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Apple has discontinued its original HomePod, TechCrunch has reported. Apple will continue to produce and focus on the HomePod mini (which was introduced last year).
Apple gave TechCrunch a statement about the discontinuation of HomePod:
HomePod mini has been a hit since its debut last fall, offering customers amazing sound, an intelligent assistant and smart home control all for just $99. We are focusing our efforts on HomePod mini. We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will continue to be available while supplies last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers. Apple will provide HomePod customers with software updates and service and support through Apple Care.
If you are hoping to buy a HomePod, you better move fast. The Verge reported on Friday, March 12, 2021, that the Space Grey model of the full-size HomePod had already sold out on Apple’s online store.
According to The Verge, the full-size HomePod launched with a $349 price tag at launch. In April of 2019, Apple dropped the price to $299. In 2020, Apple released the HomePod mini at $99. Clearly, the best choice is to buy right now is the HomePod mini – instead of trying to track down a full-size HomePod.
What if you already have the full-sized HomePod? TechCrunch reported that Apple will continue to provide support for existing HomePods. In other words, your HomePod is not going to suddenly stop working.
Apple released two iOS security updates: iOS 14.4.1 and iPadOS 14.3.1 on March 8, 2021. According to MacRumors, these new updates came two weeks after the release of macOS 11.2.2 (which was a bug fix update).
9to5Mac reported that Apple said: “This update provides important security updates recommended for all users.” Apple instructed users to visit the Apple security webpage for more details.
Here is how Apple described the iOS updates:
Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation)
Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution
Description: A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation
CVE-2021-1844: Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Group, Alison Huffman of Microsoft Browser Vulnerability Research
To start the updates, iOS users need to go to the Setting app and choose “Software Update”. If you don’t see the update immediately, don’t worry. Keep checking as it may take a few minutes to hit your device.
It is always a good idea to make sure your iPhone, and iPad have the most recent security update on them. Apple doesn’t send these types of updates unless it is very important. Procrastinating on security updates could potentially leave your devices vulnerable to whatever Apple is trying to protect them from.
Apple has temporarily closed nearly one-fifth of its stores due to new COVID-19 restrictions, 9To5Mac reported. This is not the first time that Apple closed stores that were located in areas where there were spikes of COVID-19 cases. 95 Apple Stores across the globe have re-closed since Monday, December 14, 2020.
Apple announced closures of all its stores in California and Tennessee this weekend, adding to just over a dozen closures of Los Angeles stores announced on December 18. On Friday, California broke its record for most new COVID-19 cases in a single day since the pandemic began.
Bloomberg reported that Apple closed all 53 of its locations in California, one day after saying it would close stores in the Los Angeles area. The closures now cover major locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
MacRumors reported that all retail locations in California have a notice letting customers know that the stores are temporarily closed, though some are allowing for order pickups and genius bar appointments through December 22. There’s no word on when the stores will reopen, but they will remain closed through the holidays.
Stores in Tennessee were closed this weekend, MacRumors reported. Stores that are located in the UK’s Tier 4 restrictions shut down today. Apple closed 18 stores in Germany and the Netherlands last week, and stores in Mexico and Brazil are closing this weekend.
I think Apple is doing the right thing by temporarily closing these stores. It is a good way to help prevent their workers from being exposed to COVID-19. Doing so also prevents last-minute shoppers, who are in areas where COVID-19 is surging, from gathering in stores and potentially spreading the virus.
Apple has responded to Facebook’s criticisms about Apple’s upcoming iOS 14 update. Specifically, Facebook appears to be angry that the update will require people to opt-in to targeted advertising and tracking.
Apple provided a statement to MacRumors about the update:
We believe that this is a simple matter of standing up for our users. Users should know when their data is being collected and shared across other apps and websites – and they should have the choice to allow that or not. App Tracking Transparency in iOS 14 does not require Facebook to change its approach to tracking users and creating targeted advertising, it simply requires that they give users a choice.
Personally, I think that Apple’s decision to allow users to know when their data is being collected – and to have the choice to allow it or not – is a good one. I live in California, which enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA). It requires that business that collect a consumer’s personal information must inform consumers about the categories of personal information to be collected and the purposes for which is it used. This must be done before the point of collection. It also allows people to tell a business not to sell their personal information to third parties.
Apple’s upcoming iOS 14 update sounds like it is in compliance with the CCPA. It might also comply with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which also regulates data protection.
One of the best things about Apple’s iOS 14 update is that the default setting is to alert all users about how a specific app will use their data. Users don’t have to figure out how to prevent data collection and tracking – Apple already does that for them. That said, if you really want Facebook (and other apps) to collect your data, and sell it to third-parties, you will have the ability to opt-in to that.
Apple announced the App Store Small Business Program. It will launch on January 1, 2021. The new program reduces App Store commission to 15 percent for small businesses earning up to $1 million per year.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our global economy and the beating heart of innovation and opportunity in communities around the world. We’re launching this program to help small business owners write the next chapter of creativity and prosperity on the App Store, and to build the kind of quality apps our customers love,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “The App Store has been an engine of economic growth like none other, creating millions of new jobs and a pathway to entrepreneurship accessible to anyone with a great idea. Our new program carries that progress forward — helping developers fund their small businesses, take risks on new ideas, expand their teams, and continue to make apps that enrich people’s lives.”
Apple says the comprehensive details about the program will be released in early December. It has revealed the essentials of the program’s participation criteria.
- Existing developers who made up to $1 million in 2020 for all of their apps, as well as developers new to the App Store, can qualify for the program and the reduced commission.
- If a participating developer surpasses the $1 million threshold, the standard commission rate will apply for the remainder of the year.
- If a developer’s business falls below the $1 million threshold in a future calendar year, they can requalify for the 15 percent commission the year after.
According to MacRumors, “The fee cut won’t benefit some of the developers that have been the most vocal about Apple’s commission rates, such as Epic Games, but it will relieve some of the pressure on the small business owners that need the most help.”
It is clear that Apple’s macOS Big Sur installation had problems. The Verge reported that many Mac users had trouble opening apps after installing the update. You may have read an extremely detailed blog post by Jeffrey Paul titled “Your Computer Isn’t Yours”, in which he discussed a security problem involving the macOS.
It appears that iPhone in Canada was the first to report that Apple updated its support document titled: “Safely open apps on your Mac”. The update is under the Privacy protections header, which is the last header on the document.
Gatekeeper performs online checks to verify if an app contains known malware and whether the developer’s signing certificate is revoked. We have never combined data from these checks with information about Apple users or their devices. We do not use data from these checks to learn what individual users are launching or running on their devices.
Apple continued by stating: “These security checks have never included the user’s Apple ID or the identity of their device. To further protect privacy, we have stopped logging IP addresses associated with Developer ID certificate checks, and we will ensure that any collected IP addresses are removed from logs.”
In addition, Apple is making changes to their security checks over the next year. Specifically:
- A new encrypted protocol for Developer ID certificate revocation checks
- Strong protections against server failure
- A new preference for users to opt out of these security protections
It is not entirely clear if Apple’s update is in response to Jeffrey Paul’s blog post, but I suspect it may have influenced Apple to provide more clarification. I think the issue became a controversy because Apple’s developers understood how the security in the macOS functioned – but failed to realize that consumers might need more context in order to understand what was happening.
Apple has launched Apple Music TV, an all access experience on all your devices. Apple is launching it with a free trial, and states that you can cancel at anytime. Variety reported the following:
Apple has launched Apple Music TV, a free 24-hour curated livestream of popular music videos that will also include “exclusive new music videos and premiers, special curated music video blocks, and live shows as well as chart countdowns and guests”, according to the announcement.
- Listen Now is the easiest way to play what you love and discover something new.
- An all-new Search serves up the best music for the genres and activities you love.
- Autoplay creates a continuous stream of music based on what you listened to last.
- Sing along, tap ahead, or just listen with lyrics view – now always on unless you turn it off.
- Tune into three live radio stations hosted by artists playing today’s hits, classics, and country.
- Dial in local broadcast radio stations by call sign, name, or frequency – or just ask Siri
- Watch top music videos and check out curated music video playlists.
- Now you can search for music by lyrics right in the app – or just ask Siri.
- Tap into Apple editors’ picks with curated playlists featuring rap to country, new hits to classics.
- Keep track of what’s hot all over the world with global charts.
- Just ask Siri to play songs by any artist, mood, or genre.
- Play your favorite artist’s latest collaborations, releases, and playlists all from one page.
- Add your favorite songs to your library and listen on any device – online or off.
- Stream Apple Music to AirPlay-enabled speakers or Apple TV effortlessly.
To me, this sounds like it could be Apple’s way of competing with Spotify, which has become the go-to for listening to music. Spotify has a free service, as well as a subscription service. Apple Music TV offers Apple Music, Apple Music Hits, and Apple Music Country for free without a subscription.
There are three subscriptions for Apple Music TV. Student is $4.99/month. (It is for college students only, and verification is required). Individual plans are $9.99/month. Family plans are $14.99/month. Variety reported that Apple Music TV will be available to U.S. residents only on the Apple Music app and the Apple TV app.


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Avalanche has hit another landmark regardless of the Powell-driven drawdown. Patrick Sutton, Ava Labs exec, revealed that Avalanche attained an ATH in monthly transactions. He tweeted that AVAX conducted 32.7M transfers in August with a week to spare.
Avaxholic confirmed that transactions were 33.2 million one day later. Remember, monthly transactions hit two new ATHs in only three months this year. That confirmed Avalanche’s outstanding development lately, regardless of prevailing market conditions.
AVAX On a Roll!
Avaxholic also tweeted about Avalanche’s growth since June’s bottom. The report indicated that the crypto witnessed the highest transaction growth on EVM blockchains. Avalanche leads these blockchains with 18.8%, whereas Fantom follows at 12.6%.
Data also highlighted other all-time highs for AVAX in August with a week to spare. Avalanche has seen magnifying activity, which also reflects on data variables. Also, AVAX-based non-fungible tokens surpassed 253K sales lately.
Moreover, Avalanche saw a daily transfer record of 1.64 million transactions. Also, the USDC’s native supply on the ecosystem hiked to 1.66 million on August 25.
Meanwhile, the recent data about the GameFi space has triggered queries for Avalanche lately. DappRadar shows GameFi addresses saw a substantial uptick to 1.5 million during 2021 second half, before gradual drops to 1 million.
Nevertheless, this’s an impressive performance compared to decentralized finance address performance within that timeframe. That shows the GameFi space has strengthened and can retain users amid downtrends.
What about AVAX?
Avalanche’s native coin AVAX saw a massive slump within the last 24 hours amid the crypto market plunged. The alternative token dropped 11% on its daily chart, dragging it towards the support line at $20.
That has seen it erasing its weekly gains, losing 10.09% (Coinmarketcap data). The crypto space responded woefully to Powell’s latest speech, and AVAX’s wasn’t an exemption.
The cryptocurrency space sees bearish tendencies. While publishing this content, most tokens hover with slight 24-hours losses. The overall market capitalization shows pessimism, changing hands at $966.48 billion, following a 0.67% within a day. Also, Bitcoin plummeted, showing weakness at $20,022.31.
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This year we are expecting to see a number of new products arrive from Apple and these are set to include the new iPhone 5S and the next generation iPad tablet. We are already hearing various rumours relating to such models and the latest to emerge suggests that Apple may be including brand new processing chips on their forthcoming devices.
It has emerged that Apple are currently in discussions with Intel, one of the best known processor manufacturers in the world, about using their processing chips in future products that they are set to develop including the iPhone 5S. The news comes from Reuters news agency who have reported that discussions between the two massive companies have been taking place over the past year although as yet no conclusion has been reached. Over recent months it has emerged that Intel are looking to increase the number of manufacturers who they have contracts with and Apple is perhaps the biggest name of all that they could add to the list. For more
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If an agreement can be reached between the two companies then there are two ways that the partnership will work. It could see Intel developing new chips based on the ARM architecture currently used by Apple products although this may be an unlikely course of action with ARM being a major rival to Intel. The more likely outcome is that Apple would switch the architecture on forthcoming models like the iPhone 5S over to Intel specification as the company are renowned for the quality of their chips which are known for their speed and efficiency. At present Apple products use A series chips jointly developed by TSMC and Samsung but they are keen to severe ties with Samsung following a number of disputes and this is a major factor behind them entering into discussions with Intel. Check out the latest iPhone 5S offers here
The iPhone 5S is set to arrive during the summer followed by a number of other new Apple products and we may well see these new devices incorporating new processing chips from industry experts Intel.


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Satoshi Nakamoto publishes “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System” establishing the first framework for blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issues interpretive guidance clarifying that FinCEN’s regulations apply to convertible virtual currencies, subjecting administrators and exchangers of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to the Bank Secrecy Act; and becomes the first U.S. regulator to assert jurisdiction over the blockchain ecosystem.
“This virtual currency is currently unregulated and has allowed users to participate in illicit activity, while also being highly unstable and disruptive to our economy. I urge regulators to take appropriate action to limit the abilities of this highly unstable currency.” – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin
Virtual currency is treated as property for U.S. federal tax purposes; general rules for property transactions apply.
NYDFS became the first, and is still the only, state to issue a license specific to virtual currency.
The Chamber of Digital Commerce officially opened its doors, becoming the first and only trade association in Washington, DC solely focused on representing the digital asset and blockchain technology ecosystem.
The Chamber has held three Congressional “fly-ins” where all Chamber members are invited to Washington, DC to advocate for blockchain on Capitol Hill. Congressional Blockchain Education Day has been attended and sponsored by members of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus and over 300 businesses innovating with blockchain-based technologies.
U.S. Commodities Future Trading Commission determines that bitcoin and other virtual currencies meet the definition of a commodity under to Commodity Exchange Act. Order CoinFlip, Inc., d/b/a Derivabit, et al.
The Blockchain Alliance is a public-private forum created to address public safety concerns about digital currencies and to combat criminal activity using blockchains. The Blockchain Alliance is credited for coordinating with more than 100 industry and law enforcement agency participants and training their agents to better combat illicit activity associated with blockchains.
The DC Blockchain Summit is the keystone event of the Chamber of Digital Commerce and brings together policymakers and businesses to discuss some of the most pressing issues impacting blockchain technology. This event is hosted in partnership with Georgetown University’s Center for Financial Markets and Policy.
The Chamber’s Chairman, Matthew Roszak, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee in a hearing entitled “Disrupter Series: Digital Currency and Blockchain.” This hearing led to the passage of H. Res. 835, establishing supportive language for blockchain technology in the Congressional Record.
“Whereas blockchain technology with the appropriate protections has the potential to fundamentally change the manner in which trust and security are established in online transactions through various potential applications in sectors including financial services, payments, health care, energy, property management, and intellectual property management….”
Chamber signs Memorandum of Understanding with international group of trade associations to promote global regulatory interoperability.
Marking the first set of Fortune 500 companies to join the Chamber’s membership.
The Chamber helped organize blockchain training and education for more than 90 central bank heads at the Federal Reserve’s annual meeting with The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The event included an opportunity for Chamber members to hear private remarks from Chair Janet Yellen. Prior to this day, Chair Yellen had never spoken publicly about blockchain technology and we were among the first to receive her thoughts!
The Smart Contracts Alliance is an initiative of the Chamber of Digital Commerce promoting real-world applications of smart contracts to enhance business. The Smart Contracts Alliance helps shape adoption, technology standards, and policy around smart contracts and has published a series of educational and legal resources, including “Smart Contracts: Is the Law Ready?,” a comprehensive report addressing some of the biggest legal questions impacting the adoption of this technology. Today more than 150 companies have contributed to the work of the Smart Contracts Alliance.
North Carolina forked away from New York’s BitLicense path and, instead, updated the state’s existing laws. The bill defined “virtual currency” and clarified which activities using virtual currency trigger a money transmission license. Notably, the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks expressly stated that virtual currency miners and blockchain software providers, including smart contracts platforms, colored coins, smart property, multi-signature software, and non-hosted, non-custodial wallets, would not require a license.
The industry’s first event fully dedicated to smart contract technologies is held in New York’s Times Square. More than 250 of the world’s leading financial institutions, legal experts, blockchain technologists and innovators gather to explore and discuss the adoption of smart contract technologies.
The Structured Finance Industry Group and the Chamber of Digital Commerce partner to examine the application of blockchain in securitization and issue one of the first comprehensive studies in this area.
“After months of analysis and multiple consultations with various industry constituents involved in the securitization lifecycle, there is little doubt that blockchain and smart contracts, a key technology that enables many blockchain applications, hold such promise. Blockchain will streamline processes, lower costs, increase the speed of transactions, enhance transparency, and fortify security.”
40+ organizations join together to help the development of blockchain tech by addressing intellectual property issues.
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The Chamber’s Token Alliance is actively working with the SEC, CFTC, and Congress on issues impacting tokenized networks. We published our first report in July 2018, “Understanding Digital Tokens: Market Overviews & Proposed Guidelines for Policymakers & Practitioners.” The report includes principles and guidelines for utility token sponsors and trading platforms to promote sound business practices and minimize unintentional regulatory risk.
The Foundation of the Chamber of Digital Commerce is a non-profit charitable organization that sponsors and supports research and educational activities to promote the acceptance and use of digital assets and blockchain technologies.
that is critical of aspects of virtual currency trading activity.
The Chamber’s State Working Group publishes this resource for state legislators as they explore ways to encourage the growth of blockchain technology. 50+ bills introduced in 2019 track against our Toolkit! State legislation has exploded, from 64 bills introduced in 2018, to 237 and counting as of May 16, 2019.
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The Chamber Canada provides unprecedented global access to support the growth of Canada’s blockchain community.
Tanya Woods, the Chamber’s managing director for Canada was appointed to the Ontario Securities Commission Fintech Advisory Committee in February 2019.
In support of our mission, the Chamber is calling on the highest levels of the U.S. government to embrace a comprehensive, national strategy for blockchain. The Plan proposes that the U.S. approach blockchain technology with clearly articulated support to encourage private sector development and innovation required of emerging industries.
Seven Members of Congress wrote a letter to the Director of the National Economic Council requesting that the Administration “hold a forum on blockchain technology and include blockchain technology in the initiatives the Administration intends to promote on emerging technologies.” The letter is the first step in making blockchain technology – the innovation and the economic benefits that come with the technology – a national priority.
One of the world’s largest technology companies announces its cryptocurrency project, spurring an international policy debate on crypto and blockchain.
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UK markets start the week in the red with politics and commodity volatility driving sentiment.
The FTSE 100 dips 43 points (0.7%) to 6,292 and the FTSE 250 loses 90 points, or 0.5% to 17,100.
Odey Asset Management, a shareholder in both Playtech and Plus500, previously opposed the deal saying it substantially undervalued Plus500.
The deal is being scrapped as it will not secure UK regulatory approval by the end of 2015, sending Playtech tumbling 10.8% to 759.5p and making it the biggest FTSE 350 loser.
Playtech says the termination increases the risk that its purchase of Ava Trade will also get cancelled.
Plus500 trades just 1.7% lower at 352p despite the cancellation of the deal amid heavy early trading in the stock.
Commodities, emerging markets
Resource stocks drag as West Texas Intermediate crude oil sinks 3% to $40.63 (£26.81) a barrel.
Yields push a little higher on 10-year government bonds and sterling weakens around half a cent against the dollar at $1.515.
A weekend pledge to up defence spending by £12 billion from British Prime Minister David Cameron’s helps struggling aerospace and defence manufacturer Rolls Royce (RR.) to the top of the FTSE 100 leaderboard, up 2.3% at 565p.
Losses on stock exchanges in China and Hong Kong overnight see luxury retailer Burberry (BRBY) among the London laggards, down 1.7% to £12.59.
Bombed-out Argos-to-Homebase owner Home Retail (HOME) is bid up 5.4% to 109p on takeover whispers. The Sunday Times reckons private equity firms are considering £1 billion takeover bids for the company, savaged following a profit warning (21 Oct) issued before the festive selling season.
The Argos website is reported to have crashed on Friday, impacted by a significant upsurge in traffic and raising questions as to how it will cope on Black Friday (27 Nov).
Among the small caps, women's value fashion retailer Bonmarche (BON:AIM) falls almost 7% to 273.5p as interim pre-tax profit falls short of expectations, with second quarter online sales hit by disruption from the launch of a new online site.
CEO Beth Butterwick also refers to a challenging November caused by 'very mild, wet weather', though she says full-year expectations are unchanged 'provided that trading conditions normalise for the remainder of the financial year.'
eSports business Gfinity (GFIN:AIM) gains 3.2% to 20p on news it has been appointed by Microsoft (MSFT:NDQ) to exclusively host the UK Halo World Championship 2016 qualifiers and finals. The finals will be played in front of a live audience at the Gfinity Arena in London and streamed online, with teams competing for a £10,000 prize pot.
Wearable fitness tracker maker Fitbug (FITB:AIM) climbs 3.9% to 2p after announcing the launch of Version 2 of its Kiqplan app, which is a digital health and fitness training programme. A free version of Kiqplan is now available, with a selection of tailored 12-week training programmes available to buy in-app or online.
Blood monitor-maker Deltex Medical (DEMG:AIM) gains 12.5% to 4.5p as it welcomes two further hospitals in the US as clients. The hospitals, one in the mid-west and the other in Washington State, have agreed to buy at least 30 adult surgical probes a month. It now has nine customers in the US and targets 30 by mid-2016.


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Qualcomm warned that its cellular modem shipments could fall up to 40% year over year in the fourth quarter as the slowdown in China's massive smartphone market and the pivot from 4G to 5G technology create headwinds for the world's largest supplier of chips used in smartphones. The company said the slowdown is largely due to Huawei's market share gains in China after the United States slapped it with the supply ban in May.
The San Diego, California-based company last week blamed its weaker-than-feared sales and profit forecast for the current quarter on a slowing smartphone market and headwinds in China, the world's largest handset market. Qualcomm forecast sales in the range $4.3 billion to $5.1 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2019, falling short of analyst estimates of $5.7 billion. The outlook represents a 12% to 26% decline in sales year over year.
The company's earnings are projected to slide from 89 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2018 to between 65 cents and 75 cents per share in the fourth quarter of 2019. Qualcomm sees shipments of cellular modems falling between 31% and 40% in the fourth quarter as consumers hold onto smartphones longer before replacing them. The outlook translates into 140 million to 160 million units, down from 232 million units a year earlier.
"The Huawei export ban, along with the pivot from 4G to 5G—which accelerated over the past couple of months—has contributed to industry conditions, particularly in China, that we expect will create headwinds in our next two fiscal quarters," chief executive officer Steve Mollenkopf said on a conference call with analysts last week. Qualcomm should start to regain its strength in the first quarter of 2020 as new 5G smartphones are rolled out, he said.
Qualcomm, which makes money by selling modem chips and charging smartphone vendors for access to its massive patent portfolio, said that trade tensions were to blame in part for slowing demand in China. Huawei has been pushing to gain market share in China's smartphone market since the Trump administration added it to an export blacklist in May. Huawei, however, mostly buys modem chips from its HiSilicon semiconductor unit.
Huawei's smartphone shipments in China surged 31% year over year in the second quarter, even as the overall market there slowed. Huawei, the No.2 player in global smartphone sales, captured 38% of the total market in China last quarter, up from about 28% in the same quarter a year ago, according to market researcher Canalys. That represented the biggest market share of any vendor in China, the world's largest smartphone market, since 2011.
Qualcomm has also been dogged by a prolonged dispute with Huawei over its patent royalty rates. Huawei, the world's largest vendor of telecommunications equipment, has stopped royalty payments to Qualcomm during the dispute but it has been shelling out smaller amounts every quarter in good faith. The payments totaled around $150 million last quarter. But Qualcomm stripped out any further fees from Huawei in its fourth quarter forecast.
"As a result of the export ban, Huawei shifted their emphasis to building market share in the domestic China market, where we do not see any corresponding benefit in product or licensing revenue," Mollenkopf said, adding that Huawei's bet on China's sprawling smartphone market came back to bite Qualcomm's other major customers in the country. "This was a very unusual share shift and we were probably impacted more than others," he pointed out.
Huawei's market share gains in the second quarter caused its largest Chinese rivals and many of Qualcomm's largest Chinese customers to lose ground. The three largest players behind Huawei in China's smartphone market—Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi—dropped more than 2% market share each in the second quarter. That dampened the demand for Qualcomm's cellular chipsets, which are used in many of Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi's high-end handsets.
Qualcomm is also struggling as major customers in China work through 4G inventory before they start selling 5G smartphones in early 2020. Qualcomm said its Chinese customers are pulling 4G product launches in the second half of 2019, doubling down on the release of new 5G handsets in the first half of 2020. Mollenkopf said shipments of Qualcomm's 5G modems and RF components would start ramping up in the first calendar quarter of 2020.
"We see continued weakness in China demand, Huawei gaining share inside China and many Chinese OEMs managing inventory ahead of 5G," said interim chief financial officer Dave Wise. The smartphone slump pushed Qualcomm to slash its 3G, 4G and 5G device shipment forecast by roughly 100 million in 2019. Shipments are forecast to be between 1.7 billion to 1.8 billion units in 2019, down from its previous estimate of 1.8 billion to 1.9 billion.
That translates into global smartphone sales slipping in the mid-single-digits in 2019, he said. Qualcomm is trying to tough it out as 5G technology is deployed around the wolrd. The company's sales dropped to $4.9 billion last quarter from $5.6 billion a year ago, ignoring the $4.7 billion gain from its legal settlement with Apple in April. Net income, however, jumped from $1.2 billion, or 81 cents a share, to $2.15 billion, or $1.75 a share, over the last year.
"We delivered another solid quarter operationally in the midst of slower demand for 4G devices as the market prepares for the global transition to 5G," Mollenkopf said in a statement. “Our 5G design wins have doubled over the last three months, leaving us extremely well positioned as 5G ramps in early calendar year 2020," he added. More than 150 smartphones and other designs are currently in development using Qualcomm's 5G modem chipsets.


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St. Thomas company collects used packing material, gives it away
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ST. THOMAS - The holiday season is a time for shipping and receiving packages and gifts, but what to do with all those pesky packing peanuts?
Don't throw them in the dumpster, give them to someone who can use them.
Caribbean Packaging has been running a packing material and boxes recycling program for 21 years, collecting and distributing the material free of charge to anyone who can use it.
The project was the idea of Scott Martin, owner of Caribbean Packaging, a wholesale and retail business operating since 1968 on St. Thomas.
In 1992, Martin started the recycling program after he noticed a dumpster overflowing with tiny plastic packing peanuts and thought it was a waste.
Martin encourages anyone getting rid of packing material - peanuts, bubble wrap and cardboard boxes - to drop it off at Caribbean Packaging in Contant instead of taking it to the dump.
In return, businesses or individuals with a need for the material can pick up whatever Martin has in stock for free.
Connections on St. John has been participating in the program since it began, according to owner Cid Hamling.
"We try to get people to recycle, so we hold on to stuff from packages that they received," she said.
When Martin's trucks are on St. John making deliveries, he will stop by and pick up any materials Hamling has saved that customers have not already used up, she said.
Eric Lidicker, studio manager for Donald Schnell Studio on St. John, also collects used boxes and packing material from residents to help them ship fragile pottery all over the world.
"We've been doing that for 30 years," he said.
He also uses shredded paper donated by local businesses, he said.
Martin belongs to a group of like-minded business owners working to recycle packing peanuts. The Plastic Loose-Fill Council, based in Oakland, runs a website - www.loosefillpackaging.com - where people can find drop-off and pick-up locations for recycled material.
Caribbean Packaging is the only designated drop-off location in the territory, but Martin said he would be glad to help any other business establish a similar program.
Martin said another way to reduce packing material is to buy local goods and forego the need for all those plastic peanuts, which has the added benefit of supporting the local economy.
"As I like to say, spend it here, keep it here," he said.
- Contact reporter Aldeth Lewin at 714-9111 or email email@example.com.


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The UK MD of EA has said that he cannot wait for gamers to get their hands on the publisher’s range of games at this year’s Gamescom.
The selection will include Battlefield 4, Titanfall, FIFA 14, The Sims 4, Need for Speed Rivals and Command & Conquer, as well as EA’s F2P titles and a selection from Chillingo and PopCap.
So the decent weather has disappeared which can only mean one thing; we’re heading into August,” Keith Ramsdale wrote. We were overwhelmed by the plaudits we received at E3 from everyone associated with the games industry and we hope for more of the same in Cologne. Our studios have been hard at work and we’re excited to be showing how our games have developed over the past two months.
This will be the first time that hundreds of thousands of potential customers will be able to get hands-on with our great line-up. Adding consumers is what makes Gamescom so special and it’ll be the first time many of them will be able to get their hands on the next generation of interactive entertainment.
I’ll try to spend as much time as possible on the show floor so if you’re out there and you see me walking about, feel free to stop me and let me know what you think of our line-up. You’ll probably find me in the FIFA 14 area and I look forward to taking on all comers, time permitting.
As I’ve said before, it’s a great time to be at EA and this promises to be our best Gamescom yet.”


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TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - Nippon Steel Corp. (NISTY.PK, NISTF.PK) reported a first half loss to owners of the parent of 191.16 billion yen compared to profit of 38.75 billion yen, previous year. Basic loss per share was 207.62 yen compared to profit of 42.09 yen. Business loss for the period was 106.52 billion yen compared to profit of 73.10 billion yen. First half revenue declined to 2.24 trillion yen from 3.05 trillion yen, last year.
For fiscal 2020, the company has revised its business profit forecast to a loss of 60.00 billion yen, from previous guidance of a loss of 120.0 billion yen. The company said it is projecting an improved consolidated business loss due to the increase in the production and shipment volumes along with the recovery of steel demand mainly for the manufacturing industry and the uptrend in Group companies' earnings, in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021.
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2004 Tornado Watch Issued
The National Weather Service announced today that the first of the 2004 series of Tornado Watch should be available in stores shortly.
This years watch features the image of a fearsome Oklahoma Tornado and a sweep second hand. Weather Service officials had determined that the
sweep second hand was appropriate for the new tornado watch, even though previous users tended to prefer the other kind.
Sadly, due to the slow sales of the 2003 Blizzard Watch, there will be a delay in the availability of the next series of Severe Storm Watches. There is still no word on when the weather service will switch over to digital watches from the analog watches we have all come accustomed to. --staff
Implant Saves Woman
Not more than three months since Angela Mably had her new Nomex reinforced breast implants installed did the device save her life. A large bolt from a terrorist pipe bomb was stopped before it could do serious damage.
While bulletproof breast implants are not new to women of the middle east, they haven't been very popular due to the weight of the steel plates usually used in their fabrication. With the recent
increase in checkpoints using metal detectors, the steel implants always were a concern. The use of nomex and other polymers in armored breast implants alleviates the problems with checkpoints and also allows for a more natural feel to the breasts of women so equipped.
"I don't feel like a Turtle" claimed Sally Favcon. "And I know my nomex implants won't cause me problems walking by magnetic fields either".
Increased terrorism has created a boom market
for the devices in Israel, where there is a six month waiting list to get the $14,000 implants installed. --staff


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The Weekly: V. Johnson & Johnson
28 min • Health & Science, Crime • 2019
For more than a century, Johnson & Johnson has promoted its baby powder as pure and gentle, a product that mothers can trust, made by a company that puts customers first. And though its talcum powder represents only a fraction of the pharmaceutical and cosmetic giant’s modern business, it’s been a cornerstone of the company’s reputation. Now that reputation is being threatened by thousands of lawsuits claiming that the powder is contaminated with cancer-causing asbestos – a claim Johnson & Johnson denies.
THE WEEKLY talks to a former teacher who claims that her cancer may have been caused by asbestos in the talcum powder she used daily for years. Our reporters examine her case and others, combing through decades of company documents to find out to the truth. (Episode 17 of 30)


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Fresh coronavirus cases-led disruptions that have resulted in massive delays from congestion at southern Chinese ports are throttling global supply chains, leading to inflated costs and further disruptions.
The delays have already triggered soaring shipping prices within China due to a scarcity of containers and increased export demand.
There are mounting fears that these high shipping costs may just be the tip of the iceberg, where supply chain experts fear a looming threat to global inflation.
Surge in freight rates
Freight rates continueto be on a rise for additional factors, with the virus outbreak at Shenzhen’s Yantian already triggering inflated spot freight rates globally.
Simon Heaney, senior manager of container research at Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd. fears that rates will climb higher as they head into the third-quarter peak season.
“Both importers and exporters will suffer if delays and waiting times extend”, he said.
Global shippers in a quandary
Global shippers who have been already dealing with many supply chain disruptions since the past year, including the recent Ever Given grounding, now find themselves in another predicament with these incoming disruptions.
Even Trans-shipment dwell times in Singapore are at about eight to nine days now, up from roughly five days a year ago, according to estimates from project44.
In Singapore, the delays at China’s Yantian port have led to major disruptions in vessel schedules and carrier service levels. Delays in China have consequently led to cargo vessels skipping their scheduled port stops, with one of CMA CGM’s vessels heading to China in July likely to skip the Southeast Asia trans-shipment hub.


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Tencent faces the challenge of having to persuade Chinese users to pay for digital music in a market where piracy has been a major issue, analysts said, but the biggest social network and online entertainment company in China could leverage its popular WeChat mobile payment system to promote value-added music services.
"Tencent is trying to build the iTunes of China," said Core Pacific Yamaichi analyst Kevin Tam, referring to Apple Inc's music and entertainment service.
"Tencent will be able to provide incentives for WeChat uses with value-added music services," Tam said.
WeChat had 762 million monthly active users at the end of March, while China Music Corporation has 460 million of those.
Shenzhen-based Tencent said it would fully support the new company to develop its digital music business, paving the way for an initial public offering.
"The new company will be the flagship for Tencent's digital music and related businesses," Tencent President Martin Lau said in the statement.
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I had a chance last night to vet at least a couple of rumors about downtown last night at our Best Of party. I talked to one business owner about a recent local blog report that the downtown chocolate shop, Chocolat e Gateaux,
is closing soon and that Astro and Marz may not be far behind as the landlord pursues a plan to remodel the Minnesota Ave. building that house all three. According to one of the business owners the rumor is partially true. The owner is putting the squeeze on tenants as part of an ambitious makeover. And the work would impact Astro. The bar would reportedly lose about four feet as the wall is moved in to create more space for a new tenant. But don't expect Astro to disappear anytime soon. The timeline for the plan is more on the scale of months or years as opposed to weeks.
While it's certainly not good news for Astro, the sky is not yet falling on one of Bend's best loved nightclubs.
Still working on another rumor that changes could be in store for the popular Downtowner deli that could see it vacating its current home and joining up with its sister establishment, The Summit. Hope to have an update on that tomorrow.
On the topic of restaurants, also heard that The Phoenix restaurant in the Old Mill is closing its doors.


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One of the world’s most promising new rocket companies successfully launched its first rocket to space from New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula on May 25.Though the 17-meter-tall rocket and its test payload didn’t make it to orbit, its flight to space represents an important milestone.“We had a great first stage burn, stage separation, second stage ignition and fairing separation,” Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck said after the flight. “We didn’t quite reach orbit, and we’ll be investigating why. However, reaching space in our first test puts us in an incredibly strong position to accelerate the commercial phase of our program.”
The commercial space race is heating up again as startup Rocket Lab successfully launched its first Electron rocket (named "It's A Test"), successfully made it into space. This is the first of three test launches the company has planned this year, with an eye to delivering customer payloads into space before 2018."It has been an incredible day and I’m immensely proud of our talented team," Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck said in a statement. "We’re one of a few companies to ever develop a rocket from scratch and we did it in under four years. We’ve worked tirelessly to get to this point."Most of the flight looked pretty smooth - the two-stage rocket did successfully achieve separation, and the second stage engines fired. However, although the rocket made it into space, it didn't reach the company's intended target.
VICIS looking to make its mark with helmets in NFL. CEO and co-founder of VICIS, INC Dave Marver and Stanford assistant professor of bioengineering David Camarillo join OTL to discuss helmets in the NFL.
With a predicted global shortage of 2 million cyber security professionals by 2019, it’s now more crucial than ever to start thinking outside the box in recruiting efforts.It's quite possible that going outside the box means looking a little bit more closely into the Generation Zs, the Xbox generation. Gen Zs behaviors are among the most impactful driving forces for the security industry, according to Scott Chasin, CEO of ProtectWise.Right now, as it has been for some time, the security architecture in enterprises is completely fragmented. "An alarm fatigue has set in to the point where enterprises can't find the talent to use those tools in order to respond and triage fast enough," Chasin said.
Artificial intelligence is the next big thing – and Silicon Valley isn't planning to miss the boat when it arrives. In fact, the so-called FANG stocks – an acronym for the large-cap growth stocks Facebook (ticker: FB), Amazon.com (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX) and Google (GOOG, GOOGL) – are rapidly incorporating AI into their own operations and offerings, helping to bring the technology mainstream.
The potential applications for AI are tremendous, and span across almost every discipline and industry imaginable, from warfare and drug discovery to autonomous vehicles and portfolio management.
With the mouthwatering commercial opportunities these developments will afford, it's no wonder the tech world is investing heavily in AI research and development. So, which of the FANG stocks is winning the AI race? Here's a look at the field:
You know the dish. Let's talk about what's on the table? How about setting mom up with free mimosas today. The mobile app ibotta is making it possible. In the bar category, tap mimosa for mom rebate. She'll get five bucks to pick it at the establishment of their choice. Dan, of course, taking the bottle. A lot of companies are offering deals to moms today. If you want to save money, take your wife or mom somewhere. I'm bringing this home.
RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch is the latest evolution of the classic park sim series. Launched earlier this year, the mobile game has been a big hit, hitting No. 1 in the free-to-play App Store charts (for a period of time) and subsequently picking up more than 6.2 million downloads and hitting 500,000 daily active users.GameSpot recently had the opportunity to speak with Atari COO Todd Shallbetter, who told us all about the game's origins, its early days, fan feedback, and a lot more.Additionally, RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch is getting a number of updates in the coming weeks, including a "full color customization system" that will let players tweak the look of their rides, shops, and restaurants. Another new feature coming is the ability to visit other players' parks, while a "photo booth" mode is on the way that will let you take screenshots of your parks and tweak them further with filters and frames, and then share them on social channels, of course.
Ibotta is having its first-ever “Mimosa for Mom” rebate and when mom orders a mimosa you can earn $5 back through the smartphone shopping program.“This Mother’s Day, Ibotta wants to toast moms who are always putting others’ needs before their own,” said Ibotta founder and CEO Bryan Leach in a news release. “Today is their day, so we’re asking them to sit back, relax and enjoy a mimosa on us.”Sunday is the day to give moms a break from cooking. Several restaurants want to help you honor mom and save you a little money by offering free treats and discounts.One of the best deals is available regardless of where you take mom for a Mother’s Day meal.Cashback app
Ibotta is helping Mom buy herself a mimosa this Mother’s Day. Because the app says it empathizes with mothers, who generally spend far more money on their kids than themselves, it will reimburse up to $5 to every account holder in the United States who purchases a mimosa that day.“Moms are … always doing for everyone around them, yet rarely taking a moment for themselves,” says Bryan Leach, founder and CEO of Ibotta. “This year, we wanted to recognize and celebrate all they do with … a small token to show our appreciation.”To reward moms for their sacrifices throughout the year, free shopping rebate app
Outreach. Since starting the company 3 years ago, I’ve learned several important lessons about being the CEO of a rapid growth startup that simply cannot be learned in a more established, best in class technology company.was fortunate enough to start my career at two of the most influential companies in tech–Amazon and Microsoft, where I had the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. While I can’t think of a better pedigree for pursuing a career in the digital world, each company came with its own unique challenges, perks, and drawbacks. Looking back on my time there, I’ve been able to cherry pick the lessons I learned from each of these tech behemoths and incorporate them into the DNA of my own sales tech startup—


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Dow closes up than 1,000 factors in best day for Wall Avenue in 10 years as shares rally again from Christmas Eve beating. A slowdown in international development and company earnings is forecast for 2019, in line with the International Funding Outlook 2019 report by international funding administration firm BlackRock.
India, like most other international locations, follows the dual structure of goods and companies tax (GST), permitting both the Centre and the state to divide tax from sale of a product or good. President Donald Trump made a surprise Christmas go to to U.S. troops in Iraq on Wednesday, his first journey to a conflict zone nearly two years into his presidency and days after asserting a pullout of American troops from neighboring Syria.
A worldwide economic system that until lately was buzzing has broken down. The Federal Reserve raised its key rate of interest Wednesday for the fourth time this year to replicate the U.S. financial system’s continued power however signaled that it expects to gradual its charge hikes next yr.
Nomura Holdings Inc goals to increase its share of enterprise arranging international change hedging, acquisition finance and different deal-associated services for company shoppers within the United States, the CEO of Japan’s largest investment bank stated.
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Gold prices changed little as the dollar strengthened against its peers following an ex[pectation-beating inflation report reiterated expectations that the Federal Reserve would increase interest rates two additional times for the year.
On Wednesday, the Labor Department has revealed that its producer price index for final demand increased 0.3% last month compared to popular expectations of 0.2%. A stronger dollar and higher interest rates reduce demand for non-interest bearing gold as the metal becomes more expensive for holders of other currencies.
In the meantime trade concerns remained n the spotlight as the latest update brought the Chinese equity markets into their worst selloff since three years ago.
Gold prices remained weak following the release of mixed consumer inflation data last month. The US Labor Department has revealed that its US Consumer Price Index increased 0.1% for the month of June, following last month increase of 0.2%, which was slightly weaker than expected. Similar, monthly core inflation, which takes out volatile food and energy costs increased 0.2%, while annual core inflation increased to its highest level in 6 years to 2.3%.
The commodity has been significantly pressured for the past couple of day as global trade tensions continue to shake all financial markets. US initial weekly jobless claims decreased by 18 K to a seasonally adjusted 214 K in the week to Saturday, which was below popular expectations.
Gold prices are trading modestly higher during early US trade session, with short covering in the futures market to be featured, following the recent selling pressure. The feature in the marketplace late this week is U.S. President Trump in Europe meeting with European leaders, with a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for next Monday. The marketplace will watch Trump’s meetings closely. The just-concluded NATO meeting was declared a success by Trump.
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Top 5 Professional Athletes Advocating CBD Oil
CBD is a new hemp supplement working wonders in the sports world. Find out why more athletes, trainers, and fitness pros are choosing CBD for faster recovery and learn how it could optimize your own athletic potential today!
CBD is a non-intoxicating substance with powerful anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving properties that can help athletes relax deeper and recover faster.
In 2018, the World-Anti Doping Agency removed CBD or cannabidiol, from its List of Prohibited Substances. Since then an entire new world has opened up for competitive athletes and fitness professionals looking for safer alternatives and effective relief.
In this article, we’re bringing you the top professional sports celebrities that say CBD has changed their lives! Hear their stories and find out why more athletes everywhere are turning to CBD for better recovery and relief.
NFL’s Kyle Turley
10-year NFL veteran Kyle Turley knows first hand what 100 plus concussions can do to the brain. The former offensive linemen retired at the age of 29, forced out by a series of health problems related to brain trauma.
Doctors told him he had CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a common brain disorder in football players and professional athletes caused by excessive head injuries. CTE causes severe inflammation in the brain’s tissues, which leads to dysfunction and illness.
According to Kyle, CBD saved his life. He says that, until he discovered CBD he struggled with pharmaceutical addiction, violent thoughts, and suicidal tendencies.
Turley went on to found the “Gridiron Cannabis Coalition”, where he uses his story, and those of other players, to advocate dialogue and discussion around CBD oil and cannabis.
NHL’s Riley Cote
In 2010, Riley Cote was the forward enforcer for the Philadelphia Flyers, something he had dreamt of achieving since he was a kid growing up in Winnipeg.
Yet he says he was absolutely miserable. In interviews, he referred to himself as an – overweight NHL enforcer, suffering from anxiety and partially dependent on alcohol and pharmaceuticals.
“You can imagine going to bed at night, knowing you were going to fight Donald Brashear or George Laraque, or some of these (guys) floating around when I was still playing,” said Cote, who was in the NHL from 2007 to 2010.
“Mentally preparing to fight every night, whether I fought or not, it was the chronic anxiety…. It really wasn’t me, it was something I had to do.”
It was then, in 2010, where Flyers general manager Paul Holmgren saw Cote struggling with pain, anxiety, and addiction. He offered him the chance to retire and take a job as an assistant coach in the minor leagues. Cote took the chance to turn his life towards a new path.
As an assistant coach, Riley developed an interest in wellness and alternative medicine, eventually leading him to discover CBD. Now, Cote uses every chance he can to leverage his sports fame to promote CBD to other NHL athletes old and young.
He says, “The younger players want CBD because the old model of opioids and prescriptions drugs is outdated and broken. Guys don’t want to be sucked into that … they’ve seen players go down that dark path.”
UFC’s Nate Diaz & Yair Rodriguez
If anyone knows the meaning of the old adage “no pain, no gain”, it’s UFC fighters. One UFC fighter that reportedly uses CBD is Yair Rodriguez who says he uses it to “speed up recovery time between training sessions.”
Rodriguez holds a 10-2-0 record in MMA fighting, is a Taekwondo black belt, and won the featherweight title fight on The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America.
Known in the ring as, Pantera, Rodriguez claims that CBD helps him through hard training routines to sleep better, improving his in fighting stamina and performance.
Another well-known fighter in the UFC, Nate Diaz, openly vaped CBD oil post-fight at a press conference once after losing to Connor McGregor. Talk about needing fast-acting anti-inflammation and pain relief!
Professional Climber Lisa Chulich
Among just some of Lisa Chulich’s many accolades are being a member of the USA Rock Climbing Team, a competitive beach volleyball player, surfer, and fitness model and instructor.
“I can’t remember not being able to do a handstand. Or the first time I climbed a tree. Growing up playing in the woods and competing as a gymnast, I have always been curious and driven to accomplish new skills.”
Out of the Pacific Northwest, Chulich says she uses CBD topically on her finger joints and tendons to reduce the stress and inflammation after tough days climbing, training, surfing, or whatever she’s doing that day.
All types of athletes and fitness professionals you can think of are switching to and advocating for the use of CBD. From golfers to swimmers, endurance runners, triathlon competitors, and more, CBD is taking the sports world by storm!
Here are even more sports stars and fitness pros on a growing list currently advocating the use of CBD for athletes –
- Professional Golfer Scott Piercy
- PGA Champions Member Scott McCarron
- NFL stars Marvin Washington and Leonard Marshall
- Competitive Surfer Mason Ho
- Mountain Biker Teal Stetson-Lee
- Olympic Medalist Devin Logan
- Former NBA star Lamar Odom
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Amazon Go is not only a type of Amazon store but also a technology for sale.
Just Walk Out
It’s amusingly called ‘Just Walk Out’ technology, and it’s literally a grab-and-go, full-service solution for retailers that want to implement the Amazon Go style shopping experience in their own stores.
You can ‘check out’ the technology for yourself – it’s got a dedicated webpage at www.justwalkout.com
Hudson signed up with Amazon to use the tech
Hudson is the ubiquitous retailer in airports and commuter hubs like Grand Central Station in NYC that sells convenience items to busy travelers and has over 1,000 locations in North America.
The first store rolling out the concept will be set to open by March at Dallas Love Field Airport, according to a press release issued by the company.
A spokesperson for Hudson said: “By seamlessly entering the store with a quick scan of their credit card, grabbing the items they’re looking for and then exiting, purchases can be made almost instantaneously.” Duh, thank you for that clarification. It’s so easy, you don’t need to even explain it. That’s the power of Amazon tech, people.
No reduction in headcount. Hudson said that the existing staff will transition from checkout to customer service as well as sanitizing high traffic areas. Hudson’s chief operating officer Brian Quinn said “Just Walk Out technology brings a convenient shopping experience at a time when health and safety is paramount. We’re (also) preparing ourselves for the retail evolution of the future—digital is the new retail frontier.”
Hudson plans to rollout more Hudson Nonstops nationwide provided the initial Dallas rollout goes well.


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Ivan Fedorov noted that the occupied territories of the South of Ukraine are on the verge of famine.
Mayor of Melitopol Ivan Fedorov called the actions of the invaders in the Ukrainian occupied territories genocide and famine .
He expressed this opinion during the informational telethon.
“I want to comment on what is happening in our occupied territories: on the one hand, this is genocide, but we can fully compare it with the Holodomor, which was created by the Soviet regime directly in Ukraine and, of course, in the south of the country,” he said.
He stressed that today there is no shortage of food, but the occupied territories are really on the verge of starvation, because it is not known what will happen in the fall.
“Today there is no shortage of products on our territory, but the price at which the Russians are trying to sell products that are imported from the temporarily occupied Crimea is three to four times more expensive than what they cost in Zaporozhye, Dnipro or Kyiv, and our people today do not have cash, because 80% of unemployment is directly in the occupied territories and they do not have access to these rather expensive products, so indeed, today we are on the verge of starvation, and I do not understand what we will do in the fall,” he said. mayor of Melitopol.
In addition, he spoke about the difficult conditions in which the invaders put Ukrainian farmers, actually robbing them.
“About two weeks ago, they (occupiers – UNIAN) started discussions with our farmers in the temporarily occupied territories, and provided them with the conditions for the future harvest, the conditions were as follows: 70% is taken by the occupiers, 30% is given to our farmers to sell at reduced prices. But we clearly understand that 30% at incomprehensible prices is not even a cover for the cost of grown products. Therefore, they rob our farmers, rob our villages,” the mayor added.
He expressed hope that the Armed Forces would be able to liberate the entire south and east of our state and restore its territorial integrity.
As UNIAN reported earlier, Fedorov said that Russian occupiers were transporting grain from the Zaporozhye region to Crimea by train.


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“It just seems to be one thing after another, after another. When you get a bit of hope of something happening, it is squashed on you.”
That is the view from one of the country’s best-known pubs, Doheny & Nesbitt on Baggot Street in Dublin, as it deals with a radically-changed business landscape as a result of Covid-19.
The pub has been a long-time favourite of politicians, lawyers and economists, and even gave rise to the nickname “The Doheny and Nesbitt School of Economics” after a number of well-known economists who used to frequent the pub.
Today, the pub is grappling with a major downturn in its own business, due to the absence of office workers and tourists in the area.
The pub has always done a strong food trade, and was able to reopen as a pub-restaurant with the easing of Covid restrictions at the end of June.
“We always had a huge food trade because of the offices around here, which is now practically gone. A lot of places around here are suffering,” a spokeswoman for the pub told The Irish Times.
“We are open, it is a bonus that we are open, you just have to take it day by day.” Pre-Covid, the company that operates the pub, Swigmore Inns Ltd, recorded profits of €269,290 in the 12 months to the end of January 2020. This followed profits of €237,781 for the previous year.
Accumulated profits at the company last year increased to €4.074 million. But Covid-19 has had a dramatic impact on its trade.
“Business is slow. There is no demand there because there are no people... footfall is down a lot. We don’t have a busy lunch trade like we used to have due to office workers not being around,” the spokeswoman said.
“There are no tourists around, so we have no footfall from the Merrion, Conrad, Fitzwilliam and Shelbourne hotels. We are losing out on all of that as well.”
Due to social distancing regulations, the pub has had to remove half its tables. The new regulations have also created a challenging working environment for staff.
“It is very hard to tell loyal regulars that ‘your time is up’ and you have to vacate the table... you can’t really talk to customers anymore when you have to keep your distance, and where you’re wearing visors or face masks. It is very hard to interact with them.
“There are some staff who have not come back, and that’s because there is no demand there from customers. There is nothing we can do about it.”
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Meat of the Matter: Organic Marketing? Check.
The organic industry is thriving in 2017. As of end-of-year data, the U.S. industry in 2016 saw its largest dollar gain ever, an increase of $4.2 billion that brought the overall industry total to $43.3 billion, according to the Organic Trade Association.
One Final Push For Organic – April 19th is Your Deadline to Act
My humble beginnings in the organic industry began in 1976 in a small co-op in Iowa. The people were eclectic, and I was drawn to the culture as much as I was the idea of providing healthy organic foods to my community. We were a nascent movement, getting back to the land and nature.
One farmer's perspective: Organic is a brand, not a commodity
Commodity check-off programs have been around for decades. Many producers forced to contribute to those check-offs have rebelled because they are taxed without receiving any benefits.
I’ve been among the most vocal critics of those check-offs through the years.
Merrigan to organic industry: Be proud of being big
The organic food industry should not shy away from the label "Big Food" because the industry's growing market clout will help it fight any political challenges in the Trump administration, former Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan said recently at an Organic Farming Research Foundation fundraiser in Anaheim, Calif.
The Organic Center Responds: What the latest research actually says (and doesn't) about organic
A new journal article published in Science Advances highlights many areas where organic agriculture excels: higher biodiversity, improved soil and water quality, greater profitability, and higher nutritional value.
Can Organic Food Prevent a Public Health Crisis?
Is organic food better for us? A growing number of scientific studies suggest that it is.
USDA extends Organic Check-off public comment period to April 19, 2017
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Welfare rule for organic livestock gets 60-day delay by USDA
Years in development, the animal welfare rule for organic farming, issued in the final days of the Obama administration, will take effect at least 60 days later — May 19 — than planned due to the Trump administration freeze on new regulations, said USDA.
USDA announces stricter animal welfare rules for eggs, meat
Organic meat and egg producers will have to abide by stricter animal welfare standards under a new rule announced Wednesday by the Agriculture Department.
It’s Time We Get Serious About Organic Farming
Conventional farming and food production practices in this country are creating serious environmental and public health problems. Every day, an industrial farming system spinning out of control confronts all Americans with serious challenges.


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NAFTA numbers continue nosedive
Trade using surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico was 15.5 percent lower in Oct. 2009 than in Oct. 2008, dropping to $61.4 billion, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
BTS reports that the value of U.S. surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico rose 7.2 percent in Oct. 2009 from Sept. 2009. Month-to-month changes can be affected by seasonal variations and other factors.
The value of U.S. surface transportation trade with Canada and Mexico in October was up 7.9 percent compared to Oct. 2004, and up 34.7 percent compared to Oct. 1999. Imports in October were up 31.9 percent compared to Oct. 1999, while exports were up 38.1 percent.
U.S.–Canada surface transportation trade totaled $36.3 billion in October, down 19 percent compared to Oct. 2008. The value of imports carried by truck was 15.8 percent lower in Oct. 2009 compared to Oct. 2008, while the value of exports carried by truck was 9.5 percent lower during this period.
U.S.–Mexico surface transportation trade totaled $25.1 billion in October, down 10 percent compared to Oct. 2008. The value of imports carried by truck was 4.2 percent lower in Oct. 2009 than Oct. 2008 while the value of exports carried by truck was 13.5 percent lower.
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Feb 21, 2019
Galaxy S10 E vs iPhone XR: A spec war between two 'budget' flagship smartphonesStarting at $749, the S10 E offers nearly all the features of the S10 while having only a few tradeoffs.
Feb 16, 2019
Apple iPhone XS, XS Max might launch in red colour variant in China to boost salesApple has already made the red coloured variant available for Apple's cheaper iPhone XR.
Feb 10, 2019
Apple iPhone XR reportedly selling at a discount offline, pricing starts at Rs 70,500The iPhone XR discount is available only with one offline retailer yet, and the price cut is not official.
Jan 16, 2019
Apple launches smart battery cases for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR at $129Apple has started taking orders on the new cases, but they aren't expected to arrive until Friday.
Jan 14, 2019
Apple iPhone shipments in India have fallen by as much as 50%: ReportApple iPhone shipments to India fell from about 3.2 million in 2017 to just 1.6 million in 2018.
Jan 11, 2019
Apple's iPhone line-up to completely embrace OLED displays in 2020: ReportApple Inc plans to launch three new iPhone models this year, including one with an LCD screen.
Jan 09, 2019
Apple cuts production plan by 10% for new iPhones in the current quarter: ReportOverall planned production volume of old and new iPhones is likely to be cut to 40-43 mn units.
Jan 08, 2019
Apple iPhone XR emerges top selling iPhone in Nov as yearly sales dip 20%: ReportThe iPhone X experienced “almost 50% higher volume” in November 2017 than the iPhone XR did in 2018.
Jan 04, 2019
Cybersecurity researcher cancels hacking conference on cracking Apple's Face IdApple's Face ID has proven more secure than Touch ID, which uses fingerprint sensors to unlock iPhones.
Dec 27, 2018
Foxconn to assemble top-end Apple iPhones in India as early as 2019: ReportFoxconn will be assembling the most expensive models, devices in the iPhone X family.


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Lomita residents can learn about the City’s drinking water and view water quality data in the 2022 Lomita Water Consumer Confidence Report, available online now at www.LomitaWater.com/CCR2022.
The water quality report link has been directly distributed to Lomita Water customers via a water bill insert to paper bill recipients and via email to eBilling recipients. Those who would like to receive a physical copy of the report can call the City of Lomita at 310-325-7110.
The 2022 Consumer Confidence Report is the fourth that Lomita Water is distributing electronically by sharing a link to the online report. Electronic delivery minimizes printing and mailing costs associated with the report and reduces paper consumption, while complying with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), according to a 2013 interpretation by the State of California.
The Consumer Confidence Report is an annual water quality report required by the SDWA. The purpose of the Consumer Confidence Report is to raise customers’ awareness of the quality of their drinking water, where their drinking water comes from, what it takes to deliver water to their homes, and the importance of protecting drinking water sources.
In addition to including water quality data, this year’s report highlights updates on the Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration system at the Cypress Water Production Facility (CWPF). Made possible through financial support from the Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD), the project is the result of grassroots input from Lomita residents. The City listened to residents’ concerns about their drinking water, and this project has been designed specifically to address those concerns. Since the benzene detection in 2019, the City’s only groundwater well has been offline and the City has been importing 100% of its water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). The GAC filtration system will remove benzene and other constituents from Lomita’s groundwater and allow the City to return to normal operations, providing safe, clean water to Lomita residents with less reliance on imported water. To learn more about this exciting water system upgrade, please visit: LomitaWater.com/GAC. To tour CWPF and learn more about Lomita’s water system, please visit: LomitaWater.com/Water-Tours.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — The dollar rises against the pound, the first gain in five sessions, after weaker-than-expected U.K. inflation raised questions about the Bank of England’s need to increase interest rates, which tends to weigh on price pressures.
The U.K.’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.5% in May from 1.8% in April, missing expectations. That’s the lowest rate in nearly five years.
Of course, the central bank would likely need to see evidence of a more sustained decline in prices before reacting. “To the extent that this is only temporary...we doubt that it would have lasting impact on the pound sentiment, which received a huge boost in the wake of the Mansion House speech,” said Valentin Marinov of Citi in a note.
The BOE last week surprised markets when Gov. Mark Carney said a raise in interest rates could come sooner than the markets expect, a reversal from his previously dovish stance on monetary policy. His comments added to confidence among investors that the BOE would be the first major central bank to hike interest rates in response to a strengthening U.K. economy. Higher interest rates tend to make a country’s assets more attractive, boosting the currency. The pound has gained 2.4% against the dollar in 2014 to date.
The Bank of England is expected to release the minutes from its latest rate-setting meeting on Wednesday, with market participants on the watch for discussions about the timing of a rate hike. Read: Time to read the BOE’s tea leaves on rate hikes
In other action, the dollar
U.S. consumer prices jumped 0.4% May, sending the annual consumer inflation rate to 2.1%, the highest level since fall 2012. Economists polled by MarketWatch had expected a 0.2% increase in consumer prices. U.S. new-home construction fell by 6.5% last month to an annual rate of 1 million units, versus expectations for an annual rate of 1.02 million.
Investors are also paying attention to the Federal Reserve for its monetary-policy decision and latest economic projections due Wednesday. Investors will be watching for a change in inflation expectations or clues on when the Fed could hike interest rates. Read: What brokerages are saying about the FOMC meeting on Wednesday
The ICE dollar index
Optimism for the U.S. dollar is gaining momentum among fund managers, with a net 79% of respondents to a Bank of America Merrill Lynch survey calling for the dollar to rise over the next year. That’s one of the most bullish readings in the last 15 years.
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The Chinese automaker Xpeng is facing a lawsuit for possibly stealing the source code of the plaintiffs.
Tesla’s owner Elon Musk is one of the most active persons on Twitter. In a recent debate on the social network, Musk claimed the Chinese automaker Xpeng had stolen Apple’s source code.
Earlier in July 2019, Tesla’s former engineer Guangzhi Cao was caught transferring Tesla’s Autopilot source code to his iCloud account. Cao admitted his fault, and for this act, the leading automaker sued Cao for giving the secret code to Xpeng.
Xpeng also popular as Chinese Tesla is once again under highlights for copying Apple’s source code. The ex-Apple employee, Xiaolang Zhang was arrested by the U.S. authorities at San Jose International Airport at the weekend. Zhang was caught while he was boarding away to China.
Zhang is accused of stealing proprietary information about the self-driving car project of the iPhone maker. During the investigation by the U.S. authorities at the Airport, Zhang said that he was working for the Chinese automaker.
When a user named @spacetouristuk asked:
“Are you saying that actually have a copy of your old source?”
Musk replied along with the link of Washingtonpost.com, he said:
“Yeah. They stole Apple’s code too.”
Zhang became part of Apple in Dec. 2015. The arrest was made as Apple claimed that the ex-employee downloaded filed that included technical reports and engineering schematics. The arrest was made right at the moment when Zhang was about to leave to work for Xpeng Motors.
What’s XPeng Response?
The Chinese automaker responded as soon as they got the update. XPeng stated that there is no such information shared with the company. According to Reuters, the Chinese EV firm was informed regarding this case last month.
He Xiaopeng, the co-founder of the electric vehicle company, was the target of Elon Musk. Tesla’s owner clearing its point highlighted:
“They have an old version of our software & don’t have our NN inference computer.”
He further said:
“To be clear, this was just an XPeng problem. Other companies in China have not done this.”
Recently, XPeng announced its latest P7 Wing which uses LiDar sensors. Musk highlighted that LiDar sensors are used by SpaceX and are too costly for use in Tesla cars.
In a WeChat post on Friday, XPeng’s Chairman, He Xiaopeng said that the lawsuit is questionable. The accusations came 8-months after all this happened. To clear, the Chinese firm mentioned that Apple did not accuse XPeng of any wrongdoing.


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Former White House official Richard Clarke said the NSA “would have solved this problem” of unlocking an encrypted iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter.
But the FBI never asked for the NSA’s help and instead is fighting Apple in court to open the phone.
Clarke, a counterterrorism expert, said Monday on NPR that he would have asked the NSA to unlock the phone and suspects the FBI didn’t so that it could set a legal precedent to force tech companies to decrypt smartphones in the future, Newsweek reports.
“Every expert I know believes the NSA could crack this phone,” Clarke says. “[The FBI and the Department of Justice] want the precedent that the government can compel a computer device manufacturer to allow [them] in.”


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Halo Infinite dev ‘not planning’ battle royale mode
But plans are “subject to change”, says franchise boss
Halo Infinite, the next entry in the celebrated Xbox shooter series, doesn’t currently have a battle royale mode in its development roadmap.
That’s according to franchise development director Frank O’Connor, who told users on the Resetera forum that developer 343 Industries could still add a battle royale mode to its other Halo titles, including Master Chief Collection of Halo 5, but insisted it has no plans to.
O’Connor was responding to a YouTube video that claimed the Halo studio had started work on a battle royale-focused game.
“We will not talk about the launch content of Halo Infinite until we’re ready,” he wrote. “I haven’t watched the video so if I am misinterpreting the headline as ‘Halo Infinite is launching with/as a Halo Battle Royale mode’ that is still not the case.
“You can probably make your own Battle Royale mode in Forge even right now though. It’s a mode not a genre.”
Battle royale games have dominated a huge portion of the shooter market in the past two years, with PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds laying the groundwork for free-to-play hits Fortnite and Apex Legends, which have some 250 million registered players between them.
O’Connor added the caveat that Halo Infinite’s launch modes for multiplayer “are not 100% defined and are subject to change till quite late in the process”, and joked that another ‘BR’ – the Battle Rifle – will still be included.
“But are we interested in big social modes with loads of organic shenanigans? Yes. Specifically A blimp full of survivors heading to an Island after a (metaphorical) lecture from Beat Takeshi? No.
“We are NOT doing this as of now – and no plans to — but Battle Royale could be made for any of the Halo games in MCC or 5 with some content and scripting additions, because it is a mode.
“It would have limits based on each engine. I’m pointing that out to be clear that it’s one of the ways we think about gameplay possibilities rather than a single direction for a title.”
Halo Infinite was revealed at E3 2018 and is described as a “spiritual reboot” of the series.
The game is understood to be one of the titles set to appear at Microsoft’s annual Xbox E3 briefing, which will be held on Sunday June 9.


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On July 17, the 2021 Green Recycled Plastic Supply Chain Forum was held in Beijing. Experts at the meeting said that with the formal implementation of the "Fourteenth Five-Year" Circular Economy Development Plan and the continuous improvement of the standard system for the recycling of waste plastics, the recycled plastics industry will usher in new opportunities for development.
The first Green Recycled Plastics Supply Chain Forum was co-sponsored by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation and the China Material Recycling Association, with the purpose of "carrying out policy exchanges, building a green recycled plastics supply chain system, and promoting the healthy development of the industry", and "consolidating consensus and synergy" Action” as the theme.
Zhou Zhuye, vice president of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, pointed out that due to irregular disposal of waste plastics, lack of effective recycling technology, long-term accumulation, causing serious environmental pollution. In recent years, China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation has carried out a series of work in cooperation with government departments in promoting industrial chain cooperation and formulating national standards.
Xu Junxiang, president of the China Material Recycling Association, affirmed the achievements of the Green Recycling Plastic Supply Chain Joint Working Group over the past year. He said that the "General Principles for the Evaluation of Plastic Products Easily Recyclable and Recyclable Design" (hereinafter referred to as Shuangyi Design Standard) was officially implemented. The purpose is to promote the recycled plastic recycling industry to take a solid step towards the realization of the industrial chain model, block operation, and closed-loop management and control. The "Shuangyi Design" standard and the "Shuangyi Logo" reflect our pursuit of green development and positive measures to promote the realization of the double carbon goal.
Zhao Kai, executive vice president of the China Circular Economy Association, said that the China Circular Economy Association is willing to work with the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, the China Material Recycling Association and other related organizations and the majority of enterprises to initiate new developments in the new development stage of the "14th Five-Year Plan". In order to protect national resource security, promote the realization of carbon peak and carbon neutrality, and promote the construction of ecological civilization, we will make our contribution to the development of circular economy, promote the intensive use of resources, build a resource recycling industry system and a recycling system for waste materials, and make our contributions to ensure national resource security, promote the realization of carbon peak and carbon neutrality, and promote the construction of ecological civilization. .
Zheng Houbin, the second-level inspector of the Circulation Development Department of the Ministry of Commerce, said that the recycling of renewable resources carries the functions of promoting resource recycling, improving urban and rural environmental sanitation, and ensuring the security of national resource supply, promoting green and low-carbon development, expanding employment and increasing residents' income. Plays an important role. In the next step, the Ministry of Commerce will follow the requirements of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee to promote the development of waste materials recycling system and the "14th Five-Year Plan" circular economy development plan, and work with industry associations to further promote and guide the renewable resource industry through the introduction of relevant policies and measures. healthy growth.
Zhang Deyuan, deputy director of the Scientific Research Department of the Institute of Macroeconomic Research of the National Development and Reform Commission, said that the development of circular economy is the basic model for achieving sustainable development. The development of circular economy and strengthening the recycling of waste resources can minimize humanity. Activities consume native resources and achieve greater development with fewer resources.
Resource recycling has become an important way to ensure the security of our country's resources. In 2020, the recovery of my country’s ten major renewable resources will reach 378 million tons. According to estimates, compared with the use of primary resources, it is equivalent to saving 400 million tons of standard coal, reducing emissions of 26 billion tons of waste water, 945 million tons of carbon dioxide and 8.86 million tons of sulfur dioxide.
Li Jinghong, member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, GRPG consultant and expert group leader, gave a report on the problems and countermeasures in the prevention and control of plastic pollution in my country at the forum. He believes that the key problems in the prevention and control of plastic pollution in my country are mainly inadequate ideological understanding and weak awareness of prevention and control; unsuitable and imperfect regulations, standards and policy measures; confusion in the plastic product market and lack of effective supervision; and difficulties in the application of degradable alternative products. Restrictive factors; unsound recycling and utilization system of waste plastics, etc.
Dr. Hou Cong, the backbone of the green recycled plastics supply chain research group and the consultant of ExxonMobil’s sustainable development regulatory affairs, introduced that the GRPG joint working group will explore the establishment of a 3+1 system of green standards for recycled plastics, which is to meet the requirements of “green recycled plastic pellets”. Recycled plastic quality requirements; through the "clean production of recycled plastics" to achieve the requirements for the production process of recycled plastics; through the "green recycled plastic production and marketing chain of custody" to ensure the requirements for green circulation of recycled plastics; improve the green design of the source of plastics through the "green design of plastic products" Requirements.
ExxonMobil, Yunnan Qujing Plastics (Group) Co., Ltd., Shanghai Leju Technology Co., Ltd., Dow Chemical (China) Investment Co., Ltd., etc. also shared the recycling of agricultural film, the recycling of take-out lunch boxes, and the recycling of food boxes jointly created by the industrial chain. Cases such as pallet recycling.
During the dialogue session, Man Juan, Deputy Secretary-General of the Foreign Investment Committee of the Federation of Petroleum and Chemical Industries, Chang Jiwen, deputy director and researcher of the Institute of Resources and Environmental Policy of the Development Research Center of the State Council, Director of the Institute of Energy, Resources and Environment of the International Economic and Technical Cooperation Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Researcher Mao Tao and Zhang Deyuan, deputy director of the Scientific Research Department of the Institute of Economic Reform, National Development and Reform Commission, discussed how to implement the top-level policy design for waste plastic pollution.
Forum also launched special discussions on topics such as "LCA and Carbon Footprint of Recycled Plastics", "Landing and Planning of the Dual System", "Tax Preferences for Waste Plastic Recycling", and "High-value Utilization of Recycled Plastic Particles".
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