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There's evidence that the two companies are making some headway in their online initiatives (see here and here), and they are taking on Amazon in an even bigger way this holiday season by giving their online customers free shipping for all online orders. Meaning, there's no minimum amount customers have to spend to get free shipping.
Not to be outdone, Amazon recently answered back by offering all of its U.S. customers free shipping as well during the holiday season, also guaranteeing that packages would arrive before the Christmas holiday.
However, while Target and Walmart may have been the first to offer this deal, Amazon still has the potential to be the real winner when the dust settles.
It's all about converting regular customers to Prime members
The first advantage Amazon has over Walmart's and Target's offers is that Amazon has more items that will qualify for free shipping than its competitors do. Amazon drew attention to this fact in its press release when it said, "This offer applies to hundreds of millions of items -- the largest free shipping selection in the country." Meanwhile, Walmart said that just "millions" of items would be available for free shipping from their websites, and Target said "hundreds of thousands of item" will be available for free two-day shipping.
Target and Walmart will ship their packages faster -- both offering free two-day shipping -- while Amazon doesn't specify how fast its packages will ship, but says they'll be delivered before the Christmas holiday. So, does faster shipping from Target and Walmart mean this holiday promotion battle is a draw? Not quite.
Walmart and Target will likely get a lot of customers to make one-time purchases on their websites with their shipping promotions. Amazon will do the same, but the difference is that Amazon will then expose those customers to its seemingly endless amount of items, its superior customer service, and the host of other services that come with its Prime membership.
Think of it this way: At the end of the holiday season, millions of shoppers will have ordered from Amazon, Target, and Walmart. But only Amazon will be able to offer its customers a membership that comes with free a video-streaming service, free music streaming, discounts on items, free one-day shipping in many locations, and free two-day shipping all year long on hundreds of millions of items.
In short, Amazon will use the free shipping promotion to get more people to consider signing up for its Prime membership, while Target and Walmart will likely just boost their online holiday season sales without making those shoppers long-term customers.
What Amazon investors should remember
If Amazon can convince a fraction of its holiday customers to become Prime members, it could pay off in huge ways. Prime members tend to spend about $1,400 per year on Amazon's website compared to $600 for non-Prime members. And the longer they remain a Prime member, the more money they spend.
Walmart and Target don't have anything close to what Amazon has built out with its Prime membership, nor do they have the same devices and services that keep Amazon Prime members hooked on the e-commerce site. For example, Amazon customers who have an Echo speaker device spend $400 more per year with Amazon than the average Prime member spends.
While Target and Walmart are taking Amazon head-on with free shipping, Amazon has always focused on its long-term strategy of getting customers hooked into its ecosystem of services, devices, and its e-commerce platform -- and this latest free shipping offer is no different.
Research from eMarketer shows that in 2019, more than one-half of all U.S. households will be signed up for the membership, and global Prime members are expected to double over the next 10 years to 275 million.
The fact is that Amazon's holiday shipping promotion will likely help boost Prime membership and eventually turn holiday shoppers into years-long revenue generators for the company.


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A campaign is underway to open a new Trader Joe’s market in Burbank. It has gained traction in the neighborhood around the failed Fresh & Easy market at 1615 West Verdugo Avenue. For several weeks, there has been a call to action, for a new Trader Joe’s, posted on the front of that building. The notice is shown below.
No doubt there are many fans of Trader Joe’s specialty items, extensive selection of prepared salads, assortment of frozen foods along with fresh veggies, fruits, and flowers. Another plus for Trader Joe’s has to do with its impact on the surrounding area. There are reports that homes within a mile of a Trader Joe’s appreciate faster than others — by as much as 10 percent. Homes near Whole Foods markets reportedly get a bump up in value, too.
I asked Burbank’s interim Community Development Director, Patrick Prescott, about plans for that spot. “The City would very much like to see a new grocery store at that location. It’s such easy access for folks in the neighborhood. Our Economic Development team is reaching out to the property owners to determine what their intentions are for the property.”

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It's been a while since Intel officially released the X79 chipset and fast forward to the present, the local market is rife with X79-based motherboards coming from different manufacturers. Join us as we take a closer look at eight of them.
Bringing SATA 6Gbps functionality and a slightly updated graphics core to its mainstream integrated graphics chipset, AMD's 880G chipset is an incremental improvement over its 785G predecessor. Three boards from ASUS, Biostar and Gigabyte gets tested and reviewed.
Along with the launch of its first 6-core desktop processor last month, AMD also refreshed its high-end enthusiast class 890FX chipset. We got four vendors, ASUS, Biostar, Gigabyte and MSI to send us their representatives for this 890FX roundup of the top boards in the market.
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- Nokia 6 reaches over 1 million registrations ahead of its flash sale
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The UK’s inflation rate returned to a positive level in November, the first time in four months, up to 0.1% after a reading of minus 0.1% in October, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The ONS said that the main contributors to the rise in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) was transport, alcohol, and tobacco.
The drop in energy prices had less of an affect on inflation in November compared to previous months.
Over the past nine months CPI has been between 0.1% and -0.1%, which means that households across Britain have experienced very little change in prices compared with the same months in 2014.
Contributions to the CPI 12-month rate: November 2014 and November 2015:
Inflation in the UK has been at its lowest level for the longest period on record and remains well below the the Bank of England’s 2% target.
Interest rates were left unchanged at at 0.5% by the central bank last week, with eight out nine on the Monetary Policy Committee voting for no change.
The BoE doesn’t expect inflation to reach 1% until the second half of 2016.
Maike Currie, associate investment director, Fidelity International, said: ‘Today’s move into positive territory is likely to be short-lived with the massive fall in oil prices and the supermarket discount wars likely to keep a lid on UK inflation as we head into 2016.
‘I expect UK CPI to continue see-sawing around the zero-mark for the near future.’
She added: ‘Persistently weak UK inflation means there is little incentive for the Bank of England to raise interest rates. I don’t expect UK interest rates to rise in 2016, and the pace of future rises is likely to be a lot slower too.’
“UK inflation remained largely absent in November, and looks set to remain weaker for longer than forecasters have recently been expecting,” said Chris Williamson. chief economist at data firm Markit.
“Falling prices for oil and other commodities are helping drive down companies’ costs.
“Weak wage pressures and fierce competition in the retail sector are also helping keep a lid on prices. Hence clothing prices showing a record fall between October and November.”


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The Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao recently stated that the government was targeting a growth of 7.5 per cent in 2012. The fears of chinese economic slowdown has been prevailing since past couple of years which is now becoming a reality.
While there is no hard landing, the world has become accustomed to China growing at 10 percent per annum. So, any slowdown would have global impact. Also, as China is the largest importer of base metals (lead, zinc, aluminium, copper and nickel), the slowdown has made commodities market nervous. Most global commodity stocks like Alcoa, Rio Tinto, Tata Steel, Hindalco are down significantly in past one week or so.
Given that China is the world’s largest consumer of base metals, any slowdown in growth would impact the consumption of these metals and, consequently, their prices. Commodity experts expect aluminum and copper prices to come under pressure. Nickel, too, is expected to remain weak due to higher stocks at the London Metal Exchange warehouses.
But all is not that bad when viewed from India's perspective. India is not a big exporter of base metals. It is a net exporter of iron ore, but since most of these are to Japan, a slowing Chinese demand may not hurt iron ore exports. Given that India is also an importer of base metals, weaker prices of commodities will be beneficial. Despite base metal prices coming under strain, experts do not expect any crash yet, given the US economy is recovering and Europe is not in as much trouble as was anticipated a few months ago.
Slower Chinese growth wll surely affect commodity-exporting countries like Canada and Australia but India is not a big producer in the commodity market and therefore, the impact would be limited to metal producers. The slowing Chinese demand could well be compensated by a pick-up in demand from the US, Europe and other BRIC economies.


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In looking Down Under for fashion inspiration, Laura and Kate Mulleavy, the sisters who design for Rodarte, have found themselves under fire: A U.N. expert on indigenous peoples’ issues has declared the line’s Aboriginal designs to be “offensive.”
Rodarte’s fall 2012 line was inspired by the rugged Australian outback — shearling coats, earthy reds and oranges, and patterns of dots and handprints that reference hand-painted Aboriginal art. The patterns, which reference indigenous mythology and creation stories, are highly spiritual.
“It is completely insensitive to Aboriginal art and spirituality and land and how they are inextricably linked,” Megan Davis, an indigenous Australian lawyer and an expert member of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) told Frockwriter. “The sisters admit they have never been to Australia, so they must have had ‘inspiration’ from books, images, web or Aboriginal art, including 60,000 year old rock art – a clan’s songlines, story, life and very essence, with responsibilities and reciprocal obligations to land and kin.”
It’s similar to last fall’s fracas over Urban Outfitters’ use of the word “Navajo” in describing a line of Native American print-inspired products, including panties and a flask. Last month, the Navajo Nation sued Urban Outfitters for trademark infringement and for violating the federal Indian Arts and Crafts Act, which makes it illegal to suggest that merchandise is made by American Indians when it is not.
But the Rodarte situation is different from the Urban Outfitters disaster in one big way: When Fashionista contacted Rodarte about the line, it was told that the label licensed the Aboriginal artwork that influences prints in the collection. “As a result, the artists will share in proceeds of the pieces inspired by their work,” the statement said. Aboriginal Art News reports that the artist is the late Benny Tjangala, from Alice Springs-based Papunya Tula Artists, and his widow will receive the royalties.
Urban Outfitters may not have learned its lesson — it offended Irish American groups with its St. Patrick’s Day shirts about binge drinking — but Nike has, after it apologized to the Irish for its “Black and Tan” shoes, which referenced not only the beer drink, but also a violent paramilitary group in the Irish revolution. For Rodarte, Urban Outfitters and every other brand out there, this is just another reminder that both sides (including Davis, who seems to have spoken too soon) need to do their research when it comes to cultural sensitivity.


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Owners of Ford electric vehicles can already recharge at certain Tesla Supercharger stations, but this spring, that number of available chargers is set to massively expand. However, until Ford switches its charging ports over to the North American Charging Standard (NACS), its EVs will still need adapters to work with Tesla's equipment. Thankfully, Ford is giving them out for free to any North American customer to who orders one by June 30. That makes Ford the first automaker to offer factory adapters for Tesla charging stations.
"I'm proud Ford is first to offer our customers this access," said Ford CEO Jim Farley in a recent Twitter/X post. "With Tesla Superchargers added to the Ford BlueOval Charge Network, it more than doubles the fast-chargers available to them. Paired with Plug & Charge, no other apps are needed to start a charge."


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Samsung was handed down another setback in its Australian court battle with Apple. Last month, the South Korean company decided to voluntarily delay the launch of the Galaxy Tab in Australia until Federal Court Justice Annabelle Bennett could make a decision on Apple's request for an injunction. A hearing was held yesterday and Bennett has said she may grant Apple a short injunction to give her time to review the legal arguments presented by both sides in this case. This delay could push out the launch of the Galaxy Tab into next month.
Instead of waiting for her decision, Bennet urged the two sides to start their patent infringement case as soon as possible. Samsung's legal counsel David Catterns notes that a patent case could last well into next year, until the
iPad Galaxy Tab 9 is being sold, but the company is not backing down against Apple. "This is a high-stakes fight," Catterns said, "This is where we draw the line."


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Halo fans will be pleased to know that the latest series of toys from the brilliant minds at McFarlane have now arrived and are in-stock over in our Halo 3: Series 8 page. Here’s a look at the figures, which can be grabbed individually or as an epic set of 7:
They’re the latest addition to the rest of the Halo figure collection from McFarlane and come with some great accessories, standing 5” tall and boasting the expert painting and sculpting the world expects from McFarlane. Grab ’em while they’re still around!
–Arbiter Ripa Moramee
–Red Elite Ascetic
–White Spartan EOD
–Brute Captain VISR mode
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And there’s still more good news for gamers in the form of an official release date for the upcoming Halo Reach. Here’s the word from PC Magazine:
“Halo: Reach” for the Xbox 360 will be released on September 14 worldwide, except for users in Japan, who will have to wait one more day for a September 15 release, Microsoft said Monday.
The news comes after a successful two-week beta testing period that saw 2.7 million “Halo” fans sign up to play. Players logged more than 16 million hours of online gameplay, which equals 1,826 years, and played more than 13 million online games.
The “Halo: Reach” beta, whick kicked off on May 3, was open to Xbox Live Gold account members who had the “Halo 3: ODST” campaign disc, and 1.2 G-bytes of free hard drive space.
Data and user feedback collected from the beta will be used by Microsoft and game developer Bungie to refine the game before its September release, Microsoft said.
“‘Halo: Reach’ is the culmination of a decade of ‘Halo,’ a franchise that has become a global entertainment and pop-culture touchstone,” Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Game Studios, said in a statement. “Just as ‘Halo: Combat Evolved’ catalyzed the success of the original Xbox to define a decade of entertainment, ‘Halo: Reach’ will push the boundaries for what’s possible in video games and help make 2010 the biggest year in Xbox history.”
Bob McKenzie, senior vice president of merchandising at GameStop, said pre-orders for the game “have been off the charts.”
The standard edition of “Halo: Reach” will retail for $59.99, while limited and legendary editions will sell for $79.99 and $149.99, respectively. The legendary version includes a 10-inch, hand-painted statue of the Noble Team, the Spartan soldiers featured in the game.
North American fans who purchase the game in-store on launch day will receive a token that unlocks an exclusive in-game Spartan Recon helmet. Those outside North America can make a pre-order reservation at participating stores.
Don’t forget to pre-order your Halo Reach Xbox Video Game from Amazon…..


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From Thursday 19th August 2021 to bank holiday Monday, Lush will partner with Animal Aid – who’ve teamed up with the Hunt Investigation Team (HIT) and National Anti Snaring Campaign (NASC) – calling for a ban on snares with campaign materials in their 101 stores across the UK.
The highlight of the twelve-day event will be a powerful display by aerial dancers in the Lush Oxford Street store on Saturday 21st August, from 11am to 2pm, with performers drawing attention to the plight of animals caught in snares. Concerned shoppers can acknowledge this suffering by signing the online petition – and even add to the spectacle by stencilling animals and paw prints on the shop windows of participating Lush stores.
WHAT ARE SNARES?
Snares are thin wire nooses, designed to catch animals around the neck and hold them until they are ‘dispatched’ by a human. Snares are usually used to catch foxes or rabbits, but often catch other wild animals – and sometimes even cats and dogs. Snares can cause serious injuries and even death.
In 2016, a private members bill calling for a total ban on snares gained a majority vote. Despite this instead of a law being passed a Code of Practice was issued. This code allows snares to be laid as long as they are checked within 24 hours.
A Defra report from 2012, estimated that ‘at any one time and depending on the season, between 62,800 and 188,300 fox snares were in use in England and between 17,200 and 51,600 fox snares in Wales.’ Clearly this is not an isolated incident or a marginal activity and reveals the potential scale of, largely unseen, suffering.
“From our thousands of conversations with customers daily, we know that the vast majority of the public are not even aware that snaring is still happening in modern day UK. They are shocked and horrified and want an end put to this as soon as possible. Along with our customers and animal protection groups, Lush calls for a complete ban on this shameful practice.” HILARY JONES, ETHICS DIRECTOR, LUSH
WHAT CAN BE DONE?
In the recently published Action Plan For Animal Welfare, the Government has said they will issue a call for evidence on the use of snares. It is important that the public have their voices heard during this opportunity, not just industry. There is currently a call for the public to sign a petition on the Government website calling for a ban on snares. If 100,000 people sign this, it could trigger a parliamentary debate. We have until November to reach 100,000 signatures. Animal Aid with the help of Lush are encouraging members of the public to sign the petition, this can be reached from a QR code in your Lush shop windows or by going directly to: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/581402
Alongside Animal Aid, Lush will also be encouraging customers to complete Animal Aid’s e-action. This enables them to write to their MP and local councillors, highlighting a local story of an animal trapped in a snare, and requesting action.
“We are grateful to Lush for this opportunity to inform the public about these cruel, barbaric and indiscriminate traps and provide them a platform to take action by signing the petition and writing to decision makers. We really can make a difference for thousands of animals. These barbaric snares have escaped a total ban once – now it’s time we stopped them for good.” JADE EMERY, WILDLIFE CAMPAIGNER FOR ANIMAL AID
Find Lush Brighton at 41 East Street
Phone: 01273 774700
Opening Times: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat: 9:30am-6pm; Thur: 9:30am-7pm; Sun: 10:30am-5pm
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Ryan Seacrest returns to host the singalong, which will again include animated on-screen lyrics to allow viewers at home to participate.
Who is singing in the Disney Sing Along?
The Disney Holiday Singalong will have Andrea Bocelli, BTS, Michael Bublé, Ciara, Chloe x Halle, Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert, Julianne Hough, Adam Lambert, Leslie Odom Jr., Katy Perry, P! NK and Kerry Washington lending their talents to the festive special. Additional appearances will be announced at a later date.
Will Disney Christmas Sing Along Songs be on Disney+?
Disney has also announced today, that the “The Disney Holiday Singalong” will be coming to Disney+ in the US, along with Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Ireland, on Friday, December 4th.
Is BTS going to be in the Disney Sing Along?
BTS sings the holiday classic ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town’ during ‘The Disney Holiday Singalong. ‘ Watch the full special streaming now on ABC and Hulu.
Will there be a third Disney family sing along?
Network ABC has announced that a third Disney Family Singalong will air on November 30 as part of its annual holiday programming line-up, with the Singalong having a special holiday theme.
What songs are in the Disney family sing along?
These songs are “Be Our Guest“, “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”, “A Spoonful of Sugar”, “When You Wish Upon a Star”, “I Wan’na Be Like You”, “Friend Like Me”, “I Won’t Say (I’m in Love)”, “The Bare Necessities”, “I’ll Make a Man Out of You”, “Can You Feel the Love Tonight”, “Under the Sea”, “Colors of the Wind”, “It’s a …
Why isn’t Disney Sing Along Songs on Disney plus?
Disney Family Singalong Volume 1, which originally aired on ABC on April 16, 2020, has been removed from Disney+ in the United States and Canada. … The removal came as a bit of a surprise since Disney+ does not announce which titles will be leaving every month as Netflix and Hulu does.
Is Disney family sing along on Disney+?
Disney Family Singalong Volume ll, which originally aired on ABC on May 10, 2020, has been removed from Disney+. … The removal came as a bit of a surprise since Disney+ does not announce which titles will be leaving every month as Netflix and Hulu does.
Will there be a second Disney holiday sing along?
On April 29, 2020, ABC announced that it would broadcast a second special branded as Volume II on May 10, once again hosted by Seacrest. A holiday special titled The Disney Holiday Singalong premiered on November 30, 2020.
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Which Disney prince is BTS?
Jimin — Prince Charming from ‘Cinderella’
Sometimes, he’s even called the “Resident Prince Charming” of BTS. Jimin is known for making fans’ hearts melt with his kind words.


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Samsung forecasts bumper profits as CEO resigns amid 'unprecedented crisis'
14 October 2017, 12:25 | Jan Cross
Samsung CEO resigns
Ltd. announced Kwon Oh-hyun, CEO and vice chairman, had chose to step down from his role on October 13, 2017.
His decision to resign comes at a time when the company tries to clean up its reputation amidst bribery case.
The prosecutors and Samsung lawyers sparred Thursday during a first hearing by the appeals court on the effort by Lee Jae-yong, Samsung's vice chairman and de facto leader, to have his five-year prison sentence overturned. Kwon said he will not seek re-election as a member of the board of directors and chairman of the board when his term ends in March of next year.
Even though Samsung reported its best-ever quarterly profit, Kwon said Samsung is confronting unprecedented crisis and needs a new leader more than ever.
"It is something I had been thinking long and hard about for quite some time".
His departure from office Oh-Hyun Kwon explained, "an unprecedented crisis", saying that the company in the current environment should lead to new leadership. "We have come a long way to create a company that truly changes how people live, work and communicate with each other", Kwon said.
The boost was driven by strong sales from Samsung's semiconductor business, which supplies memory chips for rival phone makers like Apple.
N'Golo Kante to miss six Chelsea games
Injuries mean that Chelsea are also without the likes of Danny Drinkwater , who joined in the summer from Leicester . Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has suggested that he will only use David Luiz in midfield as a last resort.
A Samsung Electronics spokes-man declined comment on the exact timing of succession and potential successors for his roles.
Kwon joined the company in 1985 as a researcher of the company's Semiconductor Research Institute in the United States.
Yonhap Infomax data, based on research from 21 securities firms, also showed Samsung is expected to post an operating profit of 16 trillion won in the fourth quarter, up 74 percent from a year earlier.
However, in a sign of good news for the company, its estimated operating profits for the third quarter of 14.5 trillion won (US$12.8 billion) marked a record for quarterly profit, almost tripling the 5.2 trillion won earned a year earlier.
Samsung CEO Kwon Oh-hyun has announced his resignation from the company.
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Cavaliers shakes things up for JR Smith, Tristan Thompson
With this being said, it became obvious that J.R. "But at the end of the day, to win a championship, you've got to sacrifice". During his two-and-a-half year career with the Cleveland Cavaliers , JR Smith was a staple of the starting lineup.
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Biz groups fire back at yuan bill
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By Zhang Yuwei (China Daily)
NEW YORK - A group of 51 United States business and farm groups, including the US Chamber of Commerce and the Business Roundtable of corporate chief executives, said a bill aimed at pressuring China to appreciate its currency would have major adverse effects.
The bill has been gaining momentum in the US Senate due to fears that the US is losing too many manufacturing jobs only a year after the Senate had killed a similar bill.
In a letter that the group of powerful business executives wrote to Senate majority leaders Harry Reid (D-Nev) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky), they said, "Legislation that would increase tariffs on imports from China is unlikely to create any incentive for China to move expeditiously to modify its exchange policies. Rather, it would likely have the opposite effect and result in retaliation against US exports into China."
Reuters reported that Reid said Tuesday: "The first major jobs bill we're going to have is (to) send a message to the Chinese, where we've lost 2.8 million jobs during the last eight years, and that is we're going to do something about Chinese currency. And we're going to do that quickly".
Pressure for action on a currency bill has been building for months for another reason: The White House has begun to push to win approval of free-trade pacts with South Korea, Panama and Colombia, Reuters reported. US lawmakers believe the trade pacts could lead to further job losses.
US lawmakers from both parties have complained for years about China's undervalued currency. They have said that the yuan's exchange rate makes it hard for many US companies to compete.
The Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a nonpartisan think tank in Washington DC, on Sept 19 released an updated study claiming the growing US trade deficit with China cost 2.8 million jobs between 2001 and 2010.
Erin Ennis, vice-president of US-China Business Council (USCBC), which represents American companies that do business with China, said the report is based on "the faulty assumption that every product imported from China would have been made in the US otherwise".
"Much of what we import from China replaces imports from other countries, not products we make in the US today," Ennis said. "Rather than having a single-minded focus on China's currency, we should focus our efforts on addressing Chinese policies that keep US companies out of its market."
Exports to China outpaced US exports to the rest of the world, a trend that began in 2000 and has continued through 2010, according to a recent USCBC report.
"The nearly $76 billion increase in exports to China during 2000-2010 exceeded growth in every other market for US goods and farm products," Ennis said.
The group, in its letter urged the US Senate to: "oppose currency legislation and instead work with and vigorously call on the administration to develop a robust bilateral and multilateral approach to achieve tangible results, not only on China's exchange rate policies, but also on other Chinese policies that are harming American economic interests".


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It appears Wal-Mart does have a heart, of sorts.
Today the world’s third largest corporation announced it would contribute more than $2 billion towards the fight against hunger in America.
The donation will come in the form of 1.1 billion pounds of food from Wal-Mart stores, distribution centers and Sam’s Club locations (valued at $1.75 billion), and grants totaling $250 million to support hunger relief organizations.
Considering that an estimated 49 million Americans are struggling with hunger, this is welcome news. And, despite Wal-Mart’s poor track record when it comes to paying its two million employees a livable wage, this is an opportunity to give to give some credit for doing good.
Further, it is admirable that Wal-Mart has acknowledged not only that hunger exists in this nation, but that it is widespread. According to Feeding America an estimated 1 in 6 people in our country don’t know where their next meal is going to come from on any given day.
Feeding America’s report, Hunger in America 2010, found the number of individuals who are food insecure increased 36 percent between 2007 and 2008. The organization, which has been a partner with Wal-Mart in the fight against hunger since 2005, is the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, supplying food to more than 37 million Americans each year.
“Sadly, hunger is not an abstract concept in America. The staggering reality is that 1 in 6 people in our country don’t know where their next meal is going to come from on any given day. Hunger exists in all of our communities, even if we can’t always see it. People across the nation are being forced to make tough decisions – choosing between paying for dinner for their families or paying medical bills, utilities, and even rent.” –Vicki Escarra, President & CEO, Feeding America
Though Wal-Mart is far from the only company that pays low wages, it’s massive size means increasing wages can have a significant impact with minimal impact on its bottom line.
The December 2007 study “Living Wage Policies and Wal-Mart,” conducted by the UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education found that increasing wages to a minimum of $10 per hour for employees would amount to $2.38 billion a year in payroll costs, or 9.3 percent of Wal-Mart’s current hourly payroll. Though a sizable sum, it would have little impact, even if this amount was solely passed on to consumers. The study found that, if distributed evenly among all consumers, it amounts to 36 cents per shopping trip for the average consumer.
Using Wal-Mart’s figures on U.S. sales and customers, the study found the average customer spends $40.30 per shopping trip, and makes 27 shopping trips per year, spending $1,088 annually at the store. The 36 cent increase amounts to a 0.9 percent increase in prices. For the average shopper, this would result in a price increase of $9.70 a year. Surely paying employees wages that enable them to be self-sufficient is worth $10 per customer annually.
Let us hope that this is but a first step as Wal-Mart goes beyond merely recognizing that hunger exists to tackling poverty, it’s root cause.
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On January 8, the Alaska Campaign to Regulate Marijuana submitted roughly 46,000 signatures—a whopping 16,000 more than necessary—to put marijuana legalization on the 2014 ballot. Although many other states are hoping to join Colorado and Washington State, Alaska’s August primary automatically puts it ahead of other states that will be voting on legalization in the 2014 cycle.
According to the 2010 Census, the median age in Alaska is 33.8, making it the third most youthful state in the nation, following Utah and Texas. With such a young and marijuana-friendly population, supporters have a very high chance of making Alaska the third state to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes since 2012.
Marijuana decriminalization is a familiar proposition for Alaska, as it is actually the only state to have ever legalized the drug in the past. Following a 1975 Alaska Supreme Court decision, adults were allowed to carry up to four ounces of pot and grow 24 plants. It wasn’t until 1990 that marijuana was criminalized—a ruling that was overturned by the Alaska Court of Appeals in 2003. However, in 2006, the state once again criminalized the drug.
As of now, the state allows medicinal marijuana users to grow up to six plants and possess up to one ounce. It seems that Alaskans have always been temperamental in considering the legality of recreational pot. In recent years though, it has not just been the youth rallying for legalization—many officials have taken notice of the industry’s economic benefit.
Right now, roughly 85% of Alaska’s state budget is supplied by oil revenues, meaning much of Alaska’s oil industry is dependent on world oil prices. While it also leads the nation in commercial fishing—especially salmon—the land seriously lacks in agriculture, ranking last in the nation in number of farms and farm products. Government positions seem to be Alaska’s major source of employment. In a state with such a small and youthful population, marijuana legalization could potentially create a new industry to boost this younger generation as it matures.
Of course, not everybody is happy about the likelihood of a win. Anti-pot campaigners still fear that legalization would corrupt Alaska’s youth by promoting the buying and selling of marijuana. But it is already being bought and sold in Alaska—just not legally. “Replacing marijuana prohibition with a system of taxation and sensible regulation will bolster Alaska’s economy by creating jobs and generating revenue for the state,” says Tim Hinterberger, one of the initiative’s three major sponsors.
Similar to the proposal that was recently passed by Colorado, Alaska’s initiative legalizes the cultivation, sale and consumption of recreational marijuana only for adults over the age of 21. Comparable to the consequences of underage drinking, the initiative emphasizes that the purchase and consumption of marijuana for any persons under the age of 21 will be legally punishable. It also suggests that the presentation of false identification alone should have a penalty of up to $400. Not to mention, the consumption of marijuana in public will still be illegal, and punishable by a $100 fine.
As of now, the proposal places control of cannabis in the hands of the Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, instead of creating an entirely new government agency dedicated specifically to the regulation of marijuana. Eventually, the initiative backers hope to follow in Colorado’s footsteps and create an agency, similar to the Marijuana Enforcement Division. By forming this department, there is likely to be a slough of growth in the public employment sector.
But, it is the creation of marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana testing facilities, marijuana infused-product manufacturers and marijuana retail stores that will truly bolster Alaska’s workforce. By allowing the buying and selling of marijuana, legitimate businesses will thrive, possibly presenting an incredible opportunity for distributors to operate regulated and in the open.
The proposal offers lawmakers guidelines on how to regulate the production and sale of marijuana, including a $50 per ounce tax on the drug. According to a submission on priceofweed.com, a medium quality quarter ounce of weed may cost $125 in Petersburg, Alaska—and that’s not even high quality. With these high prices, combined with such a high tax per ounce, Alaskan officials have the ability profit from an already booming business.
It is clear that marijuana prohibition has failed, achieving nothing more than pushing the lucrative business underground. The demographics in Alaska are already favorable to reforming marijuana policy, so a win in August isn’t expected to shock voters. Should the initiative supporters win Alaska, they are expected to bring their proposal to Oregon. Many other states, like California, Maine and Arizona, are also hoping to vote on legalization in 2014. If not, activists are hoping that Colorado, Washington and Alaska will set the example for the 2016 ballot.
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June 5, 2012
At its annual shareholder meeting on May 24th, the McDonald’s Corporation’s board of directors recently voted to reject a shareholder proposal* to have the company review its effect on childhood obesity. The proposal, which was backed by a corporate watchdog group called Corporate Accountability International, requested that McDonald’s “issue a report on its ‘health footprint.’” In response, the company’s directors strongly denied any intention to harm children with its products and they pointed to changes they have already made to their menus as well as future plans to improve their services. McDonald’s disputes a link to obesity. See the Chicago Tribune article 2012 WLNR 11045967
*For McDonald’s proxies on this issue, try the following search in the EDGAR database.
TS(mcd) & (child! /2 obes!) (5 Docs, “TS” is for ticker symbol)
Reading about this meeting made me think about how fast food is frequently blamed for Americans’ growing waist-lines. Pelman v. McDonald’s Corp., 237 F. Supp. 2d 512 (S.D.N.Y. 2003) dealt with this issue. In that case, the plaintiffs (a group of under-age children and their parents) claimed that McDonald’s deceived them into believing that its food was healthy. As a result, the children consumed McDonald’s fare and became obese. The Southern District of New York granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss because it found that the parents failed to allege specific deceptive acts or omissions and that the defendants did not owe any duty to warn consumers of the “products’ well-known attributes.”
Despite the court’s refusal to hold the restaurant chain responsible for the plaintiffs’ health issues in Pelman, many others have since decided to take a crack at suing fast food restaurants for deceiving customers into eating their food.
Try the following search in ALLCASES or DOCK-ALL in Westlaw Classic or All State and Federal materials in WestlawNext to get an idea of the level of activity in this arena in the last few years:
TI(“burger king” “kentucky fried chicken” “taco bell” wendy’s hardee’s arby’s mcdonald’s) & obes! overweight diabetes “heart disease” cholesterol unhealth!
Some interesting examples from the last three years include:
Ctr. For Sci. In The Pub. Interest v. Burger King Corp., 534 F. Supp. 2d 141 (D.D.C. 2008) The US District Court for the District of Columbia held that a non-profit organization did not have standing to sue Burger King for violations of the District of Columbia’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act;
Monet Parham v. McDonald’s Corporation, 3:11CV00511 (U.S. District Court, Northern District of California) involves a mother of a young child who sued McDonald’s for including toys in Happy Meals and enticing children to eat unhealthy foods. This suit was dismissed in April of this year. 4/5/12 AP General Fin./Bus. News 17:52:32.
Whether or not you agree that fast food restaurants should bear some or all of the responsibility of making our diets healthier, it is difficult to avoid this topic in the news. Even the city of New York recently stepped into the conversation by stating that it is planning a ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks. [5/31/12 APALERTNY 04:09:15] If you try the following search in News on WestlawNext, you’ll see just how important this issue is to people on both sides of the aisle:
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Mass Effect 3 this week, aimed at fixing exploits and patching in some gameplay balances. A large deal of the changes affect multiplayer powers and enemy behaviors, like Banshees being stuck in a teleport routine and being able to grab Geth Pyros over cover.
Game crashing bugs have also been addressed, including a nasty Bionic Charge glitch that would render the match unplayable and the Singularity power has been redesigned. BioWare expects the patch will be available this Thursday, but nothing is set in stone: Xbox 360 and PS3 players will be automatically prompted to install the patch, while PC users will need to manually install the update through Origin.
For the full list (it's a full list) of changes, head on over to the BioWare forums.


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The Queensland Government is set to invest $770 million in an attempt to lower energy prices for consumers in response to an increase in regional electricity prices set by the independent Queensland Competition Authority (QCA).
Queensland Treasurer, Curtis Pitt, said the QCA’s final determination on regulated retail electricity prices for regional Queensland in 2017-18 is unacceptable and the Queensland Government had taken swift action.
“In a major cost-of-living initiative from the 2017-18 Budget in two weeks, we will invest $770 million over three years to back consumers and lower electricity prices from what the QCA has announced.
“The Palaszczuk Government’s actions will reduce the household bill increase in regional Queensland from 7.1 per cent down to 3.3 per cent, an ongoing estimated saving of $51 per year compared to the original QCA outcome.
“This is also a good result for a typical small business, which will now see a much smaller increase of 4.1 per cent instead of the QCA’s 8.2 per cent, resulting in a saving of around $90.
“We’ve directed government-owned corporation Energy Queensland to reduce network charges and in doing so we are ensuring Queenslanders will benefit from stabilised electricity prices and help with cost of living pressures.
“This unprecedented intervention is possible for two reasons.
“Labor’s responsible Budget management over the past two years has put us in a position to provide such a significant benefit to customers, and also our commitment to keeping our Government Owned Corporations in public hands means we can pass on these savings to Queenslanders,” Mr Pitt said.
Mr Pitt said the QCA has advised these price increases are driven by rising wholesale energy costs and represent a failure of the National Electricity Market.
“A lack of federal leadership on climate and energy policy under Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull has also created uncertainty for investors which has prevented new supply coming online, driving up prices,” Mr Pitt said.
“The extreme heatwaves and record demand over the recent summer have also contributed – something which was not taken into account by the QCA in publishing their draft determination earlier this year.
“To protect Queensland consumers from these increases, the Palaszczuk Government has directed Energy Queensland to remove the costs of the solar bonus scheme from network charges until at least 2020.”
Queensland MInister for Energy , Mark Bailey, said consumers in south-east Queensland would also see benefits.
“I have written to retailers in the south-east outlining my very clear expectation that these network cost savings are passed through in full,” Mr Bailey said.
“I want to make it clear that this change will not impact payments to eligible customers under the state’s solar bonus scheme, it merely means the costs of the scheme will be met by the government instead of consumers over the next three years.
“I have issued a new pricing delegation for the QCA, with revised prices to be released by 16 June.
“Large businesses and customers on transitional tariffs will also see the benefits of lower electricity prices through this change, with outcomes for these customers to be advised in the QCA’s final determination.”


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For tech-savvy smartphone users, there are a number of technologies and specifications to consider – WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, Near Field Communication (NFC), and more. Now Apple and Samsung have announced a new tech with their latest phones and people are asking: “What is UWB?”
In a press release from Samsung, the company declares that Ultra-Wideband (UWB) will be a “game-changing wireless communication tech.” This is also the reason why the Korean electronics company appears to have invested heavily in said technology.
Ultra-Wideband Communication Tech (UWB)
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology is a short-range communication protocol that uses low energy to operate over a wide range of the radio spectrum. Samsung explains that this protocol allows for better and more accurate spatial awareness, equipping their new line of phones with better directional capabilities.
“With UWB, it’s possible to have seamless, intelligent connections across devices that can assist with a wide range of needs, from making secure remote payments to locating a missing remote control,” Samsung said in its release.
UWB is a short-ranged wireless communication protocol, just like Bluetooth. However, UWB can support faster data transfer, though its main application is to support location tracking and environment awareness capabilities. A UWB radio system has the ability to determine the “time of flight” of its signal transmission, at different frequencies, allowing its tracking capacities.
Historically, ultra-wideband systems have been used in other applications aside from integration in smartphones. A 2012 study, first published in the IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference Workshops, demonstrated the potential of UWB-RFID with precise localization. It also showed the potential of this tech for location-sensitive sensors.
The Galaxy smartphone manufacturer also shared that they have created a “full-time task force” in charge of working on UWB and integrating it to their products. They also announced with semiconductor company NXP and security provider HID Global to create the FiRa Consortium – a tech nonprofit that promotes the use of UWB for device services and location services – and boasts growing to have 45 member organizations.
An Integral Part of the Next Gen Smartphones
While the UWB has been around for years, it has again surged in popularity – thanks to its compatibility, and potentially game-changing applications, for smart homes. Precise location tracking and communication with other devices raises its potentials for controlling other devices like Amazon Echo or Google Nest speakers, Apple TVs, as well as smart security devices like door locks.
Just last August, Samsung released the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, which is the first Android smartphone that uses UWB technology. Even its foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold2, has the same technology. For the latest Samsung products, Ultra-Wideband will be used for increased precision in using the Nearby Share – a feature that allows its users to connect to other Android devices and share photos, apps, and files almost instantly.
Another interesting feature for Samsung users with the UWB protocol is its upgraded SmartThings Find. Users of the Galaxy Note20 Ultra and Z Fold2 can now find their other Galaxy devices with an augmented reality visual display. Users can see the exact direction, distance, and location, thanks to Ultra-Wideband technology.
Back in September 2019, Apple unveiled its iPhone 11 series with UWB capabilities, soon followed by the Apple Watch Series 6. Similarly, it is used in file sharing as well as in locating other linked devices, with Apple claiming that their detection and linking capabilities will be limited between its own devices.


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Everyone is calling Facebook deals a Groupon killer, but we won’t have a real read on whether Facebook is a serious competitor in terms of group-buying for months.
Meanwhile, analysts are still split on whether Facebook-enabled commerce will really evolve into a major source of revenue for retailers (or Facebook itself).
With that in mind, SocialTimes Pro dug into the current marketplace and found that Facebook’s potential social commerce revenues come from three main business models:
- Build a robust community, and then introduce currency and commerce.
- Help established retailers be more “social” with ads, authentication/identity and sharing tools.
- Reach shoppers with local-mobile-social content and commerce.
Our research also found companies like Bazaarvoice and Janrain that have similar business models (and have a real competitive advantage over Facebook for now). We also discovered some companies like Moxsie and deviantART that are innovating with social commerce in ways that Facebook isn’t (or just can’t).
Find out the details in “Social Commerce: How Facebook Stacks Up Against the (Current) Competition,” this month’s report from our premium research service, Social Times Pro.


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Tesla Expanding to India
CBJ — Elon Musk and his innovative automotive company Tesla are planning to branch out to India. Musk confirmed the news on his official Twitter account.
The electric and autonomous vehicle maker will begin with a sales team and then perhaps expand to assembly and manufacturing depending on the level of interest from the citizens of India.
For Musk, it’s tempting to dabble in India because it has the world’s second-largest population behind only China. The question now is whether enough people there are ready to invest in his new technologies. There is no question that the country has made strong overtones about cutting down on its dependence on fossil fuels.
The first model to be launched will be Model 3, the cheapest among Tesla vehicles, with prices starting at nearly $75,000USD.


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technews.am is a new community for breaking news across the technology sector. We are still in Alpha, so please bear with us.
Twitter, although it only asks its users to post short messages of 140 characters or less, remains elusive to a lot of businesses with a social media presence. For brands of any size or reputation, the CEO is a key figure in driving the “voice” of the brand, not some shadowy figure head who signs the paychecks. As the internet continues to grow and play a key part in daily life for citizens of the United States, calls for new laws to monitor and control web actions have risen. One of the biggest struggles brands and marketers have with content marketing comes from a lack of direction with their content strategy. As we predicted at the start of this new year, content marketing continues to be the top marketing trend for brands on the internet. At a press event on Thursday, March 8th, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of a redesigned news feed for all Facebook users, set to unroll in the upcoming week. Earlier in February, Twitter announced the release of it’s Advertising API, a new technology system that allows third party tools to better manage and implement advertising campaigns on Twitter. Social media has all but taken over the internet marketing discussion these days. Many businesses just like yours have jumped on the bandwagon, intuitively knowing that there is something to it, but perhaps not fully understanding yet the long-term effects and implications. In the past few months, the reliance on the social web has grown to massive numbers, and a strong social presence is second only to a mobile presence as a top goal for many brands. In a recent report on social media usership by GlobalWebIndex, it was reported that Google Plus has overtaken Twitter and become the second most popular social network in the world.


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Blight-resistant vegetables could be great for farmers, as well as for the environment. Potatoes are sprayed against blight up to 12 times a season in some countries, and a genetically modified variety could bring this number down to two.
A new generation of smarter crops could also increase food security worldwide, which is a growing concern. “I don’t think people realize how much of a threat pathogens pose to food production. We are lucky to have an inexpensive and ample food supply, but a devastating disease can always be just around the corner,” says Professor Howard Judelson, lead researcher of blight disease at the University of California, Riverside.
Indeed, blight can cause havoc worldwide, putting farmers out of business, increasing food prices and resulting in famine.
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The time truly is now for content providers, distributors, game publishers, and brands to prioritize their VR initiatives and to be in position to ride the upcoming mainstream wave.
According to Magid’s 2017 Mobile Lifestyle Study, an annual study of 2,400 U.S. consumers that focuses on emerging trends in the mobile market, nearly one in four smartphone owners are now using mobile VR, an increase of over 30% since 2016.
It’s a nascent space, but consumers are forming habits and winners are starting to emerge. According to the study, consumers are currently expressing interest in VR movies (48%) and virtual travel (39%).
“VR is bringing a whole new level of excitement both from within the industry and with consumers,” says Tom Godfrey, a vice president at Magid. “Consumer uptake of new technology typically lags behind industry hyperbole, but that is not looking to be the case here. We are thrilled to be helping our clients develop VR products and services to meet customer needs in this evolving market.”
For more information on Magid’s Mobile Lifestyle Study, please contact Jill Rosengard Hill.


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Where do Toronto Film Fest buffs, WWE RAW fanatics, free concert goers, and Maple Leaf hopefuls converge at 11:59PM on a Monday? Why Future Shop at Yonge and Dundas in down town Toronto for the midnight release of EA Sports’ NHL 10, hosted by Xbox Canada of course!
AndPOP was in tow to witness the launch of what may very well be this year’s best hockey title. In a town that loves their hockey hundreds lined up early, a pick-up street hockey game was going on across the street, and anticipation was high for the clock to strike midnight. Read more…
Are you excited for EA Sports NHL 10? If you’re Canadian, probably. The #1 selling console game in Canada has it’s launch parties in Toronto and Vancouver Monday, September 14. The Toronto party will be at the Yonge and Dundas Future Shop with Wendel Clark and Ian White (of Maple Leafs fame) from 9pm to 11:45pm, and in Vancouver’s Granville and Robson Future Shop with Trevor Linden of the Canucks. The Future Shop locations will be open until 1am, so check it out if you’re not too busy… and on a Monday night, what’s your excuse?
On Wednesday, November 12, Future Shop stores across Canada will be open at 11:59 p.m. for the release of World of Warcraft: The Wrath of the Lich King.
Players attending the midnight launch event will be able to purchase a copy of the limited Collector’s Edition of World of Warcraft, which features a 208-page image book, a behind-the-scenes DVD and the official CD soundtrack. Those who purchase the gift on the night of the launch will also receive a free World of Warcraft hat.
The event will also feature a costume contest for those dressed up as World of Warcraft characters.
On Thursday, November 6, Future Shop stores across Canada will be open at 11:59 p.m. for the release of the Gears of War 2 game. Stores in Quebec and Sudbury will be open at 8 a.m. on November 7.
Gear of War 2 plays on the Xbox 360 console. The game supports the Xbox Live feature, giving players access to new maps, weapons and maps. With Xbox Live, Gear of War 2 players can drop in and out of the co-opt campagin at any time.
Gears of War 2 is currently available by pre-order in-store and online. Because the game is rated M for Mature, it will only be sold to those over the 17 and ID will be checked at purchase and pick-up.
After a three month pilot project in Calgary stores, Future Shop has decided to release a used gaming section to its stores across Canada. The used gaming program is currently available in 55 stores in Canada, and plans to have the program in place in the majority of stores in 2009. Customers will be able to trade-in used videos games for a Future Shop gift card.
“Since launching the used gaming pilot program in Calgary in the spring, word spread quickly and our customers from coast to coast were asking when they would have the trade-in at their Future Shop stores,” said Michelle Grawe, Director Merchandising, Future Shop in a press release from the company. “While the traditional male gamer continues to be the most common, we’re seeing more females, including Moms, trading-in used games, proving that gaming is becoming more and more a part of pop-culture and transcending all demographics.”
Future Shop will be accepting used games for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS. The trade-in value of the game will be determined by each Future Shop’s Trade-in Station. All of the used games will be tested, cleaned and re-packaged in ‘like new’ condition for customers.


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The Federal Trade Commission has actually taken legal action against to obstruct Nvidia’s acquisition of Arm, the semiconductor style company, stating that the hit offer would unjustly suppress competitors.
” The FTC is taking legal action against to obstruct the biggest semiconductor chip merger in history to avoid a chip corporation from suppressing the development pipeline for next-generation innovations,” Holly Vedova, director of the FTC’s competitors bureau, stated in a declaration. “Tomorrow’s innovations depend upon protecting today’s competitive, advanced chip markets. This suggested offer would misshape Arm’s rewards in chip markets and permit the combined company to unjustly weaken Nvidia’s competitors.”
Nvidia initially revealed its intent to obtain Arm in September2020 At the time, the offer deserved $40 billion, however ever since, Arm’s stock rate has actually skyrocketed, and the expense of the money and stock deal has actually increased to $75 billion. The FTC claim threatens to scuttle the offer totally.
” As we move into this next action in the FTC procedure, we will continue to work to show that this deal will benefit the market and promote competitors,” an Nvidia representative informed Ars. “Nvidia is devoted to protecting Arm’s open licensing design and making sure that its IP is offered to all interested licensees, present and future.”
The FTC isn’t the very first federal government regulator to inspect the offer. In October, the European Union revealed that it was examining the acquisition, and last month UK authorities stated they were worried that the merger would threaten both competitors and nationwide security. China’s regulators are likewise checking out the offer, Nvidia stated.
Much of the angst surrounding the acquisition comes from the reality that, for the majority of its history, Arm has actually been a fairly neutral gamer in the semiconductor world, using access to its copyright to almost anybody happy to pay the licensing charge. In the grievance, the FTC called Arm the “Switzerland” of the semiconductor market. Clients fear that an Nvidia-controlled Arm would put them at the grace of a rival, while regulators are worried that the acquisition would threaten to fall a huge, growing environment that depends upon the architecture.
Arm started as a specific niche semiconductor designer, providing low-power chips for ingrained systems and for portable gadgets like the Apple Newton and Palm Pilot. For many years, as the efficiency of ARM chips enhanced and the value of energy performance grew, the semiconductors discovered their method into a larger series of gadgets.
Today, Arm’s styles and direction sets are commonly utilized, appearing in whatever from smart phones to servers, vehicle air bag controllers, and supercomputers. Just recently, ARM chips have actually begun making inroads in the PC world, increase pressure on incumbents Intel and AMD. Apple’s M1 chips revealed simply how competitive the architecture might be with x86 styles, and others have actually started to do the same. Previously today, Qualcomm revealed a brand-new Snapdragon processor, the awkwardly called 8cx Gen 3, which would run an ARM-specific variation of Windows.
ARM consumes the world
Due to the fact that the ARM architecture is low-power and offered to a lot of various business, the chips have actually taken control of the market. In 2015, business offered 25 billion ARM chips, a boost of more than four-fold because 2010.
Nvidia has likewise end up being a significantly effective gamer in the semiconductor world. Its graphics cards ended up being crucial tools in artificial intelligence and other expert system applications, and quickly the business began offering chips customized to high-performance computing Its mobile Tegra chips, which accredit Arm’s styles, powered a series of smart devices and Tesla infotainment systems in the mid-2010 s, and today they run inside Nintendo’s Change.
Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO, has actually been clear that he wishes to press into more corners of the computing market. “Beginning with computer system graphics, the reach of our architecture has actually reached deep into the world’s biggest markets,” he stated at a business keynote last month. “We begin with remarkable chips, however for each field of science, market and application, we produce a complete stack.”
Those aspirations have actually stumbled amidst a moving antitrust landscape. Given That Lina Khan was selected as chair of the FTC, the firm has actually taken a more powerful position towards mergers and acquisitions. The complete grievance is not yet readily available, however an administrative trial has actually been set up for May 10, 2022.


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In the days following the food fraud scandal with horsemeat in Europe, as well as the cases being reported from all over the world, awareness is much higher than before. According to a recent food fraud study released by Dalhousie University, 63% of Canadians are worried about food fraud while 40% believes they may have already been victims of food fraud.
By definition, food fraud is any form of misrepresentation or alteration, from presenting a product as organic when it isn’t to using cheaper ingredient substitutes without alerting the buyer or listing the swap. The categories of food that are most vulnerable to the impacts of food fraud are fruits, spices, vegetables, fish, seafoods, meat products, and liquids.
Of the most recent cases of food fraud in Canada, a more notable one is the tomato switch by Mucci Farms – the company faced a fine of $1.5 million because of their practice of selling Mexican tomatoes whilst claiming the produce to be Canadian grown. However, Mucci Farms insists their computer was at fault and that they did not intentionally sell mislabeled products.
Many other cases of food fraud have been popping up all over through the efforts of whistleblowers that are trying to raise awareness to the problem of food fraud. Last year, one of Canada’s biggest poultry processors, Cericola Farms, was charged with food fraud after suspicions of organic mislabelling were brought forward.
Although some may believe that food fraud isn’t much of a problem, potential triggers of allergic reactions and dwindling trust in companies is a large price to pay for cheaper substitutes. Shoppers and diners must be more scrupulous when purchasing groceries or going out for a meal. When the same product is much cheaper in one place, it doesn’t necessarily mean a great buy was found – it may contain unlisted substitutes.
In the modern day, however, there are technologies that can test for food authenticity. These devices, although quite expensive, can allow a health inspector or even customer to validate the contents within their packages of food. No longer would anyone have to wonder if they were being lied to about where their food came from or what it contained.
This recent technology, over time, will likely spook food fraud factories into using pure ingredients out of fear of being exposed. So even though humans may not be able to fix the problem, technology will.


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Manufacturers today must guard against water risks to our planet, where resources may not be sufficient in the future to meet our water needs. That is the conclusion in the form of a warning sign in a study published by the auditing and consultancy firm PwC. With processes that are especially water-intensive and pollution-emitting, the textile industry is already tackling this challenge.
With unprecedented repeated periods of drought, people living in Southern California are growing worried. The water stress the region is experiencing could cause some of the world’s leading premium jeans brands (J Brand Jeans, Paige Denim, Guess, True Religion…) to relocate from their California bases. These manufacturers need massive amounts of water, essential not only for growing local cotton used to make jeans, but also for processing water for washing, colouring, etc.
Extract from the PwC’s “Collaboration: Preserving Water Through Partnering That Works” report
To avoid leaving California and to limit the impact of the likely rise in water prices, a number of big names have adopted new technology for washing: ozoning, which consists of replacing water with ozone in the washing process. A machine sucks in and filters ambient air. The resulting oxygen obtained is purified and enriched to become ozone, which is in turn injected into the drum containing the jeans. Like sunlight, the gas naturally ages the denim fabric. This process also uses 50% less water than traditional washing.
Denim manufacturers are not the only ones questioning their processes. All of the world’s big clothing brands are looking at ways to reduce water consumption and pollution emissions. The textile industry uses 4 billion tons of water a year to produce 30 billion kilos of fabric. According to the World Bank, it alone will account for 17-20% of the world’s water pollution. Consequently, manufacturers have to turn to new, more sustainable manufacturing processes, like the solution developed by the Dutch company DyeCoo.
Adopted by Nike and Adidas, for example, the DyeCoo process dyes polyester without water, chemical additives or drying. It pressurises carbon dioxide (CO2) to the right temperature to turn it into liquid and gas. This “fixes” the colours of the fabric. As proof of the promise of this solution, the global sportswear giant Nike is now a shareholder in DyeCoo, whose R&D teams are now developing similar technology for nylon and cotton.
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The recently raised capital will be used to build Eden Life’s in-house technology, and develop world-class kitchens and operations hubs.
Articles about Eden on Benjamindada.com
Aderinsola Oluwafemi is a 22-year-old product designer at Eden Life. In this episode of Under The Hoodie, we talk to her about her journey into tech, and navigating the job market without a university degree.
Oluwagbenga Osowe has a storied career and has worked at top Nigerian tech companies like Andela, Opay, and Safeboda.
Venture firm Future Africa has announced its investments in 9 startups in the 3rd quarter of 2020. The fund invested $1million across these startups.
Police brutality and COVID-19: two viruses currently killing Nigerians. But the former is more deadly, it has killed more Nigerian youths than COVID-19.
A survey and asking a score of techpreneurs, investors, tech analysts and enthusiasts after, these are the Nigerian startups to look out for.
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Nike over the years has paid Tiger Woods the equivalent of a small country’s GDP to endorse the company’s apparel, footwear and – until August – its golf clubs and balls. The idea was that Tiger gave Nike unmatched visibility.
When he made his return to competitive golf last week, Woods still wore Nike clothing and the next-generation Nike TW shoes at the Hero World Challenge. But for three golf equipment companies, he also provided a rare, non-paid endorsement that could translate to big dollars.
Tiger played a Bridgestone Tour B330S ball, a TaylorMade M2 driver and a pair of M1 fairway woods that were fitted with Mitsubishi Rayon Tensei CK White shafts. He also chose to play the Scotty Cameron for Titleist Newport 2 GSS putter that he used to win his last 13 major titles.
The key word there was “chose.” Woods returned to competitive golf under unique circumstance, because he does not have a contract with a current clubmaker. Nike exited the equipment business while he recovered from back surgeries, so Woods is not obligated to use specific clubs or balls. He can choose anything he likes.
“I’m still learning some of my equipment,” he said after Friday’s second-round 65 in the Bahamas. “My irons are old irons, don’t have to worry about that. I’m still learning my fairway woods. I’m still learning the golf ball.”
Some company eventually will ink a deal for Woods to endorse its equipment and pay him a lot of money, but until that happens, some brands will get a complimentary “Tiger Effect” that Nike paid millions to own.
Corey Consuegra, senior director of marketing for Bridgestone Golf, confirmed that Woods and Bridgestone do not have a formal relationship. Woods and his agent, Mark Steinberg, asked Bridgestone to send over some golf balls for testing, and the company happily complied.
Consuegra said that having staff Tour players such as Brandt Snedeker and Matt Kuchar is extremely valuable, but Woods’s use of a Bridgestone ball created an immediate impact. In fact, Consuegra said Bridgestone’s website received about the same amount of traffic last Monday through Friday that it did in the entire third quarter of this year (July-September), and most of those visitors were going to the Tour B330S page.
“It changes the way we can tell the consumers and the public how good we are in the golf ball category,” Consuegra said. “We get outspent by our biggest competitors, but (Woods is) one of the best players to ever play the game, period, and he could have selected any golf ball on the market today he wanted, and he chose to go with the B330S.”
Sales numbers were not available, but the buzz surely has value for Bridgestone.
The same was true, to an extent, for Woods’s clubs. Stars such as Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose have played TaylorMade M2 drivers for several months, and former Nike equipment staffers Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka also recently picked up M2 drivers. Again, Tiger’s use of the club can only add cache for TaylorMade, even though his effect on TaylorMade is probably less than his effect on Bridgestone because so many M-series drivers already are in use on Tour.
It also is important to remember that nothing is set in stone, and the next time Woods plays – likely in the Middle East or at Torrey Pines – he could show up with an entirely different setup. Maybe he will use a Ping driver, Callaway fairway woods, Mizuno irons, Titleist Vokey wedges and a Srixon ball. Until he signs new deals, he can be a mixed-bag free agent in a world of continuously improving gear.
“I’m hitting shots and numbers that are surprisingly bad and surprisingly good,” Woods said last week. “I have to do a lot more testing in the future before I actually do feel comfortable.”
It’s a sure bet that any manufacturer would love the chance to help Woods achieve that comfort level.


text: Microsoft’s overture to buy out Chinese short-videos platform TikTok and its initial interest in Indian social media app ShareChat are indications that the software company’s foray into the advertisement revenue-aided consumer internet space has been long due, experts said.Under CEO Satya Nadella’s leadership, Microsoft has refocused business to the Cloud and led an aggressive acquisition strategy using cash to buy both big as well as small firms.It bought professional networking site LinkedIn in 2016 for $26.2 billion and acquired a platform for software developers, GitHub, in 2018 for $7.5 billion. Microsoft’s move is being seen as a natural progression to its aggressive strategy under Nadella to become a larger player in the advertising industry and access the growing advertising inventory. It is already present in email with Outlook, office collaboration with Teams, and search engine space with Bing. “Microsoft has been in the space for a long time and things are better at the company under Nadella’s leadership. They are natural buyers into social media even though it may not look like that,” said Anand Lunia, founding partner at India Quotient. “It is a large company and exploring new options. They have no proven expertise in social media, so they are buying.”On Friday, business daily Mint reported that Microsoft was in discussions with ShareChat for an investment.Sources confirmed to ET that ShareChat executives had met with Microsoft to discuss investments but emphasized that the talks were preliminary as of now. ShareChat did not reply to ET query.“India gives eyeballs and valuation to global internet companies even though revenue generated from India might be a fraction of that. Nadella is riding high and is seen as the new value creator at Microsoft, so he will manage to get stakeholders to take this leap of faith,” said Deepak Gupta, managing partner at WEH Ventures.India has 504 million active internet users, according to the recent Digital in India report by industry lobby group Internet and Mobile Association of India. “Microsoft has so far not been aggressive in advertising-generated revenue businesses. It has focussed on subscription-based services. With the TikTok deal, they will be able to break into the Indian market. It does not want to miss the opportunity to become a full-stack business, and lose out to Facebook and Google in India,” said Amit Kumar, partner at Ah! Ventures.Microsoft has escaped the antitrust and content moderation scrutiny that has engulfed Facebook, Google, Netflix, and Amazon in the United States. The acquisition of Tiktok may, however, change that. “Now, with the acquisition of TikTok, MS is entering into mainstream social media space, opening up a new Pandora’s box of issues around content moderation, misinformation, user privacy -- even becoming arbiters of free speech, similar to other Big Tech actors,” said Urvashi Aneja, founder-director of Tandem Research.


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Food safety inspectors have closed three Waltham Forest food businesses in June after they discovered unsafe practices that could have endangered the health of consumers.
The Hallz Delight Nature Hut, Unit 6, 100 Wood Street, Walthamstow E17 3HX was closed on Tuesday 4 June after a routine visit identified the poor structure of the premises as a potential risk to public health. Officers discovered that the kitchen was open to the outside environment, which could have resulted in contamination of food. Additionally, the business did not have a hot water supply.
On Friday 14 June, Thames Magistrates Court granted a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order (HEPO) and awarded the council costs of £835.00.
The next week, officers visited Master Halal Meat, 131 High Street, Walthamstow, E17 7DB, on Tuesday 11 June where they found an active mouse infestation in the premises, close to where meat was being prepared for sale. They immediately closed the business using HEPO powers, confirmed at hearing at Thames Magistrates Court on Tuesday 18 June where costs of £1,054.57 were awarded to the council.
In the final case officers closed the China House takeaway, 795 High Road Leyton, London, E10 7AA, on Wednesday 19 June after finding rats and flies infesting the premises, alongside very poor standards of cleaning and repair. They also found food being stored outside of temperature control, which could have led to it becoming spoiled. Costs of £748.00 were awarded to the council at a hearing at Thames Magistrates Court on Tuesday 29 June.
Cllr Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for the Environment, said: “We take food safety very seriously. We want residents and visitors to our borough to be confident that when they pick somewhere to enjoy a meal, the food they are served is safe and has been properly prepared.
“If you operate a food business, your livelihood and reputation rests on keeping your kitchen hygienic and your premises well maintained. The majority of businesses are responsible and diligent when it comes to customer safety. For the small minority who are not, the message is clear: Our team will not hesitate to act if you are endangering the health of consumers. It’s simply not worth the risk of cutting corners – we will find out.”
If you’re eating out in the UK, or even just getting a takeaway for a night in front of the TV, you can use the Food Standard Agency’s online tool to see the hygiene ratings for any food business before you order. It only takes a minute to check – but could save you from an unpleasant dining experience.
If you suspect a food business is not meeting its hygiene obligations, is not labelling food products properly, or is committing a food crime, you can use the Food Standard Agency’s website to report it for investigation.
The Waltham Forest Servicestore can put business owners and residents in contact with trusted local tradespeople, including pest controllers who will be able to professionally deal with pests including mice at competitive rates.
• Pests: what is the risk to food?
Rats, mice and cockroaches can carry food poisoning pathogens such as salmonella and e-coli. They can physically distribute germs onto food, food preparation surfaces, and kitchen utensils and equipment from waste, toilets, and sewers. They can also contaminate food with food poisoning bacteria directly through their faecal matter.
• Why do businesses closed by the Food & Safety Team seem to re-open so quickly?
We know residents often wonder why businesses closed by the Food & Safety team often seem to reopen quickly. This is because an ‘imminent risk’ can sometimes be addressed swiftly and the business is then legally allowed to re-open, as required by the Court Order. However, Food & Safety Officers would like to reassure the public that longer-term improvements may go on for some time after the imminent risk has been addressed, and that businesses who have been formally closed are next inspected in the shortest permissible time frame.


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Each year at Computex, Intel uses the opening keynote to give a pep talk to its partners in Taiwan that design and build the world’s laptops and desktops. This year the company was forced to do even more cheerleading than usual.
The headline is that Intel announced the industry’s first 14nm processor family, but the reality is that Broadwell is late and won’t be available until the holidays. Furthermore Intel’s current mobile chipsets are not cost-competitive, forcing it to subsidize tablets until new processors arrive in early 2015.
Despite these setbacks, Intel President Renee James said that Moore’s Law will continue to drive innovation and revive a sluggish PC market. Noting that the PC had been left for dead many times over in the past, she urged partners in Taiwan to continue developing new x86 devices such as smartphones, tablets and 2-in-1s.


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The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) will have more power to regulate the ocean shipping industry now that President Biden has signed the Ocean Shipping Reformed Act (OSRA). OSRA grants the FMC power to look into carrier practices after two years of skyrocketing costs and disruption have caused massive congestion and inflation. Make no mistake – the lack of carrier choices on the transpacific sharing capacity through a handful of alliances that operate with antitrust immunity created a climate where vessel owners made more in a year (2021) than they had in the preceding decade. Sadly, those trends are continuing here in 2022 as we fight tooth-and-nail for allocations, equipment, space, and some sort of agreed-to level of service with those selfsame carriers.
One of the issues that the FMC is going to look at will be equipment imbalances caused by carriers refusing to load export containers with goods in favor of carrying empty boxes back to Asia. Empty containers can be turned around faster since they don’t need to be unloaded, returned, redeployed, filled and reloaded to return to the US. Another key issue is the application of fees for penalizing reasons and not incentivizing recovery – a standard that’s been under investigation due to some carriers charging detention and demurrage when shippers didn’t have an option to recover or return due to no fault of their own.
OSRA is an attempt to level a playing field that’s been topsy-turvy for a host of reasons since the pandemic started. In the beginning, carriers expected the supply chain to slow down due to shut downs, factory closures, manufacturing pauses, and service/entertainment industry haltings. As people transitioned to working from home, driving less and avoiding work lunch services that cater to commuters, carriers blanked sailings to meet their expectations of continued plunging demand. When the opposite happened and people decided to spend both stimulus payments and previously allocated entertainment and travel budgets shopping online and doing home improvement, the lack of capacity hit the market like the trucks that carried full containers to ports where vessels were only accepting empty boxes.
FMC Chairman Dan Maffei was quoted as saying that he hopes the bill helps to restore confidence in the supply chain. Reuters quoted President Biden as stating he expects the bill to “help lower shipping costs for consumers”. Carriers should be held accountable for their opportunism they’ve sold through the thinly-veiled claim of “free market pricing” and we continue to do our best to blunt their ongoing profiteering. RS Express is looking forward to a smoother supply chain, whenever that happens. Until then, it is our responsibility to make sure our readers know the current status of laws and regulations that apply to their cargo. If you have any questions if and how OSRA will impact your shipments, contact us today!


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Taproom Social recently opened in Downtown Charlotte with 50 self-pour taps using iPourIt beverage dispense technology.
*Original Source: Hoodline
There’s a brand-new beer bar in town. Located at 430 W. Fourth St. in Downtown Charlotte, the fresh arrival is called Taproom Social.
The Taproom Social features more than three dozen different self-serve taps for local craft beers and wine. The food menu includes traditional bar appetizers such as nachos, as well as salads, paninis, flatbreads and charcuterie boards. Plus, you won’t miss any of the local or national sports action on its 11 TVs.
With a 4.5-star rating out of 10 reviews on Yelp so far, the new beer bar has been warmly received by patrons.
Ashley R., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on June 7, wrote, “This space is perfectly appointed with a small patio area, a spacious bar area, space to lounge, as well as high and low tables to sip and snack.”
Yelper Suzanne A. added, “The Taproom Social is a new uptown self-serve bar featuring 40-plus taps of local beer and wine. It’s adjacent to the BB&T Ballpark and not too far from the Panthers stadium. What’s great about this concept is that you get to choose the amount and the cost of your purchase. ”
Intrigued? Stop in to try it for yourself. Taproom Social is open from 4 p.m.–10 p.m. on Monday, 4 p.m.–11 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, 3 p.m.–midnight on Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.–midnight on Saturday and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Sunday.
Read more articles about iPourIt and our operators here!


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Consumers have been the missing link in the U.S. economic recovery and are likely to remain so absent a major change in sentiment.
Despite the seemingly endless stream of Wall Street economists who believe the U.S. is about to snap out of its malaise, most Americans think the economy is bad and getting worse, according to several recent surveys.
One of the more glaring examples of how strong pessimism has become is Gallup's U.S. Economic Confidence Index. The measure gauges the difference between respondents who say the economy is improving or declining. The most recent results are not good.
Fully 59 percent say the economy is "getting worse" against just 37 percent who say it is "getting better." That gap of 22 percentage points is the worst since August, according to Gallup, which polled 3,542 adults. The index carries a sampling error of plus or minus 2 percentage points.
Those numbers come amid a moribund retail sales climate, with March showing a 0.3 percent decline, worse than even the modest 0.1 percent uptick the Street had been expecting. Consumer prices showed only modest 0.1 percent gains across the board, while producer prices were down 0.1 percent.
Gross domestic product likely grew little if at all in the first quarter, with the Atlanta Fed's latest forecast anticipating a 0.3 percent increase.
Still, many on Wall Street continue to tout the consumer's pivotal role as the driver of future growth. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, on an earnings call Wednesday, said consumer activity was a key component in the nation's largest bank's ability to beat Wall Street earnings expectations in the first quarter, even though the company's annual profit fell 6.7 percent.
Those waiting for consumers to step up to the plate, however, had better be patient.
"There's a lot of the country that hasn't participated in the substantial improvements that have occurred elsewhere," Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst at Bankrate.com, said in an interview. "The income inequality is among the biggest challenges not only for the economy but also the democracy."
Hamrick sees the rise of populist presidential candidates Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders as direct outgrowths of Americans' frustrations with the pace of economic growth as well as its distribution.
Trump has stoked his support base by maintaining that the U.S. is losing out to China and Mexico because of unfair trade deals negotiated by weak leaders. Likewise, Sanders has bemoaned the trade deals while promising to break up big Wall Street banks and provide free college and an even broader expansion of public health care to bridge the wealth gap.
"There's a clear feeling through the campaign that helps explain what the data don't tell us," Hamrick said. People have "a frustration with the lack of underlying momentum and vitality" in the economy.
Indeed, other indicators besides the Gallup survey tell the same story.
A gauge called the Money Anxiety Index, which measures uncertainty and financial anxiety through a variety of economic indicators, is at its highest level since September. Also, the Real Clear Politics average of attitudes on the economy shows 66.1 percent of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track.


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Nominations are being called for the prestigious iD International Emerging Designer Awards 2021– In Partnership With Otago Polytechnic.
The Dunedin-based awards - being held for the 17th time in 2021 – is the only awards programme in Australasia for emerging design talent which is open to designers from throughout the world who have graduated in the past five years. Otago Polytechnic is proud to once again be part of such a positive and exciting global collaboration that celebrates the creative arts, according to Otago Polytechnic External Relations Lead, Rachael Shriffer.
Finalists in the iD International Emerging Designer Awards 2021 will feature in a one hour film which will premiere as part of an iD Dunedin Fashion Celebration – four days of fashion and fun in Dunedin from Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 June 2021.
Not to be outdone by the global Covid pandemic last year, organisations hosted a virtual awards by inviting the finalists to film themselves in their bedrooms, apartments, hallways and local parks during lockdown. Finalists from 14 countries told their own stories in a film which provided an intimate look at the designers, their inspiration and design process.
The film showing 32 finalists premiered during an iD Fashion show at Otago Polytechnic with Stina Randestad a graduate of The Swedish School of Textiles named 2020 winner. Second Place was awarded to Shrinvanti Roy, from RMIT University in Melbourne and Marlena Czak from the Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts, Łódź, Poland was chosen as the third place winner.
Dr Margo Barton, Otago Polytechnic Professor of Fashion and iD Dunedin Fashion Creative Director, says based on last year’s success, a film will again be created by Dunedin’s internationally renowned production house NHNZ.
“We hope all the New Zealand finalists will attend the international premier of the iD International Emerging Designer Awards finalists film which will be showcased at Otago Museum on Saturday 19 June. The film will hosted as part of the Museum’s Fashion FWD >> Disruption through Design exhibition which runs from 27 March until 17 October 2021.
“The Museum is thrilled to be partnering with the iD Emerging Designer Awards,” said Otago Museum Marketing Manager, Kate Oktay. “The awards are iconic, and it is fantastic to be able to share the work of these incredible designers, both through the exhibition and with the runway show and film hosted here. It is such a great thing to be part of.”
Dr Barton says the iD International Emerging Designer Awards include new accolades as well as the First, Second and Third place. The new awards are:
- Best NZ Emerging Designer
- Most Sustainable Collection
- Natural luxury with wool
The timeline is:
Finalists must submit video
iD Film Premiere and fashion show
Tuesday 6th April 2021
Friday 10th April 2021
Friday 30th April 2021
Saturday 19th June 2021
The film will be the highlight of a four-day Festival of iD Fashion which will include a fashion sale, runway fashion show and Otago Polytechnic Contemporary Fashion Practices Symposium Exhibition, with more fashion and fun events to be confirmed shortly.
To apply to be part of iD International Emerging Designer Awards 2021, click here.


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September 16, 2003
Asia Watch: Hyosung Plans Expansion...Valentino Flagship Bows in Singapore
Hyosung Plans Expansion: Spandex maker Hyosung Corp., which sells the Creora brand of the fiber, said Monday it plans to invest $210 million over the next three years to boost its manufacturing capacity by 50 percent. That will put its total...
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