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IBM Does On-Demand Deal With Target
IBM announced it had struck a 10-year deal with Target to manage its mainframe infrastructure using an on-demand approach where the giant retailer will pay only for the computing horsepower
Geoscientists store prospecting data on NAS, where one breakdown could cost millions of dollars
Microsoft Resellers Upbeat About 2004 Prospects
In another sign that IT confidence is climbing, a St. Paul-based research firm on Tuesday said that its survey of more than 1,000 Microsoft Certified Business Partners showed an overwhelming
Vitesse Acquires Cicada For $66 Million
Vitesse Semiconductor said it will acquire Cicada Semiconductor, thereby formalizing a partnership which has seen Vitesse market its LAN products along with Cicada's gigabit copper transceivers. Vitesse said it will
Here Spot, Here Boy!
Well, it looks like Microsoft's Smart Personal Objects Technology (that's SPOT for short) equipped wrist watches will finally hit the streets in January, a full six months behind schedule. Still, I don't think the geeknorati among us will complain much...
Slow But Steady Growth For 2004
The time of budget-slashing and staff-cutting and re-engineering is finally, finally over, and an economic rebound is in the air.
IT Security: Bad in 2003? Worse in 2004?
As difficult as 2003 was for businesses battling waves of security problems, next year promises to be just as bad, perhaps worse, as additional threats develop from peer-to-peer file sharing
Bye Bye, Bob!
Bye Bye, Bob! We served up the redolent rodent for Christmas dinner **UPDATED 12/29 10:30 AM**
The Best Products of 2003
Here are the 10 most innovative products of 2003: Despite ongoing economic pressure, this was a year of considerable innovation in nearly every area of the IT industry.
IT Pros Optimistic About 2004 Salary Increases
IT professionals are optimistic that the economic turn-around will put more money in their pockets during 2004, a recently-released survey from skills assessment firm Brainbench found.
Micron Sales Surge 62 Percent
Micron Technology Inc. reported a 62 percent surge in revenue, to $1.1 billion, a harbinger of the semiconductor industry's improving conditions.
Vonage Extends VoIP Reach
VoIP provider Vonage Holdings has unveiled two marketing pincer movements aimed at bringing its Web telephoning service to broadband subscribers. The firm has established partnerships with a consortium of telecommunications
SMC Ships 802.11a/b/g Access Point
SMC on Tuesday shipped its new EliteConnect Universal Wireless Access Point, an all-in-one enterprise-level WLAN access point that supports the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Wi-Fi standards.
Hire Now, Save Later
See if you can follow this pretzel logic: Since technology vendors now have money to tweak each other via highway billboards, it's time to think about hiring network professionals sooner,
Linux's Recent One-Two Punch
The Linux market got a major shot in the arm last week, as the Open Source Development Labs announced the completion of the Linux 2.6 production kernel and Novell released
The Jingle of Corporate Donations
It's the holiday season and with that comes the age old tradition of gift-giving. It seems appropriate, then, to recognize some of the giving high-tech companies have been engaging in
New Issue Online
Christmas is just a few days aways now, so while we envision sugarplums dancing in our heads, we invite you to peruse the last issue of this year -- our The Surivor's Guide to 2004. Divided into seven core markets,...
New PCs Must Be Protected, Patched
Consumers buying PCs as holidays gifts and businesses purchasing new systems to squeeze capital expenditures under the tax wire may be putting themselves at risk as soon as they unwrap
CompTIA Comes To The Rescue In The SLA Process
To paraphrase Forrest Gump, a service-level agreement is like a box of chocolates: You never know what you're going to get. That's why the Computing Technology Industry Association last week
Microsoft Queries Linux Users
Microsoft is putting questions to Linux consumers and business users with a pair of online polls aimed at finding out what they like about the open-source operating system, and what
Sun Lands Office Depot Job
Sun Microsystems has beat out competitors to land a multiyear agreement to supply storage systems and software to office products reseller Office Depot.
Spammers Face Suits
The New York attorney general's office and Microsoft last week filed a half-dozen lawsuits against a ring of companies they say is responsible for distributing millions of deceptive E-mails daily.
Fujitsu, Red Hat Partner In Linux Development
Fujitsu Limited and Red Hat said Friday they have started building enterprise features for Linux. The joint development work, which has begun at Red Hat's Boston office, is part of the alliance the companies announced in May. The development...
'Tis the Season To Charge
Debit- and credit-card payments are more popular payment methods than cash or checks for in-store purchases, a recent survey says. That means transaction platforms need to perform optimally. Here's how
All-in-One Network Security Appliances
Join NWC contributing editor Hugh Smith as he begins examining all-in-one network security appliances (IPSec-VPN, firewall, intrusion detection, content filtering, anti-virus products) for our March 18, 2004, issue.


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The US Federal Trade Commission is likely to consider whether manufacturers can use rebates and exclusive coverage arrangements with payers to block access to biosimilars with an investigation into Johnson & Johnson’s contracting for Remicade (infliximab).
“In June 2019, the United States Federal Trade Commission … issued a civil investigative demand to Johnson & Johnson in connection with its investigation of whether Janssen’s Remicade contracting practices violate federal antitrust laws,” J&J disclosed in a report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission 29 July.
“At Janssen, we stand by our contracts and will continue competing on value and price to help ensure patients have affordable access to Remicade. Because we continue to compete vigorously, healthcare system costs have gone down,” the company said in a follow-up email.
Biosimilar developers have been urging FTC to weigh in on whether exclusionary contracts for brands based on aggressive rebating strategies are legal and the agency has chosen a high-profile example to investigate.
J&J’s contracting for Remicade is the subject of a lawsuit filed by Pfizer Inc. in the fall of 2017. The complaint alleges J&J engaged in anticompetitive practices to protect Remicade that have inappropriately denied patients access to Pfizer’s infliximab biosimilar, Inflectra. (Also see "Legality Of J&J's Remicade Contracting Depends On Share Of Biosimilar Market Foreclosed, Court Rules" - Pink Sheet, 12 Aug, 2018.) The lawsuit is still in the discovery phase.
Pfizer applauded the FTC’s investigation in a statement. “We believe the [FTC’s] decision to open an investigation into the competitiveness of the biosimilar is an important step, which we hope will lead to a robust, competitive marketplace for patients and physicians to access biosimilar medicines,” the company said.
“Pfizer understands that the FTC’s investigation is focused on J&J’s alleged conduct at issue in Pfizer’s lawsuit against J&J,” the company added. “Today, Inflectra has an average selling price (ASP) that is more than 22% lower than Remicade. Despite these facts, J&J has not lost substantial volume or share of sales – counter to what should occur in a competitive market.”
A recent IQVIA report estimates that Inflectra has about a 5% share of the infliximab market, based on units sold.
Payers Focused On Lowest Net Price
Payers maintain coverage decisions favoring a reference drug over its biosimilar are legitimately based on getting the lowest net price via rebates. (Also see "Pfizer, Express Scripts Clash Over Biosimilar Formulary Placement" - Pink Sheet, 13 May, 2019.)
Not quite half (49%) of US payers preferred biosimilars over the reference product in 2018, pharmacy benefit manager Magellan Rx Management estimated in its latest Medical Pharmacy Trend Report.
On average, payers needed the cost savings for a biosimilar to be 28% to warrant preferential coverage, the report added. Magellan’s insights are based on a survey of US health plans representing more than 105m medical pharmacy lives.
The FTC investigation will be closely watched as policymakers continue to look for ways to promote use of biosimilars as a way to lower drug costs.
One policy included in the Senate Finance Committee’s broad drug pricing bill would increase Medicare Part B reimbursement for biosimilars from average sales price plus 6% To ASP plus 8% in their first five years on the market. The payment boost would begin in January 2020. (Also see "Point-Of-Sale Rebates May Be Added To US Senate Finance Drug Pricing Bill" - Pink Sheet, 25 Jul, 2019.)
However, the bill also states that the payment amount for the biosimilar should “not exceed the total payment amount for the reference biologic,” which would appear to undercut the intent of the provision. The limit on biosimilar reimbursement was added to the bill prior to the committee’s markup of the bill on 25 July by Sens. Robert Menendez, D-NJ, and Tom Carper, D-DE.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn.— Rumors surrounding a Garmin trolling motor have been swirling for months with no official confirmation from the company. Today, that confirmation appears to have come from an unlikely source: fishing legend Bill Dance.
Dance, a Garmin Pro Staff member, posted a Facebook Live video from a promotional video shoot near his home outside of Memphis, which touts the “Garmin Force” trolling motor before abruptly cutting out. The video, which posted with no comment or caption does not specify a launch date and appears to have been posted in error.
The video corresponds to an on-the-water Garmin media event set for the week of ICAST, which FTR recently received an invitation to.
According to Dance’s video, that product name corresponds to the unreleased trolling motor.
When reached for comment, Garmin Media Relations Manager Carly Hysell was nonplussed.
“I can tell you we have a small creative team down in Memphis, with Bill, shooting a campaign for an upcoming product launch, but I haven’t been able to connect with anyone on location yet. Bill manages his own social channels so we have no control over what he shares. The best we can say right now is that we’re aware of it and we’re looking into it.”
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The global plastic additives market is experiencing robust growth, driven by a confluence of factors, including rapid urbanization, lifestyle changes, and heightened environmental awareness. The demand for plastic additives is witnessing an upsurge due to the expanding automotive, packaging, and construction industries. Recent acquisitions and innovations within the sector underscore its resilience and adaptability to evolving market dynamics.
Urbanization and Changing Lifestyles Fuel Demand
The urban population continues to swell, with urban areas accommodating over 55% of the global populace–a figure expected to rise to 68% by 2050, according to a United Nations report. This surge in urbanization propels the automotive and transportation industries, driving the need for plastic additives. Additionally, evolving consumer lifestyles and globalization have spurred growth in the packaging industry, thereby boosting the demand for plastic additives.
Environmental Concerns Drive Innovation
Growing awareness about environmental pollution and plastic waste accumulation in natural ecosystems has led to heightened interest in sustainable alternatives. Government regulations aimed at reducing non-biodegradable plastics use have significantly influenced the plastic additives market. Companies like Evonik have shifted their focus to developing solutions for plastic and rubber recycling, addressing the need for eco-friendly alternatives.
Asia-Pacific Emerges as a Key Player
Asia Pacific stands as a significant market player due to the presence of numerous manufacturers in the region. The expanding construction industry, rising demand for electrical and electronic items, and the surge in e-commerce have all contributed to the regions plastic additives market growth. Rising disposable incomes are also driving spending on furniture and decorative products, further supporting the markets expansion.
North America Dominates the Market
North America commands a substantial share of the global market, driven by the packaging, construction, aerospace and defense, food and beverage, manufacturing, and automobile industries. The United States, in particular, remains a dominant force in the market due to increasing urbanization and higher consumer spending power. Strategic acquisitions, such as Lanxesss purchase of Emerald Kalama Chemical, have further bolstered the regions market presence.
Several key players in the plastic additives market, including BASF SE, Clariant AG, LANXESS AG, Evonik Industries AG, Kaneka Corporation, Albemarle Corporation, Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., Nouryon, and The Dow Chemical Company, are driving innovation and expansion. Distribution agreements, such as SABOs partnership with RNM Group in Portugal and Songwon Industrial Co. Ltds exclusive distribution agreement with Makwell Plastisizers Pvt. Ltd in India, underscore the industrys commitment to growth and customer satisfaction.
The plastic additives market remains dynamic and adaptable, poised to meet the evolving needs of industries and consumers while addressing environmental concerns. As urbanization continues its ascent and sustainability initiatives gain momentum, the plastic additives industry is set to play a pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable future.
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Eighty-four per cent of page views of The Times's digital products are on tablets. The figure is for the last three months and includes page views of The Times's paywalled site and its paid-for apps.
Emma Fulton, digital product owner, News International, which owns The Times and The Sun, shared the figures at Digital Media Strategies, a two-day conference taking place in London. She warned that the stats are "skewed" as app reading behaviour on a tablet encourages an increased number of page views as readers swipe through content. "Times users are tablet heavy," she said.
The figure of 84 per cent compares with 11 per cent of page views to The Sun's digital offerings taking place on tablets.
Two thirds of those who view The Sun's website and apps on tablets access TheSun.co.uk, rather than viewing content in the apps, and out of that two thirds figure, 19 per cent of visitors to The Sun's site are visiting using Apple devices.
Fulton explained that a difference in tablet usage to access the two titles is the fact that The Sun's website is free to view and its apps are paid for, whereas users must pay to read both The Times online or via the app.
Fulton also shared the figures for mobile. She said 23 per cent of digital page views to The Sun were made on a phone, whereas mobile provides just 6 per cent of The Times's digital page views.
Out of that 6 per cent of mobile views of The Times, 87 per cent is via iPhone and 2 per cent from Android, with other smartphones also contributing digital traffic. Fulton added: "iOS users are more engaged."
Mobile traffic peaks in the early morning and late at night during the week, she explained. Smartphone use to The Times's digital products, and smartphone and tablet use to The Sun's website and apps peak at 7am and 10pm during the week, and at 9am and 6pm at weekends.
Tablet usage to view The Times has the same morning weekday peaks, with an early evening spike between 7pm and 8pm.
Fulton also said that The Times customers who buy subscriptions directly from the publisher via bundled packages are 36 per cent more engaged than those who sign up via iTunes.
Fulton explained that News International has invested in its digital platforms during the past 18 months to two years, including building an analytics platform in house.
The Times and Sunday Times iPad apps last week merged, with The Times becoming a seven-day app publication.
According to The Times Tumblr blog, the move streamlines production of the app for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire.
The post published last week states: "The seven-day app is the final (and most significant) release onto the 'Mario' publishing platform developed internally to leverage the benefits of both native and web technologies and enable a single production team to publish editions across all three tablet platforms."


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On Monday, reports that LG was prepping the Optimus G Pro for release during the first quarter of 2013 popped up, getting phablet fans excited.
Luckily for all of them, the LG Optimus G Pro was more formally announced by NTT Docomo on Tuesday, ending speculation as to when and where the phablet would debut.
Now set for a release in Japan this April, LG will enter an arena already filled with competition like the Sony Xperia Z, Huawei Ascend D2, and the possible Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5S.
In addition to revealing the smartphone's existence, NTT Docomo also spilled the beans on the Optimus G Pro's specs.
The Pro will feature a 5-inch 1080p IPS display, and will be powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor.
Running Android 4.1: Jelly Bean should be relatively easy then for the Optimus G Pro, especially when adding in 2GB RAM, with 32GB of internal memory.
There will be a microSD slot for expansion, as well as features like Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC capabilities.
As one of 11 phones in NTT Docomo's 2013 line-up, the Optimus G Pro will be compatible with the provider's Xi LTE network, which offers the fastest 4G speeds in Japan.
There's no word on a Western release, but perhaps next month's Mobile World Congress will provide some insights into LG's future plans for the Optimus G Pro.
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Edmonton, Alberta — As the FDA explores changes to the Nutrition Facts Panel (NFP) on packaged foods, the Canadian Ministry of Health (Health Canada) has announced proposed changes to the NFP and ingredients list on packaged foods to present relevant nutrition information more effectively.
Revising the label is part of a larger effort to keep Canadians informed about nutritional content of foods, announced during the 2013 Speech from the Throne. According to Health Canada, the changes reflect the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Food Labelling Modernization Initiative and feedback from extensive consultations with consumers and health and nutrition experts conducted earlier this year.
Among the changes: calories will be moved to the top portion of the label and will be printed in boldface in a larger font; serving size will be moved to the right of the panel; nutrients of concern to the public — fats, carbohydrates, cholesterol and sodium — will list %DV; added sugars will be declared; and absolute amounts for vitamins and minerals will appear.
The order in which nutrients are listed also will change: those consumers will want less of will appear at the top of the table with %DV; more desirable nutrients such as fiber, calcium and iron will be called out with %DV at the lower part of the panel. As in the proposed NFP changes for U.S. consumers, values for vitamins A and C will be replaced with those for vitamin D and calcium. In addition, the %DV statement will be clarified.
Presentation of the ingredients list also will change to make it easier to find, read and understand. Similar to the NFP, the ingredients box will use clearer, darker fonts and will separate ingredients with bullets, and types of related ingredients such as sugars and fats will be grouped.
An additional proposal would provide guidelines to the food industry to make recommended serving sizes consistent among similar types of items.
Comments from the public will be accepted online at hc-sc.gc.ca through September 11, according to Health Canada.


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Cannabis in the Workplace
Define Your Policy. Educate Your Staff. Ensure Compliance.
of Canadians used
Cannabis Q1 2019
About 5.3 million or 18 per cent of Canadians aged 15 and older reported using cannabis in the last three months, according to StatsCan in their recently released quarterly National Cannabis Survey. This survey was the first to present Canada-wide results entirely in the post-legalization period. Last year before legalization, the cannabis participation rate was just 14% of Canadians.
of new users were
aged 45 or older
Results of StatsCan’s survey also points out that first-time users in the post-legalization period are older. 50% of the new users were aged 45 or older, while in the same period in 2018, this same age group represented about one-third of new users. It is important for employers to look beyond stereotypes of cannabis users being younger and manage this issue throughout all demographics of their workforce.
AGES25 to 34
Highest rate of cannabis use
nationally as of June 2019
“Canadians aged between 25 and 34 had the highest rate of cannabis consumption nationally as of June 2019. Some 27.4% of survey respondents in this age group stated that they consumed cannabis of any form in the past three months. Those aged 65 or older had the lowest levels of consumption, with just 5.5 percent of respondents consuming cannabis in this time.” Emma Bedford, Statista, August 16, 2019.
Weekly and occasional use has also increased, and more than half a million Canadian workers reported using cannabis before heading to work or while on the job, according to StatsCan. More surprisingly though from the survey is that almost half of Canadians believe it’s ok to drive after using cannabis if you have waited at least three hours. Health Canada’s guidelines are clear: inhalation can take seconds or minutes to feel the effects and residual effects can last up to 24 hours. Ingestion or consuming cannabis can take from up to 30 minutes to 2 – 4 hours after consumption to feel the full effects and can last up to 12 hours with residual effects lasting up to 24 hours.
of Canadian workers
before or during work
StatsCan found an estimated 13%, about 514,000, of Canadian workers who are current cannabis users consumed before or during work. And over one-quarter (27%) of daily or almost daily consumers reported using before or while on the job, compared with 7% of other cannabis consumers.
At Corridor, we believe that cannabis should part of your overall drug and alcohol compliance training program — that’s why its included for free in our Corridor Drug & Alcohol Online Training, eliminating the need to purchase a second cannabis only product. We partnered with the leading subject matter expert Barb Butler to provide guidance to your employees and supervisors with practical, real-time resources and support tools for handling common drug and alcohol situations, including cannabis. The detailed procedure resources give supervisors the information they need to manage stressful situations and navigate complex drug and alcohol investigations, testing requirements, including reasonable cause and suspicion, post incident testing and refusal to test.


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Interview: Satyakam Arya, MD and CEO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles
Published On Jul 27, 2020
In a comprehensive interview with Trucksdekho, DICV India’s managing director and CEO talks on how the company is navigating through the pandemic, the focus on employee care & safety, the shift towards digitisation, the production ramp-up, the opportunity in the mining sector and the critical way forward for the Indian commercial vehicle industry. According to Arya, agility, creativity, and adaptability are the key characteristics for success in today’s challenging times, and rather than waiting for the ‘new normal’, and companies must expect the ‘never normal’!
Before we go ahead with the new initiative of DICV, please give us an overview of the industry as to how things are on the ground. The lockdown, reopening of plants, and the demand/supply scenario right now?
India’s real GDP growth rate (base year 2011-12) in the first quarter of 2020 slipped to just 3.1%, a decade low level after 2008-09 global financial crisis. The ongoing slowdown in the Indian economy was aggravated by a slump in exports in Jan and Feb ’20 after the COVID-19 outbreak in many countries and an almost complete shutdown of the Indian economy in the last week of March ’20 when the government imposed the lockdown. The manufacturing and services PMI were at record low levels in April and May 2020 indicating the severe impact of the lockdown, which has led to plummeting private consumption barring essential goods.
The economy is expected to recover from the first half of CY2021. The magnitude and velocity of the economic recovery will depend on many factors such as the spread of the COVID-19 virus, success with the vaccine, consumer behavior in the new normal and government’s policy response. The commercial vehicles industry will go through a tough phase in 2020 but is likely to emerge more strongly in the second half of 2021. If the government introduces measures like a scrappage policy, reduces taxes or gives a big boost to infrastructure spending, the recovery could be faster.
How is DICV navigating through this challenging time? Some steps the company has taken in these unprecedented times?
At times like these, OEMs must focus on their employees’ well-being, especially the ones on the shop floor who have come to the cities seeking greener pastures. Once things do stabilize, OEMs will need to hit the ground running. A lack of workforce during that situation would be crucial and may delay the rebound the industry is eagerly awaiting. That is why DICV paid all employee salaries during the entire lockdown period and provided support for ones caught in other regions to return to Chennai.
The next priority is sustaining the eco-system. The supply chain is called a chain because all the companies are interlinked and if one falls, it will have a knock-on effect all the way to the customer. That is why we need to change from a supply chain to a supply net – making sure we have multiple suppliers locally and abroad that we can rely on. Of course we must also support our existing suppliers to ensure they can ramp up as quickly as possible. The same goes for the rest of the eco-system. Dealers, customers and even our local communities. Knowing that, DICV has taken measures to support all stakeholders. Of course through CSR, but also health and safety training, sharing of restart manuals and free vehicle checks and sanitisation for our BharatBenz customers nationwide.
With these unprecedented times, many OEMs are going through a phase never encountered before. That means rethinking the strategies put into motion before the COVID crisis. Only the most agile will survive. As Charles Darwin famously said, it is those with the best ability to adapt who survive. At DICV, we pride ourselves on our ability to think ahead and pivot quickly. That’s why we were able to sell all our BS4 trucks stock before the deadline – an achievement which put us in an enviable position once the lockdown lifted.
Lets shift focus on the different customized solutions that DICV is offering to customers in various sectors such as construction, mining e-commerce? What are the strategies that you are working on right now? THe opportunity?
We know that one potential trigger for CV demand creation is mining. The commercial mining in the coal sector stands de-regulated from government monopoly. While this is a pre-existing policy, the Finance Minister has used this opportunity to fast track the reform. Coal gasification and methane gas exploration will receive incentives. The government will spend Rs 50,000 crores to create infrastructure for transportation and export of coal after exploration. These reforms are expected to result in a 40% increase in coal production in India. Various reforms including the elimination of differences between captive and non-captive mining are beneficial for the development of mines and minerals exploration and production. Tippers and special applications, such as deep mining trucks, will see more demand as a result. Apart from HCVs we also see a decent rise in demand for MCVs and LCVs to help in the transport to warehouses and then from there on to individuals for sale.
This is one of the reasons we recently launched India’s First 5228TT on a 4x2 Tractor. The 5228TT model is unique as it provides the benefits of a tractor-trailer but with decreased total cost of ownership. It has the load bearing capacity of a 6x4 tractor, but with lower fuel consumption. With the tough economic situation, customers will be looking for products that offer the most value. Our new BharatBenz 52 tonner sets higher benchmarks for the tractor trailer segment with improved revenue, fuel efficiency, safety and connectivity. That’s the kind of TCO customers want and that DICV provides.
BharatBenz has always been at the forefront of introducing new technologies in Indian truck industry. Can you list a few of them in the all-new BS6 trucks? How are the customer engagements and the response to new technologies?
Our new generation of BharatBenz CVs offers ‘ProfitTechnology+’, a package of technologies and features ensuring industry-leading fuel efficiency, safety, comfort and reliability.
For example, customers will gain better fuel efficiency from the gearshift advisory, PR air compressor, new turbocharger and, of course, the proven engine platform. For safety and comfort we have many feature like a crash tested cabin, reverse parking assist, and air suspended seats to name a few. BharatBenz customers enjoy longer service intervals (60k) kms resulting in fewer dealership visits. The engine oil drain increases to 120 kms.
When it comes to connectivity, we offer peace of mind to customers with fuel monitoring, track and trace, real time alerts and better truck utilization thanks to our Truckonnect platform. Needless to say, this is backed by one of the best warranty packages in the industry with a six year warranty on powertrain and a three year warranty on vehicle, apart from offering attractive extended warranty programs.
Telematics and Connectivity are vital for modern fleet management and a profitable logistics and transport business. DICV sees in this area of opportunity? If yes, then kindly elaborate on the plan and roadmap over the medium-term?
DICV already introduced a telematics solution back in January when we premiered our new range of BS6-compliant trucks and buses. Our telematics solutions Truckonnect and Busconnect are connectivity-enhancing services that allow operators to track and analyze their vehicles in real time.
Truckonnect gives owners an unprecedented level of control over their fleet. Based on Daimler’s global platform that already connects over 300,000 trucks worldwide, Truckonnect lets customers remotely monitor all key performance indicators including utilization, fuel & Adblue consumption, fleet health and driver behavior. Users can access all this information 24/7 through an online analytics dashboard.
Truckonnect is provided as standard in all BharatBenz trucks over 16 tonne and as an option for the rest. It allows customers to remotely check and analyze vital vehicle information in real time via the Truckonnect online portal, including vehicle location and health, plus fuel consumption. With this, fleet managers can optimize driver performance, increase fuel efficiency, and reduce downtime. Vehicle owners will also be supported by a customer assistance center available during all hours of the day.
Bus Connect will cater to both passengers and operators. Passengers will be able to select routes, get tracking alerts, access onboard entertainment and also earn reward miles. Operators will get fleet summaries and dashboards with reports that will improve fleet administration.
You recently achieved a production milestone even during this pandemic. How is DICV ensuring employee & worker safety and focusing on robust plant operation?
DICV recently celebrated production of its 1000th BSVI-compliant HDT, one of over 1500 BSVI-compliant vehicles produced since the new emissions norm came into effect in April. The only way we were able to achieve this success even during lockdown is with the hard work of our loyal employees and partners. Throughout the crisis, we have maintained closely connected with our employees to ensure they have all the support they need to feel safe and valued. For example, DICV paid all employee salaries during the entire lockdown period and provided support for ones caught in other regions to return to Chennai.
We held online seminars for employees and their loved ones on health and hygiene procedures and holistic wellness measures. We provided them with an incredibly comprehensive set of guidelines designed to train them on social distancing and other preventive measures. We also put in place a crisis management team that works with our in-house medical team to ensure employees have 24/7 support for all their health enquiries; including free counseling.
Now that DICV is back to 100% production, we continue to follow strict health and hygiene guidelines designed to maintain social distancing and help stem the spread of infection.
Digitization is the new way for every industry now due to the pandemic, how does DICV, primarily a truck maker embrace this new technology? Are the customers open to a new way of business? (Both sales and aftersales!)
Over the last few years, we have conducted a comprehensive investigation into every department and function to look for digitalization opportunities. Currently, around 2 dozen digitalization projects are being investigated and we have doubled investment in digitalization despite the crisis. Some examples of digitalization include internalizing projects that were previously outsourced, such as website hosting and communication apps, and changing from paper-based to digital reporting/tracking systems such as for the canteen management. There is even a digitalization swarm now being formed to look for further opportunities internally.
On the external side, a major example is Truckonnect, the telematics solution rolled out at the beginning of the year with the new BS6 portfolio that allows fleet owners to remotely monitor and track the location and status of their vehicles 24/7.
Another key example is the very popular ‘Proserv’, our customer service digital platform. The Proserv application is enabled with 65+ features including advance booking, parts ordering, renewal of contracts, extended warranty, insurance, fleet maintenance, 24x7 RSA and integration with all types of online payment options bringing everything for the customer at their fingertips.
How are you dealing with the customers on two fronts- the retail sales and secondly the after-sales services? Kindly elaborate.
A few months ago, we announced a significant change in our organization’s structure. The Customer Service division was integrated with the existing Marketing & Sales division to ensure a seamless link between customer needs and the products and services we provide. Additionally, our Regional Heads were empowered for the entire gambit of business they handle with a single face to the customer. This enables them to tailor the solutions we offer on a local level and improve the speed of response to the customers.
Our Indian business is organized into four regional zones; North, South, East and West. Each zone’s Regional Head is in charge of their area’s complete business, giving them more autonomy to make agile decisions. With India being so diverse in terms of geography, language, culture and customs, each region is as different as another country. By empowering Regional Heads to make decisions at a local level, we offer our customers solutions that suit their individual business needs.
Lastly, in your closing comment- the way forward for the industry- When will you see the industry's pre-COVID situation? What are the immediate focus areas and the near-term future of the CV industry?
From a financial point of view, the commercial vehicle industry will go through a tough phase in 2020 but is likely to emerge more efficiently in the second half of 2021. If the government introduces measures like a scrappage policy, reduces taxes or gives a big boost to infrastructure spending, the recovery could be faster.
In a more holistic point of view, rather than waiting for the ‘new normal’ we must expect the ‘never normal’. In other words, we may never return to the pre-COVID situation in terms of how companies work and how consumers think. Knowing that, the CV industry needs to quickly adapt to a world of change. Agility, creativity and adaptability will be the key drivers for success.
Also Read: BharatBenz introduces 5228TT a 4x2 tractor, first of its kind in India


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TRIBECA — A new indoor cycling studio has rolled into TriBeCa.
National chain Flywheel Sports officially launched its fourth city location on Monday, at 415 Greenwich St.
The indoor cycling center is known for its stadium-tiered studios, which give all the hard-working riders a view of their instructor, as well as their high-tech bikes.
Cyclists can keep track of their resistance, speed, distance and other statistics on their bikes, and if you're feeling a bit competitive, you can opt in to the class "Torqboards" — large-screen displays that display where you rank beside your classmates.
Classes, which last from 45 to 60 minutes, cost $32 each — a price that includes cycling shoes. Package deals are also available.


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Volkswagen India has spoken to the media yet again, expressing interest in launching the Up! city car that stations under the Polo in the German.
VW India’s on and off approach towards the Up!’s India entry has been a major deterrent for small car buyers. The company was expected to.
The great mystery of whether the VW Up! is going to be launched in India has enchanted us all. A few sighting of the car.
NDTV's Car And Bike Show fan Sandeep Singh posted these two images of the Volkswagen Up! mounted on a flatbed truck in Delhi on the.
Manager Magazine has reported that an affordable car for China, India and Brazil next year will be based on the Up! series and cost 6,000.
Volkswagen is developing its global small car the UP and India would be one the most important market for the VW UP. Volkswagen would be.
Autocar India reports VW is having grand plans for India. The Up! small car, which was discussed a while back, will be sold in India.


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AG Fox Says He Did Not Accept Campaign Donation from JUUL, Despite Rumors
Two weeks ago, Montana joined 35 other states in an investigation of JUUL Labs, an e-cigarette manufacturer that accounts for 60-70% of the market share for electronic vaping products. JUUL is currently under fire for targeting their highly addictive products towards young people through the use of allegedly deceptive marketing and misleading claims.
On March 9, the Associated Press reported that JUUL Labs had donated tens of thousands of campaign dollars to state attorneys general in an effort to temper nationwide legal action against the company. However, as 39 states have now joined the investigation into JUUL Labs, the company’s deflection tactic may be backfiring.
Attorney General Tim Fox spoke to KGVO about the ongoing JUUL investigation in Montana.
Fox says that Montana’s Office of Consumer Protection is engaged in the investigation, along with a group of bipartisan state attorneys general. The group is attempting to determine whether JUUL Labs violated law by targeting youth with strategic advertising and high levels of nicotine in their products.
Some lawmakers blame JUUL for accelerating a teen vaping epidemic. According to Fox, youth vaping nationwide is six times more prevalent than adults, and in Montana, 42% of high school seniors report using a vape product.
Though Fox acknowledges that vape products can be an effective tool for quitting smoking, he says that a big problem arises when young non-smokers begin to use vape products.
Fox also dispelled a rumor that he had accepted campaign donations from JUUL Labs in 2018.
“There was a reporter who reported a story that JUUL had given me campaign money, and I thought, ‘well, I’m not even running for anything.’ This was back in 2018. As we dug down deep into it, JUUL had apparently sent a check to my old campaign post office box, in a year where I wasn’t running for anything,” Fox says.
“That check was returned, but they still reported it as a donation on their federal filings. We were able to tell the investigators that no, in fact, I have not received any money from JUUL.”
Fox also mentions that swaying political officials with campaign donations is difficult to do in Montana because of stringent laws that limit donations to elected officials.
The multi-state investigation comes after a 2019 crackdown by the Food and Drug Administration, which alleged that JUUL Labs had engaged in unauthorized marketing and significantly downplayed the risks of using nicotine products.


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The G20 summit will be held on June 28-29 in Osaka, Japan, and just like last year, the only thing that will interest investors is the meeting of the U.S. President Donald Trump and the Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump has continuously mentioned that he is ready to meet with Xi Jinping in the summit, but Beijing has yet to confirm.
“China does not want to fight a trade war, but is not afraid of one. If the U.S. side is willing to have equal consultations then our door is open. If the U.S. side insists on escalating the trade friction, we will firmly respond and fight to the end,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang.
The fate of $300 billion worth of consumer goods including cell phones, computers and clothing lies on the decision of two leaders who are supposed to meet later this month.
The G20 summit was supposed to be the place where Trump and Xi could have signed the agreement on their trade deal. However, things went south in early May after the U.S. accused China of reneging on earlier commitments, then imposed 25% tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods.
The tension has been increasing since. More fuel was added later with a sanction on Huawei Technologies by the U.S.
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YANGON, The 56th Myanmar Gems Emporium kicks off in the capital city of Nay Pyi Taw, attracting over 2,600 gems merchants from China, Thailand, Australia and the United States, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation.
The emporium, which also attracted over 900 local gems merchants, will put a total of 274 pearl lots, 500 jewelry lots and 6,974 jade lots on sale at the 10-day event which will last until March 20.
Arrangements have been made to produce and sell finished gemstones and jewelry besides selling raw gems, said U Ohn Win, minister of natural resources and environmental conservation.
In the last 55th Myanmar Gems Emporium held in June 2018, 495 million U.S. dollars worth of 5,259 jade lots, 3 million U.S. dollars worth of 341 pearl lots and 1.6 million U.S. dollars worth of 69 gems lots were sold under open tender system.
At that event, licensed and authorized buyers from both home and abroad included those from China, Thailand, Canada, Australia and the United States, of whom the majority were from China.
Sponsored by the ministry, Myanmar gems emporium has been held annually since 1964.
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Feb 8 (Reuters) - A private equity consortium led by Blackstone Group LP and Hellman & Friedman LLC, as well as a grouping comprising Advent International and Goldman Sachs Group Inc's buyout arm, are through to the second round of bidding for Nielsen Holdings Plc, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.
Nielsen said in September it would expand a review of strategic alternatives to include a sale of the entire TV ratings company, after coming under pressure to do so from hedge fund Elliott Management Corp.
Private equity firms Apollo Global Management LLC and Bain Capital LP are also through to the next round of bidding in the auction for Nielsen, which is expected to be completed by March, the sources said.
The sources cautioned that no deal is certain and asked not to be identified because the matter is confidential. Blackstone, Apollo and Bain declined to comment, while Nielsen, Hellman & Friedman, Advent and Goldman Sachs did not respond immediately to requests for comment.
Nielsen, best known for providing audience figures that are used to determine advertising rates for TV commercials, has been seeking to adapt to the media industry’s shift to digital advertising and video consumption on mobile devices.
Before exploring an outright sale, Nielsen had said it was only exploring a sale of its “buy” segment, which provides marketing data on what customers purchase, and not its “watch” segment, which offers viewership and listenership data and analytics across television, radio, online and mobile devices.
Nielsen, which has a market capitalization of $9 billion and debt of $8.6 billion, faces competition from start-ups using automated content recognition (ACR) to track viewing habits via mobile devices and smart TVs. It acquired Gracenote in 2017 in a bid to bolster its ACR capabilities. (Reporting by Liana B. Baker and Joshua Franklin in New York Editing by Susan Thomas)


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Virologist Says Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables With Soap Because COVID19 Can Contaminate Any Surface
When it comes to COVID-19 a virologist has confirmed that ‘every surface is a hazard’. In this regards supermarket customers need take extra care of the loose fruit and vegetables in the store.
As the coronavirus restrictions heighten in Australia Timothy Newsome, an associate professor at the University of Sydney, who specializes in infections, vaccines and virology, has been following along closely. He told FEMAIL that when patrons do their weekly grocery shopping they should particularly wary of the fruit and veg aisle as customers are constantly picking up and placing back down items. The reason is because the virus can live on most surfaces.
Prof. Newsome explained the potential danger of contaminated surfaces
Newsome explained: “We have to remember that every surface is potentially contaminated. And like with any surface there is a risk. We don’t see it as high risk because that comes from sustained contact with other people, but nonetheless it’s important to be mindful.”
Testing ‘every avocado for coronavirus’ would be ‘poor practice’, but Prof. Newsome did say that anything people can touch poses a potential problem. He said: ‘People working in the supermarkets should be picking all of the fruit and veg up and setting it back down with protection.’
Shelf stackers and general workers practiced precautionary measures such as wearing gloves and disinfecting their hands
On a lucky note, he stated that a large proportion of shelf stackers and general workers wore gloves and disinfected their hands at every turn. As soon as you bring your fruits and vegetables home, the best course of action would be to wash them. Don’t simply rely on the high heat of cooking to kill the germs of the virus. According to him, it would be best to wash them with warm soapy water just like you would wash your hands.
Woolworths have begun employing all the necessary precautionary protocols to stop the spread of the virus
A Woolworths employee that she has seen a number of drastic measures enforced at her local store which have been helping to keep the working environment safe. She further went on to say: ‘There is certainly social distancing at checkouts. So every second register is closed at the moment including self-serve. We have gloves supplied to us, hand sanitizer as well. However, it’s currently a personal preference to wear gloves or not.’
Cleaners and others were made to sanitize the work place every 20 minutes
She also stated that there were even cleaners who came in to wipe down registers, screens, and eftops pinpads who would walk around every 20 minutes to do their job. ‘It’s very good for us. One less thing to worry about at this point,’ she said.
While she may be an employee there, she doesn’t exactly work in the fruit and veg area. Likewise, she thought that nothing had changed in that area. However, they soon may incorporate special cleaning procedures.
Many have employed the social distancing and the rest of the precautionary practices to combat the spread of the coronavirus
Social distancing practices have indeed been put into place by companies like Coles and others, and they have also given all workers to hand sanitizers. In order to allow the elderly patrons a chance to do their shopping before the larger community, they have even started a ‘community hour’ in the morning.


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Satya Nadella might cite reading Nietzsche to blustering aliens in “Halo,” though a Microsoft arch seems penetrating on staying in a violent videogame business.
Mr. Nadella sent an all-hands email to Microsoft employees Thursday, laying out his prophesy for a association during a start of a new mercantile year. Most of his scarcely 3,200 difference reiterated a concentration on a cloud and on mobile. But for a initial time given holding a pursuit 6 months ago, he also done a transparent joining to hang with a Xbox, notwithstanding restlessness by some investors to unplug from a business.
It’s a ethereal balancing act. Mr. Nadella’s minute creates transparent he doesn’t cruise a Xbox to be partial of a company’s “core” offerings. Even so, he remarkable a console stays a absolute consumer brand.
Although a Xbox One has lagged behind opposition PlayStation 4 in sales given their Nov launches, a commissioned bottom for Microsoft’s new console and a comparison Xbox 360 might now strech some-more than 80 million users, distant surpassing any other of a consumer devices.
Still, gaming is an costly undertaking. Nomura estimates a Xbox console itself has a disastrous sum domain of 10% during this theatre of a console cycle. Microsoft had dictated a console to be a gateway to a vital room when it got into this business scarcely 13 years ago. Today, a vital room has turn a reduction profitable vital indicate in a stream universe of mobile devices, and a interest of consoles stays mostly singular to dedicated gamers.
For now, it’s wiser for Microsoft to reason on to a profitable consumer brand, generally since a efforts in phones and tablets have generated small return. Plus, there would be a large barrier to exiting a Xbox business: a singular pool of intensity buyers with a means to take on a low-margin console business along with a growth of games like “Halo” that now have Hollywood-size budgets.
In this sense, Mr. Nadella is expected stranded with a Xbox, either he likes it or not. Perhaps a best pierce afterwards is to let it play out.
Write to Dan Gallagher during [email protected]
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Since its return to the public eye, Thief 4 – now being referred to as Thief given its reboot nature – has attracted its fair amount of attention. Screenshots for the game look phenomenal and the new Focus system is already attracting interest. As if to thank the community for its positive reception, Eidos Montreal has revealed a short teaser to hype the gameplay.
The teaser titled “Candle” has an unseen Garrett simply walk up and snuff out a candle from the shadows. The footage appears to be real-time but more importantly, it hypes a full gameplay reveal on April 2nd with the tagline “What’s Yours is Mine”.
Because he’s a thief. Get it?
Thief is currently slated to release for PS4, PC and other next generation consoles in 2014. Given all the hype that next generation franchises are getting, now is as good a time as any for Eidos Montreal to showcase the game on the road to E3 2013.


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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The open-air outlet mall on the South Shore was touted as a shopping destination that would bring high-end retailers to Staten Island. Across the borough, the condo in St. George was part of a larger plan to revitalize the North Shore.
With a joint value exceeding $100 million, they were among the signature, waterfront projects proposed by builder Leib Puretz, the Island's most prolific developer until the economy crashed.
Now, they are among those in foreclosure, the loans for both on the market, leaving still-vacant land where Puretz once saw untapped potential.
The announcement by Manhattan-based Massey Knakal Realty Services that it is selling the loans squashes plans for Liberty Towers, a 16-story waterfront condominium on Stuyvesant Place, and Waterfront Commons, which was to be a 400,000-square foot outdoor shopping mall with more than 60 stores, a 14-screen movie theater, restaurants and underground parking at Richmond Valley and Arthur Kill roads.
The original loans were $12.5 million for Liberty Towers and $21 million for Waterfront Commons. Puretz defaulted on both last year.
Adam Hess, first vice president of sales for Massey Knakal -- which was retained by private equity lender Garrison Special Opportunities Fund to market the loans -- said 25 people have requested the offering for the properties.
"These sites are very unusual," he said. "There is very little waterfront property in the city where you can build retail or residential."
They will be sold at a discount, with the extent of the discount to be determined by the market, Hess said.
Still, one Island real estate agent said the properties will be a tough sell in the current market, though the discount may prove attractive to some buyers.
"It may interest people who will buy at a reduced rate and then sit and hold it," said J. Delbert Smith of J. Delbert Smith Associates. "I have clients who have bought real estate in default and then they wait."
Puretz was the face behind a dozen different high-profile projects across Staten Island, mostly apartment buildings on the North Shore, but rarely appeared in person when his ambitious proposals went before the community.
"I'm not emotionally attached to Staten Island. I just saw an opportunity to develop buildings here," he told the Advance in 2008, the only time he agreed to speak to the paper.
"It's a business opportunity," he added. "Would you rather live in St. George and see the water, or sit in DUMBO and breathe the air from the BQE?"
His hope was that buyers would pass over such well-known hipster neighborhoods in Brooklyn for new, more affordable homes on the North Shore that offered waterfront views and luxury amenities.
But sales stalled at several units because of the credit crunch and the banks moved in seeking millions in foreclosure proceedings.
Among his properties in foreclosure was the Staten Island Hotel in Graniteville. It was returned to a group of lenders in May as part of a foreclosure sale and put on the market for $14 million as a franchise in the Crowne Plaza chain.


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Frédéric Duvauchelle has been named General Manager & President of Puratos Corporation, USA.
Duvauchelle, who will take up his new role on January 1, 2013, is currently general manager of Puratos Chocolate USA in Kenosha, WI.
Before moving to the Puratos US team, Frederic worked for Puratos Group in Brussels as business unit director for Patisserie Mixes.
The current Puratos USA President, Karel Zimmermann, will switch to a new role as regional director of North America focusing on business growth in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Brussels-based Puratos supplies products to the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors worldwide. Its US HQ is in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Sriracha, the garlicky, hot chili sauce made popular by Huy Fong Foods, Inc., no longer is confined...
Sales of snacks with dried fruit and vegetables climbed 1.7% annually over the last five years and...
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January 10, 2002 saw the launch of the first and only infant formula in the US to contain DHA and ARA. I have been calling for these ingredients in US formulas here at DrGreene.com since 1996. These nutrients are naturally found in breast milk and have been shown to support infant mental and visual development.
Formula containing DHA and ARA has been fed to babies around the world for more than five years. Currently, DHA- and ARA-enriched formulas are available in more than 60 countries, including the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Mead Johnson has now received clearance from the FDA to add LIPIL to their infant formula.
LIPIL is their unique blend of DHA and ARA that approximates the levels found in breast milk around the world. It will be on stores shelves in February.
Research funded by the National Institutes of Child Health and Development (NICHD) found that infants fed Enfamil LIPIL scored approximately seven points higher on a 100-point scale on a test of mental development at 18-months compared to infants fed the control formula without added DHA and ARA. The study also found that infants fed Enfamil LIPIL had improved visual acuity equal to about one line on a vision chart during the first year.
I agree with the World Health Organization in urging mothers to breast feed for the first year.
I also agree with the World Health Organization in recommending that DHA and ARA be added to infant formulas. When babies are on formula, I am thrilled that formula containing DHA and ARA is available.
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Italy - Factors to watch on September 25
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Thursday.
Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).
ISTAT releases August wage inflation data (0800 GMT); July retail sales data (0900 GMT).
Moody's said on Wednesday Italian regional and local governments would rely on the state for more than 17 billion euros in funding this year.
Treasury sells CTZ and BTPei bonds. Subscriptions close at 0900 GMT. Continued...


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Northeastern Fine Jewelry opening Glens Falls store
Latest store will be in building that housed Scoville Jewelers
Northeastern Fine Jewelry will open a new store in Glens Falls next month, the Schenectady-based chain's fourth retail outlet.
The 2,500-square foot store will be located at 167 Glen St. in a building formerly occupied by Scoville Jewelers. Five employees have been hired to work there.
Northeastern Fine Jewelry has storefronts on Western Avenue in Albany and Union Street in Schenectady and a downstate location in the historic Diamond District in New York City.
The new Glens Falls location will be open six days a week: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
Ray Bleser, owner of Northeastern Fine Jewelry, founded the company in 1980 as the Northeastern Coin Gallery with 1,200 square feet of showroom space on Upper Union Street in Schenectady. He changed to jewelry five years later and renamed the business.
In 2012, Northeastern Fine Jewelry completed a $1.8 million expansion of its flagship store at 1607 Union St. in Schenectady, doubling the showroom space. A renovation to the Albany location is underway and includes an 800-square foot expansion of both the showroom and offices at the store located at 1575 Western Ave.
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Diageo has announced a new initiative in sustainable packaging, with a 100 per cent paper-based bottle
Spotted: Diageo, the company behind drinks brands such as Smirnoff, Guinness, Tanqueray and Captain Morgan, has joined with Unilever and PepsiCo to make a major investment in sustainable packaging technology. The rival companies have joined with venture management company Pilot Lite to launch sustainable packaging technology company Pulpex Limited.
Pulpex has designed and developed a scalable and fully-recyclable paper-based drinks bottle. It is made from food-safe and sustainably sourced pulp. To prevent leaks, the contents are protected by a liner made from resin, which disintegrates once the bottle is empty. The cap will be made of aluminium, which can be recycled.
Unilever and PepsiCo are also working with Pulpex on the development of paper bottles, with Unilever planning on reducing its use of plastic packaging by more than 100,000 tonnes over the next five years. Diageo will be launching its first paper bottle with Johnnie Walker whisky. The company is aiming to launch the bottle early next year.
Ewan Andrew, the chief sustainability officer at Diageo, said the company is proud to have created the world’s first paper drinks bottle. “We are constantly striving to push the boundaries within sustainable packaging and this bottle has the potential to be truly groundbreaking. It feels fitting that we should launch it with Johnnie Walker, a brand that has often led the way in innovation through its 200-year existence.”
Springwise has seen a growing number of innovative sustainable packaging ideas, including a reusable shipping box and toiletry bottles made of soap. However, having some of the world’s largest drinks and spirits manufacturers devote resources to sustainable packaging could give the industry a huge boost.
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Welcome to Santa Cruz
This Week in Santa Cruz County
Free breakfast and coffee for the entire bicyclist family on Bike to Work and Bike/Walk to School Day, the grand opening of the intense mountain biking trail called the SDSF Flow Trail and local plant sales on Mother's Day? It's going to be an exciting week, folks.
The idea of turning 5,800-plus acres on Santa Cruz’s North Coast into a national monument has captured the imagination of many locals from the moment the school-kids sang “This Land Is Your Land” during the monument campaign kickoff.
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The NBA isn't walking away from future publishing deals with EA – in spite of the disappointing launch of its most recent licensed effort, NBA Live 14.
Major League Gaming has announced the appointment of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey to the organization’s board of directors.
Live NBA games are heading to the 360 via Xbox Live’s new NBA Game Time app.
Global rap superstar Jay Z is the executive producer of NBA 2K 13.
2K Sports has signed a sponsorship deal with ESPN to become the official sponsor of the broadcaster’s live NBA coverage in 2011.
Publisher EA has confirmed that it is working on a next-gen addition to popular retro sports brand NBA Jam.


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After months of speculations, fans of the GTA franchise can now rest easy following the official confirmation from Sam Houser, the co-founder of Rockstar Games, that the upcoming title will get its first trailer in December.
The reveal of the next GTA will coincide with Rockstar’s 25th anniversary. In a long message shared by Houser using the company’s official handle on X (formerly Twitter), the studio thanked fans of the franchise for their “incredible support”.
“Next month marks the 25th anniversary of Rockstar Games,” the message began. “Thanks to the incredible support of our players worldwide, we have had the opportunity to create games we are truly passionate about. Without you, none of this would be possible, and we are so grateful to all of you for sharing this journey with us.”
Earlier, we highlighted a Bloomberg report that claimed the announcement will happen this week as well as hinted on the first trailer coming next month. With every detail aligning as the Bloomberg report claimed, we are now more than certain the trailer will premiere at The Game Awards scheduled for December 7.
“In 1998, Rockstar Games was founded on the idea that video games could come to be as essential to culture as any other form of entertainment, and we hope that we have created games you love in our efforts to be part of that evolution. We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto. We look forward to many more years of sharing these experiences with all of you.”Sam Houser via X
GTA suffered a huge leak last year
Rockstar usually doesn’t react to rumors or leaks. However, the company was forced to openly admit that its servers were hacked late last year when early footage of the upcoming title was leaked online. The hack is one of the high-profile data leaks in the industry.
Although Houser mentioned that the next GTA trailer will be revealed in December, fans of the franchise will already feel like they know a lot about the upcoming game through waves of leaks that have followed. Some of the details that fans have learned about the upcoming game through alpha footage leaks include;
- The next GTA will be set in Vice City
- Feature a dynamic hair growth system
- Will have multiple weather events
- It will feature a male and female protagonist called Jason and Lucia
- Players can enter almost every building in the game
- Instead of just crouching, the characters can now crawl
- Weapon carrying system has been made more realistic
- There is now animation for picking up and dropping a weapon
- Character switching will be comparable to Spider-Man 2
Since the leaks were all alpha footage gameplay, it is likely that some of the information that has been revealed through leaks may change when the game launches. GTA 6 trailer will likely become the next big trend across social media platforms and build the excitement until the December trailer premiere.
Addressing the September 2022 leak, Rockstar put out a statement through its official social media handle saying it was “extremely disappointed”. However, the studio confirmed that regardless of the leak the development of the game will continue as planned.
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“Our work on the next Grand Theft Auto will continue as planned and we remain as committed as ever to delivering an experience to you, our players, that truly exceeds your expectations,” the studio said in a statement. “We will update everyone again soon and, of course, will properly introduce you to this next game when it is ready. We want to thank everyone for their ongoing support through this situation.”
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — On Thursday, Wegmans Food Markets announced the grand opening dates for its two new locations in the Richmond area.
Wegmans Midlothian, a 115,000 square-foot supermarket, will open at Stonehenge Village Shopping Center on Sunday, May 22. The company’s Short Pump store, a 120,000 square-foot supermarket, is set to open at West Broad Marketplace on Sunday, August 7.
Hiring and training are ongoing for both stores. They’re now accepting applications for a variety of part-time customer service and culinary positions across every department.
Some full-time positions remain for chefs, line cooks and restaurant service jobs. Click here if you’d like to apply or call 1-877-WEGMANS (934-6267) for more information. Applications are not accepted at the stores or construction sites and interviews aren’t conducted there.
“Now is the time to apply. Although our stores won’t open for several months, we bring new employees on board quickly in order to provide best-in-class training,” said Wegmans Human Resources Manager Heather Gole. “We’re known for putting employees first, offering competitive pay and benefits, and flexible scheduling. Many of our company leaders today cite Wegmans as their first job and went to college with tuition assistance from our employee scholarship program.”
Since the Wegmans Employee Scholarship Program program began in 1984, more than 32,000 employees have been awarded scholarships totaling $100 million.
Wegmans Midlothian and Wegmans Short Pump will each employ around 550 people, 500 of whom will be new to the company and hired locally. Both locations will also feature The Pub by Wegmans, a full-service family restaurant within the store.


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Ah sorry guys I just got done throwing up this story I just read is absolutely ridiculous Long Island Iced Tea Corporation shares rose as much as 289% after the unprofitable New York based company is rebranding itself long blockchain Corp it’s a latest and near daily phenomenon sweeping the stock market where these stocks just come out and say.
Oh, we’re gonna accept cryptocurrencies or or we’re doing something with the blockchain and then their stocks go up massively. Long blockchain, which is now their business, whose business has been selling non alcoholic beverages says it will now seek to partner with or invest in companies that develop the decentralized.
Ledger’s known as blockchain, the technology that underpins Bitcoin long blockchain shares may be benefiting from the announcement but so far the company has little to show for its aspirations. It has no agreements with any blockchain firm says there’s no assurance that any definitive agreement with these or any other entity will be entered into or ultimately consummated.
A request for comment was unavailable from these guys. Long Island Tea Company had a loss of $4 million last year on sales of 1.2 how you take a $4 million loss and you’ll have 1.6 million in sales like what kind of company is this? What a piece of crap for company we see overstock.com since they came out and they announced they were going to do some things with Bitcoin whatnot, and stocks up about 300%.
So far, this is such an issue and I feel like I’m the only one in the world like looking at this and like seeing the issue that’s going on here. This is the same freakin crap that was going on in 1998 1999 into 2000 when the tech bubble hit anybody that was anything tech related and might be doing sales online, all sudden their stocks would go up massively 100% 200% 300% it didn’t matter.
If you’re tech related your stocks going up, everybody. Just no one would even cared about the risk to this off when you see this going on with kryptos. Right now, you see this going on with these blockchain things? We don’t know this is a freaking Iced Tea Company that can’t even make a profit.
And now their stock deserves to go up 300% in a day, just because they might be doing some with the blockchain. These guys are incompetent. They just took a $4 million loss how you take a $4 million loss when you got 1.6 million in sales like the numbers aren’t even added up to me.
These guys can’t even run a nice t company and now they’re going to be a blockchain specialist. What in the world is going on here? I feel like I’m literally the only one that’s like seeing like well how bad this is really going on out there.
We see crypto after crypto coming out of nowhere, some crypto the 850 of crypto that came out you know this year often goes up 100% in a day 50% in a day. It’s unbelievable guys and a lot of people are gonna get massively hurt from all this in a lot of different ways. And and I don’t know how many times I can like stress that you should be paying attention all this but you know, I don’t even know what else is


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The star of Specsavers’ latest national TV campaign recently entertained Reading shoppers with a high-energy dance workout.
Hayley-Jo Whitney, who played the role of a short-sighted fitness teacher in the advert, lead fellow dancers with a specially choreographed routine. Onlookers were also treated to refreshments and a goody bag from the opticians.
Specsavers used the street performers to highlight the free contact lenses trial available at the store and raise awareness of the importance of regular eye examinations.
Don Watts, store director, said: ‘We were really excited to welcome Hayley-Jo from the Specsavers TV ad to promote the store. I am sure many shoppers recognised her from the advert and they looked thoroughly entertained by her moves.
‘A group breaking out into dance is not something you see every day in the town and certainly brightened up local residents’ day and even got some people in the dancing mood.’


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Swiss Arbonia has sold ILAG to Helvetica Capital
Building supplier Arbonia AG (“Arbonia”) has sold ILAG, a Switzerland-based global provider of non-stick coating solutions for cookware, bakeware and industrial applications, to a Swiss investor group led by Helvetica Capital. The parties have agreed not to disclose any financial details.
Lincoln International acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Arbonia for this transaction as part of the structured international divestiture process for Arbonia’s coatings division which it acquired in the context of the public takeover of Looser Holding. In addition to the disposal of ILAG, this divestiture process also includes the sale of Schekolin’s plastic and metal packaging coatings businesses to Siegwerk (Germany) and Salchi Metalcoat (Italy), respectively, as well as of the wood coatings business Feyco Treffert to Teknos Group (Finland).
The sale of ILAG represents the ultimate step in the successful disposal of Arbonia’s coatings division in four separate, partly highly interdependent, transactions. The combined sale underscores Lincoln International’s position as a leading M&A advisor for corporate disposals with strong advisory expertise in managing highly complex and value-maximising divestiture processes.
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“Consumers want to know what’s in their food”: Statement on Nutrition Facts Panel
STATEMENT FROM LYNN SILVER, MD, MPH, SENIOR ADVISOR AT THE PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE AND DIRECTOR OF CALIFORNIA PROJECT LEAN
“The new format will make it easier for consumers to find and interpret information, by more prominently highlighting calorie counts and servings per container. New, more realistic serving sizes will more closely match how much people really eat. It will also require information on potassium–important for maintaining normal blood pressure in conjunction with keeping salt lower–as well as Vitamin D.
“The biggest boon to consumers will be the ability to quickly understand how much sugar has been added to products. This allows consumers to screen for healthier naturally occurring sugars, such as in milk products, versus unhealthy added sugars such as in sodas and processed foods. We are disappointed, still, that the FDA is expressing added sugar in grams rather than teaspoons, which would have been easier for consumers to understand, and which many organizations supported.
“Consumers want to know what’s in their food and how it contributes or detracts from their health. Today’s announcement from the FDA is a major step in giving consumers the power and knowledge to make the best decisions for themselves and their families.”


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NEW YORK, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- AOL Inc. will buy video advertising platform Adap.tv for $405 million in cash and stock, the New York online pioneer said Wednesday.
The purchase is AOL's biggest since becoming independent from Time Warner Inc. in 2009.
AOL will pay $322 million in cash and about $83 million in stock for Adap.tv, based in San Mateo, Calif., the company said in a statement.
AOL paid $315 million for The Huffington Post in 2011.
Adap.tv's platform lets publishers and advertisers trade video advertising space in real time.
"AOL is a leader in online video, and the combination of AOL and Adap.tv will create the leading video platform in the industry," AOL Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tim Armstrong said in a statement.
"The Adap.tv founders and team are on a mission to make advertising as easy as e-commerce, and the two companies together will aggressively pursue that vision," he said.
Adap.tv CEO Amir Ashkenazi said: "We believe that most TV advertising will soon be traded programmatically on platforms like ours. The combination of AOL and Adap.tv accelerates our vision of efficient and effective TV and video advertising."
Privately held Adap.tv, founded in 2007, has about 210 employees. Besides in San Mateo, it has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago ,London, Sydney and Hyderabad, India.
The deal is expected to close by the end of September.


text: Activision has released a new, live-action trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. This trailer is directed by Guy Ritchie and showcases the weapons and gadgets that will be featured in Treyarch’s FPS title. Ironically, this whole ‘surprise’ thing reminded us of Doakes’ classic line from TV-show Dexter, therefore we decided to also include it below. Black Ops 2 is currently planned for a November 13rd release on PC, X360 and PS3. Enjoy!


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Retail giant Walmart is adding education benefit programs to prepare its workforce for “the next generation of healthcare jobs,” the company announced.
The addition means the company’s 1.5 million associates in the U.S. can apply to a healthcare job program for just $1 a day. Walmart’s education benefit program, known as Live Better U, now offers seven bachelor’s degrees and two career diplomas in health-related fields, which will help fill healthcare roles in Walmart and Sam’s Club locations. The program offers more than 50 tracks overall.
Walmart’s reach includes more than 5,000 retail pharmacies, 3,000 vision centers and 400 hearing centers. It is also the largest employer in the world. The company also recently entered the primary care space with a new test location in Georgia. It is expected Walmart will continue increasing its healthcare footprint over the next several years.
For the new healthcare programs, Walmart teamed up with Penn Foster to offer health and wellness courses and career diploma programs for pharmacy technicians and opticians through Penn Foster. The seven bachelor’s degrees in health science, healthcare management/administration and health and wellness are offered through Purdue University Global, Southern New Hampshire University, Bellevue University and Wilmington University.
According to Walmart, it is the only company with such an offering to its employees and is hoping the investment will pay off in a future workforce armed with the right skills to fill job needs. One projection from the Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the industry growth for health and wellness at 18% from 2016 to 2026. Over the next five years, 50,000 Walmart associates are expected to go through its various education benefit programs across Live Better U, a Walmart spokesperson told Health Exec.
“Walmart aims to be the market leader in providing retail workers a path to careers in growing fields like healthcare,” Drew Holler, senior vice president of associate experience for Walmart U.S., said in a statement. “We don’t know of any other retailer in America that has a program that allows its associates the opportunity to achieve a degree in healthcare that can translate into a higher-paying job within the company or in the broader field.”
Walmart stated its Better Live U program has already put hundreds of thousands of associates through skills training, equal to more than $300 million in college credits. Within the first year of the program, more than 13,5000 associates from the company were accepted into at least one of the programs.
“As our health and wellness strategy and offerings continue to evolve, Live Better U will play a critical role in preparing our associates across the country for future work opportunities in the growing healthcare field,” Walmart Chief Medical Officer Thomas Van Gilder said in a statement.


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What will happen to Fortuner now? People are saving Rs 30 lakh by buying this SUV, the features are double!
Mahindra Scorpio-N: Toyota Fortuner is well-liked. But, the price of its top model goes up to Rs. 58 lakh (on road) while the price of the top variant of Mahindra Scorpio-N launched last year goes up to Rs. 28 lakh (on road).
Toyota Fortuner and Scorpio-N sales
In the last month of December 2022, a total of 1,603 units of Toyota Fortuner were sold, whereas if we talk about Mahindra Scorpio ( Mahindra Scorpio-N ), then its 7,003 units were sold. However, these include the sales figures of both the Scorpio Classic and the Scorpio-N. The company has so many bookings for the Scorpio-N that its waiting period is more than a year. In the first half an hour of starting its booking, the company got one lakh bookings.
Scorpio-N is more feature loaded
The Scorpio-N comes with a long list of features, including 8.0-inch infotainment system, 12-speaker Sony sound system, TPMS, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charging, Alexa support, 70+ connected car features, sunroof, wireless Android Auto and There are many features like Apple Car Play, 6 airbags, electronic brake-force distribution, ESC, roll-over mitigation.
Whereas, in terms of features, the Fortuner lags behind. It will probably be the only SUV in its segment, which does not get a sunroof. Even its top variant (which costs around 58 lakh on-road) does not get a sunroof. The SUV gets features like ventilated seats, an 11-speaker JBL sound system, dual-zone climate control, an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ESC, and a downhill assist.


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Panasonic has announced a new line of full-frame mirrorless cameras, a new lens mount, a new lens for micro four-thirds and the new Lumix Pro Services. Let's take a look at the new tools and the impact they could have. S1 and S1R, 24 megapixels and 47 megapixels The S1 and S1R area completely new, but they are the next evolution in mirrorless cameras from Lumix. Lumix has been building mirrorless cameras for 10 years and these cameras promise to build on that legacy. They are already refined and have the features photographers and … [Read more...] about Huge news from Lumix: New cameras, new lenses, new system
Yesterday was Nikon's 100th birthday and its loyal photographers get the present: a new FX camera the Nikon D850. Details are sketchy. We don't know the shipping date or pricing information. What is known is this camera does something no other DSLR can. It makes 8k time lapse video. https://youtu.be/epaRJ3eqKzk Want to be one of the first to have a Nikon D850? Use this link to have B&H send an email when it's available. … [Read more...] about Nikon Celebrates its Centennial & Announces the D850
A while back, I was chatting with Scott Bourne about the emerging 4K acquisition standard and the video camera "arms race" originally started by Red Digital Cinema. At the time, he said "Rich Harrington is always talking about 4K as well. I get it. It's a bigger frame, but I am not sure how that will impact still photographers." Over the last eighteen months, a lot has changed. Panasonic, Sony, GoPro and, most recently, Canon have brought new 4K capable cameras to market. Even our smartphones now capture 4K video. With this in mind, you may … [Read more...] about 4K. What’s all the Hubub, Bub?


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Since being crowned Miss Universe 2021 in January, Harnaaz Sandhu has been spending most of her time in New York City.
And in the past few days, she has been in the thick of New York Fashion Week, stepping up the glamor as she attends shows alongside many A-list stars.
Sandhu has been showing snippets from the shows he attended, as well as his clothes.
On Sunday night, she supported her fellow beauty queen, Miss Universe Canada Amelia Tu, who is introducing her own sustainable brand. Sandhu sported a black leather jacket worn over a cute blush pink dress for the ceremony, which was also attended by other Miss Universe representatives.
“I’m just shocked and I really can’t believe what I just saw,” she said on an Instagram Story after the show. “And the way they used and reused the fabric and made it into sustainable fashion, it was a miracle. What a wonderful show.”
On Saturday, she was at the show by Indian brand Falguni Shane Peacock, and went backstage to admire the latest collection of lehengas.
She wore a look by the designer for the event, sporting a black mini dress featuring silver sequin jewelry and a feather cut skirt. She paired the look with black sunglasses, black stilettoes, a black clutch and diamond earrings.
On the same night, she also attended the show of Indian-American Naeem Khan, alongside actress Kate Beckinsale and American model Pat Cleveland.
She wore an icy blue, tight-fitting dress decorated with hundreds of dimantes, with a plunging neckline and cotton shoulders, with metallic pointed heels and a white bag.
In January, Sandhu won India’s first Miss Universe crown in 21 years, and her third overall. He has been traveling the world since winning the title, and has also made several trips back to his home country.
In August, she returned to Mumbai to crown the winner of India’s Miss Universe pageant, Miss Diva Universe.
The title was won by architect Divita Rai, 23, who placed second to Sandhu the previous year.
Fashion Week aside, Sandhu has been busy doing her Miss Universe duties in New York, the city she visited for the first time when she won the title.
Talk to him Country in January, he said: “I’m in New York for the first time, so I’m still exploring the city and exploring the organization. I got to go out and visit Central Park – it was a very beautiful moment for me.”
In August, Sandhu appeared on a long run The Daily ShowHere he taught the host Trevor Noah some Bollywood dances.
During her appearance on the show, Sandhu also talked about “menstrual equity”, a cause she has been passionately promoting since she won the crown.
“You’re ruining the conversation,” Noah told him. “So many people from around the world live in a world where they can’t talk about something that is a normal part of a woman’s life every single day. And it has really made an impact, not only in India, but around global.” saying that we need to remove that stigma.”
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50 Percent Chance Apple Will Announce Tablet Next Month. 100 Percent Chance We’ll Keep Talking About Tablet, Whether It Appears or Not.
Is Apple planning a special event for January? If so, what are the chances it will feature this mythical tablet/slate device everyone’s jawing about?
In a research note this morning, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster hazards a guess, putting the odds of the company hosting a special event at 75 percent and the odds that Apple (AAPL) will use the event to debut a tablet-like device at 50 percent, with an eye toward a March release date.
“Based on new media reports of trademarks connected to Apple (iSlate, Magic Slate), and our own conversation last week with with a Taiwanese component supplier, we are reaffirming our expectation that Apple will likely ship a tablet device by the end March,” Munster writes. “We believe there is a 75% chance Apple will host a January event and a 50% chance it will be held to announce the tablet.”
And if Apple does announce such a device, what can we expect from it? Largely what we’ve been hearing recently, says Munster, who outlined his own expectations for an Apple tablet in another research note issued earlier this month. “We expect the tablet hardware to be similar to an iPod touch but larger (about 10″); we expect the key differentiator of the device to be its software,” Munster wrote.
“While there are several options ranging from a touch screen Mac OS X to an iPhone-like OS,” the analyst elaborated, “we expect the tablet to be driven by a new version of Apple’s iPhone OS that runs a new category of larger apps alongside all the current apps from the App Store. We believe Apple’s tablet would compete well in the netbook category even though it would not be a netbook. Rather it would focus more on apps, entertainment content (from the iTunes Store), and web surfing.”
That would make for a pretty compelling device at the right price point. Indeed, says Munster, “we believe Apple could sell about 1.4m units if the tablet shipped in March, adding 2 percent to revenue.”


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A spokeswoman for the delivery company Hermes said: “We are confident in the legality of our self-employed courier model and we will cooperate fully with any investigation.
More than 800,000 people have switched banks via the Current Account Switch Service this year, according to the latest figures. Payments service BACS found that there were 234,359 switches in the last quarter alone (July 1 - September 30).
NEW YORK, Oct 20 (Reuters) - The euro fell to a four-month low against the U.S. dollar on Thursday and the greenback rose to its highest in seven months against a basket of major currencies after the European Central Bank President left the door open ...
Nestl� has hinted that it might follow Pot Noodle and Marmite maker Unilever by seeking to raise the price of some of its products, such as KitKat and Milkybar, to offset the weakness of the pound.
BRITAIN's first six-star resort - where holidaymakers will stay in luxury treehouses or villas - has been given the green light.


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Apple has been known for its innovation in technology, and its latest move is no exception. The company is reportedly developing to uchscreen Macs, which will be a major step forward in the evolution of personal computers.
For years, Apple has been the leader in touchscreen technology with its iPhone and iPad devices. The company has now decided to bring this technology to its desktop and laptop computers. The move is aimed at providing users with a more intuitive and natural way of interacting with their computers.
The touchscreen Macs will be built on Apple’s latest operating system, macOS Monterey. This new operating system is designed to work seamlessly with touchscreen devices, and it will allow users to navigate through the interface using gestures and touch controls. The new operating system will also support Apple Pencil, which will allow users to draw, sketch, and take notes on their Macs.
The touchscreen Macs will also be equipped with the latest hardware, including the latest processors and graphics cards. This will ensure that the devices are powerful enough to handle the most demanding tasks and applications. The devices will also be equipped with high-resolution displays, which will provide users with a clear and crisp image.
One of the major advantages of touchscreen Macs is that they will allow users to work more efficiently. With the ability to navigate through the interface using gestures and touch controls, users will be able to access the information they need quickly and easily. Additionally, with the support of Apple Pencil, users will be able to take notes and draw diagrams more easily, which will be especially useful for students and professionals.
Overall, the development of touchscreen Macs is a major step forward in the evolution of personal computers. It will provide users with a more intuitive and natural way of interacting with their devices, and it will make the work process more efficient. Apple is expected to release the first touchscreen Macs in the near future, and it is likely that they will be well-received by users.


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Discounter supermarket Aldi Australia has promised to sell unadulterated oregano, after it was found that nearly 190,000 units of oregano products sold in its stores contained only 35% oregano. An investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) last year accused Aldi and supermarket supplier Menorahave of selling adulterated oregano products.
Aldi and Menora are understood to have committed to conduct annual testing of the composition of their herb and spice products. Aldi sold 126,800 units of its own brand Stonemill and 61,480 Menora-branded oregano products. Aldi’s own brand was sold in its 400 stores in 2015. Whereas Menora branded products were sold at IGA and independent food services in NSW, Vic, WA and SA in the same year. Aldi and Menora had stated that the products were made of 100 percent dried oregano leaves, which in testing revealed contained a “substantial presence of olive leaves”.
ACCC chairman Rod Sims said: “This is extremely bad behaviour. I don’t think it’s in anybody’s head that you’re getting anything other than pure oregano and our message to retailers is: Check the products you’re selling. The offer of refunds is there. If you take back the empty container you’ll get a refund, take back proof of purchase, you’ll get a refund.”
Aldi and Menora were not the only offenders. The worst was Master of Spices, which was only 10 per cent oregano, followed by Hoyt’s, at 11 per cent, and Aldi’s Stonemill, at 26 per cent.