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The meat heaters: 5,000 tons of unsold Tesco cuts a year are being burned to provide power for homes
Tesco is sending 5,000 tons of leftover meat a year to be burned to generate electricity for homes, it emerged yesterday.
The supermarket disposes of enough meat that has passed its sell-by date to power 600 homes for a year through the National Grid.
Other major supermarkets plan to follow suit. But animal rights campaigners yesterday said many homeowners would be 'horrified' to learn that their electricity was generated by the 'macabre' recycling scheme.
Tesco has hailed the scheme as part of a 'green' drive which had enabled it to stop sending any of the waste it produces to environmentally damaging landfill sites.
But the campaigners said the environmental benefits were far outweighed by the greenhouse gases produced by all the extra animals unnecessarily reared for slaughter in the first place.
The supermarket giant sends 5,000 tons of out-of-date meat to the National Grid, enough to power 600 homes for a year
Animal rights campaign group Viva said vegetarians in particular would be alarmed to discover that their houses were being part-powered by out-of-date meat.
Justin Kerswell, campaigns manager for Viva (Vegetarians International Voice for Animals), said: 'It's a sad indictment of modern life that not only hundreds of millions of animals are killed each year in the UK, but so much meat is left over from greed and indifference.
'To turn this wasted meat into power might seem like a good idea at first, but you have to ask yourself why is so much left over and why are so many animals dying to provide this excess?
'Surely killing fewer animals in the first place should be the aim.
'Whatever savings are made by turning this meat into energy is more than voided by the huge amount of greenhouse gases generated by the farming and production of the meat in the first place.
'Tesco should take a long hard look at its wasteful practices.'
He said consumers should be told if their domestic power came from such sources.
'More and more people are choosing to adopt an ethical and green vegetarian or vegan diet,' he added.
'Green Drive': The supermarket says the scheme means it is not sending as much waste to environmentally damaging landfill sites
'Most would be horrified to find out that their power was generated by leftover meat.
'Consumers should have the right to know if their power is generated in this macabre manner.'
The meat and other food waste is processed in biomass-to- energy
plants which turn waste food into biofuel and then use that to produce renewable electricity.
Britain lags behind other European countries in the use of this ' anaerobic digestion' conversion, and ministers were handed recommendations on how to boost rates by an expert review panel last month.
Tesco, the UK's biggest retailer, said this week that it had succeeded in diverting all of its annual 531,000 tons of waste - equivalent to the weight of 75,000 double-decker buses - away from landfill.
Normally only about 385,000 tons would be recycled, with 146,000 tons going to landfill.
The supermarket giant had originally planned to have no waste going to landfill by the end of this year, but has fulfilled its pledge early.
Sainsbury's are also running a zero landfill scheme in which food waste will be sent to anaerobic digestion plants. The leftover products will then be turned into fertiliser or pet food.
The supermarket also plans to recycle all its 20,000 tons of non-food waste including metal, plastic and paper packaging.
Asda and Ocado, which delivers Waitrose groceries, are also planning to follow suit.
Of the main supermarket chains, only Wm Morrison has yet to make any firm commitment to sending no waste to landfill.
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Military has always been a good seller but apparently it has really taken off as we near the choice between Trump and Socialism. People are feeling CW-II warming up.
Apparently, there’s many in the U.S. who believe that the civil unrest and the volatility isn’t just simply going to go away on its own after the election. This is probably why online purchases for items military gear, including items like the $220 CM-6M gas mask which is resistant to bean bag rounds, are flying off the online shelves.
There has been a more than 20x increase in the sales of such goods and military gear this yearBloomberg
- Roman Zrazhevskiy of Mira Safety in Austin, Texas said: “It doesn’t matter who gets elected. They think that no matter who wins, Biden or Trump, there are going to be people who are upset about the result.”
The military style gear has been donned by both sides of the political spectrum, with ANTIFA supporters wearing it while rioting and conservative supporters wearing it while trying to keep their streets and businesses safe from unnecessary assaults and property damage.
Retail chain 5.11 Tactical is doing almost $400 million in annual sales in places like Tulsa and El Paso. In some places the military style outfits are becoming everyday wear. Same store sales were up 10.5% in Q2 and 7.5% in Q1.
Guns and ammo sales have also surged. We noted Smith & Wesson had reported record sales back in September, for example.
The 500,000-member U.S. Concealed Carry Association says it has seen its membership “explode”. They are signing up members four times faster than a year ago.
- Online forum MyMilitia.com said: “We’ve seen a large increase [in signups] since April — it’s only getting bigger.”
Gun stocks soared this summer as Americans panic hoarded guns and ammo. Weapon background checks surged to record highs, rose 79% in July year-over-year amid pandemic fears and violent social unrest gripping major metros.
- Elizabeth Neumann, a former assistant secretary for threat prevention at the Department of Homeland Security, commented: “It’s evidence of what many people have been expressing concern about for the last six months — the stress associated with the pandemic, a frustration or anger about various government mitigation efforts and a belief that those efforts are infringing on their individual liberties.”
At another tactical gear shop, Gladiator Solutions, half the orders are coming from civilians – a major uptick from when law enforcement would be the company’s number one customer.
- Matt Materazo, the company’s founder, said: “We’ve seen a big uptick coming out of New York, New Jersey, Illinois — not just those states but Chicago, Manhattan, Queens and San Francisco.
- We never did business with folks from San Francisco.”

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No one gets excited about getting a smog check, but there’s one thing all Los Angeles residents can look forward to: Fewer days in which our local mountains disappear in a cloud of brown haze. Numerous factors contribute to pollution in southern California, including smoke from wildfires and chemicals produced by refineries and other factories. […]
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We all think we drive safely, but do we really? August 16, 2022 started out like any other day. 71-year-old Larry Lee Atham, President of a West Virginia-based trucking company, got behind the wheel for a routine day of driving. At mile marker 132 on the I-79, everything changed. He lost control of the truck, […]
All business owners are familiar with the rules of supply and demand. Few, however, realize how heavily trucking companies depend on supply and demand to function. We don’t blame them, either. With free two-day delivery becoming the norm, it feels like shipping just happens automatically. Most of us know that it’s more complicated than that, […]
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The Healthy Child Initiative is a campaign to put a sugar-sweetened beverage tax on the November 2014 ballot. At a packed meeting on Tuesday, City Council unanimously approved taking the first step for it to be included on the ballot, by including it in a community poll of potential ballot measures. If passed, Berkeley would… Read more »
A recent op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle lines up the scientific reasons why sugary beverages are linked to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other health concerns. The quick snapshot is that soda and other sugary drinks deliver huge quantities of glucose and fructose directly to our bloodstream, overloading our pancreas and liver. Fructose gets… Read more »
Two San Francisco Supervisors are moving forward a 2014 ballot measure to put a 2 cents per ounce tax on sodas. The soda and beverage industry is paying attention and has started to respond, setting up for a David-and-Goliath battle in the 2014 election.
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This Halloween, remember the story of the Real Bears if you really want to be frightened. Soda companies sell their products with advertisements that show the sugary beverages as part of active, fun lifestyles, like the “cool” polar bears that chug Coca Cola. The beverage industry wouldn’t sell very much soda if they truthfully represented… Read more »


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Mila Malenkov’s popularity grows amid speculations
Mila Malenkov has amassed more than 110k subscribers but her Instagram accounts still remains “private”.
Her profile picture on the photo and video sharing app leaves Mila’s fans wanting for more but they are left helpless due to her privacy.
Mila is seen reviewing different products and clothing on YouTube where she is quite popular.
Like all the major social media stars she is also no exception when it comes to speculations and rumors.
The most disturbing rumors about her was recently circulated on social media when some people claimed that Mila Malenkov got he private pictures and videos leaked online. But all such social media discussions proved to be a hoax.


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Can nanotech keep chipmaking up to speed?
Chipmakers should look to tiny technology for a little help in pushing products forward, industry members were told on Wednesday. Nanotechnology, the science of building products out of components that are less than 100 nanometers in size, could help companies continue their tradition of minting generations of speedier, less-costly chips every two years, according to one influential industry observer.
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Carlyle eyes Cadbury's drinks arm
AMERICAN private-equity firm Carlyle Group is set to join the race to buy Cadbury Schweppes' underperforming European soft drinks division.
Cadbury last month hired investment bank Goldman Sachs to find a buyer for the unit, which has been outshone by the firm's US drinks operation. Several private-equity firms are understood to be interested.
The business, which owns the rights to the Schweppes brand as well as the Orangina and Oasis brands, is estimated to be worth about £1bn. Proceeds from a sale would enable Cadbury to fund deals such as its recent purchase of Green & Black's organic chocolate.
It is expected that after a drinks sale, the confectionery maker would revert to the Cadbury name it used before its 1969 merger with Schweppes.
Sources said Carlyle has asked former PepsiCo executive Nish Kankiwala to front the bid. Carlyle, however, refused to comment.
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Once, Ford Ranger was the best-selling truck in the US until 2004, but it was fading away. In January 2017, the Company would come back in the US with the 2019 Ford Ranger USA. This new type was tested in Colorado. Luckily, there are indicators about New Ford Ranger specs as the medium-sized pickup.
After the GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado released, Fo did not produce any mid-size truck, and the F-150 was the only option with a large size. While the Raptor is being built at Wayne, Michigan. This 2019 model will compete with New Toyota Tacoma, New Chevrolet Colorado, and 2019 GMC Canyon.
New Ford Ranger Redesign Exterior & Interior
There is no detail regarding the interior and exterior of the new Ford Ranger length. The overall design is quite the same to the existing models, and it can be disappointing. There are no major changes in the upcoming model. It is going to build with the famous T6 platform.
There is a mid-size of infotainment screen, heated and ventilated front seats, and an advanced driver assists technology. Though it was a prototype, so the exact design may vary.This midsize pickup has comfort interior and convenience, and plenty of accommodations in the cab.
It means an 8″ touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Compatibility for the base model.Hill start assist, sway control, and safety features, will available as the options. Other features that applied include heated/ventilated front seats, LED ambient lighting, and a moonroof.
2019 Ford Ranger Specs
The 2019 Ford Ranger engine specs are equipped with a 2.3-liter turbo 4 EcoBoost engine. For upgraded trims is 2.7 or 3.5 liters EcoBoost V6 engines. It expects to have a gasoline engine and it could the e 3.2-liter l5 engine or a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine. The other models have 10-speed auto transmission.
With such engine, it could come with the AWD system. The new Ranger American-made still uses the current T6 Ranger. While the most pickup is generally used diesel engines, for new Ford Ranger USA and Canada aren’t likely to use petrol/gasoline.
Ford will have engine options from every model, and a bit different from 2019 Ford Ranger Bronco specs. But, don’t expect to see a higher performance to compete with GMC/Chevrolet that uses diesel on their midsize truck.With this size, the 2019 Ford Ranger towing capacity will up to 7,000 lbs. (3175 kg).
2019 Ford Ranger Price and Release date
The new Ford Ranger will be launched in 2018, and no confirmed news about the price. But many expect the price is $25,000-$35.000 for the base model.Another variant like 2019 Ford Ranger Raptor price, it could be more expensive. Ford announced would bring the Ford Ranger back to North America.
What is new from this truck is about extra rigidity, improved handling, and toughness. Ford will also introduce a two-door as the regular body-cab, and the four-door as the super crew cab. The tri-bar grille looks to be redesigned, and the front bumper equipped with two tow hooks.
After all, the benefits of the 2019 Ford Ranger MPG, the size may not be proper for everyone. The popularity of smaller models from Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and GMC/Chevrolet has demanded.But without solid news and details from Ford, it just a speculation.


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Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq:IMMR), the leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced that its tactile feedback technology has been incorporated into the gamepad controller for the Razer Edge tablet. The Razer Edge swept every CNET 2013 award for which it was nominated at the recent Consumer Electronics Show: “Best of Show,” “People’s Voice” (as voted by the CNET audience), and “Gaming.”
“As gaming platforms become mobile, we know the gaming community won’t compromise on the quality and experience they have come to expect from consoles,” explains Robert Lacroix, vice president of engineering at Immersion. “Immersion’s tactile effects provide high-quality feedback in hundreds of millions of controllers for PC and console games. The Razer Edge’s thoughtful design delivers the power to enjoy the most advanced PC games at full capacity, and ensures the mobile experience will be as immersive as a home console.”
By using a Windows 8 operating system with Intel architecture, the Razer Edge ensures that the broadest array of today’s most popular PC games will run natively on it without the need to be ported, optimized, or developed anew. By incorporating Immersion’s tactile effects for its gamepad controller, the tablet creates an immersive gaming experience while in mobile console mode.
“We used a crowdsourcing approach to develop the Razer Edge, ensuring we delivered all the power and capabilities gamers expect from a mobile platform,” explains Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO, and creative director. “That thinking extends to the unprecedented power and striking visual design of the Razer Edge, as well as to the audio and tactile experience. The tactile effects incorporated into the Razer Edge gamepad controller make mobile gaming more lifelike and engrossing.”
The Razer Edge will be available in Q1, 2013.
About the Razer Edge
It’s a tablet. It’s a PC. It’s a console. It’s all of the above: a full-feature PC and the most powerful tablet in the world. What’s more, it has four modes specially designed for gamers and is able to run all PC games and applications. PC gamers helped design the most powerful tablet in the world today, the only system of its kind utilizing technology from both Intel and NVIDIA. Powerful 3rd generation Intel® Core processors will help ensure even the most advanced PC games will function at full capacity, and the NVIDIA GeForce graphics will offer striking visual clarity – a first for tablet gaming and a godsend for the world’s 300 million-plus PC gamers.
For more information about The Razer Edge, please visit http://www.razerzone.com/EdgePro.
About Immersion (www.immersion.com)
Founded in 1993, Immersion (NASDAQ: IMMR) is the leading innovator in haptic technology; the company's touch feedback solutions deliver a more compelling sense of the digital world. Using Immersion's high-fidelity haptic systems, partners can transform user experiences with unique and customizable touch feedback effects; excite the senses in games, videos and music; restore "mechanical" feel by providing intuitive and unmistakable confirmation; improve safety by overcoming distractions while driving or performing a medical procedure; and expand usability when audio and visual feedback are ineffective. Immersion's TouchSense technology provides haptics in mobile phone, automotive, gaming, medical and consumer electronics products from world-class companies. With over 1,300 issued or pending patents in the U.S. and other countries, Immersion helps bring the digital universe to life. Hear what we have to say at blog.immersion.com.
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Razer™ is the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware. Founded in 1998, with its headquarters in Carlsbad, California, the company has offices in nine cities around the globe. Used by the most demanding professional gamers who compete in global tournaments. Razer provides gamers with the unfair advantage of cutting-edge technology and award-winning design. We live by our motto: For Gamers. By Gamers. ™
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of Immersion Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
All statements, other than the statements of historical fact, are statements that may be deemed forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding features and performance of the Razer Edge, as well as the statement that the Razer Edge will be available in Q1, 2013.
Immersion's actual results might differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties associated with Immersion's business, which include, but are not limited to: unanticipated difficulties and challenges encountered in product development efforts by Immersion and its licensees; unanticipated difficulties and challenges that may affect the timing of the Razer Edge’s launch; adverse outcomes in any future intellectual property-related litigation and the costs related thereto; the effects of the current macroeconomic climate; delay in or failure to achieve commercial demand for Immersion's products or third party products incorporating Immersion's technologies; and a delay in or failure to achieve the acceptance of force feedback as a critical user experience. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond the control of Immersion.
For a more detailed discussion of these factors, and other factors that could cause actual results to vary materially, interested parties should review the risk factors listed in Immersion's most current Form 10-Q, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this press release reflect Immersion's beliefs and predictions as of the date of this release. Immersion disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of financial, business, or any other developments occurring after the date of this release.
The use of the word "partner" or "partnership" in this press release does not mean a legal partner or legal partnership.
Immersion, the Immersion logo, TouchSense and HD Haptics and Integrator are trademarks of Immersion Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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In today's digital world, change is the one constant. Disruptive innovations like cloud, mobility, social media, and the Internet of Things have reshaped the market and set new standards in customer expectations. To remain competitive, businesses must tap the potential of emerging technologies and markets through the rapid release of new products and services. However, the rigid and siloed structures of traditional IT platforms and processes are slowing them down – resulting in lengthy delivery ...
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The Director of Kern County Department of Mental Health said he was shocked to hear about the drink.
“It just stunned me, because you’re equating one of the worst episodes of many people’s lives, being detained due to a psychiatric condition, and then you’re labeling that on a drink.”
Grocery store says they will no longer sell 51Fifty due to its name.
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A local energy drink company will no longer be sold at Save Mart locations because of the brand’s name.


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AT&T is the lowest-scoring cell-phone carrier in the U.S., according to a satisfaction survey of 58,000 ConsumerReports.org readers. Of all the carriers rated, AT&T was the only one to drop significantly in overall satisfaction.
Over half of the survey respondents who used AT&T as a carrier owned some version of the iPhone, the Apple smart phone that is exclusive to AT&T, at least for now. Consumer Reports data, reflecting all versions of the phone, found that iPhone owners were much less satisfied with their carrier and rated data service (Web and e-mail) lower than owners of smart phones on other carriers that, like the iPhone, have a host of apps to encourage heavy data use.
“Our survey suggests that an iPhone from Verizon Wireless, which is rumored, could indeed be good news for iPhone fans,” said Paul Reynolds, Electronics Editor for Consumer Reports.
Also big news this year: U.S. Cellular—which serves 26 states, mostly in the South and Midwest—beat out Verizon Wireless as the top-rated provider for contract service. Also, Sprint has pulled even in overall satisfaction with Verizon, which has been the clear top provider in our Ratings in most years since 2003. Sprint even scored better than Verizon in some aspects of customer service, in a remarkable turnaround.
The survey is part of our annual comprehensive cell-phone package, which hits newsstands tomorrow (Dec. 7) as part of the January issue of Consumer Reports. It will also post online at CRO tomorrow morning. Subscribers will be able to get full Ratings and all the details on the story, including city-by-city Ratings for 23 metro areas.


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With immediate effect, the government has imposed import restrictions on laptops, tablets, and personal computers. The government stated in its notice that in order to import these goods, legitimate permission for limited imports must be secured.
The notice said that “their import would be permitted against a valid license for restricted imports.” But why did the government impose an import ban right away? The government’s goal in limiting imports of these in-demand electronics is to lessen its dependency on foreign markets while simultaneously enhancing domestic production capacity. It is no secret that the government has been actively pursuing policies to position India as a desirable investment location for leading corporations worldwide.
Numerous businesses, including as Apple, Foxconn, Walmart, and others, have already made significant investments in India to open local branches and stores. The most well-known producer of electric vehicles in the world, Tesla, is next in line since it intends to create a local factory for less expensive production.
Potential justifications for this new laptop licensing program
The public has expressed a great deal of interest in and concerns over the government’s 2023 introduction of a new laptop licensing regime. It is crucial to explore the larger background and the particular motivations guiding this project in order to comprehend the logic behind such a quick implementation. We will examine the major elements influencing the quick implementation of the laptop licensing program in this thorough discussion.
The quick rate of technical innovation is one of the main reasons for the quick deployment of the laptop licensing scheme. Modern hardware and software technologies have grown rapidly in popularity in recent years. In order to guarantee that its residents have access to the newest and most secure digital technologies, the government understands the necessity of keeping up with technological innovations.
The COVID-19 outbreak brought attention to the digital divide because it revealed how many people lacked access to basic digital tools and services needed for remote employment, education, and healthcare. The government has prioritized programs like the laptop licensing program to guarantee fair access to technology for all people, particularly those in underprivileged neighborhoods, in an effort to close this gap.
National security is at serious danger due to the complexity and frequency of cybersecurity threats. By controlling device use and ensuring that they adhere to particular security requirements, the government sees the laptop licensing scheme as a way to improve cybersecurity. This quick adoption is thought to be a proactive step to protect sensitive data and important infrastructure.
Having a competitive economy
The government understands the value of developing a technologically skilled workforce to stay competitive in the global economy. It intends to provide citizens with the resources they need to prosper in a work market that is becoming more and more digital by giving them access to licensed computers. Through encouraging innovation and talent development, this project is anticipated to increase economic competitiveness.
Sustainable environmental practices
The government is also worried about how electronic garbage (or “e-waste“) may affect the environment. The responsible disposal and recycling of outdated technology can be promoted through a laptop licensing program, helping to achieve sustainability objectives. This increasing issue can be addressed quickly to prevent it from getting worse.


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The continuing march of the limited-edition (Product) Red goods that are part of the eponymous charity's drive to raise funds for AIDS relief and research across the world reached Japan today, when Motorola unveiled its red RAZR for the market here.
Available only on the NTT DoCoMo network, the M702iS(RED) RAZR follows soon after an altogether less-altruistic branded RAZR from Dolce & Gabbana. The red phone will sell through the usual DoCoMo channels for about ¥25,000 (£105), of which Motorola will donate ¥1,000 (£4.20) to the anti-AIDS drive.
Even better for the Bono-fronted campaign is the news that DoCoMo will gift 1 per cent of every red-RAZR-using subscriber's monthly bill to the fund until March 2008. The new phone will hit the streets on 27 April.


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Kansas Gas Service’s 632,000 ratepayers need to be able to count on the Kansas Corporation Commission to consider their interests as it scrutinizes proposals such as the company’s latest plan to raise rates $32.7 million. No rubber-stamping, please.
As a hearing last week in Wichita made clear, the rate case is stirring up customers and raising questions of fairness. And no wonder.
Why shouldn’t residential customers be irked at the idea of paying about 9.1 percent more as large commercial users pay an average of 8.2 percent less and some unnamed users pay 20 percent less? Meanwhile, small businesses would pay 2.5 percent more.
As the economy continues to struggle to its feet, the 10.75 percent rate of return on equity that Kansas Gas seeks for its investors also strikes many customers as excessive.
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And if Kansas’ regulatory system can’t find fault with the company’s “revenue normalization adjustment” plan to charge more annually because customers are conserving energy and using less natural gas, that’s a problem not just for customers but for the state and its future.
According to the Citizens’ Utility Ratepayer Board, Kansas Gas’ proposal would provide the company with a 20.5 percent increase in the revenue it collects for delivering gas to consumers. Such a steep rate of increase seems out of step with Kansas Gas president Brad Dixon’s talk of the normalization plan as “maintaining an adequate level of revenue for us.”
As Michael Stavy, a Chicago-based energy economist, suggested to The Eagle’s Dion Lefler, it would make more sense for Kansas Gas to go with a small fixed charge and raise the part of its rates based on usage.
As the Kansas Gas case advances to a final decision in January, more ratepayers should make themselves heard. Comments can be submitted until Oct. 31 by mail (Kansas Corporation Commission, Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, 1500 S.W. Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604-4027), by e-mail (email@example.com) or by phone (800-662-0027). To avoid confusion, refer to Docket No. 12-KGSG-835-RTS.
Unfortunately, doubts about the KCC’s willingness to look out for residential and small-business consumers were deepened by another case decided in April. That’s when the KCC approved a settlement – agreed upon by Westar Energy, KCC staff and large commercial and industrial consumers – looking to small ratepayers to shoulder most of a $50 million rate hike and a 10 percent shareholder profit.
“The KCC has become a cash register for the utilities,” David Springe, CURB’s chief consumer counsel, said at the time.
This time and every time, the commission must do more than go through the motions of vetting rate cases on the way to giving utilities whatever they want. And the KCC and other state leaders need to do more to see that energy conservation is encouraged, not punished with rate hikes.
For the editorial board, Rhonda Holman


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September 18, 2007 |
NEW DELHI: The next big war in the motorcycle segment is likely to happen in the high-end bike segment. Almost all bike makers are gearing up with a line-up for the super bike segment making the most of the new regulations for bikes of 800 cc and above. Suzuki Motorcycles India (SMIPL) is in the process of getting government approvals for this segment. SMIPL vice-president (marketing) Atul Gupta said: "We are setting up three parallel process simultaneously to foray into the big bike segments.
December 22, 2010
R L Ravichandran, CEO Royal Enfield After 2014, Hero Group has to compete with Honda, the worldwide market leader. Its other competitors are Suzuki and Yamaha of Japan, with Suzuki leading in scooter volumes and Yamaha in greater than 125cc bikes. Bajaj is already a leader in the premium commuting segment of bikes, partnering Kawasaki in the supersports range & KTM in Offroaders. TVS has gained a predominant position in scooters. Bajaj & TVS have strong in-house R&D teams and successfully launched products over the last three decades, be it in scooters, commuter bikes or sports premium segments.
March 31, 2003 |
It had to happen. The dream run that bikemakers have had in the Indian market since 1997 had to sputter sometime. And it has. The gentle upward curve that shot up since 1998 is beginning to flatten out. Leaving big volume bikemakers antsy. One look at the sales stats tells you just what a dream run it has been so far. The motorcycle segment clocked 12,35,332 units in April-February '98, going up to 34,24,966 units in the same period current fisc. So where's the flattened curve?
August 5, 2005 |
It has been the most eagerly-anticipated launch in the motorcycle market since the Honda Unicorn. Japanese major Suzuki's re-entry into the rough and tumble of the Indian two-wheeler business is being keenly watched by the three biggies in the bike mart — Hero Honda, Bajaj and former-partner TVS. All three have a considerable stake in the motorcycle market and any change in market share dynamics is likely to affect them the most. But first, the facts. Although no official communique has been forthcoming from the company, sources say Suzuki is all set to roll out its first solo motorcycle offering in end-October.
July 13, 2014 |
Two days after the rail budget, Satish Agnihotri, CMD, Rail Vikas Nigam, the PSU that oversees the Indian Railway's infrastructure projects, invited four retired rail engineers for lunch. The food was simple — rice, roti and dal. But what the five men were about to discuss was complex: how to build India's first bullet train. For an organization that is synonymous with sluggish trains, bullet trains are nothing short of a leap into the future for the Indian Railways. Bullet trains, or high-speed trains, are billed as the Railways' dream project.
January 9, 2009 |
TOKYO: Kawasaki announced on Friday that it will withdraw from the 2009 MotoGP world championship, citing the global economic downturn. Kawasaki, which has participated in MotoGP since 2003, finished last among the five manufacturers taking part in the 2008 MotoGP world championship. "Kawasaki Heavy Industries will suspend participation in 2009 MotoGP championship," the company said in statement. "Due to the influence of the global economic crises we have had to reevaluate our business structure.
January 11, 2008 |
NEW DELHI: Bajaj Auto Ltd, the country's second biggest bike maker, today entered into an agreement with Japan's Kawasaki for bringing the latter's high-end motorcycles into India. Among the bikes being considered are Ninja 250, sports roadster ER6n, another sports bike Ninja ZX6R, and Z1000 Vulcan Cruiser, company officials said at the Auto Expo here. Bajaj and Kawasaki already have a technology tie-up. The new bikes would be sold through Bajaj Auto's Probiking showrooms across the country.
March 5, 2003 |
PUNE: Bajaj Auto Ltd, India's second-largest motorcycle maker, said on Wednesday that company officials would meet with counterparts from Kawasaki Heavy Industries on March 11 to discuss possible partnerships. Kawasaki now gives Bajaj Auto the technological know-how for some of its motorcycle models. "On 11th March, a Kawasaki team will be here and we will discuss this issue again," said Rajiv Bajaj, president of Bajaj Auto, referring to media reports that the two companies might enter into some sort of equity partnership.
October 28, 2002 |
MUMBAI: Bajaj Auto has finalised plans to rope in its Japanese technical collaborator ? Kawasaki Heavy Industries ? as an equity partner. The two-wheeler major is however not contemplating spinning off its motorcycle business and Kawasaki would be offered a minority stake in the group flagship itself. "We are meeting Kawasaki officials next month to discuss the matter. We would ask them to join Bajaj Auto as an equity partner," Bajaj Auto president Rajiv Bajaj told ET. Mr Bajaj declined to discuss the exact equity state which would be offered.
October 29, 2003 |
TOKYO: Japanese two-wheeler giant Kawasaki has asked its alliance partner Bajaj to improve quality to tap the enormous motorcycle export potential while indicating that the Indian partner could consider pumping in more money in the venture as they had no plans for financial participation. "Quality is most crucial issue... at the moment Bajaj may be satisfied with domestic market... we are talking to Bajaj for improving quality to export successfully," Shinichi Morita, managing director and president of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, told PTI during the ongoing Tokyo Motor Show.


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An Alternative Survey!
11th October 2018
The 2018 Alternatives Salary, Market Insight & Sentiment Survey has been released with almost 1,200 respondents from the marketing, digital and customer community participating. The survey takes an in-depth look at differences by company sector, size, career level, gender and other factors including Brexit and Marketing spend.
Sandra Lawler, Founder and Director of Alternatives said: “In an increasingly competitive market for talent, the survey findings point to opportunities and issues for the marketing industry – and business in general – to address now.”
Key findings include:
On the gender equality front, male respondents in general are better paid, receive more non-salary benefits, feel more secure and are more engaged. Bernie Keogh, Managing Director, Alternatives (pictured) said: “Reflecting a similar result to last year, the survey finds that male respondents are paid more for the same roles than their female counterparts at almost all levels from practitioner level upwards. The pay differential increases the more senior the career stage. For instance, a male director will get €15,000 more than a female director (+13%). A number of male respondents are less well paid at early career stage however.”
Overall, respondents were well remunerated ranging from support level at an average of €30,000 base salary to Directors at an average of €123,000. In addition, 61% of respondents were awarded salary increases in the last year.
Males get more benefits than women across almost all benefit categories in particular in areas such as bonuses, contributory pensions, healthcare, share options and cars. The exception is flexible working, which is also considered more motivating for women than men.
Market sentiment continues to be positive, but Brexit is looming and many sectors are anticipating its’ potential negative impact, in particular the government, logistics, pharma, motor and drinks sectors. 1 in 5 are still uncertain of how it will affect them.
The gig economy is alive and kicking in marketing. Sandra Lawler said: “In the battle for talent, companies are increasingly accessing flexible resource as a way to attract or retain in-demand talent. 80% of companies access flexible resources (interim managers, contractors, consultants) and one in three respondents have contracted or freelanced before.”
Engagement is a big issue, at all levels (despite more people being secure in their roles), but particularly at more junior levels and amongst females. Despite security in their roles, salary increases and a positive outlook for their business in general, respondents are less engaged in their roles today and 61% expect to move on in the next 2 years. Although this is across the board, this is particularly marked for those at earlier career stages and for females.
Resources are relatively tight with the majority of companies having marketing teams of 10 or less and budgets of €1m or less. Larger companies, multinationals and consumer facing businesses have greater resources.
Asked how Marketing and its role within an organisation is viewed, 64% of respondents said it was perceived as a strategic, revenue generating partner. 42% said it was perceived as strategic and crucially is also represented on the board. It’s also worth noting that 22% perceived it as a support function only unchanged from last year.
Tom Trainor, Chief Executive, the Marketing Institute of Ireland said: “In light of Brexit in particular, the marketing profession has never had a more crucial role to play in developing the economy, building new revenue streams and opening new markets. The strategic, customer oriented, value adding role it plays is critical.”
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SAN FRANCISCO — Stem-cell fish fillets and cow-free curds and whey were among the cutting-edge concepts discussed at the Future Food-Tech conference, held March 22-23 in San Francisco. The forum drew dozens of professionals across the food industry, including investors, entrepreneurs, suppliers and manufacturers, with a shared goal to sustainably and safely feed a growing global population.
While many emerging innovations may transform the future of food, such technologies must be communicated to consumers early and often, said Linda Eatherton, partner and managing director at Ketchum, a global public relations firm.
“There are going to be more and more uses for technology to make our world better, starting with our food supply, whether it’s in the ground or on our table, but the truth of the matter is a lot of consumers still get a little queasy about the idea of science and food in the same sentence,” Ms. Eatherton said during a panel discussion at the conference.
Today’s consumers want to learn more about the food they eat, but “transparency does not mean more information,” Ms. Eatherton said. Rather, consumers seek access to cues, clues, signals and unique opportunities to engage with brands.
“Consumers are not going to back off on their need to know,” Ms. Eatherton told Food Business News. “And they are asking us to bring the information to them sooner, not later. Not after it’s on shelf. They don’t want to have to do their homework standing in the food aisle.”
Companies must not dismiss consumers as uninformed or disinterested, she said, adding, “Treat them as stakeholders, not objects you are marketing at.”
“We’ve been through a situation in this industry where we tried to introduce foods made with some new technologies, and we thought it would be best not to share it because it was too hard, too complicated, too much to expect a consumer to ever know,” Ms. Eatherton said. “That didn’t go so well. And now we’re all paying the price because we’ve lost trust with that consumer.”
A ‘big is bad’ bias
Consumers may be fearful of food science and technology because they are unsure of the long-term effect on health, Ms. Eatherton said, noting the consumer definition of health has evolved over the years to include individual, social and environmental health. Companies today must earn permission to launch and sell products to the consumer, she said.
“This is a permission-based society we live in,” she said. “And if you do not have permission, what you’re working against is high skepticism.”
That sentiment was echoed by Deborah Arcoleo, director of product transparency at The Hershey Co., who also participated in the panel discussion about transparency.
“There is definitely a ‘big is bad’ bias with respect to both big agriculture and big food, and the bottom line is the American public no longer believes that we have their best interest at heart,” Ms. Arcoleo said. “They obviously trust smaller companies and smaller family farms more than they do big ones, but even there the statistics aren’t terrific. So, we have a real trust crisis in our country for sure.”
Hershey is among a number of packaged food companies that have opted to share ingredient and sourcing information online in an effort to regain consumer trust. A new tool featured on Hershey’s corporate web site is an interactive map that tracks the ingredients in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey’s Milk Chocolate with Almonds.
“We really do believe transparency is the currency of trust,” Ms. Arcoleo said. “You can’t wait until your portfolio is perfect. You have to share what you can with your consumer immediately.”
Along with the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Hershey helped develop SmartLabel, a digital platform that includes web sites, apps, QR codes and other elements to make product research easier for consumers. The technology has been adopted by nearly 50 food and beverage companies featuring more than 24,000 stock-keeping units (s.k.u.s), Ms. Arcoleo said.
“If you are a food manufacturer or you are a retailer with a private label portfolio, SmartLabel is a wonderful program open to anybody of any size, whether you’re small, medium or multinational,” Ms. Arcoleo said. “Telling the full story and engaging the consumer with as much information as you can possibly share is going to be very beneficial.”
‘Engage everyone’ to create trust
An emerging technology in the food industry that is expected to revolutionize product transparency is blockchain. Described as a shared, immutable ledger for recording the history of transactions, blockchain technology offers increased visibility throughout the supply chain, from the farmer to the retailer, said Brigid McDermott, vice-president of blockchain business development and ecosystem at IBM, during the panel discussion.
“At IBM, we believe blockchain has the ability to transform transactions the way the internet transformed communications,” she said.
A key benefit of blockchain technology for the food industry is the ability to rapidly trace the source of foodborne illness, Ms. McDermott said.
“Last summer when there’s a problem with Salmonella, it takes three weeks for the C.D.C. to figure out which farm in Mexico the papayas came from,” she said. “Three weeks when people could be eating bad food or when good food is going to waste and small farmers who grow papayas for their entire living are potentially put out of business.”
Blockchain accelerates traceability from weeks or days to mere seconds, she said.
“This is about the entire food ecosystem,” Ms. McDermott said. “Like when you’re talking about a Hershey’s bar … milk, almonds, cocoa … if there’s a problem with any one of those, there’s a problem. And if there’s a problem, whether it’s the farmer or the cold chain or the warehouse, that could create a problem. And so you need to engage everyone; you need to get information from everybody in order to create the trust.”
Gene editing: ‘Is it safe?’
Communication is critical around the topic of gene-editing, an emerging technology that involves making precise changes in the genetic material of plants and animals used in food production to improve food safety, reduce food waste and use less water, land and other resources.
“Consumers are going to ask, ‘Is this safe?’ And how is that question going to be answered?” said Greg Jaffe, director of biotechnology for the Center for Science in the Public Interest, speaking during a panel discussion at Future Food-Tech. “Everyone in the food chain from the farmer all the way up to the consumer and all of the businesses in between need to know that a gene-edited crop or animal is out there in the food supply. I’m not necessarily talking about labeling or disclosure under the recent bioengineered disclosure law, but I do think … if something’s hidden from consumers, consumers ask why. ‘Why is this being hidden from me?’”
Craig Wilson, vice-president of quality assurance and food safety at Costco Wholesale, serves on the leadership committee for the Coalition of Responsible Gene Editing in Agriculture. A key objective, he said, is creating clear communication of “this novel science” to the consumer.
“If we’re upfront, if we’re honest and tell people what we’re doing, my sense is we’re not going to have an issue,” Mr. Wilson said.
He described an important distinction between gene-editing and genetic engineering.
“We’re not transferring material genome to genome or organism to organism; we’re essentially turning switches on and off,” he said. “There’s always going to be a group of naysayers, no matter what we do, that are going to look at the science and say, ‘No, this has cooties.’
“You know, it’s called agriculture. Not agri-nature.”
Impossible Foods’ flagship product, the plant-based Impossible Burger, features such ingredients as wheat, coconut oil and potatoes, plus genetically modified yeast, which produces heme, a protein naturally found in plants and animals that gives meat its flavor and aroma. The burger is now served in hundreds of restaurants, including “a lot of restaurants that proudly label themselves organic,” said Patrick Brown, Ph.D., chief executive officer and founder of Impossible Foods.
He said although the Impossible Burger uses genetic modfication, the product and brand ethos aligns with the values of organic consumers.
“In our experience when we’re working with people who label their foods as organic ... we fit in perfectly with that because of the integrity of what we’re doing, the fact that we’re dedicated to the health and nutrition of the consumer and we’re dedicated to preserving a healthy environment, which is completely consistent with the motives of most people who are choosing to buy organic products,” Dr. Brown said.
On gene-editing, he added, “The food system is by a huge margin the greatest destructive agent for the global environment... We need every tool at our disposal to find solutions to this ongoing environmental catastrophe that is our food system. A very important set of tools is our ability to now make deliberate modifications in genomes to enable new properties and improve existing characteristics and so forth.“Gene-editing is one of those tools.”


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MN2S is thrilled to announce the Carphone Warehouse Boss Festive Countdown with Sam Thompson.
We partnered Sam with UK mobile phone giant Carphone Warehouse in order to celebrate Christmas in style, helping to promote their Christmas deals and giving fans the chance to win a Huawei P20 Pro.
Carphone Warehouse are running a competition entitled “Carphone Quizmas” this year, giving lucky followers the chance to win big – all fans have to do is guess what song they think Sam is listening to. To give you a few hints, Sam has taken on some of the most iconic Christmas tunes and made them his own, by not only dressing up as the music artists but also re-enacting the music videos in style.
“I am thrilled to continue working with the amazing brand Carphone Warehouse. Sam Thompson is the loveable personality that injects fun and laughter into this campaign. The two brands synergised incredibly well, creating great creative content.”
– Natasha Hill, Senior Talent Agent
Sam Thompson is best known for his role on E4’s ever-popular reality TV show Made in Chelsea. The 25-year-old socialite joined the cast of MIC back in 2013 in the show’s sixth series, and has since appeared on the spin-off series Made in Chelsea: Ibiza, and starred in 2018’s Celebrity Big Brother.
If you need help with finding the right talent for your campaign, get in touch today.


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Domino’s Pizza is getting ready to open one of its pizza delivery locations at 19th and J streets in Sacramento. The company has nine stores in the region, including a new Broadway location, as well as in Arden-Arcade, Carmichael, Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Antelope, Citrus Heights, Davis and Woodland.
Pizza Hut customers now can enjoy a slice of an eight-inch Hershey's chocolate chip cookie after devouring their pizza.
Whether you represent a Fortune 500 company or have a one-person shop, it is your human side that makes you most appealing to others.
No one likes flight delays, but one pilot made the situation a little sunnier for passengers.
A new specialty pizza joint started by Central Ohioans but launched elsewhere is making its way back to Columbus.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips earned just more than $10 million in 2013. So did David Novak, chairman and CEO of Yum! Brands Inc.
Burlington-based voice technology company Nuance Communications has partnered with Domino's Pizza to launch a new feature for the pizza maker's mobile app that allows users to add items to their "shopping cart" using only their voice.
Starbucks has fallen in the 2014 American Customer Satisfaction Index ratings.
The outside of the former Taco Tico restaurant in New Albany has been painted red and blue in preparation for a new tenant.
For local Triangle pizza chains, using online ordering tools is more of the exception than the rule — but it might be costing them a chance at topping competitors.
Plan would work "for the entire city," the Working Washington coalition says.
ObserveIT, an Israeli-based IT security firm that specializes in recording user activity on servers, announced that it has a new CEO and is moving its U.S. operations from New York to Boston a few months after it raised $20 million from Bain Capital Ventures.
A legal settlement and a rally adds to the drumbeat of attention on so-called "wage theft" in low-pay industries.
The Domino's Pizza chain said it's hiring 500 delivery drivers, assistant managers and general managers at its 79 outlets in Western Washington and is organizing a "hiring day" on March 26.
-- Domino's Pizza plans to hire nearly 200 people at 35 stores in the Triad, the Winston-Salem Journal reports. Most of the jobs are located at stores ...


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It’s often tempting to book an appointment at the salon where “that girl” just posted her new balayage from, or with the manicurist you saw on Instagram who was able to achieve a masterpiece on a pinkie nail. Of course, that would require picking up the phone — but not for long. Yesterday, Instagram announced a feature set to roll out in the next few months that will let you book appointments with a single tap.
Although details about how the new button will work haven’t been released, the updates of late (like the album-sharing feature) have been announced via notification by the brand in Instagram stories, accompanied by how-to tutorials.
There are dozens of beauty-booking apps that already exist, but with over 600 million active Instagram users as of 2016 — 80 percent of whom follow a business — appointment booking is a logical next step. Plus, it caters to phone-phobic millennials who would rather follow a brand’s Instagram stream than talk to an actual human.


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Promises of block speeds up to 700 Mhz for Celeron and Pentium III at 850 MhzIntel has taken the axe to its microprocessor prices as it prepares to release a range of new products in the weeks ahead.
In the desktop market, Intel cut the price of its high-end Pentium III processor by as much as 31 per cent, and its Celeron processor by up to 15 per cent. Prices on Intel's mobile Pentium III chips were reduced by up to 34 per cent, while the price of a mobile Celeron dropped as much as 44 per cent, according to information on the company's Web site. The price of Intel's Pentium III Xeon processor, designed for workstations and servers, fell by up to 29 per cent, the company said.
The price cuts took effect on May 28, and apply to chips bought in 1000-unit quantities. Intel said the price cutting moves are part of the company's regular pricing activity.
The same cuts will apply within the Australian market, according to public relations manager Stephanie Silvester.
The cuts come as both Intel and its chief rival, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), prepare to release a shower of new, faster processors in the weeks ahead.
By the end of next month, Intel plans to release new desktop Celerons running at clock speeds of 633MHz, 667MHz and 700MHz. Intel's current fastest Celeron tops out at 600MHz. For notebook users, Intel has said it will raise the speed of its fastest mobile Pentium III to at least 750MHz by the end of the first half of this year, up from 700MHz today. The chip's clock speed should increase to 850MHz or greater in the second half of this year. Intel is also expected to release a new chipset called the 815. A chipset is a collection of chips that surrounds the main processor in a PC. The 815 includes a 133MHz system bus, compared to 100MHz on comparable Intel chipsets today, as well as an optional integrated graphics chip that should help PC makers offer customers a greater choice of graphics configurations.


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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
By Erik Gruenwedel | Posted: 03 Feb 2009
Hoping to continue the 3-D buzz from the Super Bowl, NBC.com Feb. 3 through April 3 is streaming this week’s special 3-D episode from the comedy spy series “Chuck.”
The streaming episode, “Chuck vs. The Third Dimension,” originally aired Feb. 2 and is also available to stream in standard- and high-definition. The episode featured a guest appearance by former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis.
The network is counting on viewers to re-use the 120 million 3-D glasses distributed by PepsiCo at supermarkets, drug stores and big-box chains nationwide leading up to the inaugural 3-D commercial break during the Super Bowl telecast.
Other 3-D marketing included DreamWorks Animation’s reported $9 million investment for a Monsters vs. Aliens spot, first shown in January at the Consumer Electronics Show.
DreamWorks Animation, which is releasing all its films in 3-D this year at the behest of CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg, bows Monsters vs. Aliens theatrically March 27.


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The two tech startups are connecting their platforms to enable brick-and-mortar merchants using Square's payment services to create a branded online store via tools from Bigcommerce.
This marks the first quarterly filing for the company since its IPO in December of last year, when its stock popped 65 percent on the first day of trading.
Lawton became acting CEO of Makerbot after the Brooklyn-based company's co-founder Bre Pettis stepped down last fall to take over Stratasys' Innovation Workshop.
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Focused on industrial exploitation and scientific and technological innovation
HONG KONG, April 1, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – According to the South China Morning Post, the global market has had another turbulent year. The impact of COVID-19 has still not gone away, the global supply chain chaos has shown that the world still needs time to recover; the consequences of geopolitical factors have greatly disrupted global financial markets, which has further raised concerns among investors. In such an environment, a comprehensive company with a solid business foundation and years of forward-looking layout tends to have a higher risk tolerance, such as Legend Holdings. The company announced its 2021 annual results yesterday, achieving steady growth.
Mr. Li Peng, CEO of Legend Holdings, said, “The company has strengthened its presence in its preferred business areas, proactively responded to the impact of the pandemic and various external environmental changes, business strategies and increased its investments in technology and innovation. Legend Holdings achieved revenue of RMB 489.872 billion, an increase of 17% year-on-year, and net profit attributable to shareholders of the Company of RMB 5.755 billion, an increase of 49% year over year. revenues and profits have reached new heights.”
Continuous growth momentum in the industrial operations segment, commercial foundation further consolidated
The good performance of Legend Holdings is mainly due to the continuous growth momentum of the industrial operations segment, the pillar companies of this segment consolidate the existing advantages and deepen innovation in all aspects, namely Lenovo, Levima Advanced Materials, Joyvio Group and Banque Internationale a Luxembourg SA (BIL).
In 2021, Lenovo seized the opportunities of global digitalization and intelligent transformation, the three core businesses achieved record results and further improvement in profitability, resulting in net profit attributable to shareholders of Legend Holdings amounting to RMB 4.019 billion, a 92% year-on-year increase. Lenovo has always attached importance to investing in science and technology, and in 2021 set a goal “to invest an annual average of RMB 20 billion in R&D over the next three years. and to double its R&D staff to no less than 24,000”. At present, the relevant work is progressing steadily. In the fourth quarter of 2021, it invested RMB 3.5 billion, representing a 38% year-on-year increase.
Levima Advanced Materials adhered to its innovation-driven strategy with a 60% increase in R&D investment year-on-year and planned to invest RMB 10 billion in the areas of new energy materials and materials biodegradable. Some projects have already started. Benefiting from factors such as strong demand for new energy products, improved operational efficiency and high-end differentiated product strategies, it achieved net profit attributable to shareholders of Legend Holdings of RMB 565 million, an increase of 70% year over year. .
Joyvio Group continued to focus on its two core business areas of premium fruit and premium animal protein and turned losses into profits through a series of initiatives during the period considered. BIL has continuously improved its business models and in 2021, all of its key business indicators recorded year-on-year growth, a CET-1 ratio up 14.15%, net profit attributable to shareholders of Legend Holdings at RMB 873 million, a 35% year-on-year increase (excluding foreign exchange differences).
Through the performance of the above companies, we can see that in 2021, Legend Holdings not only consolidated the basics of industrial operations, but also increased investment in technological innovation in accordance with national strategies, and the future development of industry. ‘business should be worth waiting for. Legend Holdings has a tradition of deep involvement in the field of technology and innovation, and this tradition is also fully demonstrated in its incubations and industrial investments segment.
Growing industrial incubations and investments, increased support for tech start-ups
Legend Holdings has a long history of deploying technology start-ups, and in 2021, Legend Holdings continued to increase its efforts in investment and financial support for science and technology innovation.
With the government attaching great importance to the development of the semiconductor industry, Legend Holdings previously made a strategic investment in high-tech company Fullhan Microelectronics, which specializes in chip design and development, and further increased its shares. of attendance. to 15.90% in 2021. Fullhan Microelectronics has maintained a high proportion of R&D investment and encouraged the improvement and upgrading of product lines. It developed a full range of products from simulation to digitization and front-end to back-end, with R&D spending up more than 100% year-on-year. In 2021, Legend Holdings and Fullhan Microelectronics jointly founded the Hanlian Semiconductor Industry Fund for greater cooperation in the semiconductor industry.
Through Legend Capital and Legend Star, Legend Holdings has invested in more than 100 innovative new technology projects, spanning advanced technology, biomedicine, advanced manufacturing, TMT and other areas, with 21 of its beneficiary companies entering domestic and foreign capital markets. As of the end of 2021, 39 companies invested by Legend Holdings have been selected for the Specialized, Fined, Particular and Innovative (SFPI) list nationwide. In addition, Legend Holdings and its subsidiary businesses have also supported the growth of nearly 200 Chinese SFPI companies through supply chain sourcing, financial support and professional services.
Legend Holdings’ long-term investment in companies with high technology potential shows insight into the future. These stocks would provide abundant financial returns and long-term development and further support or establish a range of enterprises to occupy leading positions while having excellent profitability in multiple industries and fields, while further contributing to the development of industries. innovative technologies from China. to the next step.
Overall strengthening of ESG-related initiatives
In recent years, global warming has led to various environmental problems such as melting glaciers and rising sea levels, which has also caused concern in various countries. With the introduction last year of China’s goal of “peak carbon neutrality” and the unanimous decision to “accelerate climate action” at the 26th United Nations Conference on Climate Change, the Environment, social and governance (ESG) has been elevated to a new level, and the capital market pays more attention to corporate ESG initiatives, which can also highlight corporate values.
In 2021, Legend Holdings strengthened and implemented its ESG-related initiatives into its ongoing day-to-day operations. Lenovo has reduced its carbon emissions by 92% over the past decade, selected as the United Nations Advanced Business Practices Case for Low Carbon Practices. In 2021, it has also set a goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and actively exports products, services and solutions to help various industries achieve carbon neutrality. Levima Advanced Materials has also been protecting the environment in its business, making vigorous efforts to develop new energy and biodegradable materials, and effectively achieving the goals of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions through to different initiatives.
When it comes to ESG investing that has emerged in recent years, Legend Holdings’ subsidiaries are also at the forefront. BIL has officially become a bank recognized by the United Nations Global Compact and the United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking (UN PRB) and has helped Chinese-funded companies to successfully issue green bonds. Legend Capital, as the first leading VC/PE institution in China to join the United Nations Organization for Responsible Investment, has invested in more than 20 companies based on “dual carbon” technology.
Looking to the future, Mr. Ning Min, Chairman of Legend Holdings, said, “We have never forgotten our mission of promoting technological innovation, supporting industrial development and our social responsibility as as an international company rooted in China. Facing the future, we will always keep an open mind, a pragmatic style, uphold the spirit of enterprise, step forward with courage, and make more positive contributions to the new era with solid achievements on the new journey towards the future. ‘to come up.”
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A New York Times report, triggered by the leak of new documents, sheds light on how US officials so quickly concluded North Korea was the source of the November hacking attack against Sony Pictures.
Check out the East Coast's best geek-oriented spots.
CEO Tim Cook says development of Apple's debut wearable is "right on schedule" and his expectations "are very high."
The company's revenue surged past Wall Street expectations. Now the countdown begins for the Apple Watch, shipping in April.
The device, which comes with a 5.7-inch HD display, will be available again on February 3, though it's unclear how many units the company sold today.
Apple's tablet still dominates web usage, according to stats from ad network Chitika, but Samsung tablets have picked up speed over the past year.
The social network admits the hour-long problem was caused by its own engineers.
The company is scheduled to report its fiscal first-quarter results on Tuesday, and it's expected to post blow-out iPhone numbers.
As tech giants try to figure out their place in the future, they're giving more autonomy to founders of companies they've swallowed up.
A college friend of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht testifies against him during the trial's second week.
A large-scale analysis of language used on Twitter adds to the evidence that negative emotions are directly linked to heart disease.


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Washington: US trade deficit soared to $621 billion in 2018, the highest in a decade, data released on Wednesday by the US Department of Commerce showed.
The $68.8 billion annual increase, or 12.5 per cent, came along with a net loss in goods and services trade of $59.8 billion in December, up 15.2 per cent from $51.9 billion in the same period a year earlier.
On a month-on-month basis, the December figure, which also hit a 10-year record, is the result of a 2.1 per cent rise in imports to $264.9 billion, and a 1.9 per cent drop in exports to $205.1 billion, according to the department.
For the whole year, imports surged 7.5 per cent from the previous year to $3.12 trillion, while exports jumped 6.3 per cent to $2.5 trillion, the data showed, Xinhua reported. (IANS)
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Town teams up with Fired Up to deliver Music and Sport Summer Camp in China
Three Huddersfield Town coaches have landed in China to help deliver a Music and Sport Summer Camp to local youngsters as part of the Club’s international development programme.
UEFA B licensed coaches Rob Day and Dave Nicholls, who coach the Under-11s in Town’s Academy, have joined Luis Alcantarilla in travelling to China as the second stage of Town’s partnership with the Fired Up Corporation begins.
Fired Up Corporation – a global company with roots in Huddersfield - is a vertically integrated manufacturer producing lifestyle products for the home and the hospitality industry.
A company with a worldwide customer base, Fired Up began in Huddersfield in 1998 as a small manufacturer of fires and fireplaces and has grown over the past 15 years to employ over 350 people and operates businesses in the UK, USA and China.
As part of its corporate social responsibility programme, Fired Up has previously held Summer Camps based on music in Nantou Town, Zhongshan city, Guangdong province. Now, with Town’s help, this has become a ‘music and sport’ and reaches double the number of children.
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A former CPA has found a new fit as an entrepreneur.
Laura Ricker this month opened Fit For A Queen, the new incarnation of Kathi’s Kloset, a West End consignment shop for plus-size women in the Ridge Shopping Center on North Parham Road that she purchased and renamed.
Ricker, who most recently worked in finance at Travelers Insurance, had been considering a career change when Kathi’s Kloset owner Kathi Tudor passed away.
As a longtime customer of the store, Ricker saw an opening and made the leap. Kathi’s Kloset closed in late September. Fit For A Queen opened on Nov. 10
“For me it’s a labor of love, being a curvy woman myself,” Ricker said. “I was deciding to make a career change this year and it all kind of converged. This opportunity presented itself, so I’m excited to serve these women.”
As Kathi’s Kloset did, Fit For A Queen serves what Ricker refers to as the “curvy community.” She believes those women are underserved by the market but also, national brands are beginning to cater to those that require larger clothing sizes.
“I think a lot of major retailers are realizing there is a lot of money to be made because when you look out into society, a lot of women are size 14 and up,” Ricker said. “This was the only consignment store for curvy women in town,” she said of Kathi’s Kloset.
In coming up with a new name for the shop, Ricker said: “I wanted to create a brand that is reflective of what we do, but is also tongue in cheek and positive.
“It’s all about curvy women. It’s about body positivity and a positive place.”
Ricker has redesigned the store, expanded its offerings, and added more clothing racks, a paint job and new logos. To accommodate more working women, Ricker has extended the closing from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Ricker has reached out to Kathi’sKloset consignors and also plans to market her company to a new audience. Within the past two weeks, that reaching out resulted in consignors filling the store with clothing size 14 and up. She said Kathi’s Kloset clientele extended beyond Richmond, with some customers driving in from Charlottesville and Northern Virginia to consign or purchase clothing.
“There has been overwhelming support from the curvy community and they have been bestowing fabulous items. We’ve honestly been very humbled by the response,” Ricker said. “We had to push our grand opening back because we took in more clothing than I anticipated, and it took us some time to price and organize it.”
Ricker also plans to host events in the consignment shop starting in 2019, with speakers on topics such as body image and body positivism, health and wellness.
More immediately, she is planning an open house where frequent consignors can gather and get to know each other. Soon, a section of the store will be named “Kathi’s Korner” in honor of the late owner and will feature products such as stationery with inspirational quotes and jewelry by local artisans.
“Kathi was beloved in the community here,” Ricker said. “Everyone who comes in talks about her, how inspirational she was, and how she helped people.”
Ricker is leasing the 2,400-square-foot space from Marchetti Properties.
For each consignment, Fit For A Queen pays 40 percent to consignors, and plans to offer an option for consignors to donate the amount to charities of their choosing.
Prices to purchase consigned items range from about $20 to $75.
“We are marketing to the everyday woman. So it’s not an extremely high-end boutique,” Ricker said. “It’s your career clothing. It’s what you’re wearing to church. It’s your workout clothes.”


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The FMCG market went up 1.9 percent in 2013, according to Nielsen. Romanians are cautious and have learned to better manage their shopping budget in spite of the constant price hikes.
The research firm argues that the growth was sustained in several ways:
– food products and private labels scored good sales;
– discounts promoted consumption;
– an increase in supermarkets and hypermarkets also facilitated the potential buyers’ access to goods.
A Romanian spent on average RON 779 per month on groceries and personal care products, a similar value to the one recorded in 2012. RON 448 out of the total budget were alocated specifically for fresh food products (vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy, fish).
“Despite the constant increase in prices, buyers seem to have found the right ways to distribute their budget so they don’t suffer as a result of economical fluctuations. As a result, the 2013 buyer seems to find a balance in day to day buying decisions compared to 2-3 years ago”, Catalina Laschon, head of consumer research for Nielsen Romania, commented.
Price increase perception is maintaining at the same level as the past 2 years, specifically 87 percent of Romanians agree that prices went up in 2013, 12 percent believe they stagnated and only 1 percent argue that they dropped.
According to the Nielsen research, fewer Romanians were required to:
– only buy strict necessities (56% percent compared to 62 percent in 2012);
– buy products in smaller quantities than they would like (29 percent compared to 31 percent in 2012)
– look for discounts (23 percent compared to 26 percent)
– opt for cheaper brands (11 percent compared to 17 percent).
Price perceptions remained constant but the consumers’ behavior is changing.
The only increase in consumption from 2013 was registered for food products, which grew by 1.1 percent, to 54 percent. Consumption of non-food products stagnated at 16 percent.
“The only increase we see for the FMCG market is in value, but for most categories, the growth follows inflation, which actually translates through a stagnation of sales volume (except for private labels)”, Catalina Laschon argued.
Sales of products under a private label went up 27.5 percent last year, to RON 4.34 billion (EUR 982 million), reaching a share of 13 percent out of the FMCG market. The growth is sustained primarily through discounters (Lidl, Penny&XXL) where 62 pct of private label sells are registered.
Otherwise, the total growth for supermarkets (Mega Image, Profi and Billa) reached 23 percent last year, further adding to FMCG’s positive evolution.
Buyers choose modern retail outlets for food and non-food products (58 percent, 67 percent respectively for sales in these two categories), and traditional retail for drinks (66 percent). Last year, modern retail had 52 percent of the FMCG market, while traditional retail maintained 48 percent.


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Thousands of jobs at risk as South Yorkshire-based Maplin goes into administration
A South Yorkshire-based electronics retailer has collapsed into administration after talks with buyers failed to secure a sale.
Maplin, which is headquartered in Manvers, Rotherham, and has six stores across South Yorkshire, will continue to trade through the process.
It is regard as one of the biggest electrical retailers in the country, with more than 200 stores and 2, 500 staff.
Meanwhile, Italian restaurant chain Prezzo, which has two eateries in Sheffield, is also understood to be closing 100 restaurants nationwide.
Chief executive officer Graham Harris said: "We believe passionately that Maplin has a place on the High Street and that our trust, credibility and expertise meets a customer need that is not supported elsewhere."
He added that Maplin will now work with administrators PricewaterhouseCoopers "to achieve the best possible outcome for all of our colleagues and stakeholders."
PwC said it would "explore all opportunities to find a new owner."
The company said stores will open as normal during this time, and there are no plans to close shops or make redundancies at the moment.
It added any outstanding customer orders will be delivered, and gift cards will be continue to be accepted in stores for the present.


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Good news for anyone who loves Facebook and loves gaming, but hates Zynga’s slew of social titles. Angry Birds has arrived on the world’s most popular social network.
For the most part, the Facebook version of Angry Birds is the same game anyone who’s played it on their smartphones, tablets or Chrome web browser knows and loves — Kamikaze birds, devious pigs, and destructible scenery.
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Rovio has, however, added a few social elements for this particular iteration. People can, for instance, now challenge their friends for crowns. There are also new power ups (which people can “gift” their friends with if they want) and exclusive Facebook levels.
Since going live in 2009, Angry Birds has been downloaded well over 500-million times. Mashable reports that Rovio is looking to go public later this year. According to CMO Peter Vesterbacka the company is now valued at over US$1-billion.
In an official press release the company claimed that launch event alone had 200 000 fans, so expect Angry Birds Facebook to have similar success to all the other versions.


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Calbee Inc., one of Japan’s leading snack food makers, recently announced the launch of its new promotional campaign “NFT Chips” on the Astar Network. The campaign is set to create a new and exciting way for customers to interact with the brand, while also raising awareness and adoption of blockchain technology in Japan.
As part of the campaign, consumers who purchase a pack of Usu-Shio, Consomme-Punch, or Nori-Shio potato chips can claim a free, evolving Potato NFT by participating in an origami-like game called “Ori-pake.” To obtain an evolving Potato NFT, players must follow the folding instructions on the package and confirm completion by scanning it with Calbee’s “Lbee Program” app. Each time a new Ori-pake is registered after eating a bag of chips, the NFT will evolve. Participants who register five Ori-pakes will witness their NFT become one of many characters from the “Jagaverse” virtual world.
Leading Japanese snack food maker Calbee Inc. to deploy its evolving potato chip NFTs on Astar Network. Calbee’s NFT chips can be found in thousands of retail stores across Japan, and the name resonates with most Japanese 🇯🇵 Check out if you are in Japan.https://t.co/1ftvdNJlnr
— Astar, Future of Smart Contracts for Multichain (@AstarNetwork) April 12, 2023
Additionally, one hundred lucky winners who obtain a “gold character” in their Wappa wallet will be given six free bags of potato chips. Moreover, individuals with a fully evolved Potato NFT will be granted access to novel digital experiences in the coming days.
Calbee’s partnership with DataGateway was instrumental in making the NFT Chips campaign possible on Astar. Together, they developed the Wappa data wallet with Hakhudo and CryptoGames, allowing customers to own and manage their evolving NFTs. The Wappa wallet operates on the fundamental belief that personal data rightfully belongs to the individuals who generate it, not the corporations seeking to leverage it. This ensures genuine data sovereignty, where any information stored within the Wappa wallet can only be shared with individual companies anonymously and solely with the consent of the wallet owner.
The Astar Network, a multichain smart contract platform, supports the NFT Chips campaign. With Astar Network’s cross-consensus messaging (XCM) and cross-virtual machine (XVM) capabilities, developers can create decentralized applications (dApps) using both EVM and WASM smart contracts while achieving true interoperability. In addition, Astar’s Build2Earn model enables developers to earn income through a dApp staking mechanism for the code and dApps they create.
Sota Watanabe, CEO of Astar Network, expressed excitement over the use case on Astar Network, adding that he would like to make a future where Japanese people use Astar Network without knowing what blockchain is. Astar Network has emerged as a leader in the NFT craze that’s taking over Japan, as many of the country’s top brands are embracing the possibilities of Web3. The network was voted the most popular blockchain in Japan by the Japanese Blockchain Association in 2022 and recently topped Coingecko’s list of Japan’s most popular coins.
Calbee NFT Chips campaign on Astar is expected to generate significant consumer interest and further increase the popularity of NFTs in Japan. Through this partnership, Calbee and Astar aim to raise awareness and adoption of blockchain technology in Japan while offering a fun and engaging way for customers to interact with the brand.


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14 Jan 2017
Queen Martins is the founder of Twenty5wishes, an initiative that supports 25 people with training, exhibition and investment opportunities to run their businesses.
6 May 2017
Lagos popular fashion buff, Ronke Ademuluyi, otherwise known as Rukkies, has recorded another success of her Fashion Week show, tagged, ‘The Model casting call for the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2017.’
3 Jun 2017
Today is the opening of Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) at The Iconic National Arts Theatre in Lagos Nigeria;
10 Jun 2017
This year’s AFWN featured 60 designers and 40 exhibitors selected across Africa to celebrate and showcase creativity on a platform that turns creativity into sustainability.
18 Sep 2016
Danielle Allen is an award winning international fashion designer who has showcased her work on platforms like Africa Fashion Week London, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, Zimbabwe Fashion Week and London Fashion Week. Danielle is the founder of the label TIR Fashion House which launched in 2013 and has been on a steady rise to becoming…
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Publish date : 2022-08-06 02:27:00