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The Chinese personal-computer maker did a transformative deal nine years ago when it bought IBM’s PC business. Now Lenovo is after IBM’s low-end server business, a growing business tied to corporate customers, giving it more predictable margins than what the consumer business offers.
Should Lenovo consummate the deal, it would become a major competitor in the servers sector to Hewlett-Packard and newly private Dell Inc. The Chinese firm is already a leader in the U.S. personal-computer market. But with PC sales plummeting around the world, Lenovo is likely seeking more predictable sources of profit and growth.
The real question will be around valuation. Last spring, IBM was in advanced discussions to sell all or part of the so-called x86 server business to Lenovo, people familiar with the matter said at the time. But the talks broke down amid disagreement between the companies over price, the people said. Lenovo put the value of the operation at below $2.5 billion, another person said then.
It was unclear what valuation Lenovo was assigning to IBM’s server business in the latest round of talks. IBM doesn’t break out revenue for its x86 server unit. Morgan Stanley estimated that the business generated about $4.9 billion of IBM’s $15.4 billion in overall server sales in 2012.
Lenovo may not be the only one pursuing the server business. People familiar with the situation said Dell was also looking at the IBM business, but it wasn’t clear how seriously the U.S. PC-maker was considering such a deal. Dell is the world’s third-largest server vendor by revenue after IBM and Hewlett-Packard.
Last fall, Michael Dell sealed a $25 billion deal with private-equity firm Silver Lake to take the company he founded private. Dell now is trying to reduce its reliance on personal-computer sales and bolster revenue by becoming a more diverse provider of information technology to companies.
For IBM, a sale of the low-end server business follows a trend of exiting low-margin businesses, such as personal computers, to instead focus on profit-drivers like software and services.


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By Marilou Halvorsen
In April, a national poll conducted by Food Business News showed a large percentage of people would not go to restaurants within the first month after they reopen, and about one-fourth of those surveyed said it might take six months or more.
Although restaurants in New Jersey are anxious to reopen, we can’t ignore the fact that people are nervous. Restaurant owners are concerned as well for their employees, which is why they’re implementing extreme sanitation standards laid out by the CDC and the foodservice industry.
Meanwhile, the restaurant/hospitality industry ( the Garden State’s second-largest employer) remains closed, an estimated 86,000 people are laid off, and 10% to 15% of the smaller, family-owned restaurants that make up the personality of our state will never reopen. Numbers will continue to rise the longer we stay closed.
However, even in a time of personal hardship, we once again see the hospitality industry rise to be a resource whether it’s assisting the community food banks and pantries, feeding first responders and medical personnel, or providing a hotel room to visiting medical staff or those who need a safe place to quarantine. As with Superstorm Sandy, the hospitality industry is our second responder.
So, where do we go from here?
We start by educating the public on how sanitized their restaurants were prior to COVID-19. Second only to the healthcare industry, the U.S. restaurant industry is fastidious in proper food handling and cleanliness, making it one of the safest sectors in the world. This designation applies to New Jersey, too. No exceptions. Each establishment is required to have a certified ServSafe individual on staff. This eight-hour course does exactly what the name suggests, teaches safe food handling as well as proper and complete sanitation practices.
There’s been talk suggesting the governor will start by reopening restaurants at 25% capacity, which doesn’t make sense. A comprehensive plan was submitted to the governor recently with a very positive response – but we are still waiting to hear back.
This plan was created with the input of industry leaders, members from various sectors as well as sanitation and health experts, and outlines several steps for a safe and conservative reopening. Some of these steps include staff health checks, masks worn by all employees who deal with guests directly, disposable menus and personal condiments. A minimum reopening capacity of 50%, not including staff is completely safe.
Also, we’ll continue with social distancing. If the public is a bit fearful at first about returning to restaurants, there shouldn’t be a problem spacing diners apart but we have to be prepared. Tables will be spaced accordingly and with the warm weather season upon us, some restaurants will require zoning adjustments to expand outside dining using parking lots or whatever is feasibly possible. We also believe takeout and delivery demand will remain strong after COVID-19 runs its course.
Even once our industry gets the green light to reopen, it will still take quite some time for all of us to resume life as normal. Undoubtedly some changes and practices will remain. Still, what will also remain is the industry’s commitment to their community, guests, and employees.
Please join me in supporting your favorite eat out establishment by either picking up a meal, buying a gift card, or -- when you’re ready – visiting them in their restaurant.
Marilou Halvorsen is the president of the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association (NJRHA).
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Thousands of websites were down for about an hour on Tuesday morning, including many of the world’s largest news sites, streaming services, online retailers and even the UK government, disrupting millions of Internet users.
The connection problems, which lasted for about an hour, appeared to affect news sites including the BBC, New York Times, FT.com, streaming services Spotify, Twitch, Hulu, HBO Max, payment service Stripe, and the Reddit message board. Together, online services reach hundreds of millions of people every day.
The disruption of the UK’s network of websites, gov.uk, may have caused problems for people booking Covid-19 vaccines or reporting test results.
It is believed that a Silicon Valley-based internet infrastructure provider named Fastly was behind the blackout. Fastley did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
It quickly powers the Content Delivery Network, which is designed to facilitate faster load times for web pages and larger files such as music and video. Other large CDN providers include Cloudflare, Akamai, and Limelight.
CDNs store their corporate customers’ data on servers around the world, easing the burden on the Internet’s “backbone” by bringing content closer to consumers’ smartphones and computers.
fastly Online Status Page It started reporting problems with its CDN services at 09.58 UTC.
About 45 minutes later, she said, “The problem has been identified and a fix is being implemented.”
In addition to several notable media groups, Fastly’s website lists e-commerce platforms Shopify and Stripe, and retailers including Wayfair, Boots, Dunelm, Ticketmaster and Deliveroo among its customers.
“We are currently investigating an issue with the dashboard and support site loading failure. We will post an update soon,” Stripe said in a tweet from its status page.
Shares in Fastly, which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange with a market capitalization of just under $6 billion, were about 2 percent lower in pre-market trading on Tuesday. The ten-year-old company is headquartered in San Francisco.


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The Last of Us, FTL, FIFA 13 and other titles have been shortlisted for this year’s GameCity Prize. The list was compiled at the UK-based GameCity festival, which is held each year to champion games as a cultural art form. Check out the full list of nominees here.
Tue, Oct 08, 2013 | 03:28 BST
Three local talents have been nominated in the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain’s 2013 awards.
Thu, Sep 12, 2013 | 09:14 BST
GameCity 8 is heading to Nottingham in October and it’s bringing with it a slew of games, developers and friendly types to converse with, all in the name of gaming. Thomas Was Alone’s Mike Bithell will be there, showing off his new game Volume.
Tue, Aug 20, 2013 | 03:31 BST
Mike Bithell’s terrific, BAFTA Award-winning platformer Thomas Was Alone has achieved an impressive number of sales.
Tue, Aug 13, 2013 | 11:30 BST
Volume is the new game from Thomas Was Alone creator Mike Bithell. We’ve got the first trailer, screens and details here.
Wed, Aug 07, 2013 | 11:13 BST
Sony has published a new batch of PS Vita and PSP discounts for the next two weeks, including Guacamelee, Disgaea 3, Thomas Was Alone and more. Check out the savings here.
Fri, Jul 12, 2013 | 08:56 BST
Thomas Was Alone creator Mike Bithell has suggested that the migration of mid-tier developers to the mobile space has left a large gap that indies are now taking advantage of.
Thu, Jul 11, 2013 | 20:24 BST
Thomas Was Alone creator Mike Bithell has said the title sold really well and Vita and attributes the uptake in the game game’s users to PlayStation Plus.
Wed, Jun 05, 2013 | 09:20 BST
Humble Bundle 8 has shattered $2 million in sales since it launched on May 28.
Thu, May 30, 2013 | 10:08 BST
Humble Bundle 8 is pulling in the big bucks, having battered its way through the $1 million mark in 18 hours.
Tue, May 28, 2013 | 20:40 BST
Humble Bundle 8 is live and gives you the option to pay-what-you-want for titles such as Thomas Was Alone, Little Inferno, Capsized, Dear Esther, and Awesomenauts. Those who pay more than the current average of $5.66 will get the aforementioned and if they pay more than that, they will also pick up Hotline Miami and Proteus. Get more information through the link, and watch the video below.
Thu, May 23, 2013 | 11:46 BST
Curve Studios has issued a statement expressing disappointment in Microsoft’s approach to indie games on Xbox One. They’re the same team that brought Mike Bithell’s Thomas Was Alone to PS3 and PS Vita recently, and they’re not best pleased.
Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | 15:22 BST
Sony has updated the European end of the PS Store. Get the goods below.
Fri, Mar 22, 2013 | 13:52 GMT
You already knew Thomas Was Alone was part of April’s PS Plus content, but if you aren’t a PS Plus member and still want the game, here is how you can pick it up. Come April 24 the Cross-Buy title will land on the PS Store for £5.99 and you can also pick up the 20-level DLC for an additional £1.99. The game also comes with a new creator’s commentary, and the Vita version will allow users to select characters or control the camera using the touchscreens. The game is being brought to the systems via Bossa and Curve.
Wed, Feb 27, 2013 | 16:54 GMT
Sony teased on Twitter earlier that it was going to announce a new indie title coming to PS3 and Vita. The teasing is over, because Thomas Was Alone designer Mike Bithell has announced on the PS Blog that the platformer will be released with Cross-Buy this spring. Upon release, the game will include a new creator’s commentary, a new timed exclusive DLC prologue “about a square who is given a jetpack,” and the Vita version will allow users to select characters or control the camera using the touchscreens. The game is being brought to the systems via Bossa and Curve.
Mon, Feb 04, 2013 | 12:12 GMT
Thomas Was Alone is the brainchild of coder Mike Bithell, and thanks to its success he has left Bossa Studios to work solo.
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 | 04:54 GMT
Fill out your indie bingo card by picking up minimalist platformer Thomas Was Alone, which is 10% off its usual cover price of $10 to mark its debut on Steam. The Steam version is available for Mac and PC, and has Steamplay cross-save functionality. Don’t be fooled by the simplistic graphics – the classic gameplay has drawn almost universal critical praise, and somehow the blocky stylings present a unique atmosphere. Plus, you’ll lose all hipster cred forever if you miss even a single one of this year’s bumper crop of awesome indies, and then you’d have to shave off your curly moustache or hand in your ironic retro wedges.


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NDTV’s TV biz posts losses in Q1
MUMBAI: News broadcaster New Delhi Television (NDTV) is looking to diversify in the digital and ecommerce space while news, its core business, is under pressure amid lower ad growth and higher carriage cost.
NDTV has seen its fiscal first-quarter consolidated net loss widening, mainly on the back of ecommerce business, while its news business has remained unprofitable.
Consolidated net loss in the quarter ended 30 June 2015 stood at Rs 24.29 crore (Rs 242.9 million), compared to a net loss of Rs 1.49 crore (Rs 14.9 million) a year ago.
NDTV’s topline in the television business was impacted during the quarter under review, compared to the higher base in the previous fiscal due to ad income from general election.
Even as its digital business maintained growth momentum, a 20 per cent drop in TV and allied business resulted in NDTV’s consolidated revenue falling to Rs 120 crore (Rs 1.20 billion), from Rs 147.42 crore (Rs 1.47 billion) in the year-ago period.
Increased ad spending on television channels because of the general election last fiscal had added to NDTV’s Q1FY15 showing.
Carriage fee and marketing, distribution and promotional expenses continued to pinch. It stood at Rs 29.33 crore (Rs 293.3 million) in the fiscal first quarter, a 13.86 per cent growth over Rs 25.76 crore (Rs 257.6 million) it had incurred in the year-ago period.
The company said that digital and ecommerce revenues now account for 21 per cent of total group topline (up from 13 per cent in the same period last year), reflecting the ongoing the NDTV Group’s commitment to and investments in key digital assets.
Meanwhile, the company managed to keep its expenses under control at Rs 145.92 crore (Rs 1.46 billion), compared to Rs 148.18 crore (Rs 1.48 billion) in the prior-year quarter.
Consolidated loss from operations (before other income, finance cost and exceptional items) stood at Rs 25.91 crore (Rs 259.1 million), compared to just Rs 76 lakh (Rs 7.6 million) in the year-ago period.
Production costs came down to Rs 22.79 crore (Rs 227.9 million) from Rs 36.67 crore (Rs 366.7 million), whereas employee expenses jumped to Rs 50.77 crore (Rs 507.7 million), from Rs 46.28 crore (Rs 462.8 million) in the year-ago period.
When enquired about the high employee cost (over 42 per cent of revenues), NDTV group CEO Vikram Chandra told TelevisionPost.com that NDTV takes pride in its pool of talent. “We have senior people working for over 10 years. Wherever you see across the channels, you will find talent grown at NDTV. We take pride in that and nurture our talent. So naturally, our employee cost may look on the higher side compared to the industry. However, because of this talent pool, we have been able to do so many things in-house.”
Incidentally, NDTV’s news channels business (standalone business comprising NDTV 24X7, NDTV India and hybrid channel NDTV Profit/ Prime) turned unprofitable with a net loss of Rs 14.60 crore (Rs 146 million), compared to a small net profit of Rs 2.57 crore (Rs 25.7 million) in the prior-year quarter.
Revenue was down 23.2 per cent to Rs 90.06 crore (Rs 900.6 million), from Rs 117.24 crore (Rs 1.17 billion) in the year-ago period. The company said that excluding revenues specific to elections, there is no decline in revenues.
The news business’ loss from operations (before other income, finance cost and exceptional items) was at Rs 11.77 crore (Rs 117.7 million), compared to a profit of Rs 6.57 crore (Rs 65.7 million) in the same period last year.
Convergence biz stays firm
NDTV Convergence maintained its growth momentum clocking 51 per cent growth year on year. (See table).
While EBITDA from convergence was at Rs 1.2 crore (Rs 12 million) compared to Rs 1.5 crore (Rs 15 million) a year ago, the company did not make any profit or loss from the business in the quarter under review.
IndianRoots achieved a GMV (gross sales based on order book) of Rs 21.7 crore (Rs 217 million), compared to Rs 3.3 crore (Rs 33 million) in the year-ago period.
While revenue growth of 32 per cent was achieved year on year, the ecommerce business incurred a loss of Rs 10.8 crore (Rs 108 million) during the quarter, compared to Rs 5.4 crore (Rs 54 million) in the year-ago period.


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People buy a phone for all sorts of reasons, but many of us turn to a new one to have access to better camera performance and therefore higher image quality. Manufacturers are well aware of this fact, which is why the limits of what phone cameras can do are pushed back almost every year.
As tends to go with such projects, there were of course additional tools used while shooting, such as professional lighting, a camera mount for stabilization, and probably others as well. That being said, throughout the process, it was the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s cameras that recorded everything.
The two artists shared their thoughts on working with Samsung’s latest high-end flagship, with Labiano admitting he was initially worried the phone would restrict it. Once he got used to working with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, however, he was surprised by the versatility of the camera system, citing its image quality and dynamic range.
Sir Ridley Scott, on the other hand, shares that it was a great and interesting challenge for him and his team. He also hints that it’s scary how good small things like our phones have become for recording footage, adding that this small form factor is also very useful as you can get into small spaces more easily.
Of course, it probably doesn’t need to be reminded, but it’s good to keep in mind that this is all promotional. The Galaxy S23 Ultra could very well – and very likely is – capable of such heights, but it was achieved with the support of an entire team of professional filmmakers. That being said, though, it’s exciting to see just how far Samsung has pushed the envelope with its latest top-end.
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The proposed legislation, which would regulate “gatekeeper” platforms in the EU, doesn’t go far enough, according to the FSFE.
In a press release issued Monday ahead of a planned preliminary vote on the EU’s proposed Digital Markets act by the Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee, the Free Software Foundation Europe called for device neutrality to be included in the proposed law.
The German-based FSFE is a sister organization to the Free Software Foundation, although the two are legally and financially separate entities
“On the imminent voting of the Digital Markets Act – the latest EU proposal on internet platform regulation – the FSFE demands device neutrality as a fundamental element for safeguarding consumer protection in open, fair, and contestable digital markets,” the FSFE said in its statement.
“While digital devices are a ubiquitous reality in all aspects of life, control over the hardware and software running on them is increasingly being limited by internet platforms, digital services providers, hardware manufacturers, and vendors.”
The digital neutrality that FSFE is advocating should be familiar to anyone who follows FOSS or free software. It includes the right of users to delete any software that comes preinstalled on a device, the ability to side-load software from sources other than a device’s app store, and open access to platforms, regardless of the device or the operating system being used.
Digital neutrality also includes real-time data portability, so that users can switch from one device to another smoothly.
On Tuesday the DMA was approved by the committee vote and is now on it way to the EU Parliament, which is expected to vote on the matter in December. If approved by the full Parliament, negotiations with EU governments will follow, beginning in the first half of 2022.
At press time, FOSS Force has been unable to determine whether provisions for device neutrality were added to the DMA before the vote, although that seems unlikely. If not, FSFE will continue to push for its inclusion in the final legislation.
“The FSFE will continue to monitor the whole process closely and demand device neutrality to the full extent in the legislative text, so users are empowered to control technology,” it said.
The ‘Digital Markets Act’ Explained
Even without the inclusion being sought by the FSFE, the Digital Markets Act is already sweeping in scope, and if passed will likely impact tech companies in the United States, Europe, and China. The law is intended to regulate “gatekeepers”, which are defined as companies providing “core platform services” that are prone to unfair practices, a category that includes intermediation services, social networks, search engines, operating systems, online advertising services, cloud computing, and video-sharing services.
To meet the criteria to be considered a gatekeeper and fall under DMA the company must have €8 billion ($9 billion US) in annual turnover in the European Economic Area and a market capitalization of €80 billion ($90 billion US). In addition, the company would need to provide its services in at least three EU countries, with at least 45 million monthly users and more than 10 000 business users.
Google, Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Booking.com all face certain regulation, and possibly companies such as the shoe retailer Zalando and China’s giant Alibaba.
Companies that don’t fall under these guidelines won’t necessarily escape regulation, however.
“These thresholds do not prevent the Commission itself from designating other companies as gatekeepers when they meet certain conditions,” the European Parliament said on Tuesday in a press release on its website.
Key provisions in the proposed law would force competing messaging apps to allow cross-platform chats, require that users must opt-in before an app or app store can became the default, and prohibit the targeting of ads to minors by some companies.
The law would also temporarily stop “killer acquisitions” that are meant to eliminate or reduce competition.
Gatekeeper companies not complying with the law face fines of “not less than 4% and not exceeding 20%” of their “total worldwide turnover in the preceding financial year,” according the the EU Parliament’s press release.
“The Digital Services Act — a parallel proposal to regulate online platforms, dealing with, among other issues, illegal content and algorithms — will be voted on by the committee at a future meeting,” the statement added.


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- Publix plans to boost its capital expenditures to $1.6 billion in 2020, according to the company’s recent 10-K filing — a 40% increase over last year’s total. The grocer plans to funnel spending into new supermarkets, remodels, information technology hardware and software and buying up shopping centers anchored by company stores.
- Publix reported a comparable store sales increase of 3.6% during the fourth quarter of 2019, while net sales during the period increased 5.4%, to $9.8 billion. The grocer’s net sales for 2019 totaled $38.1 billion, up from $36.1 billion in 2018, while comparable store sales for the year increased 3.6%. Net sales for 2019 were up 26.3%, to $3 billion.
- The Lakeland, Florida-based company’s stock price increased from $47.10 to $48.90 per share, effective March 1. Publix’s stock is not publicly traded and is only available to employees and executives.
Publix is increasing its capital expenditures in a big way after three years of lowered spending, indicating the company wants to press its advantage in Florida and possibly accelerate expansion along the East Coast.
The grocer chased two recent entrants out of its home state — Lucky’s Market and Earth Fare — and is building out its small-format Greenwise stores, which offer an assortment of natural and organic groceries and fresh meals geared mainly toward younger consumers. Publix reignited Greenwise as a firewall against the specialty chains that have rushed into the state, but the banner could take on a life of its own, with four locations now open and 12 announced. Publix recently agreed to buy five stores from Lucky’s Market that fit the size profile of Greenwise stores, with locations in Naples, Neptune Beach, Clermont, South Orange and Ormond Beach.
The chain is testing a prototype store in markets like Sarasota and Tampa Bay that brings the deli to the center of the store, expands produce and adds in-store seating along meal stations and self-checkouts. Publix is also remodeling its legacy stores to include meal options like salad bars and grab-and-go foods, add in services like pharmacy and in some cases a separate liquor store.
A coveted shopping center anchor, Publix has continued to buy out these developments and its stores in order to generate revenue and keep competing grocers at bay. Between 2007 and 2017, the company’s ownership of its stores jumped from 11.2% in to 31.8%, according to a Palm Beach Post analysis.
As it moves up the East Coast, Publix is laying the groundwork for a prolonged attack. Last week, the company broke ground on a distribution center in Greensboro, North Carolina. Slated for phase-one completion by 2022, it marks the company’s 10th distribution warehouse and its northernmost facility, and will be able to more efficiently supply refrigerated goods to the companies stores in the Carolinas and Virginia. Publix currently operates 123 stores in these three states.
Publix is also expanding its e-commerce services. In January, it became the first grocer to roll out a fresh meal delivery program engineered by Instacart. The program, which was folded into the Publix app, includes a digital deli counter that allows customers to personalize their own Publix subs. The company capitalized by offering a week-long sale on pub subs last month.


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TOKYO (AP) – Toyota and Sony, two of Japan’s biggest technology names, are getting together in robotics, both sides said Monday, to develop an innovative, intelligent, single-seat vehicle.
But don’t expect Toyota Motor Corp. to resurrect Sony’s now defunct Aibo dog robot – as some devoted robot fans may be hoping.
Sony Corp.’s technology for Aibo and the childlike Qrio is still being kept in-house at the Japanese electronics and entertainment company, said Sony spokesman Tomio Takizawa.
The technology sale, including key patents, from Sony to Toyota completed earlier this year applies to the next-generation ”transporter,” both sides said. Details of the financial deal are not being disclosed.
Seven Sony researchers are temporarily working in Toyota’s partner robot research unit to help relay the technology to Toyota, Toyota spokeswoman Kayo Doi said.
Toyota has shown a futuristic-looking single-seat vehicle called i-swing at various events. The automaker, on track to beat General Motors Corp. as the world’s biggest as soon as this year, has also shown humanoids that can walk and play a trumpet.
Also Monday, Toyota is introducing as a guide at its showroom at headquarters TPR-Robina, a womanlike robot-on-wheels it has developed.
The robot can dodge obstacles, sign its name, carry on simple conversations in Japanese and deliver preprogrammed information in an electronic voice, according to the manufacturer of Camry, Lexus and Corolla cars.
Sony’s decided to kill its Aibo business last year as part of a major restructuring program at a time it had been losing money in its core electronics operations.
The decision disappointed many robot fans. Although Sony sold just 150,000 of the toy poodle-sized machines since they were first introduced in 1999, some owners were emotionally attached to their mechanical pets.
Anti-aging drugs are being tested as a way to treat covid
Drugs that rejuvenate our immune systems and make us biologically younger could help protect us from the disease’s worst effects.
These materials were meant to revolutionize the solar industry. Why hasn’t it happened?
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The US-China trade conflict is developing into a ‘cold’ war for global economic supremacy and could result in New Zealand being forced to pick a side between the two global superpowers, according to Rabobank’s Head of Financial Markets research for Asia-Pacific Michael Every reported in FreshPlaza.
From a village in India, New Zealand-born 2018 Hillary Laureate Meagan Fallone is bringing solar electricity to some the poorest people in the most remote corners of the world reports Farah Hancock for Newsroom.
With U.S. levies on $200 billion of Chinese products set to balloon to 25% in 2019, companies on the mainland making everything from car parts to cameras are lining up other production facilities across Southeast Asia reports Angus Whitley for IndustryWeek.
The MoU is signed to create a global digital network in trade finance. The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group ANZ (ANZ.AX), BNP Paribas (BNPP.PA), Citibank (C.N), Standard Chartered and Deutsche Bank (DBKGn.DE) also agreed to join the digital trade information network expected to be operational by the third quarter of next year.
Seven banks, including HSBC (HSBA.L) and Banco Santander (SAN.MC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a global digital network in trade finance aiming at allowing cheaper and easier funding for corporates, a Santander manager said on Wednesday.
“It is the first time that these banks come together to set a standard (...) that will allow cheaper access to finance because the risks are going to be reduced,” Rogier Schulpen, global head of trade and working solutions at Banco Santander, said in a phone interview. Read more . . .


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- It is actually a new colour option of the Vivo V21 5G
- The device is powered by the MediaTek processor
- It features a 44 megapixel camera sensor on the front
The popular Chinese smartphone brand Vivo has confirmed to launch its latest Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark and it is not a new smartphone as it is just a new colour variant of the Vivo V21 5G.
It is officially confirmed that the Vivo V21 5G Neon Spark will be official in the market of India on October 13. It is believed that the device will not have any changes in the inside. That means the specifications will be the same as the original variant which was introduced a couple of months ago.
Shine bright, #V21BeTheSpark!
The vivo V21 Neon Spark is launching on 13th Oct, 12PM.
— Vivo India (@Vivo_India) October 11, 2021
Vivo V21 5G Specifications
The Vivo V21 5G features a 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that supports a 90Hz refresh rate. The display panel has 2404 × 1080 pixel resolution and the ability to play HDR10+ content. The maximum brightness has been calibrated to 800 nits.
Under the hood, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U which is built on 7nm fabric. Coming to the memory configuration, it has 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and an additional 3GB of virtual RAM. The smartphone comes with 128GB / 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage and supports storage expansion via microSD card.
In terms of optics, it sports a triple-camera setup at the back. It begins with a 64MP primary sensor that supports OIS and has an f/1.79 aperture lens, followed by an 8MPsensor with a 119-degree ultra-wide-angle lens. Finally, there is a 2MP macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture lens. In the front, there is a 44MP selfie camera with support for OIS and dual-LED flash.
Regarding the connectivity options, it supports 5G (SA/ NSA), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, and USB Type-C. There is an in-display fingerprint scanner for added security. It is backed by a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.
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The popular children’s toy magnetic putty, which is more commonly known as ‘slime’, has been removed from Amazon amid fears that the product contains arsenic.
It has been reported that the product may contain extremely high levels of the poison, which can be extremely harmful.
Amazon stated that their customers’ safety is their main concern.
Northamptonshire Trading Standards have said a children's toy called Magnetic Putty has been found to have seven times the permitted amount of arsenic & has been removed from sale. They say that it is this SPECIFIC product that has been removed. https://t.co/UrFb1cY8pa pic.twitter.com/032mvRbWki— 96.4 FM The Wave (@964thewave) January 27, 2018
They have asked anyone who purchased the product to stop using it and to contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service.
The discovery was made following a test on one bag of magnetic putty, it was found that one bag with a small cube magnet contained seven times the authorised amount of the arsenic.
The magnet that is featured in the toy, was also a choking hazard as it could be easily swallowed by children.
As well as being a choking hazard, the toy also contained two times the amount of permitted lead.
The Northamptonshire Trading Standards stressed the fact that only one type of magnetic putty has been banned from sales.
Amazon removed the product from their website yesterday and said the product in question will no longer be available for purchase.


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Nintendo announced in December that it was working with Japan's Dentsu to bring video to the Wii video game console. And not just any video, but cartoons and original programming. Strategically, this a great move--trying to get the Wii to become the center of the digital living room.
The Times Online reports "the Wiinoma channel is expected to deliver a family- oriented blizzard of cartoons, "brain-training" quizzes, cookery, educational and other lifestyle shows: all of it original content produced exclusively for Nintendo."
News of Nintendo's move into broadcasting is likely to fill executives of many traditional television companies with dread. One senior executive at Fuji Television, Japan's biggest commercial broadcaster, told The Times that if plans by Satoru Iwata, the Nintendo president, to make the Wii "the centerpiece of the living room" took off in a meaningful way, Nintendo's ambitions were "the stuff of television producers' nightmares".
The prospect of content deliberately tailored by Nintendo for its audience, he said, could cause a deep dent in prime-time viewing figures and comes as Japanese broadcasters are being pilloried for relying too heavily on repeats and celebrity formats.
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Market research firm The Farnsworth Group is planning a webinar to explore how COVID-19 has impacted DIYers and their future projects.
The online event will take place Thursday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. The webinar will be hosted by Grant Farnsworth, director of business strategy for The Farnsworth Group and Zack Williams, CEO and founder of Venveo, a digital marketing firm that focuses on bringing new marketing strategies to building supply manufacturers.
The webinar will cover:
- The overall effect COVID-19 has had on DIYers’ home improvement projects
- The volume of work accomplished during the pandemic
- Ways DIYer buying behavior has changed during COVID-19.
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How is food waste collected?
A food waste caddy in your kitchen can help you to separate out your food waste for recycling and composting. This can be emptied into your compost bin or council food waste bin every couple of days. Your council may recommend that you line your food waste caddy with a liner or newspaper.
Are Singaporeans aware of food waste?
A 2019 survey commissioned by the National Environment Agency (NEA) has found that more Singaporeans were becoming conscious about the food waste they produce.
How does Singapore deal with plastic waste?
According to the research, the reason for the low recycling rate includes a lack of public awareness of what can be recycled, as well as the entire landscape of recycling in Singapore. As a result, the majority of plastic products are disposed of as general waste rather than recycled through a circular value chain.
What are some Programmes that promote food sustainability in Singapore?
Singapore Food Story R&D Programme
- Food Security. Our first desired outcome for growing the agri-tech and food sector is to strengthen our food security.
- Economic Value-Capture. …
- Food Safety.
What can Singapore do to ensure a more sustainable consumption of seafood?
Look out for eco-labels such as MSC (Marine Stewardship Council), ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) and BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices). These eco-labels are internationally recognised certifications and indicate that the seafood comes from sustainable sources with minimal environmental impact.
What is being done to reduce food waste?
States have also been working toward reducing food waste in their communities through grant programs, research studies and public-private partnerships. … In addition to federal and state action, schools, restaurants and grocery stores are working to decrease the waste they produce through composting and donating food.


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Lee Yeon Hee Looks Beautiful with Ease in "North Face" 2015 S/S Collection
SWAG-tastic Voyage, March 7, 2015, 11:21 a.m.
The outdoor clothing brand "North Face" released their "North Face White Label" has released photos of actress Lee Yeon Hee rocking their 2015 Spring and Summer jackets as the warm weather slowly comes in. Wearing light jackets seem perfect for the warm season to come, and with only a little makeup, Lee Yeon Hee looks beautiful with ease.
Showing that "North Face" jacket are more than enough to make up for the cute outfit that is perfect for those that have an on the go lifestyle.


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Online Swiss bank Swissquote announced the launch of its ICO offering, becoming the first bank worldwide to allow customers to buy tokens issued within an initial coin offering (ICO) supported by the Swissquote platform. Swiss Diamond Producer Set to Raise $60.73 Million in First Bank-Mediated ICO Ever As the financial industry adapts to the emerging
Taxes Europe’s top banks allegedly helped wealthy clients across the continent steal 55 billion euros ($63 billion) from multiple governments by making tax reclaims to which they were not entitled, an investigation has revealed. The theft centred around a complex scheme of trading stocks that also involved hedge funds and large international commercial law firms.
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This article was originally posted on Cointelegraph – an independent publication covering cryptocurrency, the blockchain, decentralized applications, the internet of finance and the next gen web. Swiss-based firm Tiberius Group AG has delayed the sale of its metals-backed token Tiberius Coin due to “unacceptably” high fees from credit card companies To read more from Cointelegraph
News Salt, a cryptocurrency-backed loan service, has announced plans to launch operations in seven new jurisdictions throughout the world, while offering its services in 15 more U.S. states. It will also include litecoin (LTC) among its offerings, while providing more competitive interest rates and removing loan caps. Also read: Bitcoin Price: Wall Street Optimistic, Enthusiasts


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Burma Campaign UK has today removed Singaporean shipping company Transworld from the ‘Dirty List’ of companies linked to Burma’s military, after solicitors acting on behalf of Transworld informed us that Transworld will no longer use military-owned ports in Yangon.
A ship owned by Transworld Group Singapore had used the military owned Ahlone International Port Terminal. Burma Campaign UK wrote to Transworld on the 9th August 2019 asking them not to use military ports and giving them the opportunity to respond, but they chose not to.
The move follows shipping giant Maersk ending its use of military-owned ports in October 2020.
“Transworld have done the right thing in making sure they won’t use military-owned ports in Yangon, but will still provide shipping services to the country rather than pulling out altogether,” said Mark Farmaner, Director of Burma Campaign UK. “We call on all companies with any kind of business link to military-owned companies to immediately end that relationship.”


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Sidmouth Oxfam burglary
AN ANGRY Sidmouth charity shop manager has branded raiders who broke into the store and stole hundred of pounds as sick . Oxfam in Temple Street was targeted by the callous thieves sometime between 1pm on Saturday and 9am on Monday. The burglars stole an
AN ANGRY Sidmouth charity shop manager has branded raiders who broke into the store and stole hundred of pounds as "sick".
Oxfam in Temple Street was targeted by the callous thieves sometime between 1pm on Saturday and 9am on Monday.
The burglars stole an iron safe, which contained �300-two day's worth of takings.
They also took a �30 float as well as items donated to the shop, which would have been sold online to raise funds for the charity.
Nina Lewin, shop manager, returned to work from a two-week holiday on Monday to discover the shocking scene.
She said: "I am devastated someone would do this. I have 35 dedicated volunteers who give their time up and are so passionate about Oxfam and this shop is so community based.
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"We have to work very hard, especially in the recession and for someone to do that is just sick."
The thieves broke in by drilling a hole into the fire exit door before looting the money and around �100 worth of goods.
Nina added: "They took items which probably looked like they were a lot of money but were actually of very low value."
She thanked all of her customers for the support they have shown but said the burglary comes at a time when the store is "suffering dramatically" from a lack of donations.
A police spokesperson has described the burglary as "heartless".
She added: "We are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to ring us on 08452 777444 quoting crime number KS/09/501.


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Now don’t get me wrong, by no means do I hate Valentine’s Day. Love is powerful, beautiful and worth celebrating, but today’s construct of Valentine’s Day that we’re familiar with isn’t necessarily a celebration of love. Valentine’s Day seems more like an obligation than a celebration.
Valentine’s Day rather is a day of great expectations. Couples are expected to shower their significant other with love and affection and spoil each other with thoughtful gifts, flowers and expensive dinners. But the social construct of Valentine’s Day also makes it a day of great pressure.
Valentine’s Day has inevitably become a commercialized holiday. Companies begin their marketing efforts for Valentine’s Day months in advance and several businesses are seeing significant increases in sales during this period, especially in purchases of jewelry, flowers and candy, according to the National Retail Federation.
The National Retail Federation’s annual Valentine’s Day report also found that 55 percent of the U.S. population is expected to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, and the total spending is expected to reach $19.6 billion. This means that U.S. consumers will spend an average of $143.56 on Valentine’s Day this year.
The annual Valentine’s Day splurge is a result of people feeling obligated to celebrate.
According to a study published in the Journal of Business Research, 63 percent of males feel obligated to give gifts to their partner on Valentine’s Day. In another report 53 percent of women said that they would end their relationships if they didn’t receive anything special from their partner, according to Statistics Brain Research Foundation.
This inevitably puts a lot of pressure on couples during Valentine’s Day, and it’s not surprising that many seem to break up during this time of the year. Breakup rates increase at the beginning of the new year and significantly rise in the period prior to and following Valentine’s Day, according to bustle.com.
Valentine’s Day isn’t any easier for people who aren’t in committed relationships. If you’re single on Valentine’s Day, you’re alienated by default from participating. Valentine’s Day is a socially constructed holiday meant to celebrate the love that exists between individuals in a relationship, which insinuates that couples are superior to singles.
“I’m tired of society making it seem as if single people somehow have failed because they’re not in a relationship and celebrating Valentine’s Day with a partner,” said Hanna Wallin, a 23-year old single female living in West Hollywood. “There are many people who are content with being single and who actually enjoy it, but somehow society still makes us feel like we’re a failure on Valentine’s Day.”
Whether you’re in a relationship or not, you most likely experience the societal pressure of celebrating Valentine’s Day. As it approaches, people who are dating are forced to make quick decisions about where their relationships are heading. It tends to prematurely force people in and out of relationships, and often results in awkward relationship conversations far too soon.
Valentine’s Day has the power of discrediting the nature of love and relationships. Love isn’t about exchanging gifts and doing nice things for your significant other because you’re expected to. Love is about doing thoughtful things for the person you love for no other reason than that you love and appreciate them.


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Massage Envy announced this week plans to develop at least 10 new clinics in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area.
“As we continue to expand Massage Envy’s reach across the state, we look forward to offering even more consumers affordable and accessible massage therapy and skincare treatments,” said regional developer Sol Glastein, in a Massage Envy press release.
There are currently five Massage Envy franchises in the Pittsburgh area.
Massage Envy is the largest system of franchised massage clinics, with more than 845 clinics in 48 states. The company employs more that 18,000 massage therapists who provide more than 16 million massage each year to 1.3 million members.


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An updated Benelli TRK 502X surfaces in China, sporting a few changes including a new aluminium swingarm.
Grainy images surfaces showing what appears to be a newly updated Benelli TRK 502X.
Various minor revisions can be spotted including a new aluminium swingarm assembly.
Other new on board is a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and heated grips.
Considering that Italian brand Benelli is wholly owned by Chinese two-wheeled manufacturing giant Qianjiang Group, the fact that this leak stems from the Republic comes to no surprise. Say hello then to what appears to be an updated Benelli TRK 502X.
These grainy photos published by Moto.it may not seem like much, but some key updates are easy enough to spot. Key amongst which here is a new – presumably – aluminium swingarm assembly. This should see some decent weight savings – reportedly up to 3.6KG – over the existing steel assembly.
Other key changes reportedly include revised control surfaces that promises to feel better in quality, not forgetting a revised TFT digital dash display with a newly added tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) as well.
Additionally, Benelli have also equipped this updated model with new heated grips – this ought to ring well amongst riders in climates that warrant said feature. Another change reported too is the ability to prime tubeless tyres with the spoked wheels the TRK 502X variant rolls on.
Apart from these, no other changes can be seen and, presumably, this applies to the liquid-cooled 500cc parallel-twin powerplant brimmed at the heart of the Benelli TRK 502X. Regarding availability, this remains to be seen but we reckon introduction will vary according to market region.
Locally, the Benelli TRK 502X, as well as the brand’s entire TRK dual-sport line up, has proven to be a popular bargain choice amongst many. Much of this stems from its styling, features count which also includes ABS, as well as its sheer affordability – the TRK 502X base price current reads at RM33,888.


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Broward SCORE Volunteers participated as judges at the DECA High School District Competition, which includes events related to entrepreneurship, marketing and sales. As part of the competition, High Schools students presented their Business Plans.
This marked the tenth year that Broward SCORE has been associated with DECA. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Unlike other years when the competition was held in person, this year the presentations were virtual because of COVID.


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The median price of a single-family home on Oahu rose for a fourth straight month in August, though sales volumes declined.The median price for homes in Honolulu jumped 15.2 percent to $645,239 last month, the Honolulu Board of Realtors said Wednesday. The gains followed a 1.7 percent rise in July and a slight increase in June.
Sales volume dropped, however, with 224 homes changing hands during the month compared to 239 a year earlier and 269 in July.
Brian Benton, president of the Honolulu Board of Realtors, said the rising median price was a good sign for the market.
”We anticipated the slowdown in sales with the end of the federal tax credit, but the increases in median prices are a sign that the Honolulu market continues to strengthen,” Benton said in a news release.
Benton referred to the federal law that allowed some buyers to claim tax credits of up to $8,000 when buying a home.
The credit boosted sales earlier this year, but sales began to drop as it expired.
Buyers had until April 30 to get a signed sales contract and until June 30 to complete the sale to qualify for the credit. Congress later extended the deadline for closing on a buy to the end of September.
Oahu condominium sales showed a similar results. The median sales price rose 6 percent to $307,500 in August but sales volume plunged 17 percent.
Properties spent fewer days on the market in the month.
Single-family homes were sold an average of 32 days after they were listed, down from 49 days in August last year. Among condominiums, properties remained on the market for an average of 33 days, down from 53 days.
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Like a child getting ready to go to Disneyland for the firs time, Houston Texans fans are beginning to stir. A restless anxiety and anticipation is growing throughout the Houston metropolitan area as fans and dissenters alike prepare for the franchise’s first ever playoff appearance. Retail stores cannot stock the Texans AFC South Champions gear fast enough and fans can be found around every corner donning their new hats and t-shirts.
As if that were not enough it has now been announced that tickets for the playoffs will be for sale tomorrow morning, Friday, December 30th at 10 am, through TicketMaster.com. The Texans announced that less than 2,000 tickets will be available online and I expect that all of those will be gone in less than 30 minutes!
What is most important for this city, though, is that it once again has a championship caliber team who can make it further than the end of the regular season. Sports fans in Houston have suffered through years of losses by the Rockets, Astros, and Texans alike. In a state where football is not just a sport but a way of life having a playoff worthy team is worth more than gold.


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We’re joined by serial entrepreneur Mohamad Ballout, Founder of Dubai-based foodtech pioneer Kitopi, currently the world’s leading managed cloud kitchen platform. Founded in January 2018, Kitopi has quickly expanded to five countries having added Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UK & the US to its roster after raising a successful $60 million Series B in funding earlier this year. Mohamad shares his thoughts on how he became a serial entrepreneur, how him and his fellow Kitopians are capitalizing on the foodtech’s startup’s first mover advantage and what it will take for the Middle East to produce & export global brands.
Hashem speaks to Ahmad Al Marri, founder of Dubai-based ice cream brand Canvas Gelato.
Hashem and guest host Samantha Wood aka FooDiva catch up with Issam Kazim, CEO of the DTCM, which helped catapult Dubai from the early pandemic days to the other side of lockdown. They also talk about the impact of MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants and The Michelin Guides on the F&B and tourism sectors.
Hashem catches up with Mohamad Orfali, TV celebrity chef extraordinaire, restaurateur and co-founder of the award winning Orfali Bros restaurant in Dubai.


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Why VW's Berhnard Didn't ResignGail Edmondson
So what happened? Turnaround ace Wolfgang Bernhard hasn’t resigned at Volkswagen. His departure was widely expected last week in the wake of CEO Bernd Pischetsrieder’s ouster and the appointment of Audi boss Martin Winterkorn as new CEO. A VW board member told AutomobileWoche (AutoWeek) that VW is trying to convince VW brand boss Bernhard to stay. That’s the first indication that the powerful and mercurial Supervisory Board Chairman Ferdinand Piech, who orchestrated Pischetsrieder’s departure, may yet be serious about accelerating VW’s overhaul.
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Those are among a host of insights from CGA’s MealMetrics service, which provides suppliers and operators with deep data on meal sales and food trends across the On Premise. It shows that venues were selling an average of 14 main dishes on Monday (12 April)—down from 24 on the equivalent day in April 2019.
Many sites have moved to a reduced range because of the operational constraints of outdoor service, the unpredictability of demand and the risk of wastage due to poor weather. The cut in choice is also a result of a lower rate of reopening of restaurants than pubs, where menus tend to be shorter and consumer focus is more likely to be on drinks.
MealMetrics shows Monday’s average main meal price was £9.12—10% up on the equivalent day in 2019, and another sign that some consumers are willing to spend more on their return to the On Premise.
Burgers accounted for a third (34%) of all main meal sales on Monday—nearly double their share of 18% in April 2019. Burgers’ reliable appeal and their operational simplicity—especially for outdoor service, as they keep their heat better and are consumed easier— prompting many restaurants, pubs and bars to focus on them during the reopening phase. Other food sales trends were largely in line with pre-pandemic patterns, though familiar dishes like fish and chips and pizza over-indexed slightly.
Food sales are likely to pick up share against drinks after Monday, and menu decisions will be crucial for all businesses in the weeks ahead. As CGA’s director of consumer research and marketing Rachel Weller has pointed out, venues will be tempted to cut choice to make service easier, but may risk missing the very diverse needs of people returning to the On Premise.
The early signs are that venues will be paring back their food menus in this five-week period of outdoor-only trading, and focusing on tried and tested favourites,” says Andrew Dean, CGA’s client director, hospitality operators and food, EMEA. “Getting the range right is going to be very tricky, especially given the vagaries of the weather and the volatility of demand. To streamline choice without compromising sales, suppliers and operators will need to stay right on top of guests’ preferences on a daily basis.”
CGA’s MealMetrics research analyses more than £9bn of till sales data to give suppliers and operators many more insights into dishes and drinks on menus, including distribution, rate of sale, average prices and seasonal trends.
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Hot Or Not: Rumer Willis Dyes Hair Pink With Black Roots
Singer/actress/celebrity spawn Rumer Willis is jumping on the rainbow hair train! The 25-year old posted a picture of her new look to instagram with the hashtag #pinkhairdontcare. Unlike some of the pastel hair colors we’ve been seeing recently on the likes of Nicole Richie, Rumer went a iittle more punk with a saturated hue and dark roots. A few weeks ago she posted another selfie of herself with strawberry blonde locks, so this is quite the transformation.
What do you think of Rumer’s pink hair? Hot or not?


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The egg producer plans to convert the broiler processing facility into an egg and egg products plant but will initially convert the building to an egg grading facility. Cal-Maine said it expects to close the transaction in the third fiscal quarter of 2024.
Additionally, after the acquisition is completed, the egg producer expects to enter into agreements with some of Tyson’s former contract farmers to convert their operations to support Cal-Maine Foods’ cage free, free range or pasture raised egg production operations.
According to news outlet Reuters, Tyson originally announced the closure of the Dexter plant during its third quarter earnings call for the fiscal year 2023. At the same time, Tyson announced it would be closing three additional poultry processing facilities in other states.
Sherman Miller, Cal-Maine Foods President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “We are pleased to announce the proposed acquisition of the assets of Tyson’s former broiler processing facility in Dexter, Missouri. This transaction is consistent with our growth strategy to expand our business through selective acquisitions in addition to our organic growth initiatives. The Dexter location offers an important opportunity to expand our geographic footprint and enhance our ability to serve our valued customers with added production and distribution capabilities in Missouri and surrounding markets.”
“We look forward to working with the Tyson team to close the transaction and to working with the contract growers who will support our shell egg production capabilities. As we extend our market reach, we remain focused on the efficient and sustainable management of our existing and acquired operations and meeting the demands of our customers.”


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Current two-time Brazilian champion, Palmeiras launched, this Friday morning, its new uniforms for the 2024 season. Puma, a supplier of sporting equipment for alviverde, released images of the São Paulo team’s home and away uniforms, which are a celebration of the club’s 110th anniversary.
The model’s debut will be in the classic against Santos, next Sunday, at 6pm (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, in the third round of the Campeonato Paulista.
— In such an important year for Palmeiras fans, we are very happy to launch new shirts that celebrate the club’s tradition. Let’s work together to make this another year full of achievements, transforming this collection into another victory for the partnership between Palmeiras and Puma — said Leila Pereira, president of Palmeiras.
The uniforms feature three historical emblems of Palmeiras, in reference to the 110 years that will be completed in 2024. The Palestra Italia shield, in addition to the Cruz de Savoia and the P, the first shield to reflect the change of the team’s name to Palmeiras, will be printed in the design of the new shirt.
The home shirt arrives in green, with a white collar and sleeve finishing. The away uniform, traditionally white, has a collar and sleeves in green. Player logos, numbers and names are highlighted in gold.
Important players from the club in recent years participated in the campaign to launch the shirts. Gustavo Gómez, Gabriel Menino, Murilo, Marcos Rocha and Richard Ríos were the models to promote the new uniform.
The new Palmeiras shirts will be on sale from this Friday, January 26th. The “player” model will be sold for R$499.90, the fan model, both male and female, for R$369.90, and the children’s model for R$329.90. The “stadium” model, the cheapest option for fans, will be sold for R$179.90.
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China’s aggression in September after Japan seized a Chinese fisherman near the East China Sea islands claimed by both countries confirmed China as a burly international tyrant. The caution for countries attempting to negotiate with China is to avoid Japan’s mistake, which was single-handedly contesting the giant. For America, that means seeking an end to China’s currency manipulation by simultaneously pursuing every option the United States has, including formally naming China a currency manipulator, imposing tariffs on imports from countries that undervalue currency and creating a community of allies to campaign together to combat the illegal trade practice.
|By: Leo W. Gerard Sunday October 10, 2010 8:09 am|
|By: Leo W. Gerard Thursday September 16, 2010 8:57 am|
China illegally subsidizes its export industries and unlawfully manipulates its currency. That kills U.S. industry and destroys U.S. jobs. On June 19, China announced it would allow its currency value to rise on international markets. And then it didn’t. That’s flipping the bird at America. Before China’s June 19 promise, U.S. Senators and Congressmen proposed legislation that would force the U.S. Treasury Department to even the score with China. Pass the legislation. It’s time for America to flip the bird back.
|By: SumofChange Wednesday September 15, 2010 8:33 am|
90 Second Summaries, a project of Main Street Insider. Today we summarize H.R. 2378, the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, which is being discussed in the Ways & Means Committee today and tomorrow.
|By: Leo W. Gerard Tuesday July 13, 2010 9:00 am|
Allowing China to devalue its currency devalues American workers and businesses. Chinese currency manipulation is driving American manufacturers out of business and America workers into unemployment. For 110 years, American factories and workers have proved they can compete and win against all comers in the world. They can continue to do that if Congress places tariffs on Chinese exports to the U.S. or taxes them to compensate for the 40 percent price break the Chinese government arranges for its manufacturers. This is National Currency Manipulation Call-In Day. Tell Congress to ensure America is not No. 2.
|By: Leo W. Gerard Thursday July 1, 2010 9:51 am|
In the trade clash between China and America, the Asian giant has gravely wounded the United States. China knows it. U.S. voters of all political stripes know it. But too many American politicians are in denial. Their deliberate blindness, and resulting inaction, has enabled Chinese market intervention to continue killing American manufacturing.
|By: Leo W. Gerard Wednesday March 31, 2010 6:10 pm|
China and America decline to acknowledge what everyone else knows: China suppresses the value of its currency to gain a trade advantage over America. This is costing America untold numbers of manufacturers and millions of jobs. The U.S. Treasury Department, which is required by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 to name foreign currency manipulators in bi-annual reports, must label China in its April 15 account, then sanction China if it doesn’t begin balancing its currency.