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The 'Street Fighter V' character reveal trailer was accidentally leaked on Steam earlier this week ahead of Evo 2019. Valve deemed itself responsible and apologized to Capcom and the gaming community for what happened.
Video Games August 4, 2019
'Street Fighter V' will begin displaying ads on stages, costumes, and loading screens beginning Dec. 11. Fortunately, players are free to toggle them off, although others are worried about what Capcom might do next.
Video Games December 10, 2018
Capcom unveiled that a pair of popular 'Street Fighter V' characters are coming to 'Monster Hunter: World'. Meanwhile three armor sets created from fallen 'Monster Hunter: World' beasts are coming to 'Street Fighter V' as costumes.
Video Games January 29, 2018
Capcom has released the highly anticipated season 3 DLC for 'Street Fighter V.' The new downloadable content reveals the Arcade Mode, new and veteran characters, different modes, and much more.
Video Games January 17, 2018
A 'Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition' trailer revealed some of the new moves and V-Triggers in the upcoming re-release of the fighting game. It will be sold at $39.99, grant access to all DLC fighters, and introduce two new modes.
Video Games November 20, 2017
The ever-changing ninja Zeku is joining the 'Street Fighter V' roster as the final DLC character for season 2. For the first time ever, he's now a playable character.
Video Games October 15, 2017
Capcom revealed Menat, the fortune teller from Ed's story mode, as the next character in the growing 'Street Fighter V' roster. She carries with her a crystal ball, and her attacks are heavily based on the item.
Video Games August 28, 2017
Abigail from 'Final Fight' will arrive in 'Street Fighter V' on July 25 as the fighting game's newest character. Abigail can be purchased with in-game money or acquired as part of the Season 2 character pass.
Video Games July 17, 2017
Capcom announced through a Unity blog post that work costumes will soon be coming as DLCs to 'Street Fighter V.' Also coming to the fighting game are school costumes and the remastered Thailand stage.
Video Games April 21, 2017
Bandai Namco has apologized to fans after pushing 'Tekken 7' release a few months later than what was promised. Its officials underscored that the delay was necessary to ensure game contents are not scaled down.
Video Games January 24, 2017
Capcom has refuted that it is going to release 'Super Street Fighter V' and other additions reiterating its previous position that it is committed to supporting 'Street Fighter V' until 2020.
Video Games December 27, 2016
Rage quitters will now incur a badge indicating their behavior. This public shaming strategy is reportedly going to be instituted so that 'Street Fighter V' provides the best possible gaming experience to ensure its place in the emerging eSports industry.
Video Games December 19, 2016
Akuma joins the 'Street Fighter V' brawl on Dec. 20 through the 2017 Character Pass. He is bundled with five other characters who are also new to the stable and several other perks.
Video Games December 5, 2016
The Game Awards 2016 offered 25 awards across various categories, with 'Overwatch' coming away as the big winner. The event also hosted several announcements for upcoming games such as Hideo Kojima's 'Death Stranding.'
Video Games December 2, 2016
Street Fighter V's producers revealed that Capcom will be supporting the game until 2020 and even beyond. The move is part of the game publisher's goal to dominate the future of eSports.
Video Games November 26, 2016
Capcom revealed that Akuma will head to 'Street Fighter V' as a new challenger. He is known as one of the most brutal and secretive characters ever in the Street Fighter universe.
Video Games November 7, 2016
Capcom rolled back the 'Street Fighter V' update for the PC because of malware risks, and now it relaunched an earlier version of the game with all the September content.
Video Games September 24, 2016
The latest update for Capcom's fighting game adds a versus CPU mode, a new character and some amusing stage KOs for players to discover.
Video Games September 23, 2016
There are plenty of big gaming events during the summer, and the EVO Championship Series is always one of the best — but newcomers may wonder why it's so special. That's what we're here for!
Video Games July 15, 2016
The 'Street Fighter V' June update has just landed and it’s featuring some massive in-game content at a whopping 16 GB of hard disk space. The game’s story mode is now available alongside new costumes, stages and four new characters.
Video Games July 4, 2016
The June update for 'Street Fighter V' will finally arrive on July 1. Along with Ibuki and some new features, Balrog will also be joining the fray.
Video Games June 27, 2016
A fan of ‘Overwatch’s’ Mei? Now, you can play the defensive hero in ‘Street Fighter V’ as well, as a character mod for R. Mika.
Video Games June 25, 2016
Capcom confirmed that the June update for ‘Street Fighter V’ will bring various improvements to matchmaking. Gamers have complained of matchmaking since the game was released in February this year.
Video Games June 24, 2016
'Overwatch' is dominating the PC gaming landscape right now. Nowhere is that more evident than Capcom's 'Street Fighter V,' where fan-made mods have brought one of Blizzard's heroes into the game.
Video Games June 20, 2016
Capcom officially confirmed that 'Street Fighter V' is getting a story mode at last. Titled 'A Shadow Falls,' the cinematic story mode will arrive later this month as a free DLC, bringing exciting treats.
Video Games June 12, 2016
Capcom has confirmed that Ibuki be coming alongside the 'Street Fighter V' story mode at the end of June. The delay means the company broke its promise to release a new character once a month until all six DLC characters are released.
Video Games June 1, 2016
The identities of the two men fighting at the beginning of 'Street Fighter II' have been revealed. It turns out they're more than just random characters fighting for show.
Video Games May 27, 2016
Yahoo released a new sporting app for iOS dedicated solely to professional eSport coverage of games like 'League of Legends' and "Street Fighter V.'
Apps/Software May 20, 2016
Capcom's iconic fighting game franchise simply couldn't keep up with Nintendo's Pokemon themed fighter.
Video Games May 16, 2016
'Street Fighter V' looks and feels unfinished. Capcom says it will be giving its games more development time in the future.
Video Games May 13, 2016
The 'Street Fighter V' April update details are here, and Capcom delivered quite a big box of goodies. Aside from Guile returning active duty, we have a new stage, improved matchmaking system and an anti-rage quitter system.
Video Games May 2, 2016
The crossover of 'Tekken X Street Fighter' has been put on hold indefinitely. This is the first time publisher Bandai Namco has affirmed that the game is not in active development.
Video Games April 23, 2016
Guile is set to make a comeback in the fighting scene this April on 'Street Fighter V,' coming in with his Sonic Blade, Solid Puncher and Sonic Hurricane moves along with his classic Air Force Base stage.
Video Games April 20, 2016
Capcom will introduce a fix for 'Street Fighter V' rage quitters in this month. Rage quitting had become a serious issue and Capcom has addressed it in the past also.
Video Games April 15, 2016
The long-awaited March 28 and 30 update has finally arrived for Street Fighter: V. The updates includes a variety of gameplay improvements, bug fixes and of course, costumes!
Video Games April 1, 2016
Capcom's latest fighter will receive a new mode, an in-game shop and a new character before the end of March.
Geek March 24, 2016
Capcom launches another official 'Street Fighter V' character guide, and this time around, it's for the Birdie. It covers how players can dominate matches with the British headbutt happy glutton, ranging from the basics and combos to the playstyle and range zones.
Video Games March 7, 2016
Apparently, going home to be a family man is the only excuse for leaving a 'Street Fighter V' match now. Still, one should do so after the matches are complete or they'll risk a loss in League Points.
Video Games March 5, 2016
Fast food social media can get pretty weird sometimes.
Internet Culture March 2, 2016
Capcom plans to address rage quitters and matchmaking issues in 'Street Fighter V' as soon as possible. The company is also looking into making other improvements on the game, but these may not arrive anytime soon.
Video Games February 28, 2016
Capcom says it is looking into adding a classic arcade mode to the recently released 'Street Fighter V.'
Geek February 23, 2016
It's not easy diving into Street Fighter for the first time, but these tips should help you find your footing in Capcom's latest.
Geek February 17, 2016
It may play like a dream, but a sub-par online service and lack of single-player content holds 'Street Fighter V' back.
Geek February 17, 2016
After reviving and resetting the Street Fighter franchise, producer Yoshinori Ono wants some mixed drinks. He wants to sip those drinks while working on more Street Fighter content.
Video Games February 16, 2016
Rapper Lupe Fiasco beat elite gamer Daigo Umehara, known for his 'Street Fighter' skills, in a best three-of-five exhibition on Monday.
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Corsair takes another of its rodents down the wireless path.
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First premium chip with integrated modem.
No more reliance on Mali, PowerVR.
Counter-suit comes with irony attached.
Galaxy S4 brain to hit the open market soon.
Merrifield heading to production 2H13.
Prepare for dual-processor, eight-core smartphones.
Samsung has released specifications for its upcoming Exynos 5 Cortex-A15-based processor.
Hardkernel's ODROID-X costs significantly more than the Pi, but its performance could be worth the extra.
Eric Demers, former CTO of AMD's graphics division, has been picked up by Qualcomm to be the company's new VP of engineering.
The Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona has seen a whole host of new processors announced.
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Consumers more expensive, savers impoverished, companies less competitive
Halloween may be behind us, but the inflation specter is still lurking. Compared to a year ago, life is no less than 5 percent more expensive. Consumers notice it in their household budget, savers are becoming impoverished and companies fear for their competitiveness, because inflation rhymes with automatic wage indexation. What is it exactly? And can you do something about it?
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AVnex Ltd. Serious about Being Silly
March 17, 2008 (PRLEAP.COM) Technology Newswww.audio4fun.com March 17 2008 - Internet jokers can now appear as anyone or anything they want with the recently released Webcam Morpher 2.0. Already web surfers are reporting sightings of aliens and talking animals in their favorite chat programs and are told to expect more as April Fool's Day approaches.
The new version contains many new features including video clip sharing and a tool which allows users to create their own viewable webcam personality. With a user's online personality or 'nickface' now only being limited by their imagination, we'll be very interested to see what they come up with, said Tracy Norman, Brand Manager. If people get stumped for ideas, they can always download new nickfaces from our website. We've got a new batch going up this week.
Webcam Morpher and its best-selling audio equivalent, Voice Changer Software Diamond 6.0, are expected to sell well as users prepare for their April Fool's Day antics by taking advantage of AVnex's current 20% off sale. Both these tools are must-haves for any serious joker this April Fool's Day, said Norman, So while people are being silly, we thought we'd do the same thing to the price.
Voice Changer Software Diamond is an award winning software that combines clever effects and voice morphing algorithms that allow the user to sound like anyone they please. It is widely used by jokers to make prank calls to their friends and family. It is now in its 6th version, which comes with background effects allowing the user to sound like they're anywhere. I called Mom last week; she thought I was on holiday in a war-zone, said Norman.
Both Webcam Morpher 2.0 and Voice Changer Software Diamond 6.0 are available for download now from AVnex Ltd.s website, www.audio4fun.com, or from www.download.com as well as many other websites.


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UK developer debuting new seafood temperature tech stateside in March
Cambridge, United Kingdom-based technology developer Timestrip will have its newest seafood-focused invention on display at the upcoming 2018 Seafood Expo North America event – which comes to Boston, Massachusetts from 11 to 13 March – the company announced on 14 February.
The cutting-edge product, Timestrip Seafood, has been designed to protect seafood packaged in reduced oxygen environments by detecting breaches in temperature during processing and transport, the company explained in a press release. The technology could prove especially valuable to products such as crabmeat and scallops, which tend to be packaged in these reduced-oxygen environments, Timestrip said.
Timestrip Seafood functions using reliable indicators that keep tabs on whether a seafood product is being stored in temperatures above three degrees Celsius – a climate known to promote the development of Clostridium botulinum (C. bot) bacteria, which is responsible for foodborne botulism. Because seafood processing is often performed in wet environments, Timestrip has also outfitted its new technology with “a special, upgraded adhesive for the self-adhesive indicators used in seafood applications,” it said.
As a means to optimize the Timestrip Seafood indicator for the utmost clarity, the company consulted with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and updated its labelling mechanism accordingly – the label now makes it “clear to processors when a breach event had occurred, and when the product should be discarded,” Timestrip explained. “Timestrip has carried out extensive quality assurance checks to ensure that all FDA requirements are met for products used in connection with C. bot.,” the company added.
The scallop and crab sectors have conveyed strong demand for the technology, Timestrip said. An early adopter of Timestrip Seafood is Washington-based South Bend Products, which has been trialing the product with its crabmeat that is packaged in a reduced oxygen environment.
Timestrip looks forward to introducing the technology in Boston at Seafood Expo North America, CEO Reuben Isbitsky said.
“We are delighted to have introduced this product ahead of Seafood Expo,” Isbitsky confirmed. “It will make an important contribution to controlling C. bot borne infection in many seafood lines.”
A manufacturer of time and temperature indicators, Timestrip has sold more than 100 million products to customers worldwide, working with companies such as 3M, Tesco, Whirlpool, Parker Hannifin, Siemens, and Febreze. The company will be exhibiting its latest innovations at Seafood Expo North America from 11 to 13 March at booth #1388.


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The final decision to shift the exhibition dates is in perspective of the ongoing COVID-19 condition which carries on to effects world wide journey, such as countries exactly where leather and style products and solutions are made and exported.
The final decision to postpone was also made soon after an extensive consultation with our business partners, associations and most importantly our exhibitors and consumers. Since APLF fairs acquire international consumers and exhibitors from far more than 90 countries every year, moving the exhibition to July need to make it possible for them for eased journey constraints into Hong Kong and consequently all-close to greater inclusion and participation, in accordance to a press release on the clearly show.
“APLF fairs are the system exactly where the world wide business meets. As an occasion organiser, we will require to make certain the three-working day occasion will permit the best business opportunities for consumers and sellers. As this kind of, we experienced to make a difficult but proactive final decision to reschedule the truthful in July, to permit the best ailments for all individuals. In the meantime, we will also build digital options to preserve the connectivity and discussions between consumers and sellers powerful,” Grace Lee, occasion director of APLF fairs reported.
“I have been included with this exhibition for 26 years now and hardly ever have I observed the globe and all industries turned ‘upside down’ as it is now. Our ideas are with all all those throughout the style and leather offer chain, and who are suffering the loss of cherished ones, revenue, operate and work opportunities. We at APLF will operate our hardest to make certain that every business member has the best possibility to restart and recharge their enterprise in the coming 12 months at APLF. All of us at APLF would like all people reading through this announcement to remain harmless, nutritious and preserve a good intellect-established that we will defeat this COVID-19 and deliver the business again to full toughness,” Michael Duck, director of APLF reported.
In the in the meantime, APLF will preserve the local community connected as a result of our digital gatherings. More than the final couple of months, they have organised far more than 20 online actions and organized just one-on-just one business matching between suppliers and consumers to connect the business. APLF is also performing carefully with regional associations to organise curated exhibitions for the tanning sector. These gatherings are aspect of a considerably larger sized and enjoyable job which will be announced in the in close proximity to long term.
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The organisers of Asia Pacific Leather Reasonable (APLF) have announced that the 2021 edition of APLF-Leather, Elements+ and Trend Obtain will be rescheduled from March thirty-April one, 2021, to July five-seven, 2021 at the Hong Kong Conference and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). APLF is a top trade clearly show exactly where a substantial array of leather and elements can be found.


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WEG will be the electric traction system supplier for the world's first electric pusher boats, which will be built by the integrated logistics solutions company, Hidrovias do Brasil S.A. Signed through the Brazilian Belov Shipyard, which is responsible for the construction of the boats, the contract includes solutions for two pusher units. Both boats should start operating in 2022 in the Amazon river, with a positive sustainable impact to the river transportation system.
The technology aims at reducing the emission of pollutant gases in the atmosphere by replacing the conventional marine diesel propulsion system with hybrid generation with electric batteries, without affecting efficiency and with the possibility of using renewable power supply. With the operation of these pusher boats, the atmosphere will no longer receive about 2168 tons of CO2 (carbon dioxide) a year, which is equivalent to 472 cars circulating on the road.
The choice of electric pusher boats for this project was strategic since these boats operate continuously with high emission of pollutant gases, and always operating close to the port and the population, stressing the need of using a cleaner energy source.
"This supply expands the diversity of boats equipped with WEG solutions for the marine application, in addition to representing a key step towards the supply of sustainable solutions that contribute for the reduction of pollutant emission", says Manfred Peter Johann, Managing Director of WEG Automation Business Unit.


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– Entrepreneur magazine says an Apple computer made by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak was recently auctioned off for $375,000. The Apple 1 computer is considered the ‘Holy Grail of Technology’ because it was only one of 200 made back in the 1970s. It’s a bit slow compared to today’s computers..it’s still trying to boot up from when they turned it on in 1976.
-A thief recently thought he stole a diamond ring from a Pasco, Washington Walmart. The man took three necklaces and what he thought was a diamond engagement ring. It turns out the ring was nothing more than a $13 cubic zirconia wedding band. Cops h ave posted the man’s picture in hopes someone recognizes him…but even more so, just to embarrass him. (KEPR)
– The Star Tribune says Hormel and Black Label Bacon are giving away bacon-scented wrapping paper for the holidays. It can be won in an online contest. Details on entering the contest are available by going to the Wrapped by Black Label website. Wrapping paper that smells like bacon…your dog will think ALL the gifts are for him!


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- February 5, 2018
The women of Longboat Harbour took a fashionable trip to Paris on Feb. 28 without ever leaving the island.
The Harbourettes' biennial fashion show whisked attendees away for an afternoon of “Springtime in Paris.”
About 100 residents and friends gathered in the clubhouse where a mini Eiffel Tower decorated the entrance, and pink decorations colored the tables. While the fashionistas enjoyed lunch from The Rosemary, 10 models showed off clothing from Chico’s new brand aimed at empowering women to be bold and unique.


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Hungary Gets USD1.2 Billion BMW Car Plant
The BMW Group continues to expand its production network in Europe, with a new facility to be built in Hungary, close to the town of Debrecen. It will come at an investment of approximately €1 billion, offer capacity of up to 150,000 units a year and create over 1,000 new jobs.
“The BMW Group’s decision to build this new plant reaffirms our perspective for global growth. After significant investments in China, Mexico and the USA, we are now strengthening our activities in Europe to maintain a worldwide balance of production between Asia, America and our home continent,” said Harald Krüger, Chairman of the BMW AG Board of Management. “Europe is the BMW Group’s largest production location. In 2018 alone we are investing more than €1 billion in our German sites to upgrade and prepare them for electric mobility.”
Oliver Zipse, BMW AG Board Member for Production, added: “In the future, every BMW Group plant in Europe will be equipped to produce electrified as well as conventional vehicles. Our new plant in Hungary will also be able to manufacture both combustion and electrified BMW models – all on a single production line. It will bring greater capacity to our worldwide production network. When production commences, the plant will set new standards in flexibility, digitalisation and productivity.”
Europe is the most important market for the BMW Group. In 2017 it accounted for almost 45% of all vehicle sales, with 1.1 million units sold. Up to the end of June 2018, the BMW Group grew in many markets across the continent, with vehicle deliveries totalling more than 560,000 units – a year-on-year rise of 1.2%.


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Toshiba Planning Large Screen Glasses-Free 3D TV
Toshiba Corp executives said on Tuesday that the company will begin selling large-screen glasses-free 3D television sets in fiscal 2011, and plans to start marketing the groundbreaking devices beyond its home turf in Japan.
Toshiba also announced its target for a one-third increase in its TV unit sales for the financial year starting in April, to 20 million.The company has already launched 12-inch and 20-inch versions of its glasses-free 3D TV in Japan.
The need for special glasses is considered a major factor hindering people from buying 3D televisions, but rival companies said that the viewing angle for glasses-free technology is too restrictive.
Atsushi Murasawa, Toshiba's head of visual products, told reporters at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Tuesday that the reaction on the sets had been favorable.
According to a Toshiba spokeswoman, the company will show off prototypes of 56-inch and 65-inch glasses-free 3D TVs at CES and will probably launch two models, one over 40 inches and another over 50 inches.
"These will not only be for the Japanese market, but also America, Europe and China," Murasawa said. He gave no details on launch dates or prices for the new products.
Toshiba makes LCD screens in-house for its small glasses-free 3D TV models, but the company said it would need to work with an external supplier for the larger screens.
It also sells 3D-capable televisions for use with customary glasses, along the lines of those offered by companies like Samsung and Sony Corp.
Murasawa said at CES that Toshiba is seeking to boost television sales in developing countries and to grab a 10 percent share of the U.S. TV market, compared with about 7 or 8 percent at present.
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A sudden shrink in sales means significantly less demand for new items, which in turn causes suppliers to scramble and eventually dissipate. The current system for most clothing imports in the US and Europe puts all of the pressure on poorer countries to pay for employers, factories, and materials, and buyers usually don’t have to pay anything until products ship months later.
It’s basically a two way commitment, except wealthier nations buying in bulk don’t have to honour contracts until the items are made and transported. Dropping out at the last minute – which seems to have happened en masse this year – causes a huge amount of damage to the most economically vulnerable nations.
Even more frustratingly, it seems that some top clothing brands such as Kohl’s have been paying out huge dividends to shareholders while cancelling existing orders from Bangladeshi and Korean garment factories. The resulting fallout has been eye-wateringly extreme. Over a million garment workers have been furloughed or fired as a result of cancelled and refused orders, and many have stated they’ve not received pay in two months.
Other big labels are guilty of not honouring contracts and fulfilling previously requested orders outside of just Kohl’s. According to The Guardian, Topshop, Walmart, Urban Outfitters, and Mothercare have all rejected big bulk purchases that are either finished or in production.
The pandemic has exposed a systematic imbalance that isn’t sustainable for the long-term future, especially as lockdowns and international disease emergencies are likely to become even more common. We cannot continue to allow the fashion industry to operate in a way that leaves the poorest out of work and prioritises the pockets of rich investors – huge brands and companies should be forced to honour purchasing commitments, even if they suddenly decide they don’t need them several months down the line.
Failing that, more needs to be done to prepare for outbreaks like COVID-19. It’s unethical for the wealthiest western companies to be in complete control of the supply chain when they’re ultimately most well equipped to deal with economic fallout. Renewed insurance policies or new legal binding contracts could help to secure finances for suppliers without them suddenly falling short of pay with no warning.
Consumers also need to demand more from brands and push them to honour their ‘sustainably sourced and produced’ marketing slogans that are always nonchalantly touted everywhere. If fashion companies truly cared about their employers and products they would prioritise helping the poorest of their suppliers before investors.
The good news is that not all big companies are ignoring the financially vulnerable. According to the Workers Rights Consortium, labels such as GAP, H&M, and Zara have all now reversed their previous decisions and are fulfilling previous order contracts. Keep in mind though that they were driven by outside pressure from worker organisations and media outlets – it didn’t come off their own backs.
So, it’s time to push for all fashion labels to help out supply workers and demand some serious change. Click here to visit the Labour Behind The Label website and do your part to help support the workers making your clothes.


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| 6 Dec 2011
Delegat's Group has said that it is performing in-line with expectations, but currency, a continuing oversupply of wine and macroeconomic weakness continue to pose challenges.
| 25 Feb 2011
Delegat's Group has reported increases in net sales and profits in the first half of its fiscal year, but has warned that New Zealand's wine grape glut could last for another three years.
| 18 Oct 2010
Delegat's Group has moved to acquire full control of under-pressure Oyster Bay Marlborough Vineyards in order to protect its wine grape supplies for the Oyster Bay brand.
| 27 Aug 2010
Impairment charges wiped out the majority of Delegat's Group profits for its latest fiscal year, but the Oyster Bay wine brand owner said that it was upbeat on future sales.
| 27 Aug 2010
A slump in wine grape prices and impairment charges on the value of vineyards has caused Oyster Bay Marlborough Vineyards to swing to net losses for its fiscal year.
| 30 Jun 2010
Delegat's Group has increased its stake in New Zealand's Oyster Bay wine to almost 55% after buying out disgruntled investor Peter Yealands.
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Delegat's Group has posted a healthy lift in figures for its fiscal year.
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Oyster Bay Marlborough Vineyards has appointed a new director to its board.
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Midtown’s Colony Square is in the middle of a massive redevelopment, with a new movie theater and a food hall, Main and Main, both under construction. Just a few weeks ago, Colony Square opened the Grove, a 10,000-square-foot park designed for lounging and eating. And later this summer, the Indigo Road restaurant team led by Steve Palmer—known for O-Ku, Colletta, Donetto, Tiny Lou’s, and Oak Steakhouse—will open a casual sushi spot called Sukoshi. Located on Peachtree Street facing the semi-circular driveway near 5Church, Sukoshi will offer counter service and to-go sushi, poke bowls, salads, and Japanese bites. A five-course, 30-minute, $30 “omakase” experience will also be available.
“The idea came up back when North American Properties first bought Colony Square,” Palmer says. “They asked us to do a pop-up, and we got excited about it. Due to madness of construction, it never materialized. We decided to open it anyway.”
Palmer and team opened a Sukoshi in Charlotte in December 2018 and plan to bring what they’ve learned at that outpost to Colony Square. “It’s been really well received. It’s a lot of fun,” Palmer says.
Palmer hasn’t yet selected a chef, but says about 25 percent of the menu will be comprised of O-Ku favorites. Options include sashimi, nigiri, specialty rolls, shrimp, dumplings, bao, and “mega maki” (Sukoshi’s version of a sushi burrito). Salads, edamame, and premade rolls will be for sale in a grab-and-go display. The entire menu can be ordered at the counter or in advance via a mobile app. To drink, there will be beer, wine, sake, and sparkling green tea, plus house-made fountain favorites like yuzu lemonade and hibiscus ginger tea.
Reservations will be available, but walk-ins are welcome, too—even for the omakase. “I live in the neighborhood and am excited to have more offerings, especially at night,” Palmer says.
The 2,000-square-foot space will seat 30 guests. Palmer describes it as “light and airy, cheeky and playful.” It’ll be decorated with light wood and colorful graphics of sushi, chopsticks, and fish tails.


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Network Airline Services extends Kenyan handler contract
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Network Airline Services (NAS) has signed a two-year contract extension for Africa Flight Services Kenya (AFS Kenya) to provide cargo handling for NAS’ four freighter flights a week into Nairobi.
AFS Kenya will handle some 11,500 tonnes of cargo a year for NAS’ MD-11 and Boeing 747 freighter operations, which arrive in Nairobi from Liege, Belgium, carrying general cargo and then continue onto Doncaster Sheffield Airport in the UK with shipments of fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables for the UK and European consumer markets.
AFS Kenya, one of the largest cargo handlers in Kenya, operates a special facility in Nairobi to support customers moving perishable cargoes from Kenya. This includes 4,735 sqm of dedicated 2⁰C – 8⁰C temperature-controlled storage and an ETV system with 172 ULD storage positions.
Gonzalo Jacob, chief executive of Africa Flight Services Kenya, commented: “NAS operates a very successful service to and from Kenya and provides an essential link to and from Europe for companies in and around Nairobi.
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There's a group of government-endorsed start-ups in China that's becoming a "growing force" in the country's push for greater technological self-reliance, according to Credit Suisse. The investment bank has singled out 32 names in this group of small- and medium-sized firms, which China has called "little giants" in its plan to boost thousands of start-ups in the country. China last year announced that it aims to develop 10,000 "little giants" by 2025 in a bid to help such firms grow into global leading forces in niche sectors, and so far the government has named over 4,700 of them. Only 310 are listed, and these stocks have reported faster revenue growth as well as higher gross margin compared with the wider market, according to Credit Suisse. "Faced with challenges arising from the global pandemic and heightened geopolitical tension, China's technology self-reliance and supply chain security have never been as important as today," wrote Credit Suisse research analyst Edmond Huang, who led a team of analysts in compiling this report. "'Little giants', a group of government-endorsed innovative SMEs, are on the rise in the nation's push to achieve technology independence and strengthen advanced manufacturing capabilities," he said. Around a quarter of the 310 firms are in tech, a third in industrials and 20% in the materials sector, the bank said. In the industrials sector, automation and aerospace will be the "breeding ground," while the battery sector will benefit from higher electric vehicle penetration, said Credit Suisse. In health care, medical devices as well as biological and chemical upstream manufacturing would be areas to watch, said the bank. In tech, China will continue to support the domestic semiconductor industry, the bank said. Tensions with the U.S. has caused China to push for technological self-reliance , particularly in the chip sector. But the country has struggled to catch up with rivals in the U.S. and other parts of Asia. Countries increasingly see semiconductors as key to national security and a sign of technological prowess. "Most of these companies focus on developing niche products, or cutting-edge technologies that China lacks in the manufacturing sector, or those that could fill up the gaps along the supply chains," Credit Suisse's Huang wrote. "We believe these companies will likely play a critical role in the nation's technology advancement and supply chain security, helping China retain its global manufacturing powerhouse position and move up the value chain," he added. As part of its scheme to boost start-ups, the Chinese government identifies companies and offers them a slew of support measures, providing direct fiscal support, tax breaks and land grants, among other incentives. Credit Suisse said Beijing's list of criteria for selecting "little giants" includes products China lacks in its manufacturing sector, products or technology that fills gaps in its supply chain or that could create a breakthrough. The index of 310 stocks, which has soared 77% since May 2019, has also outperformed the broader market index, according to the investment bank. It has beaten the CSI 300, which tracks China's largest mainland-listed stocks, by 63% and run "neck to neck" with the startup-heavy ChiNext, says the bank. The listed "little giants" also posted faster revenue growth than their peers on the mainboard. The group reported three-year compound annual growth rate of 21.8% in revenue from 2018 to 2020, outpacing the CSI 300's 3.1% growth and ChiNext's 13.4%. Such firms formed the highest proportion on the ChiNext at 40%, with 28% on the main board in Shanghai, 26% on the Star board, and the rest on the Beijing stock exchange. The investment bank identified key sectors that most of the "little giants" are clustered in, including industrials, battery, tech, health care and autos. It highlighted 32 "little giants" in these sectors. Automation Harmontronics KDT Machinery Leader Harmonious Drive Quick Intelligent Equipment Yijiahe Technology Aerospace EST Tools Huarui Precision Hyatech KEDE Numerical Control OKE Precision Cutting Zhejiang Headman Machinery Materials Anhui Estone Materials Technology Pylon Technologies Shenzhen Dynanonic Sino-Platinum Metals Sunresin New Materials XTC New Energy Materials Tech Awinic Technology Fullhan Microelectronics Infosec Technologies Speechocean Torch Electron XGIMI Health care Amoy Diagnostics Haoyuan Chemexpress NanoMicro Technology Tinavi Medical Technologies Autos Beijing SinoHytec Guilin Fuda Hangzhou XZB Tech Keboda Wuhan LinControl Automotive Electronics
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RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN // "It's Eid before Eid," Mian Ikramullah says excitedly as customers buy vermicelli at his shop.
Known locally as seviyan, it is one of the most sought after items in Pakistan at this time of year, as it has been an integral part of Eid breakfasts for centuries.
Eid Al Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, will be celebrated in Pakistan today or tomorrow and Ikramullah, who runs one of the major vermicelli shops in the old quarter of Rawalpindi, says his labourers have been working overtime to meet the demand.
"It's the busiest period of our business," says the 55-year-old. "We hardly have three hours sleep a day," he adds, pointing to huge bundles of vermicelli stacked along the walls.
Behind the shop, Mr Ikramullah has bought a sprawling house where he has set up his vermicelli-manufacturing factory.
Throughout the day, he shuttles between there and the shop to keep an eye on his workers.
"Give her a bit more, it's Eid," he tells one of his salesmen as a female customer asks for some extra vermicelli as an Eid bonus.
Inside the factory, long strands of vermicelli resembling thin ropes are hanging from dozens of wooden planks as a labourer, whose face and clothes are whitened with flour, puts flour into a machine to prepare the dough.
Explaining the art of vermicelli production, Mr Ikramullah says that many people make vermicelli with maida flour. But he uses a mixture of maida flour and semolina, known locally as suji. "The suji makes vermicelli crispy," he said.
Once the dough is prepared, it is put in another machine, which is fitted with a brass plate that shreds the dough into fine strands.
These strands are then laid out on wooden planks and placed in the sunshine to dry.
Sunlight is a must for vermicelli but Mr Ikramullah has also installed a gas-driven heating system in a room in case the sun disappears. Smaller vermicelli businesses do not have this facility.
"If there is no sunlight, then there is no work - it's a holiday for us," says Mohammad Mushtaq, a daily-wage labourer working at a small factory in the Ganjmandi area of the city.
When the strands come out of the cutting machine, they are split into pieces up to an arm's length and placed in big trays.
The trays are placed in the big oven where they are baked for up to three hours. Once they are done, they are gathered into bundles for packaging.
There are a variety of dishes made with vermicelli for Eid but a traditional vermicelli pudding, known as sheer khurma, is the most popular. It is served at breakfast, before the Eid prayers, and to guests throughout the day.
Vermicelli, sheer (milk), sugar and khurma (dates) are the main ingredients of the dish but almonds, coconut, rose water, pistachios and saffron are sometimes added.
"Can there be an Eid without seviyan?," asks Fehmida Begum, a customer at Ikramullah's shop.
Mr Ikramullah's family migrated from Amritsar in the Indian Punjab, to Rawalpindi after the partition of the subcontinent in 1947. His elder brother opened a vermicelli business in the 1960s and Mr Ikramullah took it over after his death.
Vermicelli making has continued to be a family business, as Mr Ikramullah's remaining three brothers have also set up vermicelli-manufacturing machines in Rawalpindi.
He says that his factory normally produces about a tonne of vermicelli a day. As Eid approaches, he ramps up production to more than two tonnes a day.
People also eat vermicelli during iftar and sahoor - the predawn meal - during Ramadan. Mr Ikramullah says that he earns good money from the vermicelli trade.
But he is not sure whether his children would follow in his footsteps.
"It is up to them whether they do it or not," he says as his five-year old son plays nearby with a tennis ball. "I will not force them."


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Japan is allocating US$5.2 billion to semiconductor manufacturers, including a new TSMC chip factory in Kumamoto prefecture.
Japan announced they will allocate around JP¥600 billion yen (US$5.2 billion) from its fiscal 2021 supplementary budget to chip plants by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) and other notable semiconductor manufacturers.
The JP¥600 billion fund will cover subsidies over several years. Companies will be able to receive support under the condition that they will increase production if there are supply shortages, as the Japanese government works to secure a stable domestic chip supply.
JP¥400 billion of this budget will be used on a new TSMC factory, which will be located in Kumamoto prefecture. Earlier this month, TSMC had already said they will build a US$7 billion chip plant in Japan in collaboration with Sony Group Corp.
The remaining JP¥200 billion will be spent on setting up other factories, with several projects under consideration, including a collaboration with US memory chipmaker Micron Technology Inc and Japan-based Kioxia Holdings.
Micron has already taken over Elpida Memory’s site in Hiroshima prefecture, where they produce advanced dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips. The company has opened discussions with various countries including Japan regarding investments in production.
Kioxia has an advanced NAND flash memory factory in Japan, with a new facility under construction in Mie prefecture, which will start operating in 2022. The company also plans to start constructing another new factory next year in Iwate prefecture, to commence operations as early as 2023.
The world’s top chip-making country in the ’80s, Japan has struggled to keep up with competition such as Taiwan’s booming semiconductor industry. The Japanese government is now looking at making semiconductors a new area of focus under a law targeting companies developing 5G technology, leading to further investment in this sector.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, “while TSMC is a hot topic, I think it is important to take measures to expand various possibilities in the private sector, such as attracting the U.S. semiconductor manufacturers.”
Amid rapid global digitisation and an increase in data centre investments, memory chip demand is expected to grow in the mid- to long-term. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry stated in its semiconductor reinforcement package that “securing a stable supply of advanced semiconductors (logic, memory) is the most important security issue.”
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PORTUGAL: Speakers unveiled for IAF supply chain session
Top executives from Escada, TAL and Yesim Tekstil are among speakers lined up for the supply chain session at the International Apparel Federation's (IAF) World Apparel Convention later this year.
Harry Lee, CEO of Textile Alliance (TAL), Jan Hilger, operations director at Escada, and Senol Sankaya, CEO of Yesim Tekstil will be joined by Ed Gribbin from Alvanon, Kurt Cavano from Tradecard and Bob McKee from Infor.
The 28th edition of the event will be held on 24-28 September 2012 at the Sheraton Porto Hotel & Spa in Oporto, Portugal and will focus on 'Fashion Business in a Changing Environment.' As well as the supply chain, other sessions will cover the economy, technology and innovation, and fashion retail and consumer behaviour.
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Instead of focusing on product costs as a way of offsetting the pressures faced in both retail and sourcing markets, the apparel supply chain should look instead at optimising processes, boosting coll...
The likelihood of a resurgence in near-sourcing is "certainly possible" as the apparel industry starts to think more holistically about its supply chain, delegates at this year's IAF World Apparel Con...
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India Kawasaki Motors Pvt Ltd (IKM) has announced the launch of the Kawasaki Z650 in the country at Rs. 6.04 lakh (ex-showroom). Kawasaki Z650 will be available in a new color "Metallic Spark Black". Customers can check the estimated road price of the motorcycle for their city in the road price estimator on the official Kawasaki website and book the Z650 at an IKM authorized dealer or by sending a reservation inquiry at kawasaki-india.com. The "late" model of the Kawasaki Z650 indicates a change/addition of color to the current model year.
The BS-VI Kawasaki Z650 was launched in India in May last year at a price of Rs. 5.94 lakh (ex-showroom), which is roughly Rs 25,000 more expensive than the previous model.
Faithful to the family, the Z remains with the same "Sugomi" design that distinguishes the Kawasaki Zs from a range of middleweight Roadster vehicles. The rims are a far cry from cosmetic changes, and there are no mechanical changes to the motorcycle we know. The Kawasaki Z650 is powered by a 649 cc parallel-twin engine producing 68 hp and 64 Nm of torque, along with a six-speed transmission and a skid assistive clutch. It has dual 300 mm discs at the front with double-piston tweezers and one 220 mm disc at the back with a single-piston caliper.
Kawasaki Z650 Speedometer
The bike has a LED headlight and a 4.3 inch TFT display that supports Bluetooth connectivity via Kawasaki's Rideology smartphone app. It features Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 adhesive tires, a tapered fairing, and an overall muscular design and shape.
The motorcycle weighs 191 kg and has a 15-liter fuel tank. In the context of the previous model, the 2021 Kawasaki Z650 is also likely to be the preferred midweight among motorcyclists in India, as it competes with the Suzuki GSX-S750 and the upcoming Aprilia Tuono 660.
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The world has been rapidly changing in the past few years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. People have been forced to adapt to new ways of living and working, and as a result, the online world has become more important than ever before. Online shopping has been on the rise for years, but the pandemic has accelerated this trend. Now, more than ever, people are turning to online stores to buy everything from groceries to clothing to household items.
The rise of online shopping has been beneficial for both consumers and businesses. For consumers, online shopping offers convenience, flexibility, and often better prices than traditional brick-and-mortar stores. For businesses, it allows them to reach a wider audience, reduces overhead costs, and provides valuable data on consumer behavior.
Many businesses have adapted to the pandemic by moving their operations online. This has allowed them to continue to reach customers despite physical restrictions and lockdowns. In addition, many businesses have started to offer curbside pickup and delivery options, making it even easier for customers to shop online.
Another trend that has emerged in recent years is the rise of remote work. Even before the pandemic, many companies were beginning to offer flexible work arrangements, such as telecommuting and remote work. However, the pandemic has accelerated this trend, and now many people are working from home full-time.
This shift to remote work has also had an impact on the online world. With more people working from home, there has been an increased demand for online tools and services. Video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams have seen a surge in usage, and online collaboration tools like Trello and Asana have become essential for remote teams.
In addition to work-related tools, online entertainment has also seen a surge in popularity. With people spending more time at home, online entertainment options like streaming services, video games, and online casinos have become more important than ever. Online casinos, in particular, have seen a surge in popularity in recent years.
One payment method that has emerged in the online casino industry is pay by sms casino. This payment method allows players to make deposits by sending a text message from their mobile phone. It’s a convenient and secure way to make deposits, and many online casinos now offer this option to their players.
The rise of pay by sms casinos is just one example of how the online world is evolving to meet the needs of consumers. As more people turn to online shopping, remote work, and online entertainment, businesses are finding new ways to adapt and provide the services that people need.
Overall, the online world has become more important than ever before. From online shopping to remote work to online entertainment, people are relying on the internet to meet their needs. Businesses that are able to adapt and innovate in this new landscape will be the ones that thrive in the years to come.
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Creditcall sponsors contactless donation technology for The Grand Appeal Gromit Unleashed store at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol.
Bristol, 17 July, 2017 - Creditcall, the global payments technology company, is proud to announce that it will provide its latest contactless payment technology to help raise money for The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity through the Morph: Still Naughty at 40! exhibition at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway, Bristol from July 14th until September 5th, 2017.
Card payments have overtaken cash payments, now accounting for more than 50 percent of all retail purchases in the UK of which 30 percent were made using ‘tap and go’ contactless cards. Creditcall’s latest contactless payments technology will enable visitors of the Morph exhibition and the Gromit Unleashed shop to make donations by simply tapping their contactless card, phone, or wearable devices when visiting the shop. The donations will contribute towards The Grand Appeal’s Emergency Department Appeal, which will support the reconfiguration of one of the country’s leading paediatric emergency departments.
“The Grand Appeal does fantastic work across Bristol, the South West and beyond and we are extremely proud to enable contactless donations at its Gromit Unleashed shop in Bristol” – Jeremy Gumbley, CTO at Creditcall
“The Grand Appeal does fantastic work across Bristol, the South West and beyond and we are extremely proud to enable contactless donations at its Gromit Unleashed shop in Bristol” said Jeremy Gumbley, CTO at Creditcall. “With a lot of avid fans of the Aardman characters amongst our own staff, who have also enjoyed the previous Gromit Unleashed and Shaun in the City trails in Bristol, we are pleased to sponsor and provide the latest contactless payment technology to help raise money for the Children’s Hospital in a convenient and effective way. I have many fond childhood memories of Morph and we wish him all the best on his birthday!".
It’s really exciting for us to have contactless donation points in our shop, and we are very much looking forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on donations.” – Helen Haskell, The Grand Appeal’s corporate partnerships manager
Helen Haskell, The Grand Appeal’s corporate partnerships manager added “We are so grateful to Creditcall for their generous support in providing a new fundraising platform for our Morph exhibition. It’s really exciting for us to have contactless donation points in our shop, and we are very much looking forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on donations in-store which will support sick babies and children being treated in Bristol Children’s Hospital.”
The exhibition celebrates all things Morph, as the beloved character marks 40 years since his creation by Aardman animation legends Peter Lord and David Sproxton. Fans will have the opportunity to delve into the world of Morph and Chas through hands-on activities including an interactive green screen, a cinema showcasing some of the dynamic duo’s most legendary moments and Morph model-making.
About The Grand Appeal is the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity.
The charity supports sick babies and children at Bristol Children’s Hospital and the Special Care Baby Unit at St Michael’s Hospital providing life-saving equipment, patient activities, new services and family accommodation.
The charity celebrated its 21st anniversary in 2016, and has raised more than £50 million since 1995. The Grand Appeal supports the Special Care Baby Unit via Cots for Tots, and runs Cots for Tots House, a 12 bedroom family accommodation unit for parents of critically-ill babies being treated in the Unit. For more information about Cots for Tots, visit www.cotsfortots.org.uk
Bristol Children’s Hospital is one of the UK’s leading children’s hospitals treating patients from across the South West, South Wales and beyond. It covers the largest catchment area of any children’s hospital in England, treating more than 100,000 children each year, and serves as the paediatric intensive care centre for the whole South West region. The hospital is an international, national and regional specialist centre of excellence for a range of services including neurosurgery, burns, cardiac, leukaemia and bone marrow transplants.
For more information, visit www.grandappeal.org.uk
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On Friday, the actress showed up to the premiere of Balenciaga Handbags her film Spencer at the Venice Film Festival premiere in a head turning, super short Chanel romper. On top, the black tweed one piece resembled one of the brand's classic suit jackets with four detail pockets, gold buttons, and exaggerated shoulders, but on the bottom, there was nothing to show but a pair of hot Golden Goose Outlet pants.
Bretman Rock the Internet personality best known for his YouTube presence was photographed walking down the streets of New York wearing Moncler Outlet Store a blazer, tank and distressed jeans by one of the buzziest names palm angels sale in the New York fashion industry Peter Do. On Friday, Ganni presented its fall 2021 collection titled Life On Earth, centering on sustainability and the global GanniGirl.
Each design should make our employees feel proud, says Sarah Reesman, design director. But aside from its flirty appeal, the material is also perfect for breezy summer nights. For fall 2021, RWCO. But ahead of Labor Day, the brand did something Golden Goose incredible, and majorly marked down so many best selling sandals, Golden Goose Sale loafers, sneakers, and more.
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Bharat Bill Payment System soon going to start in India
Soon payment of school fees, water bill, municipality tax, telephone bill, mobile bill, credit card bill will be made easier for all Indians.
Consumers will now be able to make payment of all the utility bills at one place, along with that they will get “Bharat Bill Payment Outlet” with ATM, Business correspondent. Means to make payment of all utility bills you will not have to go at different websites of different companies, but you can make payment of all the bills in a single website only. National Payment Corporation of India Limited (NPCCI) is soon going to start Bharat Bill Payment System.
Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) is an integrated bill payment system that will enable payment services online or through an offline network. Payment can be made through multiple modes and the users will get instant confirmation.
As per the official reports preparations are going on to launch Bharat Bill Payment system in India in upcoming one or two months, 38 banks and 7 companies have got the permission from RBI to take the payments. Along with all the major banks, companies like Oxigen, aggregators like Bill desk will open outlet for Bharat Bill Payment System.
Customers will get the facility to make payment of electricity bill, school fees, university bill, municipal tax, telephone bill, DTH bill, mobile bill, credit card bill, and insurance premium payment.


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A change to Michigan’s sales tax administration will require many mail-order and online retailers located outside of Michigan to pay the state’s 6 percent sales tax on taxable sales into the state.
“This is an important step forward in the fair administration of our tax system” says Nick Khouri, state treasurer. “With more and more shopping being done online, this change will make sure both hometown businesses and out-of-state online retailers are treated equally.”
The change comes on the heels of a June U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn a more than 30-year precedent in South Dakota v. Wayfair, allowing state departments of treasury to collect sales tax from retailers physically located outside a given state if the retailer exceeds $100,000 in sales or 200 or more transactions in affected state within the previous calendar year.
In Michigan, shoppers were previously required to track and annually self-report uncollected taxes from mail order and online retailers located outside of Michigan. The new system allows for more efficient collection of sales tax by collecting it from businesses instead of individuals.
All applicable mail-order and online retailers located outside of Michigan must pay state sales tax and file tax returns for taxable sales made after Sept. 30.
“We will be working closely with our retail and business partners to ensure a smooth transition to the new rule,” says Khouri.
The state Treasury Department estimates more than $200 million in additional state revenues will be collected annually with the new rule.


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The 5th Annual Charleston Beer Week is just days away and the Holy City is more than ready to knock back a few brews.
The fun begins on Saturday, September 9th and will continue on through Saturday, September 17th. The celebration will include nearly 50 different events at numerous venues throughout the Charleston area.
Since the area now boasts 19 production breweries, this is expected to be the biggest Beer Week yet. In addition, many existing breweries have expanded and numerous craft beer-focused businesses have opened.
While local breweries will be a primary focus for the week, events will also feature many regional and national brands, making for a diverse lineup which will appeal to a broad audience. Many events feature specialty "one-off" beer releases, often brewed specifically for the week, while other events feature various food pairings, collaboration releases, tastings and style-specific offerings.
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McDonald's is Adding Two New Sandwiches to Its Menu
Popular menu items like the Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, and french fries make up about 70% of McDonald's total sales. But "new year, new sandwich" appears to be the unofficial motto of the fast-food chain as it heads into the new year.
Be on the lookout for the debut of the new Crispy Chicken Sandwich in early 2021, the company announced on Monday. The new menu item joins an ever expanding list of chicken offerings, which already includes the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich and the McChicken. But The fast-food chain hasn't forgotten its roots.
In a nod to its heritage, McDonald's is also releasing a new burger. Burger King has the Impossible Whopper. Dunkin has the Beyond Meat breakfast sandwich. Starbucks has the Impossible Sausage Breakfast Sandwich. Now McDonald's is taking on its competitors with plant-based meat options, and the name of its new line draws on the brand's iconic flare—introducing McPlant!
International President Ian Borden said the plant-based series was created "by McDonald's and for McDonald's," according to CNBC. The chain is kicking things off with a meatless burger, but other menu items like chicken may join it in the future. McDonald's is slated to test the new sandwich next year.
These two new menu items are far from the first new menu additions announced this year. Only a few weeks ago, the fast-food chain announced the addition of three new breakfast treats—the apple fritter, blueberry muffin, and the cinnamon roll. The announcement marked the first time that pastries had been added to the menu in almost 10 years.
There have also been big changes over the decades. For more, here's What McDonald's Served the Year You Were Born.
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Honda Aircraft is progressively ramping up production of its HA-420 HondaJet, as it works towards maximum annual output of 80 units.
In 2017, the Greensboro, North Carolina-based manufacturer handed over 43 examples of its very light business jet, a significant increase on the previous year's figure of 23 aircraft.
MIchimasa Fujino, chief executive of Honda Aircraft – and the designer of the HondaJet – says there will be a "steady increase to meet market demand" this year.
"But as [it is] elsewhere in the aerospace industry, we have to ensure that we can meet the ramp-up."
Fujino says that operator feedback has been incredibly positive so far, notably around its class-leading performance.
"We call it the advanced light jet," says Fujino. "We try to distinguish ourselves by performance rather than by just competing on price.
"Everyone says that with its acceleration and speed it’s more like a sports car – others say that it climbs like a rocket."
Maximum cruise speed is listed as 422kt (780km/h), which compares to the 405kt "high cruise speed" of the competing Embraer Phenom 100.
Honda Aircraft has brought a number of innovations to the size category, from the HA-420's composite fuselage and natural laminar flow aerofoils, to the over-wing-mounted GE Honda Aero Engines HF120 powerplants.
Although Fujino says there are no technical impediments to using these features on a larger aircraft, he declines to speculate on the company's future product strategy.
In the meantime, Honda Aircraft is working to increase its market share in the Asia-Pacific. So far, it has delivered just one aircraft in the region, in Thailand, but believes it can capture 40-45% of up to 120 very light jets it forecasts will be sold into the region over the next decade.


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UTTAR PRADESH, India, March 9, 2020 /3BL Media/ – SCS Global Services (SCS) announced that it has teamed up with veteran certification providers, Shovans Das and Teena Antil, who together have co-founded Eco Stewardship Pvt. Ltd. to serve India and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Eco Stewardship’s focus will be on providing third-party inspection, verification, certification, and training to promote sustainable practices in forestry and forest product supply chains.
A range of Skechers styles feature Goodyear rubber technology outsoles – featuring sustainable soybean oil – for enhanced grip, stability and durability
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., February 27, 2020 /3BL Media/ - Global footwear powerhouse Skechers is building on the technology in its footwear through a new collaboration with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Select styles across multiple categories for men, women and kids will utilize Goodyear rubber technology in custom Skechers outsoles that will deliver increased grip, stability and durability.
Through dozens of projects around the world, Medtronic is lessening its environmental impact by conserving energy and water, increasing recycling, and reducing waste. These projects range from large, enterprise-wide corporate sustainability initiatives like energy reduction or building an onsite nitrogen generator, to smaller, volunteer-led environmental stewardship efforts at local sites.
EMERYVILLE, Calif., January 22, 2020 /3BL Media/ - SCS Global Services today announced its accreditation to perform audits under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) Fiber Sourcing Standard. This standard is a leading, credible certification in North America that governs how SFI-certified organizations procure fiber from non-certified forestland.
Manufacturer to highlight support of The Ocean Cleanup initiative and focus on company’s role in diverting plastic from the waste stream
CALHOUN, Ga., January 21, 2020 /3BL Media/—This year at The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas, Mohawk will showcase the company’s dedication to a more sustainable future through innovative manufacturing processes, product design and strategies around positive environmental and social impact. A feature display within the company’s award-winning presence at booth 5803 will highlight inspiring sustainability efforts and stories for attendees.
Multinational corporations wield immense power. A mere 100 companies control a quarter of global trade. Walmart is the 10th–largest economic entity on the planet. Coca-Cola is the world’s largest consumer of aluminum and sugarcane. In choosing where to invest, what products to develop and push, and what environmental and labor standards to uphold, corporations like these continually shape the global economy’s geography and its effects.


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Giving babies $1,000 at birth is an ‘unprecedented opportunity for financial security,’ Ayanna Pressley and Cory Booker say
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Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Cory Booker urged the Treasury Department to support their “Baby Bonds” legislation.
The bill would give babies $1,000 at birth, with additional contributions each year depending on family income.
They argued it would advance racial equity and ensure financial security at birth.
Two Democratic lawmakers want to put every American on the right financial track — at birth.
On Wednesday, Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker sent a letter, first viewed by Insider, to the Treasury Department’s chair and vice chair of its Advisory Committee on Racial Equity (TACRE), Michael Nutter and Felicia Wong, respectively — and they urged the two officials to support their “Baby Bonds” legislation.
Last month, the two Democratic lawmakers reintroduced the American Opportunity Accounts Act, which would give every child a savings account of $1,000 at birth, also known as Baby Bonds. The account would receive additional deposits each year depending on the child’s family income, and when the child turned 18, they would be able to access the funds.
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1 of 20 Photos in Gallery Retail employers like Walmart and Target are spending big bucks to hire and retain workers. SEC rules require publicly traded companies to disclose their workers’ median annual pay. Here’s what the median worker gets paid at 19 retail companies, from lowest to highest. Retail workers have seen their hourly wages increase substantially in the last several years.Major employers like Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and more have plowed billions of dollars into pay increases in a bid to get workers to join their workforces — and stay.Ever since Amazon set its minimum wage to $15 in 2018, more retailers have followed suit by offering starting wages worth more than double the national minimum wage of $7.25. The Federal minimum was last set in 2009.But hourly wages are just one part of the pay equation. An employee’s earnings also depend a lot on how many hours they work, and hours in the retail business can vary considerably, especially in seasonal segments.To get a picture of what the typical worker makes in a year at various retail brands, Insider searched AlphaSense to find the numbers in the most recent proxy filings that publicly traded companies must file with the US Securities Exchange Commission. Rules following the financial crisis of 2008 require public companies to calculate their median worker’s annual salary in order to compare it to the CEO’s compensation.Scroll through below to see where 19 of the largest companies rank, from lowest to highest annual pay.Hillary Hoffower contributed to an earlier version of this story.
“This policy would provide every child in America with unprecedented opportunity for financial security,” Pressley and Booker wrote in their letter.
“The impact would be transformative: at a cost of approximately $60 billion annually, less than 10 percent of what we currently spend to subsidize wealth-building through the tax code, we can give every American a stake in our economy and agency over their future,” they added.
Pressley and Booker emphasized how their legislation would help advance racial equity. They cited reports from Columbia University and Morningstar that found Baby Bonds would “substantially” close the racial wealth gap. For example, the Morningstar report said that “the median Black family in our sample with a child turning 18 has 94% less wealth than the median white family, and the median Hispanic family has 88% less wealth. When we introduce baby bonds, this gap narrows to 71% for Black families and 67% for Hispanic families.”
Along with Pressley and Booker, other Democratic lawmakers have been stressing the benefits of Baby Bonds over the past year. In December, the Joint Economic Committee — led by Democratic Rep. Don Beyer — released a report on the benefits of the policy, and how it would help Americans invest in higher education or start a business, building wealth later in life.
“The transition to adulthood is a challenging time for everyone. Ensuring that children can enter this defining stage of life with a nest egg would open up a world of possibilities and provide new pathways to building wealth,” Beyer said in a statement.
While support for baby bonds at a federal level has mainly been from Democratic lawmakers, Republican-led states like Iowa and Wisconsin have introduced similar proposals, which Booker and Pressley said shows “growing momentum and support for this legislative proposal across the country, paving the way for eventual federal passage.”
Even former President Donald Trump appears to be on board with the idea — Politico reported that Trump wants to encourage population growth by implementing “baby bonuses” as part of his presidential platform.
“When it comes to racial justice, we cannot afford to wait,” Pressley and Booker wrote. “Baby Bonds is exactly the type of bold, comprehensive program necessary to advance racial equity in the economy and address acute disparities for communities of color.”


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With the release of a new patch for Watch Dogs 2 the Seamless Multiplayer functionality that was announced before the launch of the game is finally working.
The new game updates that are available for both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of the game allow players to seamlessly connect to other player's worlds.
Because of the issues the game developer chose to release the game with the functionality disabled to "make sure that it doesn't impact the core gameplay experience."
Before the recent update players were already able to play the full singleplayer campaign normally. In addition, the co-op multiplayer functionality was unaffected.
The PC version of the game launches on November 29th and is not expected to suffer from the same issues.
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Lithium mining business in Nigeria attracts worldwide entrepreneurs
Tesla might enter the mining business as it seeks to ensure that it can make enough batteries for future vehicles, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday.
Musk said the electric-car maker's ability to expand its product lineup depends on being able to produce a large number of batteries.
"There's not much point in adding product complexity if we don't have enough batteries," he said.
As Tesla increases battery production, it will have to consider parts of the supply chain, like mining.
"We might get into the mining business. I don't know," Musk said. "We'll do whatever we have to ensure that we can scale at the fastest rate possible."
According to the local news, unnamed representative from Tesla was in meeting with the government officials in Nigeria to discuss potential trade agreement. Further details to be revealed.
Nigeria has abundant lithium mines reserve, which cover across regions such as Kogi State，Plateau State，Nassarawa State，Oyo State，Cross River State，Kwara State.
We Hudson currently has two branch offices, and is on the verging of opening 3rd business office in Nigeria in the late of this year 2022. Our strategy is not only got into lithium mining business to ensure a safe and sustainable supply, but also build a better community and future on this beautiful land.


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The evolution of smartphones has been an amazing one and one that’s moving so fast that there will always be new things to look out for. When the Apple iPhone 11 and Samsung Galaxy S10 series were released last year, we all couldn’t believe our eyes because they came with unexpected features; then Samsung hit us with the Galaxy S20 series in the first quarter of 2020, where one of the models boast a ridiculous 100x zoom. These devices have been on the market for a while now, and here we are, looking out for the things that are yet to come.
Before the coronavirus outbreak crippled businesses across the globe, 2020 seemed like it was going to be an amazing year for the smartphone industry, because we will all get to experience the much anticipated iOS 14 and Android 11, although the latter is now out as a Developer Preview. New reports state that Apple is now considering delaying the iPhone 12 launch by months, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
There are already rumors and leaks of upcoming flagship devices from giant brands like Samsung and Apple, which was set to launch soon, but could be delayed due to the current economic shutdown. We are also expecting other brands to follow suit in releasing new flagships.
Below is a list of the top 10 most anticipated smartphones in 2020 worth waiting for.
1. Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Samsung is now undoubtedly the best smartphone brand in the world after launching some of the best phones the world has ever seen which includes the Galaxy S20 Ultra which comes with an impressive 100x zoom. The upcoming Galaxy Note 20 has been rumored to take some of the features on Galaxy S20 including the new domino-style rear camera with 108MP sensor, and 120Hz display. There might also be an under-glass selfie camera which is likely to be a common feature for Samsung phones coming out this year.
2. Apple iPhone 12
In 2019, Apple announced that it wouldn’t launch a 5G phone and stayed true to those words by not launching any. We are all hoping the upcoming iPhone 12 will feature 5G connectivity which is likely to be the top feature of every flagship this year. The phone is likely to run on the new iOS 14 and might feature Apple A14 Bionic processing coupled with 4GB of RAM and storage options of 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
3. Samsung Galaxy Fold 2
When Samsung released its first foldable phone, Galaxy Fold, there were a couple of setbacks but thanks to the brand’s persistence, Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 is waiting in the wings. Rumor has it that Samsung is preparing a smaller version of the Fold which will feature a 6.7in display, 2 cameras on the outside along with another on the inside.
4. Google Pixel 4a
We could see Google launch one of its best productions around May and Pixel 4A is likely to feature a punch hole front camera, 3.5mm headphone socket, and a single camera on the back. This phone will be ideal for those on a tighter budget
5. iPhone SE 2
Also known as iPhone 9, SE 2 is phone everybody has been waiting for as most still don’t understand why it the X series was released ahead of this phone. iPhone SE 2 is most likely to share similarities with the iPhone 8, featuring a 4.7in display with Touch ID. The phone will run an A13 chip and will feature 3GB of RAM and storage of 64GB.
6. Huawei P40 Pro
So much has happened to this Huawei brand in the last couple of months and even after the trade ban relating to its use of Google services has been lifted, the company has insisted that it could do well without Google apps. The phone will run on Huawei’s Kirin 990 processor and rumor has it that it could feature 6.5in 120Hz display and a penta-lens camera with 10x optical zoom.
7. OPPO Find X2 Pro
Oppo had planned to display the Find X2 and X2 Pro at MWC which was scheduled for February 22 before it was postponed due to the massive outbreak of corona virus. Oppo Find X2 Pro will feature a 6.7in QaudHD and 120Hz display which can run refresh rate and resolution simultaneously. It will run on a Snapdragon 865 processor which means it can support the 5G connectivity, while also boasting of a huge 12GB of RAM.
8. OnePlus 8 Pro
One Plus 8 Pro is rumored to be launched around April and the company has confirmed that will feature a 120Hz display with many people hoping the 5G connectivity to become one of its standard features. A 6.7-inch display, 50W fast charging and 4500mAh battery life are also likely to be featured on a phone that will run on Snapdragon 865.
9. Nokia 9.2 PureView
Nokia’s MWC conference was cancelled earlier this year but a launch event has been planned for 19th of March where it will be revealing its first 5G phone. The phone could feature an under-display selfie camera which means there won’t be a visible notch as there won’t a punch-hole cutout. All Nokia’s 202 flagships would don the Snapdragon 855, which was launched in 2019 and we expect Nokia 9.2 Pureview not to miss out on that.
10. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
It has all but been confirmed that Xiomi MI 10 Pro will feature the same 108MP camera as the S20 Ultra, and also a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor that will ensure the 5G connectivity works perfectly fine. MI 10 Pro will also feature up to 12GB RAM, supported by 512GB of UFS 3.0 storage and 50W fast charge feature.


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— Hyundai Motor Co. sales fell 11.3 percent from last year’s record January, to 39,629. The car-heavy Korean automaker saw Sonata midsize sedan sales tumble 23.7 percent.
— Nissan Group sales rose 10 percent to 123,538, a January record. Sales were led by the Rogue small SUV, which was up nearly 26 percent to more than 36,000. Nissan brand sales rose 12 percent but Infiniti luxury sales dropped 8 percent.
— Ford Motor Co. sales fell 6.6 percent to 161,143, due in part to a decline in sales to rental car fleets. But its average vehicle sales price hit a record $37,000, largely due to a 1.6 percent sales increase for the higher priced F-Series pickup. Car sales were down 23.3 percent.
— General Motors Co. sales rose 1 percent to 198,548. Buick and Chevrolet posted gains, but GMC and Cadillac saw lower sales. GM’s best-seller, the Chevrolet Silverado pickup, saw a 14.5 percent jump. A new Silverado goes on sale later this year, so GM is discounting the outgoing truck.
— Toyota Motor Corp. posted a 16.8 percent increase to 167,056 vehicles on strong demand for the RAV4, Highlander and 4Runner SUVs, which hit January sales records. Sales of the revamped Camry midsize car rose 21.3 percent, bucking the SUV trend.
— Fiat Chrysler Automobiles sales were down 13 percent due to reduced sales to fleet buyers. The company sold nearly 133,000 vehicles, led by a 2 percent increase in Jeep sales. But the Chrysler brand fell 21 percent while Dodge was off 31 percent and Fiat dropped 43 percent. The Ram truck brand fell 16 percent.
— Subaru posted a 1.1 percent gain to 44,357 vehicles on record January sales of Crosstrek and Outback SUVs.
— Volkswagen sales were up 5.2 percent to 24,744. Combined sales of the new Atlas large SUV and Tiguan small SUV hit 10,640, accounting for 43 percent of VW’s sales.
This story has been corrected to show that last year’s auto sales were 17.2 million.


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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned the issuance of Dubai visit visas to citizens of 20 countries, effective immediately. The affected countries are all African nations, including Ghana, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Cameroon, Nigeria, Liberia, Burundi, Republic of Guinea, Gambia, Togo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Benin, Ivory Coast, Congo, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Guinea Bissau, and Comoros.
The UAE government has stated that this measure is necessary to address immigration-related challenges. It is unclear what specific challenges the government is referring to, but the ban comes amid a broader crackdown on immigration in the UAE.
This is not the first time that the UAE has imposed visa restrictions on African nationals. In 2022, the government announced that it would no longer issue visit visas to Nigerians under the age of 40. The government also introduced a number of other measures to make it more difficult for Nigerians to obtain visas, such as requiring them to provide bank statements and letters of invitation from UAE residents.
The latest visa ban is likely to have a significant impact on people from the affected countries. Many people travel to the UAE for business, tourism, and to visit family and friends. The ban will make it much more difficult for these people to travel to the UAE.
It is also important to note that the UAE is a major hub for transportation and trade. The visa ban is likely to have a negative impact on businesses and economies in the affected countries.
The UAE government has not announced any exceptions to the visa ban. However, it is possible that the government will make exceptions for certain categories of people, such as business travelers and students.
The UAE’s decision to ban the issuance of Dubai visit visas to citizens of 20 countries is a controversial one. Some people have argued that the ban is discriminatory and that it will harm the people of the affected countries. Others have argued that the ban is necessary to protect the UAE’s borders and national security.
Only time will tell what the long-term impact of the visa ban will be. However, it is clear that the ban will have a significant impact on the people of the affected countries and on businesses and economies in the region.


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The City of Sydney has acquired the city’s historic Customs House building from the federal government for an undisclosed sum.
The council signed a 60-year lease and agreed to manage the building (pictured, top) in 1994.
Estimated to attract some million tourists a year, the high-profile property at 31-45 Alfred Street is fitted out with a library, exhibition spaces and restaurants, including a rooftop venue capturing Sydney Harbour views.
“Customs House is one of Australia’s finest buildings and I’m delighted it will remain in public hands,” Sydney mayor Clover Moore said in this statement.
City historian Dr Lisa Murray said that the 174-year old building “once oversaw all imports and exports, immigration and narcotics control, and even regulation of books and film”.
“From 1845 to 1990, Customs House was the gateway to Australia, welcoming goods and people through its doors”.
Dr Murray said the customs “has always been a dual role of revenue raising through taxing trade, and protecting society from socially unacceptable goods, products, ideas and diseases”.
“In Sydney’s early days as a commercial centre, smugglers were active not only in relation to banned goods, but to any goods that attracted a significant tariff.
“Opium for instance was legal until well into the 20th century, but attracted a high tax, so it was at the centre of many smuggling scandals.
“As late as 1924, customs tax still contributed more than 70 per cent of the nation’s revenue, meaning Customs House played an enormous role in funding Australia during the early years of federation”.
The City of Sydney recently secured co-working giant Hub Australia as a tenant for levels three and four of the building.


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WITH the start of the cool season and demand rising for warm clothes a doctor in eastern border Sa Kaeo province today (October 29, 2018) warned the public about buying and wearing second-hand apparel as they could carry germs from the previous owners, the Thai-language daily Matichon reported.
Dr Supachoke Vejphanphaesak, based at Sakaeo Provincial Health Office, said second-hand clothes are becoming more popular in this country and the largest stocks are to be found at Rong Kluea Market near the Thai-Cambodian border in Aranyaprathet district.
Lots of traders and tourists flock here every day to buy these used clothes with the former distributing them nationwide.
While some of the clothes are rejected at the factory, most are second-hand apparel of famous to high-street brands in good condition and also very beautiful and fashionable. Most importantly, they are cheap.
This has led to increased demand for these used clothes but the buyers do not seem to care where they came from and whether the previous owner was suffering from skin or other diseases.
“I suggest that these second-hand clothes be washed many times before they are worn. Wash them with detergent and then hang them out to dry in strong sunlight to allow ultraviolet rays to kill the germs,” Dr Supachoke advised.
Top: Second-hand clothes for sale at the huge Rong Kluea market near the Thai -Cambodian border at Aranyaprathet. Everyday people from Cambodia cross the border with pushcarts and scooters with side cars loaded with their goods to sell them just a few meters over the Thai border. Photo: Drewes Zuur


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I still remember when the buzz about ‘GroupOn entering in India market’ was almost every corner of internet in India. Internet users, who had some idea about GroupOn’s business model or potential to offer products/services at throw away prices, were thrilled to learn the GroupOn’s acquisition of SoSasta.com – an Indian clone of GroupOn. However, for last couple of days both the companies are, apparently, no more enjoying the togetherness of each other.
To surprise all, SoSasta.com is not carrying a tag with the logo which used to claim “A product of Group”. Interestingly, SoSasta.com has also removed all punctuations and textures about Groupon from its website. We have failed to find a fine print of “A product of Group” which used to be there at footer of every page on SoSasta website.
Though, we don’t have any confirm source for the exact reason behind such twist, it seems to be a post effect of a recent embarrassment which SoSasta faced after its users database, containing more than 300,000 users’ personal information including login id and password, got hacked last weekend. Surprisingly, it was reported that all such confidential information, supposed to be in encrypted format, was store in clear text format and also was indexed by Google search engine.
This could be mere co-incident which may went unnoticed by GroupOn or SoSasta management, but speculations have already being made about GroupOn’s self-driven initiative in Indian market after it will settle down the legal battle to acquire groupon.com, which seems to be at the next corner.
Recently, another global daily deal giant livingsocial.com has starting tapping Indian market and has already started its offerings without launching any introductory home page.
We have tried getting concerns on this issue, but both the companies have not reverted back to us with any clarification yet.