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Demonisation of diesel could break Britain's economic backbone and risk thousands of jobs, warn car makers
- Some 96% of all UK-registered commercial vehicles are powered by diesel
- The motor industry warned that demonisation of the fuel could be a hammer blow to the UK economy reliant on these vehicles
- It also highlighted the reliance on diesel by public and emergency services
- Ford bosses said electric was not a viable alternative for bigger vehicles because batteries to power the motors take up most of the load space
Britain's economic backbone could be broken with thousands of jobs put at risk if politicians continue to 'demonise' diesel, car makers have warned.
Policies at national and local level which seek to drive diesel vehicles off the road will backfire because more than nine out of 10 of the five million commercial vehicles on which the nation depends for deliveries and transport run on diesel, they said.
The boss of Ford in Britain joined with motor industry trade body, the SMMT, today to urge politicians to take a more 'reasoned' view of the diesel issue because there is currently 'no viable alternative'.
Diesel dependence: Car makers have warned minister that Britain's economy is reliant on diesel commercial and public service vehicles (such as rubbish trucks) and there is 'no viable alternative' to the fuel type at the moment
Ministers and local councils were advised to drop their anti-diesel invective and understand the central role the much-maligned fuel plays in keeping Britain moving.
Ford of Britain chairman and managing director Andy Barratt told This is Money and MailOnline: 'Diesel is the most efficient fuel to use for long distance deliveries on motorways. Almost all commercial vehicles rely on it.
'There won't be a viable large scale alternative for many years to come.'
Ford's Dagenham factory in Essex builds 800,000 diesel engines a year, employing 3,500 of the firm's total 14,000 workforce.
'A lot of jobs are riding on diesel, ' he said.
Speaking at the Commercial Vehicle Show, in Birmingham, where Ford was showing a new green plug-in electric hybrid Transit van, of which 20 will be trialled in London, Mr Barratt stressed diesel was central to the nation's prosperity.
He said: 'There's no viable alternative. Diesel is vital for bigger vans carrying big loads.
'If you have electric vans, a lot of load space is taken up with batteries. So you need more vans and that creates more congestion.'
Mr Barratt joined the motor industry representatives who released a report blasting the ongoing diesel onslaught as counterproductive, saying the latest low emission Euro 6 models are cleaner and more fuel efficient, while delivering lower levels of CO2 emissions than petrol equivalents.
'There's very clear confusion,' the Ford boss told us.
'So people with older vans are keeping them rather than buying the newer cleaner diesels with Euro 6 engines'.
Ford of Britain chairman and managing director Andy Barratt was talking to This is Money and MailOnline at the Commercial Vehicle Show, in Birmingham, where the car maker was showcasing the Transit hybrid (left) and new Fiesta Van (right)
Andy Barratt photographed next to the new Ford Transit Custom Sport at the Commercial Vehicle Show
The dependence of Britons on commercial vehicles and their drivers was revealed in new research showing nearly nine in 10 consumers would be worse off without them.
Some 88 per cent of the 2,007 British consumers responding to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' poll said reduced or restricted services from vans and lorries would ‘significantly affect their quality of life’ in a negative manner.
Utility and delivery vans and trucks together move three times more goods than water and rail combined – contributing some £27.5 billion to the UK economy, the report estimated.
Indeed, nearly half (46 per cent) acknowledge they have benefited from such services in some way in the last 24 hours – from rubbish collection, to online shopping, supermarket deliveries, sending and receiving post, booking a taxi, or sending flowers to a loved one.
Rod McKenzie, policy director of the Road Haulage Association, whose 8,000 members have 250,000 trucks attacked by what he called ‘punitive taxes and charges’, said: ’The demonisation of diesel has to end. It will cost the country dear if it does not.
'Some 98 per cent of deliveries in the UK are by truck. And 80 per cent are smaller and medium sized businesses – the backbone of the British economy.’
He said many firms operating on tight margins of as little as £60 per week could not afford to buy a brand new Euro 6 diesel truck so faced £100 a day charges to go into London’s Ultra low emissions zone.
‘These punitive taxes and charges are crippling business. We need support and a scrappage scheme to help people upgrade their trucks,' he added.
Car makers warn that a continued demonisation of diesel could break the back of the economy
The research found the 16% of Britons have a van deliver their post every day while 14% have had shopping brought to their front door by a commercial vehicle in the last 24 hours
The significant role played by Britain’s five million goods and service vehicles in driving society and Britain’s economy was highlighted by motor industry chiefs on the opening day of the UK’s biggest commercial vehicle show.
Around 21,000 people are expected to attend the Commercial Vehicle Show at the National Exhibition Centre, in Birmingham, which runs from 24 April for four days with 460 companies exhibiting.
Britons using commercial vehicles?
- 96% of commercial vehicles registered in the UK are powered by diesel engines
- 16% of us receiving post to our door on a daily basis
- 14% of Britons have online shopping delivered every day from companies such as Amazon and eBay
- 79% said they benefit from the services from commercial vehicles at least once a week
- 57% have their rubbish collected by a diesel-powered vehicle once a week
- 8% said they’d had groceries delivered to their home within the last week
- 9% have ordered or received flowers by van within the last two months
- 13% have had a visit from a builder, plumber other other white van trades person within the last six months
The report noted: ‘Commercial vehicles play an essential part in our daily lives – and in driving our economy.
‘From the 1.8 million sole traders who depend on their vans for their livelihood to the 17,228 ambulances that carry some five million people to Accident and Emergency each year, Britain’s commercial vehicles are responsible for keeping the country running.’
Commercial vehicles were described in the report as a ‘Cinderella service' whose role in society is often overlooked.
Yet 84 per cent of respondents recognised the importance of them, it says.
Less frequent rubbish collection was seen as having the most significant impact, with nearly seven in 10 (67 per cent) stating this would negatively affect them.
Nearly four in 10 (38 per cent) said that less frequent bus services would impact their life, and almost a third (32 per cent) said the same about the idea of increased time to receive online deliveries.
With the boom in online shopping, the report noted: ‘The UK is now the EU’s biggest online retail sector, with consumers here buying some £67.3 billion worth of goods and services online in 2017.
‘Online sales are forecast to have made up 17.6 per cent of all retail sales last year.
'Commercial vehicles transport some 1.9 billion tonnes of goods across the UK every year – including medicines, clothing and groceries.’
In a poll of 2,007 British consumers, 8% said they have their groceries delivered to their door by a commercial vehicle once a week
The SMMT said continued demonisation of diesel could have an impact on delivery vehicles, taxis, buses, HGVs and the emergency services
SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes added: ‘There are five million commercial vehicles on Britain’s roads and they play a vital role in powering our essential services.
‘Britain’s commercial vehicles are the backbone of our economy.
'Manufacturers invest heavily in technology. The latest commercial vehicles on our roads today are the cleanest, safest and most advanced in history.
‘For the sector to grow and continue to drive investment and jobs, government must maintain the right economic conditions, and help promote fleet renewal through the right policies and incentives.’
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C’Mon get happy! Charli D’Amelio is up to a lot more than simply entertaining her 109 million followers with the renegade and the whoa. In fact, the TikTok star has been busy designing a line of bracelets with Pura Vida.
The 16-year-old’s exclusive pack of colorful bracelets, aptly named ‘The Charli D’Amelio Pack’ launched on March 9 and is available on Pura Vida’s website for $45.
The collection includes stackable string and beaded bracelets, including a pink woven option, a yellow string piece and an adorable silver plated chain with D’Amelio’s catchphrase ‘all smiles here’ printed on the metal.
“I wanted to create something that I would genuinely wear and that my friends would love too. Pura Vida is one of the only brands of bracelets I actually wear and have been wearing for years because they’re so comfortable and don’t feel like I have too much on my wrists,” D’Amelio says in a press release. “The design process was so much fun and I think the pack has a really upbeat and positive vibe to it, which was important to me. I’m so excited to finally see the bracelets out in the world and I can’t wait for my friends and fans to join in on the #ShowUsYourHappy TikTok challenge, too!”
D’Amelio naturally broke news of her collab via TikTok. In the video, the dancer shows off her 5-bracelet stack while showing bits of her day that promote positivity, from applying a little makeup to petting her pup.
It’s no surprise that the TikTok sensation’s partnership has already attracted a decent amount of buzz. Her video has nearly 4 million likes and 129,000 comments. People have already hopped on the trend too, with the hashtag attracting about 30 million views.
This isn’t the first collaboration D’Amelio has had in the lifestyle space. She’s also worked with Orosa, a nail polish brand, Aerie, and makeup brand Morphe. But this match up with Pura Vida seems to be a perfect fit for the teenager’s growing brand.
“She’s such a cheerful person with positive energy which perfectly aligns with the Pura Vida brand ethos: encouraging the enjoyment of life’s simple treasures. We know our community will absolutely love the bracelets she designed and we’re so excited to also be partnering with her on a TikTok campaign to promote happiness and joy,” Griffin Thall, Pura Vida’s Co-Founder and CEO says in a press release.
Want to see more of the campaign? Keep scrolling to see the TikTok star modeling her new bracelets!

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Herschel Supply Co. has officially entered the watch market with its first timepiece, a military-inspired Casio G-Shock GLX5600-1 model. This particular model from Casio is a favorite among athletes, streetwear enthusiasts, and surfers.
A lovely, chunky sweater is crucial for any wardrobe, and finding one better than The Wave Sweater would be hard-pressed. The Wave Sweater evokes the surface of an endless, ever-changing ocean by sporting an intelligent zig-zag knit that adds some subtle visual effect to otherwise classic trappings
Since GoldenEye in 1995, OMEGA has been the timepiece of choice for James Bond and the Swiss luxury watchmaker is celebrating the 50th anniversary of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service with a new limited edition Seamaster Diver 300M watch.
Levi’s Wellthread, a sustainably designed collection that is fully recyclable, has partnered with California surf brand Outerknown on a collection aimed solely on sustainability.
Leading esports organization, Fnatic has teamed up with sporting brand Champion on an exclusive Fnatic x Champion Night Flower hoodie.
Beastie Boys have had one heck of a year filled with anniversaries and limited-edition drops. Their latest is a collaboration with Adidas for a ‘Paul’s Boutique’ anniversary sneaker, celebrating twenty years since Beastie Boys second album was released.


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After the resignation of the Uber chief executive Mr. Kalanick, many questions arises and top of the list is that who will take over this position especially since the company has molded in his image.
News site Axios reported Thursday that some 1,000 employees had signed the petition. A day later, Uber board member David Bonderman also chose to resign after making a sexist joke at the very meeting where the board was discussing the results of the probe. While founders should be held accountable to strong, independent boards and need the support of experienced leadership teams, founder DNA is a precious asset and can not be under-estimated. One of Uber's key investors, Benchmark Capital's Bill Gurley, a legendary venture capitalist, seems to have played a crucial role in Kalanick's ouster, even though technically he did not have the authority on the board to fire him.
Uber, though, says Kalanick told Levandowski not to bring any of the Google information with him to Uber.
Whether the company will be persistently dogged by the baggage of the past few years, and particularly the fever pitch of the past few months, will in part be dictated by how Uber handles the hiring of Kalanick's successor.
The employee petition began when Michael York, a product manager, called for people to rally their support around Kalanick.
Uber spokesman Matt Kallman declined to comment.
Meanwhile, the board may or may not respond to the petition, it is totally their privilege.And something tells me that ate aren't going to ask Kalanick back just because of a petition.
Kalanick was a polarizing chief executive, seen as both a brilliant visionary who led the company to dominance and the source of a toxic culture outlined in two independent investigations into the company. Travis gave more to this company than anyone.
One of these measures included drastically scaling back Kalanick's role within the company, but early reports suggested that some of Kalanick's duties would simply be distributed to other executives, while he would still retain the role of CEO.
Such awareness of a company's internal problems is "pretty high", especially for service used by 20 to 30 percent of the USA population, according to Jeff Cartwright, a spokesman for Morning Consult. The post was liked by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. The board of directors also echoed his emotion and agreed that he had "always put Uber first".


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What started as a traffic stop ended with an arrest on counterfeit credit card charges, Sunrise police said.
Danny Dayton Rowe, 21, of Sunrise, was pulled over about 9:40 p.m. Monday at 8100 W. Oakland Park Blvd. for cutting across traffic lanes and making turns without signaling, police said.
Officers noticed an odor of marijuana coming from Rowe so they asked to search the vehicle he was driving. He agreed and showed them a small plastic bag of marijuana in his shirt pocket. They found three pre-paid VISA and Master Card credit cards in the car, according to the arrest report.
Police also searched Rowe's cellphone and found six emails with 148 credit card and account numbers plus 32 accounts with the identities of cardholders and financial institutions, the report stated.
During police questioning, Rowe admitted to using the information to re-encode credit cards to shop for electronic merchandise and gift cards fraudulently, police said.
Investigators searched Rowe's home and found hundreds of VISA and Master Card debit and gift cards, an embossing machine and a magnetic stripe programmer for making fake cards, according to the arrest report.
A records check showed several outstanding arrest warrants for Rowe in North Carolina. He has been on probation for fraud since April 9, police said.
The U.S. Secret Service has joined the investigation, officials said.
Rowe is being held without bond on 40 charges that include trafficking in counterfeit credit cards and identity theft, Broward jail records showed.


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LAOAG CITY – Following the easing of quarantine protocols and the continuous decrease of coronavirus infections, the Laoag City government has allowed the reopening of a wider night market with adherence to minimum health and safety protocols.
After observing its dry run operation, Laoag City Mayor Michael M. Keon on Wednesday reminded vendors and consumers to strictly observe crowd control measures to ensure smooth operation of the night market.
With the reopening of the night market on Tuesday, residents here are given more options where to buy food and vendors are also equally excited to go back into business.
From Monday to Saturday, the Abadilla and Villanueva streets located at the eastern and western portion of the Laoag City Public Market and Commercial Complex will be temporarily closed from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visible markers were established so that vendors know where to place their goods and ensure physical distancing.
To revive the local economy and help displaced workers go back to work, the city night market first reopened last March but its initial dry run operation was cut shortly due to fresh spikes of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases in the city.
Initially, there were some 70 peddler-vendors who signed up for the reopening of the night market but the preference shall be given to regular market vendors.
“I hope that with the resumption of the night market, we will slowly recover from the pandemic and be able to help our vendors, farmers and fishers,” he said.
During the operation of the night market, the management has designated entrance and exit points where market-goers have their body temperature screened and registered in a logbook for contact tracing purposes.
At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Laoag public market faced several lockdowns, affecting the livelihood of several stall owners and their helpers. (PNA)


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Lost Stock diaries: day 17
Wow, we’ve reached over 80,000 Lost Stock boxes sold!
So many people in the UK are buying a box and spreading the word, which is just amazing to see.It may only be Wednesday, but we’ve done a lot this week already. Channel 5 News covered us on Monday night focusing on how we’re connecting consumers to the products cancelled by leading brands to support garment workers. We’ve been featured in lots more newspapers and magazines and are particularly proud of our double page spread in the Guardian on Saturday
Plus, enquiries are coming in from far and wide. We’ve had requests from over 4,500 people regarding adding shipping to other countries, from Australia and Russia to Germany and Mauritius! We’re blown away by all the different countries we’re seeing requested, and we are hoping to open up shipping to more regions in the future. If you would like us deliver to where you live, then just fill in our form here.
Our social media channels are buzzing with updates, and we are also getting lots of interesting questions coming through. Today I’m hosting an “Ask me Anything” session on Instagram, so come join us there if you can.
A lot of our time is spent on logistics, which may not be the most glamourous part of life at Lost Stock, but it is crucial to make sure all 80,000 boxes ordered so far get delivered over the next 6-8 weeks, and that we can keep supporting our amazing NGO partner, SAJIDA Foundation.
We are also working on some exciting plans for how to optimise your contribution with your Lost Stock box and increase your impact, so stay tuned for more news...
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Howard Yu, writing for Fortune:
In 1965, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore made a bold prediction about the exponential growth of computing power. He observed that the number of transistors could be doubled every two years by shrinking their size inside of a microprocessor. And since transistor density correlates with computing power, computing power correspondingly doubles every two years. Intel has since delivered on that promise and immortalized it in the name of Moore’s Law.
Take an imaginary letter-size paper. Fold it in half, then fold it a second time, and then a third. The thickness of the stack doubles exponentially every time. If you are skillful enough to fold the same piece of paper 42 times, you will have a tower that stretches to the moon.
Just four months ago, Intel disclosed in a regulatory filing that it is slowing the pace in launching new chips. Its latest transistor is down to only about 100 atoms wide. The fewer atoms composing a transistor, the harder it is to manipulate. Following the existing trajectory, by early 2020, transistors should have just 10 atoms. At that scale, electronic properties will be messed up by quantum uncertainties, making any devices hopelessly unreliable. In other words, engineers and scientists are hitting the fundamental limit of physics.
This can mean some great changes to the computing industry and, hopefully, a wave of innovation that takes us beyond the standard silicon model.
Alongside this, Intel just announced that Apple Inc.’s next iPhone will use Intel chips in some of the next generation of iPhones:
Apple Inc.’s next iPhone will use modems from Intel Corp., replacing Qualcomm Inc. chips in some versions of the new handset, a move by the world’s most-valuable public company to diversify its supplier base.
Apple has chosen Intel modem chips for the iPhone used on AT&T Inc.’s U.S. network and some other versions of the smartphone for overseas markets, said people familiar with the matter. IPhones on Verizon Communications Inc.’s network will stick with parts from Qualcomm, which is the only provider of the main communications component of current versions of Apple’s flagship product. Crucially for Qualcomm, iPhones sold in China will work on Qualcomm chips, said the people, who asked not to be identified because Apple hasn’t made its plans public


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City cafes and restaurants have raised food prices by 10 to 15% as a result of the ban on single-use plastic and the switch to paper and wooden disposable cutlery.
Industry sources claim that after replacing single-use plastic less than 75 microns, cafes and restaurants will see an increase in input costs of 15 to 30 percent.
When contacted, Hotels and Café, they said, “We were already bearing the cost inflation because of the hike in food materials and fuel. With the ban of single-use plastic we have to replace even the smallest item with paper-made or wooden products like straws, plates etc.
They added, “On the other hand there are issues of paper supply in the industry. Because of all these reasons we have to increase our selling cost by around 10 percent as of now.”
There are around 10,000-odd restaurants and hotels in Ahmedabad.
Hotels and Restaurants’ Association (HRA), Gujarat, president Narendra Somani said, “The input cost has gone up by 10 to 15 percent for all restaurants and cafes. This indeed has forced the industry to increase the selling price of the food products by at least 10 percent.”
He added, “Since the ban of single-use plastic has been implemented across the country, there is a demand-supply gap as of now for paper-made and wooden cutlery. But with the passing of time things should be fine.”
Even ‘chai shops’ in Ahmedabad are forced to increase the price of ‘cutting chai’.
There are also cases where customers are demanding carry bags. This puts a lot of pressure on the restaurants, cafes and bakeries.


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Tesla's Connected Car Consequences
Sept. 25, 2020—On Wednesday, some Tesla owners were not able to get into their cars due to a network outage. Network outages are not unusual across internet-connected devices, but it was a rarity for Tesla, reports the Washington Post.
Many Tesla drivers access their car's features via Tesla's app, but when the network went down, users reported a variety of issues from not being able to open their car door to being unable to call for roadside assistance.
With the rise of electric vehicles and technology-based access points, this issue could become a common one across automakers as everyone is at the mercy of the internet.


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In show of their support for the #MeToo movement, safety razor and personal care brand Gillette launched a campaign in January 2019. The campaign was kick-started with a commercial titled “We Believe: the Best Men Can Be”. It sought to promote positive masculinity and called on men to be accountable for their actions. The ad touched upon topics like bullying, sexual harassment and the stigma around showing men being emotional. It called attention to the problematic phrase of ‘boys will be boys’ which allows men to behave as they please because, hey, it’s in their nature. Through the ad, Gillette also tackled issues arising from the objectification of men and women, actions and behaviour which we have become so accustomed to that we don’t see them as wrong or bad anymore. But it’s time we change our perspective. The company exemplifies this philosophy by changing its tagline from ‘the best a man can get’ to ‘the best men can be’.
However, not everybody saw the ad in a positive light. In fact, many viewed it as propagating the idea that men are responsible for all atrocities committed and claimed it ‘emasculated’ men. The video has so far had 30 million views and it has received more than double the number of dislikes than likes. There was a call to ban the company’s products as well and #BoycottGillette trended on Twitter for almost a week after the video was uploaded.
Responding to the controversy, Gillette said that the ad started a discussion as intended. “If we get people to pause, reflect, and to challenge themselves and others to ensure that their actions reflect who they really are, then this campaign will be a success.
However, the ad was not the only thing that elicited a backlash. Gillette Venus came under fire for sharing the photo of a plus-size model. The image features model and social-media influencer Anna O’Brien in a bikini, standing on a beach and living her life to the fullest with a wide smile on a face. It sparked outrage as people saw Gillette glorifying obesity and supporting an unhealthy lifestyle. Nevertheless, the company stood behind the image and reinforced their stand that their purpose was to spread body positivity and encourage women to live life unabashed, irrespective of their body size.
A recent Gillette Venus advertisement which showed a woman shaving her arms also caused controversy. People believed it puts more pressure on women to remove body hair and the hashtag #OkToHaveBodyHair became popular on Twitter. A Gillette spokesperson, however, said: “Our intent is not to put additional pressure on women but to help normalise the fact that hair grows in various areas of the body enabling a personal decision to be made on whether or not to shave it.”
In spite of the hot waters that the company was swimming in, the company did not report any significant losses.
Advertisement and marketing campaigns are no longer isolated realms. With the radical social changes taking place today, people prefer companies who take a stand on issues. Companies, today, understand their corporate responsibility and many are striving to make a positive change in society. Nike’s Kaepernick ad was well-received and the company reported higher sales. On the other hand, Pepsi’s ad starring Kendall Jenner received severe backlash and was tagged insensitive. Corporate social activism also sometimes backfires when the company is seen to be jumping on the bandwagon of the current trend like Starbucks’ ‘Race Together’ initiative. What is needed is authenticity and sincerity on the part of the company and the image it is trying to sell to its viewers. Gillette may have come under fire for the stand it chose to take but the brand’s message was clear: they are striving for the equality of not just genders but of all people.


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There is a serious battle against the spread of GMOs, especially when there is a potential of harming our health. The J.R. Simplot Company is known for importing GMO potatoes in the USA market shelves and consumers have spotted these products in grocery shops in New Orleans, L.A.
on genetically modified foods and poses the question of whether or not labels should be
2,000 studies have documented that Gmo foods are just as safe or even safer than organic foods. Amy Paturel who specializes in food nutrition and Robin Yamakawa who went to the University of North Carolina wrote,
One of the benefits of GMOs in agriculture is the viability of sustainable food production. A potential problem with GMOs is the possibility of cancer from high nitrogen and other chemical pollutant levels. These are caused by synthetic pesticides, potential waste problems, and genetically modified foods. I find the argument for non GMOs to be more persuasive because it avoids the potential of cancer, allergies, antibiotic resistance, pesticide exposure, and environment
Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, play a major role in our society whether we realize it or not. The controversy of whether or not we should be using GMOs steadily increases due to new information becoming available along with new research being conducted., Benefits of GMOs including the decrease use of pesticides, food production, and creating food are topics that will help explain the reason why GMOs should be used. These topics will include proven facts along with actual results that back up these benefits. On the other side of the controversy lies the reasons we should not be using GMOs. Research and facts will outline the reasons including health issues that have risen from GMOs along with the side effects caused by GMOs. This
There is currently no requirement by the FDA for GMOs to be labeled. This is a negative, because if you do not want to purchase GMOs, you cannot know for sure what you are purchasing. You must look for foods with a seal stating the food is “Non-GMO Project Verified,” otherwise you may consume genetically modified foods.
The labelling of genetically modified foods is seen as wholesome common sense, and it should be required to have the information on the back of every product. People have been manipulating the genetic makeup of plants for numerous generations using the process of traditional cross breeding. Genetically modified crops have been traded, grown and consumed around the world, including Australia since 1996. The progress and advancement in this field has impacted the way we view the deeper issues of this technology. While genetic engineering crop property has been gradually increasing, so have concerns, in that producing and eating genetically modified foods may pose unexpected environmental and health hazards. The disagreement for labelling comes
What do a tomato, soybean and a french fry have in common? They are all some of the most commonly genetically modified foods sold on the market today. By using the genetic information from one organism, and inserting or modifying it into another organism, scientists can make food crops stay fresher, grow bigger, and have the crops create their own pesticides. Nevertheless, the technology to modify genes has surpassed its practicality. Genetically modified foods need to be removed from everyday agriculture because of the threat they pose to human health, the environment, and the impact on global economy.
For years, the health and safety of genetically modified foods have been debated and researched by scientists, but the question still stands: should genetically modified foods be allowed for consumption? The process of genetic modification involves inserting a gene from bacteria or a virus into an organism where it would normally not be found. The purpose is to alter the genetic code in plants and animals to make them more productive or resistant to pests or farming techniques. Genetically modified organisms, more commonly known as GMOs, have been a controversial topic of debate for a number of reasons. The ethics behind genetically modified foods come into question due to an abundance of short and long-term effects from the process, many of which are still unknown today. It is unethical to genetically modify foods without proper government regulations and thorough research into the negative effects it poses upon human consumption and environmental health.
In William Saletan’s “Unhealthy Fixation”, the truth about GMOs is discussed and explored. In his argument, Saletan effectively uses pathos, ethos, and logos to prove his beliefs regarding the labeling, applications, and safety of GMO’s. To help accomplish this, he writes on the incredible potential of GMOs (logos), speaks to their safety, and tells how GMOs can, and have, saved countless lives in third world countries (pathos), additionally, discusses the research he has put into this work (ethos).
The labeling of GMO food is pure common sense, and we should have that information just like we have calorie count. Genetically modified foods are increasingly controversial as they become more widespread. The U.S. manufactures more genetically modified (GM) foods than any other country (Streker). Sixty-one countries, including most developed countries, require labeling of genetically modified foods except for the United States (Burgaard). “In the genetic engineering process, scientists splice a specific gene that exhibits certain traits into a plant to create new artificial characteristics in organisms” (Burgaard; Streker). The resulting organism is considered GM, or genetically modified. The desired traits currently being practiced through genetic engineering are insect resistance, weed control, and improved nutritional content (Turner). The
Monsanto and other companies such as those that own Larabar, Silk and Kashi do not want consumers to know the truth about GMOs in the foods they have purchased. They are also spending huge sums of money to try to defeat Proposition 37. “The Proposition dictates that labeling is required on raw and processed food if it has been made using Genetically Modified material.”(Rodale)(No on Proposition 37) In March, Whole Foods Markets announced that by 2018 all of their products that have been Genetically Modified will be labeled. This caused an uproar in Monsanto and other other companies involved in the the idea of Genetically Modified foods, and also grabbed much media attention.(Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods) “The Movements against GMO’s have caused widespread trouble for the corrupt corporations. “People against Monsanto” and even “PETA” have joined in the argument as well have opened the eyes of many people who normally buy these GM brand foods and deterred them away.” (Wohlers) Recently there has been a boom in the development of natural farms and an increase in farmers markets across the country. If more people were to shop proven organic every month then the percentage of disease, cancers and illnesses would decrease rapidly. That is so the food companies can keep GMO’s a secret about the poison in your food. These corporations don’t want you to know what you 're consuming on a daily basis. Owning over eighty percent of the world food sources Monsanto can legally say whatever they want to on their food packaging such as “organic”, or “all natural”. This leads to confusion for the public who lives in cities and don 't have access to farmers market so are forced to shop as
In conclusion, GMO’s are better for us but labeling of them needs to be mandatory. Mandatory labeling will help many people when it comes to shopping. When the buyer of your product is happy then you are happy because you are making money making others happy. GMO’s need to be labeled and it need to be
GMOs would cause harm to the environments because by nurturing plants or growing livestock in surroundings that generally would not provide for them, there is the possibility of permanently destructing that habitat. This is frequently seen through GMO crossbreeding like weeds, which can be combined with GMO plants, can often become resistant to weedkillers, producing the need for more GMO efforts. There is no economic value because GMO foods go through just as long of a process to grow and fully develop, signifying that there is no actual financial worth to cultivating GMO foods when classed with non-GMO foods. Lastly, through time and time, studies have shown that the ingestion of GMO foods increases chances of food allergies in people such as if someone was to develop an allergy to soy due to GMO and then livestock consumed that GMO soy too, that individual would be highly likely of an allergic reaction from eating the animal
Farmers and scientists have been breeding plants with desirable traits for years to create the best crops. For example, look at all the many varieties of apples. However, when discussing GMOs you are also looking at test-tube meats, 3D printing and other genetically altered foods. “Using stem cells from a cows shoulder, Professor Mark Post of Maastricht University, created a burger that took 3 months to grow. Reports suggest the patty had a normal flavor, but had a dry texture” (Callen). Scientists believe that genetically modified food is a healthier way to produce exactly what the consumer needs to survive. Because our population is growing at a fast pace and we cannot control the climate change. Popular Science Magazine writer Brooke Borel states that, “Researchers from the University of Perugia in Italy published a review of one thousand seven hundred and eighty three GMO safety tests; seven hundred and seventy examined the health impact on humans or animals. They found no evidence that the foods are dangerous.” With our food supply diminishing by our fast, growing population GM Foods could be beneficial. Mass production and low costs seems sufficient and theoretically


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As high profile media coverage looks at the misguided, and as witnessed, dangerous consequences of unclear allergen information, we spoke to global intelligence agency, Mintel, about how big the problem of allergen labelling is.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV has launched two research projects focused on lowering the level of saturated fatty acids in foods by 30% without using chemical additives and replacing palm oil with healthier alternatives.
Industry organisations representing the UK food chain have called on the government to halt “non-Brexit related policy consultations or initiatives”, insisting that they are overwhelmed with the need to prepare for the possibility of a no-deal withdrawal.
From an environmentally conscious organic ice cream, to a broccoli and almond flavoured breakfast cereal, and an aloe vera coconut water. FoodNavigator brings you the latest new product development trends in Europe.
Representatives of the European food industry met with the European Union’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, this week to press for “special consideration” for the industry in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
The food industry must deliver healthier food in a more sustainable way and utilise new technologies that meet changing consumer expectations. Nestlé plans to be at the forefront of this shift, EVP and CEO of zone EMEA Marco Settembri said.


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Last week, I walked into a bar for the first time in nearly ten weeks.
It was still sunny outside and I was startled, briefly, as my eyes adjusted to the dark of Durham’s Accordion Club. But then familiar shapes came into focus: the bartender, the pool table, the knobby green bar stools. Walking inside, I passed by a bar lined with bags of potatoes, a box of limes, and a basket of onions. At the refrigerator, I reflexively reached for a beer, but then pulled out a package of Boxcarr cheese.
The pandemic has had initial devastating effect on the restaurant industry; this has been well-documented. It began with waves of furloughs and layoffs, as an industry already operating on a margin contended with unprecedented revenue losses. Already, several restaurants in the Triangle, including Ashley Christensen’s Chucks and Jon Seelbinder’s Linus & Pepper’s and Virgil’s Tacos, have already announced they will not reopen when restrictions are lifted.
You can still pull out a chilled six-pack from the Accordion Club fridge, of course. But, to supplement sales, the dive has taken to stocking groceries alongside alcohol; a gesture that began with the ingredients of the Breakfast Burrito—an item with a righteous cult following that was previously sold during church hours, and often seen tucked into a High-Life six-pack—and has transformed into a miniature grocery.
Numerous bars and restaurants across the Triangle have begun selling groceries during the pandemic. It’s a long list, and one that continues to grow: you can buy pantry items from Yin Dee, Blue Note Grill, Cocoa Cinnamon, and Breakaway Cafe, to name just a few.
You can order raw steaks to cook at home from Stoney River, or paper goods—including a box of 100 latex gloves, a bar of Dial soap, and a bouquet of flowers—from Mavericks. The pop-up shop Alimentari at Mothers and Sons, the brainchild of chef Josh DeCarolis, has a menu of specialty Italian groceries that changes by the day.
“There’s more of a chance of being in a crowd if you go to a grocery store. You have to remember the first couple of weeks, grocery stores were out of everything,” says Mandey Brown, the owner of the Cajun restaurant-bar Imbibe in Chapel Hill. “Restaurants have more of a small-business feel…It’s another source for income for us, and I think that’s clear to people.”
During a time when a trip to the grocery store can be an anxiety-riddled experience, pre-ordering items from a local restaurant makes sense for consumers. It also makes sense for restaurants looking to carve a small income out of inventory.
Not enough to save the restaurant industry, no. Not enough to compensate for growing community food shortages, no. But a drop in the bucket, and a small preview of a changed world.
For Imbibe, that market model predates the pandemic. Brown—who also owns the sports bar Zog’s, which has been closed since March—says that she began selling groceries during Hurricane Florence when she noticed that people were looking to stock up on stews and gumbos. After the hurricane passed, she kept her inventory orders high.
In early March, seeing the writing on the wall, she expanded Imbibe’s offerings and added paper goods like toilet paper, an item which has since become the mascot of pandemic scarcity. She’s also integrated specialty items from fellow restaurant owners who are without business. If you miss Goodfellow’s Spicy Pickleback Juice, for instance, all you need to do is drop it right into your online shopping cart.
When customers come to pick up their orders, Brown says, a bike leaned against the takeout window is a friendly reminder to social distance.
“All of our customers are regulars,” Brown says. “They want to see us. We’ve also gotten a ton of new customers from this. Since it’s been going on for two months, there is such a thing as a quarantine regular.”
As Hannah Goldfield points out in the New Yorker, the new restaurant market is not just a way for businesses to offload surplus inventory; it’s a chance for consumers to pull back the curtain and see where local kitchens are sourcing ingredients from.
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In downtown Durham, the farm-to-table Cuban restaurant COPA has introduced a “COPA Bodega” menu alongside its takeout menu: you can bring home a bag of King Arthur flour with your order of a family-style pork dinner. The bodega items reflect the COPA menu: there’s Cuban bread and chorizo and Plugra European-Style butter. You may not be able to perfectly replicate the breezy, light-filled atmosphere of COPA at home but you can, with some high-quality ingredients, get a leg up on recreating a traditional Cuban meal with your family.
Across town at East Durham Bake Shop, yeast and flour were the gateway items.
Early-on in the pandemic, Rudel says, she realized that baking items were scarce at the grocery store. She began stocking them. From there, she and husband Ben Filippo rounded out the menu with bulk-order items from their distributor and local businesses like Big Spoon Roasters and Fiddlehead Farm. Customers have been responsive enough, Rudel says, that at one point, market items were comprising 30% of store sales.
East Durham Bake Shop has a famously loyal following: since its 2018 opening, it has been a place that customers have looked to for an over-the-counter visit, as much as for a slice of pie.
Rudel, who is almost six month pregnant, isn’t in the shop much these days. But she says that the neighborly spirit is alive in these strange new transactions—it just has a mask on now.
“We have one person in particular who’s immunocompromised and he has my husband’s cell phone and texts when he wants to order,” Rudel says. “We have neighbors and they’ll place an order and he [Ben] will drop it off when he’s walking home from work. Sometimes I’ll be in the shop and someone will come in with their mask on. They’ll start talking and I’ll realize, oh. It’s you.”
There are a few corner stores in East Durham, but it can be hard to find groceries and Rudel says that she’d always considered including basic pantry items in the repertoire. Now, she speculates, buying a few groceries from your local restaurant or bar may become the norm, even beyond the pandemic.
“As it starts to become part of people’s routine I wouldn’t be surprised if it sticks around,” she says. “So, yeah, I think we are planning to keep a good number of these things.”
Maybe restaurants will need to become strange experiments. Mandey Brown agrees.
“I don’t see full capacity dining rooms coming back this year, honestly,” she says. “And even if they do, I think people are not going to want to sit in a crowded restaurant.”
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Developers that want their games to become successes absolutely must devote some of their resources to quality assurance, say the firms behind these services.
Babel, VMC Game Labs and Testronic we’re united in their view that games companies, especially smaller studios, need to treat QA and testing as an essential part of the game production chain.
Speaking at a panel exploring the changes to QA at the Develop Conference in Brighton, VMC’s Linda Lemieux said: “You can’t afford not to use us. All of us can adapt to your needs to make it cost effective for you.
“The world is changing. Games are on your phone. They’re going to be in your glasses, in your wristwatch and beyond. We can really be your best partner if you let us.”
Keith Russell of Babel agreed the biggest misconception about QA and localisation companies today is that they are too costly and incapable of adapting to the needs of smaller developers.
He advised small developers to leverage what they have got, but, above all, speak to the QA firms if they are unsure what it is they want.
“Advice is free, so just talk to us,” he said, going on to explain that opening communication early on – perhaps months before you’re in need of their services – with a QA firm such as Babel, can be useful simply to give developers better knowledge about the QA process.
Babel, he said, typically spends around £5,000 on handset per month, which it acquires in order to give developers access to a broad selection of platforms to test on.
Alastair Harsant of Testronic said that, contrary to what some indie developers believe, QA firms have had to adapt, and their services now cater for teams of all kinds.
Case in point, Russell explained that one developer that does daily game update to test new ideas uses Babel’s service for just one hour a day, so getting a dozen or so testers to test the mobile game from a new studio isn’t a problem for them.
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Des Moines, Iowa-based Pioneer Hi-Bred was to announce Thursday that it will release its own brand of ``Roundup Ready' pesticide-resistant corn and soybean seeds by 2009. The seeds would allow Pioneer to compete head-to-head with Monsanto in a product line that is a pillar of Monsanto's business.
On Wednesday, St. Louis-based Monsanto said it paid $8.7 million for two regional seed-dealing companies. The acquisition could help Monsanto compete against Pioneer Hi-Bred's national network of about 5,500 sales representatives.
This week's developments are the latest chapter of a David and Goliath competition. Monsanto is the biotech seed leader by far, said Frank Mitsch, an analyst with BB&T Capital Markets. Pioneer Hi-Bred trails as a distant second in the marketplace, even though it is a division of the chemical giant DuPont Co. Pioneer's new biotech seeds are the first to be wholly owned and developed by Delaware-based DuPont, said Bart Baudler, a senior marketing manager for Pioneer Hi-Bred. Their release is part of Pioneer Hi-Bred's broader plan to quit paying Monsanto licensing fees to use genetically engineered traits.
``We're quite excited that this is the beginning of several products ... that will allow us to go head-to-head with Monsanto,' Baudler said.
A handful companies dominate production of genetically engineered crops, which were planted on roughly 123 million acres of U.S. farmland last year. Developing the seeds is a long and expensive process, sometimes taking a decade to move inventions into the marketplace.


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No major spending expected as retail prepares for crucial Q4
As the nation's economy continues a tepid, plodding recovery, the retail sector languishes and will likely end the year somewhere between modest gains to declines.
July retail and food service sales showed increases of 5.4 percent in July over the year-ago sales, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Those number look healthy, but the bulk of that growth included auto sales, which saw encouraging double-digit gains as people who put off car purchases during the recession bought new vehicles. General merchandise - what most people think about when they think of retail - gained about 1 percent in July.
Amounting to about 70 percent of the economy, consumer spending is critical to the nation. Retail sales are a considerable portion of that of consumer spending.
"We can talk about government spending, but when consumers don't spend, the economy is in trouble," said Anthony Liuzzo, Ph.D., director of Wilkes University's Arizona Business Program.
He anticipates mediocre results as the back-to-school shopping wraps up Tuesday and retail stores shift into holiday mode. While Dr. Liuzzo sees some positive things happening on the economic front, his enthusiasm for retail is muted.
"Despite the economic signs, it's going to be mediocre," he said. Retail faces some headwinds.
He cited the pressure of the rising interest rates, which can hurt the housing market. When people purchase houses, it's a boon to retail as new homeowners buy stuff to fill their new place. Declining real estate prices have a negative wealth effect on owners, who view their total net worth declining and don't feel like shopping. Unemployment is declining but stubbornly high, keeping those consumers sidelined, Dr. Liuzzo noted.
"People have been holding back for so long and they want to spend," he said. "That's why the automobile market is rebounding nicely."
Retailers ranging from Walmart and Target to Kohls and Abercrombie & Fitch have missed their sales targets, noted Howard Davidowitz, of Davidowitz & Associates, a New York City-based retail consultancy.
Below the surface, economic trends don't give Mr. Davidowitz much comfort. Of the new jobs generated, 77 percent are part-time jobs, which gets people out of the unemployment statistic, but doesn't often offer a living wage that will make people super consumers. One in six Americans are in poverty, he said, and another one in six are an inch away.
"Where are you going when one-third of population is in poverty?" he said. "80 percent of America is still in a recession."
With the outlook for the holiday hazy, Dr. Liuzzo said to expect early promotional sales and competition between retailers. He thinks new technologies will make people want to spend more. While e-commerce has been the buzz for the last several shopping seasons, m-commerce will take its place in the retail vernacular this season. Mobile commerce will likely grow in the future.
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TOKYO (MarketWatch) -- Sony Corp. (6758.TO) expects its game business to lose about Y50 billion on an operating basis this fiscal year but aims to bring the division into the black next fiscal year, a senior executive said.
The electronics maker said earlier this year it aimed for its game operations to break even during the current fiscal year. But mounting losses associated with the launch of its PlayStation 3 game console have forced it to reconsider.
Still, investors and analysts have largely been supportive of Sony, which yesterday said it planned to more than double its group net profit to Y320 billion this fiscal year through March.
Senior Vice President Takao Yuhara Thursday expressed confidence in Sony's profit targets for this fiscal year despite the red ink at the game business, saying the company's target to achieve a group operating profit of Y440 billion in the current fiscal year is "not conservative, but not challenging."
Yuhara said Sony expects a tailwind from a recent decline in the yen for the first quarter of the fiscal year, noting that the company has already hedged about 80% of its foreign exchange exposure for the fiscal first quarter.
Sony is preparing for a still unscheduled public listing of its financial unit, Yuhara said. Any financial windfall from the IPO hasn't been factored into Sony's profit targets, leaving open the possibility of an earnings boost if it lists the unit this year as many analysts expect.
Sony's Yuhara also said the firm's overall restructuring efforts were ongoing and would incur Y35 billion in costs this fiscal year.
The performance of Sony's electronics division was much better, but Yuhara said he still expects the average price of liquid crystal display televisions to fall this fiscal year.
Meanwhile, the company will continue to try to revive its struggling game division by cutting costs and taking other steps, Yuhara said.
He added that the game division's "software sales are the most important thing."
Mizuho analyst Mitsuhiro Osawa backed the company's balanced reliance on electronic products such as TVs, digital cameras and personal computers, and said Sony could succeed without relying on hit products like the PlayStation 3.
Investors also applauded the plan - Sony ADR shares rose 6% in the U.S. overnight, and in Tokyo Thursday the stock rose 2.6% to Y6,630.


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Whole Foods using 'heat map' to track, thwart union efforts at its stores
The system identifies stores 'at risk of unionization,' internal documents say.
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Whole Foods, the Amazon-owned grocery chain known for its pastoral chic and its mainstreaming of organic food commerce, is reportedly using demographic numbers and other data points to identify which stores are most at risk for unionization efforts, with the goal of clamping down on that activity before it becomes "problematic," according to leaked internal documents.
The company is allegedly using a "heat map" to track the stores across the country most vulnerable to union agitation. Key data which it uses to make those judgments include the demographic diversity of a store, the unemployment rate in the region around it, company violations documented at the location, and the number of calls each store logs to human resources.
"This early identification enables resources to be funneled to the highest need locations, with the goal of mitigating risk by addressing challenges early before they become problematic," documents obtained by Business Insider state.
Whole Foods is owned by Amazon, a company with its own well-documented history of resistance to unionization efforts within its ranks. A 2018 video created by Amazon officials, and distributed to Whole Foods managers, stated that the company is "not anti-union, but we are not neutral either."
"We do not believe unions are in the best interest of our customers or shareholders or most importantly, our associates,” the video said.
The company has also posted job listings asking for workers with experience in "handling union organizing activities" and "responding to potential union activity."
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USB-C iPhones could be mandated by the US government.
By making a single charging standard a priority for U.S. politicians, the iPhone 14 might be the last iPhone to have a Lightning port.
In an effort to reduce the amount of e-waste that is dumped in landfills, three Democratic senators have written to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to mandate that all mobile devices sold in the U.S. utilize the same charging/data port. As a result of EU law passed earlier this month, Apple would be required to use USB-C connectors on all of its devices by 2024 if the trio’s request is granted.
The letter from Senators Ed Markey, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders to Commerce Secretary Gary Locke states, “We cannot allow the consumer electronics industry to choose proprietary and inevitably outmoded charging technologies over consumer protection and environmental health.”.
A compelling case is made by all three senators. All except Apple’s other mobile devices utilize USB-C or an older version of the standard, so it makes sense that iPhones and iPads may be recharged using the same cords. USB-C, on the other hand, has overtaken Lightning in terms of charging and data transmission speeds since its introduction.
The inclusion of recycled materials in Apple’s gadgets and the removal of chargers from new iPhones are just two examples of how the company prioritizes environmental friendliness and e-waste in its product launches. Apple has argued that the change would create electronic waste by rendering existing Lightning accessories obsolete, and it would hinder innovation by making it more difficult to develop new products.
We’ve heard that the iPhone 15 will be the first to use USB-C in 2023, according to reports. Assuming future iPad and AirPods versions do not include Lightning, Apple will meet the EU’s 2024 deadline with ease. Macbooks like the new MacBook Pro 2022 and Air 2022 from Apple are already equipped with the USB-C Thunderbolt connectors that will be required by 2026 for all new MacBooks.
Rumors of a portless iPhone in the next few years raise the possibility that Apple won’t use USB-C at all on future iPhones. Due to Apple’s existing MagSafe wireless charging technology utilizing a USB-C connector, the company would have no problem expanding this element of its patented technology with future iPhones notwithstanding the regulations.
However, don’t anticipate the United States government to swiftly pass a law on common charging. An EU common charger regulation was finally passed in 2009, nine months after years of negotiations over the exact terms. To be sure, there would be much discussion and input from Apple and other U.S. IT corporations before a vote could be taken place.
This year’s iPhone will not have USB-C. We’ve got a ton of information on the upcoming iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro in our hub and roundup.


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Internet and social media stocks are ubiquitous in our lives, but which stocks are the best buy? Analysts have weighed in on four popular Internet stocks this week. Find out which ones are creating the most buzz:
Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN)
According to SmarterAnalyst, Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray reiterated an Overweight rating on Amazon with a price target of $475 on March 24. Munster was bullish on the stock after the e-commerce giant announced plans to expand its PrimeNow service to Miami and Baltimore. The service is already running in New York City and promises same-hour delivery on daily essentials. The service is only available through the mobile app and subscribers can pay $7.99 for one-hour delivery or choose 2-hour delivery for no extra charge.
Munster commented that PrimeNow reflects Amazon’s commitment “to driving delivery times down and deepening engagement with consumers.” The analyst believes the service is both a defensive and offensive move, by preventing other retailers from “encroaching on Amazon’s territory with in store pick up” and by pioneering “a delivery time-frame previously untouched by eCommerce companies.” Munster notes that the margin profile of PrimeNow is “not dramatically different than two-day shipping.”
Gene Munster has rated Amazon 25 times since March 2009, earning an 80% success rate recommending the e-commerce site and a +20% average return per Amazon rating. Overall, Munster has a 69% success rate recommending stocks with a +27.7% average return per recommendation.
On average, the top analyst consensus for Amazon on TipRanks is Moderate Buy.
Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
According to SmarterAnalyst, Mark Mahaney of RBC Capital reiterated an Outperform rating on Google with a $650 price target on March 25. Google’s CFO, Patrick Pichette, announced his retirement earlier this month. This week, Google announced that Ruth Porat, Morgan Stanley CFO, will be replacing him.
Mahaney views Porat as “one of the most capable hires” given her “impressive skill set and tech industry background.” She will be taking on a difficult job as Google has “the largest portfolio of Internet investments, which requires a CFO who can handle substantial complexity [and] who understands the investment needs and opportunities of a rapidly evolving technology sector leader.” Mahaney believes Porat is well suited for the position and that she will be an asset for returning “potential cash back to shareholders” and regulating “firmer opex management/discipline.”
Mark Mahaney has rated Google 33 times since June 2009, earning a 79% success rate recommending the tech giant with a +32.6% average return per Google recommendation. Overall, Mahaney has a 66% success rate recommending stocks with a +21.8% average return per recommendation.
On average, the top analyst consensus for Google on TipRanks is Moderate Buy.
Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR)
On March 25, Brian Wieser of Pivotal Research cut his rating on Twitter from Buy to Hold, though he maintained his $51 price target. Wieser has been skeptical “much of the time” on the social media site since its IPO, noting that the market “often ascribes to it despite its venture stage company-like characteristics” though he believes the product “has only niche market appeal at maturity.”
Wieser has been wary of Twitter since it has risen 47% in the past three months. He thinks “it is time to take money off the table as the market momentum that has driven the stock towards what we consider fair value could just as well reverse itself.” Wieser also notes that just because Twitter is a popular service does not make it a valuable company. He comments, “Just because something is impactful doesn’t mean it’s valuable. I separate what users are doing from what advertisers are doing.”
Brian Wieser has rated Twitter 14 times since October 2013, earning a 70% success rate recommending the social media site with an average return of +11.7% per TWTR recommendation. Overall, Wieser has an 86% success rate recommending stocks with a +21.1% average return per recommendation.
On average, the top analyst consensus for Twitter on TipRanks is Moderate Buy.
Facebook Inc (NASDAQ:FB)
On March 23, analyst Ronald Josey of JMP Securities reiterated an Outperform rating on Facebook and raised his price target from $94 to $97. Josey made the rating in preparation for Facebook’s F8 conference, a developer conference in San Francisco taking place on March 25 and 26. In the past, Facebook has used the conference as a platform to introduce new features and make major announcements.
Ronald Josey increased his price target after analyses showed that Facebook is taking more of the market share due to growing popularity of its mobile app and its mobile advertisements. Josey predicts that Facebook will discuss user trends and product updates at the F8 event, specifically on its autonomous brands such as Instagram and WhatsApp. Josey also anticipated hearing more on Facebook’s latest effort to host content within its own platform, as opposed to embedding links that go to an external website.
Ronald Josey has rated Facebook 12 times since March 2013, earning an 89% success rate recommending the social media site with a +28.4% average return per recommendation. Overall, Josey has a 70% success rate recommending stocks with a +9.8% average return per recommendation.
On average, the top analyst consensus for Facebook on TipRanks is Strong Buy.


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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — PIER 39’s official reopening date is June 18th.
“We are pleased to reopen PIER 39 this week,” says Taylor Safford, president and Chief Executive Officer of PIER 39. “We have been working for the past three months to ensure our reopening is safe and secure for each visitor. We want all of our guests to relax and enjoy the day with family and friends,” adds Safford. “At PIER 39, we deliver a fresh, open-air experience right on the bay.”
PIER 39 is made up of shops, restaurants and various attractions.
Due to COVID-19, PIER 39 has made significant changes in its operations.
Their PIER's changes relate to maximum occupancy, cleaning and sanitation, touchless transactions and more.
A full list of modifications can be found on the PIER's website.
PIER 39 will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday through Sunday.
The PIER 39 Parking Garage is offering special discounted parking rates for guests who make reservations on the PIER 39 website.
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New York state senate proposal would require gallons/100 mile stickers
New York state senator Daniel Squadron (D) recently introduced a bill that would require fuel consumption window stickers on new cars. The intent is to show consumers how much fuel would be saved by taking most inefficient vehicles off the road. Going from 12-15 mpg reduces saves nearly six times as much fuel over a given driving distance as an improvement from 50-60 mpg. The bill has been passed out of a senate committee in Albany but no corresponding bill has yet been introduced in the assembly.
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Technology A new generation of 5G will be tested in Australia this year, and experts say it will offer downloads up to three times as fast as the NBN’s top speed.
Business Life has not been easy for the skilled staff from Dinner by Heston who saw the restaurant go-under. Now it turns out things have been made even tougher.
News THE massive residential development planned for Ballina Heights will go ahead despite court challenges.


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Mexico City — While preparing her concert this weekend to close the Day of the Dead Parade in the capital’s Zócalo, singer Ángela Aguilar has another reason to celebrate and be happy these days: her participation in the fashion show Savage x Fenty, by Rihanna, which can be seen on Amazon Prime Video.
Also read: Ángela Aguilar and Marc Anthony will sing at the 2022 Latin Grammys ceremony
Rihanna unveiled on social media the musical and fashion cast for the fourth edition of the event, which includes luminaries such as Anitta, Maxwell, Lilly Singh and models Irina Shayk, Cara Delevingne and Joan Smalls.
This will be the first time that a Mexican artist is part of Savage x Fenty, one of the most publicized fashion shows in the United States, organized by Rihanna’s successful fashion company.
Other celebrities announced to participate in the catwalk, although without revealing how they will do it, are Buena Boy, Maxwell, Lara Stone, Taraji P. Henson and Don Toliver.
After the success that Rosalía was in the third edition of the show, Ángela Aguilar’s fans hope and want the Mexican to perform one of her musical hits. According to information released by Rihanna, the show can be seen on November 9 on the Amazon Prime Video streaming platform.


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Innovative and technology driven start-ups have typically attracted the most investment and limelight compared to other early stage companies. Yet the funding landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years and the continued trend of decreasing venture capital (VC) funding levels has meant that other forms of funding have gained traction.
Certainly in the deals we’ve seen recently, corporate venture capital (CVC), in particular, has been a popular option.
At this point, it’s probably useful to clarify what CVC means. Essentially, CVC is just another form of equity investment, and while it shares many characteristics with the more traditional VC model, the key difference between the two stems from who’s investing. In a traditional VC investment a fund invests by deploying capital raised from external investors, whereas CVC tends to involve large corporations investing directly for their own benefit.
Research from Sirris suggests that CVC accounted for almost 300 investment deals together worth $4 billion in 2016 – and that FinTech saw the most of these investments, totaling 42 deals worth $499 million from 48 corporates. Similarly, a recent CB Insights report notes that tech giants dominated the list of most active CVCs in 2014, 2015 and 2016, with Intel Capital and Google Ventures competing for the top spot. Although there’s a long way to go, 2017 seems to be continuing these trends.
A key benefit of having a CVC as an investor for an innovative start-up is the knowledge it has from operating in the sector. One of the single biggest challenges for a disruptive start-up can be navigating the regulatory environment it is trying to disrupt. CVCs, in comparison to institutional VC funds, can offer these start-ups experience and connections from operating in globally regulated markets. Furthermore, a CVC can open up its customer and supplier networks to start-ups which could significantly aid them in scaling their business.
Another key driver towards a CVC is that CVCs often have a longer-term investment horizon than traditional VCs. As a result, they may be more patient and willing to take a longer-term view on the investment. This is key for start-ups where there’s a long lead time before they generate profits, which can be key for companies who are developing new technologies before taking them to market.
These, and many other benefits, are the reasons why CVC funding for innovative businesses has been referred to as the new “smart” money. We must, however, remember the wealth of benefits and experience the institutional VC funds bring to start-ups. They know how to nurture innovation and scale a start-up into a global business whilst simultaneously achieving the best return.
In today’s multifaceted funding environment, these aren’t the only options on the table. Accelerators and Incubators like Founders Factory help take carefully targeted start-ups to a new level by offering physical office space to grow, expert mentors and plenty of networking events, as well as facilitating access to their corporate partners (which, in the case of Founders Factory, includes stellar names such as Holtzbrinck/Macmillan, Guardian Media Group, L’Oreal, Aviva, CSC and easyJet).
In addition, Crowdfunding platforms like Crowdcube offer young businesses the opportunity to not only raise funds but also test the concepts of their new idea directly with interested consumers, helping them to develop their products and grow their business simultaneously.


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Rototherm Group, which usually manufactures industrial measuring instruments such as pressure and temperature gauges, has started making the medical visors, in an effort to keep the NHS supplied with vital protective equipment. The firm, which employs just over 100 people at its factory on the Kenfig Industrial Estate near Margam, said it currently has enough material to produce in excess of 1,500,000 protective face shields.
Managing Director of Rototherm, Oliver Conger, said:
“In a short period of time, we have designed and had the product independently tested and approved by the BSI for use by the NHS, as well as reconfiguring our facility to produce the product in large volumes; a great achievement by team Rototherm.”
The company began making visors early in April and has ramped up production significantly in a short period of time, manufacturing 65,000 units a week with plans to increase to more than 100,000+ per week in the coming weeks. Over the past week the business has recruited an additional 36 people to support production. The face shields have been certified by the BSI and additionally hold the CE mark certification.
The company has received support from Accelerated Growth Programme since October 2015.
Richard Morris of Accelerated Growth Programme said:
“Rototherm is a leading business in its sector and we are so impressed by the way it has pivoted its operations almost overnight to develop and produce vital medical equipment for the NHS, which will protect many people.”
Director of Rototherm, Tarkan Conger said:
“Supporting the local supply chain is very much part of Rototherm’s DNA and we are fortunate to have so many fantastic Welsh businesses that are supporting us from the supply of materials to other specialist services that have enabled us to ramp up production so quickly”.
Rototherm has received calls for its visors from all over the world but is concentrating on supplying the NHS and the healthcare communities in the UK. The business has also set up a dedicated website at www.face-shield.co.uk.
With a heritage dating back to the 1840s, the Rototherm Group is a leading global manufacturer for measurement solutions for temperature, pressure, liquid concentration, dissolved carbon dioxide and flow. In addition to its Headquarters in Margam, Rototherm has an additional manufacturing facility in Southport as well as offices in Edinburgh, Teeside, Dublin and Texas.
Rototherm has grown and developed its reputation within the Energy, Beverage, LPG, pharmaceuticals, water, transport and defence industries.


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At the same time, the report says, local ad revenue may hit a low of $135.8 billion in 2010, before climbing a bit in 2011. And, local advertising across newspapers, direct mail, TV, radio, yellow pages, outdoor, magazines and online is expected to slip to $144.4 billion by 2013, down from $155 billion last year, says BIA.
Radio and TV internet revenue will climb to $1.9 billion in 2013, from $805 million last year, according to some estimates, but other media, including outdoor and direct mail, may be in for a tougher challenge.
Local mobile advertising will be the next hot trend, particularly in terms of local mobile search, according to The Kelsey Group study. Local mobile ad revenue will hit $3.1 billion in 2013, mobile search will reach $2.3 billion, and local searches, which were 27.8% of all searches in 2008, is projected to hit 35.1% in 2013.
Currently, says the report, 54 million people use the mobile web, and should reach 95 million by 2013. Local search will make up more than half of mobile advertising at 56%, though local search will only be just over 35% of all searches.
Michael Boland, a senior analyst at The Kelsey Group, says "Mobile gets you closer to the point of purchase because it goes with you to the store... (especially) good for ... retail, restaurants, and arts and entertainment."


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Farm to college to tablePosted: March 2, 2013
Today’s New York Times had an interesting piece, “A University Steak to Go With That Sweatshirt?,” which explored the branding of colleges, and how it is inching into the realm of urban ag.While some colleges and universities have long had CSAs and worked farmers’ markets, there are some new gambits in branding.
…in recent years, food researchers said, a number of trends have coalesced, changing the stakes, and the possibilities, for what a college food brand might be…
The movement for locally sourced food has fueled a growth in student-led agriculture with new or expanded farm-to-table product lines in places like the urban gardens at George Washington University and the Sustainable Student Farm at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Student-run farms supplying dining halls and farmers’ markets have started or expanded at many institutions, including the University of California’s campuses in Davis and Chico. At the same time, the commercial branding of commodities has become an industry norm, from Washington State apples to California avocados.
“Schools are looking for new ways to generate revenue, but there is more entrepreneurial thinking in colleges and universities than ever before, too,” said Brian Wansink, a professor of consumer behavior at Cornell and the director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab.
Professor Wansink has studied what he calls “food halos.” That is the aura or glow that a compelling story or some connotation of health, social consciousness or environmentalism can bestow on a product. Colleges, he said, with nostalgic allegiances going back generations and educational missions that go beyond the profit motive, can often grab halos while only half trying.
“Anything like a university brand meat has an incredible halo,” he said.


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A 73-year-old woman was hit in the face by a 2.5kg packet of uncooked rice that fell from the shelf of a FairPrice supermarket where she was grocery shopping.
The incident occurred about a month ago on Sep. 21, but a Facebook post regarding what happened was put up by the woman, Shirley Chua, on Oct. 13.
Reached out for a packet of rice
According to the shopper's post, Chua tried to reach for a packet of rice that was located on a high shelf.
But just as she took one packet down, three packets fell off the shelf towards her.
One of those packets of rice then hit her face.
In her post, Chua wrote about her experience colloquially: "I just want to take the rice, 3 packet fall down 1 packet hit my face n 3 fall to the floor. I faster rub my face is pain."
According to a photo she shared, the rice that fell on her was a 2.5kg packet of FairPrice Thai Red Unpolished Rice that cost S$9.80.
Rice still arranged the same way
Chua said she proceeded to pay for her purchase but did not inform the supermarket staff about what happened as she had already bought her dinner and wanted to make her way home fast.
She said she saw a 2cm mark on her face when she checked out her injury at home.
Chua said she went back to the supermarket the next day to inform the staff about what happened.
However, the way the rice was arranged on the shelf was still unchanged after a few visits to the supermarket, Chua said.
She wrote in her post that this made her angry: "Went there many times they still put the same. Ask them WHY?? they say is the rice company job. I really very angry. This NTUC got no manager. I post here hope NTUC can see n take action.🤨🤞😣"
In response to a media queries, FairPrice said it has contacted Chua to express concern for her well-being.
"We have also explained to her that the small quantity rice packets are placed in the manner she described to allow easier access for customers," FairPrice said.
"Stacking the rice packets - one on top of another - would make it difficult to reach since this is on a higher shelf."
FairPrice said Chua has been advised to approach staff for help if she needs help obtaining certain products beyond her reach.
FairPrice added: "Nonetheless, we have noted her feedback and we will review how the product is placed."
"Customer safety remains a priority at our stores and we urge customers to approach our staff if they require any assistance."
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Academic publishers McGraw-Hill Schooling Inc and Cengage Studying Holdings II Inc are planning an all-inventory merger, McGraw-Hill stated on Wednesday. The merged firm shall be named McGraw Hill and can maintain about $three.16 billion in annual income, and each firm had earlier informed the Wall Road Journal, which first reported the deal.
If the deal stands via, the brand new firm will turn into the second-largest supplier of school textbooks and different greater-training supplies in the USA, the report stated. Cengage Studying Chief Government Officer Michael Hansen will head the brand new agency, McGraw-Hill confirmed. The merged entity, which may very well be valued at about $5 billion, would assist each U.S.-based mostly instructional publishers to compete higher because of the rise of digital books and course supplies pressures their companies.


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Ubisoft will no longer create new content for Ghost Recon Breakpoint,
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the company announced Tuesday. The game gained notoriety with heavily criticized Digits NFTs from Ubisoft's Quartz platform, and the end of content creation means there will be no new NFTs for the game,
according to Ubisoft's announcement tweet. This marks the release of our final piece of content: a brand new Operation Motherland mode, dozens of new items including the 20th Anniversary Emblem Pack and quartz items for Ghost Recon Breakpoint.
Ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint, and we hope you continue to enjoy the game and enjoy playing solo or co-op with your friends,” Ubisoft thanked players for purchasing Ghost Recon Breakpoint NFT on its Quartz website.
Games — and promises that NFT will drop even more in the future. “You own a part of the game and leave your mark in history,” Ubisoft said, “as Ghost Recon Breakpoint's final digit is released on 3/17/2022, stay tuned for more updates.


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Privacy is becoming an issue for Google. That’s why Google introduced a new functionality to Google Analytics called Anonymize IP. This feature allows Google to remove the last octet of the IP address if you implement this feature with your Google Analytics install. Google does warn that implementing this will "slightly reduce the accuracy of geographic reporting."
It is the webmaster’s alternative for to the opt out functionality integrated into webbrowsers. It will improve the privacy of users visiting your website, without losing lots of data or insights.
This is what this functionality looks like in the Google Analytics tracking code:
Analytics for Joomla appreciates privacy too! That’s why we have enabled this functionality in our Google Analytics plugin for Joomla.


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Apple has asked the US Supreme Court to give its final verdict on a patent infringement case involving Samsung, in which the iPhone maker seeks millions dollars of damages.
Apple and Samsung have been waging court battles since 2011, when Apple filed a suit against Samsung in a northern California court over alleged infringement of iPhone patents, designs and trademarks. Apple pleaded in its legal brief that Samsung did not provide any evidence to support its argument that design patent damages should be decided on one component of a smartphone, rather than the entire product, Reuters reported.
The lower court jury initially awrded $930m of damages in 2012 to Apple, with the court finding that Samsung had infringed six of Apple’s patents.
The South Korean electronics company has been trying to reduce the amount of damages to be paid to Apple through appeals and has managed to decrease the damages amount to $548m in 2015.
Out of the $548m, $390m involve damages for patent designs from the profits of eleven smartphones that infringed Apple’s two design patents.
Samsung previously pleaded with the Supreme Court that the damages awarded to Apple are excessive. The Supreme Court later agreed to consider whether the court should take into account total profit from a product when one component is infringed.
Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a filing that the case should be sent back to a lower court, the publication reported.
A spokesperson from Samsung noted that South Korean company received overwhelming support from leading patent experts, various concerned companies. He also noted that the ruling could lead to less innovation and open doors for design troll patent litigation and negatively impact the economy and consumers.


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PS4 Exclusive Gundam Versus Gets NEw Cinematic Trailer Showing its Gundams
Gundam Versus gets a new cinematic trailer to celebrate the announcement of its Japanese release date.
Following today’s announcement of Gundam Versus‘ release date, Bandai Namco released a new trailer.
The video is of the cinematic sort, showing off many of the mobile suits that will be included in the game, and it’s really rather epic.
At the moment, there is no announcement for a localization, but you can check out the trailer below.
Gundam Versus will release in Japan on July 6th.


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You can pick up Fortnite for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. With the "same gameplay, same map, same content, same weekly updates".
Ahem. Fortnite Battle Royale'smobile debut will begin on select iOS devices with signups set to open for an Invite Event next week. "Support for Android will be coming in the next few months". We don't mean a mobile game tie-in like a match three puzzler or card battler either - this is literally Fortnite as it plays on platforms. One of those is that Fortnite for PC is not available on Steam, so you'll have to download it directly from Epic Games.
Trump slumps on Forbes billionaires list
Bezos, who is referred as the Centi-billionaire, became the only person to appear in the Forbes list with a 12-figure fortune. Most of Bezos' fortune is tied up in Amazon stock, which soared 59 per cent during the period tracked by Forbes .
Not interested in playing "a stripped-down port" of Fortnite: Battle Royale?
Fans can expect the full Fortnite Battle Royale experience. Though we haven't seen Fortnite's planned mobile control scheme yet, we'd imagine it will end up being a significant handicap compared to players with controllers or a mouse/keyboard setup.
To participate in the invite test, users must have compatible Apple devices running iOS 11. This slow roll-out will take place over the coming months, the company has admitted, suggesting that it will be taking things slowly at first to ensure the launch goes as smoothly as possible.
Samsung Galaxy S9+ Camera: Just How Good It Actually Is
Local pricing has not been announced at the time of writing. - Both the S9 and the S9+ have a 8-megapixel front camera. It is interesting to note that this will be the fastest that a Galaxy device has been introduced in the Indian market.
This will allow players to team up on across different platforms and play together. No mention of the Xbox One, though, possibly due to the deal with Sony. It was the first to hit the consoles and get on 75 million PS4s.
Fortnite now has over 40 million players with three million concurrent players.
In the meantime, you can sign-up for an Invite Event on iOS from Monday 12.
Erdogan Vows to Honor 6-Year-old Girl if She's Martyred
Nationalist sentiment, including dressing children in military uniforms, has been high as Turkey clashes with Syrian Kurds. . Erdogan's opponents criticize him for using the funerals of dead soldiers and children for highly politicized speeches".
At this point, it really doesn't make much sense to not bring the title to the Nintendo Switch.
Initially, it will have a hard time sticking, and likely only occurs on grassy surfaces for most through much of the night. Day: Cloudy with a 50 percent chance for snow East winds 5 to 10 miles per hour , gusting 20 to 25 miles per hour .
He is wearing No. 73 because No. 7 was his high school baseball number, and obviously No. 3 is what he wears with Seattle. A 2014 Super Bowl champion, the 29-year-old worked out at second base in early drills with shortstop Didi Gregorius .
Alessandro Michele had his models carry dragons, snakes, and even a head down the surgical-operating-room-inspired runway. A short list of things typically seen at Milan Fashion Week: celebrities, glamorous outfits and impeccably coifed models.
Firstly you'll need to browse to the Android developer website to download the system image and flash it to a compatible device. Google introduced the Neural Networks API in Android 8.1 to accelerate on-device machine learning on Android.
Others offered to help vulnerable neighbours. "You don't realise until something like this happens how much you actually need it". Schools have been forced to close, while farmers are struggling to make sure their livestock have enough to drink.
I thought we were screening better, we were taking balls into screens better. "I hope their name is called on Selection Monday". Jerome led the way with 21 points as Virginia shot 43 percent for the game, which included making six of its final eight shots.
The shares were bought at an average price of GBX 1,548 ($21.39) per share, with a total value of £13,374.72 ($18,478.47). The target price by Credit Suisse would suggest a potential upside of 7.45 % from the company's last stock close price.
Scotland Yard, the FBI, Czech and Italian police and Europol are helping Slovakian authorities investigate the killings. Other commemorative gatherings are planned in two dozen cities overseas , including London, Paris and Brussels.
This basically means that they're paying money in long-term to be a driver for these companies instead of earning money. The paper also received some scrutiny from Harry Campbell, founder of The Rideshare Guy , an industry blog.
Rodney Hood and Jordan Clarkson combined for just 17 points off the bench, while the team shot a mere 8-of-35 from beyond the arc. Heading into the All-Star Break, Memphis dropped a shootout to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 121-114, at the FedExForum.
SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND-The Six Nations Fire Department has closed off Fourth Line Road at Mohawk Road as a result of flooding. At 56 feet . flooding occurs along the river especially on the OH side in Adams and Brown counties, according to NWS.
Cheaper Amazon Prime for Medicaid Recipients
Amazon Prime memberships are now available at the special price of $5.99 per month for tens of millions of American consumers. Medicaid is the government program that helps provide health coverage for many low-income families and disabled individuals.
Snapchat school threat leads police to Parkway West student
The students say they will continue "Walkout Wednesday" until lawmakers hear their concerns and take action on gun control. Three Mid-Del students are in Del City police custody in connection with a shooting threat made against their school.
Canada Opp slams Trudeau, moves 'India's unity' motion
Jaspal Atwal was convicted of the attempted murder of Punjab minister, Malkiat Singh Sidhu, on Vancouver Island in 1986. "I don't wade into operational discussions because that is not in the best interest of Canada", he said .
John Kelly jokes chief of staff job is God's punishment
As he entered the event Thursday, Kelly was upbeat, telling CNN that things at the White House were "pretty good", in his opinion. Porter, as White House staff secretary, helped Kelly manage the flow of information that reaches the president daily.
Rock River Flooding Update
He advised residents to consider past experience with heavy rains and flooding and respond accordingly. This video shows flooding around the Little Miami River, a tributary of the Ohio River, in Loveland.