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Here, the Sales Manager for SYS Systems – a UK platinum partner for Stratasys – reveals how the industry landscape is changing and why there are more exciting times ahead for exponents of this ever-growing technology.
In the early days, 3D printing was very much geared towards product designers keen to visualise, test and develop their latest ideas.
While this remains a key area of work, huge technological advancements have forced businesses to rethink what they want to get from their 3D printers and the wider implications on their operations.
“Predominantly we’ve built our customer base with systems supplied to companies that want to prototype and test form, fit and function– that’s where the majority of printers were sold in the early days,” said Mr Thompson.
“The big shift in the last few years has been the move towards more production and end-use applications. We’re getting more enquiries from people asking whether they can do something different and take advantage of the many opportunities that 3D printing presents.
“For example, can they use it to help assemble a product rather than just in R&D or the design team?
“That change has really been driven by material developments, with improvements made on temperature resistance, strength, accuracy, reliability and repeatability. That’s allowed us to get into those areas, but in addition businesses have also got a generally deeper understanding of what 3D-printing machines are capable of.
“We now get people who understand what the technology is and how it works, but needing that extra bit of advice in terms of where it can be useful and where they can get their ROI.
“The conversations we have are very much applications-driven.’”
The focus on true additive manufacturing – where parts can be printed ready for real-world use across industries like aerospace, automotive and medical – is increasing rapidly.
Mr Thompson said: “We’re now talking to parts of businesses we didn’t use to talk to, such as machine shops which once thought 3D printing wasn’t for them. They’re sitting up and realising the technology is here to stay and that they’ve got to embrace it and see where it can offer them benefits.
“Customer awareness and their expectation levels are meeting in the middle with the material and machine developments.
“At SYS Systems we’ve been exposed to this for many years and can use our knowledge to offer a better experience to those customers.
“Today, more than 50% of our machine sales are for AM uses, which has grown hugely in recent years. The beauty of a Stratasys system is it can be multi-discipline – they’re not just restricted to the shop floor or aimed at the design team.
“The amount of materials and options available means the business case for investing in a system is stronger, because it can be used by different departments and the ROI is a lot higher and easier to prove.”
“I see the industry as a wedge shape. The thick end of the wedge is rapid prototyping and the thin end is end-use components. In the middle you have jigs and fixtures, workholdings and manufacturing aids – anything that can help get someone’s product out of the door quicker, cheaper or more efficiently.
“Over a period of time I wouldn’t say we’ve seen prototyping diminishing, but other areas are definitely growing. The market trend is towards customers being more open to exploring materials and then end use. That’s because it saves on time, gives better print quality and there are fewer tools required for production.
“The big challenge for both our customers and our engineers is working together to continue to grow that middle and thin end of the wedge. Businesses increasingly see 3D printing as a way of improving their production processes and replacing inefficient traditional manufacturing methods, but in the short-term that may mean ripping up the rule book and redesigning their parts to suit a new way of working.
“Once a company has overcome that hurdle, the potential long-term benefits are almost endless. We’ve seen it with clients like Torus Group, which has developed a unique 3D-printed bottle-filling assembly to improve testing on its top load and volume gauge machinery.
“In terms of current industry demand, you have two fields. There are applications where customers are wanting a certain part and to know how they can make it lighter, quicker and stronger, and also from a technology point of view where they want better materials – and I’m sure those things will come.
“Stratasys has made a great example of allowing customers to evolve with the technology, such as with the Fortus 450, for example. These machines can be upgraded at any point to use materials that will be developed and released down the line.”
“I don’t think the next few years will see things change dramatically, but what we will find is more high-performance materials being released.
“Also, because of the ever-expanding 3D-printing colour capabilities on the J-Series of machines, we may be able to speak to people we haven’t been able to speak to previously, offering them better prototyping capabilities.
“Using pantone colours, the realism that can be achieved on a model from a prototype point of view is a major market for us.
“We’ve had a fantastic journey in the last decade and more in terms of company growth, to the point of being the leading UK supplier of Stratasys systems over the past few years.
“We’ll continue to build on that success and are already doing so by investing in the latest display equipment at our headquarters near Derby. We’ll also continue to invest in our people by training them to factory standards and beyond, meaning they’ll always be up to speed as experts in the latest technology, software and application developments from Stratasys.
“Our customers will benefit greatly from that approach.”


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Poland’s investments in Azerbaijan revealed
Baku, Azerbaijan, Sept.9
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As of today, Poland has invested $20.4 million in the economy of Azerbaijan, Elnara Mammadova, head of the Foreign Trade Office of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) in Baku, told Trend.
Mammadova noted that Azerbaijan, in turn, has invested $10 million in the Polish economy.
Mammadova noted that 18 Polish companies are currently operating in Azerbaijan in the fields of services, industry, trade etc.
“They operate mainly in the fields of services, industry, trade and other areas,” she said. “At the same time, solid legal framework has been created for bilateral cooperation, about 50 bilateral documents were signed between the two countries, including important documents such as those on investment promotion and mutual protection, elimination of double taxation and economic cooperation.”
She noted that according to the Central Statistical Office of Poland, the trade turnover between Poland and Azerbaijan amounted to $95 million in 2018.
She added that $81 million accounts for Polish exports (an increase of 12%) and $14 million for imports from Azerbaijan (an increase of 6%).
“Of course, this growth is evaluated positively, but, given the existing potential, the main goal is to further increase the volume of trade and diversify its structure,” Mammadova said.
The Polish Investment and Trade Agency was established in 2003 as a result of the merger of the State Agency for Foreign Investment and the Polish Press Agency. In 2017, the agency was renamed to the Polish Investment and Trade Agency and joined the group of the Polish Development Fund.
The agency’s mission is to increase the flow of foreign direct investment in Poland, as well as expand the scope of activities of Polish entrepreneurs abroad. The agency operates both in Poland and abroad through trade offices around the world.
Over the past two years, 70 foreign trade offices have been created.

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A Standalone NBA 2K VR Game Arrives This Week
2KVR Experience launches on PS4 and PC on November 22.
After the existence of such a game was leaked through a recent Trophy listing, 2K today formally announced NBA 2KVR Experience.
This isn't a virtual reality version of NBA 2K17. Instead, it's a standalone, $15 mini-game compilation of sorts. You'll step onto the Indiana Pacers' court alongside the Pacers' Paul George, who is the cover star of 2K17. Here, he'll do commentary and serve as a guide through various skill-improvement exercises.
Among those mentioned in the press release are a three-point shootout, a "speed and accuracy skills" challenge, and a competition to hit shots with the shot clock running down. From the look of the trailer, some of it is grounded in reality, while other aspects have you pulling off ludicrous feats and sinking half-court shots. Leaderboards are mentioned in the press release, as are various boosts you can use by buying Gatorade in-game.
2KVR comes quite soon--it launches tomorrow, November 22, for PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Samsung Gear VR.
The products discussed here were independently chosen by our editors. GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site.


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"Cause of the weather, everybody's kind of is off to a slow start. As we get more stuff, I think more vendors will start showing up," said Blaize Scott, who was selling with Scott Farms.
But it's not the lack of rain that's causing the slow start, it's the inconsistent weather.
"Cause it'll be warm, and then it'll be freezing," said Blaize. "Then it'll be hot then cold, and hot and cold. And it just, it messes with the growing process."
And Blaize tells us that her farm was no different. Seeing the quickly changing temperatures cause problems.
"With out field tomatoes and with our squash and zucchini and peaches for sure," continued Blaize.
With the slow start to the summer also comes the worries of a slow summer. Blaize says that while they are prepared, the lack of rain is still worrisome.
"We have an irrigation tank so that really helps too. But any rain is definitely good. For the soil and all that kind of stuff. So, the irrigation helps, but rain is even better," said Blaize.
And as the summer months approach, Blaize says that she and other vendors are still thinking positive.
"Now that it's starting to, hopefully, have a constant temperature and start getting warmer, then we'll have more product to sell," explained Blaize.
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du on Wednesday announced it will offer iPhone SE, the most powerful phone with a four-inch display, beginning April 6.
iPhone SE packs the power of iPhone 6s in a beloved compact aluminum design that customers love, featuring a stunning four-inch Retina display and four gorgeous metallic finishes, including rose gold. With the exceptional performance of the advanced 64-bit A9 chip, longer battery life, camera innovations including a 12-megapixel iSight camera, Live Photos, the ability to record in 4K and Touch ID, iPhone SE is the perfect phone for everyone who wants a smaller phone.
“Apple has always been at the forefront of smartphone innovation and iPhone SE carries on that tradition,” said Fahad Al Hassawi, Chief Commercial Officer, du. “At du, we love to provide customers with best-in-class devices like iPhone SE alongside competitive benefits and affordable rate plans.”
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Overcapacity and the trade war continue to haunt container shipping. Freight demand and vessel supply are still out of balance.
After an ‘extremely dull’ year, container carriers have little to look forward to in the new year, BIMCO says
THE trade war between the US and China and continuing overcapacity are likely to mean 2019 will be remembered as an “extremely dull” year for container shipping.
Early indicators form US inventory-to-sales ratios showed there was no front loading of volumes this year ahead of the next round of tariffs on December 15, he said.
“Global demand growth of 1% for the first three quarters of the year is unlikely to turn around for the fourth quarter,” BIMCO chief shipping analyst Peter Sand said in an outlook webinar. “Fourth-quarter demand from front loading inflated volumes last year so the full year total is likely to be lower than it is today.”
The trade war is continuing to have a negative effect on box shipping.
“Whichever way you look at it, 2019 did not deliver on demand,” Mr Sand said. “Looking at 2020, imports into developing markets could improve, but what matters most for container shipping is imports into developed countries, but this is still very much entangled in the trade war.”
The International Monetary Fund is forecasting a 3.4% growth in 2020, but this was unlikely to be the full picture, as the future always looked brighter from a distance, Mr Sand said.
Moreover, there would be a “double-whammy” as the multiplier effect was also deteriorating.
“It is a massive challenge, to say the least,” said Mr Sand. “But below the headline, we see very different developments. There is strong demand going into Europe from Asia, which is the most positive story in terms of demand growth for 2019, up by 3.7% in the first three quarters.”
This, however, had to be tempered with the reality of freight rates, which had failed to rise in line with demand.
“The China Containerised Freight Index, the best proxy for liner profitability, followed the usual seasonal pattern going into April, but by summer the peak season never really materialised,” Mr Sand said.
“While the CCFI was slightly up in November, rates remained 4% lower than the same time last year. Over the year, average freight rates for 2019 compared with 2018 on the Asia-Europe trade were down 4.7%, despite a demand growth of 3.7%.”
The reason for this was ongoing overcapacity on the trade lane, he said.
“The inflow of ultra-large containerships being fed into the one trade which is growing has resulted in negative freight rate growth.”
BIMCO expects final containership fleet growth to finish the year at 3.7%, down from last year, but still to high given volume growth of just 1%.
“That is a deterioration of the fundamental balance,” Mr Sand said.
“Going into 2020 our growth expectations are around 3%, and we certainly need a reversal of fortunes in the trade war in order to bring around a stronger market in 2020. Right now it is not on the cards.”


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J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. said Monday it will increase its lending to small businesses by up to $4 billion in 2010.
The move will provide businesses with increased access to working capital, term loans for expansion, commercial mortgages, lines of credit, and business credit cards, the New York-based bank said.
Chase has $29 billion in outstanding balances in loans, lines and credit card balances to businesses with annual sales of less than $20 million.
The $4 billion in additional credit will be available to qualified businesses with annual sales of less than $20 million. A majority of new loans will be targeted to companies with sales of less than $10 million, the bank said.
To help with the loans, Chase also said it plans to hire 325 small business bankers to work at the bank's branches nationwide.


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In a crossover that none of us expected, ex-Nintendo Of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé recently hosted a roundtable discussion with former and current leaders at Microsoft. The unique discussion focuses on the past, present and future of gaming, and how Microsoft and Xbox shaped the industry.
Right from the off, Fils-Aimé is aware of how unusual his involvement in the discussion is. The former exec exclaims: “I’m sure at this point you’re wondering, what is the former president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America doing at a Microsoft Xbox event?” Before adding: “I don’t know why I’m here either.”
Fils-Aimé is joined in the discussion by head of 343 Industries Bonnie Ross, the former chief Xbox officer Robbie Bach, the former vice president of Microsoft Game Studios Ed Fries and the former corporate vice president of interactive entertainment Peter Moore.
Fils-Aimé is quick to Mention Nintendo, stating how proud he was to help drive innovation in the industry with his work on the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo Wii. He also jokingly mentions how “the Wii was the top selling console” during the same generation the Xbox 360 released.
On paper, five business-focused individuals talking about the industry doesn’t sound particularly exciting. However, there’s a lot to take away here.
For example, Ed Fries, the former vice president of Microsoft Game Studios, discusses how the Xbox team originally planned to port popular PC titles to the original Xbox.
However, they quickly realised that this wasn’t enough for the console market. Fries stated: “We needed to find new teams, and we needed a new audience and to make things [specifically] for the console world.”
Peter Moore, who’s one of the most recognisable faces alongside Fils-Aimé, talks about his time as Liverpool Football Club’s CEO. Moore is originally from Liverpool, and discussed how he first visited the grounds as a child in 1959. Interestingly, Moore utilised the experience and knowledge gained during his time in gaming while managing the club.
“I applied so many video game lessons on fan engagement, utilisation of technology. We have 400 millions fans around the world, and it was no different than Xbox Live,” stated Moore.
You can view the full talk above, or by clicking here.
Current Xbox Chief Phil Spencer recently spoke about how he is evaluating the business’ relationship with Activision Blizzard, which is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with the state of California over allegations of abuse and harassment.
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Boca, a brand from Kraft Foods Group, earlier this week debuted Boca Essentials, a line of vegetable- and grain-based patties that promises to deliver “complete protein” for consumers opting for meatless meals.
Suddenly Salad, a brand from the General Mills portfolio, announced that it would be expanding its pasta salads to include grain salads. The new grain salad mixes blend such grains as brown rice, wild rice, wheat berries and quinoa, and combines them with herbs and spices.
Purely Elizabeth, a natural foods company, announced that its line of Ancient Grain Granola debuted at Target stores across the country on June 8. Consumers can choose from original, pumpkin fig and cranberry pecan varieties.
Boulder Canyon Foods, a snack food manufacturer, on Tuesday introduced Ancient Grains, a whole-grain snack chip that combines grains and seeds to create a healthy snacking experience, the company said.


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ISLAMABAD: On the directive of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) will launch an online system for citizens to make government payments without additional charges.
The system will start working soon after Eid-ul-Adha, Head of PM’s Strategic Reforms Salman Sufi said Wednesday.
Sufi said efforts were afoot to transfer all government payments to the online system within six months, for which instruction had been given to the president of NBP.
He said an efficient online system, which has no additional charges on consumers, was significant for a cashless economy.
He said the step would prove a milestone in promoting a cashless economy.
Price of gold rise by Rs1,000 per tola to settle at Rs205,600
Committee also defers summary of Ministry of National Health Services for increase in prices of 119 drugs
Gold price declines by Rs2,900 per tola during two sessions
Trade in "green goods” grew by 4% in second half of year, reaching a record $1.9 trillion in 2022
Comments come after financial sector was shaken by Silicon Valley Bank collapse
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Palandri releases a new vintage to celebrate a new life
Palandri is pleased to announce the release of the 2005 Palandri Vita Novus Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon, following in the footsteps of the successful 2004 vintage.
Australian wine dominates at Sydney International Wine Competition
Australian wines dominate the TOP 1OO winner’s circle of the 2008 Sydney International Wine Competition, challenging international critics who suggest that wines from Down Under are too big and bold to be consumed with food.
Granite Belt grapes go online
With vintage currently underway in the Queensland wine capital, growers can now sell their grapes online.
Phone book recognises Peter Lehmann
This year, Sensis is recognising local food and beverage heroes across the country on the covers of the 2008/2009 Yellow and White Pages directories, with Tanunda resident, Peter Lehmann featuring on the cover of this year’s Barossa Valley directory.
Chinese connection increases wine exports
A new Chinese wine education program could pave the way for increased Barossa export opportunities, according to Rowland Flat vigneron and winemaker, John Curnow.
$10b Murray-Darling rescue package
Climate Change Minister Penny Wong has pledged the $10 billion Murray-Darling rescue package will remain on the table and be quarantined from any budget cuts.


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Admiral and Tecnomar, part of the Italian Sea Group, have signed an agreement with H2O Marine to represent the brands in Turkey.
Admiral has been producing yachts since 1966 and currently builds vessels up to 100m in length. Tecnomar has been producing yachts since 1987 and builds yachts up to 50m.
Yagmur Atacan, founder of H2O Marine, says that Turkey sells around six megayachts on average each year – a number that is rising.
The Italian Sea Group operates from a 100,000sq m site in Marina di Carrara. It has 18 production sheds, a floating barge for yachts of up to 90m, a 500m dock and 200m dry dock.
At the end of 2012, the group entered the large commercial ship market through the acquisition of Nuovi Cantieri Apuania (NCA).


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Salina, NY -- For decades, chain pharmacies have been moving into neighborhoods and putting independent pharmacies out of business.
A pharmacist in Lyncourt is trying to buck that trend.
Christine Camille opened C&J Northside Pharmacy in November, only a few months after Walgreens moved to Eastwood and after the closing of Henderson Drug Store, previously known as Lyncourt Drug. C&J is located in Lyncourt Plaza off Court Street in the town of Salina.
“I knew people in the area weren’t happy, and I thought there was a big need for this store here,” Camille said, who worked at Lyncourt Drug for 20 years before leaving in 2008. “I always wanted to open my own store, so I decided to take a chance and do it.”
Competition from chain drug stores, forcing many independent stores to close, has been the trend since the 1960s, said Angela Dominelli, associate dean in the department of pharmacy practice at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science.
“Back then it was all based on cost,” she said. “The smaller pharmacies could not compete with the prices of prescription drugs offered by the chain stores.”
In the 1980s there were about 40,000 independent pharmacies in the United States, according to John Norton of the National Community Pharmacists Association. Today there are fewer than 23,000 that are independent.
Chain pharmacies, including grocery stores and other retailers, have grown in the past 10 years. There were 31,325 chain pharmacies in the United States in 1998, but by 2008, there were 36,738, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
In the past five years, Dominelli said, she has seen some independent stores thrive in their communities, but overall only a small number of independent stores are venturing into the business.
“Independent stores are not any better than chains, and chains are not any better than independent pharmacies,” she said. “It all depends on what the customer is looking for. Independent pharmacies rank very high in the consumers’ minds because they want that personal service.”
Tom Zaccaria, who lives in the town of Salina, agrees.
Zaccaria, 68, was a customer at Lyncourt Drug for 12 years before it closed.
“At the big chains, they don’t know you,” he said. “Here they know who I am, and I like that.”
Camille said many of her customers from Lyncourt Drug have transferred their prescriptions to C&J.
“I don’t worry about the big chains,” Camille said. “I’m going to do what I need to do to stay competitive.”
C&J offers a variety of health and beauty products, and a selection of specialized medical equipment.
“Walgreens and other chains have a lot to offer,” Camille said. “But we carry medical equipment and products that are hard to find in other stores.”
The store is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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‘Britain for Events’ the meetings and events industry’s annual promotional campaign, will now be co-ordinated by the Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) it was announced today. The industry’s collective body will take the initiative from VisitBritain which has managed the campaign for the last three years.
The campaign will also benefit from a newly formed advisory group, consisting of a number of key industry associations and partners including: the Meetings Industry Association (MIA), the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA UK & Ireland), Hotel Booking Agents Association (HBAA) and Visit England.
In further support of the campaign, International Confex has taken on the funding shortfall for the next three years, as a result of VisitBritain’s withdrawal from business tourism. The remainder of the campaign funds will continue to be raised from industry partners and supporters, along with the commercial and corporate sector.
To provide a greater focus on activities, and to avoid other industry events taking place during the year, the campaign moves to a June launch with a focus period of September 2011 – March 2012 and International Confex a key event in the campaign’s calendar. It will continue to run on during the summer of 2012 to take advantage of the staging of the London Olympics as a focus for promoting Britain as a global destination for world events.
“With VisitBritain’s strategic move away from business tourism we are delighted that this important campaign has a secure future,” said Michael Hirst, chair of BVEP. “There is a natural fit between the partnership and the campaign and we have a board of experienced personnel from across the industry who can aid in ensuring it continues to have a tangible and positive effect on the industry.”
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Rivals of Aether, the Smash-like game that has long called PC home, announced earlier this year that it would bring the definitive version not only to Steam but to the Switch as well. Initially, this version of the game will be launched this summer. Still, now it seems that the full version of Rivals of Aether will arrive in early Autumn.
In a Tweet, Rivals of Aether creator Dan Fornace revealed that a definitive edition of the game won’t be released this month. The full message for the players is below.
When Rivals of Aether – Definitive Edition launches, it will carry all the DLC available in the game and a few other goodies. First and foremost is a new game mode dubbed Rivals of Tether, which somehow turns the game into a tetherball match? Beyond that, players can expect lots of new cosmetics for the characters and a few new skins to boot.
Rivals of Aether has enjoyed moderate success since its launch in 2015. The game has garnered dedicated players who led it to several eSports tournaments, including Genesis, Smash Bros. major tournament. Rivals of Aether – Definitive Edition announced in Genesis 7 following its own game tournament.
So far, no price has been revealed for Rivals of Aether – Definitive Edition. Nonetheless, players who already own the game on Steam will enjoy the new version for free. For those who have purchased the game’s DLC, there is still something to look forward to – access to new character skins before they launch for players.


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After being accused of illegally dumping hazardous waste in California, Bed Bath & Beyond must pay $1.49M in damages.
Bed Bath & Beyond recently agreed to pay $1.49 million to settle a lawsuit over claims the popular retailer “illegally disposed of hazardous waste at local landfills.” Specifically, the company was accused of dumping “batteries, electronic devices, ignitable liquids, and other flammable, toxic, and corrosive materials at local landfills in violation of environmental laws,” according to the lawsuit. The settlement was announced by Nancy E. O’Malley, the Alameda County District Attorney, and 30 other district attorneys throughout California.
The investigation into the matter began back in December 2015 in Ventura County after a fire erupted at a trash and recycling facility in Oxnard. After an investigation into the fire, it was determined it was sparked because of a “load of waste from the trash compactor of the Oxnard Bed Bath & Beyond store.” It turns out, the trash contained “electronic items and hazardous waste, including lithium batteries and a can of lighter fluid.” Then, in April 2016, yet another fire erupted in the same store’s trash compactor. After another investigation, it was again discovered the store discarded “regulated waste such as batteries, broken fluorescent bulbs, and electronic items.”
The two fires kickstarted a more thorough investigation, including undercover inspections of Bed Bath & Beyond stores throughout the state. Those inspections revealed the retailer had been “illegally sending regulated hazardous wastes from stores to local landfills throughout California, including three stores in Alameda County.” When commenting on the matter, O’Malley said:
“The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office remains committed to protecting the natural resources of the county and the state. When businesses, large or small, illegally dispose of hazardous waste, not only do they violate the law, but they put the environment at risk…We will not stand idly by while corporations disregard the safety and well-being of the environment.”
The lawsuit was filed earlier this fall and alleged more than “200 Bed Bath & Beyond stores throughout the state – including Cost Plus World Market, buybuy BABY, Harmon, and Harmon Face Values – unlawfully handled, transported and disposed of regulated waste at local landfills not permitted to receive those wastes.” When the retailer was notified of the investigation and undercover inspections, it “cooperated with investigators and agreed to dedicate additional resources towards environmental compliance, including by performing regular self-audits of its compactors and waste bins,” according to O’Malley.
As part of the settlement, the retailer must fork over $1,327,500 in civil penalties and another $171,250 to “fund projects furthering environmental enforcement in California.”


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Avon, Conn.-based healthcare IT company Evolution1 Inc. is being sued by a Florida company claiming misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, unfair competition and other illegal activities.
According to a release from Consumer Health Technologies-P&W Software Inc., a healthcare software company based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., the lawsuit specifically names Fred “Bud” Bockoven, a former employee of CHT who now works for Evolution1. Bockoven was hired in February 2011 as vice president of sales based out of the company’s Los Angeles office, according to a release from Evolution1.
“We welcome fair and open competition because it drives constant improvement of solutions and delivers greater value to customers. However, there are laws to prevent unfair practices, and clearly we have no choice but to defend our business and our reputation from the actions taken by the parties named in our legal claim,” said CHT CEO and Founder Pradeep Goel in a statement.
The law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP filed the legal complaint on behalf of CHT-P&W Software Inc.
Consumer Health Technologies provides content management systems to healthcare payors, third-party administrators, commercial insurance carriers, and state and federal Medicaid payors.
Evolution1 provides electronic payment, on-premise and cloud computing healthcare services for reimbursement accounts, including health savings accounts, flexible spending acounts and similar programs. A spokeswoman for Evolution1 said the company had not seen the complaint as of Monday morning.
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Monday, 14 January 2013
Red revealed as our top workwear weapon
Over a third of women feel more confident when wearing red in the workplace
By Katy PearsonForget power suits and killer heels – new research has found women feel more confident by simply wearing red in the office.
A poll from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has revealed that red is fast becoming the new black, with over a third (37%) of women saying the colour makes them feel at their most confident.
Of the women surveyed, over one in four (29%) confessed they secretly wish they had the courage to wear red and make a bolder fashion statement more often.
Red has been revealed to be a key confidence booster; with over one in ten women (13%) admitting they would reach for their best red item in order to impress in the office. And it seems that the infamous LBD (Little Black Dress) may have a rival as, when quizzed about their most desirable item of clothing, nearly half of women (48%) deemed the Little Red Dress to be their number one choice.
Injecting a touch of colour was not confined to items of clothing, as a quarter (26%) also admitted that arming themselves with a touch of red lipstick can boost their confidence.
The survey also opened the wardrobe door on the UK’s most despised items of office attire – with over two thirds of women (67%) calling for revealing items of clothing to be ditched from the office. Hot pants, sheer blouses, low cut tops, miniskirts, and Croc footwear round up the top five items British women would like to see a lot less of in the workplace.
As part of National Heart Month this February the BHF is urging everyone to dress up in red on Friday February 1st for Rock Up In Red - joining the fight against heart disease, the UK’s single biggest killer. Killing one in six men and one in nine women, heart disease is responsible for almost 80,000 deaths in the UK each year.
Dr. Gayle Brewer, Senior Lecturer at the UCLan School of Psychology, said: "The clothes and colours we wear have a real impact on the way we feel and the image we project. The colour red is associated with confidence and power.
“It appears women are donning their best red dresses and suits in order to make their mark at work."
Polly Shute, Fundraising Project Director at the BHF, added: “It seems that the fail-safe weapon at work for 2013 is the colour red. “Whether it’s simply a dash of red lipstick, wearing that desirable Little Red Dress, or donning a red tie, organising a Rock Up In Red event is a great excuse to dress to impress with your colleagues on February 1st. Not only will you have the perfect opportunity to wear a colour seldom seen in the workplace, you will also help the BHF beat the UK’s single biggest killer.”
For more information on Rock Up In Red visit bhf.org.uk/red or call 0300 330 0645.
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► This year will mark the seventh edition of Global Exhibitions Day
► GED 2022 celebrates the role of exhibitions in accelerating the pace of economic recovery
► The community is eager to see each other again and to meet new people
► As COVID-19 restrictions end, the industry anticipates a strong and quick recovery
► Everyone associated with the global exhibition industry is encouraged to recognise the day
The 2022 GED campaign will focus on the irreplaceable value of physical exhibitions and face-to-face business events in creating platforms
for economic growth and recovery, as well as being the perfect occasion to network and meet new people.
While the event is facilitated by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, UFI, all businesses and professionals in the sector are encouraged to join the GED celebrations on 1 June 2022 by highlighting the impact of exhibitions on local economies – both in building businesses and connecting people


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reported a wider second-quarter loss Thursday as its bottom line was weighed down by charges for debt refinancing and stock-options expenses.
The newly public apparel retailer posted a loss of $2.8 million, or 8 cents a share, for the quarter, compared with the loss of $1.6 million, or 7 cents a share, it recorded for the same period last year.
Excluding a $10 million charge related to debt refinancing and a $500,000 charge related to options expensing, J. Crew said it earned $7.2 million, or 20 cents a share, for the quarter. Analysts, on average, had expected earnings of 17 cents a share, according to Thomson First Call.
"We are pleased with our second-quarter results, and look forward to building on the new foundation we have created for J.Crew Group," the company said. "Our team is focused on driving productivity across all areas of the business, and we are confident about our near- and long-term prospects."
J. Crew was taken public in June after its biggest shareholder, private equity firm Texas Pacific Group, had restructured the company and installed famed merchandiser Mickey Drexler as chairman and CEO. Drexler gained notoriety by building
, the specialty retail empire that runs Gap Stores, Banana Republic and Old Navy, into an American icon.
J. Crew reported sales of $269.2 million for the second quarter, up 17% from last year's $229.4 million. Its store sales increased 21% to $197.4 million, while its direct-to-consumer sales, from its catalog and Internet channels, rose 7% to $62.8 million.
Same-store sales, gauging sales at stores open for at least a year, rose 15%.
Looking ahead, J. Crew forecast long-term, annual same-store sales growth in the mid-single digits and direct-to-consumer sales growth in the high single digits. The company projects 7% to 9% net square footage expansion and EPS growth in excess of 20%.
Shares of J. Crew recently were up 90 cents, or 3.4%, to $27.60 in after-hours trading. The stock added 2.1% in regular trading hours.


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A picture of Big Bang’s T.O.P is getting a lot of attention.
An online community recently posted a picture of T.O.P.
The picture is getting a lot of attention, thanks to T.O.P’s emerald hair. His hair and clothing makes him look like a cartoon character.
People who saw the picture responded: “No one can look good with that hairstyle! T.O.P looks great because he is T.O.P.” “You look good with your new hairstyle.” “I can’t wait to listened to your songs.”
Big Bang will release their 5th mini album Alive on February 29.


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Porsche has introduced their new Porsche Classic Communication Management (PCCM) infotainment system
Porsche Asia Pacific closes the first quarter of 2021 with a 28% growth from last year with 827 cars
Porsche’s electric line-up will see the introduction of an SUV with the new Porsche Macan.
xEVs sold in Thailand to be locally-assembled by 2035, Thai gov sets lofty ambitionLuxury EVS like the Porsche
Having launched in Thailand back in February this year, the Mini Cooper SE (all-electric) will be coming
Porsche Malaysia has launched it’s all-electric four-seater car, the Porsche Taycan, in Malaysia
Following its success in Australia (100 units sold out), the 25 units of the MINI Cooper SE have been
decade.The updated Perodua Axia range saw the dropping of manual transmission options for the G and SE
Germans - some of them prefer to smash the Nürburgring lap record, as is the case with the 2021 Porsche
a soon-to-be-launched EV that looks like a mash between a Volkswagen Beetle and a first-generation Porsche
Well, the i3s’s road tax is calculated like that of a hybrid car with a tiny engine, resulting
is a four-seater but it can also be ordered with a 4+1 seating configuration, just like the Panamera
in Kulim, Kedah.There are two variants available, the petrol-powered Countryman S and the Countryman SE
MINI Malaysia has launched the all-electric MINI Cooper SE.
Following a report by The Edge Weekly, it seems that Porsche is seeking to locally-assemble (CKD) some
The long-awaited city electric car by MINI, the MINI Cooper SE is has been confirmed to launch in Malaysia
RM 85,000)While the Porsche 911 is often quoted as the greatest Porsche ever due to its tradition, we
Porsche is more than just a maker of an uber fast version of the Volkswagen Beetle, it’s an innovative
For those who think the Porsche Taycan needs extra space in the rear, well, here’s the stunningly
Meanwhile, a Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-AMG C63, and a BMW M4 drive pass the parked Preface on the way
Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the official distributor for Porsche models in Malaysia, has launched
Management of BMW AG, Oliver Zipse, stated that more than 8,000 orders have been placed for the MINI Cooper SE
In what could be a first not just for Malaysia, but also the world, Porsche is reportedly setting up
We’ve seen the launch of the Porsche Taycan and the MINI Cooper SE in Malaysia this year.
The MINI SE features a wheel design named the ‘Corona Spoke’, which wasn’t an issue
Hans Mezger, the man synonymous with Porsche flat-6 engines, has passed away at the age of 90.
In a recent roundtable discussion with Frank Ickinger (Senior Engineer Advance Engineering at Porsche
Porsche CEO, Oliver Blume, has confirmed that the Porsche 911 will never become a fully electric car.
Australia has received an overwhelming response on its city electric runabout – the MINI Cooper SE
You have the Porsche Panamera, Panamera GTS, Panamera 4 Sport Turismo, Panamera Turbo S, and about ten
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The days of swatching my wrists with lipstick to test a new shade are numbered. Yesterday, Pinterest launched an augmented reality (AR) tool that allows users to virtually try on lipstick in the app before buying it.
Here’s how it works:
Why beauty retailers are puckering up: 52 million people per month search and engage with beauty content on Pinterest, the company says. Collaborating with Pinterest allows beauty brands to catch customers while they’re casually browsing—and Pinterest isn’t charging for access.
Zoom out: Sephora and Ulta both offer virtual makeup testing in their apps and in some stores; L’Oréal debuted an AR experience for hair color last year. L’Oréal and Ulta both say customers who digitally test products are more likely to buy them.
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Good news for commercial property landlords and landowners as Aldi maybe looking to expand in your area.
An ambitious plan has been put forward today by Aldi’s boss, Giles Hurley. The company is planning to open a new store in the UK every week on average for the next two years.
In order to achieve its goal, the discount supermarket chain will be looking to invest £1 billion.
Mr Hurley believes that the company is not maximizing the market opportunity as it has been reported that almost 50% of the British population do not shop at the retail store.
“…The main reason for that is they don’t have a store near us,” said the Aldi boss.
The pledge comes has profits fall last year even though the company reported a rise in sales.
In 2018, Aldi attracted more than 800,00 new customers, adding an extra £1.1 billion in sales, up 11% on the previous year. The growth was generated by additional stores opening.
The fall in profits was partly due to the company keeping its competitive edge by cutting store items.
Aldi is still expanding whilst the big established supermarket chains have rained in their rate of expansion, allowing the company to gain customers and increase their market share, which is set to continue.
“Over the next two years we’re going to invest a further billion pounds in the UK and that shows our intent,” said Mr Hurley.
Part of the expansion plan is to increase stores in the capital, London. Now the company only has 45 stores inside the M25, by the end of 2025, Aldi’s aim is to increase that to 100.
Mr Hurley said, “Within Greater London, our market share is around half of what it is in the rest of the country so there’s clearly a big opportunity for us to expand the business. In the long term, we can comfortably see us opening 200-250 stores within London.”
However, with Aldi’s current low-cost business model it may not be as straightforward.
For one London will prove tricky, as its harder to find good locations with parking spaces.
“So, you have to have a very flexible model and Aldi is so formulaic as discounter that this is harder to manage,” says Adam Leyland, editor of the Grocer Magazine.


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Venture Pulse is a quarterly global venture capital (VC) trends report published by KPMG Enterprise and KPMG's Global Network for Innovative Startups. The report analyses the latest global trends in venture capital investment data and provides insights from both a global and Australian perspective.
Venture capital invested in Australia hit a record US$899 million in 2018, up from US$659.9 million in 2017, according to the Venture Pulse Q4 2018 report.
During the last quarter of 2018, US$147.1 million of startup investment was recorded in Australia. Major funding deals included:
In the last quarter of 2018, 15 deals were made which is significantly less than in Q3 when 41 deals were made with an investment of US$325.16 million into the ecosystem. However, as Amanda Price, Head of High Growth Ventures comments, "2018 was the biggest year ever for VC investment into Australian startups. For the first time we are starting to see a steady flow of major funding rounds over US$10 million aimed at helping locally founded businesses take on global markets. In Australia the diversity of the startups being funded is testament to the scale of the economy and opportunity."
Globally, the final quarter of 2018 saw nearly US$64 billion in VC investment globally, led by a $12.8 billion funding round to US-based e-cigarette manufacturer Juul. The VC deal, second only to the $14 billion raised by China’s Ant Financial in Q2’18, helped propel annual VC investment globally from $175 billion in 2017 to $255 billion in 2018.
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text: Russia’s attack on Ukraine is causing wheat prices to spike, exacerbating already high food prices. Wheat futures were up about 5.35% Tuesday, reaching prices not seen since 2008. The higher prices make wheat more expensive for food makers, who will likely pass those costs on to consumers. Ukraine and Russia together are responsible for about 14% of global wheat production, according to Gro Intelligence, an agricultural data analytics firm. The two countries supply about 29% of all wheat exports. Prior to the Russian invasion, Ukraine was on track for a record year of wheat exports, while Russia’s wheat exports were slowing, according to the US Department of Agriculture. “This could not come have come in the worse time,” said Robb MacKie, president and CEO of American Bakers Association. With wheat prices already on the rise, the conflict abroad is placing even more pressure on a still ailing supply chain. Russia is the top exporter or wheat, while Ukraine is in the top 5. The two counties compete in export markets like Egypt, Turkey, and Bangladesh. “Depending on how this comes out and how long it goes, wheat farmers [in Ukraine] may not be able to plant spring wheat, corn and other things. So, they might go a year without any crops,” MacKie added. That will likely push prices on US consumer items like cereal and bread higher. Cereal and baked goods were up 6.8% in the last year because of inflation, according to the US Labor Department. Consumer prices usually lag market prices of wheat, corn, grain – as these commodity prices are contracted in advance. That means the impact may not be felt for weeks or months. Russia’s actions also have caused a major disruption to Ukrainian ports, hobbling the export market. “You’ve got all kinds of logistical restrictions,” said Jim Heneghan, SVP of Agribusiness at Gro Intelligence. For example, “Ukrainian ports [are] closed to commercial traffic,” Heneghan said. And there also are reports of commercial ships being attacked. The disruptions are tightening global wheat supplies, even as demand stays the same or spikes. And with less supply, prices are rising even more than they have during the pandemic. Global food prices rose as much as 28% in 2021, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Supply chain disruptions and extreme weather contributed to the higher prices. The current situation “is just adding to additional food price inflation that we’ve been witnessing,” Heneghan said. US food prices are not immune Most US consumer brands don’t rely on imported ingredients, said Katie Denis, who leads communications and research for the Consumer Brands Association, a US trade group. “For the US market, we only import about 8% of the total stuff needed for the [consumer packaged goods] industry,” she said. “It’s pretty minimal.” Most imported items come from Mexico and Canada, she added. Higher wheat prices are good news for US farmers, as more demand could shift to the US. Even so, although US companies may not have direct exposure to disruptions in Ukraine, they aren’t immune from them, either. “This is a global economy,” Denis said. “The pricing pressure will be something felt across the entire world.” Gro Intellligence’s Heneghan said that as global supply tightens, US wheat farmers could export more product. “A lot of times, you’ll see the demand come back to the US … when you have global events that shut down exportable surpluses,” he said. “But it comes at a higher price.” That could be good news for US farmers, he added, but not for consumers. “Over the next few months, you’ll see what food companies … will have to do with the higher prices they’re having to contend with,” Heneghan said. Food and consumer goods producers may choose to absorb some of the price hikes, but they are more likely to continue to pass them onto consumers, he noted. The producer price index, which tracks average price changes America’s producers get paid for their goods and services, rose 9.7% in the 12 months ended in January, not adjusted for seasonal swings, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in February. And they’re likely to raise prices further as input costs rise, Heneghan said, especially because wheat isn’t the only crop that’s getting more expensive. Other agricultural commodity prices are going up, such as corn and soybeans, not to mention oil. “It’s going to give [consumer goods makers] even more reason to think about moving forward with those price increases,” Heneghan said. CNN’s Anneken Tappe and Julia Horowitz contributed to this report.


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Tipsheet: Alibaba Singles Day +27% | Wgreen Cuts Manager Bonuses | Wegmans #1 ‘Societal ROI’
Alibaba sets new Singles Day record with more than $30.8 billion in sales in 24 hours at CNBC. “In Chinese currency terms, GMV totaled 213.5 billion yuan, easily beating last year’s figure of 168.2 billion yuan and representing a nearly 27 percent year-on-year rise. That was, however, smaller than the 39 percent year-on-year growth recorded in 2017.” Read more
UPS Freight approve new labor contract, avoid strike by Ben Tobin at USA Today. Read more
Wegmans has highest ‘societal ROI’ at PR Week. “Societal ROI looks at three broad areas: ethical stewardship, civic minds, and visible values. Based on that criteria, Wegmans came out on top, followed by Patagonia, UPS, Aldi, and Microsoft. The index’s data was taken from Harris Poll’s 2018 Reputation Quotient.” Tiered subs.
Walgreens cuts manager bonuses following employee benefit changes by Lisa Schencker at Chicago Tribune. “Walgreens told managers about the cuts to their bonuses in late October, according to sources familiar with the situation…bonuses were much lower than what store managers typically receive and expected to get, sources said.” Tiered subs.
Snap’s former No. 2 exec Imran Khan is building an online shopping startup by Kurt Wagner at Recode. “Khan, who is founder and CEO of the new venture, has a small team of a half-dozen employees working on the project, and just hired Dollar Shave Club’s VP of Engineering Jason Bosco to run engineering.” Read more
Latest Porch partnership teams home services company with eBay to give shoppers a helping hand by Kurt Schlosser at TechCrunch. “eBay is also partnering with New York-based Handy and Boston-based InstallerNet, which offer some of the same services.” Read more
Big Food Encounters Familiar Challenges in Pet-Food Aisle by Annie Gasparro at Wall Street Journal. “Spending on pet food rose 30% per U.S. household between 2006 and 2010, according to Nielsen…But from 2010 to 2017, spending on pet food rose just 5%, according to Nielsen. Many younger people who had put off children and homeownership are reaching those milestones now.” WSJ subs.
Australian woman who allegedly contaminated batches of strawberries with needles has been accused of acting out of spite by Zamira Rahim at The Independent. “Prosecutors are alleging that My Ut Trinh was “motivated by spite or revenge” and retaliated over a workplace grievance by placing needles in fruit.” Read more
Walmart Narrows Price Gap With Amazon and Has Lowest Baby Prices by Spencer Soper & Matthew Boyle at Bloomberg. “Online prices for almost 50,000 exactly-matched products were an average of 2.3 percent more expensive at Walmart than Amazon in a three-month period ending in June, according to price analytics firm Profitero…That’s narrower than the 3 percent price difference between them in a similar study the firm conducted in the third quarter of 2017.” Tiered subs.
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Inside the lab where Impossible Foods makes its plant-based “blood” by Adele Peters at Fast Company. “We know that meat lovers do not love the fact that their meat comes from an animal, essentially zero meat lovers, and we’ve done tons of research on this,” Brown says. “It’s just something that they’re willing to live with.” Read more
Khloe Kardashian “Basically Bought Everything” at CVS Store to Help Firefighters in Calabasas at E Online. “I know the brave men and women are working so hard, tirelessly, for all of us would greatly appreciate it,” Khloe said in her story. “Just do whatever you can, even if it’s one bottle of water, one container of eye drops, one granola bar, anything…” Read more
Black couple files $4 Million lawsuit against Costco after white manager said they ‘fit the bill’ of other shoplifters at Newsweek. Read more
Ellen DeGeneres, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Lead Walmart’s Celebrity Collaborations for the Holidays by Tim Chan at Variety. “And, just in time for Thanksgiving, Patti LaBelle’s line of baked goods (think pumpkin pie and caramel cake) is now available for online grocery pickup.” Read more
Pabst says MillerCoors is trying to put it out of business by Ivan Moreno at AP/Yahoo. “The case has high stakes for Pabst, whose lawyers argue that the company’s very existence relies on the partnership with Chicago-based MillerCoors, which produces, packages and ships nearly all its products.” Read more
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Can’t wait to find out how the rest of season three plays out on Downton Abbey? You’re in luck. PBS has announced that the complete third season will be available on DVD and Blu-ray Jan. 29, which, yes, means the show will be available prior to when it finishes airing in the U.S. Even better: The Blu-ray and DVD will have over two hours of bonus features, and EW can exclusively give you a preview on some of the behind-the-scenes segments now.
Below, first check out a spot about Downton in the 1920s, and hear how the costumes and setting came together to create a time period that people already feel they are quite familiar with (Hello, jazz age). READ FULL STORY »


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A Norfolk boatbuilder is launching these luxury yachts
PUBLISHED: 12:15 12 September 2018 | UPDATED: 17:00 12 September 2018
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A former Oyster yacht builder in Norfolk is set to unveil a new range of motor boats at the Southampton Boat Show.
Landamores, which has been building and restoring boats in Hoveton since 1923, will be launching the Jersey Elanco range at the show – its reimagining of the popular Jersey Boat design.
The ranges includes two models, the 30 and 36, which combine the Jersey hull with a luxury fit-out including bespoke joinery.
As well as building yachts for Norfolk firm Oyster, Landamores also has river cruisers, classic launches and motor yachts in its portfolio.
In June it launched its first new boats since splitting with Oyster Yachts in 2012 – a range of launches and tenders including the Mayfly 16.
The Jersey range has already attracted attention from agents in Europe and the USA.
Landamores’ Jersey 36 Elanco will be on display at the Southampton Boat Show from September 14 to 23.
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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will announce this month the results of an investigation into what caused some of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones to catch fire.
The South Korean firm said in October it was examining all aspects of the phone.
The world’s top smartphone maker warned of a $5.1 billion hit to its operating profit over three quarters following its decision to permanently halt Galaxy Note 7 sales in October.
Investors and analysts have said it is critical for Samsung to identify the root cause of the fires in order to rebuild consumer trust and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
It was revealed in December that Samsung had finished investigating what caused problems with the Galaxy Note 7. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 kept overheating and exploded in some cases.
It has collected 90 per cent of the devices in the US and will be issuing an update to the remaining users. This will brick the phone and Will not allow the device to be charged.


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Seoul Metropolitan Government will open “Global Village,” a store selling fair trade products, in the basement of the new City Hall on Saturday, officials said.
The store will sell about 500 fair-trade-certified imports from developing countries, including coffee, chocolate, coconut, wine and fashion items.
Purchase of fair trade products directly benefits underprivileged farmers, fishers and workers in less-developed countries.
On the same day, the capital city will also open “Danuri,” a joint display and sales space for businesses run by those citizens in need.
Danuri is available to Seoul-based small businesses run by poor women or the physically disabled, social enterprises or start-ups operated by young people.
The space is already rented to 86 businesses producing about 400 kinds of miscellaneous and household items.
To maintain brand credibility of Danuri, Seoul City will continuously check product quality and provide marketing and promotion through the brand.
“We plan to include Global Village and Danuri in city tours in an effort to spur the purchase of fair trade products and items produced by less fortunate neighbors,” an official said.
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Adventure tour operators G Adventuress and Intrepid Group join the growing list of suppliers suspending operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
G Adventures will suspend all tours departing between March 16 and April 30, 2020. Any traveler booked during that period will be eligible for a 110% travel credit of all land services, including pre or post nights and transfers, which can be used on any tour departing within the next two years.
Any tours already in operation or due to depart before March 16 will run as scheduled. If itineraries on these trips are disrupted, G Adventures will offer a pro-rata travel credit for the remainder of their tour experience.
Intrepid Group is suspending Intrepid Travel and Peregrine Adventures tours globally between March 16 and April 30, 2020, with the exception of Intrepid’s Australia tours, which at this time will go ahead as planned.
Affected travelers will receive a credit valued at 110%, which will be valid for two years.
Intrepid Travel and Peregrine Adventure tours that are currently underway will continue until April 3. Customers that opt to leave their tour early will receive a credit for the remainder of their itinerary.
CEO James Thornton says that the decision to suspend Intrepid Group’s global operations comes as a result of the increasing number of national and international travel restrictions that have been announced by governments in the past 48 hours.
“The rapid spread of Coronavirus and subsequent travel shutdowns has created a situation which is unlike anything that Intrepid has seen in our 31 years in business,” Thornton said in a statement.


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Nihon Falcom has revealed another Ys entry will be released on the PlayStation 4. Ys IX: Monstrum Nox will launch in Japan sometime in 2019. At present, there is no word on if the new Ys title will hit store shelves worldwide. Yet, the precedent set by other entries in the franchise suggest it may eventually launch in North America. Additionally, it has yet to be revealed if Ys IX will be released on platforms other than the PS4.
The news surfaced during Falcom’s recent shareholder meeting. During the meeting, a logo, art, and the 2019 launch window were revealed. Photos have appeared on Twitter, which are featured in the tweet linked below:
— 裕二@ファルコム好きは仲良くしてください (@yu_ji0909) December 19, 2018
In addition, a teaser website for Ys IX: Monstrum Nox has gone live. The site does not share too much. However, there are quotes featured from a text, presumably from within the game world, referred to as Baldeux’s Cell. Ys IX: Monstrum Nox‘s teaser website also features a few screenshots from the latest title, which are pictured in the gallery below.
Ys 9 Monstrum Nox Revealed for PlayStation 4 by Falcom
Ys is a series of action RPGs that have continued to release since the first title, Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished, launched in 1987. This new entry in the franchise will take players to Prison City, a massive city where a mystery of some sort awaits. Interestingly, the “Monstrum,” folks in possession of supernatural powers, rest at the center of said mystery. A redheaded adventurer named Adol Christin is of some import to the events of Ys IX, as well.


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Drawing from the last decade of his 26-year career at the Wall Street Journal, where he covered energy and environmental matters, ClimateWire founder and industry insider John Fialka brings to life this thrilling and important story about American's rejection and second obsession with the electric car.
The resurgence of the electric car in modern life is a tale of adventurers, men and women who bucked the complete dominance of the fossil fueled car to seek something cleaner, simpler and cheaper. Award-winning former Wall Street Journal reporter John Fialka documents the early days of the electric car, from the M.I.T./Caltech race between prototypes in the summer of 1968 to the 1987 victory of the Sunraycer in the world's first race featuring solar powered cars.
Thirty years later, the electric has captured the imagination and pocketbooks of American consumers. Organizations like the U.S. Department of Energy and the state of California, along with companies from the old-guard of General Motors and Toyota as well as upstart young players like Tesla Motors and Elon Musk have embraced the once-extinct technology. The electric car has steadily gained traction in the U.S. and around the world. We are watching the start of a trillion dollar, worldwide race to see who will dominate one of the biggest commercial upheavals of the 21st century.
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Narrated by Jonathan Yen
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SINGAPORE - Fishmongers at several wet markets around the island were closed, but it was business as usual at meat and vegetable stalls as residents largely stuck to their regular Sunday (July 18) grocery run.
Crowds at Yuhua Village Market and Food Centre, for instance, formed long but orderly lines and observed social distancing when The Straits Times visited.
Stallholder Mariati Rahim, 44, who sells halal beef, lamb and poultry, said business was brisk at her wet market stall.
"This is because of Hari Raya Haji, and we are the only halal stall open now in this wet market," she said.
The Muslim festival of Hari Raya Haji is on Tuesday, which is also a public holiday.
Other stallholders, like a woman who sells pork and wanted to be known only as Madam Goh, said crowds were slightly better than they were on Saturday, likely because fishmongers there are all closed today, and people are less worried.
However, Madam Goh, 69, added that she is worried someone at the market and food centre will test positive and she would have to close.
"If business is affected further, we just have to put up the white flag," she said.
A 63-year-old sundry shop owner, who wanted to be known only as Mr Ong, also said business was not affected after the Covid-19 cluster at Jurong Fishery Port and Hong Lim Market & Food Centre was reported.
He said: "There are no clusters in our area as of now, and people tend to come and stock up in advance in case things get more difficult to buy if the situation gets worse."
In Pasir Ris, a resident, Mr Mark Lim, 58, said he was unable to get his usual supply of sea bass, cod and salmon.
Mr Lim, who is an IT consultant, said: "I didn't manage to get any fish today. Everything was snapped up. I have been vaccinated, but I am still worried about the cluster."
Madam Aida, 50, who frequents both the market in Tekka Centre and the market in Block 441 Pasir Ris Drive 6, said she bought most of her seafood last week, so she is not affected by the supply disruption.
She said: "But you can tell there isn't much seafood today. It has also been harder to get other seafood like prawns. For those doing their last-minute shopping for Hari Raya, it would be more difficult for them."
At the market in Block 505 Jurong West Street 52, pork seller Jessica Tan, 55, said she has not experienced such bad business in her 33 years of operations.
"I've managed to sell only about 30 per cent or 40 per cent of my pork today. I don't know what to do if things continue this way," she added.
Ms Tan said that apart from the recent cluster in Jurong Fishery Port affecting fishmongers at wet markets, false rumours have been circulating about a stallholder in Jurong West getting Covid-19 and urging people to avoid the market.
She said: "So many people have asked me if these are true. Please help to spread the word that no one has been infected here. If so, the market would be closed by now."
- Additional reporting by Tay Hong Yi, Adeline Tan and Cheryl Tan


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NASDAQ notifies Apple of non-complianceThe NASDAQ Stock Market on Friday sent a letter to Apple Computer, notifying the company that it is not in compliance with the filing requirements for continued listing on the index.
The letter was issued in accordance with NASDAQ procedures due to the delayed filing of the Apple's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2006.
Apple has requested a hearing before the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel. Pending a decision by the panel, its shares will remain listed on the NASDAQ.
On June 29, 2006, an internal Apple investigation discovered irregularities related to the issuance of certain stock option grants made by the company between 1997 and 2001.
Several weeks later, the company announced that it had discovered additional irregularities and therefore would have to delay the filing of its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2006.
Apple has also said that it will likely need to restate its historical financial statements to record non-cash charges for compensation expense relating to past stock option grants.
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Xiaomi Mi 30W Wireless Charger Now Up for Grabs in Open Sale via Mi.com
Xiaomi’s Mi 30W Wireless Charger is now available on open sale, the Chinese brand announced on social media. Featuring a built-in cooling fan, the Qi certified charger is up for grabs on the brand’s website, Mi.com. Launched in India in May, the charger comes in an intelligent tilt design for easier usage and boasts of five layers of protection. The Mi 30W Wireless Charger competes with the OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger, which was launched earlier in April.
When the Mi 30W Wireless Charger was launched back in May, the device was made available at a special pre-order price of Rs. 1,999. However, in the current open sale, the device is available at the originally planned price of Rs. 2,299. In comparison, the OnePlus Warp Charge 30 Wireless Charger is priced at Rs. 3,990.
Xiaomi took to Twitter today to announce the open sale, specifying that the Mi charger is only available for purchase on the brand website.
As the name suggests, the Mi charger supports up to 30W fast charging. It is designed on the universally accepted Qi standard. This essentially means that apart from compatible Xiaomi phones, the charger can be used to power up other phones which supports wireless charging, including from brands such as Samsung or Apple. It may be worth noting that for non-Xiaomi devices, the standard 10W wireless charging is available.
As mentioned earlier, the device comes with a built-in cooling fan, which blows air directly into the connected device using a vertical air duct design. This ensures an improved heat dissipation.
It also comes with a tilt design, which makes docking and undocking a device easier. It features an anti-silicon holder to ensure better grip.
The Mi 30W Wireless Charger can also detect foreign metal objects nearby, such as key or a coin, and would automatically stop charging to protect the device. For better safety, the device comes with five layers of protection, including over-voltage protection, over-current protection, over-temperature protection, under-voltage protection and static protection.


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What to expect for Android in 2014 & beyond
In 2007, Android was revealed with an air of skepticism. It was marketed as an open standard which would take on Apple and iOS. Six years and nine sweet-related names later, Android is at the pinnacle of mobile technology and it’s only going to get better in 2014.
Whether you prefer head-based or wrist-based wearables, we can all agree that while 2013 was a breakthrough year for wearable technology, the products were anything but breathtaking. Android 4.4 KitKat brought support for low-end hardware, and that’s certainly going to help wearable devices improve in the performance aspect.
The oft rumored Google smart watch might just see the light of day in 2014, and Google Glass is set to be released to consumers some time in 2014. Samsung will look to release the second generation Galaxy Gear next year as well and LG is also rumored to be getting in on the game in 2014 with the G Arc.
Let’s hope that this second wave of smart watches fixes the issues consumers have experienced, and will finally be products that actually make you want to wear them. Google Glass continues to draw considerable curiosity and interest, and represents the first generation what is likely to become incredibly advanced, contextually aware, and hopefully a more effortless systems with which we can interact.
64-bit, bigger, higher resolution displays and more
Despite many questioning the usefulness of a 64-bit processor in devices which have less than 4GB of RAM, these processors are coming and there’s little that we can do to stop them. Qualcomm has already unveiled a 64-bit processor, however, that’s only bound for low or mid range smartphones. Samsung is also rumored to be bringing 64-bit processors out with the new Exynos processors, and it’s only a matter of time before 64-bit becomes a staple of Android.
It seems as if display resolutions will continue to increase on the mobile side of technology as smartphones push towards 2560×1440 displays. Oppo has already confirmed a 2k, 5.5-inch display for the Oppo Find 7 and it’s very possible for more OEMs to join in on the PPI race. While 1080P displays have proven themselves to be plenty sharp for most people, OEMs seem keen to push the envelope yet again, with 2k+ displays being their next signature upgrade of choice. We do already know that 4K display capable SoC’s from Qualcomm in the form of the Snapdragon 805 are coming to 2014’s flagships, so it’s all within the realm of possibility.
Another display related technology which will grow during 2014 is flexible display technology. We received an early glimpse into their progress with the Samsung Galaxy Round and LG G Flex, and while consumer response was tepid to put it mildly, Samsung and LG have already committed to the new technology. Expect flexible displays and flexible batteries to become an even bigger feature of 2014. More very technical data, here.
Next version of Android
Expect 64-bit support to be high on the agenda and Google Now to continue to become a bigger part of Android.
Whether it be Android 4.5 or the next leap — numbers wise — to Android 5.0, a new version of Android is coming. Expect 64-bit support to be high on the agenda and Google Now to continue to become a bigger part of Android, too. Though, since we are months away from a release, anything we could tell you would be based purely on conjecture. Google is likely to continue its growth velocity by getting Android into the hands of more people, and so it’s likely they will continue to refine the code base to get Android working well on even less powerful hardware. Further to this, Google is likely to further try and advance the roll out of its services to more countries across the globe. In the case of Google Now, for example, many countries have yet to been graced by its contextually impressive creepiness.
We should expect two Android releases this year, one to accompany a Nexus 7 refresh mid-way through the year and another to accompany the next version of the Nexus 5 – what some refer to as the Nexus 6 – later in the year.
More Android based consoles
The Ouya was the poster child of 2013’s Android based console revolution and while the next-gen console wars are certain to take away some attention from the next wave of Android consoles, there will still be some room for announcements. The Ouya 2 has already been confirmed and expect a new Nvidia Shield to showcase this year’s new Tegra SoC.
More for less
The Moto G shocked everybody with its downright absurd price to specs ratio, and expect this trend to continue. As smartphone specs continue to improve, the latest and greatest specs from a year ago are trickling down to low-end smartphones to provide a better user experience for those who can’t afford the newest Samsung or HTC flagship.
The Moto G has also put some pressure on Samsung and other OEMS to improve their low-end offerings, and while they have yet to respond, a significant amount of Moto G’s sold will certainly catch their attention.
As the biggest mobile platform in the world, and a flexibility which allows it to be implemented pretty much anywhere, Android has nowhere to go but up and 2014 will look to continue that upwards trajectory.
For those of you in the mood for a look backwards at the year, check out the biggest Android news of 2013. 2013 was full of unexpected twist and turns for Android and expect to see some new pieces of technology that we’ve yet to lay our eyes upon.
Here’s to a Happy New Year for Android, and for all of you.


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Suffice to say, it’s been a big year for consoles this year. Aside from the next gen of consoles that debuted this year, we’ve also had a sudden pandemic causing people to stay home more.
Naturally, this means being a shut-in and playing 100-hour RPGs suddenly shot up in acceptability, and a lot of people took the jump and got consoles to cope with the increased home time.
While we don’t have the sales numbers for some of these consoles, one metric not many people really talk about is the sheer interest in a console. There’s plenty of reasons for not many people to have a PS5 right now- the lack of stock, the increased price compared to the ps4, et cetera.
However, when looking at interest, it’s a great blue pie in the sky. It’s merely a metric of “what console was everyone talking about this year?” Thanks to Google Trends, we can know that with a fancy line graph to compare.
PS5, King Of The Charts
Naturally it’s no surprise that the PS5 peaked in interest this year. It’s two major peaks were in June and November.
November is a no-brainer, of course, as that’s when a lot of the world started getting their hands on the consoles, as well as when Malaysians finally got the date for their own console launch.
While not as grand, there’s a follow-up spike in December, which is when the console finally launched in Malaysia.
Meanwhile, it spiked in June back when details about the console were first made public, including information about its Physical and Digital Editions.
Nintendo Switch And The Second Wave
Unlike the PS5, the Nintendo Switch isn’t exactly a new console. The quirky little handheld came out in 2017, yet it sports a pretty noticeable spike from March until May.
The answer, like many Trivia Questions themed around 2020 in future, is likely related to COVID-19. March saw the start of the nationwide lockdown, and many people decided to take it as a sign to pick up the console, to the point some outlets were short on stock.
There’s also Animal Crossings: New Horizon’s release, which coincided nicely with many countries’ stay at home orders. Suffice to say, the Switch got a great second wind, being one of the hottest consoles this year.
Xbox Series X, The Unwilling Participant
For yet another consecutive generation, the Xbox Series X continues to have a poor showing of interest in the Malaysian market, having no real peaks to speak of. Even in our chart, it looks more like a yellow underline of the x-axis, being completely dwarfed by both the PS5 and the Nintendo Switch.
It’s not particularly news that the Xbox Series X didn’t get many people talking here- the console never officially launched in the region, and while some retailers did carry stock of it, the warranty was such that if you wanted it fixed you’d have to pay to have it shipped to Singapore.
The console’s main draw was also the Xbox Game Pass, a great value for money subscription service that gave you a whole library of games to play. Biggest downside, though, was that the service was never made available here.
Now obviously, these are just word of mouth numbers. Until Microsoft and Sony start flexing their regional sales numbers, there could be a secret word-of-mouth Xbox cult, saving Microsoft lots of marketing dollars and raking them big in sales.
Still, it’s interesting to look back on 2020, one of the most eventful years in gaming, and see those events bookmarked by consumer interest in the product. Whether you’ve just bought a Switch or are planning to, chances are you’re looking up more information on it, and these trends are a great showing for it.
The best takeaway from this is definitely the Switch, which had relevancy thrust upon it. It’s not like it’s not a great console- but it had a first-party exclusive released right as the world pivoted interest towards exactly that type of game.
While it’s interesting to see what 2021 may bring, I certainly hope the trends won’t be heralded by anything like a world-disrupting plague. Happy new year, guys.


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March 22, 2018 – Bethesda, MD – American Beverage Licensees (ABL) recognized Mark Brown, President & CEO of Sazerac Company, with the 2018 ABL Top Shelf Award at the association’s recent Honors Gala. The Gala took place on March 12 as part of ABL’s 16th Annual Meeting at Harrah’s New Orleans Hotel & Casino in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The ABL Top Shelf Award is the highest honor presented by America’s beer, wine and spirits retailers, and recognizes those who have demonstrated professional excellence in the beverage alcohol industry and have had a positive influence in their community.
“Independent retailers recognize and appreciate Mark’s steadfast commitment to our industry, the three-tier system and a marketplace where bars, taverns and package stores build brands, service customers and are accountable to their communities,” said ABL President Steve Morris, the owner of Jorgenson’s in Helena, Montana.
From 1981 to 1992, Mark served as Director of New Products, National Sales Manager and, eventually, Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Sazerac. Brown left Sazerac and joined Brown-Forman (no relation) as Senior Vice President & COO of the Select Brands Group for two years. He then spent the next three years as President of the Advancing Markets Group, before returning to Sazerac in June 1997 in his current role as President & CEO.
As with all Top Shelf Award recipients, community involvement has played a major role in Mark Brown’s life – both personally and professionally.
“Not only has Mark grown Sazerac’s portfolio, but he has developed one of the most amazing corporate cultures you can find in any company. Mark has made Sazerac accountable to the community and that is part of what this award is about,” said Sazerac Chairman Bill Goldring. “Sazerac also makes significant financial investments and Mark has personally committed his time and treasures to various charities including the Louisville zoo, the humane society, cancer causes, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters just to name a few of the organizations that Mark has taken the initiative to help.”
Mark also established a program to donate rare bottles of whiskey to various charitable causes around the country for auction, helping to raise hundreds-of-thousands of dollars, and is responsible for the annual Halloween trick-or-treat event at the “Trace,” holiday light displays each winter, and Easter egg hunt each spring.
ABL congratulates Mark Brown on his well-deserved award and thanks him for his continued commitment to the beverage alcohol industry and support of noble causes within his community.


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Retail liquor dealers won their first fight Tuesday in the Kentucky legislature against state alcohol officials, who have proposed scrapping limits on the number of liquor stores in the state.
On an 8-3 vote, a Senate committee signed off on Senate Bill 110, a measure sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Jimmy Higdon, that would stop Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration from eliminating the state’s liquor license quota system.
The measure now goes to the full Senate, though two other prominent Republicans voiced opposition to the bill Tuesday during the committee meeting. Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, and the chairman of the committee that heard the bill, Republican John Schickel of Union, said they oppose the measure.
Higdon, R-Lebanon, said his bill would write into law existing state regulations that limit the number of licenses available for retail package liquor stores and by-the-drink sales of liquor.
The Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has filed proposed administrative regulations that would repeal those rules.
Under the current system, the number of liquor licenses is limited based on the population of a given community — one license per 2,300 people for package stores and one license per 2,500 for drink sales.
An impact statement done for the ABC Board said market forces rather than arbitrary quotas should determine the number of businesses competing in a community.
Higdon argued that ending the quota system would hurt existing liquor businesses and betray voters who approved alcohol sales with the understanding that the number of stores would be limited.
State Malt Beverage Administrator Carol Beth Martin told the Senate Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee that SB 110 “will create a special protected class of businesses who are free from competition.”
Martin said she was speaking not only on behalf of the ABC Board, “but also for all of the business owners who didn’t get chosen for a license — not because of a deficient application but because there were simply not enough licenses available for each of the good applications.”
“SB 110 does not help with the regulation of alcohol, it merely provides protection and a monopoly to a select sector of the alcohol industry in select areas of the state,” she said. “It is not the role of government to pick winners and losers in the market place.”
The only other witness testifying against Higdon’s bill was J.D. Chaney, executive director of the Kentucky League of Cities.
Several liquor store owners said they supported the bill.
Colby Slusher, a liquor dealer in Pineville and the Bell County circuit court clerk, said any change in liquor licenses should be made by the legislature and not a three-person board.
Jim Clontz, director of missions for the South District Baptist Association in Danville, said allowing more liquor stores would increase crime.


text: Samsung has announced today the 970 PRO and EVO solid state drives. The new M.2 drives are using the latest V-NAND technology and an all new Phoenix controller to give speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s read and 2,700 MB/s write, which is nearly 30% faster sequential writes than the 960 series, as well as boasting a 5 year or 1,200TBW warranty. The 970 EVO will be available in 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities, and the 970 PRO in 512GB and 1TB starting May 7th. The release is a little confusing on price stating that the MSRP will be $329.99 and $119.99 USD, which we can only assume is the pricing for the 512GB PRO and the 250GB EVO. Incredible performance, and the MSRP isn't too bad at all. Surprising that they aren't launching a 2.5" version of the 970s and going strictly M.2 so far. You can check out the full press release here. "Samsung has led the NVMe SSD industry since its inception, and the company continues to define the latest standards of consumer storage with unprecedented performance of the 970 PRO and EVO SSDs," said Un-Soo Kim, senior vice president of Brand Product Marketing, Memory Business at Samsung Electronics. "The 970 series sets a new bar in all aspects for the NVMe SSD market with groundbreaking performance, superior reliability and best-in-class capacity."