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The EU and Japan Economic Partnership Agreement ( Trade Deal) came into force on 1 February 2019. A replacement UK Japan trade agreement won’t be completed till some time after brexit day, despite the UK government assurances that every trade deal would be replicated in time for the 30th March, which is the day after Brexit Day, so potentially any shipments leaving the UK via seafreight e.g. 20/02 could be subject to import duties in Japan.
Over the decades, Japanese business has invested heavily in UK industries, banks, services and in automotive production as a result of the UK strategic location or gateway into Europe. These companies include Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Sugatsune, but there are hundreds of other Japanese companies, who have become successful and have become valuable members of there local communities. Historically, EU firms were exporting over €58bn in goods and €28bn in services to Japan every year. Then EU Exporters faced difficult and lengthy trade barriers, which affected there competiveness.
The recent announcement in the automotive industry affecting Honda, Nissan and Ford have all hinted at the change in the UK trade relationship with the European Union and its this change which has forced these companies to look at alternative trading arrangements. (EU Japan Trade Deal February 2019)
The EU and Japan Economic partnership agreement enhances the benefits for Japanese trade with the EU. Vehicles, which are manufactured in Japan and then imported into the EU will eventually become duty free. Whereas, if the UK were to leave the European Union without a deal, any vehicles produced in the UK could be subject to WTO duty rates upon importation in the EU. The business model for Japanese companies in the UK and EU have changed, a complete role reversal in global trade operations.
Automotive demand is also changing as a result of new emissions regulations, which are being introduced around the world to combat climate change . These new EU Car Emission Regulations are designed to slow and hopefully eliminate the growth of greenhouse emissions including NOx (Nitrogen Oxides), which are being linked to various medical conditions including asthma which can have severe implications for those affected.
Electric vehicles are a solution and can solve this emissions problem for the whole world. But electric vehicles technology is still developing, the batteries, which power them also need to be charged and where does this energy come from. The range of an electric vehicle still can’t match that of a conventional diesel vehicle. But conventional petrol and diesel technologies are also still developing, thou their core technologies has been around for over a hundred years, whereas electric vehicles have some catching up to do. Its hoped that electric vehicles range will one day exceed that of conventional petrol and diesel range. To make electric vehicles really competitive, they need infrastructure, charging stations to be built around the world. But where does the electricity come from to charge these vehicles.
Gas and Coal power stations are not the answer as they pump out greenhouse gas emissions, which increases climate change. Nuclear power isn’t very popular in many countries around the world and the radioactive waste disposal is a multi-generational problem which no-one really wants. Fusion Power is a possibility, but that’s still be developed and is decades away from a practical system being deployed.
Green electricity systems including wind and photo voltaic systems (PV) are already established and are already supporting national power grids around the worlds, but these systems needs to be expanded and there energy conversion increased. Overnight electricity storage systems (home storage batteries ) from eg Tesla and Moixa need to be installed in every home around the world to store this electricity. Building standards need to be drastically improved, so that homes can run on very little energy and be really energy efficient. Consumer’s appliances are becoming more energy efficient and will continue to do so.
Being closely tied with Europe will actually help the UK achieve this as everyone will be using the same standards especially in electric vehicles as everyone needs to work together and go in the same direction.
On the 2nd of March, the Swindon Advertiser printed an article stating that Honda originally had plans to build electric vehicles in Swindon and a shipment of robotic equipment which was enroute to the UK was turned back you can read more about this story here. This news itself, is very disappointing as the UK needs to drastically expand electric car production and these vehicles need to be affordable for everyone.
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The Justice Department is seeking to acquire government oversight of Apple’s iTunes and App Store – a move that would give feds control over content ranging from books to music to television shows and movies.
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The headline to this article is misleading....
Ag ree, it only mentions:
'The Justice Department is seeking to acquire government oversight of Apple’s iTunes and App Store – a move that would give feds control over content ranging from books to music to television shows and movies.'
It doesn't describe what kind of control. If they are just asking for a report to investigate this price fixing then that is a fair request. The use of the world 'control' implies the feds can control the price, i think that's not the case.
It seems the Justice Department has fallen into the crowd of folks who refuse to acknowledge the reality that Apple is not the only company providing the services it does. So here goes the Government taking a big step to abolish the free market while telling everybody it's for the exact opposite reason. What's new?
That's what apple gets for sleeping with the devil!
Amazon supports the administration. Apple is Amazon's competition. Thus, the DOJ attacks Apple. Thats how America works.
I have to assume that the USDOJ has completed all its other investigations if they now have time to regulate iTunes and ebooks. I anxiously await their completed reports about the thorough investigations they conducted on the IRS, Libya, Zimmerman, spying on reporters, Texas voting laws, etc, etc, etc. I hope to see these completed investigative reports tomorrow.
The headline to this article is misleading. The Justice Department isn't seeking to "control" iTunes. It's seeking to enforce antitrust law to prevent price-fixing by greedy capitalists.
You cant beat the sound of nature.
Pull out the plug.
Now let's see who controls that.
Learn an instrument and listen to yourself instead of gadribbling uneducated rubbish on so called mainstream.
As for the so called justice department; it;s obviously rearing it's ugly head.
Btw, whats the big interest in the music department?
Oh thats right,
funny how when the government proposes something it's "abuse of power" but when apple does something illegal it's "just good business"
Wouldn't it be nice if some of those sweeping punishments included some prison time for Apple Execs. Stir up the vipers' nest a little and see what pops out..
this is waaaay too funny. but you know truth is stranger than fiction.
Well lawyers do like there E-books. Lol. Apple doomed them selves..
Granted I'm not a fan of Apple and their products, be BHO should learn to keep his nose out of other people's business. If Apple wants to fleece their customers fine. Count their customers, fleece them and see if they have any left to count afterwards. Isn't that how free enterprise is supposed to work?
oh WOW! a government ruling which actually benefits the people!? oh the world's gone mad...
This is a very 'Communist Party of China' idea.
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Although they are the hardest items to find, Clorox disinfecting products are being shipped to store by the truckload.
On Monday, the head of the California-based company said that Clorox is manufacturing record numbers of disinfectant products as demand has spiked amid the COVID-19 crisis.
“Since January, we’re able to make 100 million more disinfecting products than we did before. That’s a 50% increase,” Clorox CEO-elect Linda Rendle told “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts. “And specific to wipes, we’re making nearly 1 million packages of wipes every single day and shipping them to stores.”
But the world’s biggest cleaning products maker still can’t keep up with demand.
She said the company thanks “everybody for their patience” since many outlets have run out of the inventory as more and more people seek disinfectant products to curb the spread of the pandemic.
However, when probed about the shortage in an Aug. 3 call with analysts, Rendle said that it will take a full year “to get up the supply levels” the company need to be at.
“Given the fact that cold and flu sits in the middle of the year, and then we expect the pandemic to be with us for the entirety of the year, it will take the full year to get up to the supply levels that we need to be at,” she said.
In May, NBC News reported that Clorox produced 40 million more items in the first quarter of 2020 than it did during the same time last year.
Last week, outgoing CEO Benno Dorer – who predicted in the spring that the stock would be back to normal by summer – told Reuters the wipes continued to be in high demand and won’t be fully stocked on grocery store shelves until next year.


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German company Adidas AG, which designs and manufactures sports shoes, clothing, has agreed to sell its Philadelphia-based sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness.
The buyer is a newly-formed entity formed by U.S. private equity firm Juggernaut Capital Partners.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Adidas said the sale will result in a one-time gain in a low to medium double-digit million euro range, Reuters reported.
Mitchell & Ness is engaged in the sale of nostalgia headwear and apparel. The brand, which Adidas bought Mitchell & Ness in 2007, has licensing agreements with major American sports leagues including NBA, NHL, MLB and NFL.
The company is selling the brand because it wants to focus on performance sport. In statement, Adidas said that it plans to reinvest the proceeds of the sale into its “Creating the New” strategy, according to a statement.
“Nostalgia headwear and apparel is not core to this strategy and the sale of Mitchell & Ness will allow us to reduce complexity and pursue our target consumer more aggressively with our core brands,” Adidas CEO Herbert Hainer said.
The sale is expected to close in the second quarter, according to Adidas, which is the second-biggest sportswear manufacturer in the world. The position is being occupied by Nike.
Recently, the company announced plans to unload most of its loss-making golf business. It is going to put more focus on the athletic footwear and apparel market.
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Brixham Chamber of Commerce has been reaching out to support traders in the town.
So far, chamber vice chairman Alex Foley and his team have spoken to around 125 chamber members and non-members.
Alex said: “The main reason is just for keeping in touch and giving some encouragement and support – we’ve had very positive conversations with everyone we’ve called.
“I’ve been surprised at how positive everyone has remained despite in most cases suffering a catastrophic loss of revenue, and a consequent high level of financial anxiety, as well as the same challenges of personal isolation as everyone else.
“At the same time we’ve been making sure people are aware of the various support available and in some cases helping them to access support – in particular the business grants; we found around five businesses who didn’t know they were eligible, and have helped another 15 to speak on their behalf to the council to help their claims go through and the money get sent out as quickly as possible.”
Alex says the message from Brixham businesses is:
- almost every business has been badly affected by the lockdown period
- some businesses have managed to adapt well and built a delivery side to their business
- the Government support packages have been very well received by Brixham businesses
- what we need now is for people to buy local and support their local businesses.
Alex said: “It will make for a very difficult year and, sadly, we wouldn’t be surprised to see some businesses disappear.
“However, if we can get trade during a good chunk of the summer season, we hope that most businesses will survive – in this regard we might be lucky to have mostly independent shops in our lovely town.
“We hear that people are still spending money – and whether the product is beer, jam, wine or hot food, for some businesses this has helped them keep their sales ticking along.
“What we need now is for people to buy local and support local businesses. With local support we can make the second half of 2020 a successful period to compensate for the lost months this spring.”
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Yoko Ono Teams Up With Opening Ceremony
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(NEW YORK) Yoko Ono is joining forces with Opening Ceremony to create a limited edition menswear collection inspired by a series of men's fashion, sportswear, footwear, and tailoring sketches drawn for her late husband, John Lennon, in honor of their 1969 wedding. According to Ono, the sketches, titled 'Fashions for Men,' were inspired by Lennon's "hot bod". The collection features trousers, hoodies, and leather boots, and will launch next week in Opening Ceremony's U.S., London, and Tokyo stores. In addition to clothing, Ono's O.C. line will be accompanied by a book featuring Ono's drawings as well as posters.
The Japanese artist, author, peace activist, and designer, sometimes referred to as "The Fifth Beatle," recently paired up with Swarovski for a capsule collection in August. Also on Ono's 2012 roster of endeavors? Musically speaking, "Talking to the Universe" became Ono's seventh consecutive number-one hit on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart; in the art world, she showed "To the Light" across the pond at the Serpentine Gallery as part of the London 2012 Festival; Ono also received a "Lifetime Achievement" award from the Dublin Biennial in June.
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Employees of BAA ( formerly British Airlines Authority) are threatening to strike, a move which could spell disaster for Britain’s tourism industry. The six airports owned and operated by BAA cover several of the UK’s biggest travel and aviation regions, and could result in thousands of missed flights and cancelled appointments if closure is the final outcome.
BAA was privatized in the late 1980s as part of efforts by the Thatcher government to minimize state control of assets. The company operates six airports within the United Kingdom and many more overseas, making it one of the largest of its type in the world. The closure of the company’s UK assets is projected to cost the travel industry tens-of-millions of dollars in lost revenue.
It’s also threatening to ruin thousands of holidays, particularly as the strikes are planned to occur during the nation’s peak tourism season. Unite union officials are aiming to avoid a strike, instead opting to negotiate for a more competitive pay deal directly with airport authorities. BAA’s offer of a 1% annual pay rise was rejected by the union, who claim that the workers deserve more.
Should the strike go ahead, it will be the second major setback for Britain’s travel industry. Delays and cancelled flights from the Icelandic volcano eruption have cost the industry several hundred million dollars already, with some of Europe’s largest airlines still involved in efforts to repay and reimburse those affected by the disaster.
With several leading travel firms teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, another setback could spell the end of commercial travel bookings. Recent strikes by British Airways and a lack of disposable income have already hurt the travel industry, resulting in missed revenue targets and several major bankruptcy cases. Approximately 35% of the involved employees support moves to strike.


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Barcade Celebrating 15 Years With Epic Kegs
Barcade, the iconic retro video game and American craft beer bar is
celebrating 15 years at its original Williamsburg, Brooklyn location Oct. 3.
Scroll down for celebrations at other Barcade locations.
When Barcade opened its first location in 2004, the partners didn’t exactly have
high expectations. Now with eight locations, and on the eve of their 15th
anniversary celebrations, I asked founding partner and CEO Paul Kermizian if he
was surprised by the success off their American craft beer and video game franchise.
“Any success at all has been surprising,” he answered.
He explained that when he and his three partners – Kevin Beard, Scott Beard and
Pete Langway – opened the first Barcade, located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, it was
mostly for fun and perhaps for some supplemental income.
“We all had other careers,” he said. “We didn’t know if it would work at all,” Paul
Well, it turned out there were a lot of people who shared their love of classic video
games, and craft beer was getting on a major roll in the U.S. In 2009 they were
confident enough to begin think about a second location. They weren’t convinced
that New York could support another Barcade, so they picked Jersey City, which
opened in 2011.
“Most bars open and then change the theme every few years. It turned out there was
some longevity to our concept,” Paul said. Obviously there’s no lack of choice in the
craft beer world these days and they are able to keep their games interesting by
continuously purchasing and by switching them in and out of their various locations.
And now there’s a whole new generation of Millennial and Gen Zers gamers who are
curious about playing retro games on original machines rather than on copies on
What sets Barcade apart from other arcade game bars is their attention to their
machines – “If we have more than one machine that goes down in one location, we
tend to freak out,” said Kermizian. Three full-time technicians keep up with
everything and video and pinball machines are constantly rotated from Barcade’s
So how do four partners stick together after 15 years? “The fact that our business
has been profitable indeed makes it easier to get along,” said Paul. “We all have
specific roles.” President Pete Langley focuses on expansions and new locations,
brothers Kevin and Scott Beard handle operations and marketing while Paul
oversees everything as CEO.
Now with two locations in Manhattan, one in Philadelphia and one in Connecticut,
Barcade opened its second New Jersey location in Newark in 2017, then this year
jumped across country to open Los Angeles and is currently working on a Detroit
location. Kermizian said 2020 will bring them back closer to home and they are
currently looking at Center City, Philadelphia.
Some may wonder why Barcade doesn’t have its own beer brand to sell in its stores.
Well, they went a different route with that. While in the past they were famous for
mega tap takeovers, now they have brewers make exclusive Barcade beers. Among
their list of collaborators are Victory, Abita, Harpoon, Cape Ann, Captain Lawrence,
Smuttynose and Greenport Harbor. Currently on tap is Rye Score brewed by Victory.
The Brooklyn event features dozens of years of aged beers.
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Google Store will expand to more markets, including Mexico, Brazil, and Indonesia
The Google Store is the company’s online site where it sells its various hardware products, including its Pixel phones, its Google Home speaker, the Chromecast and much more. Today, the company announced a bunch of new hardware devices, and it also silently revealed plans to sell them directly in six more countries around the world.
As spotted by Android Police, the Google Store country picker now includes Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand in its list. While the sites themselves are not live, it’s likely they will go online very, very soon. That means Google’s hardware will be available directly from the company in 36 countries.
It’s currently unknown what products will be sold in those six new countries, as some markets don’t sell all of Google’s hardware devices. However, expanding to more places around the world, especially in large markets like Mexico and Brazil, means that Google will likely be able to sell a lot more Pixel phones, Google Home speakers and more.
If you live in one of the six new Google Home countries, are you happy that you might be able to get a Pixel phone or Google Home directly from the country? Let us know how you feel in the comments!


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KB4501371 fixes a nasty bug breaking audio on Windows 10
Microsoft released a new cumulative update to Windows 10 v1809 PCs. Update KB4501371 bumps the existing version of the operating system to build 17763.592.
Let’s take a quick look at the official changelog.
KB4501371 major improvements and fixes
App launch issues resolved
Microsoft fixed the issue that prevented users from launching some applications using cmd.exe.
Your Phone application bug fix
Some users experienced issues while connecting Your Phone application to the internet. Users can now use their apps via a web proxy server.
GDI+ issues fixed
KB4501371 resolved an issue related to the Windows graphics device interface. Microsoft confirmed that GDI+ previously caused issues for various versions of Windows 10.
Media Player bug fix
Some Windows 10 users reported that they were unable to play media files in a loop. Therefore, Microsoft released KB4501371 to fix this bug.
Isolated browsing improved
There were some reports regarding isolated browsing issues when some people used Windows Defender Application Guard in Microsoft Edge. Microsoft released KB4501371 to improve isolated browsing in the browser.
Realtek Bluetooth radio drivers issues
Windows 10 May 2019 Update introduced quite a few bugs of its own. One of those bugs affected Realtek Bluetooth drivers. Microsoft confirmed this issue has been fixed now.
Audio bugs fixed
Microsoft says that Windows 10 users experienced audio issues in some cases. This issue affects when users have not restarted their systems for more than 50 days.
IE11 scrolling issue
There were some user reports about a bug that affected Internet Explorer 11. KB4501371 resolved an issue with scrolling feature in the browser.
KB4501371 known issues
Microsoft acknowledged three known issues in Windows 10 Update KB4501371.
The first issue is related to error code 0x800f0982. Microsoft warns its users that this error is triggered on those devices that have installed some Asian language packs.
Microsoft is working on fixing the bug. The tech giant recommends its users to uninstall the language packs that have been recently installed on their systems.
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StethoCloud, designed by students in Australia, includes a stethoscope that connects to a mobile phone, allowing the user to upload breath recordings to a cloud service to help detect pneumonia.
German company HMB-TEC has listed some apps which, together with accompanying hardware, will turn your iPhone into a fan, flashlight, laser pointer, and even a stethoscope.
The iStetho Adapter, from start-up RidRx, converts an old stethoscope into an electronic one using an iPhone or iPod Touch and the iStethoscope Pro app.
The Littmann Electronic Stethoscope packs features most headphone users would be familiar with, such as noise cancellation and greater sound clarity.
New device can detect heartbeat amid bombings
The FDA says it is only regulating products that turn smartphones into medical devices it already oversees, such as apps that let your phone act as an electronic stethoscope or give feedback on CPR.
Health care can be difficult to access for rural residents in the developing world. SmartPlanet's Sumi Das talks to Medic Mobile's CEO to find out how the company is working to change that.
Physical therapy can ease symptoms of Parkinson's and may delay progression of the disease. Now, cutting-edge tech is transforming everyday therapy into entertaining exercises.
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Sony executives might say that they don't mind being on one of the lower rungs of the console sales totem pole if it means preserving their console's graphics capabilities or the technological strength of their products, but deep down, it has to bother them. That's probably why they are rolling out a smaller version of their PS3 that rumor suggests will offer a much lower price.
Billy Pidgeon, an analyst for M2 Research, suggests a "PS3-4000" with a $150 price tag wouldn't just be a good move for Sony. It would be a good move for the entire gaming industry.
"A value-priced PS3 could rapidly increase the base and would free up more consumer revenue for higher software sales volume," he said in an interview with GamesIndustry. "Sony already has a strong edge in Europe but the economy is weak and generous hardware price cuts will have a big impact. Microsoft would suffer deeper market share loss in Europe and with value pricing, PS3 could outsell Xbox 360 in the US where Microsoft has dominated monthly hardware sales."
The numbers for that assessment might make sense, but numbers don't mean diddly when Sony is part of the equation. This is a company that publicly stated there was no need to even reassess the possibility of a price drop for the PS Vita, despite its low sales numbers. Sony latches on to its original prices with the jaw force of a rottweiler that drools concrete epoxy.
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The current fiscal year as compared to the corresponding period of last year the exports of textile commodities witnessed an increase of 6.69 per cent during the first eight months of the current fiscal year as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
The textile exports were recorded at $9,999.770 million in July-February (2020-21) against the exports of $9,372.819 million in July-January (2019-20), showing growth of 6.69 per cent.
The growth of 18.04 per cent in the textile commodities that contributed in trade growth included knitwear, exports of which increased from $2090.039 million last year to $2467.006 million during the current year.
Similarly, the exports of yarn (other than cotton yarn) increased by 7.70 per cent, from $18.879 million to $20.333 million whereas, exports of bed wear increased by 13.71 per cent from $1597.868 million to $1816.882 million.
The exports of towels increased by 16.31 per cent, from $525.048 million to $610.684 million; exports of tents, canvas and tarpaulin grew by 33.27 per cent, from $61.704 million to $82.230 million; readymade garments by 2.56 per cent, from $1961.293 million to $2011.505 million; made up articles, excluding towels and beadwear by 15.14 per cent, from $439.460 million to $505.986 million.
At the same time, the commodities that witnessed negative growth in trade included raw cotton, exports of which decreased by 96.47 per cent, from $16.797 million to $0.593 million; cotton yarn decreased by 17.73 per cent, from $737.417 million to $606.685 million whereas the exports of cotton cloth also decreased by 10.37 per cent, from $1378.220 million to $1235.298 million.
On the basis of year-on-year, the textile exports decreased by 3.12 per cent during the month of February 2021 as compared to the same month of last year. The exports during February 2021 were recorded at $1234.031 million against the exports of $1273.745 million.
On the basis of month-to-month, the exports from the country witnessed a decrease of 6.75 per cent during February 2021 when compared to the exports of $1323.324 million in January 2021.
The overall merchandise exports from the country increased by 4.29 per cent during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
The exports of the country during July-February (2020-21) were recorded at $16.304 billion against the exports of $15.633 billion during July-February (2019-20), according to the latest PBS data. The imports during the period under review also increased by 7.49 per cent by growing from $31.483 billion last year to $33.840 billion during the first eight months of current fiscal year.
The country’s trade deficit increased by 10.64 per cent during the first eight months as compared to the corresponding period of last year according to the figures. The trade deficit during the period was recorded at $17.536 billion against the deficit of $15.850 billion last year.
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Food industry 'packaging' a punch
WHEN it comes to food packaging, the region's food industry is being encouraged to think outside the box.
Next Tuesday, Northern Rivers Food will come together alongside two national packaging experts, Gwen Blake and Joe Foster, to explore ways the industry can improve food packaging.
Gwen Blake has managed packaging and identity design projects for some of Australia's best-known supermarket brands including Sunrice, Nestle and Woolworths, while Joe, the Australian Packaging Professional of the Year for 2019, will explore the history of flexible packaging, the basic functions and formats currently available in the market, and finish by discussing the future of flexibles and the huge challenges we face in helping curb plastic waste.
This vital food industry workshop will be followed by a panel discussion with Mount Warning Spring Water's Tessa Martin and Byron Bay Coffee Company's Annie Chapelle; two Northern Rivers' companies which have recently undertaken packaging rebrands.
The event will be expertly moderated by Stone & Wood's co-founder Jamie Cook.
Tickets are still available for those interested in contributing and sharing ideas on how to create sustainable packaging solutions.
The Innovation in Packaging Workshop will be held at Ballina RSL from 9.00am to 12.30pm Tuesday, October 22.


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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek Reveals Epic, Detailed Model of Star Wars-Themed Lands
Guests can enjoy a first look at the stunning model during D23 Expo 2017
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 13, 2017) – During a special preview of D23 Expo 2017, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled a first look at the epic, richly detailed model of the Star Wars-themed lands under development at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif. and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla. This stunning exhibition, on display in Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ “A Galaxy of Stories” pavilion at D23 Expo, is yet another example of the breathtaking new worlds, immersive storytelling and transformational guest experiences that set Disney apart.
“To say we are excited for the Star Wars-themed lands to open in 2019 is an understatement,” Chapek said. “All along, we have said this will be game-changing, and through the model we can begin to see how truly epic these immersive new worlds will be.”
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Cellphone users in most of the India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) region, unlike many other places, do not have phones subsidized by service providers. Users need to buy handsets independently, which means that while handset penetration is huge in India, the smartphone market is small compared to South Africa (one of the few countries that have subsidized phones), Saudi Arabia or the UAE.
In order to appeal to this market and establish loyalty among IMEA customers, Nokia plans to lower prices of its popular Lumia line to be more affordable in India. Stephen Elop, Nokia's chief executive, said recently that the company's Lumia phones traditionally sell better in wealthier markets.
The Finnish firm's current best seller in the IMEA region is its Asha line, D Shivakumar, Nokia's senior vice president for the IMEA area, said in an interview with the Times of India. The strategy is not for the company's Lumia to outmuscle the Asha, but for them to grow together. "It will be a twin strategy," he said, "not an 'Asha-or-Lumia' strategy. For Nokia, we have to win in both."
Nokia has released a range of phones in the 10,000INR (Indian Rupee) to 35,000INR range — about $180 to $640. "We continue to work closely with Microsoft to take the Lumia range to newer markets and price points," Shivakumar said, but added that he could not share specifics about the new prices.
Nokia sold 4.4 million Lumia phones in 2012's fourth quarter, all running Windows OS, but it's a comparatively small number compared to iOS, Android and even BlackBerry devices.
Nokia's long-awaited Lumia 620 is due to hit Indian shores in early March, after nearly a month of delays caused by import issues.
Tech2 reports that the current prices of Lumia phones in India are:
Lumia 920: Rs. 35,000
Lumia 900: Rs. 28,000
Lumia 820: Rs. 26,000
Lumia 800: Rs. 18,000
Lumia 710: Rs. 13,800
Lumia 610: Rs. 11,300
Lumia 510: Rs. 9,500


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Tory Burch was in town Monday evening to the delight of about 40 women who descended upon the dainty King of Prussia boutique — one of 300 worldwide — amid a collection of colorful tote bags, sneakers, and appropriate winter floral prints.
The Tory Burch Foundation invited the women to the store, as well as to stores in Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, and New York, to kick off its Embrace Ambition Series, a week of intimate conversations that are live-streamed on the foundation’s website and that are designed to inspire women to live their best entrepreneurial lives.
Monday night’s girl power hours included mini-speeches from female business owners, including a stirring talk by 16-year-old Jacqueline Means, who founded a nonprofit STEM initiative for young girls in Wilmington. But the moment we all waited for was an Oprah-style chat during which Burch interviewed her mom, Reva Robinson, for whom her iconic Reva flat is named.
“People say, ‘What was the inspiration to your company? My mother. Where did come up with your designs? My mother," Burch said in her intro. “Every single thing comes back to my mom.”
When Burch, who grew up in Valley Forge, launched her casual, chic clothing women’s wear line in 2004, the plan, she said, was to start a nonprofit that would give back to the community in some way.
“Back when I was raising money for my company, I was clear that I wanted to build a global business so I could start a foundation,” Burch said. “[The men] were patting me on the back like it was charity work. One person looked at me and said, ‘Don’t ever say business and purpose in the same sentence.’ I knew that I was going to one day come back to him."
Burch launched her foundation in 2009, and the organization did most of its work internally. “We wanted to be very careful about talking about it externally, never be perceived as marketing in any way.”
Two years ago, the foundation launched the Embrace Ambition Series with a PSA that included such celebrities as Kerry Washington and Gwyneth Paltrow to remind women that their ambition should not be seen as negative. This year, the foundation has embarked on a week of events in the days leading up to International Women’s Day on Friday.
Burch is a force in the fashion industry, but she’s usually very reserved. There was something about Robinson that brought out the giggles in her and in all of us Monday night. She was candid, relaxed, and authentic.
Here are some of the things she shared with the audience about her life that may offer a window into how she was able to embrace her ambition. And because she’s the billionaire owner of a multimillion dollar fashion empire, it’s clear she knows what she’s talking about.


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Apple has quietly introduced a new iOS version that will make users talk more.
Apple’s new version, iOS 7.0.1, is rolling out today to users on both Macs and iPhones.
The new iOS update comes just ahead of the company’s new Mac Pro and Mac Mini, which are due to ship this summer.
According to a note on Apple’s iOS Developer Center, the update will allow iOS users to talk in apps like iMessage and Siri without having to switch apps to switch the microphone.
The new iOS feature is available to users of the new iPad Pro, the new iPhone 6S, and the new MacBook Pro.
It will also be available to iPad and iPhone 6s and 6s Plus users.
Users of Macs will also see the new feature, as Apple is introducing an updated macOS Sierra update to macOS High Sierra later this month.
Mac users will also get new tools for using iMessage.
The Mac App Store will include new support for Apple’s iMessage app and a new app that will send messages to the Macs.
Apple also recently added a new tool for using FaceTime video calls, as well as a new way to open the camera on an iPhone.iOS 7.1 also brings a slew of other improvements and bug fixes, including support for macOS Sierra, a new emoji font, support for the new “Home Screen” in Safari, improved stability in macOS Sierra’s video playback, a fix for an issue that caused some users to experience a black screen when they were trying to access an iCloud account in Safari and other Apple software, and support for new fonts for the Apple Watch.iOS 6.0 and earlier had a slew the other major iOS features included in iOS 7, but the update is focused on features like Siri and iMessage that were introduced in iOS 6.1.


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Is this the last-ever year Black Friday, or is the end of America’s biggest shopping day nothing but speculation? Click here and find out how the role of Black Friday is changing, and other news that shaped the week.
Amidst a year of market-moving news coming out of China, no shortage of attention has been paid to its growing consumer class’ buying power as more enter the global online ecommerce market. PayPal and Ipsos released the findings of their second global cross-border commerce report, which investigated the online and cross-border shopping habits of more than 23,200 consumers in 29 countries, and reveals new opportunities for merchants to expand their international sales.
International gift basket seller GiftBasketsOverseas.com announced the launch of its webpage in Chinese http://www.giftbaskets.com.cn, along with its mobile device counterpart http://m.giftbaskets.com.cn.
Despite a backlash against Thanksgiving Day sales events in brick and mortar stores, U.S. consumers have made it their third biggest ecommerce shopping day. Which day of the year is the top ecommerce day in the U.S.? You’ll be surprised…
Mike O’Brien isn’t the only Multichannel Merchant editor you need to follow on Twitter, no sir. We definitely think you should also follow our Managing Editor, Tim Parry, too!
A survey by Bizrate Insights has found that Millennials are the most interested in same-day delivery, with nearly a third (30%) of them saying it is important, contrasted by only 5% of Seniors.
The USPS reported a 14.1% increase in package volume, and an 11.1% increase in shipping and package revenue in 2015, as mail volume continued to fall.
This past week, there have been three separate instances of retail brands who ran into social media blowback as a result of some type of faux paus or protest over moves tied to holiday shopping.
These days our Senior Editor Mike O’Brien is plenty busy doing many things for Multichannel Merchant so we thought we would give him a little shoutout by asking all of you, our readers to start following him on Twitter.
EnterWorks, a market leader in master data solutions for transforming product information into persuasive and personalized content, said the combination of print and web catalogs is a defining element in omnichannel shopping experiences.


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The five major companies reporting earnings this week are Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), The Walt Disney Co. (DIS), Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), General Motors Co. (GM), and Twitter Inc. (TWTR). These companies release have fetched the eye of the market as this could turn the indices in any direction.
Google-parent Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) will announce fourth-quarter earnings on Monday after the market closes. Analysts expect earnings to climb 12% to $10.86 per share and revenue to jump by 20.50% to $38.94 billion. The tech sector went through a rough patch of data scandals, regulatory crackdowns, and socio-political tensions. Google has been impacted by the security vulnerability, which affected 52.5 million users.
This has prompted Google to prepone closure of Google Plus service, which is once hailed as the company’s answer to Facebook (FB), to April 2 from August 2019. It is expected that Alphabet might be sharing more information with regard to the closure and its impact on the future results at the earnings conference call. Advertising revenue has been the sole breadwinner of Google-parent.
However, the company has been busy in multiplying non-advertising revenue with the aid of diversifications. This includes artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud segment, automobile, healthcare, original content video streaming, broadband internet services, and experimental tech lab X. The fourth quarter could showcase the non-advertising business improvement and the revenue derived from the same.
Related: Alphabet Q3 2018 earnings report
Walt Disney (DIS) will report Q1 earnings results on Tuesday after the bell. Earnings are predicted to drop by 18% to $1.55 per share and revenue is likely to decline by 1.10% to $15.18 billion. The entertainment conglomerate’s bottom line could be hurt by higher expenses at Media Networks and a relatively uncertain film slate. The decrease in bottom line could be reduced by the continued growth at Parks & Resorts.
In Media Networks, results at ESPN would be hurt by higher programming and production costs along with a rise in cable programming expenses. The bottom line is likely to take a hit due to the continued ramp-up of ESPN+ including sports rights investment. Cable programming expenses are anticipated to be up mid-single digits for the full year 2019.
The Studio Entertainment segment is likely to be hurt by weak film slate when compared to the phenomenal success of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok and Coco in the prior year. However, from the next quarter, Disney has a strong lineup under its hoods such as Captain Marvel, Dumbo, the next Avengers film, Aladdin, Toy Story 4 and The Lion King on the verge for theatrical release. The year 2019 could be influenced by the timing of the completion of the Fox acquisition.
Related: Disney Q4 2018 earnings report
Gaming giant Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) is set to post third-quarter results on Tuesday after the bell. Analysts expect earnings to drop 11% to $1.94 per share and revenue to decrease 11% to $1.75 billion for the quarter. The results could be hurt by a decline in packaged goods and other net revenue as well as higher costs and expenses.
The company continues to determine most of its revenues from digital business due to the shift to digital video games versions. The digital business is likely to be benefited by the strong performance of FIFA, which is an important growth driver.
The company’s holiday sales were hurt by the delay in launching the highly-anticipated Battlefield V in November. This delay has given the rivals an added advantage in holiday sales attraction. The game lost to Activision’s (ATVI) Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and Take-Two Interactive’s (TTWO) Red Dead Redemption 2. The quarterly conference call could highlight more on the upcoming gaming titles and the shift from traditional devices to the digital platform.
General Motors (GM) will post Q4 earnings on Wednesday before the bell. Earnings are expected to dip by 26.10% to $1.22 per share and revenue is likely to decline 3.30% to $36.48 billion for the fourth quarter. The automaker, which is struggling in the cut-throat competition, has been undergoing a transitional phase of shifting its focus towards pickups as it is more profitable than cars.
For remaining profitable, the company has announced plans to lay off about 14,000 staffs as part of its restructuring activity. However, sales could be hurt by lesser demand arising in the market for GM vehicles as well as a decline in the launches during the quarter. The company has experienced more pickups sales than cars after reporting the quarterly sales numbers.
The company has simplified its model lineup by dropping six car models from its US vehicles lineup this year. While GM’s domestic sales are declining, its crossovers and trucks are thriving due to a competitive advantage. In the long run, the crossover market could be more profitable for General Motors instead of cars. The company’s conference call could highlight more on the upcoming lineups.
Also read: Twitter’s 2018 performance and 2019 forecast
Twitter Inc. (TWTR) is scheduled to report Q4 earnings results on Thursday before the market opens. Analysts project earnings to jump 31.60% to $0.25 per share and revenue to increase by 18.90% to $869.5 million for the quarter. The results will be benefited by better-than-expected growth in most products and regions. Advertising revenues are likely to rise due to the increase in owned and operating advertising revenue.
The micro-blogging platform’s total ad engagements could increase as video ad formats were the fastest growing ad format. The monthly active users are likely to be hurt by the removal of fake and malicious accounts as part of the company’s efforts to clear its platform of toxic content. Policy changes due to the enactment of GDPR also contributed to the decline alongside other factors.
Twitter is trying to increase user engagement through live video-streaming as well as by tailoring content to appeal to various user groups. The company could highlight its metrics and steps to user engagement in their fourth-quarter earnings call.
Last month, the IPO market was in a full swing. IPOs of Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) and JFROG (NASDAQ: FROG) had an impressive opening day in September, the former creating a
PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) beat market expectations on both revenue and earnings for the third quarter of 2020. The company saw the momentum continue in its snacks business while the
With more and more people turning to virtual entertainment sources, amid the virus-related movement restrictions, video game publishers like Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) are witnessing unusually high demand. Not surprisingly,


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- Apple is said to stop supporting the iPhone 6s and iPhone SE next year.
- The iOS 15 update next year will not be available to iPhone 6s and iPhone SE.
- Apple has not said anything official on this yet.
One of the reasons why Apple iPhone are recommended over some Android phones, despite the high price tag, is the software support that spans over a period of around five years. The latest iOS 14 is supported on the five-year-old iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, bringing the best of Apple’s ecosystem. But that might cease to be a case next year. Apple will reportedly drop support for the iPhone 6s devices, along with the iPhone SE that launched in 2016, with next year’s iOS 15 software. That might come as a blow to iPhone 6s and iPhone SE users but it was inevitable.
This latest piece of information comes from The Verifier, which has a mixed track record of providing accurate leaks on Apple. The publication has reported that the iOS 15 software that will be out next year will not be supported by three devices, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and iPhone SE. These three devices are four to five years old now and have been supported by Apple for up to the iOS 14 software that brings some interesting features for the latest iPhone 12. But, of course, some features from this update are not supported by the iPhone 6s and iPhone SE due to hardware and other constraints.
Apple is famous for providing software support to its iPhone models for several years, giving the users of old devices the same features the users of new iPhone models enjoy, bridging the gap between them by a large margin. The iPhone 6s was launched in 2015, followed by the introduction of the iPhone SE around six months later in 2016. Both the iPhone models might not get next year’s software but that does not mean Apple will stop supporting these models security-wise. Apple will no longer give features under new versions but there will be security patches and other updates that these three models, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and iPhone SE will get.


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Pioneering site designed to get more Patagonia products back into circulation crosses the Atlantic after US success
Few people can claim they don't have clothes stashed away in a wardrobe that they never wear – whether for sentimental reasons, because we really are going to drop those extra pounds one day, or maybe...
Now a director at IT services and recycling specialist N2S, Andy Gomarsall, MBE, joins BusinessGreen to talk sport, sales strategies, and sustainability
Boris Johnson promises a 'clean energy revolution' and the government deserves plaudits for its track record, but credibility is undermined by a refusal to reckon with the Tories' environmental failures
Prime Minister selects electric vehicle factory as backdrop for first major speech of election campaign, as Tories prepare to make environment a top manifesto priority
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Cement, steel and consumer goods and various industrial raw materials sectors on the international market are already feeling the heat of extensive higher prices. Dropped sales have already had an impact on the whole economy.
Much to the concern of industry owners, produced goods are piling up at warehouses. The country’s cement factories are losing Tk 300 crore every month because of rising prices of raw materials in the international market and there is no possibility of prices coming down to a tolerable level before 2022.
Steel scraps, one of the most important raw materials of the steel industry, are selling for Tk 50,000 per tonne in the local market, up by Tk 20,000 compared to a year ago, which has led to a significant rise in steel price at the consumer level.
Prices of a variety of commodities and industrial raw materials have continued to soar in the international market as demand outpaces supply following the relaxation of pandemic-induced restrictions across the world. The price of edible oil has gone up by Tk 34-42 per litre.
Per kg of Canadian wheat is being sold in the market at Tk 39. Three months ago, the product was sold for less than Tk 27 a kg.
Per kg of imported lentils were sold at Tk 55-58. At present, lentils of the same quality are being sold at Tk 82-84 per kg.
The price of HR Coil, the main raw material of corrugated iron sheet, has increased from $400 to $1,200 per tonne within two years. The price of phosphoric acid has increased from Tk 190 to Tk 430 per kilogram within six months.
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The second Vancouver Tech Tour will be 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at various downtown Vancouver locations.
The Tech Tour is aimed at job seekers, tech enthusiasts and students interested in learning about Clark County’s growing tech community and job opportunities.
The event will begin at DiscoverOrg, a local B2B marketing and sales intelligence solutions company, at 805 Broadway, Suite 900, and continue to the tech companies and other downtown locations hosting tech reps, including Tap Union, Trusty Brewing Company, Smokin’ Oak, Brewed, Heathen and others, according to a Workforce Southwest Washington news release.
The tour is a program of the Technology Association and hosted in collaboration with Workforce Southwest Washington, VanTechy, Columbia River Economic Development Council and North Bank Innovations.
Approximately 14 tech companies are set to participate and will either open the doors at their downtown offices or have representatives at the TechTour locations. Participating tech companies include: ACH Marketing, CoLab, DiscoverOrg, Edge Networks, ForgeRock, Formos, Gravitate, GTMA, Interject Data Systems, Perfect Company, RealWear, Sigma Design, SmartRG and Webfor
To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-vancouver-tech-tour-tickets-47677498682. Tickets are $10 per individual and $5 for students.


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The Semiahmoo Hotel in Blaine is planning to shut down on Dec. 1, putting 200 people out of work at the city's largest employer.
The Bellingham Herald reports Blaine officials called the announcement "like a nuclear bomb," as the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, majority owner of the hotel, tries to find a buyer for the hotel.
The hotel generates $200,000 in annual hotel tax money and generates $125,000 to $150,000 a year in sales tax for Blaine’s general fund. Semiahmoo Golf & Country Club and Loomis Trail Golf Club will remain open after the hotel closes.
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A Silicon Valley-funded space launch company in New Zealand, Rocket Lab, has successfully launched a battery powered 3D printed rocket from the remote Mahia Peninsula. "Made it to space. Team delighted," the company Twitted.
According to a report by Fortune New Zealand has created new rocket legislation and set up a space agency in anticipation of becoming a low-cost space hub.
Rocket Lab founder and CEO explained in a statement, "Our focus with the Electron has been to develop a reliable launch vehicle that can be manufactured in high volumes – our ultimate goal is to make space accessible by providing an unprecedented frequency of launch opportunities.”
The space startup was preparing for the launch for about four years, and has received a green light from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, which has been monitoring the flight. Rocket Lab is one of about 30 companies and agencies worldwide developing and focusing on innovative space projects such as small satellite launchers and more. The company said in a statement it has now received $148 million in funding and is valued in excess of $1 billion, Fortune reported.
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There were hundreds of new licenses issued, long-running court fights were resolved, and cannabis derivatives like Delta-8 became popular. President Joe Biden called for a review of how marijuana is classified under federal law after pardoning federal marijuana possession convictions.
There was a lack of funding that made it difficult for newcomers to break into the industry.
The black market continued to thrive despite the fact that most black and Latino entrepreneurs were shut out. Concerns about the connection between cannabis and psychosis were raised as efforts to change the laws failed.
There are signs that there will be changes in the new year, including lower prices and more stores.
The former state senator plans to open a dispensary in Chicago this spring. It would be difficult to not be. It was a tough year.
Some people lead the way.
After two years of delay, cannabis advocates were hopeful that the state would issue 343 new licenses by mid-2022.
Small startups that want to offer specialty strains and products similar to craft brewers can get craft growers' licenses.
Only a few of those businesses have begun cannabis operations.
Ivy Hall and Green Rose in Chicago and Altius in Round Lake Beach are the only new shops that opened this fall.
A former Chicago Public Schools teacher and military veteran is one of the co-founders of Ivy Hall. Dandridge has experience with the cannabis business in several states.
Ivy Hall is meant to be a cozier alternative to the more sterile dispensary of large multistate operators.
Dandridge wants to open more stores in the coming year in an effort to succeed where others have failed.
Dandridge told the Tribune in an email that access to capital is a critical ingredient of success, but also needs discipline, patience and to look where the opportunities are, which can all be done without investment. It is possible to succeed without selling equity if you work directly with local officials and zoning boards to revive a retail site that doesn't need a lot of improvements.
No money for start-ups.
The capital market to fund cannabis has stopped. The value of cannabis stock has plummeted. The SAFE Act would have legalized banking for the cannabis industry.
Scott Redman, the founder of the Illinois Independent Craft Growers Association, compared wading through a swamp in 2022.
Craft growers are disappointed about where they are. Many of us are still a long way from opening.
People are scaling back to start small and make some money.
Redman's company won a license as a craft grower but dropped its plans to build a facility near Woodstock, and instead renovated an existing building He wants to start making extracts in the summer.
He said that regulators often make the opening more difficult by requiring upgrades, such as additional security cameras. The measures can be more strict than those for the pharmacy that sells narcotics.
Craft cannabis products should be on store shelves in the new year.
State officials in November announced a new $9 million forgivable cannabis loan program.
License holders said the previous state loan process was too slow and restrictive.
A new process is intended.
Diversity should be increased.
55 new dispensary licenses will be awarded this month. Hundreds of pages of detailed plans are eliminated in the new online application. The basic information it asks for is required of the winners.
Changes are meant to make the industry more accessible to minorities. The medical marijuana industry needed huge startup costs and is almost entirely owned by white males.
People with low-level cannabis offenses are usually the ones targeted for new licenses.
The new rules do away with previous favoritism for veterans and eliminate applicants who are from areas that are politically connected from being hired.
Chris Slaby is a spokesman for the licensing agency. He said that the cannabis industry in Illinois will continue to strengthen as it becomes more inclusive.
What changes will be made ahead?
Since recreational marijuana was legalized in Illinois three years ago, sales have increased, but have leveled off.
Taxes can run as high as 41%, and that's what sellers blame for that. New derivatives of cannabis can get users high, even though federal lawmakers legalized it as a non-psychoactive version of cannabis.
The Cannabis Business Alliance of Illinois and a member of the McHenry County Board believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration needs to regulate more.
The agency failed to act for a long time.
The agency officials want more authority from Congress.
One solution would be to create a single regulatory agency for cannabis, similar to liquor and gambling, rather than splitting responsibilities among a half-dozen different agencies.
She said that we are one of the few states that don't have a commission for cannabis.
In other states, there is a push to limit the amount of pot that can reach 80% or higher. Critics of cannabis commercialization have warned of studies linking long-term and high-potency cannabis use to schizophrenia, depression and suicide.
Legal cannabis is safer than buying it from the black market according to advocates.
The new year may bring changes that have been discussed for a while.
Home delivery may be the biggest change consumers would notice. Gov. J.B. Pritzker supports the idea if buyers prove they are over 21 at the store.
Since cannabis companies have their own vehicles to supply products from producers to retailers, the market for transportation license holders may be limited. There are multiple apparently illegal delivery services.
Increasing the size limit of craft growers from 5,000 square feet to 14,000 or more is being pushed by advocates.
The license holders want to be able to sell shares of ownership to raise capital or cash out.
The Illinois attorney general and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation have taken a position that such sales are not allowed until a business gets its final license to operate. It is feared that wealthy white conglomerates will buy out minority investors.
That issue could be decided in court. The policy is being challenged.
The lack of transparency and shifting interpretations in regulation have driven away some investors, according to Edie Moore, co-founder of Chicago NORML and holder of licenses for several cannabis businesses that have yet to open.
She said that the status quo only benefits existing cannabis businesses and that a single agency is needed to provide clarity and consistency.
She called for allowing craft growers to share locations to cut costs.
She said the changes were small but mighty. "Make it understandable."
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The holiday season is all about spending time with family and friends. Your usual eating and fitness routines are likely to be disrupted. Do these four things to stay healthy during the holiday season.
1 You can manage your diet.
Don't try to sample everything in front of you. Keep portion sizes reasonable. Fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains should be part of your diet.
2 Food guilt is not a good way to avoid it.
During the holidays, it is normal to eat desserts, cocktails, and snacks. You can enjoy the holiday foods and beverages you like.
3 Move up and down.
The benefits of exercise for the mind and body are well known. It lowers your risk of disease and helps with weight management. During the holidays, there are lots of fun ways to stay active.
4 Relax for a second.
Time should be set aside to replenish your batteries. If you have to entertain, the holidays can be tiring. Taking a bath, reading a novel, and listening to music are some of the ways to relax.
Schedule an appointment with your doctor if you are concerned about your health. Minor ailments and over-the-counter remedies can be treated with the help of a pharmacy.
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Yesterday Sneaker News hit you with a barrage of special footwear releases from Nike and Jordan Brand that will serve as the preface to the 2012 Olympic Games, which will kick off at the end of the month. Kicking things off for Jordan Brand is a quartet of Air Jordan 2012 Lite colorways representing various countries, all set for a release as early as this Thursday, July 5th, at an MSRP of $150. Following that release is the USA-inspired release, which hits stores on July 19th. Continue on for a complete look at all the Air Jordan 2012 Lite release for the month and stay tuned for more Jordan Brand footwear updates!
Classic Green/Black-Court Purple
Game Royal/Varsity Maize-Gym Red
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superhero pack straight Batman, Hulk, Spiderman, Ironman... White/Navy i'm not sure, but these look pretty legit.
These would be cool for like a Super Hero Pack. CW super hero names in order: "Batmans", "Hulks", "Supermans", "Iron Mans", and "Captain Americas".


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SHANGRI LA KYIV CASINO RECEIVED A LICENSE TO ORGANIZE AND ORGANIZE GAMBLING IN CASINO GAMBLING INSTITUTIONS
On April 9, the Gambling and Lottery Regulatory Commission (KRAIL) announced the issuance of a license to STORM UKRAINE LLC, which grants the right to open a land-based casino under the international brand Shangri La.
We have been waiting for this for a very long time and we are very happy to create jobs for Ukrainians and help the country’s economy. On April 9, the Gambling and Lottery Regulatory Commission Shangri La brand in the legendary five-star Fairmont Grand Hotel Kyiv in the heart of the capital.
Since December 2021, KRAIL has issued 16 licenses to gambling operators: 1 for bookmaking, 4 for casinos, 3 for slot machine halls and 8 for online casinos. Today Shangri La is the only international brand that has received a license to operate in Ukraine. The Shangri La brand is well known among Eastern European players. We are confident that the new Shangri La Casino located at the Fairmont Hotel will become the leading operator in the gaming market of Ukraine, thanks to the highest standards, international management and an updated approach to responsible gaming.


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Our Community Economic Development Manager, Ahmed Muhumed, and AYCO Youth Environmental Workforce Coordinator, Ahlam Osman, planned, coordinated, and collaborated with the Nike and Jordan staff. Josh Heard, Footwear Development Director, collected and delivered nearly 500 pairs of shoes and clothes to our community for the winter drive. At the event, on December 15, 2022, about 300 pairs of shoes and over 100 clothes (Mostly jackets) were handed out to community members by the cultural navigator and the Nike Jordan staff. Cultural navigators partnered with a Nike Jordan staff to hand out shoes and clothes to the students. Many students talked with the Nike Jordan staff and received helpful tips about working at Nike and how to apply to internships and learn beneficial skills. Everyone had a fantastic time, especially the students; they had big smiles on their faces as they received their shoes.


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Samsung Galaxy J1 (SM-J100) specifications leak, pointing towards new entry-level smartphone line
Although high performance is obviously not a priority here, the J1 will have LTE connectivity. However, it will have to settle for Android 4.4 KitKat instead of Android 5.0. But, judging by the spec sheet, this is a peppy low-end device. If Samsung doesn't make the mistakes of sticking a poor quality display, a fixed-focus camera, and an unjustified price tag in/on it, this little phone will fly.
By the way, it seems Samsung really is simplifying its smartphone lineup for 2015, as promised. Instead of Galaxy Core, Mega, Zoom, Young, Epic and the like, we're getting neat and tidy alphabet letters - just like with the Galaxy S5. Less devices and a more focused catalog is a welcome move by the company whose strategy of frantically producing overly similar devices mostly led to unsold stock and customer confusion.


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Looking to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow for your LG V10? Last we heard back in January, it was indicated that T-Mobile has plans to update the handset, although when exactly will the update take place is anyone’s guess. However there is a good chance that the update could be rolled out soon.
Fingerprint security on smartphones these days are pretty common, which is why it wasn’t a surprise to see the LG V10 include that feature in their phone. However it seems that recently, it has been discovered that the LG V10 might have a security vulnerability for its fingerprint scanner, in which non-authorized users will be able to add their fingerprints to the list.
@SamsungMobile Go from zero to full instantly with a removable battery: https://t.co/xBcf65TGno #LGV10 — LG USA Mobile (@LGUSAMobile) January 27, 2016 It looks like there is always some bit of friendly sibling rivalry going on here (after all, LG and Samsung hail from the same country), which adds up to good fun for everyone. After all, having a sense of humor is always an important facet of life, and with […]
The LG V10 was launched last year and seemed to represent a new direction in terms of design and features that LG could be exploring. That being said, the handset was not launched with the latest version of Android which begs the question, will it be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow at some point in time?
The LG V10 is unlike any device that the company has released in recent years and it does appear to have made consumers interested in it. LG has revealed that its new phablet proved to be a hit among the younger generation in the United States, it was able to sell nearly half a million units of this handset in only the first 45 days after it was launched in […]
If a new report is to be believed then LG has started developing its second Nuclun processor, the aim as always being to reduce the company’s reliance on mobile processors from the likes of Qualcomm. It’s not known for sure right now if the processor will make its way to LG’s 2016 flagship handset but word on the street is that the improved Nuclun may first see the light of […]
The International Consumer Electronics Show 2016 is merely weeks away and just like every year we expect to see lots of good announcements coming from the convention. LG has used this stage previously to unveil several new handsets but be advised that you may not be treated to a new G Flex handset this time around, a rumor claims that LG is going to dump its G Flex lineup in […]
With AT&T and T-Mobile having confirmed that they will be taking in LG V10 orders, and the former has already opened up the pre-order process for the smartphone, here is perhaps another incentive for you to make this handset a priority when it comes to upgrading your smartphone. Apparently, if you decide to pick up an LG V10 some time between October 30 and November 15, LG is more than […]
Yesterday AT&T had confirmed that they will begin taking pre-orders for the LG V10 today, and sure enough they are. For those who are interested in the LG V10, you will be pleased to know that AT&T has begun taking orders for the phone and if you were to hop on over to AT&T’s website, you will be able to order it.The phone is priced at $249.99 with a two-year […]
Not too long ago LG announced a rather unique handset called the LG V10, it’s the first in a series of V-Series smartphones aimed at multimedia enthusiasts and power-users. There’s now information about its arrival in the United States, AT&T and T-Mobile will both be offering this handset to their customers.
Let us face the cold, hard facts here – anything that is gold in color will definitely be worth selling – after all, a shade of gold adds that much needed touch of class and elegance regardless of the object that it shines on. Having said that, the recently announced LG V10 smartphone that clearly resides on the high end side of things (and which we’ve seen in a video […]
As we reported yesterday, LG has made its new LG V10 phone official, so all the V10 specs etc.…. are out there. I had the opportunity to play with one, as described in the overview video below, and since I’ve added a great many hours of usage, so here’s my take on what the V10 is good at, and how it compares with other large-display phones currently on the market.
The nice thing about being in Korea at the right time is that things like an LG V10 Android phone can land in your hands. I got one and played with it long enough to provide an overview that I hope is clear and representative of what the device’s essence is. I’m still working on the full review, but I’d like to point out that while I focused on the […]
LG Korea has just announced the LG V10, the first of a series of V-Series multimedia-oriented smartphones. The V10 has been designed with power-users or enthusiasts in mind: those who want a better experience, of course, but also things like a removable battery, a MicroSD slot and a very high durability – out of the box. According to LG, the V10 delivers all that, and more.


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Sony has released a new firmware update for all territories that lets the console communicate with the company's RC-S380 NFC-powered reader device.
First seen on PS Blog Japan, the post has details on the update here, and you can see that it allows functionality between PS3 and the S380 device.
The S380's product page can be found here. It's a USB NFC device that reads contact-less IC cards. It's been out in Japan, Europe and America since last year.
Beyond that there is little information on how the device can be used with PS3.
It could have something to do with an NFC patent filed by Sony last year. The patent sparked rumours that PS4 would block the use of second-hand games by tagging them using NFC technology. Check it out here.
What do you think?


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Police are searching for a woman and two children accused of robbing a Family Dollar store in Volusia County. Then, the woman and one of the children allegedly attacked a store manager who tried to stop them.
Now that manager is facing disciplinary action.
Police said the unidentified woman entered the store on Nova Road in Holly Hill Wednesday evening. An assistant manager told police she watched the woman make some selections, put a "50 percent sale" sticker on a toy and head to the register to ask for a price check.
The manager told the woman the toy was not on sale. When the suspect tried to leave the store with several items still in her cart she was stopped. The woman handed over the items, and she and the two children -- a 1-year-old and a 7-year-old -- left the store without buying anything.
A little while later the manager told police the woman returned with the children, filled a shopping bag and walked out without paying.
The assistant manager went to the parking lot to write down the tag number on the woman's car. She then called 911. That's when police say the suspect attacked the manager, punching her in the face. The manager said the woman told the older child to join in and attack the manager.
Police said the woman and child then got in the car, backed out of the parking lot toward the manager, put the car in drive, appeared to try and hit the manager again, then left the parking lot.
“She was very scared. She was very shocked," said Brandon Davis, store manager. "She didn’t think before she reacted. Once you see something happen like that, you get that adrenaline, oh I’m going to get this person. I’m going to get this person but you don’t know what you’re going to get when you go chasing them.”
The car was found at a home in Daytona Beach. Police said the car belonged to someone else, who claimed he loaned the car to his granddaughter.
The woman is in her early 30s, 5 foot 6 inches tall with a large build, dark skin and black hair in a ponytail. She was wearing a long-sleeved light green shirt and blue jeans. She had a 7 to 8-year-old and a 1-2 year old with her.
If you know anything, you are asked to call CrimeStoppers of Northeast Florida at (888) 277-TIPS.


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Battlefield 4 box art revealed
EA and game retailers have revealed the official Battlefield 4 box art. And there’s no real surprise here: it’s based on the artwork we leaked two weeks ago. There’s box art for all three editions of the game: PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Be sure to also check out the recently released Battlefield 4 screenshots.
Which begs the question: will Battlefield 4 be released on next gen platforms? Sony has already unveiled the PlayStation 4, and Microsoft is expected to unveil the Xbox 720 at E3 2013 in June. The PS4 is based on PC hardware and architecture, which means it won’t be that hard to port the game from the PC to the system.
We’ll have to wait and see what EA and DICE’s plans are for the next-generation consoles. It would be a shame if Battlefield 4 didn’t take advantage of the new and powerful hardware. Earlier today, DICE confirmed that the game would skip the Wii U, just as we expected would happen.
Check out the final box art design below:


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The President of the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) of the US state of Minneapolis, Neil Kashkari, once again lashed out at cryptocurrencies, calling them a fraudulent industry and tools for speculation.
Neel Kashkari shared his opinion on the situation with the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. He said that FTX is not at all the case when one big scammer appeared in a serious industry. According to Kashkari, the very concept of “cryptocurrency” implies “market fraud designed for fools.”
“The whole concept of cryptocurrencies is bullshit. Digital assets are not suitable for making payments, they do not provide guaranteed inflation protection. Many cryptocurrencies do not have a shortage. Crypto assets are not regulated by the tax authorities,” said the President of the FRB.
Note that Kashkari has never been a fan of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He has long called them a giant wastebasket, as he is convinced that cryptocurrencies are associated with fraud and hype. In his opinion, they have no other use cases than financing illegal activities. Last year, Kashkari shifted the focus from bitcoin to the DOGE coin, calling it a pyramid scheme.
After the collapse of FTX, many US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials called for stricter regulation of cryptocurrencies. Earlier this month, US Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Michael Barr said he was concerned about the risks associated with stablecoins, as they could pose a serious threat to the financial system.
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Augmendix, based in San Francisco, has raised $40 million so far.
Teams of Google employees with great business ideas will be able to pitch Google for funding and free time to work on them.
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This comes after the companies agreed to dismiss all patent infringement litigations against each other, settling 18 cases in the U.S. and Germany.
'There is overwhelming evidence that the design of an office impacts the health, well-being and productivity of its occupants,' says a recent report.
Regulators allege that by requiring mobile phone manufacturers to pre-install Google Search and the Google Chrome browser, the U.S. company was denying consumers a wider choice.
Silicon Valley has lost one of its greats.
After a deadlocked jury in 2012, the companies failed to reach an agreement at a settlement conference last week.
Google Goals is a new feature to Google Calendar that fills empty time in your schedule with time for things like exercise or reading.
The money is spread across 29 programs working on disability technologies. Here are five examples.
Yahoo launched an auction of its core business in February after it shelved plans to spin off its stake in Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba.
Search engine marketing turns data into gold for you and your company.
In the content game, Apple has no choice but to hop on the content syndication train with Apple News..
How will Google's new tool affect your brand? How do reduced bounce rates and higher conversion rates sound?
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The search giant pulled a Gmail button meant for fun after people claimed it cost them their jobs.


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Harris announced it will integrate its media inventory systems with Google’s TV Ads, which will give cable network and operator customers the option to offer inventory through the Internet giant’s ad-buying portal.
The ability to access Google TV Ads is currently available to cable networks using Harris’ Paradigm traffic system. Harris said its OSi-Traffic, BMS and Novar systems can also be adapted for the Google service.
Google launched the TV Ads ad-buying platform earlier this year with inventory on Dish Network. NBC Universal last month said it planned to sell an unspecified amount of inventory from six of its cable networks through the Google service.
Harris noted that inventory owners using Google TV Ads will continue to maintain full control over business data such as inventory, rates and sellout levels through the Harris media inventory service.
“The media inventory service provides our customers with a new sales channel for their inventory, attracting new advertisers to television that were previously hard to reach,” said Harris Morris, vice president, Media and Workflow, Harris Broadcast Communications.
Using current traffic system inventory tools, the Harris media inventory service allows users to select and forward available inventory to Google TV Ads for sale. When spots are sold, the service delivers the spots from Google TV Ads to the Harris traffic system, where they are managed following normal spot-placement rules. As spots are approved and aired, the service provides campaign status information to both Google TV Ads and inventory owners.


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Apple lead designer Jonathan Ive participated to designed of Leica M limited edition camera. The company approached Ive to be part of the special new Leica M limited edition which was announced yesterday. The collaboration between the two will undoubtedly lead to a great camera, only it will be a pricey.
At this time, there is no information available how the new Leica will ve available, and whether it will deviate substantially from the design of the basic model. It is at least certain that the product will be made only once, which means that the device will only be available for people with big pockets. The limited edition will be auctioned later this year, and the proceeds will go to charity.
At Leica’s unique experience closing evening, after the brand new Leica M used to be introduced, firm proprietor Dr. Andreas Kaufmann printed that they’ve received an awfully different restricted version model of the digital camera deliberate — one who’s designed through legendary Apple fashion designer Sir Jonathan Ive.
This digicam would be the mom of all restricted versions in accordance with one easy reality: best a single unit of the digital camera will ever be produced.
The fundamental Leica M which has a full 35mm, CMOS sensor with 24 megapixels, additionally it is going to be able to report 1080p HD movies, built-in with a three-inch Gorilla Glass. It’s not going that the specs will exchange for the adaptation that Jonathan Ive’s design, however that’s not the aim of cooperation and public sale for charity.


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Image.canon: A New Cloud Platform from Canon
Image.canon: what is it?
With the new image.canon service, photographers can forward their work automatically from their camera to their computer, mobile device and supported services like Google Drive. The service is free to use and stores images on Canon’s own server.
Every Canon user can register a Canon ID and then use the service to wirelessly transfer images from their supported device to Canon’s cloud platform. From there, the images can then be forwarded to other services, a computer and mobile devices.
Image.canon stores the uploaded original images for 30 days, after which they will be deleted from the server. What is interesting, Canon doesn’t have any restrictions on image size or the number of images that can be transferred! The company says there may be instances where uploads are restricted for ‘operational reasons’, though.
Image.canon: a new platform to make your work easier
There is an exciting addition to the new cloud service – it enables the automatic background transfer of your images when the camera is connected to the internet. This means you can spend less time manually transferring your images and more time focusing on your shoots: this is our goal after all. However, according to Canon, only cameras released from 2020 will be capable of this.
Image.canon will also have dedicated PC software that will allow photographers to quickly download their shots from this hub. Canon users will also be able to sort images and share their photos directly to their social media channels or email contacts.
image.canon promises to be a handy replacement to the existing Canon Image Gateway and it will launch in April 2020.
This news comes shortly after an exciting announcement from Canon about focusing on RF, not EF lenses.
If you’re a Canon person, don’t forget to read about the new EOS Rebel T8i!


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Details are pretty thin so far, save that the visor will utilize 1440×1440 LCD panels and offer sufficient padding and counterbalancing to ensure that it remains comfortable even during extended gaming sessions. It can reportedly be worn over glasses, clips all of its various wires and cables securely at the back of the unit, and it sports a hinged faceplate so that users can flip back to the real world without having to remove the entire headset.
The Visor is slated for release this October, though presales will begin some point next month. The headset itself will set you back $349 while compatible controllers will cost you another $100.
Follow all the latest news from IFA 2017 here!


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The country’s largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has launched a new toll-free number to provide a diverse range of phone banking services on the go for the convenience of customers, particularly the elderly. SBI has announced the launch of a new phone number “Banking over the phone has just gotten a whole lot better! The SBI contact centre now has a new, easy-to-dial number.”
“Call us toll-free on 1800 1234 and get a wide range of services on the go with SBI Contact Centre,” SBI claimed in a Tweet.
SBI customers can now conduct a variety of banking services over the phone through the Contact Centre, thanks to this new service. Customers must ensure that their registered mobile number is linked to their savings account in order to use the new phone banking service.


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With the help of sponsors, volunteer organizations and U.S. Postal Service employees in 10,000 communities nationwide, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 30th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 14.
The food drive has become the nation’s largest one-day campaign to collect food for distribution to needy families.
Making a donation is easy. Customers should leave their non-perishable food donations in a bag near their mailbox on Saturday, May 14, before their letter carrier arrives. Food collected during Saturday’s drive will be delivered to local community churches, food banks and food pantries for distribution.
While all non-perishable donations are welcome, foods that are high in protein such as canned tuna, salmon, beans and peanut butter are most needed. Canned fruits and vegetables, whole grain, low sugar cereals, macaroni and cheese dinners and 100% fruit juice also top the list of most needed items.
Food Drive TIPS
WHAT TO GIVE: Most-wanted foods include:
Canned meats (tuna, chicken, salmon).
Canned and boxed meals (soup, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese).
Canned or dried beans and peas (black, pinto, lentils).
Pasta, rice cereal.
100 percent fruit juice (canned, plastic or boxed).
Boxed cooking mixes (pancake, breads).
WHAT NOT TO GIVE:
Rusty or unlabeled cans.
No expired items
Noncommercial canned or packaged items.
Alcoholic beverages or mixes or soda.
Open or used items.


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Energy giant Centrica is bidding to super-charge its electric vehicle ambitions with the creation of a new e-mobility team.
Centrica Mobility Ventures has been established to develop and progress new solutions and partnerships in the EV market and will work alongside Centrica’s international consumer and business units to develop consumer-facing offerings.
These are intended to combine energy supply with charging infrastructure services, including other value-add services such as energy optimisation and software applications.
The move comes several months after Centrica’s innovations unit made a multi-million-pound investment in Driivz, an Israeli EV charging software start-up which offers solutions for charging network operators, car manufacturers and utilities.
Centrica pointed to new internal research which concluded that the cost “tipping point” for electric vehicles, whereby they’re cheaper to own than a petrol or diesel car over ten years, will occur by 2025, and expectations that as much as £700 billion of investment will be made in fleets, batteries, charging infrastructure and technology worldwide by 2030.
Charles Cameron, director of technology and engineering at Centrica and chairman at Centrica Innovations, said that while the direction of travel for EVs is clear, many in the industry are “struggling to find their way” through the roll out.
“With a global network of over 15,000 engineers and technicians, and expertise in designing and managing energy solutions offered through Centrica Business Solutions, I believe we are uniquely positioned to develop a simple, holistic solution for customers that will address many of the challenges around EV adoption,” he said.
Centrica Mobility Ventures is to firstly work alongside car manufacturers to boost EV readiness within their dealership networks by providing a “one stop shop for end-to-end charging delivery”, comprising charging infrastructure, energy management, financing and optimisation.