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Holmstad Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 in the Town Center at The Holmstad Covenant Retirement Community, 700 W. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia. The 35th annual bazaar will feature a handmade quilt raffle. The event is planned and run entirely by the residents. Fourteen different shops will offer goods for sale. Visit www.theholmstad.org.
Autumn on the Fox: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 and Saturday, Oct. 6; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. The 26th annual show will be held in conjunction with the St. Charles Scarecrow Festival. All handmade items by 170 artisans. Features a variety of jewelry, metal art, stained glass, photography, primitive wood, as well as whimsical folk art, fall decor, iron sculpture, painted pumpkins and carved gourds, food products, baked goods, more. Contact Art of the Heartland Inc., (815) 772-3279 or email@example.com. Visitartoftheheartlandinc.com.
Church of the Holy Spirit Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg. Handcrafted holiday and home decorations, kitchen items, jewelry, scarves, baby items, American Girl and Bitty Baby Doll clothes, bake sale, raffle. Free admission. For information, contact the church, (847) 882-7580.
Faith Lutheran Church Fall Fest: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Fall plants and decorations available for purchase. There will be entertainment and activities for children. Flu shots available for adults and children (for a fee). Admission free. (847) 253-4839 or faithlutheran-ah.org.
Community Artists Craft Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock, 225 W. Calhoun St. Jail Brakers, the charitable organization that supports families coping with the incarceration of loved ones, is looking for crafters to participate. Artists and artisans who want to display their wares should call Judy at (815) 363-0952. For information on the work of Jail Brakers, visit www.jailbrakers.org.
St. John the Baptist Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 0S233 Church St., Winfield. Sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women the annual holiday fair features home baked goods, crafts, jewelry, religious items, a raffle and the This and That Shop. For information, call Venessa, (630) 336-5414.
Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, (GPS address is 19822 W. Peterson Road, Libertyville), intersection of Peterson and Midlothian roads. Offering 270 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items by exhibitors from seven states. $3 admission; ages 11 and younger free. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may call (847) 301-8543 or visit stepbystepcraftshows.com.
McHenry County College Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, in the Commons Area in Building B at MCC, 8900 Route, Crystal Lake. The 28th annual fair will feature more than 100 crafters selling a wide variety of crafts, including wood products, ceramics, jewelry, Christmas items, rugs, clothes, crochet items, and paintings. Admission is $2, which enters attendees into door prize drawings. Children younger than 12 are free. All proceeds benefit the MCC men's basketball team. For information, call (815) 455-8580.
Dundee Township Park District Fall Art Show: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville. Art show and reception with over 100 paintings for sale. Artists will be present. Includes raffle and refreshments. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the senior center. Call (847) 551-4307.
Fall Diddley: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Boone County Fairgrounds, off Route 76, north of Business Route 20 in Belvidere. The 27th annual juried craft show features artisans from all over the U.S. Admission is $6 for ages 12 and older; free parking. Proceeds benefit the Mental Health Resource League of McHenry County. For details, call (815) 385-5745 or visit mhrl.org.
Kingswood UMC Harvest Fest Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Rain or shine in the activity center. For information, call the church office, (847) 398-0770 or visit kingswoodumc.com.
Des Plaines Arts Festival: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19; 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20; and 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines. Includes Friday night wine and cheese reception and photography, Hawaiian vocal group, OMG Improv Company, Northwest Symphony Ensemble and Glee Club; Saturday: Community mural creation, ethnic dance companies perform, painting, printmaking, scratchboard drawing demos, art contests, poetry, storytelling, balloon art, and a Flash Mob; Sunday: One act plays, instrumental music groups, art awards. Contact Jo Bonell, (847) 376-2789 or firstname.lastname@example.org for full schedule and further information.
Arts and Craft Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, St. Charles Episcopal Church, 994 N. Fifth Ave. (Route 25) in St. Charles. Seventh annual juried show features handmade items, including jewelry, autumn and Christmas holiday decorations, fashion items, baby items, children's clothes, and toys. Admission free, handicapped accessible. Information for exhibitors from email@example.com or stcharlesepiscopal.org, or (630) 584-2596.
Autumn Arts and Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Batavia High School, between Wilson and Main streets, Batavia, east of Randall Road. The Batavia Mothers' Club Foundation's 27th annual event showcases juried booths of crafters offering creative handmade items including paintings, drawings, pet accessories, jewelry, dolls and more. Email firstname.lastname@example.org or call (630) 748-1501.Proceeds are to organizations dedicated to improving the quality of life for families in need in the community.
Conant High School Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Over 250 booths displaying holiday decorations, ceramics, sweet treats, wood furniture, jewelry, kids' clothing and accessories, candles, soap, quilted, crocheted, knitted and embroidered items, and more will be featured at the 33rd annual fair. Lunch at the concession stand. Admission $1. Contact Tracy, (847) 619-3992.
Country Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock St. in Crystal Lake. The 39th annual craft fair will feature crafts, bake sale, homemade relish, a raffle and silent auction. Call (815) 459-5096 or visit www.stpaulsucccl.org.
Friendship Park Conservatory Fall Craft Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. More than 25 exhibitors in a variety of media including dried florals, metal work, jewelry and more. Admission and parking are free. (847) 298-3500.
Gingerbread Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at Epworth United Methodist Church, 37W040 Highland Ave., Elgin. This annual craft and bake sale will feature crafts and baked goods from area artisans and members of the United Methodist Women of Epworth. Call (847) 931-5400 or visit epworthumcelgin.org.
Yorktown Fall Craft Event: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, Yorktown Shopping Center, 2010 Yorktown Center, Lombard. Features glass art, hand crafted wood pieces, paintings, pottery, jewelry, gourmet items, candles, doll clothes, knit items. Includes demonstrations of glass blowing and ceramics creations. Live music. Visit makeithappendupage.com.
Fair Trade Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Griswold St., Elgin. The sixth annual fair trade will offer a variety of crafts and wares from around the world as well as items produced by cooperatives in the U.S. Enjoy a light lunch for a small fee, get a chance to win a raffle prize or purchase goods at the bake sale. For details, visit www.zionelginil.org.
St. Edna Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Second annual fair features over 40 crafters and vendors. For information, (847) 398-3362.
Holy Ghost CCW Holiday Shop: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Ryan Hall, 254 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. Handcrafted items include jewelry, candies, woodwork, cross stitch and goose outfits. Also features a variety of vendors. For information, call Marge, (630) 595-1171.
Northbrook Park District Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. The Northbrook Park District Senior Center host a Holiday Bazaar with gifts and handmade craft items for all ages. Includes holiday decorations, home accessories, and new gift merchandise. (847) 291-2988.
First United Methodist Church Holiday Craft Show: Saturday, Nov. 3, 155 S. Main St., Lombard. Call Alice, (630) 930-7696 or Gene, (630) 627-1668.
Habitat for Humanity Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, 12N462 Tina Trail, Elgin. The annual craft show will benefit Habitat for Humanity-New Hope. The church is handicapped accessible. Admission is free. Call Carol Earsley, (847) 695-0833 or visit ctlelgin.org.
Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Cary United Methodist Church, 500 First St. in Cary. The United Methodist Women will hold a Holiday Bazaar featuring handmade gifts and home decor items from Admission is free. Proceeds will go to local charities. For details, visit caryumc.org.
Our Saviour's United Methodist Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Holiday ornaments and decorations, floral creations, kitchen items, gifts for children and pets, homemade cookies, cupcakes and other baked goods, Granny's Attic. Lunch available, free admission and parking. (847) 352-8181.
Palatine High School Fall Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 1111 N. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. Over 150 booths, free door prize ticket, concessions, raffles. Supports Booster Club programs and scholarships for students. Free admission and parking.
St. Matthew Ladies Aid Bazaar and Gift Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Featured are a bake sale, handmade ornaments, wooden items, quilt raffle, wreathes, Mrs. Claus' Closet and unique items. Coffee and doughnuts, lunch served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (847) 438-7158 for information.
St. Pius X Craft and Vendor Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, Social Center, Westmore/Meyers Road and Madison St., Lombard. Hosted by the Council of Catholic Women the fair features 30 plus vendors, bake sale, raffle. Lunch available for purchase. Free admission. Call Carol, (630) 495-2647.
United Methodist and Congregational Women Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, First United Methodist Church, 643 E. Washington St., West Chicago. Handmade gifts and ornaments, gift baskets, baked goods, white elephant, fresh candied or plain pecans. Lunch served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for $7 per adult; $3.50 per child ages 3-12. Proceeds support local, national or world relief programs. (630) 231-3344 or firstumcucc.org.
Victory Centre of Bartlett Holiday Bazaar: Friday, Nov 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. For information, email@example.com or call (630) 213-0100.
Bethany Lutheran Crafter's Paradise: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 1550 S. Modaff Road, Naperville. Juried craft and folk art sale, sponsored by the Ladies Guild of Bethany Lutheran Church, features a bake sale and lunch. Proceeds from the Candy Cane Sale benefit Loaves and Fishes in Naperville. Free admission. For information, (630) 357-2946 or (630) 961-2030.
Cary Park District's Craft and Vendor Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, Cary Community Center, 255 Briargate Road. More than 30 crafters and vendors will be featured. Admission is free. Vendor spaces are available. For details, call (847) 639-6100 or visit carypark.com.
Century Oaks School PTO Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 1235 Braeburn Drive, Elgin. Vendors include Lia Sophia, At Home America, Mary Kay, more. Crafters in a variety of media.
DuPage County Historical Museum Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 102 E. Wesley Ave., Wheaton. Museum hosts its 29th annual bazaar featuring handmade ornaments, wreaths, holiday decorations and stocking stuffers. All sales benefit the museum. Entertainment by "Beyond Glee" from noon-1 p.m. Admission free, donations welcome. Visit dupagemuseum.org or call (630) 510-4941.
Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, corner of Roselle and Algonquin roads, Palatine. Offering 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items by exhibitors from seven states. Includes oil paintings, water colors, sports and scenic photography, stained glass, gourds, metal art, ceramics, indoor and outdoor furniture, painted windows, chocolates and various home decor items. $3.00 admission, ages 11 and younger free. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may call (847) 301-8543 or visit stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Mothers Club of Geneva: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, Geneva High School, 416 McKinley High School, Geneva. The 38th annual arts and crafts show will feature more than 100 crafters. There also will be a bake sale and raffle baskets. All proceeds will benefit area philanthropic programs. Visit mothersclubofgeneva.org.
Rolling Meadows High School Holiday Crafts and More Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2901 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Over 150 booths of handmade items as well as vendors, raffles, concessions and more. Strollers welcome. $3 admission. Proceeds benefit the Athletic Boosters program. For information, Kathy, (847) 612-2381.
St. Isidore Holiday Craft Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, Ministry Center, 427 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. Hosted by the Council of Catholic Women, the show features handcrafted items and a bake sale. Admission is $2, parking free. Strollers welcome. Contact Ane Berg, (630) 295-6890 or visit stisidoreparish.org.
St. John Brébeuf Holiday Craft Fair: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, Ministry Center, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles. Handcrafted items for the holidays and more. Judi, (847) 296-6421.
Merry Makers Holiday Craft Show: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at 816 W. Highland Ave. in Elgin. The 18th annual show features one-of-a-kind crafts, handmade wooden bowls, cutting boards, trivets etc. as well as handmade table runners, snowmen, Christmas ornaments, holiday decor, bakery goods and candies. Admission is free. For information, call Karen at (847) 888-2230.
Abundant Blessing craft bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 101 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. Admission is free. For information, call St. Mark's at (630) 584-8638.
DuPage Expo Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 4050 E. Main St., St. Charles. Offering 174 booths of quality handcrafted treasures by artists from six states. Includes indoor and outdoor furniture, painted windows, woven baskets, stained glass, calligraphy, metal art, hand carved Santas, purses and more. $3 admission, ages 11 and younger free. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may call (847) 301-8543 or visit stepbystepcraftshows.com.
ExtraCare Holiday Craft Fair: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Wildwood. Includes Boy Scout Breakfast with Santa, crafters in a variety of media, bake sale. Proceeds benefit day care services for individuals suffering from Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Faith Lutheran Cookies, Crafts, and More Bazaar: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Featuring cookies by the pound, baked goods, candies and other treats. . Vendors will be selling candles, jewelry, ornaments and crafts, children's activities, lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and more. Proceeds benefit missions and ministries. Free admission. (847) 253-4839 or faithlutheran-ah.org.
KOC Holy Rosary Auxiliary Holiday Shopping Extravaganza: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, Knights of Columbus Hall, 15 N. Hickory, Arlington Heights. Features handcrafted purses, unique jewelry, children's books, doll clothes, bake sale, raffle and more. Food and beverages available. Admission free. Contact firstname.lastname@example.org.
Our Lady of the Wayside Home Decor, Crafts & More Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, Father Mackin Center, 434 W. Park St., Arlington Heights. Over 50 crafters and vendors, home decor, bake sale and more. Cafe open for refreshments. Proceeds benefit the school. Admission $2 adults; $1 children ages 4 and younger. Contact Patti, at email@example.com or (847) 222-9094.
Prospect High School Post Prom Snowbird Craft Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, Field House, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. Free parking, bake sale, kids make-n-take crafts, concessions and raffle. Admission, $2 adults; $1 students with school I.D.; kids ages 12 and younger free. For information, email firstname.lastname@example.org or call (847) 590-9551.
Prince of Peace Vendor/Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18; 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, Route 132 and Route 83, in Lake Villa. Over 40 booths featuring stain glass, Wildtree, handmade Christmas gifts, scrapbooking, etc. Door prizes, raffles, Santa's workshop for children, food will be available to purchase. Cash and carry event, but orders can be placed. For information, Betty Burns, (847) 356-1076.
Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake, (GPS address is 19822 W. Peterson Rd. Libertyville), intersection of Peterson and Midlothian roads. Offering 300 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items by exhibitors from eight states. Includes oil paintings, water colors, portraits, photography, ceramics, furniture, painted windows, carved wood pieces, metal art, gourd art, lamps, mosaic art, birdbaths and houses, unique tiki bar items, and various home decor items. $3 admission, ages 11 and younger are free. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may call (847) 301-8543 or visit stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Christmas Craft Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25 in the Regole Field House at Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road in Aurora. Last year'sjuried craft show featured 150 crafters and drew more than 3,200 paying customers.Call (630) 966-7665 or visit www.marmion.org/crafters.
Christmas on the Fox Art and Craft Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24 and Sunday, Nov. 25, Kane County Expo Center at the Kane County Fairgrounds, off Randall Road between routes 64 and 38, St. Charles.There is a $3 admission charge. The art and craft show features the handmade arts and crafts of approximately 70 artisans. There will be baked goods, fresh baked bread, homemade salsas and sauces, and chocolate lollipops. There will be jewelry, handmade soaps and lotions, crochet scarves, fine woodworking, quilts, personalized ornaments, painted gourds, folk art and photography. Fun recycled art and Christmas decor in abundance will be for sale at the show.For information, contact Art of the Heartland Inc. at (815) 772-3279 or email email@example.com. Visit www.artoftheheartlandinc.com.
Christmastime at the Fine Line: Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30; continues 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 through Thursday, Dec. 6; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 6N158 Crane Road, St. Charles. Juried members show and sale includes unique ornaments, handmade Teddy bears, pottery, paintings, watercolors, handmade paper/books, cards, jewelry, clothing, wood, rag rugs and weavings, knitted and crocheted items and more. (630) 584-9443 or www.fineline.org.
St. John's Lutheran Church and School Art and Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 300 Jefferson St., Algonquin. Twenty-fifth annual fair includes a homemade soup and salad bar from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and homemade cinnamon rolls and beverages all day. For information, call Char Eineke, (847) 854-2304.
Tinley Park Convention Center Festival of Arts & Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park. Over 180 indoor booths of Quality Handcrafted items by exhibitors from seven states. Includes water colors, sports and scenic photography, stained glass, gourds, metal art, ceramics, furniture, calligraphy, more. $3 admission, children younger than 12 free. Free parking. Call (847) 301-8543 or visit stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Christmas Sweets and Crafts Shop: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 in the Fireside Room at First United Methodist Church, 318 W. Main St. in West Dundee. The fourth annual crafts shop is being held during Dickens in Dundee, the annual festival which takes place across from the church in Grafelman Park. For information, call the church office, (847) 426-2113 or visit firstumcdundee.net.
Schaumburg Park Foundation Holiday Bazaar: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, Schaumburg Corporate Center Atrium, 1501 W. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Crafters and vendors. Admission free For information, (847) 985-2115.
Cookie Walk: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 at Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 110 S. Second St. The 30th annual Cookie Walk featuring dozen cookies of all kinds. Customers fill their boxes any way they choose all one kind or mix-and-match. Reservations for Cookie Walk are not required but lines do form early and favorite varieties sell out fast. Visit www.uusg.org.
Community Protestant UCC Cookie, Candy and Craft Walk: 3-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 418 N. Prairie, Mundelein. Features homemade cookies, candy and crafts, the popular Jingle Bell Room full of gently used jewelry, holiday decor items, and vintage holiday decorations. Call (847) 566-4000.
Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Two hundred indoor booths of quality handcrafted items by exhibitors from six states. Includes oil paintings, water colors, photography, stained glass, gourds, metal art, ceramics, furniture, windows, home decor. Admission $3; children ages 11 and younger free. (847) 301-85434 or stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Fremd High School Holiday Craft Fair and Gift Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Hosted by the Fremd High School Viking Booster Club, the fair will feature over 250 vendors on two floors. Includes homemade holiday decorations, ornaments and gifts, gourmet food items, upcycled gifts and jewelry, candles, art photography, clothing, pet items, games, glassware, ceramic tiles, pottery and more. Free admission and parking. Visit fremdcraftfairholiday2012.eventbrite.com.


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This investment will be made over 2020 and 2021, across eight manufacturing sites, including Bornem, Colmar, Greenwood, Haryana, Jakarta, Puebla, Sagamihara, and Suzhou
Lonza has announced a $93m investment in its capsules and health ingredients (CHI) Division, a dosage form delivery partner to the biopharma and health nutrition industry. The investment will enable the company to expand its overall production capacity of capsules within CHI's Capsugel portfolio by 30 billion capsules annually, a 15% increase.
This latest commitment follows on from an initial investment initiated in 2019 to increase CHI's capacity by 10 billion capsules. The addition of manufacturing capacity for a further 30 billion capsules will address the high growth across CHI's gelatin, vegetarian, and specialty polymers portfolio as well as the liquid-filled hard capsules sold under the Licaps brand.
Expanding the manufacturing capacity of Lonza's entire network will allow ample supply both in the near- and long-term, the company says. Additionally, the expansion underlines the strategic position of capsules within the broader nutrition industry and will also support production as CHI introduces dosage technologies like lipid multi particulates (LMP) technologies and time-release functional capsule solutions.
Claude Dartiguelongue, President Capsules & Health Ingredients, Lonza said: "We continue to see strong demand for our products across all markets, as consumers and patients alike take a more active interest in their health. Therefore, we felt it is critical that we make this commitment to expand the manufacturing capacity of our network, not only addressing supply needs in the near term but also supply availability over the long term."
Stef Vanquickenborne, Head of Capsules & Health Ingredients Research and Development, Lonza said: "Dosage form technologies have evolved rapidly over the past ten years. As the leader in the industry, we are committed to innovation and helping our customers successfully deliver next-generation drugs and nutritional supplements."

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The equipment will ensure that local businesses and the engineers of tomorrow have the skills to operate and maintain modern day, energy efficient technology. The new boilers have been installed at the college’s Newtownards campus and the new Professional Skills Centre in Nutts Corner which is set to open in September. The equipment will be
Due to popular demand, Vokèra is continuing its Vision On promotion until 31 January 2016. The promotion, which is open to Affinity Members, rewards installers for purchasing boilers from the innovative Vision and Unica i ranges.


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State Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, welcomed a delegation led by the Ethio-China Friendship and Cooperation Committee members, today in his office.
In the course of their discussion, Ambassador Mesganu appreciated the long-standing relations between Ethiopia and China, which is reflected in their recent decision to scale up the relationship from a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation to an All-weather Strategic Partnership.
He indicated the importance of giving attention to the existing relations, particularly in the fields of trade and investment. Ethiopia is keen on increasing the export of its agricultural and manufacturing products to the Chinese Market, he said.
For her part, Mrs. Xu Junjun, Chairperson of the Ethiopia – China Friendship and Cooperation Committee, praised the Ethio-Chinese relations and she said she came with a 22-member-delegation of 10 Chinese companies demonstrating interest to scale up the economic and business cooperation between the two countries.
She said the delegation is working to promote Ethiopian livestock and agricultural products to the Chinese Market.


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President William Ruto has reverted the Kenya Meat Commission under the Ministry of Defence, months after he had placed it under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development.
Ruto now returns Kenya Meat Commission to Ministry of Defence
In January, President Ruto transferred KMC to Ministry of Agriculture, reverting a decision by his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta. Months later, Ruto has handed the meat processor back to DOD
In President Ruto’s Executive Order No.2 of 2023 released on November 2, the head of state returned the meat processing company under CS Aden Duale's docket.
KMC was initially transferred to the Ministry of Defence under the management of KDF by retired President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2020 in a move to revamp the meat processor.
At the time, Kenyatta explained that KDF was the biggest consumer of KMC products and has the capability to transform the organisation.
However, when President Ruto assumed power, he transferred KMC to the Ministry of Agriculture but retained KDF as the manager. The decision was acknowledged in Executive Order No.1 of 2023.
In his second executive order, Ruto has now reinstated KMC back to the Ministry of Defence. Additionally, the Ministry has also been mandated to contribute to the national food security agenda.
Since being placed under the management of KDF, KMC has strategically reduced its reliance on government funding, having achieved a significant milestone with 70% of its resources now generated internally.
The company is planning to enhance financial sustainability by expanding its revenue sources.
This includes venturing into exports, establishing franchise shops, and cultivating partnerships within the dynamic sectors of hotels and tourism.
Despite its positive trajectory, KMC is confronted with several challenges that demand attention to ensure sustained commercial viability.
The company grapples with the repercussions of aging machinery and equipment, negatively impacting both productivity and efficiency.
Furthermore, drought conditions have disrupted the supply of animals for processing, and delayed payments from government agencies have led to cash flow challenges.
Additionally, land disputes and constraints in international certification have impeded the exploration of untapped export markets.
As the oldest and most experienced meat processor in Kenya and the broader East African region, KMC possesses significant potential to bolster the country's economy.
To capitalize on this potential, the company is strategically focusing on addressing these challenges through targeted investments, operational improvements, and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.
This multifaceted approach aims to not only achieve commercial viability but also to expand KMC's footprint in both domestic and international markets.
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The Trouble With Belvédère
just-drinks brings you extended coverage of Belvédère, following news that the embattled Sobieski vodka maker has lost legal protection from creditors.
Belvédère's condition has deteriorated markedly after losing its legal protection from creditors. So, is the Sobieski vodka maker finished?
Belvédère has appealed to its major creditors to reach an agreement with the embattled drinks group over its debt repayments.
Belvédère has lost its appeal against a court ruling that would terminate the embattled French drinks group's protection from creditors.
A court will render judgment on 7 June on Belvédère’s appeal against a commercial tribunal verdict that terminated the embattled drinks group’s protection plan from creditors.
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AKRON—Goodyear has noted a "recent stabilization" in its raw material costs following a sharp spike and then rapid retreat in prices over the last six months.
In a June 14 presentation to analysts, Goodyear charted a 35-percent rise in natural rubber prices between last December and mid-February from 80 cents per pound to $1.05 per pound.
This increase in NR spot prices, though, was completely wiped out by the end of March and continued to slump, almost down to 60 cents per pound by early June.
Butadiene spot prices followed an even more dramatic track: more than doubling to $1.20 per pound during December and January before a steady decline took prices back to around 60 cents per pound this May.
Goodyear's figures indicated a fairly stable trend in butadiene prices since May, but less certainty around the direction-of-travel for NR prices.


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Globalisation and technology revolution are posing increasingly greater challenges for Vietnamâ€™s economy, as the countryâ€™s labour force will grow from 55.5 million on 2016 to 62 million in 2025, said Deputy Minister of MoLISA ÄÃ o Há»“ng Lan. Hence improving workforce skills has become a top priority for Vietnam.
Vietnam will have to address to the changing technologies and skills needs in the labour market, with the changing nature of work in the era of technology, when many low-skilled workers will be at risk of losing jobs due to automation.
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Tuesday organized a workshop, the theme of first National Policy Dialogue on Future of Work in Hanoi..
In order to annually increase the demand for jobs, the economy needs to create roughly 650 thousand jobs, and structural labour changes will be one of the feasible ways to increase labour productivity.
Two of the countryâ€™s major and growing production sectors--textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) and electronic and electrical products (EE)--are at the heart of the debate. These are also the countryâ€™s key exports, accounting for around 40 percent of the total manufacturing jobs. TCF manufacturing is predominantly characterized by labour intensive and low-skilled production.
As per the recent ILO study entitled â€œASEAN in transformationâ€ showed that 86 percent of Vietnamâ€™s TCF workers could face a high risk of automation, whereas about three quarters of wage workers in EE sector could be replaced by robots in the coming decades.
The ILO suggested Vietnam enhance relevant workforce skills through close collaboration between policymakers, employers and training institutions to modernize the skills development system to meet changing workplace dynamics and new technology innovations.
Technology will create significant opportunities for closing the productivity gap, improving competitiveness and bettering working conditions.
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|Comment: What Alibaba's Singles Day can tell us
An enormous quantity of media attention has been given to the 60% increase in shopping during Alibaba's Singles Day.
The first point worth mentioning is that this is not exclusively an event for single people anymore, although it started as a mock celebration for people not in relationships.
It seemed a pity though to ignore all those shoppers who were couples, so the rules were altered and it is now a shopping fest bigger than the US Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined.
So what does it tell us?
The total value of goods transacted by Alibaba Group during its Singles' Day shopping festival was 91.2bn yuan (US$14.32bn), the Chinese e-commerce giant claims, altough the figures are preliminary and unaudited.
The numbers got a boost this year from adding the sales from various new channels, including its affiliates and investees. In all, the figure for this year's Singles' Day is up 60% from 2014.
Of the total value of transactions, 68% was through orders from mobile devices.
Singles Day remains a closely watched barometer of the company's performance and an interesting window into payments technology development in this biggest market on the planet. Recently, Alibaba's sales data have been closely watched as a gauge of Chinese consumption as economic growth slows.
"Alibaba is positioned as the number one player in the Chinese e-commerce market, so it has to be seen to be maintaining, or gaining ground really," said Duncan Clark, chairman of Beijing-based tech consultancy BDA.
One of the new sales channel pumping Alibaba's Singles' Day sales was Suning Commerce Group Co, in which it bought a 20% stake in August. Suning's in-store sales will count toward Alibaba's total gross merchandise volume, as long as they go through final processing online, an Alibaba spokesman said.
Alibaba has stressed its focus on international e-commerce. "Within the next five years, we expect China will become the world's largest e-commerce market for imported products," President Michael Evans told media on Wednesday.
Speaking at the company's Singles' Day celebration in Beijing, Jack Ma, the company's eccentric founder and executive chairman, told reporters the event's annual growth in the future should be over 50%.
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ACI Worldwide sets out strategy after PAY.ON acquisition
ACI says its acquisition this month of German payment gateway Pay.On will enable it to provide a complete offering from the international eCommerce market.
eCommerce is growing rapidly, with global volume expected to grow at a 17% CAGR through to 2019, according to eMarketer data.
The purchase of Pay.On will strengthen ACI's omnichannel payments offering, according to Lynn Holland, VP product line manager - merchant retail solutions at ACI.


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Ocean Drive Studio announced a Kickstarter campaign for Lost Eidolons. The game will arrive on PC via Steam Early Access and Xbox consoles.
Lost Eidolons takes players to the fantasy world of Artemesia, where they help the mercenary Eden and his compatriots overthrow a tyrannical despot to return peace to the empire. Players will need strategic planning through the title’s deep unit management systems to accompany savvy tactical gameplay if they are going to conquer the game’s tactical turn-based grid combat. The game will feature a new story to accompany dozens of hours of strategy and tactical play to challenge and reward players.
Ocean Drive explains in a new video how Kickstarter backers will be welcomed to the game’s community for playtests, to share feedback, and help Ocean Drive to make the next great title in the genre.
Lost Eidolons was initially revealed as part of the recent ID@Xbox Indie Showcase, the game will first be released on PC, Ocean Drive confirms. Interested PC players can visit the Steam page to learn more.
“Our team’s favorite games are turn-based RPGs and we want Lost Eidolons players to have that same great feeling we do when playing one of the best titles in the genre,“ Ocean Drive Studio CEO Jae Kim said. “We are eager to receive player feedback to help us iterate and improve Lost Eidolons, just like we’ve seen with multiplayer online games our team worked on before joining Ocean Drive Studio.”
The Kickstarter results will not affect the development of the core game but unlock the team to increase the scope of development and offer players some in-game rewards, including:
- Toggable “Permadeath” feature and an enhanced Hell Mode difficulty for those looking for serious challenges
- Leaving messages for players in the form of a tombstone in a graveyard for heroes
- Naming rights for NPCs and powerful items
- Discounted digital copies of the game
Lost Eidolons is the first game announced for Ocean Drive Studio, the game will release in Q4 2021 on Steam.


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Tesla Inc. co-founder and CEO Elon Musk mocked the SEC through a tweet on Oct. 4, hours after a federal court judge ordered him and the securities regulator to justify their securities fraud settlement, Reuters reported Oct. 4.
"Just want to [sic] that the Shortseller Enrichment Commission is doing incredible work," Musk wrote on Twitter.
Reuters said Musk's tweet came less than four hours after U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan ordered Musk and the SEC to explain in a joint letter why their settlement, which let Musk remain as CEO, was fair and reasonable. Under the settlement, Musk agreed to resign as chairman of the California-based electric car company and distribute $40 million in penalties to affected investors.
The settlement relates to Musk's Aug. 7 tweet, in which he indicated that funding is in place to take Tesla private at $420 a share. The SEC sued Musk weeks later, accusing him of misleading investors.
"The court has a duty to ensure the proposed consent judgment is "fair and reasonable," Judge Nathan wrote.
In a separate tweet, Musk said, "People sometimes forget that a company is just a group of people gathered together to make products. So long as it makes great products, it will have great value."


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Popular pub chain Wetherspoon has axed all European wine from its establishments as Brexit looms.
All European wines and fizz previously stocked across the chain’s 900 pubs are being replaced by bottles from the USA, Australia, Chile, New Zealand and Argentina.
A third of EU beers from the draught selection have been taken off the bar with Germany’s Erdinger, Denmark’s Tuborg and the Czech Republic’s Staropramen now unavailable.
Bolla Pinot Grigio and Freixenet, both from Italy, Faustino VII Rioja made in Spain have also been scrapped.
They have been replaced by Australian brand Hardys and the American Coldwater Creek who have four wines each, along with Villa Maria, made in New Zealand, Casillero del Diablo produced in Chile and Trivento Malbec, made in Argentina.
The wines and beers join a list of EU booze barred from the chain - last year Wetherspoon pubs stopped stocking Moet champagne and Italian prosecco.
They have been replaced by sparkling wines from Australia and England.
Mr Martin also stopped stocking Jagermeister from Germany last year, which was replaced by an English version called Strika - with the ‘Jagerbombs’ dubbed ‘Brexit Bombs’ by customers.
But Mr Martin has not yet been able to bar all European beers, with some - including Belgian favourite Stella Artois - remaining widely available.
Multi-millionaire founder Mr Martin, 63, a fierce critic of the EU, distributed 500,000 beer mats calling for the UK to quit before the 2016 vote.
He believes the UK will flourish with or without an EU trade deal after the country leaves.
Tom Stainer, of the Campaign for Real Ale, says the wider beer industry needs to consider its post-Brexit future and called for the Government and customers to back British beer.
He said: “Wherever you stand on the Brexit debate, we hope both the Government and consumers will support local brewers, producers and pubs during this time of uncertainty.
“Many of our tax rates for pubs and brewers are actually set at a European level, so we hope the Government will use Britain’s departure from the EU as an opportunity to review that system.
“In particular, we’d like to see a lower rate of tax applied on beer sold on draught rather than in bottles or can, which would help keep prices down at the pub and encourage beer-drinkers to head back to their local.
“We’d also like to see consumers celebrate and support real ales, ciders and perries, which are inherently British products.
“By choosing British beer and looking out for the British hops logo on your pint - which indicates the hops were also sourced in Britain - beer drinkers can actively support businesses close to home.”
A Wetherspoon spokesman said: “Whether people agree or disagree with Tim’s views, this shows he is a man of his words.
"This is just the start and over the next two years there will be more drinks available from across the world.”


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NFU Mutual in talks over £3 million brand task
By Ian Darby, campaignlive.co.uk, Thursday, 22 March 2012 08:00AM
NFU Mutual, the financial company, is talking to agencies about its £3 million advertising business.
The mutual, which offers a range of insurance, pension and investment products, has approached agencies through the intermediary Agency Insight ahead of a pitch.
It last reviewed its ad business in 2008 after the closure of Shop, its incumbent agency at the time. Since then, it has worked with agencies including Farm Communications, which created a campaign using the strapline: "We do right by you."
Walker Media, which has held the NFU Mutual media account for the past ten years, is thought to be unaffected by the ad agency review.
NFU Mutual, which was launched by farmers, is affiliated with the National Farmers Union but also sells products to those outside the farming community.
The company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2010 and manages more than £12 billion in assets on behalf of its members.
This article was first published on campaignlive.co.uk
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A £17 million recession-busting package to help Birmingham businesses has been agreed.
The city council’s Working Neighbourhood Fund initiative involves specially-tailored projects providing financial, logistical and creative support to thousands of companies large and small, in the city centre or suburbs.
It also includes schemes to train Birmingham’s current and future workforce, and promote the development of specialised and regional centres specifically designed to nurture new and independent businesses.
Funding of £10.9 million from the council, approved by the cabinet this week, will trigger a further £6 million from other public and private sector funders, taking the overall value of the package to more than £17 million.
Cabinet regeneration member Neville Summerfield (Con Brandwood) said: “This is the most far-reaching package of its kind we have ever undertaken in the city, and with its reach and scale I am sure will play a very important role in helping businesses in this city survive the current climate and best shape themselves for future prosperity.
“It has been designed to offer real, tangible interventions, which will generate real benefits that can be measured in jobs, businesses created and those saved.”
Highlights of the package include:
n £2 million to support development, survival and growth of an estimated 440 existing and 50 new businesses.
n £1.2 million for Birmingham’s three universities, supporting 870 new graduates within employment or new business start-ups.
n £1 million city centre-based pilot supporting independent traders.
Investment is also being made available to provide advice and support to potential entrepreneurs and new businesses of the future in deprived areas, along with £471,000 for loans to small and medium sized enterprises.
A further £500,000 is being set aside to provide rate relief to businesses hit by the recession.
John Lamb, press and PR manager for Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, welcomed the addition of new public sector funding.
He added: “The chamber has been doing a lot of work like this through Advantage West Midlands funding and we would imagine this would support that work.
“We have been going into the outer inner-city, which is a crucial area, and doing a lot of work, so we know that there is a lot to be done not only in terms of encouraging people to start up businesses through funding but also identifying businesses that we think are viable.
“We imagine this will be a valuable addition to that work as the economic conditions aren’t going to help anyone at the moment.”


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Joe Steier, and Business Leaders Across Kentucky, Added to Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
Louisville, Ky., July 22, 2017 – Joe Steier, President and CEO of Signature HealthCARE, will join the ranks of many successful entrepreneurs in November. Mr. Steier will be inducted into the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.
The Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame celebrates the diverse stories of Kentucky’s most successful entrepreneurs. The Hall of Fame strives to promote entrepreneurship, and its impact in the Commonwealth, and encourages others to pursue similar ambitious endeavors. Mr. Steier will be joined by Doug Cobb, Founder of The Cobb Group and Founder of Chrysalis Ventures, and Kimberly Knopf, Founder of Innovative Mattress Solutions, for this year’s celebration in November.


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Yahoo-Google's search outsourcing pact: the fine line between collaboration and collusion
Submitted by Scott Cleland on Fri, 2008-05-02 12:34
Interested observers in the Microsoft-Yahoo-Google-AOL-Ask.com-MySpace incestuous soap opera called search advertising, would be wise to bone up on the fine line between acceptable industry collaboration and illegal collusion, if recent reports prove true.
- The Wall Street Journal reports that Yahoo may be days away from announcing "an agreement to carry search advertisements from Google.." and that Google feels "that the upside is much greater than the potential downside" from the arrangement."
- The Financial Times broke the story that the Department of Justice was investigating Google's interaction with Yahoo and that "the prosecution of collusion is a top priority."
The fine line between collaboration and collusion.
First, while many may be aware that a Google-Yahoo outsourcing deal "would likely attract intense antitrust scrutiny" there is precious little analysis on this linchpin issue -- hence the genesis of this piece.
I believe the pattern of Google becoming the outsourced search engine for most all of the Internet -- save for a few properties -- is one of the most important and least understood competitive Internet issues.
- The underappreciated facts here are that if Google outsourced Yahoo's search -- Google would be a key revenue driver of the #1, #2, #4 and #5 search engines encompassing 90.6% share of those search engines share per Comscore.
- Google's dominance of search advertising would actually be even greater than that 90% figure, because Google outsources search for the world's largest social networking company, MySpace, and also is the only major outsourced search engine for the long tail web properties -- which number in the hundreds of thousands.
- (See my Googleopoly analysis for a more in-depth analysis of Google's dominance of search or see the FTC decision on Google-DoubleClick where the FTC concluded
- "...search engines provide a unique opportunity for advertisers to reach potential customers." and
- "Google, through its AdWords business, is the dominant provider of sponsored search advertising..."
Second, this Google-Yahoo outsourcing deal has ongoing, long-term implications. Many investors will assume, probably incorrectly, that if Google was communicating with the DOJ and still goes ahead with the Yahoo outsourcing pact, that Google must be free and clear -- having gotten a "nod and wink" that all would be ok with the arrangement.
- Let's test that assumption.
- DOJ antitrust prosecutors are not in the business of providing legal advice and counseling about how a #1 company in a market can engage in an outsourcing deal with the #2 company and not get in antitrust trouble.
- They are in the business of criminally prosecuting anti-competitive collusion under Section I of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
- Any substantive analysis of this assumption would prove it false because no honest prosecutor would provide the investigated party with intelligence and information that could be used to thwart an official investigation or a prosecutor's case.
- Let's test another assumption -- that if Google goes ahead, it has passed the threshold and is free and clear going forward.
- Contrary to conventional wisdom, there is no double jeopardy, statute of limitations, or legal time limit on investigations -- involved here.
- And DOJ guidelines also warn that any business arrangement that may begin as legal can become illegal at any time depending on new facts.
- Let's test yet another assumption -- that the Bush antitrust division has proven to be historically lax and Google-DoubleClick got approved 4-1 -- so there's little to be worried about here.
- First, this is not a merger review, but a Sherman Section I collusion/restraint of trade issue, which this Administration has made a priority to prosecute.
- For those that have forgotten there is a Presidential election going on, and a potential Democratic Administration would be expected to be tougher on antitrust issues than the current one, and any current arrangement could be re-investigated at any time as the facts change -- and facts always do change over time as markets evolve either in a competitive or anti-competitive direction.
Third, Google's own Code ofConduct warns against what Google is proposing with Yahoo.
- "Most countries have laws designed to encourage and protect free and fair competition. Generally speaking, these laws prohibit 1) arrangements with competitors that restrain trade in some way..."
- "Some real life things to be cautious about include:
- sharing of competitively sensitive information (e.g., prices, costs, market distribution, etc.) with competitors..."
- What information could possibly be more competitively sensitive than an inside assessment of whether your main competitor: can succeed, thinks it can compete, or how it evaluates its competitive options to maximize its monetization capability?
- The timing and critical sensitivity of these discussions at this juncture could hardly be more "competitively sensitive."
Fourth, the DOJ is not going to get involved in an investigation of complex computer algorithms in such a fast-moving dynamic marketplace like the Internet.
- Not so fast... there is clear precedent of the DOJ investigating an anti-competitive algorithm in the Sabre airline reservation system, which was found to be skewing "screen presence" anti-competitively.
Fifth, Google is arguing that they can structure an outsourcing deal with Yahoo so that it is not anti-competitive because they won't make it an exclusive arrangement or officially tie Yahoo to the arrangement. They view these adjustments, as an effective "get out of jail free card."
- This is a critically important point that no one should miss here.
- Google says it has learned from the Microsoft or Dell experience to not engage in exclusives, tying arrangements or locking down information.
- That is all well and good -- and wise too.
- However, is it sufficient to avoid a charge of anti-competitive illegal collusion?
- It may not be.
- That's because Google has accumulated so much scale and scope as the retail search leader and also as the only major wholesaler of search services to the #4, #5 competitors, MySpace and ~90% of the long tail outsourced search market, that Google has already achieved near monopoly scale and scope efficiencies -- in having the largest user base in the world -- the largest advertiser network in the world -- and the largest website publisher network in the world.
- The core question for the DOJ, is it an anti-competitive restraint of trade if Google tries to encourage its leading competitor in search and display advertising, to pull back from competing with Google and allowing Google to subisidize Yahoo -- so that it no longer is in Yahoo's interests to compete against Google because Google has agreed to share part of its monopoly profits with Yahoo?
- In my opinion, if the DOJ does not ultimately have serious problems with this attempt by a #1 competitor to coopt a #2 competitor to attack a substantially weaker #3 competitor, in such a highly concentrated market, the DOJ is asleep at the switch.
- As I explained in my testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Google-DoubleClick merger, the stakes are extremely high, because Google is becoming the de facto monetization engine for most all online content in world.
If Google is genuinely worried about getting the reputation of being the "next Microsoft" in terms of antitrust, Google should be looking to avoid brushes with antitrust authorities instead of "chumming shark-filled waters" like they are with such a public intervention on such a high-profile transaction as Microsoft-Yahoo.
To use another metaphor, when you hang around and make camp at the edge of a swamp, you risk getting mired in the swamp permanently, because it always rains.
- What is Google thinking?
- There's no "upside" in proactively miring onself in the antitrust swamp.


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Honda of Lincoln Earns Coveted President’s Award from Honda
Lincoln, NE, February 15, 2019 – Honda of Lincoln earned the prestigious President’s Award by American Honda Motor Co., Inc. The award recognizes dealerships for excellence in sales performance, sales experience, service performance and business operations.
“The Honda President’s Award recognizes dealers who honor their relationship with our customers by achieving excellence throughout their sales and service operations, and Honda of Lincoln does just that,” said Henio Arcangeli, Jr., senior vice president of the Automobile Division for American Honda. “In taking care of its customers Honda of Lincoln has set the standard for other dealerships across the country to follow.”
In order to qualify for the President’s Award, a dealership must meet all award criteria and fully achieve its new-vehicle sales objective. For earning the President’s Award Honda of Lincoln will receive a trophy, recognition materials to display in the dealership and showroom and promotional recognition in an advertisement by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/ utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.
Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2017, nearly 93% of all Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.


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The House is scheduled to vote this week on a daft and destructive measure that — in the name of individual freedom — would repeal national energy efficiency standards for light bulbs enacted by Congress in 2007. Though utterly without merit, the bill stands a fighting chance in a legislative body where ideology now routinely trumps common sense.
The standards, approved with bipartisan support as part of a broader energy bill signed by President George W. Bush, require new bulbs to use 25 to 30 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs starting next year, and 65 percent less energy by 2020. Though the standards are likely to encourage wider use of compact fluorescent bulbs and newer high-efficiency light-emitting diode bulbs (LEDs), they do not ban incandescents, as some politicians have claimed; they simply require them to be more efficient.
The long-term benefits, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, could be huge: national energy savings equivalent to 30 large power plants; household savings of up to $200 a year; and 100 million fewer tons of carbon dioxide pollution yearly, roughly the amount from 17 million cars. So far, not a single manufacturer has complained — G.E., Philips and Sylvania already sell bulbs that meet the 2012 standards.
This has not stopped House Republicans like Joe Barton, who says his Better Use of Light Bulbs Act (BULB) is an antidote to “Washington mandated” infringement on consumer choice. Rand Paul, sponsoring a similar bill in the Senate, has been even more colorful, telling a startled Energy Department official at a Senate committee hearing, “you favor a woman’s right to an abortion, but you don’t favor a woman or a man’s right to choose what kind of light bulb.” What appears to have escaped these freedom-fighters is that the 2007 law actually expanded consumer choice, which has largely been limited to a technology essentially unchanged since Thomas Edison.Continue reading the main story


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2013 10th of May, Press Conference of Recommended National Standard GB/T 20965-2013 began in the Beijing DIAOYUTAI State Guesthouse. This conference was held by SAC/TC124, ITEI, corporated by Instrument Standardization & Metrology, China Instrumentation, supported by KNX China and KNX International organization.
KNX is the recommended national standard for the development of home and building control system, it has 22 associations around the world with 246 members from 30 different countries. It has a strong reputation in the industry, able to offer high quality products which advance the development of Intelligent buildings in china.
The president of KNX International organization and the president of KNX China made a speech on "KNX---national standard of home and building control system", "The development of KNX in china". The KNX standard now has been used in Venues, hotels Intelligent home and other areas. It create a good environment in China for the development of Intelligent buildings.
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News of a store opening up in Studio City has been percolating for a long time now, but we’ve finally closed in on an official date for the doors to open at Alfred Coffee & Kitchen in the Valley. According to Alfred insiders, the new date is September 12th, 2016, and the coffee retailer urges customers to keep an eye on their Instagram feed for impending news of a cool opening party.
In case you're counting, the Studio City spot will mark the blogger-beloved coffee house's sixth location (including the pretty-in-pink Tea Room). At the new store, you can look forward to those mouth-watering Yeastie Boys bagels, the #10dollarlatte, kombucha on tap, nitro cold brew on tap, ceremonial-grade matcha, the yummy and ridiculous #alfredcone, and eats from Cafe Gratitude.
Take note that the official Alfred locations website lists the Studio City location as opening in July, with store hours of 6:30am to 6:30pm, but we're told that the new date is firm at September 12th.


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|Description||Beloved videogame star Mario is back in action this week following the November 13 release of Super Mario 3D Land. Now animal rights group PETA is attacking the hero plumber for wearing “fur” –the Tanooki Suit, a frequent power-up in Mario games that grants the ability to fly. |
In a press release, PETA says:
Tanooki may be just a “suit” in Mario games, but by wearing the skin of an animal, Mario is sending the message that it’s OK to wear fur. We created our game to help inform people that in real life, Mario would be wearing the skin of an animal who was beaten, strangled or electrocuted, and it wouldn’t give him any special powers other than the power of self-deception.


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We are pleased to announce that Green Motion has opened operations in Germany for the first time in our history. Our journey of expansion has taken us to Munich Airport, one of the largest car rental markets in Europe. This is a significant achievement for our brand and we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone.
The Franchise has been awarded to Nemanja Vujacic, an experienced car rental business owner who has successfully developed the Green Motion brand across Montenegro and Bulgaria over the past eight years. Initially, we will focus on the Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg regions, covering Munich and Stuttgart International Airports. However, we have ambitious plans to expand throughout the country in the coming months.
Richard went on to say, "This year's ITB has been our most successful yet, with us not only signing new partnership deals further expanding the marketplace for our franchise network, but also signing up multiple new franchises in the Americas, Africa, west Asia, and now Europe. We are very much looking forward to our next event which will be the International Car Rental Show in Las Vegas on 16-18th April, which I am confident will prove to be equally as successful!"
If you would like to learn more about the International Car Rental Show and get tickets, please visit internationalcarrentalshow.com.


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GREENSBORO, NC, Oct. 19, 2020 – Newsweek and Statista, a global data research firm, have recognized The Fresh Market, Inc. with their Best Customer Service award for 2021, based on an independent survey of more than 25,000 U.S. customers.
The full list and article appears online, and will also be included in an upcoming print edition of Newsweek.
Respondents were asked to rate retailers on the following: friendliness of communication, professional competence, range of services, customer focus and accessibility.
“While The Fresh Market has always put the needs of our guests first, this recognition is especially meaningful amid the precautionary measures grocery stores have had to put in place over the past seven months like face coverings, plexiglass shields and social distancing that can impede interacting with our guests,” said Jason Potter, President and CEO of The Fresh Market. “During these stressful times, it is more important than ever to offer impeccable guest service and hospitality.”
Since January, The Fresh Market’s guest insight scores have increased significantly in the areas of team member recognition for providing exceptional service, overall satisfaction, and staff friendliness.
The shopping experience at The Fresh Market is different than that of a conventional grocery store. The stores are about half the size of a typical supermarket, making it easier, faster and a more personable place to shop. There is soft lighting, classical music playing, and helpful team members who often know guests by name.
“The little touches make a big difference, such as greeting our guests with a smile, walking them to an item they are looking for versus pointing, making a recommendation to complement their meal and overall treating them the same as you would for any guest invited into your home,” said Potter.


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Yes...Election time is ALL about 'making your voice heard'...but BOY do we like our 'FREEBIES & DEALS' days too!!
Check out the below list of free food & discounts that will be up for grabs Tuesday, November 3rd 2020...Election Day...available to ALL...even if you voted early and tossed your 'I VOTED' sticker...ps Election Day also is National Sandwich Day and several restaurants are offering discounts and specials on subs Tuesday...I'm getting FULL just thinking about it! ha...here we go...
Lyft:Get 50% off one ride up to $10 Tuesday to any polling location or dropbox using the code 2020VOTE. Lyft also is including its network of bikes and scooters in select cities in this offer.
Uber: Get 50% off roundtrip rides to the polls, up to $7 each way or up to $14 for the two trips. Uber says the discounts will be "automatically applied when you request your ride by using the polling finder," which is an in-app feature. Terms and conditions apply and this offer is not available in California and Michigan.
Boston Market:From 9 p.m. to close at all locations nationwide Tuesday, get one free slider. No purchase is necessary. The new sliders – including Chicken Cheddar, Turkey Cheddar, Chicken Chipotle and BBQ Meatloaf – are part of Boston Market's new Late Night menu.
Grubhub:The on-demand app will have more than 30 discounts in the Perks tab in the Grubhub or Seamless apps including for 7-Eleven, Burger King and California Pizza Kitchen.
Krispy Kreme:All guests get a free Original Glazed Doughnut and an "I Voted" sticker Tuesday, while supplies last.
McDonald's:Starting Tuesday and through Nov. 9, McDonald's is giving away its newpastry itemswith the purchase of a hot or iced coffee through its app. The offer in the app can be used once per day.The new McCafé Bakery lineupincludes an apple fritter, blueberry muffin and cinnamon roll.
Pieology:From Sunday through Tuesday, Pieology has its Election Day 2020 bundle deal with two 11-inch "Create Your Own" pizzas and a shareable dessert for $20.20.
Pizza to the Polls: The nonprofit group Pizza to the Polls is delivering pizzas across the country and sending food trucks with snacks to lines in 25 cities. Uber Eats has partnered with the groups and says the food trucks will be giving out free Shake Shack, Milk Bar and more. Send reports of long lines athttps://polls.pizza.
Planet Fitness:Starting Tuesday through Nov. 8, Planet Fitness is offering everyone who votes a free workout and HydroMassage. Find your local gym atwww.planetfitness.com/gyms. The company also is hostinga special workout7 p.m. ET Tuesday on Facebook with "exercises and tips to de-stress after voting – a much-needed activity to help ease everyone into a post-election routine."
Red Lobster:Get free delivery Tuesday on Grubhub orders over $25.
Shake Shack: Poll workers get a free sandwich including the Shackburger and the Chick’n Shack from Sunday through Election Day with proof of badge. The offer is only valid for “in-shack” ordering.
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The issues in blue suede and red suede sold out pretty much instantaneously. The Adidas Originals Archive Athen trainers in white leather will probably follow suit.
We did mention the return of the 1991 Gazelle a while back, but at the time that was only in suede. Not any longer, as that 1991 take on the Adidas Gazelle trainers is back in two leather finishes.
Just landed on the official Adidas site are these Adidas Hamburg trainers in a new white leather finish.
Usually these land in a suede edition, but thankfully Adidas has decided to tweak the style for the weather, offering a reissue of the Adidas Gazelle Indoor leather trainers for the autumn months.
Back in October of last year we mentioned that Baracuta had been into its archive and rediscovered / reissued the Baracuta G4 shirt collar jacket. Not content with offering that, the company has now produced a more premium version of the jacket – the Baracuta G4 Harrington shirt collar jacket […]
A common sight back in the 1970s, the Adidas Bamba trainers are less common now, so a reissue is nice to see.
I’ve not bought one since the company was picked up by WP Lavori, but by all accounts, the quality of the Baracuta Harrington has taken a step up since. If you are looking at investing, there are a few new finishes of the Baracuta G9 Harrington Jacket on the shelves […]
Two new colour options and a leather finish is the big news for the latest Adidas Gazelle OG trainers.


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Insurance giant Zurich has promised to encrypt and closely monitor the movement of customer data, after losing the details of 641,000 customers on a backup tape over a year and a half ago.
Hacker mastermind Albert Gonzalez was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court to two concurrent 20-year stints in prison for his role in what prosecutors called the "unparalleled" theft of millions of credit card numbers from major U.S. retailers.
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- Egypt-based fintech MNT-Halan has raised up to $400 million in equity and debt financing from local and global investors.
- The round includes $260 million in equity financing and $140 million through two securitised bond issuances secured within the past year, investments that will now see MNT-Halan command a post-money valuation of about $1 billion. The company is also in the advanced stages of raising $60 million in additional capital in the coming weeks.
- A large chunk of the equity, about $200 million, was provided by Abu Dhabi–based Chimera Investments, in exchange for 20 per cent of the Egyptian digital lender and e-commerce platform.
- Founded in 2017 by Mounir Nakhla, MNT-Halan offers a diverse portfolio of financial and non-financial services ranging from lending, buy now pay later, e-commerce, payments, and mobility to on-demand logistics.
- MNT-Halan plans to expand internationally after its growth in Egypt and progress on the swap agreement between Halan and Netherlands-based microlending platform MNT Investments.
FinTech startup Halan has raised $400M in equity and debt financing from local and global investors. The round includes $260M in equity financing, part of which was provided by Abu Dhabi–based Chimera Investments, and $140M through two securitized bond issuances. Founded in 2018 by Mounir Nakhla and Ahmed Mohsen, Halan’s digital ecosystem connects consumers, merchants, and micro-enterprises with business loans, consumer finance, payments, BNPL, and E-commerce offerings.
In 2021, Halan entered into a swap agreement with MNT Investments, a microlending platform, to provide financing solutions to the underbanked and unbanked. The leveraged buyout deal saw both companies adopt a new name: MNT-Halan. “We’re capitalizing on our existing distribution through million-plus customers and adding services within our ecosystem,” the chief executive told TechCrunch in an interview. “If you need a loan for your business, we’re going to give you one; you need a loan for consumption, we’re going to give you one; you need to order groceries or buy a mobile phone on our platform, we’ll deliver it to you via our e-commerce stores. Also, we can give them the credit they can use to make all of these purchases within the ecosystem.”
The company plans to expand internationally after solid growth in Egypt and progress on the swap agreement between super app Halan and Netherlands-based microlending platform MNT Investments. The company also wants to extend grocery shopping — in addition to other e-commerce stores selling electronics and personal items — to individual customers. “We are thrilled to be part of Egypt’s greatest fintech success story,” said Seif Fikry, CEO of Chimera Abu Dhabi, in a statement. MNT-Halan’s upward trajectory and momentum reflect the management team’s realization of its extraordinary vision to transform a high-touch business by seamlessly infusing an unparalleled proprietary tech platform while increasing product depth for its target customer segment.”


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I spotted this poster at a weekend cheesemaking class a couple of weeks ago. Later that week, a policymaker from Los Angeles with expertise in food, water, and sustainability talked about the food advocates' desire to plant food along medians in that city. Blog Post
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One of the ways we identify places is by foods for which those places are known. Baltimore – crab. Maine – lobster. Cincinnati – chili. San Francisco – sourdough bread. Vienna – pastry. Even for a city to which you’ve never been, chances are that in your mind that city has some food association.
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Faced with climate change and poverty, Africans are focusing on a new farming frontier: the cities.
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Travel+Leisure polls its readers for the best cities for foodies, with New Orleans taking the top spot.
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Cities across the country are making efforts to encourage people to buy locally and support the local economy. Food is the main target for local boosters.
Aug 25, 2011 Citiwire
In this food-focused installment of a series on "great places", Grist's Tom Philpott argues that food system as currently structured creates the opposite of great places.
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A comment I hear frequently from planners is that the focus on food and planning is "trendy". I must admit that this puzzles me quite a bit. Professional planners in rural areas have concentrated on planning for agriculture – food planning – for decades. Blog Post
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Access to healthy food is a major issue in public health. But just because there's a grocery store nearby doesn't mean health will improve. One entrepreneur looking at supermarket design says the way stores are laid out negatively affects health.
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India’s antitrust commission has been on the lookout over an allegation against Google, accusing the search engine giant of abusing its popular Android mobile operating system in order to block its rivals, at least four Govt.
sources with direct knowledge regarding the issue revealed on Tuesday, the 12th of February. Three of the four government sources said that the Competition Commission of India had been reviewing a case against Google similar to one that led to a fine of $5 billion by European Commission’s antitrust regulators last year.
Never the less, the EU commission had found the search engine giant guilty of abusing its market dominance since 2011 over multiple practices, such as forcing the manufacturers to install Google Search, alongside, its Chrome browser and Google Play app store.
One of the sources aware of the outcome of CCI investigation had been quoted saying that the case was in line with that of EU commission, however, it was at a preliminary stage. While being asked for comments, Google declined to respond immediately, while the Competition Commission of India declined to respond as well.
However, following growing criticism over Google’s abuse of market dominance, in last October, Google had announced that they would be charging a fee from the smartphone makers for using their popular Google Play App, which would also allow them to comply with EU antitrust regulations.
Citing a complicated complexion of the accusation, which would likely to initiate a formal investigation, one of the CCI spokesmen said, “The CCI will have a tough time not initiating a formal investigation into Google given the EU case unless they can show the problem has been addressed (by remedies). ”


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Founded in 1974, Poundworld was sold to U.S. equity group TPG Capital for £150m in 2015.
It's not known how many people are employed at the branch in Corporation Street in Corby and Northfield Avenue.
Poundworld, which has a chain of 335 shops, filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator last Thursday, giving it temporary protection from its creditors.
The news comes after a tough week for retail which saw department store giant House of Fraser announce it was to close more than half of its store estate amid hard trading conditions.
Clare Boardman, joint administrator at Deloitte, said: 'The retail trading environment remains extremely challenging and Poundworld has been seeking to address this through a restructure. Its possible collapse comes after both Toys R Us and Maplin fell into administration earlier this year.
The stores suffered a major rise in multi-million pound losses past year - rising from £5.4m to £17.1m in 2016/17.
The appointment of Deloitte as administrators leaves the future of five stores in the county hanging in the balance. Unfortunately, this has not been possible'.
Deloitte said the company would continue to trade while a buyer for all or part of the business is sought. "We thank all employees for their support at this hard time".
A TPG spokesperson said it was a "difficult decision for every party involved". We invested in Poundworld because of our belief in how the company serves its customers and the strength of its employees'.
Some other British retailers are closing stores including Marks & Spencer, fashion retailer New Look, floor coverings group Carpetright, mother and baby goods retailer Mothercare and department store House of Fraser.
Restaurant businesses have also been looking to cut costs with store closure programmes, with Carluccio's, Byron and Prezzo all implementing CVAs.


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On April 20, the “Belt and Road” Working Committee of the China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises and the Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation signed a strategic cooperation memorandum, aiming to jointly develop the modern agricultural trade and industrial parks between China and Ukraine based on the agricultural industry.
Vladyslava Magaletska, head of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection, said that large Ukrainian grain production companies are very interested in cooperating with Chinese companies, and the two sides enjoy huge potential for cooperation in meat, dairy products, honey, etc. The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection and the Ukrainian Agrarian Confederation has been working together for 15 years, which has greatly expanded the export channels of Ukrainian agricultural products.
Mykola Gorbachev, president of Ukrainian Grain Association, said, “Members of our association account for 90% of Ukrainian grain export and have exported 10 million tons of grain to China this year. I think there is still room for double or even triple the growth in grain exports to China. The meticulous work of Chinese companies makes us feel that they are great partners. It is hoped that Chinese companies can go deeper in the planting process and strengthen cooperation between the two countries in planting.”
Yuri Lupenko, vice-president of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine said, “We currently conduct good cooperation with nine Chinese scientific research institutions, including the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. We attach great importance to the signing of this memorandum, and believe it will help the two sides to develop in-depth cooperation.”
Antonina, president of the Community of Pulse Producers and Customers of Ukraine said, “In 2020, Ukraine exported 2.91 million tons of peas to China, an increase of 46% year-on-year. We have taken many measures to increase exports of peas to China. At present, we are increasing the planting area of peas and soybeans and hope to continue to expand the export of bean products to China.”
Wu Hongyu, secretary-general of the “Belt and Road” Working Committee of the China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, remarked that a city in China will be selected to establish an exhibition and sales center for Ukrainian agricultural products in China this year, so that Ukrainian grain exporters and Chinese importers can communicate directly and reduce trade links. The Association will also encourage Chinese enterprises to build agricultural industrial parks in Ukraine to help Chinese enterprises to develop in the animal husbandry, dairy, and soybean industries in Ukraine.
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Daimler plans to deliver eCascadia fleet to leasing partners by 2018 end
German truck manufacturer Daimler has revealed in a recent announcement that it is planning to deliver a fleet of class 8 electric truck -- called the Freightliner eCascadia -- to leasing partners by the end of 2018.
According to Daimler’s announcement, Penske Truck Leasing and NFI are the two leasing partners to whom the Freightliner eCascadia fleet will be delivered. The two companies will be among the first users of the eCascadia, as they are partnering for the ‘Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet’ program which includes the eCascadia as well as the eM2 106 medium-duty truck.
In announcing that the Penske Truck Leasing and NFI as its leasing partners for a fleet of eCascadia electric trucks, Daimler said that that it will be delivering 10 units each of eCascadia and 10 eM2 to Penske; and 10 units to NFI.
The announcement by Daimler comes within a few weeks of the unveiling of the Freightliner eCascadia, which is an electric version of the company’s Cascadia heavy-duty long-distance truck.
The Freightliner eCascadia is being launch by Daimler to challenge US electric vehicle maker Tesla’s electric truck --- Tesla Semi. Daimler has revealed that the eCascadia will feature a long, U.S.-style hood, and will be equipped with 550 kWh battery pack, capable of giving the truck a range of 250 miles.
Energy giant BP has recently announced the acquisition of Chargemaster, the leading charging network operator in the UK.
A new all-electric pilot boat -- called ‘RAlly 1600-E’ -- has been recently unveiled by naval engineering firm Robert Allan which mainly manufactures boats for specialty use, such as tug and barge transportation.
Chinese EV manufacturer BYD has recently announced that it is opening a new battery factory in the Qinghai province in western China.
New electric transportation company SW/TCH E-Mobility has revealed that it has plans underway to offer electric-powered modes of transit in New York City in 2019, to help commuters during the temporary shutdown of the L train subway.
In one of the noteworthy unveiling at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, a new commercial electric cargo scooter was introduced by Gaius Auto.
In a recent press release, US electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors has officially confirmed that it has hit a new record production number in the 2018 third quarter. The news resulted in an increase of 2 points for the TSLA stock.


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This was one of the first public outings for the then-president of McCann-Erickson Worldwide after quietly starving seven suit sizes off his slight frame in three months. It is a metamorphosis that has been the talk of McCann and its top clients ever since.
"He changed his body, revealed his face, his personality and, with that, the personality of the agency," said Sid Ganis, president of marketing and distribution at Columbia Pictures. "His new look, his new vigor, is part of what's happening at McCann."
Today, there's little question Mr. Dooner, 46, was literally grooming himself to head McCann Worldwide. He was named CEO in July and will assume the chairman's mantle in December, succeeding Robert James, who is retiring.
Though it's unclear when he'll take a coveted seat on the board of holding company Interpublic Group of Cos., Mr. Dooner hopes by yearend to complete a transformation of McCann that is almost as dramatic as his own.
The goal: Add a creative patina to Madison Avenue's consummate account management behemoth.
The hurdle: With worldwide billings of $6.7 billion last year, McCann is Interpublic's oldest, largest and most established agency system.
"McCann is big, but the `traditional' aspect is what John's changing," said Interpublic Chairman-CEO Phil Geier. "We cannot stand still anymore. I've been preaching that for two years. The agency systems finally understand that."
Just months after forming creative project unit Amster Yard, Mr. Dooner is talking of another plan: He wants to convince independent, single-office creative shops in the U.S. and U.K. to use McCann's massive international network as a distribution system for taking their clients' advertising around the world.
"You measure the quality of a person by the company they keep," he said, referring to McCann's rubbing shoulders with shops perceived as being more creative. "We're asking our people [at McCann] to work harder for less money and therefore you can't just stand in front of people and say `Follow me and be rich,' but you can say `Be part of the best.'*"
Closer to home, Mr. Dooner is angling to acquire a New York-based medical agency. Industry executives said that early discussions are under way between McCann and Girgenti, Hughes, Butler & McDowell.
It's a deal that would secure McCann's position with client Johnson & Johnson, this month expected to award its estimated $30 million account for a home AIDS testing kit that's pending federal approval. Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising is the other contender for the account.
That win would be a coup for Mr. Dooner and offset the agency's unexpected loss of $70 million to $100 million in McDonald's Corp. co-op business this fall in a defection sparked by Interpublic's acquisition of Burger King Corp. agency Ammirati & Puris.
Also within weeks, agency insiders say Nina DiSesa, exec VP-executive creative director at J. Walter Thompson USA, Chicago, may join McCann as the first woman to be New York executive creative director.
Mr. Dooner clearly hoped the appointment would soften McCann's image as a cigar-chomping, Irish-Catholic old boys' enclave, though he diplomatically admits that with "four sisters, a wife and two daughters," he believes in promoting women.
Ms. DiSesa's recruitment also would cap a retooling of McCann's worldwide regional management to include more top-level executives with a creative background.
"I'm not looking for a `silver bullet' but I am looking for someone to elevate McCann's creative position," Mr. Dooner said, wincing when reminded of his last silver bullet, and his only public gaffe-Gordon Bowen.
It was late 1991 and a precarious time for McCann: Client Coca-Cola Co.'s affair with Creative Artists Agency, Beverly Hills, Calif., had just begun and Mr. Dooner wanted his own creative warrior.
It was a disastrous match. Mr. Dooner eventually fired Mr. Bowen and CAA won creative work for Coke Classic. But the pair remain oddly cordial. Indeed, few know that Mr. Dooner met Mr. Bowen, who has yet to return to Madison Avenue, for a friendly morning tete-a-tete early this year.
And some say it's Mr. Dooner-a savvy relationship builder who's said to weekend with Coca-Cola Co. Chief Marketing Officer Sergio Zyman-who's largely responsible for keeping McCann part of the beverage giant's creative fold.
"Coca-Cola should never go back to one resource," Mr. Dooner said, adding for the first time that Coca-Cola's appointment of new agencies "was good for McCann; it was good for Coca-Cola."
Good for McCann? It helped force change, a card that Mr. Dooner intends to play. His mantra: "Keep up the pace; expand the lead; win."