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Personal assistant app Helpchat has acquired Mumbai-based deals and discovery platform Niffler for an undisclosed amount.
The acquisition will enable Bangalore-based Helpchat, run by Coraza Technologies Pvt Ltd, to launch its services in Pune and Mumbai, where Niffler is already present.
âWe are geared for aggressive pan-India growth in coming months. The acquisition of Niffler is one of the first major steps in this direction,â said Ankur Singla, CEO and founder of Helpchat.
Singla said the acquisition will also help Helpchat accelerate growth of its personal assistant engine across offline commerce and local deals based on user intent.
Niffler allows users to access deals and discounts from local brick-and-mortar stores across categories including food and drinks, spas and salons, apparel and home dÃ©cor. Owned and operated by Niffler Labs Pvt Ltd, it had recently introduced chat-based interactions between consumers and local businesses.
Chat-based concierge platforms seem to be attracting considerable investor attention this year. Bangalore-based Lookup and GoodBox had raised funds in May this year. While Lookup secured an undisclosed amount in Series A round of funding from Twitter co-founder Biz Stone, GoodBox raised $200,000 (about Rs 1.3 crore) in seed funding from Manipal Media Networks. Haptik and Yellow Messenger are the other major players in this space.
Niffler was founded in 2014 by three IITians â Edul Patel, Prince Arora and Viraj Shah. It had raised $1 million in a seed round of funding from early-stage investor SAIF Partners in March this year. At the time of its angel fundraising, the startup claimed to have more than 3,000 active offers listed across 15,000 stores, including brands such as McDonald's, Ammiâs Biryani, Birdys, Cafe Moshes and Four Fountains De-Stress Spa.
The app provides a personalised experience where users are notified of new offers from brands as soon as they go live. It learns from a userâs habits and offers curated deals based on items that a user likes. When users are near a store offering a deal or have just walked into a mall, the best deals available for them pops up on their phones.
âWe share Helpchatâs vision of assisting consumers in getting more done by doing less, using its chat-based personal assistant app,â Niffler co-founder Edul Patel said.
Helpchat offers information and services across categories such as mobile and DTH recharge, tech support, travel booking, holiday guidance, grocery, food, shopping, deals, coupons, laundry, movie tickets and others.
The company recently pivoted to become a chat-based personal assistant app and rebranded itself as Helpchat from Akosha.com, which used to be an online customer feedback platform.
Akosha was founded in 2010 by Singla, who was joined by Avinash Vankadaru (in operations) and Vishal Pal Chaudhary (in technology). Akosha provided users information on pricing, discounts, customer service, booking appointments, travel research and so on. Akosha was shut down in July and Helpchat was born then.


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Pitchmark began distributing line marking products and accessories to Polyclean LLC in 2019, expanding its export portfolio to the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. With sport continually rising in popularity in the UAE, Polyclean UK was formed in 2022 to extend its reach into the UK market, bringing Pitchmark products to the Scottish capital.
Founded in 2013 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Polyclean LLC provides premium sports field and horticultural products to customers in Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
As part of Polyclean's international portfolio of turf products, the company distributes over 50 brand names manufactured from world-renowned sports turf organisations, including ICL and Syngenta. Pitchmark joined the esteemed list in 2019 to exclusively distribute its high-quality, sustainable and British line marking paints, machines, and accessories throughout the Middle East.
Tim Rodman, Managing Director at Pitchmark, and Babiker Khateeb, co-owner of Polyclean LLC, started working together in 2018 after Rodman first contacted Khateeb after conducting initial market research.
"Since our company began in 2010, we have grown to over 20 distributors around the world, and our next goal was to expand into the Middle East market," Rodman said.
"I reached out to Polyclean after initial market research, and their vast experience and excellent customer service made it clear they would be the ideal choice to help grow the Pitchmark brand.
"The demonstration was held at Dubai Sports City, which has hosted Newcastle United, Leicester City, and others for warm-weather training camps, and we now work with Khateeb in the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia," Rodman expressed.
As a result of many years of providing customers in the Middle East with premium sports turf and horticultural products tailored to their needs, Khateeb founded Polyclean UK to expand to the UK market - starting in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Turfix, part of The Pitchmark Group, is the exclusive UK-distributor for Pitchmark products across the UK. However, with no direct representation in Scotland, Polyclean UK has been appointed as the official Scottish dealer for Pitchmark products heading into 2023.
"We are excited to announce that the newly-formed Polyclean UK will distribute Pitchmark products to a new customer base in Scotland, following years of working closely with Khateeb and Polyclean," said Rodman.
"In addition to their understanding of the company's USPs, product range and values, they also possess a highly developed knowledge of the sports turf industry as a whole.
"With Turfix distributing Pitchmark products exclusively to England and Wales, the introduction of Polyclean UK has come at the perfect time as we look to continue our rapid expansion heading into 2023," Rodman added.
Pitchmark and the wider Pitchmark Group look forward to continuing their relationship with Polyclean UK in 2023. Those in Scotland who wish to purchase Pitchmark line marking products can visit Polyclean UK's website for more information.

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Wagswoofs – Police in New York are currently on the lookout for two women who attempted to assault an employee at a dollar store in Brooklyn during a robbery. This incident took place earlier in the month, according to authorities.
At around 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 9th, the women made their way into a Priceless Lot situated at 3768 Nostrand Ave. in Sheepshead Bay.
The suspects made off with store merchandise worth $105 without paying, according to officials.
The 26-year-old store employee was confronted by the suspects, who then tried to punch her.
According to the authorities, the women made their escape in a gray 2007 BMW 3 Series 328i sedan. The car was later found by the police.
Fortunately, the victim emerged unharmed from the incident.
If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).


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Humm Group (ASX:HUM)
are still in talks with Latitude Financial about the potential sale of Humm's BNPL, installment and credit card operations.
Last month, Humm received a proposal from Latitude for the sale of Humm Consumer Finance for $335 million.
Today, Humm said these discussions are continuing on an exclusive basis.
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The launch of Starcraft 2 was a monumental international event, but Blizzard went out of its way to surprise Russian fans of the popular RTS franchise, by featuring a life-size replica of the Terran Marine costume.
A day before the official launch, photos of what seemed to be a Terran Marine in the middle of Moscow’s Red Square appeared on the Internet. Most claimed it was just a Photoshop job, and a bad one at that, but when the real-life Starcraft Terran Marine made an appearance at the launch site, everyone put their doubts aside and began cheering like crazy.
The realistic Terran Marine costume you’re about to see is apparently one of only six in the world, weighs between 60 – 70 kilograms and costs a whopping 17,000 euros. You could get a nice car for that much money, but no car could ever be this cool.
The guy wearing it doesn’t exactly have the physique of a Starcraft Terran Marine, but once in the suit, no one could tell. The weird thing is, at one point someone says the wearer has to be precisely 195 cm tall, but this dude seems a lot shorter. Anyway, enjoy the video:


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In a globalized world where labor follows capital, the remittance market has actually been growing continuously in both volume and users. Traditional providers like banks and cash transfer business have actually been charging high fees for their services which develops chances for alternative digital platforms and decentralized cryptocurrencies.
Digital Remittance Volume Projected to Touch $143 Billion by 2023
According to numbers collected by market information company Statista, the overall deal worth of digital remittances, cross-border transfers made over the web, has actually reached practically $95.96 billion in 2020, representing a year-over-year boost of more than 21%. At the very same time, the number of users in this section of the remittance market has actually been approximated at 8.5 million (+20.5% yoy). Both signs are forecasted to increase by 2023, to over $143 billion in volume and 13.2 million users.
Last year, the biggest share of users (32%) were in between 25 and 34 years of ages, and another 25% were aged 35-44 years, a bulk from labor-active age. The typical yearly deal worth per user in the digital remittances section totals up to a little over $11,233 according to the information launched this year. Five nations, United States, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and China, leading the deal worth contrast chart. With an overall deal worth of $21.297 billion, the U.S. is the noticable worldwide leader and Switzerland is available in 2nd with $7.969 billion.
The authors of the report note that remittances typically happen regularly and most of the user groups are not inclined to alter their fund transfer company extremely typically. The sector is controlled by recognized company such as banks, post workplaces and cash transfer processors like Western Union and Moneygram. The reasonably high fees they charge has actually broken the ice for alternative platforms such as Transferwise, Worldremit and Remitly, Statista explains, which have actually handled to cut expenses by enhancing the usage of digital facilities.
Ripple’s Latest Remittance Service Agreements Turn the Tide for XRP
While there have actually been different advancements around XRP just recently, some of them have actually affected its market in a favorable method. Two collaborations have actually been revealed this month in which Ripple, the business related to the cryptocurrency, will be supplying remittance services. The cost of XRP, the 3rd biggest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, surged over the previous couple of days, from a low of $0.2678 on Feb. 11 to a high of $0.3288 early on Feb. 13. Although the crypto lost some of the gains in the future Thursday, the cost dive is exceptional as it follows a challenging year for one of the leading coins.
According to media reports today, the National Bank of Egypt (NBE), the nation’s biggest banks by possessions and branches, has actually signed a cooperation contract with Ripple to open a brand-new channel for getting remittances from Egyptians that live and work abroad. The bank stated it wished to utilize Ripple’s blockchain options to more establish its remittance organisation supporting transfers from all over the world and especially the Gulf area.
The Egyptian offer follows another comparable contract revealed by Ripple previously in February. The business exposed it’s going to deal with International Money Express (Intermex), a leading remittance services company concentrating on Latin America and the Caribbean passage, to deal with the obstacles with sluggish and costly cross-border payments. Intermex prepares to take advantage of Ripplenet for much faster remittances in between the United States and Mexico. Ripple declares the network links over 300 banks and banks worldwide.
According to the World Bank, Mexico ranks 3rd amongst nations with the greatest number of remittance receivers. Data released by Banco de México, the country’s reserve bank, reveals that Mexican emigrants have actually sent out house a record $36 billion in 2019, a 7% boost over the previous year’s practically $33.7 billion. Most of the cash, a big part of which originates from the U.S., has actually been moved digitally and in little deals balancing around $300. Intermex is one of the biggest cash remitters in between the 2 nations processing more than $30 million in deals every year.
The status quo in the digital section of the remittance market unquestionably develops chances for decentralized cryptocurrencies also. Transaction fees in the event of bitcoin money (BCH), for example, are less than a cent per transfer. Certain areas can benefit substantially – a 2019 report by the World Bank exposed that the typical expense to send out the equivalent of $200 to Sub-Saharan Africa is 9.3% of the moved worth, as news.Bitscoins.web reported in 2015. In 2018, African expatriates sent out $46 billion to their house nations.
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Why so glum? Despite her bright coat Kate Gosselin is looking decidedly down in the dumps
Maybe it's the weather, or perhaps she's just tired from the grind of every day life as a single mother to eight children.
Whatever it is, Kate Gosselin was looking decidedly down in the dumps yesterday in Devon, Pennsylvania.
The reality TV star was wearing a bright yellow coat but it appeared to do nothing to lift her spirits as she pushed her shopping cart to her car.
Down in the dumps: Kate Gosselin looked thoroughly miserable as she pushed her cart in the rain after a trip to Whole Foods in Devon, Pennsylvania yesterday
Gosselin was shopping for her huge brood at Whole Foods, having driven for over an hour from her home in Reading to stock-up on some quality organics and super fresh produce.
Even Kate's huge coffee that she clutched in her hand didn't seem able to pep up her mood, as she appeared drawn and tired.
Not surprisingly, given the size of her family, Gosselin's cart was well stocked up and the eco-friendly mum appeared to have taken her own reusable bags to stock her groceries in.
Healthy eater: Gosselin is a big advocate for feeding children healthy, organic diets
Kate is a big advocate of organic eating and is very vocal in her beliefs regarding children's diets and what they should be fed.
'More than anything, I think it’s important to raise children on a healthy diet,' she says. 'As I’m sure you’ve seen on the show, I try to find fruits and vegetables from local farm stands but when that isn’t possible, there are always great and healthy options available at the supermarket.
'Nutrition has always been important to me personally as a woman, a nurse and especially as a mum.'
Gosselin is also a firm believer in raising her children to eat what they're given, and she feeds them an adventurous and varied diet, with everything from traditional Korean food to cracked crab and fresh vegetables.
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Many people always consider Halloween to be a frightening holiday, but in the midst of the pandemic, it has taken on an even more frightening appearance.
Thankfully, any parents who are interested in celebrating Halloween this year can take their children to Target for a free, contactless trick-or-treating event.
The event will take place between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM at participating Target locations on October 31. It is known as the “Boo Avenue Drive-Through” and it will continue while supplies last. Employees at Target will offer treats along with fun activities while the children and parents stay in the vehicle, safe and sound. It is a socially distanced experience for trick-or-treaters.
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Apple has announced that the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will be held 7 June 2010 through 11 June 2010 in San Francisco. Despite the short notice and $1,599 price tag, Apple appears confident that the likely debut of iPhone OS 4 and a new iPhone will ensure strong attendance. Apple's emphasis on iPhone OS development - the Apple Design Awards are open only to apps currently sold in the App Store, for example - is causing some grumpiness among Mac-only developers.follow link
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As if dealing with the holiday shopping season credit card breach at Target wasn’t enough, bankers say they’re manning the phones again to warn customers of a scam aimed at tricking customers into handing over their debit card numbers.
The Massachusetts Bankers Association says customers of several Massachusetts banks have received pre-recorded “robo-calls” telling customers their debit cards were compromised in the Target breach and asking them to enter their debit card numbers to unlock the cards.
“These scamming artists and scamming experts are getting very smart,” said Peter Brown, CEO of Dedham Savings Bank. “It’s a new world we’re in.”
Brown said the cards of about 900 Dedham Savings customers may have been compromised in the Target breach, and it was only after the bank called all of their holders and re-issued hundreds of cards that the new scam popped up, sending the bank’s “SWAT team” back to the phones to warn customers, mostly during dinner time.
“We’re not trying to be a pain,” Brown said. “We really have to be a resource for our customers.”
Mass. Bankers COO David Floreen said the association estimates that anywhere between 9 and 20 percent of its member banks’ customers were impacted by the Target breach. It costs banks between $6 and $15 to re-issue a card, and many can make the switch immediately.
Still, security breaches and scams are messy for banks. Customers who use debit cards to make automatic payments for things like an EZ Pass, a gym membership or their wireless bill have to remember to update their information with those vendors once their new card is activated. If they don’t, they could be missing payments.
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Laxman Narasimhan, the new CEO of Starbucks, has announced his intention to work at one of the company’s cafes once a month. To prepare for this, he completed 40 hours of barista training and even wore the iconic green apron when he first joined the company in October.
Starbucks’ CEO, Laxman Narasimhan, has announced that he will be spending half a day every month working at one of the company’s coffee shops.
This comes after Narasimhan spent several months familiarizing himself with the business, including undergoing 40 hours of barista training and wearing the green apron that is synonymous with Starbucks‘ baristas. Narasimhan assumed the role of CEO on Monday and will be presiding over the company’s shareholder meeting on Thursday.
In a letter to employees on Thursday, the writer expressed their intention to stay connected with the culture, customers, challenges, and opportunities of the company by working in stores for half a day every month. They also expect the leadership team to remain engaged with the store operations for discussion and improvement.
According to the National Labor Relations Board data as of Friday, over 190 Starbucks stores that are owned by the company have voted to form a union. The workers have pointed out reasons such as unsafe work conditions, inadequate staffing, and inconsistent scheduling as their motivations for supporting unionization.
Narasimhan, the current Starbucks executive, has a noteworthy professional background. Prior to joining Starbucks, he held the position of CEO at Reckitt, a company that owns popular brands such as Lysol and Durex. Before that, he gained experience working at PepsiCo and McKinsey.


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GetGlue announced that it has closed a $12 million round of financing, led by Rho Ventures. Other investors include: TimeWarner Investments, RRE Ventures, and Union Square Ventures.
WebProNews interviewed CEO Alex Iskold about the funding and the growth of GetGlue (it has surpassed 2 million users):
GetGlue created the following infographic to recap its year that has led up to the announcement:
GetGlue also released a new update for its iPhone app and GetGlue.com, which includes a visual stream of check-ins, the ability to participate in multiple conversations, and a personalized recommendation feature called Guides.


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FSSAI has decided to review caffeine standards in caffeinated and energy drinks and is looking for an agency to study the consumption pattern.
FSSAI ordered recall of 'Restless Energy Drink', with immediate effect, as it contains an irrational combination of ginseng and caffeine.
Knorr instant noodles may come under the scanner of FSSAI as the product is not in the approved list of items of the central food safety regulator.
The company on its part said it is "diligently working with FSSAI" to provide information regarding pending applications.
FSSAI has initiated a study on consumer behaviour and consumption pattern of caffeinated and energy drinks across the country.
Currently, FSSAI comes under the purview of Healthy Ministry. The regulator has been in the news since the start of the Maggi controversy.
FSSAI Act was brought in to create out a single independent statutory body for food laws, standards and enforcement.
Food safety watchdog Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered recall of four protein supplements with immediate effect


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Britain's economy is rebounding rapidly, according to economists, as early data points to a boom in spending after reopening.
German investment bank Deutsche Bank (DB) this week said the UK economy was off to a "roaring start", while analysts at Barclay's (BARC.L) said early indicators suggested a "sharp uptick in activity" after shops, outdoor restaurants, beer gardens and leisure facilities such as gyms reopened on 12 April.
Private sector forecasts of UK GDP compiled by the Treasury show a big leap in expectations among economists. New data published on Wednesday showed the average forecast for UK growth in 2021 is now 5.7% — a huge improvement from the average forecast of 4.8% just a month before.
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"It's clear that we're in for a strong Q2 bounce," Deutsche Bank's chief UK economist Sanjay Raja said this week. "High-frequency data has shot up since the UK entered the second stage of its lock-down exit."
High frequency data allows economist to track more timely data that measures economic activity in close to real time. It is any kind of figures that are available more frequently than monthly numbers and typically includes things like credit card spending data and restaurant and hotel bookings.
Despite indoor restaurant services remaining shut, there has been a surge in restaurant bookings since outdoor dining was reintroduced. Bookings across the country rose 105% last weekend, according to TheFork, and London bookings were 220% above the ‘Super Saturday’ weekend of 4 and 5 July last year when the hospitality sector re-opened after the first lockdown.
Visits to shopping malls, major train stations and city centres have also rebounded sharply. Mobility levels have already risen back to highs seen last summer. Mobility is expected to keep rising as the country heads towards normality.
Deutsche Bank's Raja said he expected UK GDP to rocket 5% in the second quarter.
"If high-frequency data continue to maintain momentum, this could result even in some upside risks to our Q2 projection," he said.
While most economists are bullish, some are urging caution. Pantheon Macroeconomics said the highly unusual nature of the pandemic could distort high frequency data.
Last year COVID-19 forced most people to book restaurants ahead time when the economy reopened, rather than just walk in as was the norm before the pandemic. As a result, data from restaurant bookings website Opentable "greatly overstated" the strength of the recovery in spending when restaurants reopened in 2020, Pantheon said.
Google (GOOG) searches for the terms "pub" in the week to 11 April — a day before they reopened — were 20% below the same days of 2019, Pantheon said. Similarly, searches including "restaurant" were down 45% and those including "gym" returned to usual seasonal levels.
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CHICAGO (AdAge.com) -- After being pressured by TV watchdog advocates, Burger King Corp. has dropped its media support for the cable series The Shield, according to OneMillionMoms.com.
The series, which airs on News Corp's FX Network, debuted March 12.
"Burger King has notified us that after one other commerical they are obligated to run they will no longer support The Shield," Donald Wildmon, president of the group, said in a statement.
A Burger King spokeswoman today said the chain was wrapping up the "handful of spots in its normal rotation."
Another advertiser -- Capital One -- yanked their planned ad support just before the controversial series started. GM also decided against proceeding with spots on the program after executives viewed the pilot. Office Depot and New Balance pulled out after the first episode.
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Following that first episode, an executive familiar with Burger King's campaign said the company would not run its ads in the reruns of the initial show and was evaluating its interest in the series that includes a high level of coarse language and content.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story said that John Deere was one of the companies that yanked their ad support before the series ran. Deere denies that it ever planned to place ads in 'The Shield'.


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Mountains, water, fresh air, room to move. Just a few of the reasons we feel lucky to be headquartered in beautiful Missoula, Montana. This blog is where we keep track of things going on in and around Rivertop.Tweets by @rivertop
Big news: Rivertop has announced an exciting new partnership with Radical Polymers to distribute our glucaric-acid based Waterline® CI corrosion inhibitor to the independent water treatment market for the first time.
This a significant market expansion for Rivertop and glucaric acid, a chemical derived from plant sugars that has been traditionally too expensive for commercial applications like this. Rivertop’s technology has dramatically eased the production costs, and an entirely new class of chemicals from sugar biomass is now becoming available.
As part of the partnership, we will work with Radical Polymers to formulate Waterline CI with their INITIA scale control technologies and distribute the product as a new, sustainable option for independent water treaters. As our own Jason Kiely put it, this collaboration will enable customers “to adopt phosphorous-free treatment programs and to harness performance synergies between Waterline CI and INITIA technologies.”
Waterline CI is a phosphorous-free corrosion inhibitor that protects mild steel and galvanized surfaces in cooling water systems and provides unparalleled protection across a wide array of cooling water conditions and treatment formulations.
It is also the first corrosion inhibitor whose active raw ingredient, sodium glucarate, has been reviewed by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Choice program and qualifies for use in Safer Choice-labeled products.
Radical Polymers, meanwhile, is a water treatment industry veteran, with more than 35 years of specific expertise in the design and application of water treatment additives.
The partnership promises to bring great (and sustainable) things. Stay tuned!
Rivertop has been featured among Biofuels Digest’s 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy! Rivertop came in at number 40, ranked against some of the largest companies in the world that are deploying renewable, sustainable technologies in hundreds of industries.
The annual rankings were announced earlier this month at the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, and are based on votes from an invited panel of distinguished international selectors and subscribers of The Digest. We are honored to be in such great company.
Read more about the 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy at Biofuels Digest.
We here at Rivertop are excited to announce that we have been named to the Global Cleantech 100 ‘Ones to Watch’ list. The list, produced by Cleantech Group, highlights companies that are catching the eye of leading investors and corporates in the market. The competition was fierce with 9,900 total nominations for companies from over 75 countries.
This is the colloquial icing on the cake for our year at Rivertop. Our sodium glucarate was added to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Safer Chemicals Ingredients List (SCIL) and we exceeded nameplate capacity at our first commercial production facility less than six months after starting production.
Yet this award, at its core, is forward-looking. As the CEO of Cleantech Group phrased it, “by the nature of the list, the Ones to Watch truly represent the next cadre of exciting disruptive companies.” So it is with great excitement that we march towards 2017 with our new label and big plans. Stay tuned for further developments!
We here at Rivertop are pleased to announce that our new WaterlineTM corrosion inhibitor has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 Bio-Based Innovation Awards. The awards seek out the best innovations in the bio-based space; Rivertop was selected as one of only three finalists for the Bio-Based Product of the Year category.
That particular category highlights products that are derived from plants and other renewable materials and provide alternatives to conventional petroleum-derived products. Notably, in the words of Bio-based World News, “the key is how the product improves on one derived from petroleum—sustainability is not enough—our judges [look] for developments in price and quality.”
This is exactly why Waterline was selected as a contender. The innovative products at Rivertop are made with our breakthrough oxidation technology that affordably transforms plant sugars into new and sustainable chemical ingredients that offer our customers more than a green option—they can compete on price, and offer superior performance as well.
Specifically, Waterline CI, designed to be integrated with products in the water treatment industry, offers a high performance, low cost alternative to phosphate-based options in water treatment formulations. Waterline is newly available in the last year, and already Rivertop’s customer are having success incorporating it into their water treatment products.
Check out our Waterline and Headwaters ® corrosion inhibitors, and our Riose® detergent builder to see how we are making a difference with our breakthrough technology platform.
The icing on the cake was the commendation from the judges. Said Michele Jalbert of the Renewable Chemical and Materials Alliance, the nominated products promise “to deliver systemic change in the shift away from non-renewable incumbent products.”
Last week, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released a new report on the renewable chemical industry, featuring key players in the space, including (we are pleased to announce) Rivertop. The report “Advancing the Biobased Economy: Renewable Chemical Biorefinery Commercialization, Progress and Market Opportunities, 2016 and Beyond,” was written in order to document the progress and illustrate the potential for biobased production of renewable chemicals—and the results are impressive.
While sales of renewable chemicals represented 9 percent of worldwide chemical sales in 2012 (an already impressive number), their share is expected to grow to 11 percent by 2020. Meanwhile, sales of biobased products are expected to reach $375-$441 billion by 2020, with renewable chemicals and new biopolymers expected to have some of the highest growth rates within that greater expansion for the industry.
BIO found that renewable chemicals and biobased materials are attractive for many reasons—they can be commercialized at a smaller scale, come with environmental benefits, offer novel properties in comparison to traditional chemicals and promise more stable costs.
These advantages are familiar to everyone at Rivertop Renewables. We are using our proprietary technology to transform sugar acids into a variety of valuable chemical ingredients that allow our customers to make products that compete on price, performance and sustainability. Check out our Waterline and Headwaters corrosion inhibitors, and our Riose detergent builder to see how we are just getting started with our breakthrough technology platform.
The report also highlights certain policies that have successfully supported the expansion of the renewable chemicals and biobased products industry, as well as policies that could have a large effect if they are passed or expanded. Most notably, BIO highlights the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which it claims initiated important discussion on renewable chemicals and biobased products in addition to biofuels.
This is of course at its essence a reaffirmation of what we have been seeing for years—the renewable chemicals industry is humming and has enormous potential. BIO’s executive vice president, Brent Erickson, put it best: “The biobased economy is alive and well and it’s not just about biofuels development.”
Each month, the University of Montana’s SpectrUM Discovery Area opens up its doors free of charge to the public for some hands-on learning and an opportunity to meet role models in various fields. This month’s theme was “Building with Biology” and provided opportunities for kids (both young and old) to engage in some hands-on science work and to meet some great STEM role models.
That group of role models included Rivertop’s own Kelly Barton, Senior Scientist here in Missoula. Kelly showed different ‘modules’ or units designed to elicit discussions on synthetic biology and its societal implications. She took visitors through Synthetic Biology kit exercises—particularly the ‘Tech Tokens’ Synthetic Biology kit.
Read more about the program in the Missoulian or check out this Tech Tokens video to learn more about Building with Biology.
Rivertop takes pride in its commitment to safety—a commitment which we celebrate every year at a company-wide event here at Rivertop. What do you get when you take a safety event, add some good BBQ and delicious local lager? A Safety-que.
This year’s Safety-que was the third annual event, honoring the hard work of the safety committee and thanking all Rivertop employees for their commitment to safety. It took place at the beautiful home of Cindy and Ross Campbell, surrounded by horse pastures, scenic views of the Montana mountains and (most importantly) a goldfish pond.
Kelly Barton, Rivertop’s Safety Coach (and Senior Scientist) and the safety committee planned the fun night. Kids (young and old) got to play games—including Campbell’s favorite called carpet ball—enjoy delectable barbecued meats (smoked chicken, ribs and pulled pork) and partake of Bayern Brewery’s well-loved Dump Truck Summer Bock lager.
It was truly an excellent celebration; one that marked yet another year of zero safety issues at Rivertop and one that re-emphasizes the company’s dedication to safety going forward.
Today Rivertop is making an exciting announcement: sodium glucarate produced through the Rivertop process has been officially listed on the EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL).
Being on the SCIL list means that the EPA has determined that our sodium glucarate is safer than traditional chemical ingredients, and can now be used in products with the EPA’s Safer Choice label.
Rivertop’s sodium glucarate is also the first chemical with corrosion inhibiting properties to secure full approval for the SCIL.
To qualify for the list, a product or chemical ingredient has to meet a series of stringent human and environmental health criteria—criteria that we here at Rivertop passed with flying colors. Continue reading “Rivertop’s Sodium Glucarate Meets EPA Criteria for Safer Chemicals”
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-Sales in dollars by KUO Automotive were 325 million US dollars in 2011, an increase of 4% over the 313 million US dollars reported in 2010. This was the product of higher sales in the domestic and export markets in the Aftermarket SBU, due to an increased market share, the signing of new clients and integration of new applications; as well as a rise in sales of auto components and spare parts by the Power Systems SBU.
-For 2011, the result after general expenses in dollar terms was 20 million US dollars, 5% higher than the 2010 figure, and EBITDA was unchanged from its year-earlier level. This was due to a rise in sales volume and satisfactory expense controls, which offset an 11% rise in the price of steel.
Acquisitions-In Jan. 2012, Grupo KUO, S.A.B. de C.V., by its subsidiary Transmisiones y Equipos Mecanicos, S.A. de C.V., acquired the assets of Hoerbiger Drivetrain Mechatronics B.V.B.A. in Loppem, Belgium. Hoerbiger Drivetrain Mechatronics develops mechatronics and software for dual-clutch transmissions. In 2010, the acquired business recorded sales of approximately 17 million USD. Its circle of customers includes transmission manufacturers in Europe. (From a press release on January 12, 2012)
-In Sept. 2011, the Company announced an agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture with the Chinese company Jiangsu GPRO Group Co. Ltd. (GPRO). This agreement stipulates that Grupo KUO and GPRO will establish a company named INSA GPRO (Nanjing) Synthetic Rubber Co. Ltd. and will jointly invest 60 million USD in a new nitrile rubber (NBR) plant located in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, with an initial production capacity of 30,000 metric tons per year in its first phase. The Nanjing plant will create 100 direct jobs and is expected to begin operations by the beginning of 2014. NBR is used in a wide array of industries such as tire, industrial rubber goods, adhesives and sealants. Grupo KUO's wholly owned subsidiary, INSA (Industrias Negromex, S.A. de C.V.) already sells NBR to China. (From a press release on September 22, 2011)
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|WHAT:||The Federal Trade Commission will host the latest in a series of three roundtable discussions to explore the privacy challenges posed by the vast array of 21st century technology and business practices that collect and use consumer data.|
|WHEN:||Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.|
|WHERE:||FTC Conference Center |
601 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
The event is free and open to the public (government issued identification is required). The roundtable will be webcast for persons unable to attend.
More information about the roundtable can be found at, http://ftc.gov/bcp/workshops/privacyroundtables/index.shtml.


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People don’t seem to realize that Nintendo has told us their strategy for the future of the Wii U. I have seen a few articles lately that say things like, Nintendo’s games aren’t making innovative use of the GamePad, the games that Nintendo needs most aren’t coming out until 2014, and Nintendo needed to release new experiences instead of relying on safe franchises.
Here is the basic story of the Wii U. Nintendo decided to invest money into creating the GamePad as a second screen experience instead of putting that money into either making the system more powerful or making the system less expensive. When the 3DS started to struggle, Nintendo had to reallocate resources away from Wii U development onto the 3DS. Due to the limited resources available and the new HD technology, software development for the Wii U took much longer than Nintendo initially expected. Although there were over 30 games available at launch, including New Super Mario Bros U and Nintendo Land; somehow, nothing performed similarly to Wii Sports or New Super Mario Bros Wii.
As the 3DS recovered, the Wii U development slowly regained its resources. Because none of the initial launch window games took off or performed particularly well, Nintendo needed to revitalize the Wii U just as they did for the 3DS. They planned to do that by first releasing familiar Nintendo franchises of proven sellers in order to build sales momentum. Then, they would release games that make new and innovative use of the GamePad.
Nintendo has recouped their development resources back for the Wii U, they have gotten familiar with developing on HD hardware, and they are pushing forward with familiar franchises first, in order to revitalize sales. Once Mario Kart 8 has been released, prepare yourself for some of the best, most innovative games that Nintendo has ever developed. At this point, we will see the games that are meant to sell like the Touch Generations games did. These games will make great, inventive use of the GamePad, and they will be fresh new experiences that will likely include new IP instead of old franchises.
Nintendo is able to remain confident instead of being worried about the Wii U’s current predicament because they know that what they will be releasing, in the future, will be incredible. Nintendo has pretty much spelled all of this out for us already, just like with their Nintendo Direct at the beginning of the year, where they told us what they would be showing at E3. No one seems to be listening, and they will be shocked and amazed at the software that Nintendo will showcase after Mario Kart 8’s release.
Famitsu: So, starting with Pikmin 3, you've got a lot of new Wii U titles planned up until the holiday season.
Miyamoto: With the recent version upgrade [of the Wii U], we've worked on the system side of things and we're planning on further system tweaks ahead, but even as is, [the Wii U] has become a useful item for the living room. However, it's pointless to talk about other features, no matter how fulfilling, without releasing games of our own, so we hope you'll look forward to the games to come. Next Spring, with the release of Mario Kart 8, we'll have a general selection available, so I've been thinking it would be a good time to bring out a new franchise.
Famitsu: A new franchise! An all-new title that you would be working on?
Miyamoto: I can't say too much in detail right now, but I've been pretty busy with this title these days.


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Starbucks, hit hard by the nation's economic slowdown, plans to shutter at least 10 stores in Broward and Palm Beach counties and nearly 60 in Florida as part of its previously announced plan to close 600 stores across the country.
The Seattle-based coffee giant revealed its complete list of store closures on its Web site Thursday evening.
Stores closing in Broward include units at 11 W. Broward Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, the Lakes Mall on State Road 7 in Lauderdale Lakes and at the Coral Square Mall on Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach.
Palm Beach County stores that will close include the unit at Lake Ida and Jog roads in Delray Beach, at Abacoa II on Town Center Drive in Jupiter, at the Boynton Beach Mall on North Congress Avenue, and at City Place II on Rosemary Avenue in West Palm Beach. Also, three stores in Palm Beach Gardens -- at Downtown at the Gardens, the Gardens Mall III and PGA Commons Central -- will shut.
In addition, two stores are closing in Miami-Dade County -- one at Southwest 160 St. and U.S. 1 in Miami and another at 750 NE 125 St. in North Miami.
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Accor is betting on a brighter year ahead with a host of new hotel openings in the region planned for 2021.
Among the new hotels are the launch of the Mövenpick brand in Australia with the Mövenpick Hotel Hobart to open in January. Sofitel Adelaide is on track to open in mid-2021 marking the first internationally recognised five-star hotel to be built in Adelaide in 30 years.
Two new Sebel properties are opening in Melbourne and Wellington, while a new-build luxury boutique MGallery hotel, The Porter House Hotel Sydney, will open in late 2021.
“With the domestic leisure market growing, Australia and New Zealand are well positioned to capture both domestic travellers and returning international travellers when the borders reopen,” said Accor Pacific CEO Simon McGrath.
“The new properties represent the best of Accor, in the most desirable destinations and offer an exceptional choice for guests.”


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Is your newborn falling asleep between soft, cozy pillows, better known as a sleep positioner?
Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement telling parents not to use this popular product because babies can suffocate.
The governmental agencies have received 12 reports of deaths involving babies who have suffocated in a sleep positioner or became trapped and suffocated between a sleep positioner and the side of a crib or bassinet. The babies were between 1 month and 4 months old. Most suffocated after rolling from a side to a stomach position.
“The deaths and dangerous situations resulting from the use of infant sleep positioners are a serious concern…” says CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum. “We urge parents and caregivers to take our warning seriously and stop using these sleep positioners, so that children can have a safer sleep.”
“To date, there is no scientifically sound evidence that infant sleep positioners prevent SIDS,” says Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner and a pediatrician. “We want to make sure parents, health care professionals, and childcare providers understand the potential risk of suffocation and stop using infant sleep positioners.”
Many parents use these products to help their kids fall asleep. They create a snuggly environment, which babies like because it reminds them of being held or even of what it was like in the womb. Also, some product manufacturers claim the positioners prevent flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly) and aid in food digestion to ease colic or the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
CPSC and the FDA are telling parents and child care providers to:
STOP using sleep positioners. Using a positioner to hold an infant on his or her back or side for sleep is dangerous and unnecessary.
NEVER put pillows, infant sleep positioners, comforters, or quilts under a baby or in a crib.
ALWAYS place an infant on his or her back at night and during nap time. To reduce the risk of SIDS, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends placing infants to sleep on their backs and not their sides.
Do you used a sleep positioner for your baby?
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Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said that there is no logic in developing a BS-VI diesel engine for small cars. There is no economic viability for such cars, it said. Moreover, consumers are increasingly opting for petrol models. The auto major, however, is planning to add to its CNG products.
"There is absolutely no logic in developing a small diesel engine. It is less than 5 per cent in hatchback segment and has reduced considerably in sedans and entry-level SUV segment as now economics does not support it," MSI Executive Director Sales and Marketing Shashank Srivastava said.
The auto major could always recalibrate and look at having bigger BS-VI diesel engines if there are enough customers, he clarified. "Those customers who do not care for economics to run the car may still buy the diesel cars and for that the company has said it is watching the market very closely," Srivastava said. "If we find there are enough people in that category than we can always look at developing a bigger BS-VI diesel engine," he added.
He further said that BS-VI regime started in April and then coronavirus pandemic happened so the company will have to wait for some time to let the market stabilise and then decide what needs to be done regarding the BS-VI diesel.
Elaborating on enhancing its CNG play, Srivastava said the company aims to sell around 1.4 to 1.5 lakh CNG units this fiscal as compared with 1.07 lakh units in 2019-20. The company has set an ambitious target of selling 10 lakh cars with green technology over the next few years.
The company currently has eight models that come with factory fitted CNG units. "We plan to further enhance the CNG portfolio in the coming days," Srivastava said.
The cost differential between petrol and diesel cars which used to be in the range of Rs 70,000-90,000 earlier has now gone up to Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2 lakh, Srivastava said. At the same time, due to convergence of fuel prices, there is not much difference left in running costs of diesel and petrol cars, he added.


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The age of digital currency and technology is fast catching up on us and the traditional style of transactions as bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies including block chain currency gaining more momentum and acceptability among investors and financial speculators.
Latest on the list to join is a football club, and we all know what that means, it’s going to blow out and escalate prospects of its widespread globally.
A leading Turkish football club, Trabzonspor, in partnership with Chiliz, recently announced that they would begin a $TRA Fan Token on fan voting & rewards app Socios.com and the Chiliz Exchange, a global tokenized sports exchange.
Football is no doubt the most popularly sporting game in the world. It was estimated that about 3.5 billion people viewed the last world cup that took place in Russia in 2018, about half the world population.
$TRA token owners will be able to influence club decisions to vote in many polls each season on Socios.com, earn rewards linked to the club, other creative digital experiences, and real-life activations, such as meeting players and watching games like a VIP when fans return to the stadiums.
More clubs are set to launch Fan tokens before the end of the year and more IPs and even the entertainment industry are tipped to partner with Socios.com time table in the near future.
The general manager of Trabzonspor Sinan Zengin stated he was excited about the new partnership “This situation is really exciting. This collaboration will allow us to implement developments, marketing opportunities, and other innovations in the digital world. I am sure that our fans will make the slogan ‘Everywhere is Trabzon For Us’ even more meaningful with their interest in the $TRA Fan Token Offering, which we will start next month.”


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Welcome to VTech's press room. If you want to learn about product releases, company news, and our latest promotions, you've come to the right place! In our press room, you'll also find information about key partnerships we form to make our products better and more exciting for kids. (Press releases below are listed in order of the most recent first.)
At VTech, we're also proud of the awards our gaming systems and other products have won. If you want to know more about the recognition our smart play products have received, view a full list of press releases below.
VTech Toys Selected as Finalists for Prestigious Toy of the Year Awards
CHICAGO, November 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Today VTech® announced two products are finalists for 2016 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards from the Toy Industry Association (TIA). The Kidizoom® Action Cam is a finalist in the e-connected category and Flipsies™ Sandy’s House & Ocean Cruiser is a finalist in the innovative category. VTech’s Go! Go! Smart Animals® Zoo Explorers Playset was named the top 2015 Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year. The winners will be announced at the annual awards ceremony held on February 12, 2016.
Vtech Study Shows Parents Encourage Children to Dream Big
CHICAGO, November 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ A new study conducted by VTech® offers insight into parents’ feelings about their child’s1 dreams and aspirations. The study results were overwhelmingly positive, with 96 percent of parents saying they encourage their children to explore their interests and dreams. And, 88 percent of parents said they will support their child’s dream regardless of how fantastical it may seem.
CHICAGO, Oct. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Today VTech® announced three products received honors from the Parents’ Choice Foundation in its Fall 2015 Toy Awards program. The Kidizoom® Smartwatch DX earned a Parents’ Choice Recommended Award while the Sit-to-Stand Ultimate Alphabet Train™ and Write & Learn Creative Center™ received Parents’ Choice Approved Awards. Six VTech products have received accolades from the Parents’ Choice Foundation this year.
Vtech Honored with Eight Tillywig Toy & Media Awards
CHICAGO, Oct. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Today VTech® announced eight of its products were recognized by the Tillywig Toy & Media Awards, including standouts from its Kidizoom® Smartwatch, Go! Go! Smart Adventures, Flipsies™, Baby Amaze® and Baby, Infant & Preschool lines. The honors mark a total of 11 Tillywig awards for the company this year.
Vtech Introduces InnoTV, the Perfect Gaming System for Preschoolers
CHICAGO, October 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ Today VTech® announces the availability of InnoTV™, an educational TV-connected gaming system designed with preschoolers in mind. VTech pioneered the standard for innovation in educational gaming a decade ago with the highly successful V.Smile® V.Motion® TV Learning Systems selling over 11 million worldwide. The company is continuing to revolutionize the way kids learn through play with the introduction of the cutting-edge InnoTV, the perfect first TV-based gaming system for kids. InnoTV features an easy-to-use wireless controller and a large number of learning games just for preschoolers that introduce language arts, math, science, STEM learning concepts and more, with access to a huge educator-supported library of additional games on VTech’s Learning Lodge® app store, as well as compatibility with a variety of InnoTab® MAX cartridges*.


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Pelco announces it has consolidated all of its sales operations functions into a single Global Sales Operations team that will be managed by Cliff Holtz, senior vice president of Americas Sales. The Pelco Global Sales Operations Department, led by John Roman, director of Global Sales Operations, will now report directly to Holtz.
“This consolidation of functions will allow Pelco to streamline processes and eliminate duplication of efforts which will result in better response times and improved customer service throughout our entire sales operations group,” says Dean Meyer, Pelco president and CEO.
The restructuring will result in the elimination of 17 sales positions in the Americas Sales Operations, Strategic Accounts, and Global Sales Operations.
“We will do our utmost to support those affected employees with extended notice, severance pay, outplacement, and counseling services,” Meyer says.


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Mash Direct is pleased to announce that our four stunning festive lines are hitting the shops in time for Christmas. Duck Fat Roast Potatoes, Honey Glazed Parsnips, Ready to Roast Root Vegetables and Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Butter are on shelves across the UK and Ireland.
Our products have been developed by a leading chef in Northern Ireland to our award winning high standards. These four festive dishes will help families save time and effort this Christmas and provide some variety to meals throughout December.
Tracy Hamilton said, “Our development team have been working to produce these amazing dishes to the standard our customers expect. We know how busy families are at Christmas time and these four dishes should help make Christmas dinner a bit easier for busy cooks everywhere.”


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JD reveals how Chinese are shopping during the coronavirus outbreak
Chinese online retail giant JD has released figures detailing Chinese spending habits during the current coronavirus outbreak.
JD’s delivery business has been heavily impacted by the hundreds of millions of Chinese people choosing to stay indoors because of the disease.
Sales of rice, dairy products and other staple food products have soared 154 per cent year-on-year during this period, with rice and wheat products increasing at 5.4 and 4.7 times respectively. Consumption of cereals surged in late January as much as 15 times compared with the same day on the lunar calendar last year.
Sales of instant food products, bottled water, dairy and seafood items all saw similarly dramatic sales increases.
JD’s fresh-food sales increased 215 per cent over last year. Expectations of an increase in sales saw the firm establishing a “fresh produce emergency team” to pay close attention to sales trends, as well as a daily mechanism to update inventory levels and production information, preparing countermeasures in advance.
Sales of pork increased tenfold, while sales of beef, mutton, poultry and eggs increased 400 per cent. Vegetable sales increased by nearly 450 per cent compared with the same period last year.
Health-related products have also risen sharply, with sales of sterilised alcohol, hand sanitizer, disinfectant, germicidal detergent, clothing antiseptic, disinfectant wipes and toilet cleanser selling in highly elevated numbers to Chinese consumers.


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Holiday cash: 12 pct. drop possible
The people who get an additional tax for 2014, will also get less holiday money due to the same government measure. For people with middle incomes, this can amount to up to 12.23 percent, according to calculations by salary processor Salar. It was recently announced that 5 to 6 million Dutch people will receive an additional tax that they have to pay next year. The additional tax is due to the government's decision to make the general deduction and employment deduction income dependent. Salar has calculated that people with a gross income of between 4,000 and 4,250 euro per month will receive 12.23 percent less holiday money. This is a net amount around 250 euro. Those who earn between 1,750 and 3,750 euro gross per month, will receive 4.17 percent less holiday money. And the group of 4,750 to 7,000 euro, 9 percent. According to Minister Kamp, you should not only look at the holiday money, but at the entire income. According to him, those who get a gross salary of about 4,000 per month, will get 300 euro more per year. "On balance there are more income for these people."


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Leesburg Bikefest 2024 - Celebrating the spirit of riding
For Immediate Release: March 26, 2024
City of Leesburg Contact: Office of the City Manager
352-728-9786 ext. 1100
Bikefest Contact: Maggie Lyden, Special Events Manager
352-728-9786 ext. 3255
Leesburg Bikefest 2024: Celebrating the Spirit of Riding
LEESBURG, FLORIDA – The roar of engines, the camaraderie of riders and the thrill of the open road will converge once again as Leesburg gears up for its highly anticipated annual event, Leesburg Bikefest. From April 26 to April 28 downtown Leesburg will transform into a vibrant hub of motorcycle enthusiasts, live music and unforgettable experiences.
Now in its 27th year, Leesburg Bikefest promises attendees an unparalleled celebration of the motorcycle lifestyle. With a dynamic lineup of entertainment, including free concerts from national headliners LOCASH, Sugar Ray and Austin Snell plus over twenty local bands, thrilling stunt shows and a diverse array of vendors offering everything from custom bikes to unique accessories, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Leesburg Bikefest.
“We are thrilled to welcome riders from near and far to experience the excitement of Leesburg Bikefest,” said Maggie Lyden, Special Events Manager for the City of Leesburg. “This event is not just about motorcycles, it’s about community, a passion for the open road and a passion for music. We can’t wait to see everyone come together and celebrate.”
Whether you’re a seasoned rider, someone who appreciates the thrill of the ride or just simply a music lover, Leesburg Bikefest offers something for all. For more information, including a schedule of events, VIP tickets or places to stay, visit www.LeesburgBikefest.com.
About Leesburg Bikefest:
Leesburg Bikefest is an annual motorcycle rally held in downtown Leesburg, Florida. Since its inception, the event has grown to become one of the premier motorcycle festivals in the Southeast, attracting thousands of riders and enthusiasts from across the country. With its unique blend of live entertainment, motorcycles showcase, and community engagement, Leesburg Bikefest offers an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.
Leesburg is a progressive city of more than 28,000 residents in northwest Lake County. The city government serves twice as many people with its electric, gas, water and wastewater public utilities. Leesburg is also a central hub for commerce, attracting 50,000 people to work each weekday. For more information, visit www.leesburgflorida.gov.


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Ministry of industry and information technology certification! Sany rotary drilling rig was elected as the "single champion product in manufacturing industry"
certified by the Ministry of industry and information technology! Sany rotary drilling rig was selected as the "single champion product in manufacturing industry"
China Construction machinery information
on December 25, the Ministry of industry and information technology and the China Federation of industrial economics held a "experience exchange meeting for single champions in manufacturing industry" in Beijing. At the meeting, Sany rotary drilling rig products were successfully selected as the "single champion product in manufacturing industry", adding another honor to the brand
what is the single champion of manufacturing? According to the definition of the Ministry of industry and information technology, "an enterprise that has long focused on some segments of the manufacturing market, with internationally leading production technology or process, and a single product market share ranking in the forefront of the world or domestic." Since the implementation of the special action for cultivation and improvement of individual champions in manufacturing industry for four years, four batches of 256 demonstration enterprises and 161 champion products have been selected
according to the survey of the Ministry of industry and information technology, the average R & D intensity of individual champion enterprises is 5%, the ownership rate of R & D institutions is 97%, and the average number of valid patents is 465. The innovation ability, market position, quality benefit and anti risk ability are far beyond the level of general manufacturing enterprises. The individual champion enterprises promote the overall improvement of the industrial chain and industrial clusters by giving full play to their own advantages
it is reported that since its listing, Sany rotary drilling rig has been trusted by the industry and customers, and its market share is firmly in the advanced position in China. This award highlights Sany's outstanding advantages in product applicability, innovation and other fields
since 2005, the domestic sales volume of Sany rotary drilling rig has been the champion for many consecutive years. Through high-efficiency hydraulic system and excellent winch technology, Sany rotary drilling rig has achieved 100 meters of rock entry in construction capacity, and has made a breakthrough in intelligent technology to achieve full electronic control operation. Through innovation driven and intelligent digital transformation, Sany rotary drill B.2 ± 0.5mm/min or 2.5 soil 0.5mm/min; Machine products are constantly upgraded and optimized, leading the industry trend
Sany rotary drilling rig was elected as "the single champion of manufacturing industry, which can ensure that the measured result film has superior smooth result military products", which is not only an honor, but also a mission
in the future, Sany will always adhere to the mission of "generally speaking, the inspection of pipe materials will include many contents, and the quality will change the world", build China's top priority with independent research and development, promote the high-quality development of equipment manufacturing industry with innovation drive, and better promote the realization of China's dream of manufacturing power
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"We will literally take tablets and drop them out of helicopters," and return a year later to see if the effort was a success,” Negroponte said, according a report in PCMag.com which also noted he said that the new tablet design can withstand a 30-foot drop, and even be left out in the rain.
The new tablets will be preloaded with 100 books, and will be able to connect to the Internet wirelessly. Previous tablets have used a peer-to-peer mesh connection to help establish connectivity.
"Adults may be able to steal it, but they won't be able to use it … maybe an older brother will get a hold of it, use it for pornography – that's life," Negroponte said at Open Mobile Summit.
This is not the first time the MIT professor has taken on an ambitious challenge. In 2005 Negroponte founded the One Laptop Per Child organization that hoped to deliver tens of millions of $100 laptop computers to the developing world. After a series of delays, the OLPC eventually came out above the $100 price and didn’t reach as broad a distribution as the non-profit had hoped for. Negroponte's said his foundation has delivered about 3 million laptops across 45 countries to date.
The OLPC XO-3 will be the third generation in a tablet line first announced in 2009. It’s expected to include an integrated solar panel that would charge the device in areas that don’t have ready access to electricity.


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There's an Ice Bucket Challenge Halloween Costume NowToo Far?
You can now look like you're doing the Ice Bucket Challenge without getting wet.
Unless you've lived under a rock, you know that the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has taken over social media. Celebrities, politicians, and your Facebook friends alike have poured buckets of freezing cold water on their heads in the name of a good cause.
So after noticing how big of a deal it is, someone inevitability made an Ice Bucket Challenge Halloween costume. For a mere $39.99 you can impress your friends, eat candy, and not get hypothermia during chilly October nights, all while looking stylish and politically aware.
While the challenge might be a total cultural phenomenon right now, we aren't too sure how popular this costume will be come fall. But we're sure people will be wearing them to parties across the country regardless.
You can pick up your very own Ice Bucket couture here, if that's something you're into. The company, Brands On Sale, will now be donating $10 per costume.
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The company recently completed all the requirements for ISO 9001: 2008 certification of our Tacoma, Washington containerboard mill.
Tacoma is the last of the thirteen WestRock containerboard mills to earn this distinction. “It’s more than just a plaque on the wall,” says Thomas Stigers, executive vice-president, containerboard mills. “It’s a commitment, to ourselves and our customers.”
ISO 9001: 2008 is an international set of guidelines that companies choose to meet to demonstrate they adhere to the highest standards of quality and excellence in such areas as management principles, customer relations, and the manufacturing process. “From the time the chips get to our mill to the time the paper gets to the customer, that’s all in the scope of the ISO system and we want to make sure we’re consistently at our best,” says Steve Devlin, general manager, Tacoma mill.
“We want our mills to be top notch, from gate to gate,” says Stigers. “Like safety, quality is part of our company culture.”
Many companies have chosen not to participate in this process because of its high expectations on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. WestRock, however, sees this as an opportunity to add value to their portfolio. This showcases our company’s commitment to go beyond the standards set forth by the industry, positioning us a differentiator.
In Tacoma, the mill’s employees see this as a major accomplishment. “This took many long hours and a tremendous amount of work from everyone in the mill,” says Devlin. “The employees are very proud to receive this recognition.”
The mill’s registration is good for three years and WestRock will go through annual third party audits to maintain their ISO status.


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Mash Direct has won the coveted title Most Innovative Small Manufacturing Company of the Year in the industry Oscars – Food Manufacture’s Food Manufacturing Excellence Awards (FMEAs), at the London Park Lane Hilton in a glittering awards ceremony last night (November 21).
The achievements of the Northern Ireland food manufacturer were recognised in front of hundreds of industry guests, as its Director, Jack Hamilton received the award from Mary Hunter, MD with category sponsor Columbus. They were joined on stage by awards presenter and TV Countryfile star Julia Bradbury.
2013 has been a hugely successful year for the County Down business. This year Mash Direct have started exporting to Dubai and Abu Dhabi and now stock Asda stores across England. This success has been recognised at high levels with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers, paying Mash Direct a visit this month.
The Company has developed the chilled vegetable sector with commercial success being built on a strong technical and engineering background. This year Mash Direct achieved its fifth consecutive A+ grade BRC accreditation from the prestigious SAI Global Organisation. It is one of only two ready meal companies in the whole of the UK to achieve the A+ grade this year and the only one in Ireland.
The award judges – led by judging panel chairman Paul Wilkinson – praised Mash Direct’s steady growth and product innovation.
The judges said: “Not only has Mash Direct invested to enable it to meet current demand for its products, it has also launched a number of new products designed to grow its business further afield.”
Rick Pendrous, editor of Food Manufacture, said: “The FMEAs go from strength-to-strength each year in recognising top achievement in the field of food and drink manufacturing. Mash Direct’s holistic approach to expansion and its comprehensive entry made it stand out from other companies this year.”


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As more women are empowered to become community health workers, they help an entire generation grow up strong.
The American Indian Cancer Foundation is reclaiming Indigenous health with culture and tradition.
Sharing knowledge about pickling, canning, roasting, broth-making, and dumpling folding can provide meaningful experiences for the next generation.
MoGro is a food delivery service that makes organic fruits and vegetables available to rural, low-income families for an affordable price.
In Portland, Oregon, a nonprofit teamed up with local businesses to get more farm-direct produce into the hands of low-income residents.
A new pilot program seeks to make fitness and nutrition education more accessible and inviting for individuals with disabilities.
The Super Snack Challenge engaged all kids and families across Minnesota to think about healthy snacks and try new nutritious foods.
The GrowHaus seeks to create a community-driven, neighborhood-based food system based in Denver's Elyria-Swansea neighborhood.


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Myntra To Fall Short Of Year-End Target After Demonetization Hits Sales
Saturday, January 7, 2017, 12:41 PM
Flipkart-owned online fashion retailer Myntra, is going through bad times. It suffered a setback in its recent sale, highlighting the broader challenges which India’s e-tail industry has been facing, in the past six months. Demonetization has kept potential consumers away. Myntra sold goods worth more than INR 350 crores, during the three-day sale, falling short of the targets it set, by a considerable margin.


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Yes, the American auto industry definitely needs repair.
But I'd like to see Congress look beyond just one industry and focus on repairing the American economy across the board, starting with action against all businessess and industries.
Specifically: Force American companies to stop outsourcing jobs and looking outside our borders for cheap labor to import when so many United States citizens need work.
If "the way we've been doing things" works, then why is the economy in this mess?
As for the auto industry, I wonder if the reason they don't seem to pay a lot of attention to making smaller and more fuel-efficient, yet desirable, vehicles is because Big Oil doesn't want its income diminished.
The UAW? I can see both sides. If I were an auto worker I'd want my perks, such as high pay and guaranteed income during layoffs, kept.
But I can also understand Congress wanting pay cuts to equalize American manufacturers' pay scales with Japanese and European car plants in America.
Note, though, that most of those import brand plants are in the "non-union" South. Are Southerners being taken advantage of?


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San Antonio's Cowboy Breakfast is known for its early start, its bad weather and its sheer volume of, well, everything! Here's a look at the numbers that go into making the Alamo City's favorite free breakfast. The 2015 Cowboy Breakfast will be Friday, Jan. 30, from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. in front of Cowboys Dancehall, 3030 N.E. Loop 410. Sources: Cowboy Breakfast and San Antonio Express-News archives


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To allow more cash-in-hand of people so they could spend more, the government yesterday decided to reduce the employers’ and workers’ contribution to EPF. The revised percentage will be liable for three months. This will amount to liquidity support of Rs 6,750 crores and was one of the many steps announced to revive the economy amidst coronavirus pandemic.
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“Statutory PF contribution of both employer and employee will be reduced to 10 per cent each from the existing 12 per cent for all establishments covered by EPFO for the next three months,” the Finance Minister said in a press conference.
However, she also said that state-run (related to government) firms will continue to pay 12 percent as an employer contribution.
The government went on to add that this scheme will benefit over 4.3 crore employees and will provide relief to about 6.5 lakh establishments covered under EPFO. The more cash in hand might also increase the demand for goods which have been severely affected in recent times.
The government also said it would pay the EPF contribution for employees of businesses to help them recover from the virus crisis.
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Finance Minsiter has extended the EPF support for several firms and their workers. The government had earlier contributed to the EPF of business and workers of firms with up to 100 employees and wherein 90% of staff is paid less than 15,000.
Now, “The EPF of two quarters will be paid by the government for companies with up to 100 employees and where 90 per cent of the staff is paid up to Rs 15,000 a month,” said Nirmala Sitharaman.
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The government had made payments of 12 per cent of employer and 12 per cent of employee contributions into EPF accounts in March, April and May. This will now be extended by another three months to the salaries of June, July and August.


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Google has set reportedly its sights on the television set-top box with a small test in conjunction with Dish Network that adds Google's Android operating system to the satellite television experience. Viewers search satellite programming alongside websites such as Google's YouTube with a keyboard and watch videos from either source on their televisions, reports the Wall Street Journal (subscription required).
"Google's trying to replicate the internet experience on TV," said WSJ's Jessica Vascallero, "but it's early days, and they're testing a lot of formats." She claims a small group of Google employees is currently kicking the tires on the service, but that Google nor Dish Network would comment about the test.
Google dominates online search, and is apparently eager to extend its reach to the other main screen in most homes. When people search for television programs and web video content on these boxes, they would encounter Google's keyword and display ads, giving the search and advertising giant another way to reach consumers and profile their preferences.
Meanwhile, given the sorry state of most set-top boxes' search functions, satellite and cable providers should be grateful for any help they can get as more televisions connect to the internet. They can't even offer acceptable search for the programming that is available now, let alone the torrent of video available online. Google would be able to help them in that regard the same way it's helping the major labels deal with online music videos.
In addition to showcasing video from YouTube, possibly Hulu, and other web video sites alongside television programs, these set-top boxes reported run the Google Android operating system also found on Google's phones. The same way apps designed for the iPhone will (mostly) work on the iPad, apps designed for Google Android phones could find their way onto televisions as a result of potential deals between Google and Dish or other television providers.
Whatever happens with these boxes, Vascallero said consumers shouldn't hold their breath because it could be years until they can get their hands on a Google-powered television.
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Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus preorders kicked off in India yesterday, ahead of its launch on October 17. According to a report on Economic Times, preorders got off to a shaky start as confusion riddled retailers on day one. Also Read - New iPhone SE to be the most affordable 5G phone from Apple, to launch in 2022Also Read - iPhone 13 launch date and more details tipped as part of new leaks
The new iPhones were up for preorders at Apple s Authorized Resellers including Ingram Micro, Redington, Rashi Peripherals and Reliance. Additionally, the devices were also available on e-commerce sites like Infibeam, Flipkart and Amazon India, with only the former authorized to sell iPhones online. According to the publication, Infibeam had garnered 1,300 preorders for the iPhones by evening and the iPhone 6 128GB variant was the most sought after model. Also Read - iPhone 12 Mini reaches end of production already, say rumours
Not everything was rosy however, as the day was also riddled with a lot of confusion. Quite a few retail stores reportedly refused to take preorders as they didn t know when they would get stocks of the new iPhones. I have advised customers to come back on October 15 evening or 16, by when I would have more clarity on what stocks I will get, one of the store owners told ET. If I take a specific order and the money for it today, and don’t get it from Apple, I will face an awkward situation. Others like the MobileStore and Croma took preorders, but told the buyers to expect the phones only after October 18.
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available in India in three storage variants each. As for prices, the 16GB variant of the iPhone 6 is priced at Rs 53,500, the 64GB variant is priced at 62,500, and the 128GB variant is priced at Rs 71,500. As for the bigger iPhone 6 Plus, the 16GB variant is priced at Rs 62,500, the 64GB variant is priced at Rs 71,500, and the 128GB variant is priced at 80,500.


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Texas, a state well-known for its close ties to the oil industry, has been able to mitigate the economic damage done by crude's price decline by cutting taxes and relying on its diversified economy, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday.
"While other states have been raising taxes, we cut taxes by $4 billion ... and it is attracting businesses from New York, from New Jersey and across the entire country," Abbott said in an interview with CNBC's "Squawk on the Street. "
U.S. crude prices have declined nearly 45 percent year over year and more than 8 percent in 2015. In fact, WTI futures dropped as much as 2 percent Tuesday on news Iran and world powers led by the U.S. had agreed on a historic nuclear deal before rebounding to move higher.
"Texas leads the nation in technology exports, we have the largest medical center, not just in the United States, but in the entire world," Abbott added, also saying that General Motors is currently investing $1.4 billion to open a new manufacturing facility in Arlington.
Nevertheless, while Texas' economy is large and very diversified, the state's revenue could take a hit from lower oil prices, according to an April report from the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank.
"Texas, owing to size and diversification, obtains 9 percent of tax revenue from oil and gas. Oil and gas severance tax revenue in Texas totaled $4.5 billion in 2013. With the halving of oil prices, and potentially lower production, those receipts likely will significantly fall in 2015," the report said.
Nevertheless, Texas' exposure to the oil glut is much smaller than that of other states, the report added, as crude accounts for 80 percent of Alaska's tax revenue and nearly 50 percent of North Dakota's.