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BevCanna’s TRACE Mineralized And Alkaline Products To Enter Key APAC Markets
BevCanna’s popular TRACE mineralized and alkaline beverages are coming to the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The company announced that through its wholly-owned subsidiary Naturo Group, the company will launch its products in the populous nations China, Japan, and the Philippines. In total, all three nations have a combined population of 1.633 billion people, or approximately twenty-one percent of the world’s citizenry.
Aside from the obvious opportunity opening up to vast new markets represents, China represents a transformative opportunity for the TRACE product line. Its growing and prosperous pool of working class consumers is an ideal demographic for BevCanna to tap into, especially as consumers increasingly opt for healthier nourishment choices.
For example, a recent Daxue Consulting survey asked 747 Chinese people to choose their top three most important factors when buying snacks and drinks. Coming in a fourth behind “Brand” in the drinks category was “Nutritional Value”, with over one-third of respondents determining it to be an important factor. In the same survey, when participants were asked how they self-evaluate the health-level of their habits, forty-two percent indicated a moderate healthy/strong “Health Awareness”.
From the survey, it’s clear that Chinese understanding of health and diet is improving. Despite being unfamiliar with certain less-common elemental substances necessary to maintain a healthy diet, the majority of respondents were able to accurately discern which nutrients are staples. Young Chinese people tend to believe that their own everyday life and eating habits are unhealthy, indicating a clear awareness of areas where they can improve their fitness. This is the exact type of consumer market that TRACE mineralized beverages will be looking to penetrate.
As well, The Japanese market is particularly suited for the introduction of the TRACE brand, with its consumers having developed a decided preference for natural, health-conscious products. According to Natural Products Global, two-thirds of Asian consumers believe in superfoods and natural health products for treating ailments, representing a prime demographic for wellness-focused products.
TRACE’s plant-based mineralized water contains fulvic acid—created under the influence of trillions of microbes working on the decay of plant matter—and comprised of over 70 minerals, most are ionic minerals, including amino acids, phytochemicals and vitamins. Fulvic water is popular for a variety of reasons, including purported benefits to human immune systems and brain health.
TRACE also has produces a 7.7-8.5 alkaline spring water (7 is considered a neutral balance point between acidic and alkaline), bottled at the source in British Columbia’s southern Okanagan. Due to the increased presence of hydroxyl ions, alkaline water may carry additional benefits over most tap and conventional bottled water, such as the promotion of increased hydration, improved bone health, healthier skin and decreased gastrointestinal symptoms.


text: It has just been confirmed at Nintendo's business investors meeting that the Nintendo NX will launch globally in March 2017. It has now been confirmed that this is a brand new concept. You can read the full PDF here. https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/725221813081522176 "For our dedicated video game platform business, Nintendo is currently developing a gaming platform codenamed “NX” with a brand-new concept. NX will be launched in March 2017 globally."

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Sam Fox has grown to love his True Food Kitchen concept, and he’s discovered that he’s not alone. The 4-year-old brand, offering quality foods that just happen to be healthful in a hip, casual-dining setting, now boasts six units. Each time a new one opens — most recently in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver — Fox, the founder and chief executive of Fox Restaurant Concepts, said he is surprised at the enthusiasm of the guests. “We learned how much it ...
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The Belgian postal service Bpost is to increase its tariff for business packages by one euro in the run-up to Christmas, the company announced.
The shops are closed, and only able to do business online. But any business using Bpost to send out packages will have to reckon on an extra €1 cost per package, starting next Friday and running until Christmas Eve.
The period also covers Sinterklaas, and packages containing toys for the children, as well as Black Friday, an American post-Thanksgiving tradition that has been increasingly imported to Belgium.
The extra charge only applies to business clients, and will not affect ordinary members of the public sending packages.
The new tariff is unprecedented, but should come as no surprise, Bpost said.
“Any price adjustment is always decided and communicated before the start of the new year,” Bpost spokesperson Barbara Van Speybroeck told De Tijd. The announcement of the so-called ‘end-of-the-year supplement’, she said, was made last September.
In April this year, Bpost announced a ‘corona supplement’ of 25 cents per package for contracted business clients, described at the time by Unizo, the organisation that represents the self-employed, as “an especially cynical Easter present”.
The company argued that it was suddenly confronted with an increase in packages traffic usually seen only in the year-end period. At the same time, the epidemic meant many sorting office staff had dropped out due to illness or self-isolating.
The second lockdown, however, saw packages break new records. On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, Bpost handled more than 520,000 packages a day, more than at any time during the first lockdown. The company expects traffic to top 600,000 a day in the week between Black Friday and Sinterklaas – a tidy Christmas bonus at €1 extra per package.
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California’s Asian Businesses Harder Hit by Covid, Survey Finds
(Bloomberg) -- Asian American small businesses in Southern California experienced bigger declines in activity compared to other similarly sized enterprises in the area, a survey released Wednesday found.
Nearly 33% of 400 Asian American businesses surveyed said their operations more than halved during the pandemic, compared to less than 25% of Southern California small businesses overall, according to the report from the Asian Business Association of Los Angeles and UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center and Center for Neighborhood Knowledge. Almost two-thirds of Asian respondents reported a “large negative effect” due to Covid-19 compared to about 38% of all respondents.
The report found that Asian American businesses applied to and received federal Paycheck Protection Program loans at lower rates compared to overall Southern California businesses. Many owners said they did not know about government aid programs or, when they applied, didn’t hear back from banks.
About 6% of small businesses in California turned to family and friends for help according to a U.S. Census survey, but Asian American businesses asked their personal networks for help at about double the rate. A February survey from the National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship of nearly 900 businesses found that more than 60% of Asian American- and Pacific Islander-owned enterprises missed out on aid because they did not believe they were eligible.
“We need our voices to be heard so elected officials and public agencies can develop and shape better laws to better serve the Asian American business and our diverse community,” said Dennis Huang, CEO of Asian Business Association of Los Angeles. “Many immigrant families, retailers, restaurants, salons, convenience stores and donut shops continue to struggle.” Among U.S. cities, Los Angeles has the second-largest Asian population after New York.
Lack of information about government aid in Asian languages was a common barrier, especially for first-generation propietors.
Restaurants, travel agencies, nail and hair salons, accounting, and healthcare services were among those surveyed. Three out of four businesses were immigrant-owned and nearly half were owned by women. About one-third of owners were 55 or older. Most had no more than four employees, including the owner.
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November, 04, 2020 - On October 29, 2020, Loop Industries, Inc. received notice from Coca-Cola Cross Enterprise Procurement Group of CEPG's intention to terminate the Master Terms and Conditions (MTC) Supply Agreement for Loop PET plastic, dated November 14, 2018, with such termination to be effective on December 14, 2020 .
The MTC was a multi-year agreement that enabled members of CEPG to enter into supply agreements with Lopp for the purchase of Loop PET plastic from the Company´s as yet unfinished joint venture facility, to be established in Spartanburg, South Carolina with Indorama Ventures PCL to incorporate Loop PET plastic into its product packaging. Pursuant to the MTC, Loop would have had an opportunity to provide and deliver certain quantities of Loop PET plastic to Customers under supply agreements which incorporated the terms of the MTC.
CEPG advised Loop that it is terminating the MTC because Loop did not satisfy its first production milestone from the joint venture facility by July 2020 as required by the MTC. CEPG indicated in the Notice that it is open and interested in exploring a new framework agreement with Loop for North America and/or Europe.
Loop previously expected the commissioning of the joint venture facility in the third quarter of 2021. However, as previously disclosed, Loop now expects delays in the commissioning of the joint venture facility, which has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the continued border closures and quarantine requirements between Canada and the U.S. Loop intends to engage with CEPG regarding the joint venture facility when it has more clarity on the commisioning as well as for the planned Infinite Loop European project.


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At present, JWT Gurgaon and JWT Mindset handle the creative duties of the company's brands including RoohAfza, Safi and Sualin.
Hamdard Laboratories, a Unani and Ayurvedic pharmaceutical company, has initiated a creative pitch in New Delhi.
The pitch is being held for all the brands of the company including RoohAfza, Safi, Sualin, Roghan Badam Shirin, Joshina, Cinkara and other brands from its traditional medicine portfolio.
In March 2014, the company had announced that it had handed over the creative duties of its popular brand RoohAfza to JWT Mindset.
RoohAfza, introduced in 1907, has been a popular drink in the country for generations. RoohAfza is known to be an appropriate summer drink and a great additive for mocktails and desserts.
Hamdard Laboratories operates in the category of health and wellness, and was set up in 1906 in Delhi. It is one of the major players in the OTC healthcare sector with more than 600 OTC and ethical products, including popular household brands.


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VAT set to boost inflation
The imposition of value-added tax (VAT) and new excise taxes will increase consumer prices by an average of 1.4 percentage points, according to Khalid al‑Bustani, the director-general of the UAE Federal Tax Authority, highlighting concerns about an inflationary spike.
The official line from UAE officials is that the introduction of VAT and new excise taxes, such as a 100% levy on tobacco and 50% on carbonated drinks, will entail sufficient economic benefits in terms of increased revenue to offset any damage from the resulting inflationary effects. Equally, the inflationary impact estimate given by Mr Bustani at a mid‑August press briefing appears manageable in the context of relatively low inflationary pressures so far this year. In Abu Dhabi, consumer prices in July 2017 were up by 1.5% on the year-earlier period, according to data released by the Statistics Centre-Abu Dhabi. In January-July 2017 prices in Abu Dhabi were up by 2% year on year, with housing and utility prices up 4.9%.
For the UAE as a whole, the inflation rate fell to an average of 1.8% in 2016, substantially lower than the average of 4.1% in 2015. That largely reflects subsiding real-estate rents. However, the inflation rate this year is set to increase as the government continues to phase out subsidies on utilities and fuel. The compounded impact of the new excise taxes and VAT should exert additional upward pressure on prices into 2018, although the authorities will be monitoring the impact, since they do not want the policy to be seen as eroding the purchasing power of ordinary citizens.
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued analysis in mid‑August that suggested that consumer spending, which reached US$183bn in 2016, will rise at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5% over the next five years to exceed US$261bn in 2021. The Dubai Chamber said that the UAE's consumer market was largely being driven by a fast-growing population with relatively high incomes, supporting spending growth in the country.
Impact on the forecast
Our existing inflation forecasts—of an annual average of 3.4% and 4.8% in 2017 and 2018 respectively—take into account the impact of subsidy reductions and new consumer-focused taxes, and are thus unchanged.


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About 4% of local online consumers using broadband Internet access
Nearly 10% of all online users surf with DSL or cable
The results of a recent research project into the demographics of the Web
launched by the National Cable and
Telecommunications Association indicates the broadband community in the U.S.
consists of 5.5 million people, or about 8.5% of the 65,000,000 users having
online access who have access in the mainland. The majority of these users
access the Internet through carriers such as
AT&T Broadband and
AOL-Time Warner Inc's RoadRunner service.
You might be surprised to know that here at home, that percentage is consistent
with the number of users who take advantage of broadband internet access from
local Internet service providers. Recent local data indicates that of the
approximate 28,000 homes on the island which could avail of online access, about
6.5% (less than 1,825) are using either DSL or cable modem technologies to
access get online. Internet Service Provider
Talaya has the majority of the
broadband online consumer market, with more than 600 customers signed up for its
DSL product offering. Rival telecomm firm
InternetPCI has about 450 users on its own DSL network, and Guam's first
ISP, Kuentos Communications serves more than
700 users on its cable modem network, since
merging with Marianas
Cablevision last year. (There are only a handful of consumers using
ISDN service through either Talaya, Kuentos, or PCI.)
Local consumers use broadband access mainly as a means of faster Internet
connectivity, largely consisting of Web browsing, and e-mail. It is rare
that users make use of the abundance of speed for applications such as
videoconferencing, IP networking, or remote systems management, the true .
Likewise, many of the advanced applications of broadband communications making
use of cross-media convergence are not yet supported by vendors, ISPs, or
utilized by businesses.
InternetPCI President John Day says that while
initial acceptance of the long-awaited DSL access was great, the numbers in
signups have tapered off, due largely to the increase in competition, complaints
about rates comparable to that of providers in the states, the
consolidation/bundling of services by ISPs, and the general downturn of the
local economy. However, Day is optimistic about local consumers being able
to more-effectively realize the benefits of highspeed Internet access.
"These days, people are staying online for hours at a time doing MP3s and things
of that nature....we'll start to see more and more people really start to use
broadband for what it was intended for...more advanced data communications."
Local data also shows that the there are more than 35,000 online
users on Guam (including corporate, military, UOG,
and GovGuam accounts).
Internet Service Provider
Broadband Media Platform
Average Monthly Rate
Rough # of users supported
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Today’s Daily news: announcement for the Super Nintendo World (Japan) coming on January 14th, but also…
- Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
- Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 7
- Vitamin Connection
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Dragalia Lost
Super Nintendo World (Japan)
Universal Studios Japan have announced that they will share the latest information about the Super Nintendo World theme park in Japan tomorrow (January 14th). Considering the theme park is supposed to open in time for the Tokyo Olympics, it’s quite likely that opening date will be shared tomorrow!
Source: Universal Studios Japan (Twitter)
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
Here’s the latest trailer for Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore, which is now available for pre-purchase on the Nintendo eShop in North America:
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore (Switch) comes out on January 17th worlwide.
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 7
Koei-Tecmo have announced that Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 7 will be released on June 18th in Japan. Here’s the latest trailer for it:
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 7 (Switch) comes out on June 18th in Japan.
WayForward have announced that Vitamin Connection will be released on February 20th in Europe and North America.
Here’s a trailer and some details:
Prepare for a huge dose of fun in a microscopic world — either solo or together with a partner — in Vitamin Connection, coming soon exclusively to Nintendo Switch! As Vita-Boy and Mina-Girl, you’ll take control of the minuscule Capsule Ship to battle evil bacteria, conquer numerous sub-games, and protect the Sable family from a variety of hazardous and increasingly wacky predicaments!
Vitamin Connection (Switch – eShop) comes out on February 20th in Europe and North America. The Upcoming Games page has been updated!
Here’s the latest Ask Mojang video for Minecraft:
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Here’s the latest Beginner’s Dojo video for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, from Nintendo UK:
Here’s the preview trailer for the latest Summon Showcase in Dragalia Lost, Windswept Harbingers, which goes live on January 14th:
Dragalia Lost (Android, iOS) still does not have a release date in Europe yet.


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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. reported a profit for the second quarter of 2010, countering its loss a year ago.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is reporting a profit for the second quarter in contrast to a loss a year ago as tire demand increased worldwide, especially in its key U.S. market.
The biggest U.S. tire company and third largest globally says it sold more of it higher-priced tires and that more than offset higher materials costs.
Goodyear reported net income of $28 million, or 11 cents per share, for the April-June period. It lost $221 million, or 92 cents per share, a year earlier.
Excluding charges, the company earned 12 cents a share, beating the Wall Street forecasts of 5 cents.
Revenue rose 15 percent to $4.5 billion from $3.9 billion a year ago. Sales were up 21 percent in its key North American market.
Its shares are up 36 cents to $12.31 in pre-market trading.


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Using Chinese company Huawei to reveal its new flagship Huawei P30 and P30 Pro within the next few weeks with the latest contemporary designs, and the surprise of the highest caliber revealed by the latest leaks.
Where the reports from people who use samples geometric of new phones to all of my phone Huawei P30 and P30 Pro coming screen OLED instead of LCD for phones gas pro.
Device Huawei P30
The secret behind this change is due to that both phones will sensor technology fingerprint built-in screen, which would eliminate the extrusion broadband, scanner, three-dimensional face which is used by Huawei with P20 last year.
It will come phone Huawei P30 Pro large-screen measuring 6.5 inches, while Huawei P30 Standard same screen P20 measuring 6.1 inches.
As for cameras, the device Huawei P30 will need the same camera settings triple for dead 20 Pro, which centered around a unit of Sony IMX600 .
Device Huawei P30 Pro
While it will be for your Huawei P30 Pro new camera, which is likely to include Unit Periscope optical zoom high (similar to the design of the Oppo), I will use that camera sensor new 6 series from Sony (maybe 1 / 1.8 “38MP IMX607).
Will run both phones with the chipset 980 Kirin with Random Access Memory 8 GB for the standard version and 12 GB for the Pro version.
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Al Noor Training Center for Children with Special Needs: Super Kids Receive 3D Printed Superhero Selfies from Generation 3D
While many around the world pooh-pooh technology for kids, criticizing any amount of ‘screen time’ or, goodness forbid, offering up the ‘electronic babysitter’ spiel, today there is a global culture of modern kids thriving as they learn about a wide range of technologies, often serving as an initial foundation to the world of innovation found in digital design and 3D printing.
It’s all in your perspective. As STEM learning is pushed heavily around the world, many kids who were once given limited time on the computer so as not to corrupt them are now learning amazing skill sets which will hopefully serve them well one day in any number of capacities. And as one very unique company, Generation 3D of Dubai, likes to point out, the kids they are introducing to technologies like 3D scanning and 3D printing are not special…they are super.
The entire story, made possible by Generation 3D, is indeed super all around, just reinforcing the fact that the 3D printing industry seems to have an inordinate amount of creative and generous people who are driven to share their expertise and innovation with everyone.
Generation 3D centered quite a project around the kids from Al Noor Training Center for Children With Special Needs. Most of us enjoy a superhero at any age, but kids do especially, and this group was certainly no exception. With that in mind, the Generation 3D team collaborated with Majid Al Futtaim to make a really fun and memorable day for the kids—and with something really cool that they could take away as a memory, in the form of a 3D printed superhero doll for each.
The team went to a lot of effort to get these dolls just right, even with a customized backstory for each one, as 20 children sat down and were interviewed, with an illustrator at the table too. The kids filled the tech teams in on descriptions of themselves as superheros, and it sounds as if the whole process was incredibly charming, with the kids going into extensive detail about what powers they would possess, and why those particular talents would be theirs.
“We had to make each model perfect in every way, right down to the pose the child described,” Max Reynard, co-founder of Generation 3D, told 3DPrint.com, discussing the particular challenges of this 3D printing project. “This made the 3D modeling very challenging as each one started from scratch, however we were not willing to compromise and each one thankfully came out perfect!”
Once all of the interviews were concluded and the illustrator had drawn up all of the concepts, Generation 3D was able to translate them into 3D models. To make the whole project even more incredible—and further inclusive for the kids from Al Noor in terms of being involved with the 3D technology—the next day they performed a 3D scan of each child’s face. These were superimposed onto the existing models, and then the prints were completed on a 3DS Projet 860Pro 3D printer.
Several weeks later, in another fun-filled day, each of the 20 children enjoyed a surprise ceremony at the center where they were given their personalized 3D printed superhero ‘selfies.’
Generation 3D also created a video campaign to go along with this heartwarming project (view below), and it was received with huge success; in fact, they have won several international awards for the video, including one from the prestigious Festival of Media Global 2016. It’s wonderful not only in the story that it tells, but also in allowing you to see how they actually visualized the children as the very superheroes that they described. And the results? Well, they are exceptional.
The Dubai company hopes to continue with this momentum, with the potential for launching an international program that would give the same positive experience for other kids around the world. They enjoy helping kids with disabilities who really benefit from the extra attention, not to mention the educational aspect. Generation 3D is hoping to get this global project rolling sometime later this year, and is open to the idea of partners.
“It is definitely the most rewarding project we have ever been a part of, and I wish we could do it every day,” co-founder Dominic Wright told 3DPrint.com. “The project was designed to give the children a boost and remind them they are real super heroes.”
What an incredible program. Let’s discuss further over in the 3D Printed Superheroes forum at 3DPB.com.
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iPhone 13 Will Work Without 4G Network, Could Offer Satellite Connectivity
The launch of new iPhone 13 series by Apple is inching closer each day, with new specs propping up in anticipation every other day. Now, there has been a staggering development - the iPhone 13 series will come equipped with hardware which facilitates connectivity with low orbit satellites in the Earth's atmosphere.
What does this mean for you? If you buy Apple's upcoming devices, you may not require 4G or 5G coverage to send texts and to call. Will we stop seeing ridiculous "But I don't have network" tropes in films here on? Not sure, but the feature will be supported by Qualcomm X60 baseband chip which helps with satellite connectivity.
Apple's iPhone 13 will work without 4G!
The feature was revealed by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who is a longtime reliable source on all things Apple even before they're officially announced. The note was accessed by MacRumors as well.
Low Earth Orbit satellites (LEOs) are the new craze! SpaceX is using the satellites to set up its Starlink internet service.
It seems unlikely that both the companies will join hands and trade secrets for the sake of customers.
The investor note accessed by Kuo claims that satellite communication service provider Globalstar will most likely be the company of choice for Apple. The note claims that Globalstar would "cooperate with Apple in terms of technology and service coverage".
Both Apple and Globalstar work with Qualcomm. Just in February, Qualcomm integrated the Band n53 tech offered by Globalstar into its new 5G "X65" modem.
What we know so far about iPhone 13's satellite connectivity
According to Kuo, the best way for iPhone 13 users to take full advantage of the new technology would be by compelling network operators to work with Globalstar. Essentially, this would save customers from having to shell out extra money.
Even then, this is all conjecture. It's still unclear whether the satellite communications connectivity will be available to all across the world, how it will be made available and whether it would be a paid service.
We also don't know what it means for Apple services like FaceTime and iMessage - whether these will work in the absence of 4G and 5G connectivity. But what we do know is that this could change the game in terms of basic connectivity and could come in handy for those inhabiting remote regions or ardent travellers who love going to secluded spots.


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Check out the firms making headlines in noon buying and selling.
Virgin Galactic — Shares of the house tourism inventory slipped more than 5% after Goldman initiated protection on the firm with a impartial ranking. The agency is the just one on the Street to have lower than a buy-equivalent ranking on the inventory. Goldman stated the firm’s “long-term upside potential could be substantial,” however famous that query marks stay.
Mattel — Mattel shares rallied more than 12% after the toy maker reported quarterly outcomes that beat analyst expectations. The firm posted earnings of 95 cents per share on income of $1.63 billion. Analysts had forecast a revenue of 39 cents per share on income of $1.46 billion, in accordance with Refinitiv. The sturdy outcomes had been pushed partly by better-than-expected gross sales from the firm’s dolls phase. Mattel additionally expects vacation season gross sales to develop.
Snap — Shares of the social media firm jumped one other 8% as the inventory continues to climb following Snap’s third quarter outcomes, which beat analyst estimates on the high and backside line. The inventory is on tempo for its greatest week on file, with shares up more than 50% for the week.
Shake Shack — Shares of the restaurant chain gained more than 3% after Oppenheimer initiated protection on the inventory with an outperform ranking. “We believe SHAK holds unique optionality as its strong unit economics drive the industry’s best unit growth story,” the agency stated in a be aware to shoppers.
Intel — Shares of the chipmaker misplaced more than 11% after Intel reported weaker-than-expected income for its knowledge heart unit throughout the third quarter. The firm additionally reaffirmed the delay of its subsequent technology chips. Intel’s general earnings and income outcomes had been roughly consistent with projections.
Boston Beer Company — Shares of the beverage firm jumped more than 15% to a brand new all-time excessive following Boston Beer’s third quarter outcomes. The firm earned $6.51 per diluted share, which was forward of the $4.63 anticipated by analysts surveyed by FactSet. Revenue grew 30% yr over yr. The firm additionally stated it could earn between $14 and $15 a share this yr, properly above its prior steerage of $11.70 to $12.70.
Cleveland-Cliffs — Shares of the iron ore producer jumped 6% after the firm beat earnings estimates for the third quarter. “As we continue to fulfill orders for our automotive customers at a remarkably healthy pace, with our facilities back to normalized operating rates and with current pricing, we would expect further sequential improvement in our adjusted EBITDA performance in Q4,” CEO Lourenco Goncalves stated in an announcement.
Snowflake – Shares of Snowflake fell more than 5% to beneath $280 apiece amid a broad sell-off in expertise shares on Friday. The cloud firm loved a blockbuster market debut in September with its share value more than doubling on the first day of buying and selling. The inventory has fluctuated since, however remains to be considerably greater than its IPO value of $120.
Fastly – Shares of Fastly dropped practically 5% after Piper Sandler downgraded the cloud computing companies supplier to an underweight ranking from impartial. The agency cited considerations about slowing enterprise from TikTok, which is the firm’s single largest buyer. Last week Fastly dialed again its third-quarter income steerage and withdrew its full-year forecast.
Bloomin’ Brands — The restaurant inventory sank 10% regardless of beating Wall Street expectations for its third quarter. The firm reported a lack of 12 cents per share and $771.Three million in income. Analysts surveyed by Refinitiv anticipated a lack of 33 cents per share and $750.6 million in income. On a name with buyers, administration stated it was tough to foretell client traits and capability restrictions in December, a key interval for the firm, in accordance with a FactSet transcript.
– CNBC’s Yun Li, Fred Imbert and Jesse Pound contributed reporting.
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A new report from a Chinese publication says that Apple is planning on launching the iPhone 6 on September 19th. This isn’t the first time we’re hearing of that date. Last month, the German carrier Deutsche Telekom had also leaked the same date for an iPhone 6 launch.
The German carrier had reportedly asked its call center representatives to tell customers that the iPhone 6 will be available on September 19th. That may have been a move by Deutsche Telekom to keep its customers excited and loyal. The new report from Chinese site Tencent also states that the iPhone 6 will only be available in 32GB and 64GB versions.
This means that either the 16GB version of iPhone 5s will be phased out or 16GB would become the standard. Currently, Apple sells 8GB versions of older iPhones. The 16GB iPhones would replace the 8GB models on sale and the iPhone 6 would only be available in 32GB and 64GB, maybe even 128GB.
Furthermore, the site also reports that the 32GB iPhone 6 will be available for 5,288 yuan (about $850) and the 64GB iPhone 6 would sell for 6,288 yuan ($1008). This is probably the pricing for the 4.7-inch version of the iPhone 6. The current 16GB iPhone 5s also sells for around $850 unlocked. There’s no mention of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6, but recent reports suggest that it’ll sell for $100 more.
If this is true, the 4.7-inch 64GB iPhone 6 will cost more than $1000 unlocked and the 5.5-inch would cost even more. The pricing would probably be different and a little cheaper in the U.S, Canada and other countries.


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Crunch Pak showcases apples in the Big Apple
by | March 29, 2010
Crunch Pak is working to increase consumer awareness for its fresh-cut
sliced apples by participating in a new food products showcase for national
The event, held March 24 in New York City, brought together food and new-
product writers from magazines, TV, newspapers and on-line media to
sample new food products.
Crunch Pak showcased multiple items, including "BK Fresh Apple Fries,"
"Disney Garden Foodles" and several package sizes of the core "Crunch Pak"
fresh sliced apple products.
"With public relations, unbiased decision-makers can tell your story for you,
be it traditional media, web-based communications or word-of-mouth,"
Tony Freytag, national marketing director for the Cashmere, WA-based
Crunch Pak, said in a March 25 press release. "We are excited by the response
to our products. Many of the editors already buy our apples -- and we look
forward to generating some good story placements as a result that will
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The Changing Tides in Hospitality: How Digital Gratuities Could Shape the Future of Hotels
The age-old question of how to tip hotel staff when you don't have cash on hand has become an increasingly important topic in the hospitality industry. During a recent panel at the Toronto Hotel Investment Conference, experts weighed in on whether mandatory tipping should be implemented and the effectiveness of digital tipping.
Ally Wesson, VP of marketing for Toronto-based Realstar Hospitality, expressed her opposition to mandatory tipping but noted that many hotels are testing out mobile tipping apps. She shared that there have been mixed results in different markets, but recognized the need for additional tipping options for travelers who have less and less cash on hand.
More hotels are turning to digital tipping as a solution to staffing shortages, with some chains using QR codes in guestrooms for tipping. Danièle Gadbois of CWT, a business travel management platform, expressed her preference for digital tipping, but emphasized that there must still be a service element in tipping.
Cindy Estis Green, CEO and co-founder of Kalibri Labs, an analytics firm, shared that digital tipping could address challenges in recruiting housekeeping staff, but emphasized that it must remain optional.
According to data from the Angus Reid Institute, 62% of Canadians have reported being asked to tip more, leading to "tipflation" becoming a significant issue. However, hotel workers have had low tipping rates, with only 34% of respondents tipping hotel
housekeepers. The survey found that 42% of respondents believe that hotel housekeepers should receive a tip.
As tipping percentages rise, digital tipping may offer a more efficient solution for both hotel staff and guests. But regardless of the method, experts stress that there must remain a human element to tipping to ensure quality service and hospitality.


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Reliance Digital TV, the fully-owned subsidiary of Reliance Communications that runs its direct-to-home (DTH) operations, is close to selling over 80 per cent stake to Sun TV, controlled by Kalanithi Maran, in a deal valued at around Rs 2,500 crore.
Under the agreement, which is being prepared to be signed within a few days, Reliance will get a one-time cash payment in return for infrastructure and assets of Reliance DTH, while Sun TV will get full management control over the company. The due diligence for the deal has already been completed.
When contacted, an RCom spokesperson declined to comment on the issue. Sun Group Chief Financial Officer S L Narayanan said: “We have also heard these from time to time; we choose not to comment, as much of what is being reported could well be unsubstantiated and misleading.”
Analysts say, this could be part of RCom’s restructuring exercise aimed at getting out of all its non-core businesses; the cash it gets from the deal could be used to to service debt. The company is also expected to sell a majority stake in Reliance Globalcomm, which controls its submarine cable assets, worth Rs 6,000-7,000 crore.
RCom had debt of Rs 38,864 crore till it pre-paid, only a few days earlier, two external commercial borrowings of $500 million each. It has also undertaken long-term agreements with Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Jio Infocomm for use of its tower infrastructure. Under these, RCom will get a rental income of Rs 12,000 crore over a period.
As on March 31, Reliance DTH had 4.6 million customers and ran 260 channels on high-density format. Sun TV, on the other hand, has a subscriber base of about 8.5 million. After the deal, the combined entity, with a subscriber base of 13.1 million, will be a force to reckon with.
The largest player in this space at present is Dish TV, which had a net subscriber base of 10.7 million as of March 2013. The other key players include Tata Sky, Airtel (8.1 million subscribers) and Videocon D2H.
The country’s total DTH subscriber base rose from around 28.7 million in December 2011 to 32.4 million as at the end of December 2012, according to analyst reports.
Sun Direct, an 80:20 joint venture between the Maran family and Malaysia’s Astro Group, specialises in catering to the regional taste through the MPEG-4 technology. After its launch in Tamil Nadu in December 2007, Sun initially expanded in other southern states and achieved the one-million subscriber mark in less than 200 days. The company then rolled out its pan-Indian operations in September 2008.
Among other DTH players that have sold stake in recent past, mainly to private equity funds, is Tata Sky. It sold a five per cent stake to India Opportuntities Fund for $49.9 million. There also was a buzz that Airtel DTH was in talks with major PE funds like KKR and Bain Capital to sell a minority stake. Besides, there were reports that Apollo Global Management could sell its 11 per cent stake in Dish TV.
Dynamics of the deal
Buyer: Sun TV
Seller: Reliance Digital TV
To be sold: 80% stake
Estimated deal size: 2,500 crore
Combined subscriber base*: 13.1 mn
Reliance Digital: 4.6 million
Sun TV: 8.5 million
*Subscriber base as on March 31, 2013
Other major DTH players:
Dish TV, Tata Sky, Airtel Digital, Videocon D2H


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Is this logo offensive?
Nike has come under fire for the design of its Air Max shoe, with some calling it insulting to the Islamic faith.
According to a recent petition launched on Change.org, the Air Max logo on the bottom of some Nike Air Max sneakers resembles the word “Allah,” the word for God in Arabic, written in Arabic script.
“Nike has produced the Nike Air Max 270 shoe with the script logo on the sole resembling the word Allah in Arabic, which will surely be trampled, kicked and become soiled with mud or even filth,” Saiqa Noreen, who started the appeal, wrote on the petition’s homepage.
“It is outrageous and appalling of Nike to allow the name of God on a shoe,” Noreen wrote. “This is disrespectful and extremely offensive to Muslims and insulting to Islam. Islam teaches compassion, kindness and fairness towards all.”
Noreen also urged Nike to “recall this blasphemous and offensive shoe and all products with the design logo resembling the word Allah from worldwide sales immediately.”
Nike’s Air shoes have faced criticism in the past for their branding. In 1997, Nike came under fire for using a flame-shaped logo that resembled the world “Allah” in Arabic script. The company apologized and stopped selling shoes with that design.
In this case, Nike maintains that the logo is nothing more than a stylized representation of the Air Max brand.
“Nike respects all religions and we take concerns of this nature seriously,” a Nike spokesperson said in a statement to TODAY Style. “The AIR MAX logo was designed to be a stylized representation of Nike’s AIR MAX trademark. It is intended to reflect the AIR MAX brand only. Any other perceived meaning or representation is unintentional.”
As of Jan. 29, the Change.org petition has racked up more than 9,600 signatures.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, has also been fielding complaints about the Nike logo in recent weeks.
“A number of community members have reached out to us about the design,” Ibrahim Hooper, CAIR’s communications director, told TODAY.
Hooper says this is not the first time a company has been accused of using Islamic script on their products.
“We’ve dealt with a number of cases over the years. The typical kind of case would be a jeans manufacturer who liked a design, and the design happened to be verses from the Quran in Arabic,” he said. “They don’t necessarily see a problem, they may not even know what it was; it was just a nice design to them, but obviously it’s completely inappropriate to do that kind of thing.”
Hooper also pointed to a recent case in which Amazon was selling doormats, bath mats and toilet seats emblazoned with Islamic calligraphy and verses from the Quran. (Amazon has since pulled the products.)
Hooper says the Nike case differs from these more blatant examples.
“There’s the two categories, where it’s actual Islamic, religious text and then where it’s perceived to be a religious text. And this logo is more in that category,” he said.
Hooper says he is hoping to open a dialogue with Nike, given the recent public controversy surrounding the logo.
“Obviously, Muslims are concerned that references to God, which in Arabic is the world Allah, would be on the sole of a shoe,” he said. “Now, there are widely varying opinions as to … what is actually seen in this particular design. But it’s something that Muslims are always concerned about, and we’ve reached out to Nike to discuss the issue.”


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Review new repossession strategies and more in this Focus Report on Auto Lending.
Losses are lurking behind the spotlight of record auto lending activity.
Speed is the common denominator when shoppers hit dealer lots for quick financing.
Use of technology changes how members are shopping for vehicles.
Experian report says customers of finance companies driving hike, while total dollar volume in auto lending at record high.
Lawsuits over repossessions are increasing and following each step of the law is critical, a credit union lawyer advises.
Philadelphia credit union opens franchise of Better Homes Realty.


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Whitey’s Just Made A Big Winter Announcement
When Whitey's speaks, we listen.
Everyone's favorite QC ice cream chain (besides Country Style, of course) just dropped some big news on us- our favorite winter flavors have FINALLY returned for the season.
I was beginning to wonder when the flavors would come back, considering Whitey's had been pretty quiet on their social media pages lately (except for an announcement about Peppermint Oreo returning to stores). Luckily, all the faves, like Egg Nog and Chocolate Cherry Bon Bon, are now available once again. Who's ready for a shake, sundae, or cone?
After this news, our winter forecast is definitely looking up.


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There's little doubt that mobile marketing has become the dream channel for marketers. Not only is it ubiquitous — there are five times as many mobile phones in the world today as PCs — but its real-time nature and commercial power have elevated its importance in the marketing mix. In fact, not a week goes by where mobile isn't grabbing headlines, like last week's announcement by Orbitz highlighting the fact that smartphones now account for one in five of all its bookings.
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December 4, 2012
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A recent ruling by the Federal Communications Commission regarding certain types of text messages could open the door for brands to make a bigger commitment to mobile marketing. The FCC's ruling last week clarifies that sending a text message to consumers confirming the receipt of an opt-out request does not violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Several marketers have been sued over these messages because the TCPA does not address opt-out confirmation texts directly, causing others to take a more cautious approach to mobile marketing.
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Mobile is the fastest growing digital channel among consumers, but a new study conducted by research firm Forrester and mobile marketing and advertising company Velti shows that marketers continue to treat it as an extension of desktop computing instead of taking advantage of its unique marketing and advertising opportunities. Rather than embrace mobile-specific marketing tactics, marketers have been more likely to just buy mobile advertising.


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Business and industry experts are invited to submit applications to present a seminar at the 2015 SEMA Show taking place Nov. 3-6, 2015, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Introductions From the New Products Showcase at the 2014 SEMA Show
One of the most common adages in the automotive specialty-equipment industry is that the quickest and easiest way to change the character of an automobile is to change its wheels. As anyone who toured the displays in the lower South Hall at the 2014 SEMA Show can attest, the variety available is stunning. From plated to painted and concave to split-spoked, the displays drew thousands of buyers from every type of reseller, and there were equally impressive new tools to provide mounting, handling and balancing options for installers.
For the first time in its long history, the 2014 SEMA Show ended with an “after party” called SEMA Ignited, where the general public viewed hundreds of cars and trucks from the trade-only event. Thousands of enthusiasts came out to get up close with one-of-a-kind cars, trucks and SUVs. Reporters flocked to SEMA Ignited as well to witness the thrill and excitement of this brand-new venue. Read on to see what reporters had to say about the first-ever SEMA Ignited. And tune in to the one-hour TV special scheduled to air on the Velocity Network in March 2015 to see footage of the event and the Battle of the Builders competition that culminated at SEMA Ignited.
Over the course of his career, Rich Barsamian has forged an impressive list of accomplishments while working for some of the industry’s most recognized companies, including Grant, Edelbrock, GT Performance Products and Advanced Clutch Technology. Along the way, he has also served on SEMA select committees for the Young Executive Network (YEN), the Motorsports Parts Manufacturer Council (MPMC), the Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) and the SEMA Scholarship Committee.
SEMA Education has put together a series of videos featuring business experts and seminar presenters from the 2014 SEMA Show to provide the insight needed to become and industry leader.
SEMA annually recognizes four vehicle models that specialty-equipment manufacturers believe are the best platforms for accessorization and that showcase the year’s coolest products.
Race Talk Radio’s Dennis Michelsen visits SEMA Central during the 2014 SEMA Show to discuss the business of racing.
Ford will highlight six vehicles for its 2015 project vehicle program.
SEMA Show Management has announced several key dates for companies interested in exhibiting at the 2015 SEMA Show, November 3–6, Las Vegas.


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Hate Siri and Maps? Apple knows. They just fired Scott Forstall, SVP of iOS, effective next year. His role is likely greatly reduced (gone) right now, but will officially leave sometime next year. Forstall was the one responsible for development of both Siri and the new Maps app, neither of which launched to critical acclaim.
John Browett, SVP of Retail, is also leaving. Remember those reports of layoffs and reduced hours for Apple Store retail staff earlier this year? That was him. Apple’s has already backtracked on his decisions and now they’re backtracking on his hiring. About time.
This is what happens when Apple customers are unhappy. We expect perfection and Apple is proving they expect the same from their executives.


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Want To Save Money on Groceries? This App Is Here To Help
Are you finding it difficult to shop for groceries due to rising food prices and inflation? If so, there’s a new app you need to download to your phone. Flashfood is an innovative app that connects consumers with grocery stores to offer discounts on all the foods that they need. With Flashfood, families have even been able to save over $180 million in the last two years, and consumers can regularly find daily deals up to 50% off regular prices! Plus, the app doesn’t require any hidden fees to use, making it even easier to save some extra cash.
“Grocers, unfortunately, despite their best efforts, continue to create more food waste than they want to,” says Nick Bertram, president and COO of Flashfood. “And then on the other side, you’ve got entire communities who are either malnourished, have food access issues, or just can’t afford the things that are the best for their families. So we made a very simple, yet elegant app in the marketplace that connects those two things.”
So if you’re tired of those absurdly high prices at the grocery store and you want to save money, Flashfood may be the answer you’ve been searching for.
How the Flashfood app works, and where you can use it
The app is simple to use, and it’s available in a growing number of stores across the United States and Canada. Simply download the app, browse the available deals, and select the items you want to purchase. Flashfood takes any major credit card, VISA debit card, or SNAP and EBT cards. Once you’ve paid, you simply pick up your items at the store.
With over half a million items added to the app each week, there’s always something new to discover. Thankfully, Flashfood is easy to use and access across many major retailers, including Stop & Shop, Hy-Vee, Giant, Meijer, and more. It’s currently located in 25 states and all of the provinces in Canada, and they are expanding their reach for consumers at a rapid speed.
Flashfood offers a variety of food items, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, bakery items, and more. The most popular item consumers seem to go for — and save quite a bit on — is protein.
“Anytime that you have meat, fish, or something like that, it’s pretty popular,” says Bertram. “Dairy is huge, as well as fruits and vegetables.”
Flashfood helps to reduce food waste and save.
This app is a win-win solution that benefits both consumers and grocery stores. Stores are able to reduce their food waste by selling items that would otherwise be thrown away, while consumers can save money on their grocery bills.
Food waste is a significant and growing problem around the world. According to the United Nations, one-third of all food produced globally is wasted, which amounts to about 1.3 billion tons of food per year. In the United States alone, it’s estimated that up to 40% of all food produced is wasted. This not only has financial implications but also has a significant environmental impact. When food is wasted, it contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and wastes natural resources such as water and land.
Flashfood is one solution to this problem. By connecting consumers with discounted food items that are nearing their expiration date, or foods that are not cosmetically “fit” for grocery store standards, it helps to reduce the amount of food that is wasted all around.
“We’re really just trying to solve the problem,” says Bertram. “Retailers have too much, and consumers don’t have enough. So we pulled them together. Plus, there are no fees or anything like that. We just want to make it easy for people to save money and reduce food waste.”
Read next: 9 Cheap Whole Foods Organic Items We Love
Good food brings people together. So do good emails.


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solarisBank, a German banking platform with a full banking license, has chosen SIA, a company specializing in the processing of electronic payments, to support the launch of new contactless debit cards and to contribute to the development of electronic payment solutions.
With this agreement, starting from now, SIA’s technology platform will manage the processing of transactions made using payment cards issued by solarisBank for its clients.
The infrastructure, supporting the launch of new NFC debit cards, will include an advanced service for the prevention and management of fraud, disputes and chargebacks. Among the innovative functions, there is also the 3-D Secure authentication tool for all online transactions and soon the possibility for the owner to manage the configuration of his or her cards in a simple manner via Internet.
SIA will also shortly make available to solarisBank more products and services like payment cards in other currencies and issuing in various countries.
“With its experience and know-how, SIA is a great partner for solarisBank to launch state of the art payment cards. The partnership is representative of our approach of including first-class companies on our banking platform. We’re excited to start serving our partners with our new card product and look forward to expanding our partnership with SIA into the development of further electronic payment solutions”, says Jörg Howein, Chief Product Officer of solarisBank AG.
“We are especially proud of the agreement with solarisBank which represents a further confirmation of our role as trusted technology partner in Germany, where we have already realized significant projects with major financial institutions”, commented Cristina Astore, Director of SIA’s International Division. “We are certain that the proven competence in the payments system and e-money sector, together with the innovation that has always characterized SIA, are a perfect match for solarisBank’s banking platform profile”.


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China has announced phytosanitary requirements to import Cambodian pepper after an agreement on hygiene standards was inked between the two nations earlier this month.
On Monday, the Chinese Embassy made the announcement in the wake of Cambodia and China signing the "Protocol on Hygiene Requirements for Pepper Exports from Cambodia to China" on November 9 by Dith Tina, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and Y Chien Hour, Minister of Customs Administration of The People's Republic of China (GACC), in a ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Hun Sen and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
According to the GACC announcement, according to Chinese laws and regulations between GACC and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on phytosanitary requirements for importing pepper from Cambodia to China, only pepper that meets the requirements can be exported from Cambodia.
“Pepper planting bases and processing and packaging enterprises exported to China must be audited and filed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and approved by GACC and the Cambodian side,” said the GACC.
It added that the registration information includes name, address and registration number, to accurately trace the source when exported goods do not comply with the relevant provisions of the protocol.
Before the annual export season, the Cambodian side should provide the registration list to China, which will be published on the official website after being reviewed and approved.
Nguon Lay, President of Kampot Pepper Association (KPPA), told Kiripost on Thursday that Kampot pepper has been imported to China for a long time. To date, about 230 kilograms of Kampot pepper has been exported to China’s Guangdong province alone.
He believes Khmer pepper will find more markets places than Kampot pepper as the price between these two types of peppers differ.
“The prices between Khmer pepper and Kampot pepper vary from one another. Khmer pepper costs between $2.50 and $3 per kilogram. Black Kampot pepper costs $15 per kilogram, red pepper $25 per kilogram, and white pepper $28 per kilogram,” said the KPPA president.
He added, “We are always satisfied and always welcome government processing to export the pepper, but we are not sure and still waiting to see the next result.”
In 2022, about 65 tons of Kampot pepper will be exported abroad, and about 100 tons in total from 2021, Lay said. He added that the pepper market fluctuates depending on stocks and the needs of customers.
Cambodian pepper exports have plunged by nearly 70 percent due to a fall in consumption caused by Covid-19.
Due to its favorable climate and soil, Cambodia is considered to be one of the best regions in the world to grow high-quality pepper.
Kampot pepper is the first pepper in the world to be awarded Protected Geographic Indication status by the European Union.
Compared to other agricultural products in Cambodia, the volume of pepper production and export is quite small. In 2020, 17,000 tons were produced within the country, spanning 6,822 hectares. Approximately 3,500 tons were exported, based on a report by EuroCham Cambodia.


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The Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) had just over $1 billion in economic impact in 2018, the airport's most recent economic impact survey found — $1.01 billion, in fact.
About $663 million of that is economic activity directly linked to the airport, the survey found. The airport itself had $212 million in payroll and generated $85 million in taxes, largely through 4,486 jobs it supports, including 2,382 at CAK itself, the Green airport reported on Friday, July 12.
The rest of the impact is made up from $232 million in indirect economic activity and another $121 million in activity induced by the airport, according to a news release.
The airport said it worked with Kent State University to conduct the study, which surveyed airlines, rental car agencies, restaurants, retail shops, airport tenants, hotels and other entities on airport property, asking about their 2018 capital expenditures and employment levels that would not have happened without the airport's presence, CAK said in a release.
The airport also made an estimate of what may be one of its top selling points: the time it saves travelers who don't have to travel to farther, often larger and more time-consuming airports, and the cheaper fares of many CAK carriers.
"In 2018, the value of time saved equated to $13.2 million in annual value, while travel savings equated to $10.8 million. Total savings accumulated to $24.1 million for CAK travelers," the airport stated.


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Looks like McDonald’s isn’t the only spot for a pig out. One after another, a bacon craze is taking over every fast food chain, with new menu items and take-out deals. And while Micky D’s is serving up a free side of bacon today from 4 to 5 p.m. to celebrate its new Cheesy Bacon Fries, Wendy’s is taking things a step further: They’re offering customers free Baconator Cheeseburgers for an entire week. Bring it on.
This is the plug. Not just bacon, an entire free Baconator. Use code: FREEBACONATOR. https://t.co/3KvEfEVQ3f pic.twitter.com/F2yOT2jBcA
Through Monday, February 4, DoorDash is giving customers a free Baconator Cheeseburger with any order of $10 or more. To score the fast food staple—which is made up of a half pound of beef, American cheese, six pieces of Applewood smoked bacon (yes, six!!!), ketchup, and mayo—and nab free delivery, you can use the code FREEBACONATOR at checkout.
Countless other chains have jumped in on the bacon bandwagon—Sonic, Dunkin’, Hardee’s, and Burger King are all offering new specials—but Wendy’s deal seems like a straight slight at McDonald’s, no? And this isn’t the first time the two chains have been caught feuding. In March 2018, Wendy’s launched a shade-filled Twitter attack trolling McDonald’s for using frozen meat. “Happy #NationalFrozenFoodDay to you for all the frozen beef that’s sticking around in your cheeseburgers,” Wendy’s tweeted. The thread continued with a series of sad-looking menu items. “We believe in using fresh, never frozen beef in every cheeseburger everyday,” they added.
Hey @McDonalds, heard the news. Happy #NationalFrozenFoodDay to you for all the frozen beef that’s sticking around in your cheeseburgers.
Looks like the beef is far from over.
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McDonald’s is taking a bigger chunk of China.
The burger giant on Monday said it has agreed to acquire the stake in its China operator currently owned by Carlyle. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
After the deal, McDonald’s will own 48% of McDonald’s China. CITIC Consortium, a state-owned conglomerate, will continue to own 52% of the partnership.
Chris Kempczinski, McDonald’s CEO, called the partnership “extremely successful in growing McDonald’s presence in the region.” The number of restaurants McDonald’s operates in the country has doubled since 2017 to more than 5,500 locations.
The company’s goal is to grow the number of locations to more than 10,000 by 2028.
McDonald’s, among other fast-food chains, is intent on growing rapidly in China, the world’s second-largest economy.
The company sold its China operations to a partnership between CITIC and Carlyle for just over $2 billion in 2017. McDonald’s at the time retained 20% ownership in the company.
The deal with Carlyle is expected to close in the first quarter of next year and is subject to regulatory approvals.
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HUAWEI – Huawei silently launched its first fifth-generation (5G) service development center in South Korea. This comes amid the still-looming US-China trade war.
This comes after the United States banned Huawei, which is also the world’s biggest telecom equipment maker.
The banning of Huawei in the US puts it effectively trapped between two fighting economic superpowers.
The 5G lab is in the Junggu District in central Seoul. Huawei aims to use the service center to accelerate the development of Korea’s 5G and information and communications technology (ICT) industries.
It could also provide optimum testing environment and services, including 5G network-based test and verifications to Korean SMEs (small-and-mid-sized enterprises).
“We are pleased to work with industry partners for the development of 5G ecosystem,” said Yang Chaobin, Huawei president for 5G product line.
According to the company, officials from various telecoms global standard agencies, associations, companies and SME heads attended the opening ceremony.
“Based on the philosophy of ‘in Korea and for Korea’ and the strength of its own 5G network, Huawei will build a 5G ecosystem through cooperation with a number of South Korean ICT companies and especially small-and-medium enterprises,” said Huawei’s Korea office in a statement.
Huawei’s Status Amid a Worsening Trade War
Huawei had originally planned to hold a media event for the opening.
However, after the US imposed ban on the company, it scaled down and opted for a low-key launch, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The Chinese telecoms giant has become a target of US anti-campaign after Uncle Sam suspected the company of illegal activity.
The US has since called for other countries to follow suit and block the Chinese company.
“Huawei wanted to promote the launch to as many Korean small-and-medium enterprises as possible, but it decided to keep the press out after the ban to avoid any damage to its Korean partners in case they are shown in the media,” said one source.
The launch highlights Huawei’s dependence on South Korea for chips and screens.
The US-China trade war, along with the US’ campaign against Huawei, has put South Korea in a bind.
SoKor economy relies heavily on exports, with China as its biggest trading partner. However, the US is one of its most crucial security allies.


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The Galaxy A42 5G model, which Samsung made its announcement last month, is now in front of us with all the missing features. With its smartphones in the middle segment, Samsung, as you remember, announced the 5,000 mAh Galaxy A42 5G model in recent months. However, this device has not appeared in concrete yet. So the company just announced paper. Now, the South Korean producer is eliminating this shortcoming today. Samsung reveals all the features of the new mid-segment phone A42 5G with a share it has made today.
The Galaxy A42 5G, which is expected to be affordable, comes in a quad-camera configuration with a resolution of 48 megapixels. Also, the device is equipped with a huge 5,000 mAh battery that supports 15W charging. These are the main features that are currently emerging. However, you can see all the technical features in detail from the features chart presented below.
The A42 5G, Samsung’s new mid-range phone, comes with a narrow bezel screen as you can see above. Also, this screen, which has a size of 6.6 inches, is equipped with Super AMOLED Infinity-U. While the company did not showcase its core features and operating speeds here, Geekbench reports report that the Snapdragon 750G processor powers the device. Also, this processor is accompanied by 4/6 and 8GB of RAM. As a memory, A42 5G has an internal memory of 128GB.
In terms of camera, this phone comes with a quad-camera setup, as we mentioned in the first sentence. These cameras are respectively; It is supported by 48 + 8 + 5 + 5 megapixel lenses.
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Shares of EpiPen maker Mylan surged 7 percent in morning trade Wednesday, on the heels of the company reporting fourth-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street's expectations.
Mylan reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.57, beating a Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $1.42. Quarterly revenue rose 31 percent to $3.27 billion, also ahead of expectations of $3.17 billion from Thomson.
Mylan updated its full year 2017 forecast, saying it expects sales to fall between $12.25 billion and $13.75 billion. Analysts, surveyed by Reuters, had forecast $12.64 billion in revenue for the year.
The EpiPen producer sparked public outrage last summer over news it had hiked prices of the lifesaving device more than five-fold since 2008, leaving some customers paying more than $600 out-of-pocket for a package of two auto-injectors.
Since then, Mylan has expanded its assistance program for patient purchases and introduced a generic version of the EpiPen that sells for $300.
In its latest earnings release, Mylan said it continues to see price erosion both globally and in U.S. markets, which falls in line with the company's expectations.
With Wednesday's gains, shares of Mylan have climbed more than 17 percent year-to-date, but are down little-more-than 2 percent over the past twelve months.


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Honda aims to sell 6 million two-wheelers in the financial year 2017-18.
Honda India’s announcement to bring out four new products has again got motorcycle enthusiasts sitting at the edge of their seats. With the first two set to be motorcycles (the Honda Africa Twin and possibly the Honda CBR1000RR), their focus is on scooters, claims a report in Livemint.
The report says that Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd President and CEO, Mr Minoru Kato, has confirmed that two of these new products will be scooters. The Honda Activa did not just help the segment grow but has also kept the category growing faster than motorcycles. In the financial year 2016-17, Honda sold 3,351,604 scooters.
Also Read: Honda Navi Chrome and Adventure - First Ride Review
In fact, Honda India’s scooter sales grew by 14.32 percent in the last fiscal as against the industry which grew by 11.39 percent. With the 110 cc Honda Activa leading the pack by a huge margin, the company is attempting to boost the sales of the Activa 125.
HMSI is at present the biggest contributor to Honda’s global sales. With BSVI norms set to take effect in April 2020, Honda India also aims to be a major exporter to international markets.


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Nokia on Friday said it settled its patent dispute with HTC, the Taiwanese smartphone vendor.
Recently, Samsung and Cisco announced a similar patent agreement. Before that Ericsson and Samsung also settled their patent issues.
Nokia today said it settled all pending patent litigation with HTC, and entered into a patent and technology collaboration agreement.
As per the agreement, HTC will make payments to Nokia and the collaboration will involve HTC’s LTE patent portfolio, further strengthening Nokia’s licensing offering. The companies will also explore future technology collaboration opportunities.
Nokia did not share full terms of the agreement.


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Price comparison websites can be a good place to start your search for travel insurance, but increasingly people are discovering buying solely on price can be a false economy.
With more than 50% of their customers buying their travel insurance on line, specialist travel insurance company, World First Travel Insurance, welcomes the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) scrutiny of price comparison websites and resulting consultation guidance issued recently.
Martin Rothwell, Managing Partner of World First Travel Insurance says, "Price comparison websites can be a good place to start your search for travel insurance, but increasingly people are discovering buying solely on price can be a false economy."
The FSA has recently raised concerns that insurance comparison websites have not been complying with its rules and this may result in customers being treated unfairly. They have asked the websites to think carefully about whether they are introducing or recommending certain policies without proper authorisation to provide financial advice. The deadline for responses to the consultation is 8 August 2011.
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has previously voiced concern about customer detriment and is pleased that the FSA guidance recommends comparison websites review their disclosure documentation, sales procedures and terms and conditions to meet current regulations. This will include customer eligibility, status disclosure, advice suitability and providing a proper statement of demands and needs. Steve White, Head of Compliance and Training says, "This is a really important step in consumer protection. This should lead to greater clarity for customers in terms of who they are dealing with and the policy they are purchasing."
Martin adds, "World First Travel Insurance works hard to provide insurance that best suits our customers' needs and to treat people fairly in gathering information, establishing the prospective risk and assessing and processing claims. As a member of the Association of Travel Insurance Intermediaries (ATII) we adhere to FSA rules which help ensure customer satisfaction."
With more than 35 years industry experience in the industry, World First Travel Insurance offer annual multi-trip and single trip policies for destinations throughout the world and for individuals taking part in most forms of activities and types of holidays. World First is also one of the few travel insurance companies to provide comprehensive cover for pre-existing medical conditions and to insure people up to the age of 100.
World First Travel Insurance customer testimonials show the importance of getting the best policy to suit the individual needs of the traveller.
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Tour operator Thomas Cook says its earnings are still being impacted by recent terror attacks.
28 September 2016
The English tourism industry is predicted to grow faster than the overall economy every year for the next decade, according to new research.
27 September 2016
Monarch Airlines says its flights are operating as normal amid fears the firm is in financial trouble.
24 September 2016
Slim people who look physically healthy may still be at increased chance of being diagnosed with bowel cancer if they have raised insulin levels, according new research.
23 September 2016
Theresa May is being urged to give the go-ahead for flights to resume between the UK and Sharm el-Sheikh by the head of the cross-party parliamentary group on Egypt.
22 September 2016
Budget airline Jet2.com is to open its first base in the south of England at Stansted.
21 September 2016
Smoking rates have dropped to the lowest level on record in England, new figures show, suggesting messages about the health effects of cigarettes are hitting home.
20 September 2016
Concerns have been raised over flight disruptions caused by heavy drinking among passengers.
17 September 2016
British Airways' decision to launch direct flights from London to Tehran earlier this month positions Iran as one of the hottest destinations to visit in 2017, according to experts.
16 September 2016
More than 100 flights have been cancelled as French air traffic controllers go on strike again.
15 September 2016
Two thirds of MPs would support an expansion at Heathrow.
14 September 2016
TripAdvisor is launching a new homepage, making the booking of holiday activities and tours even easier.


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AB&I Foundry, a leading manufacturer of cast iron soil pipe and fittings, is pleased to announce that Grant Hajek will be joining the AB&I sales team as a regional sales manager covering the Northern California territory.
Hajek will be responsible for reaching out to existing customers and developing new partners within the territory. His appointment supports the company’s strategic direction, strengthening customer relationships as well as expanding its sales support coverage.
“I have held a range of sales management positions including a sales position with Mueller Industries, regional sales rep for Jomar Group and then I eventually made my way back to Mueller Streamline in the San Francisco Bay Area,” said Hajek.
Hajek grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and attended Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. He received a football scholarship and was the starting center for four years. While attending the university, Hajek studied business administration with a focus on marketing and management. He and his wife, Jennifer, met in San Francisco and have been married for two years. They just recently welcomed their first child, Henry.
“I’m looking forward to having Grant on AB&I’s sales team. His experience in relationship building and business will help to further increase AB&I’s brand and will continue to uphold our favorable and long-standing reputation in the Northern California market,” said Shannon Hooper, national sales manager at AB&I Foundry.
Hajek can be reached at 901-302-5752 or email@example.com.


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WASHINGTON – Holiday shoppers should avoid toys with small parts that come off — checking them by hand before buying — because children could choke on them, consumer advocates said in an annual toy-safety warning.
Last year, 11 children under age 15 died of toy-related injuries — all but one caused by choking on small balls, balloons, pieces of a game and or toy beads, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (search), a federal safety agency.
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (search), in its 19th annual toy safety survey released Tuesday, again warned that the greatest danger to children still comes in the form of small balls, uninflated or pieces of balloons and toys with parts small enough to choke on. Such toys remain widely available, and often are not labeled as hazardous, the group said.
"Parents should not assume that all toys on store shelves are safe or adequately labeled," said Lindsey Johnson, a consumer advocate for U.S. PIRG's Education Fund and author of the "Trouble in Toyland" report.
The Toy Industry Association (search), whose more than 300 members account for 85 percent of sales, says on its Web site that government reviews of toys on consumer-group watch lists have found that nearly all meet U.S. product safety standards.
The association also says it has taken a lead role in making sure toys are safe by developing standards and educating members and consumers. "This is addressed continuously throughout the year — not just in the busy holiday buying season," the statement said. A spokeswoman was not immediately available for comment on PIRG's toy safety report.
One toy of particular concern, Johnson said, is the "yo-yo water ball" (search) — a water-filled ball on an elastic-like cord that can be bounced, squeezed or twirled overhead like a lasso. The toy has been the source of nearly 400 injury reports to the CPSC, said agency spokesman Ken Giles. U.S. PIRG said suffocation injuries accounted for almost 75 percent of the injury reports after the cords wrapped around a child's neck, with other reported injuries to the eyes, face and head.
Johnson said the toy should be banned from sale in the United States, but the CPSC does not yet agree.
"It's just a matter of time before a child dies," she said.
In September 2003, the federal agency warned of a "low but potential risk" of playing with yo-yo water balls, but stopped short of banning them — an assessment that has not changed, Giles said.
"Even though we have more incidents, nothing has qualitatively changed," he said Monday.
In its warning, the agency said it found no toxicity or flammability concerns with the yo-yos' liquid centers. Besides monitoring children at play with them, it also advised cutting off the cords or throwing away the toys.
Johnson said parents should know that the CPSC does not test all toys, and shouldn't consider a toy to be safe because it's for sale. Even toys that meet federal requirements may still pose dangers, she said.


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India’s big leap in economy has caused a greater increase in hi-tech waste. What is hi-tech waste? Toxic electronic waste like computers, televisions, and many more are hi-tech waste and it is claimed by an environmental group that such wastes are been thrown without check and the reason would be that there are no laws present to regulate these wastes.
Toxic Link said while the Asian giant’s economy has been growing 8 percent annually over the last three years has also resulted in the production of 150,000 tonnes of electronic waste each year.
After an eight month study by the group shows that India’s great source of e-waste is the busy financial hub Mumbai producing 19,000 tonnes every year.
Director of Toxic Link said that since there are no laws for its safe management that this could create serious health and environmental impacts.
In the early 1990s India’s liberal economic provided people to create more banks, financial institutions, electronics industries, information technology firms and call centres setting up operations across the country.
This surge in economy has also led middle class people estimated 300 million people an increase in spending as more people get better salary. More spending would lead to a craving for electronic products which will eventually create a massive increase in electronic disposal.
Most people buy electronics such as mobile phones, use it for 2-3 months chuck the old one and buy another one. India is not the only one, China is not far behind. I found a site e-waste Guide which deals with e-waste and how to recycle it. They have done case studies in various countries such as India, China, South Africa.
So if e-waste increases however there are disadvantages to it such as it has one of largest Let me now talk why electronic waste is toxic. Chemicals such as lead and cadmium in circuit boards lead oxide and cadmium in monitor cathode ray tubes (CRT); mercury in switches and flat screen monitors; cadmium in computer batteries; polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in older capacitors and transformers and brominated flame retardants on printed circuit boards, plastic casings, cables and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cable insulation that release highly poisonous gases when heated.
In order to contain these wastes expensive recycle plants or machines are required to keep these wastes under control. Although currently in India the present recyclers do not have such expensive technology to handle such waste. Alternate methods such as product reuse, conventional disposal in landfills and incinerators. However we know that when such products burn they produce extremely poisonous gases which a small percentage could kill people.