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Despite trade disputes and fears of recession, the ad market has remained strong year-to-date, driving global ad growth.
Overall, Zenith is now forecasting that global ad spend will grow by 4.4% this year to reach $640 billion, down slightly from the 4.6% prediction made in June. Growth is expected to remain stable at 4.3% in 2020 and 4.4% in 2021.
The U.S. ad market is now the source of nearly half of global ad-spend growth, contributing 48% of new ad dollars this year and 46% between 2018 and 2021. The main sources of growth are digital brands and small businesses whose "ad budgets have been unlocked by the targeting and localization capabilities of online platforms," writes Zenith.
Europe's outlook, by contrast, is not as strong in growth.
Poor economic performance in key markets has eroded advertiser confidence. Zenith now forecasts 1.9% ad-spend growth in Western Europe this year -- down from its 2.4% forecast in June -- and 4.7% ad-spend growth in Central and Eastern Europe, down from 6.1%.
Ad-spend growth is also slowing in Asia-Pacific, with 4.4% growth forecast for 2019, after 6.9% growth in 2018. In this case, conditions have not deteriorated materially since the June forecasts.
Zenith’s expectations of growth for this year have held steady. The trade war with the U.S., however, has had a dampening effect on ad spend, particularly by international brands.
Although TV still rules as the supreme advertising channel globally (29%), it continues to suffer from shrinking ratings in key markets. TV will slip from $182 billion in 2019 to $180 billion in 2021, accounting for 27% of total ad spend in the latter year. Paid-search advertising — ranking at No. 2 — will exceed $100 billion for the first time this year, reaching $107 billion by the end of 2019.
Paid search is growing at 8% a year and will amount to $123 billion in 2021, when it will account for 18% of total ad spend.
Social media will grow 20% this year to reach $84 billion to place as the third-largest channel for advertising this year. Although social media receives a 13% share of global ad spend, its growth is slowing as it matures.
Zenith forecasts that social media will reach 17% of global advertising in 2020 and 13% in 2021, when it will account for 16% of all global ad spend. Print continues to dwindle. Advertisers’ combined expenditure on newspapers and magazines will fall 6% to $69 billion.
“Social-media advertising gives brands the opportunity to drive growth by using automated tools to optimize their campaigns for key business objectives,” said Matt James, global brand president, Zenith. “By using first-party data from their own websites to identify potential customers on social media, brands can convert consumers who are already on the path to purchase and target look-a-like audiences more effectively.”


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Labor law posters displayed beauty salons can either purchase these or print them for free from the department of labor website there are both federal and state posters that must be displayed. Firefighters protecting residents in porter ranch during the massive aliso canyon gas well blowout have filed a civil lawsuit against southern california gas company (“socalgas”) according to the complaint filed in los angeles superior court on monday, the firefighters claim. Is from truck tire blowouts and mainly due to under inflation, overloading, and tire abuse who governs tire manufacture - particularly for retreads what are the laws. The first reports about formaldehyde in hair smoothing products surfaced when oregon osha investigated a complaint from a hair stylist who had nosebleeds, eye irritation, and trouble breathing while using a brazilian blowout product labeled formaldehyde-free.
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In particular, barbier said, the company’s decision to drill the last 100 feet of the well left it in “extremely fragile condition” and vulnerable to blowout. The district court found fault on behalf of all parties in varying proportionate degrees, but only granted recovery against hydril company (hydril) for the personal injury/death claims which were settled before trial and brought as assignees by cities service company (cities) and ocean drilling and exploration company (odeco. Porter ranch residents are reporting illnesses – including nausea, dizziness, vomiting, nosebleeds, and headaches – due to a hazardous natural gas well blowout caused by the southern california gas co facility in greater los angeles.
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Even if a blowout occurred and went out of control, the workers could have reduced the harm to the minimum by igniting the gas, which becomes innocuous water and sulphur after burning, said tang. A landmark law that will allow foreign investors to own 100 percent of companies in the united arab emirates will be limited to specific industries deemed essential to the second-biggest arab. Winterizing your irrigation systems and tips on finding the right contractor irrigation and sprinkler systems are part of your overall property value, so it is critical for homeowners to make sure that whomever you hire to winterize or blow out your sprinkler system will be able to guarantee the work in case there are issues when your system starts up again in the spring as the weather warms. Site of encana fracking well blowout encana, the company responsible for the blowout, has barred impacted residents from returning to their homes, pets, and possessions for more than three weeks.

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Greenpeace New Zealand Whiskas action ends as Mars heads into an industry round table in the UK on Thai Union’s troubled tuna supply.
At 19.00 (NZST), after nearly 11-hours, the activists ended their blockade of Mars Whiskas plant in Whanganui, New Zealand. The move came just ahead of an industry round-table on Thai Union’s troubled tuna supply chains that is being chaired by Mars executives. Thai Union will be in attendance at the Oxfordshire meeting, alongside key European buyers of Thai Union seafood.
Greenpeace New Zealand campaigner Kate Simcock said “Our actions in New Zealand today mean that Mars will take a clear message into their UK meeting – that industry needs to step up its efforts to eliminate slave labour and destructive fishing.”
It’s important that all Thai Union customers, including Mars, understand that their brands are compromised by a supply chain that has been linked to slavery and which relies on destructive fishing practices.”
Today’s action is part of a global Greenpeace campaign designed to drive reform at Thai Union and create fair and sustainable global tuna fisheries.
“The Oxford meeting is a step towards Mars and Thai Union resolving these issues,” said Simcock, “but our message today is clear – it’s time for these companies to resolve these very serious issues. Mars and Thai Union need to reassure customers they are committing to a transparent plan to eliminate human rights abuses, slavery, and destructive fishing practices from their supply chain.”


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The Wareham Gatemen have a jam-packed July.
The Gatemen will face off with their rivals, the Bourne Braves, for a game at home on Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4 at 6 p.m.
The Brewster Whitecaps will be visiting Spillane Field on Friday, July 7 at 6 p.m. for the 100-year anniversary of the first Official Cape Cod League Baseball game. To celebrate, the first 200 customers who purchase a drink will receive a free hot dog. Following the anniversary game, line up at the 3B dugout and run the bases.
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He described the person-to-person spread of the illness in Germany, Vietnam and Japan as worrying, and said experts would consider it on Thursday when deciding whether to declare a global emergency. The WHO's Dr Ryan said an international team of experts was being assembled to go to China and work with experts there to learn more about how the disease is transmitted.
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During the Nintendo Spotlight event today, Nintendo confirmed that Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will come to Nintendo Switch in holiday 2017 (end of the year).
While we still don’t have a specific release date just yet, this is a slightly more narrow window than the “2017” window revealed when Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was first announced at the Nintendo Switch reveal event in January.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 follows Xenoblade Chronicles X, which was released on Wii U in 2015, and the original Xenoblade Chronicles for Wii in 2012. In 2015, Nintendo also released a New Nintendo 3DS version, Xenoblade Chronicles 3D.
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ANI gets FDA approval for oxycodone, launches hydrocortisone rectal cream
SILVER SPRING, Md. and BAUDETTE, Minn. — ANI Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday announced the Food and Drug Administration approval for one new generic and the launch of another.
The company received FDA approval for its generic of oxycodone HCl capsules. The drug will be available in 5-mg dosage strength, and it saw annual sales of $7.5 million for the 12 months ended February 2016, according to IMS Health. The drug is indicated to manage moderate to severe acute and chronic pain when opioid use is appropriate.
“When launched, this will be our third commercial Schedule II narcotic product,” ANI president and CEO Arthur Przybyl said. “In addition, we have received a target action date of January 2, 2017 from the FDA for another Schedule II narcotic product. We remain hopeful that we will obtain three additional Schedule II narcotic product approvals within the next 12 months.”
The company also announced the launch of its hydrocortisone retal cream 1% and 2.5%. The cream is indicated for relief of corticosteroid dermatoses. The two products saw annual sales of about $84 million for the 12 months ended February 2016, according to IMS Health.
“We are excited to add these niche topical products to our growing generic portfolio,” Przybyl said.
Gilead’s new HIV drug Descovy gets FDA approval
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for HIV from Gilead Sciences. The company announced Monday that it had received the agency’s approval for Descovy (emtricitabine 200 mg and tenofovir alafenamide 25 mg, F/TAF).
The drug is indicated to treat HIV in combination with other antiretroviral agents in patients 12 years of age and older. It is not indicated as pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the risk of contracting sexually acquired HIV-1. Descovy has a similar antiviral efficacy to Gilead’s Viread (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate), but contains one-tenth the dose of tenofovir as Viread, the company said.
“As the first new HIV treatment backbone approved by the FDA in more than a decade, Descovy represents an important evolution in HIV care,” Gilead chief scientific officer and EVP research and development Norbert Bischofberger said. “As part of a single tablet regimen or partnered with a third agent, the components of Descovy offer patients a simple and effective combination with a safety profile that has the potential to improve health.”
Descovy comes with a boxed warning about the risk of lactic acidosis/severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, as well as post-treatment acute exacerbation of hepatitis B.
Q2 sales for Walgreens U.S. division up 2.1% despite soft flu season
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance on Tuesday announced an increase of 13.6% in net sales to $30.2 billion for the second quarter ended Feb. 29 compared with the same quarter a year ago, largely due to the full consolidation of Alliance Boots for the entire quarter this year, while foreign currency translation adversely impacted sales by approximately $750 million or 2.4%.
“I am pleased with how we are working across the company to transform our businesses and position ourselves for success in rapidly changing markets," stated Stefano Pessina, Walgreens Boots Alliance executive vice chairman and CEO. "In addition, we continued to make good progress in the quarter in reducing costs and establishing more efficient working practices, which contributed to overall adjusted earnings growth," he said. "Looking ahead, we remain on track to achieve our expectations for this fiscal year, as we work to mitigate lower pharmacy reimbursement rates and challenging retail sales environments.”
The Retail Pharmacy USA division, whose principal retail pharmacy brands are Walgreens and Duane Reade, had second quarter total sales of $21.5 billion, an increase of 2.1% over the year-ago quarter. Sales in comparable stores increased 2.2% compared with the same quarter a year ago.
Pharmacy sales, which accounted for 65% of the division’s total sales in the quarter, increased 3.2% compared with the year-ago quarter, while comparable pharmacy sales increased 3.7%. The division filled 233 million prescriptions (including immunizations) adjusted to 30-day equivalents in the quarter, an increase of 3.9% over last year’s second quarter, while the reported incidence of flu across the U.S. declined approximately 16% compared with the year-ago quarter, according to IMS Health.
Prescriptions filled in comparable stores increased 2.8% compared with the same quarter last year, driven by growth in Medicare Part D prescriptions, while a weak cough, cold and flu season had a negative impact of approximately 30 basis points. The division’s retail prescription market share on a 30-day adjusted basis in the second quarter increased approximately 20 basis points over the year-ago quarter to 19.5%, as reported by IMS Health.
Comparable retail sales decreased 0.3% in the second quarter primarily due to soft cough, cold and flu product sales, which had an estimated negative impact of approximately 100 basis points on comparable retail sales in the quarter. The division saw strong sales in giftable products during the holiday season while wellness products, such as vitamins and first aid, and the company’s product brands, such as No7, also performed well in the quarter.
Net sales for the six months ended Feb. 29 increased 28.4% to $59.2 billion compared with the same period a year ago.
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s proposed acquisition of Rite Aid Corporation, which was announced Oct. 27, 2015, is progressing as planned with Rite Aid’s stockholders approving the transaction on Feb. 4, 2016.
Walgreens Boots Alliance is continuing its integration planning and continues to expect the transaction to close in the second half of calendar 2016.
The Retail Pharmacy International division, whose principal retail brands are Boots in the U.K., Thailand, Norway, the Republic of Ireland and The Netherlands, Benavides in Mexico and Ahumada in Chile, had second quarter total sales of $3.7 billion. On a pro forma constant currency basis, comparable store sales in the second quarter increased 2.3% compared with the same period a year ago, led by growth in the U.K. and by strong growth in the Republic of Ireland.
Comparable pharmacy sales increased 2.6% in the second quarter compared with last year’s second quarter, driven by good growth in the U.K.
Comparable retail sales increased 2.1% in the quarter compared with the same period a year ago, driven by Boots in the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland. Boots U.K. growth reflects strong performances for its “Order & Collect service” and for seasonal categories and the company’s product brands.
The Pharmaceutical Wholesale division, which mainly operates under the Alliance Healthcare brand, had second quarter total sales of $5.6 billion. Comparable sales increased 1.6% compared with the same period a year ago. Sales growth in the quarter was in line with the company’s estimate of market growth, weighted on the basis of country wholesale sales.
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Sri Lanka’s tea production rose in September for a second straight months on improved weather, data from the state-run Tea Board showed, after output dropped for six straight months from February as an extended drought hit output of the island nation’s top agricultural export commodity. “With the rains setting in, it will be better and we will be able to catch up the shortfall,” said Anil Cooke, head of tea broker Asia Siyaka Commodities.
Production has however fallen 1.4 percent over the first nine months of the year from a year ago.
Export revenue from tea has declined 9.4 percent over January to August to $890.5 million, central bank data showed, due to a dip in buying from Iran, which buys a fifth of Sri Lanka’s tea. Limited appetite for tea in the Middle East also has hurt shipments.
Tea is one of the $59 billion economy’s main foreign currency earners, along with remittances, garment exports and tourism.
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At the start of the year, the Tea Board had forecast an output of 330 million kg, but later lowered it to 325 million kg because of the drought.
While production is expected to improve from September, it is still not clear whether Sri Lanka will be able to catch up with the shortfall in output of around 7 million kg or 3.1 percent in first eight months, analysts said.


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Whirlpool Sees Demand Staying Strong Despite Inflation
(Bloomberg) -- Whirlpool Corp. expects elevated appetite for its appliances as consumers spend more time at home, Chief Financial Officer Jim Peters said.
The laundry and kitchen appliances maker has raised prices to help offset the roughly $1 billion to $1.25 billion in expected raw material inflation this year. Peters added that customers’ focus on nesting, as well as the need to replace existing machines and home-building trends in the U.S., should help counter higher costs.
“The underlying consumer demand is actually stronger than we’re seeing in shipments today, because we’re all shipping everything we can produce,” Peters said in an interview.
Whirlpool said Wednesday that it sees net sales rising 5% to 6% in 2022, higher than the 2.9% growth expected by eight analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Ongoing earnings per share, excluding some items, are projected to be $27 to $29 this year, versus the $25.39 forecast. Supply constraints and higher costs for materials are seen persisting this year.
Net sales were $5.82 billion in the fourth quarter -- a slight rise from the same period the prior year and below the $5.89 billion average estimate by seven analysts polled by Bloomberg. The KitchenAid owner recorded about $500 million in inflation-related expenses, led by raw material cost increases.
Whirlpool shares fell 2.2% to $203 at 4:07 p.m. in extended New York trading. The stock rose 2.5% in the twelve months through Tuesday, compared to 6.2% with peers in the S&P 500 Household Durables Industry Index.
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Citing one of its data suppliers, it claimed that beef prices increased by 40 pence per kg in July 2016. Pork is also facing a similar fate, with costs rising almost a third on 2016. Current prices are 20% higher than they were in 2015.
"The cost of British, Irish and imported beef has risen and continues to rise dramatically, with current prices at an all-time high," commented Paul Connelly, managing director of Beacon.
"Prime beef and trim is in huge demand from both the UK retail and foodservice sectors, but also more critically from abroad. The latest foodservice inflation figures show that costs are up by 9%, the highest they have been in nine years and it is only a matter of time before suppliers and foodservice outlets will not be able to swallow up these increases and they'll begin to be passed on to the consumer."
Connelly said that, in the long-term, Beacon predicted beef prices would begin to ease, although pork is experiencing a different outlook.
"The increased and strong export market is making cattle an attractive farming proposition again and, through an 18-month turnaround period, we could see the availability of UK beef increase and therefore prices steady," he explained.
"The same cannot be said for pork production, which looks likely to struggle to remain competitive against international exporters and adverse exchange rates - so your sausages may be set to stay pricey."
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According to Connelly, UK prime cattle prices have been hit by supply and demand factors. This has been coupled with a rapid increase in demand for UK beef and a positive export market. Imported cattle prices are also sitting at an all-time high, thanks in part to the weak pound and an increase in demand from other world markets.
In the pork sector, a rise in farmers that have left the market has led to pork price increases, due to a reduction in supply and an increase in costs. More demand from China has also meant that imported pork prices have continued to rise.
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The banking and finance sector is gradually wrapping its head around the concept of cryptocurrencies. A similar phenomenon is observed in South Korea as banks are linking up with crypto service providers. The first and largest internet-based bank in South Korea, KakaoBank has planned on partnering with different local crypto exchanges.
The CEO of KakaoBank, Yun Ho-young has also commented on the possible partnerships of the bank in the future. He said, “Since clients are investing in and managing cryptocurrencies like a financial product, we are positively reviewing how we can offer them crypto services or businesses.”
Yun shared these comments on Tuesday at Q1 earning call of the organization. His remarks came after there were rumors that KakaoBank is offering a real-name verification service to Coinone. Nonetheless, Coinone is the third-largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea.
KakaoBank Denies Rumors of New Partnerships But Confirms Increased Interests
South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges are bound to have a partnership with a bank that can offer the Know-your-customer (KYC) technology to the users. After this, the exchange is allowed to offer Korean won crypto pair trading.
However, the KakaoBank has so far denied any finalized partnership with the Coinone exchange. The Bank has confirmed that it is exploring the crypto industry with more interest. Therefore, some potential partnerships might be finalized in the future.
Moreover, KakaoBank has posted a net income of KRW 66.80 billion in the first quarter of 2022. The value converts to almost $52.80 million. In a rather positive development throughout this quarter, KakaoBank has achieved a 43.20% increase from the same tenure of 2021.
As per the statistics and records shared by the regulatory filing of the company, its operating profit was KRW 88.41 billion. The total sales of KakaoBank were KRW 338.44 billion. Both of these experienced an upsurge of 63.80% and 50.50% year-over-year, respectively.
KakaoBank’s competitor, Neobank had previously partnered with the biggest crypto exchange in the country, Upbit. As a consequence, the company saw a boost in its total number of consumers. These consumers tripled in number post 2020.
With almost 18 million consumers, KakaoBank is the largest South Korean digital bank. Therefore, any constructive partnership for the bank could fetch positive results for the organization. The bank can anticipate an increased engagement, reach, and overall profit after linking up with a reliable crypto exchange. As the crypto consumer market is increasing in South Korea, such developments could result in a breakthrough for banks and other financial service providers.


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Hyderabad: The Secunderabad Cantonment is considered one of the largest cantonments in the country in terms of population and area. But it has no designated food safety section or even a food inspector to conduct regular inspections of the food and its quality.
There is no one to check the adulteration of milk, oil and food products or even the artificial ripening of fruits, all of which have a direct bearing on the health of citizens.
Cantonment has over five hundred eateries in the form of hotels, restaurants, tiffin centres, bakeries etc. Other than these there are several ‘curry points,’ milk booths, fruit shops and roadside ‘bandis’ selling fast food and snacks.
According to Food Safety and Standards regulations, there should be at least one food inspector for every 50,000 population in urban areas.
The Cantonment population is roughly 3 lakh, but it does not boast of a dedicated food inspector.
Former vice-president Jampana Pratap felt SCB top brass should focus on food safety measures now that the population is on the rise every year and so are the revenues in the form of different taxes.
“A separate wing has to be created and professionals who have the requisite training and certification have to be recruited if needed. The health of citizens should be of paramount importance,” he stressed.
At present if any complaints are received by the board, the health and sanitation wing swings into action and conducts inspections in hotels or eateries because of the lack of a dedicated wing.
Experts say fines can be imposed based on poor hygiene conditions because as per rules, the quality of food has to be checked by a food safety officer, who alome has the authority to take action.
Otherwise, officials’ arguments will not stand in a court of law. SCB sources said that one of the health department officials obtained the necessary certification, but food inspector designation was not given. A letter was written to Southern Command in Pune to give permission to SCB to use the staff member’s services as a food inspector, but no clearance was given. Meanwhile, CEO S.V.R.Chandrashekar said that he was not aware of any such development.
SCB vice-president J.Rama Krishna stated that a food safety wing ws the need of the hour. “We are working on cadre restructuring and part of this is appointing a licenced food inspector,” he said.


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A recent accident in which a driver was killed while the vehicle was on autopilot has led Tesla to work on its radar system equipped in the vehicle. The company in its statement said that a not so common convergence of situation kept the autopilot system of the vehicle from detecting the facing tractor-trailer that killed the driver Joshua D. Brown, on the May 7th accident.
Tesla to introduce “Point Cloud”
In short, it means that Tesla is working on the introduction of a more robust computer modelling into the radar system, and for doing this, the company will be introducing “Point Cloud” system. In simple words a “point cloud” is a 3D model or a map made up from a set of individual points, this is the only way by which the modern radar system see things. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors talked about detecting motion using 3D models or series of pictures in this particular context.
However, some other players in the radar technology have been using different methods for carrying out the task. Lidar is one such cousin of radar which uses lasers instead of using radio waves for its radar; it is noteworthy that Lidar has often been described as a more accurate detection system as compared to radar. However, Lidar system is very expensive to be put into vehicles for regular consumers, but it is still used by some of Tesla’s competitors.
Experts on the matter believe that the changes in the radar system will bring the capability of seeing in rain, bright sunlight and even in snow, thus getting the Autopilot system more efficiency. The investigation carried out into the car-crash revealed that Autopilot was not able to detect the white side of the tractor trailer against the bright sky, but with the introduction higher priority to radar will prevent similar misreads in the upcoming future.
The vehicle manufacturer also added that the particular height of the obstacle in that car crash also played a role in the Autopilot’s incapability to detect the tractor-trailer. However, the ambiguity is still there on the matter, whether the revamped system will be capable of curbing the problem or not.
It will be a great win for the company if they are successful in this software change because the upgrade could be carried out remotely. Moreover, it will also be helpful in the ongoing investigation conducted into the matter by NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).


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On Monday, March 30, 2020, trade ministers of the G20 countries issued a joint statement stating that any emergency measures taken in response to the coronavirus pandemic must be temporary and consistent with World Trade Organization (WTO) rules. Several governments, including India and Germany, have already implemented export restrictions on medical supplies, and there are concerns throughout supply chains that government responses to the pandemic could result in unnecessary and cumbersome trade barriers. The G20 trade leaders attempted to ease those concerns by pledging to comply with WTO rules, but notably did not pledge to avoid new trade restrictions as they did in response to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. Analysts had also hoped that G20 countries would commit to temporarily suspending all tariffs on key medical goods, but that does not seem to have resulted from this week’s discussions.
Husch Blackwell continues to monitor governments’ responses to the coronavirus pandemic and how they may impact global trade and logistics. If your company has any questions or concerns about navigating global trade during these uncertain times, please contact our International Trade and Supply Chain team.


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Jordan Brand’s Frank Cooker took it to Instagram to reveal this exclusive Air Jordan 1 Black Lives Matter with a message that reads, “and so does standing up for peace , harmony , equality and justice for ALL!”
While Jordan Brand releases Air Jordans for “Black History Month” every year, this particular Air Jordan 1 comes with a much bigger message in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Dressed in a “Triple Black” color scheme. This Air Jordan 1 is highlighted with #BLACKLIVESMATTER printed in White on an ankle straps.
This Air Jordan 1 “Black Lives Matter” isn’t expected to hit retailers, but it would be nice to see something similar release during Black History Month.


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Despite rising rates of interest and an unsure provide chain, Mitsubishi is celebrating its fortieth anniversary within the United States with rising gross sales, new merchandise and plans to revive the Ralliart sub-brand.
Mitsubishi Motors NA CEO Mark Chaffin says the corporate’s been reinventing itself to realize success within the U.S.
Mark Chaffin, Mitsubishi Motor North America CEO, informed TheDetroitBureau.com, “We needed to re-invent and evolve our brand in the U.S.”
Mitsubishi was despatched reeling by the sub-prime mortgage catastrophe forward of the Great Recession. The Japanese model’s gross sales sank — together with the remainder of the auto business’s — in the course of the recession, and its product line grew previous, prompting hypothesis the model would possibly withdraw from the U.S. market.
Mitsubishi set plans for restoration in place
But Mitsubishi held on to its place within the U.S., and its Japanese dad or mum, battered by a scandal, partnered with Nissan on growing new automobiles and powertrains.
Chaffin famous MMNA has now settled into its new headquarters in Franklin, Tennesseeand moved to rebuild its seller community. In the previous yr, Mitsubishi has added 150 dealerships, he stated.
“We’re seeing dealers invest in the brand again,” he stated, noting 58% of the sellers have upgraded their services. Part of the cash additionally goes to a “new visual identify for the brand,” Chaffin added.
The 2023 Outlander PHEV is the flagship of the rebounding model.
MMNA gross sales elevated 16% in 2021, and jumped one other 6% in the course of the first half of 2022, making Mitsubishi the quickest rising mass-market model within the U.S. market in latest months.
Mitsubishi additionally efficiently launched the brand new 2022 Outlander, which is drawing in new prospects regardless of being in brief provide. “Our gross sales quantity could be even higher if we may extra automobiles.
It is making ready for the launch of the 2023 Outlander PHEV this fall, which additionally will enhance gross sales, he stated.
Ralliart revival deliberate
Chaffin additionally stated Mitsubishi is making ready to re-launch its Ralliart sub-brand within the United States.
Ralliart is Mitsubishi Motors’s iconic competitors sub-brand, with a historical past in rallying and off-road racing within the world-famous Dakar Rally. It is returning to the U.S. in early calendar yr 2023 with Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross, Outlander Sport and Mirage receiving distinctive physique results, graphics and different rally-inspired touches, in accordance with Cason Grover, MMNA director of product planning.
Mitsubishi’s gross sales had been up 16% in 2021 and are up one other 6% this yr.
All fashions will likely be inbuilt restricted numbers and accessible in White Diamond paint with a contrasting black roof on Outlander, Outlander PHEV, Eclipse Cross, Outlander Sport and Mirage.
Others are starting to take discover
MMNA positioned second in rankings amongst mass-market automotive manufacturers within the “2022 Automotive Reputation Report” from Reputation, an annual evaluation of buyer expertise that features 35,000 automotive OEM manufacturers, seller teams and dealerships throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
The second-place rank culminates a three-year rise that noticed the model climb from seventeenth amongst 19 mass-market automotive manufacturers in 2020. Mitsubishi was probably the most improved model within the examine in 2021, posting a 58-point year-over-year enchancment and rating fourth.
“Mitsubishi Motors is in the midst of a brand-wide moment, proven by exciting new vehicles, welcoming new and updated dealerships, and an absolute commitment to customer satisfaction. To see that work validated in the 2022 Reputation Auto Report rankings is exciting, to say the least, and is proof of the value of this hard work,” stated Chaffin.


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“Global milk supplies are tight. Exports are where it’s at,” said Gregg Doud, the incoming president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). He addressed the membership for the first time in that role at the joint annual meeting of NMPF, the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, and the United Dairy Industry Association held last month.
He shared that in just the last 20 years, the United States has gone from half a trillion to $1.8 trillion in food trade, and Doud said, “I don’t know where the slope of this thing ends.”
He talked about the significant role China plays in global agricultural trade, noting that the Asian nation’s self-sufficiency in all food production is falling. “China is the biggest importer in the world for beef, pork, poultry, corn, soybeans, wheat, and dairy,” Doud stated. “They are the whole enchilada.”
The United States, China, and agriculture are often grouped together in export discussions, and that’s because, “We are by far the two largest traders of food in the world,” Doud shared.
He also focused on the world’s growing need for protein, and he talked about the limitations other countries face that will prevent them from expanding production.
“If you look out over next ten years, the supply of protein in the world comes nowhere near meeting the demand,” Doud said of global protein needs. “Who else is going to grow more? The only place on earth you can do this is right here in the U.S.”
He challenged the audience, “Let’s go. Let’s get it in gear. The opportunity is now.”


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Investment in skills
Amazon creates 1,000 apprenticeships across UK
Norman Quigg, 43, from Kirkcaldy is an Operations Apprentice working at Amazon in Dunfermline
Amazon is creating 30 apprenticeships in Scotland among 1,000 full-time roles across its UK centres over the next two years.
The giant US logistics and technology company has 2,500 employees in Scotland and 27,500 in the UK head office and at three development centres in Edinburgh, Cambridge and London where teams work on innovations including Alexa, machine learning, Prime Video, Prime Air and Amazon’s technologically advanced fulfilment centres.
Nine different programmes lasting between 13 months and four years will be on offer across the country to people of all levels, ranging from IT, safety and HR through to software engineering, robotics, leadership and technology.
More than 90 new Amazon bachelors and masters degree-level apprentices will also be available over the next two years as part of the programme, focused on software development engineering, senior leadership and automation with both in-work and in-classroom training.
Two-in-every-ten new apprenticeships will be offered to Amazon’s existing workforce, providing a route from working on the shop floor through to working on cutting-edge software development, robotics technology and senior leadership roles in the business.
Apprenticeships exclusively for Amazon employees range from a Senior Leaders masters degree apprenticeship, through to HR Consultant; Safety, Health and Environment Technician and Team Leader/Supervisor.
“We want to give people opportunities to succeed in the digital age, regardless of their background,” added Doug Gurr, UK Country Manager, Amazon. “Our fully-funded apprenticeship programme, from entry level through to degree level, will provide an exciting path to becoming Amazon’s future team leaders, engineers and innovation drivers.”
The one thousand new apprentices will add to more than 300 already working at Amazon.


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Curiously enough, the pornographic industry is quick to adopt virtual assets, it does so even faster than some banking institutions. First it was PornHub that started selling its services for Verge coins and now StormyDaniels.com has joined it.
By doing so the veteran of the adult film industry Stormy Daniels hopes to boost the website’s customer base. Daniels has partnered with Vice Industry Token (VIT) platform and these tokens can now be used to pay for watching adult videos. The official announcement was made on Friday, May 25th.
Market penetration strategy
Originally VIT was created to support entertainment video and adult film platforms where users can even get paid with this currency for watching the content.
The same goes for StormyDaniels.com– from now on, its users will not only be able to watch whatever videos they choose there but also be rewarded for that. As soon as you acquire a certain number of tokens, you can buy a VIP membership and get access to premium class videos or pay for a subscription program.
Darkreach Communications, the company that runs StormyDaniels.com has announced that it would accept digital currency payments for other similar sites managed by it.


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HTC Wildfire S launching in India next week
Continuing its series of Android device launches in India, HTC is expected to release Wildfire S in Indian market next week. According to a report in OnlyGizmos, HTC will launch the device in next seven days for a price under INR 16,000.
Wildfire S, which was announced at Mobile World Congress in February, recently went on sale in UK. It features 3.2 inch HVGA display, a 5-megapixel camera with auto focus, 600MHz Qualcomm single-core, 512MB of RAM and ROM, WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0. HTC Wildfire S is also company’s smallest phones ever – measuring just 10.13cm long and 5.94cm wide.
It will be the first affordable Gingerbread device in India market, considering all the other Android 2.3 device launches have been in the high-end segment.


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We encourage everyone to pledge to buy at least 25% of their goods and services from independently owned and run businesses.
Co-founders of #MicroBizMatters Tina Boden and Tony Robinson OBE are delighted by the support of the business community for the fourth annual social media extravaganza #MicroBizMatters Day (Friday 12 January 2018), an event that celebrates all of the valuable work that is achieved every day by micro businesses across the world.
Over the course of the day, over 50 business owners gave up their free time to provide their ‘survive and thrive’ tips for micro business owners through learning sessions broadcast live from the XYZ Work & Social Building in Manchester. Many are famous in their own right, including Chris Percival, Laura Bartlett, Kate Hardcastle, Penny Power OBE and for the fourth successive year, the founder of Pimlico Plumbers, Charlie Mullins OBE, who announced his intention to run for London Mayor in order to significantly benefit businesses and apprenticeships in the capital.
In addition to the advice given by this fantastic set of speakers, #MicroBizMatters Day also supports a number of initiatives that will help to fuel the growth of micro businesses. Co-founder Tina Boden gave an example with #Indie25ER. Tina said, “We encourage everyone to pledge to buy at least 25% of their goods and services from independently owned and run businesses. I manage 90% so 25% is certainly achievable by all.”
The two co-founders of #MicroBizMatters also hope to encourage all business-to-business customers and clients to promise to #PayIn30Days in order to help improve cash flow for the smallest of businesses. This campaign is especially directed towards larger organisations that are contracted by the Government.
Tony Robinson OBE, co-founder of #MicroBizMatters Day said, “In the wake of Carillion’s collapse, it remains as pertinent as ever to push for the Government not to buy from, contract with, license or fund any organisation that does not pay all of its bills within 30 days. Micro businesses cannot afford to complain about their biggest customers and Carillion had ‘take it or leave it’ 120-day terms which could cause many thousands of business owners to go to the wall or suffer life crippling debt. Unfortunately, in the UK big business bullying by unfair payment terms or delaying payment is commonplace. If all of the organisations that national, regional and local Government contract with, license or fund paid all of their suppliers within 30 days, not only would it help to reduce the crippling effect on small and micro businesses and their owners, it would also get tens of billions per annum circulating two to three times as fast in the economy.”
Unlike many other free, global self-help enterprise initiatives, #MicroBizMatters Day is the only event backed by all major national and regional small and micro business membership bodies. In fact, representatives from the Forum of Private Business (FPB), the International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB), Enterprise Nation and Freelance Heroes even spoke on a panel about network benefits during the livestreaming event. Interviews with Ian Cass, the Managing Director of the FPB and Janet Jack, the Chief Executive of the IAB, can be found on YouTube, as well as many other interviews with #MicroBizMatters Day guests and sponsors.
Tina Boden and Tony Robinson OBE would like to thank their small army of Head Roadies, all business owners in their own right, who gave up their time totally free of charge in order to look after VIP guests and broadcast the day on social media. They would also like to thank all of the supporters of the #MicroBizMatters movement – including XYZ Works and Social, 123Reg, Web Lad, Famous Publicity, My Parcel Delivery, Larsen Howie, ClearBooks, Printed.com, Plan Digital, CheapAccounting.co.uk, Simon Cox Marketing Solutions and the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank – for helping to bring this wonderful day to life.
Next year the fifth annual edition of #MicroBizMatters Day will be hosted in Hull at KCOM Craven Park on 11th January 2019, courtesy of Hull City Council and KCOM.
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About Tony Robinson OBE
Tony Robinson OBE is known as the Micro Business Champion. He is an author, speaker, business owner of thirty years and the co-founder of Enterprise Rockers CIC and #MicroBizMatters Day.
In 1996 Tony founded, and remains a co-owner of, the SFEDI Group including the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs. SFEDI is the Government recognised, national and international sector skills body for enterprise. SFEDI specialises in skills development, qualifications and learning for small, medium and micro businesses and those who support them.
In 2001 Tony was awarded an OBE for his services to small firms and training.
Tony has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Enterprise from the IAB in 2012. His latest of eight books is ‘Loose Cannon’, which is available on Amazon.
About Tina Boden
North Yorkshire-based Tina Boden is one of the UK’s leading voices for micro business. By the age of 21 Tina was running her own business in partnership with her mother and has been running micro businesses ever since.
Through her rebranded business, The Tiny Troubleshooter, Tina shares over 25 years of her experience and helps others who are running micro businesses, charities or social enterprises keep their organisation on the right track. Tina ensures business owners develop and flourish through strategic implementation.
In 2012 Tony and Tina created a free, non-membership ‘network of networks’ to bring together micro enterprises and business owners to share their knowledge to other micro business owners. Enterprise Rockers CIC, #MicroBizMatters Day and @MicroBizMatters operates globally.
If you would like to know more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Stourbridge’s newly refurbished Ruskin Glass Centre is throwing open its doors and readying itself for a busy festive season.
Following a £1.4 million refurbishment funded by Advantage West Midlands, the site that once was home to the greats such as Royal Doulton and Webb Corbett is continuing to help glassmakers thrive in Stourbridge.
The extensive works have resulted in 15 workshops, all home to independent businesses housing a range of glass craftspeople as well as other complementary businesses.
Manager Leigh White said: “We are thrilled with what has been achieved on what was once a rather neglected site and are proud of the quality of artists and businesses.”
Ruskin Glass Centre hosts a range of glass crafts from live glassblowing, respected studio glass artists, engravers, glass decorators and glass repair specialists.
It is also home to the complementary trades of furniture design, handmade soap, textiles, photography, printing and publishing as well as a new cafe.
The firm’s catering manager Chris Williams said: “It’s an extremely exciting opportunity to open the cafe providing the local area and beyond with the finest offerings, using locally sourced organic produce, most of which is being sourced as close as Kinver.”
Future plans for the centre include hosting masterclasses and short breaks, working in partnership with the on-site experts.


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Amazon Prime Day 2020 kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and during the two-day shopping event, you can expect to see deep discounts on home appliances, electronics, and all kinds of domestic tech. Ahead of the sales event, however, Amazon Canada has already begun the ramp up to Prime Day by trotting out some sharp deals for early bird shoppers. (Check out Amazon Canada’s press release for the full list of discounts the retailer is promising.)
Here are the best of the early Amazon Prime Day deals we’ve found so far from Amazon Canada. Note that prices and availability were accurate at the time of publication, but are subject to change (as we expect them to on Tuesday).
That was the hot take this week from Chris Herd, founder and CEO of remote work setup startup Firstbase. After speaking with about 1,000 companies over the past six months, he estimates that many will be cutting their office space by as much as 40% to 60%. About 90% of workforces indicated that they “never want to be in an office again full-time,” he wrote.
The latest example of the trend is the news this morning that working from home will be a permanent part of the mix at Microsoft. Boosting access to talent, reducing costs, and quality of life were among the benefits of remote work cited by companies in Herd’s informal survey.
“Good thread on the future of work. I agree with him,” former Zillow Group CEO Spencer Rascoff chimed in
Microsoft is making some firm commitments to the future of app stores on Windows today. The software giant has published 10 principles it’s adopting as promises to app developers, including that it won’t block competing stores on the platform or block specific business models an app may use to make money.
The principles also cover Microsoft holding its own apps to the same standards as competing apps and a commitment to “charge reasonable fees” that are reflective of rival app stores on Windows. Microsoft also says it won’t block apps on Windows based on a developer’s choice of in-app payment systems.
These new principles are a clear response to app store issues surrounding both Apple and Google — in particular, Epic Games’ ongoing legal battle with Apple. Epic Games implemented its own payment system inside Fortniteon both iOS and Android, breaching Apple and Google’s policies and forcing developers
A fireball was spotted in the night sky above north-eastern Mexico on Tuesday, as Hurricane Delta made landfall in the Yucatán Peninsula and several minor earthquakes struck the country.
The fireball was most visible above the states of Nuevo León, Coahuila and Tamaulipas, which border the U.S., around 10:14 p.m. local time, according to the Global Atmospheric Monitoring Agency—part of Mexico’s Institute of Geological and Atmospheric Research.
Some amazed eyewitnesses—as well as some security cameras, webcams and doorbell camss—managed to capture footage of the fireball as it blazed through the atmosphere.
Cameras in Monterrey—the state capital of Nuevo León—captured images of the fireball briefly illuminating the night sky above the city.
Fireballs are unusually bright meteors—the streaks of light that appear in the sky when small pieces of asteroids or comets enter the Earth’s atmosphere and burn up. If these objects avoid completely disintegrating and manage to reach the ground
The Trump administration proposal to sell the F-35, the world’s most advanced and sophisticated stealth warplane to the United Arab Emirates, the UAE, is facing turbulence.
Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has raised concerns about the proposed sale and its impact on the security of U.S. technology and its impact on Israel’s defense.
“Any potential arms sales must continue congressional consultations on meeting our obligation to retain Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge and satisfying the other requirements of the Arms Export Control Act,” the senator recently told the committee.
TRUMP TARGETS ILLICIT IRAN TRADE AHEAD OF ISRAEL-GULF NATIONS WHITE HOUSE MEETING
“It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that if Israel’s the only country in the Middle East that has F-35’s, that selling it to someone else no longer produces that qualitative military edge in the air,” said ranking member Senator
Turkey is accusing Canada of double standards after Ottawa suspended arms exports to Turkey as it investigates the use of Canadian technology in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia
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ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey on Tuesday accused Canada of double standards after Ottawa suspended arms exports to Turkey as it investigates the use of Canadian technology in the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Canadian Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced Monday that he has suspended export permits to Turkey, which is backing Azerbaijan in the conflict, in line with Canada’s export control regime. He said he had instructed his ministry to investigate claims that Canadian drone technology is being used in the fighting.
Turkey, which has military cooperation agreements with Azerbaijan, accused NATO ally Canada of creating obstacles concerning the export of military equipment to Turkey “in a way that does not comply
Say what you will about mobile gaming on Android and iOS platforms, but when you look closely, it has all the qualities to succeed — rather, dominate. After all, the idea of “gaming on the go” simply fits today’s fast-paced world.
The rise of mobile gaming
There’s just no beating being able to play anywhere and anytime you like. And while not everyone has a PS4, Xbox or a high-rig gaming PC that costs thousands of dollars, almost everyone has a smartphone these days, making it easy to pick a game from Google Play or the App Store and start playing right away.
Mobile gaming is also much more accessible. Console gaming involves a greater outlay of capital, while mobile games need less commitment and easily fits in with the busy lives of many.
Statistics by NewZoo shows that mobile gaming now accounts for more than 50% of all the
Two days before Google’s Pixel 5 event, the company’s rumored new Chromecast has been spotted for sale at Home Depot for $50. People on social media as well as tech site The Verge said they were able to purchase the still unannounced streaming device at the home improvement retailer. The receipt listed the new Chromecast as “Sabrina-Abbey Rock Candy,” the hardware’s codename, according to The Verge.
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Billboard Japan and NTT Data/NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting (NTT Data/IMC) partnered on a new project that combines the former’s chart data and the latter’s neuroscientific technology to develop a new way to analyze music trends.
Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 song chart is based on a weighted formula incorporating eight metrics such as CD sales, downloads, streams and Twitter mentions. NTT Data/IMC is a pioneer in the advancement of the brain information business, in part through its development of the “NeuroAI” that predicts the cerebral activity and perceptual content of people viewing moving images. The underlying technology of NeuroAI was adopted by this year’s AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI-20).
The collaborative project used technology called “NeuroAI-Music” that simulates the cerebral activity of people listening to music. NeuroAI-Music succeeded in estimating and characterizing the cerebral activity per second of music from audio signals, making it possible to quantitatively extract
When it comes to innovation, there are few companies that can compete with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). The tech giant’s ability to incorporate novel technology in its products has made the company’s stock one of the most popular investments on the market. AAPL stock currently makes up 6.7% of the S&P 500 which is a huge feat for a company of its size.
Hence, it comes as no surprise that investors weren’t too pleased when the company’s big product unveiling last week did not feature a new iPhone. The hype around 5G had many investors and buyers hoping for the release of Apple’s new iPhone that incorporates this technology. But the company known for its “one more thing” moments during product reveals, left investors yearning for more.
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Mark Motors steers Orléans Health Hub campaign closer to finish line with $250K gift for Montfort Foundation
New east-end facility makes health care more accessible and efficient while reducing the burden on hospital staff and services at the Montfort, family says.
It’s time to rise to the occasion — even if it is a little on the early side — by supporting BGC Ottawa’s single-most important fundraiser of the year on the morning of Friday, September 10th.
Giving back and supporting one another is also an important lesson the Mrak siblings hope to share with their 250 employees.
Funds raised from event will help compensate for nonprofit organization's cancellation of numerous fundraisers due to COVID-19
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Elders Rural Holdings, the rural services firm, is happy with the way its 'Just Shorn' brand is tracking in the US, and plans to roll-out the wool carpet range across the Tasman next month.
The 'Just Shorn' carpet brand is a partnership between subsidiary Elders Primary Wool, carpet-maker Godfrey Hirst and US-based CCA Global to target affluent consumers in the world's biggest economy, who were largely insulated from the recession. The carpets are being sold in 550 stores across the US and Elders will launch the brand in Australia in March in 50 stores, Elders Rural managing director Stu Chapman told BusinessDesk.
"That programme continues to go from strength to strength," he said. "The US market is still the most lucrative market that we can achieve volume in."
A 2011 spike in wool prices put wool carpet-makers, such as NZX-listed Cavalier Corp, under pressure as they struggled to pass on increased costs.
Elders Rural is half-owned by ASX-listed agribusiness Elders and Sredle New Zealand, whose owners include Chapman. Last year, the Australian company mulled buying out Sredle's stake as part of an exit of its rural services business, before giving up on the plan when it attracted the support of its financiers.
Elders Rural's Chapman said he's optimistic about prospects for the 'Just Shorn' programme, though it's still in its early days, and China remains "the major buyer by a long shot"
New Zealand exported $705 million of wool in 2013, down 1.7 percent from a year earlier, making it the country's 17th biggest commodity sold into foreign markets.
Chapman said last year's North Island drought led to a reduction in livestock and has meant the company has started 2014 a little softer with wool volumes below expectations.
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Apple has no interest in acquiring TikTok, the company said on Tuesday, denying a report by news website Axios from earlier in the day.
Last week, Trump said he was planning to ban TikTok amid concerns its Chinese ownership represents a national security risk because of the personal data it handles.
Separately, White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters at a briefing on Tuesday that the United States will take action in coming days on the popular short-video app TikTok and other Chinese apps, but gave no other details.
“He and Secretary (of State) Pompeo have said the US will take action in coming days on Chinese apps including TikTok due to the national security risk,” she said.
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When Americans think about the benefits of biotech foods, they primarily think of higher yields and greater agricultural productivity. When asked in the December 1999 Angus Reid/Economist survey to mention the "main benefits or advantages of genetically modified foods," the most cited responses were increased yields, productivity or efficiency (24%), improved nutritional value or health benefits (16%), and improved quality of food (13%). Importantly, nearly one in four (24%) said they could not mention any benefits of GM foods.
Although it appears that most Americans see potential benefits in the future and do not oppose research and development of GM foods, they are divided on the actual application of biotechnology in the food they eat in the present. A July 2005 Gallup survey found that 45% supported "the use of biotechnology in agriculture and food production" while 45% did not. This is a slight decline in support from a Gallup poll in July 2001, in which a bare majority (52%) were in support, while 38% said they were opposed. A similar result was found in an April 2000 Gallup survey, which found 51% in support and 41% opposed.  When asked to speculate about the risks and benefits of "developing and growing these new plants and crops" in a June 2000 Harris survey, 48% said the risks outweigh the benefits; 38% thought the benefits are greater than the risks.  Similarly, the May 2000 Texas A&M study found that 45% disagreed with the assertion that "the risks of GM foods are acceptable," while 39% agreed.  Also, in the February 2000 Angus Reid study, 48% disagreed that "in the long run, the potential benefits of genetically modified foods will outweigh the potential risks." Forty-three percent agreed with that statement.
When offered the option of saying that they do not have enough information to make a judgment about the safety of GM foods, a plurality will choose that option, as 46% did in a January 2001 survey by the Mellman Group and Public Opinion Strategies. In that poll, 29% said they thought "genetically modified foods" are "basically safe" and 25% considered them "basically unsafe."
Asked whether GM food is generally something positive or negative, the public is also divided, but leans toward a negative view.


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After six years, Japan’s Sakakibara Machinery Works Co. has unveiled its newest giant mecha.
If you thought Gundam was about large mecha fighting each other, you are correct. But what if it was about mecha with boring, everyday lives? Artist Ika Ninja’s art depicts just that.
The life-sized statue of the Gundam RX-78-2 in Odaiba, Tokyo, was dismantled this week, after years safeguarding Tokyo Bay since it first appeared in 2012. However, before it went for good, its deconstruction crew gave it one last referential huzzah.
Just look at that! Workers pulling the head right off of the life-sized Gundam.
In the wider Mobile Suit Gundam fandom, Gundam Wing isn’t regarded as the cream of the Gundam crop—but it still holds a special place in the hearts of many, as the series that introduced one of Japan’s most iconic Real Robot franchises to the West. And now, finally, it’s going to be made available on Blu-ray in the US…
Turns out the Independence Day sequel forgot to bring the heart alongside its lovely explosions. If only it had decided to bring some giant goddamn robots to replace it with instead.
Remember that wild looking Gundam anime that had the smoothest jazz soundtrack around? Well, good news—it’s coming to the U.S., and you can watch the first seven minutes of the English dub right here, right now.
For Western fans, Toonami and Gundam go hand in hand—ever since the animation block aired Gundam Wing, the series in the long-running franchise that popularized Gundam in the West back in 1996. Now, for the first time in over a decade, Toonami will broadcast a Gundam series once more.
Jalopnik East has covered all the developments of the Char Anzable Gundam Toyota Auris promotional concept, to a small production run, and finally to its second and current iteration. It has been profitable for Toyota, so perhaps unsurprising that Toyota is heavily promoting it in animated commercials and going all…
Recently, we got our first look at Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, an adaptation of the classic manga of the same name, that might as well be called Mobile Suit Cowboy Bebop. But now we’ve got an extended glimpse, and it’s making us yearn for more space jazz and space robots. CHECK OUT THAT DRUM SOLO.
The first footage for the newest Gundam series Thunderbolt has arrived, and it’s exciting for a couple of reasons: 1) it’s based on a hit manga that takes place during the events of the original 1979 Mobile Suit Gundam anime series, and 2) it looks and sounds just like a Cowboy Bebop sequel.
For nearly four decades, Mobile Suit Gundam has defined the giant robot genre, and anime in general. As much an examination of war as a simple action series, Gundam can be intimidating for new viewers... but it doesn’t have to be.
A few weeks ago, a new Gundam anime was announced—and with it, new Gundam model kits. Now Bandai’s released high-res pictures of the kits, giving us our best actual look at the Mobile Suits of the upcoming series.
ACGHK 2015 took place over the weekend, and the best and brightest of the Asian Toy scene were out in full force, showing off their coolest products and teasing some new ones. Here’s the very best of what’s was on the show floor in Hong Kong!
Mobile Suit Gundam is coming to the Tokyo International Film Festival this October! According to Variety, the festival will be screening the original movie directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, in addition to a number of television episodes.
Mobile Suit Gundam and model kits go hand in hand—the plastic kits arguably saved the series from obscurity and helped turn it into an anime legend. So inevitably the announcement of a new series in the franchise, naturally, that means there’s a whole slew of gorgeous looking toys to go with it.
Finally, after millennia of bullshit agriculture and metallurgy and revolutions industrial, political, cultural, whatever, shit’s finally getting good. That’s because there are now two giant, functional, manned robotic mecha-Gundam-Pacific Rim-giant-robot-whatever suits, and it looks like they’re gonna fight. Who will…
Anyone who's put together a Gundam Model kit know that the models usually house a lot of little pieces and articulation joints within the plastic shell — but this new one tries to show you what would be underneath the armour of an actual Gundam, and looks pretty fabulous while doing so.
I mean, look at it. It's literally a gold plated giant robot. Well, a model of said giant robot, but still, gold! That's the sort of fanciness I can totally get behind.


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A new iOS and Android ‘travel beer app’ is soon to open for investment with a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube.
The company recently passed 10,000 registered active users and now has 110 app-led beer tours, plotting out all the top pubs, bars, restaurants, breweries and taprooms in 85 cities and towns.
Having launched in a number of new cities in 2018 including Moscow, Bangalore, Hong Kong and Las Vegas, Beer Adventures today announced their aim to raise up to £300,000 to build on the success of these launches.
“We’re super excited to be offering our global community and fans of beer all over the world the opportunity to invest in our business,” said founder Jonny Quirk.
“We have bootstrapped to get to this point, but have some very solid plans to take us to the next level and beyond with this investment.”
The company has identified its new hires across sales, marketing and community-building, and say they have developed new features for the app which are readied.
Tapping into the rising trend of beer tourism, Beer Adventures creator and former Yelp UK & Ireland Regional Manager Quirk said the increase in visits to beer breweries made the creation of the app inevitable.
“Everyone has a new favorite beer or brewery they want to try, whether that’s an hour away or on the other side of the planet,” he explained.
The company says it will monetise the app through advertisement.
“Our aim is to now blend technology with real life touring and develop our platform into a high ROI B2B advertising platform for offline businesses as we bring real, tangible customers through the door of offline venues every day.”


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Publisher Bushiroad and developer Craft Egg will release a Switch version of BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! in 2021 in Japan, the companies announced during the “BanG Dream! 6th Anniversary Special Program.”
BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! first launched for iOS via the App Store and Android via Google Play in March 2017 in Japan, and in April 2018 worldwide. It is a rhythm and adventure game featuring both original songs and covers of popular songs.
The Switch version will feature controller support.
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The best-selling video game franchise has made the leap from the video game industry to the world of real estate and retailing.
However, the real estate industry is notoriously tricky.
The real estate agent who represents a game developer or property owner might not be able to offer an appraisal or even an appraisal for their property.
The developers or owners may not have access to the information they need to make an informed decision about whether to buy their property or not.
It is also a common problem for developers to have to negotiate with other developers, investors, and property owners.
Enter the Arcade Architect, a project from the game developer behind Angry Birds.
Arcade Architect has an idea: build a new arcade for a new game.
The team of five has been working on the project for several months, and it is set to launch on November 10.
Arcade Architecture and the Arcade Design Studio are the team behind Arcade Architect.
The Arcade Architect is not an arcade in the traditional sense.
The Arcade Architect aims to replace the existing arcade machines with a new one for a completely new game in the series.
The team is currently building the Arcade, a replica of a game console from the 1980s.
The arcade is built out of 1,200 bricks that the developers have painstakingly removed and reassembled from pieces of vintage arcade cabinets.
Each brick is then individually painted and assembled into the unique shape of a box.
The first stage is the flooring.
The second stage is a new lobby that will serve as the game’s “house.”
The first stage will house the arcade cabinets, with a second stage designed for the second screen, where players will be able view their progress.
The new screen is made of 3D-printed components, and a 3D printer was used to print the panels of the new flooring, which will be used to attach the screens to the walls.
The second stage will also have a lounge area, a dining area, and other rooms.
The third stage is designed for storing the game data.
The game developers want the Arcade to be open for use, so that players can check out the progress of their virtual adventures.
In order to make the arcade work, the developers had to modify the game so that it is a more realistic representation of the 1980’s.
“We’re using the arcade game from the 70s, and we’re changing it to look like an actual arcade,” said Mike Johnson, a co-founder of Arcade Architecture.
“It’s about creating a more intimate space for players to hang out.”
The Arcade’s design is based on an original design by arcade developer and designer Steve Jackson.
“The arcade was originally built to be used by arcade gamers in a safe environment, but it also served as a place for developers and investors to have a peek inside the game,” said Johnson.
The design was later used by Atari and Namco to create their own video game cabinets in the 1980 and 1990s.
“We’re just using the concept from the 80s, which is a game arcade.
We’re making a very different version of it that is completely modern,” Johnson said.
“In the 1980-90s, you were kind of used to being inside an arcade, and you’d go to the arcade and play a game like Space Invaders.
This is the first time you’re going to be able go out and play an actual game like Super Mario Bros. on your own.
We’ve added a couple things to the design that make the gameplay more authentic.”
The new arcade will be similar to other gaming consoles, like the Nintendo Entertainment System, but unlike most other gaming systems, it won’t be running a game, but instead a game simulation, allowing the user to create a custom experience that will be played on their own device.
“If you’re playing a game with your own device, it doesn’t matter what device you use, the game will work on all your devices,” Johnson explained.
The arcade will also be open to the public, which could make it a very popular attraction for the neighborhood.
“A lot of people like the feeling of being in a real arcade and they’ll come here and play,” Johnson added.
The developers have been working with the team to design the arcade in a way that will not only work, but also look great.
“One of the things we like to do is use the same color scheme on all the consoles, and that’s really important,” said Robyn Schulz, the project’s project lead.
“That’s a lot of work and time and labor and materials and equipment, but if you think about it, the color scheme is so much more subtle, and so much easier to read and recognize, that we really like that.”
As for the real-estate market, Arcade Architect hopes to capitalize on this opportunity to expand its local business.
The project will also include a bar, restaurant, and an outdoor space for customers to enjoy a bit of the outdoors.”There’s


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China Mobile Ltd is a state-owned telecom providing mobile voice and multimedia services through a nationwide mobile network. It is listed in New York and Hong Kong and is the world's largest mobile phone operator with about 655 million subscribers as of January 2012.
Beijing has awarded fourth-generation (4G) mobile licences to the three major mainland telecommunications network operators, paving the way for the much-anticipated alliance between China Mobile and Apple in the world's biggest smartphone market.Thursday, 5 December, 2013, 6:00am
China Mobile is unlikely to win the third of the 3G spectrum about to be prised away from the city's four incumbent 3G mobile network operators and put up for auction, sources close to the matter say.25 Nov 2013 - 6:11am 1 comment
An onslaught of companies offering voice calls and text messaging for free over the internet has forced telecommunications network operators to radically rethink their business models.20 Nov 2013 - 9:01am 2 comments
China Mobile, the world's largest wireless network operator, is moving forward with plans to bid for the reassigned 3G spectrum that the Hong Kong government will take back from the city's four leading telecommunications service providers.19 Nov 2013 - 2:52am 1 comment
Faster isn’t necessarily better for China’s telecom carriers as they prepare to roll out high-speed 4G mobile-phone networks at the expense of their profitability for years to come.30 Oct 2013 - 2:23am 2 comments
China Mobile, the world's largest telephone company, posted an 8.8 per cent profit decline - the most since 1999 - in the third quarter as costs to build its new fourth-generation network increased.22 Oct 2013 - 3:28am
Options traders pushed the cost of hedging against declines in shares of China Mobile to an almost two-year high, concerned an expected agreement to sell Apple's iPhone may hurt profit.24 Sep 2013 - 3:23am
Apple is accustomed to dictating terms to carriers for its iPhone. But as it seeks a deal with China Mobile to sell the handsets, it is the network operator that is in command.
After being surpassed in the world's largest smartphone market by Samsung Electronics and five Chinese firms, Apple needs an agreement with the carrier.6 Sep 2013 - 11:12am
China Mobile, the world's largest wireless network operator by subscribers, has apparently kicked off its 4G network expansion by awarding the bulk of contracts to Huawei Technologies and ZTE, the mainland's two biggest telecommunications equipment manufacturers.24 Aug 2013 - 3:36am
Mobile telecoms fans who have been waiting for years for China to issue 4G mobile licenses may finally have reason to celebrate, amid the latest media reports that say licenses will finally be awarded around the upcoming Oct 1 National Day holiday.21 Aug 2013 - 10:32am
Xu Long, general manager of China Mobile's Guangdong operations, has been held by provincial disciplinary authorities over alleged serious violation of party discipline, China News Services reported yesterday, citing the anti-graft body.20 Aug 2013 - 3:43am
China Mobile, the world's largest wireless network operator by subscribers, said yesterday that it is facing "unprecedented" challenges as the telecommunications industry adapts to the impact of the so-called over-the-top (OTT) services.16 Aug 2013 - 3:40am
The stars may finally be aligning for a long-awaited deal between Apple and China Mobile, the world’s biggest mobile carrier, that could help the iPhone maker claw back lost ground in its most important growth market.
Apple is expected to unveil its redesigned iPhone next month and may also release a cheaper, emerging market smartphone.15 Aug 2013 - 8:57am
China Mobile, the world's largest wireless network operator by subscribers, is expected to show modest gains when its financial results for the six months to June are released on Thursday.12 Aug 2013 - 4:05am
Apple chief executive Tim Cook met China Mobile chairman Xi Guohua on Tuesday, in what is seen as a significant step for the technology giant to boost iPhone sales in China.1 Aug 2013 - 5:46am