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Beef prices expected to rise
Wed, 09 Apr 2014 23:40:15 GMT —
Grilling season may not be as long this year and that is because of rising meat prices.
David Dedert, a local grain and livestock farmer, says the recent Texas drought and rising grain costs are key factors to the price hikes.
A local business owner says the prices are going to be around for awhile.
"And right now we're paying prices that I've never seen before in my life, I've been in this business my whole life and we're paying for ribeyes right now a dollar fifty to two dollars more than we paid last year, Dan Viehl, owner of the Butcher Block, said.
Beef is not the only one with price hikes.
The porcine epidemic diarrehea (PED) virus was detected in in the United States in 2013. It has driven pork prices up dramatically.
"Figure I just heard was looking at since May of last year there have been approximately six point eight million baby pigs have died so that's affecting the amount of pigs coming on market which will in turn drive the prices up on the consumer end, Dedert said.
Both Vahl and Dedert say both industries, beef and pork, will have to raise their prices because the demand is higher than the supply at this time.
But where does that leave chicken?
They say you should expect rising chicken prices too because they will want to capitalize on their counterparts driven up prices.
In the meantime, we should expect to see elevated prices for the next couple of years until farmers can rebuild their stock.
"You are going to see the market on ground beef, you are going to see the market on a steak at your restaurants that you go to, all of that stuff is going to have to go up in price, so yeah, you are going to see it all over the board, so nobody can keep the prices down because of the prices they are paying right now," Viehl said.


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Ooooh, this is gonna make Donald Trump so angry... which means it's a good thing!!
And boy, are they ever!!
Kraft Foods is a brand many people know and love. They're the world leader in Sponge Bob-shaped mac and cheese and they're just wonderful.
Though now Kraft is under fire for altering the recipe of one of its acquired company's best selling products!
They've changed the chocolate in Cadbury Creme Eggs!!
Cadbury Eggs are no longer made with Dairy Milk shells but are now made from a standard cocoa mix chocolate.
A spokesman for Kraft said:
"It's no longer Dairy Milk. It's similar, but not exactly Diary Milk. We tested the new one with consumers. It was found to be the best one for the Creme Egg, which is why we've used it this year.
The Creme Egg has never been called the Cadbury's Dairy Milk Creme Egg. We have never played on the fact that Dairy Milk chocolate was used."
Yeah, but that doesn't matter. The whole point is now the chocolate tastes "cheap" according to some Creme egg enthusiasts.
We can only assume they're using cheaper chocolate to cut costs.
Why else wouldn't they celebrate their "superior new flavor!" or something like that, hmm??
Because they probably know it's cheap tasting and they've ruined a classic.
Bad news for fans!

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BEIJING, Feb. 11 -- China's export grew 21 percent in January as the global economy gradually began to recover, customs data showed on Wednesday.
Exports stood at 109.47 billion U.S. dollars, while imports rose 85.5 percent to 95.31 billion U.S.dollars, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced Wednesday.
The trade surplus contracted 63.8 percent to 14.16 billion U.S. dollars.Foreign trade posted a 44.4 percent growth in January 2010 year-on-year.
The hefty increase was due to a lower comparison basis a year ago when China's export sector was hard hit by the global financial crisis, as well as less working days as the Lunar New Year holiday fell in January last year, the administration explained.
"The calendar factor can not change our judgement that the export sector is recovering," said Qiu Gaoqing, a senior financial analyst with Shanghai-based Bank of Communications.
As for the reason why January's exports were down 16 percent from December, Qiu said was that December had three more working days than January.
"December is normally the export peak season for Chinese exporters due to western consumers' Christmas spending," he added.
"We predict that China's export sector has entered a stable recovery stage given the increasing strength of the global economy," Qiu said.
China's exports ended 15 months of decline last month and grew 17.7 percent in December on the back of government policy incentives such as tax rebate.
Despite an annual drop of 16 percent in exports in 2009, China overtook Germany as the world's largest exporter as the latter saw exports decrease by nearly a fifth, the biggest decline for the country in six decades.
Strong exports intensified international pressure on China to strengthen the yuan, or renminbi.
U.S. President Barack Obama last week vowed to get "much tougher" with China on exchange rates and trade to ensure the price of U.S. goods was "not artificially inflated."
Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said last Thursday that the renminbi's exchange was not the main reason for the Chinese-U.S. trade deficit, given the yuan had gained around 21 percent since July 2005 when the government unpegged the yuan from the U.S. dollar.
Obama's hardline was also dismissed by Chinese economists as political rhetoric to appeal to domestic interest groups.
Zhong Shan, Chinese vice minister of commerce, said on Monday in Birmingham, Britain that China would not allow drastic changes to the yuan's exchange rate and China's currency policy should take into account domestic economic conditions.
He estimated annual exports would gain in 2010, but were unlikely to return to the pre-crisis levels of 2008.
Morgan Stanley revised China's export growth for 2010 up to 15 percent from 9 percent, and import growth to 18 percent from 10 percent in a report released on Feb 4.
"We envisage that stronger demand for exports will contribute to stronger economic growth mainly because of the positive impacts on private investment in the manufacturing sector," it said.
The European Union and United States remained China's largest trading partners, Wednesday figures revealed.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) surpassed Japan to be China's third largest as Sino-ASEAN trade rose 80 percent to 21.48 billion U.S. dollars after the China-ASEAN free trade area took effect on Jan. 1 this year.
Exports of machinery products added 27 percent year-on-year to 62.51 billion U.S. dollars, accounting for nearly 60 percent of the total monthly export volume.
Exports of appliances and electrical products grew 33.1 percent year-on-year to 24.09 billion U.S. dollars.


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People in France are boycotting Starbucks after a sign that appeared to forbid women from entering a location in Saudi Arabia went viral.
The original tweet of the sign was shared over a thousand times and inspired a protest hashtag in Arabic that translates to #StarbucksIsForMenOnly.
Twitter users also pointed out that a tweet from April appeared to show the same sign, barring women from entering the Starbucks.
France's largest newspaper, Le Monde, picked up the tweet, writing it up as, "In Saudi Arabia, a Starbucks prohibits women."
More and more French media covered the story, making the headline more broad each time. Marie Claire wrote it up as, "Saudi Arabia: Starbucks prohibits women from entering."
Other websites like Marianne began implying Starbucks' global company was allowing their Saudi locations to ban women, writing it as, "In Saudi Arabia, Starbucks agrees to prohibit access for women."
French media became so interested in the photo that Clarence Rodriguez, a French journalist based in Riyadh, wrote a Facebook status to try and set the record straight.
Rodriguez said the whole thing was a misunderstanding, and that people who live in Saudi Arabia believed tweets like that one were actually hurting Saudi women:
Since this morning, many newsrooms in Paris have called me wanting to know how true the information is that is currently going viral on social media. It seems to me important to distill the right information, in a spirit of integrity. And especially not be swayed by the "buzzmania" and sink into misinformation. I checked on site. No, Starbucks does not refuse women. The property is in the working on a women-only section. Therefore, women cannot be accepted. Consequently, can't be allowed to enter. The "single sex" law specifies that men and women cannot occupy the same space. The poster does not specify that women are prohibited.
In short, wanting to ask the Saudis about the subject of Starbucks, they told me that they're annoyed: "People who broadcast tweets and messages on the internet are women seeking to draw attention so they can talk about themselves on Western media. They do not realize they are hurting all Saudis who would show another image, we're tired!"
And to clarify that: "Such information does not serve the cause of women here in Saudi Arabia."
In the end, the Saudis say it best! Let's stay vigilant and cautious, however.
Unfortunately, Rodriguez attempting to set the record straight didn't help. The sign continued to go viral in France, inspiring cartoons.
As well as memes comparing it to South African apartheid.
It even inspired real-life protests. Members of Les efFRONTé-e-s, a French LGBT and feminist activist group, began picketing a Paris Starbucks in response to the sign.
The protesters brought signs inside the store comparing the alleged incident to Nazi Germany's treatment of Jews.
Last week, the controversy became so intense that Starbucks released a statement about the sign explaining that it was all, in fact, a misunderstanding.
Starbucks told NBC that the sign was actually required by Saudi law.
The company said the store was originally built without a gender wall. Without the wall, the Starbucks was legally only allowed to accommodate men because of Saudi Arabia's law barring the mixing of the sexes in public.
Starbucks said that now that the wall in the store was built, women were once again allowed in the building.
"We are pleased to share that the store is now accessible to single men on one side as well as women and families on the other side," the Starbucks spokesperson said. "Starbucks has now 78 stores in Saudi Arabia and all stores cater to both families and singles, except for one that is exclusively reserved for women and families."


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Friars Walk Newport Opens
Written by Dezines Editorial on 12th November 2015
Dezines Internet Solutions Limited were very pleased to be at the official opening of the brand new £190Million Friars Walk shopping centre on Thursday the 12th May 2015.
The flagship Debenhams store was by far the biggest draw to customers that had gathered in inclement weather conditions, but with other big brands
such as H&M, Next, Jack & Jones, JD Sports, Mothercare, New Look, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Pandoro, Schuh, Topshop, Prezzo, Waggamama, River
Island, Body Shop, Tiger, Cineworld and many many more, the people of the City of Newport were very excited to say the least.
Friars Walk was officially unveiled by the First Minister of Wales - the Right Honourable Carwyn Jones AM, with other local government officers also
present. Debenhams was officially opened by the renowned Welsh fashion designer Julian Macdonald.
Pictured below is the leader of Newport City Council - Cllr Bob Bright, being interviewed for the National News.


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NEW YORK—After a spate of credit card thefts ran through Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Sen. Marty Golden decided New York should require microchip technology, something already practiced in 80 countries in the world.
“In Europe this is already in place, in Canada this is already in place,” said Golden, speaking at a press conference in his district in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn on March 21. “Canada adopted this in 2009; fraud has come down 45 percent.”
The thieves in Bay Ridge stole hundreds of thousands of dollars by hacking into local businesses’ customer transaction archives. Golden said at least 30 people have come forward to report being scammed, and those are just the ones he knows of.
Golden said the hackers moved strategically, targeting “virgin territory” where security and awareness are not yet high.
In October 2015, a parallel federal law will go into effect that will transition the entire country to the microchip system. Some banks have already started transitioning their cards, but almost solely for company or high-earning individual accounts.
Golden, who has co-sponsored a bill with Sen. Joseph Griffo, does not want to wait another year and a half for this federal law to take effect. If the state bill gets through both houses and is approved by the governor, Golden says it could go into effect in as few as 60 days.
Without the chip, if credit card hackers break through a business’s firewall, as in the case of the recent Target breach, and steal information from customer transactions, the hackers can replicate the credit card as long as they have the number and the pin.
A microchip uses a unique number for each transaction instead of using a static card number. Even if the data from that one transaction were stolen, the hackers cannot use it to make another purchase because the number has expired.
Microchips are not fail safe. While the microchip would act as another layer of security, it increases security only in point-of-sale transactions. Hackers can still make payments online with a credit card holder’s number. It will also not protect against a card being physically stolen, as the card can still be used as long as the thief knows the pin, or, in cases where the merchant does not require a pin, can fake the owner’s signature.
In transitioning to microchip technology, not only will banks have to issue new cards, but the equipment that reads the cards will have to be updated as well, which could cost merchants.
“Most merchants are concerned,” said Dimitri Akhrin, the president of Bank Associates Merchant Services. “You’re talking about a few hundred dollars for small- to medium-sized businesses that are using standard credit card terminals, to maybe a few thousand dollars investment for larger chains and medium- to large-sized businesses.”
Akhrin emphasized that, whatever the initial cost is, it is far below the price a business would pay if its customers’ data were compromised.
“There’s no such thing as brand reputation insurance,” Akhrin said. “If you as a merchant get hacked, your brand will significantly suffer, even if you are selling wonderful products, with wonderful support, and with wonderful people.”
Holly Kellum is a special correspondent in New York.


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THERE’S something familiar about the whole thing.
The aisles full of a bit of this and a bit of that. Housewares here, some gardening gadgets there, DIY tools within a few strides of tasty deals on food and drink.
Oh, and a pick-and-mix to munch on.
It’s little wonder that B&M has been dubbed “the new Woolies”.
But while Woolworths, a High Street favourite for decades, struggled its way to an ignominious end, B&M is the new retail darling.
In the toughest of environments it’s not just surviving but thriving. And thriving with no expensive advertising campaigns but a policy of relying largely on word of mouth.
From just 20 or so shops when the recession hit back in 2008, there are now more than 500 stores, both here and in Germany where it’s also a big player.
And it’s far from finished.
It’s currently opening a store a week, with the 50-a-year tally driving it towards its aim of 850 outlets.
“They clearly know what they’re doing,” said Professor Leigh Sparks from the Institute from Retail Studies at the University of Stirling,
“There has been a big discount change over the last decade or so in the UK.
“Poundland has been one of the flagships and B&M and others in the market, like Home Bargains, have really gone quite aggressively into that market.”
But Poundland, once the seemingly un-dimmable shining light has found things a bit tougher of late, with a sharp fall in profits.
It has blamed this partly on taking over former rival 99p Stores, and Poundland has itself just been taken over by South African giant Steinhoff.
B&M, by contrast, has gone from a net loss of £19million in 2014 to a profit of £125million this year.
Its annual sales now top £2 billion.
But Professor Sparks says the expansion plans of discount chains, added to the huge numbers of existing properties – Poundland has 900 stores – means it’s very much about the survival of the fittest.
“There is a bit of over-playing of the discount market at the minute,” insists Professor Sparks.
“Most companies have been very ambitious and some, like Poundland, have begun to lose their way slightly.
“It’s going to be a question of whether this pace can be sustained.
“Those that have a clear position and win in the consumer’s mind will probably meet their ambitions.
“But it will be at a cost of the others in the market.”
One of the driving forces behind the rise and rise of B&M is Sir Terry Leahy.
Appointed as chairman in 2012, he’s the former boss of Tesco, and was at the helm of Britain’s biggest retailer during its glory years when it seemed every community wanted to be a “Tesco town”.
“He will have brought clarity of thought from his experience over a long period of time,” said Professor Sparks.
“And clearly there is some confidence in the City as a consequence. He knows how a business has to be managed and operated.”
Just like Tesco used to be welcomed with open arms, having a B&M to hand is viewed as a real bonus. The latest B&M Bargains branch to open is at a former B&Q store in Sunderland.
The 10,000 products, including in a garden centre, won’t just provide competitive choice for locals but the opening also means employment for 15 former B&Q staff who lost their jobs.
“B&M have built a momentum and their location strategy has been pretty good,” added Professor Sparks.
“People think discount retailing is relatively easy with the pile-it-high, sell-it-cheap approach.
“But the disciplines you need to make discount retailing work are quite extreme. They are very sophisticated businesses – and this is an example of a sophisticated business.”
What is the secret of B&M’s success? Ali Kirker takes a wander…
THE Arora brothers, who own B&M, have made billions out of bargains – and it’s not hard to see why.
Wandering around the giant Dundee store, it’s hard to resist stuff you’d never thought about before. Look! A Tigi hair-smoothing cream that’s going to turn me into a total babe for £6.99 (it didn’t).
Look! Mini Cadbury’s Dinky Deckers – so new they’re a “line awaiting price”, according to the label.
Look! A sturdy rabbit hutch at £89.99. That would be useful – if I had a rabbit.
And that’s the secret of the company’s success – selling everything but the kitchen sink.
Sooner or later they’re bound to stock those, too.
The store’s layout is pretty clever.
You’ll find tubs of Pringles – 99p – piled high next to bedding. You come out with a double-fitted sheet along with those Pringles and a reduced-price mirror you spotted on your way to the till.
The secret of the Arora brothers’ success lies in their contrasting personalities.
There are three of them. One, Robin, sold the bulk of his shares in 2014.
Another, Simon, is a Cambridge law graduate, said to be slick and polished.
Bobby, the third brother, is said to be like an old-fashioned market trader.
The brothers with the Midas touch and the wildly differing styles know that we all love a bargain – and if it’s a bargain that looks like it should be priced way more expensively, that’s all the better.
Homeware is a big selling point. There are basics from paint to building aggregates. But there are also all those bits and pieces that help to make our homes seem individual.
So you’ll find vintage-looking wall clocks at £12.99 and laundry baskets for less than 15 quid that wouldn’t look out of place if you saw them on sale in John Lewis for £50.
What B&M does isn’t rocket science – pile it high and sell it cheap.
But its stores are bright and clean, its goods are tempting and store staff are pretty switched on, too.
What were stacked high next to the tills when it was raining heavily?
Umbrellas, of course.
I bought one. At £2.99, it had to be done.
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China’s Beijing Automotive Group Co (BAIC Group) [BEJINS.UL] will develop intelligent cars under a new brand, BEIJING, and hopes to cooperate with its partner Daimler on intelligent connected vehicle technologies, its chairman Xu Heyi said.
BAIC launched its new BEIJING brand last week in the latest push to gain market share in the world’s largest auto market. Other than BAIC’s current electric vehicle brand BJEV, BEIJING will focus on intelligent connected vehicle technologies, Xu told an industry conference in Beijing on Tuesday.
BAIC said in an article on social media that the company will invest 20 billion yuan ($2.83 billion) to develop new product platforms for its BEIJING brand.
BAIC hopes to cooperate with its joint venture partner Daimler AG on intelligent connected vehicle technologies in the future, Xu told Reuters on the sidelines of the conference, without elaborating.
BAIC, which has been Daimler’s main partner in China for years, operating Mercedes-Benz factories in Beijing through joint venture Beijing Benz Automotive, bought a 5% stake in Daimler in July. The partners also make trucks via another joint venture Foton Daimler Automotive.
Daimler plans to adjust its production line at Foton Daimler to build Mercedes-Benz branded trucks with BAIC, Reuters reported in August. Daimler and BAIC’s new energy vehicle unit BluePark have jointly developed a battery research lab in Beijing, the companies said earlier.
BAIC bought the stake in Daimler after Li Shufu, chairman of China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group [GEELY.UL], built a 9.69 percent stake in Stuttgart-based Daimler in early 2018.
“We have finished our stake investment in Daimler,” said Xu. “We do not have plans to increase our stake.”


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US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and another US lawmaker introduced legislation Thursday against companies including Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) that they call the "Stop BEZOS" Act, after Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, that will tax corporations for every dollar that their low-wage workers receive in government health care benefits or food stamps, a report by CNBC said.
The bill is aimed at shaming companies such as Amazon and Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT). For months, Sanders juxtaposed the enormous wealth of Bezos with reports Amazon warehouse workers are paid less than the industry average and rely on food stamps. Bezos is the world's richest man with a net worth of more than US$168bn.
Amazon strenuously disputed the accusations.
Shares of Amazon dropped nearly 3% to trade at US$1,937.60, falling below the US$2,000 level it recently pierced. It had hit an all-time record of US$2,050.50 in its run to become the second US company with a market capitalization of US$1 trillion.
FAANG Report:Amazon denies poor work conditions as stock hits US$2K; Facebook sorry on Holocaust picture
It said no technology company is arguably more responsible for shaping the modern internet and modern life than Google. The company that started as a search engine now manages eight products with more than 1 billion users each, the report said.
Google's stock fell 2.65% to US$1,155.09.
Nearly half of young users have deleted the app of social media giant Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB) from their phone in the last year, driven away by the scandals which have hit its platform, a report by CNBC said.
A survey by the Pew Research Center of 3,400 Facebook users in May and June found that 44% of those ages 18 to 29 said they have deleted the app although some reinstalled it later. The survey measures only the core Facebook app and may not necessarily spell dire news for the company as a whole, the report said.
Facebook shares slid almost 3.8% to US$160.89.
The main concern was that a takeover of the song recognition tool could put rivals of Apple Music at a disadvantage. The regulators ruled on Thursday the merged entity would not have a unique advantage and Apple's competitors would still have the opportunity to access and use similar databases, the report said.
Apple shares were down 1.8% to US$222.79.
The drama led by actor Kiefer Sutherland was canceled recently after two seasons, but Netflix ordered 10 episodes to air in 2019. Sutherland portrays Tom Kirkman, is a nondescript politician who comes US president after the elected leader and everyone else in the line of succession is killed in an attack that he must solve, the report said.
Shares of Netflix added 0.74% to US$343.80.


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Armenian developer Edgar Khanzadian has co-authored Nude, a new app which is using machine learning libraries stored on the phone to scan your camera roll for nudes automatically and remove them to a private vault, The Verge reports.
The app is now available on iOS.
Jessica Chiu and Y.C. Chen teamed up withEdgar Khanzadian to build Nude, which uses machine learning to scan your camera roll for nudes automatically.
When Nude finds what it believes to be nude photos, it moves them to a private, PIN-protected vault inside the app. (Chiu said Nude would monitor your camera roll in the background; in my experience, it’s more reliable to simply open Nude, which triggers a scan.) After sending you a confirmation dialog, the app deletes any sensitive files that it finds — both from the camera roll and from iCloud, if the photos are stored there as well. Nude even uses the device’s front-facing camera to take a picture of anyone who tries to guess your in-app PIN and fails.
Crucially, the images on your device are never sent to Nude itself. This is possible thanks to CoreML, the machine learning framework Apple introduced with iOS 11. (Tensorflow performs a similar function on Android devices; an Android version of Nude is in the works.) These libraries allow developers to do machine learning-intensive tasks such as image recognition on the device itself, without transmitting the image to a server. That limits the opportunity for would-be hackers to get access to any sensitive photos and images. (For devices with iOS 10 and below, Nude uses Facebook’s Caffe2, but also manages to do the analysis locally on the phone.)


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Peanut Market News December 23, 2019
Gujarat farmers unhappy with slow pace of procurement by government agencies
India is sitting on a huge opportunity to capitalise on the Chinese demand for groundnut oil. India's groundnut oil exports has reportedly trebled at 40-45,000 tonnes so far over last year, with most of it going to China.
According to trade sources, China has huge internal groundnut oil requirement, apart from re-export of India's groundnut oil from China to other countries.
“China itself is a big-time producer and consumer of groundnut oil. China has a strong control over groundnut oil market across the globe. Looking at the trend of exports to China, we can say that it is not just for its internal consumption, but chances are China is re-exporting groundnut oil from India to other countries," Sameer Shah, President, Saurashtra Oil Mills Association (SOMA), told BusinessLine.
However, the Nafed data revealed that till December 17, about 1.75 lakh tonnes of groundnut was procured. In Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, the procurement stood at about 69,000 tonnes and 882 tonnes, respectively.
Market prices have slipped below the MSP in Gujarat markets, hovering around ?4,900 per quintal for better quality seeds. For the medium quality, prices hovered around ?4,000 per quintal.
Farmers blame the government and the procurement machinery for the slow pace of procurement and increased instances of rejections.
“It is disappointing that the government agencies are rejecting the crop on the basis of moisture content, even if it is slightly higher. It is obvious that there would be some increased moisture because of excess rainfall in the growing region. The government should relax the norms. Fearing rejection, many farmers are not even registering themselves. Increased supply in the open market is further pulling down prices,” said a farmer from Rajkot APMC.
Trade sources believe that the government may not be able to procure even half of the mandated 8 lakh tonnes in Gujarat.
The crushing activity is in full swing and oil prices have also strengthened due to increased exports and higher demand from China.
But due to persistently low domestic prices of groundnut, the farmers are not able to capitalise on the benefit arising from the increased exports.


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Dear (Confused?) Client:
So much to say, so difficult to figure out. This week has been a big week in economic and
financial reporting. Big companies have been reporting recent profits; the Federal Reserve has
announced a 0.75% hike in their interest rate to fight inflation; the government reported how
much our economy grew or didn’t (it shrank a hair). What does it all mean for our investment
Consider these reports:
1. High energy costs and supply problems have reduced the ability to buy other things.
Walmart reported disappointed results this week, saying its customers spent so much on
rising food costs, they didn’t have anything left to buy durable items on the other side of
2. Energy costs are coming down but will still be high given world turmoil and the desire to
transition to green.
3. Our job participation rate—that is, work-age adults working—has shrunk during covid
and has not recovered, due to retirements, under-qualified labor, and the inclination not
to work. However, an economy needs sufficient workers to grow. Reports from our own
clients taking road trips through the U.S. report to us that shortages of workers at
restaurants and hotels make traveling a mess. They wait in line to be seated at a
restaurant even though several tables are empty. There’s no one available to serve the
food and perhaps not enough cooks to prepare it.
And have you tried to travel by plane lately? Staff shortages have made flight
cancellations almost the routine.
4. The U.S. currently has 11.5 million unfilled job vacancies. Contrast this huge number
with the same period in 2019 (pre-Covid) when we had only 7.2 million unfilled jobs. If
we already have a historically low unemployment rate of 3.6%, where are we going to
get the people to fill these jobs--to work in the restaurants and design the new iPhones?
If we can’t find the workers, low growth will persist—and so too will supply chain
5. Even though the Federal Reserve has been raising rates, and mortgage rates have
increased dramatically—another slow down to the economy—other interest rates seem
to have already peaked and are starting to decline. A commonly used interest rate
benchmark, the 10- year treasury bond rate, has gone from 1.7% March 1st, up to 3.5%
June 14th, but now has gone back down to 2.7% today, even after the Fed raised its
short-term rate yesterday. Corporate bond rates also seem to have peaked a few weeks
Now Some Additional Perspective
Historically, economists say that if we have two straight quarters of the year with negative
economic growth, it signifies a “recession.” Growth for the first quarter of the year was an
annualized -1.9%, and for the most recent quarter -0.9%, thus two negative quarters. In other
words, a recession in conventional terms.
Ironically, the negative growth may be more caused by inflation and small work force rather than
how it traditionally works: Negative growth happens because the Fed raises rates.
Initially, this contraction is somewhat surprising because we earlier believed that we would get
positive results from the re-opening effects after covid and a positive bump from getting supplychain
issues resolved. But, really, if we are fighting high costs of goods and services, and have
millions of unfilled jobs, how can we realistically expect growth in the country?
And why is growth so important in the economy?
1. We have a growing population to support.
2. We have growing government to support.
3. Without growth, our standard of living declines.
4. If we miss growth in early years, our standard of living in future years is permanently
Stock and Bond Prices
Stagnant growth portends to be long-term. However, stock prices can still rebound. They
In an earlier dispatch, we indicated that the time to bargain hunt for stocks is when things look
the darkest and the Federal Reserve has indicated it will stop raising interest rates. As of today,
the stagnancy of the economy is official. But this hasn’t stopped the Fed from raising rates in
their primary quest during this period to fight inflation.
The chairman of the Federal Reserve indicated yesterday that his board intends to keep raising
the short-term interest rate to about 3.5% by the end of year. With the hike yesterday, it now
sits at 2.5%, so conceivably, he could raise rates by another 1% during 2022. This would cause
more slowdown in the economy and more stress on financial markets.
But, and here is the tricky thing: Because the Fed has actually announced this plan, the
markets know it now and theoretically have “priced” it into current stock and bond price levels.
Because most people who want a job can find one, they have money to spend—even for
restaurants, cars, and cruises. This has allowed many corporations to report positive financial
results recently—and has helped buoy stock prices. However, this economic spending may
keep price pressures high enough to keep the Fed fighting inflation with higher rates.
For clients with some funds on the sideline waiting to purchase stock type securities, it may be
time to put some of these funds back to work. The balance of the funds may remain on the
sidelines until the Federal Reserve indicates it plans to stop raising interest rates. This follows
the Wall Street dictum: Don’t invest new money while the Fed is trying to stifle the economy.
Or, more succinctly: Don’t fight the Fed.
Another Wall Street dictum: if you already have money in the market, don’t sell on a dip
because it’ll come back.
A view of what experts see for different sectors of the economy over the next year:
Travel: Good. Those working will have expendable funds for leisure travel, even though this
sector has been repeatedly hit by headwinds: Covid, high fuel costs, inflation, labor shortages.
Financials: Mediocre. Competition and more troubled consumer debt may cause some stress.
Energy: World stress from Russia war may have passed its peak and energy prices will drop,
reducing profits in this sector. There is a long term glut of fossil fuels. Up 31% for the year, but
down 19% in last 2 months.
Consumer Companies: Mediocre. Inflation and low growth hurt low income consumers who are
the backbone of growth in this sector.
Technology: After a big dip in tech stocks this year, their long-term growth structure promises a
price recovery in their stocks. This sector has recovered 15% in the last several weeks, but is
still down 21% for the year.
Healthcare: Steady growth with periodic ups and downs. Demographically a growth sector.
Commodities/Materials: Supply chain bottlenecks drove prices way up earlier and have
probably peaked and continue on their way down.
Real Estate: Slowing. It appears we just passed the peak of real estate prices, now lower with
mortgage rates that have almost doubled in the last 6 months. As overbuilding occurred during
this peak, expect it to be a buyer’s market again.
Here’s hoping your own household economy is not in a recession.


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Strategic Relationship Enables Computop Paygate Merchant Customers to Allow Consumers to Purchase Goods Beyond Domestic Borders in Their Local Currency Through SafetyPay's Secure Online Bank Transfer
New York and Miami Beach, FL - Feb 19, 2013 - Computop, a leading payment service provider (PSP), and SafetyPay, the real time safe online-banking payment solution that enables consumers to shop from merchants worldwide and pay directly from their bank account in their local currency, today announced a strategic global partnership. Through this relationship, Computop now offers SafetyPay as part of its Paygate payment platform. With this functionality, Computop expands its already comprehensive range of payment options that enable businesses and consumers to conduct transactions globally in a secure payment environment.
With SafetyPay, consumers with an online bank account are able to shop globally but pay locally, using their own currency to make online purchases from businesses in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe via online bank transfer. Computop Paygate merchant customers are able to offer SafetyPay immediately through this partnership, increasing the secure online payment options they can present to consumers.
"There are 300 million online banking customers around the world, and SafetyPay enables these consumers to pay directly from their online bank account for purchases from anywhere around the globe irrespective of currency and without entering sensitive financial information," said Dominic Guardino, director at SafetyPay. "We are excited about extending our payment solution through the Paygate platform which is recognized for its fraud prevention strength and compliance on a global scale."
"We are always looking to enhance our Paygate payment platform with payment choices that are important to consumers," said Ralf Gladis, CEO of Computop. "SafetyPay is particularly strong and widely used in Latin America, which will help our Paygate customers grow in the South American market, as well as into untapped markets that SafetyPay is currently exploring. Through our partnership, businesses, particularly those in retail, airline and gaming, benefit from being able to offer a secure online payment alternative that requires no credit card, no registration, no transfer of any personal details whatsoever, making it easy for consumers to transact with confidence, regardless of geography."
About the Computop Paygate platform
Computop Paygate 5.0 is a multichannel payment platform that provides online retailers with secure payment solutions and efficient fraud prevention for international markets. With just one interface needed, Computop Paygate allows online retailers to get access to dozens of international payment systems, and includes fraud prevention for North America, Europe and Asia. Leading e-commerce solutions from the likes of Demandware, hybris, Magento and Oxid all support Computop Paygate as a preferred payment service solution for global payment processing. In addition, Computop Paygate has been integrated into SAP's Business ByDesign business software to provide secure global payment processing.
Computop is a leading global payment service provider (PSP) that provides compliant and secure e-commerce, Point of Sale (PoS), m-commerce and Mail Order and Telephone Order (MOTO), globally. The company, founded in 1997, is headquartered in Bamberg, Germany with local teams also within the US, UK and China. Computop processes transactions totalling $7+ billion per year, for over 2000 large international merchants within industries such as retail, travel and gaming. Global customers include C&A, Fossil, Metro Cash & Carry, Samsung and TUI. In order to provide a complete multichannel solution for merchants, Computop has a robust partner and global banking portfolio providing merchants with a seamless and secure transaction process.
For further information please visit: www.computop.com.
SafetyPay is a real time online-banking payment solution that enables over 300 million consumers to shop from merchants worldwide and pay directly from their bank account in their local currency. The SafetyPay solution is available in the USA, Europe, Canada and Latin America. SafetyPay guarantees no fraud and no chargebacks while supporting mobile, call center applications, e-invoices, pay-outs and promotions. For more information please visit http://www.safetypay.com.
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Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has named its 2015 Community Outreach Awards, which highlight the often unreported ways that supermarkets help their surrounding communities.
This year's winners are:
- Youth Development: Russ’s Market, for the Russ’s Community Harvest Festival, a celebration in aid of local schools. The Lincoln, Neb.-based grocer’s fall event collected more than $2,600 in donations. To date, the program has raised more than $4,200 for Lincoln and Hastings, Neb., elementary schools.
- Food Insecurity: Food Lion, for the Great Pantry Makeover, which aimed to renovate 30 pantries in 30 days in the grocer's 10-state footprint, and give back 1,200 service hours to the various communities in which the stores operate. Hundreds of associates volunteered to expand, refurbish and restock 38 local food pantries. Salisbury, N.C.-based Food Lion exceeded its goals, donating 1.7 million meals and 1,400 service hours.
- Neighborhood Health Improvement: Weis Markets, for the Weis Mystery Tours, developed by the Sunbury, Pa.-based grocer's registered dietitians to reinforce the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Department of Education health and wellness curricula. The free interactive, in-store nutrition education field trip program teaches children age 7-10 the fundamentals of healthy eating as a way to combat childhood obesity. Since its inception, the program has run more than 950 tours for 14,000-plus kids.
- People's Pick Social Media Category: More than 2,000 people voted in FMI's #GrocersDoingGood Facebook Contest, which resulted in the election of Abington, Va.-based Food City, which helps its community in a variety of ways, among them donating food to feed more than 2,500 people at a community block party, teaming with five local schools to recycle 3 million plastic bags, and giving annually to a range of Christmas-themed events for needy and vulnerable populations.
Nominations for the annual awards are judged based on store-level, corporate and community participation; whether the endeavor addresses a community need; the breadth and depth of the program under consideration; and the initiative’s originality and creativity. Companies must be FMI members to be eligible.
Winners receive a $1,000 donation to benefit the program, a plaque, program recognition on the Arlington, Va.-based trade organization’s website and digital communications, inclusion in FMI media initiatives, and inclusion in an online data bank for food retail community service projects.


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2012 is set to be a landmark year for Brand Britain.
In years to come, people will look back and say, "what a year", with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics, drawing millions of visitors and billions of viewers.
Once again the world's attention will turn to Britain and we should take full advantage to harness this international appetite.
British creativity and British entrepreneurialism are known around the world and that is something we should take enormous pride in. We've built some fantastic brands and for such a small island, we certainly punch way above our weight.
But in today's tough climate, individuality and innovation are more important than ever before. Small firms starting out need to find their niche in the market and they must execute their business plan with passion and determination. These are the core ingredients for success.
While many markets may already seem over-crowded, even in the most traditional of industries there is still ample space for innovation and growth.
The British food and drink industry is one such sector that continues to drive innovation. Our nation has a fine heritage of producing iconic food brands and it is an industry that we excel in. In recent years, brands like Innocent Drinks and Gu Puds have carved out their niche, becoming household names across the nation and overseas.
I started my business - Ella's Kitchen - six years ago to address a personal problem I was faced with - getting my daughter Ella to eat healthy food. I had an idea that we could make food fun for kids, that we could make it healthy and also convenient for parents. That was our unique selling point from the outset, and it remains so today.
Ella's Kitchen was named by Lord Green in a recent speech at the Food and Drink Federation President's dinner on April 17, 2012, in which he said the products signified the best of British manufacturing. He said: "I chose Ella's Kitchen because their products illustrate how even in the most traditional of industries you can find innovation."
It was a huge honour to hear our products singled out by Lord Green and it confirmed my belief that there is still an enormous amount that can be brought to the market.
In his speech Lord Green also stated that 8,500 new food and drink products were launched last year in the UK, while figures for last year showed a rise in exports in the food and drink industry of 11.4 per cent - the seventh consecutive year of growth.
With exports for this industry now standing in excess of £12bn, this is a sector that is playing a crucial role in driving economic growth in Britain. This is a sector that is constantly innovating and one that presents many opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs eager to build a brilliant brand. We have successfully built our Ella's Kitchen business in eight international markets and in the process won numerous international and export awards.
Britain needs an export boom now more than ever, as it strives to accelerate economic recovery and the food and drink industry is marking its territory as a pivotal player in the export game.
This industry is as diverse as ever - there are more choices on offer in supermarkets and restaurants than at any other time in history - and yet there is still plenty of room for newcomers.
This diversity is what makes Britain unique and we need entrepreneurs to not only bring their brands to market here, but also to export them globally, to help drive revenue and growth for the UK.
Our ambitions for Ella's Kitchen were always to go global and this is something that I believe other food manufacturers should replicate.
We have amazing food and drinks products in this country and I'm sure many more great brands still to come, so it is important that we encourage our emerging food brands to go global. Let's build on our success as a global leader and share our brands with the world.


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While Microsoft gave all of us a heads up several months ago that Windows Live Messenger would soon be retired, we now have a definitive end date for the company's online messaging client. The company has now sent out emails to the remaining users of the program informing them that it will close up shop on March 15th.
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After the pandemic that caused a halt in most global industrial operations and a slackening of vehicle sales, the automotive industry is slowly rebounding. Many carmakers are now focusing on new innovations that use advanced technology solutions such as connected cars, sensors and electrification.
These technologies could reshape the automotive market significantly and expand revenue pools by up to 30 percent or $1.5 trillion in 2030.
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)
The automotive industry is a vital part of the US economy, with cutting-edge factories and major infrastructure to export completed vehicles to points across America and around the world. It supports 9.6 million American jobs, 5 percent of the private sector workforce.
The future of the industry looks bright. EV sales are growing fast, and many consumers are looking at replacing old “box on wheels” technologies with smarter alternatives. This is driving demand for new connected and intelligent car features and refocusing the focus of auto parts companies.
In terms of future trends, the automotive industry is also focused on developing new fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). FCEVs are very similar to regular battery-powered EVs, but they run on hydrogen instead of electricity. Honda, Hyundai and Toyota all have practical FCEVs on the road today, though most are only available in California due to the state’s embrace of green technology. Until the cost of producing the fuel cells goes down, these cars will remain more expensive than their ICE counterparts. However, they are the most environmentally friendly option for personal transportation.
There is no doubt that car safety features are a top priority for consumers. This includes everything from seat belts to antilock brakes. Many of these are now standard in new cars, while others like blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist were cutting edge technology just a few years ago.
As we continue to advance with auto technology, it’s important that the industry prioritizes safety features as well. After all, the smallest mistake while driving can have devastating consequences for both passengers and pedestrians.
For example, a rearview camera is an essential feature that helps drivers avoid hitting children or pets when pulling out of parking spaces. Another great option is a surround-view camera that provides a full view of the vehicle so drivers can easily detect obstacles around them.
Despite these advances, there are still some challenges facing the automotive industry. High interest rates, supply chain disruptions and fears of a recession have all contributed to slowing growth. These challenges will require the industry to embrace a more collaborative business model that involves partnerships and open, scalable ecosystems.
Comfort and Convenience
Aside from safety, comfort is another big focus. This includes personalised in-vehicle experiences, customised infotainment systems, voice-enabled services, and enhanced display screens that shift from touch controls to haptic feedback. Moreover, there is also talk of integrating virtual reality and augmented reality in vehicles for passengers to enjoy.
In addition to these technologies, manufacturers are focusing on making vehicles more fuel-efficient and comfortable. These factors are expected to drive the automotive industry’s growth.
However, one of the major barriers that the industry is facing is a lack of skills. As many traditional car manufacturing jobs become obsolete, the industry must invest in tech-enabled roles that can deliver a range of new software-defined features.
The global automotive industry remains in a state of recovery. Consumers have boosted their savings, which has led to an increase in demand for cars and related products. This has resulted in a growth of aftermarket sales, with revenue up by 2% in 2022 and demand up in most regions, except for tires and spare parts. Moreover, there has been an improvement in vehicle value and an increase in car chemicals.
Digitalization has changed automotive engineering, and now car manufacturers are focusing on optimizing their vehicles through connectivity services. These connected cars are able to share information with traffic infrastructure, other vehicles and even with the vehicle’s own internal systems.
As a result of this, new-car buyers demand that their vehicle be upgradable and can run on the latest software. Consequently, classic carmakers are increasingly focusing on developing their own software and are competing against technology pioneers like Apple, who are re-entering the automotive industry.
However, consumers are also concerned about data privacy and hacking. Therefore, it is essential that car manufacturer’s manage this challenge successfully. This is especially true as they have to be able to guarantee that data is used solely for the intended purpose and is protected from hackers. A poor handling of this issue could damage the reputation of established brands. It can also lead to the loss of trust among new-car buyers.
Shift towards Shared Mobility
Automakers are shifting away from selling vehicles directly to consumers and instead focusing on providing shared mobility services. This is not only a response to consumer demand but also helps reduce the burden of vehicle ownership and maintenance costs.
EVs are expected to dominate the market over the next few years, which will require a major shift in infrastructure for charging stations. This is driving investment in new technology by both existing and startup companies.
While this can benefit the automotive industry in terms of growth, it will also put pressure on companies to ensure that their supply chains are up to speed with these innovations. Many auto makers rely on complex global supply chains, which will need to be monitored carefully with the growing focus on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) initiatives.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a severe impact on the automotive industry by disrupting production and sales, with many manufacturers forced to scale back their operations. However, the demand is gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels and the industry can look forward to a positive year ahead.


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FDA commissioner says reorg will not diminish resources for supplement regulationsFDA commissioner addresses resources for dietary supplements under food programs reorg—again
The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday described as "woefully inadequate" the budget from Congress devoted to FDA regulation of dietary supplement products.
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The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday a reorganization of its foods programs will not result in fewer resources being allocated to dietary supplements.
Speaking at an annual conference hosted by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Dr. Robert Califf addressed a proposal as part of a broader reorganization of FDA’s foods programs to create an Office of Food Chemical Safety, Dietary Supplements and Innovation (OFCSDSI).
In a virtual fireside chat with Califf, CRN President and CEO Steve Mister expressed concern “that after years of trying to build an infrastructure at the agency to increase the regulation and enforcement of supplements, this new reorganization that we’re hearing about in the human foods program may actually mean moving backwards.”
Mister asked the commissioner whether he could provide assurance that the reorganization wouldn’t result in fewer resources, including full-time employees, devoted to supplements.
“There are going to be absolutely no resources taken away from dietary supplements,” Califf eventually responded. “What we need is more.”
He added, “For a $60 billion industry, the allocation from Congress related to dietary supplements is woefully inadequate.”
Dietary supplement trade groups have been lobbying for several years on Capitol Hill to get FDA additional funding to regulate supplements and have achieved some success—a point Mister made in his exchange with Califf. (Natural Products Insider previously reported that the FY22 budget for the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs (ODSP) was increased to $12.7 million, up from $10.7 million). Mister also remarked that the industry successfully advocated to elevate the Division of Dietary Supplement Programs to an office, which FDA announced in December 2015.
“For the last seven years, every year the industry has gone to bat to get more appropriations, and we have more than doubled the amount of designated appropriations from Congress to dietary supplement issues,” Mister said.
Speaking to Natural Products Insider Wednesday evening from the Ritz Carlton at Dana Point in Laguna Niguel, California, where CRN is hosting its event and celebrating its 50th year anniversary, Mister characterized Califf’s commentary on the reorganization as “a critical moment in the conversation” given his vow not to cut resources devoted to supplements.
On the other hand, Mister said FDA suffers from a “lack of credibility” with industry. He cited FDA’s plan announced years ago to realign staff in the Office of Regulatory Affairs by assigning its investigators to specialize in certain FDA-regulated commodities instead of auditing various products such as conventional food, cosmetics and supplements.
That realignment, he said, still has not come to pass. Still, Mister said he was “thrilled” to hear Califf publicly make his remarks “where we can now hold FDA accountable.”
This isn’t the first time the commissioner has addressed the impact of the reorganization of FDA’s foods programs on dietary supplements. In a blog published in August, Califf said FDA has “no plans to reduce ODSP’s resources or capabilities, and it will remain the lead office responsible for executing the agency’s responsibilities under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as amended by the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act.”
“The vision for the new OFCSDSI is to modernize and strengthen the assessment of food chemicals and facilitate safe and innovative ingredients for use in foods and dietary supplements,” Califf continued in the blog. “ODSP will remain a distinct office executing the agency’s responsibilities under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for dietary supplement products.”
Asked whether he was less concerned about the planned reorganization in light of Califf’s comments Wednesday, Mister responded, “I’m a little less concerned, but I still think there’s a credibility issue, and we’ll see how it pans out.”
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Marketing industry is in danger of “eating itself to death” says Microsoft’s Europe VP
The marketing industry must “take responsibility” and avoid bombarding consumers with commercial messages or risk “consumer revolt”, according to Microsoft’s VP of Europe Andy Hart.
Speaking to The Drum at Ad Week Europe in London today, Hart said the marketing industry is in danger of “eating itself to death” if it fails to recognise the urgent need to cap the volume of commercial messages being delivered, driven by the rise in mobile technological advancement and device penetration.
“It's not like traditional media like TV which is regulated and restricted to a certain number of slots so as to not overburden consumers. With the rise of mobiles, phablets, tablets, slablets – all these different kinds of hybrids - we just assume as an industry that it’s ok to just put ads on all of them – but there needs to be a balance restriction. There is currently an imbalance and I’m worried we will try and over-commercialise all these exposures.
“We are training consumers as an industry to avoid ads. This isn’t something we have necessarily seen in the statistics but I’m worried that is where we are going and we need to take some responsibility,” he said.
Ensuring ads are less frequent will also aid creativity, according to Hart. “Since when has it been ok to call a 0.064 per cent click-through rate (CTR) a success for a campaign? Although this a blunt measurement and not the only one – all I know is 0.064 per cent shows something is wrong – whether it be the format, positioning or the creative,” he said.
“Yes you need to be at scale but it’s not just about banners, buttons and frequency and attribution models. As we go forward we need to understand context on top of targeting insight and intent. As we are starting to interfere and interrupt every moment of consumers’ lives – we must take responsibility – and pick up on whether they leaning in or leaning out of the mobile experience – if they are leaning in then there are opportunities around engaging ad creative, but if they leaning out they will not want to be interrupted by ads.”
He also said it is important to educate consumers on how and why their data is being used to ensure they do not feel bombarded. “Search engines keep the privacy restrictions so tight because consumers tell them their deepest secrets,” said Hart.
The result is that there are huge amounts of data that can be pieced together to understand and predict how people will behave. To ensure this does not become “creepy” there is a steep education process needed to ensure that, if a consumer is sent a highly targeted, contextually relevant and intent-based ad they are not alarmed, according to Hart. “We need to bring consumers with us and show them there is a positive value exchange,” he added.
Microsoft is leading the charge in this “call to arms” with its “Invitational Marketing” initiative, according to Hart. This ad restriction policy, unveiled yesterday at Ad Week Europe, is aimed at limiting the number and type of ads served through restrictions on its web browser.
A big part of its move to protect consumer privacy began when it deployed its Do Not Track initiative, its default cookie setting on its Internet Explorer 10 browser.
This move, on the back of Google’s move to integrate Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to natural search, which encrypts the keyword referrals made from a natural search, alongside Mozilla’s default encryption on Firefox, has triggered alarm among media agencies and brands which are having to adjust strategies to accommodate the subsequent loss of keyword referral data.
Hart admitted mistakes were made when it came to communicating its plans around its Do Not Track policy to the marketing industry. “Our communication with the advertising industry should have been better and we apologise for that,” he said.
However, the overall aim of the initiative is to ensure consumers are in better control of their privacy and ad experience. Hart believes the days in which publishers and brands were in complete control of what and how content reached consumers are fast receding, paving the way for an era in which mobile devices have put consumers firmly in control of their brand experiences.


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|TVietnam International Travel Mart 2019 (Photo: baotintuc.vn)
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Asus went all the way out at the recently held IFA 2016 event in Berlin and they took the chance to unveil a lot of smartphones. While they did not disappoint when it comes to their collection of Windows smartphones, they also made sure that the Android lovers did not get left out of the whole package as they also got a release to call theirs, one of them being the ZenPad 3S 10.
This smartphone is a 9.7-inch tablet and it has a series of peculiarities about it that helps it to stand out from others in terms of competition.
For one, it uses a hexa-core processor supplied by MediaTek and uses 4GB of RAM under the hood, coupled with the 64GB of internal storage space which can also be expanded to as much as 128GB with the help of a micro SD card slot on board. For better security, biometrics was including and this one uses the fingerprint scanner technology with a 5900mAh battery which promises to charge very fast because of the presence of QUALCOMM’s QuickCharge 3.0 technology.
Although a lot of us are not big fans of processors made by MediaTek and we would rather go for those from QUALCOMM instead but from the manufacturers, it has been claimed that you could reach a decent score of 50,000 with it on AnTuTu.
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Line Thailand is gearing up to support business with data management services and non-fungible token (NFT) related solutions to drive growth for customers amid economic volatility.
"The key to success for Thai businesses is being able to collect, analyse and process data to increase their ability to compete on a similar level as international brands," Norasit Sitivechvichit, chief operating officer of Line Thailand, said via a virtual news conference.
"This is especially critical in today's fast-changing world, where data plays a vital role in brand growth."
According to Mr Norasit, there is a challenge for data collection due to some regulations, such as the Personal Data Protection Act, which is scheduled to come into force in June this year.
Enterprises are now focusing on consumer rights and are placing emphasis on acquiring consent from customers when revealing their data, Mr Norasit said. Obtaining direct information from users may become more challenging as an increasing number of user protection measures are being introduced, he noted.
Line has established data solutions to assist Thai businesses in learning more about data management and developing the skills necessary to manage data.
It has developed a data management solution, called MyCustomer, for large brands to store consent for first-party data, both from the Line platform and others, in one database to be used for data analysis.
Mr Norasit said Line has introduced a new solution called Business Manager, which simplifies data management for small and medium-sized enterprises. The solution helps streamline data administration on the Line platform between Line Official Account and Line Ads Platform.
The solution will help brands analyse data and present goods and services that meet customer needs, Mr Norasit said.
These help Thai businesses to manage data properly and be in compliance with personal data protection legislation and privacy policies, he noted.
From 2022-2023, Line is moving into new areas, such as developing business solutions for NFTs.
Mr Norasit said Line wants to become the infrastructure of choice for those interested in conducting business with digital assets.
Together with Line Consumer Business, the platform will not only be able to provide creators to brands, but will also be the centre of NFT knowledge for businesses, Mr Norasit said.
The business customer unit of Line saw a growth of 47% in digital service usage via Line API (Application Programming Interface) from 46 billion messages in 2020 to over 67 billion last year.
Financial institutions continue to be the primary users of the Line API, Line Thailand indicated.
The luxury product group saw high domestic consumption, with a 200% leap in media spending on the Line platform from 2019 to 2021.
The government and public sector saw a 482% year-on-year increase in Line API use in 2021. The real estate, tourism and retail sectors also saw over 100% growth in Line API use.


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This is the new Hamburger SV kit for the 2011/2012 German Bundesliga season manufactured by Adidas.
Last week we showed you this leaked picture of what appeared to be the new kit now we can report that this was indeed the new shirt.
The kit takes on a slightly maritime theme with Hamburg being a port city, with the blue said to represent the "Blauer Peter" (Blue Peter) flag which is raised whenever a ship departs the port. Also inside the collar is the motto "ALLE MANN AUF KURS!" (All men on course!) also aluding to this theme.
The Rothosen will take on Borussia Mönchengladbach this Saturday where the kit will be premiered. The shirt is available to buy from today from the official shop and on the 16th of MAy from other retailers.


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Versace has launched Dylan Purple, a bright and elegant fragrance with Iris Law fronting the campaign.
VERSACE unveiled their Fall Winter 2022/23 campaign featuring Pam & Tommy‘s star Lily James lensed by fashion photography duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.
Barocco print bikini, towering platform pumps, pop-colour mini bag, inflatable beach ball – pack your bags the Very Versace way for this year’s La Vacanza […]
Versace has enlisted the help of supermodel Emily Ratajkowski for its La Medusa Mini handbag campaign.
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Today is World Electric Vehicle Day, and news came out recently announcing that the European Parliament had decreed the end of the production of combustion cars by 2035.
With this date as the main target, there is still an important task ahead to establish the entire ecosystem that revolves around electric vehicles, starting with the charging point infrastructure, both public and private, and boosting the use of electric vehicles.
Although there has been a strong increase in the number of charging points in the EU over the past five years (+180%), the total number (307,000) falls far short of what is required. A recent study shows that up to 6.8m public charging points would be required by 2030 to reach the proposed 55% CO2 reduction for cars.
*Data published from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA)
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A day after Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi was issued an e-challan by Mumbai Traffic Police for not wearing a helmet and violating prohibitory rules of Covid-19 by not wearing a mask while on a bike ride with wife Priyanka Alva on Valentine’s Day, he apologised on the social networking platform.
Oberpi said in a tweet, "Pyaar humein kis mod pe le aaya! Nikle they nayi bike par hum aur hamari jaan, bina helmet ke kat gaya chalaan! (Where has love brought us! Went for a ride on a new bike, got e-challaned for riding helmetless). Riding without a helmet? Mumbai police will do a checkmate! Thank u @mumbaipolice for making me realise that safety is always most important. Be safe, Wear a helmet & a mask."
Mumbai Police, in a quirky manner, replied promptly by tweeting, "Was just a small Valentine’s Day gift of safety from us to you @vivekoberoi #SaathiyaOfSafety #WearAHelmet #MaskIsMust."


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Electronic device stolen from Barrow taxi
Last updated at 09:12, Sunday, 16 March 2014
POLICE have appealed for information after an electronic device worth hundreds of pounds was stolen from a parked taxi in Barrow.
A Samsung Galaxy PDA, valued at £500, was taken from a vehicle belonging to A1 Taxis which was parked in Parry Street on Saturday.
A police spokesman said: “The device looks exactly like a Samsung Galaxy mobile phone but can only be used for taxi purposes.”
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Cumbria Police on 101.
First published at 17:11, Saturday, 15 March 2014
Published by http://www.nwemail.co.uk
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Shuttl roped in former Snapdeal director Amit Kumar Gupta as Head of Engineering. Amit will be responsible in building technology team. Amit has an over a decade experience working in companies like Verisign, Oracle and TCS.
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Paytm has appointed Vikas Purohit as vice president for its upcoming payments bank business. Prior to this, Purohit worked with Amazon as the director of fashion vertical. He is an IIT-BHU and IIM-Bangalore alumnus and has also worked with Tommy Hilfiger and Reliance Brands in the past.
Uniphore Makes Senior Level Appointments
Uniphore Software Systems appointed Samith Ramachandran as vice president and head of professional services. Ramachandran has nearly two decades of experience in software product engineering and service delivery. He is an engineer from University of Kerala and has previously worked with Siemens (NSN), Subex and Flytxt. Samith will be responsible for building the professional services organisation and services portfolio, with a focus on rapid deployment, sustained operations and business growth.
Uniphore appointed M Thamarai Selvi as director of marketing and communications. Selvi is an IIM Calcutta alumnus and has worked with BPCL, Asian Paints, IBM and Wipro prior to her appointment at Uniphore. Selvi will oversee all aspects of Marketing and Communication across the globe.
Times Internet Appoints Gulshan Verma As Chief Revenue Officer
Times Internet Ltd (TIL) appointed Gulshan Verma, former executive of online content discovery platform Outbrain, as its new chief revenue officer (CRO). In his new role, Verma will be responsible for setting up strategies, direction and management of Times Internet’s revenue opportunities. Verma has earlier served as the CRO of digital marketing platform Komli Media, besides working with several companies including Yahoo!, EY, McKinsey and Associated Press.
Dentsu Communications Ropes In Vishal Nicholas
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Mohit Agarwal joined as the Head of Technology at Zenify. He is a technology leader with more than seven years of experience in building products across various industry domains like ecommerce, real estate, cloud computing and enterprise products. Prior to this, he was working as Associate Product Manager at Flipkart. He was also the head of the Web department in ‘The Entrepreneurship Cell in IIT Bombay.
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A substantial expansion for old-school fantasy role-playing game Pillars of Eternity is in the works.
Pillars of Eternity comes out next week, and developer Obsidian is putting the finishing touches to the release. But it's also got a small team of people working on the game's first expansion.
In a Reddit AMA (via VG247), Obsidian executive producer and lead programmer Adam Brennecke said the expansion is expected to be about the same size area wise as Tales of the Sword Coast, the well-received expansion to 1998 fantasy role-playing game Baldur's Gate. Pillar's of Eternity is billed as the spiritual successor to the Baldur's Gate series, so the comparison seems apt.
Tales of the Sword Coast added around 20 extra hours of gameplay to the original game, as well as four new areas. On Pillars of Eternity's expansion, Brennecke kept his cards close to his chest, but he did reveal this:
Obsidian took to Kickstarter to raise cash for Pillars of Eternity. It asked for $1.1m and ended up with just shy of $4m.
The developer has said it plans to do a sequel following the release of expansions, and will consider using Kickstarter once again for funding.


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