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Toyotas and Volkswagens have been the most frequent targets of car thieves in Eden Prairie this year, contrary to a recent national trend, according to an Eden Prairie Police Department (EPPD) report.
Kia and Hyundai models are being stolen at a far higher rate in St. Paul, Ohio, Florida and other metro areas, thanks to an apparent manufacturing flaw, according to recent published reports.
The Star Tribune reported that car thefts in St. Paul have increased by 40% this year compared to the same time last year. The report said that Kias and Hyundais have been the most frequently stolen.
Kia thefts, in particular, have increased from 24 to 248 in St. Paul compared to this time last year, according to the report.
Based on that information, EPLN asked the EPPD to break out the vehicle models most frequently stolen in Eden Prairie so far this year.
While Kia and Hyundai owners might be considering purchasing a steering wheel lock or installing an alarm system, the report suggests that owners of other car models might think about doing so, too.
Of the 20 cars stolen through June 30 in Eden Prairie, Toyotas and Volkswagens were most frequently targeted, with three thefts each in the first six months of 2022. Land Rovers and Hondas were next up at two thefts each.
Jeep, Ford, GMC, Mazda, Nissan, Dodge, Volvo, Chrysler and Infiniti each had one theft. Specific models of each vehicle were not included in the report.
One Hyundai was stolen; no Kias have been reported stolen this year in Eden Prairie.
The thefts of those two models are part of a national trend resulting from social media posts that show thieves how to use a manufacturer flaw allowing them to bypass the ignition system in older Kias and Hyundais.
Both Kia and Hyundai have said that they now install engine immobilizers, an electronic security feature that prevents the engine from starting, on their vehicles as standard equipment, according to published reports.
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Guess will soon add a new pillar to its women’s fragrance lineup — Guess Dare, which is being aimed squarely at Millennials.
The scent will be introduced in September, noted Teri Siegel, vice president of global marketing, fragrances for Coty, Guess’ scent licensee.
“Guess is about sexy, young and adventurous, and we always capture that,” said Siegel. “But with this launch, we wanted to speak directly and authentically to the Millennials who shop Guess fashion, and to offer something that is both girly and edgy, with luxurious sensuality.”
The juice was concocted by Bruno Jovanovic of International Flavors and Fragrances. It has top notes of crisp kumquat, pear blossom and lime flower; a heart of Living Palm Springs Cactus Flower, jasmine and wild rose, and a base of blonde woods, Living Key West Coconut Palm and musk. “Bruno was inspired by sexy Seventies idols when he created the juice,” said Siegel. “It’s the first time we’ve done a green and fruity floral with Guess, as well.”
The Guess Dare bottle, designed by Lance McGregor, is curved and faceted pale pink glass, with a rose-gold charm on the neck and a rose-gold cap. The outer carton pays homage to Guess’ roots with a weathered-blue denim pattern with rose-gold accents.
Eaux de toilette in three sizes — 30 ml. for $40, 50 ml. for $52 and 100 ml. for $62 — will be offered, as will a 200 ml. body lotion for $28.
It will be sold in about 23,000 department and specialty stores and Guess retail stores globally, said Siegel.
Shot by Yu Tsai, the ad campaign includes print and TV and features models Leticia Zuloaga, Megan Williams and Natasha Barnard. The visual is of the trio on a hot evening out.
Print ads break in September fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazines. In the U.S., the TV ads will primarily run online as part of the scent’s extensive digital campaign, which will include Facebook, Twitter and Instagram initiatives. “Millennials are extremely digital-savvy, so creating a big online offering was very important to us,” said Siegel.
While all executives declined comment on projected sales, industry sources estimated that Guess Dare could do upward of $20 million at retail globally in its first year on counter.
“Our latest fragrance introduction of Guess Dare is a project that I personally worked on for many months with our partners at Coty, and I could not think of a better word associated with Guess than Dare,” said Paul Marciano, chief executive officer and creative director of Guess Inc. “After more than 30 years, our company still expands in all parts of the world with a spirit of daring new limits, new product, new challenges and new ventures. Dare is really what I feel we are.”
Donatella Versace will receive the International Award at the 2018 @cfda awards, which were announced tonight. Tap link in bio for a list of all the nominees and honorees. #wwdnews #wwdfashion (📷: @rahirezvanistudio )
The 2018 @cfda Awards nominees are out! @virgilabloh for @off____white for is nominated for Womenswear Designer of the Year. Tap link in bio for all the nominees. #wwdnews #wwdfashion ( 📷: @simonelezzi)
@chanelofficial is suing high-end vintage retailer @whatgoesaroundnyc for trademark infringement, a move that could cost the retailer millions. The French fashion house claims that it’s not only unintentionally sold counterfeit goods on occasion, but that it’s “gone out of its way to create an association with Chanel,” which does not exist. Read Chanel’s statement on WWD.com #wwdnews (@aitorrosasphoto)
Exclusive: Guillaume Henry has left @ninaricci, the fashion house said on Thursday. “After three years of mutually gratifying creative collaboration, Nina Ricci and Guillaume Henry have together decided that the designer will depart the house after the presentation of the fall-winter 2018-19 collection,” Ricci said in a statement. Get all the details on WWD.com #wwdfashion (📷: @aitorrosasphoto)
“When Bella enters a room all heads turn,” said @peterphilipsmakeup, creative and image director for @diormakeup. Last night, the two celebrated the product launch of Dior’s Lacquer Plump in Los Angeles with other celebs like @parisjackson, @winnieharlow and more. Head to WWD.com to see the rest of the photos from the night (📷: @chelsealaurenla) #wwdeye
“These shirts are an art form, it’s about getting the message out to as many people as you can. It breaks down the pretentiousness of the art gallery,” says Kumasi Sadiki, cofounder of @ebayontheblock, a store that sells merchandise by New York artists who are shifting their attention to clothes as a wearable medium. Pictured here is a design by artist @joegarvey_, one of the first to spearhead this movement. Head to WWD.com to read @mistywhitesidell full story on how their designs have become merch for the underground elite #wwdfashion
@netaporter is dedicating a part of its website – called the Fine Jewelry and Watch Destination – to highlight its high-end jewelry. The hub will feature products on the site, as well as incorporate styling advice and educational content about high-priced jewelry items. Get more details on WWD.com. #wwdaccessories
For “The Cher Show,” an upcoming musical based on @cher’s life and career, @bobmackie is once again collaborating with the singer in designing the costumes. For decades, Mackie has designed glitzy stage costumes and red carpet looks for the 71-year-old Grammy winner. Pictured here is a sketch of some of the pieces in the wardrobe of the musical, which is set to debut in Chicago on June 12 before making its way to Broadway #wwdeye

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MILWAUKEE, Wisconson–Harley Davidson CEO Keith Wandell announced today that the popular American motorcycle manufacturer has issued a nationwide recall of nearly a million riders of its popular motorcycles. Wandell said the recall was issued “due to the alarming increase in the quality of consumer purchasing the Harley Davidson brand.” Wandell promised that all riders recalled from their motorcycles would be provided a line of credit at their local Honda dealers along with DVD copies of the 2004 Ice Cube/Dane Cook film, Torque.
Harley Davidson released a statement explaining the reasons for the recall, which will affect numerous white-collar Harley riders with a focus on those in the medical and legal fields, as well as hundreds of thousands of bankers and financial advisers. The recall will also affect anyone who attempts to ride a Harley Davidson while wearing a helmet, without facial hair, or enjoys regular bathing.
“Harley Davidson deeply regrets any inconvenience unworthy riders may face as a result of this recall, but we feel it is necessary to ensure that real Harley Davidson fans can continue to enjoy the sense of superiority they have felt for more than a century,” the statement read, “And we want to make certain that true Harley enthusiasts will continue to purchase our over-priced and under-performing motorcycles the way they always have: by stealing, dealing drugs, and through the occasional contract murder.”


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Frederick Hawk: “The wine sector is extremely important in the recovery of the country”
Portugal crossed the 700 million euros in 2012, the export of wine. A landmark that happens for the first time, thanks to bet that many producers turned to new markets beyond Europe, also in crisis, coupled with a strong promotion, as exemplified by the Wines of Portugal.
By Mad Money, Frederick Hawk, president of the Institute of Vine and Wine (IVV), explains the strategy in this sector.
Exports passed the barrier of 700 million euros. What is the forecast for 2013?
It is difficult to predict, but the expectation that we have drawn is growing 10% per year.
On the basis of these results is the promotion. In what priority markets?
Outside Europe, Canada, USA, Brazil, Angola. China, Russia, Switzerland, after a series of new countries like Mexico, Mozambique, Japan
How is made this promotion?
We have several packages and measures, which consumes in terms of EU funds between 9 million and 10 million. We support about 50% of investment for producers and associations, with support after an increase of up to 80% for countries in third markets. With the program IVV, for 2013, are provided 3 million euros.
The awards are also a way to help achieve these results?
They are very important. Portugal begins to have an important share in terms of premiums contests, some very important as German Berliner Wein Trophy [where brought 64 medals]. In China [where he won 78 medals in the CWSA] also starts to be prizes. Some relating to value for money, but if we exclude the price, quality Portuguese wines also go well enough.


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Last May, Target, one of America’s biggest retail chains, announced it would no longer carry Kindles. Today it’s the turn of an even larger chain – indeed, the country’s largest. Wal-Mart will no longer carry Kindles either, report Stephanie Clifford and Julie Bosman of the New York Times.
Speculation focuses on the practice known as showrooming. In showrooming, customers enter a retail store and, when they have located the product they’re shopping for, walk out, go home and purchase the item on the Internet at a lower price. Some shoppers simply scan the bar code of the product in the store and order it online on the spot. This in effect makes the brick and mortar store a mere “showroom” for customers to examine products they have no intention of buying there. Last Christmas Amazon actually promoted the practice, alarming and outraging many stores and store chains. We know of at least one publisher that fought back by discontinuing distribution of its books on Amazon.
Though Wal-Mart didn’t give a reason for ditching Kindles, it appears that it was Kindle’s Fire tablet that pushed the retailer over the line. The Fire, a far more all-purpose device than the original Kindle e-book reader, can be used to buy from Amazon countless products carried by Wal-Mart, and buy them perhaps at a price lower than Wal-Mart. “’The Kindle Fire is the Trojan horse,’” the Times reporters quote the head of an e-book recommendation site. “’It’s a shopping platform that covers so many more categories than e-books. It affects Wal-Mart in a different way than the early Kindles and e-readers did.’”
Clifford and Bosman are the same team that wrote up Target’s action last spring. Here’s our posting about that event, and all you have to do to understand what’s going on is substitute “Wal-Mart” for “Target”.
Independent bookstores aren’t the only retailers chafing at the practice of showroom. Just ask Target.
The latest objector is Target, the giant retail store chain. Executives, reacting to what they perceived as showrooming of Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader, informed Amazon they would no longer carry it.
Though Amazon sells most of its Kindles on its own website, many customers like to examine them physically, just as they may now do with Kindle’s rival, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, which may be “road-tested” by customers in B&N’s brick and mortar bookstore. Recognizing consumers’ natural impulse to touch, Amazon began distributing Kindles in big retail chains.
It’s hard to predict what impact Target’s action will have on Kindle sales. With nearly 1,770 stores in 49 states and gross revenues of $65 billion, boycott of a product by Target can have a seriously detrimental impact on any supplier. More ominously, if Staples, Best Buy and Wal-Mart, which also sell Kindles, see themselves as showrooming victims and follow Target’s lead, it could put a crimp in Amazon’s sales – and its image.
For the complete story read Target, Unhappy With Being an Amazon Showroom, Will Stop Selling Kindles by Stephanie Clifford and Julie Bosman in the New York Times.


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ETF Securities Hires In Europe
ETF Securities, an exchange-traded commodities provider, has hired Emil Petersen to be head of Nordic sales in a new position. He was previously head of EMEA and Nordic sales for index provider FTSE Group. Prior to that, he was a sales director for TowerGroup in Europe and has been in the industry for 15 years. The firm also hired Neil Jaimeson as senior sales rep in the U.K. and Ireland. He was previously head of marketing and business development at Selftrade, an execution-only stockbroker. He has 25 years of experience. Spokesmen for those companies did not return calls.
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As the concept of electric cars moves from the design stage to the road there are many companies now looking to make a name for themselves in this particular field. While some of these companies are well known and have been around for decades, there are some "new kids on the block" who are looking to be involved in the revolution which is the electric car market. Some companies to look out for in the future include:
Chrysler was first incorporated in America in 1925 and has a reputation that few companies in the world can match as well as finance to cover various development concepts. However, while Chrysler is now starting to make an impact in the electric car market the company has been slow to take up this challenge with many believing there has been undue influence from the US government.
The Chrysler Dodge ZEO is the latest electric sports car to be introduced to the market by Chrysler offering a 268 hp electric motor powered by a lithium ion battery which can accelerate from the 0-60 in just 5.7 seconds. With seating for four people the vehicle is able to travel up to 50 miles between charges and has caught the eye of many electric car fans.
Tesla is a company we have covered on numerous occasions and one which has made a significant mark in the electric car market despite only being incorporated in 2003. Based in America, the company has quickly taken the latest electric car technology and introduced a significant array of improvements which have taken the market to a new level. At this moment in time, while debatable, many believe that Tesla Motors is leading the electric car sector forward and is THE company to watch.
The recent launch of the Tesla Roadster has been by far and away the most successful and most widely covered launch of an electric car for decades. This is a vehicle which can accelerate from 0-60 in under four seconds, offers an efficiency rating of around 92% and is able to travel 244 miles on a single charge. At this moment in time the Tesla Roadster is the leader of the electric car pack and fully justifies its extensive press coverage.
Toyota Motor Corporation
Even though many people will be surprised that the concept of electric vehicles has not caught on quicker in the Far East, Toyota Motor Corporation appears to be the leader in this area of the world. Despite the fact that the Far East has historically been very much at the cutting edge of various technologies, the electric car market seems to be one which has passed it buy. However, Toyota has very quickly made a name for itself and the introduction of the famous Toyota Prius could push the company on to bigger and better things.
Despite being around since 1997, the Toyota Prius has only just made a significant mark on the worldwide market. This hybrid vehicle, which incorporates both gasoline and electric power, was recently confirmed as the bestselling vehicle of its kind in both the US and Japanese markets. These are significant markers for the future and Toyota is seen by many as an electric car manufacturer to watch.
Despite infamously been described as the "company which killed the Electric car" General Motors has re-entered the market and the forthcoming Chevrolet Volt could spearhead the company's move back into the electric car market. Only a few days ago General Motors emerged from bankruptcy protection in the US after a serious reorganisation of the company saw non-US operations sold off and a total focus upon the US subsidiary.
While the Chevrolet Volt is strictly speaking a hybrid vehicle there is some debate as to whether it is a hybrid vehicle in only name with confirmation that the lithium ion batteries are unable to power the vehicle for a maximum of 40 miles before a four-cylinder gasoline engine takes over, powering the electric generator, to increase the maximum mileage up to 640. Is this another attempt by General Motors to detract from the 100% electric cars of the future or is the company actually sticking a toe in the water of the electric car market?
As you might expect, it has not taken Ford Motors long to recognise that the electric car market is primed for significant growth in the short to medium term and potentially explosive growth in the longer term. The company has now focused a significant portion of its development budget on the hybrid car market with the launch of the Ford Fusion Hybrid earlier this year.
The Ford Fusion Hybrid is an eco-friendly version of the very popular Ford Fusion range and while it is not a purely electric car it is one which was voted into the "Top 10 Green Cars" of 2009 by a well-known US motor publication. The vehicle is able to deliver 41 miles per US gallon using fuel although this increases to 47 miles when the electric power system is activated. By using the traditional fuel and battery-powered systems available with the vehicle, it is possible to travel 700 miles on a full tank.
In what seems to be a clear pattern forming for the future, Far East-based Honda has now joined the electric car market along with many competitors in the region. The company has been a significant member of the mass car market for some time and its ability to deliver a hybrid vehicle which will reduce emissions and also improve efficiency is something which should be championed.
The well-known Honda Insight range now includes a hybrid electric vehicle which became available in Japan in February 2009 and was ranked as the top-selling vehicle in Japan for April 2009. This was the first time that a hybrid vehicle had taken top spot in the market and is a reflection of the company's ability to read the mass-market and what consumers require.
There are many companies set to introduce both hybrid and purely electric powered vehicles to the market in 2009, 2010 and beyond. The likes of Tesla Motors are a pure electric power play while other companies such as General Motors, Ford and other well-known names have chosen to go down the hybrid route. In all honesty, the more successful the hybrid and electric powered cars are the more chance that consumers will switch on to the benefits for their pocket and to the environment. This is a market which has only just begun to emerge from the shadows but one which could be the leading light of the worldwide car industry for many years to come.


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LUMBERTON — Kimbrell’s, a retail landmark in downtown Lumberton for more than 40 years, is heading northward.
The furniture company, whose distribution center is headquartered in Charlotte, is relocating to 4301 Fayetteville Road, the site of the former Cox furniture store. Cox just recently closed its Lumberton store.
Kimbrell’s, which specializes in the sale of furniture, bedding, appliances, and electronics, is currently located at the corner of Chestnut and Third streets, in a building that was constructed during 1898 and 1899. Before becoming a furniture store, the building housed a funeral home and an insurance agency.
The 15,000-square-foot building, that now consists of three floors of merchandise, is in need of repairs.
“We considered repairing the building, but when we learned how much it was going to cost it just wasn’t feasible,” said Cathy Lewis, the store’s manager who has worked in various positions with Kimbrell’s in Lumberton since February of 1972.
Lewis said that the new store, which is a one-story, 43,000-square-foot structure, will increase Kimbrell’s local customer base, as well as provide almost three times the space for showrooms and offices. There is also a warehouse and loading dock connected to the building, an important amenity the present store lacks, the manager said.
“We’ll be a little more upscale at the new store,” Lewis said. “But we want to be able to continue catering to our present customers as well as serve the needs of future customers. It’s the friendliness and attitude toward our customers that keep them coming back.”
The manager said that Kimbrell’s has done well in Lumberton over the years, serving the full-housing needs of repeat customers.
“There are customers coming in today that tell me I sold furniture to their grandparents,” Lewis said.
Lewis said that Kimbrell’s has thrived in Lumberton since it opened its doors in 1971. The company had bought out the local Furniture Appliance Exchange, owned by Joe Butler Sr. Butler worked for Kimbrell’s about a year under manager Jim Gardner. of Gaffney, S.C., before becoming the store’s manager, Lewis said. Later, Joe Butler Jr., now the director of physician recruitment for Southeastern Regional Medical Center, managed Kimbrell’s Lumberton store.
Lewis, who was a cashier and office manager for the store before becoming manager in March 2006, said that of the store’s 13 employees, she has worked at the store for the longest period of time.
“I’ve been here so long that when we move I’m going to find it hard to get my car to go in a new direction,” she said.
Lewis said that plans are for the store to relocate to the Fayetteville Road site in early or mid-March. She added that although the move is good for Kimbrell’s, it’s not so good for downtown Lumberton, which like so many other small towns is seeing businesses move out of their traditional downtown business districts.
“We need more businesses in the downtown,” Lewis said.
Dick Taylor, who operates an insurance business in a building across the street from Kimbrell’s, agrees that downtown Lumberton is suffering from loss of businesses.
“I was disappointed when I heard Kimbrell’s is moving,” Taylor said. “They were a good addition to the downtown. I hate to see them leave.”
Kimbrell’s currently has 55 stores located in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. Included among the stores are two in Fayetteville, one in Laurinburg, and one in Sanford. There are also stores in Florence and Cheraw, S.C.
The first Kimbrell’s furniture store was established in 1915 on Hampton Street in Columbia, S.C. Three men, W. Earle Kimbrell, Walter Kimbrell, and H.A. Taylor each invested $1,000 in the business.
Reach staff writer Bob Shiles at 910-272-6117 or firstname.lastname@example.org.


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US President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Wednesday with shipping companies, some of the largest US retailers and port unions to discuss ways to tackle supply chain bottlenecks.
A number of industries are having difficulty procuring materials and shipping finished products in stores due to challenges ranging from the coronavirus pandemic, labor shortages and soaring consumer demand.
Among those taking part in the talks at the White House were representatives from Walmart, Home Depot, United Parcel Service of America Inc. (UPS), the Port of Los Angeles and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
Biden is then scheduled to make a speech on the matter.
“One of the challenges we face, as you have seen and shown on many of your networks, and reported by others – is the delay of goods arriving at our ports, to the people. We know that’s one of the bottlenecks in the supply chain,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at a briefing Tuesday.
“So that’s what he’s going to be focusing on tomorrow, which is discussing what we’re going to do in the ports, something he’s been focusing on for months,” Psaki said of the meeting Biden will convene.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told US broadcaster CBS News that while the price hikes brought on by a combination of reduced supply and increased demand are not expected to be permanent, it will also not end in a month or two. “This is an unprecedented shock to the global economy,” Yellen said in the interview airing Tuesday. “This causes a huge shift in demand from services to goods, and it creates a huge bottleneck in the supply chain.” [uh/ab]


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Tax Changes That Will Hurt Businesses and Communities
Sep 1, 2017
Dear Mr. Longfield,
Over the summer, the federal Finance Department has made it clear that it intends to make the most sweeping changes to business taxes in 50 years. As President & CEO of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce, I am writing this letter on behalf of our membership representing close to 900 businesses and 30,000 employees to express my concern about the devastating affect these proposed changes will have on the many small and medium sized incorporated businesses in our community.
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are the engine of the Canadian economy - estimates range from 85 to 90% of all businesses in Canada are SMEs. If implemented, the proposals will restrict SME owners from sharing income with family members; limit certain forms of saving in the business, making the firm more vulnerable in bad economic times and less able to innovate and grow; and change capital gains rules which could make it more difficult for business owners to transfer their business to the next generation. While intended to close loopholes aimed at the wealthy, these proposals will hurt middle-class business owners from every sector of the economy. These are shop-owners, farmers, doctors, financial planners, home-builders, and trades in all sectors-the entrepreneurial families who are the backbone of the economy and responsible for job creation in Canada.
These changes will punish legitimate businesses, restrict innovation, stifle entrepreneurship and are firmly juxtaposed to the government's stated commitment to providing new opportunities for SMEs to grow. SMEs in places like Guelph employ neighbours and support local initiatives - everything from soccer teams to fundraising drives for refugee families. If these changes go through, both businesses and communities will no longer have the capacity for these activities.
I understand that draft legislation is in place concerning these changes. Therefore, I urge the government to put these changes on hold and hold consultations with the business community to address any shortcomings in tax policy without unfairly targeting independent businesses.
President & CEO
Guelph Chamber of Commerce


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According to data from banana association Assobacam, Cameroonian banana exporters sold a total of 16,185 tons of fruits in February 2023. Compared to the 16,525 tons sold over the same period last year, this is a decline of 340 tons (-2%). This slight decrease is mainly due to poor performance by market leader Plantations de Haut Penja SA (PHP). The company only shipped 12,919 tons of bananas in February 2023, against 14,209 tons in February 2022 (down 1,290 tons).
Minor market player Boh Plantations also saw a slight decline of 75 tons, from 1,172 tons in February 2022 to 1,097 tons in February 2023. However, CDC achieved a good performance over the period, shipping a total of 2,169 tons; up 47% compared to 1,144 tons in February 2022.
CDC has thus maintained steady progress since January 2023, when its exports increased by 83% YoY. However, there is concern that the recent attack on the company's employees could end this momentum.


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Roughly 1,750 vehicles are affected in total from the 2016 model year. According to a notice sent to dealers, these vehicles can experience a problem where the second stage of the driver’s airbag may not deploy properly in a high-speed crash. If this happens, the airbag won’t fill as quickly as it should, which could result in an injury.
SEE ALSO: Chevy Colorado ZR2 Caught in Spy Photos
As of now, no injuries have been reported as a result of this issue. GM did not name the company that supplied the faulty airbags, though the brand did confirm that they are not from Japanese company Takata which is currently embroiled in a recall of millions of faulty airbags.
[Source: Automotive News]
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500 Million Camera Phones in 2005
Time to thump the drum again.
There's going to be over 800 million mobile phones sold this year, and over 500 million of them will have cameras, according to this article over at InternetWeek. The numbers are projected to climb to over 90% of the 1 billion phones sold a year in 2009.
Think about it. A half a billion network enabled multimedia handsets sold this year alone. Compare this to the roughly 800 million PC Internet users out there and you start to see what's happening. Yes, many of these phones are only 2.5/2.75G with 40kbps - 100 kbps data speeds, the phones aren't very powerful or use closed systems and their users are saddled with expensive cellular data plans. But that's not going to last for long - in fact, it probably won't last another 18 months. 3G networks are being rolled out world wide, consumers are changing their phones every 16 months on average and competition among carriers is driving down data prices. The mobile market you see today will look very little like it will by Christmas 2006.
Look at this article about Vodafone's new aggressive 3G push in Australia. Not only is it in the carrier's best interest to move their customers to third generation networks because they cost so much less to operate, but as a differentiator, data services are an attractive marketing tool. But Vodafone is also using price pressure as well to compete with other earlier entrants to the 3G game. This is going to be repeated around the world. We saw it last year when DoCoMo had to offer flat-rate data plans to compete with KDDI, and we're going to see it again in every other market as well.
Camera phones is just the beginning. The other metric to watch is multimedia-enabled phones (read: Music). Whereas camera phones require data-enabled handsets but can work easily on 2.5G networks, music and video phones pretty much require 3G. Watching the growth in that market will show the next stage in mobile data services. Here at home, the fact that Sprint, Verizon and Cingular all now offer music-enabled mobile phones actually shows quite a bit about the maturity of the U.S. mobile market, which I stil hear people describe as "behind". Not as much as it used to be.


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The Second Amendment: Gun rights advocates on Twitter celebrated the news that 2021 has been a record-breaking year for firearms sales to first-time gun owners across all demographics.
90% of retailers reported an increase of African American men purchasing firearms. Nearly 87% reported an increase of African American women purchasing firearms. More than 80% reported increases among Hispanic-American men. 76% reported increased sales among Asian-Americans. https://t.co/8irjFrhkFu
— Nick Reynolds (@IAmNickReynolds) September 13, 2021
HAVING A BAD ONE
Steve Bannon: The New York Times reported Sunday that Bannon once gave media coaching to deceased child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein — and Twitter tore into the former Trump White House chief strategist.
Two years ago I asked why Steve Bannon was furtively meeting with Jeffrey Epstein. We are now closer to answer (he spent a lot of time doing public relations for Epstein). pic.twitter.com/BO014ukQLi
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Dongfeng L4 driverless car rolls offline first
On June 12, Dongfeng Sharing-VAN 1.0 Plus, an L4 5G driverless car independently developed by Dongfeng Motor Corporation Technical Center (DFMTC), first rolled off the trial production line of the Department of Product Engineering, DFMTC.
Dongfeng Aeolus YX GS launched
On June 13, Dongfeng Aeolus YX GS was launched with six models at Auto Chongqing. At the launch conference, Dongfeng Aeolus also unveiled the new track logo of Aeolus. Inspired by motor tracks, the new logo interprets the spirit of dream pursuing, represents the new platform, technology and quality of Aeolus, and marks a new stage for the Aeolus brand.
Aeolus Team: How did Racing Drivers Grow?
To independently develop high-performance sports cars, Dongfeng Motor Corporation Technical Center established DFM's first racing team-Dongfeng Aeolus three years ago. The team has grown out of nothing into a formidable force on China's top racing tracks.
DFLZ Chenglong Unveils Chenglong Brand Refreshing Strategy
DFM Shiyan Base fully recovers in 100 days
June 5, 2020 is the 100th day after DFM Shiyan Base resumed work and production. Facing the unprecedented difficulty, the base's business units and departments worked against the clock to secure production, stabilize operation and snatch the market in the 100 days, striving to be pioneers in the battle of fighting the epidemic and defending production operation. After 100 days of painstaking efforts, the base has fully recovered normal production, and is forging towards a higher goal and a greater market.
DFM signs project worth 10 billion yuan to support post-epidemic rejuvenation of Hubei
On the afternoon of June 3, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, the CPC Hubei Provincial Committee and the Hubei Provincial People's Government jointly held a video conference on central enterprises supporting the post-epidemic rejuvenation of Hubei Province. 34 central enterprises signed 72 projects with Hubei, with a total investment of 327.725 billion yuan, covering fields such as new energy, environmental protection, intelligent manufacturing, IT, health and medicine, industry-city integration and infrastructure. At the signing ceremony, DFM signed a cooperative agreement on "DFM projects" with the Wuhan Municipal People's Government, with a total investment of 10 billion yuan.
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Glory ix5 Arrives in Germany, Chinese Passenger Vehicle Export Upgraded
At 10:30 am May 8 (Berlin Time), a China-Europe (Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe) freight train loaded with Glory ix5 pulled into Bremerhaven Hauptbahnhof Railway Station with a whistle. This is the first time that "Chongqing-made" passenger vehicles have been exported to Germany aboard a freight train, as well as the first freight train delivering independent-branded Chinese vehicles to Germany via Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe Railway. It marks the entry of the globalization of Chinese auto brands into a new stage.
DFM to Invest over 46 Billion Yuan to Help Wuhan's Auto Industry Transform in Coming 5 Years
At 2020 Wuhan "Cloud Investment Promotion" for Central Enterprises on May 15, the President of Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFM) revealed that DFM would step up operations in Wuhan in the coming five years by investing over 46 billion yuan in major projects to boost the transformation of Wuhan's automobile industry.


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Cresco Labs' 54,000-square-foot cultivation and manufacturing facility is located on a 38-acre plot in the wetlands of Martin County, devoid of cell service and without any signage to suggest what's transpiring inside. A security guard operates the gate under a canopy tent. The undeniable stench of marijuana is the only hint this is not a top-secret CIA black-ops site but rather the hub where all of the medical marijuana for Cresco Labs' 28 Sunnyside dispensaries across the state is grown and manufactured into shelf-ready products.
All licensed medical marijuana operators in Florida must be "vertically integrated," a contentious regulatory model that requires the companies to oversee every step of production from "seed to sale." While opponents argue this model prevents small and minority-owned businesses from participating in the Florida cannabis industry, it is why the Cresco Labs cultivation facility is as intricate, massive, and elusive as Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
"It is a fun operation getting our 28 stores supplied every day," Cresco Labs' regional Florida president Cris Rivera tells New Times. "The growing, the drying, the edible room, the packaging, and logistics — it's fascinating."
Cresco Labs was operating in nine other states before it set its sight on Florida's $1.3 billion medical marijuana industry. In 2021, it acquired One Plant Florida's eight dispensaries along with the Martin County cultivation facility in a $213 million deal. Since then, Cresco has rebranded the One Plant dispensaries as Sunnyside and opened 20 additional stores.
"One Plant was doing really well at [its] stores, but it couldn't expand past that without the enhancements and improvements that we made to the site," Rivera explains. "I can now supply 30 stores, potentially up to 40 stores with a little bit of buffer — that's how much more productive the facility is — and we still have plans to continue to evolve that site to make it best-in-class in the state."
Last year, Cresco Labs announced a $2 billion purchase of rival Columbia Care, its more than 30 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, and 99 dispensaries, including 14 in Florida. The Columbia Care deal, expected to close this summer, could make Cresco the largest cannabis company in the U.S. by revenue.
Two weeks after roughly 2,000 clones are propagated inside the humid, indoor incubation room, only the top 1,300 or so are wheeled a few feet down the hall into one of three "veg rooms," sprawling greenhouses that boast natural and LED lighting overhead along with fertigation lines to feed the plants with nutrients. Staff tends to the plants dutifully over the next two to three weeks as they rise like bean stalks toward the transparent roof. The plants are examined for defects, and those that survive final scrutiny advance to the next round in the harvest, while the rejects are processed as biological waste and destroyed.
If a particular batch is slated to be sold as flower, it will be weighed and packaged. If it's destined to be sold as an edible or concentrate, it will be frozen in the onsite "Connex Village," where 31 shipping containers are set up to extract cannabinoids from the plant matter and manufacture them into nine flavors of edibles, butane- and ethanol-extracted resin, or solventless rosin, which uses heat instead of chemicals to extract cannabinoids.
"I have chemists that are working with the plant matter to get the right mix of everything to make the products, so there's a lot more consistency and lack of variability in the manufactured goods," Rivera explains. "With flower, it's just what nature provides you, and nature has a way of having swings that you can't control. You can try to limit the swings, but there always will be natural swings in flower."
Cresco Labs' 29th Sunnyside dispensary is slated to open in West Miami this week in anticipation of 4/20 — a "Superbowl-like holiday," Rivera says, for which the cannabis company spends six to seven months preparing. To honor the herbal festivities this year, Cresco Labs is offering in-store events and promotions and unveiling three new strains: Melon Fizz, Truckstop Wedding, and White Runtz. Whereas Melon Fizz and Truckstop Wedding boast high THC percentages, Rivera says, White Runtz is considered a lower-potency flower with beautiful colors that is really smokeable and offers a controlled high.
"I want to make sure everyone can participate in 4/20 regardless of what your pocketbook will allow because a lot of people want to celebrate what this plant does for people," Rivera says. "Now it's go time."


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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is offering discounted drinks as part of a nationwide promotion on Friday (April 22) for Earth Day.
All customers who bring their own cup to a 7-Eleven store can enjoy a NT$7 (US$0.24) discount on all beverages in the CITY series, per a UDN report. This is meant to encourage the adoption of re-usable containers to reduce plastic consumption.
Taiwan’s largest convenience store franchise is also offering limited-time beverage discounts for purchases made through its Open Point App, starting Friday through to Sunday (April 24). These include extra-large cups of Americano, medium cups of hot cappuccino, premium latte, and a “buy eight get four for free” promotion for freshly brewed British-style black tea.
As long as the drinks are purchased by Sunday, the discount points can be redeemed any time until June 30. Those who bring their own cups to buy these drinks can enjoy a further NT$3 discount.


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Fairphone 2, an environmentally friendly smartphone and the people who make it, is now distributed in France via the Orange operator. Designed to last from three to five years, it can be easily repaired by its owner in case of breakage or wear of the battery.
It took almost two years for the Fairphone 2 to be officially available in France. The“modular and ethical” is distributed by the operator who offers it to 79.90 euros with a subscription of 24 months minimum or alone 525 euros. This mobile defends several principles respectful of the consumer and the actors involved in its manufacture: the fight against and the supply of materials according to methods that respect the environment and the people who collect them.
This Androidis designed to last from three to five years thanks to an affordable and easily replaceable parts system. The 5-inch Full HD display costs 87 euros, the 2.420 mAh battery 20 euros, the 12 megapixel rear camera module 45 euros and the 5 megapixel photo module 30 euros. In total, six spare parts are available for the Fairphone 2. The disassembly and replacement procedures are simple and take only a few minutes (see ).
Tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold extracted ethically
The manufacture of auses many whose exploitation can be done in conditions disrespectful of the environment and the people; it can also fuel conflicts in sensitive areas, particularly in Africa. Fairphone has been working on this issue for several years and has successfully secured gold, , and supply lines in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo or from unrelated mining operations to the financing of armed conflicts.
Aesthetically, the Fairphone 2 does not have the elegance of theand other Galaxy S8. It is not a fashionable item, just a robust mobile phone, durable and with which one participates in a fairer trade. Too bad that its non-subscription selling price does not make it more accessible.
Fairphone: the fair smartphone will have a successor
Initial article by Numerama, published on 7/03/2015
Launched in 2013, the first eco-friendly smartphone and the people who make it have met with public support. The Dutch teamthis project announces the arrival of a Fairphone 2 for the coming school year. Compatible , it could adopt an alternative OS to like Firefox OS or Ubuntu Phone.
The calendar is clear for Fairphone 2. In apublished in mid-February, the Dutch company behind the plans to launch a new model in the second half of the year. Its marketing should begin just after the summer holidays.
For this new Fairphone, the Dutch company has much more ambitions. While the first generation of the phone has gone to 60,000 units, the second will be three times larger: it is indeed a question of producing 200,000 copies of the Fairphone 2 by the end of 2016, of which 50,000 only for the second half of this year.
As for the first Fairphone, it is the European market that will be privileged. First, deliveries will be reserved primarily to customers from the Old Continent. But next year, the project wants to be able to sell the mobile elsewhere in the world.
The Fairphone 2 will be 4G compatible
For the moment, the technical characteristics of the Fairphone 2 are not known. We just know that theshould have 4G connectivity in order to be in the trend of very high mobile . It is highly likely that the will still be , although the Dutch company is considering , such as Firefox OS and Ubuntu Phone. Compared to Fairphone, the new model will be even more demanding on its principles, such as and respect for the environment.
The company behind the project does not hide the fact that it has still to make progress to obtain a 100% integral, fair and ecological product (but is it an accessible goal?), Even if the first generation has already made a notable step in the right direction. Asked byduring the , a spokesman said: “It’s still far from being 100% fair, but we see it rather as a starting point. There are thousands of things that can be improved in the supply chain. The phone contains more than thirty minerals. They come from all corners of the globe and there are dozens of steps to take before they become components for the plant.


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East Africa: Burundi / Comoros / Djibouti / Eritrea / Ethiopia / Kenya / Madagascar / Malawi / Mauritius / Mayotte / Mozambique / Réunion / Rwanda / Seychelles / Somalia / South Sudan / Uganda / United Republic of Tanzania / Zambia / Zimbabwe
Kenya and China are eyeing strengthened cooperation on critical areas like infrastructure development, energy, machinery and equipment, agro-processing, transport, logistics and ICT at an industrial expo currently underway in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.
The Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba Group, and Ethiopia on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the creation of Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP), which is believed to be a game-changer initiative with the digital economy of the East African country.
The launch in Kenya of the Phase 2A Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) last week marks another phase in the vibrant China-Kenya partnership. The hard work and dedication of all involved has prevailed, and the 120-kilometer stretch of new railway is ready for use.
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation on Saturday signed a partnership agreement with China's National Radio and Television Administration that will see the national broadcaster air a popular Chinese TV drama, Feather Flies to the Sky.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for his peacemaking efforts which ended two decades of hostility with longtime enemy Eritrea.
In a huge boost to the country’s re-engagement drive, the inaugural meeting of the Zimbabwe Economic Partnership Agreement Support Project Committee aimed at enhancing Harare’s integration into regional and international trading systems, was held yesterday.
The Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde on Monday disclosed that Ethiopia's first-ever satellite will be launched into space in December this year with support from the Chinese government.
The Solomon Islands government and China Railway Group Ltd. has signed a SBD$6.4 Billion dollar deal to build and lease infrastructure projects at the Gold Ridge mines on Guadalcanal.
President Mnangagwa left for New York last night for the 74TH Ordinary Session of United Nations General Assembly, where the country’s focus would be on discussions around climate change.
Kenya is hoping to seal a post-Brexit trade agreement with the United Kingdom by the start of next year, to create continuity in market access.


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Novartis Shows Off Once-Daily COPD Combo Data At European Meeting
A superiority claim based on the ILLUMINATE data will become a valuable marketing defense against a generic of GlaxoSmithKline’s Advair, should one become available.
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Novartis released results from “an unprecedented package of data” to be filed with European regulators for its novel once-daily dual bronchodilator combination of the LABA indacaterol and the LAMA NVA237 (glycopyrronium) for COPD at the European Respiratory Society Congress, but FDA has already made clear that it wants to see trials with once- and twice-daily dosing at lower strengths than those tried in the European program, and those studies have yet to launch.
In its first investor meeting in four years, Mylan lays out plans to barge over the generics industry’s post-2013 so-called ‘reverse patent cliff’ by focusing on high-barrier-to-entry products – including generic Advair – and portfolio and geographic diversification.
Commercialization of the fixed-dose combo buys lifecycle management for Forest and should support future drug development for partner Adamas, the originator of the technology behind the combination.


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As the body of peer-reviewed research on cognitive-function ingredients continues to grow, omega-3 is just the tip of the iceberg for natural alternatives to prescription drugs, say industry experts.
Is the media accurately reporting the results of the latest dietary supplement research? If not, what should the industry do? If so, what can the industry do? Manufacturers have been grappling with these questions for the past several years and may be closer to finding some answers.
Chances are increasingly slim that the country will escape the twin epidemics of diabetes and obesity if present trends continue. More than 20 million Americans already have diabetes, and more than 60 million Americans are obese. The two conditions have become so intertwined that experts recently coined a term to describe their relationship: diabesity.
Congress recognized that food allergies are a significant problem, and it determined that allergic consumers or caregivers have to make appropriate food selections based on accurate labeling of food products.
Until recently, the federal government had said very little about what constitutes a whole-grain food. That changed on February 17, when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA; Rockville, MD) issued a draft guidance document clarifying its views.
The concept of branding an ingredient has become more and more popular over the past 10 years, and it remains a viable way for suppliers to help differentiate their products within the marketplace.
The good news is that there’s growing evidence nutritional supplements can play a key role in treating people with heart disease.
Jonathan Emord knows a thing or two about the Food and Drug Administration (FDA; Rockville, MD). He has defeated the agency in federal court a record six times and served as plaintiff’s lead counsel in the 1999 Pearson v. Shalala, 2001 Pearson v. Shalala, 2001 Pearson v. Thompson, and 2002 Whitaker v. Thompson cases.
Does your brand have what it takes to be honest in a highly competitive market? More importantly, can a brand ever afford to be less than honest when telling what, of necessity, must be a compelling story?
One of the most important studies on natural ingredients of the past decade will soon have a postscript. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), published in the October 2001 issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, was the first large-scale clinical trial to confirm that antioxidant supplementation may help slow down the progression of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD).


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Update #2: Visceral Montreal Employee Confirms Entire Staff Let Go
Update #2: An employee at Visceral Montreal has confirmed to us that the entire studio has been laid off.
A former employee at Visceral Montreal who has asked to remain anonymous has confirmed that the entire studio has been let go. Earlier today an EA representative confirmed that EA Montreal had been subject to layoffs, but wouldn't comment on the extent of the firings or which studios were affected. Our source's comments fall in line with earlier rumors that Visceral Montreal has been closed entirely following the completion of The Devil's Cartel.
Our thoughts go out to Visceral Montreal's employees.
Update #1: An EA representative has passed along the company's official statement on the layoffs.
Today EA internally announced some adjustments to select development teams to align staff and skills against priority growth areas, including new technologies and mobile. Many employees are being retrained for new positions; however a small number will be released. These are great, talented people and we wish them well. EA is growing globally, and we expect our headcount to increase this year.
EA also stressed that Visceral Redwood Shores, the flagship studio of Visceral Games and developer of Dead Space, has not been impacted by the layoffs, which has been a source of confusion on Twitter. In regards to Visceral Montreal, the representative stated the following: "EA Montreal is a key development studio where our long-term plan is to sharpen our teams' focus on consoles and mobile games."
EA also confirmed with us that EA Montreal is not shutting down, but couldn't comment on the overall state of the Visceral Montreal team.
The video game industry is reeling from news of more layoffs, this time at Army of Two developer Visceral Montreal.
While Kotaku is reporting that the entire studio may have been shut down, EA is only confirming the company has "let some people go" in its Los Angeles and Montreal branches, according to a blog post by EA Labels president Frank Gibeau. Visceral Montreal's current game, Army of Two: The Devil's Cartel, is set to release on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on March 26. We visited the developer for our cover story on The Devil's Cartel, and walked away impressed by the talent and enthusiasm of the staff, which we highlighted in this studio profile video.
We have reached out to Electronic Arts for clarification on the layoffs and will update the story when we learn more.


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After the European Commission lifted the ban on grain imports from Ukraine on September 15, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia introduced unilateral, indefinite restrictions, reports Graintrade.
What is more, Poland’s decision “to unilaterally ban the import of agricultural products from Ukraine indefinitely” came into force at midnight on Saturday, September 16, contrary to the decision of the European Commission.
The Polish government declares that “it will not listen to Berlin or von der Leyen, Tusk or Weber, and despite the cancellation of the ban by the European Commission, it will continue it independently, in the interests of the country’s farmers.” Elections will be held in Poland on October 15, so these statements are mainly of a political nature.
Hungary banned 24 types of Ukrainian products
Following Poland, Hungary also banned the import of 24 types of Ukrainian products to protect its farmers: meat of cattle, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens, wheat, rye, barley, corn and their products, vegetables, sugar and wine. At the same time, the ban does not apply to goods in transit, but they must leave the territory of the country within 15 days.
Slovak authorities banned certain products
On Friday evening, the Slovak authorities announced the introduction of a unilateral ban on the import of certain types of agricultural products from Ukraine until the end of the year, including wheat, corn, rapeseed and sunflower, in order to reduce excessive pressure on the Slovak market, protect local farmers and in response to a similar move by on the part of Poland and Hungary.
The Bulgarian government lifted the ban on imports from Ukraine, and the Romanian government will consider the matter on Monday, after consultations with Ukraine on limiting supplies from Ukraine to Romania. At the same time, from January to August, transit deliveries of Ukrainian grain to Romanian ports reached 9.2 million tons.
EC is developing new system for imports from Ukraine
After the introduction of a unilateral ban by Poland, Hungary and Slovakia, the European Commission called on these countries to be constructive and compromise. Currently, the European Commission is developing a new system for importing grain from Ukraine. And on Monday there will be a meeting with representatives of all interested EU countries to discuss this issue in detail in order to implement the new system as soon as possible.


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That's right—Ripa's oldest son, Michael, was one of the visitors on the talk show, along with tech expert Lance Ulanoff. The news was announced on the Live! with Kelly and Ryan Instagram account, where they said, “Tune in now! Michael Consuelos is a guest today!!!”
The featured clip shows the hosts kicking off the episode, with Seacrest sporting a black top and gray pants, while Ripa shows off an Eve Printed Silk Crepe De Chine maxi dress from Saloni (that unfortunately, is currently sold out). And let's not forget Deja Vu's shimmery hot pink top either.


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The Principality Stadium will be practically a cashless venue during the Six Nations.
Over the years the stadium has seen an increase in the use of card payments at the point of purchase across its 65 food and beverage (F&B) units.
And from this Saturday, fans will only be able to buy alcohol using cash at three stalls in the entire stadium, all of which will be located behind the posts in the south stand.
Just five food stalls will accept cash, three of which are in the south stand, with one in the west stand and another in the BT stand.
Stadium bosses say the shift is in response to customer purchasing habits as customers get increasingly comfortable making contactless payments.
In 2018, the number of contactless payments made in the UK increased by 31% and, according to independent survey by Transaction Network Survey, 68% of consumers said they rarely used cash.
Officials predict the increase in cashless units at the stadium will quicken service and shorten waiting time, helping to prevent fans from missing out on crucial moments while they wait for drinks.
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Discussing the new plan, Tracey Maxwell, General Manager of the Principality Stadium Experience, said: "We have never felt the need to enforce cashless at Principality Stadium, preferring to be led by our consumers.
"Once they felt comfortable with a variety of payment methods and it’s clear that the number of card payments has increased, we have converted more units."
All F&B units support the following payment methods: Visa, Visa Electron, Maestro, Mastercard, Applepay and Android Pay.
The units can be found around the concourses on each level of the stadium.
There are also a number of water fountains throughout the stadium that people are able to use, and tap water is free across all bars.
Last summer a permanent Alcohol Free Zone was introduced and set up at the Principality Stadium’s north stand for supporters who wish to visit the stadium without drinking alcohol.


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(02/19/13) - It's an auction that's has many talking across Mid Michigan - and across the country.
Close to 2,000 of the late Bob Perani's antiques, art, and other collectables went up for bid Tuesday morning at the Dort Mall. Many were purchased over the last six years, while the Flint hockey merchandise mogul was living in Thailand.
"This is actually a teak wood five piece set. Teak wood is wood that's been in the river, that's been in the river for years and years in time, so it's become extremely hard," said Robert Perani, Bob Perani's son. "He was like a treasure hunter. He loved the hunt."
This is the first of three auctions being held between now and late March.
"People can come in and inspect the equipment. They can bid here. They can bid at home. They can bid on their phones," said Kurt Mingerink, of Orbitbid.com.
For Robert, it's a bittersweet day.
"Some pieces I don't want to see sold, but it's a new chapter and you need to just turn the page," he said.
In fact, some of these items have more sentimental value than retail value.
"This is actually a tree root system that was uprooted during Hurricane Katrina. He bought it at auction as part of a fundraiser. To me, it's so unique how it's mounted and how it looks, that it's almost a piece of art, something that was so destructive," Robert said.
The showstopper is a 100 year old Indian elephant skin drum. It has a bit of a celebrity tie it.
"Six weeks ago, Kid Rock came through and I was showing him some different things in the mall, and he started beating on it. He said he never felt a reverberation like it before. He kind of toyed with the idea of taking it on tour with him," Robert said.
Tuesday's auction is open until 6 p.m. To get a look at the items and to make a bid, click HERE.
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For last thirteen days the vegetable vendors are not selling vegetables in all the areas. All the shops of vegetables and grocery items have been closed and now people have started asking what to feed the family members?
Home delivery option does not seem convenient for poor and middle income group families and on the other hand those outlets which are supplying essential goods through home delivery are not taking orders of less than a thousand rupees.
Many of the areas of old city have been declared containment zones due to corona affected patients found here. People living in containment areas are also not getting vegetables and grocery items for a long time and now people are demanding that either vegetable vendors should be allowed to operate again or permission should be given to open the grocery shops in every area.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Now administration should tell us what to eat and what to feed to our family. Sale of veg. is not allowed, grocery shops are also closed so how will we survive.
- Deepak Chawda, Azad Nagar
典here are many people who cannot afforf to buy ration online nor they have money to store ration or veggies in bulk from other sources. In this situation administration should make some alternate arrangements so that all people whether they belong to containment areas or non containment areas could get the necessary food items.
- Anis Khan, Gandhi Nagar
They have closed all the options as grocery shops and vegetables vendors have been banned. What should we do now? It is not good to deprive children of a balanced diet. Something must be done.
- Tina Parmar, Dewas Road
If administration is not allowing the vegetable venders then at least they should arrange for potatoes and onions for everyone. Even basic vegetables, pulses and rice have gone missing from platter of households.
- Jaiprakash Parmar, Sindhi Colony


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A growing number of Millennials in the U.S. are reducing their meat intake and instead are looking to vegan meat, according to a new study by global market research firm Mintel.
Six in ten consumers are interested in reducing the amount of meat they eat, and this rises to 66 percent in the older Millennial age group, which includes those aged 31-40. However, the report notes that it is Millennials in general who are responsible for the surge in vegan meat sales, with 80 percent regularly purchasing meat alternatives compared to 50 percent of non-Millennials.
According to Mintel, younger consumers are on the lookout for products that are non-GMO, contain no artificial ingredients, and have a high protein content. But it is the taste that is the driving factor in repeat purchases. “If the products do not inspire tastiness on the package, they will not inspire trial,” said Patty Johnson, the associate director of purchase intelligence at Mintel. She added, “More importantly, if they do not taste good, consumers will not re-purchase them.”
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Gardein Mandarin Orange Crispy Chicken Fillets is the top-selling vegan meat product, according to the firm, followed by its Seven Grain Crispy Tenders. Beyond Meat’s Beastly Sliders come in at third place in the popularity rankings. The reason these products are successful, says the study, is because they provide both taste and convenience. And although they are quick and easy to prepare, they still leave the consumer feeling like they have cooked a meal from scratch.
“Millennials are redefining ‘scratch’ cooking from meals made with unprepared ingredients to a component-style assembly of prepared and partially prepared foods,” noted Johnson. “The majority of millennials who consider themselves to be cooking ‘enthusiasts’ prepare a meal at home that requires little to no actual cooking at least once a week.”
This new attitude toward cooking, she continued, combined with the Millennial love of creating meals from around the world, means that vegan meat products can be easily and successfully incorporated into most meals. But it’s not just about ease; recent studies have revealed that younger consumers, from all over the world, are also embracing plant-based foods for their positive impact on the planet, their health, and the animals.
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Infiniti has slashed the price of every model in its range following a slow start to its Australian comeback.
Nissan's luxury arm has cut between $7500 to $13,100 from the price of all four models in its lineup by revising the base price and including on-road costs for at least the next month.
The largest cuts were reserved for the G37 Coupe and Convertible, which have been discounted by $10,000 to $13,100.
The brand has not said whether it would compensate customers who recently bought cars at higher prices. A spokesman has been contacted for comment.
Infiniti is not the only manufacturer to have significantly discounted its cars this year.
BMW has also tweaked its range, adding extra features to its 3-Series lineup last month.
Nissan’s luxury arm returned to Australia in 2012, and has sold just 255 cars in the 12 months since its relaunch.
Opel Australia sold more than 1600 cars in a similar timeframe before General Motors shut down its local operation.
An Infiniti spokesman told Fairfax Media last week that “Infiniti’s progress in Australia is developing as planned”.
Infiniti has sold just 170 cars in Australia between January and July 2013, compared to 15,076 and 11,702 cars for luxury rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
The brand’s general manager, Kevin Snell, told media in September 2012 that there had been strong interest for Infiniti in Australia.
“To everyone who has waited patiently for Infiniti’s official Australian arrival, and to the thousands who have registered their interest in becoming a customer, thank you for your warm welcome,” he said.
Snell says the brand is now “moving into the next stage where we fine-tune our offerings to accelerate our growth”.
Infiniti: The biggest cuts
Model, current price (previous price) - saving
FX50S $104,900 ($114,900) - $10,000
M37 S Premium $86,400 ($97,900) - $11,500
G37 Coupe S Premium $70,400 ($83,500) - $13,100
G37 Conv. S Premium $77,900 ($87,900) - $10,000


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Recently created, is the world’s first recyclable smartwatch that can dissolve in water. Several scientists from China have been thoroughly working on a prototype that could be the world’s first-ever recyclable watch that can dissolve in water.
The prototype watch is made with zinc-silver nanocomposite circuits inside a polyvinyl alcohol case. This watch can dissolve within a time span of 40 hours. The watch works like a conventional smartwatch and is based on “Transient electronics”. Such electronic items can disintegrate on demand.
The benefit of such a smartwatch is obvious.
Since the smartwatch market is on the rise globally with sales amounting to more than $1 trillion last year. As new models and versions replace the previous ones, around 53.6 million tons of electric waste per year is released.
Using transient electronics technology, recyclable smartwatches can reduce the amount of e-waste released. With ease to dispose of, this particular smartwatch can dissolve in water and reduce within two days.
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Here, the zinc-based nanocomposite has been enriched with silver nanowires. These boost electrical conductivity. Printed circuit boards are prepared by a metallic solution onto pieces of polymer. The final device is capable of measuring heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and step count. It can transfer data to a mobile app via Bluetooth connection.
With an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen, it can display date, time, and messages. The exterior can resist sweat, but once the device is fully put in water, it can dissolve completely within 40 hours. The OLED screen, microcontroller, and a few resistors and capacitors are just left behind.
“This finding demonstrates techniques to yield high-performance electronic circuits that can be easily recycled,” one of the scientists, Huang says. Huang and his team of fellows are planning to create more of such transient devices in the future. “I hope more and more electronics companies can use these techniques for their products to help them reduce the cost of manufacturing and recycling,” Huang says.
The world’s first recyclable smartwatch sounds good, hopefully, it will perform just like a regular smartwatch or better. At least, with its degradable material, these smartwatches and other devices will help reduce e-waste and manufacturing costs.


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In their article A Seismic Shift in How People Eat, The New York Times announced that, “Eating habits are changing across the country and food companies are struggling to keep up.” To some extent, this is not news. We saw these trends emerging more than 10 years ago in brand tracking work I did for a large CPG company, tracking all of their categories. And, we noticed the effects of these trends in a recent away-from-home dining study for a client in a different industry.
What is news is the fact that this trend now has real momentum as new food manufacturers and retailers have managed to deliver great products and profitably, by tapping into what was a nascent, largely latent, set of consumer needs. But that would be just scratching the surface.
I venture there is a deeper current of consumer/public opinion at play. The American public is now deeply skeptical of large institutions. There is, in my opinion, a deep yearning for the local, the small, that which is more closely connected to me and where I live. Perhaps this gives people a greater sense of security, a sense of accountability, a closer connection between one’s self and the maker of those things we choose to consume.
I suggest that this institutional skepticism linked with human need for connection, is and will continue to negatively impact large manufacturers of mass produced products—food and beyond. Combine this with the power of new technologies to finely slice the consumer demand curve, making the tails profitable and you have the makings of a powerful business and marketing transformation. I think we can all see this happening in food and entertainment, and it may be why we can see other large companies struggling. They may be too big, too complex, and too disconnected from local markets.
Companies have an opportunity to tap these deeper, latent feelings, beliefs and values by leveraging new research techniques rooted in psychology, behavioral economics and brain science. These methods have proven to be powerful stuff for many of our clients who need to uncover and render more visible the deeper, inchoate, needs that consumers have, in the area of food and beyond. And, on a personal note, it’s some of the most exciting, impactful work we do.


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For those in the shoe business, understanding the supply chain is more important than ever, said Tony Chiappetta, chief executive officer at Kenosha-based Chiappetta Shoes.
“Oracle Bones” by Peter Hessler opened his eyes to what life is like in China, one of the world’s largest footwear producers. The 2007 New York Times Bestseller was recommended by “a well-seasoned shoe dog” from New Zealand, Chiappetta said. The two were talking shop one day a few years ago.
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Henri-Lloyd set to be acquired by Odlo
The acquisition comes months after Odlo announced the acquisition of Merino wool clothing manufacturer Janus, and further solidifies the company’s commitment to growth and scale.
Hugo Maurstad, Chairman of the Board at Odlo, said: “We are excited about including Henri-Lloyd into our family of brands. It is an iconic brand with a proud history. Together with Odlo, we aspire to further expand its product range and geographic footprint.
“Henri-Lloyd and Odlo are both companies that originated from technical innovations in outdoor sport apparel and they will complement each other going forward.”
Henri-Lloyd was founded by Henri Strzelecki in Manchester in 1963, who set out to create the world’s best and most durable waterproof clothing.
Odlo was founded in Norway in 1946, though now has its HQ in Switzerland where it also manufactures its technical outerwear.
Odlo CEO, Knut Are Hogberg, commented: “By leveraging Odlo’s comprehensive infrastructure, we can concentrate investments towards the Henri-Lloyd brand and its customers while progressing on the ambitious sustainability agenda of all brands within Odlo International.
“We warmly welcome the Henri-Lloyd team to the Odlo family and look forward to working together going forward.”
The current Henri-Lloyd team will remain located in the UK in its home city of Manchester, but will collaborate closely with the Odlo group in the future development of the brand and a new generation of innovative products.
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Electronics major Sony India plans to increase its share to 30 per cent as compared to 20 per cent last year in the Indian MP3 market by next year. They wish to do so by introducing more innovative products, expanding their sales network and adopting an "aggressive" marketing strategy. Sony India, also launched its latest `W` series of MP3 players and plans to sell 1.8 lakh units by year 2010. The company is also planning to increase its retail presence to 3,000 outlets including its company-owned centres, multi-brand stores and modern retail chains.


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SALISBURY, N.C., Sept. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bottom Dollar Food is excited to announce the launch of its FRESHDOWN! Facebook Sweepstakes, which offers customers the opportunity to win $1,000 in gameday groceries this football season when they shop "fresh."
Customers can participate in the sweepstakes September 5 through October 9 by visiting the Bottom Dollar Food Facebook page and registering their 12-digit Membership Card number. Each time a customer purchases a fresh item, either meat or produce, in any Bottom Dollar Food store during the campaign dates, he or she will receive an additional sweepstakes entry. During the campaign, there will be weekly Special Buys on meat and produce featured in two exclusive, chef-created tailgate themed recipes to help customers save even more on Bottom Dollar Food's already unbelievably low prices.
"At Bottom Dollar Food, we consider offering customers the lowest prices on fresh meat and produce a touchdown," said Bottom Dollar Food Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy Leslie Atkinson. "We're pleased to bring this fun, fresh and affordable giveaway to our customers this football season as they shop for tailgates and other occasions."
Customers who enter the sweepstakes will also be eligible for weekly drawings for $50 Bottom Dollar Food gift cards. Sweepstakes participants can view cooking demos and chef-created, affordable recipes on the Bottom Dollar Food Facebook page during the campaign. The grand prize winner, who will receive $1,000 in Bottom Dollar Food groceries, will be announced in early November.
Customers that do not currently have a Bottom Dollar Food Membership Card can sign up for a card for free in any Bottom Dollar Food store, or online at www.bottomdollarfood.com.
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REMA TIP TOP’s UK managing director, Cliff Jones has announced his retirement after 51 years service with the company.
Cliff began life at REMA TIP TOP UK in 1969 as a sales representative selling tyre repair materials to the bicycle and automotive trade.
Now an honorary life member of the NTDA (National Tyre Distributors Association), Cliff has witnessed a huge industry transformation ranging from the popularisation of the radial tyre through to the adoption of TPMS and connected tyre technology today.
A natural affinity to the business and automotive aftermarket, Cliff has always been a keen advocate of new product innovation, technological evolution and the ability to adapt to market forces.
REMA TIP TOP UK celebrated Cliff’s service with a “special gathering” of employees, where Cliff was presented with gifts from his colleagues.
Mark Insley, chief executive at REMA TIP TOP HOLDINGS UK Limited said: “During his time with REMA TIP TOP, Cliff has made countless good friends and associates within the trade and I know that these people together with all Cliff’s colleagues here at REMA TIP TOP would like to congratulate Cliff on his incredible contribution to he company and furthermore wish him well as he looks forward to a well earned retirement.”


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“The Simpsons” are going Lego! The animated family, who have been dishing the laughs for so many years, are getting a makeover, at least for one episode.
‘The Simpsons’ get a Lego makeover
On the May 4 episode of “The Simpsons,” Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie are becoming Lego’s, although they’ll be the animated, digital kind like in “The Lego Movie.”
The episode will air on May 4, and will coincide with the new Simpson’s Lego’s being released in stores.
It seems that after decades Lego’s popularity is higher than ever, and The Simpson’s are still going strong as well.
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One of the leaders in the efforts to develop a vaccine to combat the global pandemic hit pause on its late-stage clinical trials after a suspected adverse reaction in one of the patients.
AstraZeneca (ticker: AZN), which has teamed with the University of Oxford to develop a vaccine, has put a temporary “hold” on trials as it evaluates the safety of its current candidate.
In market news, stocks bounced back with a fervor after a multiday sell-off led by “Big Tech” names that have broadly defined 2020’s post-March rally. A day after shedding 4%, the Nasdaq rose 2.7%, and the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average tacked on 439 points, or 1.6%, to finish at 27,940.
Microsoft’s new console. Software giant Microsoft ( MSFT), one of tech’s big winners today with gains of 4.2%, announced details about its highly anticipated next-generation gaming console, available Nov. 10.
The Redmond, Washington-based tech mainstay will release a flagship Xbox Series X console retailing for $499, and a lower-tier model called the Xbox Series S for $299. Not one to miss out on recurring subscription revenue, financing is also available for both devices on 24-month terms: the Series X will run $34.99 per month and the Series S will go for $24.99 monthly.
Both packages include a Xbox Game Pass subscription, giving access to more than 100 games. And if you don’t finance, you’ll have to pay $9.99 a month for that luxury. There’s a reason this company is worth $1.6 trillion.
Wally World Drones. Big-box retailer Walmart ( WMT) seems to be on a mission to redefine itself in 2020, and it’s certainly sticking with that theme this week, announcing the start of a test drone delivery program.
The small roll out in Fayetteville, North Carolina will test the delivery of groceries and household items, following rival Amazon.com ( AMZN) into a futuristic space that still has regulatory and business model hurdles to clear.
Other unexpected moves by Walmart this year include its interest in buying social media video giant TikTok with Microsoft, and the launch of a membership service, Walmart+, slated to launch on Sept. 15. Walmart’s stock price ended up 1% on the day.
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PLANO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Like thousands of North Texas businesses hit hard by the pandemic, the owner of a popular Plano donut shop, WOW! Donuts and Drips, is behind on rent.
Now, just two days before Christmas, David Sim says he’s been locked out by the property owner and is unsure of how he will be able to provide for his family.
“My parents – ever since they came to America 40 years ago – everything has been put into here,” he said.
Sim opened the family business three years ago, hoping to make them proud.
“This is all we have, but it seems like we’re losing everything,” his father, James Sim, said.
“The pandemic came out of nowhere and definitely devastated us,” Sim said.
The shop closed for months. Sim used his savings and PPP money he received to help his employees.
“We thought during this time they’d have a secure job, but now everyone is frantically looking for other options,” Sim said.
He’s trying to move to another smaller location with cheaper rent to keep his business going, but is still behind on rent by about $66,000 dollars.
“Our landlords gave us a 20 day notice, but locked us out early and it really blindsided us,” he said. “Everything that we have is in here.”
He’s hoping for a Christmas miracle.
“All I ask is for us to be given a chance to survive,” he said. “Let us take our things and let us have a chance to fight through this because without this I really don’t know where to go from here.”
CBS 11 reached out to Sim’s landlord for comment but has not yet received a response.
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