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- Inflation dips but wages still falling
- Microsoft cuts 10k jobs as tech rout continues
- Inflation falls drives calls for rate hikes to end
Opposition calls Britishvolt failure a disaster
They believe that the collapse of Britishvolt could potentially see the demise of car manufacture in the UK. The sector currently employs in excess of 750k people. Petrol and diesel vans will no longer be manufactured after 2030, so a reliable and efficient source of power is essential to the future production of electric cars.
With the lead in time to going from concept to production of batteries around five years, the clock is now genuinely ticking.
Since the announcement earlier in the week that Britishvolt had run out of money, there have been two expressions of interest from firms interested in taking on the building of the plant on the site that has already been allocated for production.
The most prominent of these is Tata Motors which already owns the Jaguar and Land Rover brands, The other is from the venture capital company which was an investor in the original undertaking.
Former Conservative Party Leader, William Hague, blamed the failure on Brexit since there would have been further investment and subsidies from Brussels were the UK to still be members of the European Union.
The failure of Britishvolt is a major blow to the Government’s levelling up policy, since this was a flagship project to be created in a heavily deprived area of the country.
The Inflation report for December was published, and it showed that although there have been significant increases in the cost of foodstuffs, the overall rate of inflation fell to 10.5% from 10.7% in November. The previous day, jobs data showed that average wages increased by 6.4% meaning that in real terms wages are still falling.
This is one of the main arguments put forward by striking employees in the public sector that appear as far from a resolution as they have been at any stage since industrial action began.
While inflation now appears to have topped out, the Bank of England has what appears to be an unsolvable quandary. Having hiked rates at every meeting since December 2021, inflation is not falling quickly enough and any significant wage increase given to public sector workers will certainly add to inflation if it is anywhere close to what striking workers are demanding.
Sterling rallied to a high of 1.2290 yesterday and closed at 1.2279 as the markets saw nothing in the data to suggest the Bank of England is going to taper interest rates increases imminently.
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The most prominent of these have been new job creation and the turgid pace of the fall in inflation. Both should have been more affected by the aggressive hiking of short-term interest rates that has been taking place since last spring.
Against an expectation of a turnaround in retail sales from a drop in November of 0.6% retail sales were considered likely to have rebounded in December and risen by the modest figure of 0.1%.
Instead, sales fell by 1.1% rekindling thoughts of a recession. Business inventories, a significant component in GDP, continued to rise. Improvements in supply chains had seen inventories fall over the summer months, but the jumbo rate rises instigated by the Federal Reserve have slowed demand.
One of the reasons for the confused state of the economy has been the time it took for interest rates to reach a neutral state. Many believed that as soon as the FOMC embarked on a programme of interest rate hikes, that the effect would be close to instant.
Due to the unprecedented period of abnormally low interest rates over the past decade or so, it took longer than usual for the effect of hikes to be seen, particularly since the Fed began tightening quite tentatively given the unknown effect that rate increases may have on economic activity.
Patrick Harker, the President of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve, gave a fairly dovish speech yesterday in which he commented that he is prepared for a downshift in the size of incremental increases in short-term interest rates.
He will vote for a twenty-five point hike at the meeting in a couple of weeks, although market sentiment still points to a fifty point hike.
The size of the upcoming hike is one of the main drivers of the dollar in the short-term. Yesterday, the index was fairly volatile, trading between 102.99 and 101.51. It eventually settled down to close at 102.39, just a single point higher on the day.
Fifty point hikes to be normal for a few months yet
The HICP measure doesn’t have a universal effect on inflation across the entire Union, given the wide range of inflation rates seen in individual states.
This is leading to an unbalanced effect in nations where the rate of inflation is significantly below the HICP average, like Spain and France while in the Baltic States, where inflation is significantly higher, the effect is minimal.
The HICP rate of inflation remained unchanged at 9.2% in December according to data released yesterday, and this is leading to the belief that fifty basis point hikes will remain the norm for at least the first quarter and possibly longer.
While rates are currently at 2.5% across the Eurozone, it is likely that they are still some way away from reaching a neutral rate, which although there is no official definition is anticipated to be around 3.5%.
That is the initial target for the ECB, but the hawks on the governing council are expected to want to drive rates into restrictive territory in order to bring inflation down.
The effect of such an event on the economies of the likes of Spain and France will be significant.
Once inflation has been defeated, which could last most of this year, the European Union will need, with some urgency, to undertake a study to gauge the effect of any move in interest rates across the entire region.
The benefits to trade and bureaucratic red tape from having monetary union are beginning to be outweighed by the inflationary effect of a single interest rate.
Furthermore, the tolerance for higher rates of inflation varies significantly, as several EU members have a long history of putting up with high inflation and high interest rates and see economic volatility as a fact of life.
This is one of the most significant rationales for monetary union, but so far it is failing dismally.
The euro also had a volatile day, but also ended pretty much where it started. It rallied to a high of 1.0887 before falling to a low of 1.0766 and closing just four pips lower on the day at 1.0789.
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In 2007 Mulally borrowed $23.6 billion by mortgaging all of Ford’s assets, including the famous Ford Blue Oval, along with acted decisively to focus on the Ford brand by spinning off Jaguar along with Land Rover. He used the loan along with proceeds coming from asset sales to finance a major overhaul of the company’s automobiles along with factories along with provide “a cushion to protect for a recession or different unexpected event.”
At the time the loan was interpreted as a sign of desperation. Even General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner belittled the move. When the economy collapsed the following year, Mulally’s vision saved the company as GM along with Chrysler were forced to declare bankruptcy. By the time GM was back in business along with Chrysler was bailed out by Fiat, Ford had a several-year head start in revamping its product line.
Ford’s F-series along with its Ford Focus became America’s best-selling cars, along with its F-150 the top-selling truck, enabling Ford to reverse its declining share from the U.S. In addition, Mulally negotiated a landmark labor agreement with the United Auto Workers in 2009 in which eased onerous work rules along with introduced a 50 percent lower wage for fresh factory hires. Mulally’s strategy turned Ford around, as the item went coming from losing billions to solid profitability.
Hackett is usually correct in acknowledging in which today’s market has shifted to SUVs along with trucks along with in recognizing the success of Ford’s Expedition along with Explorer SUVs along with F-150 trucks. yet he is usually overplaying his hand by jettisoning automobiles.
The dramatic drop in oil prices to $40-60 from the past four years after a decade of $100 per barrel oil has lessened consumer concerns about gasoline prices along with boosted SUVs along with truck sales. Hackett is usually gambling in which the present oil glut will keep gas prices so low in which consumers won’t worry about fuel costs, yet history shows in which oil prices fluctuate wildly along with will eventually get back to $100.
Hackett is usually also betting President Donald Trump will withdraw the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) standards in which Mulally signed up for in 2012. They require automakers to double fuel efficiency to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.
The demise of CAFE standards, administered by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the 1975 law, is usually anything yet a sure bet. Furthermore, President Trump may be unhappy about the factory closures along with massive layoffs Hackett has triggered, especially if foreign manufacturers capture Ford’s sales.
However, the biggest winner coming from Ford’s move may be GM’s Barra. In four years at the helm, she has committed GM to a full line of automobiles along with trucks, positioning the company to grab the share Ford abandons.
With its 50-50 joint venture with China’s SAIC, GM is usually currently selling more cars in China than the item does from the U.S., as China accounts for more than one-third of GM’s global sales. from the future GM will likely import Chinese-made cars into America, giving the item a large cost advantage over domestic-made cars.
The stock market has recognized GM’s strategies are paying off, pushing its stock up 23 percent from the past two years as Ford’s declined 15 percent.
Ford may survive for a long time as a producer of trucks along with SUVs, yet the item will no longer be the great American automobile company Henry Ford created along with Alan Mulally restored. Playing to short-term shareholder demands rarely results in long-term success.
On the different hand, Hackett may be betting when he moves on, Ford’s strategic dilemmas will rest which has a future CEO.
Commentary by Bill George, a senior fellow at Harvard Business School, former Chairman & CEO of Medtronic, along with the author of “Discover Your True North.” Follow him on Twitter @Bill_George.
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As typical of new flagship Apple smartphone, the iPhone 6 with 4.7-inch display will be priced at $199 on two-year contract for the 16GB variant in the US. The 32GB variant is gone, with buyers now getting a 64GB on contract for $299. Apple has also finally unveiled a 128GB variant of the iPhone, with the top of the line iPhone 6 setting you back by $399 on contract in the US.
(Also see: Apple Launches iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus)
The bigger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus will be available at a $100 premium compared to its 16GB, 64GB and 128GB iPhone 6 counterparts.
As always, the previous generation flagship has got a price drop, with the 16GB iPhone 5s to be available at $99 on a contract and the iPhone 5c becoming the new free on a contract iPhone.
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK beginning on Friday, September 19, and customers can pre-order both models beginning on Friday, September 12.
(Also see:Here come the new iPhones: what you need to know about them)
Apple announced that the Apple Watch would be priced starting $349 and would be available in “early 2015.”


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Shimla. Clients of Himachal Pradesh will now should unfastened extra pockets in the event that they devour greater than 125 models of energy in a month. The state authorities has determined to scale back the subsidy for these consuming greater than 125 models of electrical energy in a month. An official spokesperson stated that about 4 lakh customers devour 125 to 200 models of electrical energy each month. Their month-to-month electrical energy invoice will enhance from 40 to 113 rupees. He stated that the invoice would enhance in the identical proportion if greater than 200 models of electrical energy are consumed. This can save the state authorities about Rs 100 crore yearly.
In accordance with the spokesperson, the state authorities has determined to rationalize the subsidy. Solely 18 per cent of the annual subsidy of about Rs 450 crore goes to 11 lakh customers who devour lower than 125 models of electrical energy per 30 days. On the identical time, 82 p.c subsidy is obtained by 9 lakh prospects who devour greater than 125 models of electrical energy.
Large announcement for tourism business
The Authorities of Himachal Pradesh has permitted the curiosity subsidy on loans to toughen the tourism business. The choice was taken at a cupboard assembly chaired by Chief Minister Jairam Thakur. The federal government spokesperson stated on Thursday that tourism models paying GST (Items and Providers Tax) as much as Rs 1 crore will be capable to take loans as much as Rs 50 lakh beneath the curiosity subvention scheme. On the identical time, models giving GST starting from Rs 1 crore to Rs three crore in no less than one 12 months ending 31 March 2020 shall be entitled to take loans as much as Rs 75 lakh. In accordance with the spokesman, these paying greater than Rs three crore GST will be capable to get a mortgage of Rs 1 crore beneath curiosity subsidy. Small registered tourism models can even be capable to take loans as much as Rs 15 lakh.
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Not a day without a new message about the successful arcade racer: Today Microsoft and Playground Games are happy about a fantastic start to Forza Horizon 5. Xbox boss Phil Spencer noted on Twitter that over 4.5 million players are now playing the new Open- Have tried world racing game. At the same time, it is the most successful launch that an Xbox Game Studios title has ever had. According to Phil Spencer, the record of simultaneous players on the day of the release – in direct comparison to the predecessor – was exceeded by three times.
However, Microsoft has not given exact details about the numbers. Forza Horizon 5 hit a record close to 70,000 players on Steam on Tuesday. But this is only a small part of the community. Mainly, the title should attract numerous players via the Xbox Game Pass, where it has also been available to all subscribers since its launch. As we reported, the early access start last week was already a huge success for Microsoft.
Forza Horizon 5 is available in stores for Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One and PC. In addition, the racing game in Xbox Game Pass can be played via the cloud. In the test, we have already dealt extensively with the exceptional racer.
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If you enjoy daily servings of yogurt or cheese for bone health you may be getting an extra benefit according to a large Swedish study. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute studied nearly 75,000 men and women for ten years. They found that those people eating the most low-fat milk, yogurt and other dairy products (four servings a day) were 12% less likely to have a stroke versus the non-dairy consumers. In fact, as the patients consumed more dairy, the risk of the most common type of stroke actually declined. The researchers theorized that the proteins in milk products and the vitamin D in fortified milk may act as safeguards by lowering blood pressure… a significant risk factor in strokes.
It was noted that while full-fat dairy products were not related with a reduced risk of stroke, neither did they seem to increase the probability of one………..Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter August 2012


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A single mother who was finding it difficult to buy size 18 shoes for her 13-year-old son, got a helping hand from none other than- Shaquille O’Neil.
Brittany Keith, was finding it getting difficult and expensive to buy shoes for her son, Zach Keith, who at just 13-years of age was already wearing size 18 shoes.
Not many stores stock size 18 shoes and even if they do, the prices are high.
So Brittany decided to put out an appeal on social media for help, explaining her situation and saying, “If you can do anything to help I will be so appreciative.”
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Someone who had passed through the situation and understood what the family was going through responded, basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal had been through the same situation in his life.
Shaq wears a size 23 shoe, and decided to buy Zach shoes at Friedman’s Shoes in Atlanta, Georgia, which is his personal favourite shoe store.
It was a moment of a lifetime for Zach to meet one of his basketball idols and also got tips and advice on playing basketball and also managed to snag his personal cell phone number.
But the biggest surprise of the evening for Zach was the many number of shoes he got from Shaq.
Friedman’s owner, Bruce Teihaber, has been O’Neal’s go-to-guy for shoes including the prom shoes he wore as a teenager.
“If they don’t come from Bruce and Friedman’s don’t show them to me,” O’Neal said.
Zach ended up receiving 10 pairs of size 18 shoes, including dress shoes, which his mom said he did not have in years.
She said, that what O’Neal did for them will help them a lot, and she doesn’t have to worry about buying Zach dress shoes, which he hasn’t had in 4-5 years because it difficult finding ones that fit him.
O’Neal’s act of kindness has touched her heart and says that it is touching to know he has her son’s back.
O’Neal reportedly gave the buy some cash and showed him a few basketball moves inside the store as well.
O’Neal says, “I thought this was a good thing to do,” he added, “Kid plays basketball, and Bruce did it for me, and I just want to return the favor.”
Zach Keith was so overwhelmed by O’Neal’s generosity that he said, “I’m like, ‘Whoa, he wants to buy me shoes, out of all people?’”


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We’re already starting to see bits and pieces about Intel’s next series of laptop processors in online benchmarks. It appears that this CPU will be a fair step up from its Ice Lake predecessor and could boost performance considerably.
What Do The Benchmarks Show?
These benchmarks were spotted by eagle-eyed Twitter user Rogame who has also spotted this CPU in past benchmarks. This CPU appears to be the Intel Core i7-1165G7 but this hasn’t been confirmed. The base clock is listed as 2.8 GHz which is a significant step up from the 2.3 GHz of its closest Ice Lake processor, the i7-1068NG7.
It also looks like the boost clock is pretty much the same as the base clock for this processor which points towards this being a chip in the very early stages of development. It could also be likely that these specifications aren’t final and both the base and boost clock speeds could rise in the final product.
This isn’t the first benchmark that we’ve seen for this line of processors though, as we mentioned earlier, Rogame had leaked a Tiger Lake chip previously but this one had a base clock of 3 GHz. This could be another early engineering sample or even a sign that we could maybe see these Tiger Lake-U processors sooner than we thought.
What’s The Likely Drop Date For Tiger Lake-U?
The good news is that Intel has stated in the past that it expects to start shipping out these CPUs during the middle part of 2020. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that we’ll see these laptops any time soon.
We do usually see leaks of laptops housing these new processors crop up around the same time as the processors are shipped out, but with the current global climate, there could be a few delays until we see these.
Intel will be hoping that these mobile processors match up to the competition in 2020. With AMD’s Ryzen 4000 series looking very impressive, Intel will want to keep a hold of the mobile market it currently dominates.
If we hear any more updates or release dates for Tiger Lake processors, we will keep you in the loop.


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Online habits are changing, and while search remains the gateway to the internet, consumers are expecting a lot more than ’10 blue links’. This year, search went social and mobile as consumers used their tablets and mobiles in ever-more sophisticated ways. Google, Bing, Yahoo and Facebook all made major changes to their search tools for advertisers and web users alike. As part of a new 2012 review series, we look back at our 10 most popular search marketing news stories and trends of the year.
The introduction of Google+ last year heralded a new era in social search, with likes, shares and comments from friends influencing rankings at a far greater level than before.
Facebook continues to make inroads into the sector with sponsored search and rumours of a Yahoo partnership, while Twitter has become a major news aggregator as much as it is a micro-blog.
Mobile search is also on the rise, and multi-channel shopping has lead to savvy shoppers searching for online deals while browsing in-store.
Key phrases themselves are also getting longer, as consumers get more specific in their research.
View our top 10 biggest search marketing headlines below.
Watch this space for updates on the top 10 advertising, mobile, search, social, ecommerce, multimedia, gaming and regulation news of the year- all coming this week.
Paid search marketing trends: Sponsored search ad spend up 24% globally
Paid search budgets are on the rise globally, up 24% on last year on average, according to a new report. The Kenshoo Global Search Advertising Trends report examines the performance of paid search ads by analysing aggregate campaign data across search engines including Google, Yahoo!, Bing, Baidu, and Yahoo! Japan based on more than $3 billion in annual paid search budgets managed through Kenshoo.
Search marketing trends: 53% of organic search clicks go to first link
Getting to the top of Google is becoming increasingly important, with 53% of US searchers clicking on the top link of the natural search listings, according to new research. The study, from Kantar media’s Compete.com, also found that over 3 in 4 searchers (77%) click on the top 3 links in the natural listings.
Google+ share button appears on search results: SEO goes social
Google has added a Google+ share button and notification box on its home page and all search results, in a move that could dramatically change the way brands appear on its search results. Pressing on the + Share button reveals the Google+ post update box lets the user add links, pictures, and then choose who they share that information with. It means users will be able to share something immediately without having to go to the Google+ homepage.
2012 search trends- Keyphrases get longer as searchers get savvy
Google has extended it lead in the UK search market which shows no sign of slowing down, with the proportion of searches containing four or more words increasing. James Murray, Digital Insight Manager, Experian Marketing takes a look at the latest UK search trends.
Facebook and Yahoo in search talks?
Yahoo has been in talks with Facebook over a possible search deal that could see an end to its partnership with Microsoft’s Bing, according to a news report. Speaking to The Sunday Telegraph, unnamed sources said that Marissa Mayer, chief executive of Yahoo!, has held discussions with Sheryl Sandberg,Facebook’s chief operating officer, about how the two companies can work more closely together.
Google shock sales slowdown: Shares suspended after results blunder
Google saw nearly $20bn wiped off its market value in minutes yesterday, after third quarter earnings figures released prematurely by mistake revealed a surprise drop in profit growth. The web giant reported a 20% drop in net income to $2.18bn (£1.36bn) between July and September. But the announcement, which was expected after the market close, was released early after financial printer RR Donnelley filed a draft of its earnings statement without authorisation on Thursday morning.
Facebook tests sponsored search results to rival Google
Facebook is testing new “Sponsored Results” ads that will let advertisers promote their businesses in the social network’s drop-down search results, according to a new report. TechCrunch reports that the service will let advertisers bid against specific pages, apps or places (rather than just keywords).
Google and Twitter clash over social search
The relationship between former search partners Twitter and Google has become more frosty this week, with the two web giants locked in a war of words over the increasingly important role of social search. The row follows Google’s recent “Your World” update means users will see more links to Google+ when they search the web, including in part of the results page usually set aside for advertising.
Google boosts search ads with video version of AdWords
Google has launched a video version of its AdWords search system, aimed at small businesses that want to utilise the video medium but can’t afford TV commercial slots. Previously, connecting ads to videos in YouTube based on search terms has been restricted to large companies with big marketing budgets. The new service sees Google open the “do it yourself” system to videos.
Social media SEO- Facebook and Twitter ‘now play key role in Google search rankings’
The number of Facebook and Twitter shares a website accumulates is playing an increasingly crucial role in determining their Google search ranking, according to new research. The study, from SEO agency Search Metrics looked at the search results of 10,000 common keywords and 300,000 websites. One of the key findings of the study was the important role social media now plays in Google rankings.
For a full review of the year, including our pick or the top virals, oddest news and biggest marketing blunders, click here


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Cerberus, Goldman Sachs, meet Local 5
By Eric Gill
Some things never change. Death. Taxes. And, of course, corporations trying to take money away from workers to increase their profits.
Hawai'i's people will soon be a treated to an up-close-and-personal display proving that corporate greed is alive and well right here.
On June 30, union contracts covering workers at many of Hawai'i's largest and most influential hotels will expire, including most of the Waikīkī beachfront.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort & Spa, the four Starwood/Sheraton hotels, the Hyatt Regency Waikiki and the Waikiki Beach Marriott will all be renegotiating labor contracts with UNITE HERE Local 5.
The list of corporations that own these hotels reads like a "who's who" of the corporations that have concentrated on making large profits even as the economy has slumped and put millions of people out of work.
The Hyatt Regency Waikiki and the Waikiki Marriott are owned by — guess who — Goldman Sachs. Yes, the same Goldman Sachs that took $10 billion of taxpayer money in the recent bailout, then paid out huge bonuses to the same executives (the top five executives made over $183 million between them in 2008, with CEO Lloyd Blankfein alone making $43 million in total compensation) that ran the company into trouble in the first place.
Yes, the same Goldman Sachs that the federal government is now prosecuting for allegedly ripping off unsuspecting investors by selling them bum investments, and then making fabulous profits by betting that the investments go down in value.
Then there's Cerberus, which took advantage of the collapse of the Japanese economy to buy control of Kyo-Ya, the company that owns the Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian, Westin Moana Surfrider and the Princess Kai'ulani hotels. Cerberus is no slouch at soaking up taxpayer money either, leaving the American public holding the bag when they got bailed out after their purchase of the Chrysler Corporation.
Cerberus also has a history of laying off hundreds or even thousands of workers after buying up companies such as Chrysler.
It did just that after buying more than 600 Albertson's supermarkets in 2006, after buying a school bus manufacturer in 2006, after buying a North Carolina textile company in 2004, and after buying Mervyn's, a department store chain, in 2004.
And then there's Blackstone, whose founders made a combined $2.6 billion when the company went public, but whose investors lost big when their shares lost 55 percent in value within nine months. Blackstone owns Hilton.
All of these big corporate entities have billions in cash and continue to buy up whole companies as the wave of bankruptcies ripples through the economy. They are finding ways to take advantage of the situation by picking up valuable holdings damaged by the crash.
These are the owners of the largest and most important hotels and who will be bargaining a new contract with Hawai'i hotel workers this summer. When you add in the management companies like Starwood and Marriott that operate these hotels on behalf of these owners (both Starwood and Marriott recently reported very robust first quarter profits), you have a list of companies that have maintained profitability even as the rest of the country suffers and the economy staggers.
If these companies do in Hawai'i what they have already been doing in large Mainland tourist destinations like San Francisco and Chicago, we can expect that they will be proposing that workers take multi-year pay and/or benefit freezes; in essence, forcing workers to cough up money to pay for rising medical insurance costs.
It is absolutely unacceptable for companies that have been making money while the rest of us are suffering to then turn around and demand even higher profits at the expense of workers.
The answer will be no. Hotel workers will fight to defend our livelihood. We will fight to defend Hawai'i.
The worst thing possible for Hawai'i is if greedy Mainland corporations are successful in driving down wages or benefits for workers in our most important industry. If the likes of Goldman Sachs can take money out of the pockets of Hawai'i's people, they are taking that money right out of Hawai'i's economy.
If hotel workers have no money to spend, who will be able to buy at the businesses where other Hawai'i people work? How will Hawai'i's economy ever recover if the money in our pockets is sucked into Mainland corporate profits and paid out in outrageous bonuses to the rich parasites that have already soaked up hundreds of billions of our tax money?
This summer, people in Hawai'i will have a choice to make. Hawai'i people can either support their friends and family members who work in the hotels as we fight to defend our wages and benefits and the local economy. Or they can stand aside and do nothing while the corporations try to pluck more profits out of the wreckage of our economy at the expense of Hawai'i's people.
It's as simple as that.
Eric Gill is financial secretary-treasurer of UNITE HERE Local 5, the hotel and restaurant workers' union. He wrote this commentary for The Advertiser.


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Following last year’s acquisition of Abacus, a data firm previously owned by DoubleClick, Epsilon has rebranded all its data services to reflect the integrated brand. The shift toward using the Abacus name was undertaken “after bringing Abacus into our family earlier this year, we immediately recognized the tremendous brand equity we had across our two well-established brands,” said Michael Iccarino, president and CEO of Epsilon, in a company statement.
The data services from Epsilon will rebrand as follows.
- Epsilon’s Advantage Choice is now Abacus Consumer.
- Epsilon’s New Mover is now Abacus New Mover.
- Epsilon’s Target Source is now Abacus Survey.
- Abacus Consumer Alliance is now Abacus Consumer Cooperative.
- Abacus Business to Business Alliance is now Abacus Business to Business Cooperative.
Epsilon also launched Abacus Business, which includes data on 22 million businesses. Data operations under the existing Abacus cooperative including Abacus [ONE], Abacus FastPath, Abacus Market Insight, Abacus BuyerPoint, and Abacus ChannelView continue unchanged from previous offerings.
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From spectacular chandeliers to eye-catching wall lights to decorative lamps, the avant-garde company boasts a stunning collection of statement-making, on-board lighting options.
Most recently Preciosa have teamed up with Winch Design on a new project that was showcased on the docks of Port Hercules.
We sat down with Jan Volsik, Global Sales Director at Preciosa, at the recent Monaco Yacht Show to find out more about the company’s dazzling products and the inspiration behind them.
“We’re excited about providing 10 chandeliers, the features perfectly complement the interior of the yacht. When I saw it this morning I was so proud of what we did in corporation with Winch Design, so in our eyes it reflects in our passion.
“Lighting is in our DNA, we’ve been designing chandeliers for nearly 300 years, now of course we’re focussed on future lighting design with passion and emotion and next time when we come to the Monaco Yacht Show next year when you come to see again something memorable.”
You can watch the full video interview with Mr Volsik above.


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Elanco, the animal health division of Eli Lilly & Co., announced Wednesday morning that Lilly has signed an agreement with Monsanto Co. to acquire Monsanto's Posilac dairy cow supplement for $300 million.
"Dairy demand is increasing worldwide and is exceeding supply, while milk and other dairy product prices to consumers are rising," Elanco president Jeff Simmons said. "With Posilac, Elanco not only can enhance its portfolio but can work with dairy producers to provide them with more production options that will give consumers more affordable choices.".
Elanco has marketed a generic form of Posilac outside the U.S. for more than 10 years, and the acquisition will give it exclusive rights to the U.S. market.
"We're pleased Elanco is acquiring this business and will continue to provide dairy farmers with this important production tool," said Carl Casale, Monsanto's Executive Vice-President of Strategy and Operations. "Elanco is fully focused on animal health and productivity and is committed to the importance of Posilac in both the domestic and the international marketplace."
According to the agreement, Lilly will acquire the Posilac brand, its manufacturing plant in Augusta, Ga., and its U.S. workforce. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory clearance but is expected to be completed by the beginning of the fourth quarter, according to the announcement.
The announcement said the deal also includes a "contingent consideration," which normally involves additional compensation based on the product's performance.
Monsanto announced two weeks ago that it was selling Posilac to focus on its core platform in corn, soybean, cotton and vegetable plant seeds.


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LAS VEGAS — Jan. 7, 2008 — Today at the 2008 International CES, Microsoft Corp. announced the availability of the newest version of the MSN Direct service, an update of its location-based service for personal navigation devices. MSN Direct will now provide increased functionality that enables customers to integrate their device with Live Search Maps, as well as receive enhanced location-specific information.
Microsoft also announced it is expanding its footprint in the navigation market by working for the first time with a host of manufacturers including Alpine Electronics Inc., dmedia System Co. Ltd., Goodyear, Pioneer Electronics Inc. and StreetDeck. Garmin Ltd., MSN Direct’s original navigation partner, also announced that it will expand its MSN Direct-enabled product line in 2008. In addition, Avis Rent a Car System LLC announced that MSN Direct-enabled devices from Garmin will be available to its national fleet of rental cars this spring.
“In this past year we have seen a tremendous response to the MSN Direct service from many top leaders in the navigation industry — ranging from personal navigation device-makers and in-car system manufacturers to the top brands in the rental car field,” said Eric Lang, general manager of the MSN Direct initiative at Microsoft. “This strong interest is indicative of the always-on, timely information that customers are craving while they are on the go. We know the types of information that consumers want, and we are pleased to provide a way for our partners to continue to innovate their existing product lines and bring added value through MSN Direct.”
MSN Direct Equips Consumers With Location-Specific Information on the Go
With this latest version of MSN Direct, a new Send to GPS functionality enables customers to select and save destinations using Live Search Maps and send to personal navigation devices enabled with the latest version of the service. Customers can receive information on stock prices, local events, news headlines and weather. The service also provides enhanced movie details, gas prices and expanded traffic information for the U.S. and Canada. Specifically, MSN Direct has added traffic information for the Canadian cities of Toronto, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Montreal; expanded coverage in Fort Pierce, Fla.; Olympia, Wash.; and Fort Collins, Colo.; and will soon enhance coverage in Kansas City, Mo.; and Boston and Cape Cod, Mass.*
Microsoft Showcases New Products From Alpine, Garmin and StreetDeck
Alpine Electronics’ new, portable PND-K3msn provides fast, accurate and easy-to-use navigation guidance for the U.S. and Canada and will be available in spring 2008 for an estimated retail price of $650 (U.S).** As a device enabled with the latest version of MSN Direct, it is equipped with instant up-to-date information, including current stock prices, information on local events, news headlines, and enhanced movie details and showtimes, in addition to traffic information, gas prices and weather.
The Garmin® nüvi® 780 and Garmin nüvi 880 with MSN Direct will be released in spring 2008, and will be available for $799.99 (U.S.)** and $999.99**. Both devices include the MSN Direct receiver out of the box. Also new to Garmin’s lineup, the Garmin nüvi 5000 is MSN Direct-enabled and the receiver is sold separately. The Garmin nüvi 5000 will be available for $799.99 (U.S.)** in the spring. With the new Send to GPS functionality, customers can select and save destinations using Live Search Maps and then access the information on their MSN Direct-enabled personal navigation devices. These new devices intelligently route drivers based on the latest traffic conditions while conveniently displaying information on the latest news, local events, weather, gas prices, movies and more.
“The enhanced capabilities of the MSN Direct network combined with our navigation devices give power to people on the go,” said Cliff Pemble, president and chief operating officer of Garmin. “Whether users are dodging traffic jams or checking out the stock market, MSN Direct provides valuable, timely information.”
StreetDeck announced plans to integrate a touch-screen interface with MSN Direct in a new Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC) as an aftermarket, MSN Direct-enabled navigation unit. Designed to reduce driver distraction and leverage the power and convenience of UMPC, the touch-screen interface allows for simple navigation and access to information through MSN Direct.
Navigation Manufacturers Announce Plans for MSN Direct
Avis announced that it will be the first car rental company to offer MSN Direct-enabled navigation devices. Beginning in March, Avis customers can rent Where2™, a portable GPS navigation device based on Garmin’s nüvi 780. The device receives relevant and timely traffic and weather information, news headlines, stock prices, Amber Alerts and movie listings via MSN Direct, ideal for helping make business travel more productive and leisure travel more convenient.
dmedia announced the MSN Direct-enabled G4 product line, which will introduce a new level of service to an expanding line of portable navigation devices. These new models are expected to be available in spring 2008, combining all the MSN Direct content with the latest technology from dmedia.
Pioneer announced it plans to release the AVIC-F500BT, a hybrid navigation technology that brings the power of an in-dash device with the convenience of a portable system, with MSN Direct. Designed to integrate with virtually any factory audio system, the AVIC-F500BT will provide the opportunity for consumers to add superior navigation features and extended entertainment capabilities without modification of their existing car stereo.
Goodyear announced plans to include the MSN Direct service as built in with two of its new personal navigation devices and enabled through a charger with two additional models.
About MSN Direct
MSN Direct, part of the Smart Personal Objects Technology initiative, is a specialized wireless service that delivers customized and personalized information to people. Those interested in learning more about MSN Direct can visit http://www.msndirect.com.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
* After the initial trial-subscription included with MSN Direct-enabled devices, an optional subscription service fee of $49.95 (U.S.) per year or a one-time fee of $129.95 is required for MSN Direct services.
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Economic Optimism Abounds in 2014
It looks like 2014 could inaugurate a new era of economic optimism in the US. Spurring on this positivity is the recent passage of a budget deal. After an almost default on government debt in 2011, a 16-day government shutdown in October, and absolute gridlock in Congress, a budget deal has finally passed and things are looking up. It looks like fear has finally been replaced by reason. Let’s take a look at all the things that are going well.
Consumer Confidence Is Up
It’s essential to remember that the consumer is the engine behind economic acceleration, driving more than 70% of GDP. Luckily, consumer confidence is on the rise and by all accounts, aforementioned confidence will continue to rise through 2014. Partly driving this increase in consumer confidence is a decline in consumer debt.
The aggregate debt/disposable income ratio has dropped from 125% at the 2007 peak to 100%. Essentially, the 2002- 2007 credit expansion has been reversed. Therefore, households have more disposable income and are all around better positioned to participate in the economy and purchase more goods.
The Real Estate Market Is Up
The real estate market is recovering from the crash, slowly but surely. Foreclosures are on the decline, having returned to normal levels, and fewer Americans are underwater on their homes. Home prices in many areas should continue to rise in 2014. There is no wonder that the economic optimism is here to stay.
Economic Optimism for the Unemployed?
The pool of available labor is shrinking to a five year low and labor, in many sectors are in demand, including technology, construction, transportation services, restaurants, and durable goods manufacturing. This decline in unemployment is partly because of a notable upswing in manufacturing, which means more jobs at home and less abroad. It also looks like wages will rise in the coming year.
The Federal Deficit Is Down
While the US federal deficit was a staggering 10% of GDP just four years ago, today it’s less than 4%. If all goes well, it should be at just 3% by the end of next year, a substantial improvement.
All in all, 2014 is shaping up to be a strong, economic year. Whether you are considering investing in a new business venture or would like to purchase new real estate, now is the time to do it.


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UK food and drink trends 'fundamentally reshaped' by pandemic
UK food and drink trends 'fundamentally reshaped'
Field Notes, powered by KPMG, is a weekly news update on news nationally and globally from the agri-food sector.
[04 December, The Guardian]
The annual food and drink report from Waitrose shows the food and drink trends in the UK have been “fundamentally reshaped” by the covid-19 pandemic, with significantly increased activities of cooking at home and a “seismic” shift towards online shopping, which are expected to stay. The Waitrose report is based on a poll of 2,000 adults who shop across a range of retailers, and sales data from millions of purchases in-store and online this year.
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Kanye West is expanding his Yeezy’s brand! He plans to build an Adidas Yeezy “Sample Lab” with its headquarters in Wyoming.
Back in September, Kim confirmed that Kayne eventually planned to move there however, she was not fond of the circumstances. She said, “My husband did just buy a ranch there, and his dream and his vision is to move there”. The purchase of his home and 9,000 acres of land was nearly $14 million.
Now an 11,300 square foot warehouse solidifies their foundation in Wyoming. This purchase would also help locals in creating jobs, CEO of the property James Klessman, is excited about this opportunity and says, “You have buildings in New York that have more people than our town has. To have a company like this in our community will make a significant impact. It’s going to be a very positive thing from an employment standpoint.”
It’s just a matter of time before Kanye kicks up his boots and officially settles in Wyoming with his family!


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Hamburgers that turn out to be horse, not beef. Honey sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup. Old, gray olives dipped in copper-sulfate solution to make them look fresh and green. Fraudulent foods such as these make up as much as 5 to 10 percent of the offerings on supermarket shelves, according to experts—but which food is most likely to be faked, and what does that tell us about our food system? Join us this episode as we put on our detective hats to investigate food fraud’s long history and the cutting-edge science behind food forensics today—as well as what you can do to make sure what’s on your plate is what you think it is.
In 2013, Britain was rocked by a scandal. Horsegate, as it came to be known, broke when horse meat was initially discovered in a brand of cheap supermarket burgers. Over the following weeks, horse DNA was found in all kinds of prepared foods that were never supposed to contain horse: frozen lasagna, jars of bolognese sauce, ready-to-eat chili con carne. In response, the U.K. set up a new national food-crime unit. According to Andy Morling, its new head, this is the first of its kind in the world, a police unit devoted solely to fighting food fraud.
Though the British public was shocked by the scope of the scandal, Britain has long been a leader in fake food, according to food historian Bee Wilson. In her book, Swindled, she documents how the country’s Industrial Revolution opened the door to food crime on a much more systemic scale. From carefully crafted fake peppercorns made from linseed oil and dust in the 18th century, to pricey Manuka honey stretched with cheap corn syrup today, in this episode, Morling and Wilson reveal the dark arts of food fraudsters past and present, as well as the harm their deceptions have caused. Meanwhile, Nicola Temple, author of Sorting the Beef from the Bull, joins us to discuss how modern forensic tests have evolved to detect even the most sophisticated food fakes—but also why we can’t rely on science to save us. And John Spink, founding director of the pioneering Food Fraud Initiative at Michigan State University, shares his insights into how both companies and individual eaters can avoid being the victim of food crime. Listen in now for horrifying tales of melamine-laced baby food and copper-painted tea leaves, but also for the surprisingly appetizing ways in which eaters can defend themselves against scams.
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Global Vehicle Sensors
Global demand for vehicle sensors is forecast to increase 6.8% per year to $44.4 billion in 2021, driven by:
- rising electrification of vehicles and efforts to increase automation and comfort amenities in a variety of vehicle types, leading to greater use of more and different types of sensors per vehicle
- a shift away from ICE vehicles toward electric models, which use more sensors per vehicle to monitor current and temperature
- rising income levels, which support production of higher value vehicles
- ongoing recovery in motor vehicle production following the COVID-19 pandemic, when production was originally halted and then significantly impacted by semiconductor and other supply shortages
Vehicle Industries to Be Transformed by Electrification
The transition to electric vehicles represents the most important trend facing the vehicle sensors industry in the 2020s. Electric vehicles (EVs) already use sensors more intensively than comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, and the per vehicle sales premium that sensor suppliers derive from EVs is expected to widen going forward. In addition, EVs make use of different sensor types than ICE vehicles, with the growth of EVs representing a boon to sales of temperature and current sensors, while negatively impacting sales of chemical property sensors.
Growth in the use of EVs is expected to be fastest in Western Europe, with EU nations in Eastern Europe also posting rapid gains due to the organizationâ€™s climate policies. As of fall 2022, EU nations are planning to end most sales of new ICE cars by 2035. The transition to electric vehicles in other regions is expected to be slower, but this will remain a key trend through the 2020s and well into the 2030s.
Autonomous Vehicles Represent Long-Term Growth Opportunity
While autonomous vehicles are expected to remain rare in the near term, growth in these products represents a major opportunity for sensor suppliers. Autonomous vehicles require a wide array of high-precision sensors in order to avoid collisions and meet the strict safety standards that will be required for broad deployment.
Sensor manufacturers can support the development of the autonomous vehicle market by investing in products for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). Many of these systems can be viewed as a transitional technology toward fully autonomous vehicles. ADAS require similar sensor support to that needed by autonomous vehicles and are becoming increasingly common in higher-end motor vehicles.
Improving Safety Standards Continuing to Support Sales Gains
Evolving vehicle safety standards have historically represented a major driver of vehicle sensor sales growth, and this trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. For example, in July 2022 new regulations imposing a variety of safety features took effect in the EU. Among the newly mandated systems that will require sensor support are intelligent speed assistance, drowsiness and attention detection, reversing detection, and accident data recording.
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $32 billion global vehicle sensor industry. It presents historical demand data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts (2026 and 2031) by type (chemical property, proximity and positioning, speed and motion, pressure, temperature, current, flow and level, imaging, and other sensors), vehicle system (safety and security, engine and drivetrain, emissions control, navigation and communications, and other systems), market (light vehicles, medium and heavy vehicles, motorcycles and RVs, off-road vehicles, and industrial vehicles), and region (North America, Central and South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia/Pacific, Africa/Mideast). The study discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also evaluates company market share and competitive analysis on industry competitors including Bosch, DENSO, Sensata Technologies, STMicroelectronics, and Vitesco Technologies.


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The Competition Markets Authority has said it may investigate the recent £112.5 million acquisition of Go Outdoors by JD Sports.
The UK‘s peak competition watchdog indicated it wanted to look into the takeover to determine whether it would negatively impact the competition in the retail market.
JD Sports initially announced the takeover of Go Outdoors last month.
Go Outdoors‘ estate consists 58 shops, most of which are situated in out-of-town retail parks.
READ MORE: JD Sports buys Go Outdoors
In the 53 weeks to January 31, the retailer made a profit before tax of £4.9 million and revenues of £202 million.
JD Sports has reportedly placed the integration of Go Outdoors on hold and will wait for the outcome of the CMA investigation.
The news comes just a week after JD Sports was embroiled in controversy regarding working conditions at its Rochdale warehouse.


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THE crisis at Bernard Matthews has deepened after a sudden exodus of top management.
Last week David McCall, the chairman of the turkey company, left. Within days Noel Bartram, chief executive, stunned staff by stepping down. Their departures follow the recent resignation of Rob Mears, the managing director.
The departures come as Bernard Matthews tries to secure a cash lifeline from new investors. It is understood to be looking for between £20m and £30m after being hit by a series of crises, spiralling costs and a drop in sales.
Bernard Matthews set up his turkey operation on the outskirts of Norwich more than 60 years ago. It became a household name thanks to its television advertisements starring the founder, who boasted that meat from his…


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Residents of Mwatate constituency are set to benefit from a Sh 60 million worth of business in second hand clothes, after their MP Andrew Mwadime entered into a partnership with an investor from Eritrea.
Receiving the consignment, the MP thanked Bereket Group, saying the partnership would go a long way in transforming the lives of the Taita-Taveta County residents through business.
From now on, wananchi, especially women and youth will be self-employed through this project. They will get the bales on credit after giving in a deposit of as little as 500 shillings and make full settlement after sales, said Mwadime.
He lamented that poverty and unemployment had reached an alarming rate, and attributed the escalating insecurity in the area to illicit brews and drug consumption, among others.
At the same time,Mwadime asked the government to set aside more than S00 million to restock local ranches, which had been leased by livestock traders from outside.
The funds will enable local ranchers to buy livestock to restock and fatten their livestock for sale, he said.
The ODM legislator said restocking of local ranches would also create job opportunities to the local community.
Speaking during the occasion Sunday at Mwatate town, the chief executive officer of Bereket Group, Yonatan Bereket expressed willingness to partner with the local small scale business people in order to uplift their living conditions.
He revealed that his company dealt with major second hand clothes business malls in Ghana and Nairobi among other countries, where trusted local traders are supplied with the goods which they pay for in installments.
Small scale traders will pay for as little as 500 shillings deposit for them to be supplied with the clothes worth over Sh 10,000 for sale. Once they are through with the sales they will pay back the money and will be left with the profit, said the CEO.
He said that the container which he had brought to the Mwatate people as a start had 100, 000 bales of quality clothes from Italy, America and Dubai.
He disclosed that thousands of youth and women would benefit from the project that would open up the economy of the people whose larger population is living below the poverty line.
This is a big project to support the county. We will give the traders enough time to sell their goods and are then expected to service the credit facility and of course buy more goods, Bereket said.
He continued We are doing this to encourage the local community to work and improve their socio-economic status. The main distribution centre for the county will be in Mwatate town.
He urged residents to form groups and put in place project committee that will be charged with the responsibility to manage the project.
The project chairperson AggyWakio said youth and women from Mwatate, Taita, Voi and Taveta Sub Counties will benefit from the project.
We are fully supporting the project because the investors have established Gikombaa market in the region, she said.
Wakio pointed out that the beneficiaries will be trained on how to manage business first, before they are supplied with the goods for sale.
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FIFA 17 release date has been revealed. Manchester United forward Anthony Martial and Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard will feature on cover images of the brand new FIFA 17 game.
FIFA 17 Release Date
FIFA 17 developed by EA Sports will be available in the US from September 27, 2016, and for the rest of the world from September 29, 2016.
FIFA 17 is coming on to the PS3 and Xbox 360, and can be played on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. As of now, no price has been announced yet but expect to be in line with the price similar to last year.
FIFA 17 New Feature
The presence of the Frostbite engine logo confirms that EA has switched from the Ignite engine that was used in previous editions.
It remains to be seen whether FIFA 17 loses some of its unique features in the move to Frostbite. It is however only available on next-gen and PC devices only.
“Frostbite unlocks a whole new world of possibilities for the FIFA franchise and its fans,” said David Rutter, VP and Executive Producer.
“We have never been as excited as we are today about the future of football and the experiences we are going to deliver in FIFA 17.”
The most popular game in the world also introduces four new football ambassadors who have apparently “influenced complete innovation in the action on the pitch”.
Cover Images for FIFA 17
Manchester United’s Anthony Martial, Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez, Chelsea’s Eden Hazard and Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus will feature as cover posters for FIFA 17.
Anthony Martial: The 20-year-old became the most expensive youngster when he joined Manchester United last summer for a reported fee of £36m from Marseille. He silenced his critics with 17 goals in his first season at the club.
Eden Hazard: The Chelsea winger has endured a frustrating campaign for the Blues, but Belgium national team will be hoping that he produces his best form at Euro 2016.
James Rodriguez: Like Hazard, the Colombian superstar has had a disappointing season with Real Madrid, as he fell out of favour to both Rafael Benitez and Zinedine Zidane.
Marco Reus: The 27-year-old winger has scored 19 goals for Dortmund this season but will miss Euro 2016 for Germany through injury.
FIFA 17 Trailer
EA Sports’ FIFA 17 has also released a trailer that features a voiceover from new Man United boss Jose Mourinho. Check the video below:


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AI and Analytics for Business
AI and Analytics for Business Announces Partnership with Lidl US
Collaboration Gives Students Opportunity to Use Data to Create Real-World Business Solutions for America’s Fastest Growing Retailer
AI and Analytics for Business announced today that it will partner with Lidl US, a national grocer recently ranked the fastest growing retailer in the United States. The partnership will allow Lidl to participate in this fall’s Analytics Accelerator, an experiential learning program where students solve real-world business problems using actual datasets and the latest techniques, including machine learning and AI.
Wharton and Penn students will work with Lidl to develop insight about customer behavior and preferences, ultimately building a recommendation system for localized product assortments and promotions.
“Global retail visionary leaders like Lidl are helping to facilitate and define real business challenges that push Wharton and Penn students to be analytic innovators,” said AIAB Executive Director Mary Purk.
“We are so excited to partner with Lidl on this project,” said AIAB Faculty Director Raghu Iyengar. “It will be an interesting union between their existing data strategy and the application of advanced data modeling by our students. With their innovative approach to analytics, these students will be able to offer Lidl a competitive edge.”
Lidl US will serve as AIAB’s first virtual Corporate Partner. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal business practices, AIAB has re-envisioned how it engages with companies. AIAB has a proven history of building relationships with international companies; however, there has always been an in-person component from introductory meetings to welcoming them to campus for an Analytics Accelerator Summit or research symposium. Lidl will be the first company to sign a partnership agreement and execute its research project entirely remotely.
“I am so proud of how the AIAB team has quickly adapted to going virtual,” said Purk. “Thanks to their nimbleness in these turbulent times, we are still able to deliver Wharton-caliber programming and innovative research projects to our Corporate Partners.”
Lidl will be one of six companies to participate in AIAB’s virtual Analytics Accelerator which will culminate in a Summit on November 13. They will be joined by Comcast, Cubic Mission Solutions, Evite, NeuroFlow, and TE Connectivity. Student applications are currently open until September 21. Visit the student Analytics Accelerator page for more information.
Call for Student Accelerator Applications
Learn more about Lidl and its Analytics Accelerator project from Daniele Groccia, Vice President of Advanced Analytics.
Lidl operates more than 11,000 stores and is active in 32 countries, employing around 287,000 employees globally. Lidl offers customers the highest quality fresh produce, meat, bakery items, and a wide array of household products at the lowest possible prices. Lidl first established its U.S. headquarters in Arlington County, Virginia, in June 2015, and today sells its award-winning products in more than 100 stores across nine east coast states. For more information, visit www.Lidl.com.
About AI and Analytics for Business
AI and Analytics for Business is the preeminent academic research center focusing on the development and application of business analytics methods. Through research and experiential learning engagements, AIAB works with companies to transform business thinking, translate research findings, and teach students.


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Get four of China's leading car designers into one room and the topic of conversation will quickly turn to 'copycat' design.
It's an image that has plauged China's domestic manufacturers for years - and isn't helped when high-profile cases, such as the Land Wind X7, make headlines.
Still, these designers are keen to move forward, although as Changan design boss Chen Zheng told the Global Automotive Forum today, some similar designs are inevitable. "We have a lot of copycats but we also have a lot of audacious designs," he said "Globally there are also disputes and arguments over similar designs.
"The truth is that car designs are becoming more and more homogenous. The situation is chaotic."
Chaotic is an apt term to describe China's domestic market, where Western brands appear to out-perform the country's home manufacturers. "The winner will be the brand that can provide the best user experience," noted Zheng. "It used to be the case that the brand with the largest number of dealerships would sell the most cars.
"I believe that innovation is about breaking boundaries. You have to extend the boundaries. People want to stay inside their comfort zones as always, and change can bring fear.


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Quick Note: Apple "iPhone 5" Confirmed for September 12
September 4, 2012 12:24 PM
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Next generation iPhone is fast approaching
Apple has confirmed that the next generation iPhone will be announced next Wednesday at 1pm EST. Interestingly, the number "5" is shown prominently even though this would mark the sixth generation iPhone.
Considering that the third generation iPad was called the "
", we were expecting the next generation iPhone to simply be called the "New iPhone".
Regardless of whatever the new iPhone is called, it's widely expected that the new iPhone will feature a
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Always thought that was hilarious... especially with what MS ended up paying to the EU in fines..
People complain that it's preinstalled.. and then people complain that a brand new OS lacks basic functionality like a web browser. MS will definitely be getting some heat over IE10 in Win8 stealing file associations out of nowhere, at least if they don't get it fixed by launch (still a problem in RTM).
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More than Rs. 500 million worth banned intoxicant ‘pan parag’, imported from India through Dubai has been nabbed by the Sri Lankan Customs a short while ago.
A spokesman for the Customs said that the stock had arrived in at least eight containers, which were now kept at the Customs yard at Peliyagoda. “We are going to open containers shortly,” the spokesman said.
Customs Director General Neville Gunawardana said the importation of this product was restricted by the Health Ministry and approval not granted for its import. The use of this product develops addiction and school children are also said to have got addicted to this product. The usage of Paan Masala leads to oral malignant disorders such as cancer, he added.
Dr. Gunawardana said this was the first time that this particular commodity in a large quantity has been intercepted in Sri Lanka. This smuggling through the port has begun due to the stringent measures at the Airport to curb passengers arriving from India carrying similar items.
The suspects have not been identified yet as the consignment had arrived to a fake address. The stock is to be confiscated.(Ajith Siriwardana) (Pix by Pradeep Pathirana)


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PVTIME – On April 20, Chinese glass manufacturer Anhui Deli Household Glass Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as “Deli”) issued an announcement stating that its subsidiary, Deli Solar, has signed a long-term solar glass supply agreement with 10 wholly-owned subsidiaries of LONGi.
According to PVInfoLink’s spot price published on April 21, the average prices for 3.2mm and 2.0mm solar glass are 28 yuan/m2 and 22 yuan/m2. Based on this, the total contract amount is estimated to be 5.531 billion yuan (excluding tax, this calculation does not constitute a price commitment). It is worth noting that Deli’s main business income in 2020 was 783 million yuan.
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“I will continue to persevere and press for all outstanding impediments to be removed as soon as possible,” Trade Minister Don Farrell.
Beijing has lifted trade restrictions on Australian hay following the Albanese government’s latest effort to remove remaining trade impediments.
It comes after the Chinese Communist Party lifted tariffs on Australian timber, coal, and barley. However, barriers remain on other products such as wine and lobster, both of which were particularly reliant on the Chinese market before the bans.
Trade Minister Don Farrell said while it was another positive step forward, there was more work to do.
“I will continue to persevere and press for all outstanding impediments to be removed as soon as possible,” he said.
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt said this was another piece of good news for Australian farmers following the resumption of timber and barley trade.
“The department has been working tirelessly on a resolution for many months in the lead-up to today’s announcement,” he said.
“We are working hard to remove the existing impediments and restrictions on other important commodities like beef, wine, and lobster.”
Australian hay exports to China in 2022 were valued at $78 million (US$50 million), under half of the $160 million exported in 2020.
Beijing slapped punitive trade barriers on hay along with a swathe of other Australian exports as part of an economic coercion campaign in response to the former government’s tough-on-CCP policies and calling for an independent investigation into the origins of COVID-19.
They also completely froze all diplomatic contact with the Morrison government, which thawed after the Albanese government was elected to Parliament.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the gradual removal of trade barriers was a testament to Labor’s approach to foreign relations.
“It affirms the approach, the calm and consistent approach, that the Albanese government has taken since we have come to office,” she previously said following the removal of barley tariffs.


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EA has announced that its free to play soccer game FIFA World will be entering global open-beta beginning today.
The PC game has been available to players in Russia and Brazil since August and November of last year, respectively. The global version will support nine languages: English, German, French, Russian, Spanish, Mexican Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish and Turkish, according to EA.
FIFA World is "designed to be easy to pick up and play for all fans," said EA. FIFA World features the gameplay of EA Sports FIFA HD, the team building mechanic of FIFA Ultimate Team and a "host of new features."
Producer Alex Grimbley said of FIFA World that by, "bringing the FIFA franchise to the PC platform as a free-to-play game, we give millions of new fans their chance to experience the authentic FIFA experience."
EA added that the game can be played "on [an] average spec laptop computer," or similarly powered desktop PC, so long as the player also has a broadband internet connection.


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With over 1,000 Vancouver startups and half a billion in venture capital registered in 2014 by CrunchBase alone, Vancouver’s startup ecosystem has increasingly captured global recognition. The city has spawned three of Canada’s five unicorns and was recently confirmed as Canada’s #1 startup ecosystem and 15th in world in the Startup Genome Ecosystem ranking, despite increasing competition and a change in methodology that now favours more mature ecosystems.
Many people think of software, hardware and apps when they think “startup,” yet Vancouver’s thriving startup ecosystem encompasses a diverse portfolio of companies.
Clean Tech jobs in Vancouver have grown by 8 percent over the last three years and the city’s nearly 1,000 Digital Entertainment & Interactive companies have made it the largest cluster of VFX and Animation studios in the world and is one of the top 10 cities for video game development.
This growing spotlight on Vancouver has also brought attention to the opportunities that exist for this ecosystem to become even stronger. The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is bringing Startup City to The Imperial, September 21-24, to help the city do just that. The event will be part of the Startup Week celebrations, and will bring together startups at all stages of growth and technical experience, and help entrepreneurs discover the many available local resources that will help their businesses grow – and make Vancouver’s globally-recognized startup community the best in the world.
Day 1 for Non-Tech or Low-Tech Businesses: The Networked Business Boot Camp will help to demystify online tools and strategies for non-tech, low-tech startups, SMEs and social enterprises that are looking to grow or evolve their businesses through online tools and channels.
Day 2 for Angel-Ready Businesses: Highlights include Unicorn or Bust, a VEF panel on trends in angel investing led by Boris Wertz of Version One Ventures, and the invite-only Not the Usual Suspects event, hosted by Garibaldi Capital, to connect entrepreneurs and investors.
Day 3 for Green and Social Ventures: Learn all about how to achieve rapid business growth while keeping core values and vision at the heart of it at Spring Activator’s VanIMPACT 2015. Then celebrate failures that led to success at the Microsoft-hosted *@^# UP Nights.
Day 4 for Venture Ready Businesses: The BIG Story and the NEXT BIG Stories features an industry panel about accelerating growth and innovation, led by some of the country’s biggest successes, including Shopify and Hootsuite. It’s followed by HIGHLINE and BCTIA’s Canadian Tech Showcase.
Startup Alley: The VEC is also partnering with BCIC, New Ventures BC, Garibaldi Capital, the Vancouver Enterprise Forum and VanIMPACT to bring back Startup Alley, a daily “investor walk” showcasing 20 different local startups from four different focus areas: technology, local business, social ventures and investor-ready companies.
Around Startup City: Also to help entrepreneurs learn from Vancouver’s biggest successes, and about what Vancouver’s emergence as a world-class tech hub means for them, VEC is partnering with PlentyOfFish for Level Up: Vancouver on September 30. Entrepreneurs looking for top talent can learn about the “Power of People, Places and Culture” at the HR Tech Group’s Talent Conference, held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Scheduled Startup City events will take place at the newly expanded Imperial, a state-of-the-art venue at 319 Main that’s used for many of the Tech industry’s hottest events. To learn more about the above and other great events happening during Startup City, please visit: www.vancouvereconomic.com/vancouverstartupcity.


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Romance scams, watch out for your money
NEW figures from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) show online dating scams remain the number one scam for financial losses in Australia.
Victims collectively lost $28 million to these scams in 2014 alone, with an average loss per victim of $27,000. (And they're just the ones we know about - lots of people are too embarrassed to admit they've been stung by one).
To avoid falling for romance scams it's critical to know how these gambits work. The typical pattern is that a genuine user of a dating website is contacted by a potential admirer. After forming a relationship via the internet, email or even over the phone, the scammer makes the inevitable request for money.
The reasons why cash is needed can be as varied as the scammers themselves - to pay medical bills for a sick relative; to buy a plane ticket so the scammer can meet up with you (which they have no intention of doing); or to fund worthy deeds like the construction of a new orphanage. Uh huh....
We all like to think we'd spot a con like this a mile away. But scammers don't rush their work. They may take months to gain your trust, and with millions of people registered for online dating across the globe they can probably afford to take their time.
To avoid becoming the next victim of romance scams, keep your identity secure by avoiding personal details in an online dating profile and on social media.
Be wary of anyone you have only met online who professes strong feelings for you very quickly - especially if they are reluctant to meet in person. If you're asked for cash, no matter how heartbreaking the reason, the solution is simple. Don't send money.
Above all, never hand out details of your bank account or credit card. It's the equivalent of gifting money to a complete stranger, something most of us wouldn't dream of doing in the real world.
For more ideas on protecting yourself from romance scams check out my book Money, Marriage and Divorce or visit the government's ScamWatch website (www.scamwatch.gov.au).
Paul Clitheroe is a founding director of financial planning firm ipac, Chairman of the Australian Government Financial Literacy Board and chief commentator for Money Magazine.


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Which? executive director, Richard Lloyd, said:
“Nuisance calls aren’t just annoying, they can intimidate people too, so regulators must continue to slap down firms that treat cold calling rules with disdain.
“We would urge consumers to report all nuisance calls and texts to help regulators go after those flouting the regulations. We also want to see senior executives personally held to account if their company makes unlawful calls.”
Notes to Editors
- People can report unwanted calls for free on the Which? website atwww.which.co.uk/callingtime
- Which? launched itsCalling Time on Nuisance Calls campaign, which has more than 230,000 supporters, after finding around eight in 10 people (83%) had received a nuisance call on their land line in the previous month. Eight in 10 people found these calls an annoying interruption, while one third felt intimidated by them.


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Dubai's business conditions at 18-month high, edging closer to pre-Covid level
Sentiment is up on a sharp rise in output and new business, which pushed the Dubai PMI index higher
Business activity in Dubai’s non-oil private sector economy continued to improve in April, reaching a one and half-year high, boosted by a sharp rise in output and new business as the emirate pushes its Covid-19 inoculation programme at pace.
The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit Dubai Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 53.5 in April from 51 in March, the highest level since November 2019, suggesting the economy is moving closer to its pre-Covid growth trajectory.
A reading above 50 indicates economic expansion while one below points to a contraction.
The largest growth contributor at the beginning of the second quarter was the increase in new orders, which pointed to the quickest rise in customer sales for a year-and-a-half.
Growth in the travel and tourism sector was also a driver of the upturn in April, with companies reporting the first rise in new business this year. It was the strongest rate of growth for the sector since the end of 2019, according to the survey.
Other key areas of Dubai economy such as construction, wholesale and retail sectors also saw improvement, with the pace of new work picking up in April.
"Travel and tourism firms recorded the most notable bounce in performance, amid increasing hopes of a rise in tourism activity later in the year, boosted by the rapid vaccine roll-out," David Owen, an IHS Markit economist, said.
The rise in output and new orders underpinned the return to pre-pandemic trends as "business confidence [has] strengthened to the highest [level] in over a year", he said.
The fourth consecutive uptick in Dubai's non-oil private sector economy was supported by optimism about the coming year as the impact of the pandemic on the economy is expected to recede further with Dubai and other emirates continuing their push for mass inoculation against Covid-19.
Globally more than 1.29 billion doses have been administered across 174 countries. The UAE has administered more than 11.1 million vaccines, enough to cover about 52 per cent of the country's population, according to Bloomberg's vaccine tracker.
The daily infection rate in the UAE is also on the decline as opposed to parts of Europe, the Americas and India where second or third waves of infections have resulted in fresh lockdowns.
Widespread testing and tracing and a high vaccination rate have been credited for bringing down daily infections in the UAE, which has boosted business confidence. The country recorded 1,572 new Covid cases on Sunday, a significant drop from nearly 4,000 reported earlier in the year.
Dubai, the commercial and the tourism hub of the Middle East, has so far unveiled stimulus packages worth Dh7.1 billion ($1.93bn) to soften the impact of the pandemic on the economy and support businesses and individuals. The emirate’s economy is forecast to expand 4 per cent in 2021, according to government projections released in December.
The latest PMI survey showed that non-oil private sector companies also raised output for the fifth consecutive month in April, with the rate of expansion quickening to its highest since July 2020.
Staffing levels also improved in April, a third increase in employment number in four months, as companies look to boost capacity as demand improves.
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When the going gets tough, ‘cartoonify’ yourself
Thai netizens have found the perfect way to take the hard edge off Covid-19 reality – by using an app that turns them into cartoons.
The Toonme website and smartphone app allows people to convert photos of themselves into cartoons in different styles, and is proving popular among Thai youngsters.
People can upload their pictures at https://toonme.com/ or on the smartphone app downloaded from Google Play Store or Apple Store. Super-smart AI then converts the pics into cartoon characters within minutes.
The smartphone app version is free for the first three days, after which it costs US$4.99 (Bt150) monthly or Bt300 annually.


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Jolt Cola, America’s first carbonated energy drink, appears to have been discontinued. It was reintroduced to the market in September 2017 and was being sold at Dollar General, Casey’s General Store, and on Amazon.
When you visit the Amazon Jolt page, it states that it is “currently unavailable”. Additionally, Jolt’s social media pages show comments of people not being able to find it at either Dollar General or Casey’s General Store.
Jolt has not updated its social media accounts since March 2019 and they have not responded to questions about whether Jolt has been discontinued or no longer in production on their social media. Wikipedia reports that Dollar General stopped selling Jolt shortly after March 2019.
The Jolt website is still active. We recommend visiting their website for the latest updates on Jolt. We did reach out to the company to see if its cola is still being produced. We did not receive a response.
Image – Kimmy Lindell Ekstrom


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As president of the Bistro Group, which owns 31 T.G.I. Friday’s and five McAlister’s Delis, Jeff Ritson has unique insight into both the fast-casual and the casual dining categories. He says the economy has forced the two to change in ways that shave away some of their differences.
He notices that casual dining has become more of a special event destination, while quick-casual concepts are more supportive of patrons’ everyday dining desires.
A recent Y-Pulse survey backs up his assertion. The study asked 315 young adults, ages 18–33, what they seek in restaurant services and menus. Results showed that Gen Y eats at quick serves more than any other restaurant type.
Ritson’s biggest management concern, however, is that competition will come from a totally unforeseen direction.
“You’ve got to be really sure that there’s not going to be another segment popping up that might allow quick-casual or even casual dining to fall behind,” Ritson says. He points out that 10 years ago, very few fast-casual brands existed, and today, they battle to outpace each other.
In that vein, Ritson advises operators of both dining classes to stay relevant to their consumers. “Always think of ways to freshen your concept,” he says, “whether it’s the interior of your building, the exterior of your building, or just keeping relevant menu items available to guests.”
One way to stay relevant is to focus on giving consumers the most bang for their buck. “Human beings are in a hurry more than they ever have been before, and on top of that, they’re looking for value,” Ritson explains. “So casual dining really had to change menu structure, format, pricing, the value component—the value platform—that it was offering.”
As much as he recognizes the consumer focus on value, however, Ritson advises against putting too much stock into promotions and limited-time deals. He says it is not the method to grow a consumer base. “We want to attract new customers into our buildings, as opposed to finding ways to just discount the product and rent customers for a short time.”
Another similarity between the fast-casual and casual segments is guest satisfaction. He relents that years ago, when fast casual was just starting out, its quality was not as high as it was today. All restaurants, however, fight for market share through superior service, and thus must improve the quality of product they sell.
Despite owning 36 successful restaurants, the Bistro Group opened only one new restaurant this year. Ritson says during the recession, the group focused on market share, or increasing guest counts, rather than outdoing its competition. “It’s really important to me and to our company that we look for strategic solutions that relate to the long-term growth of our business, as opposed to just a short-term focus,” he explains.
By Sonya Chudgar
News and information presented in this release has not been corroborated by WTWH Media LLC.


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Tesco’s push into the US – which has proved a graveyard for UK store groups’ ambitions in the past – is regarded by many observers as a high-risk enterprise.
However, Scott’s comments, which he made to an audience of investors at last week’s Goldman Sachs retail conference in New York, may well convince sceptics to revise their opinion.
Responding to a question, Scott said he had heard mixed reports about how Fresh & Easy was faring, but that he was convinced the business would perform well.
He said: “The thing that bothers me is Tesco is a very good retailer. I have a lot of faith that they will find their direction and it is something we need to pay attention to.”
At present, there are 75 Fresh & Easy stores. Tesco is investing£1 billion in the business, which is headed by Tim Mason, and aims to take its store count to 1,000.
Exane BNP Paribas analyst Tim Attenborough agreed with Scott’s analysis, saying: “There’s been a lot of misguided comment about Fresh & Easy. Tesco is onto something good and it’s a very lucrative long-term growth opportunity.”
He expects Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy to report that Fresh & Easy is moving in the right direction when the retailer posts interims later this month.
Fresh & Easy’s arrival has prompted Wal-Mart to develop a rival fascia, Marketside, which is expected to make its debut within weeks in Phoenix, Arizona. If successful, Marketside is also likely to be developed into a 1,000-store business.


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MICHAEL ZHANG, PETAPIXEL:
"Flickr is bringing back Pro memberships. Today the photo sharing service announced that paid subscription plans are returning for both existing and new members. This change is in response to “a high amount of requests” from photographers in the Flickr community."
Read more, here.