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With Amazon.com's (Nasdaq: AMZN) launch of AmazonSupply in April, the shift to online commerce continues apace among industrial consumers, who increasingly prefer to buy goods electronically.
Amazon's move into the business-to-business space is a potential threat to several traditional distributors that are already struggling to keep step with sophisticated business technologies and changing customer preferences, according to manufacturing analysts.
As traditional buyers begin to develop purchasing capabilities that are more electronically sophisticated, industrial distributors are questioning whether the manufacturing community -- their customers -- will turn to AmazonSupply for their shopping needs.
The purchasing functions of industrial manufacturing firms are staffed with much younger people, who are far more electronically oriented, said John Buckley, executive vice president of the Industrial Suppliers Association. Smaller industrial suppliers don't have the capability to respond to the needs of customers who want to buy products only electronically.
Amazon, already a retail goliath with a market capitalization of $100 billion, is benefiting from a fresh wave of growth opportunities that wholesale businesses are providing. U.S wholesale online commerce, recording a compound annual growth rate of 34 percent between 2000 and 2009, garnered revenue of $352 billion in 2009 -- more than twice the sales of U.S. retail online commerce the same year ($145 billion) -- according to an analysis by Internet Retailer of U.S. Commerce Department data.
Designed to focus on business and industrial equipment, AmazonSupply was launched to tap into evolving preferences for online commerce among industrial companies. It hit the ground running with more than 500,000 offerings.
Since the announcement of AmazonSupply's birth on April 23, shares of the Fastenal Co. (Nasdaq: FAST) have dropped 15.76 percent, while W.W Grainger Inc. (NYSE: GWW) shares dipped 11.21 percent. Apparently, investors are pondering over the outcome of the competition between the erstwhile retail-focused online giant and the established industrial suppliers.
Some traditional distributors said the AmazonSupply venture is an effort to cash in on the fragmented and comparatively competition-light industrial supply market served by thousands of small-to-midsize distribution businesses across the U.S.
The market doesn't have a dominant player, said Tom Berger, a traditional single-house distributor and the general manager of the Fuchs Machinery unit of BlackHawk Industrial Distribution Inc. An industry dominated by no one and made up of mom-and-pop shops creates room for a proverbial Wal-Mart.
However, Amazon appears to have a different growth agenda. It isn't confining its industrial distribution services to the U.S. Aiming to capture industrial customers across the world, AmazonSupply already ships parts and supplies, from its eclectic product range, to more than 50 countries.
Our goal is to bring customers a broad selection of parts and supplies at competitive prices and make it easy for customers to find and discover anything they want online with all the Amazon features that customers have come to rely on, said Grace Chung, an Amazon representative.
AmazonSupply's model, based on fulfilling the needs of existing and prospective customers, is not expected to stimulate fresh demand in the manufacturing sector.
Amazon's entry into the industrial-distribution space could also be driven by its will to make its investors happy. However, the company's apparently unbridled foray into every corner in the world of sales, ranging from cloud computing to groceries and industrial supplies, diffuses its core expertise and undermines its fundamental strengths, such as books, music, and movies, some financial analysts say.


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LONDON, UK – Newly-released data from SiteMinder reveals that hotel bookings throughout Spain rose more than 1000 percent over the two months leading into the summer, after dropping to 5.03 percent of 2019 levels on 27 April – their lowest level since COVID-19 paralysed the country’s travel sector in March.
According to the SiteMinder World Hotel Index, hotel reservations in Spain have returned to more than 55 percent of 2019 volumes and, until the introduction of quarantine measures in the UK this past week, had remained above the global average since mid-June. Outpacing Italy (42 percent YoY) and Morocco (29 percent YoY), Spain’s strong performance has been led by domestic travellers, who have made more than two-thirds of all hotel reservations over the last three months and will comprise more than 65 percent of all hotel guest arrivals in August.
“Despite the impact of the current pandemic, the Spanish public continues to rally behind their country’s critical tourism industry and has been pivotal in creating the steady hotel booking numbers that we see today. As we discovered in our recent Changing Traveller Report, more than nine-in-ten locals plan to travel domestically before the end of 2021 and, in light of how their worlds have changed this year, the current summer may have been their most-awaited yet,” says Sara Padrosa, Country Manager for Spain at SiteMinder.
The bounce back of hotel bookings in cities such as Valencia (57 percent YoY) and Malaga (57 percent YoY), in particular, displays a desire among tourists to enjoy a coastal holiday. However, the ongoing presence of the coronavirus currently impedes a complete recovery for the country’s hotel sector. Tightened travel restrictions have resulted in booking volumes within Barcelona contracting from 42 percent of 2019 levels to 26 percent, while hotel reservations in Madrid have hovered around 30 percent YoY since early July, as the capital braces for new measures to avoid a second wave of coronavirus.
The SiteMinder World Hotel Index is the leading indicator of hotel reservation and guest arrival trends around the world. Refreshed daily, its data is sourced from the bookings of SiteMinder’s 35,000 customers, through more than 400 hotel booking channels.

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MAC x The Simpsons Coming Soon–The animated television series “The Simpsons” continues to celebrate 25 years on the air with a new collaboration–this time for makeup. MAC Cosmetics announced on its Twitter that is teaming up with the show for a cosmetics line of products inspired by the family’s matriarch Marge Simpson. Set to come out in September, this news follows up “The Simpsons” recent Joyrich clothing collaboration which featured prints of Bart. Little is known about the range, but we’ll update as more information is released.
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SAO PAULO — Brazilian chicken export volumes fell in April as excessive holidays affected shipment flows, meat group ABPA said on Monday, yet demand from China and key markets in the Middle East suggest prospects remain good.
Last month, Brazil exported 343,300 tonnes of chicken, down 4.7%. Between January and April, the country exported 1.36 million tonnes of chicken, up 5.1% by volume, ABPA figures showed.
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“In addition to the expected increase in sales to China, there was a considerable increase in exports to destinations in Africa, Asia and the Middle East,” said ABPA President Francisco Turra. By telephone, Turra explained a drop in sales in April was a one-off issue caused by the number of holidays in the month that reduced working days for boarding.
China, he said, has been increasing imports of Brazilian chicken since January, and responded for around 18% of the total chicken exported by Brazil. Because China’s attempt to grow its own production was not immediately successful, they should continue to rely on Brazil for meat.


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Buyout firm targets Letts
12.11.07 | Philip Jones
Huveaux, the publisher of the Letts study guides, is in exclusive talks with buyout firm August Equity, reports the Telegraph.
Last month Huveaux announced it had received takeover bids from two unnamed companies. One of these, HG Capital, has retired leaving the path clear for August. John van Kuffeler, chairman of consumer loans business Provident Financial, floated Huveaux six years ago with the intention of creating a £1bn company within 10 years. But after two profit warnings that sent the share price into a tailspin, van Kuffeler now seems ready to cut his losses.


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Dubai’s Meydan One next-generation lifestyle and retail destination is on track for its launch in early 2020 with 60% of structural work already completed.
The project in Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City is Dubai’s latest centrepiece development combining retail, hospitality, entertainment and leisure experiences.
Meydan One will integrate indoor and outdoor spaces featuring key attractions such as a 1-kilometre ski slope, a heritage village, white sandy beach and water park, hotels and hotel apartments, as well as the largest dancing water fountain in the world.
Fahad Kazim, Vice President – Meydan Malls, Meydan Group, said: “We are changing the way the Middle East thinks of mall concepts today. Meydan One has been envisioned as a ‘place for everyone’, which means it seeks to accommodate varied needs and expectations.
“We are doing this through collaborating with the community to create a highly-integrated multifunctional hub for all nationalities and segments of the population. In addition, we are aiming to ensure that the space has a significant layer of digitisation to allow us to connect with consumer needs in a wholly unique way.”
Meydan One will host 580 retail stores including 30 anchor stores and 80 flagship luxury stores, 190 dining outlets and a 13,200-square metre hypermarket. These will be located across indoor and outdoor spaces oriented by a retractable sky lit atrium space named the “Canyon” measuring 160 metres by 100 metres.
Erik Hokanson, Design Director, AE7, the full-service architectural firm behind the development of Meydan One, said: “As the destination materializes, we are seeing its unique elements coming together to deliver an all-encompassing lifestyle hub. Right from the planning to its construction, Meydan One incorporates progressive and sustainable design to align with Dubai’s iconic infrastructure and vision to be at the centre of the global tourism and business landscape.”
Meydan One will house a multipurpose civic plaza with a capacity to host 30,000 people at any given time. Another key attraction within the development, the dancing water fountain, will span 380 metres in length enhanced by a choreographed three-dimensional water field and digital colour array. In addition, an 8.2-kilometre Crystal Lagoon within Meydan One will feature over 500-metres of white sandy beaches.
Accessible through arterial road networks as well as public transportation options such as the Dubai Metro and Dubai Water Canal, the destination will serve as the epicentre of the Meydan One residential community, Mohammed Bin Rashid City and District One. The development is also integrated with the Meydan Racecourse.


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Diem Association, has partnered with cryptocurrency-friendly bank Silvergate to launch a stablecoin pegged to the United States dollar. Diem association is Facebook-backed digital currency project.
Relocating its main operations from Switzerland to the United States and withdrawing its application for a payment system license from the Swiss Financial Markets Authority, Diem announced Wednesday a new model of its upcoming stablecoin.
Also, now planning to move forward with its USD stablecoin plans through Silvergate bank, which is set to be the issuer of the Diem USD and will manage the Diem USD reserve, the association, which comprises of 26 financial firms including Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase.
The Diem Payment Network, a permissioned blockchain-based payment system facilitating Diem stablecoin transactions, will be run by Diem Networks U.S., Diem’s wholly-owned subsidiary.
Diem Networks U.S. is seeking to register as a money services business with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, while Silvergate is a California state-chartered bank and a member of the Federal Reserve
“We believe in the future of U.S. dollar backed stablecoins and their potential to transform existing payment systems,” Silvergate CEO Alan Lane said. “We’re inspired by Diem’s technology and commitment to building a regulatory compliant payment system that offers a safe and secure way to move money,” he added.
“While our plans take the project fully within the U.S. regulatory perimeter and no longer require a license from FINMA, the project has benefited greatly from the intensive licensing process in Switzerland,” Diem CEO Stuart Levey noted.
The Diem Association did not immediately respond to Cointelegraph’s request for comment.


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Coinbase made its strategic Super Bowl by presenting the crowd with an anonymous QR code ad that went a little “too” viral. The company’s “Less talk, more Bitcoin” campaign was such a hit that the Coinbase app briefly shut down after the ad.
Many Super Bowl watchers that were curious to see what Coinbase had to offer were unpleasently met by the following kind of message …
Coinbase’s cheeky humerous tweet rebounded as soon as the issue arrived stating: “Now that we have your attention we’d like to announce that we’re giving away $15 in BTC to anyone who joins Coinbase by 2/15.” Along with this Coinbase offered a $3 million giveaway that new sign ups could enter.
Many cryptocurrency companies featured during the Super Bowl including crypto.com and FTX which promoted their exchanges and NFTs.


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Sinterex Named Best 3D-Printed Healthcare Products Manufacturer Middle East
Global Health & Pharma (GHP), a global information sharing platform & a multi-disciplinary members community announced winners of the 2019 Technology Awards this month and recognised Sinterex as Best 3D-Printed Healthcare Products Manufacturer – Middle East. In its announcement, GHP said, “Technology is a great force for change across numerous industries, sectors and fields. In the global healthcare industry, it has become a disruptive tool that is quickly revolutionising medical practice, research and pharmaceutical development. As technology continues to grow and develop in sophistication, finding factories of the future is a top priority for every industry, including healthcare. Able to take advantage of the latest innovations in 3D scanning, design and printing, Sinterex combines state-of-the-art technology with the finest in medical practice.”
Julian Callanan, Founder & Managing Director of Sinterex says, “Healthcare is an entirely personal matter, with no solution fitting two people. Finding a solution that is truly bespoke is currently a major challenge, but the rise in the use of 3D printing technology has changed the economics of personalisation and is now set to transform the medical industry.”
3D printing can support medical professionals in every area of the industry, ranging from Dental Laboratories, to Dental Clinics, to Hospitals. Sinterex has developed products for medical professionals active in each of these areas. For example, for hospitals, DHA announced earlier this year that medical Experts from Dubai Health Authority’s Innovation Centre have collaborated with Sinterex to bring 3D Printing to the point-of-care at DHA Hospitals-Rashid, Latifa, Dubai, and Hatta Hospital.
“A team of biomedical engineers are now on site working side-by-side with medical professionals to provide access to patient specific anatomical models. The benefits are amazing. By being onsite our team are in close communication with the DHA surgeons and can quickly respond to their requests. We are seeing significant time savings for the surgeries which we are supporting.” added Julian Callanan.
Many things set Sinterex apart from the norm, for example the company developed an innovative online portal which allows the team behind this business to work remotely with customers, who can review 3D files anywhere and at any time thanks to smartphone compatibility.
But perhaps Sinterex’s most unique feature is that it is a trailblazer in the UAE breaking down commercial and technological challenges. In 2017, Sinterex was the first company to commercially deploy complex metal 3D printing technology, using this to make teeth and other dental products, quickly building an international customer portfolio. In 2019, Sinterex started to offer products for Hospitals and one of the highlights was using Titanium 3D printing technology to save the jaw of a young cancer patient. In 2020, Sinterex became the first company in the UAE to bring 3D printing to the point-of-care with its DHA collaboration.
With its willingness to take on commercial and technological challenges, Sinterex finds itself on the cutting edge of the marketplace, keenly positioned to provide a service that can only enhance the work of medical professionals. In specialising in this area of operation, the burden of research and creation has been lifted from medical professionals, allowing both parties to do their job to the best of their ability.
Pushing the boundaries of innovation, its companies like Sinterex that have allowed healthcare to take the next big step in medical technology.


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UNION, NJ -- Culinary Ventures Vending is deploying cashless vending technology on a large scale in response to the growing trend toward NFC and mobile payments. The vending company, which serves the New York City metropolitan area, has installed Crane Merchandising Systems' cashless bezels and taken delivery of 3,000 Crane Currenza Navigator telemetry devices to connect them to the Internet.
The retrofit telemetry device enables mesh networking and supports both wired (Ethernet) and wireless connections through AT&T, Sprint and Verizon. Equipped with multiple USB ports, Navigator is capable of supporting touchscreen displays, cameras, all cashless payment bezels and future peripherals as future applications become available. It is VDI compliant to transmit remote DEX data to any vending management system, and has a patented MDB monitoring system to send machine service alerts, reducing down time.
Doug Longworth, director of technology at Culinary Ventures Vending, said the vending company turned to Crane because of the integration capabilities with Navigator and its existing Crane equipment and VendMAX software.
"Now, we can benefit not just from the increased sales a cashless payment option can provide, but also the enhanced efficiencies that result from having DEX data sent wirelessly to VendMax," said Longworth. "This technology has opened our eyes to the future of vending. It is the lifeline the industry needed for companies to start being profitable and getting excited again."
Culinary Ventures Vending said it plans to have all 3,000 Navigators installed by yearend. The company, based in Union, NJ, manages 1,000 vending, office coffee and bottled water accounts.


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In an attempt to get people interested in working at McDonald's, one franchise in Altamont, Illinois is giving out free iPhones to new hires.
The gimmick went viral on Twitter after a passerby snapped a photo of the "now hiring" poster in the window. The poster says employees who meet the criteria will receive an iPhone after six months of employment.
The phones are only being promoted at this owner-operator's McDonald's location, where wages start at $13 an hour. Minimum wage in Illinois is $11 per hour.
The company has employee programs and benefits to help the owner-operators of franchises stay competitive in the challenging hiring market, Mark Salebra, chair of the U.S. National Franchisee Leadership Alliance, said in a statement to CBS News.
McDonald's typically ramps up its hiring in the summer, and owner-operators deploy various programs at their franchises, like pay incentives such as sign-on and referral bonuses and benefits like offering paid time off, McDonald's USA says.
Earlier this month, McDonald's said its company-owned restaurants were looking to hire 10,000 new employees over three months. It also said it would raise hourly wages by an average of 10% for more than 36,500 employees at McDonald's-owned restaurants.
"These increases, which have already begun, will be rolled out over the next several months and include shifting the entry level range for crew to at least $11 - $17 an hour, and the starting range for shift managers to at least $15 - $20 an hour based on restaurant location," the company said in a news release.


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BREAKING: Westlife Has Added Another Date As Part Of Their Reunion Tour
You have another chance to get your hands on tickets!
Get those cards at the ready again because Westlife has added a fourth date in Belfast due to the massive demand.
All the tickets for other five dates in Belfast and Dublin sold out within minutes leaving many fans devastated.
Some of the tickets were snapped up touts and ended up on reselling sites for upwards of €600.
Thankfully, the lads have tried to rectify this with their extra added date.


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What am I talking about?
Reusable shopping bags.
The COVID-19 outbreak is giving new meaning to those “sustainable” shopping bags that politicians and environmentalists have been so eager to impose on the public. These reusable tote bags can sustain the COVID-19 and flu viruses—and spread the viruses throughout the store.I have heard so many make the claim that the sustainable bags are better for the environment and save money, but being the engineering type that I am, I find the claim to be dubious because the numbers don’t seem to add up.
Researchers have been warning for years about the risks of these bags spreading deadly viral and bacterial diseases, but public officials have ignored their concerns, determined to eliminate single-use bags and other plastic products despite their obvious advantages in reducing the spread of pathogens. In New York State, a new law took effect this month banning single-use plastic bags in most retail businesses, and this week Democratic state legislators advanced a bill that would force coffee shops to accept consumers’ reusable cups—a practice that Starbucks and other chains have wisely suspended to avoid spreading the COVID-19 virus.
The COVID-19 virus is just one of many pathogens that shoppers can spread unless they wash the bags regularly, which few people bother to do. Viruses and bacteria can survive in the tote bags up to nine days, according to one study of coronaviruses.
A 2000-bag pack of plastic ‘single-use’ shopping bags available from places like Staples cost about 1¢ a piece. In the volumes most supermarkets use bags the cost per bag is closer to 0.2¢ a piece. What does a ‘sustainable’ shopping bag cost? My mother has three that she bought for $2 per bag (a special price through her church). That means each one of those sustainable bags wouldn’t reach the break even point in cost until they had replaced 1000 plastic bags.
Assuming the folks using the sustainable bags never wash their bags, and the average number of plastic bags used a week for shopping is 8 bags, and the number of sustainable bags used for the same amount goods bought is two, it would take 500 shopping trips to reach the break even point. If one further assumes one grocery shopping trip per week, that works out almost 9.5 years to reach that point.
If they do wash their bags, then one has to add the cost of washing them to the total cost of ownership and is likely to add a few years to the break even point.
This begs the question: How long do these reusable bags last?
Somehow I doubt anyone will keep their bags for ten years. As such, the break even period is never.
Between the extra energy and materials needed to manufacture the ‘sustainable’ bags, their propensity to spread disease if not regularly washed, and their cost, the sustainable bags aren’t looking all that sustainable. On top of that, many of those single-use plastic bags aren’t used only once. I know I don’t as I use them to line wastebaskets or dispose of cat poop from the litter boxes of the feline contingent here at The Gulch. Many other people do the same kind of thing. And of any of those bags left over, they end up in the big shopping bag recycling barrel at the entrance of our local supermarket.


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The 樱桃手机 Flare S8 is now available in the Philippines. Features dual cameras and a fingerprint scanner for just PHP 3,999.
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In-app mobile ad revenue at USD7bn in three years
MOBILE| July 5, 2012, 10:18 a.m.
A new report from Juniper Research finds that in-app advertising spend across all mobile devices will reach USD7.1 billion by 2015, up from USD2.4 billion in 2012.
The increasing spend on in-app ads will be driven by greater use of rich media in ads allied to greater app usage. This growth, from one of the key mobile advertising segments, will help to triple spend on mobile advertising by 2017.
The report found that the more engaged the user is with the advertising material, the more likely they are to click on it and with brands experimenting with using apps like Shazam to increase the interactivity of their ads, engagement with mobile advertising will rise.
Innovative brands are using rich media ads not only to draw consumers in with highly appealing experiences, but also to adapt adverts to meet their business needs. This could mean adding a map of nearby stores to an ad or even a button which dials a sales line so the user can discuss their needs.
Consumers are spending ever more time using apps on their smartphones and tablets and it is crucial to ensure that marketing material is adapted for mobile. However, while some brands have been willing to experiment with mobile advertising, there are many more that have yet to even develop a suitable mobile website. Juniper says these brands risk missing a key opportunity to reach consumers; critical when you consider that mobile has higher response rates than those seen elsewhere.
According to report author Charlotte Miller: “Mobile advertising gives marketers the chance to reach consumers on a more personal level than any other type of advertising. Creating immersive and entertaining experiences to attract the attention of the consumer is essential for marketers wanting to take advantage of the massive increase in app usage.”
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Nike Zoom Hyperdisruptor "Hyper Blue" Available Now
Nike Basketball recently released a Nike Zoom Hyperdisruptor model in a "Hyper Blue" makeup. The shoe features a hyper blue hyperfuse base with poison green accents on a black midsole and dark blue lightning pattern outsole. You can check for these available now through select Nike Basketball accounts. Keep it locked to FollowTheKicks for more sneaker news and updates.


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[Photo] Leaked Liverpool Home Shirt For 2014/15 Season?
With kit manufacturers busy working on new designs for next season, it’s the time we usually see mock ups of ‘leaked’ shirts. Here’s the latest Liverpool effort
With kit manufacturers busy working on new designs for next season’s football kits, this is the kind of time we usually see some mock ups of supposed ‘leaked’ shirts.
Below is the latest jersey doing the rounds online with several Liverpool fans spreading it on Twitter, Facebook and other social media channels.
The mock up originally came via came the well-known Liverpool forum RAWK (Red and White Kop), who claim this will be the design of Liverpool’s home shirt for the 2014/15 season.
It’s difficult to verify it’s validity, but it certainly seems smart enough, but LFC fans will just hope whatever shirt they bring out, that Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho will still be wearing it come next season!
What do you think of this design? Like it?
— Philippe Coutinho (@IndoCoutinho10) January 6, 2014
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Not everyone benefitted from the massive government stimulus plans. Many shoppers slowly walk the aisles of stores, staring at prices, pondering what to buy.
Prices continue to soar higher for most all goods and services, forcing shoppers to look harder for the best values and cut out the frills.
People are coping as best they can. One Bulletin reader told us they are eating more wild game to save on the costs of food.
“We buy only what we can’t do without, Deb Hall of Arnold said. “The price of groceries and gas to get to work are hitting us the hardest.”
“The grocery budget for a family of five is astronomical,” Kristine Wright of North Platte said.
“I’m retired and even though we get a cost-of-living adjustment every year, it doesn’t even come close, said Randy Speltz. “I’m careful what I buy and am always looking for deals.”
A small business owner said they raised their prices a year ago to keep up, but the costs of supplies have continued to increase, pretty much eating up their profits already.
Another said they were shocked that the price of a dozen eggs and a gallon of orange juice jumped about $2 after Christmas.
“Yikes!” he said.
Massive amounts of federal stimulus money, coupled with a boom associated with easing COVID restrictions, generated a surge in prices like the nation hasn’t seen since the late 1970s to early 1980s.
Savvy economists could see it coming. Professional market watcher William Watts forecasted it in 2021, sayin it would be “the biggest inflation scare in 40 years.”
When people have more money, they spend more freely. Retailers and manufacturers increase their prices, which may be in short supply. People continue to buy products, which starts a competitive race to the top prices that consumers will bear.
Inflation jumped 7% in 2021 and 7.1% in 2022. That means that average prices are up up nearly 15%, with some going much higher. Supply chain troubles compounded the problems. Some costs doubled, or more.
Harsh weather damaged crops, such as oranges, in the south. Avian flu outbreaks caused large numbers of chickens to be exterminated. Thus, the prices of eggs and orange juice are a lot higher.
To slow the rate of inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates, so people can no longer borrow money at nearly no cost. That is intended to slow down the demand for goods and cool the hot asking prices.
The Federal Reserve hopes that higher interest rates will slow down consumption, and prices will stop shooting up.
But the higher interest rates have a negative effect — heartburn for borrowers.
For home and business owners, the whammy is worse because the price of natural gas is significantly higher.
Northwestern Energy, the natural gas provider for the north central states, tells customers that it was the extreme cold weather, not of this year but in 2021, that was extra costly.
In February 2021, natural gas demand skyrocketed in Texas and nearby southern states to keep plumbing thawed. Water pipes in the south are not buried as deeply in the ground as in Nebraska, because the weather doesn’t get as cold.
But the cold snap in February 2021 pushed bitter Arctic winds far south. Even utility companies had to shut down because of frozen plumbing.
These days, consumers across Nebraska and the Dakotas are paying an extra charge on their bills to cover the costs of rushing more natural gas to the south.
Northwestern Energy expects the extra gas charge to end in mid-summer.
However, cold weather at the end of December also means higher bills for property owners, who pass those costs on to consumers as much as possible.
Biggest jump in years
The increase in the rate of inflation is more shocking because it comes on the heels of 21 years of relatively low inflation.
Since 1991, the annual inflation rate in the U.S. has seldom surpassed 3%, according to an analysis on “The Balance Money” website, which provides practical advice on managing money.
Marc Werkmiester of North Platte’s Professional Financial Advisors said analysts generally categorize inflation in two types – sticky and flexible.
Prices for such things as food and gas are flexible, often going up and down. Werkmeister said those prices appear to have peaked and could go lower.
On the other hand, prices for such “sticky” things as medical services and insurance do not seem to have peaked yet.
Werkmeister said inflation started with the abundance of federal stimulus money that was printed during and after the COVID-19 crisis, which gave states, schools, cites, counties, organizations, businesses and consumers more to spend, but COVID also ushered supply shortages – the so-called “supply chain” issues. There was more money in hand to pay higher prices for supplies that were in short supply.
That launched this round of inflation, he said.
He said the elderly on fixed incomes are feeling ongoing pressure on their pocketbooks. While the rate of increase is getting better, it is still high, but there is cause for hope. Werkmeister is hopeful inflation will level out by the end of the year.
He said a sound retirement investment plan guards against inflation risks as well as changing market prices. PFA is happy to help people develop those kinds of plans.
(This report was first published in the Bulletin’s Jan. 11 print edition. You can subscribe from the upper right corner of this website. The cost is just $38 / year in Lincoln County.)
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Here’s a quick roundup of the most interesting automotive news I’ve come across today:
1. Tesla Model 3 production grinds to a halt [Mashable]:
All eyes are on Model 3 production as Tesla has been lagging behind its production goals for the sedan and CEO Elon Musk has stepped in to oversee the process — even sleeping at the factory to get more cars on the road.For Tesla’s part, the company says the break was planned and is necessary to increase production.But BuzzFeed reported Monday that employees were blindsided by the multi-day shutdown. Employees told the outlet they would have to use vacation days, stay home without pay, or — if lucky — get paid to work somewhere else within Tesla.In a statement Monday, a Tesla spokesperson said like a “planned downtime” on the Model 3 production back in February, this week’s production break is part of an overall plan.”These periods are used to improve automation and systematically address bottlenecks in order to increase production rates with assistance from our robotic process automation, but, this is a while off yet. This is not unusual and is in fact common in production ramps like this,” a spokesperson said.
2. Toyota vehicles will begin talking to each other by 2021–though other companies are making faster progress [Engadget]
Toyota’s first vehicles that communicate with each other will be up for sale in the US starting in 2021. By the mid-2020s, “most” of Toyota and Lexus’ lineup will feature Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) the company says. Since 2015, the automaker has installed the tech in around 100,000 cars in its native Japan, according toReuters. The automaker pointed toward its automatic emergency braking systems pledge from 2015 as proof of intent. Now, Toyota says 92 percent of its US sales are cars with its Toyota Safety Sense or Lexus Safety Sense braking tech as standard equipment.
Toyota is a bit late on the announcement though. And by the time its chatty rides hit the road, others will have already been deployed for a bit. Volkswagen specifically said its communicative cars will be on the road by 2019. A grid of cars that can talk to each other is something that’s been tossed around for awhile, with the government granting the auto industry a block of spectrum in the 5.9 GHz band specifically for vehicle-to-vehilce (V2V) systems back in 1999. Toyota’s implementation will use seven channels of that for its DSRC tech.
3. In a similar vein, Japanese automakers are way behind on building connected cars [Bloomberg]
In contrast to vehicle buyers in the U.S. and Europe, Japanese consumers are reluctant to pay for such features. That’s resulted in only 10 percent of cars on Japan’s roads having embedded connectivity, compared with 49 percent in the U.S., 31 percent in Europe, and 20 percent in China, according to consultancy SBD Automotive.
The threat to the Japanese carmakers — which control almost all of their home market and do a major part of their product development there — is that competitors pull ahead as global demand for connected services keeps increasing. Rivals including General Motors Co. are betting on connectivity for new revenue streams as buyers in the U.S., Europe and China embrace on-board shopping, entertainment and customized coupons.
4. Elsewhere in Asia, China is loosening its restrictions on foreign automakers, allowing them to own majority stakes in companies there (which could spell doom for many of China’s homegrown companies) [Bloomberg]
China will let foreign automakers from Volkswagen AG to Ford Motor Co. own more than 50 percent of local ventures, removing a two-decade restriction and giving a boost to global companies seeking to capture a greater share of the world’s largest car market.
Electric-car makers such as Tesla Inc. will see the swiftest benefit, with ownership limitation for such businesses lifting as soon as this year. The cap for commercial vehicles will be eliminated in 2020 and that for passenger vehicles in 2022, the agency that oversees industries said Tuesday.
The move may help diffuse tensions between China and the U.S. after President Donald Trump’s intensified rhetoric risked an all-out trade war. Companies from Daimler AGand BMW AG to General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. are set to find it easier to manufacture and do business in China, while local makers will be under increased pressure to speed up the building of their own brands….
“In a decade, foreign carmakers will gradually become all independent and Chinese companies will lose the cash flows from the joint ventures,” said Yale Zhang, an analyst with Automotive Foresight Co. in Shanghai. “Foreign carmakers will be happy as they won’t have to share 50 percent of the profits with their Chinese partners.”


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Every year, ‘Black Friday’ is a highly anticipated event for eager shoppers. Some people prepare for weeks, crafting and refining a strategic shopping agenda, determining exactly when to arrive at each store, and capturing a wish list of discounted must-have items to purchase. But what about buying a home? Is there a ‘Black Friday’ for the home-buying process? Team Nest Builder has the answer: There is, and it’s now!
According to a new study from realtor.com, the week of September 22 is the best time of year to buy a home, making it ‘Black Friday’ for homebuyers.
After evaluating housing data in 53 metros from 2016 to 2018, realtor.com determined that the first week of fall is when buyers “tend to find less competition, more inventory, and the biggest reductions on list price.”
The report explains,
“During the first week of fall, buyers tend to face 26% less competition from other buyers, and they are likely to see 6.1% more homes available on the market compared to other weeks of the year…nearly 6% of homes on the market will also see price reductions, averaging 2.4% less than their peak.”
What’s so different about the first week of fall? According to George Ratiu, Senior Economist with realtor.com:
“As summer winds down and kids return to school, many families hit pause on their home search and wait until the next season to start again…as seasonal inventory builds up and restores itself to more buyer-friendly levels, fall buyers will be in a better position to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates and increased purchasing power.”
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Xiaomi opts Hong Kong to sell its shares giving the city world’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) of 2018 and the pole position in a race with New York and Shanghai to be the global capital for raising funds. Xiaomi has submitted the IPO application to the Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Limited under new listing regulations for technology start-ups.
While the application lacks financial terms, bankers familiar with the plan said that Xiaomi is seeking to raise US$10 billion, this in a sale that values the eight-year-old firm at US$100 billion. At US$10 billion raising, Xiaomi’s IPO would also be the 15th biggest of all time or the fourth-largest in Hong Kong.
Xiaomi’s listing is an early justification for Hong Kong’s securities regulator and exchange operator, which when put together makes through the biggest reforms in the city’s listing regulations in decades. On the other hand, Hong Kong, which was overtaken by Shanghai last year for the first time in the global IPO stakes, is now anxious to reclaim the top position in order to sustain jobs in the financial industry and maintain revenue from stock listings.
Back in 2014, Alibaba picked New York over Hong Kong for it’s US$25 billion, which still holds the record as the world’s biggest stock sale. Despite exchange officials of Shanghai and Shenzhen aggressively wooing Xiaomi and other Chinese technology companies to raise capital onshore with promises to fast-tracked approvals, easier regulations, and additional incentives, Xiaomi went with Hong Kong for pushing through the rules to let pre-revenue biotechnology firms and technology firms with multiple classes of stocks sell equity.
With Xiaomi having at least a dozen tech firms and biotech start-ups, picking Hong King is justified. Xiaomi is said to 30% of its IPO proceeds to develop the ecosystem of its technology business, especially in artificial intelligence and in IOT. Another 30% will be used for research and development, while 30% will be used for global expansion.


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Google, a global technology giant known for its innovative products and services, has recently faced a setback in its augmented reality (AR) division. The company’s AR software leader has left, citing concerns over Google’s unstable commitment and vision in this emerging field. This development raises questions about the future of Google’s AR endeavors and its ability to compete in the rapidly evolving AR market. In this article, we will delve into the details surrounding this departure, explore the implications for Google, and analyze the broader implications for the AR industry.
The now-departed AR software leader at Google was a highly regarded professional with a wealth of experience in the field. Having played a pivotal role in Google’s AR initiatives, this individual was responsible for leading a team of talented engineers and developers. Their departure signifies the loss of a key figure instrumental in shaping the company’s AR strategy.
According to reports, the AR software leader expressed concerns about Google’s commitment and vision in the AR space. This individual felt that the company’s approach lacked stability and failed to align with the rapidly evolving industry landscape. The software leader’s departure highlights a potential misalignment between Google’s strategic direction and the expectations of its AR team.
The departure of a high-ranking AR executive raises questions about Google’s future in this competitive sector. With the increasing popularity and utility of AR technologies, companies are investing heavily to gain a competitive edge. Google’s ability to attract and retain top talent is crucial for its AR initiatives, as it directly impacts the company’s ability to innovate and deliver cutting-edge AR products and services.
Google has a history of venturing into the AR space, with notable products such as Google Glass and ARCore. Google Glass, a pioneering AR wearable device, generated significant interest but faced challenges in gaining widespread adoption. ARCore, an AR development platform, aimed to empower developers to create AR experiences across various Android devices.
Google’s departure from the AR space comes at a time when competition is intensifying. Other tech giants, including Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft, have made significant strides in AR technology, launching innovative products and services. The departure of Google’s AR software leader may weaken the company’s position in this competitive landscape, allowing competitors to gain an advantage.
AR technology offers immense potential for Google, enabling new and immersive experiences across various industries. From retail and entertainment to healthcare and education, AR has the power to transform how we interact with the digital world. By investing in AR, Google can diversify its product portfolio and tap into new revenue streams.
Following the departure of the AR software leader, Google must prioritize filling this leadership vacuum to maintain momentum in the AR domain. The company needs a visionary leader who can inspire and guide the AR team, ensuring a cohesive and forward-thinking approach to AR development.
Google’s AR division must undergo a strategic reassessment to realign its goals and vision with the evolving AR landscape. This process involves evaluating market trends, analyzing competitor strategies, and identifying areas of differentiation. By recalibrating its approach, Google can regain its footing and position itself as a formidable player in the AR market.
To remain competitive in the AR industry, Google must invest in attracting top talent and fostering a culture of innovation. This includes recruiting experts in AR development, computer vision, and user experience design. Additionally, allocating resources to research and development will enable Google to stay at the forefront of AR technology advancements.
The departure of Google’s AR software leader reflects the challenges faced by companies in driving AR innovation. As the industry evolves, companies must navigate complex technological, regulatory, and strategic landscapes. The departure highlights the need for a clear vision, strong leadership, and organizational alignment to foster innovation in the AR space.
Google’s exit from the AR market creates opportunities for competitors to gain a larger market share. Companies such as Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft may seek to capitalize on Google’s absence by launching more advanced AR products and services. This intensified competition could lead to accelerated innovation and increased adoption of AR technologies.
The departure of Google’s AR software leader also raises questions about the impact on AR industry regulations. As AR technologies become more prevalent, governments and regulatory bodies may introduce new rules and guidelines to ensure the responsible and ethical use of AR. Google’s departure may influence the regulatory landscape, shaping the future of AR industry standards.
Google’s AR software leader’s departure due to concerns over the company’s commitment and vision sends ripples through the AR industry. As Google reevaluates its AR strategy and seeks to fill the leadership vacuum, the company faces both challenges and opportunities. The departure not only impacts Google’s AR endeavors but also has broader implications for the AR industry as a whole. As the industry continues to evolve, companies must adapt and innovate to stay ahead in this dynamic and promising field.
First reported by The Verge.


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P&O Cruises has released details on a series of ‘Ultimate Escape’ cruises-to-nowhere from Southampton this summer. The line will use its flagship Britannia and its brand-new Iona for the 3 to seven night June to September journeys, which will be restricted to fully vaccinated residents of the UK.
“Given recent announcements we have every hope that our guests will be able to enjoy a holiday this summer,” said P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow. “After the stresses and challenges of the past year everyone certainly deserves a treat and this series of cruises will provide memorable and much-needed UK getaways.”
Britannia will offer three and four-night breaks and one six-night holiday running from June 27 through September 19. Iona will offer seven-night itineraries running from August 7 to September 18.
READ MORE: First Major U.S. Cruise Line Mandates Vaccination
All of these are coastal cruises with no port stops, except for the final six-night cruise on Britannia, where a scheduled call at Liverpool will be made and organized shore excursions offered. Britannia’s alternating three and four-night sailings from Southampton will cruise along the coast of South Cornwall, while Iona’s longer seven-night trips will venture along the coastlines of France and the Channel Islands.
Iona‘s maiden season will kick off August 7 with a seven-night voyage sailing around the Scottish islands. The ship will anchor off Iona, the island after which she was named, with an extended stay until sunset for “magical views of the historic shores.”
Without port calls, P&O has some options about routings. The line says its ships will travel “where the sun shines brightest.” According to Ludlow, they mean it: “We really will look at the weather forecast each cruise and aim to take our ships where it is warm and sunny.”
In its website copy announcing the program, P&O says the sailings will offer a welcome respite to what for many has been a year of confinement.
All Guests Will Require Proof Of Full Vaccination
“After months of lockdown life, you’ve earned a trip to a luxury hotel, a soothing spa break, dinner and a show… Luckily with us, you don’t have to choose just one. Everything you’ve missed and more is waiting on board.”
All guests will require proof of full vaccination. For these cruises, the definition of “vaccinated” is a minimum of seven days following the second dose of the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines being administered. Travel insurance will also be mandatory for guests.
While there are no age restrictions on the sailings, many UK residents under 18 will not have been vaccinated, making them ineligible. That fact has spurred some criticism on social media, but P&O says it’s the right move at this time.
Cruisers May Also Require Pre-Embarkation Testing
“Given the advanced progress of the UK vaccination program and strong expressed preference on the part of our guests for this limited series of UK coastal cruises, these sailings on Britannia and Iona will be for UK resident COVID-19 vaccinated guests only,” the line states.
Cruises may also require pre-embarkation passenger testing, despite the vaccine mandate.
“As the vaccine roll out progresses and the government has announced its intended roadmap for the future, the guidance is continually evolving,” P&O says. “Pre-embarkation COVID-19 tests may be required as part of our framework of protocols and will be complimentary.”
In addition, all guests and crew will be required to follow enhanced health and wellbeing measures, including appropriate social distancing and the wearing of masks in certain areas of the ship. Sanitation measures will be enhanced throughout the ships.
Crew members do not have a vaccination requirement at this time, but P&O says they will undergo a strict testing and quarantine regime as well as regular testing during their time on board.
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It would seem that the drastic drop in the price of GPUs has collateral damage, knowing that Nvidia would have been forced to stop production of your GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB graphics card, a chart that launched in January of this year. The reason is none other than this GPU was placed at the same price as a superior GPU from the same manufacturer, the GeForce RTX 3080Ti. With prices that will continue to drift, it is clear that this model no longer has a place on the market.
No, only the 3080 12G has been discontinued. After the dramatic price drop of the 3080Ti, the 3080 12G now has the same price as the 3080Ti and that’s why Nvidia decides to stop sending 3080 12G chips to the AIC.
— MEGAsizeGPU (@Zed__Wang) June 26, 2022
What would be the fair price of GPUs that are already at the end of their life?
Based on the price/performance ratio offered by the GeForce RTX 30703DCenter has created a list of what the “Right price” of the GeForce RTX 30 series, where for example the most basic GPUs, the GeForce RTX 3050, RTX 3060 and RTX 3060 Ti, should have a respective price of 228, 329 and 433 dollars. For reference, currently the cheapest RTX 3050 is around $330 / 340 eurosa price that makes no sense for a low-end GPU.
In the most extreme case, it is stated that the fair price of the GeForce RTX 3090 would be $750while that of the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti should be $815GPUs currently selling for $1,500/€1,719 and $1,650/€2,000 respectively.
Without going any further, let us recall the rumors according to which NVIDIA would have delayed the launch GeForce RTX 4090, RTX 4080 and RTX 4070. All these graphics they would arrive a month later than expectedindicating that the company needs this extra time to clean up excess stock Current GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs, and adjust pricesto make way for a new generation of next-gen GPUs.
Added to this is the price of used GPUs. With a mining market looking hit and sunk, thousands of GPUs used they started hitting the market with prices attractive enough to make users forget to wait for the new generation of GPUs.


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KARIMNAGAR: Inspired by the Dabbawalas who have earned a reputation for efficiency, accuracy and punctuality in delivering lunchboxes to employees working in various organisations in Mumbai and Pune, 31-year-old Pendyala Saikrishna Reddy aka Bittu has launched a similar service in Karimnagar. He delivers lunchboxes to schools, colleges and offices.
After studying various business opportunities, Saikrishna Reddy has been drawn to the Dabbawala service and started ‘Sahasra Dabbawala’ as a startup with four delivery boys. Saikrishna Reddy says he is getting good response from homemakers and bachelors.
Lakshmi, a homemaker, told TNIE that her children are enjoying their food without complaining as their lunchbox is delivered to them in school just before lunch hour by Sahasra Dabbawala’s delivery boys. She recalled how her children used to come home sometimes without eating their lunch as it got cold and stale as it was prepared at about 7 am.
Now, Sahasra Dabbawala delivery boys pick up the lunchbox on time and deliver it half-an-hour before lunch time. Saikrishna Reddy has customers among bachelors and officials staying alone away from their families. Within one month after launching the service, he has got about 50 customers.
One of the delivery boys, Prem Sagar, said that they start collecting lunchboxes from homes and restaurants from 11 am onwards and deliver them in offices, schools and colleges just before lunch time.
Saikrishna Reddy has bigger plans for future. He wants to launch a catering service in future and expand it to other towns. According to him, there is good demand from local youth in Jagtial and Ramagundam for franchise.


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LONDON — The United Kingdom has imposed an import ban on Russian caviar as part of a new round of sanctions against Vladimir Putin’s regime for the war in Ukraine.
The British government on Thursday announced bans on imports of Russian silver, wood products and luxury goods. The latest measures will also see tariffs rise by 35 percentage points on around £130million of Russian and Belarusian goods, including diamonds and rubber.
Announcing the sanctions, Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said the UK “continues to stand with Ukraine”.
“We are taking every opportunity we can to increase pressure to isolate the Russian economy and these additional measures will tighten the screws, shutting down lucrative avenues of funding for Putin’s war machine,” she said.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the ‘significant sanctions’ will bring the UK’s total import tariffs and bans on Russian goods to more than £1billion, ‘imposing further economic pain on the Putin’s economy for his barbaric and unwarranted attacks on a sovereign nation”.
Earlier on Thursday, the UK targeted a series of Russian generals and defense companies involved in the war in Ukraine in its latest round of sanctions.
The UK has already banned the import of steel products from Russia and Belarus, as well as halting exports of luxury goods to Russia, among other measures.


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eBay Inc. and Mall for Africa have announced a strategic partnership today that further boosts the sale of handmade African products into the United States. The partnership expands upon an existing relationship between the two companies, which allows Africans the ability to purchase items from eBayforAfrica.com or directly through the Mall for Africa app.
The two global e-commerce giants will now provide Africans starting with Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, and Rwanda a new platform to sell their one-of-a-kind artisan products into the U.S. The inventory will be surfaced on the Mall for Africa store on eBay.com, allowing sellers to expand their businesses and increase brand awareness. To start, product categories will include fashion, art & collectibles, jewelry, and clothing. Expansion into other categories and additional African countries will occur in the upcoming months.
To ensure the most unique and highest quality products that can only be found in Africa are offered and are 100% African made, the Africa Made Product Standards (AMPS) was created. It provides consumers with the assurance that products meet an international standard in quality. All artisans are meticulously handpicked and all products are crafted with the utmost care by an African artisan.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with extending our partnership with eBay as we empower, expose, and positively affect thousands of hard-working artisans while making it convenient for US shoppers to purchase African made products that would otherwise be unavailable to them,“ said Chris Folayan, CEO of Mall for Africa.
Mall for Africa’s long-time shipping partner, DHL, will be responsible for all shipping needs. The seller simply packs the product, prints the label, and drops the package off at DHL’s nearest drop-off location. Last February, DHL published research that indicated a significant forthcoming increase in cross-border e-commerce sales. It also asserts that in 2020, 1 out of 5 e-commerce dollars will be generated cross-border and the market is anticipated to grow at 25% annually—almost twice the rate of domestic e-commerce.
“eBay’s vision for commerce is one that is enabled by people, powered by technology, and open to everyone,” said Sylvie De Wever, eBay’s General Manager of Latin America and US Exports. “This expanded relationship with Mall for Africa will not only bring great inventory and more selection to our marketplace, but will also create greater economic opportunity for African artisans looking to expand their reach.”
Mall for Africa provides African consumers a platform to purchase items directly from over 200 of the best US and UK retailers in the world. As a leader in the industry, MFA manages every step of the order process, offering its customers a simple, secure and convenient solution to online shopping.


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A recent set of rumors is trying to anticipate some of the features of this year's 2019 iPhone 11 models, including a faster charger.
New CAD renders of the upcoming iPhone 11 illustrate the things that we've been hearing and seeing so far, with also adding new info to the mix.
In today's iPhone 11 rumor we're looking at alleged case molds for the 2019 iPhones from an accessory maker. They confirm rumors we've heard so far.
According to a recent rumor, all 2019 iPhones will feature triple-camera setups on the back, including the successor of the more afforable iPhone Xr.
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A new set of 2019 iPhone rumors has surfaced over the weekend and introduces a new idea of having two new iPhone sizes this year.
The picture you're looking at allegedly depicts an iPhone 11 chassis, and seems to further suggest the offset triple-camera setup that's been rumored.
A recent report is trying to predict the 2019 iPhones and how they will follow the 2018 line-up, but the 2020 iPhones will bring a change.
This alleged iPhone 11 chassis leak seems to further suggest that Apple will employ the triple-camera setup we've been hearing about.
This latest rumor talks about a likely 2019 iPhone 11 feature, which, if true, would enable users to wirelessly charge accessories.
A new report seems to shed a different light on all the triple-camera iPhone rumors. Apparently, we might see at least two models with three cameras.
According to a recent WSJ report, all three 2019 iPhones will feature OLED, meaning that the iPhone Xr successor will use it too.
A new rumor from China tries to anticipate some of the key improvements that the Apple iPhone 11 Max will bring to the table.
We get new and better-looking renders of a possible iPhone 11 Prototype that is also supposed to be legitimate as well as the last one we saw
The Wall Street Journal is confirming previous rumors of a triple-camera iPhone coming this year, with some extra details.
Apple's iPhone dilemma might be something serious come 2019, when the company will have to make a tough decision for the iPhone.
A mysterious 2018 iPhone X sequel has been benchmarked under the "iPhone11,2" codename, packing a new ARM-based hexa-core processor and 4GB RAM.
No turning back, no waiting and seeing. Face ID technology should replace Touch ID fingerprint recognition on the entire 2018 iPhone family.
Apple's 2018 iPhone trio looks set to include an eye-catching LCD model with "Full Active" technology from JDI for razor-thin bezels.


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Over the past five years the entire Australian Mango Industry has united in the quest to meet and exceed consumer’s expectation of a great mango experience, our efforts have fuelled an ever increasing appetite, resulting in more households buying mangoes, and buying on more occasions.
Take a look at some of the presentations from the 12th Biennial Australian Mangoes Conference.
This year, we have switched to an online registration process. Once you have received your login, it will remain the same for subsequent years but completing the online registration each year will still be necessary.
A step-by-step guide to completing your annual online export registration.
Red banded mango caterpillar (RBMC; Deanolis sublimbalis) is considered a serious threat to Australia’s mango industry. Though, RBMC has not reached any commercial mango plantations in Australia and poses no immediate threat to the mango industry, the pest has caused commercial losses in the order of 10-15% in tropical parts of Asia. It has also been detected at several locations near the northern tip of Cape York Peninsula.
The 2018/2019 mango season saw some extreme weather events, especially in The Tablelands where the region experienced high temperatures followed by extreme rainfall. AMIA thought it a prudent time to give growers a refresher on reducing lenticel damage; both on-farm and in the packing shed.
As the 2018/19 season draws to an end, we reflect on a very successful year with a huge buzz from the general public, media and influencers alike. We’ve received a total of 256 hits with media, reaching almost 14 million Aussies.
Building new markets takes time and tenacity. It does not happen in a single season and it does not happen as a result of individual performance. Our ability to create a strong demand for Australian mangoes in new and emerging markets is dependent on our brand reputation. Together we are working, year on year, to create an excellent reputation for Australian mangoes. A reputation for producing quality mangoes that consistently look and taste superior to any other mango on offer.
AMIA and Griffith University hosted the ACIAR Agribusiness research and development opportunities for tropical fruit processing workshop on 19 and 20 February 2019 at the Griffith University South Bank campus, Brisbane.
Download a PDF of the latest crop forecast for the 2017/18 season.


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Apple Confirms iPhone 14 Pro Is Selling Like Hotcakes
We’ve known for a while that the Pro models are the ones bringing home the bacon these days for Apple, and CEO Tim Cook acknowledged the strong demand for these devices.
The company’s leader said during the conference call with analysts after the latest earnings report that the market performance of the Pros has so far been impressive, to say the least, adding that Apple would have sold even more units if it weren’t for the supply shortage.
Apple said back in November that the production of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max would be impacted by supply issues in China. Due to the restrictions that took place in the country, some of its suppliers were unable to build the parts the company needed for iPhones.
As such, the Pro models, which were in hot demand, were heavily impacted, with the customer at one point being forced to wait up to several weeks to receive the ordered smartphones.
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A number of UK firms pulled their ads after discovering that these had been displayed alongside content such as videos by alleged terrorist sympathisers, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Google reacted by saying it would assert more control over where ads on its network appear.
The WSJ said big media-buying organisations had been behind Google to find out where the ads of their clients were appearing, with queries designed to find out whether these ads had appeared next to what was deemed undesirable content.
An unnamed big beverage company had pulled most of its advertising from the same Google services in 30 countries, the report said.
Verizon has also pulled its Google ads. "Once we were notified that our ads were appearing on non-sanctioned websites, we took immediate action to suspend this type of ad placement and launched an investigation," a Verizon spokesperson told Business Insider.
"We are working with all of our digital advertising partners to understand the weak links so we can prevent this from happening in the future."
Last week, the British arm of the French firm Havas SA withdrew ads for clients in the UK from YouTube and the Google Display Network.
Havas SA’s chief executive Yannick Bolloré said his firm was investigating whether ads should be removed globally.
Google told the WSJ: "We don’t comment on individual customers but as announced, we've begun an extensive review of our advertising policies and have made a public commitment to put in place changes that give brands more control over where their ads appear.
"We’re also raising the bar for our ads policies to further safeguard our advertisers’ brands."


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The non-profit group San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC) misplaced over US$8 million in 2020, in accordance with its Annual Registration Renewal Fee Report, filed with the Attorney General of California. That 12 months was the first 12 months SDCC wanted to cancel its in-person event due to the brand new coronavirus sickness (COVID-19). The group had an internet value of about US$25 million on the end of 2019, and an internet value of US$17 million on the end of 2020.
The report listed revenues of US$3,969,856 and payments of $11,978,210. According to its fiscal 12 months report for 2019, the group had revenues of US$28.5 million and a income of US$164,145 that 12 months.
Public information should not be obtainable for the group’s financial outcomes for 2021. That 12 months, there was solely a small Comic-Con Special Edition event in November versus its larger reveals.
SDCC chief communications and approach officer David Glanzer said to media data website online ICv2, “While we are relieved we did not have to resort to furloughing any employees, the impact of not having an in-person convention for two years has had a negative effect on our financial resources. As you know our primary source of revenue is tickets and booth sales. The pandemic temporarily suspended those opportunities. I should point out that our organization has long had a fiscally conservative outlook… Fortunately, a vast majority of those who purchased tickets in 2019 for the 2020 show opted to have their tickets rolled over to 2021, and when restrictions continued and 2021 had to be canceled as well, most continued to be enthusiastic and chose to have them rolled over once again for the 2022 show.”
The Times of San Diego website online had reported that SDCC had not filed its IRS form 990 for tax-exempt organizations on time, which could set off it to lose its non-profit standing. However, Glanzer clarfied to ICv2 that SDCC filed its paperwork in November sooner than the December 31 deadline, and that The Registry for Charitable Trusts for the State of California won’t have acquired the form in its entirety. SDCC resubmitted the form on April 8.
In related data, the convention appointed IMG as its first licensing firm. IMG will work with SDCC to find out companions who can develop merchandise, retail places, and experiences for these unable to attend the events.
This 12 months’s in-person SDCC event shall be held on the San Diego Convention Center on July 21-24.
The organizers had canceled remaining 12 months’s bodily event, initially scheduled for July, due to the brand new coronavirus sickness (COVID-19) state of affairs. Instead of a bodily event, the organizers held the “[email protected]” digital event remaining July.
The staff held a smaller, completely different, three-day in-person convention in San Diego in November.
The staff held the [email protected] digital event in March 2021.
Comic-Con International 2020 was canceled due to the COVID-19 state of affairs. It was initially scheduled for July 2020 on the San Diego Convention Center. Instead of a bodily event, organizers held a “[email protected]” digital event that July.
Sources: ICv2 (Milton Griepp), Times of San Diego (Ken Stone), IMG


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Trade with one of Cambodia's largest foreign investors could slow as
Korea's economy is in shambles following world market fallout
AFREE Trade Agreement that took effect Saturday between South Korea and Cambodia is not likely to have a significant effect on trade while the world's markets continue to be battered by economic downturn, an analyst said Monday.
But these effects are likely to be felt only in the short term, said Kang Chandararot, the head of the economics unit at the Cambodia Institute of Development Study, and global financial recovery will see a substantial increase in commerce between Cambodia and its largest foreign investor.
The free trade agreement will speed up the process of [asean] integration.
"Trade will increase definitely, but the trade increase will happen once the financial crisis is over," he told the Post.
The FTA, which came online after Cambodia cleared the few remaining legal hurdles to its implementation, will see South Korea immediately scrapping import tariffs on more than 10,000 Cambodian manufactured goods, including garments.
Import duties on 108 farm and fishery goods, including Cambodian rice, beef and pork to South Korea will remain in effect.
Korean officials said Friday they expected the FTA to greatly increase trade between the two countries.
Last year, Korean exports to Cambodia totalled US$281 million.
In the first five months of this year, Cambodia imported $132 million worth of Korean products, an increase of 35 percent compared withthe same period last year.
Cambodia exported about $8.9 million worth of goods to Korea in 2007, according to Shin Hyun-suk, the South Korean ambassador to Cambodia.
Korea is Cambodia's largest foreign investor, while the Kingdom remains the sixth largest investment destination for Korean companies.
But much of Korean investment is in property and the garment sector, sectors that have both taken heavy hits by the global economic crisis.
Several massive South Korean-backed building projects in Phnom Penh have stalled or postponed future construction as investors re-evaluate their positions amid a worsening Korean economy.
Despite the likely short-term effects on bilateral trade, the Cambodian-Korean FTA would help speed up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' integration with global markets, Kang Chandararot said.
Cambodia's agreement with South Korea is part of an Asean drive to offset declining demand from US and European markets.
"[Asean countries'] potential for further growth depends on their gaining independence from markets in other regions," Kang Chandararot said.
He also said that the FTA would not create costly regulation or overlap with other multilateral trade agreements.
Cambodia is the ninth Asean member to ratify an FTA with South Korea, which also has FTA's with Chile and the United States.
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Honor Hits Milestone: Sold 6 million Honor 8X units globally
Honor became a best seller in Mobile Category and Electronics Category at shopee.com, selling over 8,000 units within 80 minutes.
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei's online-focused sub-brand Honor today said that it sold oversold 6 million units of the recently launched Honor 8X globally.
It said in India, over one million units of Honor products were sold during the Diwali promotional period, a 300 percent YoY increase from 2017. The most popular products included Honor 9N, which became the Star Product on Flipkart's Big Billion Days and the recently launched Honor 8X, which became the Best Seller on Amazon India on the first selling day.
Whereas in China, the recently launched Honor Magic2 was another strong sales performer. It was the best-selling smartphone in terms of sales volume and revenue in RMB 4,000-5,000 range ($580-720) at Tmall.com and JD.com.
In Indonesia, Honor became a best seller in Mobile Category and Electronics Category at shopee.com, selling over 8,000 units within 80 minutes.
P Sanjeev, Vice President, Sales, Huawei Consumer Business Group said, "We are delighted to see the immense support from our customers even when the smartphone industry is down globally. As a thanksgiving for our Indian consumers, we would like to announce that unlike other smartphone brands, Honor will not increase the price of its smartphones this year. Honor stands tall during this tough time and is focused to keep its customer satisfaction above the rest."
Furthermore, it said Honor 8X also became one of the highest selling phones in Germany, France, Middle East, North America, and South Asia regions.
Meanwhile, the company has extended its attractive offers on its best-selling smartphone's on Flipkart till stocks last.


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July 14, 2016
Powering up with plants and helping farm animals
Across the world, HSI makes it fun, easy, and affordable for people to help farm animals by swapping out the eggs, meat, and dairy on their plates with delicious, healthy plant-based foods. Read our Guide to Meat Free Meals to learn how even modest reductions in meat consumption helps animals, the planet, and our own health. Then sign up to receive free weekly meat-free recipes so you can join the growing number of compassionate consumers across the globe who are eating leaner, greener, and more humanely.
Brazil has been a trailblazer in the meat-free movement with major cities, including São Paulo, exclusively providing meatless lunches to all public schoolchildren on Mondays. We’re working with other school districts nationwide, including Campos do Jordão, to implement 100 percent plant-based meals at their public schools every Monday, and we’re making it easy by hosting plant-based culinary trainings and workshops for chefs across the country.
HSI has also hosted events for chefs in Mexico, where Eurest (Compass Group Mexico), the country's leading food service provider, is implementing Meatless Monday at its clients’ corporate cafeterias. The movement has gained tremendous support from dozens of Mexican celebrities who are popularizing plant-based eating throughout the country through their social media posts.
We partnered with the Universidad Latina, the largest private university in Costa Rica, to launch Meatless Monday on its campus. A growing number of restaurants in the country and other parts of Latin America are also adopting Meatless Monday.
South Africans are going Green. Dozens of food retailers, consumer groups, and celebrities are encouraging people to swap out the animal products in their diets with healthier and more sustainable plant-based foods at least one day a week—largely as a result of HSI’s Green Monday campaign, which won a national award for creative NGO media campaigns. HSI is hosting culinary workshops for elite restaurant chefs as well as home chefs to demonstrate that plant-based cooking can be affordable and easy, in addition to healthy and delicious. Check out this video from one of events featuring traditional Xhosa recipes and targeting home chefs in the township of Philippi.
Green Monday is also gaining ground in Viet Nam, where a growing number of restaurants are coming on board by increasing their plant-based menu options. Our lead partner in northern Viet Nam, IOGT-VN, has begun incorporating plant-based meals and cooking into their recovery and rehab program for former drug addicts, and the nation’s premier Buddhist organization has joined with HSI to promote plant-based eating to the region’s large Buddhist population.
Similar success is being achieved in India and throughout South Asia, where a growing number of influential institutions and personalities are encouraging people to reconsider their food choices.
HSI/Europe boldly set a goal of a 30 percent reduction in animal product consumption across the EU by 2030, and a number of policy makers quickly endorsed it. Our EU team is now working with stakeholders in government, civil society, and the private sector to develop and implement programs to achieve that target. Our work was highlighted at an event we co-sponsored at the international climate change talks in Paris called, “Meat: The big omission from talks on emissions.”
Concurrently, our team in the United Kingdom has launched an Eat Kind campaign, with a video narrated by beloved British actor Martin Freeman.
HSI works with farmers around the world to improve the welfare of animals raised for food. We can all stand up for animals every time we sit down to eat by swapping out the meat on our plates with delicious, healthy plant-based alternatives. Feeling inspired? Join us!


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The Prime Minister this afternoon hailed the creation of Jaguar Land Rover’s flagship new engine plant between Telford and Wolverhampton as he pledged to do more to make Britain a business-friendly country.
David Cameron was responding during the first Prime Minister’s Questions of the new term to a question from South Staffordshire MP Gavin Williamson.
The Tory MP praised JLR for creating the £355 million engine plant at the i54 business park in Fordhouses, just off the M54, and for taking on thousands of new workers at its other plants.
Mr Cameron said: “Jaguar Land Rover hired a massive 8,000 new workers. It’s a big success for inward investment from the Indian parent company.” The sales boom is good for Telford and Shropshire firms reliant on the automotive supply trade.


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In recent years, self-healing batteries have become a popular topic of battery research and development, especially focusing on dendrites and how they affect performance of the batteries. As batteries are made up of chemical interactions, there are some adverse effects that people may not be able to control. One of these is the progressive accumulation of ions within the battery. Self-healing batteries have yet to make a commercial breakthrough, but preliminary research has opened the door for safer and longer-lasting batteries. One of the major issues with current lithium-ion battery designs is that battery faults can lead to electrical problems, which can result in explosions and fires. As a result, scientists have been working on strategies to prevent these faults, known as dendrites, from growing in the first place, as well as ways to help them repair themselves. To confront the problem, a novel polymer-based electrolyte developed by University of Illinois researchers makes batteries self-healing and recyclable.
To get around the limitations of liquid electrolytes, the researchers looked into employing solid, ion-conducting polymers.
According to the researchers, batteries made with this electrolyte are less harmful to the environment since the polymer may be recycled without the use of harsh chemicals or high temperatures. As per the researcher at the university, “Anytime you can have anything mend itself, you don't have to replace it as frequently, which saves time, money, and energy” .
Researchers examined the novel material's conductivity and found it to have promising potential as a battery electrolyte; nevertheless, they admitted that further research is needed to make the electrolyte equivalent in performance to those now in use. Despite this, Christopher Evans (a researcher at the university) stated that while the material was intended primarily for batteries, but it “could be used to in energy relevant device such as supercapacitors or fuel cells where self-healing would be beneficial.”
The interconnected polymer can also be recycled without the need of powerful or even dangerous solvents because it dissolves in water at normal temperature. Lithium-ion batteries are still very new, having been developed in the 1970s and just become widely used in the 1990s. In terms of performance enhancements, safer construction, and improved environmental benefits, the options are endless. For the future, this self-healing batteries can replace traditional batteries in electric vehicles and open new pathways in the automotive industry.