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Landmark College Receives Fair Trade Designation
Landmark College announced it has been officially designated a Fair Trade College, joining a national initiative by Fair Trade Campaigns to engage students in issues related to global poverty.
The Putney, Vermont liberal arts college that exclusively serves students with learning differences becomes the third college in Vermont to receive fair trade status, joining Green Mountain College and Saint Michael’s College. Nationwide, the Fair Trade Campaigns organization has enlisted nearly 300 schools and communities to its cause of educating students about the issues of fair trade and sourcing fair trade products.
“This recognition will bring more awareness to how fair trade can help businesses and give back to the community. It can also help attract more students and donations from their families as they learn what it means for Landmark College to be a Fair Trade college,” says Victor Tomelden, president of the Landmark College Student Government Association. Tomelden also credited his fellow SGA members and the Landmark Entrepreneurial Accelerator Project (LEAP) for their efforts to garner the Fair Trade College designation.
Fair trade is an economic system that ensures consumers the products they buy were grown, harvested, crafted, and traded in ways that improve lives and protect the environment. Fair Trade Campaigns officially recognizes schools in the U.S. committed to educating students about the issues of fair trade and sourcing fair trade products - like coffee, tea, and bananas - in the cafeteria, offices, and at events.
To receive the Fair Trade College designation, students worked with Landmark College’s food service provider, Chartwell’s, the College’s bookstore, and other campus offices to increase the availability of fair trade products. The students are also committed to holding events that will raise awareness about the issue of fair trade.
With over 170 Fair Trade Colleges/Universities in the United Kingdom alone, the U.S. program grew out of work in Europe and the increasing demand for fair trade and ethically produced products to be incorporated into institutional purchasing. Fair Trade Campaigns sees the tremendous impact institutional purchasing in the U.S. can have on farmers and artisans worldwide.
“There are few things more exciting than seeing today’s youth come to understand the role that they can play as consumers in making the world a more fair and just place. To see them become not just conscious consumers, but advocates for fair trade, should challenge all of us to do the same,” says Billy Linstead Goldsmith, director of Fair Trade Campaigns.
For more information, visit the Landmark College page on the Fair Trade Campaigns web site: https://fairtradecampaigns.org/campaign/landmark-college.


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The automotive industry is going through tough times, but latest research commissioned by PRmoment shows that the media remains balanced in its coverage, and is certainly not twisting the knife.
Looking at online media coverage in the last two months, by far the majority of stories were covered in a neutral way. General Motors (GM) faced the toughest criticism, with 34 per cent of negative stories, but considering the troubles this giant company is facing, it could have been a lot worse, indicating that the press office there is earning its money.
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In the 1950s, GM was the most successful company in world history and an icon for world manufacturing, yet now it is facing bankruptcy and has plans to close dealerships, factories and cut thousands of jobs. As one report on 2 June puts it at FT.com, “General Motors is stumbling towards oblivion.” However, many articles were balanced with favourable reports of supplier assistance and concessions for the GM workforce.
Denis Chick, director of communications UK and Ireland at GM, says that as there is such a vast amount of interest in the business, it is important that: “we always keep on the front foot and stay one step ahead of the media”. Part of the media strategy is to always do thorough background briefing. One example of this is with the US Chapter 11 bankruptcy law, which is often misunderstood in the UK (this is a protection law that allows a firm to keep trading while it aims to sort out its finances). To counteract misinformation spreading, 35 of the top media commentators in this country were given a rigorous briefing session on what Chapter 11 really means. This was extremely successful, with several of the journalists saying afterwards how pleased they were that this meeting had taken place. Chick says: “When we are facing many business challenges, it is a case of trying to make sure that the media is briefed accurately, and that the more positive messages get through.” Chick points out that by properly informing the press well in advance, it is not able to “speculate wildly in the wrong direction.”. After all, the wrong speculation can lead to a great deal of damaging publicity that in the end could affect the company’s actual performance and even lead to job losses.
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GM and Ford dominated online coverage (34 per cent and 31 per cent respectively) of the industry in the last two months, with bankruptcy and closures being the main topics, reflecting the tribulations of today’s car makers. For example, according to a news report on 8 June at bbc.co.uk, the British car industry is in a great deal of trouble, with a “collapse in sales, mass layoffs, factory shutdowns and even bankruptcy.” The report continues: “the recession began with a banking crisis, but in the UK it is manufacturing that has taken the biggest hit and no part of manufacturing is suffering more than the car industry.”
Well over half the stories about GM concerned US Chapter 11 bankruptcy law and this law was one of the main topics for most manufacturers, including Fiat, Chrysler and Toyota. Toyota was referenced in many stories surrounding GM and Chapter 11, as a point of comparison, for example at TimesOnline.co.uk on 3 June a report says: “Someone looking at the car industry half a century ago would be hard-pressed to believe that today Toyota would be top of the pile while General Motors languished in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.”
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The other main subject dominating stories is closures, particularly for Ford and Volkswagen. As Fiat is currently in negotiations to take over part of Chrysler, it is not surprising that these two manufactures recorded a higher proportion of takeover stories.
The government’s car scrappage scheme, where cars that are more than ten years old can be scrapped in return for £2,000 of a new car is also a key topic, particularly for Ford, Nissan and Toyota. Some manufacturers delayed the start of its involvement with the scheme, after expressing concerns and VAT and tax arrangements, but these were resolved, leading to further positive reports, including on Sky news (at Sky.com) on 19 May, “Ford said vehicle deliveries from the scheme will commence tomorrow and that it had taken 3,000 extra orders thanks to the initiative.”
Echo Sonar analysed UK online media coverage of car manufacturers Chrysler, Fiat, Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Toyota and Volkswagen from 10 April to 8 June 2009. All UK online sources were analysed, looking at share of voice, tonality assessment and volume of media topics.
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U.S. business leaders’ optimism reaches highest level since 2005
BRIC business optimism declines.
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Optimism for the nation’s economic outlook among U.S. business leaders rose to a net balance of 55% in second quarter 2013 from 31% in the previous quarter. This is the highest level recorded since 2005, according to the latest data from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), a survey of 3,200 business leaders in 44 countries.
In a recent interview, Dominic King, global research manager for Grant Thornton and head of the IBR, said manufacturing businesses also reported optimism significantly above the U.S. all-business average.
“It is surprising to see such confidence given that the economy is still in recovery,” said King. “But aside from a dip in confidence surrounding the fiscal cliff, the overall trend in the U.S. has been toward growing optimism.”
While U.S. businesses are feeling more confident about growth in their operations and the economy, optimism among business leaders in the world’s second largest economy slumped to the lowest level recorded in IBR history. Business optimism in China fell to a net balance of just 4%, down from 25% in first quarter 2013. “China is now shifting from a focus on export to more consumption,” said King. “Still, increased optimism in the U.S. should boost confidence in China, so it will be interesting to see what happens in the next quarter.”
Business sentiment also dropped in the other BRIC economies, with business leaders’ confidence in those countries sliding from net 48% in first quarter 2013 to 23%. Eurozone business confidence continues to remain fragile, dropping to net -8% in second quarter 2013, from -2% in first quarter 2013. However, there was an overall improvement in G7 business confidence, with optimism in the United Kingdom climbing from net -1% in first quarter 2013 to 34% in second quarter 2013. Sentiment in Japan turned positive for the first time in IBR history, rising to net 8% from -2%.
King said globalization is creating more opportunities for countries such as Germany, who is looking further afield for opportunities given the struggles of neighbors in the Eurozone. But he also noted many economies were looking more closely at their own consumer bases to drive growth. “For instance, the United States is looking at more self sufficiency with shale oil discoveries and the like, which also has an impact on global export activity,” said King. “The financial crisis makes certain economies evaluate where they’re looking for growth opportunities.”
The improving U.S. sentiment also extends to U.S. business growth expectations. Net 59% of businesses expect to see revenues climb during the next 12 months, up from 46% in first quarter 2013. A net balance of 48% of business leaders expect profits to grow, up from 42% for the previous three months. Hiring expectations in the United States also remain above the global average with a net balance of 33% of business leaders foreseeing an increase in hiring during the coming year.
About the AuthorJosh Bond, Senior Editor Josh Bond is Senior Editor for Modern, and was formerly Modern’s lift truck columnist and associate editor. He has a degree in Journalism from Keene State College and has studied business management at Franklin Pierce University.
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Tesco carwash plan not backed
PUBLISHED: 09:11 22 February 2013 | UPDATED: 09:11 22 February 2013
A TESCO-franchised car wash, proposed for the supermarket’s Salterton Road store, could add to congestion for shoppers it has been claimed.
And there are fears it could put independent car washes in Exmouth out of business.
Town councillors on Monday voted not to back plans to convert nine spaces in the existing car park into a hand car wash.
Instead they urged the supermarket giant to “hurry up” with plans – first mooted over five years ago – to extend the store by a third.
The plans call for a change of use of nine parking spaces to a hand car wash and valeting operation, including the erection of a canopy and office.
The spaces are to the left and at a right angle to the existing recycling depot, running parallel to the exit road from the store on to the Salterton Road.
Councillor Malcolm Mitchell said: “This would be adjacent with the recycling depot.
“The recycling area is already situated on the wrong side of the road and having a car wash next to it is going to exacerbate the problem and add to congestion.”
Tesco bosses say the plans would create “new and sustainable” economic growth in the area. The design statement also says it would have a “positive impact” on local jobs and create an estimated four full-time and four part-time jobs while adding to consumer choice.
But town councillors say the opposite – they say it would wreck existing businesses for the sake of expanding the Tesco empire.
Councillor Maddie Chapman said: “I object to this. There are car wash businesses in the town who are struggling and I don’t see why they should need a car wash.
“They are a superstore and there is no need for this.”
Councillor Richard Turner said: “Tesco are just trying to make inroads into this business and would prevent people from working in the town.”
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Come June, Apple is expected to officially announce the next major update to its iOS platform. This update more likely than not will be iOS 13, and now thanks to leaked details obtained by Bloomberg, additional information about the upcoming update and its changes have found their way online.
WIth iOS 12, Apple seemed to be focused more on improving the overall quality of iOS, which the company was heavily criticized for in its iOS 11 release. As such, it did not feel like the most exciting update. However, iOS 13 is expected to bring quite a few changes to the table. According to the report, this includes new features such as dark mode (something that Google is bringing to Android Q), redesigned widgets, new animations, and it will also speed up older iPhones and iPads.
What’s also interesting is that the report claims that Apple could for the first time ever update the keyboard in iOS. The latest time we saw any changes was when Apple finally allowed third-party keyboards, but with iOS 13, Apple is rumored to be introducing a native swipe-like feature. This means that instead of tapping on individual keys, users can swipe through the keyboard instead, which some might argue could be faster.
Take it with a grain of salt for now, but iOS 13 will be revealed at WWDC 2019 in June, so do check back with us in the coming weeks if you’d like the details.


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Making games for virtual reality is pretty much the same as making games for anything else: game developers sit at computers and write code, occasionally testing it within a VR headset.
No more!What you see above is a game developer wearing a VR headset (the HTC Vive), using motion controllers to work on a game-in-progress in real time.
Rather than working on a game in a vacuum, he's working on it directly — with his hands — from within the game! This is a much bigger deal than it might seem like — it enables not just game developers, but anyone, to jump right into a project personally. It also enables far easier game development.
Want to re-size that object? Simply pinch and zoom, like you would on an iPhone.
The tool, which comes from, is a pretty remarkable feat considering the alternative — a Photoshop-esque puzzle of tools and actions, known as Unreal Engine 4. This takes something like Photoshop and gives users the freedom and accessibility of something more like Microsoft Paint. Sure, you can get into all the nitty gritty and adjust details, but it's perfectly serviceable for the average, non-game developer person.
"There are 50 million users of 'Minecraft' who are already familiar with building," Epic Games president Tim Sweeney, a longtime game developer, programmer, and company president told Tech Insider. Sweeney founded Epic around 1991; he's been doing the software development thing for a long time now.
And that's important, because Sweeney sees this — software development within VR — as the future of all software development: being able to actually see what you're creating in real time.
Developers can start using the tool soon, as Epic's planning to show it off at the annual Game Developers Conference in San Francisco this March.


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Over the last 10 months or so, large parts of the world have stopped. Amazon’s delivery vans on the other hand, have not. In fact, they’ve worked like a well-oiled machine, a precise and efficient army, delivering package after package all over the world, on time.
The surge in online shopping was a significantly big battle, which they have managed to win, with most of us receiving our purchases safely at home.
Who lost? Well, once again, it was the environment. And this week, the non-profit ocean conservation organisation Oceana, released a new report that unveiled Amazon’s plastic problem.
In 2019, the report says, Amazon was responsible for the use of an estimated 465 million pounds (211 million kilograms) of plastic packaging. This included air pillows, bubble wrap, and other plastic packaging items. The study found that Amazon’s estimated plastic packaging waste, in the form of air pillows alone, would circle the Earth more than 500 times.
By combining Amazon’s packaging data with findings from a recent study published in Science, the report estimates that up to 22.44 million pounds (10.2 million kilograms) of Amazon’s plastic packaging waste entered and polluted the world’s freshwater and marine ecosystems in 2019 alone. This is the equivalent of dumping a delivery van payload of plastic into the oceans every 70 minutes.
The worst part? Amazon promotes the “recyclability” of its packaging. But most plastic is not recycled. This is for the simple reason that the company’s plastic packaging has little to no value on the recycling market. Most municipal recycling programmes in the US, Canada, and the UK do not accept plastic film, the type of plastic used in Amazon’s packaging.
It is also important to remember that the above figures are for 2019, when Amazon shipped approximately 7 billion packages worldwide. This is equivalent to nearly one package for every person living on Earth. Imagine what the 2020 numbers will be like, with Amazon’s sales up 40 per cent in both Q2 and Q3…
What do we say?
Despite Amazon’s very public push for sustainability, the company does not disclose its plastic footprint. This type of behaviour is not uncommon. For example, a recent study from Arabesque S-Ray showed that companies that are better at reporting their CO2 emissions are also better at managing them, and vice versa.
In order to have a more holistic view of Amazon, we zoomed out, and looked at the company’s overall sustainability performance. The picture is not the one we would have expected, given the company’s aforementioned sustainability push. Amazon has an Arabesque S-Ray ESG score of just 51.59/100*, ranking it in the bottom 48 per cent of companies in the retail trade sector. It is interesting to note that governance is the only above average sub-score (60.49/100*). The company underperforms on both the environmental and social dimensions, with sub-scores of 44.92/100* and 45.47/100* respectively.
Also, Amazon’s carbon footprint is far from impressive. The tech giant has a long term (2050) temperature score of 2.7°C, meaning that it is not aligned with the Paris Agreement.
No matter how loud you are, numbers don’t lie!
What does it mean?
Amazon’s use of plastic packaging is highly problematic because it increases plastic use, plastic waste, and pollution. Furthermore, plastics are made from fossil fuels and are a major contributor to climate change. It is common for life cycle assessments that favour plastic, to not consider the material’s full environmental impact, particularly on the oceans.
Plastic is a major source of pollution for the world’s oceans, since it harms marine life and biodiversity. Sea turtles and other animals mistake the kind of plastic used by Amazon for food. Recent studies estimate that 90 per cent of all seabirds and more than half of all sea turtle species have ingested plastic.
Amazon must take immediate steps to reduce the use of plastic and support governments to enact meaningful reduction measures, rather than simply talking about recycling. Given its proven ability to innovate, the tech giant should focus its resources in developing and rolling out plastic-free packaging.
Time to build a new army!
*Source: Arabesque S-Ray, data as of 17th December 2020.
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The day has finally arrived for all the South African iPhone fans out there to finally pre-order their iPhone X. Basically, it is a nice way of saying that the iPhone X – which is now available for pre-order – will set you back R20,500. That is the price for the entry-level iPhone X, with extra storage settings buyers will be set back R24,000.
Which, unless we are mistaken, makes the iPhone X the most expensive smartphone on the South African market. SO, the main question is... will it still sell? (We are pretty sure it will.)
The iPhone X will be available form the iStore “…from the week of 24 November”. iStore CEO Chris Dodd said, “For more than a decade, iPhone has been revolutionising the mobile phone industry. In celebration of both the launch of the new generation and of 10 years of iPhone, as the home of iPhone and everything else Apple, we are thrilled to offer a screen repair cover and extended warranty exclusive to iStore customers”. So there’s that, too.
If you are considering pre-ordering an iPhone X, you can have a look at the video walkthrough below to see some kick-ass Tips and Tricks.


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Just in time for spring tablescapes and Mother’s Day cooking, Le Creuset is rolling out three new flower cocotte sets. The products are available in a set of three, each with a tray.
Le Creuset’s Matte Marseille colored cookware collection, which features the company’s fresh take on the blue hue, is rolling out exclusively at Williams Sonoma.
Le Creuset has added to its licensed Disney collection of products with a new 90th anniversary Mickey Mouse Dutch oven.
Le Creuset is bringing a piece of France to the U.S. this year. The company is debuting Provence, a purple hue and a nod to French lavender fields.
Le Creuset has debuted the Provence collection, featuring a new purple hue, exclusively with retailer Sur La Table. According to the retail outlet, the color “draws inspiration from the fields of lavender dotting the landscape of southern France.”
Le Creuset and Bloomingdale’s have teamed up for an exclusive launch of the brand’s Galaxy Dutch oven.
Le Creuset has added a Sugar Pink Matte color to its housewares collection.
Le Creuset has not only launched a new color story, but the company announced that these two new colors will have a permanent place in its line of colored housewares product designs. Marine and Oyster, which were previewed earlier this year at the winter markets, will make their official debut at the International Home + Housewares Show.
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The average first-time buyer will have already spent a whopping £52,900 on rent before they buy their first home.
What’s worse is those who are beginning to rent now will spend £64,400, research from landlord trade body the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (Arla) found.
In London, those buying property for the first time this year, had already spent a huge £68,300 on rent.
“Rents are becoming alarmingly unaffordable due to the lack of available housing,” said David Cox, managing director of Arla.
“The north-south divide we’re currently seeing in the UK is a clear illustration of this.
“The London rental market is competitive, with far more prospective tenants looking for properties than actual houses available.
“This is pushing up rents in the capital, which will continue to put pressure on surrounding areas, including the south east of England, as Londoners relocate to avoid high rent costs.”
The research only looked at those who bought their first home, so it didn’t take into account those who have been renting for a long time but still not been able to afford to buy.


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Restaurant Brands International just added a fourth brand to their arsenal after its purchase of Firehouse Subs for a cool $1 billion. The news was a welcome sight for the Burger King parent as its stock rose more than 1% when the purchase was announced, slightly offsetting the 4% drop it has seen this year. With the purchase, Restaurant Brand International’s market value sits at $27.1 billion.
On top of Burger King and now the popular Firehouse Subs sandwich chain, Restaurant Brand’s portfolio also includes Tim Hortons and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. It had long-rumored that Restaurant Brand was on the lookout to gobble up another fast-food chain but pumping funds into growing Popeye’s and breathing life back into Tim Hortons has kept them quite busy.
According to Jose Cil, CEO of Restaurant Brands, the purchase of Firehouse Subs was a no-brainer. “We see tremendous potential to accelerate U.S. and international growth at Firehouse Subs with RBI’s development expertise, global franchisee network, and digital capabilities,” Restaurant Brands CEO Jose Cil said in a statement via CNBC.
Firehouse Subs has been in business for nearly 30 years. It was founded by Chris and Robin Sorensen, brothers and former firefighters. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, the brothers first followed in the footsteps of their father, Rob, who was a 43-year veteran of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
The boys decided to change career paths, so in 1994, they opened their very first Firehouse Subs restaurant. It was a massive success, leading the brothers to attempt franchising their restaurant. It wasn’t long after that decision that they reversed course and pulled back on their franchising efforts. Instead, they bought back the franchised locations, turning them into company-owned restaurants. Their focus remained in Jacksonville.
By 1998, the brothers had over 10 locations scattered throughout the Jacksonville area, and later that year, they opened their first restaurant located outside of Florida. With their success, more growth was inevitable.
The brothers refocused franchising efforts, but this time they used consultants to help strategize and plan their growth future. This too was a success and Firehouse Subs franchising began. Having set up the financing for potential franchisees, a second wave of franchising commenced, and the number of restaurants increased across the country.
It took some time, but in 2011, Firehouse Subs saw its first franchise in Puerto Rico. By the following year, they had over 500 locations and by the end of that, they were climbing to 600. The brothers were doing something right because, by July 2016, they celebrated their 1,000th restaurant.
Firehouse Subs took on a Canadian residence in 2015, and this is where Restaurant Brands begins to come into play. In 2014, Restaurant Brands International was formed with the $12.5 billion merger between Burger King and the Canadian coffee shop and restaurant chain Tim Hortons. Restaurant Brands grew in 2017 with its purchase of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Unfortunately, Popeyes has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons.
Once Firehouse Subs got its footing in Canada, it didn’t let up. They currently have 48 restaurants in Ontario alone with the plan to open another 42 in the near future. Firehouse wasn’t done, though. They finally hit the airports by bringing their chain first to Jacksonville International Airport and then finding a spot at Orlando International.
In total, Firehouse Subs has over 1,200 restaurants in 46 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Restaurant Brands’ purchase is a great move for the brand as well as the restaurant. Overall, the expectation is that Firehouse Subs will reach $1.1 billion in systemwide sales for 2021. They have seen a 20% climb in its same-store sales in the first ten months of the year compared to the same time period two years ago.
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Funding for the all-cash deal will come through a combination of debt and using Restaurants Brands’ on-hand cash. They expect to have the deal closed within the next few months. There is no plan to remove Firehouse Subs’ headquarters from Jacksonville, FL, and expected to remain with the company are Firehouse Subs CEO Don Fox and its CFO Vincent Burchianti.


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FreeWheel has released its Video Monetization Report for the second quarter 2014. Q2 has marked another quarter of strong growth and evolution in the digital television market, with video views and ad views both up over 28 per cent year-over-year.
The adoption of streaming media players has increased to nearly 20% of US broadband homes, but usage of Google Chromecast devices “appears to be declining,” according to new research by Parks Associates.
The PwC ‘Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2014-2018’ report claims that OTT and digital music streaming are two of the fastest growing market sub-segments and that the growth of ‘24/7 access’ and micro-transactions suggest that flexible business models, offering “more choices and better experiences” are the key to monetising the digital consumer.
Social TV has turned watching TV into an interactive experience—an experience that connects viewers in the moment with friends, content creators, stars, and likeminded—or not so likeminded—fans. But, who are these viewers that are Tweeting about TV? And, who’s seeing their Tweets? With the launch of demographics for Nielsen Twitter TV Ratings, we now know.
The number of homes in the US that watch TVs that are solely reliant on an antenna for reception is set to be overtaken for the first time by households that use the internet for TV programming, according to new research.
Parks Associates research shows Amazon has made significant gains in the OTT video market as nearly 20 per cent of all US broadband households now have an Amazon Prime Instant Video subscription. The Q1 2014 survey of 10,000 US broadband households finds the annual growth rate for Amazon Prime subscription averages over 55 per cent since 2012, compared to a 16 per cent year-over-year growth for Netflix service subscriptions.
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Hobby Lobby & Harbor Freight Could Soon Have Locations in Augusta, Maine
Two incredibly popular, and quite large, retail stores may soon be planting new roots in Maine's Capital city.
According to the Kennebec Journal, their are currently documents that have been placed on file with the City of Augusta that reveal the two retail giants have shown interest in the building that used to house Sears at the Turnpike Mall.
The KJ reports that Hobby Lobby is based out of Oklahoma City and currently have more than 900 stores across the United States. Of the 47 states that those 900 Hobby Lobby locations are currently in, Maine is home to three of them. Those stores are in Waterville, Bangor and Auburn.
If the proposed plan ends up going through, it's expected that Hobby Lobby would take up approximately 43,000 square feet of the former Sears building. The KJ reports that Hobby Lobby has already opened six new stores in the last two months.
If Hobby Lobby does in fact move into the area, they no doubt will need to hire lots of workers to staff the store. Hobby Lobby announced that effective January 1st, 2022, their minimum wage would be going up to $18.50 per hour, according to the Kennebec Journal.
As far as Harbor Freight Tools goes, The Kennebec Journal reports that the retail giant, which currently has about 1300 stores across the country and 6 in Maine, has obtained a building permit which will allow for improvements for a different part of the old Sears building. This will also permit them to build out additional retail space from the original building.


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Capcom confirmed today at E3 2021 that they will release a demo for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin this month, and the demo will go live on June 25th, 2021. Progress from the demo can even even be transferred to the full game when it releases on July 9th, 2021.
Also announced today during their E3 presentation, Capcom announced that there are plans to update the game to include the newly popular Palamute from Monster Hunter Rise, and the patch is planned to go live on July 15th, 2021.
Owners of Rise will also be able to receive special gear if there is a save file on their Switch, so there is already a lot to look forward to when Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin releases next month.
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Throughout the C3 (Connected Car Conference) at CE Week Tuesday, a variety of themes emerged: The space is more crowded than ever before, with more innovation, more technology and more participants. Technology in the space has improved immensely in the last five years. Tech giants like Apple and Google continue their foray into the space, including new Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability for two new General Motors brands announced at the conference. And safety is a paramount consideration when it comes to any type of in-car technology.
At the same time, challenges remain, many of them related to the two very different technologies and product cycles of mobile devices and cars.
Across three panels throughout the afternoon, a variety of industry figures hashed out these issues. If there was any overarching attitude, it was probably guarded optimism.


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Indonesian rural-focused social commerce startup Dagangan is introducing online merchandise shopping services to fulfill primary needs for rural communities so that they can shop from home and have their groceries delivered within 24 hours without postage via its local stock centers.
The time and cost efficiency that Dagangan offers is a profitable option to many, especially for people living in villages and other rural areas, where they have to travel up to 2-3 hours just to shop for what they need in the nearest town.
A Dagangan user, Mrs. Suherna from Prapag Lor Village, Losari District, Brebes, confirmed this. She shared, “Usually it takes me 2-3 hours to go to the market and buy basic necessities. However, since using the Dagangan app, I can save time and money. I can shop from home and the ordered items are delivered directly to my house.”
According to a recent social and economic impact report from Unicef, during the Covid-19 pandemic, more than 20% of people in rural areas experienced cost overruns for basic needs as a result of limited mobility. Rural communities now are forced to spend more time and money to buy daily necessities.
“Dagangan is expected to accelerate economic equality by paving ways for the rural communities to access their basic needs in an efficient manner. They now have the same opportunity as urban communities, completely meeting their daily needs affordably, without incurring additional shipping costs,” said Ryan Manafe, CEO and Co-founder of Dagangan.
The Hubs-and-spoke Operational Model
Serving the people who live in Tier 3 and 4 areas is becoming a focus for various business lines in Indonesia, especially in the retail business. This is because, for one, Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia, and two, three out of five Indonesians, live in rural areas. Dagangan’s strategy to focus its operations in rural Indonesia gives them a strong position in the supply value chain.
Understanding the lack of access to basic needs in rural areas, Dagangan implemented a hubs-and-spoke model that allows them to establish a synergy with community leaders, local SMEs, and entrepreneurs, which play key roles in interacting within the communities. Dagangan believes that this is the most efficient and right approach in order to penetrate rural areas of Indonesia, which were previously difficult to reach.
“The hubs-and-spoke operating model helps large producers, both national and international, reach areas that were previously difficult to enter due to logistical limitations. Currently, we have more than 40 hubs (stock centers) spread over several points in rural areas so that the delivery to customers will be faster and cheaper,” said Maha Willy Chandra, COO and Co-founder of Dagangan.
The Dagangan business model also enables communities to benefit from their participation as distributors, resellers, or agents of various primary goods, and even as shop owners or retail buyers. In addition, Dagangan also supports community empowerment in entrepreneurship by facilitating high-quality local products to access a wider market. Now, hundreds of local products have reached the national market through various distribution channels; traditional, modern, and digital.
To date, Dagangan has served over 100,000 transactions and reached more than 8,000 villages in West and Central Java, as well as the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Going forward, Dagangan will continue to expand its operations, both in Java and outside of the island, so that more rural communities in Indonesia can benefit from its services.


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Computer shipments dropped 9.8 percent in 2014, IDC says
The PC market has been in a slump for several quarters now, and in all of 2013, worldwide computer shipments dropped 9.8 percent, according to newly released data by International Data Corporation (IDC). On the plus side, the decline was slightly better than IDC's 10.1 percent projection, and fourth quarter results were better than expected, though overall it still ranks as the "most severe contraction on record," IDC says.
AV-Comparatives releases its antivirus survey for 2014
Not only do the vast majority of PC users run some type of antivirus software, but most of them pay for security, according to a new survey by AV-Comparatives, an independent testing lab. There's not a wide gap between those who pay for security software and those who opt for freebie programs -- 51 percent to 47 percent, respectively -- but it is interesting when you consider that Internet security suites have a stigma of being bloated and slow.
A new ad by Microsoft suggests Macs are bad for planning weddings
Microsoft has come under fire for a new advertisement promoting Windows systems over those inferior Macs that lack touchscreens. Short and to the point, the ad says Macs suck for planning weddings because you can't tap the display. Well, you can tap the display, but nothing will happen, and somehow that will hinder a woman's ability to plan out her wedding. Oh yes, did we mention? Microsoft's ad for a touch-friendly all-in-one PC running Windows 8 is targeted at women, and the way it goes about it, some are crying foul.
Store closures are part of RadioShack's turnaround plan
If you're the nostalgic type, you may want to visit your neighborhood RadioShack store and savor the moment, it may be the last. That's because RadioShack is planning to close down 1,100 retail locations in the U.S. that are "underperforming," which will leave the electronics chain with 4,000 remaining stores stateside (including over 900 dealer franchise locations). Though that's a lot of store closures, RadioShack is confident it can turn things around.
If it weren't for pesky budgets and a little thing called fiscal responsibility, most businesses would opt for super fast and capacious solid state drives, but in the interest of balance sheets, hard drives are still vogue. There's also room for continued improvement and innovation in the HDD space, which Toshiba tackled with its new enterprise-grade AL13SXB and AL13SXQ HDDs.
A Chromebook line for Ron Burgandy types who own many leather bound books
The rumor mill was buzzing this week with word of a new Chromebook line from Samsung, and though some of the details were a bit off -- there's no Intel processor inside -- Samsung did release a couple of Chromebook 2 models today, including an 11.6-inch SKU and a 13.3-inch build. Both laptops sport a Samsung Exynos 5 Octa processor, though they run at different clockspeeds.
New cards from Sapphire keep their cool by using multiple fans
Nobody knows how to chill better than Jeff Bridges and John Goodman from The Big Lewbowski, though Sapphire's willing to give it the old college try, only in a different way. Sapphire today announced a pair of custom cooled Radeon R9 Series graphics cards, the Dual-X R9 280 with two aerofoil fans and graduated heatpipes, and Vapor-X R9 280X featuring the company's new Tri-X triple fan design.
It's on like Donkey Kong between AMD and Intel in the low-cost computing space. In the blue corner is Intel with its Bay Trail platform, and in the green corner is AMD, which just introduced its AM1 platform featuring a socketed quad-core or dual-core Kabini SoC. Put another way, take a Kabini APU and combine it with a socketed FS1b motherboard with a pin-grid-array (PGA) and you have the AM1 platform.
Titanfall will require 48GB of storage space on the PC according to Respawn Entertainment co-founder Vince Zampella. Responding to a question on Twitter about how much space the FPS game would need he replied, “About 21GB of download and 48GB installed.” This means that the PC port is more than double the size of the Xbox One version which requires only 20GB.
This summer could see the launch of a smartphone running both Windows and Android
Can't decide between Windows Phone or Android? Perhaps soon you won't have to. Mobile phone maker Karbonn Mobiles is said to be fairly close to finishing a dual-OS handset that will run both Android and Windows Phone platforms. Assuming everything goes to plan -- Karbonn Mobiles said it already signed a licensing agreement with Microsoft -- the dual-booting smartphone will launch by June of this year.


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Superfish adware frenzy over Lenovo 'betrayal of trust'
Hackers can exploit Lenovo weakness to intercept apparently secure communications
Superfish, the much-maligned adware that came pre-installed on Lenovo laptops, is but one of several "creepy" digital pests capable of wriggling past encrypted web-browsing sessions, cybersecurity experts warn.
Not even trusted banking and e-commerce sites are impregnable to what researchers call "man in the middle" attacks that could exploit the security flaw.
"We're just kind of scratching the surface," said Ken Westin, a senior security analyst with cybersecurity firm Tripwire. "I guarantee you within the next week or two, we'll start hearing more about things like this."
The vulnerability allows hackers to intercept secure communications, inject ads into encrypted sites and peer into what should be secure web traffic.
Dave Fewer, director of the Ottawa-based Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic, described the flaw as "a huge betrayal of trust."
To understand why, it helps to get a grasp of how websites ensure safe web browsing, who could be affected, and why the adware was created.
What is Superfish?
Superfish is a visual search tool that analyzes images algorithmically to generate ads based on searches.
Ostensibly, the add-on was preloaded onto Lenovo computers so it could change or insert advertisements into a user's regular web browsing.
"It knows what you're looking at and can feed you ads as a result. So if you're looking at couches online, it'll tell show you ads for furniture," Fewer said. "Really creepy when you think about it."
Superfish circumvents the secure sockets layer (SSL) that is a standard security protocol for trusted websites.
"When you see a little lock icon and you see the HTTPS popping up there, you should have a certain amount of confidence that your communication is being encrypted," said Tom Keenan, a fellow with the Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs Institute.
"This thing defeats that, so you think you're secure, but you're not."
What went wrong?
The adware "hijacks" website certificates that are typically only issued by recognized certificate authorities such as Symantec and Comodo, Keenan said.
While root certificates act as verified chains of trust in online transactions, the problem is that Superfish "signs" its own root certificates, Fewer said, "effectively tricking the operating system, and therefore the user, into thinking it's got legitimate business intercepting secure transactions."
For example, a user whose Lenovo laptop is compromised might check the website certificate on a banking website and see it's protected by "Superfish Inc." instead of a proper issuer of digital certificates.
The incentive for Superfish to do this might have something to do with not wanting its search-tracking abilities to be blocked by encrypted communications.
Who might be affected?
Lenovo, the world's largest PC manufacturer, identifies 43 different models of affected laptops and mobile devices.
The fact Superfish was pre-installed on all of them is worrisome, because most users don't take proactive steps to secure their hardware.
Devices shipped worldwide, including to Canada, between October 2014 and December 2014 were affected with the potentially malicious software.
A spokesperson with Public Safety Canada said the government "is aware of the Superfish vulnerability" and is "assessing the possible impact and sharing cyberthreat and mitigation information."
- Superfish defends hacker-helping software on Lenovo laptops
- Lenovo PCs sold with adware that may help hackers, experts warn
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security advised Lenovo customers to remove Superfish from their laptops last week.
Lenovo has introduced a Superfish remove tool, and some third-party firms such as the password service LastPass have created tools to help users check to see whether their devices are affected.
Why should consumers care?
The main concern is with "SSL spoofing," in which cybercriminals set up fake website certificate authorities.
Analysts call the ability to intercept, decrypt and inject communications between a host and server MITM (man-in-the-middle) eavesdropping.
Attackers could "impersonate" a legitimate website, "and there are no limits to what you can pretend to be," said LastPass CEO Joe Siegrist.
"[A cyber attacker] can pretend to be Gmail and watch all communications going through," Siegrist said. "Just about anybody who has network access can do this."
Theft of banking passwords is another worry.
According to Siegrist, more than five per cent of people who have checked their laptops for Superfish via LastPass's online web tool have learned they were affected, including "Canadians on home networks, commercial networks, and universities."
How common are these MITM vulnerabilities?
If there's any positive outcome from the Superfish fallout, it's that the revelations have led to greater awareness of these types of vulnerabilities, said Westin, the threat intelligence expert with Tripwire.
I'd rather pay $20 more for a laptop that's private and secure than have to deal with this.— Ken Westin, Tripwire
"Researchers are finding these techniques are used by a lot of other companies," he said. "This thing with Lenovo is just the first shoe to drop."
Siegrist said that while "seven or eight" Superfish-style codes have recently been identified, Superfish is catching the most flak because it was pre-installed and distributed so broadly on Lenovo products.
Lenovo is also not the only PC manufacturer to pre-install software on new computers, however.
Keenan said that bundling in such "annoyware" often brings down costs of new computers, as software makers might pay the vendors for the privilege of being preloaded.
For his part, Westin wants to see the practice to stop.
"I'd rather pay $20 more for a laptop that's private and secure than have to deal with this," he said.
How can consumers protect themselves?
The best practice is to completely wipe Windows and reinstall it after bringing a PC home, Westin said.
It's the only way to eliminate unwanted customizations.
"I think it's a way of them decreasing the cost of the laptop, but also it's just a general outdated monetization strategy," he said.
Although no attacks have as of yet been reported, Lenovo's image has already taken a big hit.
"When you spend a bunch of money on a laptop and find out they compromise your security for their own profit, that's a bad thing," Westin said.
"It has a significant impact on the perception of the brand, and I think Lenovo's going to be hurt by the sales for a quite a long time."
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Distributors of promotional clothing and other brandable products are set to declare their commitment to sustainability through a new initiative by the BPMA.
The BPMA, the British Promotional Merchandise Association, has launched the StepForward Pledge to help its members take proactive steps to embed sustainability within their products and their operations and in the communities they serve.
By signing up to the pledge, members will declare their commitment to tracking and measuring their sustainability performance each year.
In turn, this is intended to help enhance the reputation of participating companies, together with raising the profile of the promotional merchandise industry as it addresses climate change and other environmental challenges.
The BPMA presented the new initiative to members at last week’s Merchandise World show in Coventry. It will also run a series of webinars over the coming months so that members can find out more about what is involved in signing up.
The StepForward Pledge follows the creation of a working group by the BPMA last year to address the industry’s response to the push towards net zero. It is intended to be the first in a series of initiatives to address sustainability.
BPMA CEO Carey Trevill said: “Our industry is embracing sustainability, changing the way we work and the work we make. The StepForward Pledge will reflect the steps our members are taking on this journey.
“Companies signing on to the pledge will join a network of forward-thinking businesses, all helping to transition our industry to a low-carbon future.
“Our programme of sustainability initiatives will help our members future-proof their businesses and gain a competitive advantage by helping customers make sustainable choices with confidence, building trust.”
Visit the StepForward Pledge page at bpma.co.uk to find out more.


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Bel-Ray Co., a leading U.S.-based specialty lubricants provider serving the mining business, has announced a new partnership with Esco Corp., for new distribution of its mining specialty lubricants within Esco’s Brazilian operations. Both companies can now provide lubrication solutions to customers throughout the Latin American region.
The venture will allow mining companies a one-stop shop approach, with Bel-Ray’s extensive product line and Esco’s support, to provide total lubrication and service solutions, said company officials. Bel-Ray features increased productivity via cost-saving products and services. Coupled with Esco’s product line, both will enable miners dual reliability and performance, added company representatives.
“Bel-Ray and Esco have a meaningful market share in respective disciplines,” said Bel-Ray CEO Jennifer Liquori. “During a period of austerity, customers are looking for suppliers that maximize value and maintain 100% machine up-time.” www.belray.com


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Rushmere Shopping Centre and Retail Park, home to some of the UK and Ireland’s most prominent retailers, has been sold out of Administration for an undisclosed sum to Killahoey Ltd, a joint venture between Northern Ireland based companies Sheephaven and May Street Capital.
Rushmere Shopping Centre first opened its doors in 1976 and has been a major employer in the area ever since. The property, which comprises more than 30 acres and 60 commercial units across the retail park and shopping centre, is the dominant retail scheme within the wider urban area of Craigavon.
Grant Thornton was appointed Administrators to Central Craigavon Limited which owns Rushmere on April 7 2022, at which time they confirmed the strategy was to maintain business as usual trading with no operational impact for tenants or shoppers, as well as seeking to enhance the centre ahead of taking the asset to the market.
Stephen Cave, Joint Administrator and Head of Restructuring at Grant Thornton in Northern Ireland said: “I am delighted to confirm the sale of the centre. All concerned have worked extremely hard over the last 10 months under our control to not just maintain business as usual but to enhance the retailer offerings at the scheme, evidenced with the recent openings of Primark and Poundland.
“This has led to increased footfall, more choice for shoppers and additional jobs in the local area.”
The sale was handled by joint agents, Savills and CBRE NI and the new owners have pledged to invest in the centre, which is the largest shopping destination in the area.
Ben Turtle, Head of Savills Northern Ireland, commented: “The sale attracted a high level of interest from a number of domestic and international
investors. This is a landmark transaction and underlines the continued high demand for quality retail assets in Northern Ireland.”
Andrew Coggins, Senior Director at CBRE NI, added: “Rushmere Shopping Centre & Retail Park is the dominant retail offer within the wider
Craigavon Urban Area. The sale of Rushmere reflects a resilient market and sets the tone for a strong year in the NI investment sector.”


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Interactive Brokers, a big U.S. online brokerage firm, announced plans Wednesday to offer cryptocurrency trading “by the end of the summer.”
The announcement came from CEO Thomas Peterffy during the Piper Sandler Global Exchange & FinTech Conference.
“Customers certainly are asking for [crypto trading] and we expect to be ready to offer it,” Peterffy said, according to CNBC.
The company currently offers bitcoin futures trading on its platform. The Interactive Brokers cryptocurrency move could distinguish the company from rivals like Charles Schwab and Fidelity, which have yet to offer crypto trading but do provide access to related funds.
Interactive Brokers had 1.33 million customer accounts and about $330 billion of customer assets as of March 31, based on the latest quarterly figures.


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Avoid perfumes with ‘reprotoxic’ chemicals, warns EcoWaste Coalition
MANILA, Philippines — EcoWaste Coalition warned Valentine’s Day customers to avoid “reprotoxic” perfumes after finding butylphenyl methylpropional in many local fragrances.
“Some perfumes, which are among the most popular gifts for Valentine’s Day, may contain chemical ingredients that are classified as ‘reprotoxic’ and should not be purchased and used,” explained EcoWaste Coalition National Coordinator Aileen Lucero.
“Consumers should read product labels carefully and steer clear of fragrances with ingredients that can affect fertility and the fetus during pregnancy,” Lucero said in a statement Tuesday.
EcoWaste discovered reprotoxic substances damage reproduction and fetal development. Divisoria Shopping Malls in Binondo, Manila, sell 32 butylphenyl methylpropional perfumes for P50–P3,000. EcoWaste said the EU banned this harmful chemical from perfumes last March.
“Other consumer products that may contain butylphenyl methylpropional include deodorants, shaving creams, shampoos, conditioners, household cleaners, and laundry products such as detergents and fabric softeners,” the group said.
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Google has officially announced plans to gradually eliminate third-party cookies, a key aspect of its Privacy Sandbox initiative.
This phased approach begins with a 1% user testing period early in 2024, leading to a more extensive phase-out in the third quarter of 2024.
Third-party cookies are tracking codes set by websites other than the one you're currently visiting. These cookies are used primarily for online advertising and tracking user behavior across different sites. They help advertisers create a profile of your interests, leading to more personalized advertising experiences.
Google's decision to phase out third-party cookies, essential for many web functionalities, marks a significant shift in online privacy. This process aims to reduce user tracking across websites while ensuring essential online services remain freely accessible.
The initial 1% testing phase, set for early 2024, is crucial for identifying and addressing web compatibility issues. Google intends to manage this phase carefully to avoid significantly impacting user experience.


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Sinovel said it attributed the poor performance to the slow growth in the Chinese wind power market and low turbine prices.
Profits were also adversely affected by the firm's attempt to address the cooling domestic market through various measures to enhance marketing capacity, cement domestic competitiveness and explore overseas market.
These measures all increased expenses by big margins and, in turn, affected Sinovel's profits in 2012, the firm's annual report claims.
In 2012, Sinovel had 1,203MW new turbines installed in China, representing 9.3% of the country's wind turbine market share.
Sinovel said it was exerting all efforts to explore the overseas market. It sold CNY 472 million worth of turbines to overseas buyers in 2012, which made up 11.8% of the total sales revenues, compared with less than 1% in 2011.


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Current Food Shortages 2021 list: The news is coming from Ames Iowa, there is a fear of thanksgiving food shortage which is looming but now it is not necessarily the food that is being short supplied, when it comes to Thanksgiving, it has been further stated by Stacey Brown that they are pretty optimistic about things and they are going to pre-order in advance is going to show up. Follow More Update On GetIndiaNews.com
Current Food Shortages
Brown is the store manager who has been working at the Wheatsfield co-op for about 20 years, she has never seen such issues in the chain supply which are keeping some food off her shelves in the store, food shortages are causing concern as we are heading towards the holidays.
It has been further stated by Scott Grawe that they have seen disruptions but they have seen nothing like this before, he has stated further, in a lot of cases and especially the packaging of the food, it could be the plastic bottles, it could be the cardboard packaging, it could be the plastic packaging which is slowing down the food production, in some of the cases it is the ingredients which go into something else.
Current Food Shortages 2021 list:-
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
- Paper towel
- Canned food
He is an ISU business professor and he is an expert o supply chains, he further gave advice to the shoppers, hoarding is going to be a wrong thing to do in these times but there is nothing wrong with getting what you need when you see it, Brown seems to have a similar opinion.
He further stated, if it is in stock and you see it then you should get it, it is better to do that, just try not to take the risk, there is just a lot which is unknown as of this point in time, he has further stated that supply chain issues which affect food and other items could last well into 2022.
It seems like it is an alarming situation and it is something which cannot be solved just like that, it is going to take patience in order to deal with the problem and the people who are in the business are feeling unsafe, we hope that the advice from the expert helps the businessmen who are thinking of the same and who are trying to deal with the problem in their own way.


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Number of electric tuk-tuks rising with demand for green transport
A maker of electric tuk-tuks – Thailand’s iconic gas-guzzling three-wheeled taxis – said that nearly 500 are already on the road and he will have 5,000 nationwide within five years, as the energy conglomerate PTT announced that it will build 7,000 charging stations by 2030.
Many tourists cannot resist a freewheeling ride in the colorfully decorated tuk-tuks to really fully experience Thai-style transportation in the Kingdom’s capital. Locals also readily flag down a tuk-tuk when they are in a hurry or want an open-air ride.
“The benefits of electric tuk-tuks are quite clear in terms of the environment,” said Krisada Kritayakirana, Co-Founder and CEO of start-up Urban Mobility Tech who’s electric tuk-tuks are branded as Muvmi (move me). “With the electric tuk-tuks, basically you do not have any noise and no emission from tailpipes,” Krisada added.
Electric tuk-tuks are becoming more frequently seen around trendy areas like Thonglor in Sukhumvit. Krisada also said that in 2022, their number increased from 263 to 498, according to the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand.
Their growth potential is great. Krisada added that Muvmi plans to increase its fleet from 350 to more than 1,000 in Bangkok, climbing to 5,000 across the Kingdom within five years.
Businesses and condominiums are among the main buyers. Vichian Suksoir, Deputy Executive Director of Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (NIA), said that many hotels are purchasing electric tuk-tuks to transport guests.
EV tuk-tuks are just a small slice of Thailand’s EV market. To support the expansion of the market, Thailand’s largest energy conglomerate, PTT Group, mentioned that it will build a nationwide EV charging network with over 7,000 stations by the end of this decade.
Thailand’s government has set a target for EVs to represent 50 percent of locally-made vehicles by 2030, and is aiming to make the Kingdom an EV manufacturing hub.
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While every motorcycle manufacturer is gearing up for Tokyo Motor Show we also have eyes on EICMA which is another motorcycle event that allows motorcycle manufacturers to showcase their capabilities.
The 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019 happens to start October 24 (Thursday) through November 4 (Monday), 2019 at Tokyo Big Sight venue in the Ariake district of Tokyo’s Koto-Ku.
The show is hosted by The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. To attract more visitors this time the show is scheduled for a long period as compared to the show that was scheduled in 2017.
Tokyo Motorshow Motorcycle Manufacturers
Below are motorcycle manufacturers that are involved in the show to display their products. This the list as in July 2019
The EICMA will also see BMW Motorrad display their upcoming innovations in motorcycle and they have confirmed that they will display four of there top models in EICMA.
- BMW R18 or R1800 Cruiser: For a few years now BMW has been experimenting with different concepts to re-enter the market for big Cruiser after their last attempt, the R1200 C, failed at the beginning of the century.
Instead of using the existing air-cooled 1200-boxer-engine used in the rNine T the Bavarians decided to develop a completely new air-cooled Boxer-engine with now 1800cc and introduced the idea on a concept bike earlier this year. We got spy shots of the new BMW1800 Cruiser. And no doubt we could see this in EICMA.
- F 850 GS: Here is a BMW F850RS midrange tourer or something is written in the middle on the brochure. There seems to be the possibility of misprints like F850GS, but the names of the other vehicles listed are BMW R1250RT and K1600GT K1600GTL feeling, it is not an adventure type but a tourer type.
So it is not a misprint in the usual way, it seems that a tourer model of F850RS comes out, in the 2019 model.
- Vision DC Roadster: BMW introduced us to BMW Motorrad’s Vision DC Roadster the way how two-wheel electric commutation will arrive in the future. This is BMW’s future vision.
- G310RR: The concept was showcased by BMW last year. We believe that this model will be also showcased by BMW.


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Jim Cramer is more than a little excited for his November 14 Action Alerts Plus members-only conference call. Here's a sneak peek of what he'll be sharing with club members.
After a year long search Amazon has confirmed the locations of its next headquarters.
TheStreet's founder and Action Alerts Plus portfolio manager previews Nvidia ahead of its earnings report and shares how he would play the stock.
TheStreet founder and Action Alerts Plus portfolio manager Jim Cramer breaks down Tuesday's market action.
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Today, many of you fellow Atlus Faithful received an email from them pretending (or it could actually be) to be a newsletter from June 23rd, 1999. You can see a screencap of the email here!
But wait, what does this have to do with P2? Well, Innocent Sin was released on June 24th, 1999! It doesn't take a genius to see the correlation, especially with the hints dropped in the letter ("Absolutely no new games releasing today in Japan," anyone?). Hopefully this means an official English release is on the horizon!


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Australia will be one of three countries to receive an alpha release of Microsoft’s personal assistant. Unfortunately, the alpha model of Cortona will not support Australian accents and idioms as it inherits US and UK speaking models.
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February, are you there yet? Not only does this weekend mark the end of the longest January I can remember, but it’s also America’s biggest sporting event of the year, Superbowl Sunday.
And when it comes to the Superbowl, we’re all looking forward to the half-time show and adverts too, which have become as infamous as the game itself.
With many brands teasing advert trailers, and leaking content ahead of the big game, we’re already prepped for big things. It’s reported that advertisers will spend up to $5m for 30 seconds of airtime during the game, with many signing up celebrities to create consumer excitement, and brand engagement.
Celebrity appearances expected this year include MC Hammer for Cheetos, Lil Nas X for Doritos, and Missy Elliott for Pepsi. Budweiser is also set to launch a sequel to its classic ‘Whassup’ commercial, hailed as one of the best Superbowl ads of all time, first screened in 1999.
But it’s not just the food brands. We’re set to see a range of ads from Amazon, Facebook, Audi, and Sodastream. As well as an interlude from President Donald Trump.
But it’s not just TV advertising. One of the most memorable activations from a brand was a Tweet from Oreo in 2013, during a powercut in the Superdrome.
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— OREO Cookie (@Oreo) February 4, 2013
With two teams on the pitch, the ultimate competition is likely to be played out during the ad break.
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There is remarkably little difference in nutritional value or risk for bacterial contamination between more expensive organic and conventional foods made using fertilizers, pesticides or genetically modified organisms, according to a new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine. “Some believe that organic food is always healthier and more nutritious,” said Stanford School of Medicine research instructor Crystal Smith-Spangler, MD MS, the lead author of a groundbreaking review of hundreds of comparative studies, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. “My colleagues and I were a little surprised that we didn’t find that,” said Smith-Spangler.
The Stanford study reviewed more than 200 studies that compared studies that compared either the health of people who ate organic or conventional foods or, nutrient and contaminant levels in the foods themselves.
This scientific study contradicts much of the information distributed by organic food activists, especially those who are fighting to approve Proposition 37 in California, which would require companies to label any genetically modified foods. One such organization, The Organic Consumers Association, reported that “organics is 25% more nutritious in terms of vitamins and minerals than products derived from industrial agriculture.” The Stanford study does not support this claim.
In the past few years, organic food and beverage sales have jumped to nearly $52 billion worldwide. More and more people are buying these organics, with the belief that they are healthier. Other people buy organic because they believe organic foods are pesticide-free. However, there are over 20 chemicals commonly used in the growing and processing of organic crops that are approved by the US Organic Standards. The actual volume usage of pesticides on organic farms is not recorded by the government. In fact, the top organic pesticides, copper and sulfur, are used at a volume twice as high as their synthetic alternatives designed to do the exact same thing.
Some organic groups are trying to use the Stanford study to their advantage. The Organic Trade Association released a statement which implies that organic foods help reduce consumers’ exposure to pesticides. The actual study said that although organic foods do contain fewer pesticides, the level of pesticides is miniscule for both and is well below any levels considered potentially harmful.


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CES 2014: Yahoo rebrands Nick D'Aloisio's Summly app for mobile-news focus
Series of announcements by CEO Marissa Mayer strengthen Yahoo's focus on mobile products and creation of media content
Yahoo has announced a major new development for Summly, the news summary app created by British teenager Nick D’Aloisio and purchased by the American company for $30m last year.
Summly will now become Yahoo News Digest, a free app offering two daily news briefings, each offering nine summaries of stories aggregated from across publishers across the web.
Each article is illustrated with ‘atoms’; media content that expands upon the story and can include snippest from Wikipedia, videos and images, and tweets or infographics.
D’Aloisio took to the stage with Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer to announce the new app, saying that the stories would be “ algorithmically produced, but editorially curated,” and describing the result as the “perfect blend of technology and journalism”. The app will also monitor how many stories users gets through each day, and score their progress in order to encourage reading.
Nick D'Aloisio said the goal of Yahoo News Digest (above) is "to make sure you're always in the know."
The new app is part of Mayer’s continuing overhaul of Yahoo and is an example of the company’s new focus on mobile products and media content.
Mayer joined the company in July 2012 after spending 13 years working for Google. Her tenure has included a number of high-profile acquisitions and has also seen Yahoo's stock price rise by more than 100 per cent.
Alongside Yahoo News Digest, Mayer also unveiled two new digital magazines: Yahoo Tech and Yahoo Food. The sites will be powered by Tumblr’s blogging platform (purchased for $1.1bn in May 2013) and will take their content from Yahoo News.
However, Mayer stressed that the new direction was about more than aggregating content from other sources, and has recruited several big names from the US media to generate original content and boost Yahoo's profile online.
Yahoo Tech is being led by David Pogue, a former technology columnist for The New York Times whilst former CBS News host Katie Couric will be joining the company as a ‘global anchor’.
Couric also came on-stage at CES and praise the company for its pursuit of “real journalism”, bemoaning that “accuracy has been the casualty of immediacy" and that "linking has replaced reporting”.
Pogue, meanwhile, has outlined Yahoo Tech's focus on clarity, promising that the site will be "jargon-free": "The first language we are going to speak is called English; it's called human."
These new initiatives will be supported by Yahoo's expanded focus on 'stream ads' - messages from companies that appear in content streams alongside users' posts. Both Facebook and Twitter have already achieved sucess with this model and Yahoo has begun to replicate it with Tumblr's Sponsored Posts.
Despite this, the company's ad revenues have slipped over the past year. Analysts will learn more once the company reports its fourth-quarter earnings later this month.
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On February 26, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada issued a joint statement announcing that some Russian banks were prohibited from using the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) international settlement system.
SWIFT, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, has an unquestionable position in the field of cross-border fund settlement.
SWIFT was established in 1973. More than 11,000 financial institutions around the world use SWIFT, and the system handles more than 42 million pieces of information (that is, the number of messages) every day. There are currently 466 financial institutions in Russia that are SWIFT members.
If a country is excluded from the SWIFT system, it can be compared to a natural person being deleted from social media. SWIFT is therefore considered a “financial nuclear bomb” in sanctions.
Some experts believe that expelling Russia from the SWIFT system will be one of the most severe financial sanctions, which will cause a major blow to the country’s foreign trade and international settlement.
By then, Russia will not be able to settle energy settlements with most European countries. European countries rely heavily on Russian gas supplies.
SWIFT covers more than 200 countries and territories
In order to adapt to global transactions, many Western countries established the SWIFT organization in the 1970s.
Simply put, international settlements cannot bypass SWIFT. According to its published data, in the global payment currency ranking based on amount statistics, the US dollar and the euro are the main ones. According to the latest statistics, in January this year, the share of RMB in international settlements reached 3.2%, the highest in history, ranking fourth in the world after the US dollar (39.92%), the euro (36.56%), and the pound (6.30%).
SWIFT’s messaging platform, products and services have connected with more than 11,000 banks, securities institutions, market infrastructure and corporate users around the world, covering more than 200 countries and regions. Headquartered in Belgium, SWIFT has branches all over the world, and its business covers almost all financial centers, so it has become the mainstay of the world’s financial communication industry.
What does it mean to be excluded from SWIFT?
With the rapid development of the global communication network, SWIFT is inseparable from practice. But what does it mean if a country is excluded from SWIFT?
Since the current information transfer of global cross-border payment is basically realized through SWIFT, being excluded from SWIFT means that it will become very difficult to carry out cross-border payment settlement. Today, various countries have economic and trade relations with other countries to some extent, so this will have a great impact on the economic operation of the sanctioned countries.
In 2012, the United States and Europe escalated financial sanctions against Iran and removed four important Iranian banks from the “Global Interbank Financial Telecommunication Association” system, causing Iran to lose nearly half of its oil export revenue.
Why was the United States reluctant to implement the ban before?
One reason is that the impact on Russian companies may be less severe. The head of VTB said recently that he could use other payment channels, such as mobile phones, apps or email. Russian banks can also make payments through countries that have not imposed sanctions. There are also concerns that it could damage the dollar’s status as the global reserve currency and accelerate the use of alternative currencies such as cryptocurrencies.
The administration is also concerned that the ban could hurt its allies as much as it does Russian companies. Russia is a big buyer of foreign manufactured goods, especially from the Netherlands and Germany. Russia is a major supplier of crude oil, natural gas and solid fuels to the EU, and European countries may find it difficult to find alternative suppliers.


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Westwood’s Friday Night Farmer’s Market begins
The Friday Night Farmer’s Market is open with vendors gathering at the corner of Third and Ash Streets from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nicole Staniger, market manager, said the community can expect at least two or three produce vendors at each market, such as Julia’s, Jeff Roe, Season’s Phix and the Martins.
In addition, a multitude of cottage industries are expected to set up shop. At the first market, June 21, there were freshly baked loaves of bread from Quiet Earth, locally roasted coffee beans from JP McWalsh Coffee, candle products by Scentsy and Beeswax Wraps by Gloria, which are an environmentally friendly replacement for plastic wrap. Heaven Sent natural goat milk products will return and there will be occasional vendors such as pottery and essential oils.
“We always encourage folks to support the cottage industry presence at the Market, and welcome more cottage industry vendors. I’m happy to help folks get the appropriate permit from the county to sell their goods,” said Staniger.
Coventry Gardens will serve a variety of hot food items each week from their kitchen at nearby Walker Mansion Inn. June 21 the entree was hot barbecue beef sandwiches.
Musicians scheduled to entertain are Suzanne de Martimprey and Laurel Pierce.
Staniger said a few musicians are planning to come from Quincy as well. Anyone interested in taking part can contact Staniger at [email protected].
Local organizations are also welcome to use the market as a point of public contact. June 21 Mountain Meadows Neighborhood Watch had a booth as well as the Westwood Community Library and Jehovah’s Witnesses. Organizations should contact Staniger if they would like to host a booth.
The Friday Night Farmer’s Market is open through the summer months. It will end September 27 with a Harvest Festival.


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A new teahouse is set to open two doors away from McDonald’s in lower High Street, Cheltenham. HiTea is due to open in April, according to a notice on the window of the unit.
The space, which used to host the Acorns charity shop, is being renovated. Details on its website say that the new shop will sell specialist drinks and food - Google shows that Glasgow, Reading and Southampton also boast the brand.
It says: “There are continually revolutions in tea drink taste and technique during 5,000 years. As tea lovers, we strive to improve tea quality and develop tea flavours to continually delight our customers. To read more of Robin's stories, click here.
“We are standing by top quality and delicious speciality teas to present the best products.” The website displays pictures of various shakes and desserts.
That may please those who were disappointed when Shakes2Go in Grosvenor Street, Cheltenham, closed earlier this year as it seems they will soon have somewhere else to get their favourite kind of drink and sweet treat. The website adds: “HiTea is an innovative fusion artisan which emphasises quality and healthy beverages and foods.
“It is a lifestyle concept that incorporates a unique and modern teahouse. We are passionate about connecting people of different cultures and lifestyles through our unique products.”
The shop has been advertising for workers, placing advertisements to hire a supervisor, manager and barista. HiTea has been approached for further details.
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The Jaguar C-Type introduced in 1951 on the XK120 chassis displays an aerodynamic elegance well ahead of its time. One of them won the 24 hours of Le Mans in the very first year. It was one of the favorite models of Stirling Moss.
On November 18, 2015, a press release by Bonhams announced that a 1952 C-Type with XKC-011 chassis number, driven by Stirling Moss among others for the works team of the brand, will be one of the stars of their sale on May 13, 2016 in Monaco. The release also announced that the car had been lent in 1954 by Jaguar to the Belgian private team Ecurie Francorchamps.
Everything is great excepted that a previous owner had observed in 1963 that its bodywork was tagged with the number K1047 associated in principle with the XKC-047 chassis released from factory in 1953. The assumption of a swap of the bodies could explain this oddity. It comes to the credit of Bonhams to have pushed further the investigation.
The XKC-011 carving on the chassis is authentic and without falsification. This car is in an original condition close to perfect. The known history of the two frames shows that the gearbox fitted to the car for sale is not compatible with the XKC-011 driven by Moss.
In 1954, for rewarding the good results of the Belgian team, Jaguar had agreed to transfer to them the ownership of the XKC-011 which previously had only been loaned, for the purpose of a sale to be realized immediately. The Ecurie Francorchamps restitutes to Jaguar their XKC-047 which is now prepared to be sold on the following year to Dunlop for tyre testing. Jaguar probably observed at that time that the chassis was not serialized. They mark the XKC-047 with the XKC-011 number whose history in competition was slightly more prestigious.
The C-Type offered for sale was never driven by Moss but it remains one of the most authentic examples of this remarkable model. Only some minor changes have been made over time to maintain its road certification. This stunning car is reasonably estimated at € 4M, lot 114.
SOLD for € 7.2M including premium


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