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Most of us have no idea how many calories our favourite drinks contain. In a bid to highlight the fattening effect, the Royal Society of Public Health has decided to highlight these drink-food equivalents. The survey of 2, adults was carried out for the Royal Society for Public Health. It found that three-quarters of the public did not know - or wrongly guessed - the calories in a large glass of wine. Nine out of 10 had no idea what a pint of lager contained.
This is despite the fact that adults who drink get approximately 10 per cent of their calories from alcohol. As a result, two out of three people said they want calorie labels on alcohol. Alcoholic beverages are currently not recognised as food and are therefore exempted, under existing European legislation, from normal food labelling. Around 56 calories are contained in a unit of alcohol, which is a small glass of low-strength wine.
The recommended daily calorie intake for adults is approximately 2, calories for men and 2, for women. However, as the new report points out, extra calories aren't just consumed at the time of drinking - there's the effect the day after, too, with 'carb cravings' and weaker willpower. A large ml glass of white wine is the same as four fish fingers, while an alcopop equates to a slice of pizza. A pina colada, on the other hand, packs away the same number of calories as a Big Mac.
The RPSH gives exercise comparisons, too. To burn off two pints of lager would take 30 minutes of running, while two double Baileys would need an hour of cycling to whittle away. Two thirds of people polled for the survey agreed they wanted calorie labels on alcohol. As part of the poll, the RSPH also conducted an experiment in a pub - to find out if displaying calories on drinks menus changed drinking behaviour. Over 80 per cent of the public did not know - or incorrectly estimated - the calorie content of a large glass of wine, which is around calories.
Almost 60 per cent did not know - and a further 30 per cent incorrectly estimated - the calories in a pint of lager, which is as much as calories. The European Commission says it will make a decision by December on extending nutrition labelling including calories on alcoholic products. There isn't anything low calorie about alcohol at all. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Sunday, Sep 16th 5-Day Forecast.
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If I'm ravenous, I add the water, and it fills me up so I don't eat something high-calorie instead. Set limits, then go nuts! It's almost impossible to overeat. Floss for dessert "Brushing my teeth after dinner makes me less likely to eat again before I go to bed. Take a 'before' photo "Before I got in shape, a friend convinced me to take photos of myself wearing nothing but a sports bra and underwear. Frazier, Health assistant fitness editor.


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Analytic reporting identified an Arizona man accused of stealing nearly $86,000 worth of items from Home Depot over a six-year period.
Chandler Police Department officials report that from February 2012 to February 2018, Antoine Elkik, 57, made nearly $86,000 by stealing goods from Home Depot stores in Maricopa County, according to Phoenix television station KNXV.
Police say Elkik would legitimately purchase products, put them in his car, then immediately go back to the store with his receipt and select the same products and exit the store.
If questioned by a sale associate, he would simply show the receipt from the prior purchase.
He would then allegedly return the stolen products to the store for a refund.
Police say he purchased 402 items since 2012, returning all of them for refunds.
Home Depot organized crime investigators said, “Antoine was identified through analytical reporting in which he was showing a high amount of refunds.”
He was arrested on March 27 and has been charged with 30 counts of retail theft.

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In what seems to be a desperate move to increase Battlefield 2042s player base, EA and DICE have launched a free-to-play weekend for it. PC gamers can play this new game as soon as they get up to December.
Do not forget that this is a free-to-play proposition, not a free-to-own offer. The game will be free from these weekends.
My guess is that EA and DICE want more players to experience the latest version that seems much better than the previous version of a game. As for Battlefield 2042s Update 3.0, it included over 150 fixes. DICE has released Update 3.1, which fixes new issues. The game still suffers from major issues and there still is no server-browser (or any of the earliest features, however, the BF fans have been requesting these past few weeks).
I didn’t remember a game like that when Battlefield opened at a new site. Obviously, as I said, this seems to be a desperate move to increase the player base.
Ironically, as with the case of BF 2042, there is an FPS game called Clownfield 2042. My guess is that this parody game BF 2042 is free to play. It will definitely be funny that this is a real game.
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Attributes 284% Revenue Growth to the Exceptional Demand for Its AI-Powered Digital Experience Platform, KAI, and the Growing Need for Human-Like Digital Interactions Kasisto Within the Financial Services Industry
Kasisto, creators of KAI, the leading digital experience platform for the financial services industry, announced it has been recognized for its exceptional business growth on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 list, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, and energy tech companies in North America now in its 25th year. Kasisto grew 284% during the ranking period.
Kasisto’s chief executive officer, Zor Gorelov, credits the company’s impressive revenue growth to its talented employees, best-in-class conversational AI technology, its wide array of industry-leading financially-savvy virtual assistants, and proven track record of successful banking deployments across the globe. “We are incredibly honored to be recognized as one of the preeminent technology companies in North America. Every day, we strive to create and deliver virtual assistants that give financial institutions the power to produce humanizing digital experiences that drive engagement and build stronger relationships with their customers. Kasisto’s KAI is the most advanced and widely deployed Conversational AI technology within the financial services industry. As a result, we’re able to accumulate and construct the most comprehensive training dataset in the industry so we can consistently deliver the most intelligent virtual assistants to leading banks, fintechs, and other financial institutions around the world,” said Gorelov.
“This year marks the 25th anniversary of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, so we are especially pleased to announce and congratulate the 2019 winners,” said Sandra Shirai, vice chairman, Deloitte LLP, and U.S. technology, media and telecommunications leader. “Once again, we saw innovation across the board, with software companies continuing their dominance of the top ten. It’s always inspiring to see how the Fast 500 companies are transforming business and the world we live and work in.”
“As technology innovation trends towards ‘everything as a service’, it’s no surprise that software companies dominate the winners list yet again this year,” said Mohana Dissanayake, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP, and industry leader for technology, media and telecommunications, within Deloitte’s audit and assurance practice. “What’s exciting about celebrating 25 years of the Tech Fast 500 is we now have a quarter-century of innovation stories to draw and reflect upon. These are the companies that push boundaries, help organizations become more efficient and productive, and ultimately enable businesses to drive growth and revenue. We congratulate all the well-deserving winners.”


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No issue is more entwined in paradox than free trade versus protectionism. Here’s the first. Polling suggests that voters recognize the benefits of free trade more now than at anytime in many years, even as the presidential candidates advocate more protectionism.
The polling company Gallup recently studied public attitudes on trade over the past quarter century. The question Gallup has asked over the years is whether free trade is more of a “threat” to America or an “opportunity.” In 2016, 58 percent said trade was more on “opportunity” versus 34 percent who said it is “a threat.” This may not be an overwhelming acclamation for international trade, but it is the most support Gallup has recorded.
Yet on the presidential campaign trail, Donald Trump keeps scoring victories in Republican primaries with his protectionist threat of a 45 percent tariff imposed on China. Meanwhile on the Democratic side of the aisle, Hillary Clinton and especially Bernie Sanders keep bashing free trade for shrinking the middle class.
These attacks against international trade are mostly spurious because American workers engaged in export industries get paid 15 to 20 percent on average more than workers in domestic-only jobs. We export high-value added products and import low-cost consumer items.


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Rockstar Games gives NFTs and cryptocurrency the ban hammer on their presence in custom fanmade servers, joining the likes of Microsoft and Steam.
American video game company, Rockstar Games, has produced arguably one of the most iconic video game series in the 21st century, the Grand Theft Auto Series(GTA for short). Aside from its riveting single-player story mode, GTA has historically offered a multiplayer version for every release from the series.
FiveM is the franchise’s latest multiplayer release. It features a multiplayer social mode that gives the community creative freedom to create worlds doing anything from role-playing as bank robbers to simply hanging out with online friends at a parking lot.
Just recently, Rockstar games updated its company policy regarding the “use of cryptocurrencies or crypto assets (e.g “NFTs”)”, effectively prohibiting its use in numerous Rockstar Games servers.
What are the effects of the NFT ban?
These servers are mainly called “role-playing servers” where players can freely join in a player-made customized version of GTA. Due to its inherent freedom, some servers contain NFTs and cryptocurrency as added features to fit into the taste of certain players.
Numerous customized servers were forced to shut down due to Rockstar’s updated policies.“Trenches RP” and MyMetaverse are a few popular GTA servers that were severely affected by this change. As a result, some servers will shut down entirely while others will comply with the policies by only removing web3 features from their mod.
In blockchain gaming, NFT games use cryptocurrency and NFTs to allow users to own in-game assets. Players will be able to trade, sell, and hold their digital assets enabling them to earn by playing the game.
GTA role-playing servers are very similar to a web3 gaming trend called “metaverse” where players can role-play and create worlds using their own imagination. Games such as The Sandbox and Decentraland also allow communities the freedom to craft worlds into their own desires, allowing creativity to thrive in the world of web3
Gaming Company’s reaction to NFTs
Rockstar games are not alone in shunning crypto and web3. Minecraft developers also expressed plans against NFTs and cryptocurrency. The company also prohibited the use of NFTs and anything blockchain on its fan servers.
Leading web2 games platform, Steam, has also expressed hesitation against blockchain games by preventing games associated with the blockchain to be featured on its gaming platform
In contrast, Epic Games and Ubisoft have joined the blockchain gaming movement by implementing crypto gaming features, inching them closer to web3 adoption.
Although we’re not trying to count on whos for and against crypto, it’s important to take note of who’s jumped into the NFT ship early and which companies took a step back to analyze first. Which companies do you think will join the NFT train soon? Which companies will stay away inevitably?


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LAS VEGAS– 2018 CES, Jan. 10, 2018-- At the 2018 International Consumer Electronics Show, AMD and JD.com, China's largest retailer, announced the intent to establish JD.com as the newest authorized distributor ...
Chinese stocks are showing strength in the new year, and several could soon present buying opportunities.
The company with the biggest grip on Thailand’s brick-and-mortar retail market is expecting a partnership with China’s JD.com Inc. to help it do the same in online sales.
JD.com Inc. has opened the first of a chain of high-tech supermarkets in Beijing, following arch-foe Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. into the world of physical retail.
Baidu (BIDU) recently launched a service called Baidu Jinkuang. The service lets users rent out their spare computing power and receive a cash payment from Baidu in exchange.
JD.com (JD), Walmart (WMT), IBM (IBM), and Tsinghua University have formed an alliance to leverage blockchain to help enhance food safety.
The S&P New China Sectors Index, which includes Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu and JD.com, is up 59% this year as China stocks take flight.
Both JD and Alibaba celebrated milestones in their Singles’ Day sales this year, but it wasn’t long before their portrayals of their successes turned into a math contest.
China-based online retailer JD.com and social media and digital payments provider Tencent recently announced that they were expanding their partnership.
Daiwa has upgraded Vipshop (VIPS) to buy from hold following the news that social media firm Tencent (700.HK) and e-commerce giant JD.com (JD) will team up to invest a combined $863 million Chinese discount online retailer. Under the agreement announced on Monday, Tencent will acquire a 7% stake via the acquisition of new issued shares for USD604 million, while JD.com will acquire a 5.5% stake for $259 million. The deal will give Vipshop access to Tencent's Weixin Wallet and JD.com's mobile application and the main page of its Weixin Discovery shopping entry.
The deal is seen is an attempt to defend against Alibaba, China's leading provider of e-commerce services.
Campbell Soup will purchase of Synders-Lance for $4.8 billion and Hershey will purchase of Amplify Snack Brands for $1.6 billion.
The U.S.-listed shares of of Vipshop Holdings Ltd. shot up 41% on very heavy volume in afternoon trade Monday, after the Beijing-based online discount retailer disclosed that Tencent Holdings Ltd. and ...
Despite tough retail market conditions, Vipshop (VIPS) focuses on online expansion. The company enters into partnerships with Tencent and JD.com.
Chinese social media firm Tencent (700.HK) and e-commerce giant JD.com (JD) will team up to jointly invest a combined $863 million in Chinese discount online retailer Vipshop (VIPS). Tencent will acquire a 7% stake via the acquisition of new issued shares for USD604 million. Under the agreement, Tencent said it will grant Vipshop access to Weixin Wallet, while JD.com will grant Vipshop access to its mobile application and the main page of its Weixin Discovery shopping entry.


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Arizonans have received packages of unidentified seeds from China
PHOENIX — Unidentified seeds that authorities have warned about and appear to be from China have surfaced in Arizona.
The Arizona Department of Agriculture is asking residents who recently received seeds in the mail that they didn’t order not to throw them out, but to instead send or drop them off at department location in Phoenix, Tucson or Yuma.
While the U.S. Department of Agriculture posted a notice to its site stating it will test the seeds it has collected, the department said there was no evidence indicating it to be anything other than a scam.
“At this time, we don’t have any evidence indicating this is something other than a ‘brushing scam’ where people receive unsolicited items from a seller who then posts false customer reviews to boost sales,” the statement said.
The department warned people not to plant the seeds. Unknown seeds have the potential to be invasive to the environment.
Agriculture departments in 30 states have released warnings about the seeds, according to USA TODAY.


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Oppo A15S price cut on Amazon announced! Get this phone under Rs. 10000
You can get the Oppo A15S at an affordable price. Amazon announced Oppo A15S price cut which brings down its rate under Rs. 10000. Check the whole deal here.
If you are looking for a new smartphone offering a decent deal packed with features for your daily use within a budget, then Oppo A15S is what you can consider. Oppo had launched the A15S back in December 2020 featuring a triple camera setup and 2.3GHz Mediatek Helio P35 processor priced at Rs. 13,990. But right now you can get it under Rs. 10,000 on Amazon. Along with the available discount, the deal on Oppo A15S can be bundled up with bank offers and exchange offers which will make the price super affordable. Know all the details about the deal here.
Oppo A15S price on Amazon
Oppo A15S is currently available at the discounted price of Rs. 10,990 on Amazon instead of its real cost of Rs. 13,990. Moreover, you can get an instant discount of up to Rs. 4000 on Yes Bank Credit cards, Standard Chartered Bank Cards, and Bank of Baroda Credit Card. This will bring down the price of Oppo A15S at Rs. 6,990. If you are not eligible for these bank offers, there are a few others too. These offers include, up to 5 percent cashback on HDFC Bank Millennia Credit Cards, 10 percent instant discount up to Rs. 2000 on Federal Bank Debit Card Transactions and up to Rs. 1500 on Federal Bank Debit Card Transactions.
Besides that, Amazon is also offering an exchange offer of up to Rs. 10,350. Well, while trading-in an old smartphone, you can get more discounts on a new Oppo A15S for sure. Though, you need to note that the exchange offer discount will depend on your old smartphone.
Oppo A15S features and specs
At this affordable price, the OPPO A15 features a 6.52-inch HD+ LCD panel powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC coupled with LPDDR4x RAM. For power, it has a 4,230mAh battery which supports 10W charging. Well in optics, the smartphone brings a triple rear-camera setup consisting of a 13MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth camera. In front, it has a 5MP selfie camera inside a dewdrop notch design. For security purposes, it includes a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor as well as AI Face Unlock. And for connectivity, it comes with a dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, 3.5mm headphone jack, MicroSD card slot, and a MicroUSB port.
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The Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia has issued a warning about a fraudulent cryptocurrency project that uses the symbols of the kingdom to promote tokens.
It is reported that the ministry has discovered a Singapore company that uses the official symbols of Saudi Arabia to promote fraudulent tokens under the names ” CryptoRiyal “and”SmartRiyal”. At the same time, the scammers reported that the proceeds from the sale of tokens will go to finance the city of Neom — a smart city project and a tourist center that is being built in the north of the kingdom.
Representatives of the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia stressed that the use of the name of the kingdom, the national fiat currency or their logos for cryptocurrency will lead to legal actions by the authorities.
“These scammers are raising the price of their tokens. Inexperienced investors rush to buy these assets, which further raises the exchange rate. And then the creators of the project sell their stocks of tokens and get a lot of money, ” said cryptocurrency expert Assad Rizq.
The expert stressed that investors need to conduct a thorough study of the project in which they are going to invest money. In addition, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the laws and regulatory practices in the country where the project is registered.
Recently, the largest manufacturer of mining equipment, Bitmain, discovered that the company’s brand is being used by scammers to promote the Mangocoin (MNG) cryptocurrency


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Walt Mossberg Says Colleges Will Deal With a Deluge of Tablets: "
Las Vegas—In his keynote address at the Higher Ed Tech Summit, Walt Mossberg, the influential technology columnist for The Wall Street Journal, told an audience of higher-education officials and company executives that their future held many tablet computers. And not just the iPad, but some of the 70 or so new tablet devices that have been announced this week at the Consumer Electronics Show here.
Speaking yesterday, Mr. Mossberg noted that CES this year should be renamed “TES” because there were so many of the things. (There was Motorola’s new Xoom, for instance, and Dell’s Streak 7, Lenovo’s IdeaPad Hybrid—a laptop with a detachable tablet—and devices from Samsung, Toshiba, Motion …)
And tablets will matter in higher education, Mr. Mossberg said, because students will bring them to campus, and colleges and—in particular—publishers will need to meet their needs. “The actual users, like students and faculty, will barge in,” he said.
Books should cost less, and they should be digital, Mr. Mossberg said. He is a trustee of Brandeis University, and “I vote on cost-cutting at every meeting. So the idea of having to spend a fortune on books is just primitive.” Course materials, including books, are less expensive in digital form, and tablets make them easy to use. “The multi-touch tablet computer has a serious chance of challenging the mouse-based interface, which has been around since the 1960s and came to fruition in the 1970s,” Mr. Mossberg said.
The technology columnist pointed out that the other major trend that will affect colleges is cloud computing, or the use of Internet-based software. Now, it may seem this news is less than surprising, as software companies have been beating this drum loudly for years. Still, colleges have not been listening. The latest Campus Computing Project survey, completed in the fall of 2010, reported that only 15 percent of campuses have a strategic plan to address cloud computing. So perhaps the reminder from the Brandeis trustee was timely.


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Penske Truck Leasing today announced that it will be adding a series of Orange EV electric terminal trucks to its fleet of electric rental vehicles in the United States. Orange EV manufactures powerful terminal trucks suitable for trailer handling operations in truck parks, warehouse and distribution centers, container terminals and related operations where short distance travel is required.
Penske has partnered with Orange EV to expand its electrified and sustainable vehicle offerings. The company wanted more electric options for various business activities, as it recently added a fleet of Ford’s E-Transit vans to its fleet.
“As we continue to deepen our relationship with Orange EV and after spending a lot of time understanding the capabilities of this equipment, we are very pleased to make this a new product offering for our US sales force” , said Penske Truck Leasing Senior VP of Procurement and Fleet Planning. , says Paul Rosa. “We currently have several customers placing orders for these units and taking delivery of their equipment.”
Orange EV trucks combine powerful vehicles suitable for lifting heavy equipment and other short-distance, energy-intensive tasks with durable vehicle characteristics. The trucks offer zero tailpipe emissions with regenerative braking that provides 50% shorter stopping distance. Additionally, the vehicles can run for up to 24 hours on a single charge and feature digital cabin architecture for a modern feel and remote diagnostic capabilities for easier maintenance.
“Orange EV recognizes Penske’s leadership and is proud to help further its sustainability initiatives,” said Wayne Mathisen, CEO of Orange EV. “Together, we’re helping Penske customers reap the many benefits of electric by bringing more reliable, fuel-efficient, zero-emissions trucks into their operations.”
Penske plans to display the Orange EV electric terminal truck, along with other electric vehicles, at its booth at the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California.
Orange EV has stated on its website that electric construction trucks are very advantageous for many reasons:
“While on-road heavy-duty electric trucks are still under development, pure electric construction trucks are already ramping up and offer well-established advantages: they are more comfortable to drive than their diesel counterparts, have lower operating costs and produce zero emissions.And the hard data from these deployments proves that electric yard trucks can get off the ground quickly, even without incentives.
The company said it has more than 400 trucks deployed across the United States in harsh climates, 24/7 operations, and all sectors of freight transportation. “Given their compelling benefits and lower total cost of ownership, electric construction trucks are set to become the industry standard. Now is the time for change,” the company said.
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Tembec adds to certified forests
Tembec announced the company added 1.3 million hectares of FSC-certified forests to supply its Senneterre, Que. operations.
November 22, 2012 By CNW
Tembec received group certification of forest management units 084-51 and 087-51, covering over 1,375,000 hectares near Senneterre, Quebec, from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) under the National Boreal Standard, attesting to Tembec’s sustainable forest management practices.
Tembec, jointly with Resolute Forest Products, received the FSC certificate on November 6, 2012, from QMI-SAI Global, a firm of independent auditors and an FSC accredited certification body, upon completion of an in-depth audit process which showed that the companies’ forest management practices comply with stringent FSC forest operations standards governing environmental and social responsibility.
“We are proud of this achievement: it is the result of three years of collaboration with various industry stakeholders,” said Dennis Rounsville, Tembec’s Executive Vice President and President of the Forest Products Group. “The certification of this additional area allows Tembec’s Senneterre mill to source 100% of its timber under a timber supply and forest management agreement that is FSC-certified.”
Tembec has 10.8 million hectares of FSC-certified forests and offers the broadest range of FSC-certified products on the market to help its customers meet consumer demand for environmentally responsible solutions.
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I’ve discovered that in a few weeks’ time I won’t be able to pay a bus fare in London without an Oyster card. Transport for London announced earlier in the year that from June it won’t accept cash on the buses, although if your prepaid Oyster card runs out you have the option of paying with a contactless debit or credit card.
Last week I got around to contacting my current account holder, the Nationwide, to ask when it’s going to make swipe cards available. The guy from the contact centre was helpful, but said the building society didn’t know for sure when it would launch the cards, maybe some time next year. It’s aware of TfL’s plans, but swipe cards aren’t high enough up its agenda to prompt any urgent action.
It’s not a massive inconvenience, but it prompted thoughts about whether a move away from cash for smaller payments will be a smooth process.
It will happen. People are already making a lot of smaller payments with chip and PIN cards, and making it possible with a swipe rather than punching in numbers will make it easier for the consumer, and the people in the queue behind. But when? And will it happen without a lot of teeth grinding and complaints?
The UK Cards Association, the country’s leading flag waver for cashless payments, points to a bunch of major retail chains on board and lists seven banks that have issued the cards; but it also acknowledges that a number of big names have no immediate plans to do so.
It’s not urgent for them because there’s no immediate incentive. It can make life a little more convenient for their customers, but the ‘little’ is crucial; a minute punching a PIN number into a card reader once or twice a day won’t be enough to make them want to change their bank or building society.
Retailers are not going to force the issue by refusing to accept cash as they don’t want to turn away customers. Remember that there is a minority, largely older people, who still pay cash for everything. TfL can make it mandatory because it has a monopoly of London’s public buses, but even in this case it has made a concession of one extra journey for people not having enough money on their Oyster cards.
As for leapfrogging swipe cards to payment by mobile phone, it hasn’t really gathered momentum in the UK and there’s a factor working against making it a priority – millions of people who have got used to cards but don’t own smartphones.
There will eventually be a tipping point when so many people are paying by contactless cards that it becomes expected, and all current account providers will have to respond. But this is going to come gradually, by increments, and there’s going to be an awkward period, probably of a year or two, when some people pay with a swipe, and stand in queues grumbling about those who want to but cannot.


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FORT WORTH, Texas - Customers who purchase an American Airlines ticket by Sept. 30, 2020 will not incur change fees for the remainder of the year, the airline announced Aug. 11.
“The change fee will be waived but customers may still owe any difference in ticket price when rebooking a trip,” American said in a news release, adding that the change fee waiver applies to any of its fares.
If a person purchased a ticket for an American Airlines flight but wanted to reschedule their travel to another day and the fare for that new ticket was higher, customers would still need to pay the difference in fare, but not pay a fee for changing the flight itself.
RELATED: JetBlue says it will continue to block middle seats through mid-October as COVID-19 precaution
American had extended its change fee waiver in previous months of the COVID-19 pandemic as the number of new infections continued to rise across the world and concerns grew over the safety of traveling.
Now, Americans are barred from visiting many countries across the globe due to the COVID-19 situation in the U.S., and some states are even requiring that travelers from areas with high COVID-19 case counts undergo quarantine. Even if a person had booked a ticket to travel to another country before the pandemic, they may not be able to take their trip due to the current restrictions.
The hospitality and tourism industries have been rattled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as surging case counts and lockdown restrictions have pushed travelers to stay at home.
The Cruise Lines International Association, of which Carnival, Royal Caribbean and other major cruise line operators are members, announced that it would voluntarily suspend U.S. operations until the end of October.
Hyatt, one of the largest hotel operators in the world, is requiring that guests wear masks when in public spaces at its properties. Multiple airlines are also requiring that travelers wear masks to help combat the spread of COVID-19.


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On November 18th- 21th , 2019 Kepler Vision Technologies will participate at the Medica 2019 exhibition.
The Leading International Trade Fair will be held at The Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre “Messe” in Düsseldorf, Germany.
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New CEO for Greggs as sales slow at its 2,181 stores with inflation and supply chain issues hitting the sector hard
Greggs has revealed sales continue to rise at its 2,181 stores although bosses said more recent Covid restrictions led to sales growth easing in December.
The company also said rising inflation and supply chain issues facing the sector continue to hit but added it enjoyed strong sales of Christmas products, including 6.7m mince pies.
Separately, chief executive Roger Whiteside announced he would be stepping down as chief executive later this year, to be replaced by retail and property director Roisin Curry.
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news story from Roadracing World.
basically this is what happened:
-Traxxion Dynamics (suspension tuner shop in Atlanta, Georgia) took in an R6 for work.
-Tuner noticed the setup of the bike and that it may belong to one of his old customers.
-Tuner notified old customer who in turn notified police.
-Turns out bike was stolen from old customer by old customer's own friend and fellow racer of 15 years. Sold to the innocent buyer who brought the bike back to Traxxion Dynamics for work.
-When police busted the thief they found parts of other bikes at his place, including a CBR1000RR that belonged to a cop.
Interesting story, http://venus.13x.com/roadracingworld...p?insert=11656
Once again, good to see that sometimes the nice guys do win.


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According to the results of the financial quarter ended in February, American company Nike, which produces sporting goods, reported a net profit of $1 billion 101 million, as opposed to a net loss of 921 million dollars recorded at the end of the same quarter a year earlier. The reason for unprofitability in the previous year were changes in US tax laws. During the earnings period, the company increased revenues by 7% to 9 billion 611 million dollars, while expert had predicted 9 billion 600 million dollars. Revenue growth was recorded in all regions. China and Hong Kong showed the largest growth - by 19%. In the first nine months of the fiscal year, Nike's net profit grew 3.8 times, reaching $3 billion 40 million. The company's management, however, expects a slowdown in sales growth in the fourth quarter.
HSBC reports 2019 annual profit, falls 33% short of forecasts17.02.2020
Japan's economy falls in fourth quarter, recession risks grow11.02.2020
China’s inflation rate rises following Lunar New Year and virus outbreak07.02.2020
Uber expects gains at latter part of 2020 but braces for year of decline


text: Srinagar (J&K), Sept 20 (ANI): People associated with the trade and tourism industries welcomed the Rs 1,350 crore relief packages for Jammu and Kashmir announced by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. "I'm thankful that Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has announced the package of Rs1,350 crore. It is especially important for the tourism sector which has been facing losses for a long time. We really needed help. This package will give a push to our industry," said Wali Mohamad, president, Shikara Association. Talking to ANI, Rauf Tramboo, a prominent name in the tourism sector of Jammu and Kashmir also echoed Wali Mohamad's sentiments and added that more such packages will be needed to bring the Union Territory out of the losses it faced in the past one year. "The decision taken on August 5 last year has pushed us in huge losses. After that Covid-19 pandemic contributed to the woes of the tourism industry. Today's announcement is a welcome decision. But it is not enough. It's a beginning and we hope more such initiatives will be taken to compensate for the losses," he said. A tour and travel operator, Mohamad Hafeez Shawl, also welcomed the move and hoped that it will be implemented at the earliest. "I'm really thankful to the government for the package. I hope it will be implemented as soon as possible," said Hafeez.


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AMD Denies its Prioritising GPU Sales to Cryptominers
Mike Sanders / 2 years ago
While certainly not the only factor at play, because, quite frankly, there are a lot of them going on at the moment, the recent boom in Cryptocurrency mining over the last year has definitely placed a strain on the number of graphics cards available for the general gaming consumer to purchase. The problem is though, many consumers see images of industrial-scale operations, with sometimes hundreds if not thousands of GPUs, all grinding away at their hash rates and rightfully question as to how, if I’m struggling to get just one, are they are getting so many.
With this in mind, one of the biggest allegations, and I can’t say that it’s not without some compelling evidence, is that manufacturers have been entering into deals to effectively make cryptomining organisations a higher priority than general consumers. – Following a report via TechSpot, however, based on the growing number of complaints and allegations, AMD has felt compelled to confirm that they are not placing any particular priority in regards to who they sell their graphics cards to.
AMD Denies Cryptomining GPU Deals!
Speaking in an interview, AMD’s CFO (Chief Financial Officer) Devinder Kumar was directly asked whether the company was placing any form of manufacturing or supply priority to cryptocurrency mining operations over general retailers. A question that was perhaps particularly pointed at recent rumours of an AMD mining-specific GPU possibly being in the works.
In answer to this, however, Devinder Kumar denied that AMD placed any form of high-priority on its mining-specific sales:
“Crypto, negligible. That’s not a priority for us. We do not prioritize our product or make them for the crypto folks is not for the gamers and that’s a high priority from that standpoint.[sic]” (Somewhat lost in translation, but you get the jist)
What Do We Think?
One of perhaps the best compelling arguments that AMD is engaged in some form of ‘deal’ with cryptocurrency organisations is the fact that when you check the latest Steam Hardware Survey, and specifically so for graphics cards, there is literally no mention of any Radeon 6000 GPUs in what is effectively the top 100 most common models used by gaming users. In fact, their highest entry is 14th and that’s the borderline dinosaur RX 580! (I’m not knocking the RX 580 btw, by it’s a good card, but hardly new!)
Yes, both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards are in poor supply at the moment. At least Nvidia’s 30XX GPUs actually appear in this ‘top 100’ list though! – The lack of any mention of a Radeon 6000 GPU really does highlight that this range simply is not getting into the hands of gaming consumers. Or at least not a decent quantity of them. With AMD denying any involvement or influence in these results though, I guess you’re going to have to make your own mind up! I know what I’m starting to think though…
What do you think? – Let us know in the comments!


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Dudley Zoo has released more limited edition passes, which allows people to visit all year round for £25 - but if you want to bag one, you need to be quick.
To celebrate the 950th anniversary of Dudley Castle , the zoo put 950 Four Seasons passes up for sale last week at a heavily discounted price.
But the demand for the passes - which cost £25 for adults and £20 for children - crashed the zoo's website as bargain hunters headed online in their droves.
People then clogged up the phone line when they were asked to call the zoo to secure the sought-after passes, which sold out within five hours.
However disappointed families who were unable to purchase a pass have been given a second chance as more went on sale today (Monday, January 6).
A zoo spokesman said: "Following last week’s website issues we’ve got more Four Seasons passes left to purchase.
"They’re available on a first come, first served basis by calling 01384 215313 and cost £25 for adults and £20 for children, which allow unlimited admission for 12 months.
"Please bear with us. We do have a team answering calls and processing payments, but lines are currently very busy."
Keep up-to-date with all things Dudley on our Dudley Live Facebook page - where you'll get the latest news, travel, weather and events in your area.


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Here at MWC in Barcelona this morning, Sony announced an all-new series of Xperia devices: the X series. Sorry, folks - no Z6 to be found here. But the X Performance may pique your interest regardless. We had a chance to play with the X and XA (the X Performance was not being shown, just dummy units), so let's talk specs and first thoughts.
ZTE doesn't want to talk about the Blade V7 phone they have on the slate for Mobile World Congress, at least not yet. A promotional website has a small image and a broken link, but if you put in the URL manually, you can see the newly-announced device in all its golden mid-range glory. The V7 kind of looks like the bastard child of an iPhone and one of HTC's later One devices (sorry, ZTE, but that circle home button and custom icon theme are pretty telling), but it's none the worse for being born out of wedlock. It's hard to go wrong with an all-aluminum body, right?
Earlier this evening in Barcelona, we had our first chance to look at the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in the flesh. Unfortunately, it wasn't under ideal conditions, and I don't feel comfortable putting down a large number of thoughts about the devices just yet. We need some more time with them. But, we did manage to record a video demonstrating the phones, as well as snap a gallery of photos for your perusal, should you be so interested. We'll have a full hands-on of the S7 and S7 edge later this week, but for now, here's our first look at Samsung's new flagship duo.
A thermal camera smartphone may not sound like the most useful thing to you in the world, but there's little doubt a niche market for such a thing probably exists, not to mention the undeniable cool factor. And by cool, I mean hot. As in heat. Temperature jokes. The CAT S60 (our announcement post here) features the same thermal imaging sensor found in FLIR's FLIR One dongles for Android and iOS devices, and that's a damn good system - we reviewed it.
By slapping it inside a smartphone, FLIR has eliminated one of the major complaints about the device.
Two months ago (after no small amount of leaking) HTC announced the One X9, a variant phone with elements of its One line, exclusively for the vast Chinese market. Today in Barcelona the company has announced that it will expand the availability of said phone, bringing it to "North Asia" and the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) zone later this month. Specific countries and prices haven't been released, but in China it launched for 2399 yuan, about $370 USD.
The One X9 is a bit like a bigger, beefier A9, with a 5.5-inch 1080p screen and a MediaTek X10 processor.
Street View is a fun digital tool for exploring the huge world we live on. An update to version 188.8.131.52257855 began rolling out earlier this week, and in addition to bringing far too many digits, it also has a few new features, a few visual tweaks, and improved support for spherical cameras. It looks like this one is rolling out pretty fast, but if you're in need of a download link, it's at the bottom of the post.
HTC is taking a different approach to this year's mid-range Desire phones. They're decidedly less modest.
With the new Desire 530, 630, and 825 phones unveiled at Mobile World Congress, HTC is deploying what it calls a micro splash design. We call the look sparkly. HTC says the look comes from the use of spray nozzles using different settings of pressure and paint viscosity. It's the design @evleaks leaked earlier today.
The provided press image was spot on. All three of these devices are polycarbonate with rear cameras in the upper corner, zigzagging speaker grills, and holes in the back for a phone lanyard.
You probably can't remember the last time you picked up a printed copy of a phonebook from Whitepages. The company still exists, though, and its database of phone numbers will be built into the new Samsung Galaxy S7. Even if you don't have a phone number in your contacts, the GS7 might be able to tell you who's on the other end before you pick up thanks to this feature.
Time zones can be a harsh mistress, especially when there's a big phone announcement on the other side of the planet. Thus, the LG G5 was announced on an inconvenient Sunday morning for those of us in the US. If you were unable to catch the festivities, now you can relive it on YouTube.
It's that time of the announcement cycle: as everyone fawns over Samsung's newest toys, carriers are tripping over themselves to tell you when you can buy them. The "big five" US carriers have all confirmed their support for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, to greater or lesser degrees, which are expected to land in various markets sometime in March. Let's break it down, shall we?
AT&T says it's happy to take your pre-orders for the new phones starting on February 23rd, and they'll be available in retail stores on March 11th. They'd also like you to know that in addition to official Death Star service, they integrate well with DirecTV.


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West Springfield, MA — Vista Home Improvement of West Springfield, MA was recently awarded two prestigious Owens Corning awards. The 2021 Service Excellence Award was given in recognition of Vista consistently providing a superior customer experience. Additionally, the 2021 Product Excellence Award was given in recognition of Vista’s industry-leading contributions to the roofing category by providing quality products and guaranteed installation to customers.
Vista Home Improvement is an Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Preferred Contractor. Out of 17,000 contractors that supply Owens Corning roofing products, only 144 are Platinum Preferred Contractors. These recent industry awards reflect Vista’s continued focus on bringing a results-oriented, customer-driven approach to running their business and delivering trustworthy, dependable work for Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as Southern New Hampshire and Vermont, homeowners.
Of the company’s recent recognition, VIsta Owner Brian Rudd said, “Hard work and commitment go hand in hand in providing a superior roofing system to our customers. We are honored to receive these awards from Owens Corning, which is the top-rated roofing manufacturer in the country. The relationship we have with Owens Corning Roofing, which shares our same commitment to excellence, is what ultimately makes for a very satisfied customer. We are grateful to be the recipient of this award and will continue to strive for repeated excellence.”
Vista Home Improvement has been in business since 2008. During that time, they have provided home improvement services including roofing, siding, gutters, entry doors, windows, and baths, to thousands of customers. As part of their commitment to excellence, Vista offers their exclusive, high-performance Nor’easter systems for all exterior products.
They’ve set themselves apart by offering expert installations, lifetime warranties, and maintaining a 100-percent customer satisfaction pledge. Additionally, the company is committed to community and charitable support, including to area veterans, Easter Seals and Baystate Children’s Hospital, and the town of West Springfield, as well as their recent sponsoring of WWLP 22 News’ Pet of the Week.


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DA has ensured that imported rice will not be imported during the harvest season
Written by DZAT on September 25, 2021
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has ensured that no imported rice will enter the country this month.
Agriculture Undersecretary Ariel Cayanan said this month is considered the harvest season.
The influx of imported rice has been cited by farmers as the reason why the sale of rice in some provinces has dropped in price.
Based on the monitoring of the Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (Sinag), there is P14 per kilo of new rice harvest in Region 1, while it is P13.50 per kilo in Region 2 and P10.00 per kilo in Mindoro.
It is very low in production cost or spent by farmers on planting up to P15.50 per kilo.
According to the DA’s monitoring, the price of imported rice is P45 to P50 per kilo while local rice is P38-P40.


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At present there is the belief in racing that the sport is being used as a loss leader
by online bookmakers, with offers and guarantees driving down profits and therefore the income racing receives from them.
Other drivers, I am sure, would be able to offer similar stories of confidence in their insurance company, but there is a percentage that still seem to offer a loss leader
price for the first year and then bump it up.
"The price competition between supermarkets is at an all-time high, and this is pushing many prices down as many retailers are using fruit and vegetables as a loss leader
"Demand for value-added is up, but what still drives the corn category is bulk," observes VanDyke, who believes that corn priced as a loss leader
may be hindering growth in value-added.
The cases are the latest in which federal regulators have focused on so-called "loss leader
" or leveraged trading strategies, in which traders seek to lose money in one market to benefit larger positions in a benchmark or other financial index.
have been banded about, at the cost of Birmingham almost becoming a loss leader
, whilst other cities have progressed and left us behind.
I have treated it as a loss leader
as these patients very much represent the minority of the practice's client base and therefore have minimal impact on the business as a whole.
Mr Garner warned that supermarket price wars would remain a threat for milk because retailers regard it as the ideal loss leader
- heavy and perishable.
By selling milk as a loss leader
, supermarkets are going to create a situation in which there will be no milk or milk purchased from abroad.
Such a practice is known as a "loss leader
" and is intended to attract customers into the store.
Although the report said that cricket would be another significant loss leader
for the network, it added that both rugby and cricket are considered important drivers for a share float of the debt-laden network within the next 18 months.


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Tea producers seek 20pc subsidy to boost exports
The apex body of tea producers has requested the government to provide a 20 per cent subsidy, in addition to the existing export incentive facility to the tea sector, with a view to boosting the exports of the widely-consumed drink, officials said.
The Bangladesh Tea Association (BTA) recently sought the facilities and urged authorities to take immediate necessary steps in this regard.
The Covid-19 has put a negative impact on the tea sector. The cash flow and financial capacity of the tea industry declined, industry insiders said.
As a result, it was very difficult for the tea sector to continue production, pay wages, collect capital and maintain jobs, they added.
They also feared a long-term negative impact on the tea sector. They said it might not be possible for them to complete the development work of the sector with limited resources due to revenue deficit and non-payment of loans.
The sector had been facing multifarious problems including continuous price fall, and unsold tea, they mentioned.
The volume of the country’s tea export would rise many times, if the government provided subsidy and retained the existing export incentive, considering tea as an agro-processing item, they also said.
The fund sizes of industries and services sector and small and medium industrial enterprises are Tk 330 billion and Tk 200 billion respectively.
Earlier, BTA chairman M. Shah Alam had requested the commerce ministry to bring the pandemic-hit tea industry under the government’s fiscal stimulus package. The association had also sought additional working capital and a special fund for the sector at 4.5 per cent rate of interest annually.
The tea sector is a prioritized industrial sector under the National Industrial Policy 2016.
Bangladesh produced around 96.07 million kilogrammes (kg) of tea from 167 gardens in 2019, of which 95.209 million kgs were consumed locally.
The government has set a target to increase tea production to 140 million kg by 2025, aiming to meet the country’s growing demand and increase its exports, according to the commerce ministry.
The volume of export was 0.60 million tonnes in 2019.
Over 98,578 permanent and 29,666 temporary workers are involved with the tea industry. Of them, 50 per cent are women, according to BTA documents.
Around 0.5 million workers and their dependants are living in the tea garden areas. Some 167 tea estates and tea gardens are registered with Bangladesh Tea Board.
Currently, the country’s tea production stood, on an average, at 1320 kg per hectare with the use of 50 per cent of the land, a Bangladesh Bank (BB) review mentioned.
Domestic demand for tea is rising rapidly due to urbanisation entailing, a change in consumer taste along with population growth.
Market diversification is necessary to increase the tea production and to increase the contribution of tea to national export earnings, reads the review.
The primary importers of tea from Bangladesh were the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, the USA, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Japan and China in January-March 2019.
Once a tea exporter, Bangladesh has recently turned into an importer of the popular commodity.
It imported tea to the tune of 6.5 million kg in the 2018 calendar year.


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Urbanworld will continue throughout the weekend with spotlight screenings of VH1’s “Finding the Funk,” “Little Ballers,” “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete,” and BET’s “Gun Hill,” starring festival ambassador Larenz Tate. For tickets, visit http://www.urbanworld.org.


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· Is China experiencing a meat crisis?
· China's food supply imperiled
Is China experiencing a meat crisis?
Li Jianhua, China Global Television Network (CGTN)
CGTN Headquartered in Beijing - 07-Jun-2019
China continues struggling with meat imports as the unprecedented African swine flu sweeps across the country. The intense China-U.S. trade war might make the situation worse, as high tariffs are imposed on U.S. farm produce. Currently, Chinese meat importers are switching their attention to other options to fill the gap for the nation's meat demands.
Research shows Chinese people consume an average of 55 million tons of pork on a yearly basis, according to Research on China Pig Breeding Market and Its Development (2017-2023).
African swine fever
African swine flu has swept across China since last year and has been playing havoc on the second largest economy's pork industry worth some 128 billion U.S. dollars.
Chinese authorities in April went on record as saying that pork prices will continue to rise in the second quarter of this year.
"A rapid rise in pork prices is likely to appear in the second half of the year with the further decline of pig supply and the rising demand during holidays," said Tang Ke, an official with Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA).
Average wholesale prices of pork stood at nearly three U.S. dollars per kilo in March, up 6.3 percent on a monthly basis, ending a declining streak since the outbreak of African swine flu last August, according to the ministry.
Growth in pork prices is expected to surpass 70 percent in the second half of 2019 compared with that of last year -- based on experts' primary estimates.
To offset the negative effects on China's pork market, over 74 million pigs across China were slaughtered for meat from January to April, according to MARA. The figure -- compared with the same period of last year -- dropped by about eight percent, but higher than that in 2017 by over nine percent.
Nevertheless, observers say there is not enough pork in "the whole world combined" to fill the massive demands for China's pork market -- owing largely to the African swine flu.
"Demand for pigs is usually higher in the summer, but the lack of supply is creating an imbalance. It's reflected in pork and food prices and also seen in a CPI growth. There will be a great impact on the world market," said Liu Chunsheng, Associate Professor with Central University of Finance and Economics.
China reportedly detected the virus in pig farms in August last year, and the disease soon swept across most parts of the country, as the virus is highly contagious among pigs. The disease can also be passed on to pigs that consume virus-laden feed, via contaminated clothing, equipment, or water.
Since the outbreak of the flu, Chinese pig farmers have been ordered to kill and bury infected animals. But some pig farmers killed their pigs -- including those that have been found sick -- and stocked up the pork to minimize their losses, according to some business insiders.
The virus, though quite contagious among pigs, is not affecting human beings if the pork is well cooked. Regardless, many pork consumers are still quite skeptical. "What if the virus mutates and turns out to be harmful to human health," said one consumer to CGTN.
The disease currently is also found in China's neighboring countries, including Mongolia, Vietnam and the DPRK. But the sources of contamination remain unknown as of yet, and vaccines have not been found.
Trade war reduces China's pork supplies? ...
China's food supply imperiled
By Chriss Street, American Thinker
June 7, 2019
China’s food supply is being imperiled as new reports warn that up to 50 percent of China’s 440 million pigs are now at risk from African Swine Fever infection.
The South China Morning Post reported that Chairman Chan Kin Yip of the Federation of Hong Kong Agricultural Associations claimed that Chinese mainland pig farmers told him African Swine Fever has spread to 30 percent of mainland pigs, while another Hong Kong pig farmer based in China told Yip the exposure rate is as high as 50 percent.
With $23.8 billion of agricultural imports from the U.S. in 2017, retaliatory tariffs directly aimed at President Trump’s rural voter base was expected to be China’s hammer to bludgeon the U.S. into abandoning its Trade War. Accounting for 17 percent of U.S. agricultural exports, Chinese customers were number one in soybeans; number two in pork and hay; number three in dairy and poultry; number four in beef, and number five in wheat.
First detected in August 2018, the raging pandemic of highly communicable African Swine Fever has spread to every mainland province and Hong Kong. The virus causes blackened lesions, diarrhea, abortion, respiratory illness, and then death in 7 to 10 days.
With production declines of -35 percent and prices spiking +40 percent, the disease is wreaking havoc on the China’s $128 billion a year pork industry. Although Beijing has encouraged the provinces to provide financial support to large-scale pig farms, the loss of sales and cost to cull up to 220 million infected pigs is a huge burden on the people.
The African Swine Fever has jumped the Chinese border to over 52 cities in Vietnam, leading to the culling of more than 2 million pigs. With the fear of the disease growing, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc instructed various ministries to urge more pig culling.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection partnering with the Department of Agriculture, confiscated 1 million pounds of Chinese pork smuggled into a port in New Jersey in March. Meat was mislabeled and hidden “among other products such as ramen noodles and tide detergent pods” in 50 shipping containers, according to the Feed Navigator.
Tightening of customs controls at Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan borders, is beginning to cause delivery delays in Asia’s highly integrated production supply chains.
Geopolitical Futures emphasizes that China’s food supply is also being endangered due to other developing risks. The Fall Armyworm has spread to 220,000 acres (89,000 hectares) in Southern China, ruining primarily corn and some sugar cane crops. With no natural predators in China, the USDA warned “there is a high probability that the pest will spread across all of China’s grain production area within the next 12 months.”
The Chinese government recently confirmed another episode of A(H5N6) bird flu in China’s Xinjiang Province...
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Avenue Supermarts, listed as DMart on Saturday recorded strong earnings for the quarter ending June 2022 (Q1FY23) period. DMART registered a standalone net profit of ₹679.64 crore in Q1FY23 rising by 490.32% or 5.90 times compared to the same quarter a year ago when profits stood at ₹115.13 crore. PAT margin stood at 6.9% in Q1FY23 as compared to 2.3% in Q1FY22. Q1 PAT jumped over 45.73% from ₹679.64 crore in the preceding quarter.
Standalone revenue stood at ₹9806.89 crore in the quarter under review, rising by 94.90% from ₹5,031.75 crore in the corresponding period of last year. Sequentially, revenue soared by 13.95% from ₹8,606.09 crore in Q4FY22.
Further, standalone (EBITDA) in Q1FY23 stood at ₹1,008 crore climbing by over 4.5 folds as compared to ₹221 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year. EBITDA margin stood at 10.3% in Q1FY23 as compared to 4.4% in Q1FY22.
On a consolidated basis, total revenue in Q1FY23 stood at ₹10,038 crore, as compared to ₹5,183 crore in the same period last year. Net Profit advanced to ₹643 crore for Q1FY23, as compared to merely ₹95 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year. PAT margin stood at 6.4% in Q1FY23 as compared to 1.8% in Q1FY22
In Q1FY23, consolidated EBITDA came in at Rs.1,008 crore, as compared to Rs.224 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year. EBITDA margin stood at 10.0 % in Q1FY23 as compared to 4.3% in Q1FY22.
Neville Noronha, CEO & Managing Director, Avenue Supermarts Limited, said, “We ended Q1 FY 2023 with growth across all key financial parameters. There has been a very good recovery in overall sales. However, this quarter’s performance is not comparable to the same period last year due to the second wave of Covid-19 during that time. We cumulatively opened 110 stores over the last 3 financial years which never got an opportunity to operate in normal circumstances over the last 2 years. These are stores that are larger, better designed and have capacity to handle larger scale of revenue.”
“These stores have done extremely well in this quarter. This is also the first full quarter of zero disruption from Covid-19 pandemic. Q1 like Q3 is a good revenue as well as profit enhancing period due to back to school/college season and the onset of the monsoons,” Noronha said.
General Merchandise and Apparel categories saw relatively better traction than the previous quarter but still has some overhang of the Covid-19 led disruptions and acute inflationary impact, Noronha added that, high inflation over the last two years hides the possible stress in volume growth for discretionary categories of mass consumption. Value growth through positive volume growth of discretionary products in relatively older stores is the best reflection of the strength of the DMart business, competitive impact, and the local economy.
“We have made good progress in this area during the quarter. We will need another quarter of uninterrupted operations to understand this better,” Noronha added.
On DMART Ready, Noronha said, it continues to deepen its presence across 12 cities in India. He added, “We are doing more of the same and continue to focus on the larger cities. Smaller towns are pilots and we are constantly learning from the feedback we get from our customers in these towns.”
On BSE, DMART shares closed at ₹3,942.05 apiece up by ₹92.40 or 2.40%. Currently, the company’s market cap is around ₹2,55,356.02 crore.


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In the world of mobile computing, the bring-your-own-device to work trend, or BYOD, is all the rage. Smartphone manufacturers realize the line between business and personal phone usage is getting awfully thin, and that's gotten the attention of industry-leading Samsung andthe revitalized Nokia . BlackBerry was once the undisputed king of the enterprise market. But as BYOD gains momentum for cost-conscious businesses, the big boys in mobile computing are getting in the game.
The article from a couple of weeks ago describing the defection of Home Depot from BlackBerry's corporate client base wasn't a condemnation of BlackBerry. Nor did the article suggest that the 10,000 Home Depot employees now using Apple's iPhone had irreparably damaged BlackBerry's comeback attempt; 10,000 phones is significant, but hardly catastrophic for BlackBerry.
Home Depot's decision to ditch BlackBerry is concerning because of the trend it highlights: Companies of all sizes are exploring BYOD to save costs, give users flexibility, and make it easier for employees to use mobile computing in the workplace. If you have an iPhone, making the transition to business use is a snap compared to learning the idiosyncrasies of an entirely new device.
BlackBerry's claim to fame, whether as Research In Motion or under its new moniker, has always been the commercial market. Its security features were viewed as a must-have in the workplace, and BlackBerry was more than happy to oblige. When it came time for the testing of its new BB10 OS, it's no surprise that a lot of the beta work was done by either corporate or government agency clients.
Thanks, BlackBerry, we'll take it from here
Apple and its iPhone, as we know from Home Depot's recent decision, is certainly making inroads into the enterprise smartphone space. No news there, really, considering Apple's domestic smartphone market share. As if bumping up against Apple weren't enough, BlackBerry now needs to fend off global smartphone market leaders Samsung and Nokia, another personal smartphone manufacturer with designs on the enterprise space.
The Mobile World Congress, or MWC, going on in Barcelona, is the biggest collection of mobile computing representatives anywhere. MWC is the ideal place for the mobile industry to wow users with their latest and greatest goodies. On Monday, Samsung introduced the world to its KNOX package -- a system specifically designed to make Android OS-driven smartphones ready for the workplace.
For upcoming Samsung Galaxy phones, KNOX will essentially split Android OS in half : One side for the office, the other for personal use. With the push of an icon, users can access either side of their OS, safely and securely. Not quite as slick as BlackBerry's ready-to-order BB10 Balance feature, which also allows users to bounce back and forth between work and play, but it's right up the BYOD alley.
Another BlackBerry competitor, though not quite in the same league as Samsung, has emerged in BlackBerry's enterprise space: Nokia. With its new Lumia line and Asha smartphone alternatives, Nokia is already making inroads in both the high-end and low-end personal mobile phone markets. Now, Nokia's a legitimate competitor to BlackBerry in the enterprise market, primarily because of the shift to BYOD, and its affiliation with Microsoft and Windows 8.
The Lumia recently ousted BlackBerry as Mall of America's choice for its executives, in large part because of Nokia's partnership with Microsoft. As BYOD picks up steam, BlackBerry will see more Mall of America-type decisions. Coordinating personal smartphones with a company's existing business systems, many of which are running Windows, makes a lot of sense. That's great news for Nokia, at BlackBerry's expense.
BlackBerry's sweet spot, enterprise users, is quickly becoming a crowded place to try and make a living. To its credit, BlackBerry is doing its part to move beyond the commercial market. There are rumors that BlackBerry will make its secure email available to iOS and Android users, and it has unveiled a new payment solution in conjunction with Visa . Suddenly, there's a lot riding on the non-enterprise solutions that BB10 offers.
The road to relevance for BlackBerry is getting bumpier, and it was hardly smooth to begin with. When the likes of Samsung, Apple, and yes, even Nokia, slap a bullseye on your back, even the most die-hard BB10 fans need to take notice. Is it time to run for the BB10 hills? Not for raging BlackBerry bulls. But keep your eyes peeled on the horizon, and your running shoes at hand.
Nokia's been struggling in a world of Apple and Android smartphone dominance. Nokia's future hinges on its next generation of Windows smartphones. While early indications have been good, Nokia is hardly out of the woods. Motley Fool analyst Charly Travers has created a new premium report that digs into both the opportunities and risks facing Nokia to help investors decide if the company is a buy or sell. To get started, simply click here now.
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Despite the recent controversy involving PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds‘ developer’s criticism of Fortnite‘s decision to introduce a free Battle Royale mode into the title, Epic Games’ and People Can Fly’s co-op sandbox survival release has managed to hit a mighty big milestone. As it so happens, the creators have now revealed that the game has more than 7 million active players, and as a result, the development team is set to offer celebratory bonuses to fans of the Battle Royale mode.
As seen below in the tweet from Fortnite‘s official Twitter account, the developers thank all of the fans who have experienced the title, and as an additional show of appreciation, announce that Duos and Supply Drops are now available. Not only is this a great way for the team behind the game to thank existing fans, but also such an action will likely assist the company in garnering more players in the future.
Thanks to over 7 million of you who have played Fortnite! We want to keep the Battle Bus flying, so Duos and Supply Drops are available NOW. pic.twitter.com/sRx767u4aG
— Fortnite (@FortniteGame) October 4, 2017
As it so happens, this is merely the latest achievement for Fortnite, for after it was decided to release Battle Royale for free about a week ago, Epic Games went on to announce that there had been over one million players at launch of the mode. Without a doubt, the developer’s choice to make the mode available at no cost to gamers was able to help the studio cross the seven million user mark.
Thankfully, for the huge amount of players who have been enjoying Fortnite so far, Epic Games intends to keep expanding the title by adding even more content as time progresses. In fact, the company recently revealed that it plans on putting out a Horde Bash update tomorrow, October 5, 2017, that introduces the Challenge the Horde game mode, new loot to collect, new heroes with new perks, and 25 new progression quests, which gives Battle Royale players even more reason to upgrade to the full game.
Fortnite is available now in Early Access on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Source: FortniteGame – Twitter


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Voltempo, a developer of new technology for electric vehicles (EVs), has announced the launch of its new HyperCharging™ technology. According to the company, the new technology can deliver 1,000kW of power – 2.8 times that of any comparable charging system, making it the world’s fastest charging system.
The company explains that is has designed its HyperCharging technology to be able to charge the next generation of electric vehicles, in as little as six minutes. It also has the capability to charge up to 24 vehicles at the same time.
Voltempo itself is based in Birmingham, and aims to “change the way in which the world travels” by enabling usage of zero-emission vehicles. It describes its HyperCharging™ technology as a “next-generation electric vehicle charging hub,” which focuses on charging electric vehicles as quickly as possible.
“Earlier this year, we announced a world first when we carried out a public demonstration in which we designed and installed a prototype battery in an electric vehicle and completely charged it in under six minutes,” said Michael Boxwell, Chief Executive Officer of Voltempo.
“Our new HyperCharging system already gives up to 30% faster charging in current electric vehicles through dynamic power management. However, the demonstration showed that it will be able to charge the next generation of electric vehicles in a similar time that it takes to refuel a conventional, petrol-driven vehicle.”
Developed and built in Britain, a demonstration version of HyperCharging can be seen at Voltempo’s Technology Design Centre in Birmingham. The first installations of the technology will begin in 2022, with a charging hub that will be installed at the Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham.
“We’re really excited to be working with Voltempo and are looking forward to having the first HyperCharging hub installed in March,” said David Horsfall, Director of the Tyseley Energy Park.
“We’re really impressed with its future-ready, scalable charging concept. It gives companies the ability to start small and grow with demand, and charge at much higher currents, ready for the next generation of EVs.”
According to Voltempo, its HyperCharging technology has been designed around the needs of service stations and fleets, and is suitable for cars, vans, trucks and buses. The power can come from multiple sources – combining, for instance, the national grid with local green energy sources such as solar and battery energy storage.
The HyperCharging system can apparently be installed anywhere, and the company promises that the technology’s modular system enables it to be installed 70% faster than other charging systems – in a matter of hours or days, rather than months. The company also says its installation costs are typically 30% lower, due to its patented centralised charging design.


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As I did last year, I am spotlighting my favorite writing on jewelry and our industry of 2015 that did not appear on this website. (Shocking!) I am almost certainly leaving out many excellent pieces and writers, and I apologize in advance for that. We’re all bombarded with information, and it is impossible to keep up with it all. Consider this my attempt to cut through the clutter with an assortment of items I found interesting and useful this year—and worth sharing with you:
– Broward Palm Beach New Times has long interesting profile on Stephen Haggerty, who discovered the plant that may signal kimberlites.
– New York mag on Net-a-Porter.
– HuffPo blogger on the “scariest part” of Amazon Homemade.
– Fast Company design infographic visually depicts the fluctuating value of gold.
– Business of Fashion: In fashion media, church and state line blurs.
– Retail Dive examines the future of brick-and-mortar stores.
– The Telegraph looks at 3-D printing and jewelry.
– Bloomberg looks at the “missing diamond shortage.”
– How drones may help reduce conflict diamonds.
– Thought-provoking Huffington Post Highline piece on the “myth of the ethical shopper.”
– Washington Post looks at the dangerous search for emeralds in Colombia.
– Racked: The rise and fall of “hipster brands” American Apparel and Urban Outfitters.
– How a diamond helped a family escape Nazi Germany.
– Crazy New York Times tale about returning ring to rightful owner.
– Peter Smith on the “paradox of choice.”
– How jeweler fought back after competitor bought Facebook reviews.
– InStore on how jewelers recovered from robberies
– Doug Gollan: Why local jewelers have a bright future.
– Idazzle takes us gem hunting.
– Barbara Palumbo on women and the watch industry.
– Matthew Perosi on the Google My Business app.
– Cheryl Kremkow ponders two engagement rings sold at auction.
– Chaim Even-Zohar on the real reason why Antwerp Diamond Bank closed.
– Eric Schulte on the diamond industry and disruption.
– Danielle Max on “the never-ending conflict.”
– There has been lots of great writing on the current crisis, including pieces from: Ben Janowski, Martin Rapaport, Sanjay Kothari, Chaim Even-Zohar, Edahn Golan, Avi Krawitz, Ehud Laniado, Bluedax, Neil Reiff, Vinod Kuriyan, Mark Boston.
– ABlogtoWatch: 100 years ago, The New York Times admitted wristwatches were here to stay.
– WatchTime: U.S. presidents and their watches.
– CNN: 10 watches that changed the world.Follow JCK on Instagram: @jckmagazine
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London-listed NCC Group has reported more positive than expected annual preliminary results for its international managed security services, despite the pandemic.
For the year-ended 31 May 2020 the firm expects revenue and adjusted EBIT to be comfortably ahead of the latest FY20 analysts' consensus expectations of £243m and £22.3m respectively.
It confirmed that sales will be higher than in FY19 (£251m) and adjusted EBIT will be lower than last time, owing to 'our decision to preserve the capability and capacity of our business in readiness for the economic recovery'.
To put context into the preliminary results announcement you have to consider the firm's trading update on 23 March – after the wide-scale international business lockdown. The group said it had 'experienced delays, cancellations and disruption to business operations' from quarter three onwards.
It now says: 'We switched quickly to remote working, which has enabled us to continue to deliver robustly for our clients throughout this period of disruption'.
It warned however that Covid-19 will continue to have an impact on demand through FY21, and for this reason it wouldn't be offering guidance on future financial performance.
Adam Palser, CEO of NCC, said: “During this period of uncertainty we have continued to deliver high impact work to protect our customers from cyber threats and strengthened our balance sheet. We stand ready to take advantage of opportunities as the global pandemic subsides.”
NCC expects to post its full results for the year ended 31 May 2020 on 3 September 2020. The company has around 2,000 staff in 12 countries.


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Coronavirus has affected us all in some way or another. Times like these are testing for everyone and changing life as we know it. No doubt, it is a scary time for many of us.
One group of people particularly affected by the outbreak are your local business owners. Without being able to open their doors and welcome in their customers, they have no choice but to adapt and overcome to see their doors open once again when this is all over.
With that being said, the support for local businesses despite the difficulties of social distancing has been overwhelming. Thousands of people are finding new and innovative ways to continue to support the stores in their area. Find out more about what you can do and the impacts of shopping local here.


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With 16 years in the making, the new American Dream mall has finally opened its doors.
The five billion dollar project, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, consists of a Nickelodeon Universe theme park, a NHL regulation ice rink, a DreamWorks water park and the “Big SNOW,” an indoor ski slope. The building opened Friday, Oct. 25, with dining halls and over 500 retail stores.
Since its opening, only the theme park and ice rink are open to the public. Visitors can ride over 35 rides and roller coasters, as well as meet famous Nickelodeon characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora The Explorer.
The American Dream mall was developed by Triple Five Group, the owners of the two largest retail and entertainment centers in North America. The mall spans about three million square feet and is 55% entertainment facilities and 45% retail locations.
Some students are excited about the new entertainment complex and think it will be beneficial to the state.
Sophomore psychology major Sandrina Del Rosario Rijo believes the new establishment will boost New Jersey’s economy.
“I think it’ll be a positive addition to our community, as it will be opening many job opportunities for the residents of our area,” Del Rosario Rijo said.
Jasmine Garwood, a sophomore criminal justice and psychology major, looks forward to the many fun activities the mall provides.
“I think that the American Dream mall is another place to spend a great day at, between all the stores and rides within the mall,” Garwood said.
Tickets for Nickelodeon Universe are divided up into four categories: “All access” tickets from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m, and “General admission” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
“All access” tickets are recommended for those who are looking for the most thrilling experiences and cost $49.99. General admission is beneficial for those who want to play it safe and costs $39.99. Tickets for the ice rink cost $19 plus a $6 skate rental fee.
For some students, however, the announcement of the complex seems unnecessary and they think it won’t get as much attraction as predicted.
Pre-major sophomore Nikia Harris is skeptical of how long the mall will remain relevant and questions the name choice.
“A lot of outlet malls and department stores are closing down, so unless this mall does better than those, it may not be around too long,” Harris said. “Also the name is rather unfortunate. At the moment given everything that’s going on with Trump and the wall, the existence of the “American Dream” is definitely brought into question.”
American Dream still has a long way to go before it fully opens. The DreamWorks water park opens on Nov. 27, Big SNOW opens on Dec. 5 and the retail stores open in March of 2020. It is recommended to take public transportation as there is a parking fee at different rates, depending on the time spent there.
Garwood, Del Rosario Rijo and Harris plan to go to the new attraction when it is fully opened to enjoy and experience everything it has to offer.
The mall will be open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.


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Holiday shipping season likely impacted by shipping backlog
The shipping backlog stemming from the California ports is expected to affect the holiday shopping season
Don't wait to holiday shop.
That's the message businesses and retail organizations are telling shoppers because of the shipping backlog stemming from the California ports.
One manufacturing company is facing monthslong delays, which could affect those buying electronics.
NAS Electronics in Las Vegas provides materials to companies that make electronics like home audio systems, refrigeration sensors and smart bathtubs.
"The slow down at the ports has been a lot longer than we thought it would take," said Jeff Wayne, the CEO of NAS Electronics.
He says they usually see a spike this time of year in audio amplifier purchases — a great holiday gift that shoppers may have a hard time getting their hands on.
"[It’s taking] six to 12 weeks to get the products in and then three to four weeks to actually build them, so it’s causing a pretty major delay especially for some of our customers who are consumer-focused," Wayne said.
CALIFORNIA SHIPPING BACKLOG HITS MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES
August through November is the peak shipping — and shopping — season, according to the National Retail Federation.
Jonathan Gold, vice president for supply chain and customs policy at the NRF, says some retailers started bringing in products as early as June, and some of the larger retailers such as Home Depot and Walmart have bought their own container ships.
"The consumer demand has increased even more this year than what we saw last year," Gold said. "And that is certainly fueling the ongoing challenges that we’re seeing because the imports are skyrocketing beyond what we saw last year."
FEDEX, UPS, USPS RELEASE DEADLINES FOR HOLIDAY SHIPPING
Last year, 22 million shipping containers passed through the ports. This year, the NRF says that’s looking more like 26 million.
To keep up with demand, NAS Electronics is working overtime.
"You’re probably going to see a lot of things on backorder," Wayne said. "You’re probably going to see a lot of ‘Oh, I bought this gift for you,’ instead of actually having a gift in a package."


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FDII today said it was very disappointed with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland's (BAI) new draft Code on Advertising to Children. The group said the draft code was based on flawed science, would have little impact on childhood obesity rates and was a threat to our international reputation as a food island.
FDII Director Paul Kelly said: "The nutrition model in the code is simply copy and pasted from the UK, without any reference to valuable Irish research on the subject. The UK system is unscientific, out-of-date and based on the concept of a 100g measure rather than on the actual amount people eat. This means that foods such as dairy and cereal products, which are vitally important to Irish children's diets, are classified as unhealthy.
"The draft Code is at odds with wider Government food policy, which sets ambitious export targets for Ireland's most important indigenous sector. Promoting our food and drinks industry abroad while undermining it at home sends mixed messages. This confused approach from Government must be resolved quickly."
FDII repeated its call for the BAI to use the best science available rather than adopt a copy and paste approach from the UK. “The world class Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA) food consumption database, compiled at a cost of over €7 million by the Department of Agriculture, contains all the relevant information to inform a scientific approach to this issue," concluded Mr Kelly.
Friday, 30 March 2012
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