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The automotive sector has always been fast-moving. Whether it’s hedging bets on electric vehicles (EV), exploring new business models, or adopting futuristic technology, it seems as though the industry is perpetually challenged. Unfortunately, the recent pandemic halted progress and reduced production to just a trickle for over a year. To add insult to injury, just as signs were trending towards a promising resurgence for the automotive industrial machine, the war in Ukraine served as a reminder that sometimes it’s not our hands on the wheel.
Conflict drives uncertainty
The war has caused ripple effects that have been felt worldwide. The EU, in particular, has borne the brunt of these effects, thanks in large part to its reliance on Russian fossil fuels. The region now finds itself in a rather delicate and complicated situation, one that has had a significant impact on the automotive industry and its ability to fulfil demand and revolutionise the sector.
The conflict has increasingly constrained the flow of energy supply into Europe, which is now threatening the industrial ambitions of the entire continent. The EU was poised to be one of the big players in the development and adoption of EV, but now it looks like we may have to wait a little longer to realise the gleaming utopia we’d been promised; or, at the very least, in the manner in which we’d originally envisioned it.
It is important to remember that Europe has enjoyed an extended period of relative peace since the second world war, so many of these automotive manufacturers are ill-equipped to deal with this type of challenge. A scenario where Russia decides to cut off all gas supplies to Germany this winter could have massive implications on production, both long and short term. A shock like that would deal a significant blow to EU economies, many of which are already bracing themselves for an impending recession. What’s worse, there is no legacy information to inform these companies. The last time Europe was in wartime, assembly lines were mostly manned by human workers.
The nearshoring narrative
The combination of the war and the recent pandemic seems to have strengthened the resolve of western governments to reduce their reliance on foreign suppliers. However, the reality is that nearshoring production is not as simple as it sounds. The dynamics of supply chain production have become too complex to simply pack up shop and move elsewhere. The globalisation of supply chains has been happening for decades now and reversing these actions will not be an overnight process.
It is not just the war that’s causing trepidation; we are also witnessing the attempted decoupling of the US, UK, and Japanese economies from China, which is a strong signal of where things are going. Apple sent up a flare recently by announcing that they were going to step away from their dependence on Asian chip production. This pointed to a trend where developed economies of the world are starting to move away from their current laissez-faire approach to manufacturing, and towards refocusing on organically growing their own industrial economies. Thanks to its strong desire to reduce its dependency on China, the US is even exploring how to jumpstart its own microchip economy. This probably wouldn’t provide the required relief for another two or three years, but it is a start.
The entire ongoing geopolitical shift – the tensions, the security competition, the antipathy – is not going away anytime soon. The justification of trade constraints, due to national and economic security, provides signals to manufacturers as to where they should produce. In order to enter the US market, you must now have manufacturing bases in the US. This will all take time to unfold, but the fact that the United States has put $50B in subsidies on the table, gives you a sense of the gravity with which these economies are treating the current geopolitical climate.
There has been some concern that tensions between China and Taiwan will impact the already-strained automotive supply chain, particularly in regard to battery and EV production. The truth is that, at worst, this may simply result in a slightly slower rollout of EV than we were all hoping for. We’ve seen it happen before.
In 2010, in the wake of a huge recession, renewables were such a hot-button topic that the US government handed out huge subsidies to the renewable energy market. The result of that investment is that Texas, once the national talisman of North American petroleum production, now gets 45% of its energy from renewables. If you had said that to someone twelve years ago, they would have laughed at you.
The US and its trade allies will eventually develop their own capacity to produce battery tech. It is not that the capability and the resources don’t exist on American soil – they do. For example, the Salton Sea in California has the capacity to provide up to 30 years’ worth of mineral supplies. It’s just that public perception of late has been opposed to the concessions necessary to decouple from China. Battery production can carry a significant environmental price tag, and right now the national sentiment towards sustainability is not one of compromise.
One of our biggest challenges in the West is that our democracies have been asleep at the wheel while China was making huge investments in Africa. By cornering that market, China has effectively narrowed the West’s options drastically. The position we find ourselves in now, from a geopolitical standpoint, is that we have swapped Russia and fossil fuels for China and batteries. As a result, we are going to see increased competition for establishing a presence in South America and Africa.
Whatever the case, the automotive industry remains a pawn in a much larger game. How this all shakes out is anyone’s guess, but one thing’s for sure: conflict is bad for business.


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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Most would agree we've been lucky this winter when it comes to dodging downright bad weather. But, it only takes the cold to take a toll on your skin.
So, it's just about this far into winter when people are really noticing the itchy and sometimes scaly conditions beginning.
Yes, it can certainly be annoying, but experts say it can be a lot more than that if you don't take winter skin care seriously.
Dr. Elma Baron, dermatologist at University Hospitals says it keeps her very busy.
"The cold temperature and the dry air causes a lot of dehydration in the skin and that's the number one thing we fight against in the winter."
She says the big concern is dry skin leading to more serious issues, "uncontrolled itching will obviously lead to scratching so that's when you can start introducing infection in the skin because our hands are always dirty."
That, she warns can lead to things like eczema or psoriasis, nasty rash conditions that can then even lead to cardiovascular problems.
So her number one piece of advice is to take moisturizing seriously and to a whole new level.
"When we use moisturizer this time of year we are referring to thicker moisturizers, probably not the best time for lotions. The lotion evaporates very quickly. What you want is a cream moisturizer and you should lather it on as soon as you get out of the shower," says Dr. Baron.
She goes on to stress re-moisturizing a few times throughout the day. Another big help she says can be hydrating your skin from within, which means drinking even more water.
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text: Compiled ByJill Jusko Mixed economic news has consumers' moods just as mixed, show data from the Conference Board's latest Consumer Confidence Index. After rebounding in November the index dipped more than four points to 80.3 in December. "The major factor dampening consumers' spirits has been the rising unemployment rate and the discouraging job outlook," says Lynn Franco, director of the Conference Board's Consumer Research Center. "Until there is an improvement in labor market conditions, there is not likely to be a significant upturn in consumer confidence." The index compares monthly results with 1985, when the average index stood at 100. It is based on results from a monthly survey of 5,000 U.S. households. Consumers were more pessimistic in December about current conditions, with the Present Situation Index dipping to 69.9 from 78.3. Just 14.6% of households surveyed rated current conditions as "good," versus 16.1% in November. On the plus side, there was an incremental increase in the percentage of survey respondents who expect business conditions to improve in the next six months, up to 20.8% from 20.3%. However, the percentage of consumers expecting fewer jobs in the coming months rose to 20.2% from 18.8%, while those expecting more jobs dropped to 15.1% from 15.4%. The New York-based Conference Board is a business research and membership organization.


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Chrysler cans Ram Hybrid, receives federal funding for Ram Plug-In
Chrysler's Ram division received a $48 million cash infusion from the U.S. Department of Energy to use toward its Ram Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle project that will see a trial run of 140 vehicles stationed across the country. Meanwhile, the automaker says it has canceled plans to bring to market a standard Ram Hybrid.
The $48 million comes from the $2.4 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act DOE Vehicle Electrification program.
Chrysler says that the funding will be used to develop a 5.7-liter Hemi-powered Ram Hybrid capable of traveling up to 20 miles using only the power supplied by a 12KwHr lithium ion battery. Chrysler says it has contracted with Electrovaya to supply the batteries to be used in the trial fleet.
"This initiative represents how government, automotive industry, suppliers and key partners are reaching common goals and demonstrates how rapidly this type of advanced technology can be brought to market," said Paolo Ferrero, Chrysler's Senior Vice President-Powertrain, in a statement released to the media. "DOE-support for domestic advanced technology is an important enabler for Chrysler Group and its key suppliers in order to understand and test customer acceptance and the capability of PHEV systems in a variety of real-world conditions."
Chrysler has not confirmed where the test vehicles will be sent, although the automaker says that "more than 21" partners have been selected, including utility companies, government agencies and universities. The testing will be used to collect data for a regular production series of plug-in hybrids.
Ram Hybrid dropped
Chrysler had been developing a Ram Hybrid that had been set to arrive in dealers later this year, although now the automaker says it has suspended the plan after reviewing the public's response to other hybrid pickups - namely the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra.
The automaker "could not formulate an appropriate business case" and says it is canceling development of the Ram Hybrid which had been scheduled to enter production later this year as a 2011 model. Leftlane's spies had nabbed images of what appeared to be production-ready Ram Hybrids testing late last year, meaning the project was almost certainly close to completion when the plug was pulled - in favor of the Ram Plug-In Hybrid.


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Pacific Sunwear announced it has acquired the domain name pacsun.com in preparation for the June launch of its online store.
The site will offer the latest apparel available in Pacific Sunwear stores including merchandise from Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, Rusty, Redsand, and others. The company’s existing Web site is in the process of being updated and enhanced, and will debut with the e-commerce launch. The company’s existing Web address, www.pacificsunwear.com will also access the Pacific Sunwear online store.
Also to be unveiled with the online launch will be Pacific Sunwear’s new community section¿PipeLine. PipeLine will feature many areas of interest to Pacific Sunwear’s teen customers including: upcoming events, feature stories, interviews, contests, news, free e-mail, and more.
The company will use the shortened address www.pacsun.com in all of its marketing efforts, the initial of which will be primarily concentrated on the company’s retail stores, encouraging its customer’s to “Get an e-Life.” The first promotion will include the “Get an e-Life Sweepstakes” offering a generous list of prizes. The company also intends to promote its e-commerce efforts through its national print advertising campaign.
In addition, Pacific Sunwear recently began an aggressive online and offline campaign to rapidly build its e-mail database to support a direct-to-customer marketing approach.
“Acquiring pacsun.com was very important to our new business and marketing,” says Pacific Sunwear Chairman and CEO Greg Weaver. “Our customers have identified us as PacSun for years. We are very pleased with the rapid progress we have made leading up to our launch. We believe there are a number of factors that will assist us in our online success including a nationwide retail presence, strong brand recognition, a proven merchandising track record, and the participation of our key brands. Our customers are very Internet savvy and have over 130-billion dollars of spending power. We believe that in a very short time PacSun will become a destination for teens to surf, chat, and shop.”


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Industry experts from Jobspring Partners and Workbridge Associates are on hand at each event to offer job search advice to attendees. For most in-state students, Bilateral Exchange is the most cost effective path, since you are paying the Virginia Tech tuition wherever you go. However, out-of-state students might want to consider VT Direct , in which students directly enroll into the host universities.
When Kickstarter CEO Yancey Strickler took to the stage at TOA16 he echoed the thoughts of the changemakers in attendance when he said that the gravitational force of technology and innovation will shift squarely to Berlin”. Standard #5: Digital Citizenship: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
While smartphones are becoming the device that many students are bringing to their classes there is a new type of technology that is becoming more and more commonplace, it’s called wearable technology. Previously he developed the Multifeed system powering Facebook News Feed, the EdgeRank algorithm for ranking social content, and lead the infrastructure engineering behind Timeline and Messenger. Kate explores the emotional connection between people and life-like machines, seeking to influence technology design and policy direction. He used recording technology and was able to independently record his thoughts instead of needing to dictate to an adult (which promoted dependence). He also advises established businesses and startups how to adapt and grow in the new world of evolving technology. Your choices pay off with adoption rates of as high as 95% in some Tech Logic customer libraries!
As much as we need to increase diversity, we need to increase visibility of current diversity.” The tech industry may have a problem with women, but women don’t have a problem with technology. Please note that memberships are for startups working on proprietary technology and a select group of service providers and VCs. The numbers are low, but they’re not zero,” says Natalia Oberti Noguera, founder and chief executive of the Pipeline Fellowship, a program that trains women to become tech investors. Findery’s members post notes around the world, telling stories about locations on a host of subjects such as personal history, local news and world history. As parents, we have become more supportive of tech because we have seen how meaningful it is for our son.
So let’s capitalize on his technology proficiency and confidence and help him use that skill in his role of a student! I think his switch from a passive consumer of tech to a user-creator was very important for his sense of himself and for our understanding of what he can do when he is motivated.Tags: edtech, solutions
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Australia is facing a growing drug shortage due to continued supply chain disruptions, prompting renewed calls to reduce the country’s near-total reliance on India and China for life-saving drugs.
Doctors and pharmacists are sounding the alarm that patients are at risk due to the worsening 321 drug crisis. currently listed Therapeutic Goods Administration as facing shortages – nearly 50 of which are rated critical – and 85 more are expected to add to the list.
Medications for diabetes, depression, anxiety, stroke, nausea, hormone replacement therapy and cancer treatments are among those currently or soon to be in short supply or out of reach.
Dr Katherine Hester, Vice Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) in Queensland, said urgent action was needed.
“Shortages of some medicines are becoming a bigger problem in Australia, and they are really exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected international supply chains,” said Dr. Hester.
GPs are seeing more patients who tell them they can’t get the medicine they’ve been prescribed at the local pharmacy. GPs often have good relationships with pharmacies in their area and will work with them to help get the drugs their patients need if they struggle to find them. We can also sometimes find a substitute for a particular drug, but drugs are not easily interchangeable.”
Dr Hester said Australia needed to “address this with a long-term solution because when people go without the medicines they need, it can negatively affect their health and well-being.”
Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) National President Dr Fei Sim said drug shortages have been a problem “for a long time” but the pandemic has put additional pressure on supply chains.
“The shortage affects a range of medicines, from over-the-counter cold and flu medicines to prescription drugs like the diabetes drug Ozempic,” she said.
“Demand for common medicines such as paracetamol is on the rise as Australians battle various illnesses.”
For new drugs delivery guarantee In the relationship between the federal government and pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers will be subject to minimum four to six month inventory holding requirements for certain key brands listed in the Pharmacist Benefit Scheme.
But the new rules won’t come into effect until July 1, 2023.
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Dr. Sim welcomed the guarantee, which would come with price increases for up to 900 different drugs, but said “more needs to be done to ensure a stable supply of PBS drugs.”
“Many people rely on these essential medicines for their health and well-being,” she said.
“PSA and the entire health sector are working with the Ministry of Health and the government to ensure a stable and uninterrupted supply of life-saving medicines. It is always best to work together with your pharmacists and doctor, if any medicine is not available, your medical team will work with you to ensure you have the best access to available care. Pharmacists will work with you if there is a shortage of over-the-counter drugs and offer alternatives.”
Acting President of the Pharmacy Guild Nick Panagiaris said The keeper the shortage brought out “a whole sovereign risk problem here.”
“We used to be major drug manufacturers in the country and unfortunately more and more of them have been lost, especially the generic drug industry, many of which are now based in India, China and so on,” he said.
“So the government needs to take a serious look at this, because it’s not just a commodity, it’s an essential medicine that basically keeps people alive.”
He added that pharmacies are “breaking down” over ready-made products such as liquid paracetamol as the winter cold and flu season coincides with another spike in Covid cases.
“We have increased demand for paracetamol and unfortunately this is now a huge problem for us at the pharmacy level in terms of having a critical drug that we really need when people are suffering the effects of Covid,” he said. said.
“At this point, it’s not certain when we’ll get a reasonable stock position with these things at the moment — it’s just a bit of Russian roulette, to be honest.”
Amid disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic, former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg turned to the Performance Commission last year. evaluate risks in the Australian supply chain.
The final report, released last August, concluded that while Australia’s supply chains have been disrupted by Covid and trade tensions, “most of the main supply chains have proven resilient.”
“While people are understandably wary of supply chains, only a few products that are sold are vulnerable,” Jonathan Koppel of the Productivity Commission said in a statement.
“Companies can usually manage these risks through hoarding, contracts and diversification.”
Australia imported 5,950 different items in 2016-17 worth $272 billion, or about 16 percent of gross national income.
Pharmaceuticals were the fifth largest category of imports at $10.6 billion after vehicles, machinery, electrical equipment and mineral fuels.
“At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, concerns were raised by many about Australia’s reliance on imported active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other pharmaceutical materials,” the statement said. report said.
Australia imports most of its pharmaceuticals from Europe and the US, which increasingly rely on APIs produced in India and China. As of 2017, China produced 40% of the world’s APIs, while India provided 20% of global generic drug exports.”
Production disruptions in India and China during the pandemic raised fears of shortages in Australia, leading to panic buying and stockpiling, and subsequent government-imposed purchasing restrictions.
“Despite concerns, the Australian pharmaceutical supply chain has been ‘robust and has stood up well to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic,'” the report said, citing material provided by Medicines Australia.
“There have also been reports of shortages of other medicines caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, such as hormone replacement therapy and antidepressants. However, this does not look like something out of the ordinary. The Australian Health Service noted that “drug shortage events, although perhaps more focused on products exposed to hospital and community stocks due to [Covid-19]did not increase in Australia in 2020.”
The Performance Commission stressed that drug shortages were common even before the pandemic, affecting patients, doctors and pharmacists.
“The combination of intense price competition (especially in the generics market) and lack of transparency in supply chains hinders the ability of companies to accurately assess (and therefore reward) good quality management and supply chain sustainability, leading to shortages,” the report said. said.
However, the Australian Institute for Comprehensive Economic Research (IIER-A) has previously warned that Australia is dangerously reliant on imported drugs.
In early 2020, IIER-A released a report highlighting that Australia imports over 90 percent of its medicines and is at the end of a very long global supply chain, making it vulnerable to disruptions.
“Australia is particularly vulnerable to drug shortages caused by factors beyond our control,” retired Air Vice Marshal John Blackburn and Ann Borzycki of IIER-A wrote. opinion at that time.
“These factors may include production problems, political instability, pandemics, another global economic crisis and natural disasters. Of particular concern is Australia’s just-in-time supply chains. While just-in-time makes good business sense, it leaves Australians vulnerable to disruptions in the supply chain, whether unintentional or intentional.”
AT October 2021 In an IIER-A report calling Australia a “complacent country”, the group warned that the pursuit of cost-effectiveness has led to a significant undermining of our health care systems and their resilience as our country has gradually lost manufacturing capacity to the point where we now import more over 90 percent of our medicines and virtually all of our personal protective equipment.”
“This happened without providing sufficient buffers in times of crisis through stockpiling mandates,” the report says. “Lower prices in normal times can be very costly in a crisis.”
Health Secretary Mark Butler was contacted for comment.
Originally published as ‘Growing problem’: Australia faces shortage of more than 320 medicines


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How a new Arizona hotel is preparing to open in a post-coronavirus travel scene
At a time when Arizona's hospitality industry is furloughing its workforce and temporarily closing resorts, a new boutique hotel in Tucson is holding virtual job fairs.
In fact, Tucson native Vishal Patel and his business partner Sunny Patel are optimistic that they could open their 112-room property, The Tuxon, just as people are ready to return to travel this summer with features guests will be looking for in a post-COVID-19 world.
Pronounced "Tuck-son," the hotel's name is a play on the silent c in Tucson. The goal is to blend the emerging arts and culture scene downtown with the surrounding desert beauty and nearby loop of popular hiking and bicycling trails. Its creators hope it will become a "destination for adventure seekers drawn to desert trails and mountain landscapes."
"Most of my friends didn't know how to pronounce Tucson, they would call it 'tuck-sahn,'" said Vishal Patel, co-creator of The Tuxon.
Emphasis on authentic experiences
The decor and programming will reflect the city's crossroads of American, Mexican and Native American culture while celebrating "the hotel's unique connection to its desert surroundings just steps away."
The hotel, which is a renovation of a property dating to the 1960s, will become part of Marriott's Design Hotels, a collection of independent boutique hotels worldwide that aim to offer authentic local experiences. It will be the first Design Hotels property in Arizona and the hope is that it will help drive growth on the west side of downtown Tucson. Room prices will vary by season.
"We call ourselves the largest community of neighborhood transformers," said Markus Schreyer, Senior Vice President, the Americas & Global Business Innovation at Design Hotels.
Schreyer said the plans for The Tuxon fit with the brand's vision for independent hoteliers offering local experiences. More than 400 hotels apply each year to be part of the elite brand and typically 5% of those fit its vision for demonstrating “a passion for cultural authenticity and genuine hospitality that is enhanced by thought-provoking design and architecture.”
"Because they are creating a new kind of experience, the whole area gets transformed in a way," he said.
Reacting to coronavirus concerns
Statewide, Arizona has seen a significant drop in tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent numbers showed that the statewide occupancy rate for hotels in Arizona during March was just 47.9%.
But The Tuxon's timing might have a silver lining.
While many hotels are rethinking and retrofitting their designs to accommodate concerns raised by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Tuxon is making those adjustments before opening.
"We've spent a lot of time thinking through from a safety standpoint first and foremost for our employees, our team, which includes our various partners, and then certainly our guests," Sunny Patel said.
In addition to implementing new state, local and Marriott-recommended guidelines, the co-creators believe guests may be reassured by the midcentury modern design of the hotel.
The property has a V-shaped, open-air design with a central pool. Guests can park near their rooms and not have to reach them via a lobby. The hotel already planned to offer amenities such as remote check-in by phone. Now, it's adjusting the placement of furniture in public areas to offer distancing.
Still, despite an unknown road ahead, the business partners view this as a long-term investment in the city.
"We’re fully expecting it to be tough sailing early on as travel still is in the process of bottoming. But I think we have an amazing product and there's nothing like it in Tucson and I think that between how our property is set up and how we are positioned, I think we expect to do very well over time," Vishal Patel said.
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All countries that have started actively working on determining the legal standing of cryptocurrencies or have already successfully finished such work might be conditionally included in this category. While some nations cautiously integrate cryptocurrencies into daily life, others aggressively integrate them into their financial systems. Head to the bitcoin360ai site if you want to check out some free trading services.
(Note: read the latest crypto regulation news and learn which countries will be the next to join and support the crypto realm.)
One of the most loyal jurisdictions in the field of crypto is Lithuania cryptocurrency regulation, and the country as a whole enjoys a strong reputation for providing a stable economy, which motivates entrepreneurs to establish Lithuanian crypto firms. The Lithuania crypto exchange license is currently the most cost-effective option available among EU nations.
The environment for Lithuania crypto license has improved as a result. Lithuanian authorities have formally approved and recognized businesses using cryptocurrencies for commercial purposes (by FCIS). The Lithuanian government’s open registration program for cryptocurrencies has won favor with the financial sector. The Lithuanian Financial Crime Investigation Service (FCIS) oversees both sorts of crypto license that can be obtained there: operators of cryptocurrency exchanges and operators of cryptocurrency custodial wallets.
The Spanish Parliament categorized cryptocurrencies as electronic payment methods back in 2014. Additionally, the Spanish government required bitcoin miners to go through a special registration process and pay the necessary taxes in 2016. Other draft legislative acts that were intended to impose extra taxes on cryptocurrency transactions were also presented to the parliament, but they were not passed. Transactions involving cryptocurrency are exempt from VAT.
There is currently no law governing the use of cryptocurrencies in Spain. Companies must, nevertheless, abide with the AML legislation’s standards for customer identification. Cryptocurrencies are still not regarded as legal cash in Spain, nevertheless.
Cryptocurrency assets are referred to as private money in this context. Commercial enterprises and banking institutions can make payments to one another with their assistance. In addition, VAT must be paid on all bitcoin-based sales. Additionally, there are no taxes on cryptocurrency transactions as of now. At the same time, Germany was among the first EU nations to formally govern digital assets. It is allowed to issue digital currency, possess it, use it for commerce, and mine it. The license of bitcoin and its release are both subject to particular regulations. Germany formally acknowledged digital currency as a financial instrument in 2017. And right now, paying with Bitcoin is totally possible here.
Since cryptocurrencies do not meet the minimum requirements, the Central Bank of Portugal decided in September 2017 that it does not recognize them as currencies. The Portuguese Parliament addressed the legislation governing bitcoins, in particular the laws governing initial coin offerings (ICOs), in May 2018.
The first property was recently purchased and paid for entirely in cryptocurrency on May 5, 2022, which is another historic real estate market event. The price of the apartment in Braga was three bitcoins, or about 110,000 euros. This proves that for the first time ever in Portugal and Europe, a house was sold entirely in cryptocurrency without any conversion to euros.
Official data indicates that Portugal may soon cease to be a “tax haven” for bitcoin owners. An official document from the Ministry of Finance regarding the taxation of revenue from investments in digital assets and the localization of cryptocurrency will shortly be submitted for approval to the government of the jurisdiction.
Cryptocurrency is recognized as a legitimate market instrument in this nation. The Ministry of Finance even created a new statute with guidelines for the use of electronic money. Additionally, legislation has been created to control how ICOs should operate. Additionally, the country has legalized cryptocurrency businesses, and its residents are now able to make payments with coins.
In 2013, Norway formally recognized digital assets such as bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Tax on bitcoin sales is computed using the standards established for dealings with real estate, equities, and other conventional assets. In 2017, the government decided to do away with the VAT on all transactions involving bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Currently, cryptocurrencies are not completely regulated.
In May 2018, it became known that the Norwegian Central Bank is thinking about creating a national virtual currency that would be an addition to cash, an alternative to bank deposits and a backup solution for electronic payment systems. This decision was made against the backdrop of declining cash consumption.
Recently, the Norwegian parliament rejected a bill to ban mining in the country. The proposal to ban the mining of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies based on the Proof-of-Work (PoW) algorithm was first introduced in March 2022. The authors of the bill referred to the high energy consumption during mining, which is mainly obtained from renewable sources.
Among the 27 countries of the European Union, Italy can be called the leader in the use of bitcoin in transactions. According to Coinmap, more than 15% of all stores in the world that accept payments in crypto operate in this country. Also in Italy, there are 39 cryptomats and there is a project that is focused on the development of a payment system in bitcoins. It is already actively replacing the euro in payment transactions within the country. The future outlook is not yet completely clear: in the end, either a completely new digital asset will appear on the blockchain, or there will be a stablecoin based on bitcoin.


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Looming Law, International Pact Could Lower Food Protections
The TPP would require countries to accept food that meets only the lowest safety standards of the collective participants. If enacted, consumers could soon be eating imported seafood, beef or chicken products that don’t meet basic U.S. food safety standards, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration would be powerless to stop imports of such unsafe foods or ingredients. Plus, the labeling of products as fair trade, organic, country-of-origin, animal welfare-approved or GMO-free could be challenged as barriers to trade.
Opposition has grown, thanks to petitions by members of the Organic Consumers Association and other groups. More than 400 organizations, representing 15 million Americans, have petitioned Congress to do away with accelerated acceptance of the measure without full debate.
For more information, visit OrganicConsumers.org and search TPP.


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Toyota has strengthened its focus on small cars with the acquisition of Daihatsu. Daihatsu is a Japanese automotive manufacturer that specialized in compact cars and was established back in 1907. In 1988, Toyota had acquired a 51 per cent stake in the company, thus making it one of Toyota’s subsidiaries. Now Toyota has raised its stake to 100 per cent with a new share-swap agreement as an outcome of which Daihatsu’s shareholders will get 0.27 shares in Toyota for every one of their Daihatsu shares.
As an outcome of the acquisition, Daihatsu will now be involved in the development of smaller cars for both the Daihatsu and Toyota brands. Toyota will share crucial technologies and distribution networks in new markets with Daihatsu. Daihatsu will help Toyota with more efficient cost competitiveness and fuel economy in its larger models. Both companies will benefit greatly from the deal as they focus on their core competencies and join hands to overcome any barriers like the prohibitive costs of exploring emerging markets and research into new technologies.
Commenting on the acquisition, Toyota President Akio Toyoda said, “This is an opportunity for us both to stop feeling that we need to go it alone, and trust each other to take full advantage of our respective strengths. In other words, we can now focus on our core competencies. That, I believe, is the key to achieving and sustaining global competitiveness.”
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As an advocate for the electronics industry and a voice of its 3,500 member companies, who are spread across the entire electronics supply chain, IPC released its Global Policy Framework for 2015. This framework lays the foundation for IPC’s global advocacy efforts, outlining the top public policy priorities to promote a strong manufacturing economy.
The Global Policy Framework for 2015 targets four broad areas: driving technological innovation and advanced manufacturing; promoting a 21st century economy and workforce; advocating for smart regulation; and supporting science-based environmental protection. Specific issues under these headings included public-private partnerships for manufacturing innovation, tax policy, education and training, and environmental health and safety policy.
In addition to releasing its Global Policy Framework, IPC is also announcing the dates of its major U.S. public policy event of the year, “IMPACT 2015: IPC ON CAPITOL HILL.” This two-day event will take place on April 29 and 30, 2015 in Washington, D.C., giving C-level executives a unique opportunity to interact with senior policymakers and advise them on issues that affect the electronics industry.


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Dubai Auto Trading and Dubai Car Market
As the raging engine of Dubai’s car market starts again, the business of auto traders is also regaining its previous strength. As a recent research by International Expo Consultants informs, car sales are expected to rise by an average of 19.2 per cent this year. And according to Chamber of Commerce and Dubai's Road and Transport Authority, Dubai auto traders are very optimistic and enthused about the new business prospects that the coming time is to bring.
Auto trading has been one of the most exciting businesses over the years barring the last two years in which Dubai car market also felt the grim effects of global recession. But now, as the current market situation tells us, auto trading in Dubai is quickly recovering and has almost soared back its prior heights. As the number of new vehicles registered in Dubai continues to show positive signs of growth, auto traders appear more reassured about the health of their business.
Being associated with UAE’s premium automotive market, especially Dubai’s, is something that’s always made auto traders proud and confident. Even at the peak of recession from mid 2008 to mid 2009, every UAE auto trader was quite convinced that the market would recover and the dark clouds of recession would soon disperse. And luckily, we already see it happening now. Car sales in Dubai in particular and UAE in general have already started to grow exponentially molding both Dubai car market and auto trading into their previous shapes. While on one hand the UAE auto traders are comforted by the return of business, current market reports from research companies of global renown on the other are sending very positive signals with their optimistic findings and predictions about the growth of the industry for times to come.
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A brand identity for a new way to power LED lighting
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The Think Tank was recently appointed to develop the brand identity and launch a new way of powering and controlling LED lighting from a start up company, Isotera.
The challenge was to develop a clear identity and messaging that allowed audiences to gain a quick understanding of what the company offered whilst explaining a completely new concept in installing LED lighting.
We worked with Isotera to develop their brand values and positioning and then created an identity that represented these and communicated the core offering of the business. The Think Tank developed a marketing strategy to bring the new product to market and launch the brand combining Press Relations, Direct Marketing and Events.
The initial response to the launch of this innovative new system has been very positive and it is set to change the way LED lighting is installed both in the UK and beyond.
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Apple claims that its Message app isn’t big enough to classify as a gatekeeper service under the definitions of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation, according to the Financial Times (a subscription is required to read the article).
The EU is a political and economic union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe. Its policies aim “to ensure the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital within the internal market, enact legislation in justice and home affairs, and maintain common policies on trade, agriculture, fisheries, and regional development.”
Digital Markets Act, which, among other things, will require firms such as Apple to offer alternatives to its App Store and payment systems. Also, the EU demand major messaging services — including iMessage, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger — to send and receive messages, calls, videos, and files from smaller competitors.
Not surprisingly, Apple strongly opposes the DMA. The tech giant told ABC News that “it was concerned that parts of the Digital Markets Act “will create unnecessary privacy and security vulnerabilities for our users while others will prohibit us from charging for intellectual property in which we invest a great deal.”
In accordance with the published legislation, to classify as a ‘gatekeeper,’ the service must have more than 45 million monthly active users in the EU. Additionally, the company must have turnover in the EU exceeding 7.5 billion euros annually or a market cap in excess of 75 billion euros.
As noted by 9to5Mac, Apple definitely qualifies on the financial metrics. But whether Messages “has more than 45 million users in Europe is what is really under debate.”
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It’s not surprising that pizza delivery soared during the prolonged lockdown in America. But as it turns out, not all pizza chains fared the same. Domino’s Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) was one of the superstar performers. And DPZ stock looks like a sure bet to reach a new record high and go even higher.
Domino’s was perhaps uniquely qualified to handle the pandemic. The company has always had a business model that was exclusively carryout or delivery. But something that the company did prior to the pandemic served it very well.
As it turns out, the company was already piloting a contactless delivery program in the first two months of the year. This assisted the company in two ways. Most obviously, the company did not have to create a new initiative from scratch. But second, customers had already started adopting the service. That’s a win-win.
Domino’s Was a Pandemic Winner
Not surprisingly, Domino’s delivered a blockbuster earnings report in July. The company posted $920 million in revenue. That was a 13.4% year-over-year (YOY) increase. And same-store domestic growth also showed strength with the United States market reporting 16.1% growth. However, what really had analysts and investors excited was the bottom line. The company reported $2.99 GAAP EPS which was 74 cents above the consensus estimate.
But DPZ stock hasn’t moved much since then. Initially, it moved down when the company reported it was replacing its chief financial officer. Also, like many companies, Domino’s did not provide forward guidance. And that was right about the time when investors got tired of getting no future outlook.
However, in the last three weeks, DPZ stock has been on a tear. After falling to $376.32 the stock has climbed over 15% and has broken through a level of resistance.
But a strong earnings report will only take Domino’s stock so far. Here are three things investors will be looking for.
Will Domino’s Continue to Grow Same-Store Sales?
Domino’s is now in its tenth consecutive year of positive same-store sales growth. In that time, the company has reported an average yearly growth of 6.4%. Internationally, the story is even more impressive. Domino’s has posted 106 consecutive quarters of positive same-store sales growth. And the average yearly growth was 5.5%.
What makes these numbers more impressive is the fact that Domino’s has continued to build out its global footprint. And the company is also gaining market share.
Will the Cash Continue to Flow?
Domino’s has also been a free cash flow (FCF) generating machine. This year, the company is expecting to generate $500 million of FCF. And that number is likely to go higher in the coming years. But it’s one thing to generate free cash flow, analysts want to know what companies are doing with it.
In the case of Domino’s they have made investments in their digital footprint as well as innovating their menu. Remember, it wasn’t so long ago that Domino’s was losing consumer preference because of taste. By using the cash in this way, Domino’s is able to keep its balance sheet clean and does not have to dilute shareholder value.
However, it has come at the expense of growing its dividend. Which brings me to my third item to watch.
Is the Dividend Ready to Explode?
Currently, Domino’s dividend does not look that exciting. But as we mentioned above, the company has been putting its cash to effective use. Further, the current 0.74% yield has been growing. And the company has been increasing its dividend significantly every year.
By any measure, Domino’s payout ratio is low so not only does the dividend look sustainable, it’s set up for future growth.
DPZ Stock Should Finish the Year Strong
Because Domino’s has been delivering impressive capital growth, investors may not be too concerned about strong dividend growth. However, with the consumer outlook remaining unclear for 2021, it’s likely that the company’s growth will reach more average levels. But even with more average growth, DPZ stock should continue to set new records in the last quarter of 2021.
On the date of publication Chris Markoch did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.
Chris Markoch is a freelance financial copywriter who has been covering the market for over six years. He has been writing for Investor Place since 2019.


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Americans are anxious. We’re suffering from economic anxiety, political anxiety, social media overload, neuroexistentialism, and plain old FOMO. And in CBD, many hope to find a cure for this modern condition.
That little three-letter acronym—which stands for cannabidiol, one of the many chemical compounds called “cannabinoids” that naturally occur in cannabis plants—wasn’t familiar to many Americans several years ago. But in 2016, CBD became more widely searched on Google than THC—the cannabinoid most famous for getting users high. And it’s been climbing ever since.
In a recent survey conducted with the Harris Poll, Quartz asked over 2,000 Americans about their use and perceptions of CBD. The results show that the vast majority of people in the US are aware of the cannabis-derived compound: some 86% of survey takers had heard of CBD. Still, fewer than 20% have tried it, and only 7% say they use it regularly.
If you or someone you know hasn’t already tried CBD, whether by rubbing a balm into aching joints, dropping a sublingual tincture before bedtime, popping a gummy, or vaping from a device stocked with CBD oil, it’s likely you’ve been exposed to marketing for it. The San Francisco-based cannabis delivery platform Eaze called CBD “the breakout star of 2018,” citing that the number of costumers buying CBD products doubled from the previous year, and some analysts have predicted the US market for hemp-derived CBD could reach $22 billion by 2022.
And while it certainly feels like everyone is using the stuff, and data from cannabis analysts and companies suggest as much, we are just beginning to understand how everyday Americans—perhaps those who don’t live in places where “magical CBD lattes” are prevalent—are interacting with CBD.
Those surveyed consider it more of a wellness aid than a recreational drug, like marijuana or alcohol: only 22% said they used CBD socially or as a novelty. About 55% of those who have tried CBD say they used it to relax, and another 50% said they were looking for stress and anxiety relief (respondents were allowed to give multiple answers for why they used CBD).
Over 10% of Americans between 18 and 44 years old use CBD regularly, about double the share of regular users over 45. That might be because millennials are experiencing debilitating anxiety at twice the average rate in the US.
Women are more likely to use CBD for wellness reasons; but men are more than twice likely as women to use CBD regularly
People who turn to CBD for health reasons were likelier to be female, while men indexed higher for social and spiritual use.
And while this lucrative and growing intersection of women, wellness, and weed is giving rise to a boom of new cannabis companies marketed towards women, men are actually both more likely to have tried CBD, and more likely to use it regularly. Approximately 10% of men responded that they use CBD on a regular basis compared to just 4% of women.
Over a quarter of people living in Western states have tried CBD. That’s true of fewer than 20% of people in the South, Midwest, and Northeast. That might be because while hemp-derived CBD is widely available, consumers in states where cannabis is legal and some of the best-known CBD brands are based—Colorado and California the most prominent among them—are likelier to have encountered products made with CBD.
Of the large majority of Americans that have heard of CBD, over 80% support its use. About 56% say they support using CBD as a replacement for prescription pain killers. Almost half of those surveyed also support using CBD to replace prescription drugs for fighting anxiety.
Research to support both these use cases is limited. In lab rodents, studies have shown that CBD helps to alleviate various sorts of pain, when administered both orally and topically, but clinical studies in humans are lacking. The same is true for research into its effects on anxiety.
About two thirds of all those surveyed said they are concerned about widespread use of CBD: 38% are concerned about unknown side effects, and 33% are worried about its combined effects with prescription drugs. Others worry it might act as a gateway to other drugs. (Survey-takers were allowed to respond with any number of concerns.)
While Jeff Chen, director of the Cannabis Research Initiative at the University of California-Los Angeles, told WBUR that “CBD actually has a pretty favorable safety profile,” he added that those worries are not misplaced, and more research is necessary, especially in areas such as using CBD with prescription drugs, or while pregnant.
The uncertainty around CBD might make some potential users anxious, but, at least based on our survey data, it seems many are willing to take their chances.
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While the problem was first reported in September, reports indicating the issue started pouring in earlier this week when a number of users raised the issue on a Google support page. The company acknowledged and said, “Thank you for reporting this issue. We have escalated your issue to the rest of the team and will keep you updated on any information available.
A number of Google Pixel 5 owners have complained that their android Auto was working fine when they installed Android 12. But after upgrading to Android 13, Android Auto stopped working. Some users claim to have tried workarounds such as changing cables, clearing cache, and some even performed a factory reset on their vehicles’ infotainment systems, but the problem remained. It worked for a handful of them “after several minutes”.
Some users have reported that they were able to fix the problem by going to Developer Settings on their phone and switching the “Default USB Configuration” to favor “File Transfer/Android Auto”. A stable patch has not yet been released.
New Android Auto UI
Last week, Google rolled out Android Auto 8.2 for beta testers. The update brought a redesign, known internally as “Coolwalk”. The company already showed off the new user interface at I/O 2022 and it will essentially put all the important features that drivers prioritize in their cars – navigation, media and communication – on a single screen. The new look, which was due to roll out later this summer, will display maps, a media player and communication apps on the same page.


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Lion is ridiculous under value, a cash rich company that never seen in Malaysia steel stock, and the largest flat steel player in Malaysia do deserve a premium but unfortunately the share price didn?t reflect the true value. Potential a good M&A play of its flat steel plant, potential a privatize candidate due to its cash rich position and low valuation.
KUALA LUMPUR: Domestic steel mills are adjusting prices due to the potential increase in commodity prices, as market sources say European long steel prices are expected to rise sharply in the coming weeks.
Asteel Group managing director Datuk Sri Victor Hii Lu Thian said domestic steel millers are also factoring in risks associated with the potential increase in domestic and imported inflation, increase in oil and energy prices and potential disruption in the global supply chain.
"Domestic steel bar manufacturers have no control over the rising steel prices
which has resulted in higher building material costs.
"The rising energy prices in Malaysia also exacerbate this.
"In 2021, there was a 64 per cent increase in natural gas tariff, coupled with a hike in global freight costs. Thus, the conflict has prompted many domestic steel manufacturers to rethink the sustainability of their businesses," he told The New Straits Times.
Victor said that domestic steel manufacturers are currently experiencing an excess of inquiries, but it is important to note that steel allocation in our country is limited.
"We find that the demand in Malaysia is merely spurred by earlier purchases by industry players, such as the construction and automotive industries, so it does not impact their budgeted costs that the global price hike may impact," he said.
Steelmakers across Europe are cutting back their operations as power prices surge to record levels in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Bloomberg recently reported.
Producers of the metal from Spain to Germany are beginning to slow down or entirely stop their output as the higher costs make production unsustainable, even with steel trading near record levels.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated already eyewatering power prices, affecting companies including Acerinox SA, Salzgitter AG and Liberty Steel, it said.
When asked on the company's contingency plan if steel prices continue to soar, Victor said Asteel is taking a more cautious approach to the potential price avalanche to manage safety stock inventory levels better.
"We take this precautionary measure due to a lesson learned from the steel price crash in the year 2008.
"Similar to any steel player, the fluctuation of steel prices impacts us as it impacts our cash flow and also our stock prices.
"We are continuously assessing the impact on our product supply chains, including
surging shipping and insurance costs. To mitigate the situation, we are looking at
the possibility of alternative supply chain vendors to overcome these barriers," he said.
Leon Fuat Bhd executive director Calvin Ooi Shang How expect domestic steel prices to rise in tandem with markets overseas as there are knock-on effects from the disruptions to the supply chain in terms of raw material and logistics cost.
When asked if the rising steel prices will be potentially pushed to consumers, he said this depends on the industry and sector.
"If steel prices continue to rise in tandem with other costs, businesses will inevitably pass through the costs to consumers," he said.
Calvin said the strategy is to sustain the business and ensure that any price hikes are gradual and do not disrupt the company's operations and customers.
"We are working closely with steel producers to secure the supply needed at competitive prices to fulfil customer requirements," he said, adding that the company will continue to monitor purchases closely, including the foreign currencies critical to global commodity prices, which in this case is the US dollar.
Victor said currently, the direct impact is still minimal, but there is always the potential for immediate risk in the long run if the conflict continues.
"We believe that most domestic steelmakers have been cushioned with raw material stockpiling and diversified
procurement for now," he said.
Victor noted that the international price trend influences the trajectory of domestic steel prices, for example, trends in China will affect Malaysia as they account for more than half of global crude steel production.
"So far, our domestic steel bar prices have been below China's market price, but this may soon change as the conflict has rattled the global commodity market with ripples spilling over to logistics and freight costs, resulting in delays and higher operational costs," he said.
Steel Rebar futures have climbed to around CNY 5,200 per tonne, a level not seen since October last year, as risks of supply shortages after top steelmaking city Tangshan implemented a lockdown lent optimism to steel bulls. Coronavirus-induced restrictions in top producer China led to transportation disruptions, with most steel mills now facing raw material shortages. On top of that, soaring energy costs on the heels of the conflict have forced steelmakers to increase prices for large steel sections. However, these COVID-19 lockdowns will also dent demand while increasing inventories, limiting some of the upside momenta. Still, Chinese steel demand is set to rebound strongly as the country is expected to unleash more fiscal spending and tax cuts to spur investment and consumption.
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Health and Glow Beauty has completed 25 years of operations. The cosmetics business plans to continue to expand with an omni-channel approach and further diversify its product categories.
“We are thankful to our consumers for trusting the brand and showering us with immense love,” said Health and Glow’s CEO K Venkataramani on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, India Retailing Bureau reported. “We welcomed many new consumers to our family in these years and the affection and trust we have received are overwhelming. As we celebrate our big milestone we want our customers, partners, stakeholders, and employees to take part in all the gala celebrations and commemorate this happy time together.”
The business has launched a 25th anniversary sale to celebrate the milestone and is offering up to 50% off certain products until the end of December, the business announced on its e-commerce store. The sale has launched both online and offline and also offers up to 25% off on perfumes.
In terms of expansion, Health and Glow does not plan to slow down its forward momentum and aims to continue to mix online and offline retailing. The business will also expand its cosmetics offering, recently having launched a line of colour cosmetics which are both vegan and cruelty free.
Health and Glow launched in 1997 and opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Chennai. The business now has a network of over 175 stores located across Indian cities including Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Cochin, Kolkata, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, and Hyderabad among other locations.
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News! - FlyJSim gives more Q4XP Details We noted at the start of 2021, that one of the coming significant releases for the X-Plane Simulator in 2021 will be the FlyJSim Q4XP. Development has been now ongoing now for about three years, but for a while now the news coming out of FlyJSim has been quite sparse. FlyJSim did a final update of their original Dash 8 Q400 Legacy, even now as far back as August 2019, in readiness for the far more higher quality and detailed version of the De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q Series called Q4XP. The biggest expected feature i


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If you were one of the millions that thought that the battle to get online poker and online casinos in New Jersey was going to take years, then you were probably very surprised on December 23rd. On that day, the Department of Justice changed the game and finally announced that online poker and online casinos within a state is completely legal.
Now sites and online poker and online casino companies are gearing up to launch gambling entertainment in New Jersey. The best in the world are coming to New Jersey and they will have increased promotions and bonuses to gain new customers. The enticing bonus may be quadruple of what are typically offered in the same casinos in the United Kingdom.
Sites such as newjerseypoker.me and newjerseyonlinecasino.me are planning on shortly releasing reviews of all New Jersey online poker rooms and online casinos as soon as those casinos are named. Other websites such as newjerseycasinos.me will also provide information regarding bonuses and within three months will be able to display payout information.


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“Guinness” and “alcohol-free” don’t usually go hand-in-hand, but that’s about to change. Global drinks company Diageo is launching a zero-alcohol version of Guinness in the UK and Ireland.
Guinness 0.0 will be sold in liquor stores and Waitrose and Morrisons supermarkets starting on Monday before being expanded to other retailers. Not that frequenting pubs right now is a thing anyway, but Guinness 0.0 won’t show up in bars until next spring.
The new concoction was developed by brewers at the St. James’s Gate site in Dublin, who used the 261-year-old recipe — they’ve just adjusted it to remove alcohol through cold filtration. Guiness 0.0 will have the same flavor and color, but it will contain no alcohol.
In a press release, Grainne Wafer, global brand director of Guinness, said, “This is an exceptional day for Guinness, as we finally reveal Guinness 0.0. The launch highlights our long-held commitment to innovation, experimentation and bravery in brewing, harnessing the power of our brewers and our ingredients to create an alcohol-free beer that is 100% Guinness but 0% alcohol.”
The launch coincides with a trend in zero-alcohol alternatives to boozy drinks, The Guardian reported.


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UK independent tissue converter Accrol Group Holdings has appointed Gareth Jenkins as chief executive.
He will take over the role from Steve Crossley with effect from 11 September 2017.
Jenkins previously worked for DS Smith, one of Europe’s leading packaging companies that manufactures corrugated products for the retail, FMCG and industrial markets.
He spent the last four years as managing director of the UK & Ireland packaging division.
Crossley is leaving the company and stepping down from the board with immediate effect to pursue other interests.
Peter Cheung, chairman of Accrol, said the company “continues to trade in line with market expectations in terms of revenue, with profitability being broadly in line with market expectations”.


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Blog: Holiday hopes continue to remain high
Leonie Barrie | 6 December 2010
Holiday hopes continue to remain high after major US retailers saw a strong surge in November sales, with a Black Friday boost helping accelerate momentum already gained so far this year.
Sharper increases in key holiday categories like apparel were helped by a raft of sales promotions, which began at the beginning of the month as firms tried to persuade early spenders to open their purses. Longer opening hours also helped drive traffic during the Thanksgiving weekend.
The gains are seen to indicate a solid start to the 2010 holiday season, although retailers still have a lot of work to do to drive business and secure sales over the next three weeks.
Elsewhere in the apparel industry last week, the focus was on environmental and social issues.
Sporting goods giant Nike released a new Environmental Apparel Design Tool designed to fast-track sustainable innovation among clothing companies. The tool, based on the company's Considered Design Index, aims to help designers make real-time choices that reduce the environmental impact of their work by using fewer natural resources such as oil and water.
And China's textile industry is being urged to clean up its act after investigations uncovered widespread pollution in two textile factory towns in Guangdong province that make blue jeans and bras. The probe by environmental campaign group Greenpeace found high concentrations of heavy metals in toxic discharges at Xintang and Gurao. And it is now calling on the textile industry to take steps to cut the use and release of hazardous chemicals during production.
Another call has been made for a global ban on the sandblasting of jeans, with campaigners urging other brands to join Levi-Strauss and Hennes & Mauritz (H&M) who have already said they intend to end the practice. Labour rights groups claim sandblasting poses unacceptable health risks to workers and want it phased-out from garment supply chains.
Meanwhile, plans by the Sri Lankan government to develop the country's textile sector have been questioned by industry specialists who doubt the viability of more textile mills. Incentives for the textile and apparel sector - aimed at increasing domestic value addition - are included in the national budget for 2011. But there are concerns the country's high energy costs would offset any benefit of making more fabrics locally.
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LFX V-6 engine for 2012 Buick LaCrosse
Code-named LF3, performance of the new engine was reported to be similar to Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, which is rated at 355 horsepower and 350 foot-pound of torque.
It was also reported that the LF3 unit would debut in the Cadillac XTS, though so far the upmarket sedan has only been announced with a naturally-aspirated 3.6-liter V-6.
Fast forward to today and GM Inside News, the same source that broke news on the LF3 engine, is now reporting that GM is working on not one, but in fact two twin-turbocharged and direct-injected gasoline V-6 engines.
The second engine will be a bigger unit based on GM’s 3.6-liter V-6. GM even hinted at such a possibility with the unveiling of a one-off Camaro concept back in 2009 that was developed together with comedian Jay Leno and featured a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V-6 tuned to deliver close to 420 horsepower.
Possible applications for the pair of force-fed V-6 engines would probably start with Cadillac’s range of models, including the XTS and next-generation 2014 CTS. There’s also a chance that Cadillac’s highly-anticipated ATS-V, the performance version of the new ATS, will forgo a V-8 engine and pick up a blown V-6 instead.
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CHINESE technology giant Tencent Holdings Ltd and Singapore government-owned fund Temasek said they would invest US$35 million in London-based TrueLayer.
The three-year-old fintech startup sells open-banking software, which lets people share or aggregate their financial information from different providers.
Venture capital firms Northzone Ventures and Anthemis Group, both previous backers, also participated in the new round. Including the new money, TrueLayer has raised US$47 million to date, it said in a statement on Tuesday. A valuation was not disclosed.
The company said it would use the funding to expand across Europe, with a goal of connecting most of the continent's banks by the end of the year. It would consider expanding to Asia and Australia and so was eager to attract investors from that region, Francesco Simoneschi, TrueLayer's co-founder and chief executive officer, said in the statement.
"The support of Tencent and Temasek will be crucial to our future plans," he said.
Mr Simoneschi said open-banking, which is increasingly mandated by regulators in countries around the world, and the growth of mobile phone-based money apps, had the power to transform the financial services industry.
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(Germany) – The tour will allow Trilux customers across Europe to see its products up close.
Following the postponement of Light+Building 2020 until mid-September due to the ongoing spread of the Coronavirus, Trilux has announced that it will be going on a “major European tour” from March onwards, allowing customers to see the German manufacturer’s products up close.
Named the Xperience Tour, the company will visit a total of 20 destinations across Europe, from Berlin to Vienna and Brussels to London, with stops in Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Italy, France, Spain, the Czech Republic and the UK.
“The fact that Light+Building was postponed two weeks before the start is very regrettable from a business point of view, but completely necessary from a health policy aspect in order to reduce the risk of spreading – and therefore absolutely correct,” said Joachin Geiger, Head of Sales and Marketing at Trilux. “Customer proximity is essential for us and it’s the reason why we have decided to bring our products and services directly to customers.
“Customers can experience our vision of the light of the future in our interactive showrooms in Cologne, Arnsberg and Amersfoort throughout the year. With the Xperience Tour, we’re bringing individual lighting solutions, innovative services from monitoring to Pay per Use, and quality ‘Made by Trilux’ directly to your door.”
More details of the Xperience Tour can be found online at: https://www.trilux.com/de/unternehmen/veranstaltungen/xperience-tour-2020/.


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Colombo (News1st): Apple has announced the launching of MacBook Air 2018 which includes a Retina Display, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, and one headphone jack. The announcement was made at the Apple Event (October 2018).
Apple says every part of MacBook Air has been redesigned and re-engineered for the new generation, centering around the new Retina Display.
The new MacBook Air has 50% smaller bezels, a 13-inch display, 4x the resolution with over four million pixels, 48% more color, dual-core i5 CPI, and up to 16GB of 2133MHz memory.
This version of the MacBook Air also includes a TouchID, a better Force Touch trackpad, better-backlit keys, and basically a lot of the features that can be seen in the recent MacBook Pro launches.
The new MacBook Air is also 17% smaller in terms of volume and it’s 10% thinner at 15.6mm.
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Thanks to the upgraded app, users will be able to set up their Neato D10 in just six steps. As promised, Neato vacuums now work with Siri Shortcuts, as well as Alexa and Google Assistant. You can map up to three floorplans, set “zone” cleaning, get cleaning summaries, choose turbo and eco modes and use remote start and scheduling.
Neato revealed the Neato D10, along with slightly paired down Neato D9 and Neato D8 models, at IFA 2020 in Berlin today. The Neato D9 and Neato D8 use the company’s LaserSmart mapping technology and have shorter run times than the D10, 120 minutes and 90 minutes, respectively.
The new product line is set to arrive in North America, Europe and Japan this fall, but the company has not yet revealed pricing. For reference, its existing Botvac D7 Connected cost $800. That puts Neato’s robotic vacuums in the range of the iRobot Roomba i7+, which originally sold for $1,000 but is now on sale for $700.


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Apple Gets High Marks for User Privacy Protection Efforts
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has given Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and several other prominent tech companies the highest possible ranking in the digital rights organization’s latest “Who Has Your Back?” report. The nonprofit civil liberties watchdog group issues the annual report in order to inform users about which companies do the best job of protecting their privacy and resisting government requests for their data.
As noted by the EFF in the executive summary of its report, major tech companies “are privy to the conversations, photos, social connections, and location data of almost everyone online. The choices these companies make affect the privacy of every one of their users.” In order to highlight the companies that embrace transparency about government data requests and advocate for user privacy, the EFF created its annual “Who Has Your Back?” report.
The report uses six criteria to rank companies’ privacy protection efforts, including requiring a warrant for content of communications; telling users about government data requests; publishing transparency reports; publishing law enforcement guidelines; fighting for users’ privacy in courts; and publicly opposing mass surveillance. As noted by the EFF, companies are given a star in a category if they have fulfilled the related requirements. Nine companies reviewed by the EFF received stars in every category, including Apple, Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Yahoo (NASDAQ:YHOO) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL).
The EFF also cited Apple and Yahoo for showing particular improvement over previous years. “Apple’s rating is particularly striking because it had lagged behind industry competitors in prior years, earning just one star in 2011, 2012, and 2013,” noted the EFF. “Apple shows remarkable improvement in its commitments to transparency and privacy.”
The Cupertino-based company also noted that, “If there is any question about the legitimacy or scope of the court order, we challenge it and have done so in the past year.” Finally, the EFF noted that Apple is a member of the Reform Government Surveillance Coalition that opposes the bulk collection of user data on the Internet.
Apple and many of the other tech companies cited in the EFF’s report appear to be reacting to the public’s increasing concern over privacy issues following the exposure of the NSA’s bulk data collection program by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. Although Apple and the other companies that received high marks should be praised for their efforts, the EFF noted that tech companies are still restricted about the amount of information they are allowed to share about requests made via National Security Letters (NSLs). However, the EFF is currently challenging the government’s use of NSLs in the courts.
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Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death among U.S. children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports proper car seats reduce the risk of death for infants age one and under by as much as 71 percent. Proper use of car seats and booster seats also reduce the risk of injury to toddlers between the ages of one and four by 54 percent, and by 45 percent for children between the ages of four and eight.
Unfortunately, even when parents try to use car seats to protect their children, a personal injury lawyer knows too often car seats are defective or the seats are not installed correctly. TheNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration has introduced new tools to help parents use car seats more effectively and has launched a campaign to increase car seat safety.
Increasing Car Seat Safety
According to the NHTSA, a child under age 13 is involved in a motor vehicle collision every 34 seconds in the United States. More than 1/3 of children killed in motor vehicle collisions were not in car seats or were not wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. Tragically, some of these children are injured or killed even when parents use a car seat.
The NHTSA has launched a new campaign called “Don’t Delay. Register Your Car Seat Today,” to allow parents to register their car seats on a mobile app that will alert them to recalls. Recalls are, unfortunately a common problem when it comes to car seats. In 2014, for example, the NHTSA pushed for the recall of more than 7.4 million car seats with defective buckles. While this may seem like a lot of recalled car seats, the reality is that an average of only 40 percent of people got their potentially defective car-seats fixed. By comparison, when a recall of light vehicles occurs, 75 percent of drivers get their cars fixed. This is because light vehicles are registered, as required by law, while car seats aren’t. Parents may not be properly notified of recalls and thus won’t know when they need to repair their car seat.
The NHTSA’s new Parental Central site hopes to change that by allowing parents to sign up for alerts if their particular brand of car seat turns out to have a problem.
The Parental Central site adds to the existing tools the NHTSA has in place to help parents ensure that children get the full protection of car seats. For example, a Car Seat Finder tool allows parents to input their child’s age and their child’s size in order to find the right seat for their son or daughter.
The NHTSA also urges parents to carefully read instructions that come with car seats and to visit a local car seat inspection station in order to have a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician help to make sure that the car seat is installed correctly. Taking these steps could perhaps save the life of a child.
Contact Bell & Pollock at (877) 744-5900 to schedule a consultation with a personal injury lawyer serving Denver, Greenwood Village and Steamboat Springs.


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Minako Kotobuki, who currently lives in the UK, will also participate
The official website for the four-member voice actress unit Sphere has announced that their first virtual concert "sphere Virtual Live Vol.1 Future Streaming -Virtual Tobidasphere-" is set to be held at 19:00 on August 22, 2021 (JST). The four will become 3D models and perform live in a virtual space. Because it is a virtual event, Minako Kotobuki, who currently lives in the UK, will be also able to participate.
Sphere was formed by the four winners of the Music Ray'n Super Voice Actor Audition - Haruka Tomatsu, Minako Kotobuki, Ayahi Takagaki, and Aki Toyosaki - in February 2009. "sphere Virtual Live Vol.1" will have been their first concert in 18 months since "Sphere 10th anniversary Live 2020" in February 2020.
In an interview with TV LIFE Web, Kotobuki explains, "Unlike a live performance at a real venue, everyone gathers at one venue in a virtual space, and we, the virtual sphere, perform live. The advantage is that every one of the audience will be able to enjoy the live performance in a front-row seat in the virtual space." Then Ayahi Takagaki adds, "You need special goggles to enjoy it in VR, but you can also enjoy 360-degree images on your smartphone or tablet, or you can use a browser to enjoy it like a normal live video."
"Sphere Virtual Live Vol.1 Future Streaming -Virtual Tobidasphere-" will be held at the VR live platform VARK, and the ticket price is 5,980 yen (54.36 USD). Platforms that support the VR ticket are Oculus Quest, Oculus Quest 2, and PlayStation VR.
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Longer opening hours for Cumbria libraries
Published at 17:58, Friday, 23 November 2012
LIBRARY users will be able to benefit from longer opening hours after a decision by Cumbria County Council.
The council has announced an end to half day closures at Ulverston, Grange and Kendal libraries from January 2013.
Through the use of new technology and staff working more flexibly it had been possible to improve access to services at no additional cost.
The new opening times are:
Ulverston Library: Wednesday 9am to 5pm.
Grange Library: Thursday 9.30am to 5pm.
Kendal Library: Thursday 9.30am to 5pm.
Councillor Geoff Cook, chair of South Lakeland local committee, said: "There has been extensive consultation and we want to make services available at times when people want to use them. Improving opening times at Kendal, Grange and Ulverston Libraries was a clear message we received."
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Fla. Sen. Bill Nelson hopes VW's $14.7 billion settlement is deterrent
Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., who is on a committee that investigated the Volkswagen emissions cheating scandal, says the scheme was one of the most egregious examples of corporate fraud in recent history.
Nelson says the settlement is a victory for consumers and should serve as a deterrent to others "who seek to intentionally deceive the public."
Nelson is the ranking minority member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
Volkswagen has agreed to settle consumer lawsuits and government allegations that it cheated on emissions tests by taking steps that will cost the company $14.7 billion.
Terms of the settlement were revealed Tuesday in orders filed with the U.S. District Court in San Francisco.
VW will pay just over $10 billion to either buy back the cheating diesel vehicles or repair them. It also will pay owners from $5,100 to $10,000 for their trouble. The German company also has to pay governments $2.7 billion for environmental mitigation and spend another $2 billion for research on zero-emissions vehicles in the U.S.
Lawyers say it's the largest auto-related consumer class-action settlement in U.S. history.
Volkswagen has admitted that nearly a half million vehicles with 2-liter diesel engines were programmed to turn on emissions controls during government lab tests and turn them off while on the road.
The company's U.S. headquarters is in Herndon, Virginia.


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Juul says it will voluntarily stop selling fruit, dessert flavored vapesPosted: Updated:
Here’s the latest business and technology headlines courtesy of Cheddar:
Embattled e-cigarette maker Juul says it will voluntarily stop selling fruit and dessert flavors as it tries to weather a growing public backlash. The company is currently facing lawsuits by adults and underage users that claim they were drawn to the Juul because of the flavors and became addicted to the nicotine. The Trump administration has proposed banning nearly all vaping flavors.
Goldman Sachs is going deeper into software. The bank is reportedly working to create automated solutions, including overhauling its stock trading technology to better serve quants. But this comes at the price of its employees – the bank set aside only 35% of its revenue for staff compensation and benefits, the lowest it's been in a decade.
Louis Vuitton might make a new range of bags in Texas, according to The Wall Street Journal. The gold and brown bags will be priced at $1,200 and up and will bear a tag that says "Made in the USA.”


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Mauritius gaming major Lottotech’s Offer for Sale of up to 85,000 ordinary shares to the public, representing 25% of the company’s shareholding, at an offer price of Rs 10 was a huge success.
The board of Lottotech Ltd informed stakeholders of the successful subscription in a communiqué issued yesterday.
The board went on to inform the shareholders and the public in general that the Offer for Sale, which was launched on May 5, 2014, closed at 4 p.m. on May 16, 2014 in line with the timetable set out in the Listing Particulars.
It may be noted that the price of the shares has been set following an estimation of the company’s value by global consulting major KPMG and is as low as possible to give access to the largest number of shareholders.
The Offer for Sale has been hugely successful and oversubscribed. As a result of the over-subscription, the Board of Directors will proceed to decide on the allotment of shares, following consultation with the regulatory authorities.
The company, which runs the National Lottery, is very popular in Mauritius and investors are well aware of its potential.
Besides, there is a lack of supply with limited products on the Stock Exchange while demand is high as people want to invest due to an excess of liquid assets in the economy.
Hence, Lottotech shares offer an attractive proposition to the island’s investors.
Moreover, there is a lot of demand in Lottotech shares even from foreign investors since it is listed on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM).
In line with the timetable, the company is processing the share applications received and, according to the first indications, it has attracted approximately 12,000 investors among whom more than 8,000 are first-time holders of share accounts.
Lottotech ended its communiqué by thanking its subscribers and the public in general for their trust in the company and noting that the company will issue further communiqués on the allotment of shares.
It is to be noted that Lottotech Ltd was incorporated by the Gamma group in April 2008 and was launched in October 2009 with the aim of benefitting society by funding good causes through the sale of the National Lottery products.
Image (Lottotech): As a result of the over-subscription, the Board of Directors will proceed to decide on the allotment of shares, following consultation with the regulatory authorities.
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Today, protesters delivered 515,000 signatures on a petition to Nestle's headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles telling Nestle to get out of town. Here are 10 good reasons why the nation's number one water bottler needs to go:
1. California is facing the 4th year of a record drought. With water reserves disappearing, the public faces mandatory 25% conservation restrictions on water usage. Why should Nestle be allowed to take our water for its bottled water business? U.S. Forest Service officials say they are investigating "long-expired permits that Nestle has been using to pipe water out of national forests to use for bottled water."(Source: The Desert Sun)
2. Drinking water is a human right under California law and our public right to drinking water must be the priority over corporate profiteering of our water supply.
3. Bottling water wastes water. It takes 3 liters of water to produce 1 liter of bottled water (Pacific Institute)
4. Bottling water wastes oil. Plastic is made from fossil fuels. If you fill a plastic bottle with liquid so that it is 25% full, that's roughly how much oil it took to make the bottle. For a single-use disposable item, that's a lot of waste. The production of water bottles uses the equivalent of 17 million barrels of oil a year. As we suffer yet another oil spill off our Santa Barbara coast, threatening wildlife and our food chain, it is important to remember that plastic is the biggest oil spill into our environment everyday as plastic pollution. Plastic bottles are the number #3 item of the top ten items found, behind only plastic cigarette filters and plastic food containers, around the globe on International Coastal Cleanup Day.
6. Obtaining the fossil fuels to make the plastic bottles through such methods as fracking wastes water and poisons our aquifers.
5. Most plastic bottles are not recycled. They either end up in landfills, leaching dangerous chemicals into the ground, or they enter our streets and environment as litter, much entering our waterways and contaminating our food chain when fish consume plastic.
8. Plastic pollution has entered our food chain and is poisoning us.
9. Instead of allowing corporate profiteers to steal our water, California must invest in our public water system to ensure clean safe drinking water and develop the availability of nonpotable grey water for non-drinking water purposes.
10. Turn on your tap and carry a reusable bottle for your health and the health of our planet.
For more information on plastic bottled water see:
Tapped, a documentary about the bottled water business
WeTap, Supporting Public Access to Tap Water
5 Gyres, Fighting to Eliminate Plastic Pollution in our Oceans
Food & Water Watch, for all you need to know about safe drinking water


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If you've never watched grown human beings shove full-size cannoli down their throats for six minutes, then I am not sure I could advise you do it. At its core, it is a visually unpleasant sight. Not a fun sight. Credit:
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Stadia is joining that great big Google cloud in the sky.On Thursday, Google announced it will be shutting down Stadia, its cloud gaming service. While platforms being shuttered are never welcomed news, there is a bright side to this one: The search giant will be offering refunds to gamers.Yes,
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