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Warranties and service plans to be honoured as quirky French brand exits the South African market.
Frank Rinderknecht's latest Rinspeed concept lends new meaning to the term 'green motoring' - it has its own garden!
This is Opel’s new flagship sedan but if you live in South Africa you won’t be able to buy one, sadly.
Mazda has added a new flagship derivative to its CX-3 compact crossover lineup, with a raft of active safety features.
Team boss says Alonso would be on the list of possible replacements for Rosberg despite his contract with McLaren.
Transport Department hoping to make roads safer with integrated, 24hr national traffic enforcement service.
Carmaker considers further investment in Silverton plant to increase production capacity
Mercedes-AMG’s GT range is expanding with the arrival of the potent GT R flagship and two roadsters.
Recent updates have made Chev’s big SUV a more enticing alternative, and the Z71 model adds some bling.
Driven: This AMG is muscular and lithe, and it feels at home on both the suburban road and race track.
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Sebastian Vettel has made it clear that his future is with Ferrari as Mercedes looks to replace Nico Rosberg.


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Milk has long been touted as the best food to consume for bone health. The combination of calcium and vitamin D in milk is potent, but not necessarily for your bones.
In fact, recent findings from Harvard Medical School shed new light on the “drink milk” campaign, suggesting that drinking milk has nothing to do with bone health.
Calcium And Bone Health
Calcium is the nutrient that plays the most crucial role in maintaining healthy bones. Without calcium, your body is unable to produce new cells for your bones to repair and stay strong. Calcium, along with phosphorus, is turned into healthy bone.
The human body doesn’t produce calcium, so it must be obtained via food sources. Insufficient calcium consumption can lead to weak or improperly grown bones. Low bone density causes bones to break more easily, and can lead to osteoporosis and other health problems.
Milk May Not Keep Aging Bones Healthy
A Harvard Medical School study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, raises questions about the milk-bone connection. Assistant Professor Diane Feskanich tracked the bone health of 35,000 men and 61,000 women, middle-aged and older, over 22 years.
Of note, 490 men in the study suffered from hip fractures, along with 1,126 women. Ninety percent of the fractures occurred as a result of a fall or a slip, common among the elderly. Those that consumed large quantities of milk during their teenage years — based on personal recall — had the same risk as those who consumed less, suggesting drinking milk isn’t enough to stave off osteoporosis. Aging bones are just as likely to break and decay, regardless of the amount of milk that was consumed in the formative years.
The study results give experts a reason to pause and reexamine the many dietary recommendations made today.
This isn’t an excuse to stop drinking milk. Milk has vitamin D, protein, and other nutrients that the body needs.
Dairy products are a diet staple, although growing numbers cannot digest dairy properly. If you fall into this category, try to to consume calcium-rich alternatives daily. Good non-dairy calcium sources include leafy green vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, okra, salmon, shrimp, sardines and tofu. These foods provide enough calcium to produce new bone cells, ensuring that your bones stay healthy and strong for years to come.
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EA sports has announced it will dispose of Jon Gruden from Madden NFL 22 after the Las Vegas Raiders coach resigned from his post this week amid a scandal about his emails. Emails published via The ny instances showed Gruden making numerous homophobic and misogynistic comments.
EA stated it’s far “committed to taking motion in retaining a tradition of inclusion and equity,” and will cast off Gruden from Madden NFL 22. He’ll get replaced with the aid of a conventional likeness in a future update.
— Madden NFL 22 (@EAMaddenNFL) October thirteen, 2021
Gruden resigned from his put up earlier this week after The ny times posted emails wherein he made homophobic and misogynistic remarks, among other controversial statements.
getting rid of a actual person from Madden due to an off-the-discipline controversy isn’t uncharted territory for the series, as EA reduce Aaron Hernandez from Madden NFL 25 and Ray Rice from Madden NFL 15.
In 2016, EA said that Madden NFL 17’s broadcast statement might comment on Colin Kaepernick’s choice to sit in the course of the national Anthem, however it’s doubtful if the developer ever accompanied through.
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Mexican restaurant tosses food; ice cream shop scoops up near-perfect score
There are no failing grades to report in this week's restaurant report card. Remember, a failing grade is any score lower than a 70.
El Meson on Hamilton Place Boulevard had this week's lowest score with a 78. Health inspectors found food improperly stored, a dirty food prep area, and food stored at the wrong temperature. In fact, inspectors had to throw away about 30 pounds of black beans, beef and chicken stored at 55 degrees when the proper temperature is 41 degrees.
As for the high score of the week, Kay's Kastles on Dayton Pike in Soddy Daisy serves up a near-perfect 99.
If you have a compliant about a restaurant, hotel, motel, or even a place where you work out, call the Health Department complaint line at 423-209-8110.
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|Jerry Jenkins' 'I, Saul' launches with 'large and unique' TV campaign|
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Worthy Publishing is embarking on a major national television campaign to promote New York Times best-selling author Jerry B. Jenkins' I, Saul. To be released Aug. 27, the historical novel tells the stories of Augustine Knox and the man who would become the apostle Paul.
Worthy is marketing I, Saul through a book trailer on cable and network television.
"With having sold over 70 million books in his career, it only made sense to roll out the marketing of Jerry B. Jenkins's new thriller, I, Saul, with something large and unique," said Dennis Disney, vice president of marketing for Worthy. "Doing a national television campaign is both, and not only for Christian titles, but also for the vast majority of published books period."
The trailer will run as a commercial on cable networks A&E, ION and WGN America. Running for two to four weeks after the book's release, the trailer will target six TV markets: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Orlando, Fla., Charlotte, N.C., and Minneapolis.
"We are specifically targeting time periods adjacent to the broadcasts of major television ministries on the aforementioned networks/channels," Disney said. "This tightly targeted commercial placement allows us to speak efficiently and effectively to the early adopters of Christian novels."
Jenkins, who has written more than 150 books, is best known for co-authoring with Tim LaHaye the "Left Behind" series, which has sold more than 64 million copies since the first title came out in 1995.
To watch the trailer, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUoos-jlmDE.


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Android rules the worldwide smartphone market when it comes to market share, and its dominance in China could have a lot to do with that. At the end of the first quarter of 2013, Google’s platform claimed a whopping 51.4% share of all smartphones owned in China.
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Nearly three in every four smartphones sold during the first quarter of 2013 were running Android, according to the latest statistics from the analysts at Gartner. Google’s operating system grabbed a whopping 74% of the market share during the three-month period, while Apple’s iOS came in second with 18.2%.
Companies choosing to build Windows Phone, BlackBerry, and Symbian powered devices might want to look away now.
Although Nokia has built up a pretty strong relationship with Microsoft in recent years, there have always been questions over whether the company might one day try its luck with Android. But despite seeing lackluster success with Windows Phone, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has ruled out any switch to a competing platform.
This weekend, comScore released smartphone manufacturer and operating system data for the first quarter of 2013, in the U.S. market. The figures are very interesting, showing Android continuing to dominate the market with a whopping 52% market share for operating system.
WhatsApp has denied that it is holding sales talks with Google following reports that the company is on the verge of a $1 billion buyout. One source claimed last week that the hugely popular cross-platform messaging service has been in talks with Google for the last 4-5 weeks, but WhatsApp’s business development lead, Neeraj Arora, denies any discussions.
Ad impressions reached a record high during the fourth quarter of 2012, according to data from Opera’s latest State of Mobile Advertising report, with revenue to publishers more than twice that of any previous quarter throughout the year. The figures show that Android continues to increase its share of the market, but it’s got a long way to go before it topples iOS, which boasts a whopping 41.91% share.
Apple and Samsung are the only two smartphone manufacturers currently seeing any growth in the United States. The pair are slowly eating away at the market share held by their rivals, including LG, Motorola, Research in Motion, and HTC. In the three months leading up to November 2012, Samsung increased its market share from 25.7% to 26.9%, but Apple is catching up with the Cupertino company enjoying slightly more growth.
Following its acquisition of Instagram earlier this year, Facebook is said to be eyeing up another popular service. Cross-platform messenger WhatsApp could be the next item on the social network’s shopping list as the company looks to extend its mobile presence, according to sources close to the matter.
There’s been plenty of debate over whether or not Microsoft will ever bring its Office productivity suite to Android and iOS devices. Many reports have claimed it will, while Microsoft itself has denied the rumors. But now product manager Petr Bobek has confirmed that it will happen next year.
Here we go again, more numbers, more Android and iOS domination. According to IDC, 8 out of 10 smartphones shipped in the first quarter of 2012 included either iOS or Android. Android continues to lead the pack with a total of 59% of the 152.3 million smartphones shipped, while iOS accounted for 23% respectively. Combined they populate 82% of the smartphone market, up 27.6% since Q1 2011. These numbers are an amazing testament to Android’s growth as well as iOS’s stability (which is amazing considering they only have a few devices).


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There’s been a large trend recently in companies shifting to a more flexible work schedule. In Japan, for example, a 4-day workweek experiment saw productivity jump 40%.
As noted by Upwork, Apple hires “At Home Advisors” to help out with customer support, while Dell offers a “Connected Workplace” that includes a wealth of flexible work options, from remote work to flextime and more.
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Microsoft Surface Desktop, Surface Pro 4 And Surface Book Revamp Expected At October 2016 Hardware Event
Microsoft is reportedly readying up for an October hardware launch. It was said that the company is planning to announce something totally new at the said event. While most people are hoping to see the long-rumored Surface Phone or next-gen Surface devices, it looks like Microsoft is heading towards a different direction. Here's what is known about the event so far:
Microsoft To Unveil The All-In-One Surface PC
Microsoft might be prepping up to release a new Surface device called All-In-One Surface PC. In fact, new renders have been posted by Windows Central showing an all-new Surface-branded keyboard.
Furthermore, it was also said that a Surface Mouse will soon be introduced as well. The timing of this leak further supports the rumors about Microsoft's alleged October event.
Surface Pro 4 And Surface Book To Get A Refresh
For people hoping to see a Surface Pro 5 and a Surface Book 2 at the anticipated event, you might end up disappointed. As of now, there are still no valid clues leading to a possible launch of new generation Surface devices.
Nevertheless, Microsoft could refresh last year's Surface products instead. The company might give the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book updated processors and minor improvements, Neowin reported.
New Generation Surface Devices To Arrive 2017
Even though rumors are still circulating about the next generation of Surface devices, it doesn't mean that they will be released this year. The Surface Phone, the Surface Pro 5 and the Surface Book 2 are all expected to be released Spring of 2017.
It has already been established multiple times that the next Surface devices are highly likely to be running the 2017 Windows 10 update. They will also be powered by Intel's yet to be released processor. This means that a 2016 launch could be quite impossible.
Nevertheless, fans can just hope that Microsoft could at least give everyone an idea of when their next events would be. Also, it would be great to know if the company is indeed cutting the Microsoft Lumia line or not. There have been quite a lot of rumors about Microsoft's plans and it would be great to have them all clarified at the anticipated October event.
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The Marseilles City Council approved the purchase of a street sweeper last week.
Mayor Jim Hollenbeck says the city got a lot of use out of the current one.
The new sweeper is a 2007 refurbished Elgin model that comes with warranty and training for city workers on how to fix it.
The City is paying $86,500 for the new sweeper.
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The devastating floods in Queensland and New South Wales have left consumers in desperate need of help from pool and spa professionals. While many are meeting that challenge, more could be done if not for a shortage of chemicals, particularly pool salt.
JC Pool Services has shops in the Brisbane suburbs of Norman Park, Fairfield and Wishart and employs seven pool technicians.
Area manager Josh Higby says they have been inundated with calls.
“Sales and service calls have been off the charts – but the stock situation is crushing. We just can’t get a hold of anything basic,” Higby says.
He says it is virtually impossible to get salt, chlorine and buffer in Queensland at the moment.
“We’re always prepared on floc,” he says. “But I’ve sold 500 units across the company in a week.”
He says that while the surging demand for chemicals and service calls has broken all sales records, they would have done close to three times as many sales if they had access to more chemicals.
“We ran out of salt last Monday,” he says. “And we burned through eight pallets of Magnapool in nine business days.”
An island in the flood
Fortunately they weren’t flooded out themselves, although the hillside shop in Fairfield became an island, with water all around and only one road in.
“We lost power in two of our stores and we had some trouble with a few techs getting to work because they were flooded in,” he says.
“We ran generators at the two stores and supplied chemicals just on good faith because there was no power for payments, so we took names on pieces of paper. We tried to do what we could for the community and sort out as many pools as possible.
“We normally do about 60 pools a day, but as of Friday we had that number plus another 200 on our list. We managed to service about 80 per cent of them last week, and the rest this week. But our pending system is still full.”
He says there is a huge demand for draining and cleaning swimming pools, but that’s not possible at the moment.
“There’s a lot of pools along the Brisbane River and we just can’t drain them yet. I saw a pic of a pool that popped in Wishart because the water table was still too high. It will be at least another week before we can think about draining, possibly a couple of weeks depending on the amount of rain we get – and we’re expecting another big downpour.
“Mostly people are after salt – its affecting everyone really hard – they can’t run their chlorinators without it. So people are having to buy chlorine and dose the pool with it, which is just adding more pressure to everyone.”
Higby wasn’t in the industry during the last giant flood in 2011, but people in the know tell him this one is bigger.
“This is the worst weather event I’ve ever seen, and the owners say this is worse than 2011 – more people with more problems.”
If you have a story, images or videos relating to this disaster, please contact SPLASH! editor Chris Maher at email@example.com or on 0412 048 639.


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Premier’s late notice ‘threw us under the bus’
QUEENSLAND restaurants and cafes say they've been caught off guard and ill-prepared and are scrambling to reopen after Sunday's shock announcement by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk allowing hospitality venues to host up to 20 patrons at a time.
As of yesterday, eateries can now host a maximum of 20 diners, up from 10, while from this Friday larger venues can accommodate 20 guests per area. That means a restaurant, cafe, pub or club with one outdoor and one indoor area could host up to 40 patrons at once while maintaining 4sq m per person.
While most venues have welcomed the news, they say the shock wind-back of the restrictions - brought ahead two weeks early - provided insufficient notice and prevented them from taking full advantage of the new rules.
"To have 24 hours to do this, it's just throwing us under the bus really," said Mary Randall, co-owner of acclaimed Brisbane restaurant e'cco Bistro.
"We need to organise staff, we need to organise our wine list, all of that takes time."
The restaurant had been gearing towards the Government's original planned date of 11.59pm on June 12 for stage 2 of the easing of restrictions.
Ms Randall said they would continue to work to that date, opening their function space on June 13 to 20 people. Their main restaurant will reopen a week later on June 20 with a fresh new concept.
The new model will feature a four- to six-course set menu that is prepaid at $89 per head. They will also continue their hugely popular takeaway offering, which they launched at the start of COVID closures.
"The margins are so bleak (in restaurants) that we had to sit down and put our heads together and think how we could actually make our business a profitable business, rather than just buying ourselves a wage," she said.
"This is probably the best scenario we've come up with where we can actually run a … concept like this with a lot less staff and without compromising the customer's experience."
Unfortunately for Danielle Gjestland - owner of award-winning Japanese fine dining restaurant Wasabi at Noosa - Sunday's announcement has done little to help her business, which will remain closed, only offering a takeaway seven-course degustation on Friday and Saturday nights.
She blamed the cost of "switching everything back on again" not sustainable for the business if it was to accommodate for just 20 people.
Tony Kelly, the man behind hugely popular Mooloolaba eateries Rice Boi and Spero, said the increase to 20 patrons per area would make a big difference to his business but said it would be better if restaurants could simply adhere to a one person per 4sq m rule, with no caps on patrons.
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Apple rocks Q2 as Cook hints on settling patent disputes and no to hybrid
Apple reported stellar financial report for Q2 2012, reporting a net profit of $6 billion. Combined revenue for iPad and iPhone sales is at $29.2 billion, marking the majority of their total $39.2 billion revenue.
Apple sold 11.8 million iPads this quarter, a 151% increase compared to the same quarter last year.
“The new iPad is on fire. We are selling them as fast as we can make them,” Apple Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer said in an earnings call on Tuesday.
After the earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook answered some questions regarding whether they’re planning on joining the band of tablet-laptop hybrid makers and addressing patent lawsuits.
Cook stated that they will not be making an iPad-Mac hybrid, as he believes this would compromise both devices. They always want users to experience the best of their products. He also stated that joining two products doesn’t necessarily make it the best product, or a product that consumers would want to buy or use.
“Anything can be forced to converge,” Cook stated. ”But the problem is that products are about trade-offs, and you begin to make trade-offs to the point where what you have left at the end of the day doesn’t please anyone. You can converge a toaster and a refrigerator, but those things are probably not going to be pleasing to the user. We’re not going to that party… others might from a defensive point of view.”
As for the patent lawsuits, he would be appearing with Samsung CEO Gee-Sung Choi in the court ordered conference in the hopes of settling their patent dispute, instead of pushing for a full-on trial. It looks like there might be hope for a settlement as Cook stated he hates litigations and would opt for settlements if possible.
“I’ve always hated litigation, and I continue to hate it,” Cook said. ”We just want people to invent their own stuff. If we could get into some kind of arrangement where we could be assured that’s the case and a fair settlement of the stuff that’s occurred, I would highly prefer to settle versus battle.”
Ericsson reports strong Q1
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But the company also suffered some setbacks as sales fell 4% to 51 billion kronor from 53 billion kronor last year, as demand for network equipment using code division multiple access, or CDMA, declined. Sales of network equipment, which made up 54% of Ericsson’s total sales, fell by 18% to 27.3 billion kronor from 33.2 billion kronor a year earlier. But sales of outsourcing and network management services and software solutions, which made up 46% of sales, rose by 20%, to 23.6 billion kronor from 19.7 billion kronor.
Motorola wins ITC ruling in case against Microsoft
Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. won a U.S. International Trade Commission judge’s ruling that bolsters its chances of blocking imports of Microsoft’s Xbox gaming system from entering the U.S.
ITC Judge David Shaw stated that Microsoft violated four of five Motorola patents. This ruling could lead to MoMo blocking imports of Microsoft’s Xbox to the US. The ruling is still not final as Shaw’s findings are subject to be reviewed by the six-member commission, which has the power to ban imports that infringe U.S. patents.
“Microsoft continues to infringe Motorola Mobility’s patent portfolio, and we remain confident in our position,” said Becki Leonard, a spokeswoman for Motorola Mobility, in an e-mailed statement. “This case was filed in response to Microsoft’s litigate-first patent attack strategy, and we look forward to the full commission’s ruling in August.”
Huawei to make chips
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“In the future, whether it be mobile broadband devices, tablets, or smartphones, Huawei will be able to provide its own core chip solution,” said Huawei executive vice president Eric Xu. “If we cannot make money from smartphones, we can still make money from the chipset offerings. If we can make money from every smartphone chip, then it will be substantial.”


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Towards the end of last year, Blizzard – like so many of us – was devastated to see the effect of Superstorm Sandy on the east coast of North America. The World of Warcraft developer decided to do something about it, and promptly released the Cinder Kitten pet into the World of Warcraft virtual store. Now, a few months later, the game company has donated the proceeds to the American Red Cross relief efforts: More than US$2.3 million.
The Cinder Kitten is a “fiery little feline looking for a home to warm”, costing gamers US$10 of real-world money.
The Cinder Kitten doesn’t just have good looks — this kitty has claws, and makes a purrfect addition to any Pet Battle team. The Cinder Kitten has Rare-quality stats and is a part of the Elemental family. This not-so-cool cat uses many Beast abilities in addition to Dragonkin and Elemental, and can also Prowl, Leap, and Rend its way to a 3-hit combo against its foes—and look good doing it.
For the month of December, Blizzard announced that 100% of the adoption fee for the kitten would be given to charity in ways that would assist victims of Superstorm Sandy. Gamers were more than happy to support this plan.
We’re not going to do the math and work out just how many Cinder Kittens were sold for Blizzard to be able to make such a generous donation, but we’re hoping that WoW players remember, a kitten is not just for Christmas – Pandaria cannot handle an influx of feral cats.


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Holiday Schedule Update:
Abell Audio will be CLOSED in observance of Independence Day, from Friday, July 4th through Sunday, July 6th.
We’ll reopen on Monday, July 7th.
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THE vineyard managers and winemakers of Orange will be able to access same-day analysis of their crops and products when Vintessential Laboratories opens a new laboratory in January 2016.
Based in the former Charles Sturt University (CSU) cellar door, which closed on Friday, graduate of the CSU wine science degree and CEO of Vintessentials Greg Howell said the Dromana-based company already serviced many local winemakers and, come January, results would be available locally.
“Depending on what test it is, the winemaker could bring in a sample and the result could be available either on the same day, or within a 24 period,” he said.
From bud burst to bottling, and beyond, the laboratory will be able to provide winemakers with up-to-date data on what is happening in the vineyard and winery.
“We’ll be able to check for nutrients in the vine and also do ripeness tests,” Mr Howell said.
“We can analyse the wine all the way through the fermentation process, and even after it’s bottled, we can provide any winery that secures an export order with an accredited certificate of analysis.”
Most winemakers have equipment to analyse Ph and PA levels and the company supplies equipment and products that winemakers regularly use.
“We’re the national distributor of Anchor yeast and Rapidase enzymes,” Mr Howell said.
Water analysis is another service that will be available to orchards and other industries.
“Irrigators can have their water analysed for mineral levels and contaminants, and cellar doors that depend on tank water for their customers to drink, can also have it checked straight away.”
Former CSU Winery marketing manager Justin Byrne said the new enterprise would be of immense benefit to the Orange industry.
“They have been around for a very long time and have a terrific reputation,” he said.
“No longer will winemakers have to send samples away down to the Mornington Peninsula.
“Based here at the Orange Campus, the service will be a terrific benefit for the region and is a perfect fit for the university’s wine science degree.”


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Thursday, 07 October 2021
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and routine during trips is not an easy task. How can truck drivers remain fit? Here are our 5 expert tips for health and wellness at work.
Thursday, 09 September 2021
In commemoration of Canada's National Trucking Week, we would like to acknowledge each of you who is a part of this great industry. Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and perseverance in these difficult times.
Tuesday, 10 August 2021
Since most consumer goods are transported using trucks, our company has labored to reduce carbon emitted into the atmosphere. Here’s how we have made this possible.
Thursday, 15 July 2021
The trucking industry is the crucial connection between the different industries that affect our lives and consequently, the nation’s economy.
Thursday, 13 May 2021
While the employment outlook looks promising for truck drivers in Canada, the shortage of qualified truck drivers remains one of the biggest challenges facing the transportation industry.
Friday, 23 April 2021
At Transam Carriers, we have been contemplating ways of serving our customers in the best way while offering a nice work environment to our employees. One of the greatest moves that we have made to that effect is the update of our fleet.
Wednesday, 10 March 2021
Being a good employer is not necessarily about providing competitive salaries, benefits packages, or vacations. There is more. Find out what exactly distinguishes an employer of choice from a regular employer in our article.
Thursday, 11 February 2021
Ensuring the safety of everyone on our roads is a big concern for trucking companies, drivers, and fleet managers alike. Regular pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicles can go a very long way in this endeavor.


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Bridgend County Borough Council has extended its concessionary rent scheme for market traders and occupiers of small industrial units.
The 50 per cent discount, which will be in place until 31 March 2021, forms part of a phased series of concessionary rent rates originally introduced to support small and medium-sized businesses as they reopened following the initial pandemic lockdown.
Having already received a 75 per cent reduction in August and a 50 per cent reduction in September, traders were set to benefit from a 25 per cent reduction in October.
Instead, the council agreed to extend the 50 per cent reduction, and to regularly review it throughout the remainder of the pandemic.
The Deputy Leader, Cllr Hywel Williams said: “Coronavirus levels may finally be improving but the pandemic is still ongoing, and until the situation is back to normal, we want to do all that we can to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the county borough.
“This is the latest in a package of previous support which has already included a full suspension of rents, and a phased reintroduction using different concessionary rates.
“The support is also in addition to more than £37m in business support grants, extended periods of free car parking, free start-back training, free equipment to keep staff and customers safe, and much more.”


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In 2017, more than 1.2 million Chinese passport holders visited the kingdom of Cambodia. According to the Cambodian Tourism Ministry, the count was 45.9 percent higher than that in 2016. Chinese tourists account for as much as 21.6 percent international tourists who visited Cambodia in the previous year. After China, Cambodia gets the most number of visitors from Laos and Vietnam. In 2017, 11.8 percent more international tourists visited China, a total of 5.6 million. Thong Khon, Cambodian Tourism Minister, said that 2017 was a huge milestone for the China - Cambodia tourism relations as it is the largest source of visitors. Also, 2017 was the first year where Chinese tourists in Cambodia crossed one million marks. Increase in tourism has helped reduce poverty and improve the local economy. As of now, 126 flights work between China and Cambodia from 12 carriers weekly. Thong Khon is confident about the country welcoming two million Chinese visitors in 2020. Along with Chinese tourists, business people have brought about socio-economic reforms in the country. Tourism is also one of the four sectors that contribute to the economy of Cambodia. The country is the home to three of the most stunning heritage sites in the world including Preah Vihear Temple, Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological site, and Angkor archaeological park.
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Renault van sales in the UK grew by 20.8 per cent to 6,618 vehicles in the first quarter of 2016, in a van market that slightly decreased by 0.5 per cent, according to official figures released from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
LCV market share for the first quarter stood at 6.6 per cent – up 1.2 percentage points on 2015.
With a full year of sales under its belt in 2015, the award-winning Trafic has proved popular with business users across the UK with 4,489 of the third generation model being sold in the UK in the quarter – up 36.6 per cent on the same period in 2015. Renault’s growth in the van market builds upon a record year for LCV sales in the UK last year.
Commenting on the results, Darren Payne, Sales Director, Groupe Renault UK, said: “Renault has seen superb growth in vans in the first quarter of 2016. Our current performance reflects Renault’s ever-increasing appeal in the UK van market with our offering of an innovative and efficient range of vans, supported by our growing business-focused Renault Pro+ network, and continues to aid in the delivery of our GO5+ mid-term plan objectives.”
The Renault LCV range consists of the Kangoo compact van comprising of Kangoo, Kangoo Maxi and all-electric Kangoo van Z.E, the Trafic panel van, available in both Passenger and high-roof bodystyles as well as the large Master van in Passenger, Panel and Crew Van specifications. A comprehensive range of converted LCV products are also available to order, built by Renault and Renault-approved coachbuilders. The all-electric Twizy Cargo quadricycle is also a part of the LCV line-up – a unique way of transporting smaller items around urban environments.
Renault has been Europe’s number one LCV manufacturer for the last eighteen consecutive years and was Europe’s number on electric van manufacturer in 2015.


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May 2019 Issue
"Really new" product development is on the upswing in our 48th annual R&D Survey, but so is existing product improvement. Read all of the insights from our annual survey, including who's on the product development team (marketing and manufacturing are not far behind R&D people), the top ingredients being removed and the increasing pressure to shorten time-to-market.
Food Processing's May issue also a cross-functional look at bakery, insights into how to crack the foodservice market and how automation is making the meat industry safer--for workers and for consumers. Plus our regular departments of commentary, news and new consumer products.
Cleaning and sanitation at food and beverage plants have to be both effective and efficient, which sometimes requires a balancing act.
Tucked away in Chicago’s south side, this 93,500 square foot facility contains hidden gems for the future of food and beverage processing, sustainability, and economic development.
From simple machines to vision-guided robots, automation speeds meat-cutting lines while enhancing worker and product safety.
How the FBI investigates product tampering in food and beverage cases – and how they did it in the Tylenol case.
A recipe for success in the restaurant and broader foodservice market must include value-added creativity, healthful ingredients and a commitment to sustainability.
Through rightsizing, use of variable-frequency drives and other strategies, pumps can save significantly on electric power.
Millennials may be behind the posting of food photos but they also embrace "naturalness."
Processors are key partners to grocery store bakeries, although the artisanal nature of bakery is holding back factory automation.
If marketing is a 'profession,' then treat it like one; create development programs and maybe even certification.
We've cast a fun cartoon for this month's caption contest. See if you can take the bait and drop your line into the water to reel in cartoon glory.
The new generation of meatless burgers is so good you could sin.
Cleaning up labels continues to be a priority among respondents to our 48th annual R&D Survey. But what’s the state of innovation as a whole?
Our editors selected the following ingredients to feature in our May 2019 issue of Food Processing. See which products they chose.
Our editors selected the following equipment products to feature in our May 2019 issue of Food Processing. See which products they chose.


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While the pandemic and the shutdowns it brought with it have hit many sectors of the economy hard, but have greatly benefited others. Amazon is one of those lucky companies and it is now preparing to host the biggest sales event of the year.
Amazon is betting that because of the coronavirus crisis, consumers have saved money and are ready to shop online again. The e-commerce giant will hold Amazon Prime Day, originally scheduled for the month of July, at midnight (3 a.m. ET) on Tuesday, October 13, and it will run until Wednesday, October 14.
During the event that was postponed until this date due to the pandemic, more than a million items are expected to have discounts of more than 40 percent.
Although the date is very close to the Christmas shopping season, the amount of money consumers are willing to spend is still uncertain, according to the National Retail Federation.
So this year, the sales strategy could make a difference, as people have been reducing shopping to essentials and looking for bargains.
During Amazon Prime Day there is always a product that everyone is looking for. Last year that item was a $ 129.99 coat from Chinese brand Orolay, but this year the hottest items could focus on products for consumers still at home.
Typically, about 40% of the most popular products on Prime Day are home and garden related, which could be more predictable this year, when most consumers have been at home longer thanks to the health crisis.
Some Amazon flagship products like the Echo devices or the Kindle could offer consumers steep discounts.
The date coincides with the presentation of the iPhone 12, another highly anticipated event.


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After losing their numero uno position a long time ago to BMW and then recently Audi, Mercedes Benz has some serious business to look after. With its competitors aggressively pitching into compact cars and SUV segments to improve their market presence and sales volumes, Mercedes Benz is finally looking up to focus on such segments to improve their sales performance in India. The Indian luxury car market has seen tremendous growth in the past few months and Mercedes Benz cannot ignore to concentrate on such a market.
Mercedes Benz is a luxury car brand owned by Daimler, a $139 billion company. Dieter Zetsche, chairman of Daimler AG commented that Mercedes Benz has plans to launch five compact car models in India which will help the company to regain back the market share. The compact car segment includes models like the A-Class, B-Class, the concept car that Mercedes-Benz will be unveiling shortly in China, a sports SUV, and another model not specified yet.
However, there has been no time frame specified till yet by the company. We expect that Mercedes Benz will be bringing these models over the next two years to India. The news about the Mercedes Benz CSC concept that we brought to you few days back could also be launched in the Indian market. It is expected to be unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show this week and could become the entry level Mercedes car in India. It would be priced around Rs. 20 lakhs and will compete with the Audi A3. The CSC sedan could bring Mercedes back to the top.


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Slowing sales, likely due to high prices and low inventory, could force car dealers to lower the lot price and offer a more affordable amount.
Others start out as hot property, but can be picked up for peanuts today because nobody wants them
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The industry accounts for about 10% of Thailand’s gross domestic product and its manufacturing jobs.
Ford’s market value topped $100 billion for the first time ever, as the automaker’s stock hit a new 52-week high Thursday.
Tesla’s December sales, which included 245 for export, were almost three times the amount achieved in the same month last year and 34 percent higher than November’s sales.
Auto sales in Europe skidded to their worst sales on record for October, as manufacturers hope the protracted shortage of …
The Colorado Automobile Dealers Association, which tracks vehicle sales, said auto sales in the state are slightly ahead of the U.S. market, which has seen an 18.2% increase over the year prior.
The bottom-line figure exceeded the $1.1 billion it made in the second quarter.


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Using the Saucony G9 Shadow 6 silhouette yet again, Feature ups the ante and takes direct inspiration from the $500 casino chip, which is appropriately nicknamed "The Barney." Recall that its previous collaboration was based off of the colors on the $100 chip.
The Saucony runners are done up in several shades of purple suede with contrasting black overlays. Underneath sits a speckled midsole with a gum outsole. The sneaker is made super official with a graphic of the $500 chip on the G9 Shadow 6's woven tongue label.
The sneakers will be released this Friday, January 30, through a special in-store event at 5 p.m. An online drop is scheduled to go down a few hours later at midnight EST. Retail will run you $140.


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In this week's episode of Phone News, we discuss the imminent arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S3 -- and -- how the iPhone 5 might be made of liquid metal and Nokia's PureView 808 super camera phone is priced ready for the UK.
The CNET UK office had a rush of excitement earlier this week when anplopped into our inboxes. It simply read "come and meet the next Galaxy", which can only mean the Galaxy S3 is inbound! We were very disappointed Samsung's latest blower didn't show its face at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, but it's now only a couple of weeks away.
Sadly though, a telecoms insider I was chatting to indicated that it's only going to be a minor upgrade, like the HTC One X, but outwardly, this phone is going to be much more of an evolution than a revolution.was to the . It's likely to have a quad-core processor similar to the
My source also noted that it might not be called the S3, so we'll have to wait and see exactly what this phone is all about.
Apple's own superphone the iPhone 5 has been stirring up the rumour pot too, this time with leaks from Korean insiders that . Sadly, that doesn't mean your phone will be able to morph into knives like the Terminator, but instead refers to the alloy made by Liquidmetal technologies which Apple bought exclusive rights to back in 2010.
Why should you be excited about this? The material in question is very strong, durable and can be heat-formed like plastic, meaning that it should be easier to give the chassis a more fluid design. It's only a rumour, so we might not see anything too radical when the new iPhone drops -- perhaps sometime in June or October -- but it's nice to dream of some mad designs.
Nokia has been a hot topic this week too, as the super-snapping phone thehas been given a , suggesting it might be on its way to our shops soon. The 808 took MWC by storm as it packs a whopping 41-megapixel sensor that promises super high-quality shots that most phones can only dream of.
That price tag certainly isn't set in stone though and it's likely to change before it actually hits stores. We really hope it drops by quite a bit, especially as it's going to be running Symbian, rather than sport the delightful colourful tiles of Windows Phone. Boo.
And finally, rising mobile gaming starto make it easier to share your embarrassing scribblings with the world. What's even more important though is that you can now challenge us to a game! Simply enter the username 'cnetuk' and hit us with your best pictures. I warn you though, we're pretty hot.
That's all from the phone world for this week, but let me know your comments below or over on our simply amazing Facebook page.


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Leasing has been steadily growing for the vast majority of vehicle segments and as automakers switch their incentive focus to support this upswing, residuals will likely improve in the short term, explained ALG in its latest Residual Value Report.
Manufacturers’ movement away from cash support toward lease incentives will lessen the negative impact on residual values since lease incentives are less visible to consumers, ALG officials indicated. Unlike cash incentives, lease incentives do not directly discount the value of the vehicle. However, when leasing grows, in a few years a surge of used vehicles will hit the remarketing lanes, which will likely take a toll on wholesale values.
Since leased vehicles return to the market faster, higher levels of lease penetration will distort used supply, according to ALG.
This effect may be counteracted by offering extensions on current leases. In either case, it could lead to a larger than natural supply of vehicles returning to the market over the next few years.
The tightening of bank lending regulations has made it more difficult for consumers to obtain credit. Consumers that are able to obtain credit have become more cautious about investing in a new car.
Overall, the near-luxury and midsize vehicles have seen a large jump in lease penetration rates, the company stated. As can be expected, lease penetration for full-size pickup and midsize SUVs were down between 2006 and 2007, as automakers tended to push cash incentives rather than promoting leasing for these units.
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Emirates has kick-started its plans to upgrade the entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft – two of the largest commercial aircraft types in service today.
This ambitious project, representing a multi-billion dollar investment to ensure Emirates’ customers "fly better" for the coming years, officially commences in November and is managed entirely by Emirates’ Engineering team.
The target is to completely retrofit four Emirates aircraft from start to... Read More
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, is celebrating the inauguration of buildings 2, 4, 7, 11, 12, 13 and 14, comprising 1,164 units, in the first phase of its flagship waterfront community project Riviera in MBR City, with the ribbon cutting ceremonies welcoming the developers’ stakeholders to the now-completed buildings.
Commenting on this final milestone for these 7 buildings, Mr Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, said: “These... Read More
This Emirati Women’s Day will be celebrated with music and fashion featuring an all-Emirati cast of celebrity pop artists at THAT Concept Store, MOE.
Music Fashion Fusion presented by musivv and The BarCoe Studio, in association with Sennheisser will open on Sunday, August 28 at 7 pm with a talk show featuring renowned Emirati artiste and musivv ambassador Alya (@alya_singz), Emirati pop singer Sachii @sachikosawa and male Emirati R&B singer Casa Vince. Topics will revolve around... Read More
B1 Properties is proud to announce the sale of the largest penthouse on Palm Jumeirah’s Atlantis The Royal Residences for AED 163 Million. This unique 5-bedroom triplex penthouse on Palm Jumeirah is 25,208 sqft and includes a sky garden, two private pools and terraces, a private elevator, and floor-to-ceiling windows with 360-degree infinite views of both the Arabian sea and the Palm Jumeirah. As the unit is offered as an unfinished shell the owner will create a once-in-a-lifetime... Read More
There are just four days to go before Dubai’s much-loved indoor family theme-park, Modesh World, closes its doors for the last time this summer. With kids returning to schools across the UAE on Monday morning, this week is the very last chance to enjoy the final days of the summer holidays at the family-favourite theme park, which is open every day from 10AM to 10PM up to and including Sunday 28 August.
Ending a terrific summer season filled with magical moments for... Read More
Luxury, floral design company, Maison Des Fleurs has announced its latest store will be opening on Thursday 1 September, located in the prestigious luxury Via Rodeo area of Mall of the Emirates. Famed for its elegant fresh flower bouquets and captivating floral displays, the glamourous brand is continuing to expand both regionally and internationally, confirming its position as a true Dubai-born success story.
Following the immense success of its pop-up store in Mall of the Emirates,... Read More
The northern section of the grain silos damaged two years ago by a blast at the Beirut port collapsed early on Tuesday after warnings the structure was leaning too far to stay up.
In total eight more grain silos toppled, the third such collapse in a month, Agence France-Presse correspondents reported.
The crash sent a cloud of brown-grey dust billowing over the waterfront, the LBCI television station reported. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
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As a part of the 25th Anniversary edition of Dubai Summer Surprises, residents and visitors are celebrating all things food across the city for Summer Restaurant Week.
Every day until August 28, diners can try new flavours or revisit tried and tested favourites with limited-time offers at 50 of Dubai's best casual premium restaurants including restaurants featured in the first Dubai Michelin Guide that was launched in June such as Brasserie Boulud, Fi’lia, Goldfish, Indya by Vineet... Read More
Away from the city noise and deep into the heart of the desert, Mysk Al Faya Retreat, a gem of Sharjah Collection by Mysk, provides a full book out option for a total of 10 guests - 5 rooms with no contact with anyone offering unrivaled serenity, exclusivity, and privacy.
Guests will experience middle east luxury living with amenities such as the herbal room, access to a salt water pool, a tropical shower walk, and a hands-free spa that make your camping desert... Read More
DIFC’s Gate Avenue, a vibrant urban destination for culture and community, celebrates the 25th anniversary of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) and has unveiled exciting offers, activities, and entertainment for its visitors. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) and DIFC have come together to bring fun and unique concepts to Gate Avenue, ensuring there is something for everyone. DSS is taking place until 4 September 2022.
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Blockchain is not the province of tech nerds.
A string of celebrities, from Paris Hilton to Ghostface Killah, have moved to capitalize on the booming know-how. Among the many newest—and most formidable—is Akon, the five-time Grammy-nominated R&B singer turned philanthropist. Final yr, he introduced AKoin (pun supposed), a mobile-friendly cryptocurrency designed to gas an AKoin ecosystem.
The goal market: Africa. The Missouri-born Akon is of Senegalese descent and desires to assist younger builders on the continent who’re unable to achieve their potential amid corrupt governments, hovering inflation and a digital divide. AKoin, he says, would offer a platform for entrepreneurs to create, market and monetize their very own decentralized functions, or DApps. And his cryptocurrency may surmount a key problem for doing enterprise in a fragmented economic system: 54 currencies for 54 nations.
Akon sees entrepreneurial ambition, synergized with blockchain, because the antidote to injustice and financial stagnation in one of many largest rising economies on the planet.
Deliberate facilities of the AKoin ecosystem embody a comfortable (or digital) pockets for secure storage and fee of AKoin transactions, in addition to exchanges of conventional fiat cash, different cryptocurrency and even pay as you go mobile minutes (which, in Africa, are extremely invaluable). It’ll allow customers to construct up credit score and take part in microloans, additional spurring entrepreneurial potential.
So how’s it going? AKoin has but to launch a workable token or detailed plan, neither is there a technical staff in place. Akon acknowledged final yr it was a piece in progress. “I include the ideas,” he mentioned, “and let the geeks determine it out.” The challenges, critics say, will probably be successful the belief of Africans who’ve been burned by fraudulent on-line funding schemes.
The corporate hopes to launch with round 50 preselected companions, whose curated DApps will probably be native to the AKoin platform upon its launch. From there, entrepreneurs can create their very own proprietary functions to be used on different platforms. AKoin co-founder and President Jon Karas says “there will probably be no restrict” to the quantity of DApps housed on the AKoin ecosystem.
For now, regardless of the delays, AKoin has what many rivals don’t: title recognition. Akon has traveled the world to advertise the corporate and his imaginative and prescient. And he has a observe file of massive concepts: His Akon Lighting Africa challenge, launched in 2014, has delivered solar-powered lighting to at the least 480 communities in 15 African international locations.
“I feel that blockchain and crypto may very well be the savior for Africa in some ways,” Akon has mentioned, “as a result of it brings the ability again to the individuals.”


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Meta is likely to house its first data centre in India at Reliance Industries campus in Chennai, Economic Times reported citing people in the know. The data centre is aimed at generating content locally in Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The report claimed that Mark Zuckerberg-led company finalised the deal with Reliance following discussions at the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant at Jamnagar in early March. Although, the value of the deal cannot be ascertained, the report added.
What would change for Meta after this?
Meta will be able to operate four to five nodes across multiple locations in the country which would help in faster data processing for the company. Currently, data from Indian users of Meta products is serviced at its data centre in Singapore but a centre in India will help in enhancing local advertisements to improve user experience and cut transmission costs, people in the know told the outlet.
What we know about Reliance’s Tamil Nadu campus?
The 10-acre campus is located in Chennai’s Ambattur Industrial Estate. It is a three-way joint venture between Brookfield Asset Management, Reliance Industries and Digital Realty. It has can provide up to 100-Megawatt (MW) IT load capacity.
Neil Shah, partner at technology research firm Counterpoint Research said, as per the report, “Meta would aim for greenfield data centres across key regions including Chennai, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Delhi NCR, which can suffice its strong infrastructure requirements from fibre to power.”
“While India has the largest number of users, it is still underpenetrated if you look at the installed smartphone user br which is close to 850 million. Trying to localise user-generated content and ads is a prudent strategy as it will reduce latency, enhance AI-driven recommendations, and save transmission costs from Singapore and other hubs,” Neil Shah added.


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Remember when the story broke about Anheuser Bush trade marking many different zip codes? No one was certain how they might be used as a beer brand. Now we know at least one zip-code-marketing concept.
AB has announced that it will launch three limited-edition beers next month named after the zip codes of the AB breweries where they were developed.
Back in spring, Budweiser’s 12 brewmasters across America were asked to write a unique beer recipe. After a summer-long nationwide sampling effort involving thousands of consumers at dozens of events, AB has chosen which three beers would be available for sale in a limited-edition sampler pack this fall.
The “winning” recipes, named for the ZIP Code in which the beer was originally brewed, are from brewmasters at the Budweiser breweries in Los Angeles, St. Louis and Williamsburg, Va.
The limited edition sampler pack, available for sale starting on Oct. 29, is a 12-bottle package containing four each of the special “ZIP Code” beers.


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According to the latest data released by MarketWatch the Elon Musk-led Tesla stock is outperforming Bitcoin by boasting growth of whopping ten percent (10%) and closing its all-time high at six hundred and forty US dollars ($640).
Don’t say we didn’t warn you. There is no denying the fact that experts are hopeful that 2020 will be a good year for Bitcoin owners, the world’s most eco-friendly brand Tesla has kick-started this year with a bang. Shocking as it is for many, analysts did predict that Tesla stock is likely to witness a dramatic increase in demand, estimating a price increase of as much as one hundred percent (100%) by this year.
Step away Bitcoin; make way for Tesla stock
And while Bitcoin has had a good run at the market so far, there is no match for Tesla’s current growth rate which went up by thirty-eight percent (38%) since 1st January 2020, as opposed to the Bitcoin price rise of thirty percent (30%), the Impressive Earnings Report revealed.
That said, it hasn’t been all plain sailing for this all-electric vehicle manufacturer. Back in November, when it unleashed its much-anticipated ultramodern design of the Cybertruck, it didn’t do much to boost its stock prices, despite all the enthusiasm surrounding the launch. In fact, that day, Tesla shares plunged six percent (6%), closing at three hundred and seventeen US dollars ($317).
However, from that moment onwards, there’s been no looking back for this automotive giant. At the time of writing, the stock gained an impressive ten percent (10%) increase. Coming back to Bitcoin pricing, it’s been nothing short of a remarkable run. At the time of writing on Friday, the king crypto closed in at an impressive figure of over nine thousand four hundred US dollars ($9408.44).
Bitcoin vs. Tesla
Interestingly though, some experts think that what ultimately contributed to Bitcoin’s remarkable performance so far is Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk’s open advocacy for crypto. Last week, at the Third Row Tesla Podcast, Musk commented that crypto has the potential to effectively substitute cash.
It is also important to note that while Bitcoin is a speculative asset, Tesla, on the other hand, is a company that sells an actual product. Thus, Bitcoin, as an asset class, can never really surpass Tesla’s quarter earnings as it isn’t a physical company.
So all in all, bullish signals on Tesla stocks still prevail as the firm continues to make headway in alternative energy vehicles space, however, let’s not forget that its close rival Bitcoin emerged as the most powerful asset class last year, with a 10-year performance strong enough to outclass most investment options.
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Car parts manufacturer Klarius Products is taking on a handful of new trainees looking to build a career in engineering.
The Stoke-on-Trent business is in the process of hiring four new apprentices to join its administration, maintenance, technical and quality departments at its Brookhouse Industrial Estate base, in Cheadle.
Chief executive Mark Brickhill said: “It is imperative that young people are given opportunities in engineering. We are committed to providing apprenticeships to candidates wishing to improve their skills and learn a valuable trade.
“The current apprenticeships cover varied aspects of our business, from product development to administration.
“As a business, our recent successes have been driven by the specialist knowledge of our workforce. Our continued growth therefore relies on ensuring that we expand our expertise and pass down skills.
“We work closely with Staffordshire University and training centres to ensure that we are providing local people with the right opportunities to build a successful career in engineering.”
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Klarius Products is the largest UK manufacturer of aftermarket exhausts.
The company operates under the Klarius Group umbrella which also includes KM Tools, a specialist builder of production machinery for the automotive and rail sectors, and Emissco, a manufacturer of liquids, aerosols, hygienic products and a leading UK distributor of Air1 AdBlue.
Mr Brickhill added: “As a proud UK business we greatly benefit from local engineering capability. It is important that we support our community and engage with young people via job opportunities, factory tours, visits to education centres, training and local events, this is a key part of our long-term business strategy.”


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Bahrain recognised the Republic of Estonia on 15 September 1991. Diplomatic relations with Bahrain were established on 27 April 2004.
Since 5 October 2018, Muhammad Abdul Ghaffar has served as Bahrain’s Ambassador to Estonia. The Ambassador resides in Paris. Estonia has not appointed an ambassador to Bahrain.
Visits and meetings
- February 2019 – Prime Minister Jüri Ratas met with Bahrain’s Information Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al Romaihi as part of the World Government Summit in Dubai.
- September 2018 – President Kersti Kaljulaid met with the Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa as part of the UN General Assembly in New York.
- March 2018 – Chairman of the Riigikogu’s Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson visited Bahrain, with meetings at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Assembly.
- September 2016 – Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Väino Reinart met with the Foreign Minister of Bahrain Sheikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Bin Mohamed Al Khalifa as part of the UN General Assembly in New York.
- Estonia and Bahrain have signed an agreement on the avoidance of double taxation that entered into force on 23 December 2013.
Trade with Bahrain has grown over the years. In 2018, Bahrain ranked 94th among Estonia’s trade partners with a total turnover of €2.4 million, which was largely made up of exports (87th export partner with €2.1 million) and imports stood at €0.3 million (85th import partner).
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The main articles of export were food and beverages (malt beer) (72%), mineral products (peat) (23%) and the main import articles included glass products (60%) and textile products (34%).
- According to the Credit Info database, 10 Estonian companies were exporting to Bahrain in 2017.
As of 31 March 2019, the position of direct investments by Bahrain in Estonia stood at around €0.5 million. Investments have been made into wholesale and retail sale, financial and insurance activities and real estate. Estonia has no direct investments in Bahrain. As of 2017, the Estonian commercial register included one company with Bahraini shareholdings, which engages in non-specialised wholesale trade.
According to Eesti Pank statistics on foreign trips, the number of visits by residents of Bahrain to Estonia has fallen over the past three years; in 2018, it was less than a hundred, and the majority of visitors only spend a day in Estonia. Visits to Bahrein by Estonian residents have gone up, standing at 273 in 2018, and most of them are multi-day visits.
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Tucson, Ariz. –Tucson Electric Power (TEP) is partnering with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona during the holidays to provide energy efficiency kits to limited income residents who qualify for food assistance.
Beginning on Friday, Dec. 6 and throughout the month, limited-income residents who qualify for food assistance at any of the Food Bank’s distribution locations will receive free energy-saving products. A $40 value, the kits contain eight LED bulbs, a low-flow showerhead, bathroom and kitchen faucet aerators and an LED night light. Use of the products can result in annual energy cost savings of $75.
“We’re excited to partner with TEP in getting these energy saving kits out to people who qualify for food assistance and can use them,” said Food Bank Chief Executive Officer Michael McDonald. “Energy savings can mean more money for groceries, and it’s good for all of us to think about how to use energy wisely at home.”
“Helping lower income residents reduce their energy use and costs with these products provides them with extra funds they can use to purchase essentials, such as food, clothing, health care and transportation,” said Nikole White, TEP Senior Program Manager for Residential Energy Efficiency Programs. “By partnering with the Food Bank, TEP is able to reach those customers who will benefit the greatest from reduced energy costs.”
TEP provides safe, reliable and affordable electric service to approximately 425,000 customers in Southern Arizona. For more information about TEP’s residential energy efficiency rebates and programs, visit tep.com/rebates.
TEP and its holding company, UNS Energy Corp., are subsidiaries of Fortis Inc., which owns utilities that serve more than 3 million customers across Canada and in the United States and the Caribbean. To learn more, visit fortisinc.com.
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GREENVILLE — Darke County Farm Bureau has been bringing people together for nearly 100 years and believes in opportunities for the next generation.
Therefore, Darke County Farm Bureau and Main Street Greenville are collaborating to host a farm to table dinner in order to highlight independently owned businesses, draw attention to the importance of local farms and promote the burgeoning agritourism industry in Darke County.
Agriculture is Ohio’s largest industry, and over the last few years Darke County Farm Bureau and Main Street Greenville have seen an increase in public interest regarding food production. Individuals are hoping for education about the agricultural economy and to have greater knowledge about where their food comes from and how it is prepared.
It is with these goals in mind that Darke County Farm Bureau and Main Street Greenville plan to host a locally sourced and prepared dinner, which will feature local farmers and independent business owners. All net proceeds will benefit local 4-H and FFA chapters.
The dinner is set to take place from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 10 on the Greenville Public Library lawn and will be called Farm on Fourth.
“We are very excited to be partnering with Darke County Farm Bureau for Farm on Fourth,” Main Street Greenville Executive Director Crysta Hutchinson said. “The collaboration of our organizations provides a great opportunity to both highlight independently owned local businesses and bring food producers and consumers together.”
The food ingredients for the dinner will be sourced from farms in Darke or surrounding counties, and the three-course meal will be prepared by chefs and restaurateurs from downtown Greenville. The Merchant House will prepare the salad and entree, and desserts will be provided by Kathy’s Cookies and Pies. Attendees also will be able to select their preference of beer or wine pairings expertly chosen to accompany the three-course meal.
The event also will feature live music performance, informational presentations from food providers, displays from local farms and more.
Tickets for Farm on Fourth are on sale now and can be purchased online at FarmOnFourth.eventbrite.com or by calling the Darke County Farm Bureau office at 937-335-1471. Tickets are $75 each, $125 per couple or four for $200. Tickets include a three-course meal and beer or wine pairing with each course. Event attendees will be asked to select their meal and drink preferences after ticket purchase.
This farm fresh community event is possible thanks to the support of presenting sponsors Jordan Agency and Graves-Fearon Agency, local Nationwide agents.
Main Street Greenville is a non-profit organization committed to stimulating and supporting revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic growth in historic downtown Greenville. To learn more about the organization, visit www.MainStreetGreenville.org or call 937-548-4998. Individuals also can like the organization on Facebook to receive updates on a regular basis at www.facebook.com/mainstreetgreenville.


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Barely a week into 2019, and we’re already spotting some of the big technology trends of the year. True to form, the consumer electronics extravaganza that is CES shone a light on some of the quirkier “advances,” from connected toilets to custom 3D-printed insoles. But for every bonkers conception, we also glimpsed innovations we can expect to see more of throughout the year ahead. On that list: 5G will continue to snowball, AR/VR will gain steam, autonomous vehicle technology will improve, and smart assistants will get smarter.
But while the spotlight was fixed on CES, another major trend continued away from the bright lights of Las Vegas. Over the past couple of years, the futuristic “connected supermarket” concept has started to unfold, arguably kickstarted in late 2016 by Amazon Go, a connected grocery store with no checkouts. Using deep learning, computer vision, sensor fusion, and more, customers can walk into an Amazon Go outlet and automatically “check out” simply by picking items off the shelf.
Taking the fight to Amazon
This week, Microsoft and supermarket giant Kroger announced their very own data-driven connected grocery stores, with two locations now open for business in Ohio and Washington — near their respective headquarters. The pilot project will inform the extent of any future expansions, but this is very much a long-term plan to automate, optimize, and expedite the supermarket shopping experience with connected systems powered by Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform.
A new digital shelving system that was announced last year and is already being rolled out to dozens of Kroger stores replaces paper price tags with digital incarnations that can be remotely changed in real time. The system can also display promotions, dietary information, and more. A typical use case could involve someone creating a shopping list through the Kroger app, which will then guide them around the store while shelf displays switch to a picture to make the item easier to spot.
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Kroger will also use the wealth of data this new connected experience generates to target ads and promotions at customers inside the supermarket.
But buried in the announcement was one particularly interesting nugget: Kroger and Microsoft plan to package this “retail-as-a-service” (RaaS) platform for use by other retailers. This means smaller chains, for example, can use this very same technology without having to reinvent the wheel themselves.
Other startups are also preparing to cater to anticipated demand for automation among supermarket chains.
Silicon Valley’s Grabango, started by Pandora cofounder Will Glaser in 2016, this week raised $12 million to expand its “cashierless store” technology. Grabango already claims to have signed four U.S. customers that collectively serve 600 million shoppers per year.
Grabango technology essentially digitizes every item in a store so it can be measured and monitored, and the broader platform leans on sensor hardware, cameras, and computer vision smarts to bring automated checkouts to any supermarket. It also supports stores that use cashiers — the technology merely keeps a running tab of items that go into your basket, meaning it’s more about circumventing the traditional queuing/conveyor belt system.
Bay Area startup Standard Cognition, which raised $40 million in November, this week made its first acquisition when it bought Explorer.ai to develop in-store maps. Like Grabango, Standard Cognition sells its cashierless store technology to existing supermarkets, though it opened its own public-facing concept store in San Francisco in September to showcase (and trial) its technology. The ethos is similar to that of others mentioned here — you walk in and then walk right out with your groceries.
With Explorer.ai on board, Standard Cognition will be better positioned to map larger stores and bring situational awareness to wandering shoppers.
While many of the aforementioned technologies require fitting stores with infrastructural technology such as sensors and cameras, a fledgling startup called Caper is looking to sidestep this hurdle by offering AI-powered shopping carts.
The New York-based company, founded in 2017, officially unveiled its smart carts yesterday, revealing that they are now live in two stores — Food Cellar and Gala Fresh in New York City.
Rather than retrofitting the stores themselves, Caper plans to equip shopping carts with everything you need to automate a checkout. The carts connect with stores’ point-of-sale systems, making this a simple software integration, rather than a costly hardware installation.
As shoppers pick an item from a shelf, cameras and sensors on the cart “scan” the product and add it to the shopper’s tally. The cart can also weigh loose items, such as vegetables, to calculate a price, and it may even recommend additional ingredients if it thinks you’re making a specific dish. “It looks like you’re making Spaghetti Bolognese, you might want some Parmesan cheese to go with that,” is the general idea here.
The Caper cart will even guide you to the Parmesan cheese.
Though only two stores are equipped with Caper at the time of writing, the company said it plans to roll out to an additional 30 small to mid-sized chains in 2019, covering 150 stores in total.
Behind the scenes
The concept of automating commercial transactions is not new, of course. The first vending machine can be traced back to at least the first century A.D., when Hero of Alexandria devised a coin-op system that dispensed holy water inside temples. In the 19th century, vending machines came into widespread use, selling everything from postcards to chocolate. The late 20th century, meanwhile, gave way to the much-loathed self-checkout machines in supermarkets, which are estimated to hit the 325,000-unit mark globally this year — an increase of around 70 percent in six years.
The shift from human-human to human-machine interaction in retail has been gradual, but all signs point to a sharp spike in this trend.
Even behind the scenes, automation is playing a bigger part in retailers’ operations. Yesterday, news emerged that Amazon will invest in French startup Balyo’s self-driving forklift technology, which could translate to the ecommerce giant ordering up to $346 million worth of Balyo’s products.
Warehouse automation has played a key role in Amazon’s efforts to cut costs and expedite deliveries for some time — the company internally uses Kiva Systems, a robotics company it bought for $775 million in 2012.
It’s clear that robotics will play an increasing role in supermarkets — both on the floor and behind the scenes. U.K grocery giant Ocado is fully committed to automation and is already trialing picking and packing technology that uses robotic arms to handle delicate items such as fruit, as well as harnessing computer vision to determine the best “grasp” for more awkward items.
2019 and beyond
Amazon Go first opened for employees in Seattle back in 2016, and the company has been expanding the program across the U.S. — it’s reportedly planning thousands such stores in the coming years. This effort has led others to follow suit — French grocery chain Casino recently opened its first cashier-free location in Paris, for example. In China, Alibaba has invested heavily in automating supermarkets and retail — it recently unveiled a partnership with Starbucks to transform the coffee industry by using big data. In 2017, it also opened a bunch of cashless “Hema” supermarkets.
One of the reasons Amazon shelled out nearly $14 billion for Whole Foods in 2017 was to enhance efforts to bridge the online-offline divide. Amazon is well positioned (and financed) to disrupt offline groceries, but what we’re seeing emerge are myriad third-party companies looking to help incumbents get up to speed quickly — and compete with the mighty Amazon. Microsoft and Kroger are behemoths in their own right, and they have the resources and technical know-how to develop their own smart supermarket systems.
But smaller grocery stores may struggle, which is why Kroger is looking to capitalize on its platform by allowing other retailers to use the system. And as we’ve seen with Grabango, Standard Cognition, Caper, and similar companies around the world, the battle to drag supermarkets into the 21st century is very much on.
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Google Glass Busts Myths and Gets Trendy
Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) is working to change public perception about its controversial wearable tech device Google Glass. The company published a list of the top 10 myths about Google Glass last week, attempting to clear up concerns about the device being distracting, a means of surveillance, and another cause of humans losing touch with reality in favor of technology, among other charges that have been leveled against the controversial device.
“In its relatively short existence, Glass has seen some myths develop around it. While we’re flattered by the attention, we thought it might make sense to tackle them, just to clear the air,” the Glass team said in a blog post.
The company claims that having Glass’s screen over the eye allows the user to engage in the real world more than looking down at a phone or computer screen, and so the device is not a “distraction from the real world,” as some have said. In response to accusations that Google Glass will bring about a 1984-esque dystopia, Google says that Glass is not always on and recording and will never have a facial recognition function despite the fact that the technology for such a function exists.
“We manually approve all the apps that appear there and have several measures in place (from developer policies and screenlocks to warning interstitials) to help protect people’s security on the device,” the company said, meaning a developer won’t be able to randomly put a facial recognition or other potentially privacy-violating app on the MyGlass store.
“If a company sought to design a secret spy device, they could do a better job than Glass! Let’s be honest: if someone wants to secretly record you, there are much, much better cameras out there than one you wear conspicuously on your face and that lights up every time you give a voice command, or press a button,” the company said.
Google also addressed the growing number of businesses that have banned the device, saying that similar rules should be set up for Glass as are for smartphones regarding where they can and cannot be used. The company also pointed out that Google Glass can be attached to prescription glasses so it should be allowed to be worn anywhere — just turned off in places like casino floors and locker rooms. The difficult question is whether it will be easy enough to quickly determine whether or not Glass is on, as even if the device lights up, an activated Glass is harder to see than someone staring down at a phone in his or her hand.
This is an especially tough question when it comes to driving while wearing Glass. Google has been lobbying to kill laws against wearing Glass while driving, but there are laws prohibiting the use of smartphones while behind the wheel that are widely accepted to be protecting public safety. Even though a myth Google tries to bust includes one that everyone who has the $1,500 device is rich, it seems like if you can get your hands on Glass then you should probably be able to have a pair of backup, non-Glass prescription glasses for use in situations like driving, when Glass may not be appropriate.
One of the myths it seems Google is most focused on refuting is that Glass users are geeks. The company announced on Monday that it will collaborate with the Luxottica Group, which owns premium eyewear brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley, to create fashionable Google Glass frames. “Luxottica understands how to build, distribute and sell great products that their clients and consumers love — something we care deeply about at Glass, too. They’ll bring design and manufacturing expertise to the mix, and, together, we’ll bring even more Glass style choices,” Google said, highlighting the importance of style as well as function in wearable tech.
The bottom line is that if people think Glass makes them look ugly or nerdy or like “Glassholes,” then they won’t wear the devices. Google has been aware of this for a while, having created a design team of female fashion experts headed by Elizabeth Olsson to make four different frames and two clip-on glasses made for Glass. Commissioning a company that makes some of the most popular frames available is another step toward making Glass into something people who don’t want to be judged as nerdy would actually consider wearing — as long as all this dystopia stuff gets cleared up.
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The Sri Lanka Navy's passenger craft "Princess of Lanka" set sail on a new journey at the launching of "whale watching project" venture since 30 January 2011 at port of Galle. The Princess of Lanka passenger vessel played a pivotal role in ferrying thousands of security forces personnel, civilians and goods between Trincomalee, Kankesanthurai ports and Thalai Mannar till the main land supply routes were cleared and restored after the dawn of peace.
The passenger craft Princess of Lanka" utilized for whale watching/sea cruises under the auspices of Jet liner nautical enterprise will chart the waters as a recreational cruise ship whilst witnessing the beauty of Sri Lankan territorial waters in Indian ocean where passengers will have a rare opportunity of close encounter with the largest living mammals and spinning dolphins with luxury and comfort. The ship is redressed and equipped to cater to the needs of the new clientele and is manned by a well disciplined and highly trained professional naval crew who are in par with the best in the hospitality industry. The cruises are scheduled to operate from Galle and Trincomalee during the period of month of November to April and month of May to October respectively.


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The U.S. House of Representatives has called on Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) to testify on allegations that the online e-commerce platform utilizes data from its third-party sellers to create competing products.
The letter that was signed by the Democratic and Republican members of the panel referred to a Wall Street Journal post about Amazon stating, “If the reporting in the Wall Street Journal article is accurate, then statements Amazon made to the committee about the company’s business practices appear to be misleading, and possibly criminally false or perjurious.”
Nate Sutton, Amazon’s associate general counsel had blatantly denied under oath last July in a written testimony that Amazon utilized sensitive business information from independent sellers on its platform to develop products for Amazon to sell. The Wall Street Journal post last month noted that Amazon did utilize the data. It had cited 20 former employees of Amazon’s private label business.
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