text:
It seems that the Takata airbag recall still isn’t over. As it stands, more than 100 million cars have already been placed in a recall, but another 30 million could be added to this list, and only includes the United States.
According to a report by Reuters, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened an engineering analysis into an estimated 30 million vehicles from the 2001 through 2019 model years. Automakers were alerted to the investigation, which is not yet public as of this writing.
The report says that it includes Ford, Honda, Toyota, General Motors, Nissan, Subaru, Ferrari, Mazda, Daimler AG, BMW, Chrysler, Porsche, Jaguar Land Rover, among others.
The report also says that the 30 million vehicles include both vehicles with the inflators installed at the factory along with some inflators that were used in prior recall repairs. These new vehicles that were added to the recall also have inflators with a “desiccant” or drying agent. So far, no ruptures from airbags with the desiccant have been reported, according to the NHTSA.
“While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators,” NHTSA said in opening its engineering analysis seen by Reuters. “Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators.”
28 deaths have been reported worldwide due to faulty Takata airbags, along with more than 400 injuries. In the U.S., 16 deaths have already occurred in Honda vehicles, two in Ford vehicles, and one in a BMW. 9 other deaths from faulty airbags in a Honda have been reported in Malaysia, Brazil, and Mexico.
As a recap, the Takata airbag recall was launched due to the airbags being potentially life-threatening when deployed in an accident. This is due to the propellant having the potential to explode and eject metal shrapnel to the occupants.


text:
If you’ll looking to try the latest 650bhp turbo touring cars from the German championship, then get excited as RaceRoom previews the DTM 2020 DLC cars ahead of their release.
In what’s been a strange year for motorsport in general, it’s a potentially historic moment for DTM, which is currently looking at a GT Plus formula for 2021 with mainly privateer teams competing due to manufacturers leaving the series.
But it’s also a welcome return to a working relationship between RaceRoom Racing Experience developers Sector3 Studios, and the DTM organisers ITR, which previously meant DTM content from 2013 to 2016 alongside classic examples from the series.
This means the new DTM 2020 content for RaceRoom will include the 2020 Audi RS5 Turbo in what will be the final season for the German manufacturer. And the rival 2020 BMW M4 Turbo, which is the sole factory opposition in the series this year, after Aston Martin pulled out earlier in 2020.
So it’s a potentially interesting piece of DLC to own, as it may be the final year of the DTM series running in the current evolution of the championship. Especially as the GT3 cars would need to have their power increased to reach more than 600bhp, and have push-to-pass added.
It will also mean DTM loses DRS as a feature, and will also probably introduce a Balance of Performance system. So it’s going to be a vastly different championship if the FIA approves the series.
All of which means RaceRoom will become the place to relive the last year of these two cars. Sadly the deal came after Aston Martin had withdrawn from the series, so we miss out of the Class One Aston Martin Vantage DTM.
The previews follow the recent release of the Motorland Aragon circuit in RaceRoom, a new layout for the Lausitzring, and details of more planned by Sector3 Studios for the racing sim this year.
To get the game , simply look for Raceroom Racing Experience to download for free for the PC, via Steam. Some additional content can be found via Steam, but it’s all available through the official game store.
You can keep up with all the latest RaceRoom news, updates and eSports articles, here. And check everything available for free and via paid DLC with our RaceRoom car list, and RaceRoom track list.

domain: news


text:
The manufacturer will announce the deals at the 2005 Commercial Vehicle Show which opens at the NEC today.
It has so far clinched five big fleet orders within two months of the launch of the Maxus, the product of a £500 million investment by LDV and its venture capital backers.
They have ensured the firm has hit its initial production target of 200 units a week.
The two biggest fleet contracts have been placed by Opti Rent, which is buying £3 million-worth of vans, and by TLS Vehicle Rental whose order is worth £2.5 million.
LDV's biggest customer, Royal Mail, which has bought 200 vehicles so far this year, is appraising the Maxus
'The fleet operators have spent the past two months assessing Maxus and discussing finance and now they have placed firm orders,' an LDV spokesman said. It had also received about 2,000 expressions of interest from smaller operators.
'Some customers are talking about replacing existing LDV Pilot and Convoy vehicles with Maxus, and some are interested in switching from some of our rivals.'


text:
The Washington Post
Americans think large enterprises are invariably more efficient. They aren’t.
More than a month into the coronavirus vaccine rollout, only about 60 percent of the doses distributed across the country have actually made it into people’s arms, according to federal data — a discouraging display of inefficiency. But a handful of states are far ahead of the pack. At the top of the list are West Virginia, which had given out 84 percent of its doses as of Friday, and North Dakota, at 81 percent.
Many factors are slowing distribution, including some Americans’ hesitance to take the vaccine and policies that hold back some doses for the second round of shots. But one key element appears to be the type of pharmacy states choose to work with. While the federal government partnered with CVS and Walgreens to handle vaccinations at long-term care facilities in the first phase of the rollout, North Dakota and West Virginia have instead turned to independent, locally-owned pharmacies. Small drugstores are prevalent in West Virginia, and in North Dakota, they’re just about the only game around: A 1963 law mandates that only pharmacies owned by pharmacists may operate in the state (save for a few grandfathered CVS locations).
These small providers have proved remarkably nimble. Meanwhile, CVS and Walgreens have stumbled. In late January, Oklahoma officials expressed fury that the two chains were sitting on more than 62,000 of the state’s allotted doses — and the state suspended allocations of more doses to them. In Maine, officials eager to hurry things along have begun transferring doses meant for the chains to local pharmacies instead.
The vaccination results in West Virginia and North Dakota have prompted a wave of national news stories, noting how startling it is that two rural states relying on local drugstores — the epitome of the old-timey “mom and pop” stereotype — have rocketed far ahead of states like Massachusetts and Virginia, with their networks of supposedly sophisticated chain pharmacies that have largely replaced the independents.
For decades, Americans have been steeped in the idea that big businesses naturally outperform small ones. Indeed, much public policy is predicated on this belief. Our antitrust rules bless most corporate mergers on the grounds that larger companies are more efficient. Our financial regulations grease the flow of capital to the biggest firms. And in unstable times, the federal government almost invariably steps in to ensure their survival, while treating small businesses, local banks, and family farms as expendable.
So ingrained is this ideology of bigness that we routinely overlook evidence to the contrary. The fact is, independent pharmacies have been outperforming their larger rivals all along. According to research by Consumer Reports, for instance, local pharmacies generally offer lower prices than the chains. The two cheapest sources for prescription drugs, the nonprofit magazine found, were the online firm HealthWarehouse.com and Costco, but independents came in third — with average prices that beat Walgreens, Rite Aid and CVS/Target by a wide margin. (Of course, independents varied in price, and there were some expensive outliers.) Independents also have shorter wait times and provide better care, including more one-on-one consultations with patients, Consumer Reports found. And while the major chains only recently began offering one- or two-day home delivery, most independents have been providing same-day delivery for more than a decade (and most do it free).


text:
LOS ANGELES: Kor Hotel Group, a growing West Coast company, has hired a hospitality PR veteran as its first in-house person.
Jennifer Dowd takes the title of PR manager. She'll help with branding for the company's collection of high-end boutique properties and head up publicity and promotional efforts.
"The idea is to position them as a leading boutique hotel company," Dowd said. Future plans would include signature events and collaborations with other luxury brands.
Currently, Kor has four SoCal boutiques: Viceroy Santa Monica, Viceroy Palm Springs, Avalon Hotel, and Maison 140.
Each property has found a following with a young, hip crowd. Kor also has plans to open a new all-suite property in West Hollywood later this year.
Dowd previously was West Coast director for IT Management Global, a New York-based PR and marketing firm. She also founded and owned Plume Public Relations, which specialized in luxury and lifestyle PR.


text:
Etheremon, a new Pokemon version of Cryptokitties entered the market on Wednesday with new promises to game enthusiasts. Running on the Ethereum network, the developers claim that the application is fully decentralized, and it simulates a world occupied by Etheremon (Ether monsters), where you can capture and evolve an Etheremon in order to defeat others. And you can earn while you’re at it!
In its current state the game is basic, because all one needs to do is buy monsters using Ether and use them to do battle or trade. As of now though, you can’t trade the Etheremon – you can just keep them and earn a small amount each time a person buys the same kind of Etheremon. The prices range from 0.37 ETH – 1.2 ETH.
But There’s A Problem…The Application Could Be Running More Like a Ponzi Scheme
Even with the goodies this game promises, there are growing concerns that it could be a Ponzi scheme out to defraud players. The idea of a Ponzi is that early adopters keep on earning money from those joining, and once signups stop coming, it collapses.
And there’s more. Some users claim that the game isn’t fully decentralized after all, with one saying that it’s meant to rip off the crypto community. The application claims that no one can have control over the Etheremon world, either by taking them away or cheating. The smart contract, according to one user, shows a public function that allows access by the owner, meaning that they can easily transfer monsters from one address to another. Furthermore, the owner could also withdraw all funds from the contract.
The fact that there’s no restriction on Etheremon and no proof of digital asset by players makes it a Ponzi scheme, and when it finally crashes, many players will lose their funds.
Players Aren’t Bothered, Though
Even with these accusations, it looks like some players aren’t bothered, with many getting in on the action already. According to one of the smart contracts of the game, it accounts for about 2.82% of Ethereum network transactions.
Do you think this game represents a Ponzi scheme only meant to benefit a few people and the owners? Would you take a chance if you are a game enthusiast? Let’s hear your thoughts in the comments below.


text:
High 5 Games today confirmed that its highly-anticipated new slot game, Retro Riches, will launch worldwide on Thursday, July 29th. The new online casino game combines a brand-new game experience with a retro theme that celebrates the 1980s in bold, colorful ways.
Phil Welty, Head of Game Design at High 5 Games, commented: “With Retro Riches, we’re pushing the boundaries of what the experience of gambling on slot games can really be. This game has an ebb and flow that allows players to charge up the screen and build towards big wins in a uniquely visual and intuitive way.”
Inspired by 1980s arcade games, Retro Riches sets aside traditional reels and introduces players to a unique grid system not seen in any other slot game. Players who sit down to play for the first time will immediately feel immersed in a retro world of arcade-inspired icons and backgrounds.
When a player lands shapes on the grid, they charge up the dots and receive a MegaPixel Pay. What’s more, the more charged a dot is, the bigger the payout will be. Players can also Spin-crease by landing a special icon on the grid, fill up the progress bar at the top of the screen, and unlock the next unique paying symbol shape with a multiplier value. The larger the bet, the faster the progress bar will fill. And as players unlock shapes, they’ll reach a new level in the game.
With an ambitious gameplay model unlike anything else on the market, players will be onboarded as they play and win. For a preview of Retro Riches before its worldwide release date, watch the video.


text:
Hope for a hair loss cure has been provided once again after researchers develop a new hair restoration technique. There’s been a lot of developments in hair regeneration in recent years, and this latest one from Japanese scientists is definitely one of the most exciting.
Understanding the study
A team of researchers from Japan, have developed a new method to mass-produce hair follicle germs (HFGs). The results of the study were published within the Biomaterials journal and highlight the new form of hair loss therapy that could be used in the future.
Hair regenerative medicine itself isn’t new. There have been several studies carried out in recent years which have revealed hair regenerative methods prove successful at combatting hair loss. However, large-scale production of HFG has so far been challenging. That’s why this new study is so promising. The researchers have managed to mass produce the HFG using a fairly simple method.
They tested the HFG on mice and it showed successful at re-growing the hair.
Could it be the future of hair loss?
The new hair regeneration method is certainly promising in the future treatment of hair loss. However, it’s unlikely to be ready to be used as an actual treatment for quite some time. Further studies, especially on humans, will need to be carried out.
In the meantime patients do have quite a few effective hair loss treatments to choose from. Both temporary and permanent hair loss conditions can be treated either through medications, surgery or unique alternative treatments such as SMP.
Before any treatment can be started, the cause of the hair loss will need to be diagnosed. Different treatments work for different hair loss conditions so identifying the root cause is essential. You can book a free and confidential consultation today to discover the cause of your hair loss worries and to determine the best treatment going forward by completing the form on the right.


text:
Two Florida teens were killed and a third was injured in a crash involving a Tesla vehicle on Tuesday, May 8th.
Speed, reports say, maybe to blame.
The accident happened around 6:45 p.m. The two teens who died were 18. The third occupant who was injured is also 18. No other vehicles were involved. Police are now investigating the crash.
Moments before the single-car crash, the Tesla Model S was traveling on Seabreeze Boulevard. But for unknown reasons, the car went off the road, crashing into a concrete wall. The vehicle caught fire immediately.
Tesla Under Pressure, Again
Some believe that as the car company, Tesla is partially to blame. Others think that isn’t the case. After all, hundreds of gas-powered vehicles caught on fire the same day of the Tesla accident. And yet, only the Tesla accident has been heavily featured in the news.
As experts indicated, this particular accident doesn’t seem to have anything to do with a potential feature issue, or technology failure. Speed? Perhaps. And until law enforcement have investigated, we can’t know for sure.
After the collision, Tesla issued a statement. According to the firm, the system’s Autopilot technology could not have been in use. After all, the vehicle was going at high speeds and the Autopilot feature limits the vehicle’s speed to 35 mph.
So until we have more details, it’s hard to point the finger at the automaker. At least in this case. But until more is known, it’s going to be impossible to run away from the reports trying to compare this accident to the collision involving a Tesla on Autopilot.
Whatever officials find about the factor behind this crash, we are saddened that itt took place. Like any other traffic accident resulting in deaths, we stand by the victims and their loved ones. We also pray that the victim who’s injured is able to recover promptly.


text:
Super Mario Odyssey is a fresh, wonderful, and imaginative experience. Every Switch owner should own this as its one of the best games Nintendo has created. Checkout Preston's Review on this masterpiece
N4G is a community of gamers posting and discussing the latest game news. It’s part of NewsBoiler, a network of social news sites covering today’s pop culture.


text:
Indulging in material things is not a sin, it can actually bring in more happiness, revealed a new study.
In the recent study, published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, a team of researchers from the University of British Columbia have surveyed people about their feelings on material and experiential purchases.
Material purchases include toys, Christmas decorations, clothing, footwear, kitchen appliances etc. Experiences purchases include, buying tickets for a game or movie, vacation, gift vouchers, spa gift cards etc.
Aaron Weidman, one of the co-authors of the study said, "The decision of whether to buy a material thing or a life experience may therefore boil down to what kind of happiness one desires. Consider a holiday shopper deciding between tickets to a concert or a new couch in the living room. The concert will provide an intense thrill for one spectacular night, but then it will end, and will no longer provide momentary happiness, aside from being a happy memory. In contrast, the new couch will never provide a thrilling moment to match the concert, but will keep the owner snug and comfortable each day throughout the winter months."


text:
Protecting Your Pet with Dr. Oz
Dr. Becker says pet owners can prevent their pets from getting dehydrated and succumbing to heat exhaustion in warmer months by making sure they have plenty of fresh drinking water and never leaving them in an excessively hot environment such as a car or a portable kennel.
Also, avoid walking pets during the hottest part of the day, he says, or on scorching concrete sidewalks. Not sure if it's too hot for Fido? Put the palm of your hand on the sidewalk— if it's too hot for your hand, it's too hot for your pet's paws, Dr. Becker says.
Flying projectiles from lawn mowers can seriously injure pets, Dr. Becker says. Make sure your pet is confined to the house or another area that's away from where you're mowing.
Also, keep pets away from pesticides and fertilizers, Dr. Becker says. Look into using pet-friendly, organic pest repellents wherever possible.
Proper Diet and Exercise
About 50 percent of American pets are overweight or obese, Dr. Becker says. "It's the same exact causes [as humans]— too much food in their mouths, too few miles on their feet," he says. All year long, make sure pets eat a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise, he says.


text:
US schools ban sweet drinks5th May 2006
The top three soft-drink companies in the USA have announced that they would start removing sweetened drinks like Coke, Pepsi and iced teas from school cafeterias and vending machines in response to the growing threat of lawsuits and state legislation.
Under an agreement between beverage makers and health advocates, pupils in primary schools would be served only bottled water, low-fat and non-fat milk, and 100 percent fruit juice. Serving sizes would increase with age. In high schools, low-calorie juice drinks, sports drinks and diet sodas would be permitted but serving sizes would be restricted.
The agreement applies to all schools and is voluntary. About 35 million children are likely to be affected. The beverage industry said school sales would not be diminished because it expected to replace sugary drinks with other products.
Share this page
There are no comments for this article, be the first to comment!
Post your comment
Only registered users can comment. Fill in your e-mail address for quick registration.
Title: US schools ban sweet drinks
Author: Chris May
Article Id: 279
Date Added: 5th May 2006


text:
HMD Global has rolled out Android 8.1 Oreo update for the Nokia 3 smartphone. The handset was launched pre-loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat but received an update to Android 8.0 Oreo in April 2017. The recent release of Android 8.1 Oreo is as a result of constant push and feedback from the part of customers. It looks like you will have to spend more time to receive Android Pie update.
In addition to Android 8.1 Oreo, the Nokia 3 update also includes December 2018 security patches. If you install the new update, your device will stay protected against the latest security threats. The update changelog specifically states System Stability and hence you can expect an improved performance of the system.
The company has rolled out the update in a phased manner and hence it will take few days for the new bits to reflect on the device. You will receive a notification when the update reaches your phone. You can either wait or manually check for the presence of the update by tapping Settings menu.
The reasons for the delayed rollout of Android 8.1 Oreo can be many. There are talks on the town that devices powered by MediaTek chipset lag behind when it comes to new updates. It is stated that Snapdragon handsets generally get updates quickly when compared with MediaTek devices.
Before proceeding to install the update, you should charge the handset up to 100 percent and activate Wi-Fi. It is also advisable to free up internal storage space to pave way for the installation of Android 8.1 Oreo.
more recommended stories
Vivo Z3i Standard Edition Launched: Everything you need to know
Vivo has launched Vivo Z3i Standard.
Apple rumored to launch LCD display iPhone in 2019
Apple is scheduled to launch three.
CES 2019: Intel 9th Generation processor, LG Rollable TV, Huawei Laptop
Intel, LG, and Sony has unveiled.
HTC Vive Pro Eye and Vive Cosmos VR Launched: Everything you need to know
HTC has announced the launch of.
Amazon Echo Sales Crosses 100 Million Mark In 2018
Amazon has sold more than 100.
BSNL 1277 FTTH Broadband Plan Announced: Everything you need to know
BSNL has announced 1227 FTTH broadband.


text:
Jim Roberts gave up selling Oldsmobiles when he sold his dealership to Bill Hopkins in the late 1970's, but he never gave up driving them. The Olds has been his family car for the last 30 years.
"It runs like a clock, never had any problem with it. That's one of the reasons I always bought an Oldsmobile, it stays with you," says Jim.
But Roberts’ latest Oldsmobile will be his last. General Motors phased out the brand, with its last car rolling off the assembly line Thursday.
The end of the Oldsmobile is a shock to some owners, but dealers had a little more warning. New models like the Alero represent the brand's last-ditch effort to appeal to younger drivers and increase its sales.
Dealer Bill Hopkins says he's not happy with GM's decision, but he understands it.
“You had your foreign car competition that had the appeal more to the younger people than to the older people, so it was just too little, too late," says Hopkins.
The man who sold him the dealership back in the 70's also understands the economic reasoning behind the decision, but he still thinks GM is making a big mistake.
"I wouldn't hesitate to get in that Oldsmobile today and go to Michigan. It's that dependable."
Roberts says he would protest the end of the Oldsmobile if he thought it would make a difference.
General Motors is hoping Oldsmobile owners will stay with the corporation, buying cars from the company's Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick or Cadillac lines.


text:
UPDATE: Iconic Necco candies saved for now!
The maker of Necco candies and Valentine's hearts got a Valentine of its own on Wednesday: Rival candy company Spangler Candy Co. won Necco at auction, the Associated Press reported.
Ohio-based Spangler Candy Co. had the winning $18.83 million bid for the New England Confectionery Co., or Necco, at a federal bankruptcy auction in Boston.
The deal from the company that makes Dum Dums lollipops will most likely ensure a future, at least in the short term, for some of the nation’s most familiar candies.
Necco’s court-appointed bankruptcy trustee, Harry Murphy, said the company’s suitors were mainly interested in its “sugar line” – its tubes of wafers, sheets of candy dots, and the conversation hearts popular on Valentine’s Day for phrases such as BE TRUE and O U KID.
The future of Necco’s other products – including the chocolate Sky Bar, the Clark Bar and peanut butter-flavored Mary Jane chews – remains unclear, he said. The company would continue to be run out of its longtime headquarters in Revere, just north of Boston, at least through the fall.
Here's the original story:
Forget worries about steel tariffs. What really has people panic buying these days is the potential closure of the New England Confectionery Co. — which could mean the loss of the iconic Necco Wafer.
Sales of the beloved — and detested — candy spiked soon after the Boston Globe reported on March 12 that the bulk of the workforce at the Necco candy factory in Massachusetts could be laid off if the company doesn't find a buyer soon, Candystore.com said.
Necco is the maker of Necco Wafers, Mary Janes, Clark Bars, Candy Buttons, Squirrel Nut Zippers and Sweethearts Valentine's Day conversation hearts and has been around since 1847.
CandyStore.com says their Necco sales have spiked more than 50 percent since the Globe's announcement, with the sale of Necco Wafers shooting up 63 percent.
Necco sold its 830,000-square-foot building for $55 million last year and its lease is set to end in August, according to the Globe.
♦ 253 emails received by CandyStore.com starting on March 12 inquiring about Necco branded candies.
♦ 167 panicked phone calls asking about Necco branded candies, many trying to secure large bulk quantities.
♦ 77 social media messages expressing fear and sadness for their coming loss.
♦ 29 customers offering to pay double or more for bulk quantities of Necco candy.
♦ 3 people offering to work in return for Necco candy buying priority.
♦ 1 Used car trade-in offer for candy (really! She offered her used Honda Accord for all of their Necco Wafers.)
CandyStore.com recognizes not everyone loves Necco wafers, though. Here are some sentiments expressed during a recent Halloween candy survey where Necco wafers ranked fourth-worst.
♦ "I’d say they are like Tums, but Tums are f---ing better than Necco wafers!"
♦ "If you’re making chalkboard art, then by all means. Otherwise, Necco wafers suck all moisture out of my mouth and all joy out of my soul."
♦ "We used to save them from Halloween and use them in Gingerbread houses at Christmas time. All that time, never tempted to eat em. Ick."
Read CandyStore.com's full analysis here: candystore.com/blog/candy-news/necco-wafers-panic-buying.
Contributing: Associated Press
Ilana Keller: 732-643-4260; firstname.lastname@example.org


text:
Brookfield Property Partners (TSX:BPY.UN)(NASDAQ:BPY) is the highest-yielding stock trading on the TSX today. It is trading with a whopping 14% dividend yield! If you invested $5,000 into the name today you could earn $700 a year, just in dividends!
This high-yielding stock has a two-front battle
However, investors need to be cautious here. It is the highest-yielding stock on the TSX for a reason (whether fair or not). Before, getting enticed by its juicy dividends, investors need to be aware of the key risks to this stock. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis has unleashed a two front battle for BPY.
Battle 1: The retail apocalypse
First, this high-yielding stock is risky due the continuing retail apocalypse. 45% of BPY’s portfolio is composed of malls and retail properties. It has been seriously challenged by the COVID-19 shutdowns.
With most U.S. malls closed for nearly two months, tenants large and small have struggled to pay rent. Most mall REITs have reported rent collections of 20% or lower, and BPY was likely no different.
With concerns about another pandemic wave and further shutdowns, this business segment faces a lot of uncertainty. We’ve already seen a wave of store-front retailer bankruptcies (Aldo, J.C. Penny, and J. Crew) with more of them likely.
Brookfield Asset Management has tried to offset some of these risks by creating a $5 billion retailer revitalization program, which could help, at least temporarily. However, it will likely only bolster retailers that were already in a stable position, rather than rescue those that are immediately at risk of business failure.
Fortunately, BPY’s retail assets are very well located and of a high quality. Nonetheless, the pandemic has dealt a blow to operations that could take years, not just quarters, to recover from. All the factors above could put pressure on occupancy, leasing, and rental rate growth for the foreseeable future.
Battle 2: Work from home
This high-yielding stock faces a second battle in its office portfolio; 37% of its cash flows come from this division. It has a very high quality portfolio of best-in-class office properties, in world-class locations.
Despite this, many companies are now adopting work-from-home operations strategies. Leading companies like Facebook, Shopify, and Twitter have all stated that they plan to reduce their overall office foot print, and implement d-centralized operations.
It is difficult to say whether this trend will truly be lasting. The fact is that business is increasingly becoming digitized. It is not unforeseeable that remote work will gradually become a greater part of everyone’s work lives.
BPY’s portfolio is 93% occupied and has an average lease term of nine years. Yet, there is a major risk that this theme could slowly reduce the need, demand, and value for more office space over the longer term.
Should you buy the highest-yielding stock on the TSX?
So, should you buy this massively high-yielding stock?
Frankly it depends on your level of risk tolerance. BPY and its parent company, BAM are well capitalized. They are some of the best managers at unlocking value from distressed and under-valued assets.
If any team can make BPY work again, they can. Yet, this will take time. Given the above battles, there is no certainty that operations will recover to pre-pandemic levels.
BPY’s high-yielding dividend will likely be sustained this year. Yet, this is not a dividend safety stock. Another major pandemic shutdown or a weak economic recovery could easily force BPY to reduce or withdraw its dividend. The yield is high for a reason; that’s the gamble investors take.
Frankly, picking this stock is like flipping a coin. On heads, you lock in a fantastically high-yielding stock that could also see a decent recovery, if all goes well.
On tails, you could lose your dividend, and the downside could be ugly. Good luck! I hope it’s heads — but is hope enough?


text:
As stock markets plunged again on Thursday, a tobacco stock and cereal company were among the few gainers.
Kellogg closed 2.76 percent higher, while Philip Morris International gained 1.5 percent. Both stocks fall in the defensive category of equities, since consumers will still buy cigarettes and eat cereal regardless of economic conditions.
The two stocks were also among just 16 S&P 500 stocks that closed higher Thursday. The broader index fell 3.75 percent and was in correction territory, or more than 10 percent below a recent high. U.S. stocks have dropped over the last week on growing concerns of rising interest rates.
Only seven S&P 500 stocks closed more than 1 percent higher Thursday. Beauty products company Coty led the gainers by far, soaring just over 14 percent after reporting better-than-expected earnings.


text:
Online retail giant Amazon has published details of its 2017 Prime Day sales event, once again only available to buyers who have signed up to its Prime subscription service.
Starting on Monday, July 10 at 6 pm, buyers around the globe will have 30-hours rather than the usual 24 hours to choose upon thousands of deals – including on laptops, tablets, mobiles and Kindles.
There were two distinct types of deals last year: Lightning Deals, which ran for a set period with a limited number available stocks, and Deals of the Day, which ran for the whole 24 hours.
For this year, Amazon has only released a modest selection of cuts, but all members can pick up a multitude of daily deals here.
The first is a trial of Amazon Music Unlimited, its music streaming service, which is in some way similar to Spotify, sells for £0.99 for four months of premium subscription. There will also be an opportunity for members to save up to 40 percent on a Kindle Unlimited membership, while between July 3 to August 6 members can save up to 25 percent with vouchers on everyday fundamentals from the Prime Pantry.
The Motorola MBP36S Digital Video Monitor will see 20 percent cut on its original price, providing parents with higher security in their houses.
Those looking for some distraction and entertainment for their children can opt for the new Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet, which will be £30 cheaper than its original price of £69.99.
The very first Prime Day was held on July 15, 2015, the anniversary of Amazon, by chief executive Jeff Bezos, an American technology and local entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist who is best known as the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Amazon.com, the world’s largest online shopping retailer.
TIP: To avoid missing out on deals, you can add them to a watchlist ahead of time and activate notifications on the Amazon smartphone app when they go live.


text:
New York designer Cynthia Rowley has teamed up with Tweezerman to create a limited-range of tweezers, which will be sold in Harrods.
Cynthia Rowley has teamed up with Tweezerman to create a limited-range of tweezers.
The New York-based designer has made two Sporty Foulard designs for the Slanted Tweezer, a design for the mini Slant Tweezer and a Foulard Filemate complete with case as part of Tweezerman Designer Series 2013.
Cynthia is known for her ''flirty and vibrantly coloured dresses'' and her clothes and accessories are worn by the likes of Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Julia Roberts and Scarlett Johansson.
Cynthia is not the only star to have created a limited range of beauty tools for the company.
Gwen Stefani also designed a collection with her fashion brand Harajuku Lovers.
She said at the time: ''I am super excited to have Harajuku Lovers partnering with Tweezerman for this limited edition designer series. The Harajuku Lovers/Tweezerman products are not only the best quality beauty tools but are also ridiculously cute! Every time I see them they make me smile.''
Tweezerman's award-winning Slant Tweezers feature perfectly aligned, hand finished precision tips for expert brow shaping.
The Tweezerman Cynthia Rowley Designer Series is exclusive to Harrods from April 2013 at www.harrods.com.
The long-awaited fourth season of 'Peaky Blinders' debuts later this year, with Tom Hardy now confirmed to reprise his role as Alfie Solomons.
For the sci-fi horror thriller Life, Jake Gyllenhaal and Ryan Reynolds team up to play astronauts trying to contain an aggressive alien creature.
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld says that the chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Zazie Beetz in upcoming Marvel movie 'Deadpool 2' needs to be...
The British actress opened up about the disorder she's been battling since she was a teenager.


text:
LOS ANGELES — BrandXXX Studios annouced plans to release its first four titles this May.
"Teenyboppers," "Superstars," "Thanks for the Mammaries," and "Allstars" will all hit the streets next month.
"Teenboppers," shipping May 8, features scenes with Allie Haze, Kat, Denice K, Tabi Pacific, Addison Rose, and a hot bonus scene featuring Courtney Simpson and Sascha.
"Superstars" includes performances by Bree Olson, Bobbi Starr, Vera Golden, Kelly Broox and Katrina Isis and ships May 15.
"Thanks For The Mammaries," shipping May 22, includes performers Chavon Taylor, Sara Jay, Kayla Kupcakes, Kaylee Sanchez, and Jayden Jaymes.
The cast of "Allstars" is Gracie Glam, Jayden Jaymes, Lexi Belle, Claudia Rossi, and Amy Ried.
"We are thrilled to be debuting BrandXXX with these titles," said CEO Mike Kulich. "The girls featured in this films are top notch, the production value is exceptional, and we know that customers will agree that BrandXXX Studios is going to be an industry leader."
BrandXXX Studios is exlusively distributed by Vantage Distribution. For sales or licensing inquiries, contact Adam Hasner at email@example.com.


text:
You have searched for "traffic"
Showing 1-10 of 2701
THE meteoric rise of on-demand delivery service has been both a boon for the community during this pandemic and a thorn in the side for other road users.
SIBU: Taman Indah Pasar Tamu will soon boast a better mix of vendors once 30 more native traders start operating.
SCHOOL bus drivers are badly hit with no business for over six months since the movement control order in March.
TWO bridges, meant to benefit the blind community in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur will be demolished due to lack of use.
THE presence of street vendors mushrooming in Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur is not sitting well with residents in the neighbourhood.
BEFORE the Covid-19 pandemic struck, Zuraida Abdullah, 38, was an assistant chef at a five-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
TEMPORARY hawkers who took up the “free trade area” offer will be given priority if they wish to continue beyond the six-month period granted.
PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will take to social media to help food stall operators along Jalan 13/4 in Petaling Jaya, who are opposing a relocation order by the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ).


text:
Amazon is opening a new Whole Foods store in Brooklyn, but it won’t be open to the public.
In a first for the company, the Whole Foods store will be permanently online only, charged with fulfilling online grocery orders for customers in the Brooklyn area, Amazon announced Tuesday. The store, which opens on Tuesday, is located in Brooklyn’s Industry City complex, based in the borough’s Sunset Park neighborhood.
Amazon said it hired hundreds of new employees who will be “100 percent dedicated to facilitating grocery delivery” at the store.
The launch of the new, online-only store format comes as Amazon, like many other retailers, has experienced a flood of demand for grocery delivery, driven by the coronavirus pandemic. In the last quarter, Amazon said online grocery sales tripled year-over-year in the second quarter and it increased grocery delivery capacity by more than 160%.
Amazon has also continued to broaden its reach into the U.S. grocery industry. Earlier this month, Amazon opened the first location of its new chain of Fresh grocery stores. The first store, located in Los Angeles’ Woodland Hills neighborhood, temporarily served as an online-only “dark store” to fulfill grocery orders.
The company also oversees more than 500 Whole Foods stores, 10 Amazon Go stores and a larger format of its Go convenience stores, called Go Grocery.


text:
A few days ago, a leak happened that gave us our first look at the Motorola Moto X Force smartphone. That leak showed us a device in white or black colors. Some new leaked images have surfaced that show the smartphone in a different hue. It appears the Moto X Force will come in black, red, and white colors.
The images of the white and red versions show the same triangular pattern on the back cover of the smartphone. The black version has a different back panel texture than the other two. The black phone also has a different texture than the photos we saw in the previous leak show.
This device was previously known as the Bounce. We don’t have the full details on the X Force right now, but rumors suggest it will feature a 5.4-inch QHD display. The processor will be an octa-core Snapdragon 810 unit.
It’s expected to rock 3GB of RAM, 32GB or 64GB of storage, and a 21MP rear camera. Power will come from a 3760 mAh internal battery. A front mounted camera with flash is expected as well. We still don’t see a fingerprint scanner in these new images, which could be a deal breaker for some.


text:
FlipSpaces Launches REBOOTSPACES To Reinvent Commercial Interiors In The Post COVID World
The Commercial design and build venture has launched a cutting-edge product and service suite to help businesses tackle COVID-19 while resuming their operations.
Flipspaces, India’s commercial interiors venture has launched REBOOTSPACES, a line of products and services that focusses on creating next-generation commercial spaces that are intuitive, empathetic and safe, along with ergonomic workspaces to facilitate a seamless home office experience.
Backed by a research-based consultative approach, rebootspaces presents brands with an integrated offering of products ranging from Social Distancing, Hygiene and Sanitisation and Touchless Automation mapped specifically to a brand’s requirements.
Commenting on this move, Vikash Anand, Director - Sales and Marketing, Partner, Flipspaces said, “Commercial real estate leasing and expansion is expected to bounce back after a muted demand for the first quarter post lockdown since such physical spaces cater to what working professionals look for, which is culture, community, and connection. However, the fundamental tenets of work and workspace design will change, so will the products that go into a workspace. Smart products promoting Social Distancing, Hygiene and Sanitisation and Touchless Operations will be in demand and the REBOOTSPACES portfolio provide exactly that.”
India has 45 million SMEs alone which employ approximately 11% of the working population of the country. This workforce works from different commercial spaces (offices, retail stores, healthcare and education institutions, hospitality outfits) spread across the country. Rebootspaces product line is focussed on helping brands restart their operations while providing a secure and hygienic work environment for their teams.
“Smaller outbreaks of the COVID virus are expected to keep happening for a longer time. The smallest of such instances can bring businesses to a screeching halt. Hence, business owners will place hygiene at the very top of their priority list ensuring a safe and productive work environment for their employees and clients”, added Ankur Muchhal, Co-Founder, Director - Research and Development.
To demonstrate their commitment towards providing a safe environment to the frontline Corona warriors, Flipspaces has also launched a series of outreach activities to address sanitization challenges including installation of Automated Sanitization Booths in police stations across Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore. These automated sanitization booths prove to be effective in disinfecting visitors in high footfall areas owing to a no-touch process.
As a sign of a new normal being reached in terms of business operations, several large MNCs like Tech Mahindra and TCS and many leading start-ups have instituted work from home options for sections of their workforce. To address the thought shift, REBOOTSPACES has also launched a Home Office Solutions line which addresses the need for working professionals to have a seamless and distraction-free remote working experience.
“In this changing business environment, a special focus needs to be put on Home Office Options for certain sections of the workforce which can work remotely without loss of productivity. This will help reduce operational and real estate costs for brands and also provide greater safety and time and cost-saving for team members,” said Mrinal Sharma, Director -Operations, Partner, Flipspaces
Flipspaces has leveraged their domain knowledge in workplace strategy with global experience in designing and building for Fortune 500 companies, start-ups, and coworking spaces to put together resources required to fight this pandemic and adapt to a changing world of commercial interiors.
Around The World


text:
Ronaldo will join dozens of other celebrities, including the likes of Amitabh Bachchan and Snoop Dogg, who have minted their own NFTs.
Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be the latest celebrity to jump on to the NFT bandwagon. The Manchester United striker has signed a multi-year deal with Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange in terms of daily trading volume, the platform announced on June 23. Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are rapidly gaining recognition around the world as more and more celebrities are endorsing the digital tokens, either by minting their own collection or by purchasing them at high prices. Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Sunil Gavaskar, Dinesh Karthik, along with dozens of global celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton, and Tony Hawk have already endorsed NFTs and now, the Portuguese football star is the latest member of the club.
Binance on Thursday took to Twitter to announce the partnership. “This is your opportunity to own an iconic piece of sports history and join CR7’s Web3 community,” the post read. The tweet also had a short video message from Ronaldo, who said, “Together, we are going to change the NFT game and take football to the next level.”
Binance said that the multi-year agreement will see Ronaldo create a series of NFT collections. The NFTs will be available to purchase via Binance’s own platform, and the first collection will be launched later this year.
NFTs are one-of-a-kind entities that exist on a blockchain. If you own an NFT, you can rest assured no one else in the world can own an NFT with the exact same attributes as the one you have.
Published By : ABP Live


text:
"The software will have many of the same features of 8.0 in the US but it will be distinct, offering features and services that have been tailored locally, specifically designed to meet the needs of the UK audience," according to an AOL UK spokesperson.
Among the new features which are slated to be part of AOL 8.0, both in the US and the UK, are email enhancements that will allow users to separate out incoming messages from friends and colleagues, recognised bulk senders and unknown email addresses. An Email Away message has also been added to the service.
The address book has also been improved, and regular users will be pleased to learn that it will now automatically add the addresses of email recipients, as well as offering enhanced printing for labels and list formats.
Personalisation will also be better supported, as you have more desktop and toolbar themes to choose from and there will be more smileys to add to AIM (AOL Instant Messanger) messages, plus more colourful email options.
The AOL companion is common to both versions too, placing an icon on your desktop that will give you access to news and weather headlines, in a similar fashion to the AIM Ticker, as well as alerting you when you have new email and AIM messages and allowing you to switch screen names more easily.
The company also promises enhanced reliability through a new feature that will automatically reconnect an interrupted session and return users to the areas they were visiting.
While all these features are planned to play a starring role in 8.0, nothing has been finalised yet, and we'll have to wait and see what the ultimate line up will be at launch.
So far there is no firm launch date for AOL 8.0 in the UK, although AOL UK's communications manager, Joss Cole, said it could be several months before we see it. Currently the nearest thing we can get to a date is "early next year".


text:
- Head of Sales
- Medewerker Productmanagement
- Sales Manager - Germany
- Associate Director International Procurement: Produce - Berlin
- International Procurement Manager - Berlin
- Sales specialist Vertical Farming North America / Europe
- Key Account Manager | Fresh Produce | Hamburg
- International Business Developer Indoor Farming
- Sales & Product Development Coordinator - Thornlands (QLD) Australia
- Sales Person
Top 5 -yesterday
Top 5 -last week
Top 5 -last month
Israeli president boosts ag collaboration with India
He said India could learn from the Israeli experience and knowledge in agriculture, water conservation and water cleaning techniques.
He hoped that Indo-Israel cooperation would be continued with the same pace and extended to other areas of mutual interest.
Rivlin reiterated that cooperation between both nations was now being expanded in the fields of agriculture, water and security.
“I see the future of the relationship between India and Israel as something going on not only between the government and administration, but between the people as well. I believe in the connection between the people of India and Israel and the understanding,” the Israeli President said.
“We have to take care of each other that will bring about a lot of cooperation, started 25 years ago. It is now being expanded to a level where no one can even foresee in all fields of agriculture and water,” he said.
“We are cooperating and not hiding any kind of business from each other as we are very open,” he stated. Rivlin is on a state visit to India, the first by an Israeli President in around 20 years.
India and Israel had signed agreements for an agricultural partnership in 2006, under which Israel had been sharing its best practices and knowledge, especially through drip irrigation and protected cultivation.
Read more at The Tribune
Receive the daily newsletter in your email for free | Click here
Other news in this sector:
- 2022-01-14 Millennials bring confidence, creativity and cash to gardening
- 2022-01-14 A mixed bouquet of developments in floriculture: world floriculture map 2021
- 2022-01-14 UK: A prosperous year for horticulture in 2021 sets the scene for growth in 2022
- 2022-01-14 SAF launches Valentine's Day resources
- 2022-01-13 “What were the top plants sold last year?”
- 2022-01-12 Ausberry Farmers loses 60% of orders due to supermarket staff shortages
- 2022-01-12 "We expect M&A activity in 2022 to be just as strong, or even stronger.”
- 2022-01-12 Franklin County growers are facing challenges and bracing for the season
- 2022-01-12 UK: Prime Minister congratulates MPs on efforts to secure labor for Cornish daffodil farms
- 2022-01-12 18 percent rise in product sales over 2021 at Rhein-Maas Auction
- 2022-01-12 China: Taiping Property & Casualty Insurance helps Yunnan to build a unique flower industry
- 2022-01-11 Plants Without Borders offers access to supply of plants in Southeast Asia And South America
- 2022-01-11 Tikka orchids add color to UK royal gardens in winter
- 2022-01-10 Record turnover for Royal FloraHolland in 2021
- 2022-01-10 China: E-commerce becomes the main force of Heze peony sales
- 2022-01-07 Netherlands: Rose-growers suffer from high gas prices
- 2022-01-07 AIPH and Union Fleur launch International Statistics Flowers and Plants 2021
- 2022-01-07 Get counted: USDA floriculture survey heads to all 50 states
- 2022-01-06 Turkey exported nearly $150M worth of flowers in 2021
- 2022-01-06 The cultural significance and symbolism of Chinese flowers


text:
The head of a new US-based chip foundry company that is set to launch on Thursday said it would take on Taiwan’s traditional dominance of the industry.
Doug Grose, chief executive of Globalfoundries, said its plants in Europe and the US would give it an edge over its Asian rivals.
”We think we have an advantage in being able to tap into the best talent in the world [in Europe and the US] and having this diversity of supply,” he said.
But the creation of Globalfoundries, a joint venture between the microprocessor maker Advanced Micro Devices and Abu Dhabi investors, has been born more out of necessity than ambition.
AMD has reported nine consecutive quarterly losses and amassed more than $4bn in debt as it tries to keep up with the manufacturing advances of its much bigger rival Intel.
The spinning off of its manufacturing capacity with an immediate cash injection of $1.4bn from an investment arm of the Abu Dhabi government is aimed at giving AMD a fresh start as a “fab-less” chip designer and Globalfoundries a fighting chance of competing with other contract manufacturers.
Mr Grose, former head of manufacturing operations at AMD, said the new company would become the number three contract manufacturer behind Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and UMC of Taiwan.
The company will be based next to AMD’s headquarters in Silicon Valley but has no production facilities there. It employs 2,800 people, mainly at its plant in Dresden, Germany, which is being renamed Fab 1. Another 1,400 jobs are expected to be created by the building of Fab 2, due to break ground in New York state in the summer and begin production in 2012.
Globalfoundries will depend on AMD as a customer initially, but Mr Grose, in an FT interview, said it planned to expand its customer base and products. He said the company would benefit from other chip companies also quitting their own manufacturing and turning to foundries.
Intel has warned that only a handful of manufacturers will be able to afford to take the next re-tooling step of moving up from silicon wafers of 300mm in diameter to 450mm. It reached an agreement with Samsung and TSMC last year on managing that transition.
“Today there’s so much more to get out of 300mm ... [450mm] is not in our critical path for the next three to five years,” responded Mr Grose.
AMD last spun off a company in order to focus on its core competencies in 2005, when its flash memory joint venture with Fujitsu was renamed Spansion and floated in New York.
Spansion filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, a victim of falling prices and a sharp decline in demand for memory chips.
“I think [Globalfoundries] is quite different from Spansion,” said Mr Grose. “It was in a flash memory market which had huge, multiple competitors and I don’t think Spansion had the investor backing and commitment that we have.”


text:
Gas prices continue to plunge in Bay Area
Published 6:00 pm, Tuesday, October 30, 2001
Due to the state of the nation, experts are predicting that travel by car will be on the rise this year. The good news is that gas prices are on the decline, dropping up to 50 cents per gallon in some instances.
According to a AAA Texas survey, motorists are paying $1.21 on average for regular, self-serve throughout the state, nearly a quarter lower than last year.
By comparison nationally, regular self-serve is $1.30 a gallon, the lowest since January, 2000.
Bay Area gas prices are following suit ê sometimes dipping well below the national average.
The Diamond Shamrock at 959 Pineloch Drive was selling regular at $1.12 a gallon on Friday with premium selling for $1.32. The Diamond Shamrock located on Garth Road in Baytown had its regular gas going for $1.079.
Exxon at 2405 Bay Area Blvd., offered its regular gas at $1.36 a gallon with premium listed at $1.56.
Many stations located adjacent to each other get into brisk competition with their gas prices enabling consumers to reap the rewards.
For example, Albertson's gas station located on the corner of Bay Area Boulevard and FM 528 was selling regular for a remarkable $1.049 on Friday with it's competitor Exxon, located across the street offering regular at $1.07.
So pack up the trunk and strap in the children, because driving "over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house" is more affordable than it's been in a long time.


text:
“At a Tuesday event in Chicago, Apple announced a new version of its iPad in an effort to make inroads in the US education space, where the company has trailed competitors like Microsoft and Alphabet,” Bill Maurer writes for Seeking Alpha. “While the new tablet is certainly better than the older version it replaces, the company may not have done enough to make the progress [for which] many were looking.”
“Apple has been well behind Google in the US school race, primarily because of device pricing,” Maurer writes. “There were many that were expecting a lower priced iPad could help reverse this trend, with the new tablet perhaps starting as low as $259.”
“As expected, the new iPad was again a 9.7 inch screen version, and it does contain support for the Apple Pencil. The A10 chip that currently is on the two Pro iPad models also comes over, a nice upgrade from the A9 chip in the previous 9.7 inch model. The company is also giving students 200 GB of iCloud storage for free, a substantial increase from the 5 GB given previously,” Maurer writes. “However, Apple did not meet expectations when it came to price. The new iPad goes for $329 for consumers and $299 for schools, the same pricing that the old model contained. While the new version obviously has some hardware upgrades and Pencil support, the price point is likely a disappointment for those who thought Apple was moving down the price ladder.”
Read more in the full article here.
MacDailyNews Take: As we wrote back in December 2015:
Why are Apple devices losing share to Chromebooks in U.S. public schools? Because U.S. public schools are cheap, underfunded, and/or extremely shortsighted. There’s nothing at all new about that, unfortunately.
Check out the best schools: Apple Macs and iPads dominate.
Apple unveils new 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support starting at $329 – March 27, 2018
Apple unveils ‘Everyone Can Create’ curriculum – March 27, 2018
Apple’s iWork update brings drawing, book creation and more to Pages, Numbers and Keynote – March 27, 2018
MacDailyNews presents live coverage of Apple’s March 27th ‘Field Trip’ event – March 27, 2018
Newsflash: Apple sells premium products at premium prices to premium customers – October 23, 2012


text:
Andy Rubin's full D: Dive Into Mobile interview video posted
Android boss Andy Rubin almost always makes for an entertaining interview, and his appearance at AllThingsD's D: Dive Into Mobile conference in San Francisco last week was certainly no exception. The introduction of Android 2.3 Gingerbread and the Nexus S were the official news items of the day, but Rubin took the opportunity to showcase the next version of the platform -- Honeycomb -- running on a prototype Motorola tablet that no one had seen before. He also runs through a breakdown of Android's business model (hint: it's profitable), muses about video calling, and gives us a look at that crazy new 3D-capable Google Maps app. Follow the break for the footage.
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.


text:
As was recently stated by Joanna Cosgrove of Beauty Packaging Magazine, approaching skin care packaging with a creative mindset is a necessity for skin care packaging providers. Cosgrove stated this in a recent article where she described East Hill Industries, Inc’s response to a custom packaging request from a client.
Image Skincare was looking for an upscale container for its finely milled Intense Brightness Exfoliating Powder, and needed it quick. Luckily, we were able to accommodate Image Skincare quickly and below budget. Below are quotes from the Beauty Packaging article as well as our very own Chris James regarding the process.
“The customer wanted a custom/unique package that did not look like a standard powder bottle, but didn’t have the time and budget for a 100% custom-tooled bottle, dispenser and cap,” recalls East Hill’s Chris James, vice president.
Using an existing airless bottle mold and cap, East Hill custom tooled a new powder sifter dispenser to fit the bottle and cap in three weeks, which slashed the tooling cost from roughly $22,000 to just under $5,000. The resulting pearlized polystyrene bottle, cap and sifter are accented with custom color metallization to help achieve the upscale look.
The company then ran the bottles and caps ahead of time to accommodate the production of the new powder sifters. “This allowed us to run the custom production in four weeks,” says James. “We were able to have the first production run finished and delivered in time for the scheduled product launch.”
For more information, check out the full article here.


text:
Aldi named best supermarket meat in Canstar Blue awards
Australia’s major retailers have gone head-to-head in a popular category, with one chain taking out the winning title for the fourth year in a row.
Aldi has done it again, proving it’s the toughest to beat when it comes to its range of meats.
The German chain took out the top prize in Canstar Blue’s Supermarket Meat Awards for the fourth year in a row after it scored a perfect five-star rating across all six meat categories for 2021 — including its popular beef burgers.
It was also named the best catch for fish and seafood for the second year running.
The retailer was up against Woolworths, Coles, IGA and Costco, with all five supermarkets competing fiercely over the past year to offer the best quality products at the most competitive prices.
Canstar surveyed 6010 Aussies to find out which supermarket label meat products they had purchased and eaten in the past four weeks.
Survey respondents were then invited to identify and score their purchased product(s) on a scale of 0 to 10 for overall satisfaction, and feedback was also recorded on freshness, taste and value for money.
Aldi took out the top gong in the “meat wars” after it was rated the undisputed champion of supermarket beef, pork and lamb, while Coles was also rated as having the best lamb and seafood, alongside Aldi.
“We understand our shoppers are motivated by quality and value, and we are very proud that this award recognises Aldi’s continued efforts to ensure all fresh meat products are delicious and at the lowest possible prices,” Adrian Nel, Aldi Australia group buying director, meat and seafood, told news.com.au.
“Thanks to our Aussie-first supplier policy, 100 per cent of Aldi’s fresh meat is proudly Australian grown, which makes shopping for quality and affordable local meat easier than ever for our customers.”
Canstar Blue’s home and lifestyle editor Megan Birot said the retailer was rated five stars across a wide range of specific meat products, including favourites such as beef burgers, roast chicken and lamb, pork and lamb chops, beef and pork sausages and fish.
“It wasn’t just value for money that Aldi performed well in, but freshness too,” she said.
“It’s a real testament to the quality of meat products that Aldi brings to consumers, and to the difference that a good bang for buck makes on customers’ overall satisfaction with their supermarket meat purchases.”


text:
Nokia 9 PureView with a penta-camera system launching in India soon: HMD Global
The Nokia 9 PureView was announced at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. On the first glimpse, the highlight of the phone is visible and that’s the penta-camera system on the rear. While there hasn’t been any official release date of the phone, it’s now officially coming soon in India.
The official Nokia India Twitter account posted a short video showcasing the five camera sensors packed on the rear of the phone and how the focal length can be adjusted in the phone. It said, “Explore much more than meets the eye with the power of 5. Ultimate focal length control on the Nokia 9 PureView. Coming soon.”
Explore much more than meets the eye with the power of 5. Ultimate focal length control on the Nokia 9 PureView. Coming soon. #ExploreEveryDetail pic.twitter.com/l9RUWaGpH1
— Nokia Mobile India (@NokiamobileIN) July 4, 2019
The Nokia 9 PureView was already launched in the US at a price tag of $699 (approximately Rs 49,700) in the Midnight Blue variant.
Nokia 9 PureView Specifications
Nokia PureView 9 has an in-display fingerprint sensor but there is no headphone jack. The phone has a 6-inch 2K AMOLED display with no notch. Design wise, you can see that the phone comes with the standard brick-like chassis that you might have seen on the Nokia 7.1 Plus. Apart from that, the phone has wireless charging built into it which is a first for Nokia.
Speaking about the camera system of the device, the Nokia 9 PureView has a penta-camera setup at the back which is a first for any smartphone. Two lenses are regular RGB sensors both with 12 MP resolution and f/1,8 aperture while the other three happen to be monochrome B&W sensors also with 12 MP resolution and f/1.8 aperture. Combined the monochrome sensors can capture 10 times more light than standard RGB sensors.
All five cameras work together in creating a single shot and the phone has dedicated camera hardware inside, to bring down the processing required to take photos. The phone can shoot in RAW but you can turn it off. Nokia 9 PureView can identify over 1,200 layers and uses it to make a detailed depth map for taking clearer photos. On the front, there is an 8 MP camera which can be used for face unlock.
Inside the phone comes with Snapdragon 845 SoC, 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. The phone has a USB type-C port and is also IP67 water resistant. The phone will have stock Android features and will come with Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box. Nokia has promised at least three years of an update on the phone.
As we follow the planned launch of India’s second mission to the Moon, Chandrayaan-2 on 15 July, you can find our entire collection of stories, in-depth analysis, live updates, videos & more on our dedicated #Chandrayaan2TheMoon domain.


text:
Samsung’s flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S7 is still enjoying success at this very moment after the South Korean tech giant released it earlier this year. And although its successor, Galaxy S8 has yet to be confirmed, rumors about its specs and features are already swarming the web.
Another device, the Galaxy Note 7, was recently launched by the company, and while it sure is going to be selling in millions, the kind of anticipation for the upcoming S series flagship is unprecedented; especially that it supposedly will be equipped with the hyped Exynos 8895 chipset.
Trusted Reviews named a well-known Chinese mobile products leaker as the source of the rumor about the Samsung Galaxy S8 having to wear the company’s latest mobile processor. According to the report, the difference between this upcoming chipset to the one inside the Galaxy S7 is that it is built using the 10 nm manufacturing process, compared to the earlier version’s 14 nm. Simply put, the switch allows Samsung to be able to put in more transistors on a single chip. Overall, it leads to faster processing performance plus improved power efficiency.
Considering the fact that one of Samsung Mobile’s top officials, Koh Dong-jin, admitted via Korea Herald that Samsung is leaning towards making the edge display as the official identity of the Galaxy S lineup, it is pretty fair to assume that the Galaxy S8 will be offered with a curved display design, although it’s not certain if the traditional flat screen will also be an option.
Reportedly named Project Dream, the upcoming smartphone is expected to be released next year, probably in the first quarter. So far, the most popular specs rumors include a 4K display wrapped in a 5.5-inch screen, virtual reality (VR) support, 256 GB of standard internal memory, and the new Exynos 8895 processor.


text:
E-Waste Recycling Program in Wisconsin Exceeds Targets
Since Wisconsin launched a program for recycling electronic waste three years ago, the state has collected more than 100 million pounds of e-waste, exceeding targets by several million pounds, according to state officials.
The program, called E-Cycle Wisconsin, makes it illegal to dispose of many consumer electronics — including TVs, computers, printers and cell phones — in landfills and incinerators, writes the Associated Press. The law makes it mandatory for manufacturers of certain consumer electronics to collect and recycle electronics from Wisconsin households and schools.
The state has more than 400 collection sites. One of the busiest sites, First Choice Computer Recycling in Chippewa Valley, collects between 2 million and 3 million pounds of e-waste each year.
During program year 3 (July 2011 to June 2012), registered collectors took in 39.1 million pounds of electronics, or 6.8 pounds per Wisconsin resident — one of the highest rates in the country, according to [pdf] a report released by E-Cycle Wisconsin in Dec. 2012.
The program is not without its challenges, the report says. Not all Wisconsin residents are aware of the law, and some are still putting electronics in the trash or illegally disposing of them on public and private property. Residents in a few parts of the state still lack good electronics recycling options, or may be unwilling to pay the fees charged by existing collectors. The rising cost of recycling leaded glass from cathode ray tubes and diversion of the more valuable electronic components from the program are posing economic challenges to recyclers and manufacturers.
Energy Manager News
- Energy Storage: It’s About the Software
- MIT Develops Promising New Battery Storage Technology
- India Launches Net-Zero Building Portal
- Companies Cooperating on Waste-to-Energy Projects
- Clean Energy Commitment in the Corporate and Local Small Business Sphere
- Xcel Asks for $90M ‘Switching Fee’ If Lubbock Utility Joins ERCOT
- EDF Sending 127 Climate Corps Fellows to 100 Organizations
- Capegemini, Siemens Working on Analytics Platform


text:
Use of cryptocurrencies in the US is taking off with a new Pew Research center survey showing that 16% of US adults have invested in, traded or otherwise used one. This number increases to 43% of men between 18 to 29, compared to 19% of the same age cohort of women.
Use of cryptocurrencies is especially strong with Asian community with 23% having at some time used a cryptocurrency compared to 13% of white men, 21% of hispanics and 18% of blacks.
According to coindesk.com returns on Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, were 315% over the past year. Cryptocurrencies were cited as the fifth most cited potential source of shocks to financial stability in a survey published in November by the US Federal Reserve.
Governments across the world have taken different approaches to cryptocurrencies with China declaring all crypto-currency transactions illegal in September while in the same month El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender. On Wednesday the governor of the Reserve Bank of India warned about the dangers of cryptocurrencies from a macro-economic and financial stability point of view, despite great popularity among Indian investors.


text:
By Dr. Mercola
"Control oil and you control nations; control food and you control the people." ~ Henry Kissinger, Ph.D.
"In so many poorer countries food is money, food is power." ~ Catherine Bertini, executive director of the U.N.'s World Food Program1
Yes, food is power, and all around the world we now see how the monopolization of the food supply has created a vast gulf between the "have" and the "have nots." Far from fostering greater food security, we've become more food insecure than ever before.
It's quite simple really. If you have access to clean, nutritious food, you survive and thrive. If you don't, disease and premature death is your lot.
Today, malnutrition is not a problem relegated to developing countries. Never before have affluent nations had so many malnourished yet obese people — a paradox rooted in a poor and toxic diet, churned out by industrial crop growers, concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and fish farms.
The strategy to control people by controlling the food supply, first through the conversion from many small farms to fewer, gigantic farming operations and associated price fixing schemes, and later through the creation of genetically engineered (GE) seeds, effectively destroyed family farming both in the U.S. and abroad.
It wasn't that long ago (2011) that a class-action lawsuit on behalf of consumers was filed against a number of dairy companies and trade groups, charging they killed more than half a million young cows in order to artificially inflate the price of milk — a classic price fixing scheme, and certainly not the first, nor likely the last.2,3
In 2013, the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) paid a $158.6 million fine to settle a 2007 lawsuit alleging the DFA conspired with a number of companies to suppress milk prices by closing bottling plants and stifling competition.4
Consolidation, Concentration, and Monopolization
Today, 95 percent of all grain reserves in the world are controlled by just six multinational agribusinesses.5 The same concentration of power can be seen all through agriculture, from beef packers (four companies) to flour milling (four companies) and pork packers (four companies).6
As noted by The Natural Farmer, this consolidation and concentration has occurred through horizontal integration, vertical integration, and global expansion.7
Along with the destruction of family farms we also lost a tremendous amount of diversity, both in terms of the types of foods grown and the flora and fauna existing in the areas surrounding the farms.
All of this, and more, has occurred under the guise of improving food availability and safety. Yet all of these "improvements" have led to nothing but corruption, destruction and disease.
Worst of all, these corporations have become so wealthy and (as a result) politically powerful, that in order to really affect change, we must do it from the ground up, by altering our daily shopping habits.
Support House and Senate 'Meat Processing Revival' Bills
Slaughterhouse consolidation is particularly problematic for small farmers specializing in organic and pastured meats. As noted by National Public Radio (NPR) last year:8
"Under the Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906, farmers who want to sell meat commercially across state lines must get their animals slaughtered and processed at a meat plant that has been approved by the USDA.
Government meat inspectors are required to be on the floor anytime those plants are operating.
To make it easier for more homegrown meat to reach consumers, a small but vocal group of farmers and local food advocates is trying to change federal meat inspection law."
March 8, 2016 Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption (PRIME) Act (S. 2651), which would allow states to permit sale of meat processed locally, thereby making it easier for small farms and ranches to serve their consumers.9
Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced an identical bill, H.R. 3187,10 in the House of Representatives last summer. I encourage you to call your senators and urge them to support the PRIME Act.
You can find their contact information by clicking the button below, or by calling the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121.
Plant Species and Food Choices Are Dwindling
As noted by Irish Times,11 more than one-fifth of all plant species are now threatened with extinction. Reasons why include out-of-control plant diseases and changes in climate.
But factory farming is also a significant contributing factor. In fact, factory farming in and of itself is an "anti-biotic" in that it is "against life."
Chemical monocropping (the repeated growing of a single crop on a vast amount of land using chemical additives like fertilizers and pesticides) prematurely denatures the soil, promotes "super pests" and "super weeds," and destroys diversity of both plants and insects in the wild, not to mention curtail food choices at your local grocery store.
Pesticide Exposure From Food Is Now a Serious Threat to Health
More than 1.1 billion pounds of pesticides are used on U.S. farmlands each year,12 and chemical exposure through food is now a serious health threat.
Worldwide, 5.2 billion pounds of pesticides are used each year, and many of these chemicals are either known or suspected to be harmful to human health. As noted by Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR):13
"The required toxicity studies do not include many important endpoints such as immune system toxicity, endocrine system disruptions, learning deficits, or chronic illnesses.
Yet, all of these endpoints have been linked to pesticide exposure. Harm also occurs because pesticides are reviewed only every 15 years, leaving long lag times between science and regulations.
Recent Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) research revealed another problem with pesticide regulation: the majority of pesticide products are granted "conditional registrations" without all required information.
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) own analysis confirmed NRDC's findings that 69 percent, or 11,000, of all 16,000 pesticide registrations are conditional. An NRDC report of this problem is currently in preparation.
The failure of conditional registrations was highlighted this summer when the conditionally approved herbicide Imprelis® was linked to tree deaths around the country, prompting the manufacturer, DuPont, to recall the pesticide."
Industrial Agribusinesses Destroy Family Farms and Quality Foods
In North Dakota, a 1932 state law banning nonfamily corporations from owning farmland or operating farms has been challenged by agribusiness lobbyists, calling the law discriminatory and unconstitutional.
In March 2015, the state Legislature passed a bill that would "relax the corporate farming ban," The New York Times (NYT) writes,14 adding that North Dakota residents are now voting on a referendum that would allow corporate farms to buy up and displace many of the 30,000 family farmers currently in business.
"A vote against the measure would repeal the new legislation and restore the law that had governed farm and dairy operations in the state for more than eight decades.
While the debate is very much focused on maintaining the character of North Dakota, it also taps into widespread fears about the disappearance of family farms throughout the United States and the spread of big corporations and their farming methods into rural America," The NYT writes.
Such fears are well-founded. But farmers are not the only ones who should be concerned about industrial agribusinesses taking over. This is an issue that affects every single person who likes to eat food. Monoculture and livestock CAFOs do not make food tastier and/or more nutritious. Nor do they make it safer.
On the contrary, factory farms produce inferior quality food that is far more prone to cause foodborne outbreaks and spread pandemic diseases among farm animals (and in some cases among humans too).
It's important to understand that human life is interrelated with the environment, and most epidemics, such as AIDS, Ebola, West Nile, SARS, and Lyme disease, just to name a few, are a direct result of man's failure to live in harmony with nature. By severely disrupting our environment, we create our own demise.
We now know that CAFOs create a negative feedback loop where safety hazards are compounded and spread around, affecting animals, humans and the environment in equal measure.
CAFOS and Processing Monopolies Promote and Cause Deadly Outbreaks
The congregation of thousands or tens of thousands of animals in confined spaces is a recipe for disease, and CAFOs have become notorious for spreading pandemic diseases and causing serious food outbreaks. Now the situation is being ratcheted up another notch, with the presence of bacteria equipped with the much-feared mcr-1 gene — a gene that confers resistance to antibiotics of last resort.
First discovered in China last year,15,16,17 it's now been detected in Europe, Scandinavia,18 and most recently, in the U.S. The first American report occurred in March, when the gene was found in a pork sample from a slaughterhouse in South Carolina. In May, Escherichia coli (E.coli) carrying the gene was discovered in a pork sample collected in an Illinois slaughterhouse, as well as in a Pennsylvania patient admitted with an E. coli infection.19,20,21 As noted by The Washington Post:22
"Each of the three U.S. cases involves different strains of E. coli. The latest animal case suggests the gene is already circulating through multiple routes here ... In all three cases here, the gene was carried on a plasmid, a mobile piece of DNA that easily can transfer the gene to other bacteria. That would result in a kind of super-superbug, invincible to every life-saving antibiotic available."
Foodborne Illness Kills 5,000 Americans Each Year
According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), foodborne diseases cause about 76 million illnesses, 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths in the U.S. each year, costing the health care system as much as $6 billion in direct medical expenses and lost productivity.23
Bacteria account for 75 percent of the outbreaks, with Salmonella being the most common culprit. However, in the past two decades, a number of "previously unrecognized" foodborne pathogens have emerged, including:
✓ Campylobacter jejuni (poultry products)
✓ Listeria monocytogenes (dairy products)
✓ Clostridium botulinum
✓ Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (ground beef)
✓ Bacillus cereus
✓ Clostridium perfringens (beef)
✓ Staphylococcus aureus (pork)
There's no telling what the death toll might amount to should many or all of these foodborne pathogens develop antibiotic resistance, but it might be a fair guess that many of the hundreds of thousands hospitalized might not recover.
Part of what's causing foodborne illness rates to rise relates to the centralization of meat processing, coupled with outdated slaughterhouse inspection rules. Since 1906, meat inspection has relied on noticing changes in the sight, smell, or feel of the meat. But foodborne microorganisms cannot be detected this way.
The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point program (HACCP) was created to identify areas in the food processing chain where contamination might take place, and based on the findings of the HACCP, procedures such as using microbiological tests at key control points have been developed. However, the program is useless unless microbial control is mandated.
At present, slaughter line speeds are too fast to perform these tests, and few are willing to voluntarily comply with them as slowing down the pace cuts into profits. Cross-contamination is another serious problem largely relegated to factory farms, processing monopolies, and industrial food processing plants.
Most recently, Listeria-contaminated sunflower seeds led to the recall of about 100 different food products, including Brown & Haley Mountain Thins trail mix and more than 33,600 pounds of Trader Joe's' broccoli and kale chicken salad.24
That kind of scenario simply could not happen in a small-scale, local food system, and it's precisely why — if you're concerned about food safety — your most effective strategy is to support your local farmers by buying their food and cooking from scratch, rather than buying processed fare and foods imported from all over the globe.
Across the World, Farmland Ownership Is Being Gobbled up by the Few
North Dakota certainly isn't the only place industrial agribusinesses seek to infiltrate and take over. GRAIN, an international non-profit organization that supports small farmers and social movements around the world, has documented more than 490 cases of corporate land grabs over the past decade. These deals cover more than 30 million hectares (74,131,614.3 acres) in 78 countries. According to GRAIN:25
"While some of the worst land grabs have been shelved or toned down, a number of new deals are appearing, many of which are 'hard-core' initiatives to expand the frontiers of industrial agriculture. We say hard-core because these deals are large, long-term and determined to avoid the pitfalls that earlier deals ran into.
Much of the Asian-led oil palm expansion in Africa, and the advance of pension funds and trade conglomerates to secure access to new farmlands, fall into this category.
Increasingly, gaining access to farmland is part of a broader corporate strategy to profit from carbon markets, mineral resources, water resources, seeds, soil and environmental services. As land deals rise and fall, policymakers and corporate boards are hard at work trying to facilitate their success.
Instead of the wild land rush of before, we now have multiple 'frameworks' and 'guidelines' on how to conduct these deals while minimizing social and environmental costs. All of these new rules are voluntary, however, and do more to obfuscate the problem than to solve it.
Many argue that the heightened political attention around land grabbing has helped bring land and agrarian reform back into public debates in parliaments and other legislative fora. But the main objective of regulatory processes is still to formalize land markets and titles, which experience tells us will lead to further concentration of land in the hands of few."
Industrial Farms Are Proliferate Polluters of Soil, Water and Air
I cannot get over the irony of the fact that agriculture is now one of the worst polluters of all industries out there, contaminating not only soil, but air and water as well. For example, according to a report26 by Environment America, Tyson Foods, Inc. is the worst polluter of U.S. waterways, releasing 104.4 million pounds of toxic pollutants into waterways between 2010 and 2014, second only to a steel manufacturing company.
In third place, we have the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), followed by Cargill and another steel manufacturer. Of the top 15 polluters on this list, six are food companies, commingling with some of the largest chemical producers in the world, including DuPont and BASF.
Even paper and gasoline producers, two industries well-known for their environmental impacts, are cleaner! International Paper and Exxon Mobil are ranked No. 14 and 15 respectively, releasing less than 20 percent of Tyson's toxic emissions into our waterways.
And guess what? Farms are exempt from federal water-pollution regulation.27 This is despite agriculture being the primary reason why America's waterways fail to meet Clean Water Act standards.28,29 (For an interesting story about how an Indiana teen is proposing to tackle nitrogen and phosphorous pollution in Lake Eerie with the use of duckweed, see this June 15 Student Science article.30)
Agriculture is also responsible for nearly one-fifth of the entire U.S. carbon footprint, and that still does not include all of the fuel, transport emissions and synthetic nitrogen fertilizer use.31 A 2009 article also pointed out the following:32
"The Pew Charitable Trust and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health conducted a study in 2008 and determined that the U.S. factory farming system is dangerously out of control and that many practices, including animal confinement, and the prophylactic-use of antibiotics and hormones must be phased out. A second study, also in April of 2008, by the Union of Concerned Scientists concluded much the same.
Both studies found that the current factory farming paradigms are simply not sustainable for the land, the drinking water, the confined animals, the rivers, and the oceans, and they are seriously damaging our public health. The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) reminded us that we will be subsidizing these bad farming practices once again on April 15th when we pay our taxes. That is the second payment for 'cheap food.'"[Emphasis mine]
No one in their right mind, or at least no one who has ever experienced a factory farm first-hand or even read a book or watched a video about what's going on, supports CAFOs. That's why corporate agribusiness is working overtime to pass state "Ag Gag" laws making it a crime to take photos of CAFOs.
That's why the beef cartel and Big Food spend hundreds of millions of dollars a year to keep you in the dark not only about CAFOs, but also about whether or not your food contains genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and about the country-of-origin of your food.
Boycott Factory Farm Food System
The time has come to shift the American diet away from unhealthy, polluted and polluting factory farmed food. Factory farms are a disaster, not only for the animals, but also for the communities where manure and chemical fertilizers and pesticides pollute the air, the soil, streams, lakes, rivers and drinking water.
The same goes for gigantic monoculture farms growing mostly GE grains and corn with vast amounts of toxic pesticides and fertilizers. The 2015 edition of "Factory Farm Nation," a report by Food and Water Watch, reveals the many problems with and high cost of factory farming.33
Embed this infographic on your website:
Click on the code area and press CTRL + C (for Windows) / CMD + C (for Macintosh) to copy the code
If you worry that regenerative agriculture might not be able to compete with conventional chemical agriculture in terms of yield, don't. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that organic yields are comparable to conventional, and about 30 percent higher during drought conditions.
For more information, I recommend reading through the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) report, "From Uniformity to Diversity: A paradigm shift from industrial agriculture to diversified agroecological systems."34 It's important to realize you do have options, even if they may not be quite as convenient as going to your local grocery store. Your best alternative is to grow your own, although this also requires the greatest level of time and commitment.
The idea of planting Victory Gardens goes back to World War I and II, and was advertised as a way for patriots to make a difference on the home front. Planting these gardens helped the citizens combat food shortages by supplying themselves and their neighbors with fresh produce.
Planting your own Victory Garden can go a long way toward healthier eating and in the long run, it can provide incentive for industry-wide change, and a return to a diet of real food for everyone, everywhere. A great way to get started on your own is by growing sprouts. They may be small, but sprouts are packed with nutrition and best of all, they're easy and inexpensive to grow.
Where to Find Real Food
Your next best option is to buy fresh produce, pastured eggs, raw organic dairy and grass-fed meats from a local farm or farmers market. There are positive signs that people are taking such advice to heart. According to Michael Pollan, the total number of farmers in the U.S. has begun to rise for the first time since the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began keeping track.35
Most of these farmers are younger people who have embraced the notion of growing real, healthy food. If you live in the US, the following organizations can help you locate farm-fresh foods:
EatWild.com provides lists of certified organic farmers known to produce safe, wholesome raw dairy products as well as grass-fed beef and other organic produce. Here you can also find information about local farmers markets, as well as local stores and restaurants that sell grass-fed products.
✓ Weston A. Price Foundation
Weston A. Price has local chapters in most states, and many of them are connected with buying clubs in which you can easily purchase organic foods, including grass fed raw dairy products like milk and butter.
✓ Grassfed Exchange
The Grassfed Exchange has a listing of producers selling organic and grass-fed meats across the U.S.
✓ Local Harvest
This website will help you find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.
✓ Farmers Markets
A national listing of farmers markets.
✓ Eat Well Guide: Wholesome Food from Healthy Animals
The Eat Well Guide is a free online directory of sustainably raised meat, poultry, dairy, and eggs from farms, stores, restaurants, inns, and hotels, and online outlets in the United States and Canada.
✓ Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA)
CISA is dedicated to sustaining agriculture and promoting the products of small farms.
The FoodRoutes "Find Good Food" map can help you connect with local farmers to find the freshest, tastiest food possible. On their interactive map, you can find a listing for local farmers, CSAs, and markets near you.
✓ The Cornucopia Institute
The Cornucopia Institute maintains web-based tools rating all certified organic brands of eggs, dairy products, and other commodities, based on their ethical sourcing and authentic farming practices separating CAFO "organic" production from authentic organic practices.
If you're still unsure of where to find raw milk, check out Raw-Milk-Facts.com and RealMilk.com. They can tell you what the status is for legality in your state, and provide a listing of raw dairy farms in your area. You can also find a slew of information about raw milk on their "facts about real raw milk" page.
The Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund36 also provides a state-by-state review of raw milk laws.37 California residents can also find raw milk retailers using the store locator available at www.OrganicPastures.com.


text:
With iPhone sales and profits sliding, Apple on Tuesday sought to highlight its growth in services as it seeks to reduce dependence on its main profit driver.
San Francisco: With iPhone sales and profits sliding, Apple on Tuesday sought to highlight its growth in services as it seeks to reduce dependence on its main profit driver.
In its quarterly update, Apple said profits slumped 27 percent from a year ago to $7.8 billion on a sharp drop in iPhone sales.
Apple sold 40.4 million iPhones in the quarter ending June 25, down 15 percent from a year earlier, highlighting concerns over growth for the company`s iconic smartphone.
It was the second straight quarter of slumping iPhone sales for the company, which until then had seen uninterrupted growth.
Overall revenue was down 15 percent from a year ago at $42.4 billion for Apple, which is the world`s most valuable company.
Chief executive Tim Cook said the results showed "stronger customer demand and business performance than we anticipated at the start of the quarter."
Investors appeared to be reassured by the results, which were generally better than expected.
Apple shares rose 6.1 percent in after-hours trade to $102.61.
The results underscored the challenges for Apple, which has built a huge business around the iPhone but is unlikely to see continued growth, due to a saturated smartphone market and increased competition.
The company said its iPad unit sales meanwhile fell nine percent from a year ago, but revenues rose due to the launch of higher-priced tablets. Mac sales were down 11 percent.
Apple said its services revenue rose 19 percent year-over-year.
"The growth was broad-based with App Store revenue up 37 percent to an all-time high," Cook said in a conference call.
Cook said the company has seen success with its lower-priced iPhone SE launched earlier this year, aiming to win over more cost-conscious customers.
"We had a very successful global launch of iPhone SE and demand outstripped supply throughout the quarter," Cook said.
"Our sales data tells us that the iPhone SE is popular in both emerging and developed markets."
Still, analysts say Apple needs to move quickly to diversify its product base to keep growing.
"Since Apple makes about two-thirds or more revenues on its iPhone sales, declines are particularly troubling there," said Jack Gold, a technology analyst at J. Gold Associates.
Apple is moving into new areas such as Apple TV and streaming music which could produce more stable revenues but so far these areas have had minimal impact.
Apple has not revealed sales data for its Apple Watch but analysts say it is the leading smartwatch despite a slump in sales over the past quarter.
Research firm IDC reported last week that Apple Watch global sales were down 55 percent from a year ago to 1.6 million units, but that this still allowed Apple to capture 47 percent of the market.


text:
Durham Furniture has rebranded “Solid Choices” to “Solid Accents” to better describe its assortment of customizable occasional and accent items.
The diminishing rate of labor force growth due to an aging population and other changing demographics is expected to slow the U.S. labor force participation rate, according to data reported from the Bureau of Labor Statistics detailing projected shifts in the workforce from 2016 to 2026.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)’s Anchor It! campaign is recommending consumers secure TVs and furniture to walls in their home with an anchoring kit as part of National Safety Month, observed in June.
Online retailer Wayfair has leased an additional 395,000 square feet of office space in Boston’s Back Bay, reports The Boston Globe.
Modern furniture and accessories retailer Design Within Reach (DWR), has announced the opening of a retail studio in The Gulch in Nashville, Tenn.
Fortunoff Mattress opened its first showroom earlier this year in Paramus, N.J., and plans to open four more in the coming months.
ManWah Holdings has announced the acquisition of Delancey Manufacturing in China.