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As a culinary pro, I ordered and reviewed large pepperoni pies from popular pizza chains Pizza Hut, Domino's, and Jet's to see which was the best.
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While visiting the popular chain Pizza Hut in Taipei, Taiwan, I tried popular dishes, like bubble-tea dessert pizza, corn soup, and seafood pies.
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In the taste-test battle between Chicago deep-dish demigods Giordano's and Lou Malnati's, Lou Malnati's takes the pie. Here's why.
Papa John's CEO says the chain's recipe is unchanged, despite founder's claims that he ate more than 40 pizzas in 30 days and it doesn't taste as good
Papa John's CEO said that the company has not changed its recipe, following the founder's claims that quality had declined since he left the chain.
Papa John's ex-CEO says in viral interview that he ate more than 40 pizzas in 30 days and that the quality has been destroyed, adding that 'the day of reckoning will come'
Papa John's founder and former CEO, John Schnatter, slammed the pizza chain in an interview with WDRB News, a Fox affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky.
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TNB, DHL partnership marks significant milestone in EV introduction into businesses
27 Sep 2021
Sustainability has become a new non-financial metric for investors to assess a company’s risk and today, most companies globally have embarked on the journey to shift their operation to adopt better greener alternatives.
Realising the importance of promoting and advocating green technologies into businesses, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) and DHL Express Malaysia (DHL) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see the latter introducing electric vehicles (EVs) into its fleet.
The first batch of fully electric vans is expected to be rolled out in the first half of next year (1H2022). The partnership forged is in line with DHL’s aspiration for zero emissions logistics by 2050.
It is also part of the Deutsche Post DHL Group’s wide-scale efforts to decarbonise the company — the group plans to invest a total of €7 billion (RM35 billion) over the next decade in climate-neutral logistics.
DHL Express Malaysia and Brunei managing director Julian Neo says, as the world’s leading express service provider, DHL Express is committed to its role of setting the standards for climate protection in the industry.
“Through collective efforts with partners like TNB, we can achieve long-term sustainable value for the communities we serve and meet our group-wide goal of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
“We are committed to electrifying 60% of our fleet by 2030 and since the last three months from the date we signed the MoU, we have actually progressed quite a bit. We expect the first batch of three EV vans to arrive in 1H2022.
“We are responsible for the world we live in. At DHL, we can contribute to this effort by ensuring more sustainable deliveries. The use of the electric vans marks the beginning of our efforts to make our last-mile delivery and line hauls greener. We will continue to electrify our vehicles to deliver excellence to our customers,” Neo says.
TNB, on the other hand, will develop the infrastructure and install EV charging stations at DHL’s service centre in Chan Sow Lin, Kuala Lumpur, plus several more along selected delivery routes.
The MoU will also see the two firms investing in energy-efficient equipment, and building energy management systems and rooftop solar panels.
“We are also putting two direct fast chargers out on the road to facilitate charging during DHL’s operation outside of the service centre. One of them is located at the TNB Dayabumi substation. It only takes 1 minute of charging for a 6km run.
“We are always open to inviting other EV players to use the charger. For us, this is significant progress that we have made and we are working with DHL to ensure that we can deliver this on time,” says Tenaga Nasional chief retail officer Datuk Ir Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan.
DHL’s EV fleet — a perfect solution for flexible urban deliveries
Elaborating more on the EV fleet, Neo says the specification makes it a perfect solution for flexible urban deliveries.
“The EV vans just require about seven hours of charging time [for a] drive of up to 200km on a single charge, which is more than sufficient for DHL. When we did our study, on average, our vans just used 180km on a daily basis in a pilot distance. Complete with the support of the direct fast charger, it is sufficient to support us in our operation,” he shares.
Beyond making its operation environmentally friendly, DHL Express also offers solutions to customers and businesses that are constantly looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
“We currently offer a Go Green option for parcel delivery, thus empowering customers to adopt greener and fuel-efficient options. In Malaysia, we also provide additional carbon reporting services that allow customers to analyse their environmental footprint and manage their carbon emissions. Customers can also receive verified calculation and offsetting of greenhouse gas emissions for our transport and logistics services through climate protection projects,” he says.
On top of that, DHL is looking into a potential partnership where the group aims to recycle its packaging materials. “It’s currently at the infant stage of discussion. We are looking at how we can further recycle packages that have been used during deliveries,” Neo highlights.
DHL committed to expanding green product portfolio
DHL Express recently announced the sustainability roadmap in tandem with its global go green goals. Amid the surge in demand for e-commerce transactions, which drive the logistics sector, the company is committed to reducing its carbon emissions from 33 million tonnes in 2020 to 29 million tonnes in 2030.
“We also want to be a leader in sustainability in logistics aviation. We plan to increase sustainable aviation fuel blend to at least 30% by 2030. We also plan to introduce carbon neutral buildings; we are going to design 100% of all new buildings with carbon neutral.
“We currently have in plan eight facilities. One has gone live and three more in the pipeline will be going live with solar panels installed. That will potentially give us 800kW once all are fully completed,” Neo elaborates.
DHL Express will continue to expand its green product portfolio by offering alternative solutions to all of its products and services.
TNB ready to support EV infrastructure in the country
Meanwhile, as the national utility service provider, TNB is ready to provide and empower EV infrastructure in the country.
Megat Jalaluddin highlights that the MoU with DHL will pave the way for TNB to provide critical infrastructure for the logistics company in providing the best services to its customers.
“Looking at the whole ecosystem of the EV infrastructure, we believe we can attract more customers in the future. We will create a robust business model for our potential customers. This business model is designed to strengthen the foundational support for EV proliferation in Malaysia as we help reduce any range anxiety for potential individual car owners who are looking to switch to EV in the near future,” he says.
“Together with the government’s support, it is only a matter of time before EV becomes commonplace in the country, which is our objective. In a sense, TNB is ready to electrify the green agenda of Malaysia,” he explains.
On the renewable energy front, TNB says it is planning to increase its generation of renewable energy capacity to 8,300MW by 2025, up from the current rate of 3,402MW. It also plans to expand the adoption of renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, biomass and biogas.
According to Megat Jalaluddin, the utility company recently shared its planned sustainability journey, which outlines its commitment to be a net-zero carbon emission company by 2050, during the announcement of its first half FY2021 results.
“In our sustainability journey, we are committed to deploying initiatives that include our plan to reduce carbon emissions to 35% and coal generation to 50% by 2035. We also intend to accelerate investments in emerging green technologies like green hydrogen and carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) as soon as they become economically viable,” he concludes.
Source: The Edge Markets

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Workers must have right to negotiate collectively through union of their choice
February 4th: Unite Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock and Mandate General Secretary John Douglas today said that recent redundancy cases in retail outlet Forever 21 (part of a US multinational retail chain) and AMT Sybex (a subsidiary of outsourcing giant Capita) highlighted deficiencies in Ireland’s collective bargaining provision. The union leaders called for legislation to be introduced vindicating the right of workers to negotiate collectively with their employer through a union of their choice.
John Douglas, whose union Mandate represents workers in Forever 21, accused the company of refusing to engage collectively with the workers’ chosen union to negotiate redundancy packages following the decision to close the retail giant’s only Irish store:
“Losing your job is one of the most traumatic experiences a worker can go through. It’s at difficult times like this that workers need the support of their trade union and their right to be represented by that trade union on a collective basis. Yet, in Ireland, multinational companies like Forever 21 refuse to collectively engage with their 80 Irish workers adding more stress to an already upsetting experience,” said Mr Douglas. He added, “This needs to change. Irish workers deserve and are entitled to the rights afforded to millions of other workers across Europe – collective bargaining.”
Unite represents workers in AMT-Sybex, a wholly-owned subsidiary of outsourcing giant Capita which has nearly €140 million worth of departmental contracts. Last year six Unite members were made redundant; Capita not only refused to engage collectively with the workers through Unite, but also refused to implement a Labour Court recommendation for enhanced redundancy terms, describing the recommendation as ‘inappropriate’. The company also implied that the workers’ decision to be represented by Unite was a factor in the dismissal of their appeal against redundancy.
Jackie Pollock said today that the Capita and Forever 21 cases illustrate what he termed “the glaring gaps” in Ireland’s collective bargaining provisions:
“While the 2015 Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act was a welcome step forward, it did not provide for collective bargaining. Instead, it provided mechanisms for certain groups of workers whose employers refuse to negotiate collectively with a body of the workers’ choice. We still need fit-for-purpose collective bargaining legislation focussed on the rights of workers – rather than the rights of employers. Employees must be able to freely choose the body through which they wish to negotiate”, the Unite Regional Secretary said.
John Douglas added: “The Forever 21 and Capita cases are just two recent examples showing how workers have been failed by Ireland’s lack of proper collective bargaining provision. The time has come to redress the balance in favour of working people and their democratic right to choose how they will be represented in the workplace”.


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Myer 'warns ambassadors and runway models about maintaining a healthy weight' ahead of upcoming collection launch
Days out from their annual Autumn/Winter collection launch, Myer is reportedly warning its models and ambassadors against being ultra slim.
The department store giant has relayed a mandate urging participants of their upcoming runway show to maintain a 'healthy weight', according to the Daily Telegraph.
It comes after attention was drawn to ambassador and former Home And Away actress Jodi Anasta's slender frame, and the much-publicised dropping of model Kate Peck from the brand.
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Concern: Myer has reportedly warned its models and ambassadors about maintaining a 'healthy weight' prior to their Autumn/Winter collection launch on Thursday
After announcing a separation from her former NRL star husband Braith in December, Anasta's gaunt appearance has been brought into the spotlight.
The mother-of-one was seen looking worryingly thin while at the beach last month prompting speculation the stress of the past few months have taken its toll.
It is still unclear whether or not Anasta will attend the much-anticipated Myer showcase, which is due to take place in Sydney on Thursday evening.
Worrying: The report follows recent attention about ambassador Jodi Anasta's slim figure
Long-time ambassador: It comes after model Kate Peck was dropped from the brand last month following headlines over the past two years about her waif-like frame
She has been a staple on the red carpet at previous runway shows and also represents the brand at social events such as the Spring Racing carnival.
Prior to being dropped by Myer last month, long-time model and ambassador Kate Peck had similarly drawn headline attention for her waif-like frame.
She was excluded from the brand's swimwear catalogue and likewise failed to model the collection during their 2014 and 2015 Spring/Summer showcases amid speculation she had been deemed too slim.
It had been reported that Myer bosses were concerned Peck might invite criticism by posing in swimwear given her slender frame.
But speaking to Daily Mail Australia, the MTV star explained: 'It wasn't in my contract to do swimwear modelling, I've never done it. It was never on the cards.'
Absent: Peck didn't model the brand's swimwear collections alongside fellow models Jennifer Hawkins and Rachael Finch during their 2015 Spring/Summer launch
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Myer for comment regarding this story.
It seems department store is keen to avoid a situation similar to that of designer Alex Perry in 2014 when he allowed a worryingly slender model to take to the runway for his Fashion Week show.
Concern was immediately raised by spectators and Perry was forced to apologise for his 'serious lack of judgement'.
Confessing he 'recoiled' while watching former Australia's Next Top Model runner-up Cassi Van Den Dungen on his catwalk, he told Sunrise at the time: 'It's not an image I think is good to put forward.
'I got distracted. I chatted to Cassi, I've known her for a long time. I should have made that call. I was off the ball.'
'I was off the ball': In 2014 designer Alex Perry came under fire for having a very slim model on his runway
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…The story unfolded over eight ads that premiered during the Allstate Sugar Bowl, which aired on ESPN. The infomercial-style spots push an e-commerce site developed by Allstate where people could buy replica items from virtually every room in the Moskal’s home, including a blender, TV, weed wacker and their car. And they’re all at “Mayhemically-reduced” prices — dirt-cheap.
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Ocean AT&T store robbed by four men
The men took off with an unknown amount of money and merchandise.
OCEAN TOWNSHIP - Police are asking for the public's help identifying four men who bound two AT&T employees on Tuesday evening and robbed the store of an unknown amount of cash and electronics.
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The employees, who are unhurt, worked at an AT&T retailer on State Highway 35, police said, and were led to the back room of the store while two men displayed handguns.
The perpetrators fled in a dark-colored sedan that possibly could have been a Mercedes-Benz, police said. The store employees were able to free themselves after the robbers left.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Ocean Township Police Department at 732-531-1800.
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1 million tonnes of rice for stockpile in the context of abundant supply from the Winter-Spring 2014-2015 crop harvest. (Photo: VNA)
The Prime Minister’s Office on February 13 agreed to a proposal on purchasing 1 million tonnes of rice for stockpile in the context of abundant supply from the Winter-Spring 2014-2015 crop harvest in the Mekong Delta region.
The proposal was put forth during a conference earlier the same day held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Ministry of Finance, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), and the Vietnam Food Association (VFA) in Hanoi.
The purchase will be made via rice trading enterprises under the VFA from March 1 to April 15, 2015 with the VFA and provincial People’s Committees responsible for assigning specific quota to each trader. The enterprises will receive interest subsidy for up to 4 months for bank loans taken to purchase the rice.
According to the MARD’s report, the total output of the Mekong Delta’s Winter-Spring 2014-2015 crop is expected to reach 11.3 million tonnes of unhusked rice, equivalent to 4.3 million tonnes of commercial rice while there are still around 707,000 tonnes in the rice inventory accumulated from last year. This has brought the total commercial rice stock to 5 million tonnes. Meanwhile, rice export is estimated to amount to only 1.4 million tonnes in the first four months of the year, resulting in falling domestic rice price.
According to the VFA General Secretary Huynh Minh Hue, now is the right time to start purchasing rice for stockpile, which will help keep rice price stable.
The Mekong Delta, the country’s largest rice granary, comprises of 12 provinces and one centrally-run city with a total area of 40,000 square kilometres and a combined population of 18 million.-VNA
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SM, Robinsons, Puregold cut SRP on Palace’s plea
The country’s leading supermarkets have agreed to bring down the price of sugar to as low as P70 per kilogram, Malacañang announced Friday.
This came about after Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez, upon the instruction of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., held a series of talks with owners of Robinsons Supermarket, SM Supermarket, and Puregold Supermarket, the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) said.
The OPS said the supermarket owners heeded Marcos’ appeal to lower the price of sugar to P70.
“They all agreed to the suggested retail price of P70 per kilo of sugar, from a high of P90 to P110 per kilo,” it said in a statement.
The government is also determining if the country’s sugar shortage was “artificial,” Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said on Friday.
When asked if President Marcos would allocate the sugar output for crop year 2022 to 2023, Angeles said: “It depends on our findings. What we’re looking now is if the sugar shortage is artificial or not. Our allocation will be based on if there is a shortage.”
Authorities are also conducting inspections in Deparo, Caloocan; Balut, Tondo and San Nicolas in Manila; Rosales, Pangasinan; San Fernando, Pampanga; Ibaan, Batangas; and in Davao.
This was related to the order on the Bureau of Customs to exercise its “visitorial powers” to inspect warehouses where there are reports of hoarding.
Some operations led to discovery of “questionable” documents among warehouse owners, Cruz-Angeles said, while some were able to present legitimate documents.
BoC and Department of Trade and Industry teams earlier found 42,733 sacks of sugar in a warehouse in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, which is roughly 2,150 metric tons worth P215 million, and 7,021 metric tons of sugar from Thailand on a ship at the Subic port in Zambales.
The MV Bangpakaew was found to be loaded with 7,021 metric tons of Thailand white refined sugar, equivalent to 140,000 bags and with total tax payment valued at P45.6 million.
The Office of the Press Secretary said the BoC has submitted its report on the smuggled sugar.
Cruz-Angeles said that heads would roll at the Customs bureau if evidence shows that any of the bureau’s port personnel are in connivance with smugglers using recycled sugar import permits.
She said one warehouse in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, and another in San Fernando City, Pampanga, were not registered with the SRA.
Mr. Marcos expressed gratitude to supermarket owners who agreed to offer cheaper sugar in their groceries and stores, amid the sudden spike in sugar prices in the market, Rodriguez said.
“The President lauded the selfless response from these businessmen who are sacrificing not just their own inventory but also their projected business profits for the sake of the ordinary Filipinos at this time when the country is besieged by many problems,” Rodriguez said.
“This is a classic display of the indomitable Filipino spirit of bayanihan (teamwork) and love of country,” he added.
On Wednesday, Mr. Marcos said the government is negotiating with traders to bring down sugar prices in the country.
Rodriguez noted that SM stores have committed to sell their inventory of washed sugar at P70 per kilo, while Robinsons Supermarket has pledged to unload 1 million kilos of sugar at P70 per kilo with one kilo per pack in Metro Manila.
Puregold has also vowed to make available 2 million kilos of refined sugar at P70 per kilo, Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez said the latest development will give consumers access to cheaper sugar with over 3 million kilos available in the market starting next week.
“The availability of P70 per kilo of sugar is good until supply lasts, according to the supermarket owners. The agreed selling price of P70 per kilo will likewise be monitored by the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry),” the OPS said.
To date, Savemore Market is the fastest growing format of SM Markets, serving as the umbrella brand for SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket, and Savemore and its sister company, Alfamart.
It has over 1,500 stores composed of 206 Savemore stores, nine Savemore Express stores, 60 SM Supermarket stores, 53 SM Hypermarket stores, and 1,201 Alfamarts.
Robinsons Supermarket is a division of Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc. and the second largest supermarket chain in the country with 274 stores nationwide.
Puregold Price Club, Inc., or simply Puregold, is a chain of supermarkets that has about 280 operating stores and over 20 food service stalls nationwide.
Rodriguez said the DTI will monitor participating retailers’ compliance with the agreed purchase limit of one kilo per consumer to prevent “possible household hoarding by some enterprising consumers” and ensure that all consumers will be able to avail of the low-priced sugar.
Rodriguez added that there was also a pledge from Victorias Milling Company (VMC) to help traders in the food manufacturing industries by making available 45,000 sacks at 50 kilos per sack of bottler-grade sugar for soft drinks companies.
“This is to avert a possible temporary halt in their operations that could result to the displacement of their workers,” he said.
“Victorias Milling also allotted 500,000 kilos of sugar for consignment in Kadiwa stores in the populated parts of the Visayas.”
VMC is an integrated raw and refined sugar firm located in Barangay XVI, Victorias City in Negros Occidental. Founded on May 7, 1919 by Don Miguel J. Ossorio, it is among the earliest modern sugar mills in the country.
Mr. Marcos earlier met with members of the Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers, Inc. (PCFMI) to discuss possible solutions to the country’s looming sugar shortage.
The President, who also serves as chairman of the Sugar Regulatory Administration, previously bared his plan to allow food manufacturers to directly import sugar.
Also on Friday, Senator JV Ejercito said he supports the President’s plan to reorganize the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) and rejected proposals to abolish the agency altogether.
He said there was still a need for a dedicated government agency to help sugar farmers improve their productivity.
Senator Risa Hontiveros said the SRA fiasco shows the need for a revamp of the leadership structure of the Department of Agriculture and its attached agencies, especially with the looming shortage of sugar and skyrocketing sugar prices.
She described the leadership in the DA as “deeply problematic” amid consecutive resignations of the agency’s ranking officials over the sugar importation mess.
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More than a third of U.S. retail investors would consider an investment in Bitcoin, representing a potential market of more than 21 million investors, according to a new study based on an online survey of 1,100 U.S. investors commissioned by Grayscale Investments, a digital currency asset manager. The majority of those interested in Bitcoin, however, are not interested in working with a financial advisor.
But retail investors interested in Bitcoin aren’t a bunch of 20-somethings new to investing. The study found that “Bitcoin-interested investors” have an average age of 42, 70% are parents, and there is a “slightly increased appetite for a Bitcoin investment product among minorities” compared with the survey's control group. Men tend to be more interested in Bitcoin than women, but 93% of women would be open to investing in Bitcoin if there was more education available about the asset. If recommended by a financial advisor, 82% of women would be more likely to invest in Bitcoin, compared with 74% of men.
“It’s clear that Bitcoin is being considered alongside more traditional investments,” said Michael Sonnenshein, managing director at Grayscale Investments. “While we have had, and continue to hold, a strong conviction in the investment opportunities in digital currencies, it’s great validation to see that the appetite extends far beyond the crypto community.”
Of note, many of the same investors interested in Bitcoin are also interested in gold. Compared with 55% of all investors, 69% of Bitcoin-interested investors also view gold as a good investment. Of those investors interested in Bitcoin, 65% say they would “definitely or probably would invest in gold,” compared with just 41% of the control group.
Trusted third parties, like advisors, can also have an impact on how investors approach digital assets. Seventy-eight percent of investors surveyed say that working with an advisor would make them more comfortable with investing in Bitcoin. While investors may not be inclined to work with advisors, the survey’s authors recognized the potential for advisors to provide guidance. Concerns with volatility in Bitcoin, for example, can be addressed by financial advisors, who “can reassure their clients by offering the right allocation and encouraging holding over the long term,” according to one of the survey's conclusions.


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Millennial car shoppers identified Chevy as the brand that they most identify with, the plan to buy next and the brand they currently own.
Much of the appeal for younger buyers has to do with Chevy's mix of no-nonsense vehicle attributes, its affordable lineup and widespread availability of features like Apple CarPlay and WiFi hotspots.
Millennials are the fastest-growing segment of car shoppers in the industry.
Forget the German luxury automakers, the aspirational exotics or even Tesla’s all-electric fleet: the number one brand that speaks to Millennial shoppers and younger is Chevrolet, according to the latest study by Autolist.com.
Much of this appeal has to do with how the Chevy brand resonates with a younger cohort of buyers who are highly sensitive to conspicuous consumption and value.
“Chevy is doing a great job of trading on its reputation as a no-nonsense, affordable brand while at the same time adding to its vehicles the stuff younger buyers covet,” said Chase Disher, analyst at Autolist.com. “This includes things like WiFi hotspots, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, wireless phone charging and an intuitive infotainment system.”
Autolist polled 1,750 current car shoppers and asked them which brand they believed was most relevant to their age group, which brand they would buy today and which brand they currently owned.
Chevy was the top answer to all three questions by Millennials and Gen Z buyers (anyone under 36).
Chevy’s smaller vehicles like the Spark, Cruze and Trax have obvious appeal to younger, price-conscious shoppers. But there are other Chevy models that rank high in purchase consideration among younger buyers.
An earlier study by Autolist.com also found that the Chevy Silverado was the most-popular full-size truck among Millennials.
And data from Insurify, an insurance quote website found that based on 672,000 auto insurance applications, the Impala and Malibu duo were the sixth and seventh most-popular models in the industry for millennial buyers, respectively.
This makes sense given that the midsize car segment has one of the lowest average transaction prices in the industry, behind only subcompact and compact cars and subcompact crossovers, according to data from Automotive News.
Millennials are the fastest-growing group of car buyers in the industry, a fact that hasn’t escaped Chevy’s own marketing efforts. One of the brand’s “Real People, Not Actors” ads specifically addressed Millennials and the cliches that marketers often rely on when selling to this age group.
Here’s a look at the top five responses for the three questions in Autolist’s survey:
Which of these brands speaks to your age group the most?
Buick, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Cadillac and Volvo were the five brands that respondents under 36 said spoke to them the least.
This was noteworthy because Buick and Cadillac are corporate cousins with Chevy as all three reside under the General Motor banner. Many of their vehicles are similar and use common platforms and powertrains.
“These differences in brand perception really highlight the advantage that Chevy’s no-frills image has over its fellow GM labels,” Disher said. “It also shows how the messaging of Buick and Cadillac has struggled to connect with younger buyers.”
Which of these brands would you consider buying today?
Fiat, Mini, Genesis, Alfa Romeo and Buick were the five brands that were chosen by the fewest number of respondents 36 and under.
Which of these brands do you currently own?
Tesla, Mini, Alfa Romeo, Genesis and Jaguar were at the bottom of this list.


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RTTNews - Stocks finished Tuesday little changed, marred by another low volume session characteristic of the summer trading season. The major averages finished on opposite sides of the unchanged mark by only mild margins, unable to sustain any notable moves on the day.
The lackluster performance came as some traders stayed on the sidelines ahead of the announcement of the Federal Reserve's announcement of its latest decision on interest rates. While the Fed is expected to leave rates unchanged, traders will keep a close eye on the accompanying statement.
Early gains were erased by trader reaction to a report from the National Association of Realtors, which showed that existing homes sales rose for the second consecutive month in May but still came in below economist estimates.
The report showed that existing home sales rose 2.4 percent to an annual rate of 4.77 million units in May from a revised 4.66 million units in April. Economists had expected sales to rise 3 percent to 4.82 million units from the 4.68 million units originally reported for the previous month.
Despite the downward revision to April sales, the annual rate of existing home sales for the month was still up 2.4 percent compared to March. Subsequently, existing home sales showed their first back-to-back monthly gains since September 2005.
On the corporate front, shares of Rambus (RMBS) closed significantly lower after the memory chip maker lowered its second quarter revenue guidance, citing the impact of the spiraling economy and its effect on the sales of semiconductors and consumer electronic systems.
In other news, Anglo American rejected Swiss mining company Xstrata's proposal for a $68 billion merger of equals on the grounds that the merger was unattractive to its shareholders.
The major indices saw choppy trading throughout the day, bouncing in and out of positive territory for most of the session. While the S&P 500 finished up by 2.06 points or 0.2 percent at 895.10, the Dow slipped by 16.10 points or 0.2 percent to 8,322.91, and the Nasdaq dropped by 1.27 points or 0.1 percent to 1,764.92.
Despite the lack of direction shown by the broader markets, retail stocks saw notable weakness, with the S&P retail index dropping by 1.8 percent on the day. The decline pulled the index down to its lowest closing level in well over two months.
Additional weakness was visible among airline and healthcare provider stocks, with the NYSE Arca Airline Index and the Morgan Stanley Healthcare Provider Index both falling by 1.5 percent. While the airline index fell to its lowest closing level in nearly three months, the healthcare provider index set a one-month closing low.
On the other hand, resource stocks moved higher on the day, offsetting some of yesterday's steep losses. Gold and steel stocks showed considerable upward moves, as reflected by the 4.2 percent climb by the NYSE Arca Gold Bugs Index and the 3.4 percent jump by the NYSE Arca Steel Index.
Banking, oil service, chemical, and telecommunication stocks also rose on the day, regaining some of the ground lost during yesterday's broad based sell-off.
The Dow components finished the day roughly split, contributing to the uninspiring performance turned in by the blue chip index.
One of the day's most notable pullbacks came as shares of Boeing (BA) dropped by 6.5 percent on the day. The stock closed at its worst level in nearly a month after the firm announced that the first test flight of the 787 Dreamliner would be postponed yet again due to structural problems.
Weakness was also present in shares of Home Depot (HD) and United Technologies (UTX), which slipped by 1.6 percent and 1.4 percent, respectively. Both stocks closed at their lowest levels since late May.
On the other hand, the day's loss was mitigated by shares of Verizon (VZ), which rose by 1.7 percent. The day's gain lifted the stock to its best closing level in seven weeks.
Further, financial giants Bank of America (BAC) and JP Morgan Chase (JPM) also saw some strength, rising by 2.4 percent and 2.1 percent, respectively. The upward move helped the stocks to take back some of the sizable losses posted on Monday.
Shares of AT&T (T) and Caterpillar (CAT) also posted considerable gains. Notably, Caterpillar jumped 2 percent, moving off of the two-month closing low set in the previous session.
In overseas trading, stock markets across the Asia-Pacific region ended Tuesday's session showing steep losses. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 Index closed down 2.8 percent, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index fell 2.9 percent.
Meanwhile, the major European markets finished the day on opposite sides of the unchanged line. The French CAC 40 Index and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 Index slipped by 0.2 percent and 0.1 percent, respectively, while the German DAX eked out a 0.3 percent gain.
In the bond markets, treasuries closed notably higher amid some near-term economic concerns. Subsequently, the yield on the benchmark ten-year note finished at 3.640 percent, a drop of 5.3 basis points on the day.
Wednesday, traders will likely look to separate reports from the Department of Commerce on durable goods orders and new home sales figures for the month of May. Durable goods are expected to fall by 0.9 percent, while sales of new homes are expected to show a modest increase.
Nonetheless, the results of the Federal Open Market Committee's latest meeting are likely to garner the most attention. Traders will look to the Fed's decision on near-term monetary policy amid some market concern over inflation and any comments regarding the current economic climate.
After the closing bell, enterprise software giant Oracle (ORCL), specialty chemical producer H.B Fuller (FUL) and electronic manufacturing services provider Jabil Circuit (JBL) all reported their quarterly results.
Meanwhile, retail giants Nike (NKE) and Bed Bath & Beyond (BBY) are set to report their quarterly results on Wednesday.
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According to French Apple news site Macgeneration, Safari 5.0 will be released at WWDC. We usually don't post non-verified information, but I think that this might be true since we were sent specific release notes. With the understanding that this is a rumor, albeit a very good one, here's what Saf...
The betas of the next Snow Leopard update continue at a fast and furious pace. Apple has reportedly begun seeding a new build of Mac OS X 10.6.2 to developers, just one week after the previous beta. The new potential release focuses on graphics issues, specifically relating to drivers, QuartzCore...
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- Apple Remote Desktop updated with Yosemite support
- OS X Yosemite 10.10.2, iOS 8.1.3 updates now available
- Sports Illustrated 120 SPORTS channel comes to Apple TV
- Logic Pro X update brings AirDrop support, new effects, tools, and more
- Parallels Access 2.5 released, adds file manager, computer-to-computer remote access
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We need to keep monitoring the logistics supply to Bima City to ensure it runs smoothly."Bima (ANTARA News) - The Social Ministry is preparing rice stocks as emergency rations for victims of last weeks flash flood in Bima City, East Nusa Tenggara Province.
"The ministry is ready to supply the rice after the Governor Act is published and the available stocks of rice are depleted," Social Minister Khofifah Indar Parawansa said here on Sunday.
According to the minister, 1,700 tons of the 2,200 tons of rice stored in Bimas Bureau of Logistics storage facility were damaged from being submerged in the floodwaters, so only 500 tons of the rice is fit for consumption.
Parawansa said the ministry will check rice stocks in every bureau affected by the disaster to ensure adequate supply for the emergency kitchen.
Bimas Bureau of Logistics manages storage facilities for various areas, such as Bima District and Dompu District.
The rice stock from three storage spaces, according to Parawansa, could have supplied rice to the province for eight months had it not been submerged in the flash flood.
The East Nusa Tenggara administration is also preparing 200 tons of rice to meet emergency needs.
During the repair of the storage facility in Bima, rice will be supplied from the districts of Bima and Dompu.
"I believe the rice supply is safe. We need to keep monitoring the logistics supply to Bima City to ensure it runs smoothly," Parawansa added.
Officials reported that 104,378 people have fled their flooded homes in Bima City, West Nusa Tenggara Province, after flash floods struck the city on Wednesday and Friday.
The floods, triggered by the overflowing of two local rivers following heavy rains, prompted the closing of offices and schools in the city.
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TowerBrook Capital Partners has confirmed that Labelux has won the hotly-contest for Jimmy Choo. Labelux is understood to have outbid TPG Capital and Investcorp, as well as US retailer Jones Group. The firm began considering exit options for the business in August last year, formerly appointing banks to conduct a strategic review in September, according to a source close to the firm.
A source close to the situation said the successful bid exceeded £500 million. That represents a more than 3x return for TowerBrook, the source said. An initial public offering of the business on the Hong Kong stock exchange had also been considered, according to reports.
Labelux will be the first non-private equity owner of the company in a decade. Buyout firm Phoenix Equity Partners invested about £9 million in the company in 2001, before selling to Lion Capital in 2004. TowerBrook and Spanish venture capital firm Gala then acquired the business in 2007 for £185 million.
Rothschild was financial advisor to Labelux, with Hogan Lovells and KPMG providing legal advice and due diligence respectively. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley advised TowerBrook, with Kirkland & Ellis handling the legal side of the sale.
Jimmy Choo’s co-founder and chief creative officer Tamara Mellon has re-invested in the company following the sale and retains a 15 percent stake in the business. Chief executive Joshua Schulman has also reinvested in the company.
Jimmy Choo reported net sales of£150 million last year. It is currently enjoying “double digit growth across all categories and geographies,” according to a statement.
Ramez Sousou, co-chief executive of TowerBrook, said: “We have enjoyed partnering with Tamara and Joshua in developing Jimmy Choo into one of the most prominent luxury brands in the world. Jimmy Choo has expanded from 60 stores to an international footprint of 120 sites and substantial potential awaits the Jimmy Choo brand, particularly in Asia, where Labelux has a proven track record.”


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Vipshop Holdings Ltd. mentioned on Wednesday that Yang Donghao, its CFO, will step down from the place in November 2020 for “personal reasons.”
The web model low cost retailer introduced the information in its unaudited monetary report for the second quarter ending June 30. What’s extra, Yang will likely be appointed as a brand new non-executive director, efficient concurrently with the change of his place.
Yang has served as the corporate’s CFO since 2011 and “made significant contributions to the company’s growth and transformation from a privately held company into a publicly listed company with effective internal control and compliance systems in the past nine years,” the report mentioned.
“I look forward to continuing to serve the company as a non-executive director of the board,” Yang mentioned within the second quarter 2020 earnings convention name script. “I trust that the company is well positioned to further solidify its leading position in China’s discount retail market.”
Within the second quarter ending June 30, the corporate’s complete internet income elevated 6% yr over yr to 24.1 billion yuan ($3.4 billion) from 22.7 billion yuan in Q2 2019.
Gross merchandise worth for the quarter elevated by 9% yr over yr to 38.4 billion yuan from 35.1 billion yuan within the prior yr interval.
The variety of lively clients for the quarter elevated by 17% yr over yr to 38.8 million from 33.1 million in Q2 2019.
For the third quarter of 2020, the corporate expects its complete internet income to be between 20.6 billion yuan and 21.6 billion yuan, representing a year-over-year development charge of roughly 5% to 10%.
In comparison with main e-commerce big JD.com Inc.’s single-quarter income in extra of 200 billion yuan, Vipshop’s efficiency appears dismal. Not surprisingly, Vipshop’s efficiency development nonetheless lags far behind Pinduoduo Inc. and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., and it’ll begin to fall behind within the e-commerce business, native information outlet reported.
After the discharge of the monetary report, Vipshop’s inventory value plummeted 19.45%, and its market worth fell under $13 billion.
Launched in 2008 as Vipshop.com, the corporate was listed on the New York Inventory Trade in 2012. It retails branded merchandise at low cost costs on-line.
As of March 31, 2020, Vipshop founder and CEO Shen Ya holds 12.7% of the shares, the most important shareholder; Hong Xiaobo, the co-founder of Vipshop, holds 6.8%. Tencent Mobility Ltd. holds 9.6% and JD Entities holds 7.5%, in keeping with a US Securities and Trade Fee document.


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Sir Richard Branson is looking to tap Arabian Gulf investors, including UAE entities, for a US$1.7 billion project to launch a new fleet of Virgin cruise liners.
“We are looking at a very different kind of cruise company. We’re trying to create the kind of cruise ship that would be attractive to the kind of people who would never consider a cruise at the moment,” Sir Richard told The National.
He said he was in discussions with Abu Dhabi entities on the project, but declined to identify potential partners.
The 63-year-old founder of Virgin founder has had a long-term interest in the cruise business.
“When I was in my 20s I thought about a cruise ship for the under 20s, when I was 30 I thought about one for under 30s,” he said.
He is believed to have hired Allen & Co, a small New York-based investment bank that specialises in media and leisure projects, to assist him in his search for partners.
Sir Richard, who is involved with the Abu Dhabi government-backed investment group Aabar in the space industry, is believed to be looking to raise $1.7bn in a mix of debt and equity for the venture.
He will look to build a cruise fleet from scratch, starting with the construction of two new vessels to work the traditional cruise markets in the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
A Virgin spokesman said the Gulf cruise market could be a later focus. If the necessary investment is forthcoming, the cruise line could start operating in 2019, he added.
“We would offer more entertainment and leisure opportunities on board the ships, making them attractive to a younger market. We believe we can supply the Virgin ‘touch’ on cabins, leisure and dining facilities,” the spokesman said.
He added that the new cruise line would be based in Miami, the historic capital of the industry. He stressed that capital raising plans were at an early stage and that several potential Middle East investors had been approached, as well as other global investors.
The cruise market is expanding, with annual revenues of $37bn, according to the industry experts Cruise Market Watch.
Both Abu Dhabi and Dubai have identified the cruise market as a possible tourism growth area. Last year, the capital’s Mina Zayed was named as a permanent terminal for cruise ships, while a new stop-over terminal in the western region was also announced by officials from the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority.
Meanwhile, Dubai has upgraded the facilities at Port Rashid in a bid to become the cruise hub of the Gulf.


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With consumer’s attitudes constantly evolving toward healthier, fresher, and more sustainable eating habits, foodservice providers are pressed for new offerings. One way of going about this is teaming up or taking over wholesaler operations that bring fresh to the forefront. Sysco Corporation initially did this with its acquisition of two California-based meat providers back in April. Honing in on the benefits of another fresh category, Sysco announced yesterday that it has now acquired two Hawaii-based produce wholesalers and distributors with approximately $155 million in combined annual revenue.
“Armstrong Produce and Kula Produce have been providing quality service and produce to Hawaii and the Pacific Region since 1979, and we are excited to welcome them to the Sysco family of companies and to FreshPoint,” said Greg Bertrand, Sysco’s Executive Vice President, U.S. Foodservice Operations. “A key pillar of FreshPoint’s strategy for continued growth and value creation is the continuous assessment of new market opportunities. Acquiring Armstrong Produce and Kula Produce provides Sysco and FreshPoint with additional direct access to the Hawaiian Islands and increased capacity to expand our produce assortment in the local market.”
Armstrong Produce was founded in 1979 and has grown from a small family-run wholesale business into one of Hawaii’s leading produce wholesalers and distributors, according to a press release. With operations in Honolulu, Kona, and Kahului, the company supplies a wide range of customers with fresh produce daily, from local chefs to retailers. Armstrong Produce and Kula Produce are sister companies.
The acquisitions will operate as part of FreshPoint, Sysco’s specialty produce company, with the banner expecting to retain the executive leadership team of Armstrong Produce and Kula Produce, as well as all current associates.
“By leveraging the combined skills of FreshPoint, Armstrong Produce, and Kula Produce, we are better positioned to serve our customers,” continued Bertrand. “This partnership provides an opportunity to broaden our vision to be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.”
Congratulations to Sysco on another successful acquisition! To see how foodservice providers continue to pivot, keep reading Deli Market News.


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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has revealed that London company Wandsworth Plumbers has been cautioned for breaching the CAP Code and misleading customers with its advertising.
Two issues were investigated and upheld by the ASA. The first was that the company’s website declared “NO CALL-OUT CHARGE”, despite charging a callout fee. Additionally, the ASA found fault with the company claiming to be local to Wandsworth despite being based in east London, with no evidence of a permanent base in Wandsworth.
After attempting to contact the company with no response, the ASA says it was concerned by Wandsworth Plumbers’ lack of response and apparent disregard for the Code, which constitutes a breach of CAP Code (Edition 12) rule 1.7 (Unreasonable delay).
The statement from the ASA clarifies its ruling: “The advertising must not appear again in its current form. We told Property Improvement & Maintenance Services Ltd t/a Wandsworth Plumbers not to make claims that stated or implied that they did not charge a callout fee when it was their policy to do so.
“We also told them not to make claims that stated or implied a permanent trading address from which they operated unless they held evidence to substantiate those claims. We referred the matter to the CAP Compliance team.”
For full details of the complaint and assessment, click here.
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Customers sour as shops give sweets for small change
DESPITE recent reports from the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) claiming that there is no coin shortage in the country, many supermarkets are still reporting difficulties in giving customers correct change, blaming it on a lack of coinage.
Representatives of a number of Qatar's leading supermarkets told Gulf Times that they simply could not get hold of enough coins to give to customers. One cashier at a supermarket said: "We normally have no coins at all, and so we offer sweets to our customers as a remedy to this problem."
However, not all customers are satisfied with receiving "unwanted" sweets as a substitute for their money, and have been complaining about the shops simply taking their change from them. Supermarket officials say they are "looking into possible solutions to the problem".
It would seem that the obvious solution is to mint more coins, and QCB officials have reported that there would be another coin mint this year.
However, there seems to be a large difference between reports from the supermarkets and QCB, as most shops say they never receive enough coins in the morning, and sometimes can be given no coins whatsoever at the start of a shift.
But the question remains as to who benefits from the extra money gained by ignoring customers' change.
"The cashier does not pocket the extra change," explained one representative, "instead the money goes directly to the company".
However, most supermarkets were keen to point out that if the customer insists, they will receive their change in coins.
"The sweets are only a substitute so that we don't give all our coins away, but if the customer asks for the exact change instead of the sweets, we will give it to them," said one cashier.
But rather than benefiting from loose change, cashiers in many major shopping centres end up losing out as they have to personally pay for any shortage in the till at the end of a shift.
"Shortages are not that common, perhaps once a week we have to make up for a loss, which is usually around QR10," explained one cashier.
She did, however, have to pay for a QR3,000 shortage last year, due to a mistake, which she explained was the most she has had to pay.
Another cashier explained that her company allowed its employees a QR10 shortage every day, but anything exceeding that came out of their pockets.
So the cashiers do not pocket the extra change, and if insisted upon, change in coins will usually be provided, but the problem remains that people often end up paying more than necessary.
Investigations reveal that all the supermarkets recognise the need for a solution and many are exploring ways of reimbursing customers so they can keep their money.
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The summer months can bring drought conditions in many areas across the world, but as any hardcore gamer will tell you, the gaming industry suffers the same condition each year. It's even tougher in years like 2014, where two major consoles just launched and early adopters are clamoring for new software for their pricey investments.
While I can't do anything about the lack of new games that are set to drop this summer, I can certainly help you get through it. Over the next two months, right before summer hits, we are going to see a few high profile games released that we think will dull the summer gaming blues. Some are old favorites, while a couple are brand new IP that look to offer unique gaming experiences. Here's my list of the five games to pick up this summer, in order of release date:
We know, the Wii U has been taking a beating in recent weeks in the press--but Mario Kart 8 is fast approaching, arguably just the second AAA title that will be available for the struggling console (with the first being the magnificent Super Mario 3D World.) While the release date isn't as close as we'd like it to be--we really enjoy throwing those red shells, after all--it's close enough. You'll be able to get your hands on the next home console installment of Mario Kart in May.
That's as solid a date as we've been given from Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, but once we get the exact date, we'll update you guys to let you know when you can get your Mario Kart 8 on. Now, if only Nintendo would finally fix their jumbled online multiplayer...
You can pre-order Mario Kart 8 now.
Nintendo has announced that the next verion of Mario Kart is set for a spring 2014 release. Mario Kart 8 will be released on the Wii U, bringing new 3D effects and anti-gravity racing to Nintendo's struggling home console. Expect things like underwater racing, air gliging, motorcycles, and more. Nintendo even says that Miiverse will be deeply integrated into the title. Jump past the break for a look at the official trailer out of E3.
Nintendo announced Mario Kart 3DS during its E3 2011 keynote. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime took the stage to announce a cluster of upcoming Nintendo 3DS titles aimed at their core audience. Mario Kart 3DS features 3D graphics, and sets itself apart with the ability for gamers to trick out their karts. This one will be available for the 2011 holiday season.
Confirming rumors that emerged in mid-April, Nintendo is officially lowering the retail price of the Wii to $149.99 on May 15, and including a copy of Mario Kart Wii and a black or white steering wheel.
Previously, the Wii console cost $199.99 and came with Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. The Mario Kart with Wii Wheel bundle was separately listed at $49.99.
Also on May 15, Nintendo is launching Nintendo Selects, a bundle of four "must-own" Wii games for $19.99. The games are: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Animal Crossing: City Folk, Mario Super Sluggers, and Wii Sports.
Ever wonder how it might look if Mario grabbed a go cart and started speeding down your local highway? You’ve gotta check out the YouTube video above, produced by Remi Gaillard. Once he started chucking banana peels, we were rolling. Seriously, take a look, it’s worth a laugh.
If you know of any other great video game related videos on YouTube, feel free to link to them in the comments!
Okay, so we’ve been graced with a copy of Mario Kart Wii a few days early by Nintendo themselves. We’ve played the game a bit, and will be will be reporting back with our initial thoughts, but for now, we wanted to hit you with an unboxing gallery. We have a bunch of images of the Wii Wheel for you to take a gander at, as well as the box, game disc, and the like. Just a little something to tide you over until Sunday. Go ahead and click on over to our Mario Kart Wii gallery for the images.
Gallery: Mario Kart Wii unboxing gallery
The folks over at Wii Nintendo were able to spend some quality time with Mario Kart Wii, and they captured a good two hours of footage for your viewing enjoyment. The footage, embedded above, shows off all 32 courses from the game, so if you want to be completely surprised, you may want to steer clear. The game is played on the 150cc setting in the video, and you are also able to check out some of the menus and all that. Finally, they give their thoughts on the game, as well as the Wii Wheel.
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After hitting you with the Japan and European launch dates for Mario Kart Wii, we are happy to bring you the news that the game launches here in North American on April 27th. That’s just a mere six weeks away before we can get our hands on all that racing wheel (Wii-l?) goodness. Just a reminder, Mario Kart Wii ships with the Wii Wheel, which is a plastic steering wheel that the Wii Remote can snap right in to, for a more intuitive driving experience.
“Mario Kart Wii transforms one of our most popular franchises into a race that every member of the family can join,” said Cammie Dunaway, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Driving with the Wii Wheel could not be more natural, and this is one place where speeding is encouraged.”
If you prefer not using the add-on, you will be pleased to know that the game works just fine with the Wii Remote all by its lonesome, as well as with the Nunchuk, Classic Controller, and even the Gamecube controller. Similar to Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Nintendo went out of their way to ensure that gamers would be completely comfortable, regardless of their preferred style of play.
Just when we’ve just gotten into Brawl, we are already awaiting our next Wii game purchase. I mean, 16 new courses, 16 classic courses, 10 battle courses, and motorbikes? Who’s with us?
Finally, after a long period of silence, Nintendo has finally made release dates public for a few of their more anticipated products: Mario Kart Wii, Wii Fit, and the WiiWare channel. First up is Mario Kart Wii, which will launch in Japan on April 10th, and Europe the following day on April 11th. No word yet on the US launch date.
The WiiWare channel, which will be a portal to downloading original games to the Wii, will be available on North American Wii units on May 12th. No word on Japan or European launches for WiiWare just yet.
Lastly, Wii Fit, which has been flying off of shelves over in Japan since it’s release back in December, will launch in North America on May 19th. If you are in Europe, Wii Fit will be available in your neck of the woods on April 25th.
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(LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA) Fox Chapel Publishing has announced the appointment of Ray Wolf as Director, Sales and Business Development, effective July 15th. The move marks the latest step in the company’s impressive ongoing growth.
Fox Chapel Publishing was founded 22 years ago at a kitchen table. Today the company publishes 50 to 75 new titles a year, with an active backlist of more than 500 titles. Fox Chapel Publishing specializes in books and magazines for woodworking, crafting, and outdoor leisure activities.


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Nov. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Emaar Economic City, the company developing the King Abdullah Economic City known as KAEC, said it allocated an area of 65,000 square meters to New York-based Pfizer Inc. to build a pharmaceutical plant in Jeddah.
The plant will be in KAEC’s Industrial Valley as Emaar Economic aims to attract global pharmaceutical companies to Saudi Arabia, the Jeddah-based company said today in a statement. Mars, Total, Sanofi-Aventis SA and Grief have started to set- up factories in the region, it said.
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A few years ago, when I lived in Dubai, a local company came up with a novel idea to put an Arab spin on a European treat: Camel milk chocolate.
While camel milk has long been a traditional staple among Bedouin tribes, it had never before been used to make chocolate.
The company, Al-Nassma (an Arabic term that describes a cool desert breeze) had big plans to break into Europe's chocolate market with their own unique recipe.
"Nobody thought about using camel milk before, then the people from the camel world met the people from the chocolate world and it occurred to everybody that it was obvious," Martin van Almsick, the general manager of Al Nassma, told me at the time.
As proof of this magic marriage between camel milk and chocolate, he sent a large box of the stuff to our villa. Inside was everything from camel milk truffles to flavoured chocolate.
It definitely tasted sweeter than traditional chocolate. It also cost a bit more. However, after a thorough sampling (for scientific purposes) I concluded camel milk simply had no business meddling with the perfection of chocolate. Surely camel milk would return to the desert, where it belonged.
When I arrived back in Dubai last week, I discovered how wrong I was. Camel milk had encroached on something perhaps even more sacred: Coffee.
A new café, called Cafe2Go on Sheikh Zayed Road serves coffee, tea, milk shakes and smoothies with camel milk.
The owner, Emirati businessman Jasem Al Bastaki, says he has plans to open six outlets in Dubai this year, including drive-throughs.
Prices range from 9 Dirhams for a cup of hot camel milk to 22 Dirhams for a mocha cinnamon.
"Camel milk has many benefits. It is good for immunity, low in fat, healthy for bones, a rich source of protein and Vitamin C, has anti-aging properties and is easy," a café marketing executive told The Gulf News.
For a moment, I toyed with the idea of drinking a steaming cup of camel's milk, for the noble cause of the Worldview blog. But in truth, my stomach churned.
So in the end, I trekked over to another café that recently debuted in the United Arab Emirates: Tim Horton's, where for Canadian expats, ordering a double-double feels almost as adventurous as a camel milk latte. But not quite.


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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos had a snappy response to the notion that his naked selfies showed poor business judgment
- Jeff Bezos says that the National Enquirer argued that it would be in the public interest to publish intimate private photos of him, because they reflect on his judgment as the CEO of Amazon.
- Bezos had a snappy response: He personally built Amazon up to become one of the most valuable and important companies in the world. "I will let those results speak for themselves."
- Despite Bezos' snappy comeback, it's worth noting that his divorce from wife MacKenzie Bezos does carry some risks for Amazon shareholders - risks that could become exacerbated by this whole dramatic episode.
It's the position of the National Enquirer, it seems, that it would be in the public interest to publish intimate photos of Jeff Bezos - including at least one racy selfie - because they would reflect on his business judgment as CEO of Amazon.
That's according to Bezos himself, in a defiant blog post claiming that the National Enquirer, and its publisher, David Becker, were engaging in "extortion and blackmail" over those photos. To support his claims, Bezos published what appear to be e-mails from lawyers representing the National Enquirer, and its parent company, AMI.
"With millions of Americans having a vested interest in the success of Amazon, of which your client remains founder, chairman, CEO, and president, an exploration of Mr. Bezos' judgment as reflected by his texts and photos is indeed newsworthy and in the public interest," said one of these e-mails, in part.
In the blog post, Bezos indicated that he's having none of it, saying that Amazon's status as one of the most valuable and influential companies in the world should be proof enough of his business acumen.
"AMI's claim of newsworthiness is that the photos are necessary to show Amazon shareholders that my business judgment is terrible. I founded Amazon in my garage 24 years ago, and drove all the packages to the post office myself. Today, Amazon employs more than 600,000 people, just finished its most profitable year ever, even while investing heavily in new initiatives, and it's usually somewhere between the #1 and #5 most valuable company in the world. I will let those results speak for themselves."
However, amid this unfolding drama, it's worth noting that this episode could very well have big ramifications for Amazon shareholders. Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie, are in the process of divorcing, and have no prenuptial agreement.
This divorce carries two big risks for Amazon shareholders, legal experts recently told Business Insider. First, the divorce itself could distract Bezos from his duties as CEO of Amazon and owner of the Washington Post. Second, MacKenzie could become one of Amazon's largest shareholders, affecting the balance of power at the company.
Both of those risks could be exacerbated if things get messy between Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos ahead of the finalisation of the divorce. While it remains to be seen how this will play out, Bezos' stand on this matter is unlikely to help in that regard.
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Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), the country‘s second largest manufacturer of passenger cars, announced the milestone of the Creta SUV crossing a sales mark of 5 lakh units worldwide since its launch in 2015. The Hyundai Creta had won 27 coveted awards during the year which included the ICOTY award in 2016. Over 3,70,000 units of the Hyundai Creta have been sold in the Indian market and over 1,40,000 in export markets.
Commenting on this achievement, Vikas Jain, National Sales Head, Hyundai Motor India said, “Hyundai Creta is a convergence of design, performance, safety and technology. It is the Perfect SUV fulfilling the diverse needs of our New Age customers. With the record sales of over 5 lakh units in less than 4 years by any Made-In-India SUV, Hyundai Creta has yet again set a new benchmark in the industry becoming a shining example of Hyundai’s manufacturing excellence.”
Hyundai had facelifted the Creta SUV last year and the list of updated features included cruise control, wireless charging, electric sunroof, 6-way electronically adjustable driver’s seat and a wearable smart key band as seen with the Tata Nexon. Under the hood, the Hyundai Creta facelift continues with the same 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre petrol and diesel units.


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Three Chinese cities rank among the world's top 20 retail hubs, international real estate advisor CB Richard Ellis said after releasing a survey yesterday.
Hong Kong finished at No. 6, Shanghai at No. 11, and Beijing at No. 13, while London remained the No. 1 choice for international retailers.
The fifth annual survey maps the global footprint of 326 of the world's top retailers across more than 200 countries and regions.
Only two other Asian cities finished in the top 20 with Singapore at No. 10 and Tokyo at No. 19.
"The results show very healthy levels of activity in the key Asian markets as brands remain keen to look for new growth opportunities amid continuing rise in consumer purchasing power and ever growing level of fashion sophistication across the region," said Sebastian Skiff, executive director of CBRE Retail Asia. "We are seeing a continued flow of new brands approaching us for help in targeting the Asian markets, and we notice strong demand for 2013 from the US, European and Australian brands."
Other Chinese cities also featured in the survey with Hangzhou in the top 50 and Shenzhen in the top 60. Nanjing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenyang, Tianjin, Dalian and Suzhou all made the top 100.
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates was ranked No. 2 and New York City No. 3.


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Car sales in first nine months down after a record 2018
Ljubljana, 3 October - Car sales in Slovenia decreased in the first three quarters of the year compared to the same period in 2018, according to data released by the Statistics Office on Thursday. A total of 65,613 cars and vans were registered for the first time, a 2.9% decrease. While van sales surged by 7.6%, the sale of cars dropped 4.3% year-on-year.
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TODAY'S PERSONAL FINANCE STORIES
Patrons of TV shopping networks are a strange consumer breed, buying products they've known only in a two-dimensional realm -- little more than an illumination. That hasn't stopped the shopping channels from thriving; in fact, they're facing down the online retailers that some analysts predicted would be their undoing. Of course, the networks adopted the "If you want to beat them, join them" strategy and are steering viewers to their own Web sites. On the workplace front, a new study suggests female managers outperform male ones in almost all areas save strategic and technical analysis -- a skill born in large part from extended job tenure that many women are still amassing. Anyone eager to sock away more money next year in their 401(k) or IRAs had best chill out for now -- Congress has postponed action on a host of tax reforms, including raising those retirement-fund contribution limits. Additionally, Berkshire Focus Fund manager Malcolm Fobes, one of the top U.S. growth fund managers, offers his three favorite stock picks (think data-storage makers). All this, and Marshall Loeb's Daily Money Tip on checking up on your mutual funds, in today's Personal Finance section.
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TV shopping networks face down online competitors
Cleveland: Far from losing luster in the Internet age, Home Shopping Network, QVC and Value Vision are drawing a record number of viewers with more polished productions and more expansive product lines. Rather than ceding sales to online competitors, they're trying to beat the more contemporary rivals at their own game, launching Web sites that serve, among other things, as a catalog of products otherwise pictured on TV screens one at a time.
A reckoning in the workplace
Foster City, Calif: After decades as underdogs trying to enter and then gain equality in the work force, women now find themselves the subject of the highest form of corporate flattery. A re-engineering of Corporate America is under way that has nothing with globalization, but a return to the value of cooperation over the command-and-control style typical of traditional male managers. Here are some things that have to happen to get there.
Tax initiatives on hold
North Palm Beach, Fla. Congress has been trying to rewrite tax laws for almost two years, so what's a few more weeks? That's the approach lawmakers are now taking, deciding to push any discussion of tax breaks into December.
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Pasadena, Calif.: The Tax Man, aka Rob Giannangeli, answers readers' pressing questions on taxing issues.
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San Francisco: Malcolm Fobes uses two primary gauges to decide if a company's stock is worth buying -- accelerating sales growth and expanding profit margins.
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New York: If you own mutual funds, you should give them a regular check-up to see how they are performing.


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Natural preservation: Blue California unveils high-purity rosmarinic acid without color and odor
16 Oct 2020 --- Blue California has joined forces with biotech innovator Conagen on the commercialization of Rosavel, a next-generation natural preservation solution with 98 percent high-purity rosmarinic acid made by bioconversion without the color or flavor associated with rosemary.
Food and beverage manufacturers will now have access to a scalable natural preservative for complimenting healthy, clean-label ingredients in products.
Rosmarinic acid is a naturally occurring polyphenolic compound in the rosemary plant, which possesses natural antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, making it ideal as a natural alternative to synthetic preservatives.
Overcoming shelf life and stability challenges
However, these crude extracts may accompany an intense rosemary flavor and color when used as a natural preservative.
Blue California solved this problem by developing a high-purity Rosavel, which the company claims stands out from other natural preservatives with its robust antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
A significant challenge for manufacturers is the shelf life and stability of products containing natural clean-label ingredients with a high propensity for spoilage.
As consumer preference for “better-for-you” foods is on the rise, brands replace artificial preservatives with natural solutions in products.
Oxidation causes deterioration of food and beverages, which can lead to unpleasant smells, flavors, colors, and generation of unhealthy compounds. While the current solution is synthetic antioxidants such as BHA, BHT, TBHQ and EDTA, consumers are reluctant to purchase foods with artificial preservatives or additives that sound chemical.
“Rosavel is an ideal example of how Conagen is rapidly developing sustainable, nature-based ingredients to improve on existing options in the market. We are scaling-up and commercializing this and other similar novel ingredient solutions,” says Conagen’s vice president of innovation, Dr. Casey Lippmeier.
Starting with US Food and Drug Administration GRAS affirmation first with commercialization in 2021, Rosavel is headed for global regulatory approval.
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The accounting firm Deloitte just released its 2018 report on the Canadian cannabis industry, and there are some very interesting bits of info in there for everyone, whether you’re a dedicated cannabis consumer, potential investor, or just curious about how the landmark Cannabis Act will impact Canadian society.
From its estimate that cannabis will be a $7+ billion industry, to who will be using cannabis, how much consumers are willing to pay, and the impact cannabis could have on the liquor industry, let’s have a look at what Deloitte learned from surveying recreational cannabis users across the country.
Cannabis will be $7 billion industry in 2019
Up to $7.17 billion, in fact, but that number combines all the different cannabis markets- recreational, medical, and illegal- and legal sales are estimated to be around $4.34 billion.
Cannabis users are also anticipating higher prices for legal cannabis, although they have indicated they’re only willing to spend up to 10% more, which aligns with the government’s proposed 10% excise tax (or $1 per gram, whichever is more).Current cannabis consumers indicate that they will buy up to 2/3 of their cannabis from legal sources, and edibles may make up for that missing 1/3 since they will not be legal until 2019 at the earliest.
Deloitte expects 60% of likely cannabis consumers to try edibles at some point.
Also, it should be noted that some consumers may choose to boycott legal cannabis because many provinces are forcing all retailers to carry cannabis from licensed producers only, whose inconsistent quality and monopolistic tendencies have left a bad taste with many Canadians.
What will the average cannabis consumer look like?
Right now, the average cannabis consumer is between 18-34 years old, but legalization is expected to attract an older, more conservative crowd that ranges in age from 35-54 who will become more open to experimenting with cannabis.
With legalization, current consumers are expected to increase their cannabis purchases by up to 68% more! But keep in mind that frequency and consumption levels are not expected to increase dramatically. The biggest increase is in the likely cannabis consumers who will have the occasional toke less than once a month.Consumers also expect their data to be secure and protected, especially when buying online and in-person at government-run stores.
Alcohol sales going down?
In many cases across the country, provincial liquor boards will be the sole distributors and retailers of legal cannabis, so while alcohol sales of all kinds are expected to be hit by a “negative impact on the revenues for government, liquor companies, and retailers”, it may be balanced out by the increase in cannabis sales as people substitute it for alcohol. At least, for the government. Liquor companies and retailers may not be so lucky or protected.


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BPO provider Ibex has opened its third delivery center in Jamaican city of New Kingston, expanding capacity to add another 700 employees to its workforce in the Caribbean country.
The expansion will increase the company’s headcount in the country to in excess of 4,500, said the Washington DC-based company in a statement. Ibex’s other call centers are in Portmore and downtown Kingston.
Jamaica’s proximity to the United States, easy availability of English-speaking talent, and the government’s generous support are the three major factors driving the BPO industry, said Ibex CEO Bob Dechant.
“You put those three things together and you have a formula for absolute success,” he added.
Ibex built up its base in Jamaica in 2016 with the launch of a delivery center in Portmore. Two years later, it established another call center in Downtown Kingston. Considering the company’s statement, nearly a quarter of its global workforce is based in the Caribbean country.
Meanwhile, Jamaican BPO employment has surged to 40,000, with the government continuing to build infrastructure for the industry along with equipping its young graduates with global services skills.
“We can achieve the next target of 50,000 and the additional target of 100,000 persons. Jamaicans just want an opportunity to be trained, and they will pursue excellence,” said Audley Shaw, Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, after inaugurating the center.
“This is a people-centered business and the next big frontier for Jamaica is about the talent. It’s about growing the skills and upskilling our people,” said Dianne Edwards, President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO).


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An analysis firm has cut its stock price target for Kroger Co. to $25 a share from $27.
Jefferies & Co. made the move Monday morning while keeping its investment rating at “hold.”
The move follows Kroger’s announcement June 14 that first-quarter earnings per share grew 11 percent, which beat analysts’ estimates. Profit of $439 million rose 2 percent.
But Jefferies saw a few negatives. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization “were essentially flat, even though Kroger pulled forward pension expenses into last year,” Jefferies said in a report.
It was also concerned about Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s rising number of store openings, boosting competition for the downtown-based supermarket operator.
Despite those negatives, Jefferies still saw plenty of positives.
“(Kroger’s) strong store execution and market share remain enviable,” it said in a report.
Kroger’s stock, which gained 7 percent in the two trading days after earnings came out Thursday morning, was flat at $22.81 in early afternoon trading Monday.


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New Jordans 2016 officially unveiled the newest Air Jordan 31, which is hailed as "a balance of Jordan Brand's tradition of game-changing performance and its transcendent style". Inspired heavily by the shoe that started it all, the Air Jordan 1, the new Air Jordan 31 features a vintage-meets-modern-performance design for a new 2016 interpretation of the original Air Jordans. The XXX1 debuts in the "Banned" colorway, featuring the black and red color scheme of the Air Jordan 1 banned by the NBA in 1985. The upper is built with a leather and Flyweave upper that further references the Air Jordan 1 with the iconic "wings" logo and subtle Swooshes. The tooling features FlightSpeed technology, which utilizes a low to the ground and responsive full-length Zoom Air cushioning.
Cheap Jordans 2016, The new Air Jordan 31 mimics the 1's profile, although sporting a first-of-its-kind flyweave and leather upper. Iconic Jordan elements such as the original Wings logo and a subtle Swoosh which has not been seen on a Jordan shoe since the Air Jordan 1, has been implemented alongside a Jumpman logo. Additionally, the silhouette incorporates FlightSpeed technology with full-length Zoom Air that enhances court feel, responsiveness and lateral support, as it follows on a tradition of low-profile cushioning that provides a closer feeling to the floor. The Air Jordan 31 colorways are heating up now that Russell Westbrook has been across the world. The Thunder superstar stopped in the GQ headquarters in Taiwan to lend his likeness to a photoshoot, during which he quietly debuted a "Shattered Backboard" edition.
New Air Jordan Shoes, This upcoming newest Air Jordan 31, built on "Black/White/Wolf Grey" color scheme, originally looked like it could serve as a nod to the iconic "Shadow" Air Jordan 1 shoes, but as the name suggests the inspiration runs deeper than that. The "Fine Print" new Air Jordan 31 is a tribute to the original Nike contract that Michael Jordan signed as a rookie, which is still on display in the Michael Jordan building on Nike's campus. Like the contract itself, the sneaker features nothing but hits of white and black; MJ's signature on the sole is a cool little detail as well. If you're a fan of the new Air Jordan 31 silhouette, you'll be happy to learn that this "Fine Print" pair, which is not only built on a classic colorway but has a cool storyline to go along with it.


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Here is the confirmed date and time for the Bethesda E3 2019 press conference.
Bethesda has confirmed they will be hosting their 5th annual E3 press conference on Sunday June 9, 2019.
#BE3, as the company likes to call it, will start an hour earlier than last year, kicking off at 5:30pm PT.
In a ‘Save the date’ blog post, the company says: “We want to ‘Be Together’ with all of you this year and with that in mind we are planning to invite more of you, our biggest fans, to join us on our biggest night of the year.”
Bethesda E3 2019 Press Conference time and date
Sunday June 9, 2019
- PT: 5:30pm
- ET: 8:30pm
- BST: 1:30am (Monday, June 10)
- CEST: 2:30am (Monday, June 10)
Follow the mixed reception to last year’s E3 media showcase, what can we expect?
Bethesda has already confirmed that we’ll see a lot more of Doom Eternal. Along with a deep dive on its gameplay, we should also get a release date, and perhaps some information on its Google Stadia release.
Wolfenstein Youngblood should also make an appearance ahead of its July 26 release date, but it’s unlikely we’ll see much, if anything, of Starfield, or The Elder Scrolls VI.
We can, however, expect updates on the content roadmaps for Fallout 76, and The Elder Scrolls: Blades.
And our secret hope: Fallout 3 or New Vegas for the Nintendo Switch, and no Andrew WK.
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NCIA’s 4th Annual Cannabis Business Summit & Expo, the most influential cannabis trade show in the U.S., recently announced its 2017 agenda, and Women Grow is pleased to announced San Diego Chapter Co-Chair, Kimberly Simms, is confirmed to participate in two sessions.
Prior to the conference commencing, Kimberly, along with five other accomplished cannabis industry lawyers, will lead a full-day training session titled NCBA Presents: Continuing Legal Education for Lawyers.
In this session, the National Cannabis Bureau of Attorneys (NCBA) present five important topics crucial to any lawyer’s successful transition into the new regulatory environment, including proper business structures, financial compliance, environmental requirements, the truth about hemp/CBD, and the ethical issues surrounding this ever-growing field. Attendees will leave with the tools necessary to help guide their clients through this shifting landscape and prepare for the development of a new economy in California. Participants are eligible to receive six hours of California MCLE Credit (4.75 general and 1.25 ethics). CLE credits for CO are pending approval.
Kimberly will also be speaking on educational Track 1 – The Fine Print: Money, Law and Your Business on a panel titled “Let’s Make a Deal! Business Relationships & Contract Best Practices.” Her panel will take place on the second day of the Summit, on June 14, 2017. Kimberly speaks alongside Lance Rogers, Partner at Greenspoon Marder.
In addition to these two sessions, attendees of Cannabis Business Summit & Expo have the opportunity to attend numerous high-value, curated educational programs, including personalized, hands-on workshops, a five-track general summit, and innovative, peer-reviewed presentations. Read the full agenda here.
As an official event partner and exhibitor of Cannabis Business Summit & Expo, Women Grow members receive 15% off registration costs by using code WG15.
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DPIIT Secretary makes his first visit to Assam Startup – The Nest
The Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Anurag Jain, IAS, made his first visit to Assam Startup – The Nest on 19 November 2021. He was accompanied by Rajendra Ratnoo, IAS, Joint Secretary, DPIIT.
Along with the dignitaries from the Government of Assam, representatives from the corporate and academia, and the officials from IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, the program was also attended by the Chairman & Managing Director of North Eastern Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi), PVSLN Murty.
A key highlight of the programme was an exhibition made by the incubated startups to acquaint the DPIIT Secretary of the quality of innovations taking place in this part of the world and how the startups are harnessing the local resources to innovate solutions capable of solving local and national problems.
Seven incubated startups had presented about their journey before the Hon’ble Secretary and also held before him the key challenges wherein they sought support from DPIIT and Startup India.
In his speech, Anurag Jain appreciated the startups for their innovations and expressed his happiness to witness the enthusiasm with which the youths of the state are embracing entrepreneurship over a well-cushioned job. He further assured of all the possible support to help resolve the challenges typically faced by the startups from this part of the world.
One core area that he assured support for is to facilitate measures to connect the startups from Assam with the advanced startup ecosystems of the country. He further sought feedback from the startups on the easiness of online filing for IPR and considered amending the laws, if required, to further smoothen and fasten up the process.
Talking about the supply issues and facilitating market connects, Anurag Jain drew notice to the special dispensation offered by the various state governments for the startups to qualify for submitting tenders. He further recommended the startups to register on the Government e-Market Place (GeM) portal facilitating public procurement.
The DPIIT Secretary also informed about working on an Open Network Digital Commerce (ONDC) that will democratize digital commerce, moving it away from platform-centric models, and will revolutionise the way suppliers and manufacturers connect with the market. This will also create opportunities for the startups to build those digital applications facilitating transactions through an open network.
With the startup movement reaching 630 districts of the country to date, the Secretary expressed bright hopes of seeing India reclaim its lost glory through knowledge and innovation and hoped to see a few unicorns coming out from The Nest in the coming years. In this regard, he also made a special appeal to Assam Startup to handhold the startups in mastering negotiations and securing deserving deals in cases of exits.