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So the claim is 70,000 are down to brexit? I don’t buy it.
Logistics UK urges government to introduce seasonal visa for European HGV drivers as well as funded driver training to help combat crisis
Logistics UK is pressing the government to introduce a seasonal visa to allow European HGV drivers to work in the UK and help protect the nation’s supply chains while the DVSA catches up with a backlog of driver tests.
More than 45,000 HGV driving tests are currently outstanding due to Covid-19 lockdowns, and this is contributing to an acute shortage of UK delivery drivers. As a result, there have been reports of fresh produce being dumped or left to rot in cold stores, while supermarket shelves and restaurant plates go empty.
The government this year tripled the size of its Seasonal Workers Pilot to 30,000 and Logistics UK called for the logistics sector to be treated in the same way since the food production and logistics sectors “work hand in hand”.
“During the Covid-19 pandemic, understandably, all driving tests were suspended, leaving a huge backlog of potential drivers wishing to enter the logistics industry,” explained chief executive David Wells.
“At the same time, 79,000 European logistics workers returned to their home countries – and this, combined with an existing shortage of more than 76,000 HGV drivers has meant that haulage firms are now struggling to recruit new drivers.”
eta: there's a large difference between the number of HGV tests cancelled in this article and the FT one - I've no idea which one is accurate.


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CHICAGO — For the second time in lower than every week, there’s been a crash and seize at a retailer within the metropolis’s North Austin neighborhood.
A inexperienced Jeep Grand Cherokee slammed into the entrance window of the “Villa” shoe retailer within the 1500 block of North Cicero, simply earlier than four a.m. Thursday.
Thieves received away with merchandise.
Final week, a black truck crashed into the identical enterprise.
Gadgets have been taken throughout that crash and seize as properly.

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Xiaomi India is launching its “Diwali with Mi” festive campaign, themed #TechSeSmartDilSeSmart, promising exceptional Diwali deals on its products. Disha Patani and Pankaj Tripathi, Xiaomi’s “Smart Angels,” feature in the campaign, guiding consumers to make both heart and mind-driven tech choices.
Xiaomi India promises unbeatable deals, spanning smartphones to AIoT products, enabling consumers to create smarter, connected living spaces. The company will start revealing deals soon.
As part of the campaign, it also brings games and contests to its site. For instance, the Game Lounge offers prizes worth up to Rs. 5 crore, and the Xiaomi Smart Search Contest offers smart home products to participants. You can find all the details on Xiaomi’s website and social media handles.
The campaign adopts a 360-degree approach, reaching consumers through various channels, including digital platforms, TV, print media, Mi.com, and offline stores like Mi Stores and retail outlets.
Talking about the campaign, Anuj Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Xiaomi India, said,
In India, festivals are considered an auspicious time by people to make their homes look and feel new. In today’s day and age when there is a plethora of options available to consumers on how to go about their technology purchases, they usually either choose to go with something the mind says or something the heart says. We want to tell our consumers that when they buy a Xiaomi product this Diwali, they don’t have to make this compromise. Consumers can look forward to incredible offers on Xiaomi smartphones, Smart TVs and AIoT products as well as exciting bundles that will make their every purchase both ‘Tech Se Smart’ and ‘Dil Se Smart.’


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Fubo seeks to block Disney, WBD, Fox streamer
February 21, 2024
FuboTV, the US sports-focused streaming platform, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, Fox., Warner Bros Discovery and their affiliates, alleging that the companies have engaged in a years-long campaign to block Fubo’s streaming business resulting in significant harm to both Fubo and consumers.
The complaint alleges that the forthcoming launch of a sports-streaming joint venture steals Fubo’s playbook and is the latest example of this campaign.
The Company claims that the Defendants have engaged in a long-running pattern of stymying Fubo’s sports-first streaming service by engaging in anti-competitive practices. Fubo was founded nine years ago to offer consumers a sports-first package of live TV streaming channels as a less expensive alternative to traditional cable bundles. However, as described in the complaint: “For decades, Defendants have leveraged their iron grip on sports content to extract billions of dollars in supra-competitive profits” by engaging in practices causing consumers to pay more for highly popular sports content and resulting in significant damages to both Fubo and its customers.
Fubo’s complaint describes the tactics the Defendants have taken to prevent Fubo from competing fairly in the marketplace. Such practices as outlined in Fubo’s legal papers include “unfair bundling” – forcing Fubo to carry dozens of expensive non-sports channels that Fubo’s customers do not want as a condition of licensing the Defendants’ sports channels.
Other examples of anti-competitive behaviour cited in the complaint include the Defendants charging Fubo content licensing rates that are as much as 30 per cent – 50 per cent + higher than rates they charge other distributors. Defendants also impose non-market penetration requirements (the percentage of total subscribers to which a content package must be sold to or cannot exceed) on Fubo. These actions individually and collectively increase the costs Fubo must pass onto customers. Fubo believes it has incurred billions of dollars in damages as a result of the Defendants’ actions.
Additionally, Fubo claims the Defendants have restricted Fubo from offering compelling streaming products that consumers would find desirable, despite similar products being offered by other traditional pay-TV and streaming services, including the Defendants’ own Hulu service.
Fubo further alleges that the Defendants’ recently announced joint venture is simply the latest coordinated step in the Defendants’ campaign to eliminate competition in the sports-first streaming market and capture this market for themselves.
The Defendants have locked arms to remove further competition, according to Fubo’s complaint. By combining to license their sports content on a standalone basis to their own joint venture, other distributors, including Fubo, would be at an extreme competitive disadvantage to the detriment of millions of US consumers, according to the complaint.
David Gandler, Co-founder and CEO, Fubo commented: “Each of these companies has consistently engaged in anticompetitive practices that aim to monopolise the market, stifle any form of competition, create higher pricing for subscribers and cheat consumers from deserved choice. By joining together to exclusively reserve the rights to distribute a specialised live sports package, we believe these corporations are erecting insurmountable barriers that will effectively block any new competitors from entering the market. This strategy ensures that consumers desiring a dedicated sports channel lineup are left with no alternative but to subscribe to the Defendants’ joint venture.”
Gandler added: “We have previously collaborated with each of these companies so that we could offer ‘must-have’ sports content to Fubo customers. For many years, they have challenged our business at every opportunity through pernicious practices. While other new competitors were prevented from entering the market, Fubo has continuously fought back. The Defendants’ unconscionable practices have impacted our ability to grow and have deprived consumers of a compelling and competitively-priced product.”
“Simply put, this sports cartel blocked our playbook for many years and now they are effectively stealing it for themselves. Silence is no longer an option. The fact that live sporting events dominated television viewership in 2023, with 97 of the top 100 broadcasts, highlights the critical importance of sports in entertainment and the necessity for its broad dissemination. Reports that the Department of Justice intends to look into the joint venture are encouraging, and it evidences the potential negative and widespread impact this alliance will have. Fubo seeks equal treatment in terms of pricing and all relevant conditions from these media giants to ensure we can compete fairly for the benefit of consumers. Our customers deserve access to a competitively priced offering with innovative features designed by Fubo for an unparalleled sports viewing experience,” he concluded.
In its complaint, Fubo seeks, among other things, to enjoin the joint venture or, in the alternative, require the parties impose restrictions on the Defendants in order to proceed, such as economic parity of licensing terms and substantial damages from the Defendants.


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Today EA confirmed that they are planning to release a sequel to Star Wars Battlefront in an image that they posted on their website.
Within this, they reveal that it will unsurprisingly be named Star Wars Battlefront II, but they also revealed the exciting news that there will be a full trailer for the new game in mid-April of this year.
EA said that this full trailer will be premiered at the Star Wars Celebration on April 15th at 2:30 PM EST or 7:30 PM BST.
This event will be livestreamed during the game’s panel which will include developers from Dice, Criterion and Motive and will see more details explained about the upcoming shooter.
We don’t know when the game will be released, however, an educated guess would be fall of this year, since the last game was released on November 17th, 2015.
We also don’t know the platforms, however, it can be expected that it will be released on the PS4, Xbox One and PC.
As usual, we will be sure to keep you updated as we hear more.


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RVTrader, a division of Dominion Enterprises, has announced that its online publication, RVTraderOnline.com, is now RVTrader.com.
RV Trader has been the industry’s leader in recreational vehicle classifieds for over two decades, according to a news release. In 1998 RV Trader began its online publication, RVTraderOnline.com. Despite having the term RV Trader trademarked, RVTrader.com was owned by a Canadian company.
“The move to RVTrader.com from RVTraderOnline.com is an exciting one for us. In the past consumers went to RVTrader.com looking for the same company that publishes RV Trader magazine. Now they will find it,” said Tim Custer, RV Trader general manager.
In order to provide the best consumer experience and results for its advertisers, the RVTrader.com URL will redirect to RVTraderOnline.com for an interim period. In 1st quarter 2010 RVTraderOnline.com led the industry in average monthly site traffic with 193% more than its closest competitor.
“Our advertisers already receive great results, and several have received honors such as the Top 50 Dealership Award. With the move to RVTrader.com their businesses will be in front of even more qualified traffic that is already loyal to the RV Trader brand,” stated Jerald Motil, RV Trader national marketing manager.
Recently, RV Trader launched several online advertising and dealership management and analysis products. This includes RV clips, an online video advertising opportunity for RV dealers; Lead Manager, a lead response and management tool; and Business Intelligence Reports, providing analysis of dealers’ inventory in areas of pricing, make/model demand, and local market penetration. All of these products will be available at the new URL, RVTrader.com.
According to Omniture, in 2009 RVTraderOnline.com received over 7 million unique visitors, over 40 million individual RV ads were viewed, and it generated over 126 million pageviews. These results led the industry and even better results are expected with RVTrader.com.


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AtoZForex.com Lagos — The first key news for the week was the Australian building permits, which came at 14.4%, much lower than anticipated. The result shows that the country may very well be in a bubble. This prompted Treasury Secretary John Fraser to comment that: “It does worry me that the very, very low — historically low — levels of interest rates are encouraging people to perhaps over-invest in housing.” Australia’s major banks have said they will take steps to ensure a curb in growth of home loans to investors after the country’s financial services regulator asked lenders to limit expansion of these mortgages to 10 percent a year.
The expansion in UK Manufacturing PMI came less than economists’ estimates due to falling foreign demand. Although an expansion from 51.8 recorded last month, this month’s 52 release shows the country’s dependence on domestic demand while an economic recovery has yet to gain momentum in Europe, its biggest trading partner. According to markiteconomics, the UK manufacturing sector saw further modest expansions of both output and new orders in May, as a solid domestic market continued to offset lacklustre demand from overseas. The consumer goods sector remained the stand-out performer, while investment goods producers fared better than in April. Negative news came from the intermediate goods sector, where the downturn in output continued. This is in line with last weeks data which showed that exports led to a slowdown in activities in the first quarter of the year, with net trade dragging the gross domestic product growth down by 0.9%. This put the aggregate economic expansion at 0.3%, the slowest growth since 2012. The pound ended the day lower against the USD for a seventh day.
The US ISM Manufacturing PMI came positive at 52.8, showing that factories activities improved as orders increased at the fastest pace in five months. This adds to positive news for the USD as it ended the day stronger again.
As expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia left its cash rate unchanged at 2.00%, a record low, after the cut from 2.25% last month. RBA Gov. Glenne Stevens defended the decision by saying: “Monetary policy needs to be accommodative” as the economy is likely to operate with spare capacity “for some time yet,” he said in a statement. This puts the policy makers in waiting mode in observance of how the economy develops to make further changes to the key rate in due time. The Australian dollar strengthened about 40 pips against the USD after the release after the RBA cash rate release.
Later today, we have UK’s construction PMI at 8:30 A.M GMT.


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On April 15 in Berlin, Sebastian Professional named stylist Zheng Fei from Shanghai, China, the 2012 What’s Next Challenge winner for his “Stardust” style. Amanda Stone from Tampa, Florida, won Beauty Junkie honors for her look titled “Modern Hawk”.
Winners were announced at the Altes Postfuhramt during Sebastian’s Masquerade Ball. The ball was attended by stylists from around the globe, contest finalists and contest judges, including new Sebastian Professional Visionary and accessory designer, Kerin Rose, who hosted the night’s festivities.
For the 2012 challenge, stylists were called to create "What's Next" in hair fashion and beauty, based on Sebastian's Cosmic Infinities Collection of futuristic looks developed from the brand's Potion 9 and Potion 9 Lite products. Entrants posted their creations online from July through January.
“The response to the What’s Next Challenge has been simply outstanding,” says Sylvie Moreau, Global Leader of Sebastian Professional. “We received entries from around the world that showcased boundless creativity, and we congratulate the two winners who were selected today for their outstanding hair fashion creations.”
As a winner, Fei will be a part of the Sebastian Professional stylist team for Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week. Stone will also be taken to Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week as a special guest.


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Refrigerated and frozen seafood products exec Todd Blount was among those recently honored byErnst & Young LLP(EY), Boston, as one of its New England 2010-11 "Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Award" winners. Blount is president ofBlount Fine Foods, a Fall River, Mass., processor of refrigerated and frozen soups, bisques, dips and appetizers for retail, foodservice and club store accounts.
“Ernst & Young has honored outstanding entrepreneurs like this year’s winners for the past 25 years,” said Kristin Keating, Ernst & Young LLP’s Entrepreneur Of The Year New England program chair. “These business leaders have accomplished so much and contributed a tremendous amount to the community. They give us hope for what the next 25 years of entrepreneurs will bring.”
EY said it Entrepreneur Of The Year Program honors entrepreneurs regionally in June, leading up to the national awards in November. Additionally, winners from venture-backed companies who win an Entrepreneur Of The Year Award regionally are also eligible for the Entrepreneur Of The Year Venture Capital Award of Excellence on a national level. The overall national U.S. winner then moves on to compete for the Ernst & Young "World Entrepreneur Of The Year Award" in June.
Officials said EY's awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who "demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities."


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Thursday, Wedbush's Dan Ives said in a note to consumers that the story around bitcoin is much bigger than its "potential path/timeline to $100,000." The analyst contended the critical subject when it comes to cryptocurrencies is "the potential ramifications that crypto, blockchain, and Bitcoin seem to have over the technology and corporate world for the next decade."
There's a "growing shift for companies to acknowledge this digital currency as a form of payment," agreeing to the analyst. Ives included that he still accepts "less than 5% of public companies" will invest in bitcoin over the following 12-18 months but said that number might move "extraordinarily higher" as more control and acknowledgment of the currency takes hold.
The analyst said blockchain innovation can offer assistance to increase the general speed and lower the cost of digital capacity moving forward. He noted, "there are a number of business models assaulting this new market opportunity with privately-held Filecoin one of the more amazing techniques we have seen within the market."
Coinbase posted $1.8 billion in revenue in its first-quarter report. Meaning the crypto trade pulled in over $120 million more than Intercontinental Trade, the company that possesses the New York Stock Exchange, did in its most later profit report.
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66 billion in 2020 to $734.56 billion in 2021 at a compound once-a-year expansion fee (CAGR) of 2.9%. The progress is primarily due to the corporations rearranging their functions and recovering from the COVID-19 influence, which experienced earlier led to restrictive containment actions involving social distancing, remote doing the job, and the closure of professional functions that resulted in operational difficulties. The sector is anticipated to arrive at $908.17 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 5%.
The lawful companies industry is composed of the gross sales of legislation-related products and services and linked merchandise by entities (companies, sole traders and partnerships) that recommend shoppers (men and women, firms or other entities) about their lawful legal rights and duties, and symbolize consumers in civil or legal circumstances, organization transactions and other issues, in which lawful assistance and other guidance are sought. Authorized providers undertake procedures wherever human funds is the important enter. They make accessible the expertise and competencies of their personnel, typically on an assignment basis, in which an specific or a group is dependable for the delivery of products and services to the customer. The lawful solutions industry is segmented into B2B legal companies B2C providers hybrid companies and felony services.
North The united states was the premier region in the world wide lawful expert services market, accounting for 56% of the marketplace in 2020. Western Europe was the 2nd most significant location accounting for 24% of the world wide authorized expert services industry. Africa was the smallest region in the world-wide legal providers current market.
Law corporations around the world are providing cybercrime authorized consulting companies to their clientele, owing to the raising incidence of this type of criminal offense. Cybercrime refers to a crime that is dedicated utilizing an world wide web link and a laptop. This incorporates cyber-stalking, counterfeiting, dollars laundering, embezzlement, fraud, and tax evasion using net and electronic gadgets. In the United kingdom alone, close to $35 billion is the estimated once-a-year charge of cybercrimes. Regulation corporations giving cybercrime consulting providers make use of lawyers, consultants, and ethical hackers who are seasoned in handling disaster management, on-line economic theft, reduction of information, data privacy, and intellectual home infringement. Big regulation corporations training in the discipline of knowledge privateness and cybersecurity involve Latham & Watkins, DLA Piper, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. The developing concern of companies and men and women about cybercrimes is expected to maximize the cybercrime lawful consulting products and services marketplace globally.
Coronavirus Pandemic – The outbreak of Coronavirus sickness (COVID-19) has acted as a restraint on the legal expert services market in 2020 as governments globally imposed lockdowns and restricted trade, therefore restricting the will need for qualified solutions. COVID 19 is an infectious ailment with flu-like indications such as fever, cough, and problem in breathing. The virus was initially determined in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally which includes Western Europe, North The us and Asia. Actions by national governments to include the transmission have resulted in a drop in financial action with nations around the world coming into a point out of ‘lock down’ and the outbreak is predicted to go on to have a destructive impression on businesses all over 2020 and into 2021. Nonetheless, it is expected that the authorized services market will recover from the shock throughout the forecast interval as it is a ‘black swan’ event and not related to ongoing or elementary weaknesses in the market or the international financial system.?
Political Trade Agreements Reforms – Globally, modifications in political composition, authorized reforms, and trade agreements are developing options for law companies. Worldwide companies and businesses are sure to comply with numerous laws and polices of different countries and specific trade agreements. Modifications in the lawful framework of intrastate agreements improves the demand for lawful companies. For instance, the UK’s exit from the European Union is anticipated to improve the desire for legislation services due to the complexity of the regulatory and legislative variations pertaining to jurisdiction, judicial structure and trade. Regulation corporations such as Dechert, Simmons & Simmons, Clifford Chance, and DLA Piper have set up specialized BREXIT teams and hotlines staffed with attorneys to help clients with a clean transition. Heading forward, the USA’s withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Paris Arrangement, and South Korea trade deal is anticipated to further more drive the need for authorized companies in the foreseeable future.
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Hennessy debuts Paradis Golden NFT
Cognac brand Hennessy is releasing 500 bottles of its Paradis Golden Edition on NFT marketplace Blockbar.
The limited edition Hennessy Paradis Golden Edition is presented in a golden decanter featuring exclusive artwork from stylist and jewellery designer Veneda Carter. Carter is ‘renowned for her work with gold’, according to the Cognac brand.
Paradis Golden will first be available in a 700ml format, followed by the release of the ‘magnum’ edition – the 1,500ml format. It will be distributed exclusively on Blockbar.
“We are delighted Hennessy has chosen to partner with Blockbar yet again to exclusively release Hennessy Paradis Golden Edition,” said Dov Falic, CEO and co-founder of Blockbar.
“Blockbar is at the forefront of ‘phygital’ gifting this holiday season and we’re excited to offer our community this unique offering combing an exclusive artwork by Veneda Carter with personalised gift messages and an investable, asset backed NFT of Hennessy Paradis Golden Edition.”
Hennessy Paradis was conceived in 1979 by the brand’s master blender at the time, Maurice Fillioux.
It was created in tribute to symphonic music, with Fillioux comparing the liquid to a blend of a ‘symphonic orchestra’.
The Cognac presents notes of dried rose and honeysuckle on the nose, followed by truffles and soft spices on the palate.
Carter’s 3D animated NFT artwork presents an ‘ethereal desert-scape’, with her commenting that the design is “a bounty of nature polished by human hands”.
“Many of us have felt its spirit and we long to understand it, a harmony that binds us,” she added.
Upon purchasing the Hennessy Paradis NFT, the physical bottle will be reserved by Blockbar and a record of authenticity will be kept on the ‘blockchain’, as a digital certificate of ownership.
Hennessy Paradis Golden Edition will be available to purchase at 10am (EST) on Friday 23 September, on a first come, first served basis.
Priced at RRP US$2,500, each NFT can be bought was ETH or a credit card.
Earlier this month, the LVMH-owned Cognac recruited actor Paolo Sorrentino for its new Hennessy VSOP advert.
Blockbar recently revealed it had reached US$7 billion in sales in its first year, with revenue expected to more than triple in its second year.


text: Lovells is used to all the ups and downs that come with advising on deals involving an internet company. Prior to this latest transaction, acting for John Lewis on its purchase of the UK arm of transatlantic company buy.com, the company acquired a stake in Last Mile Solutions. John Lewis bought a 40 per cent stake in Last Mile for £35m, with which to develop its online food retailing service with Waitrose, which the company also owns. Lovells, led by Frances Le Grys, who is well known for her work on the Granada-United News & Media deal, has acted for John Lewis for a number of years. But in terms of dealing with internet companies, Le Grys says that because there is a lack of documentation, the due diligence process varies widely from that involving conventional bricks and mortar companies. For John Lewis, the purchase of buy.com makes it just one of many retailers swooping on the remnants of last year's dotcom boom. Kingfisher bought Street Online, while Great Universal Stores snapped up jungle.com and breath.com. John Lewis plumped for buy.com after the US internet company lost a staggering £19m between October and December last year, while its share price plummeted from $30 (£20) to just $1 (68p) in 2000.


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Nebraska man urges public to be safe when using food delivery services during coronavirus outbreak
As COVID–19 concerns grow, a Hy-Vee employee is speaking out, cautioning people that changes are coming when it comes to who delivers your groceries.
As COVID–19 concerns grow, a Hy-Vee employee is speaking out, cautioning people that changes are coming when it comes to who delivers your groceries. “There are a large number of deliveries every day to nursing homes to hospitals,” says the worker.
The employee, who wishes to remain anonymous, works in the Aisles online delivery service.
He says in his deliveries to Lincoln and Omaha, the customers worry as in a few days, Hy–Vee will use third-party services like DoorDash to send food to your homes.
He adds the delivery workers and distribution center now follow strict rules and hope the new services will do the same.
“Being able to check whether they are sick or not when they come into work in the morning or start working,” says the employee. “I don’t know if a manager ever sees these people.”
Hy-Vee provided this statement, “Hy-Vee has been working with our third-party delivery partners’ corporate offices to ensure that their cleaning and sanitization procedures match ours. Should any Hy-Vee Aisles Online customer have a concern, we ask that they contact our customer care department.”
His advice to the public is to think twice before using delivery for any foods to slow the spread of the virus.
“Second guess whether you really need that thing delivered to your home immediately until you verify someone you trust is going to be doing it,” adds the worker.
The CDC recommends when using food delivery to make sure one is at home to receive the food or that the food is left in a cool shaded space. Also, refrigerate or freeze goods as soon as possible.


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Torchy’s Tacos closing its original restaurant
Austinites of a certain vintage remember that the first ever Torchy’s Tacos brick-and-mortar location opened at 2809 S. First St. about a decade ago. Memories of those halcyon days will soon just be memories, as the original location will close on October 22.
A press release from the company founded by Mike Rypka as a food truck in 2006 states that the location is closing as Torchy’s “shifts its focus to more accessible restaurants throughout the Austin area.”
New locations of Torchy’s, which took on major private equity investment in 2017, are popping up all over Texas (one opens in San Antonio tomorrow), often in new construction and with full bars and amenities not found at the original location on South First Street. Torchy’s now has 17 Austin-area locations and 70 locations across Texas, Colorado, Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Beyond its fame as the first location of Torchy’s, the South First Street spot was also notable for the visit it received from president Obama during South by Southwest in 2016.
With the closure of the South First location, South Austinites will be left with the South Lamar Boulevard and South Congress Avenue locations to get their green chili queso fix.
“This is a bittersweet moment, but a sign of continued growth for Torchy’s Tacos,” said G.J. Hart, CEO. “I can assure you our roots aren’t leaving Austin and the culture and history of this first restaurant is carried forward in every location that we build. We are absolutely dedicated to our hometown, as evidenced by the two new restaurants we’ve opened in the Austin area already this year and additional locations on our roadmap for 2020 and beyond.”


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PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway Inc. has made the H1N1 vaccine available through its pharmacies in 16 states and is offering seasonal flu immunizations in all of its stores.
The food and drug chain said Friday that the H1N1 vaccinations are being provided at most of its pharmacies in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming as well as the District of Columbia.
Seasonal flu vaccines are available in the pharmacy at all of Safeway’s 1,730 stores, according to the company.
"A number of factors make people more susceptible to seasonal flu and H1N1 flu during the holiday season," Dave Fong, senior vice president of pharmacy at Safeway, said in a statement. "Simply traveling to visit family could mean being in an enclosed airplane with airborne viruses. It is difficult to avoid potential exposure but easy to lessen your chances of becoming ill by getting vaccinated."
The immunizations are being given on a walk-in basis, with no appointment necessary.
Safeway said it is working with state and county public health departments to increase the access, availability and convenience of the H1N1 vaccines to people in high-risk groups, as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The company noted that in many states and counties restrictions have been lifted and anyone can now be vaccinated for the H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu.
The supermarket retailer got its flu shot program off to an early start this year, announcing on August 19 that it has begun offering seasonal flu vaccinations in its stores.


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Has Google Become Too Powerful?
Google has been playing dirty.
The Internet search (and soon to be everything else) behemoth has been caught flexing its muscles a little too broadly, according to documents from the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC claims that the company abused its monopoly powers, and as a result, both consumers and Google’s competitors suffered harm. This all comes from documents that were produced as far back as 2012, but have only now been made public by The Wall Street Journal.
So why are you only hearing about this now? Because, at the time, the FTC decided that it wouldn’t seek legal action against the company. It’s also come under fire in Europe as well.
To get into the specifics, Google was found by an FTC probe to have used anti-competitive business tactics, including the taking of content from companies like Yelp, TripAdvisor, and Amazon, which ultimately put Google at an advantage. Essentially, by taking the content from those sites and displaying them to users in search results — like hotel prices, flight listings, etc. — consumers are then less likely to visit the sites that actually produce those results, and instead use Google to pursue transactions.
At the heart of the matter is the fact that Google is so mammoth in size and scope that almost everything on the Internet can be captured by its results page. That, regulators say, is what gives Google monopolistic powers in the search industry. And they’re right in that aspect — traffic rankings from EBizMBA show that Google is by far and away the world’s largest search engine, nearly four times as much traffic as its next closest competitors, Bing and Yahoo.
During the FTC probe, which apparently lasted more than two years in duration, the federal watchdogs did indeed find evidence that Google had been engaging in shady practices. Again, however, the FTC decided not to pursue legal action.
It looks as though Google may not get out of this whole mess scot-free, despite the fact that the FTC was willing to let them walk away a few years ago. It’s also important to keep in mind that Google didn’t get away from European regulators, some of which actually called for the company to be broken up into smaller companies so as to destroy its monopoly power.
In the U.S., the Wall Street Journal is reporting, in a follow up to its initial revealing article, that there is still plenty of noise being made by Google’s competitors about its business tactics. That clamoring may lead to more probing by the FTC, and possibly lawsuits.
So, what does Google have to say about everything? So far, the WSJ says that the company’s leadership is content with the story that their service is simply to provide search results to consumers, and not to promote websites for individual companies wishing to capture search traffic — unless, of course, it’s part of a search advertising campaign.
At its core, the issue that Google is facing is that there are companies upset that Google is giving its own services preference over others. That’s not entirely surprising, but given how large and monopolistic the company is in the search industry, evidently regulators and competitors feel that it’s simply not a fair fight.
Case in point, Google has allegedly been burying the news of its anti-competitive practices in search results. Again, not surprising, but perhaps a bit shady.
But what really has some people upset isn’t only that the FTC was willing to let Google slide by with some obvious transgressions, but the apparent motivation behind that decision. In fact, The Guardian reports that the FTC never meant for the original documents — those that sparked the initial Wall Street Journal report — to be seen by the public in the first place. It does seem to hint that there is a bit of a cushy relationship between Google and the FTC.
The Guardian also mentions the blog Google Monitor, a watchdog site, which says that the FTC’s actions in shielding Google were politically motivated. “Public evidence concerning the sequence of events surrounding the FTC’s closure of its Google search practices investigation creates at least the appearance that politics, and not merits, drove the FTC’s ultimate conclusion,” Scott Cleland of Google Monitor writes.
Now that the world knows, it’ll be interesting to see if Google can continue to get away with what it’s been doing, or if regulators will face public pressure to bring down the hammer. European lawmakers have shown they’re willing to throw down. The question is: Are America’s?
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e-Governance handbook translated into Russian
In cooperation with IDEMIA France S.A.S., the e-Governance Academy has published the e-governance handbook, “Э-Эстония. Э-управление на практике,” in Russian. This is an updated edition of the e-governance handbook entitled “e-Estonia. e-Governance in Practice,” which was published in 2017.
The book describes fundamental aspects of Estonia’s digital society and explains how state-level technologies, legislation, citizen and private-sector systems support electronic governance. The publication was put together by e-Governance Academy Foundation experts in partnership with cyber security and digital identity experts and practitioners of Estonia.
Arvo Ott, Executive Director of the e-Governance Academy, states that “e-Governance in Practice” offers useful material for all global government leaders who would like to benefit from the implementation of information technology in their state. “We did it in Estonia, and you can do so too, with the assistance of this book,” said Arvo Ott.
According to the Senior Vice President for Civil Identity in Europe of IDEMIA, Isabelle Lauzon, IDEMIA—a global leader in augmented identity—is delighted to be able to contribute to the development and awareness of e-governance worldwide. “Now, Russian-speaking e-governance enthusiasts will also get a practical guide to empowering digital transformation in their countries, “ said Isabelle Lauzon.
Arvo Ott and Isabelle Lauzon presented the book on Tallinn e-Governance Conference 2018
IDEMIA provides trusted identities for an increasingly digital world, with the ambition of empowering citizens and consumers alike to interact, pay, connect, travel and vote in ways that are now possible in a connected environment. With more than 3 billion identity documents issued and linked to the world’s largest biometric deployment, IDEMIA is a preferred partner of governments worldwide to provide and protect digital identities that both governments and citizens can trust. Starting from 2018, IDEMIA has produced ID cards for the Estonian government.


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General Motors India is making plans to jump into the entry-level sedan segment, which is currently dominated by the likes of Toyota Etios and Maruti Suzuki Dzire. So far GM has been going through an average sales season where it is not growing.Thus the company has high hopes from the launch of this new sedan. With two facelifts and three launches in line this year, the sales of the company should rise once again. Sharing the plan, Lowell Paddock, President and Managing Director, General Motors India (GM) said that the company will soon make an entry in the premium economy segment by the month of June or July this year, with its entry-level sedan Sail. A hatchback and an MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) along with two facelifts in collaboration with SAIC (Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation) which is a Chinesefirmshould help.
This sedan will come in two engine options. The first is a 1.2 liter S-TEC II with a powertrain which could produce a maximum power of 53.1kW/L,which can accelerate the car from 0 to 100 kmph within 12.9 seconds. The second engine is a 1.4 liter S-TEC III generates a power of 54.3kW/L, which enables the sedan to reach 100kmph from zero in just 11.9 seconds flat. The powertrains are mated with VGIS (Variable Geometry Intake System) for excellent torque throughout its mill speed and power delivery. Manual five-speed transmission is fitted on both the engine options. When it comes to safety, Chevrolet Sail is decorated by four-star rating in the C-NCAP testing.This is an organizational body, the same as the Euro NCAP. A set of dual air bags which are fitted in the front side protects the passengers on the front from major crash injuries during a head-on-collision. The ABS (Anti-lock braking system) coupled with EBD (Electronic breakforce distribution) adds extra protection to the car when it’s on the move. Child safety lock along with the retractable steering column is also there in this new entry-level sedan. The fuel tank is surrounded by a strong steel frame which gives it a thorough safety against any collision or accident.With that there is also a safety cage for the car which incorporates the crumple zones making it further safe.
Apart from all these new releases of fresh vehicles and facelifts, Chevrolet Captiva and Chevrolet Tavera will also come to the market with some small up-gradation later this year. However, General Motors India is not bringing the diesel version of Sail sedan, which may not be appreciated very much by the Indian customers since the price of petrol is rising at an incredible rate all over the nation. Let’s see what happens with the price of the petrol and consequently the demand of new sedan when it islaunched this year.


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At the end of January, we learned that Google was hitting the reset switch on Google Glass. It wasn’t long before rumors of Google Glass 2.0 popped up, and now we’re getting word on the revamped wearable straight from Luxottica.
The weekend is a great time to kick back and relax. For tech lovers, there’s a lot of new gear to toy with, and if you own the Galaxy S6 or the Galaxy S6 Edge, tomorrow is a big day. The Samsung Gear VR for Galaxy S6 pre-orders begin tomorrow, which means you’ll soon be able to step into a virtual world instead of stepping outdoors.
Way back in 2012, we covered an upcoming gadget called the PopSLATE. It was an e-ink case made for iPhone’s that found its way to Indiegogo, but never really panned out at the time. Fast forward to 2015, and we are finally getting to see the final product as the PopSLATE iPhone e-ink case has finally arrived with a $130 price tag.
The Apple Watch debut is right around the corner, but there’s another wearable lurking in the shadows in the form of the Moto 360 follow-up. We know the company has one in the works, and its existence may have just been confirmed through a developer’s console.
Remember that OnePlus Drone we told you about last month? Well, today is April 1st, otherwise known as April Fool’s day, and OnePlus has officially unveiled their next big thing. Turns out, the joke was on us as the DR-1 Drone is real, but not nearly as impressive as one might have thought.
Samsung is going to make a splash this year when the first batch of Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge’s roll out to the public. We know there are going to be a slew of official accessories, and Samsung has just announced its partners for the Rich Accessory Collection.
If you turned on the news yesterday or browsed the web, you probably came across something Apple related. It was a huge day for the company, and while we covered the new Apple Watch and the iOS 8.2 update, we didn’t touch on another important bit of news. The Apple TV hasn’t gotten any love in quite some time, but it’s going to get some soon thanks to price cut and a new partnership.
Yesterday, we told you about the three new versions of the Apple Watch. The pricey wearable is going to have some expensive accessories when it rolls out next month, so we’re going to take a quick look at the Apple Watch Band prices.
It’s safe to say most of us have some form of furniture in our homes, and a large portion of the planet has purchased something from IKEA. The company isn’t known for tech, but they’re gearing up to introduce a popular new line of IKEA wireless charging furniture.
Amid all the smartphones at MWC are some gadgets, and one from Xiaomi is taking aim at the popular GoPro. It’s a tall order to fill, but the Yi Action Cam will cost half the price and has some impressive specs to boot.
There is no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S6 will be shown off in about a week, but a few of its features are still up for debate in some circles. If you had wondered about the Galaxy S6 wireless charging capabilities, wonder no more as its official charging pad has just cleared the FCC.


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IC Insights forecasts that semiconductor capital spending will rise to $102 billion this year, the first time the industry has spent more than $100 billion a year. This year's expenditure level of US $102 billion increas
Jiwei news, recently, South Korea on Jeju Semiconductor (JSC) and Unicom (UMC) cooperation to a national height of the discussion. Some Korean academics have said that Jeju Semiconductor is using South Koreas tax for RD,
Sales in the mainland semiconductor industry will continue to grow by more than 20% in 2018, mainly due to the fourth silicon upgrade highlighting major innovations in artificial intelligence, automotive electronics, ind
Lee, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, returned to the business front and called for a meeting of semiconductors and device solutions (DS) cadres, urging them to maintain a substantial lead over their rivals. It was also the first tour of the factory after Li Zairong was out of prison to motivate staff morale.
In order to strengthen the core technology competitiveness of the Taiwan semiconductor industry in the artificial intelligent terminal (AI Edge), Taiwan science and technology minister Chen Liangji announced the launch of the "semiconductor shooting plan" on 28 days. The Ministry of science and technology will invest 1 billion NT dollars for 4 years in a row, and invites scholars and industries to invest in artificial intelligence chips, new semiconductor manufacturing processes, Memory and information security, forward-looking sensing, four major spindles, and expect Taiwan to become a key zero component supplier and talent pool in the world's AI terminal in 2022.
In the first quarter of 2018, the global semiconductor industry achieved sales of US $115 billion 800 million. Even if the total revenue of the semiconductor industry fell a bit in the quarter, the NAND market still created the second highest quarterly revenue in history, with the strongest demand from enterprises and the consumer solid state disk (SSD) market.
Across multiple electronic applications, the world's leading semiconductor provider Italy semiconductor is accelerating the development of the mobile network to a more convenient and secure interconnected world. It is the first certificate to be approved by the GSMA Association, to be approved for the pre installation of the embedded SIM (eSIM) chip and the operator's configuration documents. ESIM manufacturer.
According to Korea BusinessKorea Beijing time reported on June 9th, Samsung Electronics continues to maintain its leading position in the global semiconductor market this year. As the growth of Intel (55.05, -0.83, -1.49%) slows down and the memory chip market is booming, Samsung Electronics is likely to dominate the semiconductor industry for second years in a row.
The semiconductor industry is still in the upscale cycle of the cycle, and the IC insight survey, a market investigative agency, said the capital expenditure of the global semiconductor industry in 2018 would break through the hundreds of billions of dollars.
Sina Technology News Beijing time on the morning of the morning news, according to Japanese media reports, Toshiba is considering no longer selling semiconductor business, the business as a performance pillar to continue to remain.


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What you see above could be an early glimpse into what the 2065 Chevy Malibu might look like. True, it’s rare for an automaker to tease us with product that’s 50 years away, but I think Chevrolet has done just that.
For now, this is just a design concept that Chevy has dubbed the FNR and unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show. I could try to describe its looks, but I think it’s best to let the pictures do the talking, because there’s just no good way to describe what is going on here visually.
How is it powered? I’ll let Gizmag explain:
The electric car is powered by magnetic hubless wheel motors and charged wirelessly. The driver starts the motor with an iris recognition system and can opt between manual and autonomous modes. A combination of sensors and a roof-mounted radar system analyzes the surroundings during autonomous driving, and a set of crystal laser head and tail lamps light the way.
The FNR has room for 6 people, and the front 4 bucket seats swivel so all passengers can face one another as the car safely navigates to their destination.
I don’t think magnetic hubless wheel motors are officially invented yet, so while we wait for the production version of the FNR, we’ll have to settle for the modern-day Malibu.
The 2016 version that’ll be on sale here in the States debuted at the New York International Auto Show, which we covered in depth. The new Malibu gets a sleek new look and is slightly longer than its predecessor, offering more interior room, while still coming in 300 pounds lighter. A new turbocharged 4-cylinder engine will help the Malibu get improved fuel economy of 37 miles per gallon combined, while the new Malibu Hybrid should get around 47 mpg combined.
The Malibu is a distant sixth place in the race of the midsize sedans in the U.S., behind the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, and Hyundai Sonata. The Camry outsells the Malibu by about 4 to 1, but General Motors hopes this new version will at least narrow the gap.
I think it’ll work. The new Malibu looks fantastic and has the fuel economy numbers and the technology to shake up the playing field. It’s a great car, but might not reach the number-one spot until that 2065 model comes out.
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Industry collaboration is needed to streamline the exchange of value-based payment information, according to a new report.
The CAQH CORE report has a unique perspective on how the value-based payment environment is repeating the scenario that emerged in the fee-for-service environment more than two decades ago, when the adoption of electronic transactions was slowed due to a lack of common rules for uniform use, according to Erin Weber, CAQH CORE director. It also identifies opportunities for the industry to come together now to fix the problem. CAQH CORE is a nonprofit collaboration of more than 130 public and private health plans, hospitals and health systems, vendors, and other stakeholders across the industry that helps stakeholders adopt electronic transactions and exchange data efficiently.
For the study, CAQH CORE interviewed representatives of more than 20 organizations experienced in value-based payments and surveyed CAQH CORE participating organizations. The study also included literature reviews and an environmental scan.
“Value-based payment models are transforming a sizable portion of the U.S. healthcare economy by aligning provider compensation with improvements in care and cost controls,” says Weber. “However, this shift in the way care is measured, billed, and paid is far from complete or certain. Innovation and experimentation are ongoing, and a range of issues could slow or add costs to progress. The research identified five areas of opportunity to streamline the exchange of value-based payment information, including data quality and uniformity, interoperability, patient risk stratification, provider attribution, and quality measurements.”
Value-based payment is coming, yet there is no uniformity on a basic level for operations, according to Weber.
“While innovation is needed, it is important that the industry find a common foundation for basic administrative operations otherwise health plans and providers will add costs to their bottom line and waste time that could be spent on providing care,” she says. “The research identifies a select set of opportunities where a more uniform approach would streamline value-based payment operations for both health plans and providers without compromising the competitive value of value-based payment models.”
Weber offers healthcare executives five ways to streamline value-based care implementation:
- Ensure data quality and uniformity. “Maximize efficiency and minimize misinterpretations by having data element standards and uniform terminology,” Weber says.
- Make value-based payments interoperable. Use existing and emerging standards and technologies, and catalog best practices, Weber says.
- Measure patient risk stratification. “Measuring risk is an essential part of value-based care,” Weber says. “Industry collaboration is needed to increase awareness of the threats that inaccurate data, or lack thereof, and methodology variation pose to value-based payment success.”
- Ensure provider attribution. “In value-based payment models, healthcare providers take responsibility for the care of specific patients, making it important that there is a standard attribution methodology with clearly defined and accurate provider data, and streamlined, transparent attribution models,” Weber says.
- Address quality measurement. Responding to the growing number of clinical quality measurement programs has become an operational burden for providers, according to Weber. “To ease this, CAQH CORE recommends industry efforts to address quality measure challenges and promote harmonization,” she says.


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- The long-pregnancy Google Fitbit deal has been completed.
- In its news announcement, Google stressed that the deal concerns “The device is not information”
- The CEO of Fitbit also stressed that user data will not be used to monetize Google ads, and it is assured that users of what they know and love will remain the same.
Update Jan. 14, 2021 (12:43 p.m. ET): The news below makes it look like the Google / Fitbit deal is secure. However, a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the acquisition is ongoing. This raises questions as to whether the deal will continue without further problems.
The DOJ provided the following statement on a few publications (h / t Android Police):
The antitrust division’s investigation into Google’s acquisition of Fitbit continues. Although the department has not yet made a final decision on whether to proceed with enforcement But the department is still investigating whether Google’s acquisition of Fitbit could jeopardize competition and U.S. consumers. The Division remains committed to conducting this audit as thoroughly as efficiently as possible and as quickly as possible.
However, it appears that the limited time for a decision with an ongoing investigation has passed, according to Fitbit’s order sent. Android authorityThe company is comfortable moving forward with today’s announcement, regardless of the official DOJ, when making a purchase decision.Here’s a Fitbit statement:
We followed the DOJ’s extensive audits over the past 14 months and the agreed lead time expired without objection. We remain in constant contact with them and we strive to answer any additional questions.We are confident that this deal will increase competition in the very crowded wearables market, and we have made a commitment to Operated around the world
Essentially, this led the DOJ to agree to a time limit on its antitrust probe decisions in the deal.Google confirmed that the date had passed and gave the company the power to continue its purchase, however, the DOJ said. That it is still under investigation This is something that lawyers will have to consider. But it doesn’t look like the deal is as complete as Google and Fitbit say.
Original article January 14, 2021 (9:26 a.m. ET): Today, both Google and Fitbit officially announced acquisitions in the past. The deal has been in existence for over a year now. Fitbit is owned by Google but is independent of its operation. This is no different from Nest many years after its acquisition in 2014.
Related: The best Fitbit tracker you can get right now.
Rick Osterloh wrote the announcement of the Google deal in his letter. “Users’ health and wellness data will not be used for Google ads.” He also explained that this is an obligation to make the deal happen, which means it is not a hollow promise.
Likewise, Fitbit CEO and co-founder James Park wrote a similar letter detailing the deal. In his statement, he used the same language as Osterloh to ensure that Google users would not use people’s health data for financial gain.
Google Fitbit Deal: What Does It Mean?
In his letter, Osterloh said the deal was about “The device is not information.” This is probably the most important statement of the acquisition. It shows strongly that Google wants Fitbit to support its wearable hardware ambitions more than anything else.
The wearable device market has never seen a Google-branded device, although the market is booming. There have been rumors about the so-called Pixel Watch for a long time, but it hasn’t been seen before. As the Wear OS platform has been frozen, this Google Fitbit deal is an easy solution to G’s biggest problem with wearables: no hardware.
Related: The best fitness tracker you can get.
Fitbit has brought Google Assistant to its two biggest releases of 2020, the Fitbit Sense and the Fitbit Versa 3. From now on, we expect to see Assistant and other Google products appear on Fitbit devices.
In his letter, Park made it clear that “a lot of the things you know and love about Fitbit will remain the same.” However, it’s only a matter of time before Fitbit becomes more and more Google, we will have to wait and see if it pans. How come out


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Panasonic LUMIX GH5S Review
Ahead of our full Panasonic LUMIX GH5S review, we've published the following articles:
Announcement: Panasonic LUMIX GH5S Compact System Camera January 8, 2018
The Panasonic LUMIX GH5S is a new compact system camera designed and developed for professional filmmakers. The GH5S achieves the highest-ever sensitivity and video image quality in the history of LUMIX cameras thanks to a new 10.2-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor, Venus Engine and Dual Native ISO Technology. The GH5S…
Panasonic LUMIX GH5S Hands-on Photos January 8, 2018
Want to see exactly what the new Panasonic LUMIX GH5S camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Panasonic GH5S camera.
Panasonic LUMIX GH5S First Impressions January 8, 2018
The Panasonic LUMIX GH5S is a new flagship compact system camera aimed firmly at videographers, sitting alongside the G9 and GH5 models. Whereas the recently released Lumix G9 is aimed at stills photographers and the popular GH5 at both stills and videographers, the new GH5s has been designed and developed…
Panasonic LUMIX GH5S Sample Images January 8, 2018
Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images (JPEG and Raw) and videos taken with the new Panasonic LUMIX GH5S compact system camera. The LUMIX GH5S is a flagship compact system camera that promises the best ever video and low-light image quality from a Panasonic camera.


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Former AFL player snaps up troubled shopping complex.
Brian Walker on the ‘scourge’ of the retail proposition.
It’s not only online competition that’s impacting retailers.
We chat with the general manager of Adelaide’s retail hotspot.
Department store retailer continues roll-out of $100m strategy.
Retail landlord opens doors to its largest retail project.
Swedish fashion retailer confirms next opening date.
New retailers attracted to redeveloping shopping hub.
Westfield veteran has ‘no fear’ about the future of physical retailing.
Busy Sydney centre welcomes new food options.


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Retail Jeweller is delighted to announce that it will once again be teaming-up with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to lead a specially selected delegation of retail buyers and suppliers to the Hong Kong International Jewellery shows in March 2017.
Following on from the success of the inaugural hosted buyer programme in March this year which saw 15 retailers visit the Hong Kong Diamond Gem & Pearl Show and the Hong Kong International Jewellery Shows, the HKTDC together with Retail Jeweller is now offering 30 individual companies the chance to attend the shows in 2017.
Unlike last year, places are open to representatives from brands and suppliers, who may be interested in sourcing from the shows, as well as retailers.
There are 30 places on offer in total although several of these have already been filled by those who expressed an early interest after this year’s event.
The Retail Jeweller delegation will be required to travel from London Heathrow on February 27, 2017 returning to the UK on March 6, 2017 those who are selected to attend will be provided with one return economy class flights and five night’s accommodation in Hong Kong, enabling them to visit both shows.
Those wishing to apply cannot have visited the show this year (2016) and must be willing to have their participation in the trip featured in an issue of Retail Jeweller.
Additionally all applicants will be subject to a strict screening process by the HKTDC and their decision on eligibility is final.
Retail Jeweller editor Ruth Faulkner commented: “Our first HKTDC Retail Jeweller hosted buyer programme this year was an unprecedented success with all participants agreeing that both shows provided excellent buying opportunities from a fantastic range of suppliers.
“We are delighted that the HKTDC has asked for our help in organising a further, larger, delegation for 2017 and we are confident that this trip will be as successful as the first.”
Dominic Wakefield director of Wakefields Jewellers in Horsham said of the 2016 trip: “I have never been to a show that was so relevant for my business needs, particularly in the non-branded jewellery sector.”
Those interested in applying for the trip are asked to do so via email to Ruth.Faulkner@emap.com with Hong Kong Buyer Incentive Programme as the subject line before Friday January 6.
Participation is limited to one representative from each retailer. Candidates will be subject to eligibility screening by the HKTDC.


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Toyota has re-stated its intention to construct 9.7 million automobiles in its present fiscal 12 months, regardless of being pressured to chop manufacturing by 150,000 models in October and November.
The OEM has revealed that offer chain points will pressure it to chop its world manufacturing plan by 100,000 Toyota and Lexus fashions in October and by 50,000 in November.
Toyota this week apologised “for the repeated changes to our manufacturing plan as a result of components scarcity ensuing from the unfold of COVID-19”.
Its announcement got here as Storm Nanmadol lashed the Japanese mainland, forcing Toyota to droop manufacturing at 24 traces throughout 12 crops.
Toyota has insisted that it’s going to stick with its plan to supply out 9.7 million automobiles by March, nevertheless.
It stated in a press release that it stays tough to look forward as a result of semiconductor shortages, the unfold of COVID-19, and different elements, however added: “We are going to proceed to make each effort to ship as many automobiles as doable to our clients on the earliest date whereas carefully inspecting the scenario.”
Steven Eagell Group chief govt spoke of his hopes for a automobile manufacturing restoration in his latest interview within the newest version of the AM Information Present podcast.
Eagell, whose AM100 automotive retail group operates 32 Toyota and Lexus dealerships, stated “extra provide” was the one factor he was wanting ahead to within the months forward, however added: “We’ve got tailored our fee programmes and the best way we renumerate our groups due to the provision scenario.
“However on the finish of the day it’s been a pleasant downside to have, the truth that we haven’t obtained sufficient inventory round us, it’s firmed-up residual values.”
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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Ford Motor Co. is the top car manufacturer in owner loyalty, according to a study released Wednesday by the consulting firm Polk. This is the first time since 1999 that Ford has earned that distinction.
Toyota won the honor last year but fell to second place this year. General Motors was third.
The award is based on an analysis of 4.9 million new vehicle purchases during the 2010 model year. Owner loyalty means that a customer who owns a car, truck or SUV made by a particular manufacturer buys another from that same manufacturer.
Besides being a stand alone brand, Ford is the maker of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. Ford recently closed down the Mercury brand. On top of winning the loyalty prize for an overall manufacturer, Ford won the prize at the brand level.
Almost 62% of owners with a Ford-made vehicle bought another Ford, Lincoln or Mercury. A little over 60% of owners of a Ford branded vehicle came back for another.
Among specific brands, Mercedes-Benz had the second-most loyal customers and Toyota, excluding Lexus and Scion, third.
Having a broad portfolio of vehicles is an important factor in earning buyer loyalty. Buyers will tend to switch brands if their vehicle needs change and the brand they currently own doesn't offer anything to fit their new requirements.
"At Ford, we strive to create a diverse portfolio from small cars to trucks that fit every customer's needs," Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service, said in an announcement.
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The deal, which will mean the UK leaves the EU on 31 January 2020, has been described as a “decisive and very welcome step” by one trade association boss, with EU citizens already living in the UK to be given the right to remain in the country after Brexit, consultation over fishing opportunities agreed and the UK having the right to agree third-country trade deals.
However, another federation head described the agreement as “far short of an acceptable deal”.
Here's our round-up for industry reactions:
Ian Wright, director general, Food and Drink Federation:
“While it is positive to see how much has been agreed so far, particularly in relation to citizens’ rights, and a time-limited transition period, FDF has long supported a transition period of at least two years. Transition must not be open-ended but its end point will depend on how quickly the nature of our future trading relationship with the EU is confirmed.
“Some food and drink businesses will be ready earlier than two years but transition must not end until the bulk of the industry is ready and we have confidence in the systems on both sides of the Channel. Food and drink manufacturers are now looking for serious reassurance from Government that will not press ahead at any economic cost and that they will be flexible if systems - particularly customs – are not ready in 21 months’ time.
“Similarly, negotiations must avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland, where ingredients, finished products and workers cross the border many times a day. Until the appropriate technological solutions can be found, then the option of a regulatory backstop must be left on the table.
“We hope that European leaders will give the green light on Friday for talks to formally move onto our future relationship with the EU – food and drink’s most important trading partner.”
Nick Allen, chief executive, British Meat Processors Association:
“While this is a step in the right direction the food industry and especially the meat industry needs to know how things are going to happen, the what is going to happen has always been understood. We need to know how the systems will work at the ports so that we can have a frictionless border, we need to know that these systems will be in place at the end of the 21 months. Those are the pieces of information that will give businesses confidence in the future.”
Andrew Kuyk, director general, Provision Trade Federation:
“Today’s news from Brussels will come as a huge relief to the entire food industry. Once enacted this would appear to ensure that during transition, businesses will be able to go on trading with the EU as they do today until it’s time to make any changes necessary for the future partnership and that consumers will be able to benefit from continued access to the full range of safe, affordable and nutritious products that they currently enjoy.
“We understand that there are a number of outstanding points still to be resolved, not least in relation to the land border with the Republic of Ireland. And there is much still to be done to secure a new future relationship with the EU27 which will deliver free and frictionless trade in the longer term.
“But there is no doubt that this marks a decisive and very welcome step towards an orderly exit and a mutually beneficial future deal.”
Minette Batters, president, National Farmers' Union:
“Today’s announcement helps to have a bit more certainty for our farming businesses although clarity on the details is key. There is still outstanding vital information which food and farming businesses need to understand.
“It’s vital that there is a smooth transitional period for the farming industry, avoiding any cliff-edge scenario. This is best achieved by retaining membership of the EU Customs Union until a settled free trade relationship comes into force. The industry needs continuity after the date of withdrawal to ensure that farmers can continue to produce safe, traceable and affordable food and provide other environmental and economic benefits for the nation.
“The NFU has long called for frictionless trade with the EU, free of tariffs and non-tariff barriers. As our largest trading partner - over 70% of our exports of food and non-alcoholic drinks being sent to EU markets - access to the EU must be a top priority.
“We also understand that Government will pay the 2019 BPS scheme on the same basis as now – a welcome assurance for our farmers making business decisions now such as for planting and animal rearing. We look forward to working with Government as it introduces its own reforms to the farm payments system from 2020 - one that supports farms that are profitable, productive and competitive.”
Bertie Armstrong, chief exectuive, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation:
“This falls far short of an acceptable deal. We will leave the EU and leave the CFP [Common Fisheries Policy], but hand back sovereignty over our seas a few seconds later. Our fishing communities’ fortunes will still be subject to the whim and largesse of the EU for another two years.
“Put simply, we do not trust them to look after us. So we issue this warning to the EU: be careful what you do or the consequences later will be severe. To our politicians we say this: some have tried to secure a better deal but our governments have let us down.
“As a consequence, we expect a written, cast iron guarantee that after the implementation period, sovereignty will mean sovereignty and we will not enter into any deal which gives any other nation or the EU continued rights of access or quota other than those negotiated as part of the annual Coastal States negotiations.”
Norman Bagley, policy director, Association of Independent Meat Suppliers:
“At least we now know there is a transitional deal, during which time one expects trade to continue as usual. But this represents a much bigger step in an important process.”


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Why Apple's slumping iPad sale price is worse than you think
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It's no secret that Apple' stock price recently has been, shall we say, not up to traditional high expectations. Even though it again passed Exxon to be the most valuable company in the world by market cap, its price is still down a whopping 35 percent from a high of $702.10 in September.
There are a number of reasons for this, from supply chain worries to patent battle pressure. But one of the most compelling reasons is also the simplest to understand: Apple, a company traditionally built around high margins, just isn't able to sell its products for as much as it once did.
For a look at this effect, check out Business Insider's Chart of the Day for Monday, which shows the average sale price for an iPad falling 13 percent from the previous quarter to $467. This is also down 29 percent from the introduction of the iPad 2. BI says this is mostly due to the iPad Mini.
So what's the big deal? $467 is still a respectable price for a tablet, more than double what Amazon charges for the Kindle Fire, which has as much as 59 percent of the Android tablet market by some estimates.
The problem is cost. According to the research firm IHS iSupply, component costs for the 16GB iPad 4G were about $310 on a total price of $629, a 51 percent profit margin. Compare that with the original iPad, which had a 57 percent margin, and you have the basis of a troubling trendline.
Now look at the iPad Mini, which the falling average unit price suggests is driving more and more sales for Apple. The 16GB iPad mini costs $329 to buy and $188 for Apple to make, according to IHS. That means that its profit margin is 42.8 percent.
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Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality and Foodservice Expo sees attendance rebound
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After seeing a decline in vendor participation caused by the recession, the Hawaii Lodging Hospitality and Foodservice Expo is rebounding, said its director, Ken Kanter.
Now in its 20th year, the expo features anything and everything having to do with the food and hotel industry.
Around 5,800 people were expected to attend the expo on Wednesday and Thursday at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, and 385 vendors used 506 exhibit booths to showcase everything from tea to cookies to cakes to mops to furniture to hot dogs to ice cream to compostable dinnerware made from palm leaf, made by Leafware of California.
Manny Sek, a partner in the Leafware business, said the disposable dinnerware, which feel like a cross between wood and Styrofoam, can literally be thrown on the ground and it will compost within 45 days. He said his product received a great response from hotels at the expo. The dinnerware costs around 20 cents per piece.
Nik Beezum, who works for EcoShade, a Hawaii maker of louvered roofs that can open and close, said the show “the best one we’ve done so far” and brings “guaranteed business.”
“We’ve had a lot of interest from hotels,” he said.
Kanter said that this year's show has an emphasis on restaurant and hotel design, because those businesses that put off updating their spaces during the recession are now ready to spend.
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The supernatural chiller 5IVE GIRLS will be making its Blu-ray debut later this year, and we’ve got the exclusive details and look at the cover art.
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BlackBerry users are facing a new wave of disruptions to their smartphone service.
Research in Motion (RIM) - the firm behind the gadgets - today said some of its users in Europe were having problems with their service, with UK users reportedly among those affected.
It comes after a hardware failure left millions of people unable to access email, surf the web or use BlackBerry Messenger over three days in October last year.
In a statement released today, an RIM spokeswoman said: "We are currently experiencing a BlackBerry service issue impacting some users in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
"All relevant support teams are working to resolve the issue.
"We apologise to any customers who may be affected."
The spokeswoman said it was not clear what type of problems customers were facing or the extent of disruption for users in the UK.
Last year's problems were caused by the failure of a dual redundant high capacity course switch designed to protect BlackBerry's infrastructure.
RIM's shares fell to a nine-year low in June after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock, saying the company's challenges were piling up.
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Nov 12, 2013 - Chinese firm Yingli Green Energy Holding Co Ltd (NYSE:YGE) on Tuesday posted a third-quarter 2013 net loss of CNY 235.6 million (USD 38.7m/EUR 29m), narrowing from CNY 959.2 million a year ago and from CNY 320.8 million in the preceding quarter.
The photovoltaic (PV) modules maker said its profitability had been positively impacted by improving average selling prices (ASP), lower manufacturing costs and record shipments. Non-GAAP net loss amounted to CNY 226.6 million, compared to CNY 398.3 million in July-September 2012 and to CNY 321.5 million April-June 2013.
Gross margin for the period improved to 13.7% from a negative 22.7% a year before. The result surpassed the previous forecast for 11%-13%.
Yingli Green saw its net revenue jump to CNY 3.65 billion from CNY 2.24 billion a year back and CNY 3.38 billion a quarter back. Module shipments improved by 5.1% quarter-on-quarter reaching “another historical high”, the company said. This was due to continued rapid expansion in demand from China, the US and Japan as well as certain emerging markets, chairman and CEO Liansheng Miao said.
More specifically, the solar power company saw shipments to China and the Americas for the first time account for over 50% of total shipments. The share of the Chinese market was 38% as project developers are speeding up construction of utility-scale solar parks due to planned cuts to feed-in tariffs. Shipments to the US, as a percentage, surpassed sales in Europe as solar power is reaching grid parity in more and more US states and also following a surge in demand from the distributed generation segment. Yingli Green’s shipments to Japan rose by 35% on the previous quarter on the back of strong demand.
The company kept its projections for 2013 shipments of 3.2 GW-3.3 GW or an year-on-year jump of between 39.4% and 43.7%.


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In just the first few months of the year, five new dealers have joined the SANY dealer network.
SANY America has worked hard over the past few years to develop a strong reputation as a provider of reliable and trusted construction and port equipment.
Michael Erwood, director of dealer development of SANY America, shared the latest updates on new dealers joining the SANY dealer network and SANY's plans for continued growth in 2020.
Five New Dealer Partners
Interest in SANY equipment has been surging, said Erwood, including demand for the new motor grader and drum roller revealed at ConExpo. Prospective new SANY dealers have told Erwood they are impressed with the company's overall vision for growth in North America, the broad range of equipment offerings and the global strength of the SANY brand.
"Dealer interest remains strong and SANY is actively executing its strategy to expand its dealer network across the United States," said Erwood.
In just the first few months of the year, five new dealers have joined the SANY dealer network, from the Northeast to the Southwest. And Erwood says there are many more currently working to start the process of offering SANY equipment at their locations.
Northeast Heavy Metal LLC (SANY New York)
Based in Lockport, N.Y., just outside of Buffalo, Northeast Heavy Metal LLC (SANY New York), has partnered with SANY to provide excavators, wheel loaders and other construction equipment. The dealership is the third SANY dealer location in New York state, and will provide machinery, service and support for customers in western New York and the Finger Lakes region.
Central Power Systems & Services
Located just a few miles from the Missouri River in Maryland Heights, just outside of St. Louis, is Central Power Systems & Services Inc.
For more than 60 years, the company has delivered a full range of products and services for construction, oil and gas, mining, military and many other industries, and now offers the full line of SANY construction equipment.
A1 Iron Corporation
Also joining the dealer network is A1 Iron Corporation in La Vista, Neb. In addition to providing the full line of SANY equipment along with service and maintenance options for customers in the Great Plains, A1 Iron also has the distinction of being the first exclusive SANY dealer in the state of Nebraska.
On the Pacific Coast, SANY welcomed Trinity Equipment Inc. in Colton, Calif. This veteran-owned and operated dealer is serving customers throughout Southern California, providing heavy machinery for construction projects and landscaping operations across the region.
Innovative Equipment Services LLC (EquipmentShare)
Finally, Innovative Equipment Services LLC (EquipmentShare) in Phoenix, Ariz., is not only the latest SANY dealer, but holds two unique distinctions. It is the first dealer located in the state, and also marks the sixth dealer location for EquipmentShare with exclusive SANY retail distribution rights.
Building Partnerships for Success
SANY takes pride in truly working as a partner with each dealer, taking time to truly understand each dealer's goals and challenges while working alongside them to make sure they succeed, according to the manufacturer. SANY works to become a strategic partner with its dealers, working to provide tools and services that enhance the value of their business and equip them with everything needed to be successful as a dealer.
"We have a comprehensive and efficient new dealer evaluation process that focuses not only on the financial capabilities and geographic location of the dealer, but on the construction of a detailed strategic plan," said Erwood.
"The strategic plan covers all aspects of a dealer's operations and provides a roadmap to success. SANY takes the time to understand the strengths and motivations of its dealer partner to maximize a dealer's return on investment."
As part of this process, SANY representatives complete tours of facilities to understand operations on the ground and conduct interviews with management teams at each dealership to meet them personally and start forging a working partnership. SANY also performs financial, operational and market research as part of the evaluation, working to make sure prospective dealers are set up to both be successful as a dealership and deliver on the SANY promise for every customer.
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As more and more marijuana companies look for ways to get their brand name out in front of the public, an Oregon cannabis business has decided one way to do that is to sponsor a local cycling team.
Oregon-based cultivator Grown Rogue is backing the Portland Olympia Beer Cycling Team, according to a news release.
The move is designed, in part, to “encourage a new perspective on cannabis” and to help associate marijuana “with healthy active lifestyles,” Grown Rogue founder and CEO Obie Strickler said.
The company also has ambitions to “expand nationally in 2018,” according to the release.
Other MJ companies have sponsored a variety of causes over the years in an effort to spread their brands, such as adopting highways or, as one cultivator did in 2015. even sponsoring the Chicago Marathon.