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The message for us to cut back on sugar is loud and clear. The average American eats more than 70 pounds of it per person, per year. The American Heart Association suggests replacing sugary foods and beverages with artificial sweeteners as a way “to limit calories and achieve or maintain a healthy weight.” Artificial sweeteners lend sweetness without adding extra …
You worked hard to shed pounds, but then it crept right back. It happens. In fact, about 80% of people who lose weight regain it all or more, according to some estimates. Click here to read more about winning the diet battle.
A brisk walk is more than just a great cardio workout; it benefits the brain, too. According to new research published in the journal Neurology, walking increases blood flow to the brain, which can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Click here to read more about how walking keeps your brain in shape.
We all know moving the number on the scale requires seriously watching our bread, pasta and pastry intake. A diet too high in carbohydrates — even complex carbs like whole-wheat bread, sweet potatoes and beans — could make it harder to lose weight, according to a recent study. Click here to read more about the key to losing weight.
According to one survey, 38% of adults eat unhealthy foods or overeat during periods of stress. While it might seem like a pint of ice cream or bag of chips offers temporary relief, new research reveals that eating junk food could negatively impact your mood. Click here to find out more about healthy food choice.
Losing weight is not easy. It requires a near super-human level of commitment and dedication. But you don’t need to completely overhaul your eating and exercise habits to get results. You can shed pounds effectively by making a few low-effort, high-impact changes. Click here to learn about seven simple changes that can help you reach your wellness goals.
Chances are someone told you “muscle weighs more than fat” as an encouraging explanation for why you sometimes gain weight after adding strength training to a fitness routine. It’s also cited as a reason for why some people hit a weight-loss plateau. But a pound of muscle can’t weigh more than a pound of fat, so what’s the deal here? Click here to learn more.


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The ocean carrier alliance will skip the Oct. 11 voyage on its North Pacific 3 (NP3) service between Asia and the Pacific Northwest in response to “expected low demand in October,” member OOCL said in a statement.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the nation's agricultural trade surplus is also expected to increase to $19.5 billion, up 40 percent from $13.9 billion in fiscal year 2016.
The Houston, Texas-based third-party logistics provider moved into a new 34,000-square-foot warehouse and office complex adjacent to the London Heathrow Airport in an effort to enhance its UK market presence.
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Ocean carriers MOL, NYK and “K” Line all reported losses in their container segments and lower revenues year-over-year for the first fiscal quarter, which ended June 30.
The expanded Panama Canal locks, which just opened June 26 to handle vessels up to 14,000 TEUs, are expected to reshape U.S. East Coast port operations.
The Itasca, Ill.-based third-party logistics provider has added a 50,000-square-foot warehouse on the border of Shenzhen in southeastern China, 30 minutes away from the Port of Hong Kong and 45 minutes from Hong Kong International Airport.

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Starting out as a subsidiary of US supermarket giant Safeway, today Blackhawk Network offers prepaid cards across more than 600 brands and in 24 countries. President of Safeway since 2010, Talbott Roche initially joined the business back in 2001 as assistant VP back when it was still a specialty marketing division of Safeway. During an interview in the Finetics™ Studio by The Bancorp at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, she shares her insights on building out Blackhawk Network, B2B adoption of digital and the future of prepaid.
“Digital is something we’ve been passionate about for the past four or five years but it’s really coming into its own in 2015-16,” says Roche. “I think we all suspected that mobile wallets would be a lot further along than they are right now but we’ve had a lot of success – not just in that environment but maybe even more so in the in the B2B market.”
“Digital opened our eyes to the fact that gift cards [are] very popular in a retail environment where you can sell them direct to a consumer. But there’s also a $40bn addressable market in B2B where they’re used as rewards and incentives. That’s the market where digital is being embraced faster.”
Access more insights on prepaid from American Express EVP and GM Stefan Happ, CEO and president of the Network Branded Prepaid Card Association Brad Fauss, Brightwell Vice Chairman Ken Goins, People’s Card Services President Peter Read and The Bancorp MD Jeremy Kuiper on The Bancorp’s Finetics blog.
Credorax discusses the importance of cross-border payments and how choosing the right acquirer can determine future success.
Daniel Smith, Director of Relationship Management, Basset and Gold interview: “Consumer demand for new and innovative forms of finance is soaring”
Basset and Gold has announced the launch of its new Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA).
CEO and Co-Founder of Payworks Christian Deger explains how developing partnerships between SMBs and VARs is benefiting the industry.
Amin Lalani, CIO Executive at Huawei Western Europe, explores the rise of self-serving banks.


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Blind Engineer Invents A ‘Smart Cane’ That Uses Google Maps To Help Blind People Navigate
Today, many products have been reinvented through technology. From smart planters to smart TVs, the power of technology doesn’t surprise us anymore. While many of the newest technological creations are dedicated to entertainment, there are many which contribute to our well being, especially to those who experience a disability of some sort.
Recently, a revolutionizing smart cane called WeWalk has been introduced to help blind people navigate their surroundings much more efficiently when they are on their own.
The cane was invented by a visually impaired engineer Kursat Ceylan, who is the CEO and co-founder of Young Guru Academy (YGA), the Turkish non-profit behind WeWALK. Being blind himself, Ceylan knows firsthand what challenges people like him face and decided to put his knowledge into inventing something that could greatly improve people’s life.
“In these days, we are talking about flying cars, but these people have been using just a plain stick. As a blind person, when I am at the Metro station, I don’t know which is my exit… I don’t know which bus is approaching… which stores are around me. That kind of information can be provided with the WeWalk,” he told CNN.
The smart cane assists visually impaired people using smart technology, some of which we use every day.
It’s equipped with built-in speakers, a voice assistant, Google, and sensors that send vibrations to warn about obstacles above chest level.
The smart cane is available on the company’s website and runs for around $500.
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Experian launches Internet surveillance tech in Australia, NZ market
Global credit bureau services provider Experian has launched its proprietary internet surveillance technology CyberAgent in Australia and New Zealand.
The launch of the CyberAgent solution in the Australian market comes just four months after the company announced its acquisition of Australian fintech startup Look Who’s Charging, in its sixth major APAC investment since 2017.
Designed specifically for international protection of online records, Experian says more than 3.5 billion compromised records have been detected globally by CyberAgent to date, with companies “across financial services, telecommunications, retail and many more offering their customers this unrivalled suite of customer identity protection services”.
“If your personal information gets into the hands of hackers, it can be used to access and use your credit cards, take out loans and mortgages in your name, open new bank accounts and more,” says Experian’s Head of Fraud and ID A/NZ, Karine Smyth.
“Australian and New Zealand businesses need to be protecting their customers personal information as a priority, in order to maintain customer trust and retention.“The dark web is a hidden network of websites that requires special resources for access. CyberAgent not only has access to the network, but also continuously monitors the dark web, notifying consumers if and when we find their personal information is being compromised. Essentially, we are empowering consumers to react quickly and proactively to protect themselves from identity theft and fraudulent activity.
“Experian is leveraging our global capabilities to help Australian businesses fight the battle of fraud and identity theft,” Ms Smyth explained. “Fraud is a growing, lucrative industry with organised criminals trying to find bridges to Australian and New Zealand business’ and consumers’ personal information. It is crucial to protect individuals and our businesses,” Smyth concluded.
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Micro-blogging? You would have to be nuts not to do it!
Updated: 2011-06-27 09:42
By Du Juan (China Daily)
Villagers building a road in Nanjiushuicun, Hebei province. Economist Liu Shuwei helped to pool money through a micro blog to finance the project, which will make it much easier for the villagers to transport and sell local produce. [Photo / Provided to China Daily]
Liu, an economics professor and researcher at the Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing, one of China's most renowned financial institutions, opened her micro blog account on t.163.com, a major Chinese micro-blogging website, in March. Initially, she usually posted news about her research and work.
However, on May 2 she posted for the first time that she wanted to help the people of Nanjiushuicun - a village in Hebei province about 500 kilometers from Beijing - to sell walnuts and raise funds to build a road in the mountain region.
Liu had conducted research in the village and had come to know the residents and their problems.
"A company had previously donated 300,000 yuan ($46,370) to the village to build the road, but the money was not enough," said Liu. "So, I came up with the idea of selling walnuts through micro blog."
Liu was quickly inundated with hundreds of replies from people who not only wanted to help the village, but also buy produce fresh from the farmers.
"The micro blog is useful and interesting. People online are very creative and helpful," she said.
Liu told China Daily that she received many suggestions from comments on her micro blog, boosting her confidence that the project could be a success.
Liu suggested that Li should write about the progress of the road and the growth of the walnut trees, so that potential customers could see the changes in the produce they'd ordered and monitor the construction of the road they'd helped to finance.
Liu said Li has never been to college, but he is smart, like a great many young villagers in China. "They just need a stage to display their talents," Liu said. "And the Internet provides just such a stage."
Nanjiushuicun began to receive orders for its walnuts from buyers nationwide soon after its micro blog went online. The price was 60 yuan for each kilogram, with orders beginning at 5 kilograms.
Liu said most of the 15,000 kilograms of walnuts had been ordered by June 9, just one month after they went on sale.
However, at present the advance payments are still being held at the bank. Li told China Daily that the 200 villagers used their own money to cover the cost of the road construction, as insurance against the walnuts not being delivered on schedule because of inclement weather, traffic delays or other unforeseen circumstances.
"We didn't use the money because we needed to act responsibly," Li said. "We will only use the money after the customers get our walnuts."
In days gone by, it took two and a half hours for six villagers to transport 250 kilograms of walnuts 3 kilometers from the farms to the village by truck.
However, when the new road is completed, the journey will take only 20 minutes to cover the same distance, Liu said.
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Opera has announced that its gaming browser, Opera GX, has won the Red Dot Award, which Opera depicts as “one of the world’s most prestigious design awards“.
“Opera GX launched during the E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles to much acclaim from the press and gamers alike. Now it is also receiving professional recognition in the form of one of the world’s most prestigious design awards: the Red Dot,” the company said.
Opera GX is custom fitted to the particular needs of those of who mess around on your PCs. It gives you a chance to control your PC’s CPU and memory utilization to make your gaming and streaming smoother.
It additionally highlights Twitch integration, a game-inspired design and various customization options.
The Red Dot Award was given to Opera after a global jury evaluated a sum of 8,697 entries more than a few days. After the consultation time frame, the jury chose to grant Opera GX the Red Dot Award in the Interface and User Experience Design category.
Opera GX is a great deal like the typical Opera browser, however accompanies a vigorously upgraded theme with customization color choices to make it fit better with gaming style.
Professor Dr. Peter Zec, founder, and CEO of the Red Dot Award, explains that “For around 65 years, the Red Dot Award as one of the world’s largest design competitions has been providing a platform for designers, agencies and companies to evaluate good design. I want to congratulate the laureates sincerely on their distinction, which both bears testimony to their convincing performance and highlights their quality and design leadership. Anyone who succeeds in such a strong and international bunch of competitors deserves to be proud of themselves and of their achievements.”
The gaming browser has just been downloaded more than 1 million times since it was launched in the early access program in June. The last version of Opera GX is set for release not long from now.


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The recent webmaster video from Google shares how Content Management Systems can help their users to develop more mobile friendly sites. Eric Kwan from the Webmaster relations team shared this amazing presentation.
Check out the video:
For mobile statistics, Kwan recommended ThinkWithGoogle.com.
How to Make Mobile Friendly Sites
After Yahoo & Bing releasing their top searches, Google has released the annual Year in Search list to reflect & share the moments that just make us break out into laughter, beam from ear to ear, or stay glued to the screens. This was the year when we were saddened by the death of a famous and beloved comedian, saw the news about a terrible plane crash and came across the impact of a frightening disease. A beautiful game captivated us and we enjoyed ourselves with birds, an ice bucket and a princess who was frozen.
Google has just released their annual leading trending searches from across the globe. Once users have read all they want to, they can also study updates in Google Trends and within the search results.
Trending Topics in Search for 2014
Google has announced the shut-down of Freebase, an open source repository of facts that helps in feeding knowledge graph.
Here's what Google said on G+:
"We've decided to help transfer the data in Freebase to Wikidata, and in mid-2015 we'll wind down the Freebase service as a standalone project".
Google has given back the capability to search news archive during this weekend. A Google News representative, Stacie subtly made the announcement regarding this through a Google News Help thread:
“Great news–we've re-enabled archives search! Our team listened to all your feedback you left here in the forum, and was hard at work to bring you an even better archive experience. From all the posts we received, we heard loud and clear how important these archives are to our users. You can now go digging back in time to 2003. Search on ”
Google Analytics has launched a new and up to date version of one of its tools for marketing, “The Customer Journey to Online Purchase”. This newest version features refreshed information and more up to date industry classifications. It has also branched out paid search to enable users to observe the impact of brand as well as generic search terms on the decision to buy. As can be seen in the 2 images below, users can now observe customer journeys for small as well as middle sized and larger companies across various industries. For instance, in case a user checks out how marketing channels for small sized companies within the shopping sector in the US impact the consumer’s choice to make the purchase, the tool makes the suggestion that organic search is quite often a possible “assist” interaction for these consumers.
Google has announced the revamp of reporting feature available in AdWords for video. While the video campaigns were still isolated from other AdWords campaigns, new reporting changes will make it easier for advertisers to measure the performance.
Advertisers running TrueView video campaigns will be able to access the insights in AdWords. The new dashboard will pull more data from YouTube, so advertisers will not have to toggle back and forth between YouTube analytics and AdWords to see the overall performance of their videos in terms of organic traffic & from ads.
Google announced it is now releasing its mobile friendly label within the snippet of research results for mobile. While this label was released officially 3 weeks ago, but now the label is going global.
Google has included the mobile-friendly label in all languages and all localized versions of the Google Mobile Search now use it.
Google has released a completely redesigned version of the AdWords Editor. This Editor now provides support for many bulk editing features which have been recently included in the web interface. The new Google AdWords Editor also has induced a new functionality and utility to the desktop tool.
Google speed master Ilya Grigorik announced that Google mobile search has become faster by around 100 to 150 milliseconds more, to be precise. The announcement was made by Ilya on Google+ . Google has now made mobile search faster by 0.15 seconds as compared to yesterday.
In case users are wondering how Google accomplished this, here’s the answer. It has used a technique named Reactive Prefetch. This technique has been explained by Ilya as:


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Fat Beats founder Joe Abajian explains how Fat Beats will live on in the aftermath of it’s retail stores closing. The new venture will exist as a “pop-up shop”, a monthly event which will section off a piece of their Brooklyn warehouse for customers to come in and purchase product. “FB BK will be reminiscent of the atmosphere and energy that the NY and LA stores once exuded. We have DJs of note spinning throughout the day, such as DJ Evil Dee, DJ Spinna, and Rich Medina,” Joe told The Village Voice. The first event takes place March 5th from noon to 8pm. Via HipHopSite
Personally, I applaud FatBeats for attempting to find new ways to reinvent itself. I don't think it's beyond the realm of possibility that these "pop-up shop" dates become events and hip hop pilgrimages that true heads flock to from around the country. That of course, is assuming it's done correctly.
This was exactly what I was saying when Fat Beats closed Here:
The Dynamic Hamza 21 , September 23, 2010 12:54 PM
No doubt Fat Beats will be missed. with the success of the Beat Swamp Meet I think FB should return to LA/NY every summer during the weekends. Or at least one weekend during the summer with live performances like the Beat Swamp Meet. That would be ill.
I'm sure I wasn't only person saying that and I'm glad FB will back in some form. Now they need to come to So Cal. Maybe a joint venture with Beat Swamp Meet. it would be cool if they could set up a block party like they do for cinco De Mayo in LA. Beat Swamp Meet,FB & the Do Over in one area during the summer for day or weekend....that would the illest. Something like what Christie Z & Fabel do with Crotona Park Jams in NYC. Though the chances of that happening are nearly impossible. We need a Hip Hop block party out here in the West!!!!
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Published in Apple World Today on March 23, 2023.
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) — of which Apple is a member — has announced the appointment of DENSO, a mobility supplier, as their newest charter member.
With this, the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), will also welcome Eric Smith, Chief Architect, Digital Key, at DENSO, who will be joining the Board of Directors.
DENSO is a global supplier of technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. With manufacturing at its core, DENSO invests in nearly 200 facilities worldwide to produce electrification systems, powertrain systems, thermal systems, mobility electronics and other advanced solutions such as end-to-end Digital Key technology.
Additionally, DENSO has created a Mobility as a Service concept based on Internet of Things technology to replicate real-life urban environments and traffic conditions in a virtual space, enabling the collection and analysis of data to anticipate traffic issues.
The CCS is a cross-industry organization advancing technologies for smartphone-to-car connectivity solutions.
Read the full article from Apple World Today here.


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The University of Toledo’s Manufacturing and Technology Small Business Development Center received a performance award from the Ohio Department of Development recognizing its achievements in 2010.
The center received the 2010 Manufacturing and Technology Small Business Development Center Performance Award based on its record of counseling hours with businesses and having exceeded several goals, said Richard Hanson, director of the UT center.
Last year, the center helped to create 19 new jobs, while maintaining 1,265 jobs in the area. Among its successes is a $17 million sales increase in 2010.
Hosted by the UT Incubation Program, the development center provides assistance to small manufacturing and technology-based businesses in the area.
The mission of the Manufacturing and Technology Small Business Center is to help accelerate Ohio’s economy by helping people start, sustain and grow their manufacturing and technology businesses. Business startup planning, accounting system setup, budget and forecast planning, and website development are a few of the services the center offers.
The UT Incubation Program also includes the Clean and Alternative Energy Incubator, the Lab Incubation Center, Nitschke Commercialization Center and the Minority Business Development Center.
Last year alone, the UT Incubation Program and the Manufacturing and Technology Small Business Center served more than 90 companies that in return had a significant economic impact on the region, said Megan Reichert-Kral, UT director of incubation.
For more information, contact Hanson at 419.530.3858 or Reichert-Kral at 419.530.3805.


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Sanho Corporation has been making some cool accessories for Apple devices for quite a while. Unfortunately, that does not mean Apple won’t be going at the company hard. Apple has sued the company, alleging multiple patent violations. Sanho corporation has used Magsafe connectors and cables to offer accessories that are fully compatible with Apple products. That has led Apple to go after all those chargers and accessories.
In the lawsuit, Apple claims:
Defendants manufacture, distribute, and/or sell products that infringe patents related to Apple’s proprietary MagSafe connectors used to connect power adapters and other products to Apple portable computers, such as the MacBook, … Defendants’ infringing conduct has damaged Apple and inflicted irreparable harm for which Apple seeks, among other remedies, an award of its actual damages, disgorgement of Defendants’ profits from the sale of infringing devices and injunctive relief
Apple has plenty of these types of patents around. So companies need to be a bit careful before using the technologies that Apple has developed for its devices. It will be interesting to see how this lawsuit works out in the end. Sanho corporation is clearly “re-using” Apple’s technologies. According to Arstechnica, Apple could be testing the limits of first sale doctrine with its lawsuit. The outcome could set the precedent for Apple’s future lawsuit against some of these accessory makers.
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) will reveal Official Cash Rate and make a statement about monetary policy on October 6, 04:00 GMT+3.
Greenback is nearly intact, hovering over 1-week minimums vs. counterparts
On Tuesday, the major American currency was nearly intact versus other crucial counterparts, hovering over a one-week minimum as market participants were still digesting the previous week's news of probable American duties on aluminum as well as steel imports.
Market participants were still cautious because American President Donald Trump was under great pressure to give up an idea of imposing aluminum and steel duties.
However, Trump’s response was to step up pressure on Canada and Mexico, telling he would raise planned duties on steel imports if they dare to sign a fresh version of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The duties, uncovered the previous week, had rekindled worries over a potential trade conflict, which would have an adverse impact on the American economy.
Estimating the greenback’s value versus a group of six crucial currencies, the US dollar index didn’t change, sticking with 89.92.
The common currency and the British pound didn’t change, with EUR/USD being worth 1.2341 as well as GBP/USD hitting 1.3847.
Market sentiment on the common currency turned to be fragile in the face of worries over Sunday’s inconclusive Italian election outcomes.
Besides this, the Japanese yen managed to strengthen, with USD/JPY sliding 0.21% reaching 105.99 and USD/CHF was intact, demonstrating an outcome of 0.9399.
The Japanese yen demonstrated minor reaction after Bank of Japan Chief Haruhiko Kuroda told that there were some downside risks to the major financial institution’s projection that inflation would hit its 2% objective by 2020.
The previous week the Japanese yen had soared after Kuroda told that the Bank of Japan would talk about an exit from monetary easing in case of meeting its inflation objective.
As for the Australian dollar, this commodity currency didn’t change, with the currency pair AUD/USD hitting 0.7759.
United States Institute for Supply Management (ISM) will release services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) on October 5, 17:00 GMT+3.
Although Jerome Powell’s speech sounded hawkish on Wednesday, September 22, markets did not get scared and the main stock indices got bought back…
The bullish movement in the stock market is gaining speed, and Bitcoin ETFs are closer than they might seem. What do we need to know for the next trading week?
The Fed is ready to start tapering in November. Since the markets were expecting this and it wasn’t a surprise, the USD slumped allowing risk-on currencies and gold to rally up.
US Retail Sales will be out on October 15 at 15:30 MetaTrader time (GMT+3).


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The big question for investors hasn’t changed. Will 2019-2020 be similar to 2015-2016, or will we slide into a recession?
In 2015, the U.S. economy was so slow that several historically reliable indicators of an imminent recession were waiving red flags. The global economy was even weaker.
By early 2016, global stock markets were falling hard. Negative economic reports from China caused panic selling. Interest rates fell sharply, and there were widespread warnings of deflation and depression.
Global central banks stepped in with a coordinated increase in the global money supply. The markets and economy recovered without a recession in the United States. The last year has strong similarities, though it hasn’t been the same.
Economic growth is lower and manufacturing is in a recession, partly because the Fed tightened too much in 2017 and 2018. Growth is very slow outside the United States. Plus, global stock markets sank sharply in the last quarter of 2018. Corporate earnings fell in 2015 and 2016 in what some called an earnings recession. Likewise, corporate earnings on average are less than they were a year ago.
Several of the imminent recession indicators now are waving yellow or red flags.
Fortunately, the Fed stopped tightening the money supply in late 2018 and now is coordinating an easy money policy with other central banks.
There are signs that, as in 2015-2016, the economy is stabilizing. The odds are we’ll avoid a recession, but it’s not a sure thing.
The service sector and households are doing well.
Household confidence is supported by rising prices for homes and stocks and a strong labor market. In 2019, wage growth accelerated above the average for this economic recovery.
Yet, the job market can’t become much better than it is, and wage growth seems to have peaked early in 2019. The good news in wages is that the lowest-earning workers recently have had the highest wage growth. For much of the economic recovery, that group was left behind.
Housing stalled for most of 2019 but improved following the plummet of interest rates in August.
Yet, housing now is a minor contributor to overall economic growth. Tighter lending standards and a shortage of homes for sale mean that many people who want to buy homes are not able to do so. Home sales remain well below the average for the pre-financial crisis period.
I continue to have two major concerns.
Business investment has been declining, and there are only a few signs it might turn around. Economic growth is unlikely to continue if businesses don’t invest for expansion. Many business leaders say their investment plans are on hold because of uncertainty created by trade conflicts, political division and slow global growth. Profit margins also are a concern.
Several factors spurred margins to record levels over the last 20 years or so. Most of those factors are fading.
The tight labor market forces businesses to pay higher wages. Productivity is lower than it used to be. Globalization is in retreat. Major technology companies, which have the highest profit margins, are under attack from governments around the world.
These and other factors all add up to rising costs that businesses can’t pass on through higher prices.
In Europe, there is a weak economy coupled with deep political divisions that make it difficult to enact needed policies.
China’s growth is slower, but that’s been intentional. Even so, slower growth in the world’s second-largest economy affects every other economy, and there’s always the risk of policy mistakes that slow growth too much.
Despite the worries and risks, the economy could sustain its modest economic growth indefinitely if businesses increase capital spending and we avoid any new policy mistakes.


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To make fisheries more sustainable, trade community must end the pointless subsidies
28 Sep 2016
The trade community has a responsibility to make the trade in fisheries more inclusive and sustainable, including by ending pointless and harmful fishing subsidies, a top UNCTAD official said on Wednesday at a meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva.
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The concept of making the shipping industry more environmentally friendly has been a priority for businesses for many years. During the current COVID-10 pandemic, this issue comes into the spotlight even more. Although the coronavirus has had horrible, devastating effects on the population and economy during the past few months, the impact on the environment was positive. With fewer commuters, hindered global travel and logistics, and generally decreased human activity, people have noticed a significant environmental impact.
What is the future of sustainable shipping?
According to estimates from the CarbonBrief, the decreased demand for fuel and power can cause emissions to drop by nearly 400 million tonnes in 2020. For now, some countries admit lowered CO2 levels by as much as 40%, which is a substantial improvement in the air quality. For many, this reduction has shown that there is a positive effect in decreasing global power and fuel consumption. The lives that have been lost, unemployment, and other terrifying results of this pandemic can’t justify the environmental benefit, but now it is clear that even a small adjustment can make an impact.
Although the shipping industry isn’t the largest polluter across the transportation industry, it is still a contributor, accounting for 2.5% of greenhouse gas emissions globally. Every year, more and more transportation companies adopt technology to reduce fuel consumption, optimize the usage of resources, and make sustainability their priority. At this point, it is no longer an option for global companies to be unconcerned with environmental issues.
According to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2020, the goal is to cut international greenhouse emissions by 50% by 2050. So, the shipping industry has still a long way to go, although some progress is already happening. With the current situation, businesses have witnessed a drastic fall in oil prices and how vulnerable and fragile the global markets actually are.
The thing about business sustainability, especially in the shipping industry, is that companies care not just about the environment or social responsibility, but also about their profit. Sustainability has to be profitable for those who adopt it, otherwise it won’t work on the global level. And these solutions exist, when you search for proper tools that can be both profitable and useful for the environment. The future of sustainable shipping is about balance, awareness, and action.


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2012 Toyota Camry leaked in Canadian magazine
Tired of seeing all the teasers for the 2012 Toyota Camry? Well, wait no longer because the new 2012 Camry was just leaked in a Canadian Auto Guide magazine.
The new 2012 Toyota Camry will be going on sale later this year and is expected to carry the same powertrain offering as the current generation model. The 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid will shortly follow early next year.
We’ll have all the details for you as soon as Toyota releases them.
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Malaysia's Banks Optimizing EMV Card Services
The Star Oct 19 2004:
As Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region move to EMV chip card systems, service providers like Cassis are gearing for a value-added market that could be worth RM 100 million per year by 2008. Malaysia is due to be EMV-compliant by end-2005 and Cassis is positioning to deliver cardholder-centric services to enable banks to maximize their EMV investment. Southern Bank, United Overseas Bank and Public Bank are already using Cassis’ services to build customer retention by choosing the best value-added products to load onto customers’ new EMV cards and reduce the chances of those customers switching banks.
If banks want to tie EMV chip cards to their customer relationship management (CRM) systems, Cassis is able to manage the actual EMV cards and the security information on behalf of the bank. A bank wanting to give a customer secure access to its Internet services for example can load an application onto an EMV chip card to facilitate one-stop log-in and security protection. Malaysia has about 6 million credit and charge cards at present, but Cassis is confident of capturing over half of this market and of extending its expertise across the region with a view to entering additional world regions over time.
Malaysia, which has one of the highest credit card fraud rates in the world (RM 242.5 million in 2003) migrated its debit card base to EMV by end-2003, and is due to convert its credit cards by end-2005. The number of credit cards in issue by 2008 is predicted to be 2.6 times that in 2003, with transaction value and volume keeping pace with growth trajectories. Euromonitor predicts credit cards in this market to have an average annual growth of 21 per cent in terms of cards in circulation through 2008, while charge cards will grow by 16 per cent on average per year in the same period.
Europe's Banking Industry Delaying EMV Rollouts
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European banks’ EMV readiness has been delayed by high EMV investment costs, lack of bank internal expertise and the inability to issue smart cards in-house, according to Frost & Sullivan. By 2008, the bank market for smart cards will total USD 1196.3 million, up from USD 453.3 million, a new report reveals, but to date, banks' EMV rollouts have been limited by legacy infrastructure and costs. Banks are postponing the expense of integrating legacy systems with newer hardware and software, but Frost & Sullivan advises that the card schemes can help by providing incentives for EMV upgrades.
In a non-EMV smart card project, French bank Credit Agricole is using card-based authentication for its Internet banking services, to allow its customers to digitally sign bank transfer documents and to file tax claims via the Internet. Static passwords are no longer a secure way to validate customers who wish to access remote banking services due to the rise of ‘phishing’, or the illicit solicitation of consumers’ financial details online by criminals. To this end Credit Agricole opted for smart cards as a future-proof, universal solution that supported two-factor authentication and were easy to use.
Malaysia's Card Fraud Growth Labeled 'Alarming'
The Star Tribune Aug 11 2004:
Credit card fraud in Malaysia topped RM 100 million (USD 45 million) in the first half of 2004, according to the Agency for Combating Trade-Related Crimes, which sees this growth rate as ‘alarming’. Malaysia has an advanced payment network, on which transactions rose to 145 million in 2003, up from 127 million in 2002. Banks have however lost heavily to counterfeiters from South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Spain, Britain, the Netherlands, South Africa and Egypt. Malaysian officials have called for stricter checks in the card issuing process, and for greater collaboration between banks and police in fighting financial crime.
With Korea, Taiwan and Malaysia now investing in EMV technologies, Bruce Thompson, CEO of regional e-payment solutions firm, Keycorp, believes banks in Australia and the US will rethink their stance on chip cards as fraud migrates to countries still relying on magnetic-stripe cards. Card fraud in Sydney has risen noticeably as smart cards roll out in neighboring countries, which leads Keycorp to predict that within three years, Australia will transition from mag-stripe, to chip cards. Thompson concedes that smart card infrastructure is expensive, but argues that smart cards provide benefits other than fraud prevention.
On that note, Malaysia-based wireless solutions firm, Cassis, is preparing to leverage EMV technology for secure mobile phone-based payments at the retail POS, and indicates the banks to have expressed an interest in its system. Cassis’ EMV technology, which is about to rollout in South Korea, enables the over-the-air download of a credit card payment application to the USIM card in a subscriber’s handset. Banks seeking to optimize their EMV investment can for example rent ‘space’ on a SIM card, on which multiple credit cards can be loaded, and work with telcos to strengthen the brands of both entities.


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- Creates significant manufacturing leverage across Europe utilizing Liqui-Box's Maverick brand of bag making equipment and innovative products to better serve customers
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Liqui-Box, a world leader in flexible liquid packaging solutions, announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Conotainer, based in Madrid, Spain. Conotainer is a leading manufacturer of bag-in-box products specializing in the wine and beverage segments across mainland Europe.
Ken Swanson, President and CEO of Liqui-Box Corporation, said, "We are pleased to welcome the Conotainer team to Liqui-Box. This combination further extends our global reach and positions Liqui-Box perfectly to serve customers from multiple locations in Europe with best-in-class product and equipment technology."
Conotainer is a family-owned business, founded by Santos Ortega in 1994, and has developed strong relationships and a competitive offering across the European wine segment. "Conotainer is very excited to become part of this growing, global packaging company," said Miguel Sanchez, General Manager of Conotainer. "The Conotainer team has built a strong foundation with a great reputation in our markets, and we are thrilled to be joining Liqui-Box and looking forward to accelerating our growth."
"The acquisition of Conotainer supports Liqui-Box's strategic plan for growth and is an important addition to the Liqui-Box portfolio. The company is an ideal fit for Liqui-Box and will be an important contributor to future growth within continental Europe," commented Manu Bettegowda, Olympus Partners.
For more information on products and services from Liqui-Box please visit www.liquibox.com.
Liqui-Box is the leading innovator of sustainable packaging solutions for quick, fresh and cost efficient delivery of liquid and semi-liquid products. The company manufactures bag-in-box flexible packaging and pouches to serve a wide variety of global industries, including dairy, beverage, food and non-food markets. Liqui-Box also designs, manufactures and services state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment that supports the bag-in-box and stand-up pouch industries. Product applications include fountain beverage syrup, milkshake mix, coffee drinks, pumpable liquid foods such as concentrates and sauces, as well as non-food products like oils and paints. Liqui-Box offers the fastest filling equipment in the industry, best-in-class bag-making equipment, as well as consumable packaging, including film substrates, bags with fitments, and pouches. Liqui-Box is a portfolio company of Olympus Partners, a Stamford based middle market private equity firm with over 25 years of experience improving and growing packaging and other businesses.
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Is the Worst Over? Toyota Predicting 30 Percent Sales Spike for March
Although it has yet to finalize the figures, Toyota expects to post a 30- to 35-percent jump in vehicle sales in March 2010 over the same period last year.
Toyota had seen its North American sales falter somewhat after a series of high-profile recalls affecting nearly 8.5 million vehicles, centered around unintended acceleration issues believed to be caused by faulty gas pedals and improper floor mat placement. But the company has recently reported a steady improvement in sales, leading executives -- including Toyota Motors Sales U.S.A. president Jim Lentz -- to believe the automaker may have rounded the corner.
"It's a matter of time. The dealers are doing a great job taking care of customers with their existing cars," Lentz told journalists at the NADA/IIHS Global Insight Forum in New York. "That's where you start to rebuild the brand."
"Our loyal customers are coming back. The challenge is going to be attracting conquest buyers. They are going to come back. It will not be weeks. It will be measured in months, hopefully not years."
Toyota's bump in March sales is coming from both its cars and trucks, although the latter is really bolstering the increase. Spearheading that jump is the Rav4 compact SUV. Although the cute-ute is a bit dated, sales have reportedly increased to some 22,000 units, an incredible 10,000-vehicle increase over RAV4 sales in March of 2009.
That boost was likely spurred in large part by a recent incentive program that offered 36-month leases on base 4x4 models for $199 a month and $1299 down. Other incentives included $1000 cash back on any Rav4 purchase, or 0-percent APR financing for 60 months. All are generous, and Lentz even noted that RAV4 incentives "may be a bit high."
Toyota won't release its final sales data for March for another day or two, but we'll find out soon enough if the automaker's optimistic forecast comes true.
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HOLLADAY, Utah — The city of Holladay has launched Holla Dollars, a “buy local” program that runs through the end of the year and is designed to help residents help their local businesses. They join the town of Herriman which issued “Herriman Bucks” in June 2020.
‘hello dollars‘ can be used in a number of small businesses in Holladay. And every household in the city received them in the mail.
“It basically encourages our residents to get out and shop and dine and support our local businesses,” said LaNiece Davenport, director of community and economic development for Holladay.
Holla Dollars represent $40 in vouchers that can be downloaded electronically and spent in $10 increments through December 31.
“It’s an opportunity for people who may not have visited these different places in town,” Davenport said. “It gives them the chance to visit places they’ve never been before.
“We have salons, studios like exercise studios, we have stores, we have restaurants, cafes, pet salons, anything and everything,” Davenport said.
The city is using pandemic relief funds for the program.
“That’s really the goal, we want to support our local businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic,” Davenport said. “We realize we’re probably on the upswing now, and things are getting better, but they can still use our support.”


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Ad tech veteran with deep supply-side relationships tasked with connecting premium publishers with advertisers
Audigent, the next generation data management and identity platform for programmatic advertisers, announced today that Chris Meredith has joined the company as the General Manager, Supply-Side Partnerships. Meredith joins Audigent from 33Across, where he was the General Manager, Supply leading the team responsible for publisher development and retention. He brings more than 15 years of experience working in media and technology. Prior to 33Across, he spent his career at Disney, AOL and Yieldmo.
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“It’s incredible to have Chris joining us to run supply-side partnerships,” said Jake Abraham, President at Audigent. “As we remain focused on empowering premium publishing partners to unlock the value of their audiences, especially in light of impending cookie deprecation, Chris brings vast experience and a keen understanding of the interplay between premium data and inventory in a cookieless world. His experience and skills will add a ton of value to our portfolio.”
From premium publishers to the largest SSPs, Meredith will ensure that Audigent has access to the most valuable data and the cleanest, most efficient path to programmatic activation. He will simultaneously ensure that publisher monetization is maximized and that all first-party data is future-proofed to thrive in a post-cookie world.
“I am thrilled to join the Audigent team as the General Manager of Supply-Side Partner Development and drive Audigent’s first-party data and monetization solutions for partners within the digital ecosystem,” said Meredith. “Working alongside Audigent’s impressive leadership team and empowering publishers with Audigent’s differentiated first-party data offering is exciting and extremely important as the industry braces for the demise of the third-party cookie.”
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In a Reddit thread about the leak, multiple users claimed that the screen pictured is an LCD, which implies that this is not an iPhone 11 Pro or Pro Max, but likely the follow-up to the iPhone XR (provided it is a legitimately leak in the first place, of course).
Mr. White has been behind dozens of leaks over the past few years, frequently showcasing prototype models of Apple devices on Twitter. We'll be writing about all of the big reveals right here during the event, so be sure to check back in tomorrow.
Apple is also expected to announce more details about an upcoming video streaming service that will compete with streaming services from companies such as Netflix, Disney and Hulu.
While Apple has taken steps to reduce its reliance on the iPhone in recent years, as we pointed out at the start, it still accounts for nearly 50% of the tech behemoth's revenue.
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The company also plans to launch a new game subscription service called Apple Arcade internationally by the end of this year.
Analysts warn that Apple still faces challenges as rivals chip away at the smartphone market, in which the iPhone's share is less than 12%.
As the iPhone maker refines its handsets, other makers are pushing into new areas such as 5G devices and folding smartphones.
About a third of the 900 million iPhone users around the world are in an upgrade "window", meaning a strong potential for handset sales, according to Ives.
"While China remains a wild card, we are bullish into Apple's future" in the coming year, Ives said.
9to5mac.com further points out that, Mr Kuo 'expects these changes with next year's iPhones will drive YoY growth to new highs'.
China accounts for about 17 percent of Apple sales overall, and has tremendous room for growth, according to Techsponential analyst Avi Greengart.
It was declared the new device could be created to help Apple gain competitive ground in markets that are more sensitive to price.


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Back on Earth Day which fell on 22 April, Williams Racing announced a multi-year agreement with Coral Eyewear, which will see the release of Williams sunglasses. Throughout the season drivers Alex Albon and Nicholas Latifi, will wear Coral’s famous polarised-mirror sunglasses.
Coral Eyewear was set-up in 2019 by British entrepreneur George Bailey, the company creates stylish, sustainable eyewear using regenerated ocean waste and other recycled materials. The special Williams Racing sunglasses which are expected to be released prior to the British Grand Prix, will feature the team’s colours and limited-edition engravings.
Part of the reason for this agreement comes as a result of Williams announcing their new sustainability strategy in October 2021. The team are aiming to educate and inspire the world on their quest to become a catalyst for change, the partnership also demonstrates their commitment to sustainability on and off the racetrack.
The frames of Coral’s Eyewear are made from pellets of recycled nylon created from regenerated ocean fishing nets and fabric scraps from landfill, called ECONYL. A staggering 600,000 tonnes of fishing nets are believed to be abandoned in the oceans every year, with each net estimated to entangle thirty to forty marine animals annually.
Williams Racing Chief Marketing Officer, Claudia Schwarz, believes the partnership demonstrates the team’s commitment to sustainability, in what she calls a “very special and exciting” collaboration.
“Coral Eyewear and Williams Racing are committed to harnessing sustainable innovation by utilising the latest technologies and innovations and bringing them alive through state-of-the-art products. This collaboration is very special and exciting.
“We will be heavily involved in Coral’s summer long campaign, encapsulating its sport and entertainment partnerships and, as well as the creation of special Williams Racing eyewear, we will be collaborating across a host of different areas including content, competitions and events.”
George Bailey echoed the points made by Schwarz, Bailey recognises that Williams resemble their very own motto of “Style Without Compromise”.
“We’re immensely proud to be partnering with Williams, one of Formula One’s most decorated and loved teams. As well as sharing our British roots, Williams as a brand encapsulates our motto of “Style Without Compromise” which combines sustainable innovation with a relentless drive for aesthetics and high-performance engineering.
“With races such as Miami joining the F1 calendar and a rapidly growing global audience, we believe this partnership will create true positive global impact and drive the Coral brand to the forefront of the premium eyewear market.”


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Luxury Daily: MadaLuxe names co-founder and president Adam Freede as new CEO
U.S.-based luxury distribution company MadaLuxe has named Adam Freede, the company’s president, as its new CEO.
Mr. Freede will be taking over for former CEO and company co-founder Sandy Sholl, who will remain at the company as executive chairman. The change in leadership roles reflects MadaLuxe’s efforts to expand as it also just signed a lease for a new headquarters in Manhattan.
“I’m thrilled to be transitioning into the role of CEO at an exciting time in our company’s history,” Mr. Freede said in a statement. “The off-price sector is experiencing faster acceleration in both store count and sales than the North American retail industry overall.
"As the dominant distributor of off-price luxury in the wholesale market, Madaluxe Group is uniquely positioned to modernize the off-price market by meeting the needs of the informed consumer who wants affordable, curated items with a steady flow of luxury product," he said. "We are working strategically with our retail and brand partners to position us for success as we build out the MadaLuxe Vault concept, our full-price timepieces division and the opening of a new showroom in New York City.”
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Mr. Freede and Ms. Sholl co-founded the company in 2010 with Mr. Freede taking the role of president and Ms. Sholl as CEO.
In the past eight years, the company has grown from a startup founded by the mother and son duo of Ms. Sholl and Mr. Freede to a thriving purveyor of off-price luxury goods in North America.
Mr. Freede specialized in bringing luxury goods directly to the market with the launch of MadaLuxe Timepieces and the direct to consumer concept MadaLuxe Vault. Mr. Freede has worked to improve MadaLuxe’s offerings both in store and online.
MadaLuxe Vault is the company’s first luxury off-price retail location in Los Angeles, offering consumers premier brands within a boutique setting.
Since 2010, MadaLuxe Group has acted as a distribution partner for a number of luxury brands looking for a North American strategy to handle excess inventory. Now, instead of sending excess inventory off to a mono-brand storefront in an outlet mall, MadaLuxe Group’s new retail banner, MadaLuxe Vault, creates a multi-brand boutique concept stocked with off-price merchandise (see story).
The company has made a name for itself as a way for high-end European fashion houses to offload excess inventory for distribution in North America.
Ms. Sholl will be stepping aside to act as executive chairman to let Mr. Freede take over as CEO as he seeks to further improve the company’s online offerings.
"As the retail industry continues to evolve driven by tech savvy consumers, we have created a new luxury off-price boutique shopping experience with the MadaLuxe Vault," Ms. Sholl said in a statement. "As executive chairman, I will be bringing new experiences to consumers so they can engage with the MadaLuxe brand, which will also complement our retail and brand partners, offering access to carefully curated products both in-store and online.”


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Axel Springer SE (SPR.XE) said Wednesday that it has bought a stake in ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc. UBERI, as the German media company continues to invest in the technology sector.
A Springer spokeswoman said the stake was "minimal" and represented a financial rather than a strategic investment. Uber said Springer made the investment recently, but wasn't more specific on the timing or the value of the stake.
Springer has been exploring ways to branch out beyond print media over the past few years. In 2012, it bought a stake in home-rental company Airbnb and in 2014 began working with U.S. venture capital and private-equity firms SV Angel and Lerer Hippeau Ventures on investments.
The publisher has made early-stage investments in about 100 companies, Springer's spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Last year, Springer Chief Executive Matthias Doepfner told The Wall Street Journal that the company's growth potential in Germany was exhausted and said he was looking for acquisitions of varying sizes and risk levels.
Springer publishes Bild, Europe's biggest newspaper, and has sought to compensate for weak advertising and newsstand sales with online classified ads for real estate, jobs and used cars. In addition to Bild, it publishes Die Welt newspaper and a number of European periodicals. In 2015, Springer bought the English-language publication Business Insider for $343 million.
Springer's investment in Uber demonstrates the California company's continued appeal despite recent setbacks. Uber recently launched an investigation into accusations of institutional sexism and sexual harassment. It has also pledged to improve its workplace culture.
In Europe, Uber has faced a backlash in various countries for what some consider unfair competition with taxi drivers. In Germany, Uber is banned from offering ride services with private drivers and their cars due to the country's taxi laws.
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Interpore misses on Q4 results; shares fall 12% (5:24 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Interpore International
MetLife Q4 net climbs as it meets Street estimates (5:10 PM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- MetLife
IMS Health profit rises 11% (5:09 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- IMS Health reported fourth-quarter net income of $69.7 million, or 28 cents a share, up from $62.7 million, or 20 cents a share, a year ago. Excluding the impact of a class action settlement, the company said it earned 31 cents a share, up from 22 cents on the same basis a year ago, meeting analysts' expectations. The Fairfield, Conn.-based company, which does market research and consulting for the health care industry, said revenue came in at $384.1 million compared with $319.8 million a year ago. Shares of IMS Health
Micromuse posts prelim Q1 results; shrs jump 16% (4:48 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Business software maker Micromuse MUSEE on Tuesday posted preliminary first-quarter earnings of 2 cents a share on $37 million in sales. Also, the company said its internal inquiry regarding the last four year's financial results continues, but that an expected restatement won't materially impact results. Shares of Micromuse closed down 4 cents at $8.07 before moving past $9 in extended action.
Monster Worldwide swings to a profit in Q4 (4:36 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Monster Worldwide
Sigma-Aldrich's Q4 profit falls (4:32 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Sigma-Aldrich Corp. reported a fourth-quarter profit lower than that of a year ago, as underlying sales volume failed to meet the company's target. After the market closed, the St. Louis-based biochemical and chemical product maker SIAL reported fourth-quarter earnings from continuing operations of $46.7 million, or 67 cents a share, compared with $60.9 million, or 84 cents a year ago. Excluding special gains and currency impacts, the company earned $40.8 million, or 59 cents per share. On average, analysts polled by Thomson First Call expected the company to make 66 cents a share. Net sales reached $322.2 million in the latest three months, up from $296.3 million in the same period a year earlier. Ahead of the news, shares closed at $57.96, up 25 cents.
Rising costs hurt Allied Waste's Q4 earnings (4:30 PM ET) WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Allied Waste Industries AW said its operating income dropped to $384 million in the fourth-quarter, compared to $427 million in last year's same period, due to rising costs. Revenue increased 1.7 percent to $1.3 billion. Cash flow from operations also fell to $179 million, from $240 million. In trading Tuesday, the stock rose 32 cents to $14.34.
Correct: Prudential Financial swings to a Q4 gain (4:21 PM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Prudential Financial
Sycamore narrows quarterly loss but sales fall (4:16 PM ET) WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Sycamore Networks SCMR posted a narrower loss in the quarter but its revenue fell. The Chelmsford, Mass.-based telephone equipment maker reported a fiscal second-quarter loss of $13 million, or 5 cents a share, compared with a loss of $16 million, or 6 cents, in the same year-ago period. Revenue fell to $6.9 million, from $10.8 million. The stock closed down 5 cents at $5.35.
Priceline.com posts Q4 profit, falls short of rev goals (4:15 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Priceline.com PCLN said Tuesday that it earned $2.2 million, or 6 cents per share, in the final quarter of last year. This compares to a loss of $7.4 million, or 20 cents per share, in the same quarter a year ago. The online travel agent said that quarterly sales fell 9 percent to $180 million, down from $197 million in the comparable period a year ago. Analysts expected Priceline.com to earn 4 cents a share on sales of $186 million. Shares of Priceline.com rose 5 percent to $21.40 in regular trading. The stock fell nearly 5 percent to $20.35 in after-hours action.
CV Therapeutics' loss widens, in line with expectation (4:10 PM ET) BOSTON (CBS.MW) -- Biotechnology firm CV Therapeutics CVTX said late Tuesday its fourth-quarter loss widened to $35.1 million, or $1.21 per share, compared with a loss of $29.4 million, or $1.09 per share, in the 2002 fourth quarter. The company's loss was in line with expectations, according to the average estimate of analysts polled by Reuters Research. CV Therapeutics shares edged down 5 cents to $16.15 in after-hours trading.
Audible posts first quarter of free cash flow (4:09 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Audio delivery software maker Audible Inc. ADBL said after the market closed Tuesday that it posted its first quarter of positive free cash flow in the December period. It also said the holders of its Series A and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock have converted their shares to common stock, meaning that Audible has no preferred stock outstanding. The Wayne, N.J.-based company generated $548,000 in free cash flow in the fourth quarter, and picked up 31,000 new customers to bring its customer total to 311,000 by the end of 2003. Its net loss was $4.4 million, or 13 cents a share, vs. a loss of $3.7 million, or 12 cents, in the year-earlier period. Revenue rose to $5.83 million from $3.79 million. The stock closed at $3.73, up 6.3 percent.
Hughes Electronics reports Q4 loss (10:57 AM ET) WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Hughes Electronics
Q4 report sparks buying in Pacific Internet (10:44 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Pacific Internet
Clorox downgraded following Q2 results (10:34 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - Analyst Constance Maneaty at Prudential downgraded Clorox
Playtex gains after reporting inline Q4 (10:34 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Playtex Products
Vodavi Tech drops in wake of Q4 report (10:21 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Vodavi Technology VTEK shares slumped more than 11 percent to $6.80 in morning trades. After Monday's closing bell, the Phoenix-based provider of business telecommunications products posted a fourth-quarter profit of $359,000, or 9 cents per share, up from its year-ago earnings of $29,000, or a penny per share. Revenue rose 24 percent in the latest three months to $10.6 million from $8.5 million in the same period a year earlier. Thomson First Call doesn't publish a mean estimate for the company's results.
Forward Air surges 10% on strong Q4 (10:08 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Forward Air
Alcoa tops Dow gainers as J.P. Morgan lifts earns view (10:07 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - Shares of aluminum giant Alcoa
H-P rises as J.P. Morgan ups earns, rev. forecasts (10:01 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- J.P. Morgan analyst Bill Shope believes Hewlett-Packard
Buca disappoints w/ Q1 loss forecast (9:49 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Buca BUCA shares pulled back more than 8 percent to $6.17 in morning action. After Monday's closing bell, the Minneapolis operator of Italian-themed restaurants reported a fourth-quarter loss of $11.7 million, or 70 cents per share, reflecting an asset impairment charge of $12.2 million. In the same period a year earlier, the company earned $1.8 million, or 11 cents per share. Sales rose 6.5 percent in the latest three months to $67.6 million from $63.5 million in the same period a year earlier. Excluding the charge, the company earned $513,000, or 3 cents per share, in the December quarter, 2 cents ahead of the mean estimate of seven analysts polled by Thomson First Call. Looking ahead, Buca forecast a loss of 2 to 5 cents per share for the first quarter with same-store sales at its Buca di Beppo restaurants in the negative low single digits, and slightly positive same-store sales from its Vinny T's of Boston restaurants. Wall Street's current average analysts' estimate is for earnings of a nickel per share in the March period.
NUI Q1 earnings delayed by audit; forecasts loss (9:13 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- NUI NUI said it will not be able to file its quarterly 10-Q report on time because of an internal investigation of certain "questionable" transactions at its NUI Energy Brokers unit. The company is however expecting to post a first-quarter loss of $7.2 million, or 45 cents a share, because of one-time charges of $14.9 million related to debt refinancing and severance costs. The company had earnings of $7.2 million, or 45 cents a share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2003. NUI said it is also in talks with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities regarding an audit of NUI, NUI Utilities and Elizabethtown Gas. While it cannot forecast the timing or terms of any settlement, it expects it will be reflected as an adjustment to its 2003 results, reported November 12, 2003. NUI shares ended Monday up 16 cents at $17.12.
Hon Industries posts Q4 earnings of $27.6M (8:55 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Hon Industries
7-Eleven Jan same-store merchandise sales up 4.8% (8:37 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Convenience store chain 7-Eleven
Clorox Q2 earns, rev. rise above expectations (8:32 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - Clorox
Human Genome widens Q4 loss on lower interest income (8:24 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Human Genome Sciences HGSI said it had a loss of $48.9, or 38 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, wider than the $45.6 million, or 35 cents a share, posted a year ago, mainly due to lower net interest income. On a pro-forma basis, the loss was 11 cents a share. The Thomson First Call average estimate was for a loss of 41 cents. Revenue totaled $4.6 million, up from $600,000 a year ago. CEO Willaim Haseltine said the comany is planning to focus on immunology/infection desease and oncology in 2004 and to advance one to two novel drugs to Phase 1 trials. Shares ended Monday up 1.7 percent at $12.86.
Arch Chemicals narrows Q4 loss (8:11 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Arch Chemicals ARJ said it had a loss from continuing operations of $2.1 million, or 9 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, compared to a loss of $4.4 million, or 19 cents a share, a year ago. The figure includes $1.2 million, or 3 cents a share, of restructuring income due to reductions in restructuring reserves. Sales grew 21 percent to $220.1 million, boosted by the acquisition of Aquachlor and currency effects. Arch said it is now expecting 2004 earnings of $1.00 to $1.25 as sales grow 8 to 10 percent. For the first quarter, the company expects earnings of 5 to 10 cents, hit by rising raw material costs. Shares ended Monday down 1.4 percent at $23.85.
TradeStation meets Wall St. view w/ Q4 report (8:00 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- TradeStation
Checkpoint sees earnings growth of 10-15% in 2004 (7:48 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Checkpoint Systems
Commonwealth Telephone Q4 tops estimates (7:40 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises CTCO said it earned $14.8 million, or 63 cents a share, in the fourth quarter, down from $18.4 million, or 78 cents a share, a year ago. The data and voice communications provider said the figure includes a 4 cents a share tax gain. The Thomson First Call average estimate was for earnings of 56 cents a share. Revenue grew 4 percent to $84.6 million. The company added 12,631 switched access lines in the quarter for a total of 477,129. The company said it is increasing its share buyback programm by $50 million to $150 million. For 2004, it is now forecasting earnings of $2.36 to $2.39 a share and first-quarter earnings of 56 to 57 cents. Revenue is expected to be flat to up 1 percent. Shares ended up 20 cents at $38.05.
Radio One Q4 earns rise (7:35 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - Radio One ROIAK reported fourth-quarter net income of $14.5 million, or 14 cents a share, up from 9 cents a share in the year-earlier period. Net broadcast revenue increased 1 percent to $77.4 million, just shy of the average analyst forecast compiled by Reuters Research of $77.7 million. Free cash flow increased 35 percent to $20.5 million. The company said the quarter's results were "modestly" better than its expectations, amid an improvement in the radio market and 2003 cash advertising revenue growth of 10 percent. The nation's seventh largest radio broadcasting company said it expects net broadcast revenue and station operating income to grow in the "mid-single digit" percentage ranges in the first quarter. The stock closed Monday up 17 cents at $18.37.
Salton Q2 earns fall on higher advertising costs (7:17 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Appliance-maker Salton
EGL Q4 earns match, revenue exceeds forecasts (7:14 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - EGL, Inc. EAGL reported fourth-quarter net income of $9.1 million, or 19 cents a share, up from 14 cents a share in the year-earlier period, and in line with the average analyst estimate compiled by Reuters Research. Gross revenue rose 18 percent to $621.9 million, topping analyst forecasts of $571.6 million, as ocean revenue rose 50 percent, customs brokerage and logistics revenue increased 34 percent and airfreight sales rose 9 percent. Looking ahead, the transportation company expects to earn 5 to 7 cents a share in the first quarter and 75 to 85 cents a share in 2004, vs. current analyst forecasts of 21 cents and 88 cents, respectively. 2004 revenue is projected to be $2.3 billion to $2.4 billion, surrounding analyst forecasts of $2.35 billion. The stock closed Monday up 21 cents at $16.20.
Regal tops Q4 earns, rev. forecasts, ups dividend (7:00 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - Regal Entertainment
Fresh Del Monte posts Q4 earnings of $22.8M (6:55 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Fresh Del Monte Produce
Marriott Q4 earns, revenue top expectations (6:50 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - Marriott International
Blockbuster Q4 adj. earns top forecasts, 2004 to miss (6:41 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - Blockbuster
Viacom Q4 EPS match forecasts, to divest Blockbuster (6:17 AM ET) NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - Viacom
reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings that met expectations, and announced plans to divest its stake in Blockbuster
Galen higher on 193% rise in Q1 op. profits (4:37 AM ET) LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Northern Irish pharma Galen Holdings(UK:GAL) GALN as it said fiscal first quarter ending Dec. 31 EPS rose 139 percent to 30.3 cents per share and operating profit improved 193 percent to $72.9 million. Galen, which specializes in female health care, said revenues increased by 105 percent to $140.9 million, driven by its Sarafem, femhrt and Ovcon products. Selling, general and administrative costs rose 69 percent to $38.7 million, but that was lower than anticipated as direct-to-consumer advertising costs associated with the Femring launch were mostly expensed in the prior quarter. Galen shares rose 1.4 percent in London.
Nortel supplier Bookham drops on Q1 warning (4:18 AM ET) LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Bookham Technologies(UK:BHM) BKHM dropped 6.4 percent after the telecom equipment maker narrowed its net loss from the year ago quarter, but said its dollar-denominated sales will decline between 3 and 7 percent in the first quarter when compared to the fourth quarter, and due to the weak dollar, sales will fall an additional 7 to 10 percent after translating back to sterling. Bookham's main customer is Nortel Networks, which represented 58 percent of fourth quarter revenues.
BP Q4 profit rises 7%, plans to restart share buybacks (2:41 AM ET) LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Oil major BP
Philips tops Q4 net, op. profits as chips profitable (2:25 AM ET) LONDON (CBS.MW) -- Dutch consumer electronics group Philips Electronics
Renault posts '03 26.8% profit rise, sees '04 gains (2:08 AM ET) LONDON (CBS.MW) -- French automaker Renault(FR:013190)on Tuesday said 2003 net income rose 26.8 percent to 2.48 billion euros, ahead of a Reuters poll of 2.402 billion euros, as strong growth at partly owned subsidiary Nissan lifted profits. Nissan earnings accounted for 1.705 billion euros of its net profit, Renault said. Revenues rose 3.8 percent to 37.525 billion euros, as an improvement in the mix and prices of new vehicles in Europe offset negative currency impact. Operating margins rose to 4.3 percent in the second half from 3.2 percent in the first. Going forward, Renault said it expects operating margins to be around 4.5 percent of revenues for 2004, and a rise in net profits. It said it expects the automobile market in 2004 to edge upwards in Europe and increase slightly in the main countries in which the group operates outside Europe.
Bank of East Asia reports upbeat 2003 profits-rpt (1:40 AM ET) TOKYO (CBS.MW) -- Hong Kong's Bank of East Asia


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Client NewsDekel Agri-Vision – Cashew Operation Update – Global Food Certification Received
Dekel Agri-Vision Plc (AIM: DKL), the West African agriculture company focused on building a portfolio of sustainable and diversified projects, is pleased to confirm it has passed the BRC Global Food standard assessment (‘BRC’) at our large-scale cashew processing plant at Tiebissou, Côte d’Ivoire (the ‘Cashew Operation’).
· The BRC assessment was passed with a grade A, the highest possible grade accreditation.
· The Cashew Operation has now passed all related international food and safety accreditations.
· Whilst the Company has already commenced sales in the US and Europe, the BRC accreditation is important when trading with blue chip cashew buyers and a key part of our strategy to achieve premium prices in the near future.
· The Cashew Operation daily production volumes continue to gradually improve compared to Q2 2023 and a further update will be provided on Q3 2023 operations during October 2023.
Lincoln Moore, Dekel‘s Executive Director, said: “Completing all food and safety accreditation with the highest possible grade is a key milestone and is a testament to the quality of our Cashew Operation and management team. We now focus on becoming a consistent high quality producer of Cashews for our growing list of customers as we seek to maximise prices for our high quality cashew products.”
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Thursday, November 05, 2009Ericsson CTO moves to the U.S. The move is prompted by the U.S. becoming a leading force on mobile and fixed networks
Wednesday, November 04, 2009iPhone cellular unlock promised by hacker BlacksnOw said to let users with iPhone 3.1.2 use it on other GSM carriers.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009Bell, Telus launch HSPA wireless service Bell is launching a new network, while competitor Telus is rolling out a new range of services. Both firms are offering the iPhone, the new BlackBerry Bold, and faster wireless Internet sticks
Monday, November 02, 2009Symbian, Android to lead smart phone OS race in '12 Gartner looks into its crystal ball to map out the future of the smart phone market
Friday, October 30, 2009Will Droid gain iPhone's tech 'lust' factor? iPhone faithful unlikely to stray for the Motorola Droid, says analyst
Thursday, October 22, 2009Nokia sues Apple over iPhone 'free ride' With its iPhone, Apple has been trying to 'get a free ride' by not licensing 10 patents, says Nokia
Tuesday, October 20, 2009Mac, iPhone sales push Apple profits to US$1.67 billion A strong back-to-school season helped Apple move 3.05 million Macintosh computers while sales of iPhones hit 7.4 million during the company’s fourth fiscal quarter
Friday, October 09, 2009China Mobile powers app store with Symbian deal China Mobile is competing with app store plans from two rival carriers
Thursday, October 08, 2009Tim O'Reilly talks Gov 2.0 in Ottawa The book publisher and conference producer makes a keynote appearance at GTEC to discuss how the public sector could make more data and platforms available to partners. Just like Apple and the iPhone
Wednesday, October 07, 2009BlackBerry, other smart phone users easy spy targets BlackBerry apps should go through the same scrutiny as software writeen for the iPhone, a security researcher says
Wednesday, October 07, 2009AT&T, Apple backpedal on iPhone VoIP apps The two companies deny FCC pressure is at the root of their about-face on Google Voice and Skype
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From macworld.com: Amazon is inviting students, educators and researchers to apply for grants that will give them free access to the company’s hosted computing services.
The company expects to dole out up to $1 million per year worth of services, depending on the quality of the applications, it said.
Amazon has already made the offer to a few universities. Last year, 300 students in Harvard’s introductory computer science course used Amazon Web Services to learn firsthand about virtualization, scalability and multi-core processing, according to David J. Malan, lecturer on computer science at Harvard University.
17 April 2009
Space is a serious, expensive business on college campuses. There is a saying: “Academics will fight over money and kill over space.”
Following a decade-long building boom, a crippling recession, a spike in energy prices (with further increases probable), and in some regions fierce competition for a shrinking pool of students, the stakes of managing campus space have never been higher. Students, it is often assumed, decide whether or not to attend a college on the basis of the quality and quantity of space. And many researchers expect to have their own offices or laboratories, or both.
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The seamstress said it is her biggest victory since being elected president in October of the workers’ union at Jeans Factory Limited in Dhaka, amid a push to improve conditions across the global fashion supply chain.
“In all these years, I have heard supervisors yell, verbally abuse, call us prostitutes and slap us behind our heads to work faster,” Akhter, who spends eight hours a day stitching pockets on jeans and shorts, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
“Then I became the union president and everything changed. Overnight, I became important.”
Akhter, 28, is among scores of women in Bangladesh standing up to head unions and negotiate with male-dominated management for more pay, safer workplaces and respect on the job.
Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest garment exporter with some 4 million people working in its 4,000-plus factories, nearly 80 percent of them women, campaigners say.
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Now even designer fragrances, traditionally top sellers in department stores, are struggling. Coty Inc., the world’s third-largest cosmetics maker and owner of the Burberry Beauty license, reported a sales decrease of 3 percent in its luxury division in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, driven by declines in the Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein scents, although organic sales increased by 5 percent in the fourth quarter.
— Read more at Designer Fragrances Take Cues from the Growing 'Niche' Market at Business of Fashion.
After reading this article i conclude that we shall see more and more exclusive collections of several fragrances being launched…
The article struck me as just “same old” — those things have been true for some time now, and we are already seeing more and more exclusive collections
I don’t know how Calvin Klein hasn’t launched theirs yet!
I don’t think a luxe CK collection would sell, do you? Wonder if Ralph Lauren’s is selling.
Well, people seems to purchase anything that is exclusive these days.
I also wonder about Ralph Lauren one. I wanted to try them. At least these is a collection that is not ultra-expensive.
Funnily enough, the article claims that the appeal of ‘niche’ is that it is ‘less likely to be heavily marketed’ in comparison to designer fragrances. Indeed, when it comes to exclusive brands, we know that it’s the quality of the BS rather than the quantity that counts!
Ha, yes, but most of the BS is produced at little cost to the brands
I imagine we’ve all noticed this trend over the past months. It will be interesting to see how (if?) the number of launches per year changes as the industry shifts its focus.
Personally, I have some vague feel of potential price: potential pleasure ratio, and there’s a price point at which the ratio doesn’t work. The upside is that I can weed out an awful lot of launches, thanks to vague justification math.
Over the past couple years, I’d say…and launches continue to rise.


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Xiaomi launched the Mi 11 Ultra in India earlier this year at a starting price of Rs 69,999. The smartphone was available for purchase in limited quantities after launch. However, it was out of stock for some time on the company’s website in India. As reported India Today Tech, Xiaomi has no plans to sell Mi 11 Ultra in Indian market anymore
The report revealed that the company has sold the entire stock of Mi 11 Ultra and no longer plans to import the handset to India.
Although the Mi 11 Ultra will no longer be available in India, Xioami plans to focus on its premium segment and will launch a replacement of the Mi 11 Ultra in India in 2022. Significantly, the smartphone was first announced in April but was not immediately available for sale. . For this, Xioami called the situation “out of control for the delay.” It was finally sold in July but sold out within a few days.
Mi 11 Ultra Specification
The Mi 11 Ultra is Xiaomi’s most premium phone in India. It comes with a 6.81-inch QHD + E4 AMOLED display with a screen resolution of 3200 × 1440 pixels, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 20: 9 aspect ratio, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection and much more.
The phone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G SoC with 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It runs on Android 11-based MIUI 12.5. The Mi11 Ultra 67W comes with a 5000mAh battery with wired fast-charging, 67W wireless charging and 10W reverse charging support.
On the front of the camera, the Xiaomi phone has a triple camera system with a 50-megapixel ISOCELL GN2 primary sensor, a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 ultra-wide-angle lens and a 48MP Sony IMX586 telephoto lens with 5x digital optical. Zoom, and OIS. On the front, it has a 20-megapixel selfie shooter.
Price of Mi 11 Ultra in India
The Mi 11 Ultra comes in a single variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage at a premium price of Rs 69,999. The Xiaomi phone is available in Ceramic White and Ceramic Black color options.
The post Xiaomi is not planning to sell Mi 11 Ultra again in India: The report was first published in BGR India.