text:
Argentina's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.9% in November for an accumulated 85.3% in the first eleven months of the year, according to a report released Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec).
Argentine fisheries exports during the first ten months of the year reached 408.233 tons and US$ 1,568bn with a drop both on average in volume and income of 9,5% compared to the same period a year ago, according to the stats made public by CAPECA, the Argentine //fishing vessel owners organization.
The basic food basket, CBA, in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego province, Argentina soared 9,5% during October while the overall food basket, CBT, 9%, according to the latest figures from Indec, the country's stats office. This is 50% higher than the inflation rate for the month of October which stood at 6,3%.
An Argentine household needs a monthly income of at least 100,000 Pesos equivalent to US$ 781 at the official rate, (128 Pesos to the dollar) or US$ 454 (free market, 220 Pesos to the dollar) to remain just above the poverty line, according to the latest estimate from the government's Stats Office, Indec.
The latest data from Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec) show that the poverty index has reversed a meager 1.4 % during the first half of 2021.
Argentina's Consumer Price Index (CPI-Cost of Living) increased 3% in July, according to a report from the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec) released Thursday.
US Federal Judge Loretta A. Preska of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Tuesday ruled against Argentina and in favour of the plaintiffs with regards to the South American country's handling of the official figures upon which profits were to be measured for the bondholders.
Argentina's peso currency plunged further into record low territory after the central bank tightened currency controls. The peso opened almost 0.1% weaker at 75.25 per U.S. dollar, traders said, and the country risk rose 38 basis points to 1,157. The black market peso or blue dollar plummeted 9.7% to open at a new all-time low 145 per U.S. dollar.
Argentina's economic activity expanded in December as retail sales and manufacturing advanced, while the country posted a trade surplus in January that almost tripled the surplus the same month a year earlier.
Poverty in Argentina rose to 35.4% of the population in the first half of the year, the highest officially recorded level since 2001, the INDEC national statistics bureau reported today. This means that some 15.8 million Argentines are now considered poor, INDEC's data indicates. At the end of 2018, 32% of Argentines were said to be living in poverty.


text:
With the global population projected to reach a whopping 10 billion by 2050, we’re currently tasked with finding an answer to a crucial question: How will we possibly feed all of these people? There’s a common misconception that in order to do so, we will need to greatly increase the amount of food that we produce.
But according to a recent study published in the journal Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene, our current level of crop production could actually provide enough food for all 10 billion of us. There’s just one catch: We need to seriously rethink the way that we eat by swapping out meat and dairy for plant-based foods and redirecting human-edible crops such as maize from animals to humans. And in order to solve the world hunger crisis and ensure equitable access to the global food supply, we’ll also need to make some radical changes in the socio-economic sphere.
On the other hand, if we continue to produce meat and dairy en masse and feed livestock using crops that could be eaten by people, we will in fact need to increase our crop production by around 119 percent in order to feed the predicted world population in 2050. Doing so would be absolutely detrimental to our environment, especially considering we’re already pushing our planet’s resources to the limit with our current food system.
At present, more than 50 percent of the world’s arable land is being used to grow livestock feed or to graze cattle, around 70 percent of our freshwater supplies are going to agriculture, and industrial meat and dairy production accounts for more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector.
Furthermore, 34 percent of human-edible crop calories are currently being fed to animals globally, thereby taking away valuable sources of energy, protein, iron, and zinc from humans. In other words, our current system is highly inefficient in terms of the provision of human nutrition, not to mention it’s wildly unsustainable from an environmental perspective.
Our planet can’t take much more abuse, and we are in grave danger of exhausting our Earth’s precious resources if we don’t significantly alter our diets. While some have suggested that reducing food wastage could offer a solution to our current crisis, recent research debunked this theory and confirmed that decreasing the amount of human-edible crops fed to animals is far more important in establishing a sustainable and sufficient global food system than cutting down on waste.
Ultimately, many of the issues with our current system could be eliminated (or at least greatly ameliorated) if we began concentrating on producing high-quality crops for human consumption, not for fattening up livestock. If you’d like to help be a part of the solution, the most effective action you can take is to reduce your personal consumption of meat and dairy products.
To learn more about how choosing to eat a plant-based diet can aid in saving our planet and securing a reliable food supply for the entire world in coming years, check out the #EatForThePlanet book!
Image Source: Pexels

domain: news


text:
Hurriyet Daily News - Türkiye and India will sign a free-trade agreement, as first suggested during Prime Minister Erdogan's visit last year. A joint working committee will convene in October to draw up a road map.
Türkiye and India have agreed to sign a free-trade agreement to boost mutual investments, State Minister Mehmet Aydin said after a Turkish-Indian Business Council Meeting in Ankara on Tuesday.
Türkiye is seeking a free-trade agreement with India to boost mutual investments in the construction, energy and housing sectors, Aydın emphasized at the meeting, which he co-chaired with Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry, Anand Sharma .
The bilateral trade volume between the two countries has increased from USD 1.8 to USD 3 billion over the last few years, and officials are aiming for it to reach USD 5 billion, Aydin explained.
According to Sharma, it was a fruitful meeting in which participants reviewed the sectors most conducive to cooperation. Suggesting that a joint working committee be established, he said that Indian businessmen were interested in Türkiye’s IT, energy, textile and automotive sectors.
Comparing official figures in 2008 with those of previous years, the bilateral trade volume increased by 14 percent, and Turkish exports to India jumped by 56 percent, reaching USD 543 million. Poppy seeds, marble, travertine, iron, steel and vehicles are the main Turkish exports, while India sells artificial fibers, chemicals, automotive products and cotton to Türkiye.
“The first meeting of the joint working committee will take place in October,” Caglayan added, underscoring that the free-trade agreement, if signed, would make India a neighbor of Europe.


text:
What should we make of the Sainsbury’s-Asda mega-merger?
WHEN SAINSBURY’S CONFIRMED it had agreed terms for a £12 billion merger with Walmart-owned Asda, it set the stage for one of the biggest deals in the history of British retail. The supermarkets, which are the second and third largest chains in the UK, said that their combined revenues would total £51 billion, and their network would be 2,800 stores strong. Should the merger be approved, what we will see is the emergence of a new high street titan whose presence will be felt far and wide.
For those of us in the consumer goods and retail sectors, there is no clearer illustration of the intensity of the current competition than this merger. Sainsbury’s and Asda have been reporting profits when other retailers, including Toys R Us and Maplin, have been collapsing into administration, and yet the merger betrays their awareness that rival organisations like Lidl and Aldi represent real threats to their dominance. The other threat is of course Amazon, which is so vast in scale that it seems to have any chance of knocking it off its perch, its rivals need to combine. The Sainsbury’s-Asda merger will strengthen the infrastructure, supply reach and network of both, giving the duo a fighting chance of successfully weakening Amazon’s grip in the sector.
For the supplier, the merger may not be good news. The combined supermarket expects to lower prices by around 10% on products customers purchase regularly, and the cost-saving axe must fall somewhere. With an enormous market share expected to be in the region of 31.4% ––a larger share of the market than Tesco, which has a 27.6% share––the supergroup will correspondingly have enormous purchasing power with its suppliers.
But a question mark still hangs over the merger. In order for it to be approved, the Competition and Markets Authority must determine whether or not the deal will reduce competition and choice for the consumer. Mike Coupe, the current Chief Executive of Sainsbury’s was, unsurprisingly, bullish on the subject: ‘This is a transformational opportunity to create a new force in UK retail, which will be more competitive and give customers more of what they want now and in the future.’ But the CMA is unlikely to let the merger go ahead without intense scrutiny, given the proportion of the market the two supermarkets would occupy. Sir Vince Cable, the Liberal Democrat leader, has encouraged the watchdog’s new chief, Andrew Tyrie, to ‘get tough with monopolies’, adding that the companies should be forced to sell off stores if the merger meant they dominated a particular area. And there has been the suggestion that the merger was more about thickening the wallets of the executives involved; Mike Coupe was even caught on camera singing ‘We’re in the Money’, which hasn’t helped.
The merger, if it goes ahead, will change the face of the UK grocery market and perhaps even the wider sector. Intense scrutiny and a thorough vetting process is therefore absolutely essential. To echo Rebecca Long-Bailey, the shadow business secretary, it will be the British shopper who loses if prices go up, and the British worker who loses if stores are closed. Understandably, mega-deals of this kind grab headlines and generate excitement, but it is the individual that we need to turn our attention to when we consider its implications.


text:
Etisalat launches online rewards shop
Dubai, October 18, 2010
Etisalat, the leading telecom services provider in the UAE, has launched its new online rewards shop at the ongoing Gitex 2010 in Dubai.
The MORE online reward shop was launched by Dr Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahad, the UAE Minister of Environment, with a donation of one million reward points to Special Care Centre, Abu Dhabi, through the online reward shop.
With the launch of MORE Rewards, Etisalat has become the first telecom service provider in the world to launch an online reward shop for its customers, according to a statement.
In addition to offering the choice of redeeming reward points for phone credit, the online reward shop opens up over 3000 exciting product and service options from over 400 brands for travel, shopping and donations, among others.
It gives members the chance to redeem their points by a combination of cash and reward points, or only points, for a variety of rewards with as low as one reward point in their accounts.
“Etisalat is committed to providing customers with the latest innovative solutions that maximize the value and benefits of their Etisalat service usage. Etisalat is the first telecom operator in the world to reward its customers through an online reward shop option,” said Khalifa Al Shamsi, senior vice president of marketing, Etisalat.
“Our enriched MORE reward platform will create a completely immersive and user-centric shopping experience for our customers, giving them the choice of exclusive brands, travel and experience rewards through the new online reward shop.”
“This Gitex, Etisalat’s MORE Rewards offers its customers many value-packed rewards and exciting reasons to enroll with its MORE reward programme,” he added.
During Gitex, customers who register online for the Etisalat MORE rewards programme at etisalat.ae/more, will get 2500 bonus MORE reward points, that can be redeemed instantly Dh25 ($6.80) worth of talk-time.
As part of an attractive promotion during the Gitex week, Etisalat’s MORE members can redeem reward points to enter into raffle draws to win a travel package, including air tickets, accommodation, transfers, match tickets, for upcoming match between Manchester City and Manchester United Derby.
The Etisalat MORE Rewards programme enables all Etisalat customers to earn reward points for every Dh1 spent. Customers can then redeem these points through purchases with Etisalat, including talk time; or through partner vouchers and its newly launched online reward shop that offers more than 3000 product and service options. – TradeArabia News Service
More IT & Telecommunications Stories
- Batelco launches double credit promotion
- Cyber threats focus of Bahrain security talks
- Bahrain tech expo to honour innovators
- Scope ME named distributor for InfoWatch
- Nawras quadruples 3G+ mobile services
- Menatelecom expands bill paying network
- Du joins new global cable consortium
- Kuwait moves to create telecoms watchdog
- Batelco backs Royal Fund for Martyrs
- Egypt's Global Telecom posts $749m Q4 loss
- Red Hat launches open source BPM suite
- Batelco announces new board
- Batelco offers improved broadband
- You don't own phone numbers, warns TRA
- Tech giants back top Qatar ICT event
- Du to provide wifi access in public areas
- Zain finalises $800m, five-year loan facility
- Ooredoo Q4 net profit falls 36pc to $140m
- Mobily, Etisalat team up for LTE roaming
- Batelco approves $84m dividends for 2013
- Etisalat Q4 profit rises 70pc to $394m
- Kenya telecom firm to join Etisalat SmartHub
- Aruba appoints new sales director
- Du enters $1.17 billion financing deals
- VIVA extends 4G LTE offer
- Batelco to update students with latest technologies
- Etisalat SmartHub seals IPX agreement
- Etisalat picks Alcatel for LTE network expansion
- Boeing, QCRI host machine learning forum
- Mobily provides 4G LTE international roaming


text:
BATCDN.COM – The face mask market has witnessed a unique trajectory of growth, spurred initially by the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. This report delineates the growth patterns and projected market dynamics from 2022 to 2027. It underscores the contraction from USD 25.1 billion in 2022 to an anticipated USD 3.0 billion by 2027, registering a CAGR of -34.5%.
Face Mask Market Dynamics
The global face mask market experienced a remarkable upsurge from 2018 to 2021 due to the worldwide spread of COVID-19. This period saw an influx of various types of masks catering to different consumer preferences and safety standards.
Post-2022, the market is expected to contract sharply, likely due to the controlled spread of the pandemic and the onset of worldwide vaccination drives. Nonetheless, other factors like increased consumer awareness and social media marketing have cemented a place for face masks in daily life, influencing market dynamics.
By Type: Surgical Masks Lead the Pack
Surgical masks, with their pivotal role in the healthcare sector, especially amidst a pandemic, are poised to spearhead the market. Their demand among healthcare professionals and the general populace is projected to maintain a steady pace.
By Nature: Reusables Gain Traction
Reusable masks have emerged as a sustainable alternative, gaining traction due to their affordability, durability, and fashion quotient. Their environmental friendliness also plays a part in their growing adoption.
By End-Use: Hospitals and Clinics
The demand within hospitals and clinics is spurred by the necessity of maintaining a sterile environment, exacerbated by the rising prevalence of various diseases. The expansion of healthcare infrastructures globally contributes to this segment’s growth.
By Distribution Channel: E-Commerce Takes the Lead
The surge in online shopping due to the pandemic has facilitated robust growth in the e-commerce distribution channel. Consumers prefer the convenience and safety accorded by online purchases, setting this segment on a positive growth trajectory.
Regional Analysis: Market Forecast 2022-2027
The Middle East and Africa regions are touted as the fastest-growing markets for face masks, spearheaded by the economies of the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This section delves into regional growth drivers including increasing geriatric population, rising prevalence of chronic diseases, burgeoning medical tourism, and enhanced medical facilities.
Key Market Players
This section provides a thorough analysis of the significant players in the face mask market like 3M Company, and Honeywell International Inc., among others. It sheds light on the competitive landscape, highlighting mergers, acquisitions, and new product developments as the principal strategies adopted to fortify market positions.
The journey of the face mask market from its significant rise to a projected contraction post-2022 exemplifies market dynamics influenced by global crises. Although the market is slated to shrink, factors such as consumer awareness, innovative product offerings, and robust distribution channels continue to shape its trajectory moving forward.


text:
March 2021 | Trade News
→ From March through the end of 2020, lockdowns due to COVID-19 cost the on-premise $74 billion in lost revenue according to John Bodnovich, exec director of American Bev Licensees (ABL). “This amounts to a loss of 52.7 million 12-ounce servings of beer, 3.3 billion 5-ounce glasses of wine; and 8.8 billion 1.5-ounce spirits cocktails,” according to an ABL release. The same study also showed the loss of 909,000 on-premise jobs and over $24 billion in lost wages.
→ 2020 Spirits sales in Ohio increased 18.6% from 2019 to $1.57 billion, the state’s Department of Commerce Division of Liquor Control reported. According to Division of Liquor Control Brand Manager Lindsey LeBerth, a shift in consumer buying behavior moved from purchasing alcohol at restaurants and bars to retail.
→ Anheuser-Busch announced it will move the production of Stella Artois from Belgium to four of its US breweries (Jacksonville, FL, Los Angeles, CA, Newark, NJ and St. Louis, MO) according to the St. Louis Dispatch. A-B hopes to begin the transition in the early summer and complete the process by fall of 2021. Stella Artois traces its roots back to 14th-century Belgium, where it is still brewed. It was the flagship beer of InBev, which acquired Anheuser-Bush in 2008.
HAVE A STORY?
Report news for the next issue of Roar On or email editor MIKE VANDER WOUDE


text:
BY Jacqueline Navas Apr 26, 2021
If anyone’s searching for proof that ‘hype’ culture is at an all-time high, look no further. A used pair of Yeezy sneakers has sold for 1.8 million dollars. Yes, sneakers worn by Kanye West were effortlessly purchased for almost two million dollars.
In the 2008 Grammy Awards, during which the star earned four trophies for his Homecoming album, Kanye West donned Yeezys for the first time ever while performing ‘Hey Mama’ on stage. The black Nike Air Yeezy 1s may not be the most elaborate of his designs, but as prototypes they carry a steep price tag.
No other pair of sneakers has ever sold for over one million dollars.
Knaye West’s auctioned for almost double.
But who was the lucky buyer? Through a private Sotheby’s auction, Rares, a sneaker investment platform, purchased their official ownership from collector Ryan Chang. A digital space for the obtaining and flipping of prized sneakers, Rares strives to revolutionize 21st century footwear culture. How better than through the birth of Yeezy sneakers, perhaps the most iconic shoes of the 2010s?


text:
“We want to disrupt the market,” Bill Michels, Yahoo’s senior director told InternetNews.com. “We see a lack of innovation in search experiences on the Web and BOSS is our method of breaking that down and opening up the market to innovation.”
“The thinking is it’s no longer our product and not necessarily indicative of how we do search,” Michels said. He added that Yahoo plans to continue to invest in its own search infrastructure and technology with its standard branding.
“Anyone can come in and build products off this,” Michels said. “There are no restrictions in how you present results or blend the rankings with your own custom content. Usually, search companies don’t let you mess with their rankings. This is unprecedented.”
- Oracle Utilities Introduce a Network Management Platform - February 3, 2017
- Oracle Cloud Platform Launches Easy to Scale Cloud for SMBs - November 15, 2016
- Microsoft Kick Starts Its New UK Data Center Regions for Business - September 8, 2016


text:
Blimpie, America’s Sub Shop, is helping customers stay warm over the holidays with three Hot Heroes starting November 7. During this limited time offer, Blimpie guests can enjoy the Meatball Parmigiana, the Sicilian Panini, and a fresh take on the Cuban, featuring a new mojito aioli.
Steve Evans, vice president of marketing for Blimpie, says these hearty heroes are perfect for cold weather and built from the same top quality ingredients as all other Blimpie favorites. “As the weather gets colder, we wanted to offer our guests a chance to warm up with some delicious hot subs,” Evans says. “All three of our Hot Heroes, the Meatball Parmigiana, the Sicilian Panini and the Cuban, are tasty subs filled with bold flavors our customers are craving. We can’t wait to hear what our customers say when they try these delicious sandwiches.”
Here are the ingredients for these Hot Heroes:
Meatball Parmigiana—Italian meatballs smothered in a zesty marinara sauce with melted provolone and sprinkled with Parmesan.
Sicilian Panini—Slow-cured ham, prosciuttini, pepperoni, provolone, roasted red peppers with creamy Italian dressing on grilled ciabatta.
Cuban—Pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, mustard, and mojito aioli, all served on a delicious pretzel roll.


text:
Reading time ( words)
SiSoft President and CTO Barry Katz sat down with Editor Andy Shaughnessy to share his thoughts on the company's papers presented during DesignCon 2018, as well as SiSoft's latest products and plans for 2018.
To watch this interview, click here.
Dan Feinberg, Technology Editor, I-Connect007
I’ve been covering artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies for years, particularly at events such as the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES). As I write this, we are in the run-up to CES 2019, and the Artificial Intelligence Conference in San Francisco, so the AI landscape is likely to change—at an ever-accelerating rate. Let’s look at some of the challenges facing AI now, and then after CES 2019 we can take another look.
When I spoke with APCT President Steve Robinson a year ago, he said he was interested in adding flex and rigid-flex capabilities, and working closely with designers and engineers. With the recent acquisition of Cartel and their subsidiary Cirtech, APCT now has a flex and rigidflex facility, along with military and aerospace certifications. At DesignCon 2018, I asked Steve to discuss these acquisitions and what they mean for APCT and their customers.
Real Time with...IPC
During IPC APEX EXPO 2018, the IPC-2581 Consortium held a demo of this open-source data transfer standard, attracting numerous designers, fabricators and assembly providers. Jim Pierce of Axiom Electronics and Bob Miklosey of Aegis Software sat down to discuss the demo and their involvement with the consortium. Axiom now charges more for designs submitted in the Gerber format.


text:
TURNING Adelaide’s primary freight routes into 24/7 clearways to cut congestion and improve economic benefits for South Australia is key to a major blueprint document announced by the state’s peak transport industry lobby group.
The South Australian Freight Council (SAFC) recently launched Regulating Freight 2017, its future plan for transport and logistics industry regulation.
It calls on both the Commonwealth and state governments to overhaul current regulations to deliver improved economic growth for South Australia.
“South Australia is facing many new challenges as it confronts a changing economic structure and climate,” SAFC executive officer, Evan Knapp, has said.
“Old industries are in decline. New industries are developing. Technology is rapidly changing the way we do business and the systems and equipment that is available to our industry,” he said.
“An efficient regulatory environment for the transport and logistics sector will benefit all business through reduced cost structures; and every household through reduced costs for consumer goods.
“Regulating Freight 2017 provides a blueprint for how transport regulation should be reformed by governments and transport regulators, and highlights specific urgently required transport regulatory reforms.
‘‘A ‘step change’ is needed in regulatory thinking for the transport industry, to free us to deliver lower costs to consumers and SA’s exporters, as well as better safety outcomes, particularly on our roads.
“In particular, the freight transport industry is looking for improved access for high productivity vehicles across South Australia. While it might sound counterintuitive, bigger trucks save lives by reducing total truck numbers; and also deliver productivity and environmental gains for the benefit of the broader economy.”
Mr Knapp said a major priority of Regulating Freight 2017 was the removal of roadside parking on key freight corridors and major traffic routes (as defined by DPTI’s Functional Hierarchy for SA’s Land Transport Network) to alleviate congestion.
He said travel time surveys showed consistent decline in traffic flows across the board with RAA travel time surveys finding the average travel time along South Road (an important arterial) to be 41km/h in the afternoon peak in 1996, compared with just 27km/h in 2016.
Main North Road afternoon peak speeds are understood to have declined from 35km/h to 27km/h during the same time period.
“Parked cars effectively remove a full lane for extensive lengths on some key corridors and international transport research backs this approach,” Mr Knapp said.
“SAFC is proposing a four year transition time to full 24/7 clearway operation, however morning and evening peak clearways should be implemented immediately,” he said.
Priorities outlined in Regulating Freight 2017 include:
- Improved access for high productivity vehicles and working with industry to reinvestigate appropriate heavy vehicle charging regimes;
- Improving planning and strategy development through greater industry consultation and participation in the development of crucial strategies affecting the industry;
- Implementing proposed amendments to the Coastal Trading Act to remove complexity, while ensuring there is no undue skewing of the competitive environment between the modes;
- Reducing delays on key freight routes caused by roadside parking and cyclists by extending clearway times and funnelling cyclists onto adjacent corridors wherever practical;
- Facilitating the use of newer, quieter aircraft during the Adelaide Airport Curfew;
- Introducing an accelerated depreciation scheme aimed at improving transport safety outcomes and lowering total transport emissions;
- Reducing the forklift operating age from 18 to 16 years and introducing competency based licensing assessment;
- Clarifying chain of responsibility roles and improving safety outcomes through police reporting;
- Merging access regimes to improve port and rail infrastructure access and development;
- Harmonising Customs Laws with Australian and International Standards; and
- Ensuring that mechanisms are in place to identify future regulatory needs and address emerging regulatory issues and opportunities.
“The transport and logistics industry underpins every aspect of our state economy – every business requires inputs, and the majority also require our services to deliver products to customers and end consumers,” Mr Knapp said.
“Efficient, effective and safe regulation of transport activities is a competitive advantage that as a state (and nation) we cannot afford to ignore,” he said.
“A 2010 study commissioned by SAFC concluded that a 10% efficiency improvement could increase Gross State Product annually by $810 million and result in the order of 8500 new jobs; and more recent national studies have broadly agreed.
“Getting transport and logistics regulation right is an opportunity to big to ignore.”
In a prepared statement, SAFC chairman Phil Baker said industry needed a supportive regulatory environment “so that we can continue to introduce innovative products to new customers and continue to provide value into our existing markets”.
“We need to be able to access our markets efficiently and effectively, and we need a regulatory regime that is light handed in its approach and does not stifle entrepreneurial business opportunities. Only then will our economy prosper and evolve,” Mr Baker said.
“Whilst we have seen encouraging progress in addressing some of the regulatory issues that SAFC raised in its 2008 Regulating Freight document, several issues remain to be addressed, and in an ever revolving cycle, new issues have emerged that must now be dealt with. Moreover, there are new, fast approaching industry developments which will require new regulation with thorough assessment and planning.”
Mr Baker said the South Australian Government’s 90 Day Project for Improving Road Transport for the Agriculture Industry had enjoyed success in addressing some heavy vehicle access issues.
“The transport and logistics industry in this State and nation needs more of this positive ‘can do’ approach, and we believe that this focus on regulatory constraints could be readily introduced to other industry sectors and other modes of transport.”
From the print edition August 24, 2017


text:
It’s no secret that Lena Dunham has been an ever-changing chameleon when it comes to her hair. The Girls star has been spotted rocking everything from medium-length brunette shoulder-length hair to bangs and double topknots. Now she is showing off a very close cut that’s shaved on the sides — and this just might be one of her biggest hair transformations yet.
On Instagram, Dunham debuted her new look with the caption: “Your mom’s therapist friend she leaves your dad for.” While the 31-year-old’s new hair look created a big buzz on social media, she joins the likes of other celebrities such as Katy Perry, Zoë Kravitz, and Cara Delevingne who have done everything from pixie cuts to shaved heads — an option that sounds more and more appealing during the hot summer months.
Inspired to take on a big chop of your own? Click through to see 10 celebrities who make it look super cool.
Read more from Yahoo Style + Beauty:


text:
Manchester business UP Global Sourcing has grown sales to £64.7 million in the 12 months to the end of July 2015.
UPGS, which designs, sources and supplies homewares, luggage and electrical products, trades with 36 countries worldwide.
The outfit has also acquired George Wilkinson and its sister cookware brand, Progress, from the administrators of former London-based PCS Brands, which manufactured and distributed bakeware, cookware and wine racks as well as the cutlery brand, Viners.
The brands, which will be relaunched next year with new lines, will join the UPGS stable of British heritage brands which include Beldray, Russell Hobbs, Salter and Constellation.
Chief executive Simon Showman is expecting further growth across the UK and Europe in the next 12 months following a strong start to this year.
He also said the company will revert back to its original trading name, Ultimate Products, by September 2015.
UP Global Sourcing will however remain its legal name.
He said: “At the end of 2013, we took the decision to move away from own label and focus on growing our branded business.
"It has taken a little time and turnover for the 2014 financial year was fairly flat.
"However, the benefits of the refocus started to kick in during 2015 and we are now seeing the rewards. We expect this trend to continue and our order book is up on this time last year."
He added: “Consumer confidence is returning and the non-food sector is outperforming food.
"That said, competition is very tough. Consumers are extremely price conscious and want quality products at keen prices.
"Our branded products, which include a number of British heritage brands and market leaders, fit with these consumer demands perfectly.”


text:
Retooled according to customers comments, features more robust data structure
Santa Barbara, CA — January 28, 2004 — Exact Software, a business process management solutions provider, today announced the release of its newest version of Alliance/MFG software, which is a manufacturing resource planning (MRP-II) solution that includes capacity requirements planning, shop floor control and graphical bill of materials in a Microsoft SQL or Access environment.
Version 6.4 of the software includes several new features and a more robust data structure, according to Exact, which it said ramps up the MRP-II system.
The company said its Alliance/MFG is designed for small manufacturing companies that need a solution to streamline manufacturing processes, improve on-time fulfillment rates, reduce costs and provide a footing for future growth.
Exact said the new version is the culmination of several months of intensive research and development, of which the Alliance/MFG customer base was an essential part. "It is always a challenge to decide which enhancements and modifications to make in any new version," said Jim Diamond, general manager of the Alliance division of Exact Software. "We decided that our customers would best know what functionality was needed to bring the product to its next level of performance."
The Alliance team surveyed each of its customers and held round table discussions at its first annual Alliance/MFG Users Conference to discuss possible changes to the system. The feedback the Alliance division received was tallied, and those items that topped the charts became the outline for the newest version.
Exact said version 6.4 of Alliance/MFG incorporates over 50 new features, feature enhancements and new reports. With the "customer-voted" enhancements in mind, Exact said it re-designed the data views to allow each user to click and drag columns, enabling a user-customized format in which to view the screen.
Also, the software features a favorites list to give users easier access to frequently used reports, transactions, views and queries. A serialized work order completions screen has been incorporated, allowing auto-generation of serial numbers for work order completions, and a back-flushing transaction has been included, allowing users to create a work order, consume component material and complete the finished goods. Additionally, several reports were added or updated to improve the functionality of the Alliance/MFG system.


text:
Galaxy Note II vulnerability allows hackers to bypass lock screen [video]
Samsung (005930) has been pushing its enterprise-ready smartphones to business customers lately, but the company could hit a roadblock after a vulnerability was discovered on the Galaxy Note II. The security flaw, which allows an attacker to bypass the device’s pattern lock, PIN code, password and face unlock security features, was discovered recently by Terence Eden. Similar to the iPhone vulnerability uncovered last month, the Galaxy Note II’s security flaw can be exploited through the “Emergency Call” feature on the lock screen. Once inside the emergency call feature, an attacker can hold the home button to briefly see the home screen and, if timed correctly, users will be able to direct-dial a contact. The vulnerability affects the Galaxy Note II running Android
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
The United Kingdom government has announced plans to reform the Consumer Credit Act, which regulates credit card purchases and personal loans. The proposed overhaul aims at cutting costs for businesses and simplifying rules for consumers.
“The Consumer Credit Act has been in place for almost 50 years — and it needs to be reformed to keep pace with the modern world,” said Economic Secretary to the Treasury John Glen in a statement.
The announcement comes in the same week that the U.K. government announced a series of proposals to underpin its digital strategy and the Bank of England raised interest rates to tame the high inflation that could further fuel the national cost of living crisis.
Read more: UK’s Digital Strategy Is to Be the Anti-EU Regulator
While reforming the Consumer Credit Act is an important commitment for the government, it will take some time to complete the renovation, not only because of how the legislative procedure works, but because the law has been in place since 1974 and is highly prescriptive. The first step the government will take is to launch a public consultation by the end of the year. Then, the government may propose legislation, but it will be difficult to pass it during this parliamentary session. Glen said he is “committed to undertake this ambitious long-term reform.”
The government didn’t provide information about the specific measures that it may introduce but it said that it is expected to cut red tape, and most importantly, it will grant powers to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to respond quickly to emerging developments in the consumer credit market, rather than having to amend existing legislation every time. The government also wants to simplify ambiguous technical terms to make clear to consumers what protections they have.
One of the sectors that may be affected by the consumer credit overhaul is buy now, pay later (BNPL). The Treasury closed a public consultation in January about the potential regulation of BNPL, and the results of the consultation may be published soon. Once this review is completed, the FCA can launch its own consultation to propose regulation in the BNPL sector, and according to previous statements, the FCA expects to do so this year. Additionally, in February, under the Consumer Rights Act, the regulator ordered BNPL providers to redraft their terms of services which the FCA deemed a risk to consumers.
Swedish BNPL payment company Klarna welcomed the news about the consumer credit legislation reform. The company has already introduced certain measures to increase transparency and disclosure in the U.K. market.
See more: Klarna Seeks to Appease UK Regulators With Credit Reporting
“By reforming the act, the Treasury has the opportunity make the regulation of consumer credit more focused on enabling competition and better consumer outcomes, not protecting banks,” said Head of Klarna U.K. Alex Marsh, per the Financial Times (FT).
The FCA has also written letters to more than 3,500 lenders across the U.K., including commercial banks and BNPL providers, to remind them of the standards they should meet and to help consumers in vulnerable circumstances, according to a press release. While concerns were found broadly across the sector, the FCA found more serious failings at 30 firms, largely in the consumer credit sector, and said it expects these firms to improve how customers are treated.
Europe Also Amends Consumer Credit Law
The European Union is also in the process of reviewing consumer credit legislation. Last week, the EU Council agreed on the revision of the Consumer Credit Directive (CDD), paving the way for the interinstitutional negotiations that may start by the end of June.
Read more: EU Council’s Amendments to Consumer Credit Bill Favor BNPL Providers
Ministers responsible for trade, economy, industry and innovation across Europe agreed to include several amendments to the original proposal submitted by the European Commission that may reduce transparency requirements for BNPL providers.
After adopting this position on the legal text with the proposed changes, the council can start negotiations with the EU Parliament to reach a common agreement and pass the legislation, which may receive final approval in the plenary session to be held in July.
Credit Goes To News Website – This Original Content Owner News Website . This Is Not My Content So If You Want To Read Original Content You Can Follow Below Links


text:
Here is the biggest proof yet that Toyota is cooking up a hot Corolla. The company was found to have filed a trademark registration application for the GR Corolla name in Australia on March 17.
The GR name is given to Toyota’s performance line-up and is the acronym for Gazoo Racing, the company’s in-house tuning and racing outfit. The three available GR model types are GR Sport which is used for sport bodykitted models, GR used for performance tuned models, and GRMN (Gazoo Racing tuned by “Meister of Nürburgring) used for limited edition performance models.
With the GR name trademarked for the Corolla, Toyota is expected to produce a full-fat high performance version of the Corolla for the first time. This means the GR Corolla will go head to head with the likes of Volkswagen Golf GTI, Ford Focus ST and Subaru WRX.
The news echos what Toshio Kanai, chief designer of Toyota, hinted in 2019 about the company’s plans to take the popular Corolla into the realm of hot hatches.
While details remain under wrap, we can expect the GR Corolla to share the drivetrain of the recently unveiled GR Yaris production model, adopting its 1.6-litre in-line three-cylinder turbocharged engine that pumps out 192kW of power. It will likely also to feature the GR Yaris’ all-wheel drive system which is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and Torsen Limited Slip Differential at the front axle. The sprint from 0 to 100km/h is expected to be around the 5.5-second mark.
The Toyota GR Corolla is expected to arrive in 2021.
Note: Toyota Corolla GR Sport and GR Yaris drivetrain shown


text:
Facebook to launch revamped newsfeed on March 7
March 2 , 2013
Facebook will unveil a new look for its popular "newsfeed" next week, the company said in an emailed invitation to reporters on Friday.
The move comes as the firm sets out to revamp elements of its 1 billion member social network.
Facebook will reveal the makeover at a media event on March 7 at its Menlo Park, California headquarters.
The event marks Facebook's second high-profile product launch this year, following the unveiling of its social search feature in January.
Facebook's newsfeed, which displays a live stream of photos, videos and comments uploaded by a user's network of friends, is one of the three "pillars" of the service, along with search and user profiles, according to Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg.
Explore the geography of California through California State Map


text:
You know what developing company didn’t actually have their own website despite making a few games already? Including the popular Cave Story on the Wii? Well that may as well be the biggest hint right there, becaues NICALiS, developer of Cave Story and the group bringing us Cave Story 3D has launched their own official website today.
You can find the website here. Personally I really enjoy the pixelated look and the website has the most interactive and unique look you can find among game developers nowadays as nearly everything has become so streamlined. Currently NICALiS doesn’t list Cave Story 3D on their website, though with NIS America helping them publish the title on the 3DS, expect it to show up soon.


text:
The Surrey Board of Trade is a part of the BC Covid Industry Engagement Table and was a part of the pre-briefing this morning with Dr. Bonnie Henry and BC’s Economic Development Minister Ravi Kahlon.
Today, the BC Government announced extensive restrictions due to the new Omicron Covid variant. These restrictions will come into effect Wednesday, December 22 at 11:59 pm.
“The majority of businesses have been compliant throughout the pandemic and have not received the timely support that has been advocated for,” said Anita Huberman, President & CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade. “These restrictions come from the provincial government, but we need both the federal and provincial governments to immediately implement business supports that are easily accessible such as the wage subsidy program.”
The BC Government recommends people limit social interactions.
New restrictions and measures include:
1. Expanding capacity to test those people who need to be tested and rapid tests that they have into health care systems.
2. Increasing resilience by ramping booster dose program.
3. Stop all non-urgent surgeries until January 4th.
4. Keeping capacity limits on personal gatherings to 10 maximum.
5. As of Wednesday night December 22, canceling all organized events, parties, celebrations including at banquet halls, restaurants, hotels.
6. Closing bars and nightclubs – not pubs, cafes, tasting rooms, restaurants.
7. 50% capacity limit for seating theatre, concerts, casinos – masking enforced/vaccine card reader enforced.
8. Restaurants will remain open. Limiting to 6 people per table. Restaurants need to put in barriers.
9. Gyms, Fitness Centres, Dance Studios – need to provide services outdoors/online.
These new measures will be in place until January 18.
When initial lockdown measures were announced in early 2020, it took months to implement support systems.
“In order to preserve some sort of economic certainty, governments must concurrently roll out business support measures when new restrictions are announced.”


text:
A new discussion has arisen from a teaser released this week picturing a smartphone covered with smoke. Next to the device, there is an invitation from HTC: “Come see what HTC has dreamt up 15 September in London”. It seems that HTC is pretty confident about their smartphone releases. However, recently leaked specifications from the yet to be released HTC phone makes us believe that they don’t know what they’re doing at all – features that have been available for some time now are still missing.
Although the teaser image does not give much information about the device, Photoshopers have managed to reveal some parts of it, which clearly leads us to believe a recently leaked phone: the Desire HD. At first, we thought it would be a nice phone, with high-end specs. Yet it seems to be missing some key features, such as the earlier mentioned HDMI-out, front facing camera, and kickstand.
That makes us wonder what exactly is HTC proud about? Is the Desire HD going to be the next flagship smartphone? And will they accept that their flagship has lesser specs than devices that are already out? We hope to have answers on September 15th from London.


text:
As part of a call discussing its latest quarterly earnings, EA said it would release versions of the Titanfall-based battle royale title for mobile devices. There weren’t specifics about platforms or release dates, but it’s safe to say Android and iOS have made the shortlist.
Apex Legends is the first big title from Respawn Entertainment, a subsidiary of EA which took the market by surprise.
Set in the universe of titanfall series the game takes place in outlands. Apex Legends was revealed and released on the same day. This is the first time in gaming history, that a big title has been released on the same day as reveal. After launch Apex Legends have started to seek attention from all type of players.
As Apex Legends is a free to play title, it has gained a huge number of online players playing the game. In 72 hours of the initial launch of Apex Legends the game had over 10 million players. Be sure to get updates on the game from us.


text:
Following recent early-upgrade plans from T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T, U.S. carrier Sprint has announced its own program allowing subscribers to upgrade their devices more regularly. "One Up" costs $65 per month and gives customers unlimited calls, texts and data. On top of that you'll agree to pay 24 equal monthly installments to cover the cost of your new smartphone, though after 12 months you can return the device (in good working order) and start the process over with a new phone.
Sprint says it'll offer "One Up" with no down payment "for a limited time," though the carrier didn't go into specifics on just how long this would be. The plan launches today for new customers and those eligible for an upgrade, though it's not currently available in Florida or Washington, D.C.
Sprint One Up Along With Sprint Unlimited Guarantee for Life Available to New and Existing Customers on Sept. 20
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BUSINESS WIRE), September 20, 2013 - In continuing its commitment to offering customers the best value in wireless, Sprint (NYSE: S) announced today Sprint One UpSM, a new upgrade program that gives customers unlimited talk, text and high speed data while on the Sprint Network plus the ability to upgrade their smartphone every 12 months starting at just $65 a month1. The new program is available Sept. 20 to new and existing customers on Unlimited, My WaySM and My All-inSM plans.
Sprint One Up offers customers an affordable option to upgrade their device more frequently. With Sprint One Up, participating smartphone customers get unlimited talk, text and data for an introductory rate of $65 per month – a $15 per month savings off their Unlimited, My Way standard rate plan and Sprint’s guarantee of unlimited talk, text and data for the life of the line of service2. Sprint One Up is also available for smartphones on the My All-in plan as well as on tablets in combination with tablet plans starting at just $5 a month.
To participate, customers simply purchase an eligible smartphone or tablet and agree to 24 monthly installment payments for the device. For a limited time, customers can enjoy no down payment for the device. After 12 consecutive payments, customers can give back their current device and upgrade to a new smartphone or tablet.
“Sprint One Up is the best value in wireless,” said Sprint CEO Dan Hesse. “The new program gives Sprint customers the ability to upgrade every 12 months and unlimited talk, text and high speed data for just $65. And, unlike other carriers, Sprint guarantees the unlimited talk, text and data for life. No other plan can compare.”
Sprint One Up for Existing Sprint Customers
Existing customers meeting upgrade eligibility requirements also can participate in Sprint One Up. In celebration of this significant launch, Sprint is rewarding current customers with the opportunity to join Sprint One Up through the holidays. Sprint customers who are not yet upgrade eligible, but have had their current phone for 12 months, can give back their current eligible phone and sign up for Sprint One Up, provided they meet the credit qualifications3.
Best Value in Wireless
Sprint continues its commitment to offer the best value in wireless with Sprint One Up and Unlimited, My Way and My All-in plans. Sprint One Up features:
Unlimited talk, text and high speed data on smartphones guaranteed for the life of the line of service starting at $65 a month (excludes surcharges and taxes)
Annual upgrades on smartphones and tablets
0% APR monthly installment payments for the device
Single Line Smartphone Comparisons
Sprint customers also will see significant monthly savings — up to $45 a month – compared to similar plans from AT&T and Verizon4.
Sprint continues to bring a better wireless experience to more customers across the country as it builds out its all-new 3G and 4G LTE network and is projected to provide LTE to 200 million people by the end of 2013. For the most up-to-date details on Sprint 4G LTE, visit www.sprint.com/network. Customers can also check www.sprint.com/coverage for updated coverage maps.
Sprint One Up is available in Sprint company-owned stores to new and eligible existing customers on Sept. 20 (program currently not available in Florida and Washington, D.C.). Visit www.sprint.com/oneup for more information.


text:
Dark Horse Comics and Ubisoft have teamed to bring fans of The World of Tom Clancy’s The Division a behind the scenes look at the art and lore of the video game series.
Titan Comics has released this first look at the upcoming Assassin’s Creed: Origins, which is set after the Assassin’s Creed: Origins video game from Ubisoft.
Based on the Assassin’s Creed video game, Titan Comics will release Assassin’s Creed #1 in October.
Press Release Titan Comics is thrilled to announce it has secured the license to publish Ubisoft®’s ASSASSIN’S CREED® comics!
If you were looking forward to South Park: The Stick of Truth this year, you’re going to be a little disappointed. Ubisoft has announced the game is getting pushed back to March 04, 2014.
Gamescom 2013, Europe’s largest video gaming fair held in Cologne, Germany, is currently happening and a short time ago we got to see a stealth trailer for Assassin’s Creed 4, take a look. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91ixGnqXCbU?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag is out October 29 in North America.
Splinter Cell: Blacklist 101 is quite the adult oriented game compared to most of Nintendo’s fare. And Nintendo has released a beefy 7 minute trailer going over some of the intricacies of the game, which you can watch just below. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEayqSNqrHo?feature=player_detailpage&w=640&h=360] Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist 101 releases for Wii U, as well as PC, PS3, and X-Box 360 on August 20.


text:
Top crypto analyst and influencer Nicholas Merten is predicting when the Bitcoin bull market will prime out.
In a brand new video, Merten tells his 463,000 subscribers that when looking at earlier Bitcoin bull markets, it doesn’t seem that we’re anyplace shut to a prime for the flagship cryptocurrency this cycle.
“Eleven years of value historical past… What’s actually attention-grabbing is we see every cycle expands from anyplace from 11 months to 13 months. So if we had been to observe historical past, we will add an extra 12 months right here. Forty-seven months is the anticipated size of the cycle that we’re presently in… We are removed from the anticipated 47 months – November of 2022 is once we ought to anticipate the prime.”
Even although many crypto merchants and traders have misplaced curiosity in the market as we enter a sideways interval, provides Merten, there’s not a lot to point out that it is a Bitcoin prime.
“Now everyone seems to be so assured proper now as a result of the market has gone much more quiet… If you’re right here proper now, you’re a choose few viewers who’re sticking round.”
Although the dealer doesn’t consider Bitcoin has reached a peak this cycle, Merten does warn viewers that as extra individuals enter the markets, and particularly as they proceed to commerce with leverage, Bitcoin will proceed to see intense highs and lows. He cautions that this sample could trick these in the sector into believing that BTC is finished, however in actuality, it’s removed from its apex.
“Is this actually a convincing market prime, or is it simply that we acquired overextended? With the elevated quantity of individuals borrowing credit score on these derivatives platforms, these distortions, these exaggerated rallies and corrections are going to proceed to occur.”
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl usually are not funding recommendation. Investors ought to do their due diligence earlier than making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital property. Please be suggested that your transfers and trades are at your individual threat, and any loses you might incur are your duty. The Daily Hodl doesn’t suggest the shopping for or promoting of any cryptocurrencies or digital property, neither is The Daily Hodl an funding advisor. Please notice that The Daily Hodl participates in internet affiliate marketing.
Featured Image: Shutterstock/Wirestock Creators


text:
Israel shipped in recent years $400,000 in gold to North Korea in defiance of a UN ban, it emerged in a hearing of the Knesset Economics Committee on Wednesday.
Israel was required to give explanations for the exports.
The committee approved Wednesday the import and export order regarding the regulation of export goods to North Korea and forbidding luxury exports, as per UN Security Council Resolution 1718, adopted in 2006.
Committee chairman Eitan Cabel (Zionist Union) criticized the delay in submitting the order for committee approval.
A representative of the Economy Ministry's legal department, Dalit Rennert, presented the order and said it would allow supervision of exports to North Korea and set that the export will be allowed only with a license. Likewise, the order sets a list of luxury products banned from exports.
When Cabel asked if there had been any exports to North Korea, David Khoury, the export director of the Israel Tax Authority, replied, "To my regret there was export of gold, and regretfully [the UN] discovered this and we were required to give explanations." He estimated the value of the gold exports amounted to $400,000.
Cabel said the gold clearly was not going to citizens, who have nothing to eat, but rather to the regime.
Khoury added that there had been practically no exports to North Korea besides the gold since 2011, save for books and dental implants. He said the order was meant to fall in line with the rest of the world. He added that he had stopped additional attempts to export gold because it subjects Israel to ridicule.
Rennert remarked that there were no exports at all to North Korea in 2014. She explained the delay in implementing the UN decisions derived from bureaucratic difficulties in convening an interministerial committee to deal with the matter.
Cable, dissatisfied with that explanation, demanded to know if the 10-year delay was intentional. Rennert admitted there was no excuse for delay, but remarked that the sanctions are renewed every two years.
The committee approved the order, which will take effect two months from being published by the government.
According to the order, products banned from export to North Korea include wines, all alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, caviar, crabs and lobsters, snails, mollusks and underwater invertebrates, motor vehicles, yachts and cruise boats, perfumes and eau de toilets, cosmetics, furs, precious metals including gold and silver, jewelry, precious stones including diamonds and pearls, crystal glasses, artworks, fountain pens, clocks, carpets and rugs, leather products related to travel, fashion clothes wear, consumer electronics, photo equipment, electronic entertainment equipment and programs for electronic entertainment equipment and sports equipment.


text:
Six poultry farm across Cavan and Monaghan have been identified after a salmonella outbreak emerged towards the end of last week. Rigorous tests by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland and the Department of Agriculture have prevented further contamination of poultry meat.
As a result, consumers are being advised there is no safety issue and meat is safe to cook and eat. IFA Ulster/North Leinster Chairman, Frank Brady, told Northern Sound today that high standards around food in Ireland meant the source of the bacteria was discovered quickly.
He added that salmonella has not entered the food chain since it was identified and contained, and last week's contaminated products have been recalled. "The health of the consumer is what matters because if we don't have the consumer, we don't have anyone to buy our products.
"To reassure all of the people who are buying chicken - there is no issue with chicken at all. All of the farms, so far, have been identified and every other farm is being tested before the animal leaves the site. At this moment in time, everything is under control," said Mr Brady.


text:
Portlanders and Oregonians don't necessarily break the bank when they tip their servers.
Then again, they're not the biggest skinflints either. Close, but not the biggest.
So reveals data compiled by Square Inc., which provides transaction software and related credit card-processing equipment to retailers throughout the United States. The data was culled from roughly 2 million transactions recorded in July.
The national average for tipping was 16.4 percent. The data came from retailers ranging from small businesses to enterprises as large as Whole Foods (NASDAQ: WFM) and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX).
Portland came in at 16.1 percent, ranking 16th among the nation's 30 largest cities. Oregonians all told tip smack at the national average, at 16.4 percent. However, that figure ranks only 35th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Squared's rankings included a list of all U.S. states as well as a separate list of the the 30 largest U.S. cities, comparing average gratuity rates tracked in July. Idaho's restaurant goers outpaced their peers throughout the country with an average gratuity rate of 17.4 percent, while Hawaii ranked last at 14.8 percent.
Among the top 30 cities, Cleveland ranked last, at 14 percent, well behind both San Francisco and Miami, at 14.6 percent. Seattle ranked 22nd, at 15.7 percent.
The full rankings are in the slideshow above.
The Portland Business Journal is a KGW News partner.


text:
Ford’s manufacturing facility in Hermosillo, Mexico will pause production from May 3 to May 17 because of supply shortages, three people knowledgeable with the matter
Category covering all articles related to Ford automobiles.
Ford Motor on Monday said it would offer on-site COVID-19 vaccines to its hourly and salaried workers at manufacturing facilities in three states, speeding up
Ford Motor on Wednesday provided details of another series of plant shutdowns because of the global semiconductor chip shortage, with five facilities in the United
General Motors and Ford Motor have said on Thursday they will slash more vehicle production over the continued semiconductor chip shortage that has roiled the
Ford Motor said on Wednesday while making a declaration of the latest North America production cuts at seven assembly plants because of the global chip
Ford Motor said on Thursday it expects to discontinue production of its Mondeo sedan in Europe in early 2022, as the U.S. automaker moves its
Ford Motor said on Thursday it will idle production of its popular F-150 pickup truck at a plant in Michigan through Sunday because of the
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union criticized Ford Motor’s plan involving the building of a new vehicle in Mexico rather than a plant in Ohio,
Ford Motor said on Friday it will start notifying owners by April 1 of its new recall of 2.9 million vehicles in North America with
Ford Motor on Friday rejected criticism from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) over its decision to pursue battery contracts with SK Innovation. The U.S.
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on Thursday criticized Ford Motor for pursuing battery contracts with SK Innovation after evidence had emerged the South Korean
Ford’s CEO on Wednesday called on the U.S. government to support battery production and charging infrastructure development, as he laid out the automaker’s plan to


text:
Google will now make more money, thanks to your shopping searches
Pixel 2 XL on Google Store gets credit promo, free 18W charger
NCAA Basketball Tournament: 6 Cinderella Teams To Watch For
Apple WWDC 2018 dates confirmed: iOS 12 and more
Huawei Y9 2018 has four chambers and battery 4000 mAh
OnePlus 5T Latest Render Reveals Entire Look Of The Smartphone
09 November 2017, 12:53 | Rudolph Thomas
OnePlus 5T Render via Android Authority
We may not know the pricing details officially until November 16 when the OnePlus 5T is announced at an event in NY.
The OnePlus 5T is expected to feature a new 6-inch QHD display crammed into the same housing as the OnePlus 5's 5.5-inch screen. Considering the "T" rendition of the beforehand propelled OnePlus 5 (audit), the OnePlus 5T isn't probably going to be a totally new model. So keeping the OnePlus 5T's price the same as its predecessor may be a clever marketing strategy by the company.
As we head closer to the OnePlus 5T launch date, more and more details about the phone have started appearing online. Also, the upper and lower bezels are smaller in size when compared to the OnePlus 5 phone.
According to the rumors, OnePlus 5T would get a minor camera upgrade. The OnePlus 5T is a successor to the OnePlus 5 and although past year when OnePlus launched the OnePlus 3T - the first phone in T series - it debuted at a slightly increased price of Rs 2,000 compared to the price of OnePlus 3.
As India Today Tech has noted it earlier, the OnePlus 5T is an updated version of the OnePlus 5.
A render of OnePlus 5T from leaked just a few days back revealed how the front and back of the phone look like, and now another render has just popped up showing the OnePlus 5T in all its visual glory.
- The phone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 along.
For once, Evan Blass, the reporter star of VentureBeat famous for his predictions surprisingly accurate, will be wrong: the OnePlus 5T will not come out after November 20, 2017, as he claimed, but on November 16, 2017. But the company stuck with its own proprietary Dash Charge technology which is said to be more superior.
The smartphone is expected to retain the dual rear camera system with a 16MP wide-angle lens and 20MP telephoto lens. For selfies, It comes with a 16 Megapixel Sony IMX371 sensor front camera.
StarCraft® II Goes Free-to-Play Starting November 14
The solo campaign for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty will continue the epic saga where it left off in StarCraft: Brood War . The only requirement to unlock permanently is to earn 10 first wins of the day in Unranked or versus A.I. play.
New Champion Crowned On Smackdown Live (SPOILERS)
Jinder Mahal was champion for about six months, or 139 days, defeating Randy Orton at Backlash on May 21st in a surprise. With Styles now reigning as WWE World Champion, he will fill Mahal's spot as the representative of the blue brand.
John Wall's shoulder has "no structural damage", just soreness
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. will need at least four weeks to recover from hand surgery performed Friday. On the season Wall is shooting 40.6 percent from the field, 29.4 percent from three and 68.9 percent from the foul line.
150000 to pick up rise in living wage
Workers in London - where living costs are substantially higher - will see their hourly pay boosted by 45p to £10.20 an hour. Hundreds of Lidl workers are set for a pay increase as the discount retailer pushes to pay its workers the living wage.
Chipmaker Broadcom plans unsolicited bid for Qualcomm
Qualcomm may soon be extended a way out courtesy of Broadcom , which itself supplies Apple with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo chips. Though the merged companies took the Broadcom name, Avago's Chief Executive Hock Tan and his executive team run the company.
Emenalo quits key role at Chelsea
But the Telegraph reports that Antonio Conte's unhappiness with Chelsea's summer transfer activity has led to tension at the club. The former Notts County defender joined Chelsea in October 2007 and has been technical director since July 2011.


text:
After five beta releases, Apple today has finally released the first public version of iOS 11.1. Interestingly, Apple's note implies that it's necessary only for iPhone 7 models and later and for iPad Pro 9.7-inch and later iPad Pro models. You can only install it on certain iOS devices, like the iPhone 5S and later, the iPad Mini 2 and later, the iPad Air and later, and the sixth-generation iPod Touch. Getting back to the emoji for a second, if used in an email or text, the recipient of the missive must also have iOS 11.1 installed to see the image correctly. There are more than 70 new emoji included in iOS 11.1, including broccoli, a sled, a pie, a vampire, a hedgehog, a face with a monocle, a shushing face, and many more.
tvOS and watchOS have also been updated.
The 3D Touch option to open the app switcher view has also been restored having been previously removed from the original iOS 11 release.
Miscellaneous fixes and enhancements round out iOS 11.1's offerings: cleared Mail notifications should no longer appear on the Lock screen, using 3D Touch on the display edge should again invoke the app switcher, and some third-party Global Positioning System accessories should now provide better accuracy.
Gurriel banned five games in 2018 for racist gesture at Darvish
Some top sports columnists urged Manfred to suspend Gurriel immediately while others said he should be let off the hook . Gurriel pulled at the corners of his eyes, which some interpreted as a slap at Darvish, who is of Japanese ancestry.
Tap "Software Update" and wait for iOS 11.1 to show.
Apple have confirmed that iOS 11.1 fixes the KRACK attack security risk.
iOS 11.1 is now available for download.


text:
A snapshot of key COVID-19 statistics, updated Tuesdays.
From outdoor dining to visiting loved ones, we heard from experts about how people should navigate their newfound immunity.
A running news feed of the latest developments in the East Bay food scene during the pandemic.
When buying groceries in person is too risky, try these home delivery services.
A food resource guide for the East Bay’s vulnerable communities in need, including elderly, immunocompromised and food-insecure individuals, children and families, health care and essential food workers.
As dine-in service is currently on hold and supermarkets shelves are often depleted of the basics, these restaurants have started selling grocery and pantry items along with their regular food menus.
Local restaurants where you can get food during the shelter-in-place order.
State officials said proof of vaccinations may be required at some large events.
The mask recommendation applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents in an effort to prevent COVID-19 virus spread among all groups.
As the pandemic continues, markets have been addressing new challenges to keep stores stocked, while maintaining safety for its customers and workers.
Berkeley is offering multiple walk-in COVID-19 vaccination sites for youth and adults to get their shots, in addition to pharmacies and other healthcare providers that have supply.


text:
MetaPride Land will launch later this week in three of the globe’s leading Metaverse platforms.
It is a universally safe space for the worldwide LGBTQ+ community, and it will be available in Decentraland, The Sandbox, and Voxels.
This first-of-its-kind digital neighborhood and event space will provide 24/7 access to critical life-saving support services from partners like the Trevor Project, Trans Hotline, Lambda Legal, and OutRight International.
On June 25th, MetaPride Land will host the inaugural MetaPride Festival with live events during Planet Pride Festival, taking place simultaneously in the Metaverse.
The physical event will be held at Avant Gardner in Brooklyn NY and will showcase world-class talent including an exclusive Livestream by Grammy-Winning artist Galantis and Above & Beyond.
Many of the experiences and performances happening on stage will be recreated as digital performances and live-streamed into the Metaverse for people all over the world to enjoy for free.
MetaPride Land is a significant achievement, as there are still 68 countries in the world where it is illegal to be gay, with strict antigay policies. Even in the USA, there are currently over 200 bills trying to strip the LGBTQ+ community of its rights and protections.
This is particularly relevant to queer people who live in rural areas with potentially nonexistent LGBTQ+ communities.
“We don’t just want the option of online spaces to connect with one another,” producer Jake Resnicow remarked in a press statement. “In many cases, it’s all we have.”
Resnicow’s thoughtful and theatrical Pride Festivals in New York, Miami, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles have made him the country’s leading gay event producer. Resnicow was recently recognized by Out Magazine as one of their OUT100 “Most Influential LGBTQ+ People of the Year.”
“By celebrating Pride in the Metaverse, discrimination becomes disempowered,” Resnicow said. “MetaPride Land will be a safe and anonymous place for people to find community and belonging, to celebrate Pride from the safety of their homes, and choose their level of immersion through sociable experiences,” he elaborated.
MetaPride Land was born out of the inequities that are plaguing the much-hyped and over-promised potential future of web3.
Matt Stevenson, the founder of MetaPride Land, witnessed these inequities firsthand through his work with TIME, where he helped conceptualize TIME’s web3 platform TIMEPieces
In addition to ticket sales, MetaPride Land will raise funds for LGBTQ+ charities through the launch of a global NFT collection. Foodmasku, a leading queer artist whose work has been featured in The New York Times, will curate the first MetaPride Land NFT collection; a repertoire that celebrates queer identity with original works from today’s leading queer and BIPOC NFT artists and allies including Hackatao and Julie Pacino.
The NFT collection will be promoted and featured on OpenSea, the world’s largest NFT marketplace. In celebration of MetaPride Land’s mission, OpenSea has agreed to waive all primary and secondary fees.
Unstoppable Domains, the No. 1 provider of NFT domains on the blockchain, is donating domains for anyone who attends the physical or digital events with MetaPride Land.


text:
Covid-19 pandemic impact on MICE industry is very high,very deep
The economic impact of the events industry is significant. On a total GDP basis, the global events industry is as large as the 13th largest global economy. Based on business sales, the business events sector is larger than consumer electronics and computers, and office equipment.
Approximately 1.5 billion people worldwide participate in business events annually triggering $2.5 trillion in direct and indirect spending as a result of business events. This translates to $1.5 trillion in global GDP contribution and 26 million people have direct or indirect jobs in this industry. The average spends by business participants is $704.
Exhibitions have a direct impact on numerous sectors in the regions where they take place – not just the exhibition industry (venues, organisers and service providers), but all related sectors, such as accommodation, restaurants and transport. Taking all of these sectors into account, it is estimated that a minimum of €200 billion ($224 billion) of total exhibition-related output was not generated in 2020, including €80 billion ($90 billion) in North America, €65 billion ($73 billion) in Europe and €46 billion ($52 billion) in the Asia-Pacific region. This equates to 2.4 million full-time jobs affected globally.
Exhibiting companies use face-to-face events to generate contacts that lead to business, either at or soon after the event, and the non-tenure of most exhibitions in 2020 has led to an estimated €330 billion ($370 billion) of business volume affected. While a small fraction of that loss may have been compensated for specific sectors, with the development of purely digital solutions, the net impact remains very high.
The entire exhibitions sector in India has come to a grinding halt due to the impact of Covid-19 and essential ban on mass gatherings. Annual Direct revenue of the Exhibitions Industry in 2020-21 is about Rs 4,000 crores and is charged 18 per cent GST. Nearly 500 exhibitions are held each year. This has further largely impacted the B2B activity across various other industries which actively leverage exhibitions for their business activities and orders. Exhibition industry enables a business of over Rs 3 Lakh crores annually.
Many MSME entities are also suffering huge losses and are near bankruptcy situation due to closure of exhibitions in the country. The Government should create exhibitions in India scheme and offer 10 per cent of invoiced revenue by exhibition sector as an incentive to organise shows in India. This scheme should be launched for at least 5 years. If the situation normalises soon, the Exhibition Industry will achieve a Revenue of Rs 4,000 crores in 2021-22. 10 per cent paid under Exhibitions in India Scheme will require a financial impetus of Rs 400 crores.


text:
National Antiques Week
There will be events held all over the UK from 20th-28th April to mark the occasion
This year’s National Antiques Week will run from 20th-28th April. Here’s our pick of the best events:
Do you think you have what it takes to track down the best finds in vintage? Put your skills to the test on the 23rd and 24th at the Ardingly International Antiques and Collectors Fair vintage treasure hunt! Visitors will be able to collect a treasure map on entry to the fair and follow a fun set of cryptic clues for the chance to win VIP tickets to IACF’s fairs plus some spending money. The hunt will take place at the South of England Showground in West Sussex. Tuesday, 9am-5pm, £20 (allows entry on Wednesday also); Wednesday, 8am-4pm, £5
Sheffield’s new Antiques Quarter will be celebrating National Antiques Week in style. Throughout the week, vintage, retro and antiques shops in the Broadfield Road area will be highlighting their environmentally friendly credentials by rolling out green carpets and waving a green flag. Many will also be offering a 10 per cent discount on purchases. The week will culminate on 28th April with the Quarter’s first ever Spring Market on Clyde Road, from 11am.
Antiques on High in Oxford is on a mission to persuade a younger audience to start collecting antiques. The dealers at the shop have decorated the window with a unique National Antiques Week display to try and attract teens and children. They will be selling collectables for pocket money prices during the week including stamps, postcards, books and coins. Take along your younger family members and see what catches their eye.
If you are crazy for vintage, York is the place you need to be during National Antiques Week. The Festival of Vintage will be celebrating its third birthday and will take place at York Racecourse on 27th and 28th April. With the motto ‘There’s no time like the past’ the festival will showcase a variety of vintage music, dance, fashion, style, crafts, homeware and cinema. Visitors will be able to vote for their favourite stall at the event, too. Tickets £8.
- Article Categories: | What to buy |


text:
The tax appeals tribunal has thrown out an application by manufacturers that was challenging the implementation of the Digital Tax Stamps solution.
The application filed by Nile Breweries and 17 other manufacturing companies sought to block the Uganda Revenue Authority from implementing a digital tax stamps solution.
On Friday, a three-man of the appeals tribunal including Dr. Asa Mugenyi, Dr.Stephen Akabway and Siraj Ali dismissed the application.
Dismissing the application, the tribunal found that the manufacturers would suffer no irreparable damage from the implementation of the DTS solution and that they didn’t prove what costs they would incur in its implementation.
“The major fear of the importers and manufacturers is that they may incur costs to install Digital Tracking Solutions on their premises. Incurring costs is not the same as suffering irreparable damage that cannot be compensated. The applicants have not given an estimate of the costs that will be incurred in installing the Digital Tracking Solutions in their premises,” the tribunal ruled.
In absence of an estimate, the tribunal ruled, the manufacturers and importers cannot claim that they will incur any losses.
The three-man tribunal also ruled that there is no evidence to prove the cost of installing the Digital Tracking Solutions will be so costly that they will suffer huge losses that cannot be compensated.
“Incurring costs involves spending money. Monetary expenses are easily compensated. In the event, government meets the cost of installing Digital Tracking Solutions. The applicants, therefore, will not suffer any irreparable damage,” the three-man tribunal ruled.
The tribunal, therefore, ruled that suspending a law that has not been declared unconstitutional is a very serious matter since the digital tax stamps are provided for by Section 19a of the Tax Procedure Code Act.
The ruling comes at a time when a set of manufacturers have been, for months now, resisting a move by the Uganda Revenue Authority to install machines at their factories that would help the tax body tell in real-time the production capacity to estimate tax revenue collection.
The solution, already used by Kenya and Tanzania, was gazetted to the public and started functioning today, November 1.
The legal defeat leaves no hurdle in the way for its implementation and opens the manufacturers up for more scrutiny by the tax body as it works towards an increased revenue collection basket to stem government borrowing.
Uganda Revenue Authority is working towards an increased revenue collection basket to stem government borrowing.
The ruling was welcomed by the URA commissioner general Doris Akol and Uganda Registration Services Bureau CEO, Twebaze Bemanya among other government officials.
Earlier, the manufacturers had met the Prime Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda who insisted to them that the solution would take effect today and they would have a three- month window within which to comply with the implementation process.
Digital tax stamps are to be applied on six products that include; wines, tobacco, beer, soda and bottled water among others.


text:
Verfijn de Selectie Criteria...
STARCH EXPO, ProPak China & FoodPack China rescheduled for November 2022
juni 10, 2022As a result of COVID-19 prevention and control, STARCH EXPO 2022, ProPak China 2022 and FoodPack China 2022, will be postponed to 8-10 November 2022 in Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).
Starch Europe disappointed with extension of anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato Starch to China
februari 20, 2019Starch Europe has issued a statement on the recent decision of the Chinese Minister of Commerce to extend the anti-dumping duties on exports of EU potato starch to China for another 5 years.
Potato-based skincare line Pototaly launches in China - and is coming to the US next year.
december 06, 2018Pototaly, a potato-based organic skincare brand is founded by Yiwen Hao. She is very familiar with potatoes, as her family business is Landun Xumei Foods, a large farm-to-factory producer of potatoes that does everything from processing to delivery.
Kim Jong-un promotes Samjiyon as hub for potato production in North Korea
november 01, 2018North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has visited the Samjiyon Potato Farina Production Factory for the second time this year, after a visit in July, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Tuesday.
China to review anti-dumping duties on EU potato starch
februari 11, 2018China will review anti-dumping duties levied on potato starch imported from the EU which are due to expire, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced earlier this month.
Potato Production in China to rebound this marketing year
januari 01, 2018According to a GAIN-report prepared by the USDA staff in Beijing, China’s fresh potato production in marketing year 2017-2018 is forecast at 97 million metric tons, a five percent increase from the estimated 92 million metric tons in the previous year.
Kim Jong-un tours newly opened North Korean potato starch factory
december 10, 2017Last week North Korea's State News Agency shared a number of pictures of Kim Jong Un touring a new potato factory in Samjiyon, near the Chinese border.
China extends anti-subsidy duties on EU potato starch import for another 5 years
september 15, 2017China's Ministry of Commerce has decided to extend anti-subsidy duties levied on potato starch imported from the EU for another five years. This despite the elimination of the EU Quota system for potato starch on July 1, 2012.
China to review anti-subsidy duties on EU potato starch
september 15, 2016China will review anti-subsidy duties levied on potato starch imported from the EU as they are due to expire, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday.
European Starch Industry comments on EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
februari 01, 2016Starch Europe has commented on the Free Trade Agreement between Vietnam and the European Union. The text of the agreement was published earlier today


text: Miyachi Unitek Announces February 9 Open House at Its Southern California Facility Miyachi Unitek Corporation, a leading manufacturer of resistance welding equipment and laser cutting, welding, and marking systems, announces an open house at its Southern California Headquarters and manufacturing facility, to be held February 9 from 1pm – 3 pm. The event will provide an opportunity for the medical device industry to talk with Miyachi’s experts and tour its state-of-the-art applications laboratories. The open house is an ideal chance for medical device professionals to visit Miyachi’s facility while in the Los Angeles area for the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West tradeshow. Event attendees will see the company’s latest equipment, learn about the newest process innovations and view demonstrations of the way these technologies are addressing current medical manufacturing challenges. Tours and demonstrations will occur in the resistance welding, resistance welding systems, laser welding and laser marking labs. Attendees can also bring in application samples for a free evaluation. The event includes light refreshments and the chance to win an Apple iPod Touch. “Miyachi is very excited to host our open house at a time when the medical device industry will be congregating in Southern California,” said Jack Lantz, President and CEO. “We have years of diversified experience in medical device manufacturing and look forward to showing our latest technology innovations.” Miyachi Unitek is located at 1820 South Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia, California. To RSVP to the open house event, please visit the company’s website at www.miyachiunitek.com/openhouse or call 626-930-8560. About Amada Miyachi America Since 1948, Amada Miyachi America, Inc. has worked to achieve one goal: to solve customer’s manufacturing challenges. Knowing there is no one solution that fits all, the company strives to provide customers with innovative and reliable manufacturing technology solutions in an effort to be their single source provider. Amada Miyachi America manufactures equipment and systems for resistance welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting, hermetic sealing and hot bar reflow soldering and bonding. The company serves a wide range of markets including medical devices, battery, aerospace, automotive and electronic components. Amada Miyachi America is an ISO9001 certified company. Contact Amada Miyachi America at firstname.lastname@example.org. Learn more about the company’s products and services at www.amadamiyachi.com.


text:
In honor of Earth Day, here are five grocery retailers working to reduce their environmental impact.
Four ways pricing can combat COVID’s impact on consumer demand trends and drive increased shopper frequency.
A look at how grocery industry attitudes have changed towards AI and digital transformation since COVID-19, particularly around pricing.
How the acceleration of ecommerce in Latin America is impacting retailer pricing strategies.
Consumer price sensitivities have changed in the pandemic. What does that mean for your pricing strategies?
Pricing lessons that can be learned from three Australian grocery store chains awarded ‘Most Trusted’ in recent consumer study.
What retailers can do to prepare their pricing strategies to meet increasing consumer demands around sustainability and keep customers loyal.
Where grocery retailers are turning their attention in 2021 to improve online grocery profitability and efficiency.
What’s next in grocery’s pandemic-fueled digital transformation.
An interview with Matthew Pavich, Revionics Managing Director of Global Strategic Consulting by Authority Magazine on the future of retail.


text:
Posted Sep 13, 2013 11:20 am CDT
A former crash test engineer at Nissan Motor Co. patented his kit for rubber-band bracelets and the clasp that connects the rubber bands in 2010.
Now the inventor of Rainbow Loom, Cheong Choon Ng, is suing rival kit makers, the Wall Street Journal (sub. req.) reports. Ng tells the newspaper he is suing because he created the market for rubber-band crafting, he worked on it for three years, “and now everyone wants to come in.”
The Wall Street Journal calls rubber-band bracelets “the hottest crafting craze in years.”
One of his suits, filed against Zenacon in August, claims its FunLoom product copied the “distinctive trade dress” of Rainbow Loom’s C-shaped clips that connect the rubber bands, the story says. Ng also sued LaRose Industries, the creator of Cra-Z-Loom, and Toys “R” Us, which sells the competing kits.
Cra-Z-Loom filed a countersuit Aug. 28 that claims actions by Ng’s firm were “maliciously calculated to procure a breach of contract.” Zenacon, meanwhile, claims that its C-clip is superior because it is larger, making it easier to handle and able to hold more rubber bands.


text:
Michael Dell’s return to the public markets after a protracted absence has helped make him $12 billion wealthier.
The man who became famous selling computers more cheaply over a newish thing called the internet retreated from Wall Street’s glare in 2013, delisting a company in which he held a stake of just $3.8 billion as sales of personal computers sagged.
He rebuilt the company, turning maker of inexpensive PCs into a diversified tech powerhouse that sells everything from servers to security software. Now his holding in Dell Technologies Inc., which listed on the New York Stock Exchange last month, stands at $17 billion, according to calculations by Bloomberg.
“Over the last six years, the company has transformed into a $90 billion essential infrastructure provider with outstanding financial performance and a leading portfolio of end-to-end technology solutions,” a Dell Technologies spokesman said in an emailed statement.
The biggest-ever leveraged buyout in tech also is proving to be one of the most lucrative private equity transactions on record. Dell’s fortune is now $27 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a ranking of the world’s 500 richest people, up from $15 billion in 2013. A spokesman for Michael Dell declined to comment on his net worth.
Dell’s wealth is managed by MSD Capital, an investment firm led by Glenn Fuhrman and John Phelan. Founded in 1998, MSD is regarded as one of the most sophisticated family offices, with the expertise and capital to buy companies and manage internal hedge funds. Some of its strategies have been made available to outside clients through affiliate MSD Partners.Dell’s mounting fortune vividly illustrates just how successful the billionaire has been in remaking his company using the private equity playbook, with help from investor Silver Lake.
Along the way, he regained control of his company. When Dell Inc. was delisted, he held a stake of about 15 percent. After committing an estimated $8 billion of stock and cash during the privatization, he now owns about half of the equity and about three-quarters of the voting rights.
Financial engineering explains some of the gain. Dell’s $67 billion purchase of data-storage giant EMC Corp. in 2016, then a record takeover for a tech firm, tripled the company’s debt but helped it expand into software and services. The EMC deal was mostly for cash, and the rest was paid through the new security linked to part of EMC’s interest in publicly traded VMware Inc.
The tracking stock issued as part of the deal was meant to reflect VMware’s value. But the security, known by its ticker DVMT, persistently traded at a discount to VMware.
That gap effectively accrued to Dell’s owners, dismaying some investors in the tracking stock. It meant investors balked at Dell’s initial offer to buy out shareholders of DVMT and forced it to sweeten the bid to get the deal done.
That still left plenty for Michael Dell.


text:
Porsche just released the all-new 2012 Porsche 911 with seven-speed manual transmission and now it’s being reported that the next 2014 Chevy Corvette will also be available with seven-speed manual.
It remains to be seen if the seven-speed manual will get the extra gear solely to improve the Corvette’s fuel efficiency. It’s suspected that the engine will continue to use two overdrive gears like the current six-speed manual transmission. The two overdrive gears would give GM’s engineers the ability to tighten the ratios of the lower gears for better low-speed performance.
The next-generation Corvette is expected to continue to be powered by a pushrod V8, but the engine will be revised. Direct-injection and a variable valve lift system are some of the enhancements that we can expect to see in 2014.


text:
Distribution monolith ALSO has pledged to double the amount of revenue it derives from services after completing its acquisition of Swiss after-sales specialist Bachmann Mobile Kommunikation. In 2014...
Networking giant's former UK boss joins WiFi firm
Consumer tech player deepens ties with acquisitive UK outfit
Cloud security vendor plans to open UK office early next year
Vendor discusses investment and recruitment plans after setting up Frankfurt datacentre


text:
For March 27, Apple has organized an event dedicated to the world of school in Chicago: starring a cheap iPad and applications for school
A few days after the event that Apple has organized for March 27 at Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago begin to arrive some rumors about what will be presented by the Cupertino company. In the invitations sent to the press, Apple wanted to emphasize that the event will be dedicated to the world of education (and in fact is organized inside a high school), but did not specify what will be shown on stage.
In a report published on the online site of Bloomberg vine anticipated what will be presented at the Apple event on March 27, reporting internal sources in the company. The protagonist of the event will be the iPad: the Cupertino company has developed an affordable version of the tablet dedicated exclusively to students and the world of school. In the U.S. it is very common among children to study with the help of a PC or a tablet. It's no coincidence that Chromebooks, computers that run Chrome OS, an operating system based on Android, are very popular among students. And it is precisely to this slice of the market that Apple is aiming: the low-cost iPad must counter the dominance of Google among young American students. But that's not all. A low-cost iPad could make the fortunes of many Italian and European students.
How the low-cost iPad will be
The only fairly certain feature of the low-cost iPad is the size of the screen: it will be 9.7 inches. As for everything else there is total uncertainty. Being a low-cost model, the processor inside will not be the A11. Most likely it will be the A10 or even the previous model, the A9. As for the available memory, it will hardly be more than 64GB. Even the photo compartment will not be exceptional, but it will allow you to take pictures of decent quality. What will certainly not lack will be applications dedicated to the world of school. There are rumors of a ClassKit that Apple has developed for the occasion with at least a couple of ad hoc applications for education. There are also rumors about the price: the cheap iPad should cost 259 dollars, a hundred less than the cheapest version on the market today.
New Apple Pencil
To accompany the low-cost iPad on stage will be a new model of Apple Pencil designed specifically for students. Again, this is an inexpensive model with some technical limitations. The Apple Pencil will allow you to interact with the iPad as if you were writing in your notebook or using your computer.
What won't be unveiled at Apple's March 27 event
Apple is also working on a low-cost MacBook to go alongside the budget version of the iPad. But the computer will not be presented on March 27, as the device is still in the testing phase. Most likely it will be presented during WWDC 2018 in June, the event dedicated to developers that Apple organizes every year.