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Emil Frey to open four used car reconditioning sites in France
Swiss family-owned Emil Frey, one of Europe’s largest dealership groups, will open four new sites dedicated to used car reconditioning in partnership with BCAuto Enchères auction platform. By 2024, the two partners will cover the four corners of France to increase second-hand car quality and surf on the sector’s growing popularity.
Emil Frey and BCAuto Enchères aren’t new to the second-hand car game. Last summer, their first used car-reconditioning center opened in Poitiers. It has seen, maintained, and repaired 22 500 second-hand cars aged from three to five years old in one year.
The center’s specific organization in eight work zones (cleaning, expertise, stock, maintenance, body shop, preparation, quality control, and photo booth) has allowed the group to save time and money before any car is listed on Emil Frey’s used car website, autosphere.fr.
Five sites by 2024
The two partners have announced that, in addition to the current center in Poitiers, a second unit is being constructed in the North of France, in Lens. It should be finished by 2022, with 360 jobs and a capacity of 45 000 cars per year.
But the story doesn’t end there. By 2024, Emil Frey and BCAuto Enchères aim to cover France’s whole market with reconditioning centers, with three additional centers, between Paris and Metz, and in the South, near Lyon.
“The creation of a nationwide network will enable Emil Frey France to cover all of its own volumes while handling additional volumes from rental fleets and manufacturers who need to recondition while containing logistics costs,” describes Emil Frey in a press release.
Factory business model
“We are trying to capture a market that is promising and interesting today. So it’s both an organic need and an external need. Our advantage is that we are really in the context of a factory, not just a big workshop,” explains Hervé Miralles, CEO of Emil Frey.
Despite every site representing an investment of around 20 million euros, the two partners are certain of profitability. The factory model and their eight workshops help to save 100 euros per car.
Repair shop started in 1924
In 1924, Swiss car mechanic Emil Frey opened its first automotive repair shop in Zurich, where the company that grew out to the top-car importer and dealership in Europe still has its headquarters. Emil Frey was mostly active in Switzerland and Germany in the past but expanded rapidly since.
In Switzerland, Emil Frey AG acts as an importer and dealer for numerous brands, such as Toyota, Lexus , Subaru, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Kia. The group is also acting as an importer for the French PSA group in six countries in Europe.
Taking over PGA Motors
It’s importing Subaru in five other countries besides Switzerland, including France and Germany. It’s also representing Mitsubishi in the latter two, including Hungary. Mercedes-Benz is imported in Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia-Herzegovina under the company name Star Import.
Emil Frey runs more than 20 dealerships in Belgium, representing Audi, VW, Skoda, Seat, and Renault. It made its entry in Belgium in 2017, with the purchase from Volkswagen of PGA Motors, which, at that time, managed 275 car dealerships in France, the Netherlands, Poland, and six of them in Belgium.


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Tesla introduced it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Gigafactory Texas. It’s a good signal for the automaker’s manufacturing ramp-up, which depends closely on the brand new cell.
The 4680 battery cell format has taken the trade by storm since Tesla unveiled its personal cell technique at Battery Day in 2020.
The automaker claimed the potential to cut back battery price by over 50% with the brand new design; it has been attempting to carry it to quantity manufacturing since, nevertheless it has run into some bottlenecks.
Earlier this 12 months, Tesla gave a uncommon replace about 4680 cell manufacturing that included excellent news concerning the automaker working by these bottlenecks, nevertheless it didn’t share numbers relating to manufacturing output.
Now, Tesla has revealed that Gigafactory Texas has not too long ago produced its 10 millionth 4680 battery cell:
To be clear, that’s the overall manufacturing thus far and never the present output, which is crucial metric, however it’s nonetheless a very good signal of progress, contemplating Tesla hasn’t been producing cells in Texas for lengthy.
Ten million 4680 cells are sufficient to supply about 12,000 Mannequin Ys.
Giga Texas has produced greater than 12,000 autos thus far, nevertheless it has relied on cells from Tesla’s pilot battery manufacturing unit in Fremont.
Now Tesla will seemingly begin to rely extra on cells produced at Gigafactory Texas, which ought to assist cut back logistic prices.
On high of manufacturing in California and Texas, Tesla additionally introduced an enlargement of Gigafactory Nevada close to Reno to supply the 4680 cells.
Whereas Tesla nonetheless closely depends on cell suppliers for many of its electrical automobile manufacturing, the automaker is predicted to turn into a serious participant itself in cell manufacturing with these manufacturing tasks.
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Trump or Clinton Means Weaker Dollar: Buy These 4 Dividend Stocks
Despite the pollsters are giving Hillary Clinton a 70% to 80% chance of victory in less than a month, stranger things have happened. Ronald Reagan trailed Jimmy Carter by 15 points in February-March of 1980. Then Reagan came back and won in a 44 state landslide. One thing is for sure, the U.S. dollar is expected to weaken regardless of the final outcome, and for companies that thrive on a weaker greenback, 2017 could be a great year.
We screened the Merrill Lynch database for stocks that were rated Buy, that also did a significant amount of their sales and business overseas. We found four that look very attractive, and could make good sense as we head to 2017.
This iconic blue chip industrial was on a roll but has sold off 15% since July and is giving investors a nice entry point. General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) is a highly diversified, global industrial corporation. Its businesses are organized broadly under six segments: GE Capital, Energy Infrastructure, Aviation, Healthcare, Transportation and Home & Business Solutions. Its products and services include power generation equipment, aircraft engines, locomotives, medical equipment, appliances, commercial leasing and personal finance. Wall Street analysts feel that the American giant will be a large player in the efficient energy field.
While the analysts recently lowered earnings expectations for the quarter slightly, they remain positive as expectations for orders and free cash flow already seem very low. They also note that the industrial giant has a massive $25 billion in cash, which could be put to use to drive earnings toward $2 a share by 2018.
GE shareholders are paid a 3.16% dividend. The Merrill Lynch price target for the stock is $37, and the Wall Street consensus target is $33.13. The shares closed last Friday at $29.08.
This leader in semiconductors is working hard to scale away from dependence on personal computers. Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) designs, manufactures and sells integrated digital technology platforms worldwide. The company’s platforms are used in various computing applications comprising notebooks, two-in-one systems, desktops, servers, tablets, smartphones, wireless and wired connectivity products, wearables, retail devices and manufacturing devices, as well as for retail, transportation, industrial, buildings, home use and other market segments.
The company also provides communication and connectivity offerings, such as baseband processors, radio frequency transceivers and power management integrated circuits, and tablet, phone and Internet of Things solutions, which include multimode 4G LTE modems, Bluetooth technology and GPS receivers, software solutions and interoperability tests, as well as home gateway and set-top box components.
Intel reported an inline second quarter, but data center sales came in way below expectations. However, a new partnership with Microsoft for virtual reality, and a consistent shift away for reliance on chips for personal computers, keeps the stock a compelling buy. Intel does a stunning 82.4% of its sales overseas, the lion’s share of it in Asia, where the chips that it produces are used in personal computers, tablets and other personal electronic devices.
Intel investors are paid a solid 2.73% dividend. The Merrill Lynch price target is $45, while the consensus target is lower at $40.38. The shares closed Friday at $38.10.


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2020 Kia Forte5 Makes its North American debut in Montreal
Delivers on what Canadians want - a sporty, yet practical Hatchback
MONTREAL – Kia’s all-new compact Forte sedan will soon have a stablemate now that the Korean auto giant has taken the wraps off the 2020 Forte5 hatchback.
Set to begin arriving in Canadian showrooms next fall, the Forte5 sports a design that is heavily influenced by its European (Procee’d) and Korean (K3 GT) cousins, carrying what Kia Canada reps are calling ‘GT Line’ treatments that are aiming to give the car a sportier hot hatch look and feel.
Bottom line, Kia wants it to be the performance ‘bad boy’ (their words, not mine) of the Forte family.
“We’re confident that this new Kia Forte5 delivers on what Canadians want – a sporty, yet practical Hatchback that is great to look at, fun to drive, safe and connects to their unique lives,” Michael Kopke, Director of Marketing, Kia Canada said in a statement.
Specific trims and detailed specifications aren’t yet available, but the Montreal reveal did cover the basics which I’ll run through here.
Dimensionally, the new Forte5 is longer (160 mm), wider (20 mm) and slightly shorter than the outgoing car and rides on a wheelbase that is unchanged (2,700 mm).
The Forte5 will be powered by a choice of two four-cylinder engines, a 2.0-litre normally aspirated unit and a more powerful 1.6-litre turbo. Two transmissions will be available: a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, or Kia’s new Intelligent Variable Transmission (think CVT).
Kia Canada reps didn’t confirm the power output of each engine but the 2.0-litre puts out 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft. of torque in the Forte sedan, while the 1.6-litre turbo produces 201 / 195 in the outgoing Forte5. Those figures aren’t likely to change much (if at all) in the new Forte5.
Those opting for the 1.6-litre turbo will get additional performance kit, including a rear multi-link suspension with a specially tuned spring and damper package, 18-inch alloy wheels, 16-inch front disc brakes, dual exhaust finishers, D-shaped steering wheel, paddle shifters and more.
A wide array of safety kit also comes standard on all models, including blind spot collision warning, lane keeping assist, driver-attention warning, forward collision-avoidance assist and smart cruise control.
Along with the Forte5, three other Kias were also shown in Canada for the first time in Montreal. All will be on display later this week when the Montreal International Auto Show (Jan. 18-27) kicks off.
Like the Forte5, pricing and complete trim specifications for all will be announced closer to launch.
The third-generation Soul subcompact SUV arrives this spring with an all-new design, updated technology offerings and more available safety equipment.
On the powertrain front Kia Canada has confirmed the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine and Intelligent Variable Transmission shared with the Forte5 will be offered.
In terms of technology, a 640-watt harman / kardon audio system and variable ambient lighting system that can be tailored to suit a variety of different moods will be available, along with a cell phone charge pad, 10.25-inch HD colour display and 8-inch head-up display.
Like the Forte 5, the Soul will be available with a slew of advanced safety kit including blind spot collision warning, lane keeping assist, forward collision-avoidance assist, and more.
2020 Soul EV
The pure electric Soul EV is also all-new for the 2020 model year and will bring with it a fresh design, a new battery and, like its gas-powered sibling, improved infotainment tech and a wider offering of safety kit.
The Soul EV’s new battery is a 64 kWh liquid-cooled lithium ion polymer unit that comes standard with Combined Charging System DC fast charge, which means the battery can be charged to a range of 135 km in about 30 minutes. The projected range is not yet available as testing is still underway.
As for power, the new Soul EV’s electric motor will generate 201 horsepower and 291 lb-ft. of torque. Regenerative braking technology – a process which harnesses kinetic energy recovered from braking and uses it to charge the battery – is also standard equipment.
On the tech front, the Soul EV can also be had with a 10.25-inch HD colour touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a wide array of safety equipment including forward collision warning, lane departure warning, smart cruise control and more.
The Soul EV is set to begin arriving in Canadian dealerships this summer.
2019 Niro EV
The second pure electric to join Kia’s lineup is the all-new Niro EV, which rounds out a family which also includes gas and plug-in hybrid variants.
The Niro EV utilizes the same 64 kWh lithium ion battery as the one found in the Soul EV and its electric motor has the same power output (201 hp / 291 lb-ft.). It also comes standard with regenerative braking, has the same Combined Charging System with DC fast charging capability and has a range of 383 kilometres.
In terms of tech, all Niro EVs come with an 8-inch colour touchscreen and 8-speaker harman / kardon audio system, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Niro EV will go on sale in early spring.
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MADISON, WI— LaCroix has always been known for having a splash of fruity flavor, but their secret was a mystery—until now. “Sparkling water is queer,” Elaine Michaels, spokeswoman for the National Beverage Company, confirmed in a statement on Monday.
“We are proud to promote flavors that represent the diaspora of the LGBT community. From our femme-dom Kiwi Strawberry to our powerbottom Coconut, our butch Blueberry to our lipstick Vanilla Lime. Sparkling water is here, it’s queer, and it’s ready to effervesce.”
Rumors about sparkling water have been circulating since Vintage brand seltzer released its controversial “Seltzer is for Everyone” campaign, a humane response to Juicy Juice’s “Apples are for ADAM and EVE” ad last July. The progressive ad followed Juicy Juice CEO Portnoy Gutterbaum’s homophobic Twitter rant, where he complained that “gays have claimed fruit for their own culture.”
Noticing a sales boost, Seagrams doubled down on the trend, announcing that their rosé seltzer is “the number one demisexual choice,” while their club soda is “a committed ally.”
But not every brand is making a quiet outing. In a phone interview, Polar Seltzer CFO Doug Kopplebottom said that “[their] Christmas-themed cranberry cinnamon identifies as a pansexual bear.” Asked to clarify, he added, “every sip should make you think of a large but firm older gentleman with a buxom laugh and a great white beard, a guy who just wants to experiment while he’s traveling away from his wife.”
Some have complained that drink companies are capitalizing on the queer community’s tendency to lay claim to inanimate objects. “Sparkling water is not even alive,” pointed out Sandy Dipsum, a queer woman from Connecticut.
The announcement also drew the umbrage of the anti-gay right. The hashtag “#straightandflat” trended on Twitter, a movement to open and let all soda water go flat so as to “not drink gay soda.” In a statement, the Family First Foundation argued that while “many have asked ‘Why not just drink water? Isn’t water just flat seltzer?’ By buying and opening a gay product, we’re sending the message that this propaganda doesn’t have a place in our supermarkets.”
At time of publication, the “#straightandflat” movement has increased sparkling water sales by 11%.


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The Washington-based Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA), which commissioned the study, called it the first-ever analysis of food waste data collected directly from food manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers, according to a news release.
Food manufacturers diverted 94.6 percent of food waste from landfills through recycling and donations. Of the food waste diverted 73 percent went to animal feed.
The study indicated that the large volume of food and relatively few manufacturing sites create economies of scale that allow manufacturers to recycle waste at a high rate.
The waste generated through manufacturing tends to be unused ingredients or trimmings. Food waste at the retail level tends to consist of finished products more suitable for donation.
The retail/wholesale sector diverted 55.6 percent of food waste from landfills. Donation represented 32 percent of that total and composting 43 percent.
With retail, numerous locations and diverse product offerings make food waste diversion a significant logistical challenge, the report said.
The study indicated some common challenges for the two groups: lack of recycling options for recycling; and transportation and liability concerns for donation.
The study was conducted by consulting firm BSR and included the support of the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the National Restaurant Association (NRA). Data reported was for the year 2011.
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Rare 1928 original drawing of Mickey Mouse goes on display in London as part of pop-up exhibition
A rare drawing of Mickey Mouse is to go on display in the UK in a pop-up exhibition.
Drawn by Academy Award-winning animator Ub Iwerks in 1928 for Steamboat Willie, the drawing shows an early Mickey sitting and laughing.
Steamboat Willie was the first Mickey Mouse cartoon released and was the first cartoon with synchronized sound.
Rare: A sketch of Mickey Mouse from 1928 and his first ever cartoon Steamboat Willie
Its success would later pave the way for many animated shorts and features.
The graphite on paper drawing is part of a new exhibition open to the public until November 25 that will celebrate the launch of Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, the sequel to the first Disney Epic Mickey video game.
Held at The Getty Images Gallery in Westfield, Stratford City, Mickey and Oswald’s Epic Tales exhibition will showcase pieces from the collections of The Walt Disney Archives, the Walt Disney Animation Research Library and Walt Disney Imagineering.
The exhibition will look back at the history of Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit – one of the first ever cartoon characters created by Walt Disney – as well as other Disney history, including the first sketch of the original Disneyland park in California.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was one of Walt Disney’s earliest characters and became one of the most popular silent cartoon stars in the 1920s, appearing in 26 cartoons.
But Walt Disney lost the rights to the character in 1928, going on to create Mickey Mouse with Ub Iwerks.
Laughing: The sketch, which shows Mickey laughing out loud, will be on display at the pop up gallery in Westfield Stratford
Stilling riding high after all these years: The Sailor Mickey balloon floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York in New York earlier this week
Warren Spector, Creative Director for the new game, said: 'Oswald is the quintessential forgotten Disney character.
'He was a major superstar in his time, and bringing him back as a heroic partner for Mickey Mouse is the perfect way to reawaken a character lost to the world for over 80 years.
'The shared history of these two characters – one long beloved, one soon to be beloved, I hope! - provided a wealth of inspiration for the game.
'This gallery offers a unique glimpse into the game team’s process as we created a magical world designed to honour Walt Disney’s vision.'
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Lawmakers briefed on quantum computing’s threat to encryption and the urgent need for mathematical research.
Quantum computing is still way out there, but Amazon Web Services is bringing other computing tasks much closer to home.
“If 4G was ‘the era of the smartphone’, 5G will be the ‘era of connected everything’,” says Vodafone NZ CEO Jason Paris
There’s an inherent need for data-driven business decision making, but linking this demand to specific business benefits and outcomes can be difficult
IT pros should look for better security, manageability and support but also check whether providers are likely to be acquired or close-up shop.
Mark Jurgeleit, current GM of network services, will set up the network services division as a new business called Octave.
Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai will replace Larry Page as CEO of parent Alphabet Inc, extending a long retreat from public roles and active management by Page and Sergey Brin at the company they co-founded 21 years ago.
Explains the drivers behind the company’s new mission statement
“These roles are critical to the success of our digital function and ultimately are key in ensuring our success in supporting the business strategy,” says Fourie
The newest part of AWS’ huge public-cloud ecosystem is Braket, a way for companies to experiment with quantum computing without having to own quantum computers.
Some marketers’ ambitions have backfired, as consumers both directly and indirectly reject brands’ overtures, cautions Gartner
Teams up with Vodafone to offer travellers a chance to try 5G speeds for free - but only for five minutes at a time
Social media companies including Facebook Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google have come under scrutiny on data privacy issues, fueled by Facebook's Cambridge Analytica scandal in which personal data were harvested from millions of users without their consent.
Competition enforcers on both sides of the Atlantic are now looking into how dominant tech companies use and monetise data.
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The LS+ Concept draws heavily from the current flagship that will go on sale in the U.S. early next year, but with a new iteration of its front grille and the use of laser effects on the headlamps.
The concept car, which debuted Wednesday at the Tokyo Motor Show, features an automated mode called Highway Teammate that will be deployed in 2020.
On motor-vehicle-only roadways, the car will be able to keep itself in its lane, make lane changes and maintain a safe distance from other vehicles, Lexus said in a statement.
In a video simulation, an LS using the system asked its driver whether it should pass a slower-moving vehicle and did so once a voice command was given.
Yoshihiro Sawa, president of Lexus International, said cars using the automated system would be able to update software using an over-the-air connection.


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The upcoming release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has everyone curious. Fortunately for those that could not have waited any longer to see the design of the brand-new Samsung device, the first official images of the Note 10 have been leaked a few days ago.
The images give us a pretty clear idea about the appearance of the much-awaited smartphone, revealing a 6.7-inch display. Even more, after analyzing the pictures a bit more in-depth, we notice that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 does not have a headphone jack or a dedicated Bixby smart assistant button (not that anyone is going to miss it).
The leak was posted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), sparking a lot of excitement among fans of the company’s devices. However, some say the images actually show the design for the Note 10 Premium variant, but the majority still believes this is the design of the upcoming Note 10.
Another image was leaked, revealing the dimensions of the handset in millimeters:
Note 10′ predecessor, the Galaxy Note 9, had the following dimensions: 161.9 x 76.4 mm. Therefore, it is clear that the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 would be significantly bigger than Note 9. When it comes to screen size, we can also notice an increase. With Samsung choosing a selfie cutout camera for Note 10, it increased the screen size from 6.4 inches to 6.69 inches.
Other leaked pictures of the handset, leaked by XDA Developers, show us the rear side of Note 10. It seems that the upcoming device will sport a triple camera setup, with three vertically aligned lenses.
Since we can’t see any fingerprint scanner, we can assume that Samsung Galaxy Note 10 will feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner, much like the Galaxy S10.
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New Zealand will be one of five new markets across Asia Pacific for Polestar, the once performance arm of Volvo, now a standalone premium electric performance car brand.
The dynamic Polestar 2 will be available in 18 markets across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific by end of 2021
Once the performance arm of Volvo and primary sponsor of Kiwi racer, Scott McLaughlin, has traded high octane for high energy and transitioned to a stand alone premium electric sportscar brand founded by Volvo and Geely. And it’s now been confirmed for New Zealand.
Polestar will expand its market footprint further in 2021 with the addition of five new markets in the Asia Pacific region. These markets will join three new and previously announced European markets, bringing Polestar’s global footprint to 18 markets by the end of the year. The new markets include South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.
The brand is gathering real momentum, and it is great to be expanding with Polestar 2 beyond our initial global markets in China, North America and Europe.
Preparations in these markets are at different stages as the brand organises market launches and eventually the opening of online sales. Specific dates and details for each market will be published locally to include model specification and product pricing.
In South Korea and Australia, local independent Polestar sales units are being established and new Managing Directors have already been appointed. Jongsung Ham will head up Polestar in South Korea, and in Australia the local organisation will be led by Samantha Johnson. The other markets will likely be operated on an importer basis, with local partners to be confirmed in due course.
“Specific roll-out timing is at an advanced planning stage and the recruitment of key individuals has begun,” comments Nathan Forshaw, Polestar’s new head of the China and Asia Pacific regions. “While we are growing rapidly, we are ensuring both our organisation and processes ensure a consistent and truly Polestar experience for our customers, wherever they are based.”
Exact model specifications and pricing information will be confirmed closer to market launch timing.
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said that Nigeria generated the sum of N204.77 billion as Value Added Tax (VAT) in the first quarter of 2017.
VAT is a consumption tax that is placed on a product whenever value is added at a stage of production and at final sale.
The NBS stated this in a Sectorial Distribution of VAT Data for first quarter of 2017, published by the bureau on Tuesday in Abuja.
The report showed that the N204.77 billion generated in the quarter was lower than N207.35 billion generated in the fourth quarter of 2016.
According to the report, the decline in the amount generated represented 1.25 per cent decrease quarter-on-quarter.
Comparing the amount to the first quarter of 2016, the report stated that VAT generated was N186.43 billion in first quarter of 2016, representing 9. 84 per cent increase year-on year.
The bureau stated that other manufacturing sector generated the highest amount of VAT with N28.73 billion generated.
It stated that it closely followed by Professional Services and Commercial and Trading, both generating N20.82billion and N12.89billion respectively.
The bureau stated that Mining generated the least, and was closely followed by Local Government Councils and Textile and Garment industry with N35.07 million, N99.84 million and N230.89 million respectively.
It further stated that out of the total amounted generated in the first quarter of 2017, N126.64 billion was generated as Non-Import Value Added Tax locally.
In addition, it stated that N31.72 billion was generated as Non-Import VAT for foreign, while the balance of N46.41 billion was generated as Nigeria Customs Service-Import Value Added Tax in the quarter under review.
The bureau, however, acknowledged the contributions of its strategic partner, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and technical partner, Proshare in the design, concept and production of the publication.


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// Timberland launches new tree planting initiative in Ghana
// Footwear specialist will plant 50m trees in next 5 years
VF-owned outerwear and footwear retailer Timberland has announced a partnership with Treedom to plant 26,000 in Ghana.
As part of the brand’s sustainability policies, Timberland has launched a new commitment to plant 50 million trees in the next 5 years, including 26,000 in Ghana in collaboration with Treedom.
The trees will be form part of The “Great Green Wall Project”, an 8,000km long forest project north of the Daka River, spanning the entire width of Africa.
Starting from the month of December, a Treedom tree will be donated to all consumers who will visit one of the adhering Timberland stores across Europe, who spend a minimum of EUR 150 or £150.
“Timberland believes that reforestation has the power to save our planet. Trees help to clean air by removing carbon and releasing oxygen into the air; cool the air through evaporation; prevent erosion and save water, and more. Over the next five years, Timberland will work with various tree planting partners to support multiple re-forestation initiatives around the world in support of a greener future. One key partners is Treedom, which offers its expertise in agroforestry systems to the project,” said a Timberland company statement.
The project is the latest initiative from the shoe specialist after it announced in October that it had partnered with Other Half Processing to build a responsible leather supply chain sourced from ranches that employ regenerative practices.
During the pilot, Timberland will source traceable hides from regeneratively-grazed cattle in the US for select footwear and accessory collections set to release in autumn 2020.


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Apple is secretly working with a Chinese battery manufacturer on automotive battery research and development, indicating its continued pursuit of its electric car project. The Cupertino-based tech giant is working with Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL) in China's Fujian province based on a confidentiality agreement, Shanghai-based Yicai Global reported on Thursday.
"The parties are working together in the field of batteries," the report said citing unnamed sources.
Apple first announced its foray into the automotive industry with its car project in 2013 but later confined to making self-driving software for automobiles.
CATL became an independent battery manufacturer in 2011 after splitting with Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), supplier for Apple's consumer electronics products. Apple has not disclosed any news about such collaboration and CATL declined to comment on the matter, Yicai Global said.
The Cupertino giant was recently granted a patent for an iPhone 'smart dock' that could have personal assistant Siri and a wireless charger built in.
According to the patent, Apple is planning a 'smart dock' for activating voice recognition mode of a portable electronic device. The 'dock' could recognise when an iPhone is placed in it and activate a microphone to allow users to give voice commands to control the phone.
The patent which also covers wireless charging describes the dock as simple connectors with a microphone and speaker or it could be like a full-fledged miniature computer with buttons and displays.
Apple may be working on this technology which could be seen in the upcoming iPhone 8.
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Details are published today by 9 to 5 Google regarding the next generation of Google Pixel 2. The group released its smartphone, accompanied by a Pixel XL, last autumn. This is a high-end model sold expensive, as much as an iPhone. The second generation should logically arrive in the fall of 2017.z Google would work a lot on the camera, although the current one is among the best on smartphones. In reality, this would be one of the important points of the new model. Google would look particularly at better photo taking in dark areas. Google would not race megapixels as well, but would rather focus on features.
Besides the photo, the Google Pixel 2 will have, quite logically, a better processor. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 seems the obvious candidate, but Google would also test alternatives. In reality, Google could do the same thing as Apple and Samsung with their smartphones, namely offer a homemade processor for better optimization. It was already working on the first model and the project seems to be moving forward this time.
The Google Pixel 2 is announced to have a price higher than the current pixel and resistance to water. But Google would also prepare a Pixel 2B, a less powerful model with a more affordable price to reach several regions.
The camera is good
The camera at Google Pixel 2 will be good, but after acquaintance with the smartphone there was a steady feeling that it is not the best in the premium segment. In my opinion, the iPhone 7, Samsung Galaxy S8 and Huawei P10 show better results. The main drawbacks of Pixel 2 exactly two: the lack of an optical stabilizer and a very noticeable noise in the night photos.
There is a strange moment: HDR + cannot be turned off once and for all. With each new activation of the “Camera” application, the mode is constantly turned into “auto” mode. And this means that it is not the user, but the automation of the smartphone itself decides when the software algorithm will be used. And it happens often.
Actually, this is the secret: it is HDR + that ensures the success of the Google Pixel 2 camera from foreign surveyors. The software algorithm works like this: in complex lighting or lack of light, the smartphone makes two frames with different brightness and in the background starts to unite them, displaying something average, and at the same time increasing the saturation of colors, because most people like it.
If the user is passionate about shooting, then it seems to him that everything happens almost instantly. In fact, Google has cheated: after shooting a frame with HDR gallery is unavailable for 3-4 seconds, although at this time and you can safely continue to photograph – the power of the processor and multi-core allow. Such a small cheating, which will now certainly take on arms and competitors.


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The National Bureau of Statistics said along with September's consumer price index, which is China's main gauge of inflation, the producer price index, which measures inflation at the wholesale level, dropped 3.6 percent year on year in September from a 3.5 percent decline in August, the seventh straight month of such decline, Xinhua News Agency reported.
Food prices in September rose 2.5 percent year-on-year, down from 3.4 percent growth in August, the state-run news agency said.
The CPI in the first nine months of this year grew 2.8 percent year-on-year, down from a 3.3 percent rise in the first half of this year.
Xinhua quoted analysts as saying the latest numbers show the country is expected to keep inflation under 4 percent for the whole year.
The Financial Times reported the easing of the CPI in September could give the government more room to loosen monetary policy as the economy slows.
China's second-quarter growth was the lowest in three years as demand for its exports slows.
"Today's inflation data, together with some forward-looking activity data, suggest the slack in the economy remains large," Liu Ligang of ANZ told the British business newspaper.
Lu Ting of Bank of America Merrill Lynch said: "Muted inflation pressure will provide more room for the government to introduce additional policy easing and stimulus measures."
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ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread Co., a subsidiary of JAB Holding Co., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Au Bon Pain Holding Co. Inc., parent company of Au Bon Pain. Financial terms of the transaction, which is expected to close during the fourth quarter, were not disclosed.
In a separate release, Panera announced that Ron Shaich, founder, chairman and chief executive officer, will step down as c.e.o. effective Jan. 1, 2018. Mr. Shaich will remain chairman of the board of directors and continue to work on strategy, communications and acquisitions for Panera, such as the Au Bon Pain acquisition.
Based in Boston, Au Bon Pain is a fast-casual bakery cafe chain that operates 304 units worldwide. The chain operates in six key trade channels, including urban office buildings, hospitals, universities, transportation centers, malls and museums. Au Bon Pain’s signature items include sandwiches, bread, pastries, salads, soups and coffee.
The acquisition will reunite Au Bon Pain and Panera after the two brands parted ways in 1999. Mr. Shaich and his late partner Louis Kane created Au Bon Pain Co. Inc. in 1981. The company went public in 1991 and acquired Sant Louis Bread Co. in 1993. Saint Louis Bread was then renamed Panera Bread, and, in 1999, Au Bon Pain was sold so all resources could be focused on Panera, the company said.
“With the acquisition we are announcing today, we are bringing Au Bon Pain and Panera together again,” Mr. Shaich said. “This acquisition offers the strategic opportunity for us to grow in several new real estate channels, including hospitals, universities, transportation centers and urban locations, among others.”
Panera Bread was acquired by JAB Holding in July for approximately $7.5 billion. Panera’s acquisition of Au Bon Pain will bring the brand into JAB’s growing global roster of bakery cafe chains that also includes Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Caribou Coffee, Einstein Noah, Bruegger’s Bagels, Espresso House and Peet’s Coffee and Tea.
Mr. Shaich said part of his reasoning for stepping down as c.e.o. is so he may better allocate his time between initiatives for JAB and Panera.
“This is the right time for me to step down as c.e.o. while still staying involved in the business as chairman,” Mr. Shaich said. “I returned in 2011 because our growth was slowing and we needed to reposition Panera as a better competitive alternative with expanded growth opportunities. And I’m happy to say we’ve done just that.”
Blaine Hurst, president of Panera, will succeed Mr. Shaich as c.e.o. Mr. Hurst joined the company in January 2011 as senior vice-president of technology and transformation. He was promoted to executive vice-president of technology and transformation in May 2013 and executive vice-president and chief transformation and growth officer in October 2014. Mr. Hurst was named president in December 2016.
Before joining Panera, Mr. Hurst was vice-chairman and president at Papa John’s International, Inc. Before that, he was president of restaurant technology solutions at eMac Digital L.L.C., an enterprise backed by McDonald’s Corp., and vice-president of information services at Boston Chicken.
“I’m very excited about the future of Panera,” Mr. Hurst said. “The past seven years have given me the opportunity to learn from an industry icon. And I have been fortunate to lead and be a part of many of the initiatives that are now driving Panera’s success. We’ve built a great team — In fact, it’s the best team I know of in the restaurant industry. I’m looking forward to continue working with them and our partners at JAB as we take Panera forward. With exciting new initiatives under way to better serve our customers and improve their dining experience, I believe our opportunity is even brighter. I thank Ron and JAB for their confidence in me.”


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By Tiernan Ray
Barnes & Noble’s (BKS) unveiling today of its new “Nook Tablet” computer should be “instrumental in driving holiday traffic” to the retailer, writes Barclays Capital’s Alan Rifkin, who maintains an Underperform rating on the shares and a $10 price target.
That’s important, he says, because B&N lost 99 cents per share in its fiscal Q1 ending in July, probably los 8 cents a share last quarter, and will lose another 78 cents in Q4 ending next April, writes Rifkin, which leaves just the January quarter to make “over 200%” of its profit, observes Rifkin.
Rifkin models the company making a $1.25 per share in profit this quarter.
The $249 list price for the Nook Tablet, which goes on sale November 17th, is “while not ideal, should enable it to be somewhat competitive.” Amazon.com’s (AMZN) “Kindle Fire” tablet will cost $199.
Barnes & Noble shares today closed down 22 cents, almost 2%, to $11.39. Amazon shares rose 52 cents, or 0.2%, to $217.


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Sony has just announced by surprise a new device that it is working on and that will be the successor to PlayStation VR for PS5 so that users who have acquired the new generation console can enjoy a better experience to get into virtual reality.
As the company has advanced, players will feel a greater sense of presence and will experience a greater immersion in video games when they wear the device compared to the virtual reality glasses of PS4.
Along with all this, the device will improve the resolution and the field of vision, two of the aspects that users requested the most and that will now be optimized. In addition, when connecting it to the console, you will only have to plug in a single cable to simplify everything even more and thus facilitate user use.
On the other hand, the glasses will be accompanied by a new control knob that will incorporate the main features offered by DualSense. This same immersion is transmitted directly to the hands while playing and will also have better ergonomics.
However, it is seen that this new PlayStation VR has a lot of work ahead of it since Sony has announced that it will not go on sale in 2021. Even so, he has already left us with these first brushstrokes at the same time that he has indicated that he is working on more video games and surprises related to his virtual reality device.
Sharlene Meriel is an avid gamer with a knack for technology. He has been writing about the latest technologies for the past 5 years. His contribution in technology journalism has been noteworthy. He is also a day trader with interest in the Forex market.


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Get a free $5 concession stand bonus card with purchase to see "Mile 22" at AMC Theatres.
Stubs reward members get the bonus on Aug. 16-19 when buying a ticket to see the action thriller. It is free to join the program.
The movie, opening Aug.Read more
Vegetarian and lactose intolerant coffee lovers can rejoice at Starbucks with new Protein Blended Cold Brew blended drinks, added to menus on Tuesday.
The new dairy-free Almond- and Cacao-flavored beverages are slow steeped and made with alternative milk and plant-based brown rice and pea proteins, according to a new release.Read more
Celebrate National Filet Mignon Day at Morton's The Steakhouse with $1 petite filet mignon sandwiches on Aug. 13.
Stop in the bar from 5:30 to 10 p.m. to get the deal. No coupon is necessary for this national promotion, which is good while supplies last. The limit is 12 sandwiches per guests who dine-in only.Read more
This post has been updated to include more Central Florida museums.
The Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando, Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area in Merritt Island and Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales are among the Central Florida museums participating in Smithsonian magazine’s annual Museum Day on Sept. 22.
Tickets must be downloaded at smithsonian.com/museumday, beginning Aug.Read more
Sign up for a Target REDCard and get a $25 coupon to save save on back-to-school necessities.
The offer is good for savings on a $100 purchase when signing up for a Target debit or credit card through Aug. 11. The coupon will be emailed after approval for the card and is good in stores through Sept. 23.
There is no annual fee.
Save more at the store using the card.Read more
Just in time for back-to-school shopping, get a $10 coupon good for a freebie with purchase of a e-gift card at JC Penney.
Get the free $10 off $10 purchase as a bonus when you buy a $75 e-gift card through Sept. 3. Coupons are redeemable in stores Aug. 12-Sept.Read more


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Kingfisher Indulges April Fool’s Day by Announcing an Instant Beer Mix
Instant beer in a sachet, the promo video showed how you just need water. The campaign went viral gaining half a million view on Instagram 50,000 shares and 40,000 registrations for samples.
Kingfisher announced their instant beer and made it to trending news by announcing their instant beer mix.
The campaign mentioned “All you need is water! With its patent freeze-drying technology, You can get a refreshing beer by just adding water.” Kingfisher has made it possible and is now available for tasting. So goodbye to the strenuous walks home with bulky bags filled with beer, and no more fighting for space in the fridge for beer bottles before a party!”
The campaign went viral on social media and the entire digital space. If not now, we were hoping the product to be launched soon. The video received half a million views 50,000 shares on Instagram, and they had a registration link on their bio for which they received 40,000 + registrations from across the country.
This product in real if launched would solve so many problems from stacking up beer bottles in the fridge, and from saving trips to the booze store. We could simply make it like Rasna or any other drink. Empty the sachet, mix it in cold water, and the beer would be ready.
Ola and McDonald’s Also came up with their own pranks. Ola announced an on the go restrooms for a generation which is always on the go, and McDonald’s launched the glow in the dark burger all in the name of April fool’s Day. We think its extremely well thought out and funny but if launched it would be the most successful thing ever.
We hope that in future, there is a true launch, and not just a prank. I am sure all of us are waiting for it!
Till then “Keep the good times rolling with Kingfisher”


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Doing your homework can turn business dreams into reality
If only things could work out like they do on television.
Buy an old house, preferably the worst house in the best neighborhood, gut it, overcome a few minor setbacks (“Oh, no! There’s a pipe in that wall!) and in half an hour, you’ve got a beautiful home, complete with open-concept kitchen, worth a hundred thousand dollars more than you’ve invested.
Or, you convince “Mr. Wonderful” you’ve invented the next fidgit spinner and he’ll shepherd your product into another “Shark Tank” success story.
The fact is, most enterprises don’t turn out the way they do on television.
According to the Small Business Association, 30 percent of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 50 percent during the first five years, 66 percent during the first 10 and only 25 percent make it 15 years or more.
The usual reasons for failure include not investigating the market, problems with a business plan, too little financing, bad location and marketing, lack of flexibility and trying to expand too quickly.
But that doesn’t mean small businesses don’t succeed. In fact, more than 99 percent of employing organizations in the U.S. are small businesses, and 70 percent of the new jobs created in the past 10 years were in small businesses.
With the recent loss of two landmark downtown stores in McCook — JC Penney’s and Hershberger’s Music — it’s gratifying to see the amount of new business activity taking place in our community.
While a major franchise, Ace Hardware, is moving into the JC Penney space, many of the new businesses are being started by young entrepreneurs, some taking over existing firms and others launching from the ground up.
The Hormel Business Plan Competition, conducted through McCook Community College, has helped spur business activity in Southwest Nebraska, counting GameOn and Loop Brewing Co. among its successful alumni.
Other local help is available as well, through the Center for Rural Affairs’ Rural Enterprise Assistance Project — REAP — which has periodic office hours at the McCook Economic Development Corp., 402 Norris Ave. Suite 301 on the third floor of the Keystone Business Center in McCook.
That includes this Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the MEDC at (308) 345-1200 for an appointment.
REAP offers technical assistance, educational and networking opportunities and a loan program for small businesses. It also has three bilingual specialists and operates the state’s only Women’s Business Center, and is designed to assist all types of small businesses, including those with 10 or fewer employees, self-employed full-time, part-time, home-based, start-up and store-front businesses.
Visit www.cfra.org/reap for more information.
It’s great to be entertained and inspired by television shows about entrepreneurship, but doing your homework and taking advantage of all available resources can help turn that inspiration into reality.


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Farm issues could scupper free trade deal with EU: U.S.
By Sybille de La Hamaide
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Differences between the United States and the European Union over issues such as genetically modified crops and hormone-treated beef could scupper a free trade deal, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said on Tuesday.
The European Union and the United States hope to seal a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) that would encompass a third of world trade and nearly half of global gross domestic product.
The two sides have made limited progress after 11 negotiating rounds, however, and food and farming issues tend to be among the thorniest in trade negotiations.
"This is not going to be an easy discussion. We know there are serious issues," Vilsack told the EU Agricultural outlook conference hosted by the European Commission.
Vilsack singled out three issues that had to be addressed: European opposition to U.S. exports of beef and genetically modified organisms, and U.S. opposition to the EU's system of geographical indications, or designation of origin protection.
"If we don't address these difficult, tricky issues ... decide not to deal with them because they are too hard, then in my view you are not going to have a TTIP agreement," he told reporters.
"The agricultural interests in the United States, by themselves, are not politically powerful enough to get an agreement passed, but they are certainly powerful enough to stop agreement that's been negotiated," he said.
The United States says science shows U.S. products from genetically modified crops to hormone-treated beef are safe, but those claims are met with suspicion in much of Europe. Continued...


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HUDSON, NY – Bioforce USA announced that its research team at Bioforce AG, based in Roggwil, Switzerland, discerned three major flaws in the study by Taylor et al., entitled “Efficacy and Safety in Treating Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Children, published in the December 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
The three key flawed areas concern test medication, study design and efficacy.
According to Bioforce researchers, the children were given a syrup containing dried and pressed Echinacea purpurea above-ground herb juice, a product not commercially available and one whose production process is nebulous.
“There is neither a tradition nor any scientific knowledge available about this syrup,” says Eileen Sheets, director of product management and regulatory affairs for Bioforce USA. “Available scientific studies demonstrating echinacea’s efficacy have been performed on specific alcohol extracts processed in well-documented ways. For example, in the alcoholic preparations, the active substances such as alkylamides, caffeoyl derivatives, polysaccharides, glycoproteins and alkaloids are increased and available to the body. However, in pressed juice, mainly hydrophilic components are isolated, likely rendering the syrup used in the JAMA study ineffective.”
Although the study planning, execution and subsequent statistical analyses were solid, according to the Bioforce AG research team, there were shortcomings in the design that may have influenced the outcome.
First, bias was present in the detection and judgment of symptoms—which were done by both parents and the children. States of symptoms and overall health were not considered directly nor scaled appropriately by physicians.
In addition, says Sheets, a more critical factor is that the test syrup was first administered too late. “In our experience and that of former researchers, it is known that echinacea works effectively when taken at the immediate onset of the first symptoms. In this case, the children were given the medication when the URI was already more or less well expressed. This means that the viral replication was already advanced.”
The JAMA study authors also noted that the placebo group overall took more vitamin/mineral supplements than the test group, likely influencing outcome further.
The study itself inadvertently demonstrated and underscored previous work on Echinacea purpurea. Unfortunately, this message was ignored by the media. In the JAMA study, although symptoms and duration of URI were not reduced with the echinacea syrup, the echinacea group experienced significantly fewer second and third upper respiratory tract infections during the four months of observation.
Echinaforce is one of several long-standing and relied upon products of Bioforce. Manufactured at the company’s headquarters in Switzerland, Echinaforce is made under strict pharmaceutical quality control standards (GMPs) for purity, standardization, safety and efficacy. Echinaforce is a tincture made from 95% fresh Echinacea purpurea and 5% fresh echinacea root. According to Sheets, the advantages of the tincture occur in its rapid absorption in the body and the lack of absorption-inhibiting substances such as complex carbohydrates, fibers, and excipients. In addition, the alcohol serves to preserve the freshness of the plant elements, thereby ensuring efficacy through retail shelf-life and consumer storage.
Bioforce USA sells Echinaforce tincture in 1.7-fl.-oz. and 3.4-fl.-oz. sizes, and in 120-tablet bottles.


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Profound Beauty Grows Virtual Presence To Avoid Going Mass
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
"Personalized" hair-care firm Profound Beauty is growing its presence online to attract new customers while preserving its status as a prestige brand
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Combustion Engineering Inc., a diversified technology company, said today that it had won a bidding war and had agreed to acquire the Accuray Corporation for $45 a share, or $213 million. Accuray, based in Columbus, Ohio, makes computer-aided sensors and measuring devices for pulp and paper manufacturers. In December, Combustion's initial offer of $35 a share was topped by a $40-a-share bid from Hercules Inc., a specialty chemicals and aerospace company.
Combustion, countered with the $45-a-share bid on Dec. 30, raising its offer $23 million above the Hercules bid and almost $50 million above its original price.
Hercules, however, will receive an $8 million payment from Accuray, part of the original agreement that specified such a payment to Hercules if its offer was rejected. Hercules agreed not to buy any Accuray shares before March 7.Continue reading the main story


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The only constant in technology — as in life — is change. In this article, you’ll hear predictions from leaders across Salesforce for how technology will shape the future, including:
- Technology predictions businesses should keep top of mind in the future
- The future of sales, service, and marketing
- What technologies will disrupt industries in the future
- How businesses will lead with their values in the future
Salesforce leaders are on the front lines of the latest trends, technologies, and challenges impacting businesses. They bring expertise and insight from market analysis, customer conversations, and more to help reveal what tomorrow might bring.
Five Technology Predictions Businesses Need to Know for 2023
While a recession is not a foregone conclusion, 74% of CEOs expect economic conditions to worsen in the short term. Digital transformation is critical to navigating the growing economic turbulence businesses are experiencing today. Here’s five IT investment predictions heading into 2023.
1. Organizations that maintain digital transformation investments will outperform those that don’t
“In times of tough economic headwinds, the pressure to make cuts and deliver efficiency savings and productivity improvements is irresistible. However, the evidence of the economic downturns of 2008-2009 and 2020 from McKinsey and Bain suggests that only seeking efficiency savings during tough economic conditions comes at a risk: roughly one in 10 companies manages to outgrow its peers both during downturns and in the subsequent recovery. The big challenge for 2023 will be to avoid leaning too far in the direction of cost savings and efficiencies and so risk losing the advantage on that next economic upswing. As will the calculation of how much of the digital transformation projects can be cut without creating a bigger risk. The Great Recession brought us Uber, WhatsApp, AirBNB, Instagram, and the great resurgence of Amazon. Take your eye off of the ball, and you may be disrupted.” — Ed Thompson, SVP, Global Influencer Strategy, Salesforce
2. Investment in automation will surge as companies aim to do more with less
“In 2023, we’ll likely see a spike in automation spending. Everybody wants to automate the work they do, meanwhile we’re in an economic situation where businesses must prioritize cost efficiency. Automation is about creating ways of working that can save time while continuing to drive efficient growth, and simply doing more with less.” — Brent Hayward, CEO, MuleSoft
3. Introducing business intimacy will deliver business value and elevate the CIO’s seat at the table
“CIOs can increase their relevance and ability to deliver business value by bringing a new set of skills and operating processes to the executive table during a radically different business environment. This begins by truly understanding broader business needs — what are the priorities, the pain points, the processes, the investments and, most importantly, the technologies their colleagues are dealing with. This is called business intimacy, and it is key to better understanding the strategic priorities of business partners across sales, service, marketing, commerce, IT, HR, finance, and other teams.” – Juan Perez, CIO & EVP, Salesforce
Read more from Perez on how CIOs can fuel growth amid economic uncertainty here.
4. Staying competitive will require “digital Darwinism”
“Some companies are going to batten down the hatches and cut costs. Markets though, will continue to evolve. Customers will continue to shop, make decisions, learn and exercise new behaviors, and gain new digital competencies. Competitiveness in this market becomes a matter of ‘digital Darwinism.’ To survive and thrive, businesses must adapt to the pace at which technology influences how society and technology evolves. And to do this, businesses need to be bolder and wiser than their peers. Smart companies will reallocate resources to build the business of the future, today. Forward-looking executives will issue RFPs that seek vendor collaboration and solutions beyond immediate technological needs or basic automation. They will aim to develop customer-centered solutions that remove friction, effort, and emulate best-in-class experiences to compete.” — Brian Solis, VP, Global Innovation Evangelist, Salesforce
5. Composability will drive business innovation and agility
“Though demand on IT teams is increasing, resources remain constrained, so organizations will need ways of doing more with what they already have. In 2023, there will be a renewed focus on using a composable digital strategy to meet that need: creating reusable business capabilities to drive efficiency, agility, and optionality at scale.” — Matt McLarty, Global CTO, MuleSoft
Read more IT predictions from MuleSoft here.
Five Predictions on the Future of Sales and Service
A new report from Salesforce found 82% of sales reps have had to adapt quickly to new ways of selling due to changing social and economic conditions. Here’s what five Salesforce executives see happening in 2023 to drive sales and service success.
1. Companies that invest in team selling will drive greater revenue, while also empowering the individual rep
“2023 will bring a period of ‘Great Retraining’ among sales professionals. Sales teams are the backbone of organizations and the pressure is on to keep revenue coming regardless of the macroeconomic climate.”
“To do this, we can expect leaders to lean in on sales enablement programs to make sure they’re caring for the reps who are at the frontlines of a tough selling climate, while also empowering them with AI and automation to drive productivity and efficiency throughout their day to day.” — Ketan Karkhanis, EVP & GM, Sales Cloud, Salesforce
2. Companies that prioritize sales enablement will see greater revenue
“The big move for 2023 will be connecting sales training with business outcomes, such as uplift in pipe generation or increased revenue. Traditionally there wasn’t an easy way to correlate whether time dedicated to learning and training impacted business outcomes. That’s why [Salesforce] created the world’s first accountability performance matrix, which allows us to establish a direct correlation between sales training and our KPIs. As Enablers [of sales], we have to hold ourselves accountable for moving the needle on pipe generation, revenue, and participation. The better prepared the sales team, the better they can serve as trusted advisors to customers.” – Jody Kohner, EVP, Global Enablement, Salesforce
3. Automation will revolutionize the customer experience and increase revenue
“2023 will be the year that service organizations begin viewing service automation capabilities as a ‘must have’ versus a ‘nice to have.’ Automation used to be viewed as an additive to service solutions. Now, with growing customer expectations, shrinking team sizes, and uncertain economic conditions, automation is at the center of every service leader’s mind when it comes to improving the customer experience, while also driving down the cost to serve.” – Clara Shih, CEO of Service Cloud, Salesforce
4. Phenomenal customer service will be intuitive, successful, and consistent
“True success does not come from the initial marketing and sales effort, but rather, growing the relationship with a customer for the long term. We say customer expectations have never been higher, and my position is that they aren’t — customers always wanted to be known and treated reasonably and consistently. What is new is the complexity of engaging customers consistently now that this communication can happen on one of a dozen channels. Customers expect that they will be able to interact easily and successfully. The message to heads of customer experience is to learn to actively listen to customers, and create processes that naturally draw the customer to a specific channel — one that feels it is their choice. Get this correct and you earn the right to customers for life.” — Michael Maoz, SVP, Innovation Strategy, Salesforce
5. The CDP industry will be one of the fastest growing enterprise markets this year
“Over half of customers expect every interaction to be personalized, and the way that companies can do this at scale is through a customer data platform (CDP). Salesforce Genie Customer Data Cloud is an absolute game changer on this front. I predict this technology will grow exponentially in importance as we head into 2023. Genie broadens the definition of CDP to power real-time experiences for all channels across the Customer 360. This is what our customers want now, because their customers expect ‘magical’ experiences that are automated, intelligent, and personalized.” — David Schmaier, President and Chief Product Officer, Salesforce
Four Predictions on Disruptive Technologies that will Shape the Future
In 2021, AI/Machine Learning was rated by Statista as the most impactful disruptive technology. Here, Salesforce executives share five disruptive trends and technologies from 2022 that will shape the future in 2023.
1. Generative AI will empower mass customizations of experiences
“Generative AI uses machine learning algorithms that enable computers to use existing content like text, audio and video files, images, and even code to create new possible content. In 2023, generative AI will rapidly become a key tool for companies and ad agencies to implement mass customization of experiences — individuals with the highest customer lifetime value increasingly see machine-generated images and copy that are individually tailored to their unique profile.” — Mick Costigan, VP of Salesforce Futures, Salesforce
2. Employees will experience workplace culture — in the cloud
“Executives will finally realize that building connection and company culture doesn’t only happen ‘in real life,’ it thrives online — on platforms like Slack. The data shows investing in collaboration tools and techniques pays off, with digital leaders outpacing digital laggards on every dimension. Today, productivity scores are 59% higher in leaders than laggards in Future Forum’s Pulse survey. More surprising to many executives, a sense of belonging with one’s team is 2.2x higher for leaders versus the laggards.” – Brian Elliott, SVP, Future Forum, Slack
The data shows investing in collaboration tools and techniques pays off, with digital leaders outpacing digital laggards on every dimension.
BRIAN ELLIOTT, SVP, FUTURE FORUM, SLACK
3. Data will become more accessible and understandable for everyone
“Improvements in data literacy for the average employee will lead to more people making sense of data. Data will become more natural and more approachable, turning something that is for the few to something that’s for the many — all infused in the flow of work.” — Francois Ajenstat, Chief Product Officer, Tableau
4. We won’t be working in VR Offices
“While producers of ‘professional’ versions of VR headsets seem to think we will be interacting with each other’s avatars in virtual reality offices in the future — I think not. The technology is still too crude, the avatars unengaging, and people in VR headsets look silly. Nearly all the billions now being invested in VR (with the exception of gaming) are likely to be a total loss.” — Peter Schwartz, SVP Chief Futures Officer, Salesforce
Three Predictions on How Businesses will Prioritize Their Values in the Future
Eighty-eight percent of customers expect companies to clearly state their values — but only 50% of customers say they do. Here’s three predictions about how companies will deliver on their values in the future and beyond.
1. Businesses will prioritize climate commitments — despite economic uncertainty
“Climate change won’t wait – even in times of economic uncertainty. In 2023 and beyond, corporate leaders must continue making progress towards their sustainability commitments, ensuring the long-term success of both their organizations and the planet. Salesforce technology can help customers increase the efficiency and profitability of their business while driving towards their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals for success, now.” — Suzanne DiBianca, EVP and Chief Impact Officer, Salesforce
2. Companies will approach consumer data with trust at the forefront
“Consumer data may be the next virtual currency, but with 75% of the world’s population expected to be covered under privacy regulations by 2026, it’s also the next regulated currency. Major global data privacy regulations are expected to pass in the next three years, and failure to navigate them will have major impacts on growth and reputation.” — Wendy Batchelder, SVP & Chief Data Officer of Trust, Salesforce
3. Regulation will help businesses better understand and embed tech ethics
“I’m encouraged by discussion here in the United States about a national privacy bill, as well as AI regulation being developed in Europe. While there are still important details to work out, moving towards a set of guardrails that everyone can follow will make acting responsibly in tech much, much easier. Together, we want to enable the future of AI and innovation, while also protecting everyone affected by it – and regulation can help us achieve that.” — Paula Goldman, Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer, Salesforce


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Nominations sought for MOSES 2011 Organic Farmer of the Year awardThe Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) is seeking nominations for the “2011 Organic Farmer of the Year” award which will be presented at the 22nd annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference Feb. 24-26, 2011, in LaCrosse, Wis.
The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) is seeking nominations for the “2011 Organic Farmer of the Year” award which will be presented at the 22nd annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference Feb. 24-26, 2011, in LaCrosse, Wis.
John, Jane and Janaki Fisher-Merritt of the Food Farm in Wrenshall received the 2010 Organic Farmer of the Year Award. The Fisher-Merritts approach their farm as a living organism, and manage their soil so it can be farmed forever. Diversity of production includes grazing poultry as part of the system to improve soil, lessen weeds and manage insect populations.
The Fisher-Merritts designed and built an innovative energy efficient “root cellar/cooler” which has enough storage to supply their CSA members and the retail stores in Duluth with root crops throughout the winter. This root cellar uses the natural cooling/heating capacity of the earth. For an entire year this large storage area uses less than $200 in electricity.
Every year, MOSES recognizes an outstanding organic farmer or farm family who are innovators; who excel in managing their farm resources like soil, water, wildlife, and biodiversity; and who serve as educators and shining examples in their communities and to the next generation of organic farmers.
“We believe it is absolutely vital to publicly recognize these impressive producers,” said Faye Jones, MOSES executive director. “They are changing the way America farms and the way we eat.”
Those who wish to nominate a farmer for the award must complete and return the nomination form which is available by calling the MOSES office at 715-778-5775 or at www.mosesorganic.org/foy.html.
The Farmer of the Year award includes a cash gift, full registration to the 2011 Organic Farming Conference, lodging during the conference, and a gift certificate redeemable at the conference book sales booth.


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Google is making a deal that will dump Motorola Mobility on Lenovo’s doorstep in exchange for $3 billion going into Google’s pocket. The deal comes less than two years after the search and Android giant bought Motorola for $12.5 billion.
Engadget reports that Google has confirmed the deal which will see Motorola Mobility change hands for $2.91 billion.
Lenovo will reportedly use cash, stock, and deferred payments to finance the deal. Google purchased Motorola in 2012 for $12.5 billion, and has allowed the company to operate under the Motorola banner.
Lenovo isn’t currently a major player in the U.S. smartphone market, but has made strides in other markets where its low-cost offerings are attractive to consumers.


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The all-electric Rolls-Royce 102EX concept, which debuted at last year’s Geneva auto show, won’t reach production.
The Phantom-based 102EX was built as a sort of market-research project, and more than 500 potential customers were given the chance to test it.
Rolls Royce has recently introduced a resource that allows potential Rolls-Royce customers to search for pre-owned cars online.
This is called Provenance Pre-owned Stock Locator, and can be accessed by using an iPad, computer or smart phone.
Rolls-Royce debuted the Phantom Coupé Aviator Collection, an aviation-mirrored line inspired by founder Charles Stewart Rolls, at Pebble Beach Quail last week.
Wearing an Aviator Grey finish, this special Phantom Coupe has a contrasting matte hood, grille surround and window, while inside the cabin we notice the cockpit-like theme thanks to the combination of metal and wood.
If you watched the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games, you might have noticed three bespoke Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupes.
Specially created for the event, the vehicles featured an English White exterior with special badging and self-centering wheel caps that had the Olympic motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” (Faster, Higher, Stronger) on them.
Rolls Royce just opens its largest dealership in North America Jericho, Long Island which is located just miles outside of New York City.
The 9,200-square-foot facility at 115 South Service Road in Jericho holds more than a dozen of the ultra-luxury automobiles, and includes a café, meeting spaces with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and an outdoor terrace.
The Starlight Headliner is a factory-installed option on the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe or Sedan that turns the roof of your luxury car into a panoramic starry night.
“Creating an illusion of a dazzling night sky, hundreds of fibre optic lights shine through the perforated leather on the roof.”
“The brightness of these Roll Royce-created stars can be adjusted to complement the moods and the needs of the owner.”
Academy Award winning director Martin Scorsese has announced he will produce Silver Ghost, a film that chronicles the lives of the names behind the formation of Rolls-Royce.
Silver Ghost will tell the story of motoring pioneer Lord John Douglas-Scott Montagu, his wife Cis and his secret love affair with his secretary and mistress, Eleanor Velasco Thornton.
The MINI Inspired by Goodwood is the most ambitious and luxurious special edition model the brand has ever launched.
To celebrate delivery of the first customer cars, a single example will be on display in prime position at Harrods through April 22.
Co-developed by the infamous Rolls-Royce design team, the car features luxurious amenities that would normally be seen in a Rolls-Royce.
Airbus is about to deliver a luxury double decker A380 to the Saudi prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the chairman of Kingdom Holding Company, a major investor in Citigroup.
Ordered in 2007, it will be the most expensive personal jet, with a final price well in excess of $500 million, including the cost of outfitting it with one-of-a kind amenities.
The facelifted Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II wasn’t the only new model launched by Rolls-Royce at this week’s Geneva Motor Show. Rolls-Royce also used the Swiss event to unveil a new two-tone color option for the Ghost.
Until now, Ghost customers could only customise their car’s paintwork by optioning the Silver Satin bonnet finish, which only continues up to the A-pillars and windscreen surround. The new option extends the contrast theme to roof, rear pillars and boot lid.
The particular car used at Geneva (pictured below) to preview the option was finished in Infinity Black, with a Cassiopeia Silver upper two-tone.
British manufacturer of super-luxury motor cars Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the Phantom Series II at 2012 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland.
The series II comprises Phantom Saloon, Phantom Drophead Coupe and Phantom Coupe featuring enhanced design, drivetrain and technology.
The Phantom II features “significant improvements in design, drive-train and technology,” Rolls-Royce says.
More than half of clients who specified a Rolls-Royce Ghost in 2011 turned to bespoke personalisation.
The service, which includes anything from the application of unique paint colours, coach lines and tread plates to whole vehicle designs featuring champagne sets, humidors and picnic cabinets, helped drive Rolls-Royce to record sales last year.
In total, 56% of Ghost and Ghost Extended Wheelbase models sold around the world featured bespoke design in 2011.
Ultra-luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce is looking to expand into Thailand and Vietnam after it posted record sales in 2011 with Asia its fastest-growing market.
The automaker announced Monday sales jumped 31 percent to 3,538 vehicles last year, and was the highest-ever annual total in the company’s 107-year history.
The surging sales were driven by demand from China and the U.S. with 47% year-over-year growth in Asia-Pacific, 17% in North America and 23% in the Middle East.
Rolls-Royce announced Monday that sales rocketed to an all-time high in 2011, driven by demand from China and the United States.
The group, which is owned by German auto giant BMW, said in a statement that production leapt 31 percent to 3,538 cars in 2011.
That was the highest-ever output in the 107-year history of Rolls-Royce. The 2011 performance beat the previous record of 3,347 cars set in 1978.
Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce has developed its first electric-powered vehicle, that goes up to 125 miles fully charged.
The one-off Phantom 102EX has been touring the globe to gauge the reactions of Rolls-Royce owners and potential customers to a fully electric-powered car.
The 6.75-liter V-12 was replaced by a massive 71-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery housed within the aluminum spaceframe.
Ultra-luxury brand Rolls-Royce has announced that it is to enter South America for the first time in its history.
Its first dealerships were likely to open earlier next year, during a visit to the continent by Rolls-Royce boss Torsten Müller-Ötvös.
Rolls-Royce models will be sold by dealerships operated by the Via Italia group in Brazil and Williamson Balfour Motors in Chile.
Müller-Ötvös said “Brazil and Chile have seen impressive economic growth, with an increasing demand from discerning customers for pinnacle luxury products.”
Rolls Royce will produce an exclusive suite of modifications in celebration of the Chinese Year of the Dragon, which begins next January.
The new Year of the Dragon Collection has been created in “preparation for this festive celebration… Inspired by the legendary creature that is revered in China.”
The collection features a set of particular details created by Rolls-Royce’s bespoke team that can be installed on its handbuilt vehicles, the popular Phantom and luxury Phantom Extended Wheelbase.
One of the world’s most unique Rolls-Royce adaptations is set to go under the hammer next month, with the sale of a model equipped specifically for tiger hunting.
The 1925 Rolls-Royce New Phantom was originally commissioned by Umed Singh II of India, the Maharaja of Kotah, for use while tiger hunting.
This led to some additions such as a mounted Howdah double-barrel shotgun, a rifle stand in the passenger compartments and a mountable Lantaka cannon.
Mini announced pricing for the exclusive model it has developed with luxury automotive brand Rolls-Royce on the first day of the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The automaker confirmed June 30 that the ‘Mini Inspired by Goodwood‘ (also the home of the Rolls-Royce design studio) will start at £41,000 (€45,425), with deliveries beginning in March next year.
That price tag makes the Mini Inspired by Goodwood, a special edition run of just 1,000 models, nearly four times as expensive as the basic Mini First hatch model.
British fashion photographer John Rankin created a collection of 100 images to celebrate 100 years of Rolls-Royce, inspired by the Spirit of Ecstasy.
The two photos in this series which have been released, features Rankin’s wife Tuuli Shipster, a model.
He has photographed her in close-up as well as in full-length picture in sensual profile draped in fabric, reminiscent of the original Spirit of Ecstasy.


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Controversy about Spray Dried Porcine Plasma (SDPP) has always existed. Now, the Chinese authorities have taken measures to ban the use of SDPP in pig feed in the wake of the African swine fever outbreaks. This has created an opening for proven alternative solutions.
In 2007, Porcine Circovirus was detected in SDPP by Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences in China. The outbreak of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea (PED) in North America in 2013 caused losses to the pig industry. PED then occurred in Taiwan and Canada in 2014. On February 18th in 2014, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that Porcine Epidemic Diarrhoea Virus (PEDV) was detected in SDPP. This previous history has resulted in SDPP being suspended in China in September 2018 because of the risk of African swine fever. SDPP has become a focus of suspicion but it has not been identified as a source at this time.
In order to prevent and control the situation of African Swine Fever (ASF), the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China has strengthened supervision over pig feed. In September 13th, 2018, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced the requirement of feed producers to suspend production of pig feed with blood products from porcine blood.
The introduction of the latest policy means that the plasma, which have been controversial for many years in the industry, will be temporarily banned during the epidemic of ASF. It is also a question whether the use of plasma can be resumed in the future.
Angel Yeast predicted the risk of applying plasma products in pig feed more than 10 years ago, and began the research and development of alternative products. In 2005, Angel took the lead in using GroPro as protein material in animal breeding. After more than 10 years of continuous research and development, GroPro has been widely recognised by the industry.
In the future, Angel Yeast will continue to strengthen cooperation with scientific research institutes and large enterprises in research and development, in-depth research on immunity, palatability and other application functions, and iteratively develop more and better products and services.
With more than 10 years of research results on plasma replacement, Angel promoted the plasma replacement solution to the industry on the evening of the Announcement of the agriculture ministry. On the second day, the sales volume of GroPro rose to about 2,000 tons, and the required products were prepared and ready in a week.
The annual market of SDPP is about 50,000 tons in China. If we want to completely replace SDPP, the sufficient production capacity is needed. Angel has 10 yeast factories in the world, 15 highly modern yeast production lines, with more than 60,000 tons of GroPro capacity, that are enough to ensure market needs. As early as 2008, Angel has set up a perfect product coverage protection system. Each product in the production process has to undergo a number of stringent online indicators testing. Up to 280 production critical control points have helped to maintain the one-time qualification rate of finished products at over 99% for a long time. Unqualified products will not be manufactured, resolutely to ensure the stability and safety of products, thus ensuring the quality of feed products.
GroPro is rich in nucleotides, functional small peptides, amino acids, beta-glucan, mannan and other functional components. It can replace SDPP perfectly by 1 to 1. Angel Animal Nutrition Institute has carried out a large number of plasma replacement studies in the past 10 years, see Table 1 and Table 2. In addition, Angel was jointly developed with renowned academics and institutes such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Sichuan Agricultural University.
Through sensory evaluation, electronic tongue test, palatability test, production performance test and practical application of most leading enterprises in China, a large number of experimental data and application cases were obtained, which verified the actual effect of GroPro 1 to 1 perfect replacement of plasma, Figure 1.
Author: Xiao Xiangqian, Product Manager, Angel Yeast, China


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By Alex Pope
Attacq's Jackie van Niekerk discusses how commercial landlords are coping with the pandemic.
We asked to see a selection your face covering selfies as new rules come in for shopping in Scotland.
By Greig Watson & Jennifer Harby
The RNIB say social distancing measures in the high street are causing anxiety for blind and partially sighted people.


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Whilst recently searching for some good quality guitar tabs on Ultimate Guitar, I noticed that the website is incorporating information from Google Analytics to improve the user experience. Each tab is accompanied by the total number of views and the number of views that week, providing another metric of quality for users of the site.
Are there any other sites that you think might benefit from adopting a similar approach?
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J.C. Penney has kicked off its first wave of store closing sales as it moves to reduce its retail footprint.
The bankrupt retailer said the sales started at 136 stores on June 17. Penny’s stores are operating under temporary reduced store hours — Monday through Saturday, noon to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.to 6 p.m.— with enhanced safety measures in place. The list of the closing stores can be found on the J.C. Penney blog.
The sales are being conducted under the guidance of a group of disposition firms consisting of Gordon Brothers, Hilco Merchant Resources, Great American Group (a B. Riley Financial company), and Tiger Group
Penney previously said it would start store closing sales at 154 locations this June, but the total has been reduced to 136 — at least as of now.


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Star Wars Battlefront II is set to be released on November 17 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
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What is the ideal gaming setup and is there such a thing? For many people who aren’t into gaming, no there is no such thing. They just want something casual that they can turn on and play whenever they wish. Quite obviously they don’t take gaming very seriously and thus they don’t possess the mindset…
Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to PS4 and Xbox One in Spring 2018.
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Neymar Da Silva Santos Júnior Dressed Up For A Perfume Event In Paris, France, May 21, 2019.
Yesterday Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior dressed up to attend the brand perfume event, and Marco Verratti also presenced.
Diesel Fragrances invited Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, the Brazilian player and Paris sainte-germain star, to serve as brand ambassador. He is also the first athlete to have been a brand ambassador of Diesel Fragrances.
Neymar's signing marks the first time Diesel fragrances has linked with a figure from the sporting world, although de Lesquen emphasized “Neymar is much more than a soccer player; the way he cuts his hair, dresses, has put tattoos all over his body” resonates globally.
Diesel also saw the influence of the celebrity who has 250 million followers on social media and he has 114 million Instagram followers, 43 million Twitter fans and 59.8 million Facebook groupies.
Neymar will be involved in the development of Diesel Fragrances' products and he will participate in all the important decisions.
“Neymar is an inspiration in the world of soccer. He is a genius, an artist, a magician. He has a very strong personality, a very strong style that inspires a lot of young people all over the world,” Guillaume de Lesquen, global president, designer brands fragrances at L’Oréal Luxe, told WWD.


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Aside from that, on the business side, we're raising the value per player and affiliates will be knocking down our doors when they see how we've aligned ourselves with the top of the online casino game industry with a development team that is always one step ahead of the game.
London, UK (PRWEB) January 27, 2008
BackgammonMasters has once again revolutionized the online game experience with a newly launched Game Lobby that features a sleek look and enhanced navigation platform. News has leaked that this may well be the pilot for a fully integrated casino system which will consist of over 200 popular online casino game variations such as Video Poker, Roulette, Slots, 21 BlackJack and more.
According to the site's CEO, "Backgammon Master's Backgammon platform has always been known for its high quality game experience and superior graphics, the feedback from our players prompted us to offer the access to more of their favorite games besides multi-player Poker and 21 Blackjack. If they're coming to us to get it, they know its going to be top quality." With such a wide variety of single-player and multi-player games, BackgammonMasters is fast becoming a top notch leader in the Online Games niche.
Users have a lot to look forward. Despite its entirely new and exciting look, feel and features, navigation through the new lobby is very similar to the previous version. So users are supposed to find an environment they are mostly familiar with, but will experience the thrill of the new BackgammonMasters game adventure.
Although no official launch date has been given, the CEO has guaranteed that development was finished and multi-phased testing had begun. Furthermore, he's stated that the new website will cause a revolution in the industry: "Aside from that, on the business side, we're raising the value per player and affiliates will be knocking down our doors when they see how we've aligned ourselves with the top of the online casino game industry with a development team that is always one step ahead of the game."
All this innovation is being backed by an overall expansion to support the growth in traffic and ensure top line customer service. Backgammon Masters has added more operators to Live Chat Support feature in addition to their extensive articles, FAQ's and Help files in order to handle the influx of new members who need assistance or have questions. No download or installation are required since the upgrade is automatic.


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The way we shop has changed with how fast our fingertips can press the checkout button. We live in a time when people would much rather shop online from the comfort of their home than go to a brick-and-mortar store. Furthermore, technology advancements over the past 20 years created what we have come to know as the “now economy.” It is because of these ameliorations that today’s consumers are digitally savvier, less patient, and have near infinite options available to them.
For many, it’s rare to go a week and not receive a package at their door. As consumers, we’ve gone from waiting 7-10 days for an order to sometimes less than two hours. Not too long ago, we simply ordered clothing, children toys, and electronics. Now, we order everything from groceries for that night’s dinner to a final addition for a child’s science fair project.
Simply, it’s the “now economy” driven by the “Amazon Effect.” But it’s causing challenges across the board.
While demand has increased on retailers, it has skyrocketed exponentially for supply chains. Getting that box to a customer’s doorstep is far more complex than it was five years ago, and that complexity is growing at a more rapid pace.
To keep pace with the “Amazon Effect,” supply chain managers are forced to adjust strategies so they won’t lose loyal customers – or even worse, their business.
Our new report The Amazon Effect and Your Supply Chain: Overcoming Disruption with Innovative Strategies uncovers how the “Amazon Effect” is disrupting supply chains, as well as new strategies being implemented, the results companies have had, and how these strategies can set companies up for the future.