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HEIDELBERG-EPPELHEIM, GERMANY — Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is increasing its production of non-GMO soy protein concentrate at its facility in Eurpoort, Netherlands, to meet the growing demand for plant-based protein.
“With more consumers adopting a Flexitarian diet, the need for plant-based solutions continues to grow in Europe,” said George Perujo, product management EMEAI, ADM Human Nutrition. “And besides being conscious about sourcing, Europeans are more likely to pay attention to the non-GMO status of their ingredients, so European origination and production was an important factor when we were considering options for this expansion.”
The Europoort facility recently started producing non-GMO soy protein concentrate, which is available as a powder and will be suitable for all types of food applications.
“The Europoort facility has long-standing technological capabilities as well as a proven track record in the production of soy protein concentrate, so it was the ideal choice for this expansion,” Perujo said.
This production expansion adds to ADM’s plant-based protein ingredient portfolio.
“We know that the one thing consumers aren’t willing to compromise on is taste, and as the only company that can provide both plant-based protein ingredients and flavor systems and solutions, ADM is a one-stop solution to help customers meet the growing demand in this market,” Perujo said.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., ADM connects crops to markets on six continents. Net sales for 2016 were $62.3 billion.
In the Netherlands, ADM runs a oilseed crush and refinery in Europoort, as well as a commercial office for specialty food and feed ingredients, a juice blending production site in Amsterdam, a specialty ingredients production site in Amsterdam and an additive and ingredient production site in Oss.


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Islamabad: Accountability Court President and PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari in the SGS and Cotecna reference acquitted on lack of evidence.
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Apple have joined the list of companies dishing out the free lockdown goods, making both Logic Pro X and Final Cut Pro X available to download for free over the next few months.
Although all you video editing buffs will know that Final Cut Pro is available as a 30 day free trial online, this marks the first time that Logic Pro X has been offered as a trial, with both 90 day trials set to be made available via the App Store shortly.
If you're using a Mac to make music, consider this DAW to be essential - it's bundled with a whole heap of awesome plugins and software instruments, and can even be pretty nifty for mixing too. It's literally all you need to make a song from start to finish, and three months is more than enough time to bang out a track or two.
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Chinese beef buyers race to get hands on American steak
China will allow beef imports from the United States starting from June 20, China's food quality watchdog said in a statement on Tuesday.
Boneless and bone-in beef from cattle under 30 months of age will be eligible for imports, according to the statement published on the website of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.
Beef destined for China must be from cattle that can be traced to its birth farm, according to the statement.
Chinese meat importers are racing to get their hands on the first shipments of beef from the United States in 14 years, as strong demand for premium steaks continues to grow in the $2.6 billion beef import market.
China and the United States last week settled the conditions for American beef exports after the two sides agreed in May to resume the trade. Pent-up demand for U.S. meat could erode sales of Australian beef, China's current top supplier of premium steaks.
"We have ordered 56 to 58 tonnes of whole carcasses, which are expected to arrive by the end of July," said Chen Fugang, owner of Aoyang International, a Shanghai-based trading company.
Chen said he expects the product to be a hit in the Chinese market, where total beef sales grew around 4 percent last year to reach 5.9 million tonnes, according to Euromonitor.


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#GlobalNews: “Alfred Angelo Bridal files for bankruptcy leaving brides in a frenzy – National”
The popular bridal retailer Alfred Angelo closed up shop Saturday after quietly filing for bankruptcy liquidation on Friday, leaving brides around the world scrambling.
The Florida-based bridal shop shut down this weekend without telling its customers, angering brides who’ve paid up to thousands of dollars for wedding and bridesmaids gowns. According to bride-to-be Nia Edwards from Anaheim, Calif., she heard about the closures through texts from her friends.
“I was at work early yesterday morning and I started getting texts from my bridesmaids,” she explained. Concerned about the fate of her wedding dress, she called the store to find out that no one was picking up the phone.
“I left my job in a panic after seeing social media. I called the store and no one answered. I went to the store. It was boarded up and had cops everywhere,” said Edwards in an emailed statement.
With her wedding just 15 days away, she went down to the Huntington Beach location to see for herself. What she found was the building surrounded by police officers and the windows boarded up. After noticing a crack in the boards, Edwards walked up to the building and started banging on the windows.
“I looked through and saw people inside packing up merchandise. I called to them. ‘Hey, I see you in there. Can you help me? I’m getting married in 15 days.’ Someone came forward — he recognized me because he knew my name. He told me that the seamstress had my dress,” Edwards explained. She paid US$1,200 for her wedding dress.
While a salesperson eventually recognized her and directed her to the seamstress in possession of her gown, other brides weren’t so lucky. Social media has been ablaze with frantic brides wondering about the status of their wedding dresses.
Alfred Angelo’s bridal wear is sold at approximately 2,500 stores around the world and at 60 Alfred Angelo stores in the United States. Word of these closures spread quickly to the brand’s customers, who flocked to the stores in a panic. Police were called to maintain order around the locations.
Amber McGraw, 27, purchased a strapless, A-line wedding dress and accessories from the Dublin, Ohio location for $995.67 in spring of this year. She was informed by her fiance on July 14 that the Alfred Angelo franchise had shut down.
While McGraw called the store and even stopped by in the hopes of running into an associate, she was instead met with “other distressed brides, their mothers, a groom trying to pick up his mother’s dress for his wedding, and the local news.”
“I sat and waited there for roughly an hour before accepting my loss and driving home,” McGraw said in a statement. Her wedding is now 63 days away. Without much hope of finding her original dress, McGraw’s bridesmaid Brooke Gehle started a funding campaign for a new dress, which is now a trending campaign on the site.
“Within 3 hours of starting the campaign, I have enough money to cover the cost of the dress I lost and start my search for a new one. I am completely speechless, and sit here with a full heart knowing that the generosity of others has provided me with an opportunity to find another dress I hope to love just as much, if not more, than the one I lost,” McGraw said.
Patricia Redmond, a lawyer who is representing Alfred Angelo Bridal, told the Sun Sentinel that she will ask the court-appointed trustee to release dresses being held in the stores awaiting pickup.
Other national chains are also trying to help out, discounting dresses by as much as 30 per cent, for affected customers. David’s Bridal is one of these retailers, who recently posted a message on its Facebook page offering discounts to anyone affected by the closures.
In addition, women have come out to support the Alfred Angelo brides by offering up their own gowns on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
More to come.
— With files from the Associated Press
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VMware swoops in to buy disaster recovery firm Datrium
VMware Inc. said today it’s planning to make another acquisition, this time buying cloud-based disaster recovery specialist Datrium Inc.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Datrium has raised about $120 million in funding since its launch in 2012, including a $60 million Series D round led by Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. two years ago.
Datrium, already a VMware partner, offers disaster recovery as a service for VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services. It enables incremental backups that are encrypted, deduplicated and stored on Amazon S3 storage.
John Gilmartin, VMware’s senior vice president and general manager of hyperconverged infrastructure, said in a blog post that the plan is to integrate Datrium’s technology into the company’s cloud portfolio and bolster its site recovery services. He noted that with hybrid cloud strategies becoming increasingly common among VMware’s customers, it’s more critical than ever for them to be able to maintain those environments and the apps that run within them.
“This is a significant move forward to help customers build hybrid clouds by combining the consistent infrastructure and operations of VMware Cloud with Datrium DRaaS to reduce the cost and complexity of business continuity,” he said.
Gilmartin added that disaster recovery-as-a-service is one of the fastest growing segments in the data protection market, valued at around $4.5 billion a year, according to a report from International Data Corp. He said it’s “ideally suited for hybrid cloud models where cloud economics and flexibility match the unpredictable characteristics of disaster scenarios.”
“We fundamentally believe that disaster recovery should be easy, and organizations should not be content with VM format conversions or lengthy rehydration periods when they are in the midst of a disaster,” said Datrium Chief Executive Officer Tim Page.
Nonetheless, VMware’s decision to acquire Datrium does come as a surprise to some analysts. Stu Miniman, senior analyst at SiliconANGLE’s sister market research firm Wikibon, said Datrium was originally a hyperconverged infrastructure solution that competed with VMware’s vSAN storage virtualization software, which combines with VMware’s vSphere to manage compute and storage from a single platform.
“Datrium has always been a VMware partner, so they should know what the fit is,” Miniman said. “VMware is positioning it as disaster recovery as a service, enhancing the VMware Cloud offering.”
Datrium co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Sazzala Reddy spoke with SiliconANGLE Media’s video studio theCUBE late last year (below) about the cloud’s value for disaster recovery, which he called a “disaster” to date.
“It’s never really worked for anybody,” he said. “What cloud offers you is an opportunity to simplify that and basically get your disaster recovery to be fail proof.”
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The Associated Press has an update on a story concerning privacy and social-networking sites. Earlier this week, New York Senator Charles “Chuck” Schumer called for the Federal Trade Commission to look into privacy and social-networking sites such as Facebook. “In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission, Schumer expressed his concern about the collection and sharing of data on these social networking sites and the disclosure process by which users are notified that their private information is being shared. He noted there are no guidelines for user privacy on social networking sites like Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter and that ever-changing privacy policies adopted by networks are often confusing to understand,” Schumer said in a press release.
Now, the Associated Press reports it obtained a draft of a letter — signed by Schumer, Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado, Sen. Mark Begich of Alaska, and Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota — that calls for simpler privacy controls and is addressed to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
It marks the second time in the past three days that Schumer has expressed his misgivings about a series of changes that Facebook announced last week. The new features are designed to unlock more of the data that the online hangout has accumulated about people during its six-year history. […]
The political pressure threatens to deter Facebook’s efforts to put its stamp on more websites, a goal that could yield more moneymaking opportunities for the privately held company.
Facebook’s expansion “raises new concerns for users who want to maintain control over their information,” the senators wrote in their preliminary draft.
In a statement late Monday, Facebook spokesman Andrew Noyes said the company wants to meet with Schumer to explain its commitment to privacy. […]
The senators also object to Facebook’s decision to allow other businesses store users’ data for more than 24 hours.


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22 February 2021
The entry is 200 millimetres lower than that of a base Range D model, and that can be reduced by a further 70 mm with an optional feature that lowers the front of the vehicle.
19 February 2021
The eCanters around the globe combined have already covered more than 3 million kilometres, for an impressive reduction in emissions.
18 February 2021
The U.S.-based firm says its battery can handle more than 4,000 recharges in a 10-year period “without significant degradation.”
9 February 2021
This agreement will allow Volta to begin producing trial vehicles this year and then move into full production roughly 12 months later.
1 February 2021
Once all three projected test sites are up and running, the tests will include 22 trucks in total; Scania will manage maintenance and data collection for all test vehicles.
28 January 2021
The manufacturer’s newest vehicle draws on innovations from its previous all-electric offering, the CF, as well as from years of developing the standard LF range.
21 January 2021
The company has stated its goal of reducing its own operational CO2 emissions by 50% while reducing CO2 produced by its vehicles by 20%, all by 2025.
15 December 2020
Volta is working with Petit Forestier subsidiary Lecapitaine to develop the box bodies and refrigeration units; Petit Forestier says its involvement in this process will allow it to deliver a quality service to its customers.
30 November 2020
The truck maker reports that new component types require exhaustive new series of simulations and new tests to ensure the safety of the truck, its driver, and everyone else on the road.
30 November 2020
The 4x2 rigid runs on four 200-kilowatt-hour batteries that give it a 193-kilometre operating range while hauling up to 12 pallets with a maximum weight of 6 tonnes.
9 November 2020
The move comes as part of the city’s ongoing transition away from fossil fuels, which it aims to complete by 2030.
8 October 2020
The goal is to make more efficient use of every cell in a vehicle’s battery, in the process providing greater flexibility, lower cost, and better capacity utilisation.
29 September 2020
The trucks will be produced at the Wörth plant in Germany, followed in 2022 by eEconic trucks designed specifically for municipal use.
15 September 2020
The company pledges to launch new electrified products annually over the coming years, and says that long-distance electric trucks adapted for fast charging are on the way.
4 September 2020
The Warwick design studio did its homework and came up with a design that’s good for the environment and drivers, not to mention nearby bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vehicles.
3 September 2020
The firm’s 12-vehicle pilot program is set to begin in 2021, with wider production to follow in 2021.
26 August 2020
Bridgestone says their R-Steer tyres have a ribbed tread and a distinct steer pattern designed to reduce road noise and perform optimally on high-torque electric vehicles.
24 August 2020
Scania’s research partners indicate that a successful outcome could eventually lead to as much as 80% of heavy trucks in Germany utilising similar tech to dramatically reduce carbon emissions.
20 July 2020
The Delanchy Group recently acquired the first Renault Trucks D Z.E. production model to exit Renault’s manufacturing facility in Blainville-sur-Orne, France.
15 July 2020
Powered by two electric motors, the truck delivers a maximum power of 370 kilowatts, continuous power of 260 kW, and maximum torque of 850 newton-metres.
15 July 2020
The Volta Zero isn’t just a zero-emissions vehicle; it’s also manufactured using body panels constructed of biodegradable resins and a flax material weave, making the vehicle almost entirely carbon-neutral.
9 June 2020
Daimler Truck AG has consolidated all of its fuel cell ventures into one new company: Daimler Truck Fuel Cell GmbH & Co. KG.
9 June 2020
Thanks to their zero-emission, low-noise operation, these trucks are well-suited to urban distribution and other tasks, even in heavily regulated areas such as London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone.
8 June 2020
Following completion of the merger between VectoIQ Acquisition Corp. and Nikola Corporation, Nikola shareholders received 1.901 shares of VectoIQ for every Nikola share.
20 May 2020
Mitsubishi FUSO distributor Mercedes-Benz says the eCanter is “the world’s first fully electric light-duty truck to enter series production,” and that more than 140 units have been sold worldwide since its launch in 2018.


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Changing diet could cut 40 per cent of cancers | Metro.co.uk
The Metro Reports
"Almost 40 per cent of cancer cases could be prevented by changing diet from red meat and alcohol to fruit and vegetables. A major study from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) found that an estimated 39 per cent of 12 major cancers could be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle."
Yvonne Bishop-Weston Nutritionist London says "It's so tragic that so many people are suffering and dying horrible deaths due to insufficient nutrients and dysfunctional immune systems due to poor diets."
"There will always be those who choose to abuse their bodies with poor food choices, alcohol and smoking but for everyone elase is to insure the information is always there to make an informed choice"
"Too many lunchtime and snack options have no ingredients listings let alone nutritional information. Consumers should avoid retailers who keep tight lipped on the cheap low quality ingredients they use and the nutritional value. They obviously have something to hide.
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New Delhi : The government on Monday introduced Direct Taxes Code (DTC), offering much lower benefits than in the original proposal, that seeks to increase tax exemption on income from Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh and fix the corporate tax at a flat 30 per cent.
As per the Bill, income from Rs 2-5 lakh will be taxed at 10 per cent; Rs 5-10 lakh at 20 per cent and 30 per cent thereafter. The changes, when they take effect, will help save up to Rs 41,040 for people earning more than Rs 10 lakh a year.
The exemption on savings and as also payment of interest up to Rs 1.5 lakh on housing loan have been retained in the proposed DTC Bill. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee tabled the Bill in the Lok Sabha and it has been referred to select committee of Parliament for scrutiny.
Similarly, the exemption limit for senior citizens, is sought to be raised marginally to Rs 2.5 lakh from Rs 2.40 lakh now. Currently, income from Rs 1.6-5 lakh attracts 10 per cent tax; from Rs 5-8 lakh, 20 per cent and beyond Rs 8 lakh, 30 per cent.
The proposed tax slabs are much lower than originally suggested in the draft DTC bill -- 10 per cent for Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, 20 per cent from Rs 10-25 lakh and 30 per cent for income above Rs 30 lakh.
According to estimates, an individual tax payer earning more than Rs 10 lakh would save up to Rs 41,040 annually.
The legislation also proposes to increase MAT from 18 per cent to 20 per cent of book profit of a company. It seeks to levy dividend distribution tax at 15 per cent. When enacted, DTC will replace the archaic Income Tax Act. PTI


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New Zealand biofuel firm Lanzatech says proprietary microbe uses steel factory emissions to help produce ethanol
New Zealand biofuel company LanzaTech says it has developed a microbe that can convert waste gases from steel mills into high-octane ethanol. LanzaTech claims to be the first company to work with...
Plus Danish diets, China climate policy signals, and all the top green business news from around the world this week
Major report makes the case for new carbon tax on imported goods and goods, as the Environment Secretary reveals the UK's climate targets could eventually cover carbon embodied in imported goods
As the sustainable finance sector booms, asset managers and owners are under increasing pressure to use their financial clout to steer a greener future
More than 100 billion garments are produced annually, and many end up in the landfill


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President and CEO of Sony, Kenichiro Yoshida, spoke with the Financial Times recently and confirmed what we essentially all knew. The PlayStation 5 is coming.
Yoshida didn’t outright state that a PlayStation 5 console was on the way. Instead, Yoshida told the Financial Times that “it’s necessary to have a next-generation hardware”. Sony’s CEO stopped short of officially naming that device though. But it’s extremely unlikely that the company departs from the numerical branding of their home console line.
The PlayStation 4 has become one of the most successful video game consoles in history. Sony has shipped a little over 82 million units of the system. That places it 6th all time as far as home consoles go. The PlayStation 2 tops that list with a seemingly untouchable 155 million consoles plus sold. The original PlayStation is second at over 102 million consoles. The Nintendo Wii sit at 3rd with over 101 million consoles sold.
Sony’s PlayStation 4 will likely surpass both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 before the year ends. The 360 sold around 84 million units and the PlayStation 3 is roughly around the same.
In the United States there was about a 5 year gap between the release of PlayStation and PlayStation 2. A 6 year gap between the PlayStation 2 and the PlayStation 3. There was then a 7 year gap between the release of the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. November marks the 5th anniversary of the PlayStation 4’s release. So it seems as though we may have another year or two before we see a PlayStation 5 sitting upon store shelves.
There certainly hasn’t been a dip in titles to play on the PlayStation 4 as it approaches 5 years old. With exclusives this year such as God of War and Marvel’s Spider-Man, gamers without a PlayStation 4 have to feel as though their missing out. Not to mention The Last of Us 2 and other games slated to hit Sony’s system next year.
We likely won’t hear more details on the PlayStation 5 for some time. But rest assured – it’s coming.


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Just about 15 years ago, digital cameras burst on to the scene and dramatically disrupted the photo industry by steadily eating away at both 35mm camera and film sales. Digital camera shipment volume topped over 100 million units in 2007 and a few years later, shipment volume peaked after the major manufacturers initiated aggressive price promotions and rolled out diverse and innovative product portfolios, reaching about 130 million units in 2010.
The honeymoon is long over now, as smartphones and various other image-capturing gadgets have stolen consumer's hearts. The switchover is due in large part to the simple fact the best camera today is the one you always have with you and the smartphone has definitely become exactly that.
In 2013 Market Research Reports reported that shipment volume of major digital camera brands has slipped by over 30 percent. According to a recently released report, global digital camera shipment volume was estimated at about 66.7 million units in 2013, down 35.5 percent compared to 2012 and over 50 percent from the 2010 numbers.
The continued evolution and technological improvements in the image capture capability of smartphones only continues to cast a dark cloud over the future of digital cameras. Nokia's Lumia 1020 shocked the imaging world with its 41-megapixel sensor, Apple is touting the arrival of micro lenses that will allow the user to refocus images after they are taken, and Samsung is promising true optical image stabilization in upcoming smartphone models.
Add to this the thousands of imaging apps that keep coming to market that allow you to do some truly amazing things with your images after you've captured them, and it's safe to assume we may be seeing the sun set, at the very least, on the point-and-shoot camera market.
In looking ahead to 2014, with an uncertain global economic outlook and the continued evolution of the imaging tech in smartphones, the future of the entire digital camera market is certainly on shaky ground.


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We’re going digital crazy this week with 101 new speakers, lots of whom will be on the stage at the Marketing Summit in Dublin. Want to be a part of it all? Get your Early Bird ticket now.
Just over 2 months out from Web Summit 2014 and things are really starting to heat up. From Nike, to the Huffington Post, to Andreesen Horowitz – we’ve got some top new speakers, ready to take their ‘A’ game to the Marketing Summit, these are not to be missed.
Chris Satchell – Nike CTO
As Consumer Technology Officer at Nike, Chris helps the world’s leading innovator in athletic footwear shape the digital future. Prior to Nike, Chris was CTO at IGT, the world leader in legalised gambling content, platforms and systems. He’s also worked as CTO for Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft – working on projects including XBox Games and XBox Live for Windows.
Katharine Weymouth – Washington Post Company CEO
Katharine Weymouth and The Washington Post have long been connected. Her grandmother Katharine Graham was the pioneering publisher of the paper and ‘ruled social Washington’ for nearly four decades. As current CEO of the Post Katharine is tackling the challenges of modern day media, and the need to adapt to digital to succeed. Here’s her letter to readers after the Washington Post was bought by Jeff Bezos just over a year ago.
Henry Blodget – Co-founder & CEO Business Insider
A former top ranked Wall Street analyst, Henry is the co-founder, CEO and Editor-In-Chief of Business Insider, one of the fastest-growing business and tech news sites in the world. Not just that though, Henry is also the host of Yahoo Daily Ticker, a digital video show viewed by several million people a month.
Jimmy Maymann – Huffington Post CEO
The Huffington Post is revolutionising online news, and as CEO Jimmy Maymann has had a huge role to play in this. Scaling the Huffington Post has seen the platform launch in Canada, UK, France, Spain, Japan, Italy, Brazil, Germany, South Korean and soon-to-be India. Their publication has teamed up with large publications in these countries to grow the platform.
Dharmesh Shah – Hubspot CTO
Co-founder, CTO, angel investor, prolific blogger, co-author – just a few of the many amazing achievements Dharmesh Shah has accomplished. As co-founder and CTO of HubSpot the company has raised over $100million in venture capital – and continues to grow and grow.
Michelle Peluso – Gilt CEO
Michelle is CEO of an innovative online shopping destination offering its more than 8 million members special access to the most inspiring merchandise and experiences every day at insider prices. She has a wealth of digital marketing experience and expertise – previously serving as Global Consumer Chief Marketing and Internet Officer at Citigroup.
Also confirmed to speak
Lionel Barber – Financial Times Editor
Clara Shih – Founder, Hearsay Social
Michelle Sadlier – Hunter-Global Social Media Manager
Want to come to Web Summit 2014? You still can – get your Early Bird ticket now >>


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It’s been a few weeks since HTC 10 was officially announced by the Taiwanese company. If you’re tied to Verizon in the US, there’s some good news for you.
Verizon is offering a $100 discount on the HTC 10 handset provided you purchase it on a new device payment plan.
You have to purchase the handset online, and it’s not just the discount, the company is also waiving off the activation and shipping fee as well. This means you’ll be able to grab the HTC 10 handset for just $548 instead of $648. If you’re interested, make sure to act fast as there’s no word about the expiry of the deal from the Big Red carrier.
As a quick recap, the HTC 10 comes with a 5.2-inch display sporting a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels resolution, a Snapdragon 820 chipset paired with 4Gb of RAM and 32/64GB o internal storage coupled with a microSD card slot for expansion. Other features include 12MP main camera, 5MP front-facing camera, and ships with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow as its operating system.
Let us know if you’re interested in picking up the handset from Verizon.
Source: Android Central


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IKTINOS HELLAS S.A. present at Coverings 2019 trade fair
Iktinos Hellas S.A., one of the leading suppliers in marble industry, is participating in Coverings 2019 trade fair and expo, held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, USA.
Iktinos is a vertically integrated company with four privately owned marble quarries, cutting and processing factories, a local sales network and, most importantly, an ever growing sales network abroad.
Mr Stelios Karydakis, export manager of the company, talked to Stonenews.eu about the presence of “Iktinos” at the event. “Iktinos has participated at least in 10 Coverings trade fairs during the last years, consolidating its position and increasing its share in the US market. The US is a market we focus in, expecting it to become one of our leading markets”, noted Mr Karydakis. “It is a great opportunity for the company to follow up the underway projects at the whole area as well as to have a closer cooperation with our clients here. We are also aiming for attracting new clients”, he added.
“Iktinos Hellas S.A.” and their products will be at Stand No 284.
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Atieh Pasargad Amethyst International Trade Company
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Aldi is ramping up its ambitions in the US and taking on retail giant Amazon in the process with a new venture into online grocery delivery.
The German discounter has partnered with Instacart, the US venture-backed same-day delivery startup, to get its products into customers' hands.
Not content with giving the likes of Tesco and Sainsbury's a run for their money in the UK, Aldi outlined its ambitions to become the third biggest grocery chain in the US in June.
And now, the Instacart partnership will bring groceries - including fresh fruit and veg - to customers in three US cities (Los Angeles, Atlanta and Dallas), in as little as an hour in an initial trial "with potential for future expansion".
Five-year-old Instacart rivals Amazon Fresh and serves more than 30 states and cities in the US. The deal comes after Amazon's blockbuster $14bn takeover of Whole Foods.
Aldi launched home delivery in the UK for the first time last year for wine, furniture and other items, but not groceries.


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First-Class Stamps Rising to 49 Cents in Late January
How much does a stamp cost right now? If you're not sure, you're not alone (in fact, I had to look it up for the purpose of writing this).
Currently, if you want to mail a standard letter, it costs you 46 cents, but that price will be rising at the end of January.
On Tuesday, Postal regulators approved a price increase of 3 cents for a first-class stamp, bringing the charge to 49 cents a letter.
The independent Postal Regulatory Commission says the change is justified by severe mail volume decreases in the last five years.
The new price will take effect on January 26 and will last no more than two years. The increase will allow the Postal Service to recoup $2.8 billion in losses.
Regulators rejected a request that would make the price hike permanent.
Bulk mail, periodicals and package service rates will rise 6 percent.
The mail industry opposed the price increase, saying charities using mass mailings and bookstores competing with Amazon will suffer.
The Postal Service says it lost $5 billion in the last fiscal year.


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Jun 19, 2015 The company's effort to get into streaming has created tensions with musicians.
Jun 19, 2015 Etsy's CEO Chad Dickerson is optimistic about the state of the company.
Jun 18, 2015 Share prices surged early Thursday after the fitness tracker hit the floor.
Jun 17, 2015 Is the wearable sector poised for long-term growth?
May 19, 2015 Smart investors don't put their money into a venture without an exit strategy.
May 9, 2015 They've grown from just a handful across the country to hundreds.
Apr 16, 2015 The crafty commerce site ended the day at $30 a share.
Apr 2, 2015 Today’s big IPO — the domain-registration firm GoDaddy — shot up 30 percent in price.


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adidas Originals is set to release two adidas Ultra Boost DNA Prime “2020” colorways that were probably originally planned to celebrate the 2020 Olympic Games.
One pair comes dressed in Red, while the other sports a Black makeup. The new Ultra Boost features a Primeknit upper paired with White knitted Three Stripes on the sides, “2020” on the tongues and a matching heel counter. A White Boost midsole atop a Black rubber outsole completes the design.
adidas Ultra Boost DNA Prime 2020 Release Date
Look for these adidas Ultra Boost DNA Prime “2020” styles to release in the coming weeks at select retailers and adidas.com. The retail price tag is set at $200 USD.
Color: Active Red/Cloud White-Core Black
Style Code: FV6053
Color: Core Black/Cloud White-Core Black
Style Code: FV6054


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The year is 2021, and now cars are free!
Well, to be exact, fossil fuel powered cars are free. The still growing electric car segment is still quite pricey. Surprisingly, the Chevy Volt now cost $60,000, a 50% increase over the 2011 price of $40,000. And the real shocker is that the Chevy Volt is now the most affordable of the wave of electric cars on the market!
You see, gas prices are now $25 a gallon and the oil companies now provide free cars, as long as you use them, per the usage contract (daily for 5 years). Of course any repairs would have to come out of the user’s pocket.
Seems like a good deal until you realize that gas prices are expected to increase another $5 before the year is up, and to accelerate at a higher rate every year after that!
Some clever neighbors will pool their money and buy a single car so they can carpool to work, but this is now illegal in the future because of capacity rules. Oh it’s still happens and it’s hard to prove that this is what they are going, so most do it because they can’t afford the exorbitant prices of gasoline and diesel fuels…
Okay, the above scenario most like will never happen, but without a smooth transition period from oil to alternative sources of energy, it could really disrupt the lives of individuals, especially rural and suburban folks.
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So this is why I think it’s best to drill oil for the time being. Yes, let’s keep pushing alternative sources of energy (especially electric via solar and wind farms), but let’s not hurt the average American during our switch over! After all, they are the segment that will get hit the hardest by higher fuel and food prices!
Higher food prices? Yep, once gas prices go up for the farmers, they just pass the cost to the consumers. Now you might think that’s wrong… but they have to make a living! Both farmers and companies that aren’t profitable go out of business, and that means we all suffer!
Doesn’t it make sense to keep oil prices down by doing whatever is necessary until we get electric to be the main source of power for cars? Not forever, but for a while…
Thanks for reading my soft rant!


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A BMW X5 Hybrid was just spotted in… well, Michigan. Thanks to the bulge on the hood, we could tell immediately that it was the BMW X5 Hybrid. Since the BMW test mules are usually seen around California state, with most of the BMW models being tested in the Mojave [...]
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BMW is thinking of selling the popular European 320i and 120i models in the US, as quoted by BMW’S Project Director Oliver Friedmann in Edmunds’ Insideline. BMW is looking into putting larger, not so efficient engines and focusing on the smaller ones, allowing them to keep prices “acceptable”. BMW isn’t [...]
BMW is searching ways to cut their large displacement engines production in order to focus on smaller and more efficient ones. The famous V8 engine, which was used in BMW’s high-end models such as the BMW 550i, 750Li or the new M3, is the first in line to suffer a [...]
BMW’s newest invention, Progressive Activity Sedan, PAS or F5 codenames, has been seen once again testing with a year before the official launch date. Just as before, BMW has gone out of its way to camouflage the test mule in the Death Valley. But don’t worry, we do have some [...]
BMW has been speculated to launch a new generation of ultra-efficient city cars ever since the release of its official strategy outline in September last year. March this year was when Norbert Reithofer, BMW’s CEO, declared that the German automaker had plans for a new environmental think-tank – “Project i”. [...]


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Activist Holds Protest Against KFI's John And Ken, Pushes Boycott
October 14, 2011 at 4:32 AM (PT)
ALEX NOGALES, the NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDIA COALITION activist demanding that CLEAR CHANNEL Talk KFI-A/LOS ANGELES fire their highly-rated JOHN AND KEN afternoon show because of their opposition to illegal immigration, held a protest outside the station's BURBANK headquarters THURSDAY.
MEDIABISTRO.COM's FISHBOWL LA reports that NOGALES is claiming that he has successfully convinced VERIZON FiOS, AT&T WIRELESS and the VONS and RALPHS supermarket chains to pull their advertising from the show, although not from the station. NOGALES launched his boycott after the hosts gave out immigrant rights activist JORGE-MARIO CABRERA's cell phone number on the air; CABRERA had included the number as his contact information in a press release.
CLEAR CHANNEL is not dealing with NOGALES because of his demand that the hosts be fired, and JOHN KOBYLT and KEN CHIAMPOU have questioned on the air whether NOGALES has an actual following. The company is instead discussing matters with other Latino groups in the region.


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In normal markets, news of a layoff can lead to a share price going higher. The market tends to interpret that as a company reducing headcount, especially if the company has been growing. Today, it may lead to a selloff, as traders may be concerned that the company is shrinking.
But companies that are looking to streamline just parts of their business, particularly in its executive suites with cuts at the corporate level, can send a message that they’re concerned about costs.
Apparel retailer The Gap (GPS) is one company making such a move now. They’re eliminating 500 corporate jobs in San Francisco, New York, and Asia. The move won’t affect things at the store level, and will allow the company to cut its expenses.
The retailer has seen shares sink 60 percent in the past year, even as revenue has declined just over 8 percent. The move to cut expenses will lead to higher profits, even with the same amount of cash flow.
Action to take: The steep drop in shares has taken the stock to under 9 times earnings. And the recently-raised dividend has pushed the stock’s yield up to 6.7 percent. Adding in the possibility of a rebound in the coming months, and shares look like a reasonable buy here for mid-double-digit returns.
For traders, the March 2023 $13 calls, last going for about $0.46, could deliver high-double-digit returns in the coming months, particularly on any spike higher in shares.
Disclosure: The author of this article has no position in the company mentioned here, but may trade after the next 72 hours. The author receives no compensation from any of the companies mentioned in this article.


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The Under The Southern Stars spectacular rock music concert series announces a further rescheduling of their February – March 2021 tour dates.
Unfortunately, 2020 has been anything but stable and while the organisers have done everything possible to ensure that the shows in February go ahead, there have been a myriad of…
Chaos Divine have released their new album Legacies.
An album five years in the making Legacies will be available as a limited edition Digipak CD, double vinyl and merch bundle from chaosdivine.net
To mark the release, Chaos Divine will be bringing Perth fans a special album launch show from Badlands performing tracks from the new album and a selection of classics from the band’s back-catalogue on November 28.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Scumdogs of the Universe, Gwar will be performing the Scumdogs XXX Live Livestreaming concert event.
Set down for October 30 at 6 pm Eastern, the show can also be watched on-demand until November 15.
Tickets and VIP packages can be bought through: GWAR.net
Watch the trailer for the event below:
Utilising their time to maximum effect during lockdown, Bring Me The Horizon have assembled enough new material for a new EP titled Post Human: Survival Horror which will be released October 30 via RCA/ Sony Music Australia.
They also plan to complete their Arena tour, which will kick off on September 21, 2021 at Glasgow SSE Hydro and will be their only UK shows for 2021.
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have announced a virtual gig which will be streamed from the O2 Academy Brixton on November 13.
The performance will feature the live debut of songs from their forthcoming album Blossom Deluxe that drops on October 23.
Fans will get the chance – virtually – to invade the stage, pick the setlist and chat to the band via interactive screens.


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New York State Senator Kemp Hannon has introduced legislation that would ban most electronic cigarettes, including both the rechargeable and modular types, while keeping toxic tobacco cigarettes on the market.
Senate Bill 6939 would ban the sale of all electronic cigarette liquids. Under the proposed law, an e-liquid is defined as "A LIQUID COMPOSED OF NICOTINE AND OTHER CHEMICALS, AND WHICH IS
SOLD AS A PRODUCT THAT MAY BE USED IN AN ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE."
By this definition, it would be illegal to sell not only the e-liquids used in modular electronic cigarettes, but also the refill cartridges used in rechargeable electronic cigarettes. Thus, this legislation would remove from the market a huge chunk of the electronic cigarettes that are currently sold in New York State. Only disposable electronic cigarettes would remain, and it is unclear if even these would be allowed to be sold, since they do contain "a liquid composed of nicotine and other chemicals" that is "used in an electronic cigarette." Thus, it is conceivable that this legislation would ban the sale of all electronic cigarettes in the state of New York.
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If the goal here were to simply protect children and infants from accidentally ingesting nicotine, then Senator Hannon could simply have introduced legislation to require childproof packaging and warning labels on these products. Instead, it appears that the goal is actually to protect the sale of cigarettes in New York by eliminating competition from a rapidly proliferating smoking cessation product that is projected to give tobacco cigarettes a run for their money.
It makes no sense, from a public health perspective, to ban a product
which is almost uniformly used by smokers in an effort to quit smoking
or significantly reduce the amount of cigarette consumption, while at
the same time, to sanction the sale of the real thing: deadly
cigarettes. What Senator Hannon is saying is that he would rather have smokers continue to smoke
cigarettes than quit smoking with the aid of a much safer alternative
If Senator Hannon were truly committed to
protecting the health of children in New York, he would propose banning the sale of cigarettes, which are the primary source of nicotine poisoning among New York residents. Why ban the non-tobacco cigarettes which are helping thousands of smokers get off
cigarettes, while leaving the real ones on the market to continue to
kill New York residents?
This bill would serve to protect the profits of Big Tobacco. Most troublesome is the fact that it would protect the sale of the most toxic market segment - combustible cigarettes - at the expense of a smoking cessation product that has been shown to be much safer to users.
Senator Hannon is not alone in this craziness. The Israeli Health Ministry has proposed a complete ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes.
The benefits of electronic cigarettes are clear: they help many smokers
to quit smoking. They are especially advantageous to smokers who have
failed to quit using traditional methods. Taking these products off the
market is essentially condemning many smokers to continued smoking by
taking away a viable option for them to try to kick the addiction.
The proposed policies in New York State and Israel would severely harm the public's health by causing many vapers to go back to cigarette smoking. What justification is there for a law that we know would harm the public's health?


text: The Fortex Group and WPP's Kantar Video worked to create and release a comprehensive study on the viewership and social activity of Super Bowl ads online. The study ranks the 60+ Super Bowl ads by media effectiveness. The study, which leverages the Videolytics BETA platform and Kantar Video's multi-media researchers, found that in the 3 days after the Super Bowl aired, the top 10 ads have earned a total of over $1 million in media impressions through online video. Volkswagen’s “The Force” campaign topped the list, earning the brand $538,000 in media. You can read the full release here and view the index results here or after the jump.


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David Rubenstein Dishes On Jeff Bezos, Nancy Pelosi, Bill Clinton, Others In New Book 'How To Lead: Wisdom From World's Greatest CEOs, Founders, And Game Changers'David Rubenstein is the co-founder of the private equity firm The Carlyle Group and talks with some of the world's biggest leaders in his new book like Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Amazon Offers Free Shipping On All Orders For The HolidaysFor the first time, Amazon is offering free shipping on all holiday orders in an effort to add new Prime members and juice the season's sales numbers.
Prime Real Estate: Amazon Looks For 2nd HeadquartersAmazon said Thursday that it will spend more than $5 billion to build another headquarters in North America.
Opinion: Don’t Let Obama Convince You That American Success Is BadDuring the current election campaign, for the first time in American history, President Barack Obama and the “left” have made success in America to be negative.
Amazon Introduces New Tablet ComputerAmazon is raising the stakes in the high-tech wars. The company is introducing a new tablet computer, which could give Apple some serious competition. Amazon took the wraps off its latest gadget today when CEO Jeff Bezos introduced it as a hot new contender in the tablet wars.


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Turn 10 Studios has announced that players can download the 2014 Honda Civic Si, 1984 Honda Civic CRX Mugen, and the 1994 Honda Prelude Si to drive at absolutely no cost as part of the Honda Legends Pack in Forza Motorsport 5.
Turn 10 revealed the free DLC pack on its official website on Wednesday.
“All three of these cars represent the excitement and pure driving spirit that embodies Honda cars,” the release said.
After being heavily criticized for its microtransaction policies in regards to Forza 5, it’s nice that Turn 10 is actually giving free cars away. Of course, no amount of free cars can make one forget the fact that one car costs over $50 of real money to use in the game. You can view all three of the new free cars below.
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Kristin Cavallari was snapped at the nail salon in Beverly Hills today, and the starlet showed off her pregnant belly in a white top, yellow blazer and skinny jeans.
KC recently revealed that she’s found a way to still wear regular pants, but we're thinking she’s going to want to invest in some maternity jeans in the next few weeks! "[My jeans] aren’t buttoning anymore," she told Us Weekly in February. “So I have this thing called the Belly Band that just goes around the top of your jeans so you can wear them without buttoning them. It’s the first time I’ve had sample size dresses not fit me. It’s all for a good reason. It’s all right. I’m pregnant."
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Apple Watch Ultra is made from aerospace-grade titanium.
It protects the retina display with a peak brightness of 200 nits.
To improve the sound quality in Apple Watch Ultra, three built-in microphones have been provided.
Apple has finally introduced new products. In the Far Out event, the company has launched Apple Watch 8 Series, Apple Watch SE and the most premium Apple Watch Ultra. Talk about Apple Watch Ultra, then this is the company’s high-end and rugged Apple Watch. The company’s Ultra Watch comes with a bigger battery, bigger screen and rugged design. Let’s know what special features Apple Watch Ultra comes with, and how much is the price…
The Apple Watch Ultra is made from aerospace-grade titanium and comes with a case that rises up to cover all sides of the flat sapphire front sisal, and protects the retina display with a peak brightness of 200 nits.
Apple Watch Ultra has three built-in microphones to improve the sound quality of voice calls. It has also been made for heavy duty water sports. And it has been told that if the user wants, he can also take the Apple Watch Ultra for deep diving sessions, which also include scuba diving activities.
The watch also gets a new Wayfinder watch face with a 49 mm display and titanium body. The special thing is that a new action button has been given in it, which can be used to start different features.
The Apple Watch Ultra features a new precision dual-frequency GPS (L1 and L5). It has been claimed to give the most accurate GPS.
Regarding the battery, Apple claims that it can last up to 36 hours of normal use. The company said that it will also offer a new low-power setting, which will give the watch up to 60 hours of battery backup.
How much is Apple Watch Ultra worth?
Apple Watch Ultra has been introduced in India for Rs 89,900, and will be available for pre-order soon. The sale of Apple Watch Ultra will start from September 23, and it comes in three new options – Trail Loop, Alpine Loop and Ocean Band.
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Welcome to the Nutshell, your cheat sheet for everything happening in the world of food. That means news, miscellany, explainers, cocktail party fodder, events, and whatever else we’d like to talk about.
Football season or not, we love buffalo wings. And we're not alone. Bloomberg reports that the spicy-sweet completely addictive snack food has made sports bars into a 1.5 billion dollar industry. (Yep, with a B.)
You'll need something to wash down all of those wings. Why not opt for a craft beer like...Yuengling? The Brewer's Association says the brand is the highest seller in the category. Additionally, college students everywhere are now fancy shmancy.
Now that Best New Restaurant is over, why not clock a few hours watching someone binge eat a meal big enough to feed a family of six? Korean mukbang video stars share a live-stream of their overeating adventures (think "spicy noodles, spicy shrimp, steamed dumplings, fried dumplings and another platter of even spicier noodles" downed in a single sitting). Oh, and loud slurping is also a requirement.
Gochujang not packing enough heat for you? Good news: A California jalapeño farmer is working to grow a hotter pepper, according to Forbes. Better news: While its heat will be turned up, its overall flavor won't be altered (at least, that's the goal). We suggest investing in the dairy industry, STAT.
Got a tea habit? Maybe, cool it. Or, at least, don't drink 16 cups per day (like this guy did).
Didn't get an Easter basket filled with cash? Don't worry—you can still eat well on the cheap with Buzzfeed's money-saving cooking tips. The big winner: Costco. (Also, Instacart.)
Love grilled cheese and...sex? Sure. Turns out the two go hand-in-hand. Skout reports that "73% of people who love grilled cheese sandwiches have sex at least once a month vs. 68% of those who don’t care for the sandwich." So, um, go get your melt on.


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Precious parking spaces are promised to those who follow @MallofAmerica.
The Mall of America is offering a special perk to Twitter followers this holiday shopping season: reserved parking on the busiest shopping day of the year in its Big Secret Parking Party, or #bspp.
In addition, the Mall of America is conducting promotions on Foursquare and Facebook Places for the 37 million people who have not yet started their holiday shopping, according to the National Retail Federation, and who intend to do so at the famous shopping center outside Minnesota's Twin Cities.
On December 18, tomorrow, the Mall of America will close its north surface parking lot, just steps away from the north entrance to the mall, reserving 96 spaces for its Twitter followers. To snag one of the coveted spots, Twitter followers needed to register on Eventbrite.
Registrants can arrive between 8:00 and 11:00 am on Saturday morning for a spot in the lot. In addition to following @MallofAmerica, they must present an Eventbrite registration ticket to park.
The first batch of tickets was released December 15 and was followed by two batches on December 16. As of Friday, all tickets were sold out.
There are a total of 12,550 parking spaces at the Mall of America. Its busiest shopping day to date was Black Friday, when 195,000 shoppers descended on the mall. Representative Lisa Grimm said the mall sees an average of 100,000 to 140,000 shoppers on any given day and that she expected December 18 – the busiest shopping day of the year – to possibly break the mall’s visitor record, making parking spaces all the more precious.
“We want to reward loyal Twitter followers with something extremely coveted during the holiday shopping season – a close parking spot without the hassle of a time-consuming search,” said Dave Haselman, EVP of operations at the Mall of America, in a prepared statement. “We hope this service will be an added value as well as increase our follower base.”
And it seems the initiative has thus far met Haselman’s goal. According to Grimm, @MallofAmerica had 4900 followers prior to the campaign’s launch. As of Friday, the handle had just over 5300.
In addition to its Big Secret Parking Party, the Mall of America will offer a $25 gift card to the first five people who check in on Foursquare each day from December 20 through December 23. And on Facebook Places, the Mall of America Youth Foundation will donate $1 for each check-in through December 24, up to $500 each to VEAP, or Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People, and One Heartland, which operates camps for children impacted by HIV/AIDS.
What’s more, the Mall of America uses the hashtag #moaparking to provide updates specific to parking, like the best options for finding a space or any weather or road conditions that might be of interest to shoppers en route. Grimm says the Mall of America first started using this hashtag last year for the busy holiday season and it is used every weekend now.
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The GDT price index rose 0.5% from the previous auction two weeks ago. It was the third straight gain. The average price was US$3330 a tonne, compared with US$3306 a tonne earlier this month. Some 38,712 tonnes of product was sold, up from 38,716 tonnes two weeks ago.
Whole milk powder was steady at US$3133 a tonne. Rennet casein climbed 3.6% to US$6916 a tonne, while skim milk powder rose 2.4% to US$2743 a tonne. Anhydrous milk fat increased 0.8% to US$5065 a tonne.
Leading into this event, the NZX Dairy Derivatives market was expecting prices to lift for WMP, SMP and AMF, but soften for butter, and this is largely what has occurred, NZX dairy analyst Robert Gibson said. “These results are likely linked to stronger demand from North Asia, strengthening demand for milk powders,” he said.
Gibson noted the milk powder result is positive for farm gate milk prices remaining strong this season, with WMP prices holding steady above US$3000/t. Skim milk power lifted for the fourth consecutive time, having reached its highest point since March 2015.
Bucking the trend, cheddar dropped 2.2% to US$3636 a tonne, while butter fell 0.4% to US$4105 a tonne. Lactose was US$785 a tonne. No percentage change was given. Butter milk powder was not offered at this event.
The New Zealand dollar last traded at 62.84 US cents at 7:20am in Wellington, compared with 63.03 US cents at 5pm yesterday.
There were 142 winning bidders out of 199 participating at the 14-round auction. The number of registered bidders was 505, up from 504 at the previous auction.


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Jan 29, 2014 7:45 PM by Allison Bourne-Vanneck
For many Acadiana residents, staying indoors has been a top priority throughout the icy conditions. However, with the ice melting on Wednesday, many were able to leave their home and get some fresh air.
"My wife was having bad cabin fever and we had to get out. So she said let's go to Rouses and do some shopping so here we are," said Bob Nelson, who was shopping with his wife at Rouses Market in Lafayette.
For Nelson, along with countless shoppers, the break in icy weather came just in time.
"When you're stuck inside, you tend to eat more. You tend to use more toiletries, and what have you," said Rouses customer Dena Wilson.
For many, restocking groceries is important especially since the temperature is expected to drop again.
"What people don't realize is that it's going to freeze again tonight. So if they got any ice left on the road it's still going to be there tonight," Nelson said.
As Acadiana braces itself for possibly more icy conditions, some said it's beginning to feel routine.
"This is the second time it's happened. I think I'm already used to it a little bit now. so I don't think it's going to be too bad. If it does get cold again, we'll deal with it," said Rouses customer Trey Petitjean.
"The weekend is supposed to be in the 70s. Explain that, huh? From the teens to the 70s," Nelson said.


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PARIS, Jan 18 (Reuters) - French automaker PSA Peugeot Citroen said it would withdraw from Le Mans 24-Hour endurance racing before the 2012 season, citing financial reasons.
"This decision has been taken in the context of a difficult economic environment in Europe," the Peugeot brand said in a statement on Wednesday. "Peugeot has chosen to concentrate resources on its sales performance in 2012."
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SAO PAULO, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Via Varejo SA, Brazil’s largest appliance retailer, posted pro forma fourth-quarter net income of 13 million reais ($4 million) on Thursday, boosted by a hefty tax benefit along with cost savings from the integration of online unit Cnova Brasil.
The company swung to a profit, when accounting for a full three months of online and brick-and-mortar operations, from a net loss of 474 million reais in the year-earlier period. Analysts’ consensus estimate was for a net loss of 206 million reais, according to Thomson Reuters.
When only the two months of integrated online operations were included, Via Varejo’s quarterly net profit was 75 million reais.
Units of Via Varejo, a blend of preferred and common shares, rose 3 percent on the Sao Paulo stock exchange.
Executives said the company would continue to benefit from the overhaul of its online sales platform and logistics processes during the recent integration.
“Conclusion of this work helped us cut costs, which will positively impact on the company’s profitability going forward,” Chief Executive Peter Estermann said during a conference call to discuss the results.
Still, management said the first half of 2017 will be challenging because of economic weakness in Brazil, and it has not decided whether to open new stores in the second half of the year.
Via Varejo executives said they did not expect a significant impact from a future sale of a controlling stake in the company by Grupo Pão de Açúcar. That stake was put on the market last year.
Earnings before interest, taxes, debt and amortization, a gauge of profitability known as EBITDA, rose tenfold from a year earlier on a pro forma basis to 469 million reais.
Via Varejo booked 406 million reais in tax credits in the fourth quarter from the first nine months of 2016. The tax break on electronics has lowered the cost of goods for retailers, boosting their gross profit margins.
Via Varejo had held off using the incentives due to legal uncertainties, but a senior executive told Reuters in October that the benefit would have boosted EBITDA by more than 300 million reais from January to September of last year.
Via Varejo posted a net loss of 90 million reais in the third quarter as Brazil’s prolonged recession eroded consumer confidence and demand for electronic goods.
The head of the company’s e-commerce unit, Flavio Dias, told Reuters in a separate interview that online sales should grow in the first quarter after a 10 percent drop in the last three months of 2016. ($1 = 3.08 reais) (Reporting by Ana Mano and Paula Laier; Editing by Jeffrey Benkoe and Paul Simao)


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The UK Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has found that an influencer’s Instagram reel and story breached the advertising regulations. All advertising made by influencers must make it clear that it is an advert, otherwise brands, even if they have no control, will be held jointly responsible.Read More
A recent UK Advertising Standard’s Authority (ASA) study has revealed that many social media influencers are routinely breaking consumer and advertising laws.
The findings of the study are important for social media influencers, who should ensure that they are fully transparent about when they are posting advertising content and for companies who work with social media influencers, who are equally responsible for ensuring that brand partnerships are sufficiently disclosed in the influencer’s social media posts.Read More
COVID-19 and the many national lockdowns that have followed have caused a huge shift in advertising and marketing. Suddenly, everyone is at home and receiving nearly all content digitally; through their phones, tablets and TVs, and advertising budgets have been sliced and squeezed as companies shift scarce resources to other parts of their business.
Regulators are faced with a new challenge and responsibility to protect consumers from companies who would price gouge and profit from panic caused by COVID-19. The UK regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), has published a fair number of decisions and guidance in relation to the coronavirus.Read More
Use of Ferrari’s trade mark in a fashion show or on social media requires consent. This is the lesson we assume Philipp Plein has recently learnt following a couple of legal defeats before the Italian Courts that ruled in favour of Ferrari.
In a ruling issued by the Court of Genova last June, the Court ruled in favour of Ferrari for the illegitimate use of Ferrari’s trade marks on Plein’s Instagram account. The designer on that occasion posted several pictures as well as Instagram stories showing some of his clothing line with Ferrari’s trade marks in the background. Ferrari successfully argued that in those shots Philipp Plein was unlawfully appropriating the positive image and reputation of the well-known car company by using its trade marks for promotional purposes.
In another recent case, the Court of Milan ordered Plein to remove from its website, social media, and other online platforms all the videos and images showing Ferrari cars and trade marks. The Court also ordered the payment, in favour of Ferrari, of €300,000 in damages plus legal fees as well as the publication of the decision in two national newspapers. Furthermore, in the event in which that Philipp Plein would not promptly remove the contested images and videos representing Ferrari cars and trade marks, it will have to pay a penalty of €10,000 for each day of delay in the removal of the infringing images and videos. To view the decision, click here.Read More
A TikTok post on an Emily Canham’s account, a beauty blogger and YouTube star, is the first TikTok video found to be in breach of the Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) requirement for disclosure in the UK (see here).
The post, which featured a video of Emily Canham using a branded hairdryer and straighteners, included a caption alongside the video stated:
“hiii just a lil psa there’s 20% off the [Brand] website TODAY ONLY with the code EMILY … #fyp #foryourpage“.
The brand in question had entered into an agreement with Ms Canham, which required Ms Canham to post a number of social media posts while at a music festival. The music festival was cancelled as a result of COVID-19. However, the contract was varied and still required several social media posts featuring a certain promotional code.
It was submitted to the ASA that the TikTok was created without the oversight or approval of the brand, and did not form part of Ms Canham’s contract. Additionally, both Ms Canham and the brand pointed to the fact that she had not been compensated for the promotional code featured in the TikTok video.Read More
A district court in the recent Sinclair case found no copyright infringement by the website Mashable, where it used one of photographer Sinclair’s Instagram photos in an article, even after an unsuccessful attempt to license the photo directly from Sinclair. Sinclair v. Ziff Davis, LLC, and Mashable, Inc., No. 1:18-CV-00790 (S.D.N.Y. April 13, 2020).Read More


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Multimodal cold chain for delivering fruits from Turkey to Russia
Several logistics companies have joined to arrange a new multimodal supply chain for moving fruits in reefer containers from Turkey to Russia. By combining shipping lines and rail freight connections, they succeeded in establishing a faster and more reliable mode of transport than by using trucks or only trains.
The new multimodal cold chain connects Istanbul in Turkey and Yekaterinburg in the Ural region of Russia. It consists of two legs: maritime and railway. First, the containers are delivered from Istanbul to the Russian port of Novorossiysk by shipping lines of Maersk. Afterwards, they are moved to Yekaterinburg by rail. To establish this service, four logistics companies teamed up: Maersk is responsible for maritime leg, Ruscon and Yekaterinburg (both are part of the Delo Group) provide rail delivery while Polyarnaya Zvezda is devoted to the refrigeration.
The first Istanbul-Yekaterinburg multimodal shipment of the Turkish fresh fruits was sent last week, on 11 November. It included 12 forty-foot Maersk refrigerated containers and an autonomous energy container to maintain temperature regime and power generation. This week, the partners are planning to send the second batch of reefers with fruits from Turkey to Russia. “The Ural region is a promising area for the development of railway container services from the South of Russia, especially for refrigerated shipments with delicate cargo,” said Andrey Chernyshev, senior vice-president of Ruscon.


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The action is fast and furious and sometimes a bit hard to follow. At the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, three dozen angus bulls are auctioned off to the highest bidders who to an untrained eye can be tough to spot in the arena. We’re told these are very high-quality bulls.
“They are definitely some superior genetics being offered up,” said Mark McCully, American Angus Association C.E.O.
His organization runs the bull sale at which some of the 15,000 head of livestock featured at the annual stock show are shown. The event also includes rodeos, horse shows and lots of shopping.
“In the 16 days of the National Western Stock Show, we generate $120 million of economic impact for the Denver metro area,” said Paul Andrews, National Western Stock Show President and C.E.O.
Many in the farming and ranching industry who traditionally kick off the New Year at the show are eager to turn the page on 2019.
“It’s been tough,” McCully said. “It’s been tough for our cattlemen out there.”
He said harsh weather in the middle of the U.S., a large fire at a packing plant in the state of Kansas and competition from plant-based meat substitutes all tested the cattle industry last year. And then there were tariffs. Tariffs on American beef going into China. Tariffs on a variety of products manufactured in China, like heavy-duty ranch toys on sale at the show that have become a bit more expensive to import.
“Since President Trump initiated these tariffs, three percent or something,” said Mark Brown of Ruff Tuff Ranch Toys, referring to the cost increase. “It’s not huge and we just absorb that rather than pass it into our consumers.”
The sellers of Chinese-made cowboy boots bought in bulk before tariffs went into effect to shield their customers from price hikes that may still be inevitable.
“There’s a fine line to walk between staying competitive with everybody else but it’s going to be more expensive for all our competition as well,” said Cole Edge of Western Edge which sells Western wear.
Meantime, as part of the new trade deal, China has promised to make an additional $32 billion in agricultural purchases from the U.S.
“Government is always going to put either opportunities or obstacles in the way of farmers and ranchers as trade goes,” Andrews said.
“There’s always some uncertainty with these trade agreements and you know it seems like we make some progress in one area and then sometimes have to take a step back in another marketplace,” McCully added.
Brown, who’s run a booth at the stock show for years, said tariffs are simply part of the equation now, leverage he argued to force the rest of the world to play by the rules.
“I like to think that I think we are all on the same page especially in the Western industry here, and in the Western United States,” Brown said.
The cattle industry is banking on stronger demand and higher prices in the year ahead.
“Largely what we find with our U.S. consumer, our global consumer, they love the products, they love beef,” McCully said.
And the animals that provide it, and on this afternoon were a hit with breeders and cattlemen who’ve placed their offers here for the past 81 years.


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The Indian textile industry believes the opening of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM Mitra) Parks across the country will help develop the country as a global hub for textile manufacturing and exports. The textile sector is expected to attract major global investment, helping to boost its exports to $100 billion by 2030.
On Friday, the government had announced the setting up of PM MITRA Parks in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The move has been inspired by the 5F vision of the Centre focussing on farm to fibre to factory to fashion to foreign. “These parks will fuel investment once the global slowdown is over and attract large foreign direct investment as they provide world class infrastructure at a scale,” said Sanjay Kumar Jain of Delhi-based TT Ltd
According to sources, the Central and Tamil Nadu State Governments have identified and proposed to set up a Mega park on about 1,100 acres near E Kumaralingapuram in Virudhunagar district. “The parks will attract major global investment in textiles helping to boost the sector's exports to $100 billion by 2030. With the realignment of the global value chain and focus on friendshoring, India is on the radar of global investors looking for opportunities outside China. A scheme like PM Mitra will hasten the process of decision making by such investors in India's favour,” said A Sakthivel , President of Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).
A special purpose vehicle owned by the Centre and the State Government will be set up to handle each park. The ministry of textiles will provide financial support in the form of Development Capital Support up to Rs 500 crore per park, while a competitive incentive support (CIS) up to Rs 300 crore per park to the units in PM Mitra Park shall also be provided to incentivise speedy implementation. State governments will provide contiguous and encumbrance-free land parcels of at least 1000 acres of land and will also facilitate provision of all utilities, Reliable Power Supply and Water availability and Waste Water Disposal system, an effective single window clearance as well as a conducive and stable industrial/textile policy.
“The parks will bring much needed boost to scale and integrated manufacturing infrastructure. Global buyers are now looking for large, integrated and compliant facilities to bring more business to India as an apparel sourcing diversification strategy. The TN Mitra park can be visualised with a specific theme like ESG to attract investment from international buyers,” said Prabhu Damodaran, secretary, Indian Texpreneurs Federation (ITF), a textile industry body.
Modern industrial infrastructure facilities for the entire value-chain of the textile industry will also significantly reduce logistics costs and improve competitiveness of textile exports with access to state-of-art technology.
“The parks will attract investment and generate more employment, particularly for women workers. We have also suggested to create an ecosystem to attract MSMEs in Tirupur, plug-and-play facilities, building area to commence from 15,000 sq ft for the benefit of MSMEs, requirement of an additional incentive to setup units in PM Mitra Park, inclusion of PLI-2 scheme to avail the incentives by the units being set up in the project and solar power for the industry and common effluent treatment,” said K M Subramanian, President, Tiruppur Exporters’ Association.


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Apple Will Ship A 5G iPhone SE In The First Half Of Next Year, Says Analyst
Apple will ship a new 5G-enabled iPhone SE as soon as the first half of next year, according to a report. That report says that the device will be similar to the current iPhone SE in terms of shape and design, likely meaning the Home button will stay.
The new iPhone SE that Kuo expects next year will be the cheapest 5G iPhone ever, something that could be impressive given the expected $400 price point.
Kuo has been pointing to 2022 for an iPhone SE refresh for some time now although this is the first time he’s been so specific as to say the first half of the year.
Beyond the addition of 5G we also expect a faster processor and perhaps some new colors to be included next time around. The same 4.7-inch screen size will remain.
Apple’s current iPhone SE has proven very popular thanks to its entry-level pricing and impressive performance. It’s a great starter iPhone for kids whose parents don’t want to have to buy them cheaper Android devices and that looks like a ploy that is set to continue, albeit with 5G thrown in for good measure.
Before then we expect Apple to announce the iPhone 13 lineup within the first couple of weeks of September 2021, although the biggest refresh will come in the second half of 2022 as Kuo has already said.


text: I am so pleased to share that our Del Mar bookstore Sandcastle Tales is featured in the most recent May 2020 issue of San Diego Family Magazine. As you know, the recent lock down has had quite an impact on all local businesses across California. So it is so wonderful to reach our local SD moms and dads through this awesome magazine. You can read the full article here. Thank you for all of your support!


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- Thornton & Ross launches new production line to cater to increased demand of Zoflora
- The launch follows a seven-figure investment from parent company, STADA
- First facility to launch as part of Thornton & Ross’ Centre of Excellence
Yorkshire-based pharmaceutical manufacturer, Thornton & Ross (T&R) has officially unveiled its new multi-million-pound, high-speed production line which will increase capacity for the UK’s number 1 disinfectant brand, Zoflora.
This cements the first major investment – a seven figure sum – from its parent company STADA and is the first facility to launch as part of Thornton & Ross’ Centre of Excellence.
Zoflora has been on a growth trajectory for over a decade, achieving 54% market share by value and 51% by volume, with growth continuing to soar in the first quarter of 2020.
With the existing facility producing sixty million bottles of Zoflora each year, the new technologically advanced 600 sqm bottling and filling line has increased output by 100% to 18,000 bottles an hour, which will enable the opening of new distribution outlets.
Vice President of UK Operations at Thornton & Ross, Mark Kirkup said “The new high-tech line means T&R is now in a privileged position to satisfy the considerable increase in demand for Zoflora, which has been driven further by Covid-19 in recent months. It simply would not have been possible to cater to this increased demand prior the substantial investment from STADA. Getting the facility up and running so quickly was crucial, and made possible by our build partners, Haden Freeman and Hawkins Construction.”
“At a time when other companies may look to rein in investment in innovation and new product development, T&R is pushing ahead to be a leading partner-of-choice for those looking to license new ideas, technologies and products across the over-the-counter, CHC and generics sectors, as well as packaging and other features that bring clear benefits to consumers.”
Recent acquisitions, including 21 former GSK brands over the past 12 months, has not only given Thornton & Ross and its parent company a greater critical mass in Europe’s CHC market – it has shown STADA and T&R to be ideal homes for local and regional brands in need of attention, innovation and regeneration.
Through its Centre of Excellence, Thornton & Ross is ready for a ‘step change’ to bring further innovations and consumer benefits to its many well-loved brands, not least Zoflora, used by over four million households in the UK.
Roger Scarlett-Smith, Executive Vice President of Thornton & Ross, said “STADA’s largest UK investment to date demonstrates its commitment to the Huddersfield site being a Centre of Excellence. As T&R’s 100th year in business approaches, we’re building on that long heritage and combining it with new ideas to refresh well-established brands such as Covonia®, as well as to create market-leading franchises like Hedrin® through patented technologies.
“The launch of the new Zoflora line forms an integral part of T&R’s plans to expand, including the creation of 40 new permanent positions across the company. Our ultimate ambition, in line with the global STADA group, is to outpace the consumer healthcare industry in terms of both turnover and profitability.”
Thornton & Ross was due to hold an event to launch the new state-of-the-art production facility to local stakeholders and key industry players. Due to Covid-19, this has now been replaced with a digital only launch, including a series of videos which tell the story of the investment, the build and the inspiration and innovation of the Zoflora brand.
Thornton & Ross’ Head of Home Hygiene, Sarah Fozzard said: “Innovation comes not only in the traditional forms of product formulation and packaging, but also in terms of consumer insights and communications, so we work closely with our many brand advocates as well as non-users to develop new ideas.
“In March, a third addition was made to Zoflora’s Fresh Home range; a collection of products developed specifically for homes with pets. 10 new fragrances are planned for 2020, as well as a multi-million-pound media campaign, including the first TV advertisement from the brand in over a decade due to be aired later this month.”
Thornton & Ross is one of the largest companies in Huddersfield, employing over 500 people across 27 departments including manufacturing, packing, order processing, quality control and maintenance. For those with ambitions to develop a career within a dynamic, growing consumer healthcare business, multiple opportunities across the company are currently being recruited for.
For further information, visit thorntonross.com.


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There were no economic bombshells in the past few hours, but traders cautiously took some risk after getting spooked early in the Asian session.
- Japan’s retail sales (y/y) slows down to 2.1% as expected vs. 2.7% growth in August
- Australia’s HIA new home sales increases by 1.1% vs. 2.9% decline in August
- Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro wins Brazil’s Presidential elections
- Angela Merkel’s CDU/CSU coalition sees significant loss of support in key regional elections
Slower profits for China’s industrial firms
Profit growth for China’s industrial companies slowed for a fifth consecutive month in September, as sales of raw materials and manufactured goods continued their declines.
Industrial profits edged 4.1% higher from a year earlier in September, which is less than half of August’s growth and marks the slowest uptick since March.
The slowdown supported an earlier factory output report reflecting weaker demand for China’s goods.
Lower corporate profits can translate to weaker job prospects and slower consumer activity, so you can bet that last weekend’s report has gotten the attention of market bears.
Japan’s retail sales
A report from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed retail activity slowing for the first time in four months in September.
Japan’s retail fell by 0.2%, in line with expectations, after a 0.9% increase in August. On an annualized basis, this translates to a 2.1% uptick after August’s 2.7% growth.
A closer look tells us that sales of food & beverages, fuel, fabrics apparel & accessories, and machinery & equipment grew but sales of motor vehicles, and general merchandise declined for the month.
The weakness in consumer spending is unwelcome news for the Bank of Japan (BOJ), which is scheduled to print its policy decision and outlook later this week. If you recall, the central bank has been throwing the kitchen sink on the economy to stimulate consumer prices.
Mixed risk sentiment in the markets
The Asian bourses started the week on a weak note as traders continued to price in concerns over a mostly disappointing earnings season as well as weaker global growth prospects.
Luckily for the bulls, risk-takers soon stepped in and pushed stock prices higher. China’s equities missed the boat, however, thanks to a weekend report showing that industrial profits had slowed for a fifth consecutive month in September.
- Nikkei is up by 0.21% to 21,228.8
- A SX 200 is up by 1.26% to 5,717.3
- Hang Seng is down by 0.07% to 24,701.0
- Shanghai index is down by 1.47% to 2,560.737
Commodity prices were a little more mixed, with gold taking advantage of the earlier risk-off vibe while crude oil prices got caught up in small intraday volatility.
- Gold is up by 0.02% to $1,233.35 per troy ounce
- Brent crude oil is down by 0.15% to $77.55 per barrel
- U.S. WTI is up by 0.04% to $67.59 per barrel
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A bout of risk-taking did the comdolls good, as it boosted the Aussie and Kiwi across the board. Heck, even the Loonie caught some of the bullish move despite the mixed crude oil prices.
AUD/USD is up by 12 pips (+0.16%) to .7098; AUD/JPY is up by 14 pips (+0.17%) to 79.43; AUD/CHF is up by 16 pips (+0.23%) to .7082; EUR/AUD is down by 30 pips (-0.18%) to 1.6052, and GBP/AUD is down by 9 pips (-0.05%) to 1.8084.
NZD/USD is up by 11 pips (+0.17%) to .6532; NZD/JPY is up by 14 pips (+0.19%) to 73.09; EUR/NZD is down by 38 pips (-0.22%) to 1.7444; GBP/NZD is down by 15 pips (-0.08%) to 1.96151, and NZD/CHF is up by 16 pips (+0.24%) to .6517.
USD/CAD is down by 4 pips (-0.03%) to 1.3100; CAD/JPY is up by 6 pips (+0.07%) to 85.42, and CAD/CHF is up by 9 pips (+0.12%) to .7617.
The common currency took hits against its counterparts after a regional election in Germany showed both parties in Angela Merkel’s governing coalition suffering heavy losses over the weekend.
EUR/USD is down by 9 pips (-0.08%) to 1.1395; EUR/JPY is down by 7 pips (-0.06%) to 127.50; EUR/GBP is down by 10 pips (-0.11%) to .8877, and EUR/CAD is down by 17 pips (-0.11%) to 1.4926.
CHF and JPY
Not surprisingly, a relatively risk-friendly trading environment translated to dips for the lower-yielding, safe-haven currencies.
USD/CHF is up by 8 pips (+0.08%) to .9978 and GBP/CHF is up by 16 pips (+0.13%) to 1.2807 while USD/JPY is up by 3 pips (+0.02%) to 111.90 and GBP/JPY is up by 17 pips (+0.12%) to 143.64.
Watch Out For:
- 9:30 am GMT: U.K.’s net individual lending (4.1B GBP expected, 4.0B GBP previous)
- 9:30 am GMT: U.K.’s mortgage approvals (65K expected, 66K previous)
- 11:00 am GMT: U.K.’s CBI realized sales (27 expected, 23 previous)


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A new Irish bullion company has achieved 70% of its yearly target in their last three weeks of trading.
Investors have rushed to the precious metal as the price of gold drifts upwards.
Core Bullion said gold is trading today at the highest euro level yet recorded at €1,515 per ounce.
Led by Nigel Doolin, he said: “People will always buy your gold when the price is low, but when values rise it can be a different story – and a common one in the industry,
“People investing in gold need to know that they can capitalise on their asset and sell when the market is strong.
“This is not always the case with other companies, but we guarantee that we will buy back any gold that we sell at the market rate – no-one else is doing that at the moment.
“We have done over 70% of yearly target in the past three weeks trading, and this has been strengthened by the fact that while a lot of the supply chains have dried up, ours is strong.”
Mr Doolin has been dealing in gold for a decade and was previously Head Of Trading with Merrion Gold, a business he managed from its start seven years ago.
Doolin stresses that those investing in gold for the first time should avoid coins and ensure that they buy bars.
He said: “A one ounce coin will generally cost more than €30 to €90 extra per ounce – but you will never get that extra value back.
“When you come to sell, you will generally only get the weight price of the gold – in essence you are paying for the collectors’ value of coin, which is a very specific market.
“It is also very important when you buy gold, to get physical gold. This is not always the case, and if an institution or a Government collapses, so does your piece of paper.
“Gold is about security in uncertain times," said Mr Doolin. "If you are getting into it for the first time, look at the steady rise over the past 20 years.”


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Baxter completes acquisition of Claris Injectables
Baxter International, a global medical products company, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Claris Injectables, a global generic injectables pharmaceutical company. The transaction broadens Baxter’s presence in the generic pharmaceuticals space and will help boost the supply of essential medicines to Baxter customers.
“This acquisition reinforces our commitment to establishing Baxter as a global leader in generic injectable medicines,” said José (Joe) E. Almeida, chairman and chief executive officer, Baxter. “The combination of Baxter and Claris Injectables will allow us to increase access to lower-cost generic injectables and strengthen our ability to meet the needs of healthcare providers and patients around the world.”
With this acquisition, Baxter gains access to the complete Claris Injectables product portfolio and pipeline as well as three manufacturing plants. These facilities feature state-of-the-art technology and are registered with global regulatory agencies, including one plant registered with the FDA. Baxter plans to invest in further increasing Claris Injectables’ capacity and capabilities, including adding new aseptic manufacturing and lyophilization; new technology platforms in areas like cytotoxics, aseptic development and complex formulations; and an expanded research and development footprint to accelerate and increase pipeline output and portfolio breadth.
The expanded capabilities and facilities gained in the acquisition will provide a foundational growth platform for Baxter to help accelerate the number of products it launches in both the near- and long-term. The acquisition is anticipated to add more than 50 products to Baxter’s portfolio in 2017, almost 20 new products in the aggregate in 2018 and 2019, and 10-15 products per year beginning in 2020.
The total consideration for the transaction was approximately $625 million. The transaction was financed through a combination of cash on hand and debt. Annual sales for Claris Injectables were approximately $112 million in 2016, and Baxter expects the growth of this business to be modestly accretive to adjusted earnings for 2017 and increasingly accretive thereafter. Baxter updated its full-year 2017 guidance in conjunction with its second-quarter 2017 earnings results (issued 7/26/17) to account for the anticipated completion of the Claris Injectables acquisition.