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Uber Woos Grubhub, In A Move Lawmaker Calls 'Pandemic Profiteering'
With its ride-hailing business devastatedby the coronavirus pandemic, Uber is in talks to acquire online food delivery company Grubhub.
If the two sides can reach a deal, the combined company would emerge as the dominant food-delivery app with 55% of the U.S. market, according to analyst Dan Ives with Wedbush Securities.
"Clearly this would be an aggressive move by Uber to take out a major competitor on the Uber Eats front and further consolidate its market share position, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to shift more of a focus to deliveries versus ride-sharing in the near term," Ives wrote in a note to investors.
With so many people unwilling or unable to go out to restaurants because of the coronavirus pandemic, demand for food delivery has surged. Competition among the various apps, including DoorDash and Postmates, has intensified.
Despite a spike in orders, none of the top food-delivery apps are turning a profit. That has caused discussion about mergers to swirl for some time. The pandemic has sped up those deliberations, says analyst Tom White with D.A. Davidson.
"We've long believed that consolidation in online food delivery is inevitable," he wrote in an email to NPR.
White predicts food-delivery apps will remain popular even after the economy gets moving again.
In March — the most recent month for which data is available — DoorDash was the most popular meal-delivery service, with some 42% of all U.S. sales in the category, according to analytics firm Second Measure. It was trailed by Grubhub with 28% and Uber Eats with 20%.
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told investors during an earnings call last week that as its ride-hailing business has nose-dived, enlisting drivers to deliver food to doorsteps may become a larger part of the company's future.
"The big opportunity we thought Eats was just got bigger," Khosrowshahi said.
He argued that a merged food-delivery company could be a boon for both restaurants and diners.
"There is a bunch of consolidation happening on a global basis where bigger players can not only provide better service for restaurants and consumers, but can provide a better service kind of on an economic basis that is sustainable," Khosrowshahi said.
But the merger chatter comes as cities across the country are cracking down on food-delivery apps by capping the fees they can charge per order. Some restaurant owners say the fees, which can range from 10% to 40% of the total bill, hurt their bottom lines at a time when the industry is struggling to survive.
Companies like Grubhub counter that they are widening restaurants' customer bases and that the higher-end fees reflect the additional marketing services that they provide to restaurant owners who choose it. Food delivery apps also contend it would be more costly for restaurants to develop their own technology and pay for their own drivers to deliver meals.
A deal between Uber and Grubhub may run into problems with federal regulators. Analyst White said antitrust regulators may inspect the potential merger closely given the impact it could have on the restaurant sector at a time of deep peril for the industry.
U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., who chairs the House's antitrust subcommittee, has come out in opposition of a deal. In a statement, he characterized the potential merger in starkly critical terms.
"Uber is a notoriously predatory company that has long denied its drivers a living wage," Cicilline said. "Its attempt to acquire Grubhub — which has a history of exploiting local restaurants through deceptive tactics and extortionate fees — marks a new low in pandemic profiteering."
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(Reuters) - Citigroup added Intel Corp to its top picks live list, and said it expects the chipmaker to benefit from the near-term strength in the PC environment.
Despite concerns raised by peers, including a recent downgrade of Intel shares, the PC environment in the fourth quarter has been surprisingly strong, Citigroup said.
After under-performing the sector since mid-year, Intel shares will likely experience a period of near-term outperformance, the brokerage wrote in a note to clients.
“With structural improvements to gross margins and reduced startup and under-utilization charges, we are comfortable that high margins can be sustained,” the brokerage said.
Citigroup said it was “especially comfortable” given the limited competitive offerings from Advanced Micro Devices in 2010.
The brokerage has a price target of $26 on Intel shares, which replaces “buy”-rated wireless technology provider Qualcomm Inc on Citigroup’s top picks live list.
Shares of Intel were up 1 percent in premarket trade Wednesday, after closing at $19.80 Tuesday on Nasdaq.
Reporting by Abhiram Nandakumar in Bangalore; Editing by Aradhana Aravindan

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AMD Executive Bob Feldstein Leaves Company, Joins NVIDIA
Bob Feldstein, AMD's corporate Vice President of Business Development and Boston Design Center lead, has left the company. You may be asking why that's important, well it just so happens he is the man who helped put AMD hardware into all of the next generation gaming consoles. Essentially his work has been instrumental in AMD winning big contracts against NVIDIA, as well as helping grow AMD into new markets and opportunities. The next question is where will Bob Feldstein go from here? The answer is simple: NVIDIA. Feldstein will be joining NVIDIA as their Vice President of Technology Licensing. While it is unknown how his position in NVIDIA will play out in the future, the man behind the Xbox 360's Xenos GPU and Wii's Hollywood GPU as former ATi Vice President of Engineering may give us some idea. Feldstein not only has the ability to make deals and get contracts, he has an understanding of the hardware and its uses which should make him a valuable asset to NVIDIA in the future. How this will affect AMD remains to be seen, however at this time Bob Feldstein is a worrying addition to a growing list of executives to have left the company.
Bob Feldstein, who joined AMD when the company acquired graphics-chip maker ATI in 2006, has taken on the role of vice president of technology licensing at Nvidia. He most recently served as AMD's corporate vice president of business development and also led the company's Boston Design Center, which focuses on design engineering for AMD's various chips.
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by sQueeGee l Tuesday, October 22, 2013
With Washington State, and Colorado making the use of marijuana legal for public use, it seems that majority of Americans want the
illeagle plant legal. It seems that the country of Uruguay is taking it a step further.
From the AP:
"Uruguay's drug czar says the country plans to sell legal marijuana for $1 per gram, though he's given higher figures in the past.
A law already passed in the lower house of Congress and expected to pass in the Senate later this year would make Uruguay the first country in the world to license and enforce rules for the production, distribution and sale of marijuana for adult consumers.
The El Pais newspaper reported Sunday that drug chief Julio Calzada says marijuana sales should start in the second half of 2014 at a price of $1.
He says the idea isn't to make money, but to wrench the market away from illegal dealers. Calzada said in August that the price would be around $2.5 per gram.
Sales are for locals only.
Do you think that if the US were to follow suit that it would get rid of the Black Market sales of marijuana, and get rid of the Cartels doing business in the US?
Now. How many of you are googling Uruguay now?


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Alaska Communications (ACS) has reached a deal to sell off its remaining wireless assets for $300 million to GCI Communications in a move that it says will help it deleverage its balance sheet while sharpening its focus on residential and business broadband services.
Under the terms of the agreement, ACS will sell its 33 percent interest in the Alaska wireless network and its subscriber base, a transaction they expect to close in the first quarter of 2015.
By having a stronger balance sheet, combined with top line and bottom line growth, ACS said it will be able to evaluate various opportunities to increase shareholder value.
"Upon closing, we will significantly strengthen our balance sheet by reducing debt by $250 million," said Alaska Communications President and CEO Anand Vadapalli, in a release. "Following closing, we expect to improve Adjusted EBITDA by creating synergies of approximately $12 million. Together with eliminating the overhang from wireless, this will reveal the underlying inherent value of our broadband and managed IT solutions business, opening gateways for new opportunities to create shareholder value."
As the service provider exits the wireless business, Alaska Communications will incur costs associated with the transaction that include wind-down costs of its retail stores, fees and expenses, purchase price adjustments and taxes. The service provider expects that proceeds net of these items will be about $250 million.
One area that the sale will help it focus on is broadening its focus on delivering broadband services to its residential and business customer bases. Each year ACS invests about $40 million in its business, with broadband service being a key focus.
The service provider said in a Q&A document outlining the deal that "Businesses and customers with Business or Home Internet will benefit from the company's increased focus on and investment in broadband and managed IT services."
In the business arena, ACS said it has won new broadband service deals with a number of key business customers, including Anchorage School District and the State of Alaska.
ACS has been enhancing its broadband service offerings, unveiling a 50 Mbps speed tier with unlimited data usage in Juneau in November and a 1 Gbps service for local businesses in Anchorage thanks to an ongoing expansion of its fiber network.
Alaska Communications joins a number of other regional service providers that have decided to shed their wireless business in order to focus on their enhancing their portfolio of next-gen wireline services.
Fellow independent telco Cincinnati Bell sold its wireless spectrum licenses to Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) for $210 million in April in order to focus more of its attention on its growing wireline-based Fioptics broadband offerings for consumers and small to medium businesses. Earlier, SureWest, which is now part of Consolidated Communications, made a similar move in 2008 when it sold off its wireless holdings to Verizon Wireless as it looked to enhance its focus on its growing copper and fiber to the home (FTTH)-based broadband business.
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Alaska Communications to exit wireless, will sell spectrum and subs to GCI
Alaska Communications unveils 50 Mbps residential, business tier in Juneau
Alaska Communications serves up 1 Gig for business, ups consumer broadband speeds
Alaska Communications bolsters IT capabilities with TekMate acquisition
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Verizon Wireless Changes Upgrade Eligibility (UPDATE)
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As the wireless business has evolved, Verizon Wireless has continued to expand its device portfolio, providing customers with more options than ever before. It is not uncommon for customers to have multiple devices such as a smartphone, tablet and Jetpack. In that context, Verizon Wireless is making the following changes to its upgrade practices:
- In alignment with the terms of the contract, customers on a two-year agreement will be eligible for an upgrade at 24 months vs. today's early upgrade eligibility at 20 months. This change aligns the upgrade date with the contract end date and is consistent with how the majority of customers purchase new phones today. The first customers impacted by this change are customers whose contracts expire in January 2014. As always, customers may purchase a new phone at the full retail price at any time.
- Customers also have the option of purchasing a phone at full price at any point before their contract expires and beginning April 21, some devices will be available for purchase through the Verizon Wireless Device Payment Plan.
- The New Every Two program ended in January of 2011. Verizon Wireless has continued to allow customers to utilize these expired credits. However, as of April 15, these credits will no longer be available.
- Customers may continue to share an upgrade with another person on an account if that customer is upgrading to a device within the same equipment category. Customers can utilize a phone upgrade to purchase a new phone; however, the option to transfer upgrades from non-phone devices (such as a Jetpack or tablet) will no longer be available.


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Ocean carriers return to core competencies
October 10, 2013
According to analysts with Drewry Maritime Resarch, ocean cargo container lines are still being squeezed out of providing “home-grown” integrated logistics services. This is evidenced by Maersk’s news last month that it has entered into an agreement to sell the assets of its U.S. trucking subsidiary Bridge Terminal Transport, analysts add.
“Although partly driven by financial necessity, the ocean carrier trend appears to recognize that one-stop shops are not the way forward,” says Neil Dekker, head of Drewry Container Research. “That expansion via vertical integration should be replaced by greater focus on the provision of core services.”
Industry analysts contend that this is hardly a new trend, but rather one that has only been gaining traction this year. For example, in June Maersk announced the sale of its European railway company ERS Railways to Freightliner. In May Zim Line sold its holdings in two companies that own container manufacturing factories in China. In April MSC announced the sale of 35% of its ports division Terminal Investments Limited to Global Infrastructure Partners, and in January, CMA CGM declared the sale of 49% of its container terminal operating company Terminal Link to China Merchants Holding (International).
Much earlier, in 2010, Maersk already sold its stake in the logistics company Trans Siberian Express Service to InterRail, while others started reducing their involvement in third party logistics services even before then.
The implication is that the provision of “home grown” integrated logistics services by ocean carriers is becoming a distant dream that is unlikely to be resurrected in the near future, says Dekker.
“This will bring a smile to freight forwarders and independent third party logistics companies who have been arguing for years that ocean carriers should stay out of logistics, for which being asset light has many advantages,” he says.
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China will pay a record $1 billion in U.N. sanctions relief to settle a $1,280 billion currency swap that was part of the deal that helped the U.K. exit the bloc, the U,S.
Treasury Department said Wednesday.
The deal, which involves the U., Canada and Australia, is expected to be announced in the coming days.
The deal was the result of a U.F.O. sanctions-relief deal negotiated in 2015.
“The new U.U.S.-China U.A.F.-EU U.NAFTA agreement is another step in the U-turn that the U of A.
F-EU has been seeking for years,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement.
“This is an important milestone in a long process that will result in a greater and stronger U.UK.
China has long been a target of U.M. sanctions, but the Us. has sought to use the agreement as leverage in talks with the Chinese.
Under the deal, China will be able to buy U.C.M.’s shares in the London Stock Exchange, a deal that would allow the Chinese government to buy up shares of the British public.
The U. of A.-U.F., which includes China, has been working on a trade deal with China, but it has been slowed by a number of issues, including the possibility of the U.’s first major trade dispute with China ever taking place.
The new deal with Canada will ease the UofA’s own restrictions on trade with China.
It also includes a ban on the U’s trading partners from using the U”s banking system.
The new U’S.-Canada U.G.A.-U of A deal is expected be announced by the end of the week.
In a statement, China’s Foreign Ministry said the agreement was a significant milestone for the U.”s efforts to build a close relationship with the UA.
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Edible Insects By Don Bugito
Mmm, tastes like pork–kind of. That’s how one customer described Don Bugito‘s wax moth larvae tacos which debuted at the San Francisco Street Food Festival in August.
“Come on guys, don’t be afraid!” Monica Martiznez called to passers-by who gave the prominently displayed menu puzzled looks before shrugging their shoulders and digging in.
The owner of Don Bugito first concocted the insect-rich dishes as part of a dinner at the Headlands Center for the Arts entitled Edible Insects & Other Rare Delicacies, where the plates enjoyed “amazing!” success according to Art21. After hesitant foodies thumbed-up helpings of the tacos and toffee mealworm ice cream at the festival, Don Bugito secured a bi-weekly spot at Off the Grid Fort Mason which begins Friday and runs through October. A food cart is soon to follow.
Martinez dreamt up the food project concept from her background in informal food culture and pre-Hispanic cuisine.
“In Mexico, the pre-Hispanic cuisine included a lot of edible insects,” Martinez told Huffington Post. “It’s because it’s such a good source of protein.”
Serving insects isn’t merely to present uninitiated palates with a unique type of cultural delicacy. Insect additives actually may become a feasible source of protein as the world’s food supply dwindles. TreeHugger.com reports that the EU has recently put three million euros (around four million dollars) into researching insect protein. Don Bugito, which uses amounts of insects approved by the FDA for items like rotten tomatoes, is simply taking the next step.
“I want to challenge people’s ideas about current food production processes and means of sustainability,” she told Zagat.
Martinez adds that in addition to sustainability and health benefits, using insects saves money.
“I buy 250 for $8,” she informed Huffington Post.
She knows the concept might be hard for consumers to swallow. But this is an aversion she believes can be overcome with time.
“In general, people are unfamiliar with this,” Martinez acknowledged to Huffington Post. “I know it’s not an easy thing. But I didn’t think it was easy when people started eating sushi in the Western world.”
If that’s the case, there’s only one phrase to embrace before dipping into a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with mealworms caramelized in sugar and rum: Hakuna matata.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - While everyone was gathered around the Thanksgiving table, your pets were definitely underneath it.
Veterinarian Karris Dickey says you need to be careful when eating around your pets because certain foods can upset your pet's stomach.
Example, for dogs small slices of turkey and especially carrots are good for your furry friend, but there are some other foods that are not.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals also says raw dough is a no-no.
The organization says you can, however, give your animal a little bit of gravy.
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- News tagged "apple"
Friday, 17 Jun 2016
According to the latest reports, a senior Apple executive has said that Apple has no intention of bringing iMessage to the Android platform and gives reasons why.
Wednesday, 15 Jun 2016
The Apple Design Awards is a celebration of the year's best designed and most innovative apps. Here are this year's winners.
Tuesday, 14 Jun 2016
Besides the new features coming to iOS and macOS, Apple has also announced a new app designed to help young developers learn how to code.
The newly revealed iOS 10 will finally let you delete stock Apple apps from your iPhone. Here’s a list of what you can uninstall, and what you can’t.
As expected, OS X is now macOS, and Apple also showed off its latest operating system, macOS Sierra at WWDC 2016. Here are some of its key features.
If you were watching the WWDC 2016 keynote by Apple, you'd realize that the barrage of iOS 10 updates is one of the biggest things to ever happen to the iPhone since the iPhone itself. Check out what you're getting here.
Monday, 13 Jun 2016
Apple is rumored to be expanding its mobile payment service to the web with an official announcement at WWDC 2016.
Friday, 10 Jun 2016
Apple is rumored to be replacing the space gray color option with a deep blue shade for the iPhone 7.
App Store head Phil Schiller shared some insights on what developers and consumers can expect in the upcoming refresh of the App Store. Read on to find out more!
Thursday, 9 Jun 2016
Apple is said to be introducing a major overhaul of the iTunes app at WWDC 2016 next week. Hit the link to find out more!


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SHANGHAI, April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CooTek (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: CTK) ("CooTek" or the "Company"), a fast-growing global mobile internet company, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 15, 2019.
The annual report can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.cootek.com/ as well as the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company's IR Department at firstname.lastname@example.org.
About CooTek (Cayman) Inc.
CooTek is a fast-growing global mobile internet company. The mission of CooTek is to empower everyone to express themselves and enjoy relevant content seamlessly. The Company's user-centric and data-driven approach has enabled it to release appealing products to capture mobile internet users' ever-evolving content needs and helps it rapidly attract targeted users. Focusing on 5 verticals of fitness, lifestyle, healthcare, short videos and entertainment, CooTek has developed multiple rapidly growing content-rich portfolio apps with news feed to deliver relevant content.
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Federal Cartel Office restricts Google News Showcase
Bundeskartellamt has significant competition concerns about Google News Showcase. The combination of Showcase and Google Search should no longer be possible.
After the Bundeskartellamt had determined in a nationally and internationally highly regarded decision of 30 December 2021 (see PR of 05 January 2022) that Google is a company of overriding importance for the entire market and can now be regulated in advance, the next step in the matter follows: Six months after the Bundeskartellamt had taken up a complaint by Corint Media against Google regarding the Google News Showcase offer, the Bundeskartellamt makes public the conditions to which Google had to agree at least with regard to the Google News Showcase offer.
With these measures, Google is attempting to remedy the fundamental antitrust concerns of the BKartA regarding Google News Showcase. Among other things, the BKartA feared a self-preference of Google or an obstruction of competing offers of third parties. Whether the adjustments are sufficient is now to be discussed with publishers and Corint Media.
It is already clear that Google will not be allowed to continue the so-called Google News Showcase in the way it was originally designed and planned. Thus, Google can apparently only avert the accusation of self-preference by refraining from any connection of the Showcase with Google Search. The President of the Bundeskartellamt, Andreas Mundt, explains that the integration of Showcase content into the general search in the general search is no longer planned and that the Showcase should not hinder the enforcement of press protection law. This means, however, that the product is likely to retain its current low importance for both Google and the participating publishers. The Bundeskartellamt is also demanding that Google open up the Showcase to other publishers, if desired.
However, the Bundeskartellamt is not satisfied with an adjustment of Google News Showcase in the case. The discrimination of press publishers in the licensing of press ancillary copyright is also the subject of further detailed investigations and proceedings. This applies not only to the impediment that Google News Showcase poses to the press performance protection right, but also to the question of whether the actual remuneration for use is in line with competition law, as Andreas Mundt explains: “The conditions for participation in Google News Showcase should not hinder the assertion of the general ancillary copyright of press publishers” and “Parallel to the Google News Showcase proceedings, we are keeping a close eye on the negotiations on the remuneration of the ancillary copyright.”
Christoph Schwennicke and Markus Runde, Managing Directors of Corint Media: “We welcome the decision by the Decisions Division to address the abusiveness of the Google News Showcase and to impose measures on Google. From now on, a connection of the Showcase display with Google Search is prohibited. Google’s core business, however, is precisely that search. Google News Showcase is therefore neither attractive for Google nor for publishers. The feared substitution competition by Google, which would have made publishers’ offerings permanently dispensable, is now no longer possible. Even more important for us, however, is the fact that the Office is extending the proceedings in general to include the anti-competitive, market-abusing discrimination of publishers in the licensing of ancillary copyright. The Office is thus indicating that it does not understand Google’s artificial division into possible products.”


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COURT RULING MAY SLOW PATENT LITIGATION
The availability of generic drugs coulddecrease, and their costs may rise, due toa new US Supreme Court ruling thatmakes it more difficult for small companiesto challenge anticompetitive practicesby well-financed patent holders. For>50 years, the courts have held it to beautomatically illegal for the owners of apatented product to force their customersto also buy a second product. Inrelaxing those restrictions on antitrustviolations known as "tying arrangements,"the high court ruled that plaintiffsmust prove that the patent holder has"monopoly power" before such restrictionscan be considered illegal.
Although the case before theSupreme Court involved ink for industrialprinters, legal experts believe theprecedent could affect patent litigationinvolving many other products, includingpharmaceuticals.


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Copenhagen Fashion Week introduces venue deadline
To optimise Copenhagen Fashion Week’s official schedule, organisers have introduced a deadline for venues two months before the shows start, to “allow for better planning” and to create a “better experience for both brands and guests”.
In a statement, Copenhagen Fashion Week said that it “honours the role it plays in providing the best possible circumstances for all shows and presentations to reach their full potential. In order to optimise the flow between shows, Copenhagen Fashion Week is, therefore, introducing a venue deadline as one of multiple new initiatives.
“The deadline will be effective as of the AW20 edition of fashion week and will allow for better planning of the official schedule as well as aim for increased geographical proximity of shows and presentations.”
The venue deadline for the autumn/winter 2020 season has been set for November 25, and any brands not supplying their venue information by this date will mean that their show/presentation time will remain provisional, added organisers.
In addition, Copenhagen Fashion Week has announced that AW20 applications are now open, with brands being able to apply to present with a catwalk show or as a presentation, with brands exclusively selected by a selection of Scandinavian industry professionals. The application deadline is October 23.
Copenhagen Fashion Week, the largest fashion week in Scandinavia, will take place from January 28-31, 2020.
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Environmental News from India:
Rice bran has become a sought-after commodity in India as the world’s biggest importer of vegetable oils tries to overcome an edible oil shortage caused by global supply disruptions.
A by-product in rice milling, rice bran has been traditionally used for cattle and poultry feed. In recent years, oil mills have started extracting rice oil, which is popular among health-conscious consumers but historically more expensive than rival oils.
Rice bran oil accounts for a small portion of overall vegoil consumption in India but is one of the fastest-growing among edible oils, industry officials say, and production and imports are set to increase to meet the demand.
The recent rally in global edible oil prices fuelled by Indonesia’s restrictions on palm oil exports and disruptions to sunflower oil shipments from Ukraine has wiped out rice bran oil’s traditional premium over rival oils. That has triggered a surge in demand for bran oil which has similar taste properties to sunflower oil.
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Organic chicken tastes worse, is less nutritious and more fatty than the conventional fowl:
With its premium price tag, shoppers expect organic chicken to be both tastier and healthier than cheaper battery-farmed birds.
But organic poultry is actually less nutritious, contains more fat and tastes worse than its mass-produced equivalent, research has shown.
Tests on supermarket chicken breasts showed that organic versions contained lower levels of health-boosting omega 3 fatty acids than other varieties, including non-organic free-range poultry.
The compounds, present in high levels in oily fish, are thought to be responsible for a host of health benefits, from combating heart disease to boosting intelligence.
Organic chicken, which typically costs nearly three times as much as battery-farmed poultry, also contained lower levels of anti-oxidants – compounds which mop up harmful molecules called free radicals that have been linked to cancer, heart disease and strokes.
If that wasn’t enough, the chicken – from birds which are raised as naturally as possible and are given antibiotics only when they are actually ill – contained up to twice as much cholesterol.


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China's in big trouble. Everyone knows it. They didn't know a few weeks ago when its stock market was flying high and millions were flocking into the very capitalist but also very casino-like Chinese stock market.
Now everyone knows, though, after a 36% fall in its averages from their peak (at about the same speed of the decline in the Nasdaq after it hit its peak in March 2000) that a Chinese bear market is well in the offing. Plus the government seems hapless -- as hapless as the little Dutch boy with his fingers in the dike -- while millions watch their life savings disappear. In an attempt to stem the flow of sell orders, the government has frozen trading in many stocks, stopped a lot of the margin calls and made malicious short selling a crime of some undetermined magnitude.
Now we know the Chinese government blew this whole attempt to get individuals involved in the stocks and many people -- we don't know how many -- have gotten crushed in the downturn having come in near the top of the frenzied run-up. That makes the once seemingly invincible Communist Party look a lot more like a clown show and the world has now questioned whether, because of the decline in purchasing power from the stock market fallout, the country's growth will decelerate to the extent that it might just turn out to be sluggish even by some Western standards.
In fact, the instant slowdown is so bad that we are hearing of weaker auto sales and perhaps a slowdown in cell-phone sales. That's what's got stock of General Motors (GM) clobbered, as it sells more cars there than here. That's what's gotten Apple (AAPL) crushed -- taking its semiconductor acolytes, Skyworks Solutions (SWKS), NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) and Avago (AVGO) down with it.
OK, now enough of the negatives because for the past two days, the Chinese market has had a respite in selling. In fact, the market's roared with back-to-back 5% increases. Which makes me wonder: Is it possible that all the widely scoffed-at measures, the changes in margin rules, the ban on selling by big holders, the end of malicious short selling and the stoppage of new supply (the IPO market) may actually be working? We know that these measures tend to fail and a market destined to go down on the fundamentals will ultimately do so. But what matters in these declines is the velocity, and after these two rip-off-your face rallies it's worth asking if the government's decision to tell the brokers not to margin people out of holdings while at the same time stopping the flood of new stock supply has definitely created a better backdrop that can slow the pall mall decline.
Not only that, but while there are many Chinese companies' stocks I would never touch in a million years because their financials are totally lacking in transparency, some of the fastest-growing companies, like Baidu (BIDU) and Alibaba (BABA) have seen their stocks go literally from expensive to cheap (at least on their growth rate) in an almost 0-to-60 mph speed. That's even encouraged some large foreign institutional buyers -- including some huge U.S. mutual funds -- to wade in, further stemming the selling and mopping up supply.
Sure the Communist Party may look like it's lost its nerve, its cool and its brain -- but remember, this is a totalitarian state. While we would presume that people in our country would try somehow to get around these various bans, you might end up in prison or worse if you do it in China. And without the margin-clerk butchers doing their dirty work, the Chinese can hold stocks and quickly wean themselves off margin, something that's occurring with rapid speed in the last weeks. The use of margin's way down already, which is real good for stabilization and makes a market much less prone to a shock.
Now I am not saying that things are hunky-dorey in China. They aren't. But I did find myself nodding in agreement with a piece my old friend Jim Stewart penned in The New York Times this morning headlined: "Why China's Stock Market Bailout Just Might Work." Yep, China screwed up, we all know it. But it's been wrong to underestimate the power of the PRC to keep growth going in order to maintain civil order, something that's always in question, and after this vicious decline, it might just be wrong to do so once again.


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Businesses manage their ATM networks by providing cash where and when customers want it. But they must provide this service efficiently if they are to make a profit.
Shrinking interchange, increased competition and growing operational expenses have taken a toll on ATM profitability. But advances in technology can help IADs claw back some of those losses.
In separate earnings calls, CEOs of both NCR and Diebold chose the same term to describe their quarterly revenues, up 8 and 3.7 percent respectively.
In a New York Times online report, one security expert said that third-party leaks might account for 70 percent of data breaches - and from the least suspected vendors, at that.
Before deciding on DIY development, consider the functionality gap between in-house solutions and state-of-the-art software available off the shelf.
As fraudulent activity rises, so does the need for systems that can identify, isolate and interrupt it.
A pair of case study models can help ATM operators estimate the potential financial benefits to their business.
For me, June is dominated by the huge big-tent marketing event, 2014 HP Discover, that HP holds in Las Vegas. I am on my way — more than likely participating — by the time you read this post.
I have to admit I really look forward to these events, as they’re the place to hear what is proving successful for HP and its partners.
Webinar stresses the importance of advanced testing in rolling out an updated OS that works as expected.
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OJ from PlayerEssence details why he is extremely skeptical about the latest rumors on the Nintendo NX and lack of info leading into the systems’ “rumored” reveal month of September.
SEGA has announced the Japanese release date for Valkyria: Azure Revolution on PS4, Square Enix gives an update on Dragon Quest XI and NERD is behind the NES Classic Edition console launching this fall.
Nintendo has purchased JESNET for $47 Million, SteamWorld Collection Wii U/PS4 retail info and Xbox Live Games with Gold for September includes Earthlock Festival of Magic!
Sony is bringing PlayStation Now to PC, The Witness is coming to Xbox One this September and Next Level Games is hiring for a variety of positions!
Metroid Prime 4 might have been hinted at the end of Metroid Prime: Federation Force. More details on the matter here.
I run down this week’s Japanese Media Create sales, NieR: Automata coming to PC and PS4 in early 2017, and Metal Gear Survive announced for PS4, Xbox One and PC!
Could the Nintendo NX OS be based on the open source free platform Linux? And how about multiple Nintendo NX devices? New job listings posted on Nintendo’s official job board suggest just this.


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Palau’s Digital Residency Program
WEDNESDAY, 13 DEC 2023
Palau's Digital Residency Program
The Palau digital residency earned a revenue of $1.03 million in the last 12 months, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
MOF Minister said that he is pleased to report that the Digital Residency Office team remained focused on marketing the program, processing and improving cash flow and return on investment to produce the exceptional results we believe we have achieved over the past 12 months. Minister also said that as of mid-2023, the program has signed 8,200 digital residents and earned over 1 million USD last year.


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Mar. 24 - The British Guiana One-Cent Magenta is certified by the Royal Philatelic Society London ahead of its auction by Sotheby's in New York in June where it is expected to sell for $10-20 million (USD). Elly Park reports.
It's arguably the most famous stamp in the world -- the sole-surviving example of the British Guiana One-Cent Magenta, a unique penny issue from 1856. Experts here at the Royal Philatelic Society in London are tasked with its authentication ahead of its planned sale in June. Chris Harman is the Chair of the Society's Expert Committee. SOUNDBITE: Chairman of Expert Committee of Royal Philatelic Society London, Chris Harman, saying (English) "British Guiana was one of the first countries in the world to issue their stamps, and this was a locally printed stamp, of which there are very few Four-Cent, and there's only one One-Cent." Because of the stamp's legendary status, there have been many attempted forgeries. SOUNDBITE: Chairman of Expert Committee of Royal Philatelic Society London, Chris Harman, saying (English) "Most of them fairly obvious, a lot of them printed by modern processes, a lot of them on modern paper so they're pretty easy. The most difficult to tell are those where someone has taken a Four-Cent and altered it to read One-Cent." The One-Cent Magenta is expected to set a world record at auction, according to Sotheby's David Redden. SOUNDBITE: Sotheby's Vice Chairman and Director of Special Projects, David Redden, saying (English) "It is one inch by one and a quarter inches, it's tiny, and when it sells it will be the most valuable object by weight and size ever sold. Our estimate on this stamp is 10 million dollars to 20 million dollars." Sotheby's New York will offer the British Guiana One-Cent stamp in a dedicated auction which will take place on June 17th.


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Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon set for 2013 release
Whilst Nintendo of America gleefully confirmed release dates for Nintendo 3DS software in the run up to Christmas, one title was distressingly absent.
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, which was previously expected to release during Q4 2012, will no longer meet such window, now aimed toward “the first half of 2013.”
This was soon followed by Nintendo of Europe updating their product page, also now stating that it will release in 2013.
No reason has been provided for such further delay, yet a crowded first-party line-up may see Nintendo saving some of its ammunition for next year.


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E-commerce platform Awok is shutting down its online business a year after raising $30-million from its external round of financing to expand further regionally.
The page, when accessed, announced that it has ceased operations seven years after in the business due to the current situation due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read the statement below:
Awok’s journey as a mass-market e-commerce player has unfortunately come to an end, and the company has ceased operations. After seven incredible years of saving money for our customers by creating regional business and a platform for our suppliers and sellers, we are sad to inform you that given the current global situation it left the company no other choice than to close its platform for good.
The ambition of the company was to bring choice and affordability to everyone in the MENA region by building infrastructure and platforms to enable businesses, but this ambition did not survive the current business environment to come to fruition. We are proud of the positive impact Awok has had on our customers, partners, suppliers and grateful to everyone who has been part of the journey. A special thanks is directed to the Awokers who have provided continuous support to Awok through all their hard work and dedication.


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Project Name: Hydropower Supply Chain Deep Dive Assessment
Project Team: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Lead Recipient Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
This article is part of the
WPTO 2021–2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS REPORT
In This Report
As part of a series of supply chain assessments, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers assessed the U.S. hydropower supply chain and found that while the existing supply chain is mature and effectively supports the nation’s large hydropower fleet, anticipated new construction and the need to refurbish, upgrade, and relicense facilities point to the need to scale up domestic supply chain activities.
The Hydropower Supply Chain Deep Dive Assessment, published in response to President Biden’s Executive Order 14017, America’s Supply Chains, examined the U.S. hydropower supply chain to identify potential bottlenecks, challenges, and opportunities related to domestic capabilities. ORNL researchers analyzed hydropower workforce data and conducted interviews with equipment manufacturers, plant owners, operators, and consultants to understand the hydropower supply chain. The team identified common themes and trends from the interviews.
The report found that while the current supply chain effectively supports the existing fleet, it will need to scale up activities to meet anticipated industry growth due to a combination of increased refurbishments and upgrades—partly connected to the wave of relicensing expected to take place during the 2020s—and construction of the new hydropower and pump storage hydropower capacity needed to achieve clean energy goals. The report outlined a few key challenges the supply chain faces, including vulnerabilities related to securing large components with long lead times, managing global disruptions, and maintaining a well-trained workforce.
The report detailed concrete ways to bolster the supply chain. New construction and modernization of the existing fleet could drive expansion of domestic manufacturing, reshoring, and foreign direct investment in the U.S. hydropower supply chain. Reshoring manufacturing of critical components should also be a high priority to improve supply chain resilience and meet increased U.S. demand for domestically produced hydropower components.
Fleet Modernization, Maintenance, and Cybersecurity Projects
WPTO's Hydropower e-newsletter features news on R&D and applied science to advance sustainable hydropower and pumped-storage technologies.
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When prices quickly rise, so do consumer suspicions — especially amid a natural disaster or public emergency like a global pandemic.
But when are price increases justifiable and when is it price gouging by a bad actor? Legislators are working this session to find a legal definition for "unconscionably excessive prices" during emergencies that they hope will appease consumer advocates as well as businesses.
"It's a lot of different groups coming together to help define what a super irregular price increase would be," said Tamara Nelsen, executive director of AgriGrowth, a nonprofit advocate for the state's food and ag industry.
A bill introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate states: "During an abnormal market disruption, a person is prohibited from selling or offering to sell an essential consumer good or service for an amount that represents an unconscionably excessive price."
The bill would set a $10,000-per-sale civil penalty for those violating the law, with the state Attorney General's Office in charge of pursuing claims.
The "abnormal market disruption" is described as a state of emergency and "an increase in the price for an essential consumer good or service that exceeds 30% within a seven-day period."
Prices are considered excessive if the disparity between the cost of the item and the price charged "is not substantially attributable to significant additional costs outside of the seller's control," among other factors.
"Everyone is trying to constantly adjust to the price increases they're seeing in their own supply chain — and the increase in wages and shortage of workers," Nelsen said. "The bill language really sets guardrails on what the requirements are for price gouging."
A similar measure passed the House last year but failed to advance in the Senate; those tracking the bill says it has a better chance of passing this year.
"Minnesota is one of only 13 states that doesn't have a statute protecting consumers against price-gouging by businesses," Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said. "I'm urging the Legislature to quickly pass a much needed anti-price gouging law."
Business groups, while not explicitly backing the bill, said having a clarified definition can help business owners know what is expected of them during emergencies as opposed to executive orders that may impose varying standards.
"Having rules everyone can look at and live by is better than handling these situations on an ad-hoc basis," said John Reynolds, Minnesota director for the National Federation of Independent Business. "We want to make sure we are protecting small businesses. If the cost for a hardware store to acquire a piece of plywood goes up 20 percent, that has to be passed through or there isn't going to be plywood."
The group urged legislators to remain focused on "declared emergencies and flexibility to make price adjustments based on ... the emergency."
Bruce Nustad, head of the Minnesota Retailers Association, said the intent is to "provide protections against a bad actor."
"It's not a price regulation. It's a bill that relates to a state of emergency," he said.
Nelsen said she understands the frustration consumers have when they encounter prices well above expectations, and when it's not always obvious why that might be.
"If you see a doubling in price on eggs or gasoline, it is always a factor of much complexity," Nelsen said. "And I've rarely ever seen it be one unit of the marketing chain trying to make a profit."
Farmers and producers have been battling higher prices for feed, fuel and land for years, which worsened with the pandemic, supply-chain struggles and the war in Ukraine. Manufacturers are paying more for raw ingredients and labor. And retailers can't stay in business if they don't cover increasing costs with increased prices.
"When people have a better understanding of what's happening in their world," Nelsen said, "with prices and inflation, longer term they're going to feel more comfortable researching and analyzing the next problem and maybe preparing for it rather than reacting with anger."


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It’s been a while since we’ve heard any big updates about the Suzuki Celerio. Frankly, the tiny hatchback’s been looking a bit dated for a while now, especially with the recent arrival of refreshed competitors, not to mention a new stablemate in the S-Presso.
That’ll soon change, as Maruti Suzuki is set to launch the all-new Celerio in India soon. Various reports from ’round the web say that ‘soon’ means November 10. Mark your calendars.
The carmaker hasn’t revealed much about the vehicle yet, but it’s already accepting reservations. And thanks to the promotional video embedded below, we get a good look at the Celerio’s front end and interior. Look:
There are several important bits we get from the brief clip. First, the Celerio will come available with an automatic gearbox that has a manual mode. It’ll also be equipped with a smart keyless entry system and push-to-start ignition, as well as an Apple CarPlay-compatible touchscreen display.
We reckon these extra tech will be reserved for the higher variants in the lineup, but we expect to see that fresh cabin across the range.
The video also gives us a good-enough view of the hatchback’s front fascia, and it shows how the next-gen model will feature much more modern styling. Judging by the image, the new Celerio will have a beefier-looking face similar to that of its stablemates like the Ciaz and the Dzire. It’ll sport an entirely new grille to go along with a large chunk of black plastic accentuating the front bumper.
That’s about all we have for now, but if the reports hold true, then we’ll be seeing this tiny hatch in all its glory in just a week. What else would you like to see in the new Celerio when it launches?


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About the Artist
Formerly a Major League Baseball prospect drafted by the Seattle Mariners, Leighton Autrey is now an artist, spurred by a family crisis to a new dream of creating visual art full of hope and deep meaning.
Leighton’s piece Wavering, James 1:2-8 landed him a place as one of only four American artists selected to display their artwork in London during the weeks leading up to the Summer 2012 Olympics, as well as all throughout the games. His piece was one in just twelve from around the world.
In November 2012, in the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, Dallas Semi-Finals, Leighton won a place as one of twelve finalists for his piece Battlefield of the Mind, 1st Peter 5:8, which was subsequently displayed at the African American Museum in Dallas, Texas. The Bombay Sapphire judges from all around the country then chose his piece to represent Dallas in the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Finals at Art Basel, the biggest art fair and show in the United States. The piece was shown in December at the SCOPE Art Fair in Miami, Florida, where celebrities such as P Diddy, Jay-Z, Beyonce, LeBron James, Chelsea Handler, Dewayne Wade, Kanye West and many other celebrities, art collectors, and art enthusiasts by the thousands came to see the art displayed.
In February 2011, Leighton was chosen to show sixteen sports pieces adjacent to Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas at Art Bowl XLV, which displayed sports-related art in commemoration of Super Bowl XLV. Thousands of visitors from all around the world stopped by to see the exhibit.
Leighton’s piece Wavering, James 1:2-8 was exhibited with pieces by many other artists from around the world at the 100th Gallery in Melbourne, Australia, where the same judges who chose the piece for the London Olympic Art Show chose it to be displayed alongside many of Australia’s top artists.
Since 2009, Leighton has sold many pieces all over the world. He has created artwork for several celebrities, professional athletes, and entertainers, including LA Angels player Huston Street, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kevin Hart, Boston Red Sox player Brock Holt, professional motocross racer Andrew Short, professional wrestler Steve “Sting” Borden. He travels the country and does artwork for brands such as Red Bull, Deep Eddy Vodka, Jack Daniel's and many more.


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Mego is back on toy shelves in 2018, and we couldn’t be more excited.
Nerd News Today got an exclusive one-on-one interview with the creator of Mego Toys, Marty Abrams, who is a true innovator in the industry. In this in-depth interview, we talk about the origins of Mego, the story of their comeback, plans for distribution and roll-out of upcoming waves, and what lines we can expect to see in 2019 and beyond.
Marty also tells us about the crazy Toy Fair parties they used to throw, and his involvement in making the Nintendo Power Glove.
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12 companies will present live on June 22, 2022 at the Blue Ocean for Startups event in Ashdod, showcasing innovation in the maritime industry.
ASHDOD, Israel, June 13, 2022 – 500 Global, a leading global venture capital firm, and Ashdod Port Company (“Ashdod Port”), the national port of Israel, unveiled today 12 startups in Batch 1 of the Ashdod Port Accelerator by 500. They hail from Israel, with one startup based in Germany.
500 Global and Ashdod Port Company partnered in January 2022 to mentor startups and help them test and validate partnership opportunities with Ashdod Port. The Ashdod Port Accelerator by 500 program consisted of 12 weeks of masterclasses and dedicated coaching in areas such as business strategy, sales & marketing, and fundraising from 500 Global’s network of expert mentors. The program is followed by participation in an accelerated proof-of-concept for five to six months, with the potential for investment by Ashdod Port.
Program graduates in this first cohort are addressing solutions to issues in energy, logistics, seaport operations, and shipping. They will continue to work on their proof-of-concept at Ashdod Port through October, with the help of trained port personnel. On June 22, 2022, they will present their initiatives in Ashdod at the Blue Ocean for Startups event, which will also be streamed via webcast to a curated audience of industry leaders and ecosystem players.
This exclusive event features a panel of industry experts who will share insights into the role of startups in shaping innovation, as well as trends and investment opportunities in the maritime sector in Israel and around the world.
“Ashdod Port, The Port of Israel, is proud to be a leader in the innovation industry, providing beta sites for startups and supporting new technologies in the maritime sector. With a goal of being not only the biggest, but also the smartest port in Israel, Ashdod Port has set itself a goal to support innovation. We’re proud of our relationship with 500 Global, and to offer one of the only accelerator programs that runs in a port. There is no doubt that the port will become a major player in the ecosystem soon. We are happy to host our Demo Day here at the port on June 22nd, and present to you how, in a short period of time, the program developed momentum and was able to promote the startups in a variety of ways–thanks to the program and the people from the port who accompany them,” said Roy Avrahami, CIO of Ashdod Port.
“Our Ashdod Port Accelerator by 500 is a truly unique initiative, thanks to our partner’s vision and belief that technology can play a central role in modernizing the maritime industry. As a result, Ashdod stands to serve as a model for other ports. Our first batch of startups has gained a solid foundation of corporate partnerships by working with Ashdod Port, and we believe they’re set up for success in Israel and beyond,” said Ee Ling Lim, Executive Director of Global Programs at 500 Global.
“The partnership between 500 Global and Ashdod Port is a groundbreaking collaboration to strengthen the port as a key player in the Israeli innovation ecosystem. The goal of the Ashdod Port Accelerator by 500 is to create a new generation of startups that are able to address the port’s pain points and also be attractive enough to be implemented in other ports around the world. In light of this unique partnership, we look forward to supporting and participating in the upcoming Demo Day that will take place on June 22, 2022,” said Tal Chen, Partner at Deloitte Israel, and Co-Leader of Deloitte Catalyst.
To attend the Blue Ocean for Startups event, please sign up here. Learn more about the event and startups presenting here.
About 500 Global
500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.7B in assets under management that invests early in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments and corporations on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so startups can thrive. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 2,600 companies operating in 81 countries. Our portfolio includes 45 companies valued at over $1 billion and 130+ companies valued at over $100 million. Our 140+ plus team members are located in more than 20 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.
About Ashdod Port
Ashdod Port, The Port of Israel, is the leading seaport of the State of Israel with a strategically advantageous location. Experiencing growing demand, Ashdod Port has incorporated technological advancements into its operations and has inspired other ports around the world. Ashdod Port has collaborated with other institutions and ports to establish innovation embassies that promote growth within the industry. It frequently invests in new equipment and infrastructure for private and public benefit, and supports promising early stage entrepreneurs to bolster the maritime innovation ecosystem in Israel and globally.


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Creative Assembly had big shoes to fill with the release of Total War: Warhammer III after the success of the previous installment. Total War: Warhammer II is bursting with content after years of DLC support, including a combined map that brings in races from the first game, a slew of unique Legendary Lords and flavorful Regiments of Renown. Of course, no one expected Warhammer III to launch with as much content, but the lack of meaningful updates several months after launch has left fans out in the cold.
Warhammer III is a solid experience, as CBR attested to in its review, but between technical issues and frustration surrounding a few of the campaign mechanics, Creative Assembly has had its hands full. Many players have been frustrated with the wait for fixes and new content, and it shows on the Steam charts, where Warhammer II is currently more popular than its successor. Creative Assembly recently released a DLC roadmap to help reassure its fans, but will the upcoming changes be enough to bring them back?
Before the roadmap was released, Warhammer III received update 1.1, which fixed several bugs and overhauled the Realm of Chaos mechanics, among other small improvements. The Realm of Chaos was extremely punishing in its previous iteration and this patch, while greatly appreciated, was a band-aid fix for a campaign that is far too restricting for the dozens of playthroughs that give Total War games their longevity.
The roadmap reveals that update 1.2 will release this month, promising more bug fixes in addition to auto-resolve improvements, technology tree reworks, and improvements to sluggish unit responsiveness. It will also include the first wave of Regiments of Renown, which will add new units to each faction. Update 1.3 will release sometime in Quarter 3 2022 and will build on these improvements with even more tech tree reworks, Regiments of Renown, and an increase in the number of land battles (as opposed to the more tedious minor settlement battles and sieges).
These changes will bring a much-needed breath of fresh air to Warhammer III, but they likely won’t already be enough on their own to bring back players who are burnt out on the Realm of Chaos campaign. Many fans are instead waiting for the combined map that will throw all the races from the previous games into a new, open-ended campaign. The good news is that the new combined map, called “Immortal Empires,” is coming in Update 2.0, also aimed at a Q3 release. The bad news is, when it finally does drop, it’ll be as an open beta.
Given the technical issues that many players still have with Warhammer III, this is a cause for concern. It’s not a major leap to speculate that Immortal Empires will arrive with more than its fair share of bugs, which is a bit disappointing for the game’s most anticipated mode. It likely won’t be until updates 2.1 and 3.0, which are slated for Q4 2022, that Immortal Empires will be running smoothly.
Given that a large chunk of this game’s development took place during COVID-19 lockdowns and quarantines, and that Creative Assembly’s post-launch focus has been on addressing complaints with the base game, the content delay isn’t totally unexpected. While the DLC roadmap offers a glimmer of hope for later in the year and beyond, it looks like it’ll be at least a few more months before Warhammer III can claim the title of definitive Total War: Warhammer experience.
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The Facebook-backed Diem cryptocurrency project could launch its first stablecoin in 2021 as a micropilot, according to an anonymous source.
In a CNBC report released on April 20, the source claimed that the Swiss-based non-profit organization Diem still intends to launch its stable, dollar-backed pilot project later this year.
Back in November 2020, the association had already announced plans to launch a limited stable dollar currency in January this year, but after a few months, the coin had not yet seen the light of day.
Dima Stable Coin is a miniaturized and heavily modified version of Facebook’s original vision for a global digital currency integrated into the platform that will be linked to a basket of multiple fiat currencies. In addition to releasing the Libra name, commentators have pointed to drastic changes in the new Deem project in response to strong dissatisfaction from global regulators and nation states.
Ran Goldie, CEO of First Digital Assets Group, told CNBC that Diem’s core technology “has changed dramatically in the last year and a half from a gullible blockchain to a very complex blockchain, which, as you can see, tries to answer some of the questions as regulators. has been. “First Digital Assets Group is currently building an infrastructure for salespeople to facilitate the use of Diem as a payment method.
In the meantime, DEEM continues to await approval from the authorities and issue a payment authorization from the Swiss Financial Markets Authority. Commentators who spoke to CNBC were optimistic, and Chainalysis CEO Michael Gronager said:
“I think [Diem] will pass through the gate this year. Otherwise it will be a missed opportunity.”


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Bottle water companies charge around $1.00 a gallon for their water, Nestle is pumping billions of gallons of water a day and in many places where they should be shut down because of lack of water in the state, one would think that ‘The very least they can do is make their bottled water, spring or not, safe to drink!”
FOURTEEN bottled water brands are recalled over E. coli concerns – including Shoprite, Shaw and Wegman’s own-brand labels
The other brands are Acadia, Acme, Big Y, Best Yet, 7-11, Niagara, Nature’s Place, Price rite, Morning Fresh, Super chill, Western Beef Blue.
Niagara Bottling says the operator of a spring in Pennsylvania failed to quickly declare the presence of the bug there, RIGHT!
Nestle Inc is at it again, this time in their own state of California!
California may run out of water by as early as 2016, according to NASA senior scientist Jay Famiglietti. While cities across the state have started rationing, Nestle continues to bottle 400 million gallons annually, mostly for sale out of state. In response, outraged residents formed a blockade outside Nestle’s Sacramento bottling plant Friday morning to shut down operations.
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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y., June 07, 2022--ParTech, Inc. (PAR), a global restaurant technology company providing a unified commerce cloud platform for enterprise restaurants, announced a new partnership with OneDine® to integrate their low-contact, labor-optimized technology into the growing PAR ecosystem. ParTech, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR).
The consensus price target hints at a 38.7% upside potential for PAR Technology (PAR). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y., May 26, 2022--PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR) a global restaurant technology company and provider of a unified commerce cloud platform for enterprise restaurants today announced that Savneet Singh, PAR CEO, will participate in two upcoming investor conferences.


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Latest version published on 21 April, 2020.By Yo Yehudi, Mateusz Kuzak, and Emmy Tsang. Research software engineers are evaluated like other researchers, largely based on the numbers of publications and citations. However, metrics based on the number of publications encourage re-creating ‘new’ things or re-implementations instead of reuse, and there are huge variations in existing practices to cite software, meaning software isn't always cited or citations aren’t always captured.
Latest version published on 12 March, 2020.Ryan Avery and Kunal Marwaha taught a new Carpentries Incubator lesson at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and wrote about their experience and feedback from the workshop.
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A version of this blog post was originally published on Research Professional News
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The Windows 10 Lite version that Microsoft is developing is a mysterious version because we haven’t seen the version of the image leaked yet. Previously, well-known technology editor got a lightweight version of the experience, but until now, we have received very little news about this version. Microsoft’s important task now is to develop an operating system called Windows Core OS, which will be the core foundation of each version.
Recently, some netizens have obtained a list of all versions of the current Windows Core OS. Interestingly, the Lite version is no longer listed. It is impossible for Microsoft to give up the Lite version, so this new version of ModernPC may be a Lite version, and Microsoft may be preparing to rename the Lite version.
I can confirm Lite has been removed
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BAT to pick up stake in Canada-based pot producer Organigram
Organigram grows cannabis and makes cannabis-derived products in Canada where marijuana was legalised in 2018
British American Tobacco said on Thursday it will buy a nearly 20% stake in Canada-based cannabis producer Organigram for about 126 million pounds ($175.81 million) as it diversifies beyond its main tobacco business.
Organigram grows cannabis and makes cannabis-derived products in Canada where marijuana was legalised in 2018.
Big tobacco and liquor companies in North America have already made large investments in the nascent cannabis industry. Marlboro maker Altria has invested in pot producer Cronos Group Inc, while Corona beer-maker Constellation Brands Inc has bought a stake in Canopy Growth, the largest weed company by market value.
The deal with Organigram will give BAT access to R&D technologies, product innovation and cannabis expertise.
"Organigram has a proven track record of consumer-led innovation and developing high quality adult-use recreational and medical cannabis products, which are legally available in Canada," BAT said in a statement.
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Vegetarian diets are associated with higher metabolic rates, according to a study published in Nutrients.
Do Vegans have better metabolism?
Dietary vegans follow a plant-based diet that excludes all animal products, from meat to eggs to milk to animal-derivatives. Some researchers believe following a low-fat vegan diet may help you lose weight, in part because it helps speed up your metabolism (the rate at which calories are burned).
Why do vegans lose weight so fast?
When you eat the Vegan Diet, you lose weight because you stay away from inflammation-boosting animal products and fill your plate with plant-based whole foods that are low in oil, plainly cooked, and full of fiber.
Do vegans lose weight faster?
Potentially. In fact, A 2016 study from Harvard University found vegetarian dieters lost more weight than non-vegetarians after 18 weeks. Vegan dieters actually saw the most weight loss, losing five pounds more than non-vegetarians, while vegetarians lost three pounds more.
Does being vegan make you skinny?
Although some people choose the vegan lifestyle out of ethical concerns for animals, the diet itself can have some health benefits. According to recent studies, being vegan may even help you lose a significant amount of weight.
Will a high carb vegan diet make me fat?
A vegan high-carb diet can aid in weight loss, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrients. Over the course of a 16-week clinical trial, overweight participants were placed on either a whole foods, plant-based, high-carb, or low-fat diet.
How do vegans eat less fat?
- Dark leafy greens are another example of nutrient-dense low-fat vegan foods. Kale, spinach and romaine are low-fat. …
- Nutritional yeast is a great low-fat vegan cheese alternative. …
- Add whole grains to your diet. …
- You’ll definitely want to add pumpkin puree to your pantry. …
- Sprouted foods boast impressive nutritional value.
How long does it take to lose weight on a vegan diet?
According to a study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, individuals who follow a vegan diet for approximately 18 weeks shed, on average, four pounds more than those who follow animal-based diets.
Why am I gaining weight on a whole foods plant based diet?
And even though it’s got lots of calories, oil doesn’t take up as much space in our stomachs as nutrient-dense whole plant foods so our bodies have a harder time recognizing when we’re full. This leads to overeating and sometimes plant based weight gain.
Is Ariana Grande vegan?
1. Ariana Grande. Ariana has been vegan since 2013 after simply realizing she loved animals too much. She told the Mirror, “I love animals more than I love most people, not kidding.” Since she announced her choice to follow a vegan diet she’s been a prominent activist in the community.
What does a vegan eat in a day?
For a healthy vegan diet: eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible) have some dairy alternatives, such as soya drinks and yoghurts (choose lower-fat and lower-sugar options)
Can Vegans eat bread?
Many types of bread are naturally vegan. Still, some include non-vegan ingredients like eggs, milk, butter, or honey. Checking the ingredient list is the best way to ensure your bread is vegan. Alternatively, you can make your own by substituting non-vegan items for vegan ones.
What does Vegans eat for breakfast?
29 Delicious Vegan Breakfasts
- Jumbo Chickpea Pancake. ohsheglows.com. …
- Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles. theppk.com. …
- Chocolate Hazelnut Spread. hellyeahitsvegan.com. …
- Jelly Filled Muffins. chow.com. …
- Tofu Omelets. theppk.com. …
- Toast With Refried Beans And Avocado. …
- Soft & Chewy Sugar-Free Baked Granola Bars. …
- Wholesome Banana Bread.
Why Being vegan is a bad idea?
Bottom line: Vegans are deficient in many important nutrients, including Vitamin B12 and Creatine. Studies show that vegans have much lower testosterone levels than their meat-eating counterparts.
Does your body detox when you go vegan?
On the other hand, the vegan diet cleans your body in the way that nature intended, therefore, detox symptoms are nothing more than your body cleaning itself from the toxins and heavy metals you’ve accumulated through eating meat and dairy products your entire life.
What happens to your body when you go vegan?
After a few months, a well-balanced vegan diet which is low in salt and processed food may help prevent heart disease, stroke and reduce risk of diabetes. As the intake of nutrients like iron, zinc and calcium are reduced on a vegan diet, our bodies get better at absorbing them from the intestine.


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President Obama orders regulators to root out “patent trolls.”
As Facebook grows up, its grand ambitions get a reality check.
New York and San Francisco officials are meeting with Apple and Samsung over rising smartphone theft — and what the device makers can do about it.
Airbnb will fight regulators in New York City on behalf of host who was fined $2,400.
How one Twitter user grew famous by allegedly stealing comedians’ tweets.
Every business cliche ever in one toast.
Didn’t get the job? You’ll never know why.
Meet Dropcam, the San Francisco startup that uploads more video per minute than YouTube.
Another prominent lawmaker is publicly urging regulators to carefully review Smithfield Foods‘ planned $4.7 billion sale to China-based meat producer Shuanghui International.
More PE deals for tech businesses? HP has reportedly put its stake in an India-based software company on the block.
WSJ editorial board member Dorothy Rabinowitz really doesn’t like New York City’s new bike-share program.
And cute kittens playing outside!
Photo: A smartphone user shows the Facebook application on his phone in Zenica, in this photo illustration taken May 2, 2013. Credit: Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Files


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Tesla has crossed another barrier in transitioning the world’s transport to sustainable energy, now the Tesla Model S Long Range AWD has become the first electric vehicle to receive a 402-mile (647 km) EPA range rating, the new range of the Model S is now showing in Tesla’s online car configurator.
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, this new EPA estimated range applies to all the Tesla Model S long-range produced since January 2020, so the existing owners with new deliveries this year have already owned a 400-mile EV for the last 6 months.
At the Tesla Q1 Earnings Call, Elon Musk revealed that it was the mistake of EPA testing team that they left the keys of the Model S inside the car overnight resulting in battery drain as the car did not turn off completely and the test next day made the fall short of the 400-mile+ range rating.
The new range test and the results make it clear that Elon Musk was right, although EPA denied any such mistakes as an early response, probably there was a lack of understanding on the agency’s side, now all looks fine.
Last year at Tesla Annual Shareholder Meeting, Elon Musk pointed out the fact that there has been no production electric vehicle that has exceeded the range of the 2012 Tesla Model S (85 kWh/272-mile) to date, and now we have a new target set for the traditional automakers and new entrants in the electric vehicle market.
Engineering Fine Tuning
Tesla engineering team has truly fine-tuned several components of the car to crank out more miles from the same 100 kWh battery pack, the new electrical, electronic, and, mechanical system advancements imported from the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y played a vital role in achieving the optimal efficiency of the Model S.
These improvements began last year when Tesla introduced the new drive units code-named ‘Raven’, and just a little bit later the new smart air suspension with the same moniker made it to production.
Sandy Munro found several component improvements in his Tesla Model Y teardown, for example, the motor rotors are now lighter than the previous copper ones used in the early Model 3 cars, this is what the teardown expert calls the ‘Continuous Improvement’ phenomena that no other automaker is following at the moment, traditional car manufacturers wait for the next model of the car to hit the market before making even small tweaks.
Tesla has released a detailed blog post where they discussed how they utilized different engineering techniques such as mass reduction, drive unit efficiency, increasing regenerative braking, and improving the aerodynamics with the new ‘Tempest’ aero wheels & tires to achieve the 402-mile range for the Model S, Tesla states:
While each of these changes are relatively small in individual impact, our unique ability to introduce them into active manufacturing lines enables significant gains in efficiency, range, and overall value when combined.
Besides not charging customers extra money for these improvements, Tesla actually lowered the price of the Tesla Model S by $5,000 recently — doesn’t seem to be the norm for the automotive industry since long, but Tesla’s disruption is not only about design and engineering, it’s about setting the new norms that override the old ones.
More on Tesla & SpaceX:
- Tesla Cybertruck spotted using 4-wheel steering on city streets and sighted across the US as production gets closer
- Tesla Autopilot swerves to avoid a rogue tire that had already flipped a car in mid-air (dashcam video)
- Watch how Tesla Model X Plaid electric SUV defeats a highly modified Porsche 992 Turbo S Coupe on a dragstrip
- Tesla FSD Beta v11.3.3 (2022.45.12) is going wide release, watch the early test videos
- Tesla begins the rollout of FSD Beta v11.3.3 (2022.45.12) with expected bug fixes in the previous version
- Watch the Tesla Light Show synced on RRR movie’s Natu Natu song and Elon Musk absolutely loved it


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Further to the previous article… and making really good points. (Also? Just this weekend I was thinking about the Tylenol scare, and how mind-boggling it seems now that OTC meds were ever sold without tamper-resistant plastic shrink-wrap or seals. Doesn’t it just seem bizarre?)
“The damage done to organizations in crises isn’t the crisis itself—it’s how you handle the crisis,” Scott Galloway, author of the new book The Four: The Hidden D.N.A. of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google, told me this week on the latest episode of the Inside the Hive podcast.


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Samsung applies for new application patents, suggests dual cameras on the Galaxy S8
Anyone who is familiar with the Samsung brand know that when it is time for them to design and launch a new flagship in the market, they would do all they can to pack the maximum features allowable on this one and make it like an hybrid of all other flagships that you have out there.
We have already hinted you that they have slated the release date for this one at a February 26 event next year and now again, we have some new information that could suggest the presence of dual rear cameras on the smartphones that could feature with no bezels.
Applying for some patents in China, the name that these patents carry such as LightUp Camera and Light + Camera are all for cameras and given the kid of information they gave on the patent explanation sheet, it clearly points at what a manufacturer would say when they are trying to mask the idea of a second camera on the rear for the time being.
It wouldn’t be strange to see dual camera setup on this one though because with the way fingerprint sensors marked the year 2016, we would need a new feature to start the next year.
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text: SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- 24/7 Real Media Inc. tfsm after Wednesday's closing bell reported a second-quarter net loss of $200,000, or breakeven on a per-share basis. In the same quarter last year the company reported net earnings of $1.6 million, or 3 cents a share. Revenue at the New York-based interactive marketing and technology company rose to $33.9 million from $19.6 million. The company expects third-quarter revenue of $32 million to $33 million, and fourth-quarter revenue to come in between $35 million and $37 million. For 2005, it forecast pro forma earnings of 17 cents to 18 cents a share on revenue of $130 million to $133 million. For 2006, the company forecast a pro forma per-share profit of 28 cents to 32 cents on revenue of $165 million to $175 million.


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Csaba-Berényi completes HUF 500 mln investment
Machine parts manufacturer Csaba-Berényi Gépgyártó has completed a HUF 500 mln investment project at its plant in Mezőberény in southeastern Hungary, managing director Zsolt Koloch said yesterday, according to state news agency MTI.
The company won a HUF 250 mln European Union grant for the project. Csaba-Berényi expanded the production area at its plant by 2,000 sqm and bought new welding, cutting and sheet metal processing machinery. Csaba-Berényi currently has 200 employees and had HUF 2.7 bln sales revenue last year.
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Spin Master Wins Three Toy of the Year Awards at the Prestigious 2018 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards
Feb 17, 2018, 07:24 ET
TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - Spin Master Corp. (TSX: TOY; www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children's entertainment company, has been recognized for three Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards at the 2018 North American International Toy Fair in New York City.
Continuing Spin Master's legacy of industry recognition for its innovative portfolio of brands and products, Spin Master received three TOTYs following nine nominations across seven categories: Game of the Year – Soggy Doggy, Vehicle of the Year – PAW Patrol Sea Patroller and Preschool Toy of the Year – PAW Patrol My Size Lookout Tower.
"We are honored to accept these prestigious awards. Spin Master is committed to delivering a great play experience to children everywhere," said Ben Gadbois, Spin Master's President and COO. "This year's awards serve as a testament to our dynamic internal and external teams who continue to push the boundaries on what is possible to deliver inspirational moments."
The toy, game and licensing winners of the 2018 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards were unveiled by The Toy Association at the TOTY Awards on Friday, Feb. 16 at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City. The celebration kicked off the 115th North American International Toy Fair taking place from Feb. 17-20, in which Spin Master is set to showcase its most diverse product portfolio yet.
This year's awards follow Spin Master's 2017 Toy of the Year wins for: Innovative Toy of the Year for Hatchimals; Vehicle of the Year - Star Wars X-Wing vs. Death Star, Rebel Assault branded Air Hogs and License of the Year for PAW Patrol.
To date, Spin Master has received 92 Toy of the Year nominations, and won 24 TOTYs across all categories, including 13 nominations for Innovative Toy of the Year - more than any of its competitors.
At this year's UK Toy Industry Awards in January, Spin Master won four coveted UK Toy and Supplier of the Year Awards: Collectible of the Year for Hatchimals CollEGGtibles, Doll of the Year for Luvabella, Pre-School Toy of the Year for the PAW Patrol Basic Vehicle, and the prestigious Supplier of the Year award.
Starting Feb. 17, media and influencers are invited to visit Spin Master at the North American International Toy Fair 2018, Booth #1635 to experience the Toy of the Year award winners firsthand.
About Spin Master
Spin Master (TSX:TOY; www.spinmaster.com) is a leading global children's entertainment company that creates, designs, manufactures, licenses and markets a diversified portfolio of innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including Zoomer®, Bakugan®, Meccano®, and 2017 Toys of the Year, Hatchimals®, Air Hogs® and PAW Patrol®. Since 2005, Spin Master has received 92 TIA Toy of The Year (TOTY) nominations with 24 wins across a variety of product categories, including 13 TOTY nominations for Innovative Toy of the Year, more than any of its competitors. To date, Spin Master has produced six television series, including 2007 success Bakugan Battle Brawlers and current hit PAW Patrol, which is broadcast in over 160 countries and territories globally. Spin Master employs over 1,500 people globally with offices in Canada, United States, Mexico, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
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Are these indeed prototypes of the forthcoming Bugatti Chiron hypercar? Or merely Veyron examples brought in for the Pebble Beach Concours?
Auto Shows: Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
The car is also the second last road-going McLaren F1 ever built.
That includes the Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti, which netted an incredible $17.6 million.
It was originally projected to sell for between $2.5M and $3M
Just 500 Aventador SV Roadsters will be built.
Because why should agoraphobes have all the fun?
Some weren’t fans of the standard 3.0 CSL Hommage. We aren’t them.
Soon to show at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the tweaked 2016 Lexus GS has gained some meaningful updates.
Say now, that’s a snappy-looking Audi! Wait a minute…
We’re expecting facelifted versions of both the LX570 SUV and GS sedan to bow at the annual car show.
It’s a car show SO unpretentious, no one even corrects the organizers on the improper abbreviation of the French “de” before “LeMons.”
McLaren’s entire lineup will be on hand.


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Pandemic triggered lockdowns and the collapse in economic activity have had profound impacts on global supply chains, with transport operators slashing supply, while some infrastructure providers have struggled to maintain supporting operations.
The Coronavirus pandemic has stalled global economic activity, as nation after nation locked down, to halt its destructive advance.
The complete absence of demand from China (and other origins) for some products has seen the global shipping lines slashing capacity by up to 48%, with even greater cuts in air freight capacity, though these were primarily driven by the withdrawal of passenger services.
Overall the apparent effect of COVID19 on the supply chain, is that it is slowing everything down.
Blanked sailings, extended transits, increased devanning times, restrictive DC opening hours, congested off-dock facilities and adapted port operations are all impacting performance levels across the industry.
Less obvious, though just as relevant is the large part of the container road haulage capacity that has been ‘furloughed’ and the rail capacity that has been cut.
Uncertain international transport links and stuttering support services, underline the critical need for visibility and control, to create the flexibility that now, is a critical requirements of today’s logistics supply chain.
The critical need for visibility is accelerating digital transformation in the supply chain, something that Metro has been at the forefront of for a decade with our cloud-based solutions.
The increasingly accelerating growth of eCommerce, a sales channel that never closes, is driving 24/7 logistics and there has been demand for infrastructure to mirror this need for 24/7 supply chains.
Environmental and location issues have hampered some providers, on the air and sea trades, in providing 24/7 coverage. But as COVID19 is disrupting the working operation at the largest UK container ports and air cargo hubs, the need for extended and flexible opening times is needed now more than ever.
Retail is one of Metro’s key verticals and our agility and flexibility needs to be matched by the operational infrastructure in which the supply chain operates.
As disrupted supply chains and unreliable sailing and flight schedules are increasing the need for visibility and the digitalisation of the sector, the slowdown of port operations can create the catalyst for a 24/7 logistics operation that suits the need of today’s supply chain.
Many of the changes the ports and airports have taken in response to COVID19, are to the way they operate, including reorganising quayside and airside staff into segregated teams, facilitating home working where practical and introducing enhanced cleaning/hygiene routines.
Wearing face masks and implementing measures to enable 2 metre social distancing, follow the latest UK Government guidance, as safeguarding employees and port/airport users is their immediate priority, though these measures will be reviewed as we move into the different stages of the crisis outlined by the Government.
The challenge for infrastructure providers and particularly the ports/airports, as we emerge from this crisis, is to transform their operating models, to drive greater efficiency and agility within the supply chain.


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This summer has seen record high temperatures set across the globe, with asphalt buckling in the Pacific Northwest and the mercury reaching 121 degrees in parts of Canada. Given that the literal conflagration of our planet is now a divisive partisan issue, this unprecedented heat wave could well be the new normal, and brands are hustling to take advantage of this exciting new hellscape with some new cars in stock near you.
Jeep recently tapped food industry stalwart Nestle to aid in a new partnership aimed at making lemonade out of the dry, desiccated lemons of today’s climate reality. Combining the automotive know-how of the adventure-ready brand with the expertise of the world’s largest food and beverage company, the pair have announced plans for a new model of a popular 4×4.
The Jeep Solara-kee, unveiled Monday at a promotional event in California’s Death Valley, is not only a fully-equipped version of one of Jeep’s most popular models, it’s also a mobile solar oven that’s been specifically engineered to prepare hot meals on the go. By extending the Jeep’s sunroof to stretch the entire length of the car and using a special convex design, the Solara-kee’s cabin can reach temperatures of up to 375 degrees. The design concentrates the sun’s rays on a small, foil-lined box in the rear passenger seat which, incidentally, is just the right size for Nestle’s own flagship foodstuff: the Hot Pocket.
“Here at Nestle, we’re always looking to the future, and according to our predictions, the future is going to be very, very hot. We thought about trying to address climate change head-on, but the accounting department said it would be cost-prohibitive, so we figured we would just find a way to take advantage of it instead,” says Nestle VP of Bad News Ryan Platz. “Remember, this isn’t the hottest summer of your life. It’s the coolest summer of the REST of your life.”
When exposed to direct sunlight and temperatures above 90 degrees, the Solara-kee will save drivers valuable time on their commute, delivering a piping-hot meal at their fingertips in anywhere from two minutes to six hours, depending on cloud cover. Jeep has also replaced the 4×4’s leather dash with a new Teflon-coated surface, allowing drivers to take “hot enough to fry an egg” from the hyperbolic to the literal.
This innovative approach is sure to grab the attention of chronically late drivers, highway gourmets, and highway patrolmen alike. However, Jeep advises the nascent technology might work a little too well at times and advises customers to read the fine print before making a down payment.
“We do not recommend driving in it on any day when there’s a chance of sunshine or south of the Mason-Dixon line in general. Our legal team was very adamant about this. In fact, if you look at your registration, you’ll see it’s actually classified as an oven, not a motor vehicle,” says Jake Warnock, general counsel at Jeep.
While it has its shortcomings as a means of conveyance, Warnock says the convenience far outweighs the stifling interior temperatures. “We already apply our makeup, check our phone, and do our taxes while driving at 65 mph, so why not one of the most basic functions of human existence,” he says.
As a way to promote the new collaboration, Nestle is introducing a new limited run of Hot Pockets formulated specifically for the Jeep set. While still in the R&D phase, Platz says current staff favorites include Slim Jim compote and Cheez Whiz with a Monster Energy reduction, Buffalo wings with ranch alfredo and an IPA glaze, and a new vegetarian option that’s just an empty shell with a note inside reading “sorry.”