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Car buyers looking for a deal should act now, as automakers are offering huge discounts and incentives that experts say won't be around for long.
Honda, for example, has been struggling to increase its market share since March's devastating earthquake and spent an average of $1,871 per vehicle on luring back customers with incentives last month, according to automotive analyst Edmunds.com.
That equates to a significant 12 percent jump on its incentive spend, a term used by analysts to describe the cost of discounts such as lowered interest rates or cash rebates to consumers.
Honda's spending hike was the largest of the six largest automakers in the US, Edmunds.com said, although Nissan and General Motors also raised the amount they spent by five percent and four percent respectively.
The firm's Jessica Caldwell said consumers would be wise to buy now, as discounts combine with fresh stocks.
"Whether they're targeting a Honda or any other 2011 model year vehicle, consumers would be wise to buy now, since there won't be a better combination of selections and prices through the end of the year," she said.
General Motors spent the most on incentives in September, according to Edmunds.com's figures -- approximately $3,220 per car, nearly $400 more than the next biggest spender Chrysler, which splashed out $2,835 per vehicle on snagging new customers.
The average incentive offered per vehicle sale was $2,453 per vehicle, the figures suggested, with US manufacturers spending far more than their European, Japanese and South Korean competitors.
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This year has been tough for many businesses but the annual retail event is still going ahead. Black Friday returns on November 27, with Cyber Monday following on November 30. After this challenging year, these events represent a massive opportunity for your business – providing you're ready to embrace them.
The High Street might not be as busy as previous years, but an increased demand in online purchasing this year brings further opportunities for businesses as consumers continue to shop online. Indeed, online is expected to account for a quarter of all retail sales this year.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said late on Tuesday it is recalling 482,000 U.S. hybrid Prius and Lexus CT200h cars because of a possible airbag inflator defect. The recall covers 2010-2012 vehicles with air bag inflators that could have a small crack in a weld, which could lead to the separation of the inflator chambers. Show More Summary
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Because nothing's more fun than schooling ultranationalists on how to actually buy American.
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The Australian-developed Ford Ranger line-up will receive a host of new features from the third quarter of 2016, as the Blue Oval guns for the top-selling Toyota HiLux in the ute sales race. All 2017 Ford Rangers in the pick-up body-style will get a rear-view camera and reverse parking sensors, with the exception of the […]
Face it, the hipsters won. All things quaint and ironically archaic are now universally cool and there’s not a damn thing you can do about it. Case in point: this tin Toyota is the sexiest thing you’ve ever seen. Read more...
oyota has given customers a preview of the interior for its new compact suv, the c-hr, due to arrive in australia next year. as with the rest of the c-hr package, the interior is a step away from what toyota customers may expect from the brand and is described by the carmaker as “a new direction”. Show More Summary
A first official view of the upcoming 2017 Toyota C-HR‘s interior has been revealed this week, along with confirmation of new details ahead of its Australian launch early next year. Set to take on the likes of the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-3 when it goes on sale in 2017, the C-HR promises to blaze a new […]
A study by Lux Research on self-driving initiatives among automakers suggests monetization trumps technology.
We try out the latest version of Toyota's legendary SUV.
We reconnected with pro racer Ryan Millen to take a ride inside his Toyota Rally RAV4. Incredibly, it’s mostly stock other than the tires, shocks, exhaust, and rollcage. We still can’t believe this front-wheel drive SUV with an automatic can go around a dirt track like this.
Let’s check off the bonafides of today’s Nice Price or Crack Pipe Toyota truck, shall we? It’s a 4X4, it rocks the turbo 22RE and a five speed stick. Lastly, its a rare and funky Custom Cab, making it one long truck. Let’s see if its price has you longing for it to be cheaper. Read more...
The table above shows how the four major car companies in the U.S. auto market were represented in various market sub segments. The breakdown for each company is as follows: Toyota: out of 37 vehicles in the market, 21 are cars. SUVs make up the next biggest segment for Toyota with 7 vehicles. GM: out […]
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The workhorse 2017 Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series will come packing some much-needed safety equipment fitted as standard, the company has confirmed today, while also benefiting from extensive local testing. Scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of this year, the 2017 Toyota Landcruiser 70 Series gets an upgrade to Euro 5 emissions compliance for its 4.5-litre V8 […]


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Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence Tay has got Zero Chill!
Microsoft launched a new Artificial intelligence powered social media bot that will respond to users on Twitter, GroupMe and Kik via instant message. You can have a full fledged conversation with the bot, it’s pretty interesting how it all works.
Interestingly, Microsoft Silenced it’s new Artificial Intelligence bot which was named Tay, after users on Twitter taught it how to be racist. Microsoft shut down the auto-tweeting bot after it began tweeting racist comments at users and referencing Hitler and its support for Donald Trump.
What is Microsoft’s Artificial Intelligence Project Tay?
Tay is basically an Artificial Intelligence project which was built by Microsoft’s Technology and Research Teams along with Teams at Bing.
Why was Tay designed?
In an effort to conduct research on conversational understanding. Microsoft wanted to build a bot that you could talk to online.
Tay is capable of performing many tasks, posting comments on user photos, telling users jokes, answering questions as well as conversing with users.
Artificial Intelligence in Marketing
We’ve seen systems like this backfire with brands in the past on social media. We love technology and interesting projects like this, it’s the best way to learn about bugs and issues is by letting it run its course. However, when it comes to marketing, we’re not big fans of marketing automation.
Consumers are smarter than that. They know when they’re being talked to by a bot. Furthermore, they don’t want to talk to a bot. They want to talk to a human. Our social media campaigns are operated by human beings and distributed by computers and we like it that way.
It’s important to note that Tay wasn’t created racist. She learned how to be racist. If you have questions about social media marketing from human beings, contact BeCore today!
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Cheshire East’s hospitality industry enjoyed a boom year with hotel room bookings rising by 2.1 per cent in 2015.
The increase shows the Borough did better than Cheshire West, Liverpool, York and Warrington.
Cheshire East has enjoyed year-on-year success in its hotel and guest house sector with an increase in hotel occupancy rates of 14 per cent since 2012, compared with a national increase of 7.8 per cent.
Hotel and guest house occupancy increased for the fourth year running, rising from 59.9 per cent in 2012 to 75.6 per cent in 2015.
The number of bed nights rose to nearly 447,000, compared to 426,000 in 2014.
The Borough’s hospitality economy has continued in an upward spiral since 2009, when it was worth £152m compared with £218m in 2014, while the overall visitor economy is worth a staggering £800m to the Borough, with huge spin-off benefits to local businesses.
A wide range of events and attractions are credited for the Borough’s hospitality and tourism performance, from canal boating to wedding fairs and venues, artisan markets, cultural festivals and even brewery trails.
The prospect of staging a leg of the famous Tour of Britain cycle race later this year is certain to give an added injection of income to the industry and celebrations for the Queen’s 90th birthday will also generate additional investment.
Councillor Les Gilbert, Cabinet member in charge of communities, said: “This is fantastic news and sends out the message that there is always a warm welcome here in Cheshire East.
“I congratulate our hoteliers and guest house owners, who continue to raise the bar in standards so that our visitors know they will get quality accommodation with a smile and that here in Cheshire East there is plenty to do and see throughout the year.”
Other factors which have added to the rising numbers of visitors are the RHS Flower Show, the agricultural and trade shows and the Borough’s proximity to Liverpool, Manchester and Manchester Airport. Last year’s Tour de France cycling event through Yorkshire also helped to boost visitor numbers.
Hoteliers and guest houses reaped a 5.1 per cent rise in room revenue, with guests prepared to pay more for their accommodation, reflecting a £2.59 average increase per room.


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iPhone 2019 comparison: iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max vs. iPhone XR, XS and XS Max
The iPhone 12 has landed - compare the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12
Right on schedule, Apple has unveiled its new iPhones for 2019 – the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. The inevitable new question is, “Is it worth an upgrade?” To help you decide, New Atlas compares the specs and features of the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max to last year’s iPhone XR, XS and XS Max.
For this comparison we examine all three of last year’s models, even though Apple has now officially ditched the iPhone XS and XS Max. We suspect this decision is to help the new models stand out – which may turn out to be a wise move because specs-wise, there isn’t all that much new about the iPhone 11 range.
Either way, we’ve still included the XS and XS Max because they are still available second hand or new from other retailers. And of course, it can be useful for people who may have one of those models and are thinking about upgrading.
The iPhone 11 seems to be basically in the same shell as last year’s XR – its dimensions, weight and build materials are all the same. The 11 Pro and Pro Max are both slightly bigger than their previous counterparts.
As mentioned earlier, the iPhone 11 weighs the same as the XR, while the 11 Pro is (fittingly) 11 g heavier than the XS. The Pro Max, meanwhile, tips the scales at a whopping 226 g, making it not just the heaviest iPhone ever but also the heaviest mainstream phone on the market.
Continuing Apple tradition, the entry-level model gets all the splashy, bright colors, while the higher-end phones stick with muted, classy tones. In this case, the iPhone 11 comes in six options: black, white, green, yellow, purple and red. The 11 Pro and Pro Max stick to last year’s gold, silver and “space gray” tones, with a new addition of midnight green.
All six of these phones are made with glass front and back, ringed in metal. For the iPhone 11 and XR, that frame is aluminum, while the 11 Pro, Pro Max, XS and XS Max are made with stainless steel.
This year, Apple has finally made all three new iPhones completely waterproof, with a rating of IP68. The company says the iPhone 11, XS and XS Max can be submerged down to 2 m (6.6 ft) for up to 30 minutes, while the 11 Pro and Pro Max can survive down to a depth of 4 m (13.1 ft) for that long. The XR’s IP67 rating means it can only get down to 1 m (3.3 ft).
Of course, we wouldn’t recommend putting those limits to the test. It’s still not a good idea to go swimming with your iPhone, but it’s nice to know that spilling water on it or briefly dropping it in the bath or pool won’t instantly kill it.
There’s no change in screen sizes this year, as all three new phones have the same-sized displays as their last-gen counterparts.
Since device sizes have grown slightly and display sizes haven’t, the new phones have marginally bigger bezels this year – with exception of the iPhone 11. That said, we’re talking about less than one percent difference in each case, so you’ll be hard-pressed to notice.
Again, with no changes in display sizes there are no changes in display resolutions either. That said, on the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max Apple has boosted the brightness up to 1,200 nits and contrast up to 2 million-to-one, both of which are roughly double that of the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max.
As the entry-level model, the iPhone 11 keeps the IPS LCD screen of the XR, while the 11 Pro and Pro Max stick with the OLED screens of the XS and XS Max. Both technologies have their pros and cons, but generally speaking, OLED displays have brighter colors and deeper blacks, while IPS LCD may look sharper and have more natural colors.
No change here either. Apple phased out fingerprints years ago and has focused on facial recognition to unlock devices, making use of the depth-sensing selfie cam.
The three new iPhones are all running the latest chipset, the A13 Bionic. Apple says these are up to 20 percent faster than the A12, performing over a trillion operations per second. The new chips are also packing the third-generation Neural Engine, which apparently allows for faster machine learning analysis of videos and photos.
The RAM has also had a decent boost in the new phones, with the 11 Pro and Pro Max up to a respectable 6 GB.
Storage capacity has also stalled, but the options were already generous. It’s hard to imagine any regular iPhone user needing 512 GB, but it’s nice to have the choice. Of course, that choice comes with a hefty price tag.
Make sure you choose wisely too – Apple still refuses to put microSD card slots into iPhones, so you’re stuck with whatever capacity you get.
All three new phones have had a slight battery upgrade. In terms of raw numbers, iPhones always look a little lacking compared to their competitors, but Apple is known to be able to squeeze more juice out of less, mostly thanks to having such tight controls over the hardware and software ecosystem.
Officially, Apple says the iPhone 11 lasts up to an hour longer than the XR, and the 11 Pro up to four hours longer than the XS. The 11 Pro Max meanwhile has the longest battery life of any iPhone, up to five hours longer than the XS Max.
All six of these phones can be fast-charged, but there’s a catch: you need an 18-W USB-C Power Adapter. These come bundled in with the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max, but if you want to fast-charge one of the other phones, you’ll need to buy a separate adapter for US$29.
Again, all six phones can be wirelessly charged too, pending purchase of a separate charger. This stings less though, since basically nobody packs in a wireless charger yet.
Apple’s proprietary Lightning port is the only one on the bottom of all six of these iPhones. This is used both to charge the phone and connect the included earbuds. Of course, you can always use Bluetooth earbuds and headphones if you prefer.
For this year’s models, Apple has bumped up the megapixel count on the selfie cams, from 7 to 12 MP. The aperture stays the same, and they all still have the depth-sensing capabilities that the company calls TrueDepth. Apple says the new front-facing cameras have a wider field of view.
This is where the most striking differences come in, with the new phones each getting an extra rear camera. In the case of the iPhone 11 that means two, while the 11 Pro and Pro Max now have three eyes.
In addition to the 12-MP wide-angle lens as seen on the XR, the iPhone 11 now has a 12-MP ultra-wide camera, with an aperture of f/2.4. That essentially makes it the same as last year’s XS and XS Max
The iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max both have this same setup, plus a third camera that has 12 MP, an aperture of f/2.0, and a telephoto lens.
Despite the extra camera, there aren’t many new photo and video modes in the new phones. The main one is Night Mode, which uses AI to bring out more detail in low light, much like Google’s Night Sight.
Other than that though, most of the rest of the capabilities were present on last year’s models. All six iPhones can snap images with High Dynamic Range, and shoot video in up to 4K resolution at up to 60 frames per second.
They can also slow things down to 240 fps, for Full HD slow-mo. At the other end, timelapses are present and accounted for.
Panoramas can be shot and stitched together up to 63 MP. Multiple cameras allow for nice bokeh effects. And of course, the fun little AR modes like Animoji and Memoji carry across generations.
As always, new iPhones means a new version of the operating system. In this case, iOS 13 adds a dark mode, new editing tools for photos and videos, and a few other tweaks. This will eventually roll out to the older models too.
It wouldn’t be an iPhone without stalwart Siri helping out. She’s present and accounted for on all six of these phones.
The iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max are all due to launch on September 20, 2019. Luckily, there’s no staggered release this year – for whatever reason, last year the iPhone XR wasn’t out until a month after the XS and XS Max.
The iPhone 11 starts at $699 for the 64 GB model, or you can double the storage for an extra 50 bucks. After that, it’s an extra $100 to double it again.
For the others, you’re looking at the $1,000 mark and up, making them pretty pricey investments. Interestingly, the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max models are all the same prices as the XS and XS Max. Rather than give the two older models a price cut, Apple seems to have just dropped them entirely. If you’re particularly keen, you can still buy them from other retailers, but for that price you might as well go for the new models. This is probably by design on Apple’s part, to combat slumping sales.
That said, the iPhone XR has now had a pretty good price cut, starting at $599. Given the differences are fairly slim, maybe now is the time to jump on that if you have an iPhone 8 or earlier – or an Android phone, for that matter.
- Compare 2020 iPhones: iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 11 vs. iPhone SE
- Compare 2018 iPhones: iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max vs. iPhone XR, XS and XS Max


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City girl Disha Mahajan won the title of â€˜Miss Central India 2019â€™ at a fashion show programme organised by Cinestep at Suresh Bhatt Auditorium, recently. Gunjan Agrawal was declared as the first runner up while Anushree Bhandekar was announced as the second runner up at the show.
The event turned out to be a huge success as participants from around seven cities auditioned for the title. The cities include Hyderabad, Satara, Pune, Raipur, Nagpur, Nashik and Bhopal. Many young girls participated in the event out of which only 45 made till the talent round of the fashion contest.
Famous television actress Chandani Bhagwanani, Nisangdha Deshmukh, Rani Balveer, Akhilesh Mane, Guddi Tarneja and Yash Gupta were invited as the judge at the event.
Makeup for all the final contestants was done by Sunita Kamble and Trupti Meshram. Photography was handled by Dinesh Shahane whereas the beautiful dance performance by the contestants was choreographed by Prasheel Aglave.
Rasika Shriwas, Kanelal Mulmul, Pawan Joshi, Kohinoor Meshram and Sumit Bramhane worked hard to make the event a grand success.
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The CBD market has taken off. Considering that the 2018 Farm Costs made hemp items government legal in the United States, it has actually come to be simpler than ever before for people to get their hands on CBD Oils, Edibles, Topicals, and also all sort of other cannabidiol-infused products.
Unlike THC items, CBD products don’t get you high as well as, according to research, will not trigger any kind of significant negative effects. However, there is still CBD Products for regulation, particularly with many stores offering mislabeled and also undependable CBD products. Therefore, the FDA has begun to action in as well as take steps towards CBD regulation.
Lately, it was revealed that the FDA would hold its initial hearing on CBD The hearing happened on May 31, 2019, and drew in over 110 audio speakers who attested why CBD ought to or should not be controlled. The FDA is currently approving comments on cannabis-derived products as it heads more in the direction of regulation. Here’s more on FDA’s CBD hearing and what to anticipate.
FDA holds its very first hearing on CBD
Given that hemp-based CBD items became legal, the market has actually had an enormous boom. Market research reports approximate that the CBD market will certainly strike $22 billion by 2022. CBD products made with hemp removes are now commonly available in everywhere from health shops to smoke shops, giving users a lawful method to get their hands on them.
Much, the FDA has not done much to manage the market, other than making Epidiolex, a cannabis-infused epilepsy drug, legal. Now, the FDA is taking steps towards more stringent regulations for CBD items, beginning with its initial hearing which happened at the end of May.
Peter Pitts of the Center for Medicine in the Public Rate of interest keeps in mind that stricter guidelines are required to make certain the top quality of items and also what exactly they can do for customers. Many audio speakers noted that many mislabeled items are on the market, determining a clear need for regulations on high quality.
#https://www.justcbdstore.com# Best Selling CBD GELS by Just CBD StoreThere was also an ask for even more support for the research study of cannabis and also cannabis-derived products and also standards on how people ought to utilize them. For instance, regardless of several research studies being performed on CBD, there are still no regulatory standards on how much CBD individuals should take. Individuals are commonly left to determine does by themselves, regardless of lots of physicians recommending CBD to people.
FDA holds its very first hearing on CBD.
The factor was additionally brought up that numerous epileptic patients have actually discovered CBD to be highly beneficial for their signs. Dr. Jacqueline French of the Epilepsy Structure kept in mind, “It has been proven in randomized controlled tests of Epidiolex (a medication which contains CBD), that in high adequate focus it can stop seizures.” She went on to explain that taking CBD products with high focus of CBD off the market could be highly harmful to epileptic people.
The FDA currently prepares to take more actions and also is currently approving talk about CBD up until July 2, 2019. Dr. Norman Sharpless stated in a speech: “Docket comments will certainly help inform FDA as we take into consideration the vital plan choices related to the regulation of items having cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds.”
FDA approving discuss CBD until July 2
The FDA is now inviting comments in their public docket. Stakeholders, participants, and even participants of the public are able to send their remarks pertaining to CBD as well as just how it must be regulated. The FDA will make note of these comments and utilize the details they gather to educate their decision on just how to deal with managing cannabis and also cannabis-derived products.
CBD Products from JustCBDStore.com has actually currently attracted around 2,500 remarks from those curious about the regulation of CBD items. Numerous individuals have come forward to state how CBD has actually assisted them with points like back arthritis, ptsd, and also pain. Big organizations have also offered their input. Ben & Jerry’s recently specified that they had actually sent a comment to the FDA in assistance of CBD law amidst their strategies to launch a CBD Ice Lotion.
The FDA is presently preparing to start supplying searchings for from its internal functioning team in August as well as taking matters further from there. From there, it’s likely that more stringent guidelines might be established when it pertains to cannabis-derived items and CBD particularly.
Why manage CBD?
No wellness troubles have actually been determined with CBD, there are still some important factors why policy is needed. These products either included also much THC or too little CBD, deceptive individuals as well as potentially creating unwanted side effects and also fell short medicine examinations.
CBD is currently extensively available, and also despite the absence of law in the sector, consumers are swarming to these items for all sort of factors. A cross-sectional study of CBD customers located that 62% of CBD individuals reported using CBD to deal with clinical problems such as discomfort, anxiety, as well as rest disorders. Numerous likewise report finding it beneficial for aiding with their symptoms. Just CBD Store on CBD customers by HelloMD and also the Brightfield Team located that 80% of CBD customers found it to be incredibly effective for their signs.
Why regulate CBD
Policy of CBD items would imply stricter quality guidelines, even more substantial research study done on the usages and also impacts of CBD, and more clear guidelines and also how individuals should use it. With the enormous growing support in favor of CBD, it’s very likely that there will certainly be positive modifications in the future.
The very first FDA hearing on CBD attracted lots of audio speakers who explained both the unfavorable and also positive elements of the substance. The general consensus appears to be that CBD can be extremely beneficial, but stricter law is required to prevent poor quality products and also support more research right into how it can be utilized. As of today, customers are able to get hemp-based CBD items legitimately from shops throughout the USA as well as get CBD online.
She went on to point out that taking CBD products with high concentrations of CBD off the market might be very damaging to epileptic clients.
Ben & Jerry’s lately mentioned that they had sent a comment to the FDA in support of CBD law in the middle of their strategies to release a CBD Ice Cream.
A cross-sectional research of CBD individuals found that 62% of CBD users reported utilizing CBD to treat medical conditions such as discomfort, stress and anxiety, and rest problems. A large-scale research study on CBD users by HelloMD as well as the Brightfield Group located that 80% of CBD individuals found it to be extremely effective for their signs and symptoms.
As of right now, individuals are able to get hemp-based CBD items legally from stores throughout the United States and also buy CBD online.


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Burberry announce Sienna Miller and Tom Sturridge as the new faces of autumn/winter 13
Despite speculation that model and girlfriend of Bradley Cooper, Suki Waterhouse might be the brands new face, longstanding friends of Burberry Tom and Sienna were shot as a couple for the first time for the campaign.
Following on from their flirtatious Burberry Kisses campaign and couple-centric concept (Roo Panes and Gabriella Wilde, Eddie Redmayne and Cara Delevingne over the past two years have been shot for Burberry) the brand shot Tom and Sienna engaging in a classic British Love Story for the cameras, exposing the fun and flirty side of Burberry.
Under the creative direction of Christopher Bailey and shot by the inimitable Mario Testino, the campaign takes on a playful and romantic tone and is soundtracked by Burberry wonderboy and Bazaar favourite Tom Odell, whose songs have accompanied both the spring/summer 13 and autumn/winter 13 shows at London Fashion Week.
"This was a shoot full of love and laughter. It was such a treat to work with Sienna and Tom, and to capture their magic together says Burberrys Chief Creative Officer Christopher Bailey.
Burberrys autumn/winter 13 collection puts a strong emphasis on outerwear, heavily featuring the iconic Burberry trench as modelled by both Sienna and Tom. Oxblood, camel and gold make a strong appearance in the collection.
After a short hiatus, Sienna Miller returns to the limelight after starring in BAFTA nominated The Girl as Hitchcocks heroine Tippi Hendren. Sturridge has likewise stepped back into the public eye as he performed at The Royal Court Theatre in Polly Stenhams new play No Quarter, as well as Broadway show The Orphans.
The product featured in the new ad campaign will become available to buy from next Wednesday from burberry.com and in stores


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BlackBerry Evolve X smartphone was launched in August 2018. The phone comes with a 5.99-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 2160 pixels.
The BlackBerry Evolve X is powered by octa-core processor and it comes with 6GB of RAM. The phone packs 64GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 2GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the BlackBerry Evolve X packs a 12-megapixel (f/1.8) primary camera and a 13-megapixel (f/2.6) secondary camera on the rear and a 16-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The BlackBerry Evolve X is powered by a 4000mAh.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, USB Type-C, Micro-USB and FM. Sensors on the phone include Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor, Compass/ Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.
BlackBerry, earlier called Research in Motion, is a Canadian smartphone-maker that made a name selling QWERTY devices, but is struggling to stay relevant in a world dominated by iOS and Android. After years of backing its own BB OS, the company has decided to make an Android smartphone in a bid to grab a small chunk of the smartphone pie it used to dominate.
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PRESS RELEASE 10.01.2019
10.01.2019 Organic breeding makes the organic sector better and more independent
A special exhibition at the Biofach shows the current state and the central importance of organic breeding.
20 different organic breeding initiatives will present themselves in a special exhibition at the Nuremberg BIOFACH from 13th to 16th February 2019. It shows what organic breeding has already achieved, but also where further development is needed. Because only plant varieties and animal breeds that are specially tailored to organic farming make organic farming sustainable. This benefits the entire organic sector.
Following last year’s great success, European organic breeders under the leadership of the Swiss organic organization Bioverita once again are putting on the exhibition “Organic right from the start”. In the middle entrance foyer of the exhibition center, visitors get a chance to not only look at exhibits but also to talk to breeders and join a discussion forum on organic breeding. Central message: Independent organic breeding is a fundamental cornerstone for organic farming and thus also the organic processors and organic traders.
Lots of organic plant breeding for independent organic farming
Most exhibitors come work in plant breeding. For example, the Swiss Sativa Rheinau AG provides information on the status of its current breeding projects for kohlrabi, carrots and tomatoes. The plant breeders Charlotte Aichholz and Noémi Uehlinger from this company personally like to tell interested people about what their work entails. “Organic farmers rely on robust varieties that produce good results without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Unfortunately, organic varieties are still missing in many species. And existing varieties are threatened by new genetic engineering methods and the increasing concentration on a few suppliers,” explains Markus Johann, Managing Director of Bioverita. The work of the many regional organic breeders is a counterpoint to the increasing power concentration of the large seed multinationals.
The special exhibition illustrates the different levels of different species. Whereas grain breeding pioneers have already launched many established organic varieties on the market, special organic fruit varieties will only reach the market in the next few years. Organic fruit growers like Apfel:gut and Poma Culta illustrate how time-consuming their work is. Because organic fruit varieties must be robust at the same time, that is, without chemical crop protection, and also taste great.
Better animal welfare thanks to organic breeding
Some animal breeders are also represented at the special exhibition. At her stand Inga Günther, the managing director of the Ökologische Tierzucht GmbH (ÖTZ), will provide information about the organic chicken of tomorrow. Visitors get to experience the first steps in breeding varieties that will completely eliminate the need for killing male chicks in the organic sector. “When it comes to cattle, mainly female animals are already bred on the organic farms today. Ruminants are perfectly developed for the digestion of cellulose as well as for continually walking around. Organic cattle breeding therefore focuses on good grazing ability, health and longevity”, explains Markus Johann.
Own organic breeding requires a lot of money and commitment. Therefore, the special exhibition is also dedicated to financing. For example, organic companies and private individuals can show solidarity with the breeders during a special event at the exhibition. For there is still a lack of available finance for truly sustainable organic breeding.
The breeding initiatives and organizations at the special exhibition:
- Apfel:gut Obstzüchtung
- Bingenheimer Saatgut AG
- Bioverita – for organic from the start
- Culinaris – seed for food
- Ellenberg’s Kartoffelvielfalt GbR
- EUNA – European Association for Natural Cattle Breeding
- Forschung & Züchtung Dottenfelder Hof – LBS e.V.
- Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz
- Getreidezüchtungsforschung Darzau
- Kultursaat e.V.
- Ökologische Tierzucht gGmbH
- Poma Culta apple breeding
- ReinSaat KG
- Rinklin Naturkost
- Saat:gut e.V.
- Sativa Rheinau AG
- Stichting Zaadvast
- Zukunftsstiftung Landwirtschaft – Seed and Animal Breeding Fund
Contact for press and media:
Markus Johann, Phone: +41 79 636 5364, Email: firstname.lastname@example.org


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The 2021 edition of Ecobank-JoyNews Habitat Fair has opened at the Accra International Conference Center in Accra.
The fair ends on November 1st.
During the five days of the fair, experts will be available for all customer living and banking needs.
The event, known as the largest housing and construction trade fair, has attracted numerous exhibitors over the years, who present a wide range of building materials and home accessories.
This year’s is no exception. When visiting the fair, many exhibitors showed their goods to a high level of public interest.
Experts at the fair answered relevant questions from customers and advised them on how best to buy a home in Ghana.
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More than 600 daring participants will strip down this morning at Cork’s Camden Palace Hotel and have their bodies painted in a bid to break a five-year record, set in the US.
Adjudicators from Guinness have issued strict instructions that those taking part remove all clothes except their underwear, before paint is applied to every part of their bodies.
But organisers faced a mini-crisis yesterday after a last-minute surge of applicants led to a rush on the city’s dwindling supply of thongs.
Just after midday yesterday, only Utopia, an adult shop in the city centre, had supplies left. A shop assistant said: “My phone’s been constantly ringing and I only have two or three pairs of thongs left at this stage. I would order more in, but there wouldn’t be time.”
Prior to Utopia stepping in to save the day, organisers had issued a Facebook warning, stating: “Men’s thongs have sold out in Cork. Some people are saying they are wearing jockstraps. You could also wear a woman’s thong (just make sure it’ll hold you in) or you could wear Y-fronts.”
However, chief organiser Keira O’Connell, from Cork, insisted the setback would not prevent history being made today, with the Cork Body Painting Group almost certain to smash the existing record of 264 painted bodies.
The effort begins at 8am and includes a team of 150 body paint artists.
If the record attempt isn’t enough to set pulses racing, the annual Cork World Naked Bike Ride takes place later in the afternoon.


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2019’s Call of Duty game is still yet to be announced, but some members of the public have seemingly already played it. A select few American athletes have shared images across social media of them playing this year’s game–whatever it might be.
Riley Ridley, Tajae Sharpe, and N’Keal Harry have each posted pictures of themselves playing the new shooter at what looks to be an official event, while All Games Delta has more images. We’ve reached out to Activision to verify this isn’t some elaborate ruse from the American footballers.
The publisher is yet to announce this year’s Call of Duty. Traditionally, each game in the series gets announced in the May before it eventually launches, so we might be just around the corner from Activision lifting the lid on this year’s game.
We do know it’s Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare developer Infinity Ward working on the upcoming shooter. Infinity Ward also created the Modern Warfare sub-series, as well as Call of Duty: Ghosts. There are rumors this year’s title is Modern Warfare 4, but this has not yet been confirmed. That fits with the developer release cycle that has been established.
Activision has confirmed, however, that 2019’s Call of Duty game will include a single-player campaign, despite last year’s Black Ops 4 doing away with the traditional story mode. Activision also confirmed the new game will have a “huge expansive multiplayer world,” as well as “fun co-op gameplay.”
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The US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) ruled that companies using blockchain to transfer precious metals are money transmitters. This came in response to an inquiry from a company which issues digital proofs of custody through the bitcoin blockchain to transfer ownership of gold, silver, and the like.
Prior to this ruling, companies that use blockchain to transfer precious metal ownership simply fell under the category of a dealer in precious metals, precious stones, or jewels. Now, FinCEN has clarified that they are also money transmitters, which means that the regulations in both these industries apply.
Blockchain and Gold
One of the frequently used applications of blockchain is to track ownership, as entries in this distributed public ledger cannot be easily tampered with. In the past year, several startups have taken advantage of this feature to make it easier for clients to buy or sell gold and other precious metals.
“The Company does not fall under the e-currencies or e-precious metals trading exemption from money transmission because, when the Company issues a freely transferable digital certificate of ownership to buyers, it is allowing the unrestricted transfer of value


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15. December 2017
Silver imports by India, one of the world’s top buyers, may keep rising next year after bouncing back this year from a four-year low in 2016, boosted by weak prices.
Overseas purchases are estimated at as high as 5,500 metric tons in 2017 and may rise to about 6,000 tons next year, surging from 3,000 tons in 2016, according to Chirag Sheth, an analyst at London-based Metals Focus Ltd., an independent precious-metals research firm.
“We are surprised by the recovery,” said Sheth, who had expected a contraction in purchases at the start of the year. Shipments rose amid a rush to import more silver ahead of the implementation of the new goods and services tax in July, he said.
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Korea: GDP accelerates unexpectedly in Q2
July 26, 2016
The Korean economy accelerated in the second quarter of this year, expanding at the fastest pace since Q3 2014. GDP annual growth increased from Q1’s 2.8% to 3.2% in Q2, overshooting the 2.8% expansion the market had expected. This reflected the positive impact that the government’s fiscal stimulus plan, announced earlier this year, has had on domestic demand. That said, sluggish external demand continued to weigh on exports.
Private consumption accelerated from a 2.2% increase in Q1 to a 3.2% expansion in Q2, since an extension of the tax cut for car purchases until June and discounts on home appliances spurred household spending. Similarly, the current construction boom helped to boost fixed investment, which picked up from a 3.1% rise in Q1 to a 5.1% expansion in Q2. Government spending slowed down slightly, but it still grew at a significant rate (Q2: +3.7% year-on-year; Q1: +4.5% yoy).
On the external side of the economy, exports and imports increased 1.7% and 3.1% in Q2, respectively. The external sector’s net contribution to overall growth was minus 0.6 percentage points in the second quarter, which mirrored a similar detraction in Q1. Regarding exports, Trade Minister Joo Hyung-hwan said that it is difficult to predict if export growth will improve in H2 given that there is increased uncertainty over Brexit and lower demand from China—Korea’s main trade partner.
Despite the economy’s acceleration, there are concerns over whether this respite will be short-lived. ANZ Economists stated that, “the challenges that lie ahead for the South Korean economy in terms of the scope of corporate debt restructuring in a low-trade environment (and with monetary policy nearing its lower limit) are formidable,” and that, “it would be surprising if this economic momentum were to continue.”
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Summer is officially over and fall is here. Although the summer activities have halted for the year, it doesn’t mean you need to stop your sunscreen routine. Sunscreen should been worn year-round for protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Another good end of the season skin tip is to perform a skin self-exam.
According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD), a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering dermatology and the official journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, it is vital to check for new growths in order to detect melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
After reviewing 38 published studies comprising 20,126 melanomas, researchers found that less than one-third of melanomas (29 percent) arose from an existing mole, while the vast majority (71 percent) appeared on the skin as new spots. Moreover, melanomas that arose from existing moles were thinner than other melanomas, indicating that patients whose melanoma was associated with an established mole had a better prognosis than others.
“These results could indicate that patients who monitor their existing moles for suspicious changes could detect melanoma in its early stages, when it’s most treatable,” says study author Caterina Longo, MD, PhD. “Because the disease is more likely to appear as a new growth, however, it’s important for everyone to familiarize themselves with all the moles on their skin and look for not only changes to those moles, but also any new spots that may appear.”
The American Academy of Dermatology and Illinois CyberKnife encourages everyone to perform regular skin self-exams, asking a partner to help them check hard-to-see areas like the back. Any new or suspicious spots warrant a trip to a board-certified dermatologist, as does anything changing, itching or bleeding. The AAD also recommends that everyone protect themselves from the sun’s harmful UV rays by seeking shade, wearing protective clothing and applying a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.


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Publix, Whole Foods Expanding in Metro Charlotte
- Mar 05, 2014
Publix has officially broken into the North Carolina retail market with the opening of Publix at Ballantyne Town Center, its first location in the state. However, the 56,445-square-foot store at West Providence and Johnston roads, isn’t the retailer’s first location in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area. Publix already has two stores in greater Charlotte, both of which are located in the South Carolina. Publix on Gold Hill in Fort Mill and Publix at Cross Creek in Indian Land have been open since late 2012.
Publix at Ballantyne Town Center features a pharmacy, bakery, deli as well as produce, seafood, meat and floral departments. A drive-thru pharmacy and event planning services are also available at the location.
Publix is currently pursuing a rapid expansion in North Carolina, focusing on the greater Charlotte region. The Florida-based retailer will open locations in Charlotte at Shops at Southline and on York Road by late 2014 and on South Tryon by mid-2015. Additionally, by late 2014 it will open stores in Metro Charlotte communities like Cornelius, Mint Hill and Matthews adding further location Huntersville, Lake Wylie and Concord by the end of 2015. Metro Charlotte will also gain two additional stores in Rock Hill, S.C.: Publix at the Villages at Cherry Road Shopping Center set to open in March 2014 and a yet to be named store on Heckle Boulevard, which will open in 2015.
In other retail news, Whole Foods Market recently announced its third Charlotte location. The natural and organic foods retailer has signed a 40,000-square-foot lease in South Charlotte, in the Waverly mixed-use development at Providence and Ardrey Kell Roads. The supermarket should open in late 2016. Whole Foods currently has one operational location in Charlotte’s SouthPark and will be inaugurating its second in Huntersville, N.C.
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LinkedIn expects lower revenues, earnings per share for 2015
LinkedIn (LNKD) announced its 1Q15 earnings on April 30, in which it sharply lowered its outlook for 2015. The company now expects EPS (earnings per share) of $1.90 per share for 2015 against its previous expectations of $2.95 per share. LinkedIn also expects revenues of $2.90 billion against its prior expectations of $2.93 billion–$2.95 billion, as the chart below shows.
Investors were clearly unhappy with the weak outlook that LinkedIn provided, as the company’s stock plunged by 20% after the earnings were announced.
Display ad market is becoming competitive
The slower display ad spending growth and the strong US dollar (UUP) were the primary reasons cited by LinkedIn for its weak outlook. Even Twitter (TWTR), which announced its 1Q15 earnings last week, was also forced to lower its guidance for the rest of the year. Twitter’s stock was down 25% after it revealed its revenue growth slowdown concerns.
Facebook (FB) announced mixed 1Q15 earnings but despite the company’s slowing revenue growth, Facebook stock didn’t take the same kind of beating as LinkedIn and Twitter. This indicates that competition in the online advertising market is increasing.


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They plan to bring their overseas store count to 20 by 2020.
Japanese okonomiyaki chain Chibo will launch their first store in Indonesia on January 27 in Gandaria City Mall, Jakarta.
According to a report by the Jakarta Post, Jabbi Foods will operate the brand after signing a licensing agreement with Chibo Corporation.
The 188 sqm site has 90 seatings, and says that its menu items will have special dishes suitable to the mainly Muslim population.
The Japanese chain aims to extend their international store count to 20 by 2020 and plans to launch in Brazil, New York, London and Russia. Chibo currently has stores in Japan, China,, Hong Kong, Hawaii, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
Photo credit: Chibo Philippines Facebook
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Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus has received Low Volume Manufacturer status from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
If you follow Nurburgring lap times, you may have heard of James Glickenhaus, who was not very shy about expressing what he thought of Lamborghini’s record-setting Huracan Performante lap time. Glickenhaus is the founder of automaker Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus and this year competed at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring with its SCG003C race car that actually claimed pole with a time of 8:15.427.
Now, we’re going to see the street-legal versions of the car heading to production with pricing starting from $2 million.
By getting Low Volume Manufacturer status, Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus can produce up to 325 vehicles a year, but don’t expect production to come close to that number. The automaker plans on producing four to six units of the SCG003 for the 2018 model year, while production next year will be around eight to 10 units.
The hypercar will be offered in three variants: SCG003S, SCG003C, and SCG003CS. The street version will be the SCG003S (Stradale), while the SCG003C (Competizione) will be for track-use only. The SCG003CS (Competizione Stradale) is a combination of the two, as the name suggests, taking the track-only model and making it street legal. Powering the SCG003S is a 4.4-liter biturbo V8 engine with over 750 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque paired to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission. The SCG003C gets a Honda-sourced 3.5-liter biturbo V6 giving it around 500 hp.
The American automaker said the first road-registered example will be on display at the Quail Motorsports Gathering on August 18, 2017 during Monterey Car Week.
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Thor files plans for Williamsburg retail conversion
Filing deviates from previously targeted 35K sf on North 6th Street
Joseph Sitt’s Thor Equities filed plans Monday for its retail conversion of A Site On North 6th Street in Williamsburg, and they’re somewhat different from what was expected.
The site, located at 124-136 North 6th StreetBetween Bedford Avenue And Berry Street, will contain a three-story commercial building spanning almost 20,400 square feet, according to a permit application filed with the Department of Buildings.
The plans are a considerable departure from those previously expressed by Thor, whose website notes a retail development at the location spanning 35,000 square feet – with 10,000 square feet on each of the ground and lower levels and 7,500 square feet on the second and terrace levels.
The filing also indicates retail space on the ground floor only, with warehouse and manufacturing space on the second and third floors. Neither Thor nor Midtown-based Building Studio Architects, the project’s architect of record, could be reached for comment.
Thor acquired the assemblage for $21.5 million in August 2014, according to city property records. The site currently holds a pair of one-story commercial buildings housing restaurants, with vacant land between them.
In April, The Real Deal reported that Sitt was in contract to purchase another prime Williamsburg retail site at 176-180 Bedford Avenue from RedSky Capital for $36.1 million. That site allows for a total of 7,200 buildable square feet, plus another 7,200 square feet of roof and basement space.
Sitt also won’t have far to turn to find friendly faces in Williamsburg. His son, Jack Sitt, picked up a 10,000-square-foot building at 93 North 9th Street earlier this year, with plans to renovate the retail space.
Retail rents along Bedford Avenue’s prime shopping strip average $347 per square foot, according to a recent Brooklyn market report by the Real Estate Board of New York.


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Running parallel with foldable smartphone makers like Huawei and Samsung, Motorola is also working on a foldable smartphone called Moto Razr.
According to reports, Motorola’s foldable smartphone might be launched this November. This speculation is based on the invites regarding a Motorola product launch at Los Angeles.
Recently, several renders have also showcased some glimpse of how Moto Razr will look.
“You’re going to flip”, reads product launch invite
The word “flip” in the invite hints that Motorola is aiming to launch a foldable smartphone.
Therefore, the rumored Moto Razr or the next flip phone from Motorola will be different from the recent launches.
Predictable Specifications of Moto Razr
Processor: Moto’s flip/foldable phone is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset
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In terms of RAM, Moto Razr might come with 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants with 64 GB and 128 GB internal storage options.
As the Razr legacy suggests, the next foldable Moto Razr will be slim and compact. Thus, on the battery front, it might come with a smaller but efficient 2,730 mAh battery.
The smartphone might bring a dual display. The unfolded display might be 6.2-inch panel with 876 x 2,142-pixel resolution, while the outer panel may come with 600 x 800-pixel resolution.
It is expected that the upcoming rumored Moto Razr is expected to come in gold, white, and color variants.
Considering its cutting edge innovative design, Moto Razr may cost around $1,500.
It is expected to compete with Samsung’s Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X.
Some reports also suggest that Samsung is presently working on bringing a new foldable smartphone that may be launched in the next year.


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GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — Many customers who bought season passes are frustrated after the closing of Fantasy Island.
Grand Island Supervisor John Whitney tells News 4 that Apex, the California- based company that owns Fantasy Island, always paid their taxes on time and were good citizens since the company took the park over in 2016.
He says Apex paid about $78,000 a year in taxes and Grand Island received a third of that. Whitney says he was blindsided by the news that Fantasy Island was closing.
He says he’s called Apex officials to try to get answers, especially for people who bought season passes.
Whitney says it’s disappointing that he hasn’t heard back yet. Many people have been directed to call the Attorney General’s office.
“That is the next route, that’s going to happen but again let’s see where they go with this and not really hit the panic button at this point and hopefully everything comes to a good solution,” said John Whitney.
Whitney says he’s also talked to State Assemblymember Angelo Morinello and reached out to State Senator Chris Jacobs for help.
The Attorney General’s office says people must file a complaint with their office and if there are enough complaints, their office will be able to look into it. For the complaint form, click here.
Attorney General Letitia James released this statement this evening:
Thanks to responsiveness of the residents of Western New York, my office has received more than 150 complaints about Fantasy Island in the last day. That’s why, early this morning, my office took immediate steps, demanding that the amusement park’s owner provide refunds to consumers for season passes, meal plans, and other goods and services for the 2020 season. My office will not hesitate to take further legal action if these refunds are not issued. I continue to encourage every New Yorker affected by Fantasy Island’s closure to file a complaint on our website so that we can continue to fight to ensure every New York consumer is made whole.”


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Tour the latest version of Google Maps, now available on the iPad and the iPhone, boasting better navigation and search tools, including Google Earth's bird's-eye view.
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Now you can get a view from above with Google Earth; simply choose the option from the left menu. On the satellite map, prominent locations are featured in large print. Nearby sightseeing options are shown at the bottom of the screen.
SaaS As Innovation Driver?Software as a service is the clear No. 1 way enterprises consume cloud. InformationWeek's SaaS Innovation Survey reveals three tips to get the most from SaaS: Make it a popularity contest. Have an escape plan. And remember that identity is the new perimeter.


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We are heading into Remodista’s Global Community Day celebrating with the 3rd Annual Women2Watch Award Show, that is focused on Women leaders who are solving the future of business. In 2018 our W2W had over 65 keynotes and presentations in Melbourne, Copenhagen, San Francisco, Austin, Sao Paulo, Las Vegas, New York, Mexico City, and NYC talking to the future of retail and finance. This year, we have our Community Day happening in New York City and Sydney, Australia, and see a growth path that opens up UK and Germany in 2019.
Innovating Through Research and Education
One of the facets that makes Remodista unique is our emphasis on collaboration and retail innovation through research. For our event in the US, we have added an educational element called the Collective Think. It’s a tool that measures innovation within a room, group, or organization. This year’s Collective Think will take place in New York, and we’re gathering 60 leaders across retail, technology and finance to discuss commerce, customer experience, artificial intelligence and the internet of things. We are excited to share where the innovation lies in our community of pioneer thought leaders.
Look for insights and data over the next six weeks.
Announcing our Women2Watch Innovation Award Finalists
In year three, the Women2Watch award show dinner celebrations are now the icing on the cake. After a Community Day that educates, innovates, and collaborates, we have created a warm environment that celebrates the Women2Watch leaders who have helped solved the future of business and move the needle forward.
We are excited to share this year’s 10 finalists from the US and Australia:
A BIG Congratulations to these impressive leaders who are helping to define the future of business coming from many different areas of business within the industries of technology, retail and finance.
The 5 Innovation Award Winners will be announced on Sept 20th in Sydney and NYC.
The iLab: Connecting our Women2Watch honorees, innovative technology companies, and enterprise consultancies to build lasting partnerships focused on innovation
This is our second year building on the Innovation Lab, which we now fondly call it the iLab. Short, sweet, and to the point. We like it. The iLab consists of Women2Watch honorees who are building innovative companies and pushing boundaries with product innovation and services. This year’s iLab features forward-thinkers who have broken new ground with wearables, accessories, technology and solutions such as Dresscode, Ettitude, Naadam, Scentinvent POMPOM, LookyLoo, and Smartgift. There are also larger global partners, like OSF Commerce, Capgemini and Salesforce, who are able to put time and money into R&D, and have enterprise level solutions that help our traditional retailer take big steps into the future of retail. The last group is our smaller innovative tech companies, like Attraqt, ContentSquare, Nisum, Tiltsta, NoiseGrasp, and Grow Marketing who are developing cool new technology products and services that are impacting the retail industry.
What is unique about our Innovation Lab is that everyone is sharing their initial inspirations and/or designs that lead to the creation of a product or service that is or soon will disrupt or innovate the market. Each partner has a unique story to tell, and at the same time, each is unveiling something new in their product line or technology capability. You won’t find more of the same; instead, you’ll be hearing about innovations that are on the cusp of happening or have just been released in the market.
Can’t attend? Listen to a live recording of Fashion is Your Business, broadcasted from the iLab!
Throughout the day, we will be covering a variety of topics on Fashion is Your Business with MouthMedia Network.
Podcast topics include:
We are thrilled to spend this day in an environment that educates, collaborates, innovates, and celebrates! Follow us on Facebook to hear the Award Winners announced live on Sept 20th.


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Saturday is the 100th day of 2016, the year when Braselton marks the centennial of its founding, so in celebration, Buy Local Braselton is hosting a special event.
The town of Braselton recently launched the Buy Local program, dedicated to the promotion and support of local businesses that create and maintain the distinctive character, unique community and economic strength of Braselton.
“With almost 600 licensed businesses within town limits, spread across Jackson, Hall, Barrow and Gwinnett counties, we are working to bring connectivity to Braselton, through branding and networking among businesses, to make residents and visitors more aware of the shopping and playing opportunities available right here in Braselton,” said Town Manager Jennifer Dees of the Live, Work, Play and Shop community.
“We're celebrating this milestone by hosting many centennial events throughout the year, and Buy in Braselton event on April 9 is just one,” said Dees.
Some businesses will be offering promotions, door prizes, raffles and sales which are being promoted, along with other offerings and announcements, at the Buy Local Braselton Facebook page. Another Buy in Braselton Day is being planned for later in the year.
The Buy Local Program also hosts quarterly meetings for business owners and residents. Dates and events can be found on the Facebook page, as well.
A special offering this Saturday includes the book launch at Braselton Gallery for “Sidetracked” by Jackie White and Milam McGraw Propst set for 3-5 p.m. Sales throughout the shop and a gift basket giveaway are also planned.


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COUNTRY Financial survey shows Americans concerned about inflation
An expert from COUNTRY Financial offers insight on inflation and how to manage its impact.
A new survey from COUNTRY Financial shows that nine out of 10 Americans are worried about inflation, and it’s easy to see why. Respondents said that during the past three months, they’ve noticed higher prices at the gas pump (86%), the grocery store (80%) and restaurants (67%).
A few cents here and a few dollars there can unfortunately add up to a hard hit for everyday consumers.
To blunt the impact of higher prices, many people are already planning to cut back on spending. About half of respondents said they will cut back on restaurant dining or take-out meals, and 30% said that they’ll keep their current technology instead of upgrading.
With inflation continuing to trend upward, consumers that haven’t already come up with a plan for how they’ll manage higher prices should begin to think about a path forward.
Adjust spending and protect savings as prices rise
While inflation itself may be out of everyday Americans’ control, Scott Jensen, Manager of Planning Support at COUNTRY Financial, said that there are certain steps people can take to put themselves in a stronger financial position as prices rise.
“You can’t avoid inflation, but by implementing smarter financial habits you will be better prepared to weather the storm,” Jensen said. “The basic financial principles of living on less than you earn, saving and maintaining an emergency fund will put you in a place of stability —no matter the inflation circumstances.”
If you’re not already living by these principles, it’s not too late to stop and reverse course.
As the new year approaches, it creates the perfect opportunity to re-evaluate your approach to saving and budgeting and to make any necessary adjustments. A carefully crafted approach to spending in the new year can ensure that your long-term savings goals stay within reach, even in the face of higher prices.
“Maybe inflation took you by surprise this year and you didn’t get a good jump on adjusting your spending. Not to fear — 2022 is a new opportunity to get on track,” Jensen said.
Consumers can start with simple adjustments to the way they think about spending, such as being more mindful about whether daily purchases are truly necessary, paying closer attention to how much items cost and keeping tabs on inflows and outflows.
“Take small steps to cut back on a daily basis, such as dining out less, trying to consolidate errands into one trip, and holding off on bigger ticket items, like vacations and home improvement projects,” he said. “It’s important to respect and realize your daily cash flow and what’s coming in versus what’s going out amid the rise in prices.”
Seek financial help from a professional to build a path forward
For some, the idea of doing their own end-of-year financial checkup or establishing new spending protocols can be overwhelming, especially when conditions on the ground are quickly changing. If the thought of planning your own finances causes you stress or you don’t know where to begin, you may want to consider working with a financial professional to create a personalized plan based on your own unique financial situation.
At COUNTRY Financial, Jensen and his fellow financial professionals take an evaluation approach to financial planning, conducting an insurance and financial review with each client to get a complete picture of their individual needs before moving forward. Then, they continue to work with clients throughout the year to stay on track toward meeting short- and long-term goals.
“A financial professional can help you identify and stay on track with your goals while acting as an accountability partner,” Jensen said.
That accountability can be especially helpful during a season where letting go of resolutions over time is so normal that it’s almost a cliché.
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LOS ANGELES - A shop cat from a Chinese herbal medicine shop in Koreatown has been found after the cat was stolen out of the shop over the weekend.
Mimi has been at the Harbin Deer Antlers Trading Co. at the intersection of S. Western Avenue and W. 2nd Street for more than 10 years, according to the family. Over the weekend, Mimi was picked up and taken right out of the store.
In a video posted to the Koreatown Life Instagram page, a patron in the store is seen picking Mimi up and walking right out the front door with the cat under their arms. The alleged cat thief was seen wearing a purple striped shirt with a light-colored tie, dark pants and white shoes.
The shop owners said that it happened quickly, and that in the time that they turned around to grab the phone, the thief grabbed Mimi and made their way out the door.
On Sunday night, the store owners told FOX 11 that Mimi was found near the store, in a bush near the intersection of 2nd Street and Oxford Avenue.
The company told FOX 11 that they're also in the process of contacting police to submit a report.
There was no word of the person seen taking Mimi from the store.


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Johnson & Johnson
Estimated 2026 sales: $54.6 billion
2019 sales: $42.4 billion
2019-26 CAGR: 3.75%
Johnson & Johnson has made some big bets in its pharmaceuticals business, and thanks to new launches and label expansions, its executives aren't the only ones predicting growth in the years ahead. Sales increases will push the company to more than $54 billion in sales by 2026, Evaluate predicts, good enough for a top 3 spot worldwide.
Back in 2018, J&J execs said new launches would fuel “above-market” growth through 2021, and they have echoed that sentiment several times since. Looking forward, Evaluate predicts the company will post 3.75% annual growth to 2026, which is higher than all but four companies in the organization's top 15 rankings by 2026 sales. It beats everyone besides Bristol Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.
J&J’s pharma business turned in $42.2 billion last year, making it by far the largest division at the global healthcare company. Consumer health turned in $13.9 billion, while medical devices generated $26 billion.
And the pharma group wasn't just the largest by sales last year; it also posted the strongest revenue increase at 5.8%. In 2018, pharma posted 11.8% growth versus the prior year.
Within the pharmaceuticals group, oncology has been a strong growth driver. In 2019, the franchise's revenues increased 11.9% operationally to $10.7 billion. In that group, Darzalex, Imbruvica and Zytiga are all blockbusters, although Zytiga is now facing off against U.S. copycats.
Aside from oncology, J&J’s immunology unit generated nearly $14 billion in 2019, a 7.9% increase from the prior year. Stelara, a 2009 launch, is now the company’s bestselling medicine, pulling in $6.3 billion last year. J&J's neuroscience franchise generated $6.3 billion, a 6.6% increase, while sales for cardiovascular, metabolic and other meds came in at $5.2 billion, a 9.7% decrease.
The company is riding strong momentum for some of its blockbusters, but execs see more opportunity in the company's late-stage pipeline. In 2020, the company could see potential label expansions for Zytiga follow-up Erleada, depression nasal spray Spravato, blood cancer fighter Imbruvica, psoriasis therapy Tremfya, cancer therapy Darzalex and diabetes med Invokana, according to an investor presentation.
The company just scored a new approval for its Ebola vaccine in Europe as well, and it could nab an EU nod for HIV drug rilpivrine by year's end, too.
Within J&J's pipeline, the company's "hematology franchise and its therapeutics business, in general, are both underappreciated," Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Louise Chen wrote in a note to clients last month. Her team hosted a conference call with experts after the American Society of Clinical Oncology's virtual meeting, and they spotlighted JNJ-4528, a CAR-T therapy for multiple myeloma, as well as teclistamab, a bispecific antibody in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, among promising candidates.
The company has late-stage neuroscience candidates ponesimod and paliperidone palmitate, as well, among several others in its pipeline. The Cantor team rated J&J among its top picks earlier this year, citing a “leading pharma business that is well-positioned to drive above-market growth” in 2020 and beyond.


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Recent events in foreign policy and the ongoing conversation about the value of U.S. trade agreements have put a spotlight on South Korea as a close U.S. ally and an important customer for U.S. products, including grains.
South Korea is now the fifth largest market for U.S. agricultural exports, totaling $6.2 billion in purchases in 2016. The country was the fourth largest importer of both U.S. corn and distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) as well as the seventh largest importer of U.S. barley in the 2015/2016 marketing year.
Selling 50 metric tons of U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) may seem minor, but Javier Chávez, U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Mexico marketing specialist, views these small sales to cattle and dairy producers in southeastern Mexico as the start of another big opportunity for U.S. feed grains.
“The U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement has served to generate a continuing, symbiotic trade relationship between the United States and Peru that shows no signs of diminishing.”
U.S. Grains Council (USGC) programming helped one poultry producer in Tanzania shift her burgeoning poultry business into a full-blown brand of frozen chicken.
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently released a new batch of online videos highlighting the importance of building and maintaining trading relationships and the work the Council does in grain markets around the world.
Malaysians eat a lot of chicken - upwards of 110 pounds per year per person. More of those chickens will soon be eating U.S. corn thanks to the arrival of a 68,100 metric ton (2.68 million bushels) bulk shipment last week, the second shipment received from U.S. origin recently following a five-year purchasing hiatus.
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the Moroccan Poultry Association (known as FISA) sponsored the first in a series of training programs for West African poultry producers this month in Casablanca, with FISA and the Senegalese Poultry Association further cementing their relationship through a new memorandum of cooperation.
A recent sale of U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) to Saudi Arabia is an example of an increasingly diverse number of markets interested in the feed product and the impact of sustained market development in areas showing potential for long-term growth.
Last month, Saudi buyers purchased 18,000 metric tons of U.S. DDGS, a relatively large amount and a dramatic increase from total sales of just 8,400 metric tons in 2014.
In 2016, the United States was again the world’s largest net exporter of ethanol, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trade data and as demonstrated in this U.S. Grains Council (USGC) chart of note.
Net exports are calculated as the difference between exports and imports. The 2016 calendar year concluded with U.S. net exports of 838 million gallons, the second highest level ever, exceeded only in 2011. U.S. ethanol shipments exceeded 1 billion gallons, and incoming shipments totaled nearly 215 million gallons in 2016.
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) presented a roadmap for increasing the production, use and trade of ethanol as a transport fuel across the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region during meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, this week.


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AllHome income up 46% as economic activity returns
Billionaire Manuel Villar Jr.’s home improvement retailer AllHome Corp. saw profits jump higher last year on the back of higher sales and margins.
In a statement, AllHome said net income climbed 46 percent to P1.44 billion as net revenues jumped 15 percent to P14.32 billion as business activity started to recover in 2021.
AllHome also attributed gains to e-commerce sales and a larger focus on higher margin in-house brands.
Profit margins last year increased to 35 percent of revenues compared to 31.6 percent the previous year, the company said in the statement.
AllHome president Benjamarie Therese Serrano said the company’s financial performance were “indicators of our strength and our continued commitment to both improve and build on the AllHome value proposition as well as deliver value to our stakeholders.”
“With the government’s steady pace of downgrading restrictions towards a more normal scenario, we are starting to see our operations returning to full strength,” she added.
Serrano said the company also remained on track to reach 100 stores by 2026.
Meanwhile, e-commerce revenues last year accounted for 11 percent of the total figure.
“With the increasing adoption of online shopping across all consumer channels, AllHome will continue to leverage innovative customer-facing measures and automated digital marketing campaigns to strengthen our omnichannel presence and grow our consumer base,” AllHome vice chair Camille Villar said in the same statement.
“Aside from AllHome’s strong performance in a time of pandemic, we are notably gaining ground in the e-commerce space, with 11 percent of our revenue now coming from online channels,” she added.
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The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau unveiled a documentary portraying the natural beauty of Sri Lanka at the ITB travel and trade show in Berlin, Germany, this week.
The all-female filming team captured Sri Lanka’s “stunning landscapes and vibrant culture” including the wildlife in the country, the Tourism Development Ministry said in a press release.
The filming and production team with its extensive experience working with the BBC’s Natural History Unit, were collectively responsible for some of its most spectacular series’ including Blue Planet II, Africa, Human Planet and Our Blue Planet.
Meanwhile, a Sri Lankan pavilion was also launched at the event under the theme ‘So Sri Lanka’. The pavilion is expected to provide 72 hoteliers and Sri Lankan tour operators to form networks with other stakeholders in the industry.
Tourism Minister John Amaratunga speaking at the opening of the pavilion said that he is confident of achieving the target of three million tourist arrivals to the country this year.
He also explained that the theme ‘So Sri Lanka’ was a step-up factor in highlighting the location of the country in a bid to draw more tourists.
The pavilion comprises some of Sri Lanka’s unique offerings including an in-house Ayurveda Spa, a tea boutique which offers Ceylon Tea and another selfie competition which is expected to draw in more crowds to the social media handles related to Sri Lanka Tourism.
“Winners of the Selfie competition will be offered airline tickets, holiday packages by the private sector in order create greater awareness of the destination through digital media” the tourism ministry noted in the release.
The trade fair in Berlin will be participated by over 180 countries and will run until March 10.
SLTPB Chairman Kishu Gomes and Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Germany, Karunasena Hettiarachchi were some of the key dignitaries at the event.
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What did he do now? It's really about what he hasn't done.
Tesla CEO and founder Elon Musk is certainly no stranger to controversy. Whether it's lighting up on the Joe Rogan Experience, calling a scuba diver who saved trapped Thai boys a pedophile or allegedly breaking the law, which forced a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation that resulted in him being stripped of his role as Tesla chairman, Musk frequently seems to find himself in the hot seat.
Let's face it, the guy has an interesting track record. But at the same time, his mission to make electric vehicles more mainstream is not only noble, it's also working. Just a few short years ago, EVs were still deemed as inefficient for daily needs. Things are very different today. Musk believes EVs can play a huge role in limiting carbon emissions, so it's obvious he cares deeply about the environment.
However, animal agriculture is responsible for 14 to 18 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, and that includes contributions from the leather industry. That's why leather upholstery is no longer available on new Teslas (it's been replaced by a vegan leather that's reportedly more durable). There still remains, however, one exception: Tesla's steering wheels, which are still leather-wrapped. Musk promised that all future models will be 100 percent leather-free starting next year, including the new Model Y. But is this still the plan?
That's what a PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) representative plans to ask company executives at Tesla's annual meeting this week.
Chances are Musk will be in attendance. While Tesla undoubtedly deserves praise for replacing cowhide leather with an environmentally friendly and cruelty-free synthetic alternative, the job is still not complete, according to PETA and anyone else who understands real environmentalism.
"Elon Musk is well aware that the leather industry is as toxic to the Earth as it is cruel to cows," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman in a press release. "PETA is calling on Tesla to stand by its pledge to make its Model Y completely vegan and to steer clear of leather in all its models."


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Bitcoin blew through another milestone, surging past $50,000 for the first time as the blistering rally in the largest cryptocurrency continues to captivate investors worldwide.
The world’s largest cryptocurrency reached about $50,191 as of 7:32 a.m. in New York and is now up about 73% so far this year. Ether, a rival crypto, hit a record on Friday and is up about 140% year-to-date.
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After ending last year with a fourth-quarter surge of 170% to around $29,000, Bitcoin token jumped to $40,000 seven days later. It took just nearly six weeks to breach the latest threshold, buoyed by endorsements from the likes of Paul Tudor Jones, Stan Druckenmiller and Elon Musk. Bitcoin traded for a few cents for several years after its debut more than a decade ago.
Tesla Inc.’s announcement that it added $1.5 billion in Bitcoin to its balance sheet was the most visible recent catalyst, sending the price up 16% on Feb. 8, the biggest one-day gain since the Covid-19 inspired financial markets volatility in March. Optimism grew after Mastercard Inc. and Bank of New York Mellon Corp. moved to make it easier for customers to use cryptocurrencies, while Bloomberg reported Saturday that Morgan Stanley may add Bitcoin to its list of possible bets.
“Whether it’s Musk, Mastercard or Morgan Stanley, the mood, music and momentum is impossible to ignore,” said Antoni Trenchev, managing partner and co-founder of Nexo in London, one of the biggest crypto lenders. “To the annoyance of many, the Bitcoin express has left the station.”
The 400% rally over the past year comes amid a backdrop of near zero borrowing rates from central banks and unprecedented stimulus from governments in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Bitcoin advocates have criticized the moves as money printing even though inflation remains subdued.
Mastercard, in a blog post last week, singled out so-called “stablecoins,” which often peg their value to that of another asset, such as the U.S. dollar. Mastercard has already partnered with crypto card providers such as Wirex and BitPay, but has required digital currencies to be converted into fiat before processing payments for transactions on its network.
Trenchev cautioned that investors should be prepared for a wild ride after the latest milestone, pointing to last month’s 30% pullback as evidence.
“Short-term volatility is very much a feature of this bull market and investors should prepare accordingly,” he said.


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The Coromandel-based Leadfoot Festival has just increased the wattage of its driver star-power, with four-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon the latest to announce he will compete at the February 6-7 event.
The downsizing from 6.3 to 4.0 litres hasn't cost AMG's Mercedes-Benz C-Class rocketship anything in the way of performance, or old-fashioned muscle-car charm. David Thomson reports in after a memorable spell behind the wheel.
Forget poring over the latest prestige luxury sports marques in a magazine, the Giltrap Group Roadshow 2015 is bringing eight spectacular models to Highlands Motorsport Park in all their physical glory.
A new high-performance version of the Ford Focus sets out not only to entertain, but also to showcase fresh design features being introduced across the range. David Thomson checks in after a week behind the wheel of the new Focus ST.
One chance against the clock. It started well enough, sweetly nailing the first challenge, an off-camber left-hander that caught out more than a few, and keeping pretty good speed through the following big curving right turn.


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YouTube, which is owned by Google, is testing a new feature in its mobile app with its premium subscribers that allows them to zoom in on videos.
This article was written by Saman Iqbal and originally published by Insider Paper.
According to The Verge, the latest opt-in experimental feature allows for a pinch-to-zoom gesture for videos, and it works in both portrait and full-screen landscape mode.
The zoom feature will remain in testing until September 1, according to the company, giving YouTube about a month to gather user feedback and refine things before potentially rolling it out more widely.
Open YouTube’s settings menu, either on your phone or on the website, to enable pinch to zoom. If you have YouTube Premium, you should see a “try new features” section.
Users can now convert longer videos into Shorts by adding a new “Edit into a Short” tool to the platform’s iOS and Android apps.
Users can now convert up to 60 seconds of their existing long-form YouTube videos into Shorts with this new update, which is now available on iOS and Android devices.
YouTube Shorts now has over 1.5 billion signed-in users per month and over 30 billion daily views.


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The price of bitcoin rose by $500 on a four-hour basis Wednesday after testing lower support near $44,000 during Asia's late morning trading hours.
Bitcoin continues to cool upon multiple attempts at $50,000, evoking moments of price action gone by, though that may be less of a concern now given demand from bigger players, according to some market participants.
"In comparison to the bull runs in 2017 and 2018, the current movement takes a more mature trend," said Cynthia Wu, head of sales at Singapore-based digital asset services firm Matrixport. "The market landscape has become much more institutionalized – where now you have proprietary traders in crypto hedge funds, crypto-offerings from foreign exchange brokers and institutions ... that are transacting on an institutional scale."
The price trend for bitcoin and the fusion of retail and institutional interest are signs that the search for yield by investors, big or small, has extended into crypto and "will be around for good," Wu added.
Bitcoin's daily price action remains relatively flat with the weight of the previously discussed 200-day moving average bearing down on prices near $45,500, a sign that further selling pressure could be lurking around the corner.
Meanwhile, the altcoin market continues to hold firm with most in the top 20 coins by market cap remaining in the green over the past seven days.
“Overall, the markets have seen a positive trend continue this week; altcoins are up while bitcoin has coasted flat," said Byron Goldberg, Australian country manager at crypto exchange Luno. "Interestingly, we are seeing ether slightly outperform bitcoin week-on-week."
Goldberg points to Ethereum's London hard fork as the likely catalyst for driving prices higher.
Indeed, futures premium on ether stands at 7.36%, compared with bitcoin's meagre 2.8%, meaning the crypto markets are likely anticipating ether to rise further than bitcoin over the next three months with a shift in institutional interest, Goldberg added.
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General Manager, Ornua Dairy Products Nigeria Ltd., Olatunde Afolabi, has applauded the Federal Government for exempting dairy products from the Value Added Tax (VAT).
This was even as he pleaded with the government to fix the infrastructure at the port to enhance businesses.
In a chat with the media in Lagos, Afolabi, whose company launched a new milk product called Kerrygold Avantage, said the exemption will make dairy products affordable.
“VAT increase generally is quite challenging. What government is trying to do is to increase the base of taxpayers and increase its revenue to meet up with the gap we have in financing the budget. The essence of the increase is to get revenue for government. It could cause inflation, prices are likely to go up for the common man. It may mean paying more for the same thing.
“For items exempted, it is a positive one, in that the five per cent or the 7.5 per cent no more hold for us, as such, cost of production is brought down, which will automatically affect sales positively. Other products exempted from VAT are bread, cereal, fish, flour, roots, meat and poultry products, salt, natural water and table water.”
Afolabi added that other major challenges facingbusinesses are bad roads, scanners, and congestions at the port.
He said the port’s facilities are inadequate for the level of importation the company makes, and pleaded with the Federal Government to optimise the infrastructure at the port.
“The port is congested. it needs to be decongested. Scanners are not enough. We should have multiple scanners so that when containers are brought in, they can be easily scanned without necessarily opening and do manual checks on all the consignments.
“With a global scanner that can scan the containers, one is free. It will reduce the time between the arrival of the consignment and the clearing from the port.”
Also, he said the roads to the ports were bad. Trucks fall into ditches, which increase the cost of bringing consignments from and to the port.


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July 23, 2014
Daimler reported Wednesday that second quarter revenue in its truck segment were mostly flat to the same period last year at $10.74 billion, while profits jumped 5 percent to $612 million.
“We are growing profitably, our strategy is bearing fruit,” Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars said through a statement. “We are steadily continuing along our path. We are satisfied with the second quarter and continue to work consequently on structural improvements.”
Worldwide, truck sales of 126,100 trucks were 2 percent higher than in the prior-year period. Truck sales in the U.S., Canada and Mexico climbed 18 percent to 41,100 units, giving the company a 36 percent market share in classes 6-8.
“From today’s perspective, global demand for medium- and heavy-duty trucks in the year 2014 can only be expected at around the level of last year,” Daimler said in a statement. “With the exception of the North American market, difficult conditions are still anticipated for most of the major markets.”
Daimler Trucks says it anticipates a slight increase in overall unit sales in the year 2014.
“In the NAFTA region, unit sales should develop positively in view of the expected market growth and should be significantly higher than in the year 2013.”


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Shortage soars 4.1% in January to 20.4%
The Central Bank of Venezuela reported that the inflation rate for foodstuffs advanced 5.3%
As a result of such price acceleration, annualized inflation leapt to 22.2%, the highest rate since last May, when it stood at 22.6%. Likewise, the index points to the fourth month in a row in terms of acceleration of the annualized inflation from 17.9% in October 2012.
A breakdown of the items shows a 5.3% hike. It is worth mentioning that food and non-alcoholic beverages hold the largest share as part of the NCPI.
The item of restaurants and hotels ranked second at 4.2%, followed by health at 3.1% and entertainment and culture at 2.6%.
Soaring scarcity; diving diversity
The acceleration in the price index in January came together with increasing shortage, based on the related index prepared by the BCV for Caracas Metropolitan Area.
According to the official information, the shortage index climbed to 20.4% last month, that is, one out of five products sought by users in the markets could not be found.
Around 1.5 million Venezuelans have decided to emigrate in search of a better future for their families. The figure accounts to between 4% and 6% of the overall population. Approximately 88% of these expatriates have made up their mind to emigrate over the last 15 years.