Delaware institution such as Point-to-Point,” Tevis of Lewes said in a statement.
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Since the event is like a mini fashion show on a grassy runway, there will be a contest for Best Dressed Head to Toe.
Point-to-Point highlights also include online fantasy-stable betting through StableDuel and children’s stick-pony races. Guests also will have the chance to enjoy crafts and other cool fun such as a Rolls-Royce display, an antique carriage parade and more.
Patrons at The Marketplace will find wares from local merchants.
Of course, the top attraction of the day features horse racing from the best riders and horses on the National Steeplechase Association race circuit.
“Point-to-Point is a Delaware tradition like no other,” director Jill Abbott of Winterthur said in a statement.
Pre-event for Point-to-Point
Long before race day, a kickoff event will be held 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at Bluecoast Seafood Grill in Rehoboth Beach, where guests get to sample the restaurant’s Rail Tent menu for a preview of food and drinks to be served on race day.
For more info, visit Winterthur.org/PTP.
What’s Timber Cup Tuesday?
Timber Cup Tuesday will be offered every Tuesday in March and April at participating restaurants.
Guests can purchase a Point-to-Point Timber Cup cocktail and a portion of sales will benefit the SoDel Cares Foundation and Point-to-Point, according to press materials.
A list of participating restaurants can be found at sodelconcepts.com.
Point-to-Point will be held at Winterthur (5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur) from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 7. For tickets and more info, visit winterthur.org or (302) 888-4600.
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U.S – The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has taken steps to limit lead in juices to further reduce exposure to toxic elements in foods.
The agency recently issued draft action levels for lead in single-strength, ready-to-drink apple juice, and other juices and juice blends.
This action is intended to reduce the potential for negative health effects from dietary exposure to lead, and supports the agency’s Closer to Zero action plan that sets forth the FDA’s science-based approach to reducing exposure to toxic elements in foods.
“Exposure of our most vulnerable populations, especially children, to elevated levels of toxic elements from foods is unacceptable.
“This action to limit lead in juice represents an important step forward in advancing FDA’s Closer to Zero action plan, which we are confident will have a lasting public health impact on current and future generations,” said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. in an agency release.
The draft guidance outlines recommended limits of lead in juice that can be achieved by industry and progressively lowered as appropriate.
The guidance has set a limit of 10 parts per billion (ppb) for lead in single-strength apple juice and of 20 ppb for lead in all other single-strength juice types, including juice blends that contain apple juice.
The FDA estimates that establishing a 10 ppb action level could result in as much as a 46% reduction in exposure to lead from apple juice in children.
For all other fruit and vegetable juices, establishment of an action level of 20 ppb is estimated to result in a reduction of 19% in exposure to lead from all other juices in children.
The FDA issued a lower draft action level for apple juice because it is the most commonly consumed juice that young children drink.
Susan Mayne, Ph.D., the Director of FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), revealed that the agency is increasing targeted compliance activities as part of its efforts to monitor levels of these elements in foods through the FDA’s Total Diet Study, Toxic Elements in Food and Foodware program and sampling assignments.
“In addition, our work in this important area of food safety will progress with advancements in science. For example, action levels may be progressively lowered over time, as appropriate, to make continual improvements in reducing the levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury in foods eaten by babies and young children,” she said.
The FDA routinely monitors levels of toxic elements in food and considers on a case-by-case basis whether a food that contains a contaminant is adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and subject to enforcement action.
The presence of lead in the environment as a naturally occurring element and from consumer and industrial products and processes, makes it impossible to remove it entirely from the food supply. Nevertheless, the action levels recommended in the draft guidance document will help limit consumer exposure.
As the agency enters the second year of the Closer to Zero action plan, it is working to identify reference levels for arsenic, cadmium and mercury, and to issue draft guidance to industry on action levels for lead in foods commonly eaten by babies and young children.
“We’re also continuing to work towards issuing final guidance on an action level for inorganic arsenic in apple juice,” informed the food watchdog.
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BITPoint Japan Co. is reportedly gearing up to enable hundreds of thousands of Japanese retail outlets to accept the digital currency bitcoin, reported Bloomberg News.
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PROSPECT-LEFFERTS GARDENS — Dozens of small businesses in the neighborhood want you to forget the mall and shop small for the holidays.
Brooklyn’s Community Board 9 and merchant associations in the southern Crown Heights and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens area will kick off their first ever “Shop Local” campaign this weekend, with special offers, pop-up markets and events held at neighborhood stores from Nov. 29 through Dec. 31, organizers said.
“We’ve never had anything like this in this area,” said Pia Raymond, a lifelong neighborhood resident and community board member who is helping put together Shop Local CB9. “It’s exciting because, every day, somebody kind of jumps on board with different ideas [for the program]. Once this is rolled out, there’s no telling what’s going to happen.”
All the businesses that join the campaign will have special prices and offers for customers, Raymond said. For example, at Bella Rose Beauty boutique at Nostrand Avenue and Rutland Road any purchase more than $50 will be 15 percent off. But lots of participating shops are coming up with other alternative ways to excite holiday shoppers, too.
At Inkwell Cafe on Rogers Avenue at Sterling Street, the local cultural group PLG Arts will perform jazz and a play on the weekend of Dec. 12 and 13, she said. At the Law Office of Joyce David on Flatbush Avenue at Hawthorne Street, local artisans will share their wares at a special pop-up market.
“We really want to encourage the sustainability of who’s already here," while supporting “a lot of wonderful new businesses and restaurants coming into the area," she said.
At Play Kids, a toy shop on Flatbush Avenue and Westbury Court, owner Shelley Kramer-Blake plans to offer free craft and dance classes in her store during Shop Local CB9, with a special visit by Mermaids on Parade author Melanie Hope Greenberg, she said.
“Our shoppers that we see all the time, they know our family, we know their family,” said Kramer-Blake, who has lived with her husband and two children on Parkside Avenue since 2006. “That’s what’s fun about having a shop in the community.”
In addition to running Play Kids, Kramer-Blake is the vice president of the Parkside Empire Flatbush Avenue Merchants Association, one of two merchant groups behind the CB9 effort. But Raymond said the campaign is open to any business owner in the district, even if a shop isn’t part of a larger association.
“We’re not limiting it. We really want to see that entire community district involved,” she said.
A complete list of participating shops will be posted on the blog of the Nostrand Avenue Merchants Association, the other group behind Shop Local CB9, Raymond said. But shoppers can look for participating businesses on the street, too, where balloons and Shop Local CB9 signs will decorate each store.


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Café Biz 09 is running over two days and will be held at the Royal Randwick racecourse.
Breville will unveil its new domestic coffee-making machine at Café Biz 09, the annual expo for the Cafe Industry held this coming Sunday (3 May) and Monday (4 May), where 100 café related products and services are displayed under one roof.
Visitors to the Breville stand on Sunday will witness the world’s Latte Art Champion Con Haralambopoulos whip up amazing coffee using the new machine.
The key to a fresh grind is the machine’s bean hopper and conical burr grinder, which produces the perfect cream in under a minute. Features such as measured extraction dose and a froth assist steam adapter help the beginner to prepare coffee worthy of a seasoned barista.
The BSE860 is a heavy duty machine that also includes adjustable grind control, programmable extraction and a high pressure steaming wand.


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Nokia 8.1 6GB RAM variant with 128GB of onboard storage is coming to India in January, an HMD Global representative has confirmed to Gadgets 360. The new variant will sit next to the 4GB RAM model of the Nokia 8.1 that was launched in the country earlier this week. The handset comes as the global variant of the Nokia X7 that debuted in China back in October. Also, it arrived in Dubai last week. The Nokia 8.1 features an HDR10-supported display and sports a dual rear camera setup powered by Zeiss optics.
Without confirming the price and exact availability details, an HMD Global representative revealed that the 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant of the Nokia 8.1 is arriving in India in January. However, the handset in its 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration has been priced at Rs. 26,999. It will be available for purchase in Blue/ Silver and Iron/ Steel colour variants starting December 21.
Pre-bookings for the Nokia 8.1 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage model are already live through retailers and Nokia.com/phones, while Amazon India is currently hosting a Notify Me page. The handset will go on sale through offline retailers such as Big C, Reliance, and Sangeetha. The development of the 6GB RAM variant was first reported by 91Mobiles.
The Nokia 8.1 was unveiled in Dubai earlier this month with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration. It comes as the global variant of the Nokia X7 that debuted in China and is the successor to the Nokia 7 Plus.
The dual-SIM (Nano) Nokia 8.1 runs stock Android 9.0 Pie and is a part of Google's Android One programme that guarantees timely delivery of software updates. The handset features a 6.18-inch full-HD+ (1080x2244 pixels) display with an 18.7:9 aspect ratio, HDR10 support, and 500 nits of brightness. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, paired with 4GB LPDDR4x RAM.
HMD Global has provided a dual rear camera setup that comprises a primary 12-megapixel sensor along with 1.4-micron pixels, OIS, EIS, 2PD (dual photodiode) tech, and a dual-LED flash. The secondary sensor has a 13-megapixel resolution and is meant for depth sensing. For selfies, the smartphone has a 20-megapixel sensor at the front with 0.9-micron pixels and 4-in-1 pixel tech. There is also Bothie feature that allows users to capture images from both front and rear cameras simultaneously. Plus, the handset has a Pro Camera UI with a list of manual camera options.
The Nokia 8.1 presently has 64GB of internal storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 400GB). Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, VoWiFi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C port. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. A fingerprint sensor is also available at the rear. The smartphone packs a 3,500mAh battery that works with 18W fast charging and is rated to deliver up to 22 hours of talk time, 24 days of standby time, and up to 11 hours of video playback. Besides, it measures 154.8x75.76x7.97mm and weighs in at 178 grams.
Editor's note: An earlier version of this article incorrectly mentioned the release date of the 4GB RAM variant as December 25. The error is regretted.


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Dimapur, September 12 (MExN): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday announced prohibiting the manufacture for sale or distribution for human use of 328 Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) drugs with immediate effect.
It has also restricted the manufacture, sale or distribution of six FDCs subject to certain conditions, the Ministry said in a statement, released by PIB. FDCs are two or more drugs combined in a fixed ratio into a single dosage form.
The Centre, in March 2016, had prohibited the manufacture for sale and distribution of 349 FDCs but this was contested by the affected manufacturers in High Courts and the Supreme Court, it added.
Complying with the December 2017 Supreme Court judgment, the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) examined the matter and, in its report to the Centre, recommended prohibition of the FDCs saying, among other things, there was no therapeutic justification for the ingredients contained in them and that these FDCs may involve risk to human beings, it added.
According to a report in the Economic Times (ET), the notification could affect brands like Piramal’s Saridon, Macleods Pharma’s Panderm Plus cream and Alkem Laboratories’ Taxim AZ.
The ban is expected to shave off over Rs1, 500 crore from India’s Rs1.18-lakh crore pharmaceutical industry and would impact medicine brands across several therapy areas, the report said quoting pharmaceutical market research firm AIOCD Awacs PharmaTrac.
However, the ban notifications do not include 15 FDCs totaling over Rs740 crore that were manufactured since before 1988 including popular cough syrups and cold medicines like Phensedyl, Grilinctus and D’Cold Total, it added, citing senior ministry officials.


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Nordstrom said Thursday it's exploring a "going private" transaction by the Nordstrom family after forming a special committee to consider such a deal.
Shares of the retailer's stock soared more than 20 percent at one point Thursday morning following the news. By midmorning, it was up 10 percent.
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the department store operator said the group has not yet made a formal proposal regarding a potential private transaction.
Nordstrom did not immediately respond to an additional request for comment.
The retailer explained that Co-Presidents Blake Nordstrom, Peter Nordstrom and Erik Nordstrom, along with President of Stores James Nordstrom and Chairman Emeritus Bruce Nordstrom, and Anne Gittinger, are a part of the recently formed exploratory group.
The largest insider shareholders in the company include Bruce Nordstrom, with a 15.24 percent stake; Gittinger, co-founder John Nordstorm's granddaughter, with a 9.23 percent stake; Blake Nordstrom, who owns 1.58 percent of shares; and Peter Nordstrom and Erik Nordstrom, who both own 1.55 percent of shares, according to FactSet.
The family has filed with the SEC to say that as of Wednesday, on a combined basis, they own 51.8 million shares of the retailer's common stock, representing about a 31.2 percent stake.
The company also said Thursday it has retained Centerview Partners to serve as its financial advisor and Sidley Austin as legal counsel.
With Thursday's gains, shares of Nordstrom's stock have climbed about 16 percent over the past 12 months, but the stock is still down a little more than 1 percent for the year-to-date period.
Nordstrom's announcement comes at a time when malls are struggling to draw shoppers to its locations.
Amid the latest round of store closures and mounting retail job losses, Credit Suisse has made a gloomy forecast, which predicts that some 20 to 25 percent of all malls over the next five years will close their doors for good.
With brick-and-mortar locations underperforming across many brands, digital players are gaining market share, Credit Suisse analyst Christian Buss explained in a note describing retail's "tumultuous 12 months."
Nordstrom has fared better than some because it caters to more affluent customers, who tend to be a bit less price sensitive. It also was quick to identify that more value-oriented customers were shifting to off-price stores like TJX's TJ Maxx and it responded by unveiling its own off-price store Nordstrom Rack.
Earlier this year, Nordstrom's earnings and revenue topped analysts' estimates for the first quarter, but the company's shares tumbled on a same-store sales miss.
Also, while many of its peers have been shuttering brick-and-mortar locations, Nordstrom's real estate portfolio has been much leaner, leaving the business with more flexibility to tweak its store footprint more gradually.
Investors hadn't been anticipating any major store closures from Nordstrom anytime soon.
But Thursday's news suggests Nordstrom's management may want to be more strategic in its response to the current retail climate. As a private entity, the company wouldn't have to worry as much about quarter to quarter trends.


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Enterprise software and IoT giant BlackBerry (BB) continued its bad run for the fourth quarter, with revenue plunging 18.5% to $233 million, driven by a decline in handheld devices sales, which nosedived to $2 million from $55 million a year ago. As a percent of overall revenue, handheld devices revenue dropped to 0.9% from 19.2%. The reported net loss for the quarter, however, narrowed to $10 million, or $0.06 per share, from the year ago loss of $47 million, or $0.10 per share. The narrowed loss was helped by the double-digit growth in software and service billings. On an adjusted basis, earnings stood at $0.05 per share, up 25% year-over-year.
The once-dominant smartphone giant announced new partnerships with Pana-Pacific to make BlackBerry Radar available to more than 2,800 commercial vehicle dealers in North America. Additionally, the company also entered into a multi-year agreement with Jaguar Land Rover to develop and license BlackBerry QNX and Certicom technology for their next-generation vehicles.
For the fiscal year 2019, the company expects software and services billings growth to be in double-digits, while adjusted EPS is expected to be positive.
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Footwear maker Skechers USA, Inc. (NYSE: SKX) lost considerable market value in recent weeks and under-performed the industry, amid growing fears that a recession is imminent. The crisis has left


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After showing it to Pocket-lint in February at Mobile World Congress, and suffering delays along the way, Sonos has put the finishing touches to its Sonos Controller for Android app and released it into the wild (marketplace) for all to play with. Well, Sonos owners anyway.
The new app will let Android smartphone owners control their Sonos gear straight from the handset, and is virtually identical to the iPhone version that's been around for a while. The only changes come from a couple of custom-built Android features that Google allows Sonos to access (Apple locks down its OS).
Those include voice search to find your music and the ability to use the volume buttons on the phone to change the levels on your Sonos system.
However, those hoping that the release of an Android version will also mean a further application for Honeycomb tablets shouldn’t hold their breath.
Sonos has exclusively told Pocket-lint that, “although it’s not excluded, it’s not going to be in the near future.”
The company cites a lack of demand as the reason for its delay, and it's probably right. So far, there are just a handful of Android Honeycomb tablets on the market.
“If you have an Android tablet, chances are you have an Android phone,” a company spokesman told us, suggesting that Sonos isn't worried that any of its customers are missing out.


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Last week United Nude unveiled some staggering innovations in footwear. Teaming up with architect Zaha Hadid, the boundary-pushing brand launched a pair of futuristic-looking chrome-plated shoes with 16.5-centimetre cantilevered heels.
The limited-edition NOVA shoe is the first to employ rotation moulding in its manufacture – a method by which a softened material is rotated on a perpendicular axis throughout the cooling and curing process. It also uses injection moulding and vacuum casting.
The metallic chromed vinyl rubber upper is lined with kid leather while the outsole is rubber and the platform and hidden heel are fibreglass.
Take a look at the fabrication process HERE.
“I have always appreciated those who dare to experiment with materials and proportions,” explained Hadid. “Our collaboration with United Nude reinterprets the classic shoe typology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible without compromising integrity.”
The shoes were launched last week at the L’Eclaireur store in Paris, the same day that United Nude presented a 3D printed shoe designed by fashion designer Iris van Herpen during Paris Fashion Week.
United Nude founder Rem D Koolhaas worked with van Herpen to create a dozen pairs of the shoes, which look like tree roots, for the Wilderness Embodied show.
“Iris is very dramatic with her concepts and the shapes she wanted were only possible with 3D printing – they are almost like a sculpture on your feet, mimicking nature,” said Koolhaas.
To read more on the United Nude collaboration visit, dezeen.com
To read more on Iris van Herpen’s 3D printed shoes (below), visit deezeen.com


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Suzuki Alto has been crowned India’s best-selling car for 16 years in a
row. Launched in September 2000, Alto
witnessed a consistent rise in popularity over the years to become a symbol of
pride for the Indian car buyers.
Alto legacy spans across two decades, with Alto becoming India's bestselling
car in 2004. The unparalleled mass acceptance of Alto has helped it emerge as
the largest selling model in the highly competitive passenger car segment for
the last 16 consecutive years.
was India’s first entry level car to become BS6 compliant and offers a fuel
efficiency of 22.05km/l for Petrol and 31.56 km/kg for CNG.
standard safety features in the new Alto include driver side airbag, ABS and
EBD, reverse parking sensor, high speed alert system and seat belt reminder for
both driver and co-driver. It also complies with latest crash and pedestrian
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Organigram Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), the parent company of Organigram Inc., a leading licensed producer of cannabis, today announced that a representative of the company has assumed board positions with three international organizations committed to promote and foster global cannabis industry growth. According to the update, Organigram’s Vice President of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations (North America), Cameron Bishop, has assumed board seats on The American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp, The Policy Center for Public Health & Safety (both U.S.-based) and the European Alliance for Medical Cannabis, as well as a board chair position on the European Alliance for Medical Cannabis’ Access, Innovation and Research Committee. Bishop was also recently appointed vice-chair of the Cannabis Council of Canada (“C3”), Canada’s national organization of licensed producers. “I’m proud to represent Organigram and the legal cannabis industry in Canada as a board member for these organizations. Reforming cannabis laws, breaking down barriers of prohibition and building new economic engines takes time, dedication and experience,” Bishop said in the news release. “These groups embody those elements; I’m confident the work we do together will lead to lasting benefits for cannabis, industry, consumers and patients here at home and around the world.”
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Organigram Holdings Inc. is a NASDAQ Global Select and TSX listed company whose wholly owned subsidiary, Organigram Inc., is a licensed producer of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in Canada. Organigram is focused on producing high-quality, indoor-grown cannabis for patients and adult recreational consumers in Canada, as well as developing international business partnerships to extend the company’s global footprint. Organigram has also developed a portfolio of legal adult use recreational cannabis brands including The Edison Cannabis Company, Ankr Organics, Trailer Park Buds and Trailblazer. Organigram’s primary facility is located in Moncton, New Brunswick and the company is regulated by the Cannabis Act and the Cannabis Regulations (Canada). For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Organigram.ca.
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Bitcoin price was once again yo-yoing on Wednesday, declining 0.4% to $40,188 as fund managers say it's in bubble territory.
Argo's mining revenue last month was £5.5m, down from £6.7m in April.
Tesla chief Elon Musk said he is concerned about the increasing use of fossil fuels for bitcoin mining.


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From PR Daily: Print Revenue Continues Its Decline
If advertising in print media is working for you keep doing it, but keep in mind readership continues to decline, and the economic engine that drives print - advertising - is going down with it.
The Associated Press reports that the industry is at a 27-year low when it comes to generating ad revenue. Combined print and online ads brought in $5.6 billion in the first quarter, compared with $6 billion a year ago. No surprise there. Advertising in newspapers is akin to slapping your logo on a post-iceberg Titanic, and the only people paying attention are the members of the string quartet.Read the entire article on PR Daily.
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According to Suda51, even though No More Heroes 3 exists because of the Joy-Con, that doesn’t rule out the possibility of it appearing on other platforms.
No More Heroes 3 made its debut last summer as Travis Touchdown’s most raucous adventure yet. This title was born on the Nintendo Switch thanks to the existence of the Joy-Con, but the exclusivity that the platform has enjoyed will soon come to an end, according to the latest information. It seems that the protagonist wants to bring his adventure to PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
No More Heroes 3 is coming to PlayStation, Xbox and PC this autumn.
Marvelous subsidiary XSEED Games tweeted, “Our favorite otaku assassin returns! Travis Touchdown has been forced out of retirement to defend not only Santa Destroy, but Earth itself! Bring on the beam katana and take on Travis’ toughest challenge yet in No More Heroes 3, coming this fall to PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC!”
The tweet also teased the arrival of a collector’s edition of the game, which will include the base game on the aforementioned platforms, as well as other add-ons such as a music compilation, art album and license plate. As always, in such cases, we will keep an eye out for release dates for the other current platforms.
However, Suda51 has confirmed that Travis will not be returning in a future game, so that the third instalment will be the final adventure in the series.
Our favorite otaku assassin returns! Travis Touchdown has been forced out of retirement to defend not only Santa Destroy, but Earth itself! Bring on the beam katana and take on Travis' toughest challenge yet in #NoMoreHeroes3, coming this fall to PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC! pic.twitter.com/kdEJnonUd5
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"They don't operate on the 'wow' end of the spectrum. Think about the volumes they ship," ARM CEO Warren East told the IDG News Service in an interview at the Mobile World Congress where his company had a small booth showing off prototype devices. ARM's processor designs are licensed by a broad range of mobile device makers.
East expressed confidence Microsoft is in it for the long haul with Windows RT, despite its slow start, and will make improvements.
"I'm well aware there is a perceived wisdom that RT hasn't been as successful as lots of people thought it was going be. Quite certainly I'm sanguine about it," he said.
No new Windows RT devices have been released since December, though Acer recently said it plans to release a Windows RT device later this year. After Surface RT, Microsoft finally got its Intel-based Surface Pro tablet out the door which, unlike RT, runs the full range of Windows software.
East also hinted a more powerful, 64-bit version of Windows RT will emerge, though the first chips based on ARM’s 64-bit architecture, called ARMv8, aren’t expected until next year and may not ship in volume until 2015.
"Companies like Microsoft, everybody in the technology space, when they look at … ARM in the future are thinking about 64-bit," East said in the interview.