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15 Mar 2021, 11:33 am
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution backing the introduction of an EU carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) which would impose a charge on imports into the EU of certain raw materials from "less climate-ambitious countries".
However, John Kerry, US president Joe Biden's climate envoy, has said that a CBAM should be a "last resort" and has urged the EU to wait until after the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow in November, according to the Financial Times.
The CBAM is being proposed as an economic incentive to reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and helping the EU and its member states to reach their commitments under the Paris Agreement to achieving climate neutrality or 'net zero' by 2050.
The UK government can be expected to look very closely at the EU proposals
Jason Collins a tax expert at Pinsent Masons, the law firm behind Out-Law, said: "The UK is no longer part of the EU's emission trading scheme and so an EU CBAM won’t apply to imports into the UK. However, the UK government can be expected to look very closely at the EU proposals and we could well see something similar being introduced in the UK."
Under the EU's emissions trading scheme (ETS) there is a cap on the total amount of certain greenhouse gases that can be emitted by businesses covered by the system. The cap is reduced over time with the aim that total emissions fall. Companies receive or buy emission allowances, which they can trade with one another as needed. After each year a company must surrender enough allowances to cover all its emissions. By restricting the total number of allowances in circulation, and allowing surplus allowances to be traded on a secondary market, a market price is created which rises over time unless demand for carbon reduces.
The EU ETS applies to all EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. It covers power generators and businesses operating in very energy-intensive industry sectors such as cement, steel, aluminium, oil refinery, paper, glass, chemicals and fertilisers as well as the aviation sector.
However, the ETS only covers emissions generated by businesses operating within the geographical area covered by the scheme. It does not cover emissions embedded in imported goods and services and does nothing to stop EU companies shifting operations to countries more tolerant of pollution, so called 'carbon leakage'.
The resolution adopted by the European Parliament noted that, while the EU has substantially reduced its domestic greenhouse gas emissions, the emissions embedded in imports to the EU have been constantly rising. It is estimated that the net imports of goods and services in the EU represent more than 20% of the EU's domestic CO2 emissions.
The current scheme also seeks to protect EU companies from being undercut by non-EU businesses which do not apply any form of carbon pricing by giving free allowances to businesses in sectors where this represents the greatest risk.
"Giving free allowances to businesses might remove the competitive disadvantages caused by the EU ETS for those with competitors in countries which do not impose carbon pricing, but does nothing to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and negates the idea of having a carbon price altogether," Collins said
A CBAM would apply a price to imported goods, with a credit or an exemption for imported products originating in a country which applies a carbon price. It is expected that the EU's CBAM will cover the same industries as the ETS – so ensuring that imported emissions are subject to the same overall carbon price and removing the need to give out any free allowances.
The European Commission is expected to present a legislative proposal on a CBAM in the second quarter of 2021 as well as a proposal on how to include the revenue generated to finance part of the EU budget.
During the discussions on the proposals MEPs stressed that the CBAM should be WTO-compatible and that it should be designed specifically to meet climate objectives and not be "misused as a tool to enhance protectionism". They also said that revenues generated should be used to boost support for the objectives of the EU's Green Deal and that least developed countries and small island developing states should be given special treatment under any CBAM arrangement to take account of their specificities and the potential negative impacts of the CBAM on their development.
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All this speaks to the wider need to revise WTO arrangements, some of which go back to 1947, so as to facilitate the climate change agenda
"The challenges in introducing a CBAM should not be underestimated" said Dr Totis Kotsonis, international trade law expert at Pinsent Masons. "First, there is the challenge of ensuring that the mechanism complies with the EU's WTO commitments, including the obligation not to discriminate between like products imported from different countries. Equally, the CBAM cannot be based on the legal or de facto discrimination of imports when compared against domestic like products."
"Separately, there is the challenge of convincing major trade partners of the appropriateness of this approach. We have already had the new US administration expressing reservations about CBAM. There should be little doubt that China would also be opposed to its introduction," he said.
"Ultimately, all this speaks to the wider need to revise WTO arrangements, some of which go back to 1947, so as to facilitate the climate change agenda. In the meantime, laudable as the EU's intentions are, the EU must tread carefully and cautiously within the current international trade structures so as to avoid CBAM escalating into yet another trade dispute and the imposition of retaliatory measures," Kotsonis said.
The UK left the EU ETS at the end of the Brexit transition period. In December 2020, the UK government announced that it would be proceeding with a UK ETS from 1 January 2021. The scheme applies to the industries covered by the EU scheme. It is being established with 5% fewer allowances in circulation than the UK contributed under the EU scheme.
In the Budget earlier this month, it was stated that the UK government intends to set out additional proposals for expanding the UK's ETS over the course of 2021 so that it covers emissions generated in other sectors of the UK economy. At present the UK and EU ETSs only cover around 30-40% of direct UK/EU emissions – and the World Bank estimates that only 13% of global emissions are subject to any form of carbon pricing.
The US is expected to set out its climate targets at a leaders' climate summit it is hosting in April. On his first day in office president Biden re-joined the Paris Agreement.


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Development and Investment Minister Adonis Georgiadis, in a conversation with MEGA journalists who captured him at the city’s vegetable market in Rentis, mentioned the Santa Claus basket, which, he said, will impress consumers, since 1000 product codes will be added to it.
Mr. Georgiadis arrived at the market in Rentis to reward the traders’ initiative to create their own “basket” of fruits and vegetables at low prices. The minister also took part in the event, where producers and suppliers allocated 40 tons of food to parishes, social grocery stores and organizations that support economically weak citizens.
Minister: “Butchers should think about expanding the consumer basket in their stores.”
Regarding the “family basket” and its correct course, the minister commented: “Whoever buys from the” basket “saves money while remaining in profit.” And regarding the possibility of a “basket” being created by the butchers, Mr. Georgiadis said that although he met with many representatives of the sector to help them make such a decision, this did not happen (there was no understanding on their part), and he suggested that the butchers “well think again.”
As a result, the minister emphasized that inspections in markets and supermarkets are carried out daily, and fines are imposed in case of violations.

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The new BMW M5 is taking a one-week, 3,300-mile U.S. road trip, and not only will it tour the skeevy diners, restless rest areas and truck-stop toilets of this fine land, it'll eat up its tires on nine of our nation's finest tracks. If you think that sounds like the Tire Rack One Lap of America, you'd be correct.
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After getting engaged in January, Princess Eugenie is set to marry her long term boyfriend Jack Brooksbank in October.
But unlike her cousin Prince Harry, there may be one royal wedding tradition Princess Eugenie is unable to partake in.
The royal family were gifted a single nugget of Clogau Welsh gold back in 1923, which has been used to fashion their wedding bands ever since. The Queen Mother, The Queen, Princess Margaret, Princess Diana, Kate Middleton and, most recently Meghan Markle, have all had their rings made from the same historic lump of gold.
Unfortunately, mining at St David’s stopped many years ago, meaning Welsh gold is rarer than ever, and causing the price to rise at a rapid rate. Due to the lack of supplies, speculation is rife that Meghan Markle’s ring may have been the last royal ring to be made from this precious nugget.
Ben Roberts, the managing director of Clogau, told the Evening Standard, “Welsh gold is scarcer than it has ever been.
“With no gold mining taking place in Wales today, Welsh gold supplies may eventually run out, making it possibly the rarest gold in the world.
“On November 28, 2017, 10 lots of Clogau gold, mined under government lease between 1979 and 1981, were expected to fetch about £9,000 at auction.”
However, the final price of the lot far exceeded expectations – selling for £44,000.
Thankfully, despite the original supply depleting, Ben revealed that Clogau plan to donate more Welsh gold from their stocks to help this royal tradition continue. So whilst Eugenie’s ring may not be crafted from the original nugget, is it more than likely to still be made from Welsh gold.
In fact, the Queen was gifted a second donation to mark her 60th birthday, so perhaps this will be used to make her granddaughters wedding band.
One thing is for sure, it won’t just be Princess Eugenie’s dress we’re waiting to catch a glimpse of on the big day.


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The FAANG companies – Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google – often lead the way towards newer technological paradigms that become the default after some time. These FAANG businesses are now doubling down on subscriptions, and that tells us that the subscription industry is about to break into the big league.
The world’s most valuable tech companies Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google serve as a good compass to followin the technology world. These companies are often flagbearers of the next big technology trend whocan bring it right into the mainstream. While we have long espoused the benefits of the subscription model, recent developments indicate that FAANG companies are increasingly looking at subscriptions to power their next phase of growth. This offers a good direction for smaller businesses who are evaluating the subscription business model for their own products and services.
Apple: From hardware to services
Many people think of Apple as a hardware (devices) company, but that positioning may all bechanging this year. In its aptly named ‘Show Time’ event, Apple recently showcased its new subscription offerings – news service Apple News+, SVOD service Apple TV+and game streaming service Apple Arcade. In fact, Apple already brought in $10 billion of revenue
through its services in the fourth quarter of 2018, and it is likely that we will see this number going up in 2019. Last year, Apple also started reporting Services Gross Margin in its earnings report which indicates that this metric is becoming increasingly important for the companyand its shareholders.
Apple is feeling the pressure of slowinghardware sales and a growing reluctance from other companies to handover 30% commission for in-app subscriptions. Recognising this, the new subscription services may have come just at the right time for Apple. While Apple’s excellence in hardware is unquestionable, it may have a tougher time breaking through in the subscription space with well-entrenched incumbents in news, video streaming and gaming. However, Apple’s focus on design, close attention to detail and habit for consistency make it a worthy competitor even if it is entering the market late, and is something that new subscription businesses can certainly learn from.
Amazon: Leading the way with the world’s most diversified subscription bundle
Talk about offering bang for buck and nothing comes close to Amazon Prime – possibly the world’s most diversified subscription bundle. Subscribers get access to free, fast & cheap deliveries, music streaming, video streaming, Prime Reading and an ever-expanding list of services. The value proposition is so incredible that Amazon Prime has quickly become one of the company’s most profitable services – generating a big chunk of the $10 billion subscription revenue
in 2018 and offering a launchpad for cross-selling other products.
Amazon Prime is perhaps the only subscription bundle that can compete in so many areas – video, music and delivery – all at once. The company keeps adding Prime benefits with its new products and services such as Whole Foods, Kindle and Echo. In fact, Amazon offers a significant lesson to new subscription businesses – keep offering value to subscribers, almost obsessively, and they will happily keep paying you the subscription dollars.
Netflix: The Subscription Pioneer
If any company can claim to be the king of the subscription industry, it is Netflix. The company was the first big name to truly showcase the power of the subscription industry with its video streaming service. The company has constantly innovated on all its core strengths – content, technology and monetisation – to offer a seamless experience to subscribers. Crucially, Netflix offers one of the least obtrusive subscription experiences to its customers, removing significant friction from the payments process.
Perhaps it’s down to Netflix’s ability to spot future trends faster than its rivals? It pivoted quickly from DVD sales and rentals to video streaming much before the other tech giants even started thinking about it. Netflix has also successfully created its own original content in an industry which was previously dominated by big budget studios. Netflix has designed the quintessential subscription experience by keeping customers at the forefront. An eye for the future – that’s what new subscription businesses can learn from Netflix.
Google: Sees the Potential
In our subscription roundup last month, we reported on the launch of Google Stadia - the company’s new game streaming platform. Whilst the full details of the service are not yet out, this seems to be another sign that the company is serious about subscriptions following the introduction of YouTube’s new subscription offerings – YouTube Premium and Music Premium. Google has also been helping publishers with paid subscription tools.
While Google may not have gone all in on subscriptions yet, Stadia may be the company’s way of harnessing the potential of the subscription industry. Google offers an important lesson in thinking big and solving problems at scale for new subscription businesses.
Facebook: Dipping the Toes
Among the FAANG companies, Facebook is the company with the least exposure to subscriptions. However, that can change very quickly since Facebook has something other companies on the list do not – Network Effects
. If it does launch a subscription product, it is likely that users may take to it very quickly as it becomes widespread across the social network. Facebook has reportedly already been working with news publishers to roll out paid subscriptions.
With Google and Facebook both being advertising-based companies, perhaps their core business does not naturally lend itself to direct subscriptions. However, Facebook has hinted that it may look at subscriptions as a possible area of growth. For a new company starting out, building a customer baseand focusing on user experience are the biggest lessons to take home from Facebook.
Subscriptions: The Common Thread Among FAANG
All these businesses have built a strong tech culture, and they often lead the way for smaller businesses. Each has their own unique way of approaching subscriptions and new entrants could do well to learn more from the FAANG companies. Adopting their strategies can be a good way to hack growth, as long as you can tailor these best practices to your business.
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ZOLFO COOPER ADMINISTRATORS have sold fashion retailer Nicole Farhi, saving the brand and employees from redundancy.
Peter Saville, (pictured) Fraser Gray and Anne O’Keefe, partners at Zolfo Cooper, were appointed joint administrators to NF Fashion Ltd and NF Acquisitions Ltd on 3 July.
The administrators have sold all six stores and nine concessions across the UK and Ireland as well as the e-commerce business to Maxine Hargreaves-Adams.
Hargreaves-Adams is daughter of Matalan founder John Hargreaves and also bought womenswear retailer Fenn Wright Manson out of administration last year.
Saville, partner at Zolfo Cooper said: “We are extremely pleased to have secured the sale of Nicole Farhi to Maxine Hargreaves-Adams, preserving a well-known retail brand. We wish Maxine and the Company’s employees all the best for what we believe will be a successful future for the business.”
At the start of the administration Nicole Farhi employed 75 staff in retail which have all moved across to the new owner. In total 115 staff are joining Hargreaves-Adams including retail and head office employees.
Nicole Farhi was founded in 1982 by French Connection boss Stephen Marks and Nicole Farhi herself.
It has had a turbulent few years having been owned by three separate organisations in as many years. In 2010 French Connection sold the company to private equity business OpenGate Capital, which last year sold the retailer to another private equity company Kelso Place Asset Management.
NF Fashion had revenues of about £11.8m but made an operating loss of about £2.3m for the year ended January 2011, according to its latest Companies House information.
Steve Absolom and Will Wright from KPMG Restructuring have been appointed joint administrators to City Motor Holdings and associated companies
Partners from Johnston Carmichael have been appointed as joint administrators to Axon Well Interventions Products UK
Begbies Traynor have been appointed administrators of William Anelay Ltd, York, one of Britain’s longest-established construction and heritage restoration companies
Smith & Williamson has been appointed administrators of charity 4Children


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Unilever, which operates many well-known brands in China, such as heluxue, Carrefour and dove, is standing at the “crossroads of destiny” – a new force that can affect its future direction has joined the lineup at the helm of the company.
Yesterday, Unilever announced that Nelson Peltz, a radical investor, had joined the board of directors. The snack generation noticed that once the news was released, the stock price of the FMCG giant soared. In March this year, Unilever’s share price once fell to the lowest point in nearly five years, and yesterday’s closing price hit a new high since then.
This latest appointment also triggered a lot of speculation and discussion about the future of Unilever.
According to the Daily Mail reported today, analysts believe that Peltz may “help to reverse the fate of Unilever”. He may push Unilever to sell its troubled brands to focus on faster growing businesses and increase its attention to industries with higher profits. “Investors hope that he can use his position on the board of directors to take the lead in turning the situation around, just as he has helped other consumer goods giants including P & G to carry out reforms.” Reported that.
The Wall Street Journal commented today that investors “may have high expectations” for Peltz to replicate his previous success story. “Unilever and P & G faced similar problems four years ago, and now its board of directors also has the same radical investors. But the times have moved forward.”. However, the comments also believe that the emergence of radical investors may speed up Unilever’s disposal of less attractive brands, and the possibility of stripping the food and beverage business has been mentioned again.
What does this “big man” mean to Unilever and what variables will it bring? Tonight, the snack generation will bring you to pay attention.
Let’s take a look at the sacred nature of this radical investor who stirred the Jianghu by his own efforts.
According to foreign media reports, Peltz, who was born in New York in 1942, is now one of the richest people in the United States and the father-in-law of Brooklyn Beckham. Last month, Peltz made headlines outside the financial edition because his daughter Nicola Peltz and David Beckham’s son Brooklyn Beckham held a grand wedding in Peltz’s 27 bedroom mansion in Florida.
Of course, for Unilever, his most important identity is the CEO and founding partner of trian fund management, an investment management company. According to the official report, trian holds about 1.5% of the shares of Unilever, which also enables Peltz to enter the board of directors of Unilever and become a non-executive director and a member of the Remuneration Committee. In addition, he has served on the boards of several major global consumer goods companies, including P & G, H.J. Heinz and Yizi international.
The above appointment of Unilever is expected to take effect on July 20, 2022.
“We are very pleased to welcome Nelson to join the board of Unilever. We have had extensive and constructive discussions with him and trian’s team. In the process of continuing to promote our business performance, we believe Nelson’s experience in the global consumer goods industry will bring value to Unilever. We look forward to working closely with each other to create long-term sustainable value for our shareholders and broader stakeholders.” Nils Andersen, chairman of Unilever’s board of directors, said in the announcement issued yesterday.
Peltz expressed his pleasure to join the board of Unilever. “We believe that with its strong consumer brand portfolio and business footprint, this is a company with great potential. Trian has made a lot of investment in Unilever. We look forward to working with management and the board to help promote Unilever’s strategy, operations, sustainability and shareholder value for the benefit of all stakeholders.” He said.
Almost everyone is waiting for this radical investor to “open fire” at Unilever – because from the past experience, Peltz is famous for promoting the strategic and governance changes of the companies he participates in the management.
Nelson Peltz, a radical investor of Unilever (photo source: Bloomberg)
Xiaoshidai noticed that the daily mail pointed out today that after taking a stake in P & G and joining its board of directors, Peltz had taken the lead in carrying out comprehensive reform. He criticized P & G’s aging brand and the “suffocating bureaucracy” that led to poor shareholder returns. Since his investment, the company’s share price has soared.
Today, the Wall Street Journal mentioned that Peltz had called for P & G to be divided into three sectors and recruited senior executives from outside the company. He also pushed P & G to reduce its staff and change the compensation method of senior executives. At that time, Peltz had many conflicts with David Taylor, then the CEO of P & G.
Finally, some of Peltz’s ideas were implemented. For example, P & G carried out a comprehensive reform of its management. The company has changed the previous management structure in which some executives were responsible for key brands and others were responsible for regional businesses, because this setting would make many managers need to report to multiple leaders at the same time.
At the same time, Taylor believes that some of Peltz’s ideas are wrong, including the latter’s view that the company should stay away from big brands such as tide and Pampers and support niche brands that are attractive to young people. Therefore, although P & G has made a series of smaller acquisitions, the company still focuses on its largest brand as always. It is reported that during the epidemic period, with consumers’ favor for reliable brands, the demand for most big brands surged.
So, will Perez repeat the “P & G style operation” at Unilever?
Xiaoshidai noticed that Reuters pointed out today that according to the people who work with Peltz, what distinguishes him is his “intensity” of promoting change and his ability to keep the company’s executives alert through in-depth research. “He was well informed and we were surprised again and again – he absolutely knew what had happened.” A former Heinz executive said.
The financial times commented that after the radical investor Peltz entered the board of directors, Unilever “may have its business dissolved, split and the management left”. He also pointed out that the most radical call here is to force the sale or spin off Unilever’s food and beverage department.
The snack agent introduced that Unilever’s food and beverage department, including Hellmann’s mayonnaise, Ben & Jerry’s and Monroe ice cream, accounted for about 40% of the group’s total sales. In 2021, the revenue of this sector was 19.9 billion euros (about 152.494 billion yuan, equivalent to 7.663 yuan at the average exchange rate in 2021), and the basic sales increased by 5.6%.
Unilever’s food brands (photo source: Guardian)
“That will be a repeat of trian’s script at Cadbury (a radical hedge fund managed by Peltz). Cadbury split its beverage business at that time, providing an opportunity for Kraft to launch a hostile acquisition.” The Financial Times said. According to the data, trian was responsible for dividing Cadbury’s business into two and divesting its beverage business Schweppes. Later, Cadbury was acquired by Kraft, an American giant.
“If Peltz lobbies in this direction, he may have a conflict with Alan jope, CEO of Unilever. The latter’s rigid answer to any split is’ no plan at present ‘.” Reported that.
“Is Joan road’s job safe? Simply answer, No. Unilever’s wrong judgment on the consumer health department of GSK (hereinafter referred to as GSK) has damaged some shareholders’ little goodwill towards him. They are complaining that the communication work (between Joan road and shareholders) is very poor.” The report also pointed out that, despite this, Qiao Anlu may still win some time for himself.
Qiao Anlu, CEO of Unilever (information picture)
The financial times also said that referring to the example of P & G, analysts predicted that Unilever would usher in gradual change rather than a complete revolution. The report quoted the analysis of Morgan Stanley as saying that Unilever has some strong brands in relatively attractive categories, and refocusing its resources on areas with competitive advantages can release growth.
“Although high-end beauty has been a key area of management’s attention since 2015, its percentage in the group’s sales is still in the low single digits. We expect investors to review Unilever’s capital allocation strategy more carefully after abandoning the acquisition of GSK consumer health for £ 50billion earlier this year.” Morgan Stanley said.
“Our view on Unilever’s product portfolio is not as negative as that of some investors. According to Euromonitor data, we estimate that Unilever has increased by about 4-4.5% in the end market in the past five years… Nevertheless, we believe that prudent portfolio management can further release the growth space (just like Nestle’s situation since 2017) 。 It is worth noting that Unilever expressed in January that it hoped to substantially expand its business in the fields of health, beauty and hygiene. ” Morgan Stanley said.
The Daily Mail also pointed out today that after years of stock price decline and a series of setbacks, analysts said that this radical investor may use his position to promote the restructuring of the consumer goods business, “and may even ask to split Unilever”.
Other investors are also calling for business restructuring. According to the guardian, last month, AllianceBernstein, an asset management company, called for a complete restructuring. Bruno Monteyne, an analyst at AllianceBernstein, said that Unilever should be split into smaller and “more cohesive” businesses, such as home care, personal care, beauty and food.
In fact, Unilever has started a series of major transformations.
As introduced by the snack representative, in January this year, Unilever announced a new organizational structure. The newly restructured structure includes five business departments: beauty and health, personal care, home care, nutrition and ice cream. At the same time, Unilever appointed business presidents for each department. Each department is fully responsible for its global strategy, growth and profitability.
As for the adjustment of product portfolio, Qiao Anlu said in February this year, “we have many opportunities to pursue (growth) in our existing business and continue to increase the scale of high-end beauty and health products from 1billion euros to more than 3billion euros through reinforcement acquisition.”
According to the data of Unilever’s performance meeting searched by snack generation, since 2017, Unilever has spent 16billion euros (about 115.757 billion yuan) on 29 acquisitions. Among them, functional nutrition is the most expensive sector, accounting for 43%. During the period, Unilever also made 12 sales, with a total of 11billion euros (about 79.583 billion yuan) from tea and spread sauce.


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Wanted woman! Max George's girlfriend Nina Agdal shows how she caught the singer's eye in series of barely-there bikinis
Nina Agdal sure knows how to warm up a rare cold Californian day.
The 21-year-old bought her own brand of sunshine as she braved the elements to shoot a campaign for an accessories line while wearing a series of bikinis on Friday.
The Danish stunner was ever the professional as she had to strip down to the barely-there garments on a Los Angeles beach.
Heating things up: Nina Agdal bought her own brand of sunshine as she braved the elements to shoot a campaign for an accessories line while wearing bikinis on a Los Angeles, California, beach on Friday
With the sunny city finally getting a taste of winter, the conditions were far from ideal but the model, and those around her, managed to make it appear as though she were on a tropical island.
The beauty is currently dating Max George from band The Wanted, but the singer was nowhere to be seen on Friday.
Max - who has known the model for years but has been dating her for just a few months - has declared Nina 'the most beautiful girl I've ever seen,' and he was certainly missing out as she perfectly posed.
While the shoot was for label Accessorize, the model wore an array of bikinis and other summery looks.
Stealing the focus: The 21-year-old managed to completely distract from the bracelets, rings and necklaces she was meant to show off thanks to her slender physique and tanned skin in a bright pink bikini with a bandeau top
Beach boho: The Danish model also wore a patterned triangle top, to better show off a neon, diamond and bronze necklace
Nina managed to completely distract from the bracelets, rings and necklaces she was trying to sell as she showed off her slender physique and tanned skin in a bright pink bikini with a bandeau top.
Looking like a beautiful boho beach bunny, Nina 's hair - which is light brown with golden sun kissed ends - was styled in soft waves, looking as though she had spent the day running in and out of the ocean.
Then it was a quick change into another bikini, this time featuring a patterned triangle top, to better show off a neon and diamond necklace.
Opps! Wearing a pink tight skirt and leaning against a car, the Sports Illustrated model managed to flash glimpses of her nipples after failing to wear a bra underneath a sheer shirt
The beauty did manage to do some of the shoot in clothing - but even then she was hardly covered up.
In the ensemble that featured the most attire, Nina showed off more than she bargained for.
Wearing a pink tight skirt and leaning against a car, the Sports Illustrated model managed to flash glimpses of her nipples after failing to wear a bra underneath a sheer white shirt.
Pretty in pink: The young model also was styled in two separate beach coverups, a bright pink one to match her bikini, and a patterned one
However, that was nothing compared to a shoot earlier this month, when Nina flashed her entire breast after the wet dress she was wearing fell down.
The young model also was styled in two separate beach coverups, a bright pink one to match her bikini, and a patterned one that she wore while reclining in a hammock.
After the shoot had finished the beauty was quick to retreat inside an ocean front apartment.
Nina was clearly freezing, as she bundled herself up in clothing, throwing a man's jacket over the top to try to get warm again.
Just hanging out: Despite the cold the model made it seem like she was on a tropical holiday
Having fun: The beauty and Wanted singer Max George, seen here on November 11, have known each other for years but only just started dating
While the gorgeous girl has one the heart of The Wanted's Max, fans should not get too worried that the model and the singer will be headed down the aisle anytime soon, as she recently told Ocean Drive she does not get too caught up in love.
She said: 'I am 21 years old, and I don't think anyone who is 21 knows what love is about yet. I think love just happens... I am not even worried about anything like that. If something is meant to be, then it will be.
'I feel like so many young girls have this idea of a relationship or marriage or love and [they] don’t even know.
'We are 21 years old, okay? Go out, have a tequila, and stop worrying about it.'
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The International Consumer Electronic Show 2015 is less than a week away with more than 900 exhibitors poised to unveil upcoming technological trends in Las Vegas, Nevada. Keynote speakers include Samsung president Boo-Keun Yoon and Intel CEO Brian Krzanich with talks of privacy in the modern internet age and the largest ever Internet of Things showcase with discussions of what this means for the road ahead. More information is available from the official press release below:
2015 International CES to Host Largest Ever “Internet of Things” Showcase
More than 900 CES Exhibitors Will Share Products, Services and Technologies That Connect Everyday Devices to the Network
Arlington, Va., December 29, 2014 –The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced that the 2015 International CES® will feature the largest ever showcase of products, services and technologies that make up the “Internet of Things” (IoT), with more than 900 exhibitors planning to share innovations that harness the power of the network to connect everyday devices. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2015 CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies, and will run January 6-9, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“The ‘Internet of Things’ is the hottest topic in tech right now,” said Karen Chupka, senior vice president, International CES and corporate business strategy, CEA. “It’s all about the opportunity to connect everyday items like cars, home security systems and kitchen appliances to networked devices like PCs and smartphones for greater control and management of our everyday lives. We’re excited that the 2015 CES will bring together all of the companies and products that are making this a reality.”
The Sensors Marketplace will highlight one of the key technologies that is enabling the IoT. Exhibitors participating in the marketplace include eyeSight Mobile Technologies, Logbar and QuickLogic Corp. In addition, the Smart Home Marketplace will showcase a smarter, more efficient home accelerated by smartphones and tablets interacting with a myriad of connected objects and devices, from basic security systems to connected lighting systems. Some of the 2015 CES exhibitors expected to showcase IoT technologies include Bosch, Lowe’s, Konnect Labs, iDevices, Muzzley and Blinksight among many others.
2015 CES keynoters Boo-Keun Yoon, president and CEO of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel Corp., are expected to share their insights on IoT innovations. Other CES conference programming will also explore the future of this trend with the following sessions:
Privacy and the IoT: Navigating Policy Issues
Manufacturers and policymakers discuss steps that each can take to build consumer trust in devices and applications while preserving creativity and the flexibility to innovate. This panel will feature opening remarks from The Honorable Edith Ramirez, chairwoman of the FTC.
1-2 PM Tuesday, January 6
LVCC, North Hall, Room N254
The Impact of the Internet of Things
Experts will discuss the impact of IoT products, including what application areas are going to have the biggest adoption or change.
2:15-3:15 PM Wednesday, January 7
LVCC, North Hall, Room N261
The State of the Internet of Things
Part of the Research Summit conference track, this session will explore where the Internet of Things stands today and what its defining trends suggest about the road ahead.
3:30-4:30 PM Wednesday, January 7
LVCC, North Hall, Room N253
The 2015 CES will feature more than 3,500 exhibitors unveiling the latest consumer technology products and services across the entire ecosystem of consumer technologies.
The International CES is the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for more than 40 years—the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace. As the largest hands-on event of its kind, CES features all aspects of the industry. And because it is owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the technology trade association representing the $211 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry, it attracts the world’s business leaders and pioneering thinkers to a forum where the industry’s most relevant issues are addressed. Follow CES online at www.CESweb.org


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Microsoft Game Studios (MGS) in Europe announced its licensing of the Havok Spectrum software bundle, specifically giving them new and exclusive access to programs like Havok Physics, Havok Animation, and Havok Behavior “across projects moving forward.” The technology, especially in the realm of in-game physics, is highly revered and respected, and utilized in over 200 games to date. Project Natal was specifically mentioned in a key-note address on the partnership, leading news outlets to venture ideas on how exactly we will see this new partnership manifest.
“Rare has had a long-standing partnership with Havok and we have extensively used Havok technology on a wide range of titles and prototypes during that time. We have now made the decision to use Havok’s components exclusively in our shared technology platform and therefore on our game titles. Rare has been impressed by Havok’s suite of highly optimized components, which have allowed us to focus on the features that make Rare games unique and fun experiences,” said Salvatore Fileccia, Head of Software at Rare. “Having integrated Havok into our shared technology base, it has allowed our game teams to use just one component, such as Physics, or a combination of components, such as Behavior, Animation and Cloth, to rapidly prototype new ideas and accelerate the development process. We have also been impressed by the level of support provided by Havok and the depth of their tools infrastructure. We are looking forward to building on this partnership, keeping Rare at the forefront of game innovation and helping us to deliver world-class Xbox 360 and Project Natal experiences.”
“We chose Havok because the company’s technology has been used so effectively in so many games we enjoy playing,” said Joss Moore, Senior Programmer at Lionhead Studios. “Havok’s comprehensive, robust, efficient, and feature-rich technology was surprisingly easy to get up and running within our games, and it was reassuring to know that Havok’s proactive support team was always available.”


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It was a night to celebrate local business on Thursday evening at the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce 23rd annual Business Achievement Awards.More than 300 people attended the gala at the Four Points by Sheraton, where awards were given out in nine business categories.
The local businesses are nominated by their customers, clients, staff, and peers for the annual Business Achievement Awards, a news release from the chamber said.
Nominations are evaluated by a group of peers from the Kingston business community who evaluate the business’s or person’s customer and employee relations, business growth, business standards, and ethics, and community involvement.
New Business of the Year: Fab-Cut® Systems Inc.
Systems, which opened in January 2017 with five employees, is family-owned by Rene and Laurie Barnes. Now the company has 10 full-time and two part-time employees as well as two transitional military veterans working out of its two Justus Drive locations. Fab-Cut®
makes CNC plasma cutting tables. Most of Fab-Cut®
‘s sales consist of leads developed using a social media and internet marketing focus.