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Wainwright Marks Management - Rate Cut Fails to Boost Australian Household Confidence
June 19, 2019 (PRLEAP.COM) Business NewsAustralian households responded to the recent rate cut by the Australian central bank with lukewarm enthusiasm as the state of the economy continues to inspire gloom.
Although confidence showed signs of improving leading up to the rate cut, Westpac Banking Corp.'s consumer sentiment index declined by 0.6% this month. Analysts at Wainwright Marks Management say recent GDP data which revealed that Australia's economy had expanded at the slowest rate in 10 years was likely to blame for the decline in sentiment.
Strong concerns about the overall state of Australia's economy seem to have outweighed the temporary boost provided by the decrease in borrowing costs.
Australian households are overburdened with extremely high levels of debt due to a significant period of low wage growth and their financial problems have been exacerbated by declining property prices. Consumer spending, which contributes 60% of the country's GDP, has been negatively impacted prompting the central bank to cut interest rates for the first time in almost 3 years in an effort to alleviate the burden on household budgets.
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor, Philip Lowe, has also called upon policy makers to approve a series of tax cuts to increase the flow of capital into the economy.
Analysts at Wainwright Marks Management say another decrease in interest rates will likely happen within the next couple of months as the Reserve Bank tries to encourage companies to increase hiring and invest in the stalling economy.


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Perham Office Supply is under new ownership
After 36 years in business, Doug and Sue Eckes have retired, turning over the reins of Perham Office Supply to a Houston-based businessman with an online presence in office supply sales through Amazon.
Levi Gottlieb, who lives in Texas with his wife and their two children, said he and a silent partner purchased the Perham store as a "pilot project," and he hopes this will lead to further brick-and-mortar store purchases in additional communities.
Gottlieb has been selling printer ink, toner cartridges and other office supplies online as an owner of SZS Solutions, Inc. since 2014. He said the company brings in millions of dollars a year in sales.
"We have a history with office supply online stores — we have a big Amazon store," Gottlieb said. "So we were looking to build on that."
Perham's a long way from Houston, but the Eckeses said Gottlieb's purchase of their business felt like it was meant to be. They started the business in 1982 as Perham Printing and Office Supply, and continued to operate as Perham Office Supply after selling the printing side of the business (Perham Printing) six years ago. Just this past summer, they sold the copy services portion of the business to Photo Magic.
"So that left the shipping and office supply store, which was exactly what (the new owners) were looking for," said Sue.
Perham Office Supply has a long history with some of the industry's biggest suppliers, and also has strong business-to-business retail relationships, said Gottlieb — both those features were attractive to him and his partner as buyers.
"We were looking to expand on business-to-business, from our current business-to-consumer model," he said.
Perham Office Supply offers mailing and shipping services through Spee-Dee Delivery Service, UPS and FedEx, which was an additional draw for the new owners.
"We do a lot of business with FedEx and UPS, so we can offer some really good pricing," Gottlieb said.
He doesn't intend to make a lot of major changes at the shop, but would like to add some new products to the inventory, such as cell phone and computer hardware and accessories, possibly including some like-new but more affordable refurbished items. He also plans to have coffee available to shoppers every day, and has instituted a new rewards system that allows customers to earn points with their purchases.
Gottlieb was in Perham for an Open House at the shop on Oct. 31, where he got to meet some of the local customers and was part of the 'goodbye' celebrations for the Eckeses. He had previously traveled here this past June to see the store and tour the town for the first time.
He said he likes the community and plans to travel up from Texas every month or so to check in on things at the store. Kim Anderson, who has worked for Perham Office Supply for several years, now serves as manager and will be the primary contact and face of the shop for customers.
"We're committed to the community," Gottlieb said. "We want to keep supporting local projects and businesses."
Born and raised in Detroit, Gottlieb attended the Michigan Jewish Institute and is an ordained rabbi. As of last week, under Gottlieb's ownership of Perham Office Supply, the store is closed on Saturdays and all major Jewish holidays. Otherwise, store hours remain the same as before.
"As we reflect on the 36 years we have operated our business in Perham, we remember the people who have been so loyal and kind to us," wrote the Eckeses in a statement to the Focus. "We truly appreciate your business and your friendship. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you and this community... The new owners plan to continue serving the Perham area and intend to add new products and services and continually improve our store to meet your needs."
The Eckeses said they plan to remain active in the community in their retirement. They also look forward to spending more time with their kids and grandkids, and are excited to do some traveling.
Perham Office Supply is located at 223 West Main Street and may be reached at 218-346-6370.

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LOS ANGELES- Californian farmsÂ®, best known for its innovative herbal drinks in distinctive curved bottles, achieved an unprecedented product launch with the introduction of its new range of Probiotic dairy-free yogurt drinks that are already scanning in nearly 7,000 stores in 47 states coast to coast. More than 42 retail chains have accepted the product to date, with wide multi-channel adoption in conventional grocery stores, natural and specialty products, convenience stores, drugstores and mass retailers. Califia Farms is disrupting a fourth category by launching its award-winning probiotic yogurts and building on the tremendous growth the brand has already achieved with its best-selling plant-based milks, non-dairy creams and ready-to-drink cold-brewed coffee. .
“The immediate appeal of our new probiotic dairy-free yogurt drinks in a wide variety of retail channels underscores the increased demand and massive acceptance of innovative plant-based products that have excellent taste profiles,” said said Greg Steltenpohl, co-founder and CEO of Californian Farms. âIn just four months after launch, our probiotic yogurts have almost 28,000 distribution points, which is a major achievement for an independent company like Califia. To put it into perspective, it normally takes several years for new products to incubate in Natural and Specialty stores before being picked up by traditional retailers. This represents a real turning point for the future of the category.
Califia Farms’ new probiotic yogurts align with the growing trend for drinkable yogurt as more consumers seek convenient and on-the-go options that are nutritious and low in sugar. According to the recent Breakfast Product Trends Report from Packaged Facts, retail sales of drinkable yogurt and yogurt smoothies grew faster than any other category at 19.9% ââto $ 760 million in 2016 to $ 911 million in 2017. The report also predicts that drinkable yogurt will continue to increase a further 13% by 2022.1
Califia Farms Dairy-Free Probiotic Yogurts took two and a half years of R&D to perfect their unique almond, coconut and oat blended base and the trio of probiotics that make up Califia Culture Blend â¢. Powered by BB-12, the most documented bifidobacterium in the world and well known for its effectiveness on digestive and immune health, Califia Culture Blend provides 10 billion CFU of live and active probiotics at the time of consumption. Califia Farms is the first to batch ferment strain BB-12 into a non-dairy yogurt, providing probiotics as part of the complete feed, instead of being fortified and added at the end. Available in multiple and single servings, yogurt drinks come in four dairy-free varieties – Strawberry, Super Berry, Mango, and Unsweetened Plain – all of which are delicious, creamy, low in sugar, and flavored from real fruit. .
About Califia Farms (pronounced “Cal-ih-FEE-ah” like California)
Inspired by Queen Califia, the mythical namesake of the State of California, Los Angeles-based Califia Farms was founded in 2010 and has become one of the fastest growing natural drink companies in the United States. United States. in the market artfully packaged in disruptive curved bottles, Califia is a leading brand of chilled nut milk, non-dairy cream and ready-to-drink coffee in natural and specialty channels. Califia is also rapidly expanding into a range of other channels creating innovative, flavorful and healthier premium drinks that make it easy for consumers to switch to âplant propellantsâ and live dairy-free, without compromise. More recently, Califia launched a revolutionary line of dairy-free probiotic yogurt drinks. Califia’s mission is to discover and share “what plants can do” to help achieve whole body health, as well as to encourage wider adoption of plant-based foods and beverages for the benefit of. our planet.
1 Breakfast: US Retail Product Trends and Opportunities, 2nd edition; Posted Jul 23, 2018
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Qatar Meat and Livestock Company ‘Mawashi’ yesterday announced that the demand for livestock has risen by over 40 percent this year as compared to last year. It was also announced that while the company was waiting for the first shipment of Turkish sheep, it has received a consignment of Ethiopian sheep, a local Arabic daily reported yesterday.
The present lot of Ethiopian sheep that have already entered into the market are said to be young, fresh and considered as the source of finest quality of meat desired by the Qatari community.
Jamil Imran, Sales and Marketing Manager at Mawashi was quoted by the daily as saying: “I have received the delivery of sheep in accordance with the timetable and was ensured that all products are in an excellent condition.”
Speaking about the various modes of transportation used to import sheep, he added that the company imports livestock from Australia by sea, while sheep from other countries such as Armenia, Ethiopia and Turkey are imported through air. However, he said, importing livestock from neighbouring countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE and Jordan, land routes were more economically viable.
Imran said that Mawashi will continue to achieve strong sales during the month of Ramadan, noting that the initiatives taken by the country to supply decent meat at stable prices was reflected positively by the leap in the company’s sales. He added that the abattoirs at Doha, Al Khor and the North are running smoothly while Mawashi’s home delivery service has also witnessed an overwhelming response.
Mawashi expects the demand for meat and livestock to continue or increase by over 40 percent during Ramadan. Last year the company sold over 200,000 head including 100,000 Australian sheep and cattle, along with sheep from Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The prediction for 2012 is expected to top 500,000 this year.
The company said that the Georgian, Ethiopian, Armenian, Turkish and Somali sheep that are available in the market are not meant for residents.
Recently, Mawashi received a batch of 1,000 Armenian sheep while it is also considering seriously on the possibility of an increase in the quantity of Armenian sheep which largely satisfy the demand of Arabs, the daily reported.
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The weak earnings growth underscores the Beijing-based company’s intensifying battle to maintain dominance over two big state-owned rivals armed with better 3G network technology, as well as the emerging challenge from mobile apps that let users sidestep traditional telecom fees.
The company said on Thursday that income in the January-June period rose to 63.1 billion yuan ($10.3 billion) as wireless data revenue jumped by two-thirds. Operating revenue rose 10 per cent to 303.1 billion yuan. The company also said that the number of subscribers rose to more than 740 million from 710 million at the end of 2012. The number of 3G customers doubled to 137.1 million from the year-ago period.
Competition with rivals China Unicom and China Telecom is intensifying as the three companies invest heavily in new, faster fourth-generation networks to support data-hungry smartphones and tablet computers. China Mobile is at a disadvantage because its third-generation network technology, running its homegrown TD-SCDMA technology, doesn’t support Apple’s popular iPhone. Its rivals’ networks use a different 3G technology that is also widely adopted globally. Unicom, China’s second biggest mobile phone company, said last week that first-half profit jumped by more than half on more 3G users and customers’ increased mobile data usage. China Mobile’s Chairman Xi Guohua said that the company “faced a number of challenges” including slower economic growth and more complex competition in the information and communications industry. “Good progress was made in preparing for the commercialization of TD-LTE,” Xi said, referring to 4G “long-term evolution” network technology that may support newer iPhone models.
But he warned that the rise in popularity of third-party mobile chat software for smartphones, like the popular WeChat, is a threat to China Mobile’s dominance. Such programs allow users to send each other text messages, photos and videos through the mobile internet, instead of through traditional text messages and voice calls that telecom operators charge for.
“There is also a growing substitution effect brought on by the Internet business, causing more intense cross-sector competition,” he said. “These challenges pose a threat to the group’s market position and an increasing downward pressure on its development.”
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Chinese company testing 1,080-meter-long ‘intelligent highway’ in Jinan city
In a notable move which can potentially accelerate the transformation of the global transportation industry, China is testing an ‘intelligent highway’ built by Qilu Transportation Development Group Co. The intelligent highway test project will check viability of highway that can generate electricity with solar panels and charge electric vehicles in future.
The ‘intelligent highway’ is basically a ‘smart road’ built in eastern-China city of Jinan. The length of the road is 1,080 meters; and it is built with transparent concrete which comprises of technologies -- solar panels, mapping sensors and electric-battery rechargers -- embedded underneath.
According to the details shared by Qilu Transportation, the ‘intelligent highway’ stretch of road caters to traffic of 45,000 vehicles every day. The solar panels embedded inside the road are spread across two lanes, and can generate electricity sufficient for powering the highway lights as well as 800 homes.
Further revealing that the ‘intelligent highway’ has three vertical layers, Qilu Transportation said that sunlight can reach the solar panels via the shell of the transparent material used for building the road. In the top layer, recharging wires and sensors can be threaded for the purpose of monitoring traffic flow, weight load, and temperature.
With reference to the ‘intelligent highway,’ Qilu Transportation’s General Manager Zhou Yong said that the existing highways are like “the 1.0-generation product” which can only carry the vehicles that pass by; and added: “We’re working on the 2.0 and 3.0 generations by transplanting brains and a nervous system.”
The concept is interesting and futuristic. However, it has to be seen if it can be financially viable. Many futuristic concepts fail due to inability to offer financially viable alternative to existing technologies.
According to a recent announcement by Volkswagen, the automaker’s Foshan Plant ‘mega-factory’ in China is being expanded in order to increase its capacity to produce electric vehicles (EVs).
German automaker Volkswagen has revealed in a recent announcement that it is investing $100 million in solid-state battery startup QuantumScape, a startup that recently spun out of Stanford.
According to the indications from a recently-leaked image, car manufacturer Vauxhall has confirmed the release date and design of a new electrified version of its popular Corsa hatchback.
New plans related to production of Model 3 have surprised parts makers. The automotive company has planned to launch its Model 3 by 2018, which is two years prior to what earlier was decided.
Electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors has recently made a number of changes to the Model 3 design studio.
Japanese automaker Nissan has announced the launch of a new program under which old battery packs of Nissan LEAF electric vehicles will be replaced with ‘refabricated’ battery packs.


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Located in the middle of a busy shopping center and flanked by a pair of restaurants, the Verizon retail location had closed on Thursday night when a witness saw Hager standing outside the door. He was demanding that the store reopen so that he could get his phone fixed. According to the witness, who called 911, Hager was saying, “My damn phone’s not working. I need help. Open this damn door.”
With six employees still inside the store, Hager kicked the door, shattering some of the glass. Still frustrated, he then got inside his car and drove right into the Verizon store, continuing to yell after he exited his vehicle. Luckily, no one was hurt, although the store was shut on Friday. A Verizon spokeswoman said that the nation’s largest carrier was “grateful” that no employees were injured in the incident.
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Owen Hazel of Jannettas has launched the new flavour of ice cream, which combines their trademark Italian gelato with Edinburgh Gin’s latest release, Plum & Vanilla liqueur.
The limited edition ice cream will make its debut at the popular Crail Food Festival, on the 10th and 11th June.
Because of its alcohol content, the ice cream is available for adults only but Owen Hazel will also be on hand to show festivalgoers how to create the perfect strawberry ice cream, ideal for all ages.
The Festival is returning for its seventh year with a host of local flavours, tastings, children’s activities, the opportunity to meet the makers and the now famous, Sunday Lunch at the Harbour.
The festival showcases the very best of Fife and Scotland’s food and drink producers and has become known as a event for food and drink collaborations to take place.
Owen Hazel, owner of Jannettas Gelateria, said: “What I particularly enjoy about the Crail Food Festival is the vast array and diverse number of Scottish food and drink producers it attracts into the area and with it, the fantastic collaborative opportunities it provides.
"I approached Edinburgh Gin with the suggestion of us creating a new gelato flavour, which incorporates Edinburgh Gin’s Plum & Vanilla liqueur. It was the perfect flavour to use with our creamy vanilla ice cream and I wasn’t wrong.
"I look forward to revealing all at this year’s Crail Food Festival with Edinburgh Gin and celebrating its success.”


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Apple could be working with LG on a game-changing new camera for its upcoming iPhone 8.
Reports indicate that the tech giant is going all out on the camera for its 10th anniversary iPhone and that it is joining forces with LG Innotek on a camera module that will support 3D photography.
The news comes from The Korea Economic Daily, which published a report about Apple combing LG Innotek's lens technology with its own dual camera setup based on its LinX acquisition. LinX, an Israeli start-up, was bought by Apple in 2015. The company reportedly had technology that could give photos more depth by dividing the digital images in three stages. LinX's 3D depth mapping and lighting enhancements have likely been utilized in the Portrait Mode capability of the iPhone 7.
"Apple is now studying how to apply its 3D camera technology into LG Innotek's smartphone camera," a source told the outlet. "Since LG Innotek also has its own 3D camera and related technologies, such joint efforts will likely to bear fruit sometime within next year."
This indicates that the product of Apple and LG Innotek's new collaboration could be included in an Apple product that will be released in the latter half of 2017, which coincides with the iPhone's 10th anniversary.
According to the report, LG Innotek is the exclusive supplier of dual lens cameras for the iPhone 7 Plus.
BGR notes that this report isn't surprising given that Apple is expected to improve its dual camera hardware for its future iPhones. The company is also likely to offer 3D photography and video, and possibly even AR and VR features, to its future products. The outlet suggests that these features may even be offered in next year's iPhone.
MacRumors says that Apple is planning a major redesign for its 2017 iPhone. The next iPhone may be built with a glass body and an edge-to-edge display. The Touch ID fingerprint sensor would be built into the display, as will the front-facing camera.


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According to DSN OTC expert Michael Johnsen, there is a great opportunity for all vendors to sell more by engaging with retailer education programs. Below are MJ's picks for hot products in health and wellness.
Is it any wonder that one of the hottest products on the NACDS Marketplace show floor — Tums Freshers — headlined DSN’s inaugural Innov-ies awards as best new product? It’s a brand that first hit store shelves in 1930 and that still is going strong. That’s how line extensions are done.
Only last week Miami Heat superstar LeBron James was sidelined with leg cramps. How much more dominant would he have been with Hyland’s latest line extension Leg Cramps ointment? It’s an external rub addition to Hyland’s already-popular Leg Cramps tablets, touting a strong safety/efficacy profile without the smell.
Bayer may be expanding its probiotic footprint with the launch of TruBiotics, but this will go well beyond its Philips Colon Health proposition and will appeal to the mainstream consumer with a “from the makers of One-A-Day” plug on the packaging. Expect probiotics to pop over the next year.
Not only is PharmaCare launching a new probiotic for kids — Kids Smart Probiotic Choco Balls — but the entire Kids Smart line will be promoted by Soleil Moon Frye — who’s now a mom — perhaps best known for her role in the ’80s sitcom “Punky Brewster.” The Kids Smart probiotic is indicated for “healthy tummies and immunity.”
Homeostasis Labs launched a sleep product that could be a good addition to the hot-and-getting-hotter sleep category. It’s a homeopathic solution that could prove to be a decent point of differentiation to the popular melatonin ingredient that, in addition to promoting sleep, helps relax the mind.
St. Joseph Consumer Health will be fielding a familiar brand name in the cough-cold space that will appeal just as well to consumers who gave their toddlers St. Joseph’s baby aspirin as it will to the senior population familiar with the St. Joseph’s heart-health proposition. For that latter consumer, having a high-blood-pressure-friendly cold remedy can’t hurt either.
With Pharmavite placing its marketing muscle behind its newly acquired Voots! brand, getting finicky kids to eat their vegetables may never be a challenge again. Voots! is a children’s supplement made with 11 fruits and vegetables with the anti-oxidant power of three servings of fruits and vegetables — all in one chewable tart.
With the growth of Type 2 diabetes, the number of diabetics who now require regular insulin shots also will continue to rise. And until pharmacist interventions become a permanent part of the treatment protocol, that’ll continue to be a growth market. That makes the on-the-go solution provided by Apothecary’s Frío insulin cooling case a good addition to the diabetes set.
Akorn’s TheraTears Eye Itch Relief may become the point of entry to the entire TheraTears lineup addressing eye allergies, including TheraTears Lubricant Drops and SteriLid Eyelid Cleanser. With approximately 4% of allergy sufferers suffering from eye allergies as their primary allergy, that could become a significant entry point for allergy sufferers into the category.
Perform On-the-Go single-use wipes represent a new delivery mechanism for external analgesics that may be an incremental purchase opportunity within the category. The on-the-go wipes provide muscle pain relief — in a package small enough to fit in a pocket — that can even be used mid-activity, such as during a run or a bike ride.
With pharmacies looking to expand their business in pet prescriptions, pet supplements — like those from True-Dose — may no longer be such a dog of a category for retail pharmacy operators. At the very least, a significant position in pet supplements along with shelf talkers can raise awareness that pharmacies aren’t just for the two-legged anymore.
You might not be able to undo that face tattoo from the night before, but at least you can alleviate the malaise from the accompanying hangover with the Hangover Recovery Shot. Fact is, with the estimated 30 million hangovers per week (not including the Marketplace client dinners), hangover shots are one of the fastest-growing segments within shot solutions.


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A woman from Teesside will be a leader in the merger to create the UK’s biggest supermarket chain.
Judith McKenna, from Middlesbrough, will be a key player in the tie-up between Asda and Sainsbury’s in her role as a senior executive at Asda’s parent firm Walmart.
A £12bn merger between the duo - the UK’s number two and three supermarkets - will create a supermarket titan bigger than Tesco with revenues of £51bn and a network of 2,800 Sainsbury’s, Asda and Argos stores.
The 51-year-old is likely to be closely involved in the link-up between Asda and its larger rival.
Ms McKenna was raised by schoolteacher parents and attended comprehensive school on Teesside, before going on to study law at Hull University.
Speaking to Management Today in 2012, she described her background as a “very normal upbringing”.
She has since risen from her Teesside roots to become head of international operation at Walmart.
She is responsible for 770,000 staff and 6,400 stores as president and chief executive of Walmart International.
The mum-of-two was promoted to the role in January and has worked for the business for more than 20 years after starting in 1996.
She had previously held a number of senior roles at Asda, including chief operating officer and finance chief.
During this time she oversaw Asda’s takeover of budget rival Netto and expanded its online operations.
She worked at Carlsberg Tetley and consultant KPMG before joining Asda and has been ranked on Fortune’s Magazine list of Most Powerful Women for the last three years.
The merger between Asda and Sainsbury’s is still be approved by competition regulators.
The deal will aim to generate £500m in cost savings but Sainsbury’s insisted there are no planned store closures as part of the merger, with both brands to operate side by side.
The combined supermarket expects to lower prices by around 10% on products customers buy regularly.


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On April 1, 2022, the House of Representatives voted 220-204 in favor of a bill that would decriminalize marijuana federally. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (the “MORE Act”), sponsored by New York’s Representative Jerry Nadler, received bipartisan support in the House of Representatives. Federal Legislators from both sides of the aisle voted to approve the MORE Act and end the criminalization of marijuana across the country.
In addition to decriminalization, the MORE Act contained several other key pieces of legislation, including expungement of non-violent marijuana offenses, protections for federal employees, allowances for the Veterans’ Administration to recommend marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, and the authorization of sales tax on marijuana sales. Moreover, the decriminalization of marijuana would remove the plant from the Schedule I list of controlled substances and allow business owners to deduct “ordinary and necessary expenses” from their federal income taxes currently prohibited by Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) § 280E. It would also allow businesses to take advantage of financial opportunities like federal loans and grants that are currently out-of-reach due to marijuana’s status as a Schedule I controlled substance.
Clearly, passage of the MORE Act would have far-reaching implications for Americans, but it faces an uphill battle in the Senate. New York’s Senator Chuck Schumer plans to introduce similar legislation this year but is expected to face opposition from the Republican-controlled Senate. In recent years, similar legislation has advanced through the House of Representatives and been introduced in the Senate, only to fall short of the 60-vote threshold needed to pass. However, with the increasing trend towards decriminalizing and de-stigmatizing marijuana use, efforts to enact marijuana legislation could ultimately be successful this year. The House of Representatives’ bipartisan approval of the MORE Act is further evidence of the growing support for such legislation in Washington.
As state and federal legislation continues to push the cannabis industry forward and shape the landscape for business owners, the Firm remains up to date on developments and anticipated changes in the law. The Firm has followed the progress of New York’s cannabis industry from its inception and is available to answer questions regarding newly proposed and enacted laws, cannabis license applications, or other cannabis related inquires. Contact the Firm today to find out how you can get involved in the cannabis industry!


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Electronic documentation now covers around 99% per cent of trade being handled by shipping lines at Jawarhal Nehru port in India, the port authority claims. Some 30 lines, out of 31 calling regularly at the port, have implemented e-delivery of orders (e-DO) replacing the manual handing over of delivery orders.
The initiative has speeded up the process and avoided lengthy queuing. The port authority says the progress made with the e-DO system will not only reduce waiting times for consignees and agents, but will reduce congestion and pollution at JN Port by reducing the amount of vehicle traffic on port roads.
Among other measures taken to reduce congestion and pollution in and around JN Port, JNPT has granted a waiver for container handling charges to container freight stations with rail sidings, encouraging rail movement.


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Dec 7, 2012 L.A. Times consumer columnist David Lazarus tackles trip insurance, low income housing, first-time salary negotiations and why on earth someone would still choose to still pay bills by check (we're looking at you, Tony Cox!).
Nov 26, 2012 An internal scuffle between Detroit's city council and the state of Michigan could drive the Motor City's budget into a big ditch.
Nov 23, 2012 Is it worth holding off on a wedding until you and your fiancee get out of debt? Do you need a will if your spouse is your only family member? CBS MoneyWatch's Jill Schlesinger dispenses advice and tackles questions on finding the best contractor and getting a health savings account.
Nov 13, 2012 As many homeowners move out, investors will move in. The real estate adage 'Location, location, location' may still trump the risk.
Oct 23, 2012 Alan Wurtzel, son of the store's founder, details the transformation of the company over the years in his new book, “Good to Great to Gone: The 60 Year Rise and Fall of Circuit City”.
Oct 4, 2012 San Bernardino is struggling to find its way out of the recession and out of bankruptcy. Crime is one of the biggest problems the city is facing, and there are many competing solutions.
Sep 25, 2012 The campaign Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., gets a $500,000 boost from the National Association of Realtors
Sep 27, 2012 Host Tess Vigeland and Jill Schlesinger, editor at large for CBS's Moneywatch.com, answers listener questions about retirement, savings, students loans, and money management.
Sep 14, 2012 The East Coast discount retailer Daffy's is going out of business, giving us a look at the ecosystem that sprouts up when a company has to sell everything from shoes to shelves.


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Social media is a great way to bring attention to yourself in a vast sea of important and influential individuals. For most people, however, it’s just a disaster of arguing and complaining.
Ford Communications Manager Mike Levine recently got into a spat on Twitter over the upcoming Mach-E, after somebody compared it to a Tesla.
Ross Gerber is the CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, and a Tesla investor. Gerber said that “It serves no value to try to compare the Mach-E to a Tesla.”
“Why would Ford have to compare?” Levine questioned. The Mustang Mach-E is in direct competition with the Tesla Model Y, so that may have something to do with it.
Gerber went on to criticize Ford’s dealerships for “ripping off EV customers with BS $5,000 fees”. Levine fired back with a gripe about Tesla’s Full Self Driving technology, which has been disputed for not actually offering complete autonomous driving, calling it “vaporware”.
“Don’t listen to me. Listen to the media.” Levine said.
Ford’s current brand value is US$13.643 billion, while Tesla boasts a staggering value of over US$800 billion dollars.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk also prefaced his tech as a “Beta” version, in order to set expectations low so the tech can mature. So far, over 2,000 owners have tried the tech, with zero accidents reported, although some owners have had the tech taken away for not keeping their eyes on the road.
LISTEN: Who says you can’t go for long drives in short-range EVs?.


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April 08, 2014
Live Drone HD Video now available in StoryTeller Interactive Touchscreen Solution
New features bring live video into the newsroom in a seamless and interactive way to attract viewers.
AccuWeather Global Weather Center - April 8, 2014 - With drone technology, journalists have a whole new way to get better angles on stories and bring viewers closer to the action. Drone and remote location videos can now be integrated live with StoryTeller® interactive presentations, revolutionizing the newsroom. Best of all, downloading and using StoryTeller applications and features that allow the integration of remote video is now as fast and easy as adding an app to a smartphone. "As stations find new ways to cover breaking news stories, StoryTeller is there to support and enhance their efforts," said Ryan Ayres, Vice President of Display Systems and Services for AccuWeather, Inc. "Integrating Drone technology is one more way that StoryTeller continues to stay on the cutting edge of technology to attract more viewers to local newscasts."
StoryTeller Interactive Touchscreen News Solution is the first to fully integrate Drone HD into an interactive touchscreen solution, putting a station's drone right into the action of any news story using any StoryTeller app with video capability. This is just one of many StoryTeller announcements spotlighting significant expansion of apps, content, and features in conjunction with NAB 2014. StoryTeller by AccuWeather has received an overwhelming response from show attendees in response, generating record high booth traffic for AccuWeather on the first day of the show.
The excitement continues around the growing popularity of StoryTeller Interactive Touchscreen News Solution which empowers newsrooms to deliver network- quality presentations that attract and hold onto audiences. Already used in newsrooms globally, including stations in all top 10 U.S. markets, reaching 80 million households. StoryTeller is the premier choice among managers, technicians, and on-air talent for creating and telling compelling stories with ease. For breaking news, sports and traffic to crime, social media, weather and more, StoryTeller delivers the interactive content your viewers want, for every story, every day.
Why AccuWeather? AccuWeather is a global leader in digital media, developing award-winning apps and partnering with all major manufacturers of mobile devices, serving over 5.6 billion data requests every day. There are 1.3 billion AccuWeather branded apps installed on mobile and connected devices worldwide. AccuWeather has applied this digital expertise to develop StoryTeller Interactive Touchscreen News Solution, one of the only tools of its kind that utilizes the highly successful and innovative "Smart Device App Model" to bring every story to life in compelling, interactive, and engaging ways.
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After shutting its Fairlawn shop at the end of February, Danny Vegh's Home Entertainment is down to one store in Mayfield Heights from a peak of five.
Kathy Vegh, president of the company founded by her father, said in an interview the consolidation is taking advantage of a small company's ability to be nimble to follow trends in the market, a tough task as online retailing roils malls and storefronts nationally.
"This responded to the realities of business today," she said. "When we originally put together the chain, people wanted to drive to stores. That has changed. Instead of riding the wave down, we decided to go ahead and consolidate to one location with the best selection."
Although she did not use the term "showrooming," it's one of the ways retailers are trying to cope with the challenge online stores are giving bricks and mortar ones.
In Danny Vegh's case, the process was simplified because the company owned the Mayfield location and most of the others were leased.
Effectively, the original, and best-known, store at 12225 Lorain Ave. was the first to go as it was sold in 2014, although the younger Vegh said that store was closed because it was no longer a viable retail location.
Her father had launched the store 55 years ago after a career as a celebrity playing pingpong on national TV shows such as "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and "The Today Show" as well as college campuses and malls across the land. At 15 Danny Vegh became the Hungarian Boys table tennis champion. He emigrated to the U.S. in 1956 and by 1960 became the U.S. champion in doubles and singles table tennis. At one point he operated a pool hall with pingpong tables in downtown Cleveland as he transitioned into retailing merchandise associated with his main sport as well as pool.
Of the latest change in the company, Danny Vegh said in a prepared statement, "Sometimes you have to make difficult decisions in order to stay in business for the long run."
The Mayfield store was already a showplace because the younger Vegh said extra care had gone into its design as the freestanding building was owned by the company.
"We went with our best location where we had the most selection," she said, and built upon that with additional vendors so visitors can assess products such as a pool table ranging in cost from $1,500 to one costing $5,000. The store also sells patio and game room furniture.
The company already had a highly trained staff to help consumers; Its staffers had an average tenure of eight years, which she described as "forever in retail." However, Vegh's staff had to shrink, down to 11 full time from at most 43.
"That is the one place where it breaks my heart to answer the question," she said.
At least one other factor also came into play with the downsizing.
"Due to the economy, we had seen people trade down," she said. That also made a focus on serious customers more important.
The local retailer also gained competition from Chicago-based The Great Escape, a Midwest operator which has 25 stores, including five in Northeast Ohio from Strongsville to Youngstown.
However, Kathy Vegh said Great Escape was not a factor in the family firm's change in strategy or sales.
One of the additions to the Mayfield store are wall-sized photographs from a business Kathy Vegh launched called My Heart Wall which helps people display their digital photos on personalized wallpaper.
"I realized we had all these walls here," she said, and the business has a dedicated staffer at the store. The firm provides personalized wall-sized prints using a family or individual's own digital photos. It has also evolved, adding adhesives that can be repositioned and creating collages she compares to family photo galleries along stairways and mass produced photo murals of sports and children's themes.
My Heart Wall is growing, she said. She declined to disclose revenues of either firm but said both are profitable. My Heart Wall is internet focused, and the store gives it a gallery. Meantime, Danny Vegh's Facebook page includes her video about how to buy a pool table that's been viewed more than 430,000 times. Vegh said she is looking at ways to make the website more user friendly for online sales. "We all shop on the internet," she added.
She also feels the bricks and mortar showroom strategy is working.
Shortly after the Fairlawn store closed, Kathy Vegh said, the Mayfield location had serious customers there from Elyria and Akron as well as Cleveland's east suburbs.


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In an order that will be read carefully by those following ‘natural’ labeling lawsuits, a California judge has rejected an argument routinely made by defendants - that the FDA has primary jurisdiction when it comes to judging whether ‘natural’ claims are deceptive.
While peanut flour has been around for years, recent interest in protein - particularly the plant-based variety - has sparked renewed interest, particularly in the nutritional bars market, according to one leading supplier.
Drug stores, club stores and the foodservice market could be the next big areas of opportunity for gluten-free, according to Boulder Brands, which owns two of the biggest names in the sector: Udi’s and Glutino.
On paper at least, boxed breakfast cereal ticks all the right boxes. It’s quick, great value for money, and nutritious - the perfect recession-proof food.
Dow AgroSciences has opened a new biotechnology research center at its Indianapolis headquarters.
Leading scientists have hailed sorghum as a highly nutritious and cost-effective gluten-free grain, but said industry use remains nascent.
Cereal maker Post Holdings says it will close its Modesto, California plant - which employs approximately 140 employees - and transfer production to other facilities, by September 2014.
The cereal grain sorghum is a safe food for consumers with celiac disease and therefore ideal for gluten-free formulations, new research finds.
Only one in ten US consumers gets the recommended amount of fiber, but fibrous whole grain ready-to-eat (RTE) cereals can boost daily intake by around 14%, a new study finds.
Purple is hot (well, so says Dr Oz). From purple carrots, potatoes, tomatoes and cauliflower to blackberries, grapes, blueberries and cabbage, a deep purple hue is usually a good sign that fruits and veg contain a healthy dose of beneficial phytonutrients.
Glanbia Nutritionals has launched a new ingredient to replace whole eggs in bakery applications as firms seek alternatives in the face of steep price increases in the egg market.
Puffed and toasted ancient grains fulfill consumer demands for unique texture and flavor in baked goods and snacks, says developer ConAgra Mills.
Almost a third (30%) of American adults say they are trying to reduce or exclude gluten from their diets, according to The NPD Group , which conducted a consumer survey in January 2013.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) and Organic Voices, the group behind the Just Label It campaign, have announced a new collaboration to advocate for the labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients and to highlight the benefits of organic foods.
A technical paper produced by NASA in 1993 observes: "While no single food can supply all the essential life sustaining nutrients, quinoa comes as close as any other in the plant or animal kingdom.”
A major new player in the flour milling industry will emerge later this year following the merger of ConAgra Mills and Horizon Milling (a joint venture between Cargill and CHS) to create a new company called Ardent Mills.
The move online is not moving as quickly for grocery e-tailing as for other industries, but products likes snacks and sweets are a key opportunity sector for attracting first time shoppers.
A US flour and grain blend recall has hit major brands including Frito-Lay and Mondelez and forced widespread precautionary recalls on snacks, cereal and biscuit products.
With some of the nation’s biggest organic brands already among its customers, Kamut International is anticipating even more growth as it expands the science behind its ancient grain to target heart health, diabetes and sport nutrition.
The Pringles acquisition is helping Kellogg become a global player in snacks, CEO John Bryant said in presentation at the CAGNY meeting recently.


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Firefox maker Mozilla thinks smartphones can be cheaper… a lot cheaper. Earlier this year the company announced its intention to work with hardware companies to produce smartphones running Firefox OS software that could sell for as little as $25.
Now it looks like some of those first $25 phones could launch in India and Indonesia this year.
Mozilla has announced that a “turnkey solution” based on a low-power chip from Spreadtrum is now available. This is basically a design for a cheap smartphone design that can be offered by any company, and two of the first companies will Indian phone companies Spice and Intex.
The first phones based on the design could be available within months.
The Wall Street Journal reports that phones based on the same turnkey solution could hit Indonesia later this year as well.
Firefox OS is an operating system designed around the Firefox web browser, and it’s designed to run apps created using HTML5 and other web technologies. The operating system can run on high-end and mid-range phones, but Mozilla has been focusing first on entry-level devices such as the ZTE Open C and ZTE Open, which are available from the ZTE eBay store for $100 and $70, respectively.
While those phones are pretty cheap, a $25 smartphone would be something entirely new… although it’s probably a good idea to temper your expectations for performance from a smartphone in this price range.


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For a while now, we have been hearing rumors that Apple could be working on a new accessory that will be a competitor to Tile known as the AirTags. Whether or not that is true still remains to be seen, but there have been enough evidence that lends credibility to those claims, with the latest piece of evidence coming from Apple themselves.
The company recently posted a new video on its Apple Support YouTube channel where Appleosophy discovered that within that video, Apple actually referenced the rumored device. The video has since been taken down, but not before a screenshot (see above) was captured and preserved for evidence.
The video in question was related to how to erase your iPhone, which is useful in the event that you have lost your iPhone and are trying to erase its contents remotely, lest it falls into the hands of someone else. Like we said, this is not the first time that we have come across evidence of the AirTag’s existence.
Previously, there were similar references made in the code of iOS 13, indicating that Apple is indeed working on such an accessory. There is currently no word on when it will be launched, but last we heard, it was rumored for the summer of 2020.


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Average woman spends 31 years on a diet, researchers say
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For many women struggling to keep slim, dieting can seem to last a lifetime.
Or to be more precise, 31 years.
For researchers have found that is how long the average woman spends on a diet over the course of her life.
According to a new report, British women spend an average of six months a year counting the calories and more than a fifth are on a permanent diet throughout their lifetime in a seemingly never-ending quest for the perfect figure.
But they aren't the only ones waging a constant fight against the flab.
The average adult male spends 28 years slimming, the poll has revealed.
It found that over a tenth of the UK population is currently dieting in a bid to shed the pounds after feasting on festive treats over the Christmas period.
But despite best intentions, three quarters of those who began their New Year with the firm resolution to lose weight will give up by the end of the week.
The average diet lasts 5.5 weeks, with the post-Christmas fast being even shorter at just three weeks.
Half of slimmers throw in the towel due to lack of willpower, while a quarter of respondents said that they give up because their strict diet regime leaves them moody or depressed.
The most determined of dieters are aged between 45 and 64, with almost a quarter spending up to a year slimming.
In comparison, those aged between 18 and 24 are more likely to be yo-yo dieters, with a fifth giving up within a month.
The survey of 1,446 of men and women revealed that nearly two thirds of the UK population are unhappy with their body and feel that being thinner would make them happier.
For women, looks are more important, with over half reporting that they diet to wear fashionable clothes and a third of those surveyed said they watched their weight in a bid to feel more attractive.
But in comparison, men are more focused on their long-term well-being, with over a third saying they wanted to lose weight to be more healthy.
Almost a quarter of the UK population has been on a weight loss diet at one time, with half shedding up to a stone.
But despite the recent catwalk trend for size zero models, most adult British women don't aspire to be super skinny.
Most crave a hour-glass shape, with Marilyn Monroe's curves and the voluptuous figure of singer Charlotte Church being among the most desired body shapes.
British men, meanwhile, are more interested in a sporting physique, with 40 per cent citing footballer David Beckham's body as their ideal, just ahead of film star Brad Pitt.
The report has been welcomed by experts.
Leading dietician Sian Porter said: "Thirty one years is a lot of time dieting when you tot it up, but it shows that people are realising that they must live a more healthy lifestyle.
"It is encouraging that women are being realistic.
"They are not aspiring to be a size zero, but they are looking up to someone more curvy like Kelly Brook or Nigella Lawson.
"But what we need to do is not dieting, but more healthy eating."
Whilst the majority of those surveyed diet sensibly by eating smaller portions, almost a quarter of respondents said they would consider taking diet pills or only eating salad, and almost one in ten have considered a liquid diet or surgery.
For those watching their waistline, chocolate is the most craved sin, followed by cheese, according to the Ipsos Mori report commissioned by Laughing Cow Extra Light Diet.
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LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 02/04/14 -- Newegg today unveiled its Newegg Premier customer-benefit program. Newegg Premier offers complimentary expedited shipping, plus a host of other features for just $49.99 per year.
"We always seek ways to improve the customer experience and implementing a benefit program is the latest example of how we're making it easier and more rewarding to shop at Newegg.com," said Soren Mills, Chief Marketing Officer of Newegg North America. "Free expedited shipping is in itself a great benefit, but beyond that we're including many other perks to enhance the shopping experience."
Membership benefits include:
- Free expedited shipping 3 days or less
- Discounted rates on 2-day and next-day shipping
- Special alerts to give members early notice of upcoming sales
- Member-only shopping experience with custom backgrounds and information panel
- Free returns with complimentary shipping and no restocking fees
- Exclusive deals for Newegg Premier members
- Dedicated customer service telephone number
Newegg's customer base has grown to more than 25 million registered users. Newegg Premier's white-glove treatment offers substantial value not only to frequent customers, but also to any customer who desires a personalized, streamlined shopping experience. Customers who sign up by Feb. 18 receive a free 30-day trial to experience all the benefits of Newegg Premier. For more information, visit www.newegg.com/neweggpremier.
About Newegg Inc.
Newegg Inc. is the leading electronics-focused e-retailer in the United States. It owns and operates Newegg.com (www.newegg.com) which was founded in 2001 and regularly earns industry-leading customer service ratings. The award-winning website has more than 25 million registered users and offers customers a comprehensive selection of the latest consumer electronics products, detailed product descriptions and images, as well as how-to information and customer reviews. Using the site's online tech community, customers have the opportunity to interact with other computer, gaming and consumer electronics enthusiasts. Newegg Inc. is headquartered in City of Industry, California. The Newegg Hybrid Center is located at 18045 Rowland St., City of Industry, CA 91748.
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On 15 December 2010, VTB was one of the first banks to buy Yuans on the Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange when the Ruble/Yuan trading was launched there. The Ruble/Yuan trading on the MICEX is an important benchmark in developing trade and economic relations between Russia and China.
VTB is set to perform a market maker function in future similar operations on the MICEX. Earlier, JSC VTB Bank Branch in Shanghai already started acting as a market maker on the China Foreign Exchange for the Ruble-Yuan currency pair.
The Yuans bought on the MICEX can be used to make payments under trade contracts with China or tourist contracts. VTB Bank can offer its corporate customers and correspondent banks to open accounts in Yuans, perform conversion in Yuans, and conduct other operations related to trade settlements with China, including loans in Yuans.


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Whole Foods is expanding and expects sales to increase by 9% next year.
The company's shares soared on the news that it is planning to build more stores and update its loyalty program and mobile app.
Whole Foods has 401 locations right now and will expand to more than 500 by 2017. The company is also launching online ordering and delivery.
But as the organic grocery thrives, traditional supermarkets are losing market share.
Customers are seeking either specialty assortments or great value, according to a recent report by the real-estate investment firm JLL.
While high-end grocers like Whole Foods and cheap retailers like Family Dollar will expand in the coming years, traditional grocery stores like Kroger, Giant Eagle, and Publix could close stores.
Supermarkets are hit hard by a few trends, according to the report.
Since the 2008 recession, consumers have been reluctant to pay full price. This led to dollar stores expanding their food assortments to include brand names.
Those who do want to pay more want the organic, artisanal assortments grocers like Whole Foods have to offer.
"Millennials and boomers alike are focusing more on healthy eating choices and creatively prepared meals," the analysts wrote.
This puts grocery stores, which fall somewhere between organic retailers and discounters, in a difficult position.
Consumers are also buying groceries from several different places, including online.
This gives smaller and specialty retailers an advantage over supermarkets.
Consumers are also becoming less interested in retailers like Wal-Mart and Target, according to a recent note by Goldman Sachs.
Instead, "consumers appear more focused on some combination of value and convenience," the analysts write.
The advent of online retailers like Amazon has also contributed to the problems at Wal-Mart and Target, according to the note. Consumers are less likely to make a trip to the stores when they could get free delivery online.
Dollar stores, drug stores, and warehouse clubs "are taking share from broad-assortment retailers," the analysts write.
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Many of the wearable intellectual devices in future will be developed from ordinary articles in our daily lives, for example, shoes or hats. The combination of fashion and intelligence will have a big market.”
Since entering the mobile power-pack market four years ago, Shenzhen Lepow Creative Technology Ltd has been winning over the hearts of a growing number of customers with its fashionable and highquality products.
Although still riding high on promising prospects in the electronics industry, the Shenzhen-based enterprise is determined to diversify — shifting part of its business to intellectual hardware.
“Strong winds are blowing across the intellectual-hardware field. We want to take advantage of this and make products with our own characteristics,” says Lepow Vicepresident Zhou Chaoran.
Lepow’s magic is an innovative combination of intellectual
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Sony Xperia Z1 (Honami) press release leaks in advance of tomorrow’s launch
Sony’s big IFA event takes place tomorrow, and with the teasers the company’s been publishing, there’s been little doubt that it would launch the phone we’ve been following as codename Honami. While there’s still plenty to look forward to from tomorrow’s event, including the details on those Smart Short lens camera accessories, the cat may already be out of the bag when it comes to Honami, as the official Sony press release announcing the phone seems to have leaked a day early.
Assuming this is legitimate – and it certainly has the trappings of a Sony press release – Honami will see its commercial launch as the Xperia Z1. We’ve heard many of the specs mentioned here before, but it’s nice to finally see them all confirmed like this. Those include the presence of a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 SoC, a five-inch 1080p display, 16GB flash storage (expandable via microSD), 2GB of RAM, a 20.7-megapixel main camera, and a 3000mAh battery. The Z1 should be available in those same three black, white, and purple colors we’ve seen leaked, and will measure 8.5 millimeters thick.
That camera has a big 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor and features an f/2.0 aperture. A burst mode will capture over 60 images in the span of just two seconds. Sony also plays up the handset’s dust- and water-proofing, some of the many features we’ve seen it tease over Twitter.
The release also mentions those lens-cameras, though not with the “Smart Shot” name, making us wonder if that rumor, at least, missed the mark.
Sony says the Xperia Z1 will be available globally beginning sometime this month.
Source: Xperia Blog


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Plug Power +9% premarket as orders seen quadrupling in 2014
Plug Power (PLUG) +8.9% premarket after issuing Q4 results that beat revenue estimates and predicting orders will rise more than fourfold this year to more than $150M.
Bookings reached $32M in the quarter, as strong product sales and maintenance orders were received from large companies such as Wal-Mart, Kroger, BMW and Mercedes-Benz; shipments fell 46% Y/Y to 279 units.
“I am more bullish than ever that Plug Power is moving into a rapid growth cycle,” CEO Andy Marsh says, expecting EBITDA to break even by Q3.


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A new report by UC Berkeley researchers questions the health claims of popular energy, sports, tea and fruit drinks on the market.
In a report released today (Aug. 6), the authors evaluated 21 popular drinks with health claims — from immune boosters to energy enhancers — on their labels and in their marketing materials.
“We often see labels on energy and sports drinks that tout health benefits, but the sugar levels in these products rival that of sodas,” said lead author Patricia Crawford, director of the Atkins Center for Weight and Health and UC Berkeley adjunct professor of nutritional sciences and toxicology. “They are essentially sodas without the carbonation, but they give the misleading impression that they are healthy.”
The report, “Looking Beyond the Marketing Claims of New Beverages,” was commissioned by the California Center for Public Health Advocacy.
The University of California Global Food Initiative aims to put the world on a path to sustainably and nutritiously feed itself. By building on existing efforts and creating new collaborations among UC’s 10 campuses, affiliated national laboratories and the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the initiative will develop and export solutions for food security, health and sustainability throughout California, the United States and the world.


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MPS Monitor Now Monitoring Over One Million Printers and MFPs
MPS Monitor, which markets its MPS Monitor managed print services (MPS) for remote monitoring and management of printers and MFPs, reports that over one million printers and MFPs are now being monitored by the solution.
MPS Monitor 2.0 is currently used by approximately 2,000 dealers and Managed Services Providers located in about 60 countries. While the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform is entirely cloud-based, the data collection relies on an infrastructure of about 210,000 DCAs (data collection agents) installed on approximately 150,000 customers’ multi-brand print devices. These devices are said to generate more than 30 billion pages and use about 2.5 million consumable cartridges every year.
According to the company, by enabling the remote monitoring and management of printers and MFPs, not only does MPS Monitor help dealers and MPS resellers improve service levels and reduce costs, it also helps to optimize dealer operations and improve overall service margins. MPS Monitor’s unique data-collection technologies, such as Clustered, Embedded and Cloud DCAs, are said to provide it with the scalability and flexibility to quickly accommodate the changes imposed upon businesses globally by the pandemic, such as the move to the hybrid working model, which has changed how and where employees print, how print is managed and how it’s accounted for.
MPS Monitor also recently announced that it reported 40-percent year-over-year revenue growth in 2020. The firm says that despite the challenges of the global pandemic, the combination of a print solution specifically engineered as a cloud-native platform along with partnerships with technology leaders – including HP Inc., Microsoft, Okta and Asolvi – has seen the company meet the rapidly evolving print needs of dealers and MPS providers worldwide, with significant growth in the UK, DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Nordic countries, the United States, and Canada.
In March 2021, IDC’s Vendor Analysis report stated that: “MPS Monitor is a strategic player in the market…” and that it provides “… added value to customers and channel partners alike with a robust solution that offers capabilities beyond traditional device management platforms.” The report added that: “With its cloud-based architecture, vendor-agnostic approach, security focus, and direct integration with HP Inc.’s Smart Device Services (SDS) and Microsoft Universal Print (UP), MPS Monitor is uniquely positioned to help meet the evolving needs of the hybrid workforce.”
Meanwhile, market-research firm Quocirca recently published its Cloud Print Services, 2021 report, with the report noting: “MPS Monitor 2.0 is positioned at the center of a deeply connected ecosystem, allowing seamless integration with other cloud and on-premises platforms to increase the value of managed print services engagements, both for customers and for providers,” and that “a multi-platform DCA and unique DCA clustering technology ensures continuity of data collection on all customers. For selected brands, the DCA can be installed directly on devices before shipment, or via the cloud thanks to integrations such as the HP SDS Cloud DCA.”
- April 2021: MPS Monitor Reports 40-Percent YOY Revenue Growth
- March 2021: MPS Monitor Partners with Okta to Provide Single Sign-On Access
- February 2021: HP SDS Cloud DCA Integrated into MPS Monitor’s Management Platform
- November 2020: MS Universal Print Now Integrated in MPS Monitor


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Audi and Volvo suspend production in BelgiumJune 18, 2021
Audi and Volvo are temporarily suspending car production in Belgium. The reason, as elsewhere in the world, is the lack of microcircuits.
Both Audi and Volvo are struggling with production in Belgium due to a global shortage of chips in the automotive industry. Audi’s Brussels plant will be shut down on Thursday and Friday, while Volvo’s Swedish plant in Ghent will be closed next week. Audi expects the chip supply situation to remain uncertain in the coming months, so further production adjustments cannot be ruled out.
“But it looks like the crisis has reached its bottom. We expect improvement in the second half of the year, ”says an Audi representative in Brussels.
According to the European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA), chip shortages have slowed production of half a million vehicles worldwide. The organization believes the effects of the deficit will be felt until 2022, although the worst appears to be over. CLEPA calls for a European solution to the deficit. According to the association, the European auto industry gets 60 to 70% of the chips it needs from China and Taiwan.
- Israeli electric brand Ree Automotive to establish production in the USA
- Updated crossover KIA Soul 2023 with internal combustion engine showed in the first photos
- Photospin photographed the electric Genesis Electrified GV70 while charging
- Will the 2021 Ford Bronco beat the Jeep Wrangler in drag racing?
- Introduced cool restomod based on Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUV


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The UAE ranks among the top ten counties importing Swiss watches, reaching 488.8 million Swiss Francs (Dhs1.8 billion) in total import value for the first half of 2012.
The luxury timepiece retail sector within the UAE is growing and is currently the only Middle Eastern country to be featured in the top ten round up, ahead of Saudi Arabia at number 14 and Qatar at number 21, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry.
Mohammed Abdulmagied Seddiqi, VP of sales and retail at luxury watch retailer Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, said: “The UAE’s consumer market has witnessed a shift in buying patterns similar to the global market.
“It is a positive sign that consumers from both the domestic and overseas market are once again interested in luxury Swiss timepieces. We have seen a steadying of demand and returning of consumer confidence.”
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons has opened eight retail outlets in the first half of this year and currently operates 58 outlets across the UAE.
The total UAE luxury market is expected to grow more than nine per cent year-on-year in 2012 to total Dhs7.1 billion, according to Euromonitor Research.
The most dynamic segments are hard luxury items like real jewellery and watches and also handbags and sunglasses.
The Arab Spring has forced many tourists to change their travel plans and the UAE’s political stability coupled with its highly developed retail and hospitality sectors have made it a very attractive destination.


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The individuals who make up the workforce behind salons and barbershops around the country are asking their elected officials to #KeepUsWorking safely through the global pandemic.
The movement is led by Floyd’s 99 Barbershop and includes global beauty names Wahl, Titan Barber, Robert Cromeans, Collin Caruso and independent salons, barbershops and workers across the country.
A press release from #KeepUsWorking, which is being led by barber and Floyd'sTechnical Director Patrick Butler, notes that the beauty industry in America in uniquely positioned as it disproportionally employs minorities who are the most negatively impacted from the pandemic, is made up by local small business owners and has abided by strict health and safety standards for decades. The industry requires ongoing license and inspections by State Boards ensuring professionals are adhering to aggressive safety and sanitation process with a history of protecting beauty professionals and their customers.
The positive impact from the extensive training is more than anecdotal. A July 14 Center for Disease Control and Prevention report found that “among 139 clients exposed to two symptomatic hair stylists with confirmed COVID-19 while both the stylists and the clients wore face masks, no symptomatic secondary cases were reported.”
The economic impact of the US beauty industry and its workforce is outlined in this White Paper by the International Salon and Spa Business Network:
- 47% of the salon industry workforce are minorities
- 60% of salon businesses owners are women
- Employs more than 2.3 million workers in the US
- Generates more than $57 billion in sales each year
- More than $37.7 billion paid in wages each year
- Over $3.7 billion in income taxes to federal and local governments each year
- More than 1.2 million salon industry shops
- The majority of salons are locally owned, small businesses
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a growth of 10% jump in career opportunities for barbers, hair stylists, and cosmetologists over the next 10 years -- well above the national average
- A historically leading industry for job growth
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Apple Reportedly Plans to Invest $3.6 Billion in Kia Motors, Causing Kia Stock to Soar
A new report has indicated that Apple is looking to invest roughly $3.6 billion in Kia Motors. This collaboration is said to be a venture to produce electric vehicles for Apple. Following this report, Kia Motors’ shares jumped 14.6 percent.
Apple is planning to invest a pretty penny in Kia Motors and establish its foothold in Kia’s Georgia, US facility, according to Bloomberg. News of Apple’s investment first came by way of Korean news outlet Donga who said the iPhone maker would be investing $3.6 billion into Kia Motors to produce the electronic Apple cars.
Previously, it was reported that Hyundai Motor would be partnering with Apple. However, Hyundai eventually walked that back and handed the project over to Kia. Although Hyundai received and reviewed a proposal from Apple to develop the first Apple car, the company instead wanted to focus on its own branding. This then lead Apple to propose a similar deal with Kia.
According to Donga’s report, Apple and Kia may finalize the deal by February 17th. The target is to introduce and manufacture the first Apple car by 2024. Kia’s Georgian facility will be the home of production and Apple aims to hit an initial target of 100,000 vehicles per year.
Following news that Apple would be investing such a large sum of money into the automotive company, Kia Motors’ stock shot up. Currently, its risen 9.65 percent, reaching 97,700 KRW ($111.98 CAD). At one point, it reached a high of 101,500 KRW per share. This is the highest influx the company has seen since 1997.
Neither Apple nor Kia Motors have made a public statement regarding the matter.


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tech2 News StaffMar 08, 2021 17:41:02 IST
Redmi has announced that it will launch a new product on 17 March in India. The company hasn’t revealed much about the product but going by the teaser on Twitter, Redmi is expected to launch a smart TV on 17 March at 12 pm. Although Xiaomi already sells Mi TV lineup in India, this will be Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi’s first smart TV launch in the country. The teaser also hints at an ‘XL experience”, so the new product is likely to come with a huge display. Prior to this, Redmi has already launched its smart TVs in China market.
Bigger, better? Nah, we’re going straight to XL!
RT and help us share this XL news. pic.twitter.com/udMANrsTrY
— Redmi India – #RedmiNote10 Series (@RedmiIndia) March 8, 2021
Redmi smart TV expected specifications
Redmi has launched three smart TVs in China. The most recent Redmi Max 86-inch smart TV is expected to debut in India. The smart TV might feature a 120 Hz 86-inch Ultra HD display. It is likely to come with support for Dolby Vision and because of the high refresh rate, can be a good option for gamers. In terms of sound, it is expected to offer an output of 25 W. The smart TV might offer 2 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.
In China, it is priced at CNY 7,999 (approx Rs 8,900).


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Eleven products from The Cake Crew’s Beautifully Crafted range of cupcakes have been given official Vegetarian Society accreditation, offering customers even more choice. The UK’s largest independent baker of cupcakes launched the range at the beginning of this year and since then it has grown from strength to strength.
Seattle-based food and technology company ChefSteps has announced the launch of its incredibly powerful, at-home sous vide tool – Joule – in the UK. With a registered waiting list of nearly 5,000 people, the product is available for purchase via Amazon.
As the trend for alcoholic ice lollies continues to soar, Waitrose is welcoming the launch of Mirabeau en Provence’s frosé popsicles. Available in special freezers in the supermarket, the frozen popsicles are made from a blend of Classic Mirabeau rosé wine with strawberry essence.
‘’We’re excited to be launching our Frosé frozen cocktail …
Goupie, the moreish chewy chocolate confection hand-produced in Kent, has announced the extension of its shelf-life to 9-months, as well as the switch to a Julian dating system, which will enable the company to improve its traceability even further and streamline its process.
“We were determined to improve our traceability of products, and …
George Foreman, one of the world’s leading health grill brands, has launched a new range of outdoor BBQs just in time for the hot British afternoons. Four fully fledged outdoor BBQs will be available at retailers, including Amazon and Currys.
Henryka, the British, nature-inspired jewellery brand, is enhancing its brand presence with a newly relaunched website and blog. The website focuses on easy navigation and an engaging customer journey, with bold images, accessible menus and a homepage that quickly showcases the brand’s breadth of collections, designs and colourways.


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FAMU’s Marching 100 dazzled in style when it performed in Paris this past week at a Louis Vuitton men’s fashion show in the main courtyard of the Louvre museum. The Marching 100 brought 35 members of the band and 10 of its staffers to accompany them on an all-expenses paid trip to entertain spectators at the famed fashion show.
It’s been 33 years since the Florida A&M University marching band was in the City of Light. FAMU last represented the United States in 1989 at France’s Bastille Day celebration marking the French Revolution.
“We brought Tallahassee, we brought Florida A&M, we brought the incomparable Marching 100 to Paris by performing all the highlights we perform at Bragg Memorial Stadium and traveling on the road. That made it special,” said FAMU band director and music professor Shelby R. Chipman, Ph.D., who himself performed as a band member in that 1989 Bastille Day parade.
Anticipating such hits such as “Get up for the Rattlers” and “FAMU S.O.S (Sounds of Success),” you can’t help but look forward to seeing the band perform these songs at this year’s Orange Blossom Classic Labor Day weekend at Hard Rock Stadium in September.
FAMU drum major Jadon Roberts told ABC News “Good Morning America” in a report that he was more than excited to be a part of it all.
“This has been one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had in my life,” said Roberts.
The idea for a marching band performance in the men’s fashion show was a vision of Virgil Abloh, the late Louis Vuitton creative director who died last November at the age of 41. Abloh was the first Black American to take on the role of artistic director at a French luxury fashion house. The Marching 100 was selected by show producers to perform at the label’s first spring-summer show since Abloh’s death.
The Marching 100 performed in front of guests like supermodel Naomi Campbell and rapper Kendrick Lamar, who also performed hit songs from his latest album, “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.” The performance can be viewed online on YouTube and the Louis Vuitton website.
A global presence for FAMU is what its late president, Frederick S. Humphries, Ph.D., wanted for the university. Opportunities such as these to expand university outreach opens the eyes of the world to HBCUs and Black culture in general.


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WASHINGTON – The pace of U.S. economic activity continued to pick up in most of the country in late November through early January, the Federal Reserve (search) said on Wednesday.
But one of 12 Federal Reserve districts — Cleveland, in the nation's manufacturing heartland — characterized economic activity in its region as mixed.
"Eleven districts characterized activity as expanding, with Atlanta, New York and Richmond noting that the pace of activity had quickened since their last reports," the Fed's beige book (search) summary of economic conditions said.
The Fed said that consumer spending was generally higher in the six weeks since it issued its previous beige book summary on Dec. 1, and many districts reported stronger holiday sales than a year ago.
The Fed said inflationary pressures remained largely in check and while some manufacturing costs continued to rise slightly, "price increases for final goods and services were generally modest."
The Richmond Fed Bank prepared the beige book based on data collected before Jan. 10. Members of the Fed's policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee (search) will use the information at their scheduled Feb. 1-2 meeting, where they are widely expected to nudge interest rates up for a sixth consecutive time by a quarter percentage point.


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An interview with Scot Quaranda, Campaign Director at Dogwood Alliance on their new report, “Greening Fast Food Packaging: A Roadmap to Best Practices,” which outlines eight key attributes of environmentally friendly fast food packaging and provides guidance for fast food companies on how to assess environmental impacts in the supply chain.
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Grist reported on Valentine’s Day that one of the biggest farm communities in California – Monterey County – banned the notorious fumigant methyl iodide. Along with Santa Cruz, Monterey County has taken this step of doing away with this harmful chemical from farmlands. Methyl iodide is the the replacement for ozone-depleting methyl bromide. Methyl bromide … Continued
If you were wondering what would be the next stop in the journey of businesses to identify their impacts and dependencies on ecosystem services, you got an answer earlier this week. After disclosing their carbon and water footprints, companies are moving now to disclose their forest footprint. Why they do it? Are these companies becoming the new treehuggers?
In India, millets have formed the core of the everyday diet for millenia. However after the Green Revolution, subsidies for wheat and rice, and the food distribution system millets are slowly dying out.
After a lot of debate, the Indian cabinet finally cleared the National Food Security Bill (NFSB) amidst doubts of whether this would really help create a hunger-free India. According to the Food Security Bill, India will need 60 – 61 million tons of grain to feed people who will be eligible for assistance. This means food … Continued
My recent stay in Detroit and current trip to Doha have opened my eyes to how citizens are taking matters into their own hands and building more sustainable economies.
Farm Plate is a fantastic sustainable food initiative – it is a rather newly launched website which features a searchable directory of more than 40,000 business listing across the US. Users can search the site by category and by location to find sustainable foods and drinks. Farm Plate links “farmers, fishermen, foragers, food artisans, restaurants, markets, … Continued
Food Safety Network recently reported that fast-food giants McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Burger King are no longer going to be using ammoniated beef in their products. Ammoniated beef is just a fancy name for ‘pink slime’ which has been the subject of controversy the past few years.
Applying genetic modification technologies, the company developed plants that can overcome harsh conditions of seawater irrigation. CEO, Amir Avniel: “This experiment is another step towards production of improved plants that will provide farmers with excellent yield even in drought conditions”
In recent months, Fair Trade USA has caused a ripple in the Fair Trade movement by boldly questioning the status quo and moving in a new direction to significantly increase the effectiveness and reach of the Fair Trade model. President and CEO Paul Rice explains his new strategic vision, Fair Trade for All, which aims to double the impact of Fair Trade by 2015 by innovating the model, strengthening farming communities and igniting consumer involvement.
We’ve all heard the famous rhetorical question, “which comes first, the chicken or the egg?” Well, I’m here to tell to you that the answer is—it depends. If you’re the American egg industry, then the answer is clearly, the egg. In fact, they don’t give a hoot about the chickens and would do away with … Continued
Local food is bad for your health, bad for the environment and bad for the economy, not to mention its potential risk for the well-being of billions of poor people worldwide. As strange as you find this description of local food, these are probably the conclusions you would reach from reading Steve Sexton’s Freakonomics article, The … Continued
McDonald’s will soon roll out a new ad campaign that will feature the sage and long time American icon, the farmer. Lettuce and potato growers will see TV time.


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With the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, Samsung is making a concerted effort to attract workers as potential buyers and to win the hearts ...
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