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As the cannabis market expands, it's hard to keep track of the many products that launch every week. But don’t worry, Benzinga always keeps you updated on the most interesting new cannabis products being launched.
Kush Queen’s THCv Gummies
After launching its Bäre+ CBD: THCv Tincture, Kush Queen has expanded its THCv offering to into its GummiesRx line.
Gummies Rx Focus CBD+THCv Chews deliver smooth energy and motivation to keep you functioning all day. The potent combination of CBD and Delta 9 THCv works to relieve stress, support daytime wellbeing and unlike THC, works to suppress the appetite. These melon-flavored gummies work best when taken in the morning for a focused but relaxed mind.
Wana x Azuca Gummies
New innovations in cannabis edibles have allowed for a quicker onset and faster offset experience, along with Delta-9 THC effects similar to that experienced when smoking flower.
Originally launched as 5mg servings (100mg per package) in March 2020, Wana has expanded its Quick Fast-Acting Gummie line to add three additional happy hour flavors with a 10mg dose serving, including Sativa Colorado Sunrise, Hybrid Appletini and Indica Island Punch.
“More than any other summer in our lifetime, people are clamoring to get outside and socialize with family and friends,” Nancy Whiteman, CEO of Wana Brands, told Benzinga. “The pandemic created a lot of pent-up enthusiasm for concerts, sporting events, picnics and days at the beach, and these fast-onset products offer a new way to enjoy these experiences similar to enjoying a beer at happy hour or a baseball game. The quick onset and shorter duration of effects are very appealing to consumers and provide a whole new edible experience.”
Azuca’s fast-acting Thermodynamic individual Molecular Encapsulation nano-technology (TiME) enables quick-onset - just five to 15 minutes instead of the typical edible’s 60-90 minute onset. In addition, the effects wear off in two to three hours rather than four to six hours like the traditional edible, making them ideal for social events. Available in a wide variety of flavors, all Wana Quick Fast-Acting Gummies feature the company’s carefully refined recipe that is vegan, kosher, all-natural and free of high-fructose corn syrup.
HempMeds’s CBD Gummies
Medical Marijuana Inc. MJNA subsidiary HempMeds released a new product this week: Lime, Strawberry and Orange-flavored broad-spectrum hemp-derived CBD gummies. They are gluten-free, vegan and each jar of gummies contains 60 20mg pieces.
“Instead of making them with CBD isolate like many of our competitors, we’ve made them with high-quality broad-spectrum CBD and run them through a rigorous third-party testing protocol to ensure safety and consistency,” HempMeds CEO Raul Elizalde told Benzinga.
Extract Labs’ Full Spectrum CBN Gummies
Extract Labs, a full-service hemp extraction laboratory offering a proprietary line of boutique CBD-infused products, released a line of full-spectrum CBN gummies.
The gummies come in assorted flavors of apple, lime and blue raspberry. Each bag contains 30 gummies with 10mg CBN and 30mg CBD apiece. Extract Labs CBN gummies are made with natural ingredients and quality full-spectrum hemp oil.
“Launching CBN gummies is in line with our mission to provide minor cannabinoids beyond CBD. We’re finding that each cannabinoid has its own nuanced benefits, and CBN helps many people sleep. The gummies add more diversity to our product lineup, so our customers can discover what works best for their lifestyle,” Craig Henderson, founder and CEO of Extract Labs, told Benzinga.
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The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is returning to Florida, in a new venue in Hollywood, on April 16 and 17, 2024. The two-day event at The Diplomat Beach Resort will be a chance for entrepreneurs, both large and small, to network, learn and grow. Renowned for its trendsetting abilities and influence on the future of cannabis, mark your calendars – this conference is the go-to event of the year for the cannabis world.


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Intoo is a listing startup that provides information on small businesses to potential lenders. Intoo, based in Brazil, was introduced to a U.S. audience at the Innotribe Startup Showcase in New York last week. The company is focused on getting loans to small businesses in Brazil. The Brazilian small and mediumRead More
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NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits for the first time fell sharply last week from their highest level in more than 20 years, the government said Thursday, as the labor market struggled to end a prolonged downturn.
The Labor Department said the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to 412,000 in the week ended July 12 from a revised 441,000 the prior week. Economists, on average, expected 425,000 new claims, according to a Reuters poll.
U.S. stock futures continued to trade lower after the report, pointing to a negative opening on Wall Street. Treasury bond prices fell.
Many economists believe the 400,000 level of claims is a benchmark for labor-market weakness; others think the threshold should be higher. Regardless, few economists would argue that the labor market is particularly strong at the moment.
The U.S. unemployment rate is at 6.4 percent, the highest level since April 1994, and payrolls still are 2.6 million jobs thinner than they were in March 2001, when economists at the National Bureau of Economic Research say a recession began.
The NBER announced Thursday that the recession ended in November 2001. The labor market's recovery, on the other hand, hasn't come yet.
After a modest rebound in early 2002, the market weakened again, and most economists said for months that the economy's biggest problem was the U.S.-led war with Iraq. According to their view, businesses would make long-term spending and hiring plans when the war was over.
However, the war has been over for nearly two months and jobless claims have been consistently high, drawing the attention of Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who has warned they were a sign of business caution that could slow down an economic recovery.
In an effort to cut borrowing costs and keep consumers spending despite job-market pain, Fed policy makers cut their target for a key short-term interest rate in late June.
The Fed and other economists have expressed optimism that businesses will eventually start hiring again when they see demand pick up significantly -- but that process could take months, many economists believe.
In the Labor Department's report, the four-week moving average of new claims, which irons out the ups and downs of the volatile weekly data, fell to 424,000 from a revised 427,500 the prior week
Continued claims, the number of people out of work for a week or more, fell to 3.65 million in the week ended July 5, the latest data available, from a revised 3.77 million the prior week.


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Samsung adds more partners to its Wallet service, availability still limited
Samsung has announced that it has added support for multiple new services from various partners in its Wallet app (which lets users store and manage tickets, coupons, boarding passes, and membership cards, but doesn’t let them make payments like services like Google Wallet). New partners include American Express, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Malaysia Airlines, Amtrak, Valpak, eGifter, Gyft, Yowza, SpotOn, Agoda, HRS, Opodo and Thrillcall.
However, what hasn’t changed is the availability of Samsung Wallet service – it still seems to be exclusive to South Korean users, so this update will likely be useless for most people. Samsung is looking to extend support through new partners and merchants with the Wallet Open API, but it will probably be a while before it can match the reach of competing services.
Grab the updated app from the Play Store.


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In the mornings newspapers have a separate listings section for auditions; billboards offer young people a chance at stardom-singing, modelling and acting.
The cosmic light show will occur when a pulsar discovered by NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope swings by its companion star.
In its first fashion trends report, Google analyzed billions of searches dating back to 2009 to provide a detailed analysis of what's hot and what's not.
Sao Paulo Fashion Week was off and focused on the summer 2016 season, as well as this week's last turn on the catwalk for supermodel Gisele Bundchen.
Kardashian said at an event in Sao Paulo that her "simple and sexy" range of clothing aimed to reflect her own tastes and comprised clothes she would wear herself.
Local youngsters push boundaries, in both professional and geographical sense, and win laurels at reputed international shows.
An ethnic fashion show with tradition and culture at its core got an interesting twist when Assam-based designers at the ongoing Rongali Festival here.
With stunning views of the French Riviera and the spatial brilliance of the famed "Bubble House" as a backdrop, Dior presented it collection.


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Is Macbook 2012 still good?
Due to its good performance and supported by an attractive appearance. One of them is the Macbook Pro released in 2012. Even though it is old school, aka its 8 years old since it was first released, this Macbook still has a lot of enthusiasts, even though this type of Macbook is out of production.
Will iPhone 14 have 120Hz refresh rate?
iPhone 14 family will feature Apple’s ProMotion displays to deliver up to 120Hz refresh rate, according to a market analyst.
What is the latest iPhone in 2021?
Current iPhones, compared
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|iPhone 13 Mini||$699||September 2021|
|iPhone 13||$799||September 2021|
|iPhone 13 Pro||$999||September 2021|
|iPhone 13 Pro Max||$1,099||September 2021|
Will iPhone 14 have 8GB RAM?
The latest news reports say that Apple iPhone 14 could use 8GB RAM. Traditionally, the US-based trillion dollar company has been shy in using a high RAM smartphone and a huge capacity battery, but on the contrary, Apple been using the same RAM and camera- combination in many generation iPhones.
Will iPhone 14 have 6GB RAM?
More RAM Onboard But this year’s flagship iPhones 14 series could finally move up the memory ladder with 6GB RAM expected on all four models. The only difference could be that iPhone 14 & Max gets a 6GB LPDDR 4 version, while the Pro and Pro Max come with the LPDDR5 version.
Does iPhone 12 have 90hz display?
The iPhone 12 Pro Max display has the standard 60 Hz Refresh Rate, rather than the higher 90 Hz and 120 Hz Refresh Rates now being introduced.
What is the largest iPhone?
The iPhone 13 Pro Max has the biggest screen of any iPhone model – here’s how it compares
- The iPhone 13 Pro Max has the biggest screen of any iPhone with a diagonal display of 6.7 inches.
- The next largest iPhones are the 12, 13, and 13 Pro with 6.1 inch displays.
Does iPhone 7 have 2GB RAM?
Apple iPhone 7 is powered by a 2.34GHz quad-core Apple A10 Fusion processor. It comes with 2GB of RAM. The Apple iPhone 7 runs iOS 10 and is powered by a 1960mAh non-removable battery. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Apple iPhone 7 on the rear packs a 12-megapixel camera with an f/1.8 aperture.
What is the difference between GeForce GTX 950 and RTX 30 series?
The GeForce GTX 950 had the ability to transform your PC into a gaming rig that rivaled any game console with fast and responsive 1080p gaming. GeForce RTX™ 30 Series, powered by Ampere, NVIDIA’s 2nd generation RTX architecture, delivers the ultimate performance, ray-traced graphics, and AI-powered DLSS for gamers and creators.
What is the Nvidia GTX 980 Ti?
The GTX 980 Ti was the flagship GPU of the NVIDIA Maxwell architecture, featuring unbeatable 4K performance and technologies optimized for immersive virtual reality experiences. The GeForce GTX 980 was one of the first consumer graphics cards to be powered by the NVIDIA Maxwell architecture, bringing unprecedented performance to games.
What is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series?
GeForce RTX™ 30 Series, powered by Ampere, NVIDIA’s 2nd generation RTX architecture, delivers the ultimate performance, ray-traced graphics, and AI-powered DLSS for gamers and creators. * Recommendation is made based on PC configured with an Intel Core i7 3.2 GHz processor.


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Lending to this segment for February 2014 stood at R12,400 crore against R8,100 crore in the same period last year, RBI data show. It saw a y-o-y growth of 15.3% in February 2013.
Banks retail loan book during the period grew to R10.15 lakh crore, a rise of 16.5%. Advances to consumer durables comprise just 1.2% of the total retail loan portfolio.
On the other hand, outstanding on credit cards saw a negative growth of 0.4% to R25,400 crore as on February 2014 against R25,500 crore in the same period last year. The segment saw a 23.7% growth (y-o-y) in February 2013.
Oriental Bank of Commerce CMD SL Bansal said: Consumers are moving away from credit cards as banks charge hefty penalties on defaults. The fine is much lower in case of retail loan defaults. Also, consumer goods dealers are pushing their products aggressively, which makes a customer go for such loans, he said. Such lending largely comprises small-ticket loans of two years and is used to finance purchase of consumer durables like television, refrigerator and washing machines.
However, certain lenders, such as the Central Bank of India and Corporation Bank, are not too keen on pushing such loans. Central Bank executive director BK Divakara said: It is extremely difficult to recover such loans as they are not secured like home loans. When a customer defaults or stops paying, the banks find no value in the products purchased by the consumer with the help of the loan.
In October last year, the finance ministry had decided to infuse extra capital into banks, over and above the R14,000 crore provided in the previous Budget to enable them to lend to borrowers in selected sectors, such as two-wheelers and consumer durables, at lower rates to stimulate demand.


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Starbucks recently announced that they had plans to get rid of their single-use plastic straws for beverages entirely by 2020. Instead, the company will be using "sippy cup" lids that are recycleable and will be offering straws made from more sustainable materials “including paper or compostable plastic.”
Of course, environmental concerns have been growing with each passing day, and straws are a massive concern because of their detrimental and long lasting effects on a variety of ecosystems. Plastic straws contain materials that cannot biodegrade fully or be recycled, and they often clutter landfills and oceans. Once tossed away, straws can be ingested by animals or clog their airways (we've all seen that video of the turtle with the straw up his nose), leading to injury or even death for our scaly, furry, or feathered friends.
As of right now, Starbucks still serves beverages with straws and still provides them throughout their stores for customer use, but most locations also offer the option to forego a straw in favor of a sippy cup lid.
Being an animal lover, a loyal Starbucks customer, and someone who generally works to reduce her ecological footprint, I was thrilled when I saw the stack of sippy cup lids in my local café. I've been using Starbucks' sippy cup lids for a little over a week now, and it has been... an experience, to say the least.
My first day ditching the signature green straw in my iced coffee was as bittersweet as a caramel macchiato. Walking around with the eco-friendly cup was a great reminder throughout my morning to make other environmentally conscious decisions. Somehow, making an active decision first thing in the morning to do something positive for the earth lead to a chain reaction. I remembered to bring reusable bags when grocery shopping, and opted to purchase produce that was packaging free, and I decided to light a few candles and read a book upon arriving home, instead of plugging in some fairy lights and turning on the TV like usual. BUT, I found that the sippy cups were not particularly easy to drink out of. Something about the shape of the opening made it really difficult to get the beverage from the cup into my mouth, and I literally destroyed a white tank top with several spills.
The next few days were about the same. Struggling to drink out of the new lids lead to three more coffee-stained tops, but the eco-conscious choices continued. I made an effort to use less water, keep more lights and technology turned off at home, and even made a stop at Lush to pick up some packaging-free bath and body products. I will say, there is a definite learning curve to the sippy cup lids, and by day 4, we were down to only one very minor spillage that was easily fixable with a napkin and some water. Finally, by day 5, I was spill-free and drinking from a sippy cup like a true professional (my five-year-old self would be proud).
So, what's the (Shaken Iced Passion Tango) tea about going strawless in favor of a more eco-friendly sippy cup? I would never do it again... BECAUSE I've purchased a reusable cup for my morning beverages. In a pinch, I would 100% request a sippy cup lid over a plastic straw, not just for the immediate benefit of saving a turtle (or two), but because of the greater impact that it had on my overall mindset. In fact, I'll even be getting some natural and environmentally friendly detergent to clean all of my royally messed up shirts (washed in cold water and hung to dry of course!).


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Southampton car owners win £2,000 worth of car parts
Five lucky Southampton motorists have won £2,000 worth of free car parts in a national competition by GSF Car Parts.
£1,000 winner, John Wooldridge has said that he’ll be using his prize to help keep his car on the road so that he can take his children to their hospital appointments.
Mr Wooldridge’s 15-year-old suffers with autism and his four-year-old has been diagnosed with ADHD.
He said: “Having two disabled children makes it very difficult to afford repairs on our family car.
“Now, the money I have been saving to get the repair work done can go towards a day out for my kids.”
The list of items he won included tail and fog lights, a gearbox mount, oil filter and engine oil.
Also selected as a winner is Matt Bennett-Sime, who has been awarded with £250 worth of parts.
Diagnosed with portal vein thrombosis, Mr Bennett-Sime and is being kept alive by his medication.
Since his diagnosis he has thrown himself into the restoration of five classic cars.
He said: “I’m going to spend the money getting my VW Camper back on the road, as it’s the reason that I met my wife and it holds special memories.
“As soon as the Camper is repaired we can enjoy a holiday away in it.”
Jason Dean also received £250 worth of parts thanks to GSF Southampton, which will be spent urgently on a head gasket kit for his VW Passat.
As a chef on a passenger ferry sailing between Liverpool and Belfast, Jason has a 250-mile commute.
With his car off the road, getting to and from work has involved borrowing cars or using expensive public transport.
“My girlfriend suffers with anxiety, and struggles with leaving the house. We really need our car back so that she and my 18-month old son can get about.”
Branch manager at GSF Southampton, Lee Scott said: “On behalf of the Southampton branch, I’d like to congratulate each of the deserving winners.
“It’s been a pleasure to help them get their much-needed cars back in working order again.”
GSF Car Parts supply a full range of car parts and accessories for all makes and models.


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We're happy to present two of the driving pioneer forces behind the historic expansion of search technology as PubCon keynote speakers, and Dan and Tim's unique perspectives on the state of search...
Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 23, 2011
PubCon, the premier new media and optimization conference and expo, has announced that Tallwave president Daniel Boberg and longtime search engine guru Tim Mayer, chief strategy officer at Trada and former head of search product and business at Yahoo, will join together to present a keynote address during PubCon South at Austin 2011, the premier new media and optimization conference and expo.
The Mayer and Boberg keynote entitled “Search Industry Overview From The Former Insiders,” will take place on March 8 - 9, 2011 at the Norris Executive Conference Center in Austin, Texas, with a full day of PubCon Masters Group search and social media training on March 7.
A seasoned online advertising executive, Boberg has helped oversee continued success at digital consultancy Tallwave. Prior to Tallwave, search marketing pioneer Boberg joined Yahoo in 1999, where he headed the company's sales technology efforts, overseeing the development and servicing of Yahoo's partnerships with advertising technology providers and agencies.
Named one of B2B magazine's "100 Most Influential People" for 2004, Boberg played an important role in the growth of Yahoo and in improving the company's search sales technology.
With more than 15 years of pivotal involvement in the evolution of search engines, Mayer will offer his unique insights on the future of new media and optimization to PubCon attendees.
“Having Tim Mayer and Dan Boberg present a keynote at PubCon South is going to be a very special treat for our attendees, and one that I'm particularly looking forward to,” said PubCon founder and WebmasterWorld Inc. chief executive Brett Tabke.
“We're happy to present two of the driving pioneer forces behind the historic expansion of search technology as PubCon keynote speakers, and Dan and Tim's unique perspectives on the state of search are certain to make PubCon South at Austin 2011 a must-attend event,” added Tabke.
Mayer, who leads product, engineering, marketing and sales efforts at crowd-sourced pay-per-click (PPC) services marketplace Trada, is a natural fit for a PubCon keynote address.
“It has been great to be involved in the growth of the PubCon conference as well as seeing the relationships and community — both online and offline — that have developed around it,” added Mayer.
During his seven years at Yahoo Mayer held several global leadership roles in search and mobile search, heading many major endeavors at the Sunnyvale, California-based giant's various search properties.
PubCon South at Austin 2011 is excited to bring Boberg and Mayer to PubCon South at Austin 2011 for a keynote address that will share some of the innovative and thought-provoking approaches to search and new media that they have successfully developed throughout their extensive careers.
Register now to hear Boberg, Mayer and other leading social media innovators deliver new and insightful keynote speeches during PubCon South at Austin 2011, including bestselling author and Internet marketing strategy guru Jeffrey Eisenberg.
PubCon registration and more information is available at http://www.pubcon.com
PubCon is a multi-track educational conference hosted by WebmasterWorld. PubCon events are for thought leaders and professionals involved in Internet marketing, social media, search marketing and advertising to gather and to share best practices in the design, development, promotion and marketing of their Internet businesses and brands.
For more information about the conference, contact Brett Tabke at 512-231-8107 or brett at webmasterworld.com.
In the U.K., contact Neil Marshall at 512-231-8107 ext 106 or engine at webmasterworld.com.
For more details about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact Strategic Marketing Director Joseph Morin at 512-231-8107 ext 104 or joe at webmasterworld.com


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Three major furniture and homeware retailers could set up stores in the city if plans to expand Deepdale Retail Park are agreed.Advertisement
Retail Park bosses have been locked in dispute with Preston City Council’s planning committee to get agreement to convert old warehouses into new retail units.
Oak Furniture Land, CSL and Harveys have all agreed contracts to move in – pending agreement for the plans – and state they could not use a city centre locations due to the nature of their goods.
In April the Retail Park had the same application refused by the committee due to traffic concerns in the area and that it would take business away from the city centre.
Planning officers write about the Deepdale Co-Ownership Trust’s new application: “The proposal seeks bulk goods comparison retail approval only and pre-contract agreements with further/carpet retailers to occupy the units if approval is to be granted.
“The information further expands to state that the possible occupants, as a result of their bulky goods nature, would not be users which would locate within the city centre.”
Officers state the application should be approved at the planning committee meeting on Monday 1 July.
They write: “The regeneration benefits from redeveloping the former Booker warehouse building with a mixed used development would create further employment opportunities in the local area.”
Two letters of objection have been received from city centre residents claiming the proposal would have a negative impact on the city centre.
View the full plans on the council website.
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Google launched its new messaging app, Allo, late last night, and its unique name — which means "other" or “different” by the way — truly captures what it has to offer. Touted as a “smart” messaging app, Google Allo comes with advanced features designed to make texting and chatting extra-fun and more secure.
According to Google’s official blog, Allo makes replying to conversations easier and faster with its Smart Reply feature. What this does is, it recalls the typical responses of the user and presents the applicable ones as reply options to a message or a photo. This way, all the user has to do is to tap the response he or she favors. Google promises that Smart Reply also adjusts to the user’s style and improves through time.
Google Allo also has a feature that can protect the privacy of the user, Incognito mode. Much like how it works on computer and mobile devices, Incognito mode also prevents Allo from saving history, files and other activities done while the mode is still on. To make this mode possible in a messaging app, Google introduced end-to-end encryption, discreet notification and message expiration into Allo.
Living up to its title of being a smart messaging app, Google Allo comes with its very own artificial intelligence assistant just like Siri. The text-only virtual assistant of Allo is simply called Google Assistant, and it follows instructions and commands even when the user is engrossed in texting. Though the Google Assistant featured in the app is a preview edition, it is enough to take down addresses, share YouTube videos and even look for a restaurant nearby.
To make the user experience even more special, Google has loaded custom sticker packs, emojis and photos to the app, so users can choose from the generous selections and even modify them to a certain extent before sending to the receiver.
GSM Arena has learned that just like Google Duo, Google Allo also retrieves its contacts list from the phone number of the user. It even notifies the user if he or she knows of someone who is also using Allo from the registers contacts on the phone.
Initially announced at Google I/O in May, Apple Insider has likened Google Allo to its major rivals, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Apple’s iMessage.. The Apple-centric website also pointed out that Allo has support for both Android and iOS devices, so users can interact even when using different platforms.


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During the first half of 2022, the total agri-food trade between Mexico and the United States had an increase of 16% at the annual rate, which added 37,639 million dollars for exports from the Mexican primary sector, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Between January and June, a value of total Mexican agri-food exports to the United States amounted to nearly 24 billion dollars, according to data from the Secretariat of the Government of Mexico.
The federal agency highlighted in a statement that the value of exports of Mexican agri-food products increased 18%, while that of imports was 13%, in the same reference period.
“In this way, a surplus balance for Mexico of 10.1 billion dollars was presented, which meant an increase of 24%, compared to the surplus registered during the same period of 2021,” the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development detailed.
Specifically, cherries led the main export products to the US with a trade value of 2,67 billion dollars. Avocado exports amounted to 1,7 billion dollars.
“Sales of tomatoes, berries (raspberries and blackberries), peppers, strawberries, boneless beef, grapes and sweet bread also stood out, which together represented 53% of the total value of the country’s exports to the US market,” Sader added.


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Latest speculation claims Royal Enfield 650 Scrambler launch soon. We hope it is not as drastic as the Trials which has been discontinued…
In order to, kind of, reboot its overall operations, Vinor Dasari, the new head of Royal Enfield, is working in all dimensions. Apart from upgrading the existing ones to BS6, a part of the strategy is to launch many all-new motorcycles. A recent report suggested that as many as 14 new designs were presented to the higher management (more details).
In a latest, an online rumor claims that the Chennai based brand may be working on a new scrambler. This scrambler, they say, will be based on the 650 platform which currently spawns the roadster Interceptor 650 and the Cafe Racer Continental GT 650.
Now, we have had horrific memories of the last scrambler Royal Enfield tried to make. The extremely weird looking ‘Trials’ were soon discontinued after launch (see them here) and we hope the speculated 650 scrambler does NOT go that way. It has to be a proper grounds-up approach rather than a make-shift arrangement of the last time.
With a (proper) scrambler in the range, Royal Enfield will have a comprehensive lineup of motorcycles catering to a lot of different tastes. They already have the popular Himalayan for ADV lovers, the CGT for cafe racers, Interceptor for people who prefer simple, versatile machines.
But before this scrambler (if it actually is under works), Royal Enfield is almost ready with its Meteor Fireball 350 which has even crossed the promotional shoot stage and is expected anytime soon (see spy pics & price leak).
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Why wasnвЂ™t that true number higher? For just one explanation: There wasnвЂ™t enough capacity during the shop degree to meet up with distribution need, the companyвЂ™s president of North American shopping reported to analysts.
Think of that for a moment: About ten percent of CPG product product sales of these players that are massive originate from electronic stations. They are items that, not too sometime ago, had been almost solely purchased when you look at the store that is physical.
ItвЂ™s an amazing shift, within the area of just a couple brief months, in a category that numerous idea would just simply take years to maneuver perhaps the bit that is tiniest of amount on line.
Needless to say, we come across this inside our own information as customers have actually shifted progressively easily, it seems, up to a digital-first food shopping experience.
Ahead of the pandemic, the regular trek towards the food store had been a force of practice.
In early March, it had been driven because of the concern about running away, as customers hoarded whatever they might reach avoid visiting the shop any longer than that they had to.
8 weeks later on, we saw the change to digital emerge from anxiety about having the virus while under lockdown.
Today, we come across the ranks among these digital-first grocery shoppers in the increase, with five times as numerous customers buying groceries online when compared with very early March. Continue reading


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PARIS — Many watches are vaunted for their ability to keep water out. But the makers of the young Swiss watch brand HYT call themselves hydromechanical horologists and boast of their skills at keeping fluids in.
“We have a simple vision that is a mix of liquids and mechanics,” said Vincent Perriard, the chief executive of HYT.
The brand, with two products to its name since its creation in 2010, has already gained a reputation for innovation. The H1, its first concept watch, for example, introduced at Baselworld last year, uses a unique hydraulic transmission system to tell the time.
“We are the only ones in the watch industry to propose that,” Mr. Perriard said.
Though Mr. Perriard makes it all sound simple, the challenge of bringing together watch mechanics and liquids, traditional enemies, was no easy feat.
Ion Schiau, the HYT partner in charge of marketing and sales management, said: “For this hybrid concept, we brought together elements from nuclear physics, medicine, hydraulics and components that have never been used in this industry. That makes us nonconformist.”
The brand relies on its originality to build a following, rather than marketing.
“We had invested massively in research and development, instead of spending on advertising,” Mr. Perriard said in telephone interview from Bienne, Switzerland, where the brand is based. “Our product created the brand’s high visibility.”
The H1 is visually impressive: In a futuristic dial, it displays two reservoirs that contain liquids that cannot be mixed, one of them fluorescent. Compressing the first reservoir sends the fluorescent liquid up a capillary tube around the perimeter of the watch, displacing the other liquid into the second reservoir.
As the hours go by, the fluorescent liquid advances, pushed by hydraulic pressure. The position of the crescent-shaped meniscus between the liquids shows the hour. At 6 o’clock, the fluorescent liquid flows back to return to its original position.
The first H1 models were delivered last December.
“Collectors who received it were telling us that it was their new favorite watch,” Mr. Schiau said. “One told us, ‘I am like a kid waiting for it to be 6 o’clock to see the liquid go back.”’
The brand says that demand for the H1 has by far exceeded its production capacity.
“We had presold all the H1 models last year and actually delivered 120 units by year-end,” Mr. Perriard said.
Despite its novelty on the market, the underlying concept of the H1 is not new.
“There is no battery, no electricity, just a mechanical handmade movement that powers the pistons and pushes the liquids that indicate the passage of time,” Mr. Perriard said. “It is the age-old principle of the clepsydra.”
The clepsydra, or water clock in Greek, is a device used to measure time by the gravitational flow of water into or out of a vessel, a technique used in some of the oldest known timepieces, traced to ancient Babylon, Egypt and China.
According to Mr. Perriard, the H1’s inventor, Lucien Vouillamoz, originally came up with the concept in 2002. Mr. Vouillamoz, an engineer in nuclear physics and a microfluids specialist, wanted to create a new application of that ancient concept by replicating a clepsydra in a wristwatch.
“Lucien is a ‘serial inventor’ with an eclectic background in nuclear engineering, thermodynamics, theology and automotive design,” Mr. Perriard said. “When we met in 2010, Lucien presented his idea of displaying time within a watch using a liquid.”
Naturally, the idea appealed to Mr. Perriard, given that two years earlier, as president of the watch brand Concord, he had overseen the production of the C1 Gravity Tourbillon, in which the power reserve was displayed with an encapsulated liquid. For that model, Concord was awarded best design prize at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in 2008.
“The liquid in the C1 only showed the autonomy of the watch — it was not part of a moving mechanism,” Mr. Perriard said. “With Lucien, we wanted to take the idea to the next level.”
The H1 was the result of years of research and development at HYT, which has 15 employees, and external teamwork to compile the components.
Chronode, an independent Swiss constructor of complex mechanical movements and complications, headed by its founder, Jean-François Mojon, made the H1’s movement. HYT’s sister company, Preciflex, the patent registration company held by HYT’s founders, supplied the liquid components.
The idea for the bellows that compress under pressure from the watch movement, came from measurement gauges used by NASA, according to HYT. “The challenge,” Mr. Schiau said, “was to make sure the liquid was hermetically sealed.”
Despite its uncommon design, the H1 maintains some classicism with its round dial. “We wanted a round model because most everyone in nouvelle horlogerie has abandoned that shape,” Mr. Perriard said. “Yet we know” that the great majority of watches sold are round.
The H1 won the innovation prize last year at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, as well as the Best Concept Watch Award at the Watch World Awards in Delhi and the Salón Internacional Alta Relojería, a fair in Mexico.
“We won three prestigious prizes in six weeks,” Mr. Perriard said. “It was a complete surprise and a boost for our credibility.”
For its second time at Baselworld, HYT is introducing its next generation of products, the H2. The timepiece takes the concept of hydraulics a step further with a more integrated mechanism and a new movement.
“After the success of the H1 last year,” Mr. Perriard said, “it was important for us to show that we were not a one-shot brand and that we could produce a collection.”
In many ways, the H2 resembles its predecessor. The bellows are still there, though placed in a V-shape at the 6 o’clock position and in a less prominent position in the mechanism of the watch. But the movement has been redesigned and the price point is much higher.
“The H2 goes further in the integration of the mechanism and the fluid modules,” said Mr. Perriard. “The movement was rebuilt like Lego pieces.”
The movement of H2 was redesigned by Giulio Papi, the watchmaker and technical director of Audemars Piguet (Renaud & Papi), and two-time winner of the best watchmaker award at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève.
“The H2 is still a timepiece that just shows the hours and minutes, but it is quite a talking piece,” Mr. Perriard said. “We raised the bar for added ‘wow’ effect.”
While the H1 was priced at 43,000 Swiss francs, or about $46,000, the new H2 model costs about 95,000 Swiss francs.
“Most in nouvelle horlogerie are positioned between 80,000 and 120,000 Swiss francs,” Mr. Perriard said. “For the H1, we needed to be at half of that with a perceived high value at a reasonable price point. With the H2 and the name Giulio Papi attached, we have increased our credibility and can now reach another level of collector.”
The brand plans to make 50 H2 pieces this year and 50 next year, for which there are already preorders, Mr. Perriard said.
For its next products already in the works, the brand plans to add the traditional complications to its hydraulics concept.
“We started with something easy and will add more complications in the years to come to explore other dimensions,” Mr. Perriard said.
HYT won’t be the only watch with a liquid theme at Baselworld.
The French company Bernard Richards Manufacture introduced the CNT-44 GULF this year. It is a limited-edition timepiece that houses, directly under the dial, a small oil tank containing motor oil that the brand says came from a racing car, the Lola LMP2 Gulf. The watch retails for €5,600, or about $7,300.
And Oris plans to unveil the Aquis Depth Gauge Dive Watch as the “first divers’ watch which measures depth by allowing water to enter the timepiece” with a price tag of $3,200.


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As economic stimulus packages go, this one is at least easy to swallow.
Heading toward the finish tomorrow of Restaurant Week, a semi-annual prix-fixe menu ode to dining that offers a three-course dinner at discounted prices, San Diego restaurants are hoping the event will provide a much-needed boost to plummeting sales.
Nationwide, the struggling restaurant sector – a $550 billion industry – is faced for the first time in decades with negative real growth. And in states like California that are hard-hit by the housing crisis, the prospects are particularly grim.
In recent months, many restaurants, dependent on the consumer's shrinking pool of discretionary dollars, have been aggressively offering discounts and promotions to try to lure recession-wary diners.
Restaurant Week, with 177 local restaurants offering three-course diners at either $20, $30 or $40 per person, is one such promotion. But this year it's not enough to get customers through the door.
It's all about coaxing them to come back again. And again.
“It's our own stimulus program – a three-course meal for the price of a two-course meal,” said Ingrid Croce, owner of downtown's Croce's Restaurant and Jazz Bar and chairwoman of the event. “The economy has certainly taken restaurants down, so the surge this provides has really helped.”
An early polling of participating restaurants indicates that the number of diners for the event is down “slightly” from the previous year, but foot traffic is “up a lot over what it has been in the past few weeks and months,” she said.
“I think that in almost every area of San Diego, restaurateurs are feeling that Restaurant Week is a boon because it gives us hope,” Croce said.
That's a commodity that may be in short supply in coming months, some restaurant industry experts caution.
“2009 will be the most challenging environment for the restaurant industry in several decades,” said Hudson Riehle, an economist with the National Restaurant Association.
Last year, the U.S. restaurant industry racked up $552 billion in sales, a 3.3 percent increase over the previous year. This year, sales are expected to grow by 2.5 percent, to a record $566 billion, Riehle said.
So where's the recession? In real growth terms, after factoring in wholesale food inflation – last year it ran about 8 percent and is expected to do the same this year – rising labor costs and other factors, restaurants are expected to experience negative growth of about 1 percent. That's on top of negative growth of about 1.2 percent last year.
“That is the largest retrenchment since our association started tracking the numbers in 1970,” Riehle said. “The prior time of negative sales growth was in 1991, another recessionary period, but that magnitude was only .02 percent.”
In coming months, those few percentage points are likely to translate into numerous restaurant distress sales, closures and bankruptcies across the United States.
Anecdotally, there are warning signs in San Diego, where on top of issues like food prices, many restaurants are trapped in untenable leases signed in the real estate boom years.
“Leasing, especially downtown, has always been an issue, but this economy exasperates just how out of balance sales are to rents,” said Mark Mays, president of Alcott Insurance, a North Park insurance brokerage that specializes in the restaurant industry.
Mays, who helps restaurant clients find liability, fire and workers'compensation insurance, said he has a few large restaurant clients who haven't paid their insurance or workers' compensation premiums and had their policies canceled.
The restaurants are violating state law by not carrying workers' comp, and are likely violating leases by not having insurance, but they are cutting corners to try to make ends meet, Mays said.
The number of warning letters from insurance companies that clients are behind on premiums is also rising, Mays said. He received 20 notices in October, 40 in November and another 40 in December.
“That's unusual,” Mays said. “And I've had about half a dozen clients cancel policies. A lot of time we do the dance, they cancel and we get them reinstated, but now people just don't pay.”
Jeanne Sanders, a business broker with The Riboc Group in Mission Valley, said some local restaurants have quietly closed their doors because they are unable to make rent, get leases modified, or sell their businesses.
Many restaurateurs give personal guarantees on the lease agreements, so they remain on the hook for rent even when the restaurant closes. For some, personal bankruptcy is the only way to get out of the obligation.
“I hear people's stories, and it's heartbreaking,” Sanders said. “If they have unreasonable rent they need to talk to their landlord. I'm not a big proponent of bankruptcy, but it is amazing how flexible creditors become when faced with the prospect of getting nothing.”
Stephen Zolezzi, chief executive of the Food & Beverage Association of San Diego County, estimated that restaurant sales on average are down 20 percent. Some restaurants have seen sales drop as much as 40 percent, he said.
“The thing that distinguishes this downturn from previous downturns in the last 20 years is the feeling of despair,” said Zolezzi, whose trade group represents 700 local companies. “That's worse than the actual economic problem.”
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Ford first showed a GT40 concept in Detroit at the 2002 North American International Auto Show and planned to build...
Ford released its fourth quarter and annual earnings today and the amounts are the highest in more than a decade: full-year pre-tax profit of $8 billion, and net income of $5.7 billion.
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You thought raising Corporate Average Fuel Economy numbers to 54.5 mpg would be the end of the cleaning up cars, at least until 2025.
Ford recalls select 2013 vehicles for potentially faulty child safety locks.
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Flappy Bird creator finally broke his silence after pulling the game out on both the Apple iTunes and the Google Play Store in his interview with Forbes. Nguyen stated that he created the game to be played when people are relaxed. But the frustratingly entertaining game has proved to be more than a game for relaxation as it suddenly rose to the top of both the Android and iOS charts as the most played game where Nguyen … Continue reading
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Flappy Bird developer Dong Nguyen has made a shocking announcement yesterday that he will take the game down after 22 hours (which is already up today). And as for the reason why, he said that cannot take it anymore and the game ruins his simple life. He also said that it has nothing to do with the controversy and accusations of bot activity. He also stated that he has no intention in selling the game … Continue reading
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At this point in time, it’s almost a rarity to find someone who still hadn’t heard of the hit iOS and Android game, Flappy Bird. I for one have not tried the game yet, but it’s impossible not to hear about it since it’s the rage of almost everyone using an iPhone or an Android device.
The game is pretty simple though, as you only have to tap your way out of obstacles and your score will … Continue reading
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text: Pet start-up Kittyrama has created a collection of award-winning cat collars. The patent-pending collars (RRP \u00a39.99) feature bright colours and are also hypoallergenic, waterproof, lightweight and designed with safety in mind.\r\n\r\nIn fact, Kittyrama collars are the first ever cat collars to receive a 'Cat Friendly' award by International Cat Care, the global charity for the welfare of cats. The firm put the products through a rigorous test with 20 of the charity's cat experts.\r\n\r\nThese are the first products from the company, and spent over two years in development.\r\n\r\nKittyrama founder Carolina Ballon-Forrester said: \u201cKittyrama\u2019s launch comes at a great time for both pet retailers and owners, considering ownership for cats continues to grow as lifestyle changes require less demanding and smaller pets than dogs. The accessory market for cats today lags behind dogs in terms of variety but also quality.\u201d\r\n\r\nKittyrama is currently developing a new collection of unique cat toys. The company will be exhibiting at stand F9 at PATS Sandown in Maech 2017. It will be looking to establish a network of distributors for their award-winning products.\r\n\r\nFor trade queries please email email@example.com.\u00a0For more information visit www.kittyrama.co.uk.


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The leading herbicide in the world, Monsanto’s Roundup, comes into contact with the vast majority of the food produced in the United States. The fact that recent reports from the World Health Organization have found the main ingredient in Roundup to be a “probable carcinogen” is quite alarming. For many others it confirms that long held suspicions that increasingly powerful herbicides and pesticides are wreaking havoc on our health and planet. The latest report is one of many to make links between Roundup and cancer, as well as many other chronic diseases. Learn more about the chemical “probably” causing cancer and what you can do to limit your exposure.
What Is Glyphosate?
Glyphosate is the main ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup. It is an herbicide used to kill weeds, especially broadleaf plants and grasses that threaten commercial crops.
Glyphosate was registered for use in the United States in 1974. It is one of the most widely used herbicides in the U.S. Areas of use include:
- Homes, lawns, gardens
- Industry, commerce, and government
Additionally, there are glyphosate-containing products that are used to control the growth of aquatic plants. Use of the chemical has increased dramatically over the last two decades thanks to the creation of genetically engineered crops (also created by Monsanto) that are resistant to the herbicide.
How Might I Be Exposed?
Exposure to glyphosate happens when you get it in your eyes, on your skin, or you breathe it in. You could also be exposed by consuming food or water contaminated by glyphosate. It is important to wash your hands thoroughly after using glyphosate-containing products.
The USDA released the results of a series of tests related to glyphosate testing in 2011. These tests revealed that over 90% of the soybeans in the United States had glyphosate residue on them.
It is estimated that about one billion pounds of glyphosate-containing Roundup is sprayed on our food crops every single year. This means the average person is potentially exposed to a vast quantity of glyphosate in their food each year.
You might be wondering how repeated exposure to glyphosate could affect your health. Understanding the health risks could help you take action to remove the toxin from your diet and support initiatives to get it out of the food supply for everyone.
Health Concerns Caused by Glyphosate
Glyphosate reacts with the natural, helpful bacteria in the human body. According to a report published by Entropy, glyphosate enhances the harmful effects of other food-borne chemical residues and disrupts normal bodily functions and induces diseases.
The bacteria in your body do many important jobs, from helping you digest food to producing the chemical elements your body needs to stay healthy. Your bacteria produce tryptophan phenylalanine, tyrosine, methionine, and glutamate. Not only that, but about 90% of your body’s serotonin is produced by the bacteria in the gut.
There are up to a thousand different species of helpful bacteria in our gut, and when glyphosate kills off some of these species, it can throw our entire body out of whack and put it at risk of developing chronic diseases. Glyphosate has been called the most important factor in the development of many prominent chronic diseases, including:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- And more
Does Glyphosate Cause Cancer?
The World Health Organization (WHO) raised concerns that glyphosate causes cancer even though it had been declared safe in the United States. The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer recently announced that the main ingredient in Monsanto’s pesticides is probably carcinogenic to humans. The research was published in The Lancet Oncology, and it was based on decades of studies conducted with the chemical.
Monsanto has questioned validity of the assessment that glyphosate is a carcinogen, and it hasn’t taken the accusations lying down. They claim that the conclusions are inconsistent with long-term, ongoing safety reviews by leading regulatory agencies which state that all labeled uses of the chemical are considered safe for humans. Monsanto has demanded that the report be retracted and wants to meet with the WHO about their evaluation.
How To Limit Your Exposure To Glyphosate
If you’re convinced glyphosate is bad for your health, there are steps you can take to limit your exposure. Most of your “toxic load” is based on what you eat. Therefore, beyond not using glyphosate-containing products in your yard and home, you can also make changes to your diet and lifestyle to reduce the toxins in your body. Reducing your toxic load will make it easier for your body to deal with the toxins you do ingest. These changes include:
- Filtering your tap water
- Choose your seafood wisely
- Replace non-stick pans with ceramic or glass
- Avoid plastic containers
- Add fermented food to your diet
- Buying organic food as much as possible
Reducing your exposure to glyphosate is good for your health, and it also sends the message that you won’t spend your money on products that use it. This is the first step to reducing its usage and protecting the planet and its people.


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Earnhardt Jr. winning the first of two Sprint Cup Can-Am Duel races at Daytona International Speedway – February 2016.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will quit full-time driving following the 2017 NASCAR season. The 14-time Most Popular Driver has won 26 races in 603 starts during a career that began at age 24 in 1999. He won the Daytona 500 in 2004 and 2014 and took two NASCAR championships in 1998 and 1999.
Medical issues are possibly the reason for retirement. Earnhardt, 42, returned to racing this year after a concussion sidelined him from NASCAR’s top series for half of the 2016 season. Through his rehabilitation, Earnhardt became a vocal advocate for research of sports-related brain injuries. This likely means he will never have a job affiliated with the NFL. (See AutoInformed on NASCAR Expands Concussion Protocol to SCAT3) Continue reading
Ford says its Mustang has been the best-selling sports car in the United States during the last 50 years, and now the original pony car is the most popular sports car globally, according to its interpretation of IHS new vehicle registration data. During 2016 more than 150,000 Mustangs were sold, with global sales increasing 6% compared to 2015 with ~45,000 Mustangs sold outside the United States.(Freshened Ford Mustang Shown in Los Angeles) Continue reading
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Tagged 2018 Mustang, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, chevrolet camaro, dodge challenger, ford mustang, Ken Zino, Mazda MX-5, Mustang exports, pony cars
Four months after a small pilot program in Munich, a private car-sharing platform from Mercedes-Benz is slowly being expanding into in other major German cities. Now Croove is in Berlin with a program that continues to be open to vehicles of all makes, a decided departure from General Motor’s Lyft car sharing. (Lyft and GM Express Drive Expands to Colorado, California, Maven Debuts “Elevated” Car Sharing in Baltimore) Continue reading
A Toyota feasibility study will assess the potential use of fuel cells in heavy-duty applications starting with the Port of Los Angeles. Announced at a press conference with Port and employees from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Energy Commission (CEC), the zero-emission truck is billed as a proof of concept that will take part in an experiment about the potential of fuel cells in large trucks. Continue reading
In the opening of the 2017 World Endurance Cup sports car racing series, Toyota beat the reigning world champion Porsche in LMP1 – the top class at Silverstone. In LMP2, which has become a spec series this year Chan Racing won. Ford led GT Pro, ahead of Ferrari and Porsche. Ferrari won GT Am, ahead of Aston Martin and Porsche.
The race – pure England at this time of year (or any time) – was run under mixed weather conditions, forcing teams to choose between tires – slicks, so-called intermediates or rain rubber in changing conditions that forced drivers to extract the best performance out of the world’s most exciting racing machines. Continue reading
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The first 2017 track appearance in real racing form sees Porsche and Toyota dueling with two very different LMP1 cars with mixed qualifying results in the fastest, most expensive top class.
This is key to preparation for the 24 hours of Le Mans, the race that is the gold standard for sports car makers. Continue reading
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New Car Dealership employment, wages and payroll increased in 2016, according to a new report released by the National Automobile Dealers Association. In 2016, new-car dealerships directly employed a record 1,131,900 workers, a 2.4% increase from the previous year, according to NADA Data 2016, an annual financial profile of new-car dealerships. Continue reading
It’s all about money. What a surprise coming from a Wall Street firm.
Greenlight Capital, Inc. yesterday announced that it has filed a preliminary proxy with the Securities and Exchange Commission to nominate three” highly-qualified,” independent candidates for election to the Board of Directors of General Motors Company’s (NYSE: GM) at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and to let shareholders vote on its Plan to split GM’s common stock into two classes.
In the filing, Greenlight – a $10 billion investment firm – said in essence that GM lied when it asserted that a credit downgrade was possible if the stock were split into two classes. Greenlight also said it repeats its request that GM has denied on numerous occasions to consent for Greenlight to speak directly to the rating agencies about the Plan so that it can be accurately evaluated by a formal rating committee. Continue reading
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With 840 horsepower and 770 pounds-feet of torque from a supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 engine, the new 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is the most-powerful production muscle car in history. It posted the world’s fastest quarter-mile with an elapsed time (ET) of 9.65 seconds and a 140-mph trap speed – certified by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Try that in a factory-made Camaro or Mustang. Continue reading
The Porsche Macan SUV is off-road capable, if anyone buying one cares.
Porsche AG during Q1 2017 delivered ~60,000 vehicles globally. This means the sedan and truck maker – enmired in the Volkswagen dieselgate scandal because of its stock holdings in VW – exceeded the number of Porsche’s delivered in Q1 of 2016 by ~7%.
This is Porsche’s best first quarter in its history. Growth came from China, the company’s home market of Germany, supported by the Panamera and Macan model lines that had double-digit growth. Continue reading
Daimler Group AG (ticker: DAI) has achieved a Group EBIT* for Q1 of 2017 that is significantly above stock market expectations in Daimler’s view.
The Daimler Group EBIT of €4.008 million for Q1 of 2017 surpassed Q1 2016 EBIT at €2.148 million.
All figures are preliminary and unaudited. Continue reading
When the all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Tiguan arrive in dealerships during the next few months, they will carry the best transferable bumper-to-bumper warranty among SUVs in America, Volkswagen said today.
It is offering a six-year or 72,000-mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty, with coverage that’s transferable beyond the first owner. This is an expensive – post Dieselgate – image building program. Continue reading
Every year, nearly $200 billion is spent on transportation-related infrastructure, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association.
Therefore, Department of Transportation (aka DOT) government employees responsible for the construction, management and maintenance of the main arteries that traverse the U.S should have comprehensive decision-making tools or so maintains Logicalis US, an international managed services provider. Continue reading
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While U.S. journalists are obsessing over the New York Auto Show this week (not a mea culpa, but AutoInformed is admittedly part of this) in the world’s largest car market – China – Qoros Automotive will reveal its Model K-EV, an electric concept car at Shanghai Auto 2017. (Qorus, New Chinese Brand Coming to China, Europe, Mid-East)
K-EV has, arguably, forward-looking design and technologies, including an unusual asymmetric door design, including a gull-wing door on the driver’s side that automatically opens when activated. The front passenger’s door includes a two-hinged system that can open outward like a conventional door or slide horizontally. The rear passenger-side door has a sliding system for passengers entering and exiting the car. Continue reading
Daimler is gushing about extended driver assistance functions on the new S‑Class that appears to be a continuation of industry trends. This fall – in what is perhaps over-billed as a major step towards autonomous vehicles via driver assistance systems – the Mercedes-Benz S-Class will have Active Distance Assist and Active Steering Assist – forgive the marketing quasi-babble for these complex driver aids that are necessary steps on the road to autonomous vehicles.
Daimler says these will now help the driver in keeping a safe distance and steering the vehicle. The speed is also now automatically adjusted in curves and at road intersections. Also on board are Active Emergency Stop Assist and an improved Active Lane Change Assist. Continue reading


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The Chinese New Year 2014 is just three days away and the people have already started the celebrations.
This New Year will be celebrated on Friday (31 January), marking the start of the Year of the Wooden Horse. Chinese New Year 2014 is the 4711th year of the Chinese calendar.
This holiday is the biggest and most important one in China, as people from across the world travel to their hometowns to celebrate the Lunar New Year with family and friends.
Preparations have already started in China and across the globe to ring in the New Year. People in China started preparing New Year goods a week ago.
The preparations generally include stocking and making different sorts of traditional food, purchasing new garments, hanging couplets on both sides of the entryway and also placing red lamps inside and outside of the house, CCTV.com reported.
In China, people clean their homes before the New Year's Eve so that all the bad luck goes out and the good luck comes in. People also burst firecrackers, hoping to fend off evil spirits with the loud noise.
However, this year the Beijing Consumer Association has urged the people to not use firecrackers during the New Year celebrations.
A record number of passengers are expected to travel to China in the coming week to celebrate the festival.
"We forecast that travelers on roads and waterways on Sunday will reach more than 99 million and one million respectively," said the Ministry of Transport spokesman Liang Xiaoan, according to Xinhua.


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The sources pointed out that the launch delay is not due to software design problems with Leopard but instead is attributed to Apple's plan to have its new OS support Windows Vista through an integrated version of Boot Camp. Boot Camp is an Apple software application that currently assists in the installation of Windows XP on computers using Apple's latest OS. The company hopes with support for Vista, Mac computers using the new OS can grab more market share, according to the sources.
If Leopard supports only Windows XP, then the chances of the new OS attracting Windows users to buy an Apple computer decreases, stated industry observers, noting that with Vista support, Apple's chances of increasing its share of the PC market would increase
Apple Mac OS X Leopard delayed 6 months to support Windows Vista?
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Valpak has teamed up with American Express to help drive consumers to shop, support and save at local businesses on Small Business Saturday (November 24) and year-round.
With a reach of nearly 36 million targeted households and 50 years of direct marketing expertise, Valpak is uniquely positioned to help raise local awareness of Shop Small and encourage consumers to support their favorite local businesses this holiday season.
Brian Feist, owner of Brian's Barber Shop in Safety Harbor, FL, shares what it means to be a small business owner. A customer of Brian's also shares why it’s important to Shop Small to support the community and local business owners.
You may be familiar with Small Business Saturday, the day that celebrates and supports small businesses, held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. If you’re not, take yourself to Main Street in Anytown, USA on November 24, 2018 to experience the day. American Express created Small Business Saturday in response to …Read More
What started as an effort by American Express to drive more sales to small businesses during the holiday season has grown into a national event that celebrates and supports local businesses in neighborhoods across the country. Last year, an estimated 108 million consumers reported shopping or dining at local independently …Read More
American Express founded Small Business Saturday in 2010 to help business owners with their most pressing need – getting more customers. Today, the nation has embraced the day as part of the holiday shopping tradition. Shoppers, businesses and local organizations come together to celebrate their neighborhoods on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year, Small Business Saturday is November 24. Mark your calendar!
Head to ShopSmall.com/Participate to create customizable Small Business Saturday marketing materials for your business in just a few clicks, then download them for free. Also, get advice from those in the know on how to help attract more customers on the day. Explore how-to videos, articles and tips to make the most of November 24.
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The region’s annual shroud of hazardous smog will continue to thicken until consumers start shopping smart
By Sun Xi
For the past two decades, Southeast Asia has been plagued by an annual haze, a result of forest fires caused by slash-and-burn tactics employed by palm oil plantations in Indonesia. This year the severity of the haze reached a record high in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, prompting a region-wide outcry.
History has shown that the cost of haze pollution can be massive. The 1997 haze disaster cost the region $4.5 billion, with Indonesia footing 85% of the bill.
While it is clear the region must bear the financial responsibilities of such an environmental hazard in the short term, in the longer term global consumers of palm oil must share the burden of creating a haze-free Southeast Asia by promoting greener ways to clear land for palm oil trees.
With the world’s appetite for palm oil growing at unprecedented rates, the US Department of Agriculture forecasts that palm oil will supply roughly 36% – the largest share – of the total global edible oil consumption. With the World Bank expecting demand to double by 2020, the establishment of haze-free practices will become vital to the health of the region.
About 60% of forest fires in Indonesia are caused by the traditional slash-and-burn farming activities of impoverished farmers, as it remains the cheapest way of clearing land. Using bulldozers and excavators to clear land is 40 times more expensive than slash-and-burn techniques, meaning the industry must encourage companies to adopt such practices by offering to help shoulder the costs.
About 90% of the 49.9 million metric tonnes of palm oil produced in 2010 and 2011 was sourced from Indonesia (51%), Malaysia (36%) and Thailand (3%). However, the majority of palm oil consumption occurs beyond Southeast Asia’s borders: India, China and the EU are the largest gobblers of the gold stuff.
Palm oil consumers must place pressure on producers to abandon environmentally damaging practices employed by palm oil companies, many of which are Malaysian and Singaporean. Moreover, several leading producers are publicly listed companies, meaning that investors – including government-linked investment arms – sovereign wealth funds, resources funds and consumer-related funds are supporting the destructive practices of these palm oil companies.
While sustainable palm oil issues have become more prevalent in recent years, only a few investors are supporting environmentally conscious companies.
In the future, both investor and consumer awareness for haze-free palm oil productions will need to be fostered. In 2011, 12% of palm oil produced was certified sustainable, but only half of that was purchased. Government agencies and civil society must do more to help consumers identify the good guys from the bad, which will in turn put pressure on investors to start acting for a greener tomorrow.
Environmental pollution knows no borders and local environmental protection efforts should be supported globally. We can all contribute to a haze-free Southeast Asia simply through our responsible palm oil consumption and investment decisions.
Sun Xi is a socially responsible investment analyst and independent commentary writer based in Singapore. He graduated from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore.
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- Over the next three years, micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) will benefit from business development and technical support, under the newly launched Mobile Business Clinic Initiative (MBCI).
- The MBCI is an islandwide project involving the decentralisation of business development services, geared at reaching a wider group of MSMEs.
- The initiative will be carried out via mobile office units that will offer a full suite of business development services, in addition to services offered by Government agencies.
Over the next three years, micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) will benefit from business development and technical support, under the newly launched Mobile Business Clinic Initiative (MBCI).
The MBCI is an islandwide project involving the decentralisation of business development services, geared at reaching a wider group of MSMEs in new and existing industries and sectors. It is being spearheaded by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC).
The initiative will be carried out via mobile office units that will offer a full suite of business development services, in addition to services offered by Government agencies, including Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), the Consumer Affairs Commission, Bureau of Standards Jamaica, Companies Office of Jamaica, among others.
Main objectives of the project are: to facilitate business formalisation, market access and market entry; to increase awareness of business development services; to provide training, capacity development and technical support; to promote sound entrepreneurial practices through public education; and to sensitize MSMEs about the Government’s reform agenda, including the Secured Interest in Personal Property (SIPP) Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Bill.
Addressing the launching ceremony, held on September 16, at the National Commercial Bank’s (NCB) Wellness Centre, Phoenix Avenue, in Kingston, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Anthony Hylton, said the Government is committed to developing a comprehensive training and development framework for MSMEs in various areas, so that they can improve their operational efficiencies.
“The importance of micro, small, and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) is unquestionable. MSMEs are the foundation of today’s economy. These entities are responsible for many of the new jobs created each year in our country, and have the potential to create many new jobs. They must be nurtured, and they must be supported at all levels,” he said.
Lauding the initiative, the Minister said it is a calculated, deliberate effort to strengthen support to the MSME sector, in order to foster growth and improve competitiveness.
He noted that it seeks to integrate the various support organizations in Jamaica and bring them directly to MSMEs across the length and breadth of the island.
“We are facilitating ordinary Jamaicans in growing their businesses, in creating employment for themselves and others, and most importantly, in growing our economy,” the Minister said.
Meanwhile, Corporate Communications Manager, JBDC, Keneshia Nooks, said the clinics will be implemented in major town centres and remote communities across Jamaica.
She informed that the services to be offered include: financial consultation, technology innovations, business advice, consultation and formalisation, logistics hub training, standards and certification and business modelling.
Importantly, Ms. Nooks added, partners will facilitate value chain linkages through clustering and connections with other business partners, as well as provide expertise in project management, research and business monitoring support.
She said Mobile Clinics will begin on October 29, 2014 and will be held monthly over a three-day period until the close of the pilot phase on September 24, 2015.
“The programme will then be evaluated before the implementation of year two, in late 2015,” she noted.
Two private sector partners – National Commercial Bank (NCB) and Fidelity Motors Limited – have pledged their support to the programme.
During the ceremony, NCB donated $13.5 million to the initiative, while Fidelity Motors will be providing the vehicles.


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Motorola has launched its new G series smartphone Moto G71s. This phone has been introduced in the Chinese smartphone market. Motorola’s latest Moto G71s 5G smartphone is a rebranded version of the Moto G82 5G smartphone launched in the global market a few days ago. Moto G71s 5G has been introduced with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 processor, a 5000mAh battery. Along with this, an OLED display panel has been given in this phone, which has a refresh rate of 120Hz.
Talking about other features of Motorola’s latest Moto G71s smartphone, the phone has 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilization support, a 16MP front camera, and 33W fast charging support.
Moto G71s 5G Price
Moto G71s 5G has been launched in China in a single variant. This phone has been introduced with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage for a price of RMB 1,699 (Rs 19,500). This Motorola phone has been launched in two color options – White and Black.
Moto G71s 5G Specifications
Motorola Moto G71s 5G smartphone has been introduced with a 6.6-inch Full HD + OLED display panel. The refresh rate of this display is 120Hz. The company has introduced Moto G71s 5G smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor. Along with this, Adreno 619 GPU has been given in the phone for graphics. This Motorola phone has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. This Motorola phone runs on MyUI 3.0 based on Android 12.
Moto G71s has been launched with a triple rear camera setup. The primary camera of this phone is 50MP, which supports OIS. An 8MP ultra wide-angle lens and a 2MP macro sensor have been provided with the primary camera. This Motorola phone has a 16-megapixel front camera.
5000mAh battery has been given in the Moto G71s 5G smartphone. Along with this, 33W fast charging has been supported in the phone. This phone has a Type-C port for charging. Side mount fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, and Dolby Atmos are also supported in this phone.


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The next time you read about mass layoffs or publications shutting down at the big media companies, don't be so quick to blame it on the Internet or millennials. Neither of them are going away, but if the big guys don't start doing something differently, they will.
What makes a piece of content a television show, a movie, a YouTube clip? It's not a new discourse. It's something that many
It turns out that nobody knows what's what when it comes to the media anymore. Who do you trust for your news and media? Now
Canadians will drive a resurgence in traditional media over the next five years as they continue to seek out shared, live
It's taken two decades, but the time has finally arrived: Canadian advertisers now spend more on digital than they do on print, radio and television advertising, according to a recent report from IAB Canada.
Are Millennials, the 18 to 33-year-olds who have grown up with social media and digital devices imprinted on their palms
In 2013, one of the most common refrains I heard while selling print ads to small business owners was "We are concentrating on our online advertising". There is no doubt there is, and should be, an upward trend towards owning your online footprint. However, the idea of marketing exclusively online for a brick and mortar business is unwise to say the least. Conversely, an online business should not close their minds to traditional advertising.
If Yahoo can acquire sites like Tumblr and Hulu while pushing beyond their history of being a Web portal, spending a billion dollars on a platform like Tumblr and/or Hulu could well be the cheapest way for a company of that size and magnitude to not only save itself, but rebuild its brand reputation as a leader in the digital world.
When someone jumps from the edge of space back to earth and it's all supported by one brand, you know you are staring at a winner. Felix Baumgartner's supersonic freefall from 120,000 feet not only broke the speed of sound and a world record to go along with it, it practically broke YouTube as millions upon millions of people watched the drop from space online. And with that event, Red Bull also captured the hearts and minds of marketers all over the world.
While it's nice to get drunk on the social media Kool-Aid and point fingers at those who have gained exposure and popularity through it (both positive and negative), all of that pales in comparison to the fact that we still don't even really know just how powerful this new media is.


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01/19/10 An employee of Albertsons reported that a Seattle man had attempted to steal Ribeye Roasts from the grocery store on Jan. 19. According to the police report, the suspect was seen putting the meat into a duffel bag. He then left the store without paying. The man was contacted by the employee. Police found the meat in some bushes a few blocks from the store. The man was arrested and taken into custody. The Seattle resident had been suspected of shoplifting from Albertsons several times over the course of two weeks. Staff had reported seeing the same man steal multiple canisters of Tide detergent and other items. The acts were caught on the store’s security camera. (Mercer Island, WA)
01/21/10 Police are looking for the man who robbed a West Valley business and escaped with a rather odd item.
The owner of a TV repair shop was unloading equipment from his van when a man came into the business at 1607 W. 3500 South and demanded cash.
When the owner went inside the store, the suspect went out and removed a $1,200 meat packing scale from the van and started putting it in his car.
The owner confronted him and the man flashed a gun, so he backed off. No shots were fired.
The man drove off in a red Chevrolet Cavalier with a temporary license plate on it.
Police are still looking for the suspect. (West Valley City, UT)
01/11/10 Three alleged Walmart burglars evidently planned on carry-out for dinner and a quiet evening at home Friday as they tried to exit the Pekin Walmart with potato wedges and chicken tenders, two 12 packs of soda, a king-size comforter and a DVD and video games.
Walmart security nabbed three people at 8:21 p.m. Friday when they placed items in their own Walmart bags and allegedly tried to exit the store without paying, said Pekin Police Public Information Officer Mike Sanders.
Pekin police arrived at the Walmart where they found the three suspects, Matthew D. Wasion, 22, of 2032 Westgate Drive, Pekin; James Bader, 20, of the same address; and Audrianna Jo Larson, 19, of 5008 38th Ave., Kenosha, Wis., in the custody of Walmart loss prevention officers, said Sanders.
The police officer asked the trio if they had money to pay for the items. All said they had no money. The total amount stolen was valued at $354.62, said Sanders.
All three suspects were taken to the Tazewell County Justice Center where they were released on notices to appear. (Pekin, IL)


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Naperville store sells $1 million St. Patrick’s lottery/raffle ticket
A lucky customer of a Naperville liquor store is $1 million richer.
The luck of the Irish rubbed off on 9,253 St. Patrick’s Day Millionaire Raffle ticket holders, including three who won top prizes of $1 million.
The winning ticket was sold at Solo Liquors, 1474 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.
“That’s unbelievable. I’m not a big store,” said Brad Jiwani, Solo’s owner since 2014.
“This is the biggest prize. Most of the other big prizes were around $3,000 to $5,000,” he said. The largest recent payout was $3,600, he said.
Jiwani said most of his customers live or work in the neighborhood, and he’s interested to see which one was the winner. No one had yet come forward.
One regular usually buys a St. Patrick’s raffle ticket, but did not this year. “I think his odds would have been better this year,” Jiwani said.
Equally amazing was a second winning ticket was sold less than five miles to the east at Leo’s Wines & Spirits, 3018 Hobson Road in Woodridge.
“What are the odds?” Jiwani said.
The third $1 million ticket was sold at a Circle K in Divernon, a town south of Springfield.
Illinois Lottery officials said St. Patrick’s Day Millionaire Raffle is played like a typical raffle game with a finite number of tickets and prizes. Each $20 raffle ticket contained a unique number generated by the Lottery terminal.
Raffle tickets were sold in sequential order throughout the state, beginning with ticket number 000001. To win one of the 9,253 prizes awarded in the raffle, a player’s raffle ticket must have exactly matched one of the 9,253 winning numbers selected in the drawing.
The St. Patrick’s Day Millionaire Raffle provided players a chance to win one of three $1 million prizes, 250 $1,000 prizes and 9,000 $100 prizes.
A customer of the Solo's liquor store in Naperville is $1 million richer after winning the state of Illinois' St. Patrick's Day raffle.


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If you’re a regular at Motoroids, you could recollect that Mahindra has already begun working on the next-generation Thar. Now, if a new report is to be believed, the upcoming generation of the Thar will be based on an all new platform in order to conform to the new crash safety forms which will come into effect next year.
It was previously reported that Mahindra is working on a new platform that will underpin various products in its product portfolio, of which the Thar will be the first to use this platform. This upcoming version of the Thar will be derived by taking design inputs from their in-house design team, Ssangyong as well as Pininfarina.
As reported earlier, the new Thar, which is expected to arrive by 2020, could come equipped with features such as smartphone connectivity including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, memory seats as well as intelligent and assisted driving.
Engine specifications of the next-generation Mahindra Thar are scarce at the moment although the model could arrive with an all new BS-VI emission compliant 1.5-litre engine. The new Thar will come equipped with safety features such as ABS, airbags, rear parking sensors, and a seat belt reminder. This model, as we mentioned earlier, will also comply with the upcoming safety norms that will come into effect from 2020.