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SEVILLE RECYCLING PLANT Plastic Energy’s recycling process transforms difficult-to-recycle plastic waste into an optimal oil feedstock
Plastic production has increased to more than one-million tonnes a day, resulting in a growing plastic waste challenge, which chemical recycling technologies can mitigate by turning the waste into raw materials that can be used to meet current plastic demand.
Chemical recycling company Plastic Energy is helping “to turn the tide on plastic waste”. With two recycling plants in Almeria and Seville, in Spain, the company’s recycling process transforms difficult-to-recycle plastic waste into an optimal oil feedstock, called TACOIL, which replaces fossil oils in the production of new plastic packaging.
“Chemical recycling technologies can break down plastics into their original building blocks, transforming them into valuable, virgin-quality raw materials. Virgin-like plastic feedstock can then be used in high-quality applications such as food packaging,” explains Plastic Energy policy head Adela Putinelu.
With the exception of polyethylene terephthalate bottles, mechanical recycling often downcycles materials with limited food-grade use.
However, chemical recycling can recycle plastics repeatedly, without any deterioration in quality, and can be used in food-grade, contact-sensitive plastic packaging.
Putinelu adds that, used together, mechanical recycling and chemical recycling ensure higher volumes of recycled plastic waste. She explains that demand for high-quality recycled material has increased as a result of regulatory pressure as well as sustainability commitments.
“There is currently a supply shortage of recycled content for plastics, so capacity needs to grow to fulfil current and projected demand.”
Plastic Energy’s process assists in reducing the amount of end-of-life plastics that currently end up in landfills, incinerators and as plastic waste exports while increasing the amount of plastics that are recycled. Its plastic-to-plastic model allows the company to assist in creating a circular economy for plastic waste, as well as reduce the climate impact of plastic production.
Putinelu says the company’s collaborations and partnerships with the entire plastics value chain are key to the scaling up and expansion of chemical recycling. Such collaboration ensures that more plastics are recycled and that more high-quality recycled content can be incorporated into products and packaging for consumer brands.
Plastic Energy’s feedstock, TACOIL, has already been commercialised and incorporated into several packaging products on the European market.
Only about 9% of plastic waste is recycled, with more than 22-million tonnes of plastics leaking into the oceans and the environment every year, according to intergovernmental organisation Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. This is causing significant harm to ecosystems and poses health hazards for communities living near landfills.
To address this escalating problem, the collecting, sorting and recycling processes for plastic waste have to drastically improve.
Further, innovative design changes need to be encouraged and implemented to improve recyclability and use plastics more sustainably.
Plastic Energy opened its new dedicated research and development labs at Loughborough University, in England, last year. The labs serve as a base for the company to further develop its technology and TACOIL.
Plastic Energy’s team of researchers and scientists have been working for more than ten years at shared research and development labs at Loughborough University. The company is enthusiastic to continue its work at the university in their dedicated labs.
Further, following the success of its two commercial plants in Spain, Plastic Energy is scaling up its activities by establishing partnerships with other companies to build new plants globally.
In Europe, Plastic Energy has a recycling plant currently under construction in the Netherlands, with partner SABIC, and another plant under construction in France.


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Good news for British Delirium fans! Lauren is coming to London to read from her upcoming novel Requiem!
The event is taking place on March 19th at Waterstones book store in Piccadilly London. And will start at 6.30pm.
As a UK resident myself I aim I attend this event and fingers crossed will get a ticket! And then be able to report back here with all the going ons, gossip and news.
(Update! I got tickets and will be in attendance.)
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Russia’s sovereign fund RDIF has acquired a minority stake in InfoWatch Group, which includes InfoWatch, Cezurity, Taiga and Attack Killer brands.
InfoWatch is a leading Russian vendor of end-to-end enterprise cybersecurity solutions. The company is worth more than $100 million, according to its President Natalya Kaspersky.
The funding will help InfoWatch Group “improve the export potential, localize its enterprise cybersecurity products and solutions abroad, and open offices in the key target markets, including the Middle East and Southeast Asia. InfoWatch products are commercially available now in Western Europe, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia,” as stated by the company.
The investment has been made in the framework of the RDIF’s investment lift mechanism, which aims to support medium-sized high-tech non-resource companies with significant export or import-substitution potential.
“InfoWatch Group has already been leading the enterprise cybersecurity market in Russia and boasts of great potential to develop abroad. We are impressed with its growth rates, financial indicators, technology maturity, competitive power [and] expertise of InfoWatch,” said RDIF CEO Kirill Dmitriev.
The RDIF (Russian Direct Investment Fund was established in June 2011 to co-invest alongside top global finance and strategic investors, acting as a catalyst for private equity attraction to Russia..


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The holidays are here, and many companies are hoping to use the busy shopping season to generate strong revenue and close out 2020 on a high note. And despite the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s holiday sales are forecast to be exceptionally strong. Credit card company Mastercard (NYSE:MA) is predicting that holiday sales this year will rise 2.4% compared to Christmas 2019. So what are the best stocks to buy in preparation for this boom?
Don’t get me wrong, it’s great to see so many companies flourishing even in the midst of a pandemic. But for investors, the options can seem daunting when deciding what stocks to buy for this upcoming holiday season. In this article, we narrow the field.
Let’s look at seven stocks to buy for the holidays:
- Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)
- Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY)
- Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU)
- Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON)
- DoorDash (NYSE:DASH)
- Best Buy (NYSE:BBY)
- Dollar General (NYSE:DG)
Stocks to Buy for the Holidays: Amazon (AMZN)
Who needs elves when you’ve got Amazon? The holiday season is when the world’s largest online retailer truly shines (and earns a lot of revenue).
Christmas is to Amazon what tax season is to accountants — an intense period of time in which it must meet skyrocketing demand for its services before a set deadline. And Amazon delivers during the holidays. Literally. From Black Friday at the end of November through New Year’s Day, it’s go, go, go at Amazon fulfillment centers all over the world. And the global pandemic has forced more consumers to shop online than ever before, resulting in expectations for heightened deliveries during the holidays this year.
A recent report in The New York Times estimates that three billion packages will be shipped in the U.S. alone this holiday season, around 800 million more than were delivered last year between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. In a typical Christmas period, shipping volumes rise 30% to 40% higher than at other times of the year. But this year, amid Covid-19 lockdown measures, shipments of goods could easily be 50% higher, or more.
This all adds up to a windfall for Amazon, which has done exceptionally well throughout the pandemic and is positioned for a strong start to 2021. AMZN stock has been trending downward since peaking in early September at $3,552.25. Now, the stock sits at just over $3,100 a share. Investors should see this dip as a buying opportunity.
Crafts are a part of Christmas, and Etsy has emerged as the leading online destination for people who love making crafts.
Of course, Etsy is more than crafts. An e-commerce company, Etsy also sells jewelry, bags, clothing, home décor, furniture, toys, art, tools and vintage items. And while the items sold on Etsy proved popular with consumers while they sheltered in place at home during the pandemic, they should prove to also be popular during the holidays — either as gifts or for use while families spend time together around the Christmas tree. (Searches for “family games” on Etsy’s website are up 50% in December.) In fact, many sections of Etsy’s website are focused exclusively on Christmas.
A successful Christmas will cap off what has been a banner year for Etsy. Third-quarter financial results released at the end of October showed worldwide sales were up 128% compared to the same period of 2019. Etsy now has nearly four million active sellers on its website. The success has been reflected in the company’s share price, which is up 418% from its March low and now trades around $170 a share. With the holidays boosting the company’s sales, ETSY stock is likely to continue running higher well into 2021.
Lululemon Athletica (LULU)
What do you get that special person in your life who is likely to continue working from home for the foreseeable future? Sweatpants and other casual clothing, of course. And no casual clothing is more comfortable or popular right now than Lululemon Athletica.
Fueled by rising demand for its casual apparel, the company outperformed expectations on three of its four most recent earnings reports. In its most recent quarter, Lululemon beat its earnings target by 35%. LULU reported earnings per share of $0.74, instead of the anticipated $0.55.
Now, the company is hoping for a great holiday sales period as its clothing items are wrapped and placed under Christmas trees across the U.S. and beyond. Lululemon has made it onto numerous “best gifts” lists. It all bodes well for LULU stock, which is up 140% from its March low at $347.50 per share. In another sign of how bullish Wall Street is on Lululemon, Raymond James recently slapped a $500 price target on the stock.
We’ve all got to work off the turkey and stuffing somehow. And with gyms and fitness clubs closed around the country at least until the Covid-19 vaccine becomes widely available, many people will be looking to work out at home after overeating during the holidays. Consider that the number one New Year’s resolution is to lose weight and get into shape, and Peloton’s home exercise bikes and treadmills look like a great gift. Indeed, demand for Peloton exercise bikes is so great, the company is warning customers about shipping delays.
PTON stock has fallen about 13% since October, as we’ve gotten closer to a roll out of the Covid-19 vaccine. However, gyms and fitness centers are not likely to open in the near term, and many people who have Peloton fitness equipment have found they enjoy working out at home. For these reasons, the stock likely still has room to move higher.
The share price has risen 345% since March and now trades at $118.79.
After just going public in a blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), food-delivery company DoorDash is likely to perform very well during the holidays. After all, once the leftovers are gone, people will be looking to order delivery and avoid cooking for themselves.
That’s good news for DoorDash, which controls 50% of the U.S. food-delivery market.
As for the company’s IPO, it was a resounding success as DASH stock was initially priced at $102, but began trading on the New York Stock Exchange at $182 a share, an increase of 78% on the day of the company’s market debut. When the dust cleared on the IPO, DoorDash had a market valuation of $60 billion. The company reported $1.9 billion in revenue for the nine months ended Sept. 30, up from $587 million during the same period of 2019. The company is looking to close out the fourth quarter with a strong holiday season.
Best Buy (BBY)
Personal technology and home electronics are always popular gifts during the holidays, and 2020 is no exception. In fact, tech gifts are expected to be especially popular this year as new video game consoles from PlayStation and Xbox hit store shelves, along with popular new cell phone releases from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG). And Best Buy remains a leading retailer of all things related to technology.
Like many stocks on this list, a strong December would cap off what has proven to be a great year for Best Buy. The company’s top-line revenue grew 6.6% through the first nine months of 2020 to $30.32 billion.
However, the real bright spot for Best Buy has been its online sales, which increased 174% during this year’s first three quarters. And that online strength should help carry Best Buy to new heights during the holiday season. BBY stock is up nearly 15% year-to-date and now trades at $101.70 a share.
Dollar General (DG)
Dollar stores have a role to play during the holidays. From stocking stuffers to cooking utensils and wine glasses, a lot of people turn to their local Dollar General to get the things they need to make the holidays merry and bright. And with many family budgets stretched this year due to the pandemic, more and more people may turn to Dollar General to get through this December. The company is doing its best to capitalize on Christmas this year, advertising decorations and other items available at its retail outlets.
DG stock is a little off its 52-week high at its current price of $206.57 a share, but still holding relatively strong, up 40% from its March low. While the pandemic has pushed more people to shop at the low-cost retailer, there are no indications that the popularity of Dollar General will dissipate once the pandemic is over. Many analysts and commentators remain bullish on Dollar General stock, seeing continued gains well into 2021.
On the date of publication, Joel Baglole held a long position in AAPL.
Joel Baglole has been a business journalist for 20 years. He spent five years as a staff reporter at The Wall Street Journal, and has also written for The Washington Post and Toronto Star newspapers, as well as financial websites such as The Motley Fool and Investopedia.


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Taiwanese yard Horizon Yachts has unveiled a new model in its fast displacement series; the FD77 Skyline.
The new 24.54 metre model will join the FD85, FD87 Skyline, FD102 Skyline and FD125 Skyline models that comprise the series and has been designed by veteran Horizon designer Cor D. Rover.
The yard revealed it has already started construction on three models; one for the American market, which will debut at the Palm Beach and Miami boat shows next year, and one each for the European and Australian markets.
The model features the large floor-to-ceiling windows that characterise the FD series along with Horizon’s high-performance piercing bow design. The yacht has been specifically designed for owner operation.The model is available with either a closed or open flybridge and features four staterooms for eight guests; one master, two VIP doubles and a twin. A large beach club area sits aft.
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The founder of Civic, Vinny Lingham, has said that now that the technology is in motion, his main focus is on getting users. And he’s planning on spending $43 million in total to make that happen.
Civic (CVC) is a blockchain product that focuses on secure identity verification. Yet despite having strong developmental progress and an actual product, they have been struggling to make users. A network of users is naturally integral to the long-term success of the Civic product. As per their statement, Civic is planning on allocating a third of its total 1 billion supply towards paying for the costs of its services. The purposes of these funds is to drive network adoption.
The rationale is simple: for every user that is verified on Civic, the process becomes a little bit easier. It becomes more attractive for the next company to use, so said Lingham.
Lingham told Coindesk as per their report today that: “Paypal got it right with the whole $10 free if you invite a friend and it nearly bankrupted the company. They managed to crack the chicken and egg problem doing it that way.” Indeed, Cash App has been working under a similar model and it seems to have worked. This is simply because more users, regardless of how you get them, is always better and brings much-needed exposure.
As of now, Civic is the only real blockchain system that has a working product on KYC procedures. It is paid for using CVC tokens which were created by the Civic project itself. However, this all begs the question: why is Civic deciding to do this now?
The answer is really quite simple. As of now, Civic has been verifying identities on a small scale. One of their biggest and well-known customers is Annheiser-Busch. They also boasts many partnerships within the crypto space itself such as Shapeshift, 0x, and the Chamber of Digital Commerce. However, these are simply not enough.
As Lingam has commented: “We’re at the point now where the product is [ready]… we’ve tested it. A hundred companies have signed up to use it and it’s working.” Yet, the missing link is adoption and a wide user base. All of these small-scale examples compare nothing to the real-world of identity verification. They’ve even gone as far as to acquire the domain for identity.com which will likely serve as a hub between customers and companies for KYC-related services.
Therefore, as is the key for many in the crypto space, the goal is one of disruption. With $43 million in the wings to boost user numbers, it seems that Civic has its sights on a proper target. Whether or not Lingam will be able to accrue those numbers in time and make the mark that the company wants, that’s another question entirely.


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Figeac Aero recorded a turnover consolidated 87.8 million eurosin organic growth of 8.9%in the second quarter of its 2023/24 fiscal year (July 1 to September 30, 2023).
During this quarter, traditionally the weakest period of the financial year taking into account the summer months, the exchange rate effect was unfavorable by 5.2 million euros. The French equipment manufacturer is thus continuing its growth trajectory, supported by aeronautical activities up 10.5% in organic data compared to the second quarter of the 2022/23 fiscal year.
Cumulatively over the first six months of its 2023-24 financial year, Figeac Aéro benefited from a turnover of 181.2 million euros, representing an organic increase of 24.9% (+20.6% in published data) compared to the first half of 2022-23. As of September 30, 2023, the aeronautical equipment manufacturer boasts a solid order book of 3.7 billion euros, compared to 3.4 billion as of June 30, a strengthening linked in particular to the increase in production rates on the majority of programs.
Figeac Aéro says “in an excellent position to achieve all of its 2023/24 objectives“, namely a turnover between 375 and 390 million euros, a current EBITDA between 48 and 53 million, and free cash flows between 16 and 20 million.


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Johnson & Johnson may have used a controversial bankruptcy spinoff to avoid almost 40,000 cosmetic talc lawsuits, but it now must face plaintiffs harmed by industrial talcum powder decades ago.
U.S. federal Judge Michael Kaplan ruled earlier this month that the recent bankruptcy plan halting the majority of cases would not apply to this latest class-action lawsuit.
The ruling in a New Jersey Superior Court stems from a complaint first brought in 1986. A man claimed his lung disease was caused by asbestos exposure linked to contaminated talc at his job at Windsor Minerals, a mine in Vermont owned by Johnson & Johnson.
J&J sold the mine in 1989. The man died in 1994, but his family has reopened the case. They claim new evidence has shown the company was withholding test results and falsifying records, which led to the case being dropped.
Through the 1980s, more than a thousand others filed lawsuits against J&J that met similar ends. The recent ruling is expected to gather many of them in a class-action suit.
Ruling Reopens Talc Legal Claims
Kaplan, who approved J&J’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in February, ruled that the proposed lawsuit was different enough from the cosmetic talc cases that it can move forward.
J&J has long maintained that the talc in its products, both cosmetic and industrial, is free from asbestos, a toxic mineral that can cause serious illnesses, including mesothelioma and ovarian cancers.
Most everyone agrees that talc, one of the world’s softest minerals, is safe by itself but it often is mined near asbestos and can become contaminated.
“We stand by the safety of the talc sold by Windsor Minerals, which was once a Johnson & Johnson subsidiary,” the company said in an emailed statement. “Johnson & Johnson denies the claims being brought forth in this suit, and will defend the case if it proceeds.”
Product testing, which varies widely, has been inconclusive through the years. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration performed a review of cosmetic talc products in 2020 and found traces of toxic asbestos in nine of 52 products.
Separating Cosmetic and Industrial Talc Lawsuits
In recent years, Johnson & Johnson, which is one of America’s richest companies, has both won and lost legal cases brought against it involving asbestos-contaminated talc.
The majority of talc cases involve women and cosmetic powders, including the iconic Johnson’s Baby Powder. The use of talc in the baby powder was discontinued in the U.S. and Canada in 2020.
Settlements and verdicts from Johnson & Johnson lawsuits have cost the company an estimated $4.5 billion over the last several years. It first explored the bankruptcy strategy after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review a $2.1 billion judgement in Missouri that went to 20 women who claimed their ovarian cancer had been caused by various talc products.
Prompted by the tens of thousands of lawsuits, J&J created a new entity called LTL Management LLC, which was designed solely to absorb its talc liabilities. That company immediately filed for bankruptcy, putting a hold on all lawsuits.
J&J Saving Big with Talc Bankruptcy Spinoff
J&J is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, leading to outrage from plaintiffs at its ability to declare bankruptcy under a Texas law aimed at protecting corporate interests.
LTL Management listed its worth at $10 billion, along with $10 billion in liabilities, according to recent court records. Johnson & Johnson said the subsidiary will have $2 billion set aside to settle all talc claims.
The bankruptcy filing is designed to pressure claimants to accept lower settlements and avoid any excessive payouts. It also would speed up the process of compensating those who were injured.
In the most recent court proceedings, J&J contended that the allegations within the latest class-action suit were much like those in the cosmetic talc cases and should be lumped into the bankruptcy proceeding.
By contrast, the recent lawsuit brings claims of fraudulent legal testimony on behalf of J&J and little mention about consumer talc, which was a major reason the cases will be allowed to proceed.


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Mother’s Day was a special time for web-savvy moms and their families according to new data released today from Nielsen//NetRatings. The data demonstrates that the Web has become an important tool for remembering Mom with greeting cards sites growing collectively 83 percent week over week, increasing from a unique audience of 5.9 million to 10.7 million, in the week ending May 14.Yahoo! Greetings, 123Greetings.com and AmericanGreetings.com Network increased 216, 186 and 122 percent, respectively.
Advertisers have taken notice of this growth with an estimated online ad spending on gifts and flowers image-based impressions totaling $4.6 million in the week ending with Mother’s Day. The ads surrounding this holiday target both consumers visiting greeting card sites to send e-cards andthe recipient, Mom,who will seethe ads surrounding the actual e-cards.
The study also found that consumers used the Internet to purchase flowers and other gifts for their mothers helping related Web sites grew collectively 38 percent week over week, increasing from a unique audience of 5.2 million to 7.1 million, in the week ending May 14. FTD.com, 1800flowers.com and proflowers.com were the top three fastest growing gifts and flowers sites, increasing 205, 127 and 96 percent, respectively. Finally, the fastest growingsiteduring that timewas Yahoo! Greetings, which increased 216 percent from a unique audience of 565,000 to 1.8 million. The second fastest growing site was FTD.com, which increased 205 percent from 899,000 to 2.7 million unique visitors.


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Social network on track to end 2010 with the second largest reach for online video in the U.S.
As traffic to Facebook continues to grow, the social network is beginning to emerge as an important stakeholder in the online video space. According to online measurement firm comScore, the number of users viewing video on the site has been growing consistently over the past twelve months, and it could end the year with the second greatest reach of all online video providers in the U.S., second only to YouTube owner Google.
Data from comScore's Video Metrix service suggests the number of unique U.S. users viewing video content on Facebook has grown from 13.3 million in April 2009 to 41.3 million in April 2010, representing year-over-year growth of almost 211 percent.
In the two-month period ending April 30, unique viewers grew from 36.6 million to 41.3 million, positioning Facebook as the fifth largest video property on the Internet in terms of reach behind Google sites, Yahoo sites, Fox Interactive Media properties, and Vevo. If Facebook continues to grow its audience at its current rate, however, it's on course to take the second spot by the end of 2010.
Though much of the content currently available on Facebook comes in the form of embedded YouTube units, comScore's numbers only reflect video content hosted by Facebook itself. Views of YouTube video on Facebook therefore contribute towards Google's total, suggesting the social network's role in delivering video content to users is larger than the numbers suggest.
Research released this week by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project also suggests users are beginning to gravitate towards social networks rather than dedicated video sharing sites to host their content. Though working with a relatively small sample of 1,005 U.S. adults, Pew found that 52 percent of video uploaders said they post to social networks, compared with 49 percent that post to video sites such as YouTube.
It's important to note, however, that scale does not yet constitute volume for Facebook video. On average, users viewed just 5.6 videos on Facebook during April, compared to an average of around 7.5 per user on Yahoo and Vevo, and a whopping 96 videos per user on Google properties. Long-form video site Hulu also attracted an average of over 24 views per user.
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Courier services in Melbourne and all over the world is now very in demand because of the increase in the number of people who are jumping into the bandwagon of online shopping. From the smallest parcels to the biggest items, purchasing and delivery are all possible because of the trusted couriers available. India is no stranger to these services as well thus the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation or APSRTC decided to endeavour into the courier and parcel services. They will be opening their new business full time in the month of September 2017.
They have an existing contract with the ANL Parcel Service but it is bound to expire in August. The corporation then decided that they will not be subscribing to renewal but they will be opening their own courier and parcel business. According to an official from RTC, they have decided to start the courier and parcel business with the cooperation of the APSRTC in order to see growth from their current revenue. The corporation will be able to provide a better service compared to existing courier companies available in the market.
The passengers in united Andhra Pradesh has been relying on ANL for their courier needs for the last two years but with the experiment conducted by the APSRTC offering courier services to passengers, they found out that they are able to earn Rs 6 crore.
- Gopinatha Reddy, the chief traffic manager, said that they are now making arrangements to start their own courier services as soon as their contract with ANL is over. There will be franchises of the APSRTC located in different towns and villages that will be responsible for collecting and delivering the goods.
Currently, APSRTC have about 12,000 buses that are operating in almost all of the areas in the State. They have 1,300 ATBs and there will be appointed facilitators all over the State that will manage the courier service in behalf of the corporation. Technology has made it easier to track packages. As with courier services in Melbourne, the APSRTC will also have software developed that will track the goods as they are on transit.


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Attention all brokers working in the army of likely Douglas Emmett-owned office buildings in the San Fernando Valley: It's time for a new breakfast routine. Gone are the days of shelling out $9 for a coffee and scone at Starbucks. Here's illi Commercial Real Estate's Greg Offsay pulling down a leasing sign at 4920 Balboa Blvd, where the Valley's first Dunkin Donuts has signed a lease.
illi president Todd Nathanson tells us negotiations were lengthy, though details are not being released. Rumors of Dunkin Donuts expanding to the West Coast have been circulating for more than 10 years, but now the first few stores in LA have opened to tremendous fanfare. At the corner of Balboa and Ventura, the spot is a one-minute walk from the Encino office that houses several commercial real estate brokerages. Aharon Aminpour is developing the spot and has a deal for 10 stores in the Valley.


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View from the Cab: World Pork Expo kicks off summer expo season
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Summer expo and fair season is just around the corner and a big one is coming to Iowa in June.
World Pork Expo is set for June 8-10 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. This is the world’s largest pork industry-specific trade show bringing together pork producers and industry professionals from all around the world for three days of innovation, education and networking.
Thousands of pork producers and industry professionals attend the expo each year as there is something for everyone such as the expansive trade show, educational seminars and industry updates. Delicious pork is even served across the fairgrounds.
Since 1988, World Pork Expo has been presented by the National Pork Producers Council. This is one of several ways NPPC shows its commitment to the U.S. pork industry. NPPC works to develop and defend export markets, helps protect a farmer’s livelihood and fights for reasonable legislation and regulation.
Over 40 affiliated state associations make up NPPC, which is considered the global voice for the industry, enhancing opportunities for the success of pork producers and other industry stakeholders.
In March, NPPC installed new officers and elected members to its board of directors during the National Pork Industry Forum. Terry Wolters of Pipestone, Minnesota, was named president for 2022-23. Wolters owns Stoney Creek Farms, which consists of several sow farms and is a partner in the Pipestone System. He is also a member of Wholestone Farms, active with the Pipestone County Pork Producers Association, Minnesota Pork Producers Association, South Dakota Pork Producers Council and the Minnesota Farm Bureau.
World Pork Expo is made possible by the support of 11 gold sponsors and 24 silver sponsors and 400 companies from North America and around the world will be on-site. Products and services will be displayed at booths along with outdoor exhibits and hospitality tents. Over 10,000 people attend every year with exhibit space exceeding 300,000 square feet.
Those attending can participate in five business seminars June 8 and 9 in the Varied Industries Building on the fairgrounds. There will be five pork academy seminars where pork producers and their employees can learn about nutrition management, understanding consumers, data collection and more. Plus, more than 100 golfers will participate in the World Pork Open at the Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk, Iowa, June 7.
Registration information for attendees, media, exhibitor personnel and booth space can be found at www.worldpork.org/register.
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Amazon fires: why is the Amazon burning, and what's the UK got to do with it?
As Amazon deforestation reaches a 12-year high, it's important to understand that this destruction is no accident – the rainforest is being deliberately burned for profit.
Meet the Indigenous community that’s fighting deforestation – and winning
Through high-tech forest monitoring and persistent legal action against invasions, the Karipuna Indigenous People are beginning to win the fight against deforestation in their Amazon lands. Here’s their remarkable story.
The 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, explained
The UK government announced it will ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030 — a full decade earlier than planned. It’s a major win for the climate, and a chance to reimagine our traffic-jammed streets.
4 world cultures and religions that embrace plant-based eating
Food lovers everywhere can learn from these plant-based culinary traditions.
The UK’s fast fashion habit is getting worse – and it’s destroying the planet
The UK’s addiction to disposable clothes is putting pressure on our planet – and abusing the workers that make them. Luckily, the antidote is simple: ethical, sustainable fashion (and a lot less of it).
The Pantanal: the most beautiful place you've never heard of
Bustling wildlife, ferocious fires, and 'flying rivers' - what South America's giant wetland can teach us about the future of the planet.
The shocking violence and suffering behind the global meat industry
The global meat industry is not only disastrous for the planet’s climate, it’s a human rights calamity. It doesn’t have to be like this.
'There's a monster in my kitchen' - the true story behind the film
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Greenpeace UK has been taking action against industrial fishing ships trawling in so-called Marine Protected Areas. New evidence has emerged that trawlers have been bulldozing the wreck of the world's oldest slave ship.
We asked offshore oil and gas workers about life in a declining industry – and their hopes for the future
Times are hard for offshore oil and gas workers, and many are looking for a way out of the industry. We asked them about working conditions, windfarms, and their hopes for the future
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Apple unveils new online store for resellersApple has launched a revamped new online store serving business-to-business resellers, including corporations, schools and Apple Consultants.
The revamped Apple Store for Resellers enables consultants and institutions with an Apple account to set up online orders. Individuals within an organization can log in and create proposals for orders that an authorized purchasing agent can then approve and convert to an order.
The new system now supports creating templates for common orders. Proposers can create orders from existing templates or by selecting items manually, and then send the proposal to an authorized purchaser for approval. The system also tracks order status for recent purchases.
The online Apple Business Store operates worldwide, enabling companies, school campuses, consultants, training centers and certified trainers to set up a direct relationship with the company.
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Amazon cloud outage hits websites and streaming apps
The outage comes around five months after Amazon experienced a disruption in its online stores' service, which lasted for nearly two hours and affected more than 38,000 users.
Wednesday 8 December 2021 06:24, UK
Thousands of the world's web users were affected by a major outage which disrupted Amazon's cloud services on Tuesday.
Netflix and Disney+ were among the streaming platforms affected, as well as a range of apps, and Amazon.com's e-commerce website.
Amazon had said the problem was related to network devices and linked to application programming interface (API), which is used for building and integrating application software.
Just after midnight UK time, the company's website said: "With the network device issues resolved, we are now working towards recovery of any impaired services."
According to the Downdetector website, more than 24,000 people reported problems with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The site, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources, showed 1,191 problems with AWS were raised just after 4pm in the UK.
However, by 7.25pm that number had fallen to 258.
In the US, it showed 11,347 issues had been recorded at around the same time and by 7.30pm that figure was sitting at nearly 4,000.
The dashboard showed "increased error rates" had been identified in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
In June, websites including Reddit, Amazon, CNN, PayPal, Spotify, Al Jazeera Media Network, and the New York Times were hit by a widespread hour-long outage linked to US-based content delivery network provider Fastly, a smaller rival of AWS.
In July, Amazon experienced a disruption in its online stores' service, which lasted for nearly two hours and affected more than 38,000 users.


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Pennovation Center’s 2020 accelerator ended on July 16 with a virtual version of its Pitch Day event. Now in its third year, the six-week program supports 10 startups with business development and networking.
On Pitch Day, each startup gave up a five-minute pitch in front of 80 virtual attendees and a panel of three judges: Dr. Brandi Baldwin, founder and CEO of Millennial Ventures Holdings; Holly Flanagan, managing director at Gabriel Investments; and Rick Genzer, investment director at Ben Franklin Technology Partners.
Medtech company Headway was the overall winner for its work in using technology — a hands-free pointer — to improve the way surgeons communicate with one another during minimally invasive surgery. Its prize consists of $5,000 in cash, a six-month membership to the Pennovation Center and an accounting startup package sponsored by Penn Center for Innovation Ventures partner Stephano Slack.
The Headway team is made up of four cofounders: CEO Julia Lin, mechanical engineer and product designer; Laura Ceccacci, medical device strategist; Jonah Arnheim, mechanical engineer; and Alex Qian Wan, UI/UX designer.
SOLUtion Medical won the best pitch award. The company cofounded by CEO Julia Anthony and CSO Jonathan Kiel created a simplified delivery system to ease the process of patients administering their own medicine.
Here are the other companies that completed the accelerator, with descriptions adapted from Pennovation:
- Buoyant — A telemedicine practice dedicated to helping people with migraines get continuous and personalized care
- Green Ablutions — A hair care product company on a mission to prove less plastic is fantastic with zero-waste haircare bars
- MielBar — A hair care company committed to simplifying care for curly or wavy hair using all natural ingredients
- MyGrow Design — A materials company developing innovative biomaterial-based products and ecological solutions
- Pawsitive — An app that helps you raise a healthy and happy dog
- Percepta — Software that detects shoplifting in retail stores while mitigating racial, gender and age biases
- Pression — A human-performance technology company focused on helping athletes improve performance
- Stealth.ify — An app that uses game-like features to incentivize social distancing
Because of the changes COVID-19 has forced upon professional industries, other accelerators have shifted to virtual experiences in order to adapt to a changing professional world. Hear from University City Science Center’s inaugural Launch Lane startups in a Liz Brown–run interview series about how they’ve adapted in the past few months, professionally and personally.Watch the series Michael Butler is a 2020-2022 corps member for Report for America, an initiative of The Groundtruth Project that pairs young journalists with local newsrooms. This position is supported by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism.
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A CHARITY shop in Kenilworth is set to make a fast buck following a star donation.
Staff at the Scope shop got the day off to a speedy start when they opened a bag of donations and found a racing overall worn by former F1 racing driver Ralf Schumacher, younger brother of seven time champion Michael.
After getting over the initial shock of the anonymous donation, sleuth shop manager Amanda Tucker was quick off the grid to do some research.
She sent photos to the Williams racing team hq and they confirmed the suit was worn by the German driver, who won six grand prix, during the 1999 season.
When verifying the racing suit, Jonathan Williams of Williams Heritage, said: “The Williams F1 logo is in place of the usual Winfield logo, which indicates this overall was for races where tobacco advertising was prohibited.
“The white section on the lower torso is without a logo here. It would .usually have been occupied by the Veltins beer logo.
“Only France during this time prohibited both alcohol and tobacco advertising, so these overalls are French Grand Prix and testing specification.”
The Talisman Square store had never had a donation like it and the suit is being auctioned.
Amanda admitted said: “I had to do a double take when I first saw the suit coming out of the bag.
“Donations like this don’t come into the shop every day and we are truly thankful to our kind, mystery donor. I felt like we’d passed the chequered flag.
“Donations are the lifeline of charity shops and this should fetch a swift price when we put it into auction. The funds raised will help Scope support the 13.9 million disabled people and their families in the county.
“If anyone has unwanted items at home, Scope charity shops can sell them. They don’t need to have belonged to a racing legend – although we’d be very happy to have those items too.”
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Crytek is a video game and software developer and a publisher.
They have developped among others Farcry, the Crysis series, Warface, Ryse: Son of Rome, Hunt: Showdown and the CryEngine game engine.
In 2014 while wages at Crytek went delayed or unpaid, rumors of Crytek bankruptcy started making the rounds, which Crytek denied. Trust was eroded by the lack of communication. Concerns were raised over the future of Homefront: The Revolution and Ryse 2 got cancelled. Crytek announced having secured capital, which was followed by anouncing the sale of Homefront and of Crytek UK to publisher Deep Silver. Staff was downsized by about 200-250 and costs were cut.
"we have two choices: either we let people go immediately and pay the remainder, or we can't pay you right now and we stick together" -Cevat Yerli, Crytek CEO
The primary cause of the financial difficulties according to the CEO was the transformation of the industry, with free-to-play or games as a service - online services in general - to become the future of gaming, which they knewn for a while but were finishing up their retail games or still had them in development. That shift required a whole different capitalisation, as well as additional talent pool and different types of spending and forecasting. All of that caused temporarily diminished capital resource, which Crytek had now said had been overcome.
In 2015, Crytek found emergency funding from Amazon, which spent millions on CryEngine tech used to create the Lumberyard engine, which was named in the later lawsuit when CIG switched to Lumberyard in 2016.
Then, in January 2017, Crytek found more money by selling Warface publishing rights to Russian-owned game giant My.com
It was in the context of this transitional phase that the Crytek vs Cloud Imperium Games lawsuit took place and that in this context that a bond was later requested by CIG.
On 28 February 2018, Crytek announced that Cevat Yerli was stepping down as chief executive officer (CEO) of Crytek, with his brothers, Avni and Faruk Yerli, taking over the company's leadership as joint CEOs.
The annual report published by Cloud Imperium Games in early 2021 revealed that Cloud Imperium Games acquired a license for CryEngine from Crytek in 2020.
Crytek has released all three Crysis games Remastered, The Climb 2 for Occulus Quest 1 and 2, and is currently working on Crysis 4.
Crytek vs Cloud Imperium Games
Crytek v. Cloud Imperium Games corp and Roberts Space industries was a lawsuit brought by Crytek for copyright infringement and breach of contract.
The lawsuit was based on the General Licence Agreement (GLA) that both parties signed, and Crytek was asking for direct and indirect damages as well as a permanent injunction against further use of the CryEngine in any Star Citizen or Squadron 42 materials. Crytek did not attach the General License Agreement to its complaint, which CIG later called deliberately ommiting and hiding, to which Crytek answred it had no obligation to do so and that it contained sensitive business information. The GLA was attached to the lawsuit by CIG.
The lawsuit lasted from December 12th 2017 to March 2020 and ended as a dismissal with prejudice, meaning that the claims won't be able to be raised again.
Crytek staff that joined CIG at one point or another includes among others John Crewe, Todd Papy, Christopher Bolte, Steve Bender, Brian Chambers, Caleb Essex, Sean Tracy, Dan Tracy and Michel Kooper.
In 2014, Cloud Imperium Games wasn't legally allowed to poach Crytek staff, however after Crytek failed to pay their staff for 2,5 months some of their staff left to look for other jobs, some of whom went to Cloud Imperium Games of their own accord.
- Crysis developer Crytek denies "verge of bankruptcy" claim. But reports indicate staff have gone unpaid. Eurogamer, 23 Jun 2014
- Crytek UK exodus sparks concern over Homefront: The Revolution. High turnover, unpaid wages and of a lack of trust in management. Eurogamer, 24 Jun 2014
- Crytek's Ryse 2 canned as financial struggle spreads to Shanghai. More tales of unpaid wages. Eurogamer, 26 Jun 2014
- Crytek secures capital as it finally comes clean about its financial issues, Venturebeat, July 25, 2014
- Deep Silver parent company buys Homefront from Crytek. Hunt development shifted from Austin to Frankfurt. Crytek UK becomes Deep Silver Dambuster Studios. Eurogamer, 30 Jul 2014
- "The transformation was painful. We paid the price". Crytek boss Cevat Yerli on unpaid wages, Ryse 2 and the future. Eurogamer, 8 Aug 2014
- Amazon licensing deal may have saved Crytek - report. Sources say the German developer received as much as $70 million for CryEngine licensing agreement, gamesindustry.biz, April 7, 2015
- Crytek makes a deal with Amazon - report. Allegedly received $50-70m in the partnership. Eurogamer, 6 Apr 2015
- Crytek employees say they’re not being paid, again. Complaints recall crisis publisher faced in 2014. Polygon, Dec 10, 2016
- Crysis Developer Allegedly Hasn't Paid Some Employees for 6 Months, Gamespot, December 12, 2016
- Source: Crytek is sinking, wages are unpaid, talent leaving on a daily basis, KitGuru, December 10, 2016
- Crytek once again in crisis. Staff suffer delayed wages, future of company in doubt. Eurogamer, 13 Dec 2016
- Crytek closing five studios, will refocus on ‘premium IPs’ and CryEngine. Only Frankfurt and Kiev studios will remain. Polygon, Dec 20, 2016
- Crytek breaks silence, closes multiple studios. "Undergoing such transitions is far from easy…" Eurogamer, 20 Dec 2016
- Russian publishing giant picks up Crytek's FPS Warface. Transition begins next month. Eurogamer, 18 Jan 2017
- Crytek sells off Black Sea studio to Sega, Total War creators. Say hello to Creative Assembly Sofia. Polygon, Mar 7, 2017
- Crytek Black Sea now a part of Total War developer Creative Assembly. Sofia not. Eurogamer, 7 Mar 2017
- Controversial Crytek boss Cevat Yerli steps down. Victory costs. Eurogamer, 28 Feb 2018
- "[...] we also purchased a perpetual worldwide license for use of the CryEngine [...]", Cloud Imperium Financials for 2020, Dec 21, 2021
- Crytek GmbH v. Cloud Imperium Games Corp., 2:17-cv-08937, (C.D. Cal. Dec 12, 2017) ECF No. 1
- Crytek GmbH v. Cloud Imperium Games Corp., 2:17-cv-08937, (C.D. Cal. Mar 24, 2020) ECF No. 127
- Crytek USA Studio Head, Senior Staff Quit After Salary Issues – Report, Gamingbolt, 31st, Jul. 2014
- Crytek GmbH v. Cloud Imperium Games Corp., 2:17-cv-08937, (C.D. Cal. Mar 29, 2019) ECF No. 57
- Crytek UK exodus sparks concern over Homefront: The Revolution, Eurogamer, 24 Jun 2014
- Sandi Roberts Interview Part Two...Her Thoughts on Star Citizen, Inforunners, Youtube,
- Star Citizen: "We'll compete with any AAA game out there", gamesindustry.biz, Dec. 13, 2012


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Tower Insurance confirms it will pass on any savings it makes due to COVID-19 with refunds for car insurance customers to be made by the end of May 2020.
CEO of Tower Insurance, Richard Harding, says that the company will not profit from COVID-19 and will make further refunds if needed.
"We know that people are driving less, and this is resulting in lower claims, so any savings we make will be passed back to our customers.
"There is still a whole lot of uncertainty at the moment and we have not processed refunds on this scale before, which is why we need some time to calculate and arrange them. But customers can be assured that refunds will be paid, and we will let them know all the details beforehand.
"In the meantime, any customers experiencing financial hardship should call us. We have a specialist team on hand and a range of options to support customers and help reduce any financial pressure.
"We also encourage any customers who may be waiting until after the lockdown to make a claim to call us now so we can help set things right quickly when repair shops open," said Harding.
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Fortnite will receive a new burst Assault Rifle, a weapon containing both epic and legendary rarities, with the upcoming patch released tomorrow.
The news of the new burst Assault Rifle have not been released by Fortnites various social media accounts, but those who have played Fortnite recently discovered the new weapon in the " New Updates "section when you log in. Fortnite INTEL reported the new weapon and shared the image below showing Epic Games' brief description of the new addition.
Burst Assault Rifle (appears soon)
"Rarously assault rifle stormed with a new epic and Legendary by the contest," it said in the Update.
This may seem familiar to the burst version of the game's normal assault rifle, but the look of the new weapon should be enough to show that it is a very different weapon. A release date for the new weapon was not confirmed in the update, but it is expected that the epic and legendary variants of the weapon will be available as soon as the new update will fall tomorrow.
Adding new items to the New Updates game today follows the release of new Burst Assault Rifles on Fortnite Tracker. Two weapons have been shared on the page with violet and orange colors that correspond to Epic Games' description of epic and legendary weapons. Some players have quickly pointed out that the term "bullpup" was not correct in describing the weapons, and although the weapons look a little different than in the game, Fortnite Tracker seems to have the right idea regarding the upcoming appearance of The new weapons
Apart from the news of the new burst Assault Rifle, the section "New Updates" also reminds of the end of the Infinity Gauntlet Limited Time Mashup. The game mode, which has been going on for a while, is coming to an end soon as Epic Games announces earlier today that the Gauntlet would be conquered and become Thanos for the last time. Hopefully, players will have already noticed this announcement and have as much time as or against Thanos, as the game mode will be removed tomorrow, probably as soon as the game fails due to scheduled maintenance to apply the next patch.


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Dairy export rival the United States has sounded the alarm about New Zealand's latest trade agreement, saying it's critical the US accelerates efforts to hunt new export trade deals.
The United States Dairy Export Council (USDEC) said US dairy competitors were "aggressively" pursing new trade deals in key US export markets, noting the Comprehensive and Progressive Trade Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which includes New Zealand, Australia, Canada and Japan, took effect from December 30.
In a message to USDEC subscribers, chief operating officer Matt McKnight said for US dairy farmers to stay competitive it was critical the US upped efforts to pursue bilateral negotiations with "high potential" markets like Japan, the United Kingdom, Vietnam and "other agriculture importers".
The Trump administration had announced its intention to start talks with Japan, the UK and the EU this year and had expressed interest in a model trade agreement with an African nation, McKnight said.
One of the big questions for 2019 was how quickly would markets shift in response to competitors' trade deals, he said.
"The other big question is: even though trade negotiations can take considerable time to finalise, will we see US progress in advancing talks with Japan and other markets to match or counter our competitors' efforts?"
USDEC is pushing for the US dairy industry to build exports from the equivalent of about 15 per cent of all milk solids produced to 20 per cent.
Last year, the first full year of its plan, US dairy exports were equal to 16.3 per cent of total US milk solids, which was a record.
McKnight said how far further USDEC's growth plan developed in 2019 depended on what he called signposts that would shape market opportunities and direction.
These included the need to chase trade deals and efforts to remove Chinese and Mexican retaliatory tariffs.
A report from Texas A&M University had forecast US dairy export losses from these tariffs as high as $800 million a year, resulting in American dairy farmers losing up to $2.8 billion a year in lost sales and lower milk prices, said McKnight.
USDEC was hopeful for a resolution with Mexico and was heartened by a temporary truce in December between the US and China, with the agreement to postpone additional tariff hikes set to kick in on January 1. The two sides had set a deadline of March 2 to reach a deal and avoid escalation of the trade conflict.
"The retaliatory tariffs won't grind all US dairy exports to a halt, and on their own, do not doom growth aspirations," said McKnight.
"Indeed US suppliers have had some success redirecting product to other markets like Southeast Asia. But the tariffs make us less competitive in two critical markets and heighten the challenge of getting to the next 5 per cent."
China's dairy consumption was another signpost to the outlook for this year, he said.
China's dairy imports grew by more than 7 per cent by volume in the first 11 months of 2018.
"China continues to drive global dairy trade, even though second-half buying slowed. Much will depend on China's economic health in 2019, but if the nation's imports are up 5-10 per cent again as many expect they could be, coupled with tighter supply and little to no stock overhang, we could be in for a sizeable shift in market sentiment in the second half of the year."
Another factor affecting dairy exports in 2019 would be the terms of the UK's exit from the European Union, a controversy due to be settled in March, said McKnight.
Whether the outcome was no deal or a "hard" Brexit, there would be a ripple effect on global dairy markets and US export ambitions.


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Richard Carter, Chief Executive Officer of Lenvi shares his views on how to revolutionise lending and make borrowing easier and fairer for all.
Rising interest rates, a hike in inflation, and higher energy prices have increased the cost of living, putting more pressure on borrowers.
While the FCA predicted there would be a number of benefits for consumers in the short term, the long term effects could adversely impact competition and negatively disrupt the market.
If the last few years have proven anything it’s that lenders need to be flexible and quickly adapt to change. Unexpected events have resulted in unforeseen changes in personal circumstances for many. This has created an increasingly complex borrower market.
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Apple’s Upcoming Products: From iPhone 15 to New Macs
Apple is setting the stage for a series of significant updates across its product range for the second half of 2023 and the first half of 2024, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, once again.
This fall, Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 15 lineup, accompanied by two new models of the Apple Watch Series 9 and an updated version of the Ultra. These watches are internally known by their codenames N207, N208, and N210, says Gurman.
In the pipeline for future releases, Apple has several products coming:
- M3 13-inch MacBook Pro (internally known as J504).
- M3 Pro and M3 Max 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros (codenamed J514 and J516).
- 24-inch iMacs (codenamed J433 and J434) similar to current models. Early work happening on iMac with a screen exceeding 30 inches.
- New MacBook Air models (codenamed J613 and J615).
- Revamped iPad Pros equipped with OLED displays (codenamed J717 and J720).
- New iPad Air (codenamed J507) set to replace existing M1-based model.
- AirPods Pro 3 in early development
Beyond these updates, Apple is also working on new home equipment, including smart displays and an Apple TV set-top box with enhanced specifications. It seems Apple Silicon development is in full swing as products keep getting upgraded to the latest chips.
While the next generation of AR/VR headsets is not expected to hit the market until 2025, Apple fans can anticipate a plethora of new devices in the interim. Just get your wallet ready, folks. It sounds like a busy fall is coming.


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Toyota showcased their 10-seater Hiace at the 2014 Auto Expo and last month, at the Bus & Special Vehicle Expo they officially announced their intentions of launching Hiace in India.
Hiace is a 10 seater Multi-Purpose vehicle and could have acted as a fantastic option for large families and the commercial market as well. However, as per an article on Autocar India, the Japanese manufacturer might price it close to 40 lakhs, that is F-O-R-T-Y Lakhs!
Yes, it will come as a CBU (Completely Built Unit) initially and truck loads of other reasons but if this atrocious pricing indeed goes true, Toyota is just making a mockery of things here! They already have their overtly overpriced cars like Innova and Fortuner selling well in India and taking advantage of this, they feel they can sell anything at any price point they would like.
The starting price tag of Hiace in Indonesia, where Toyota has met with some success, is 394.6 million Indonesian Rupiah which translates to Rs 19.31 lakhs. A price tag of more than double of this sounds ridiculous.
The report says that the company will be targeting the premium fleet operating organisations with the Hiace and though the utility vehicle does come with lot of interesting features but 40 Lakhs……!
Just to make matters worse, Hiace produces a meager 136PS of power and 300Nm of torque from the same 3.0 Liter D-4D engine from Fortuner.
Even if it comes loaded with diamonds it is giggling at the buyers and if they can not price it sensibly, they should NOT launch it until they can produce it locally or at least follow the CKD route, if 40 Lakhs is what they are considering!


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One of the world’s largest semiconductor chip maker has partnered with China’s fastest growing fabless semiconductor company to bring next-gen Intel Atom processors to low-cost Android tablets. Intel announced that it has entered into an agreement with Rockchip to bring its architecture to entry-level tablets worldwide. Under this agreement both companies will be working to deliver a device using the Intel Atom quad-core processor.
Rockchip is best known for its ARM processors being used in tablets and set-top boxes. The company is also known to be a fabless semiconductor company which means that it outsources the fabrication of its chips while keeping the bulk of its resources concentrated on research and development. This allows for lower overall cost per chip manufactured.
In announcing the partnership Intel CEO Brian Krzanich said that “The strategic agreement with Rockchip is an example of Intel’s commitment to take pragmatic and different approaches to grow our presence in the global mobile market by more quickly delivering a broader portfolio of Intel architecture and communications technology solutions. We are excited to work with Rockchip. With today’s announcement we’ve added yet another derivative to the Intel SoFIA family, and we expect to have them all in market before the middle of 2015. We are moving with velocity to grow Intel’s offerings for the growing global tablet market.”
Rockchip CEO Min Li on the other hand said that “We are always looking for innovative ways to differentiate our product portfolio, and the first-of-its-kind collaboration with Intel helps us do this. The combination of Intel’s leading architecture and modem technology with our leading mobile design capability brings greater choice to the growing global market for mobile devices in the entry and value segments.”
Both companies are expected to benefit from the partnership. Intel will now have a way to rapidly distribute its chips to the market quickly. This allows it to be used by more products and ultimately capture a bigger slice of the Android tablet market. Rockchip will be able to gain insights on some of the latest technologies of Intel for mobile devices.
The SoFIA line of processors which both companies will be working on is a new line of chip that combines Intel’s Atom processor with an embedded modem. This modem could be 3G or LTE.
The first chip Rockchip will be working on is Intel’s SoFIA dual-core processor with integrated 3G modem. This product is expected to ship out in Q4 2014. The quad-core SoFIA processors with integrated 3G modem is expected to ship out in the first half of next year alongside the version with the LTE modem.
The prices of the chips haven’t been disclosed yet however it is expected to be priced competitively. Both companies expect to sell the chips to each of their customer base.


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SAN FRANCISCO --
delivered shining fourth-quarter earnings Monday and boasted that it would do even better next quarter.
The company also boosted its share-buyback program.
The San Jose, Calif., software developer took in $911.2 million, up 34% from revenue of $682.2 million in the same quarter of last year. Analysts were looking for a top line of $887.3 million, according to Thomson Financial.
EPS was 38 cents on net income of $222.2 million, vs. 30 cents on a net of $183.2 million in the year-ago period.
At EPS of 49 cents, excluding items, Adobe beat the consensus estimate by a penny.
Shares were up $2.77, or 6.8%, to $43.67 in after-hours trading.
The company is targeting first-quarter revenue of $855 million to $885 million and EPS, excluding items, of 44 cents to 46 cents. Analysts were anticipating revenue of $835.8 million and EPS of 42 cents.
The maker of Acrobat and other graphics software attributed the strong quarter to healthy sales of its Creative Suite 3 products.
Adobe added 30 million shares to its stock repurchasing program. The company had bought back 11 million shares during the quarter, CFO Mark Garrett said on the conference call. Adobe has bought back 17.7 million shares of the previous 20 million-share program.
It was President Shantanu Narayen's first call as CEO. Bruce Chizen, the previous CEO, stepped down Dec. 1.
Narayen said Creative Suite 3 would have a "long tail" and continue to generate significant revenue through 2008. He said the company also would introduce or upgrade several products during the year to offset the seasonality of Adobe's revenue, but he declined to specify the products.


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On the surface, Song of the Deep doesn’t come across as anything particularly remarkable.
Angry Birds owner Rovio has separated its book and comic publishing operations into a new affiliate company called Kaiken Publishing.
EA, Activision and Ubisoft have nothing to fear from GameStop’s decision to publish a video game, the retailer says.
Virtual reality studio nDreams wants to release other developers’ VR games.
A new UK games publisher has been founded that hopes to take a different approach to developer partnerships.
UK games publisher Mastertronic has entered administration.
Publishing label Excalibur is considerably cutting back on its simulation business as it invests more into its own IP.
Craig McNicol, Northern Europe MD, and Paul Nicholls, sales and marketing director for Northern Europe, discuss Koch Media’s big changes during the last year, reveal the benefits of being both ...
Dozens of leading games companies will be heading to London next week for the return of Interface.
30 years ago, Roger Hulley was approached by two men who wanted to publish their game.
Indie devs are invited to attend next month’s Interface event – free of charge.
Channel 4 isn’t a stranger to producing games, but now the TV network has opened up a dedicated publishing arm to this end – All 4 Games.
Ex-Sony, Outplay and Ripstone staff are heading up a new games publishing arm by Channel 4 called All 4 Games.
Bandai Namco has announced that it is partnering up with Polish developer The Farm 51 to publish its upcoming game, Get Even.
The last year saw huge changes for Future’s output, with the closure of CVG and the combination of its remaining games brands into GamesRadar+.
Industry analytics group GameAnalytics has launched a new indie-focused initiative to assist mobile developers in launching and promoting their games by providing data gathering and other resources.
Puzzle & Dragons developer GungHo has wasted no time in getting its new publishing aspirations underway.
Puzzle & Dragons creator GungHo is to expand into mobile games publishing, president Kazuki Morishita has confirmed.
In the second of a four-part series of articles, Rebellion CEO shares his insight about where you should invest your time and effort
In the first of a series of pieces, Rebellion CEO and creative director Jason Kingsley discusses the Sniper Elite studio’s journey into self-publishing
Swedish company Starbreeze has launched a new publishing business for digital games.
Indies questioning whether or not to release their games on Nintendo’s platforms would do well to attend next week’s Interface, thanks to the latest session confirmed for our live stage.
The Minions upcoming arrival at the cinema will now be accompanied by a multi-game deal.
Independent game publisher Curve Digital has revealed its new game bundling service: The Indie Mixtape.


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In a recent development, the rise in food-at-home prices during July showed signs of moderation, presenting a potential respite for consumers facing escalating costs. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual pace of food-at-home price growth eased to 3.6% in July, down from 4.7% in June.
The food-at-home index, which measures the cost of grocery items, exhibited a modest increase of 0.3% in July compared to the previous month of June. This growth rate marks the swiftest monthly rise since February, reflecting a measured uptick in prices.
The broader economic landscape also revealed a subtle increase in overall inflation. In July, overall inflation reached an annual rate of 3.2%, experiencing a slight uptick from the 3% recorded in June. This closely watched economic indicator underscores the ongoing fluctuations in economic conditions.
The recent decline in the rate of grocery inflation builds upon a similar trend observed in June, when the food-at-home index witnessed a year-over-year decrease of over 1 percentage point. As of now, this metric stands at its lowest level since August 2021, a notable departure from the 4.1% rate documented in April 2020, during the height of the pandemic.
It is worth recalling that grocery inflation had reached a peak of 13.5% in annual terms in August of the previous year. Since that point, it has displayed a consistent pattern of diminishing momentum on a year-over-year basis each month.
Notable industry figures have shared insights into the future trajectory of inflation. Ahold Delhaize's President and CEO, Frans Muller, recently indicated that inflation might even touch zero during 2023. This observation was made during the retailer's second-quarter earnings call, with Muller highlighting how moderating inflation presents both challenges and opportunities for the grocery sector.
Despite the observed moderation in the pace of grocery inflation, consumers who have been impacted by months of rising costs continue to exhibit sensitivity towards prices. Matt Pavich, Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation at Revionics, a technology provider for retailers, emphasized that while inflation has eased and the economy is displaying resilience, consumers are still actively seeking ways to optimize their spending and locate favorable deals. This includes exploring promotions, considering private label options, evaluating bulk purchases, and even considering a shift in loyalty towards retailers that offer better value.
The landscape of costs remains uneven for consumers, with some categories experiencing above-average price movements. For instance, the prices of cereals and bakery products surged by 7% over the past 12 months, while the nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials category exhibited a price increase at a rate of 5.4% annually. In comparison, inflation rates for dairy and related products rose by 1.3%, and the figure for produce stood at 2.9%. Intriguingly, prices for meat, poultry, fish, and eggs registered a slight decrease of 0.2% during the same period.
The July data paints a nuanced picture of the inflationary trends impacting food-at-home prices and the broader economy. The moderation in the pace of grocery inflation offers some relief to consumers, while the varied cost environment underscores the ongoing dynamics within the market. As consumers seek to navigate these fluctuations, their pursuit of value and favorable deals remains a prominent driving force in their purchasing decisions.


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Health and wellness are definitely at the top of the list of today's round-up of new products on the shelf - from snacks that donate some of their proceeds to research into breast cancer and to find a cure for people with allergies, to clean label...
While there has been growth in the popularity of claims around high protein and gluten-free in recent years, high fiber claims remain the biggest priority for consumers when purchasing bread, says Michael Hughes, director of Insights at FMCG Gurus.
Cereals are no longer just relegated for breakfast and the bowl – market research indicates it is becoming a popular snack, especially among millennials. This is giving the declining sector a much needed boost. We rate the top 10 bestsellers in the US...
From Dunkin’ Donuts new snack on the run menu, to Kind’s foray into protein, to the Finsbury Food Group meeting Public Health England’s 20% sugar reduction challenge well ahead of 2020 with its reformulated muffins, we take a look at what’s new on shelf...
This month, be kind to yourself – and the environment with a snack made from ingredients that would have otherwise gone to waste – with punch of protein and African superfoods, but still retaining the ultimate indulgence: BakeryandSnacks takes a look...
Gluten-free and lactose-free are two of the leading growth categories in the evolving free-from category in Brazil, with ‘free-from’ also tipped as the most promising trend across the whole region, according to Euromonitor International.
Nearly 70% of in-store snack purchases are unplanned -- indicating that impulse snack shopping is a shared habit among most consumers, Euromonitor senior analyst Jared Koerten said at the Sweets & Snack Expo in Chicago yesterday.
A study by consumer intelligence company Catalina found the center of the retail store is by no means dead and consumers can be enticed back by innovative products, especially when it comes to bakery and snacks.
The free from, plant-based and protein packed trends are high on the list of consumer demands and producers around the globe are responding with innovative launches: BakeryandSnacks takes a look at what is hitting the shelves.
DuPont Nutrition and Health’s latest research shows the current clean label trend is less important when it comes to purchasing fresh baked goods compared to other food categories, such as beverage and snacks.
ProSweets/ISM is not only about confectionery. Hundreds of bakery and snack makers will also tout their services– here are just a few examples of what they have to offer in Cologne, Germany (January 28 to 31, 2018).
Donuts were once ‘uncool’ but they are now one of the leading products in the independent, trendy gourmet, handmade sector, apparent with the opening of new concepts stores on both sides of the Atlantic.
Baby boomers are the fastest growing consumer segment and crucial to the success of the biscuit snacking category, says pladis, so it is critical to pay close attention on how to market to this demographic.
Lantmännen Unibake is geared to capitalize on the premiumization trend going on in fast food service with operators customizing offerings to encourage consumers to spend a little more on nice looking products.
General Mills is reintroducing its artificially colored and flavored cereal after consumers complained its natural version did not make the grade – a daring move as the trend towards clean, natural foods gains momentum worldwide. Aligned with this though,...
The $16.3m ‘snackable’ fruit and vegetable sub-category may not be as big as the $27bn salty snack category, but it is making a big dent into the $1.1bn ‘on-the-go’ snacking sub-category in the US, according to annual Nielsen data, ended May 27, 2017.
The more unusual the flavor, the more likely a snack producer will capture another consumer. According to Marcia Mogelonsky, Mintel’s director of Insight, exotic flavors drive the purchasing of a snack more than anything else.


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The 118-year-old company aims to primarily focus on the logistics, ports and transportation sector to bolster its business in Asia’s third-largest economy.
Dr. Sudha Murthy, Chairperson, Infosys Foundation called on Chief Minister and held discussion about the subject at his home Office Krishna today.
Facebook’s latest stand, however, may land it in more trouble since calling itself a publisher may mean more responsibility for the content posted on its website
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive set of directives put in place by the European Union to protect personal data of all its citizens.
The govt piece of the domestic market is huge opportunity that we participate in, says Nasscom's Debajani Ghosh and Rishad Premji.
Infosys will offer end-to-end implementation services for Mindsphere, as well as post-implementation support and leverage its repository of Industry 4.0 accelerators and platform tools
Since the end of his tenure at Transics, Mastelinck has guided several high-potential ventures from an early stage turning them domain-leading organisations.
Fujitsu Consulting, which runs its biggest global delivery centre in India is now looking at leveraging this to repurpose products from Japan for the rest of the world.
The company said it has launched the Tech Mahindra BlockGeeks programme in its Hyderabad campus to facilitate competency in the field of Blockchain Technology.
TCS, Infosys and Wipro are fighting cases related to tax incentives that they have claimed under the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and SEZ schemes.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Tech Mahindra and the University of Salford at a Manchester-India Business Summit in Manchester.
“Sangita Singh has joined IBM Global Business Services as general manager, cloud consulting services. She will report to John Granger, general manager, GBS Cloud Application Innovation Consulting,” said an IBM spokesperson
This partnership is in line with Tech Mahindra’s strategy to develop and focus on the cybersecurity market globally.
This is a rare voice of optimism as the general view is that IT companies will face tremendous disruption and revenue contraction.
The company has been growing faster than Indian IT companies on a larger base — $ 10.3 billion in quarterly revenues. Its digital services now account for 60% of revenue.
Indian IT companies have been focusing on Europe to reduce their US dependence, where protectionist economic policies and slower spending by large banks is putting a crimp on growth.