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There will be a revolution in our future public transportation methods.
Over the next few years, the way we move from point A to point B will change dramatically. There has been a strong shift of attention into the public transportation issues. Leaders like Thilo Koslowski, who studies next-generation transportation methods, the lead automotive analyst at research firm Gartner, the future looks very bright. Big car companies like Tesla, Ford, BMW, Cadillac, and Chevy have also pledged to help with this revolution. BMW plans to be able to mass produce electric cars by 2020 and offer 12 different models by 2025. Traditional carmakers are already seeking to gain share in a market dominated by U.S. upstart Tesla. Moreover, this friendly competition is very good for us, the consumer, because it sets a quality standard in new electric cars. So the million dollar question is; What should we expect in the next 3 to 5 years in our transportation systems?
This method of transportation rises above around ground on nearly airless tubes at 800 mph. The “out of the world train” will transport you from LA to San Francisco in just 30 minutes. Elon Musk announced a design scheme back in 2012, but we have now learned that the concept is more than a pipe dream, it is now a real technology in development. Some experts are skeptical, saying that the proposals ignore the expenses and risks of developing the technology and call it “completely impractical”. Claims have also been made that the Hyperloop is too susceptible to disruption from a power outage.
2. Autonomous Cars
The most notable “self-driving” car in the market right now is Google’s project; now called Waymo. Waymo stands for a new way forward in mobility. They are are a “self-driving technology company with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around”. They claim that they have driven more than 25,000 autonomous miles each week, largely on complex city streets. Plus the1 billion simulated miles drove just in 2016. Uber has also shown interest in producing autonomous cars and trucks a reality. This is big news not only for the general public but also for car companies around the world. For those big name car brands that decide not adapt to this technology, it might be a hard uphill battle.
3. Transportation Pods
Finally, transportation pods. The Chevy pod above seat two people and move on their own over a pre-described route. The idea is that the human operator interacts with the pod using a touchscreen in the windshield. You swipe to select a destination, and you can read the daily news, check your e-mail or even play a video game during the trip. There will be a built-in wireless hotspot to connect your gadgets. The pod operates on its own, showing its current route. This idea is similar to the pods are already being used in Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. These pods will mainly be used in highly controlled areas.
All in all, the future of transportation is one that we should all be very excited about. New and interesting concepts are being developed every day. The ultimate goal is to create a method of transportation that is safe, efficient, eco-friendly, and affordable.
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“Five days ahead of a FRAND contract trial in the Western District of Wisconsin, Apple has formally declared to the court its willingness to pay Motorola Mobility for a license to its standard-essential wireless patents (‘wireless’ meaning cellular and WiFi standards in this context), but it will only write an immediate check to the wholly-owned Google subsidiary if the per-unit royalty does not exceed $1,” Florian Mueller reports for FOSS Patents. “If the court sets a FRAND rate at or below $1, Apple will take a license and start to pay right away. Otherwise Apple will appeal the decision and exhaust all of its legal options before Google gets anything.”
“Apple’s lawyers made this declaration, which may be the biggest smartphone patent news on Halloween 2012, on their client’s behalf in a response to a Motorola motion for clarification. That motion was filed yesterday and pointed out that Microsoft, whose FRAND contract case against Motorola will go to trial on November 13, had explicitly committed to the conclusion of a license agreement on court-ordered terms,” Mueller reports. “Apple’s position in the somewhat similar case in Wisconsin is basically that Microsoft’s actions don’t create legal obligations for others. But Apple seeks to demonstrate to the court that it is serious about resolving the wireless SEP dispute with Motorola Mobility through a license agreement on FRAND terms.”
Mueller explains, “Apple’s position is that it wants a solution but the price must be fair.”
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There’s really no denying that AMD has had a pretty rough go of it the past few years. The company’s two-headed battle against Intel on the CPU front and Nvidia on the GPU side has resulted in a lack of meaningful updates for either, and a general feeling of indifference among many AMD faithful. But 2017 could change all of that, and even though Nvidia and Intel have both built even more impressive leads over their competitor than they already had, AMD isn’t throwing in the towel just yet.
AMD vs. Intel
Intel’s i7 processors lead the charge for the majority of the PC gaming community, and enthusiasts are more invested in the company’s flagship chips — like the i7-6700k — than ever before. AMD has always played second fiddle, but its new “Zen” chip architecture is already looking very promising.
Early tests on a pre-release version of the chip suggests that it will easily best Intel’s i7-6700k in many computing tasks, which is good news, but it also trailed many of Intel’s chips in gaming-specific tests. However, as the chip was running under the clock speed that it is expected to ship with, it’s hard to say how much those tests really matter. Add to that the fact that Intel’s next generation of desktop processors — namely the i7-7700k — wasn’t included in the comparison, and it’s impossible to predict how the final figures will actually pan out.
All that said, AMD’s Zen architecture is indeed extremely interesting and could improve overall system performance and even frame rates in demanding games, if the software is properly optimized to take advantage of it.
AMD vs Nvidia
Potentially even more crucial to AMD’s overall success in the eyes of PC gamers will be how its new Vega GPUs perform against Nvidia’s 10XX, and Titan graphics card lineups. Nvidia has been absolutely killing it on the GPU front, and it’s hard to find an enthusiast-minded gaming build list on Reddit or elsewhere without an Nvidia card on the list. AMD desperately needs to hit a home run with its next generation of Radeon GPUs, and it thinks it’s done so.
The new Vega GPU architecture (which replaces the current Polaris tech) boast double the high-bandwidth memory of their predecessors. AMD says that lets the cards render faster, and it’s been doing its best to convince everyone that Vega will top Intel’s cards handily. In a recent video demo, AMD showed off a Vega card running 2016’s Doom at between 60 and 70 frames per second, on “ultra” graphics quality and at 4k resolution. According to Techspot, Nvidia’s 1080 can’t even maintain 60fps under the same circumstances.
But AMD has another trick up its sleeve when it comes to establishing graphics dominance: Getting cozy with developers. It’s not a new tactic by any means, and it’s something Intel has been doing for ages, but it’s starting to pay off for AMD. EA, which built its marquee shooter Battlefield 1 with AMD in mind, is just one example of how the company is pushing developers to consider that not all PC gamers are buying Intel and Nvidia machines. Running under Direct X12, Battlefield 1 often performed better on AMD’s cards than it did on Nvidia’s top-of-the-line GPUs, based on many user reports (and complaints).
Then there’s the matter of cost. AMD’s hardware isn’t cheap by any means, but it doesn’t carry the same “Nvidia Tax” premium that its competitor’s cards do. If AMD can equal or even top Nvidia’s pure graphical muscle while offering its cards at a lower price point, we may be in for a very interesting 2017 in the PC gaming world.


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We haven’t seen many BlackBerry branded smartphones launching this year. The BlackBerry KEYone was the only device that managed to create a hype.
That being said, another device dubbed as BlackBerry Krypton has been the center of rumors for quite a while now. The smartphone has already received certification from Bluetooth SIG, Wi-Fi Alliance, and the FCC. Some details regarding its specs has been revealed as well. Up until now though, there was no information available on the phone’s design. Well, a couple of images of the handset (via GSMArena) has emerged online.
Both the images focus on the rear panel of the alleged BlackBerry Krypton. Apparently, the device retains the traditional BlackBerry design with the carbon finish. The phone has a rugged look to it with a circular camera module at the top left corner. The camera is accompanied by a dual-LED flash.
Unfortunately, the front of the device has not been revealed. Going by the existing rumors, it is going to be a fully touch-based device. This means we wouldn’t see the signature BlackBerry keyboard on it.
Coming to the specifications, the BlackBerry Krypton is expected to Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 4GB of RAM and a display with the resolution density of 1080p.
The upcoming BlackBerry phone is also likely to pack a large battery. The battery unit is claimed to last at least 26 hours on a single charge with “mixed use”. Well, if true, the battery should last up to 2 days of normal usage.
In addition, the smartphone is speculated to be IP67-certified for dust and water resistance, which will be first for a BlackBerry phone.
Another important aspect is that instead of the company’s own mobile operating system, the BlackBerry phone will run on Android OS.
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A popular vegan food stall in Bristol has caused a huge debate online after referring to people who eat lamb as ‘sick f**ks’ over the Easter weekend.
The Spotless Leopard took to Instagram to make the emotive statement on Easter Sunday, a day when it is considered traditional in the UK to eat lamb for lunch.
The post reads ‘what kind of sick f**k eats a lamb’ and is accompanied with a number of hashtags, including #meateatersaretheworst and #animalliberation.
Although The Spotless Leopard is a fully vegan food van – which is parked on Alma Road in Clifton serving people from Tuesday to Saturday every week – its provocative post has offended many of its customers who also eat meat, with some vowing never to spend money there again.
However, a number of customers have also sprung to the business’ defence, claiming it is cruel and inhumane to consume animal products and calling for more people to adopt a vegan lifestyle.
The Spotless Leopard was founded by Louise Abel in 2012 and has gained a stellar reputation and loyal following since.
Louise admitted the language used in her controversial Easter Sunday post was ‘emotive’, but defended her actions and said she was against the ‘cruel’ and ‘unnecessary’ killing of millions of lambs in the UK each year.
Louise said: “I made a post on social media on Easter Sunday, a day when many people follow tradition and eat lambs, in anger about the injustice and pain that these lambs and other animals suffer. Admittedly the language used was emotive.
“Actions speak louder than words; I started The Spotless Leopard because I am vehemently against animal cruelty of all kinds and try to be consistent with that in my actions and the actions of my business.
"A moment of anger is a very small crime compared to the mass abuse animals suffer every day in this country and across the world.
“I really appreciate the ongoing support of all our customers and the incredible vegan community in Bristol - thank you.”


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Grocery store tomatoes taste like cardboard — Florida researchers are fixing that
Researchers at the University of Florida have identified the chemical compounds responsible for giving a great tomato its sweet, earthy, slightly grassy taste.
There’s a revolution coming to your supermarket, and it’s going to start in the tomato aisle.
After more than a decade of study, researchers at the University of Florida have identified the chemical compounds responsible for giving a great tomato its distinctive sweet, earthy, slightly grassy taste. They have also determined the genes that code for these chemicals and where they can be found in the tomato genome.
Their results, published Thursday in Science, could help breeders create tomatoes that are hardy enough to survive the often long and arduous journey from field to store without sacrificing flavor.
Experts say we could be on the brink of a tomato game-changer.
“Now that all of us in the community know the genes that are relevant for emphasizing flavor, there is no reason we shouldn’t be able to make great tomatoes,” said Ann Powell, a recently retired tomato researcher at UC Davis who was not involved in the work.
“That’s all very important, but as they bred for these things, modern tomatoes lost their flavor,” said Denise Tieman, a research assistant professor at the University of Florida and the first author on the paper.
Harry Klee, a professor in the horticulture department at the University of Florida who led the work, added that the taste probably deteriorated so slowly that most growers didn’t notice the change.
“It was certainly not intentional,” he said. “It was just a slow, imperceptible degradation of flavor.”
Determined to right this wrong through science, Klee has been studying the chemical origins of tomato flavor for 25 years. His lab’s earlier work showed that although sugars and acids make up the bedrock of the classic tomato taste, it is trace amounts of naturally occurring chemicals called aroma compounds that make a truly delicious tomato sing.
“The real excitement of food is what you smell,” Tieman said. “When you chew, these aroma compounds get into your olfactory systems and that’s what really makes things taste good.”
In the new study, Tieman, Klee and their collaborators analyzed 398 types of tomatoes — including modern, heirloom and wild species — to determine both the biochemistry and the genetics of great tomato flavor.
It was a tremendous amount of work.
All the tomatoes in the study were grown by the research team in greenhouses and in the field. Then about 100 of the varietals were given to 70 to 100 taste testers who rated them on intensity of flavor, sweetness and other attributes.
Next the group analyzed the chemicals in each tomato to determine what mix of sugar, acids and aroma compounds seemed to get the highest marks from the taste testers. They identified about 60 chemicals that appear to play a significant role in tomato flavor.
In the meantime, the team’s collaborators in China sequenced the complete genomes of the nearly 400 tomato varieties included in the research. The results allowed them to determine the genes that code for the flavor-enhancing aroma compounds necessary for good tomato flavor.
Powell, the retired tomato expert from UC Davis, said the new work is exciting because it gives breeders a genetic road map for putting flavor back in the fruit.
“Tomatoes are used in cuisines around the world, and different cultures have different preferences for flavors they like,” she said. “In Japan they like them super sweet, and in parts of Europe they like them with that green taste. Thanks to this work, the tomato can be made much more versatile.”
Klee’s group has already started to breed a few tomatoes that they hope will appeal to growers who value shelf life, disease resistance, high yield and hardiness as well as to consumers who value taste above all.
Lab members are making their new cultivars the old-fashioned way, by collecting pollen from one flower and manually putting it on a flower from a different plant.
(For a donation of $10, you can get seeds of one Tieman’s favorites, Garden Gem, which she said have very high yield and great flavor.)
Klee notes that genetics are not the only factor that affects how good (or bad) a tomato tastes. For example, tomatoes picked when they are green will usually have less flavor than those picked when they are fully ripe. Also, his lab’s previous work has shown that tomatoes stop creating those all-important aroma compounds when they are chilled.
Finally, the environment a tomato is grown in can also affect how it tastes. Just as a pinot noir grape grown in Santa Barbara will taste different from one grown in Sonoma, location also plays a role in developing a tomato flavor, he said.
“That’s what makes breeding for flavor so difficult and why we want to reduce it to a set of genetic markers,” Klee said. “We want to give tomato breeders tools for reliably selecting for the best genetics, regardless of where or how they are growing them.”
It is also possible that a similar technique could be used to return flavor to other commercial fruits that seem to have lost their way.
Supermarket strawberries, for example, seem ripe for a flavor upgrade.
“The strawberry breeder can’t use the same genes we are using, but what they can do is apply the same approaches,” Klee said, adding that some of his former students have been hired by a big commercial strawberry breeder to do just that.
The revolution has begun.
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An independent NFT project, Sneaky Vampire Syndicate (SVS), has announced a partnership with Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group’s horror film Scream.
According to the press release shared with CryptoPotato, SVS and the horror film are joining forces to promote the latest movie in the Scream franchise, which is set to hit the theatres on January 14, 2022. The collaboration aims to bring real-world benefits to the community. The team behind the NFT project is working on the addition of utility to close the gap between the NFT realm and the mainstream media.
As part of the initiative, SVS plans to run a fan art contest from December 17 to January 4 to encourage both communities – the NFT project as well as the horror movie – to publish art inspired by the collaboration.
With the latest announcement, the Scream movie franchise joins the list of a diverse roster of firms, brands, and artists that has hopped onto the NFT bandwagon. Some of the big names include Disney, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Lionsgate, Warner Bros., WWE, the UFC, ViacomCBS, Fox, among others.
Interestingly, Sneaky Vampire Syndicate, which consists of 8,888 Vampires, was created by the former Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) artist Migwashere.
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NFTs are fetching astonishing gains, and Bored Ape Yacht Club has become a household name. For the uninitiated, BAYC is a collection of 10,000 NFTs. Based on the Ethereum blockchain, each ape depicts different visual traits and attributes. Some of the star-studded members of this collection include American comedian and host Jimmy Fallon, Rapper, and Singer Post Malone, among others.
Besides, CryptoPotato recently reported how a “fat-finger” error resulted in an unfortunate sale of a BAYC NFT worth some $300K for only $3K on the OpenSea marketplace. It all started when the owner listed his Bored Ape for 0.75 ETH instead of 75 ETH. Before he could edit the listing, a bot trader promptly snipped the NFT.
Last week, BAYC partnered with Hong Kong-based game software company Animoca Brands to develop a play-to-earn blockchain game. Additionally, the German sportswear giant Adidas announced a collaboration with BAYC and Pixel Vaults Punks Comic for its Metaverse endeavors.
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Melbourne restaurants and cafes along a popular dining strip in the CBD have been raided by Fair Work inspectors.
The raids follow multiple complaints of widespread wage theft in the area.
Inspectors conducted spot checks on at least 40 businesses along Degraves Street and Hardware Lane.
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Fair Work says it is targeting the area as a result of receiving numerous anonymous complaints from workers.
Ombudsman Sandra Parker said the audits are the latest in a number of proactive compliance activities focusing on popular food hubs.
“Protecting the rights of vulnerable workers in the fast food, restaurant and café sector is a priority for the Fair Work Ombudsman.
“Successive activities in popular food precincts across Australia have revealed unacceptable breaches of workplace laws.”
Wage theft rife in hospitality industry
According to Fair Work, the hospitality industry accounts for over a third of court actions for workplace breaches.
It also accounts for 40 percent of all anonymous reports to the regulator, despite representing just 7 percent of the workforce.
Miles Heffernan, Litigation Director at Industrial Relations Claims, says hospitality workers are particularly vulnerable to exploitation.
“Many hospo workers are young, or students and also visa holders,” he said.
“That often means they are unaware of their workplace rights, or they are too afraid to complain, and as a result, dodgy businesses get away with ripping them off.”
Ms Parker has vowed to take enforcement action against any businesses breaking workplace laws.
“Our audits have established a link between prices and wage underpayments and it is clear that the true cost of cheap food may be the employees’ lawful entitlements.”
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Economists project business loan volume to increase 11.5% this year
Bank economists expect business loan volume to grow by 11.5 percent this year, up from a 9.9 percent growth rate in 2011.
That’s according to the American Bankers Association’s economic advisory committee, which also predicts moderate growth for the U.S. economy as a whole.
“Our consensus forecast is that the economy isn’t growing rapidly enough to push the unemployment rate below 8 percent by year-end,” said George Mokrzan, chief economist for Huntington Bank and ABA committee chair.
The good news for the economy is that consumer spending is growing, household debt is falling, and the housing market is beginning to recover.
The bad news is that “downside risks have become more pronounced,” Mokrzan said. Those risks include Europe’s debt crisis, which could weaken the global economy, and the “fiscal cliff” facing the federal government at the end of the year.
Without action by Congress, taxes will go up Jan. 1, and federal spending will be slashed across-the-board. “We urge Congress and the administration to generate a consensus solution to avoid a devastating impact on the economy,” Mokrzan said.
Small business owners stuck in neutral
Small business owners weren’t as confident in the economy in May as they were in April, according to a monthly survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business.
After gaining two points in April, NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism dropped one-tenth of a point in May to 94.5. That’s a level consistent with subpar economic growth, according to NFIB. The index is based on 10 indicators, ranging from hiring plans to credit conditions. Perhaps the most telling indicator is that only a net 7 percent of small business owners think now is a good time to expand their business.
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Red Dog Brewing has officially announced its “Dog” IPA and a new collaboration with Blue Point Brewing.
The beer is called “Dog Beer,” and the bottles have the Red Dog branding on the front and the “Dog,” in the bottle, on the label.
The beer will be available for purchase starting today at participating retailers, including Wal-Mart, Publix, Costco, and Target.
“We wanted to be able to showcase this iconic beer to our fans and show them that we’re a fan favorite beer, and we wanted to give our fans something to do when they’re at home,” Red Dog CEO Brian Menges said in a press release.
Blue Point Brewing’s “Dog of the Week” beer will also be available at the participating retailers.
Menges also revealed that Red Dog will also start selling beer samples to select Blue Point employees at the company’s brewery in South Bend, Indiana.
In addition to the beer, Red Dog has a “Dog-themed” shirt for employees and a “Dogs” T-shirt for fans.


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Global app revenue from Play Store, App Store jumps 23% in first half of 2020: Report1 min read . Updated: 01 Jul 2020, 09:26 AM IST
- Tinder remained the highest earning non-gaming app while PUBG Mobile was the top grossing mobile game
- Covid-19 led lockdown has led to an increase in consumption and spending on mobile games
Global app ecosystem generated revenue of $50 billion from Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store in the first half of 2020, growing at 23% y-o-y (year-on-year) from $40.6 billion at the same period last year. Tinder remained the highest earning non-gaming app while PUBG Mobile was the top grossing mobile game during the period, mobile analytics firm Sensor Tower's Store Intelligence estimates show.
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text: New Delhi: Two days after three masked robbers robbed a family at gunpoint in Model town, the same gang struck again and robbed a medical store in Sarai Jullena of New Friends colony in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. The gang barged inside the 24×7 medical store and took the two men present inside the store at gunpoint. The whole incident was captured on the CCTV camera of the medical store. The three men were seen wearing masks and brandishing weapons as they took money from the cash counter. The gang spent close to 2 minutes inside the store and fled after scaring the living daylights out of the shop attendants. Also Read – Balakot strikes show major shift in govt’s handling of terror attacks: IAF chiefThe victims made a PCR call at 5 am regarding a robbery in Sanjeevni Chemist shop at Sarai Jullena village. “Three armed men came inside the shop and took away the cash in the counter amounting to nearly one lakh rupees and also took away two mobile phones and sped away on a motorcycle. One person was wearing a helmet while two persons covered their faces with handkerchiefs to hide their identity,” said DCP South East Chinmoy Biswal. The gang which committed two armed robberies in a span of two days has become a new menace for Delhi Police.


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Nio Inc. trades on the NYSE exchange in USD dollars.
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It is currently trading at $13.84 ($13.92 the previous day).
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Tesla Inc. stock rises Thursday, still underperforms marketThu, 06 Aug 2020 20:25:00 COMPANY CLOSE UPDATES Terrence Horan Shares of Tesla Inc. TSLA inched 0.31% higher to $1,489.58 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the NASDAQ Composite Index COMP rising 1.... Read Full Article
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2 Trading Pros Make The Case For Nikola, Nio Over Tesla In EV Stock RaceTue, 04 Aug 2020 16:35:25 The electric vehicle space is getting more crowded and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) may no longer hold the top play in the space, according to two pros.Tesla Could Become and'Another Car Companyand': Electric truck maker Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) ...... Read Full Article
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Nioand's stock spikes up after July deliveries data, helping lift other EV makersMon, 03 Aug 2020 19:04:00 Shares of Nio Inc. spiked up 12.8% in afternoon trading Monday, after the China-based electric vehicle maker and Tesla Inc. rival reported upbeat July deliveries data. Nio said it delivered 2,533 vehicles in July, up more than fourfold (up 322.1%) from a year ...... Read Full Article
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Why NIO Stock Is Charging Higher TodayMon, 03 Aug 2020 17:04:00 What happened Shares of Chinese electric-vehicle maker NIO (NYSE: NIO) were trading higher on Monday, after the company reported a strong deliveries total for July and said that deliveries of its next new model will begin in September.... Read Full Article
NIO Stock Soars After the EV Maker Reported Strong Deliveries. That’s Good for Tesla.Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:24:00 Don’t forget, Chinese car sales plummeted more than 80% year over year in February as China shut its economy to slow the spread of Covid-19. Tesla (TSLA) stock rose 3.8%. NIO is worth a fraction of the EV behemoth, but Chinese ...... Read Full Article
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Nioand's July Deliveries Up 322% Year-Over-Year, Down Month-Over-MonthMon, 03 Aug 2020 11:45:38 Nio Inc - ADR (NYSE: NIO) shares, which recently hit an all-time high and have subsequently pulled back, were trading higher Monday after the Chinese EV maker reported July deliveries that increased over 300% from last year but slipped 5.4% from a ...... Read Full Article
Nio July Car Deliveries Spike 322%; Shares Up 6% In Pre-MarketMon, 03 Aug 2020 11:01:41 Nio Inc. is rising almost 6% in Monday’s pre-market trading, after the Chinese electric vehicle company said deliveries in July jumped 322% from the same month a year ago.The stock is currently advancing to $12.62 in pre-market trading as the car ...... Read Full Article
NIO Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results on Tuesday, August 11, 2020Mon, 03 Aug 2020 08:01:00 SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NIO Inc. (“NIO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NIO), a pioneer in China’s premium smart electric vehicle market, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2020 unaudited financial results on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, before ...... Read Full Article
NIO Inc. Provides July 2020 Delivery UpdateMon, 03 Aug 2020 08:00:00 * NIO delivered 3,533 vehicles in July 2020, increasing by 322.1% year-over-year * NIO delivered 17,702 vehicles in 2020 in total, increasing by 111.3% year-over-year * Cumulative deliveries of ES8 and ES6 reached 49,615SHANGHAI, China, Aug. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NIO Inc. (“NIO” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NIO), a pioneer ...... Read Full Article


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The ‘affordable’ computer dream
‘Mobilis’ PC @Rs10K! Encore, Encore!. The Mobilis, a Linux based desktop is slated for launch soon – priced roughly at Rs.10000. “The “Mobilis” would cost between 10,000-12,000 rupees per piece initially but the price may come down with large volume production,” Vinay Deshpande, chairman and CEO of the Bangalore-based Encore Software, told Reuters.
Clearly, the company has concerned itself with the issue of scalability – so far so good, atleast they are talking about large volumes – making the Mobilis a ‘model’ would contribute little towards development as such – The company had launched the Simputer a while ago – while it was heralded as the ultimate ICT4D solution, it seems to have gone the ‘demo’ route (also read what happened to the Simputer to understand this better). Also here is a Simputer for idiots piece from rediff. I had also written about thinking out of the demo mode a long while ago….
However, on a more optimistic note, a PC costing less than Rs.10000 is a marvel. Combine this with efforts to provide computing in regional languages. Making technology accessible in more ways than one to those on the other side of the great digital divide – as information and communication technologies increasingly become the foundation on which our economy functions, it is no longer feasible or even commercially viable for technology providers to deny the have-nots the opportunity of being part of the new economy.
Read Rajesh Jain’s posts on the massputer where he talks about the need for IT companies to reconise the fortune at the bottom of the pyramid
It is very interesting to watch how markets move and products become cheaper and more accessible with technology – I was driving through parts of rural Maharasthra recently – and I noticed that there were villages with population figures of a few hundreds – with no basic facilities – no schools, no roads, not even a doctor or a dispensary – but many of them had an STD booth…
There is no arguing this fact (although this is one of the most disputed topics in development studies!) – technological progress must and does contribute towards development….
Remember the days when mobile phones cost a small packet – and people bought them but rarely used them (can afford the phone but can’t afford the call charges!). Why, remember a time when we had to book a trunk call and wait for hours to get through – and then pay a bomb – or wait for 11 p.m. to make use of the discounted call rates? Or when you had to apply for a land line and wait for months and even years to get a connection?
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Food production date is Cheap Beats By Dre one of the important indexes of food safety, but some enterprise will be out of date products to date modified stick a card to sell again. Cool tea market is ranked third fujian Dali the group and it is cool tea, has been exposed to the "doctor production date".
According to media reports, "doctor production date" for Dali, the subsidiaries of jiangsu Dali food co., LTD., the company is located in jiangsu suqian, by fujian Dali group invested 1 billion yuan, build in September of this year is completed and put into operation, in addition to production and it is cool tea outside, also produce Dali garden green tea, Dali garden priority milk, plan the annual production value amount to 3 billion to 5 billion yuan.
According to cheap dre beats media eyewitness, this factory workers use a toothbrush is the rosin water, and it is bottled cool tea on the cap, the production date alter. This batch of cool tea in primary in August and September, the altered, to play code, the production date change in December of this year. However, things exposure, the company is mainly responsible for interpretation says is "code wrong". According to the site of the disclosures, suspected of interpolating the production date more than 3000 cases, not only and it is cool tea, may also include part of green tea products.
In fact, in 2007, and it is cool tea on formal market, sales and reputation has welcomed a period of brilliant, is cool tea industry cheap dr dre beats a horse "dark horse", but in recent years, with the security incident PinChu to its sales have brought some negative influence. Access to information show that in May this year, and it is once to expose up four quality security incident, the impact of the consumer confidence, also affect the sales.
According to the national bureau of statistics of China industry subordinates enterprise information release center published statistical results, China's current cool tea four strong market respectively, WangLaoJi add much, and the treasure with a hall. The million and occupy the market share of 73%, WangLaoJi accounted for beats by dre cheap 8.9%, and it is cool tea is 4.3%, ranked third, fourth to treasure a hall cool tea, a 0.9% market share.
According to a study released data bank adviser, these a few years China's cool tea market in beverage market share in the rising. In 2011, China cool tea market sales reached 28.6 billion yuan, this year is expected to more than 39 billion yuan. Now the first three quarters, cool tea market quarterly growth of more than 30%, the market has a huge potential for development, attracted numerous brands are involved in.
The data shows, jiangsu suqian Dali food co., LTD. Is fujian Dali the group company. Dali group have "Dali garden", "good point", "but bick" brand. In fact since 2012, about Dali garden brand product quality problems have been exposed - including canned Dali garden peanut milk appear sediment, and accompanied by strong bad smell. A number of times Dudley park plum green tea excess use of food additives ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid disodium; Drinks the warranty period caking metamorphism; Bread out problems such as condom.
"At the moment, the beverage industry massages production date common: on the one hand, due to the production and the market demand is not consistent, beverage industry inventory pressure often now, enterprise in order to save manpower and material resources recalled products cost and interpolated production date; on the other hand, the relevant departments of penalty is not big enough to matter to wade enterprise produce deterrent effect." An adviser to the health food industry researcher in army with the international financial news reporter interviews that, enterprise standard should be mainly by one's own social responsibility to consumers' health and safety as the first criterion. In the food industry, enterprise once an accident, the first time are almost through a series of public relations measures to save the negative image, but improve the quality of products is for long.
A domestic food industry association in revealed to the media, the problem is to expose, Dali company processing attitude is negative, the injury of the brand image. He further added that "the enterprise will be expired drinks to play after the date of production is a new production of beverages, these drinks after the listing is likely to consumer health cause undesirable consequence.
Shanghai zhabei area and a beverage dealers the truth, in 2010 the cool tea consumption season, and it is a month can sell 500 cases of or so, and this summer, a month even 100 cases are sold out.
For the employees with rosin water wipe production date behavior, a senior lawyer told reporters that the behavior is certainly not compliance, suspected of violating the food safety, the competent authority may, according to relevant regulations shall be punished for enterprise.
According to the law of the People's Republic food security law "the ninety-sixth regulation, production do not meet the food safety standards or knowingly sells such food is not conform to the food safety standards of food, consumer in addition to request the compensation for the losses outside, still can ask the producer or seller pay the price for ten times compensation; If not cleared, also may require replacement.


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Jacko's life goes on sale
The King of Pop is putting his stuff up for auction, creating a sense of wonder, curiosity and a bit of creepiness among parents and children everywhere.
For an estimated auction price of $20,000 to $30,000, the front gates to Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in Santa Maria, Calif., could be yours. Or maybe you prefer one of Jackson's famous white gloves, estimated to go at $10,000 during the four-day auction April 22-25. Or maybe bid on the original art painted by Macaulay Culkin in 1991.
The nearly 2,000 items make up a collection for the ages, most of which will be on view to the public until April 21. The public exhibition is at 9900 Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills, adjacent to the Beverly Hilton, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, if you're in the area. Entry costs $20.
(editor's note: According to this piece in the Los Angeles Times, the auction has been canceled for now. Stay tuned to WalletPop for further developments.)Jackson, who is scheduled to start a London concert tour in July, is selling his stuff to ward off financial troubles, including multimillion-dollar shopping sprees, legal bills, court settlements, tax liabilities and the upkeep of Neverland Ranch, named after the home of Peter Pan -- the boy who never grew up. Neverland faced foreclosure last year until a private equity group bought the loan to the property, and a financial reorganization required Jackson to move out his personal items.
If you can't make it to Beverly Hills for the auction, then you can flip through the online catalogs, or buy the five-catalog box set for $200. Either way, it's as close as you'll ever get to Neverland Ranch, unless you visited before Jackson left in 2005 after being acquitted of child molestation charges.
There's outdoor and indoor furniture, fine art, games, Disney collectibles, and memorabilia from Jackson's career. The pages and pages of video games, pinball machines, amusement park games, and other childhood amusements show how far being a millionaire can go in chasing his childhood.
There are awards, clothes, artwork of Jackson and enough classical art to make viewers think they were in either a museum in London, or a museum of Jackson's life.
For the man who wanted to be Peter Pan, as depicted on an electric cart he drove around the ranch, it's a rare chance to look at the life of someone who could afford to be a child forever.
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Firms are offering greater benefits packages to their employees.
The advocacy group has in recent years of pushed online video companies to provide subtitles.
A House committee will examine protections for the rapidly growing technology.
The New York Times reported on Amazon's bruising workplace culture.
A trio of e-commerce companies on Tuesday stopped sales of the controversial symbol.
The company is asking for the ability to deliver packages that weigh less than 55 pounds.
Google's lobbying touched on topics ranging from surveillance reform to immigration.
An FAA waiver was "obsolete" by the time Amazon received it, it said.
The former White House press secretary will serve as a senior vice president.
Amazon says the rules would prohibit drone delivery services.
Court ruled a contractor doesn't have to pay workers for time standing in security lines.
Workers say they should be paid for time that is spent waiting in line after shifts.
The company is seeking to use drones to make deliveries.
The group's members include Amazon and Google.
The ads are a reaction to a recent report on the bruising working conditions at Amazon.
Amazon and Facebook also bumped up their spending.
The FAA is testing “out of sight” flights that could clear the way for deliveries.
The company is partnering with DHL and German automaker Audi on a new potential service.
Last month, the company criticized the agency's slow pace.
The FAA issued an experimental pass to the company Thursday.
Former White House press secretary Jay Carney is reportedly headed to Amazon.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will take up the nomination of Michelle Lee.
Companies want to comply with potential European Union data protection laws in wake of Snowden...
The drone was purchased from a hobby store, not a commercial model Amazon is testing for shipping.


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San Jose (CA) – We are not quite sure yet if we should be happy or sad about this one. Novafora announced that it has completed its acquisition of Transmeta, closing the last chapter for a company that entered the spotlight because of one famous employee, Linux creator Linus Torvalds, and set out to challenge Intel and pioneer an era of low-power microprocessors.
Novafora said it has completed its purchase of Transmeta, which was announced in November of last year.
“With the completion of our acquisition of Transmeta, we are now focusing on putting its innovative technology to work,” said Zaki Rakib, CEO of Novafora. “The addition of Transmeta’s power management technology to our video processor will enable us to target Novafora’s products to the broadest range of video-oriented devices.”
Those who have been around for a decade or so may remember those rumors of speculations about that company Linux Torvalds is working for. Transmeta had been in “stealth mode” for more than four years, before it announced out its low-power Crusoe processor in January of 2000, Curiously enough, that happened one day after Intel announced its first lower power SpeedStep processor, the Pentium III-M.
The excitement for Transmeta did not last long and there were not many design wins for the chip – the most significant may have been the integration of Crusoe in a silver-purple Sony Vaio sub-notebook, which this writer can remember all too well since his editor-in-chief at the time was as proud of this computer as a teenager is on her or his first date. But it became evident very soon that Transmeta could not match the marketing and engineering power of its rivals and the decision was made to shut down the processor manufacturing business in late 2005.
Transmeta transitioned into an IP licensing company, hoping that its core asset – LongRun2 – would provide enough revenue to keep the company afloat. However, since late 2005 Transmeta was able to license LongRun2, IP blocks, materials or its microprocessor technology to only a few customers – including NEC, Fujitsu, Sony, Toshiba and Nvidia. The problem with this business model was that revenue was only coming in through consulting work and shipping products. Sony was a big consulting customer initially and NEC remained the only customer with shipping products, effectively draining the company’s cash reserves at a stunning pace.
However, whenever we thought Transmeta had no way out, another lifeline came out of nowhere. Most significantly, there was an investment from AMD and Intel settled a patent infringement suit filed by Transmeta for $150 million in early 2008. That money filled Transmeta’s bank account, but it was clear that the LongRun2 licensing business had no future. Some believed that this cash infusion may actually have created the environment to enable a sale of the Transmeta. Of course, we should not forget a $25 million license fee paid by Nvidia for LongRun2 in August 2008.
At that time, Linus Torvalds, other key employees and the initial vision for the future of the company were long gone and it now seems that the Transmeta’s technology will be integrated into video processors: “With the completion of our acquisition of Transmeta, we are now focusing on putting its innovative technology to work,” said Zaki Rakib, CEO of Novafora, in a prepared statement. “The addition of Transmeta’s power management technology to our video processor will enable us to target Novafora’s products to the broadest range of video-oriented devices.”
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The world’s first permanent autonomous drone delivery network (as far as I know) will begin operating in Switzerland in October — transporting various diagnostics material, including blood tests, between various clinics, labs, and hospitals in the region.
The drone network is being put together by the logistics firm Matternet, which claims that the network will allow medical items to be delivered to hospitals in under 30 minutes. Following the beginning of operations for the first network next month, Matternet is aiming to launch several more networks over the next year as well.
The new program in Switzerland is part of a partnership with Swiss Post, which follows on a previous test pilot involving two hospitals in Lugano in Switzerland that Matternet conducted.
The Verge provides more: “Matternet, based in Menlo Park, California, was granted authorization to operate its drones over densely populated areas in Switzerland in March and says that approval was a world first. Today, the company unveiled a Matternet Station; a kind of white, futuristic looking postbox with a footprint measuring about two square meters, that can be installed on rooftops or on the ground to send and receive packages by drone. … Users operate the system via an app to create shipment details. Items are placed into a compartment box in the station before being loaded into a drone for delivery. Currently the drones can hold up to 2 kg (4.4 pounds). Packages are then flown to another Matternet station, where receivers can obtain their package by scanning a QR code.
“After a drone lands, it also swaps out its battery so the drone remains charged. The maximum distance a drone can travel is 20 km (12.4 miles) depending on weather conditions like high winds, and they have cruising speeds of 70 kilometers per hour (43.5 miles per hour). Matternet says initially, about one to two drones will operate per network. Each station features an ‘automated aerial deconfliction system’ that manages drone traffic over the station.”
Speaking about the potential value of such systems, Matternet CEO Andreas Raptopoulos commented: “These types of diagnostics that need to be transported are urgent in nature and they are on demand. They have to wait for a courier, sometimes they get taxis to do this type of thing — and when you have a system like this, that is autonomous and reliable, it completely transforms operations.”
The plan is possibly to roll out services at grocery chains or gas/petrol stations, though, it should be realized — so Matternet is no doubt greatly motivated by money (as one would expect of course) rather than just by the desire to improve operations at healthcare facilities.
The company is reportedly aiming to expand into Germany and the UK once things are running smoothly in Switzerland.


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April 26, 2018 — A life-extending drug pump for cancer patients will no longer be available because the manufacturer has decided to stop making it.
The Codman pump is implanted in the abdomen and sends high doses of chemotherapy directly into the liver for cancer that has spread there, typically from colorectal tumors, The New York Times reported.
A pump costs between $7,000 and $11,000 and is used in conjunction with intravenous chemotherapy.
The pumps are made by Cerenovus, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson. In a letter dated April 4, the company told doctors that production of the pumps stopped on April 1 “because of significant and multiple raw material supply constraints within the manufacturing process,” The Times reported.
Demand was “very low,” with sales of about 300 pumps a year in the U.S., according to Cerenovus spokeswoman Mindy Tinsley.
“I don’t know what we’re going to do,” Dr. Nancy Kemeny, a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and a pioneer in using the pump, told The Times.
She said her hospital implanted 146 of the pumps last year, and more than 1,000 pumps overall.
“They’ve increased survival more than anything else in this disease,” Kemeny said.
She said she and other doctors appealed to the company to keep making the pump, but it declined, The Times reported.
The Food and Drug Administration does not have the authority to force companies to sell a specific product, said agency spokeswoman Angela Stark.
A similar pump is made by Medtronic, but approved for use in the spine, not the liver. Kemeny said she hoped the Medtronic pump could be used in her patients, The Times reported.
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How will next CEO reboot Microsoft?
THE next CEO of Microsoft has one big decision to make: press on with retiring chief executive Steve Ballmer's ambitious plan to transform the software giant into a broad-based devices and services company, or jettison that idea and rally resources around its proven strength in business software.
Mr Ballmer's grand design - unveiled just six weeks before Friday's surprise announcement that he would retire within a year - calls for "One Microsoft" to pull together and forge a future based on hardware and cloud-based services.
But poor sales of the new Surface tablet, on top of Microsoft's years-long failure to make money out of online search or smartphones, have cast doubt on that approach.
For years, investors have called on Microsoft to redirect cash spent on money-losing or peripheral projects to shareholders, while limiting its focus to the vastly profitable Windows, Office and server franchises.
Activist investor ValueAct Capital Management, whose recent lobbying of the company may have played a role in Mr Ballmer's decision to retire earlier than he planned, is thought to favour such an approach.
In the last two years alone, Microsoft has lost almost US$3 billion (S$3.8 billion) on its Bing search engine and other Internet projects, not counting a US$6-billion write-off for its failed purchase of online advertising agency aQuantive. It took a US$900-million charge for its poor-selling Surface tablet last quarter.
For now at least, Microsoft seems intent on pursuing Mr Ballmer's vision. Mr John Thompson, Microsoft's lead independent director who is heading the committee to appoint a new CEO, said on Friday the board is "committed" to Mr Ballmer's transformation plan.
The eventual choice of that committee - which has given itself a year to do its work - should provide a clue to how committed the board really is, and how open it is to outside advice.
"Taking an internal candidate like Satya Nadella - the guy nurturing servers - or some of the other people on the Windows team, that makes sense to keep a steady hand through this reorganisation and strategic shift," said Mr Norman Young, an analyst at Morningstar.
"But a strong case could be made that the company needs a breath of fresh air, someone who can execute on the strategy but also bring an outsider's perspective," he added.
That could mean selling the Xbox and abandoning Bing, or cutting short efforts to make tablets or other computers.
The impending exit of Mr Ballmer leaves a difficult and perhaps impossible choice to his successor - pushing a large and insular behemoth through a highly risky transformation to the mobile world, or clinging to an island of profitable but PC-centric businesses.
"I'm not sure there is someone who can do Steve's job 'better'. It's an incredibly difficult job, perhaps intractable," said Mr Brad Silverberg, a former senior Windows executive and co-founder of Seattle venture-capital firm Ignition Partners.


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Periodproof undies brand Modibodi plans to donate 100,000 pairs of leak-proof underwear to those in need in order to help tackle the issue of period poverty.
Over one million Australian women are at risk of period poverty, which is caused by lack of access to menstrual products and can lead to women not attending school, work, or social activities.
“Modibodi is determined to support people with a lack of access to, or limited funds for, menstrual or incontinence management products,” said Modibodi CEO and founder Kristy Chong.
“This is why we’re pledging to donate 100,000 pairs of undies to 20,000 people in need and to work with select partners to ensure the initiative is delivered correctly.
“We know that our customers are deeply supportive of Modibodi’s goal with their generous support of our Give a Pair contribution at checkout, and so this year we’re raising the bar on our commitment to help end period poverty on a global scale.”
According to Chong, Covid-19 highlighted the issue. According to a report in The Guardian, 47 per cent of girls and women across 160 countries experienced more difficulty accessing menstrual products during the pandemic.
Modibodi has expanded its range of leakproof products in the last few years to include swimwear, men’s underwear and teen products – as well as expanding its reach to the UK and US markets.


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WAKE FOREST, N.C., Jan. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New Year! New Look! As of January 1, 2020, Fuzzy's Empanadas is now The Naked Empanada. We're not going anywhere - just shaking things up a bit. Fuzzy will still be the master mind behind your favorite empanadas.
Whataburger Announces $100,000 Partnership with Drive Nation Sports to Increase Access to Youth Sports
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- To provide support to young athletes in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Whataburger announced a three-year, $100,000 partnership with Drive Nation Sports. The partnership kicked off with a check presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., /California Newswire/ -- On Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, Talon International and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced their partnership for the CFDA's Supply Chain Collective, the not-for-profit trade association's new initiative designed to bring even greater value to the nearly 500 American womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers in their membership.
BROWNSBURG, Ind., Dec. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 95Visual is pleased to announce the launch of Blue River Pharmacy's new website. The primary goal during the process was to improve the navigation of Blue River's vast product offering.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Although many parents enroll their children in traditional daycare facilities and schools, there is a large gap when it comes to finding part-time childcare for working parents, stay-at-home moms, and after hours. Giggles Drop-In Daycare addresses those needs and is excited to announce the opening of their Charlotte location in the Ballantyne neighborhood on December 29, 2019.
BAYTOWN, Texas, Dec. 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- San Jacinto Mall is hosting a "Merry Last Christmas Event" on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from noon to 2 pm. The event will give shoppers an opportunity to celebrate 38 years of memories and to bid farewell to Baytown's once premier shopping center before it permanently closes its doors on January 5, 2020.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., Dec. 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On November 1, 2019 Prime Retail Services launched a new division focused on providing low-voltage and network integration solutions. The division, Prime-Net, will expand the company's current management of low-voltage scopes to include self-performing technicians and the core ability to execute diverse network integration programs in the retail industry.
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Dec. 5, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit association dedicated to consumer protection and the ongoing education of jewelers, is providing tips for consumers to keep in mind this holiday season before hitting the stores to make significant diamond and jewelry purchases.
BargainsLA, the discount shopping guide to Southern California, publishes their Top Twenty Discount Outlets
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- BargainsLA.com, Southern California's bargain shopping guide to Discount Outlets, Sample Sales, Warehouse Sales and Liquidation Outlets has published their Top Twenty independent discount outlets to celebrate their 20th Anniversary.
Morrison Outdoors Joins Pledge 1%, Donates 1% of Revenue to Operation Warm’s #GivingTuesday Campaign
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec 3, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just a few weeks before their first birthday, Morrison Outdoors is joining the Pledge 1% movement and donating 1% of all revenue from 2019 to Operation Warm, a registered non-profit providing new winter coats for children who need them.
Leader in Unique, Custom Horoscope Gifts and Zodiac-themed Products Announces Official Store Launch and Product Unveiling
BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 26, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- We Love Horoscope, a leading maker of premium astrology related gifts and collector items, announced today the official launch of its internet store and the plan to celebrate with a giveaway and big sale. (VIDEO)
GV Apothecary Kicks Off the Holiday Season with a Donation Drive and Opening of their Second Location
SCHENECTADY, N.Y., Nov. 26, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GV Apothecary, a harm reduction and alternative wellness retailer, has announced that they will be opening their second location is as many months on Friday, November 29 at 1870 Altamont Avenue in Rotterdam.
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Nov. 25, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Buchholz Paint & Autobody has been officially Certified by Assured Performance, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training and facilities necessary to repair the participating Automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer's specifications.
An Exciting, Bold Addition as Plant City Welcomes Florida’s Best, Vintage Toy Store to the Heart Of Their Historic District
PLANT CITY, Fla., Nov. 25, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Generation Fun Toy Store, which houses a massive selection of collectible toys also offers the state's largest collection of the 'Masters of The Universe' series. With collectibles for older generations, newer generations and everything in between.
OXFORD, Miss. and ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 13, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Founded by Tony Barragan, Hemp+Ville CBD takes a different approach to the CBD Oil store. By focusing on health and wellness, Hemp+Ville CBD has become a leader in the Oxford, MS market as the destination for consultative, health-focused CBD Oil solution.
ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 5, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The CBD industry is exploding and with that surge comes a host of consumer questions and concerns about the safety and efficacy of products. That's where Georgetown Hemp comes in. On November 17 from noon to 6 p.m., it's hosting a grand opening of its new store at 11607 Nebel Street. People are encouraged to visit to find out what makes its business different.
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 31, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The American Gem Society (AGS) announced today the launch of "digital badging" credentials for AGS members. The badges are the first of its kind in the jewelry industry. A digital badge is a graphical icon that indicates the AGS members' credentials and accomplishments.
LEBANON, Pa., Oct. 31, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gem Miner's Holiday, the Mid-Atlantic's premium bead, mineral, gem and jewelry show, from the Mid-Atlantic Gem and Mineral Association (MAGMA), will be hosting its 12th annual Fall show at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center, Nov. 16 and 17, 2019, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon, PA 17042.
DARIEN, Conn., Oct. 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fabricare Cleaners is a full-service, eco-friendly dry cleaner that goes far beyond dry cleaning. Fabricare, voted Top Dry Cleaner in Fairfield County, is passionate about their customers and about caring for their fine garments.
COLLEGE PARK, Md., Oct. 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The City of College Park, Md. has named Posh Cycling and Fitness as the city's 2019 Business of the Year. A special award ceremony will be held at the Posh First Birthday Celebration on Nov. 2nd at noon.
CARY, N.C., Oct. 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Candice Yagmin, founder of CY Design Studio and Cary resident, is pleased to announce the opening of her new retail location, 919 Designs. The shop is located at 955 N. Harrison Avenue in Cary. A grand opening event is slated for Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.
GV Apothecary Announces the Launch of Their New Retail Model, Re-Branding a Former Schenectady Vape Shop
SCHENECTADY, N.Y., Oct. 22, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GV Apothecary, a harm reduction and alternative wellness retailer, has announced that their new retail concept is set to open on October 24 at 11 a.m. at 1321 Erie Blvd in Schenectady. The unique storefront will feature a variety of CBD and hemp-based products, and other harm reduction and alternative wellness products.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Fashion Designers Jordan Willner and Debbie Rosove announce their MINE NOT YOURS fashion event at Fred Segal Sunset, 8500 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Event is Nov. 16, 12-3 p.m.
BargainsLA, the Insider Guide to Discount Outlets in Southern California, Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- BargainsLA.com, is Southern California's premier bargain shopping guide to discount outlets, sample sales, warehouse sales and liquidation outlets. Since October 1999, BargainsLA's founder, Suzanne O'Connor, has reviewed over 1,000 "Off Price" discount outlets and posted over 15,000 sample sales and warehouse sales.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 4, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Morrison Outdoors, just 7 months removed from their launch campaign on Kickstarter, have brought their line of Little Mo Baby Sleeping Bags to over 60 REI locations across the U.S.
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 3, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This week, Foxtail Coffee Co., a local chain serving organic and ethically-sourced coffee, added Scott Callahan to their owner and leadership team. Callahan, a real estate investor, lawyer and philanthropist in Winter Park, Fla., will also serve as general counsel to the company. He joins co-founders Alex Tchekmeian and Iain Yeakle in overseeing the expansion and continued success of the local string of cafes.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va., Oct. 2, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- McFly Outdoors, West Virginia's premier outdoor outfitter, recently relocated Morgantown operations to 1066 Suncrest Towne Center and will officially open to the public with a Grand Re-opening event on Friday, October 4 through Saturday, October 5, 2019.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Augmented reality company INDE have celebrated the 3rd anniversary of the international launch of their kiosk-sized interactive photo booth - "HeroMirror." Powered by their award-winning BroadcastAR software, the HeroMirror revolutionises user engagement due to its ability to "resurrect" any existing or imaginary character.
Prime Retail Services Congratulates Leadership Program Graduates and Announces Release of New Self-Directed Online Leadership Training
FENTON, Mich., Sept. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prime Retail Services will be presenting certificates to their two graduates from their in-house leadership training called L.E.A.D. (Leadership Empowerment and Development). Prime is now in the process of developing what they are calling L.E.A.D. 2.0 which will be an online self-directed training program for all employees from field techs to the leadership team.
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cogensia is pleased to announce the release of Customer Management Platform (CMP) 3.0. This release is an industry-leading proprietary platform that integrates source data from all customer touchpoints to automate targeting and personalization throughout the customer lifecycle.
Restaurant Purchasing Report 2019 – Over 550 Independent Operators Share Their Experience and Insights Regarding Purchasing
PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 5, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RestaurantOwner.com has published the report of their 2019 Restaurant Purchasing Survey. This report focuses on restaurant purchasing, summarizing input from over 550 independent operators regarding their purchasing, including where operators purchase, involvement in group purchasing organizations (GPOs), the prevalence and benefits of prime vendor relationships, and the rationale and satisfaction with prime vendors.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Light Hustle Publishing, the imprint helmed by New York Times bestselling author Anna David, has released its first business book: "No New Ideas: Everything You Need to Know About Starting a Successful Franchise" (ISBN: 978-1733853231), a step-by-step guide to franchising written by Certified Franchise Expert (CFE) Tim Conn.
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal, a leader in the automobile advertising business recently signed Pinnacle Ford Lincoln as their agency of record. Pinnacle Ford Lincoln is the newest addition to the current 16 store, booming Hudson Auto Group located in Tennessee. The new dealership address will be 4080 Lexington Road in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
FONTANA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Fontana automotive community is about to get a little bit bigger thanks to Fontana Mazda. The team behind the city's first Mazda dealership will open their doors on August 5, 2019 for two weeks of grand opening celebrations. The public is invited to enjoy a live DJ and many grand opening specials at Fontana Mazda.
COLONIE, N.Y., June 21, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eu4ia LLC, the areas first retailer dedicated to CBD based products, is excited to announce its second retail location in Colonie Center Mall. A grand opening celebration will take place on June 29, 2019 from 12 - 3 p.m.
U.S. Properties Group Unveils $2.5M Plaza Renovation June 13, 2019 at The Streets of Indian Lake, Hendersonville, Tennessee
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., June 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. Properties Group announces the Grand Opening celebration of the new Center Stage plaza at The Streets of Indian Lake shopping center in Hendersonville, Tennessee on Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 4-7 p.m.
HOUSTON, Texas, May 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whiteflash Inc., top tier retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, has once again been honored by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for excellence in quality control, customer satisfaction, and community service with the 2019 Winner of Distinction Award.
WESTMONT, Ill., May 29, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pet health products company, Pet King Brands. Inc. - the maker of veterinarian-recommended brands ZYMOX Dermatology and Oratene Brushless Oral Care - has implemented an Authorized Seller ("Brand Partner") Program.
At 2019 Retail Asset Protection Conference EPIC’s Kevin Ach and Walter Palmer to Present on Business Continuity and Theft
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Practice Leader Walter Palmer will facilitate a session on May 6 at Retail Asset Protection Conference and Vice President of Risk Assurance Kevin Ach will present on May 7 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver.
WORTHINGTON, Ohio, April 26, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The long awaited and anticipated Anthony Vince' Nail Spa is now open at The Shops at Worthington Place. The renovated up-scale mall is the perfect place to host this one-of-a-kind high-end nail salon in the Worthington / Columbus area. Anthony Vince' Nail Spa is focused on the pursuit of excellence and beauty. Their goal is simple: To make you feel like their only guest.
WESTBROOK, Maine, April 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pratt Abbott is hosting a clothing drive to benefit Preble Street and celebrate Earth Day from now through April 26. All 12 of Pratt Abbott's dry cleaning and laundromat locations are accepting clothing donations during this period.
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., March 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ask many boating enthusiasts which deep cycle batteries they prefer for their crafts, and they'll name one of two brands: Deka, or Trojan USA, says Batteries Shack. They're top-of-the-line batteries made in the USA; Deka through a company called East Penn Manufacturing. Both are known for having longer life spans and higher power outputs than competing brands.
Buckhead Art and Company Announces That It Has Recently Received Two Original Joey Waldon Pieces of Art for Sale
ATLANTA, Ga., March 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Buckhead Art & Company Inc., has recently acquired an offering of two (2) original Joey Waldon pieces from an anonymous private collector. A prolific painter and sculptor, Waldon rarely sold his art, preferring to fill the walls of his home from floor to ceiling with his dark, yet whimsical surrealism.
Brands Within Reach announces launch of innovative and best tasting FLASH BREWED ready-to-drink teas for the Nestea brand in the United...
MAMARONECK, N.Y., March 4, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brands Within Reach (BWR) announced today the introduction of a new line of Nestea 17.6 ounce ready-to-drink natural black and green teas offered in four flavors: Black Tea lemon, Black Tea Peach, Green Tea Raspberry, Green Tea Lime and Mint.
TenPlus Systems Anniversary Celebration: The Triangle’s most trusted Apple Premium Service Provider Celebrates 27 Years in NC
RALEIGH, N.C., March 1, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This is no April Fool's joke! On April 1, 2019 TenPlus Systems is celebrating 27 years in business at 500 Uwharrie Ct., Raleigh, North Carolina as the Triangle's most trusted, locally owned, Apple Value Added Reseller and Apple Premium Service Provider. To celebrate, they invite you to visit their newly renovated showroom.
Restaurant Results and Outlook Survey: Over 700 Independent Operators Share Their 2018 Results and Plans for 2019
PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 31, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RestaurantOwner.com has released the report of their 2019 Independent Restaurant Outlook Survey. This is the third consecutive Outlook Report which summarizes input gathered from over 700 independent restaurant owners and operators regarding their 2018 financial performance, as well as their optimism about 2019.
WORTHINGTON, Ohio, Jan. 25, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Got Ya Covered Linens and Event Rental will offer the community a grand opening party to showcase their new showroom inside The Shops at Worthington Place on January 30, 2019. The enclosed mall is the perfect place to display all the hundreds of decorative rental items they have to offer, and inspire guests to explore ideas for their upcoming events.
MORROW, Ga., Jan. 24, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New York based CityView Commercial LLC, led by Jimmy Khezrie and Jack Friedler, has purchased Southlake Mall in Atlanta, Georgia. Jacobs REA led by Sholom Jacobs partnered with CVC in this transaction. Southlake Mall is a two-level mall consisting of approximately 1,015,984 square feet of gross leasable area located in the City of Morrow.
DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The 571 Grill & Draft House in New Carlisle, Ohio has been in business for 18 years and the independently owned restaurant continues to carve out its name in the world of gastro pubs and draft houses. While some restaurant owners may sit on their laurels after what seemed to be an instant success with residents living north of Dayton, the owners of 571 Grill understand that you must either go big or go home.
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Restaurant? 350 Independent Restaurant Owners Share Their 2018 Startup Costs and Financial Performance
PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RestaurantOwner.com has released the report of their 2018 Cost to Open a Restaurant Survey. The report summarizes input gathered from over 350 independent restaurant owners and operators regarding their startup costs as well as their financial performance.


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Many of the UK’s leading retailers and brands are supporting this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight (23 February – 8 March, 2015), a two-week national campaign that will encourage UK shoppers to “choose products that change lives”.
First launched in 1995, this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight campaign will turn the spotlight on producers who grow some of the British public’s favourite everyday commodities – including cocoa, sugar and tea – to show the difference that Fairtrade makes to their lives. Thousands of Fairtrade campaigners around the UK will be calling on retailers and other businesses to “stock products that change lives”.
Businesses supporting Fairtrade Fortnight range from pioneering Fairtrade brands such as Clipper, Cafédirect, Green & Black’s and Divine Chocolate, to Ben & Jerry’s, major brands such as Cadbury Dairy Milk, high street retailers including Sainsbury’s and the Co-operative, which both stock branded and own-label Fairtrade products, and out-of-home outlets such as Starbuck’s and Greggs. Activity includes:
- Cadbury will be running a giveaway on Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons and supporting Fairtrade Fortnight on social media
- Cafédirect, the UK’s first and largest 100% Fairtrade hot drinks brand, will offer consumers the chance to win six months’ supply of coffee, and their coffee will also be on promotion in Waitrose during the campaign
- Divine Chocolate will be on the road selling Fairtrade products from a Divine van, speaking at events about the future of cocoa, and launching a new Caramel Dark Chocolate bar, made from rich dark chocolate and filled with smooth, soft caramel
- Green & Black’s Organic, the first chocolate brand to use the FAIRTRADE Mark in the UK, will be promoting its new personalised bars, featuring 25% off RRP via its online store, Green & Black’s Direct, and will also be promoting Fairtrade Fortnight on social media
- Greggs will be supporting Fairtrade Fortnight with a coffee giveaway, to highlight how small choices around what coffee you drink can help to make a significant difference to the lives of farmers and workers in the developing world
- Sainsbury’s- the world’s largest retailer of Fairtrade products – will be displaying Fairtrade Fortnight point of sale materials in its stores, and running a range of promotions on Fairtrade products
- Starbucks is one of the largest purchasers of Fairtrade certified coffee in the world and Starbucks standard Espresso Roast is 100% Fairtrade certified. Starbucks is offering 50p off hand-crafted beverages during Fairtrade Fortnight as well as a chance for customers to enjoy a tall latte for £1.00 on Monday 2 March
- The Co-operativewill be offering deals across a range of Fairtrade products. It will also organise a number of regional wine sampling events and a new campaigners’ pack for its members. A visit to the communities of the Bosman winery in South Africa, which supplies The Co-operative with a number of its award winning wines, will see daily blogs and reports back to its shoppers and members to bring to life the impact of Fairtrade
Fairtrade empowers 1.4m small-scale farmers and workers in the developing world to trade their way out of poverty and build a more sustainable future, by ensuring they earn a fair, stable price for their produce as well as an extra payment, the Fairtrade Premium, which they can invest as they choose to benefit their business and their community. Fairtrade also offers better terms of trade and better working conditions.
Euan Venters, commercial director at the Fairtrade Foundation, said: “After 20 years, the FAIRTRADE Mark is the best-known ethical label in the world. But globally, less than 1% of sugar and less than 10% of tea is sold on Fairtrade terms so there is still a long way to go to make all trade fair. We’re asking UK businesses to stock products that change lives, or use Fairtrade in their workplace, so that together we can make a greater difference to some of the world’s most disadvantaged farmers and workers, their families and their communities into the future.”


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United will add premium economy seats to some of its international flights later this year, giving travelers a new option called ‘Premium Plus’ that’s better than coach and not quite business class. The airline outlined some of what to expect in an email update to its MileagePlus frequent flier program members on Thursday: “Later this year, we’ll begin to introduce United’s Premium Plus,” the update read. “Available on select international flights, United Premium Plus will give you more space, comfort and amenities. The seats will be more spacious and you’ll enjoy upgraded dining on china dinnerware, free alcoholic beverages, a Saks Fifth Avenue blanket and pillow, an amenity kit, and more.”
A United spokeswoman confirmed the news—“We will offer Premium Economy beginning this year and it will be called Premium Plus”—but didn’t have additional specifics as of this writing. More details could emerge during United’s “investor day and earnings presentation” next Tuesday, CNBC reported.
It’s fair to say that United is playing catch up with other airlines including American, Delta, Lufthansa, and Singapore Airlines, all of which have added premium economy seats in recent years. While each airline’s offer is slightly different, they all offer extra legroom, better food and drinks, and super-competitive pricing that’s nowhere near what you’d spend for full-on business class. They’re the sort of seat that, as we wrote in 2015, “make a 16-hour flight seem reasonable.” So, United, that Premium Plus can’t get here soon enough.


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BRIDGMAN OPEN-AIR MARKET ANNOUNCES 2ND ANNUAL KIDS DAY
BRIDGMAN OPEN-AIR MARKET ANNOUNCES 2ND ANNUAL KIDS DAY Fun For Kids of All Ages on Sunday, June 19th
Bridgman, MI - The Bridgman Open-Air Market, located in the United Federal Credit Union parking lot, is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Kids Day at the Market. Kids and adults will have the chance to meet with the City of Bridgman Police and Fire Department staff, fire truck, and police car. The Fire Department will share fire safety tips as well as provide the opportunity for putting out a real, controlled, fire. The Police Department will be offering opportunities for kids to leave with their own badge.
The fun doesn’t stop there, many vendors will have activities for kids including make and take bird treats, soapmaking, beaded jewelry, and more!
Stop by during Market Hours 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the United Federal Credit Union parking lot, 4509 Lake St. Bridgman, Michigan.
The Bridgman Open-Air Market offers visitors a local place to shop, while enjoying some live music in a friendly open-air setting. This market offers people the chance to directly deal with the artisans, crafters, and farmers, giving them the peace of mind, knowing what they are purchasing is fresh and made local.
Market officials say no resale is allowed, everything is local and fresh.
All current COVID-19 protocols will be in place at the market.
For more information or questions on becoming a vendor, visit our website at: www.bridgmanopenairmarket.square.site


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Here's a quick monitor of Washington farm and trade policy issues from DTN's well-placed observer.
WYDEN LESS ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT TRADE DEALS THAN WAS BAUCUS
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., who is widely expected to soon become chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, reportedly is not overly enthusiastic about free trade agreements. This is important because the Finance Committee has jurisdiction over the nation's trade and tax policies and two major trade agreement negotiations currently are underway -- agreements that must first pass though the committee.
Wyden says he won't back legislation proposed by current Senate Finance Committee ...