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Will the Moto X being made in the USA help Motorola sell more devices?
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It has been a long time since I have bought an electronic device that was made in the US of A, but Motorola has started manufacturing the Moto X in Texas. Well, perhaps manufacturing is too strong of a word, but they have started assembling them at least. Is it worth it for Motorola to do this? Do people care enough that a product is made in America that it will influence purchase decisions?
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According to a new report from Curbed Los Angeles, Apple’s long-rumored plans to transform the neglected Tower Theatre in downtown Los Angeles have been confirmed by work permits filed with the city’s department of building and safety.
While rumors of an Apple retail presence in downtown Los Angeles have been floating around since 2015, little concrete evidence has been suggested. A report in 2016 and further reporting in 2017 calling the store a “done deal” added momentum to the speculation. In June, Brigham Yen noted that the tenants currently occupying the theater had received notices to vacate the building.
The Tower Theatre is notable for its early technical prowess. Built in 1927, It was both the first theater in LA to be wired for sound as well as the first with modern air conditioning. Although the building fell into a state of disrepair after being abandoned for a time, the structure still contains many impressive architectural details including its original clock tower and spectacular interior molding.
Apple has a long history of architectural preservation. For almost as long as Apple stores have been in existence, the company has prioritized the careful restoration of significant cultural landmarks all over the world. Apple is currently restoring Washington D.C.’s former Carnegie Library, and earlier this year opened a brand new retail location in a rehabilitated storefront in Vienna. Today’s report mentions that Apple’s permits specifically call for removal and replacement of the theater’s existing gallery mezzanine among other renovations. Voluntary seismic retrofitting is also planned.
Existing Apple stores in Los Angeles.
LA’s Broadway Theater District has been the focus of significant revitalization efforts over the past several years, and is becoming a hotspot for high-end retailers. While Apple already operates several other retail locations in Los Angeles – The Grove, Century City, and Beverly Center – all three are located in shopping malls outside of the historic, high density city center. A new store in the heart of downtown would dovetail with the company’s goal of promoting community events. Built in a historic theater location, the space could even serve as a great springboard for promoting Apple’s upcoming original content efforts.
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Turmeric and ginger project yields $291m in earnings
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Agriculture has reported earnings of some $247 million from 207 acres of ginger and $44 million from 123 acres of turmeric, totalling $291 million during last year.
The Turmeric and Ginger project, which was launched in February 2012, has recorded the impressive results, despite the effects of drought and Hurricane Sandy in October last year, the Ministry said.
Some 384 farmers have been assisted to cultivate 422 acres of turmeric and ginger under the project.
General Manager of the Export Division in the Agriculture Ministry, Sylburn Thomas, says the Ministry is committed to accelerating the growth of the ginger and turmeric industries, and in this regard will be significantly expanding the project to engage more farmers to produce at least 60 per cent of current demand this year and 100 per cent by 2014.
Thomas says the Ministry has strategically introduced ginger and turmeric cultivation in its agro parks to ensure achievement of this objective.
According to Thomas, in order to unlock the economic potential of these industries, the Ministry is continuing its research programme in ginger and turmeric agronomy and pest and disease management.
The project has been implemented island wide, but ginger is mostly concentrated in the parishes of Clarendon, St Thomas, Trelawny, Portland, and St James, while the turmeric project is mostly located in the parishes of Clarendon, Westmoreland, St. Thomas, Trelawny, St. Catherine and St. Mary.
Four greenhouses have also been set up at the Ministry’s research stations in Orange River, St Mary; Bodles, St Catherine; and Montpelier, St James, to focus on hydroponic technology and overall economic optimisation of this production system.
“There is growing global demand for both ginger and turmeric. Current demand exists for 21,000 metric tonnes of Jamaican ginger valued at $3 billion and 676 metric tonnes of Jamaican turmeric, valued at $190 million. The products are being exported in quantities sufficient to retain short-term market interests, while the Ministry addresses the structural supply hurdle through its development programmes,” Thomas said.
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On Monday, Waco Police detectives arrested a suspect on a theft charge after posting surveillance video of the incident on their Facebook page.
On July 18 at 6:40 p.m., police said Jon Paul Saunders loaded a computer worth $649 in a shopping cart at the Walmart located on Franklin Avenue and left the store without paying for it.
"They try to stop him. He ran across the parking lot, got into a car and fled,” Waco Police Sgt. Patrick Swanton said.
The surveillance video posted last week is no longer on the Waco Neighborhood Detectives Facebook page, but Saunders' mugshot and information about his arrest was posted on Tuesday.
"Fortunately good detective work was able to identify that individual. We got a warrant for him and he has been arrested," Swanton said.
Saunders faces theft charges for this crime and two others in Waco that occurred on July 20.
According to an affidavit for an arrest warrant obtained by News Channel 25, Saunders stole an iPhone 6S Plus worth $749 from a Metro PCS store located in the 4300 block of West Waco Drive. Another affidavit for an arrest warrant states he stole clothing worth nearly $90 at the Gander Mountain located in the 2700 of Jack Kultgen Expressway.
"We've stopped him numerous times. He has caused a lot of problems in our area with our businesses, panhandling, harassing people, our citizens. But we can't get rid of the guy,” Swanton said.
According to Swanton, Saunders who is not from Waco and is believed to be homeless is facing charges in another state.
"This individual is wanted out of Washington State on a burglary charge. However, they won't extradite him back,” Swanton said. “He is causing havoc in our city and we want to make sure citizens are aware of him.
As of Tuesday night, Saunders remained in the McLennan County Jail.
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December 24, 2012 Milk and cookies might be the traditional Santa offering on Christmas Eve, but in at least one household, St. Nicholas will be getting smoked salmon and scotch.
December 24, 2012 Before Christmas Eve dinner, some families share the oplatek along with good wishes for each other. The tradition dates back hundreds of years: Back when bread was scarce, exchanging it with neighbors was a gesture of goodwill.
December 24, 2012 The Italian city isn't big on Christmas glitz and glamor. Instead, Rome saves its holiday shine for the dinner table. The Christmas day meal might start with lasagna before moving on to turkey or guinea hen. And it wouldn't be complete without plenty of sweets.
December 22, 2012 If you have a few too many pounds around the belly, too few coins in the purse and access to a Santa suit this Christmas season, you might be thinking you could make a few extra bucks posing as Old St. Nick. Well, some professional Santas warn, it's not that easy.
December 21, 2012 John Lusk Hathaway photographs Christmas tree farms while contemplating their place in environmentalism, consumerism and religion.
December 21, 2012 With hordes of tourists descending on New York for the Christmas season, Broadway is looking to turn a profit — by staging limited-run holiday musicals like A Christmas Story and Elf. But with production costs so high, how can these shows make money back? The answer, it turns out, is complicated.
December 18, 2012 An unassuming brick building in Brooklyn houses a factory that makes animatronic puppets, elves and polar bears for the holiday season. NPR's Neda Ulaby drops by Mechanical Displays Inc. to talk with Lou Nasti, who's been at it for almost 44 years.
December 5, 2012 Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, and Mariah Carey perform a stripped-down holiday standard.
November 2, 2012 The Danish tradition of releasing the Christmas beer on the first Friday in November started with a beloved TV commercial from 1980 for a straight-laced 140 year-old brewing company, and now it's practically a national holiday.
December 24, 2010 Long ago, shamans — and reindeer — in the Far East were known to eat red and white mushrooms. And then hallucinate. A Harvard biologist asks, is it possible this is the source of the "jolly" man in the red and white suit and his "flying" reindeer?
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December 25, 2009 A small company's elaborate holiday model-train displays are built mostly of twigs, leaves and gourds from the company's home turf: a wooded ridge in northern Kentucky. As a result, people in Washington, D.C., New York and other cities can enter a miniature wonderland full of familiar landmarks.
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Physical slot machines are going increasingly cashless; is this simply in line with a general societal trend towards digital payments, or has it been more fundamentally influenced by the rising popularity of online casinos? People are becoming very familiar with cashless systems and it appears that cash may no longer be king. What are the main motivators behind brick-and-mortar casinos following the zeitgeist and trending towards cashless slots and gambling?
The Online Casino Effect
The increasing prevalence of online casinos is indicative of a population that is very comfortable with making digital payments. One of the core reasons for the success of online casinos is the convenience they offer – this is because of the freedom to play from home or on-the-go with mobile. The transparency of online casino systems in terms of payment extends to the gameplay also, with players being immediately aware of a game’s return to player (RTP) and volatility, allowing them to make informed decisions about their game choice.
But the ease of these platforms is also down to the multitude of payment methods. Players enjoy the ease with which digital payments can be made, whether via card or through emerging methods like cryptocurrencies. It, therefore, makes sense that users have an increasing appetite for this level of payment convenience when it comes to physical slot machines.
Traditional slots have often meant ardent players sitting with a bucket-full of coins to put into the machine. This is clearly inconvenient and unwieldy for many people; the example set by the ease of equivalent online casinos has led to a natural transition to cashless physical slot machines that benefit the customer experience.
An Increasingly Cashless Society
Of course, it’s impossible to ignore the effect of a global trend towards an increasingly cashless society. It can bring vast improvements in efficiency to both the consumer and the company as keeping track of digital payments is automated and immediate in comparison to the difficulties involved with tracking physical cash. In turn, this can also help with customer protection as casinos have the ability to restrict and limit the amount of funds gambled to ensure they do not exceed certain amounts.
Canadian casinos are currently making preparations to re-open and they appear to be giving increased emphasis to cashless elements as it allows for less handling of notes. Replicating the cashless elements so prevalent across businesses from cafes to supermarkets to bars certainly seems to be an obvious progression for physical casinos.
Recent technological advancements also go hand-in-hand with these changes as it becomes more affordable and accessible for people and businesses to provide digital payment services. Payments can now be made via mobile phones, wristbands, and watches which makes it increasingly unlikely that customers will be caught in a situation where they are only able to pay with cash.
The longevity and continued popularity of casinos has been driven by the commitment of the industry to keeping up with the times and consumer interests. Although the success of online slots have certainly informed the evolving nature of physical slot machines and their transition towards cashless, the general societal trend towards digital payments has likely been the most fundamental reason for the ongoing changes. Expect the rise of cashless slot machines and the physical casino experience to continue apace.


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CompUSA, a Dallas-based national electronics retailer, will kick off a series of free in-store seminars this week geared toward local small and midsize businesses, company officials said.
The first seminar, set for Aug. 29, examines the topic of mobility for small businesses, providing owners with an introduction to several software applications. Others in the months ahead will take up emerging technologies for entrepreneurs, licensing, and disaster preparedness.
"Our goal is to provide complete solutions and we have a great deal of information we want to share free of charge to help these businesses succeed," Bob Sayewitz, senior director of commercial and business services at CompUSA, said in a statement.
Seminars will be held at the training centers in CompUSA stores nationwide. For more information, or to make a reservation to attend, visit www.compusabusiness.com.
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Young Ghanaian Entrepreneur Honours Asantehene With Customised Wristwatch
The Director of Hourhand Watch Company, Patrick Amofah, has gifted Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II with a customized wristwatch in recognition of the King’s contributions towards the peace and development of Ghana.
The watch is the customized version of a new brand of watches called Warrior King Heritage, which the company will be introducing onto the market.
According to him, the King’s version is 18-karat gold electro plated valued at GH100,000.
“We made a very particular piece which is fully customized for Asantehene…We wanted to honour the Asantehene with such a timepiece due to his impact on our country and Asanteman.”
In an exclusive interview with Opemsuo Radio, he said his company would be making and launching 100 pieces of the Warrior King Heritage wristwatches in August this year.
He said the watches would be sold to specific persons and its kind would not be manufactured after the 100 pieces are sold out.
His presentation was on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Manhyia Palace during the celebration of the 5th Awukudae of the year on July 5, 2023.
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As Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are set to begin, Scots have been issued advice to prevent them from being caught out by counterfeit or problematic products.
The country’s national consumer advice service, Advice Direct Scotland, has urged shoppers to keep their tips in mind when looking for bargains online.
Black Friday falls on November 25 followed by Cyber Monday on November 28, with many retailers offering cut-price deals in store and online.
But the charity warned that opportunities for bargains brings a risk of people buying counterfeit or substandard products that may not be safe.
Advice Direct Scotland also stressed that in many cases, if a deal sounds too good to be true then it probably is.
The charity urged people to avoid counterfeit products, such as cosmetics, which can pose health and safety issues and have a shorter lifespan than genuine goods from trusted retailers.
It recommended checking the packaging or manufacturing information as counterfeit goods often come in different packaging to the genuine article.
This may include spelling mistakes, a lack of safety marks and missing or vague manufacturer address information like postal or web addresses.
It added that shoppers should check for evidence of testing on cosmetic products and avoid anything untested, or unregulated.
When something is sold out online, there may be alternatives available elsewhere, Advice Direct Scotland said, and checking with manufacturers and purchasing goods from reputable suppliers and websites could save Scots time and allow proper recourse if things do go wrong.
Other advice included checking where the purchase is coming from, as consumer rights may differ if the retailer is based outside of the UK or EU.
Finally the charity said to not make unnecessary or unaffordable purchases and avoid purchasing if at all unsure.
Colin Mathieson, spokesperson for Advice Direct Scotland, said: “Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are great opportunity for people to grab a bargain, with some amazing deals both in shops and online.
“However, it is important to be aware of the risks involved in buying potentially counterfeit or problematic items.
“It can be extremely difficult to tell the real from the fake, particularly when shopping online.
“We would encourage consumers to check that the goods they are purchasing are genuine, by following our top tips including buying from reputable retailers.
“And, as always, people should remember that if something sounds too good to be true then there’s a high chance that it is.”


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Amid a decline in consumption of carbonated soft drinks, soda makers are getting crafty -- so to speak.
The Coca-Cola Co. yesterday unveiled a new plastic bottle made entirely from plant-based materials, but the company has yet to reveal plans for commercial production of the package.
Coconut water titan Vita Coco has announced the launch of a new advertising campaign called “Stupidly Simple,” a global marketing effort intended to simplify messaging of coconut water to that of a natural, refreshing beverage.
Wondering why, after years of dominating this kids’ space, Capri Sun would reformulate, getting rid of high-fructose corn syrup, updating its design and plowing cash into marketing?
KeVita’s announcement arrives after issues surrounding the alcohol levels in the fermented effervescent beverage have resurfaced in recent months.
In a new article titled “Don’t be fooled by coconut water and other new sports drinks,” Consumer Reports hammers away claims of enhanced hydration and elevated nutrition as touted by beverage brands in a range of categories, including plant-based waters and electrolyte-fortified drinks.
The transition follows Coke’s purchase of a 16.7 percent stake in Monster last August which followed years of careful consideration.
The New York Post reported the news Wednesday, with Ben Sturner of Leverage Agency, who facilitated the deal, telling the publication the seven-figure sponsorship deal marks the “biggest in the history of horse racing.”
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Millennial consumers are increasingly aware of and concerned about energy drink ingredients, but that hasn’t slowed their consumption of highly caffeinated beverages, according to a new report from Mintel. Notably, it’s older millennials, including those with or planning for children, who are consuming more energy drinks than ever before.
Max Baumann and Jenia Kokotuha have partnered up to launch a retail merchandising firm with a focus on developing and sustaining the in-store presence of emerging beverage brands.
In a sweeping revamp, Agua Enerviva is now known simply as Agua. While still identified as an "energy water," a reworking of the label gives far greater prominence to its low-calorie formulation, something that founder Carol Dollard calls “one of the most important things that consumers are looking at when they pick up a beverage.”
Howell, who joined Roobiee Red Tea as its chief executive officer in 2010, has left the company to become the director of innovation for spirits giant Brown-Forman. Meanwhile, longtime beverage veteran Bill Meissner, most recently the president and CEO capsule-based coffee company Tazza Pronto, has joined Rooibee’s board of directors,


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Editor's introduction: When short videos and live broadcasts are popular, a large number of Internet celebrities with tens of millions of fans have emerged. They rely on the platform's traffic dividends and continue to output content. However, as the rules of the short video industry change, they gradually lose their competitive advantage. They have witnessed the best times, how do they face the worst times of their own? This article will analyze and interpret it, which is worth reading. In the past few years, short videos and live broadcasts have become the most popular. The fast-moving development gears of Dou Kuai B have created stories of groups of creators gaining followers and monetizing them. They have grown from unknown amateur bloggers to big internet celebrities with tens of millions of fans, and have gone on to their own lives. peak. However, the development of short video platforms is not a perpetual motion model.
According to the 2021 Aurora Q3 data report, Douyin’s Q3 monthly live average reached 630 million, a year-on-year increase of 2.9%. According to the latest 2021Q4 and full-year financial reports released by Kuaishou, the number of monthly active users reached 578 million, compared with 573 million monthly active users in 2021Q3, a net increase of 50 million from the previous month. For bloggers who depend on the platform, the myth that it has easily gained millions or even tens of millions of followers in the past month is difficult to reproduce now. While sms marketing service the user growth dividend is approaching the ceiling, the rules of the short video industry are being re-formulated. From disputes arising from MCN, to Qinglang action, to strict investigation of tax evasion incidents, as well as relevant opinions and policies on live broadcast delivery and online live broadcast profit, one by one, the big Internet celebrities who are active in short video creation and live broadcast delivery have begun. Many "mistakes" have been made , and big Internet celebrities such as Li Ziqi, Lang Weixian, Mr. Guo, Wei Ya, Sydney, Erlu and his wife have stopped changing and lost fans, or have sold their accounts and quit the network.


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In 2016, the low oil price continues to hamper the growth of battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) sales, but that’s not stopping auto makers or battery suppliers investing in the future of electrification technologies.
With tougher emissions targets such as the USA’s 2025 CAFE requirements and ultra-low emissions zones in urban areas on the horizon, and the impact of tailpipe emissions on human health back on the radar in the wake of the Volkswagen diesel scandal, vehicle makers have increasing numbers of EVs and HEVs in their product plans.
"As you can see in the market today, sales of vehicles are somewhat depressed, but we haven’t seen any retrenching or changing of commitment to electrification among vehicles that are currently in development," confirms Jeff Kessen, VP of corporate strategy at battery maker, A123 Systems. "Particularly given our strategy of focusing on low-voltage micro-hybrids, where there’s an incremental gain, we haven’t seen any slowing of interest."
Battery makers like A123 Systems are at the heart of vehicle electrification and lithium-ion has established itself as the key chemistry in the automotive market, with different variants for the power cells used in hybrids and the energy cells seen in BEVs. Its inferior energy density has seen Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) ousted, with the notable exception of Toyota’s 2016 Prius hybrid, which retains a NiMH battery option. In the BEV market especially, Li-ion is now the technology that is delivering the antidote to range anxiety and enabling OEMs like Tesla to offer a 425km range. For the next decade or more, it’s expected that incremental improvements to Li-ion technology to provide greater power density, higher reliability and better temperature stability will shore up its leadership position.
"Most of the lithium-ion batteries that are in vehicles today have metal-oxide cathodes and graphite anodes," explains Mike Duhaime, global director for electrified powertrain propulsion systems at Chrysler. "But as we work through the different chemistry pieces to get more energy-dense batteries and to try to manage the cost, we are seeing a lot of focus on using silicon or silicon alloys to replace or mix into the traditional graphite anodes."
Duhaime adds that the potential for energy density improvements has been documented by the research, but the expansion of the anode during charging causes a lot of stress on the materials and leads to reduced cycle life. Clearly there’s more development to do in this area before production applications can be considered.
"Looking further ahead, especially for the energy batteries [used in BEVs], there’s work being done on solid-state electrolytes that’ll make the batteries smaller, more efficient and lower cost," he continues. "We’re able to get the dendrite growth down [with solid-state] so it keeps the longevity and we can use the battery more to its full potential. Solid-state certainly has some promise if the developments continue."
It took Li-ion more than a decade to migrate from small, consumer-electronics applications to mainstream automotive use. Now startup companies such as Oxis Energy (lithium-sulfur, Li-S) or Faradion (sodium-ion, Na-ion) are working to commercialize alternative battery chemistries. However promising, these developments will most likely also have to prove themselves in other fields, such as stationary energy storage, before traditionally conservative auto makers consider them ready for vehicle applications.
As BEV and HEV volumes grow, it might not just be the cells themselves that are manufactured by the battery suppliers, as is typically the case at the moment.
"I think the OEMs that were already making packs will continue to use that investment, but as you get to higher volumes I think the cell manufacturers, at least the leading ones, will start to manufacture packs themselves," says Duhaime. "That will give us some advantages in not having to transport the cells – we’ll just get a pack in the shape that we want. But as we look at industry trends, I still think the controls and battery management will remain with the OEMs because that’s really the character of the vehicle, the heart of the system."
Pack assembly is just one of the ways in which the relationship between OEMs and battery suppliers could change. EV batteries are still too important to the vehicle to become a commodity item, but there are signs that but the battery product category is evolving to be more like the customer-supplier relationship typical of other important vehicle components, according to A123’s Kessen.
"We’re in a phase where the battery industry is maturing as a supply base and volumes are starting to come up," he says. "I see auto makers starting to develop multiple competitive sources, whereas previously you would see each OEM allied with one specific battery manufacturer. Today you’re beginning to see programs getting dual-sourced. You’re starting to see OEMs developing a portfolio of suppliers in their supply base rather than focusing on co-development with a single company."
Tesla’s deal with LG Chem to provide service batteries for the Roadster is one example – the Californian auto maker had previously been wedded entirely to Panasonic’s quite different cell design, chemistry and packaging. Meanwhile Audi has announced that both LG Chem and Samsung SDI will supply battery cells to its forthcoming pure-electric SUV. It’s not known whether cells from the two suppliers will be combined, interchanged or used separately, however.
Obtaining equivalent performance from rival battery makers’ technologies is a countervailing force that’s moderating the dual-sourcing trend, according to Kessen. "It depends on the level of interchangeability you want to have," he expands. "In Germany, there have been efforts under the VDA consortium to standardize cell dimensions so that an OEM can buy a comparable cell and put it into their own battery pack. But if the chemistry isn’t close, standardizing on the physical dimensions necessarily yields a different sort of performance."
Duhaime, too, exercises a note of caution: "Some of the suppliers specialize in pouch cells, others the prismatic cells, which have a different makeup. If an OEM had two suppliers of one type, maybe that would be OK, but you’d be hard pressed to be sure that those two suppliers had exactly the same recipes to make them interchangeable. You could do it across different model years, but not for the same vehicle in the same year. However, we have looked at two suppliers where it’s for a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid – two different [types of] cells in the same vehicle."
A growing market
LG Chem has been revealed as the battery supplier to Chrysler’s new Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and will also supply perhaps this year’s highest profile new BEV, the Chevrolet Bolt. Panasonic remains deeply embedded in Tesla’s growth, both with the Model X SUV and the Gigafactory project, which the auto maker hopes will make a major dent in battery costs as production ramps up. Samsung SDI revealed the prototype of a new, high-energy-density battery cell for EVs at the Detroit auto show in January. And the development and validation of A123 Systems’ improved nickel/manganese/cobalt (NMC)-based Li-ion cells continues to make good progress, according to Kessen.
In short: there’s a lot happening in the automotive battery market, with further growth in volume and technology a certainty for the next decade. With major new players such as Porsche’s Mission E set to expand the sector in the coming decade, it’s a great time to be a Li-ion cell manufacturer…


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Like Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's, private sale sites are starting to carve out their own identities in the retail world. Here is the rundown on a few of the top sites. All times listed are Pacific time. Hautelook.com The vibe: Somewhere between Fred Segal and Kitson The goods: Tag Heuer watches, Rock & Republic jeans, Elizabeth & James shoe boots, Cosabella swimwear, Go Smile teeth whitening kits The game plan: Sales start at 8 a.m. and last for 2 days.
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When it comes to sequels, "Cars 2" flies in the face of conventional Hollywood calculus. Its predecessor was the least well-reviewed of Pixar Animation Studios' 11 movies and among its poorest performers at the box office — at least, by the premier animation studio's sterling standards. One attribute distinguishes "Cars" from most other films: it sparked a licensing bonanza that continued to fuel merchandise sales long after Lightning McQueen, Mater and the movie's other anthropomorphic autos rolled out of the megaplex.
February 5, 2010
Grammys boost sales As a promotional showcase, the Grammy Awards remain a force. Early results from Nielsen SoundScan show that artists who performed on the CBS telecast Sunday night are experiencing a relatively major sales boost. The Black Eyed Peas, for example, are on track for a stellar week with the Interscope set "The E.N.D.": Over four days last week (Monday through Thursday), the album sold 18,000 copies. In just two days this week (Tuesday and Wednesday), the set scanned 26,000 copies.
January 27, 2010
Toyota has stopped sales of the following vehicles and model years. Camry 2007-10 RAV4 2009-10 Corolla 2009-10 Matrix 2009-10 Avalon 2005-10 Highlander 2010 Tundra 2007-10 Sequoia 2008-10 Only certain vehicles affected, depending on where they were built.
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In the first raid, Orange County sheriff's detectives hit a Dana Point marijuana storefront, the San Clemente home of its director and a "stash house" he allegedly maintained nearby. In the two homes, they found cash stuffed everywhere: in buckets in the garage and attic, in an Igloo cooler in a bedroom, under a mattress, on an ironing board, in a dresser. According to a search warrant affidavit filed in November, they recovered more than $700,000. At the shop, investigators found spreadsheets showing sales over 10 months totaled $3.17 million, according to the affidavit, with $2.47 million "cash on hand.
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Darden Restaurants Inc.'s efforts to spruce up Olive Garden's lagging sales, including national promotions and cost cuts, were “less effective than anticipated,” the company said while announcing its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings Friday. Similar tactics were also uninspiring at Darden's seafood chain, Red Lobster. After a brief respite during the spring, Italian brand Olive Garden returned to its pattern of poor same-store sales, which tumbled 1.8% over the quarter ended May 27 compared with a year earlier, while customer traffic fell 7.5% in May. Red Lobster's same-store sales slid 3.9% over the quarter and customer traffic in May slumped 7.8% With sales of $904 million, Olive Garden is Darden's largest chain.


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Barrie, for those unfamiliar with her, has a long and illustrious career as one of Scotland’s more well regarded whisky makers. She most recently spent five years working as master blender for Morrison Bowmore Distillers, leading whisky creation for a range of this brand’s properties, including Bowmore, Auchentoshan, Glen Garioch, Laphroaig and Ardmore.
Prior to this she worked over at Glenmorangie for some 16 years, eight of which were spent as whisky creator and master blender for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg single malts as well as James Martin’s and Bailie Nicol Jarvie blended Scotch whiskies.
Barrie will be replacing Billy Walker, who helped grow BenRiach prior to its acquisition by Brown-Forman. He will continue to support the distilleries for the time being, sharing “his whisky expertise throughout the transition.”
“We are very pleased that Rachel Barrie is joining our team and will continue the excellent Scotch whisky-making tradition fostered by the venerable Billy Walker,” said Alex Alvarez, chief production officer for Brown-Forman, in a prepared statement. “We take great comfort in knowing that Billy will continue with our team over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition for Rachel.”
Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Whiskey Wash, an award winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y on a global level. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert and judge he has written about the subject extensively, been interviewed in various media outlets and...


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The facility and its
Brandenburg location were announced by Tesla CEO
Elon Musk on November 12, 2019 at the
Das Goldene Lenkrad award show. The factory is planned to produce batteries,
battery packs and
powertrains for use in Tesla vehicles, and also assemble the
Tesla Model Y, with a proposed start of production in 2021. Construction work had already begun by early 2020 with site preparation and
foundation work underway. According to a January 2020 publication by the local environmental agency, the factory was expected to begin operations in July 2021. It was delayed due to administrative troubles. However, the "Giga Fest" celebration of completion was held in October 2021. On 22 March 2022, the factory was officially opened.
Planning and locating (2015–2018)
Initial discussion of a Tesla gigafactory in Europe occurred as early as 2015. The factory was then thought to be a combined
electric battery manufacturing facility and
automobile factory. In 2016, Tesla was anticipating to announce the factory in 2017.
The factory had earlier been occasionally referred to as "
Gigafactory 2" prior to 22 February 2017, when Tesla began to refer to the SolarCity Gigafactory in Buffalo, New York as Gigafactory 2. By 2017, the Europe Gigafactory was expected to be named either Gigafactory 4 or 5. In November 2019, it became Gigafactory 4 and then Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg.
More than ten European countries had campaigned to have the factory located within their jurisdictions.
The Dutch minister of economic affairs,
Henk Kamp, announced plans to attract Tesla later in 2016, and campaigned for the plant at several locations. They promoted the idea of synergy with the European headquarters of Tesla, already located in the Netherlands, which is a finishing plant.
Czech Republic near
Prague was reported as a possibility in 2016. A nearby 330,000 tonnes (360,000 tons)
lithium deposit was thought a relevant factor, at the time.
Germany's then-federal minister for economic affairs and energy,
Sigmar Gabriel, stated that Tesla was in talks with the government during 2015 over a Gigafactory there. Authorities, companies and over 100,000 citizens in the
Lower Lusatia region (100 km (62 mi) southeast of Berlin, near the
Germany–Poland border) urged Tesla to consider siting a factory in the region, close to the Czech lithium. They suggested the
EuroSpeedway Lausitz for drive tests, along with
Portugal pursued the plant in 2016 with an internet campaign and governmental negotiations. Portugal has the largest lithium reserves in Europe.
The Estonian government was also pursuing Tesla to be selected, claiming a good geographical and logistical location, plus 140 MW renewable energy with total control over the pricing for the factory in PAKRI Smart Industrial City at
There was intense
competition among European countries to host the Gigafactory because of its expected significant contribution to the economy. The sprawling facility, which is expected to be one of the largest manufacturing lines in Europe, will need a considerable number of employees despite many highly automated processes. There is also a concerted effort in the region to encourage battery manufacturing since it is viewed as a strategic economic measure due to an increasing global transition towards renewable energy. A 2018 report revealed, for instance, that the world will need at least 25 more gigafactories by 2025. The projected uptick in demand for electric cars and in-home power storage systems is causing concern about a European fuel dependency on Asia, which, as of early 2018, accounted for 88 per cent of global battery manufacturing capacity. By 2018, European governments were providing subsidies and incentives to companies like Tesla as well as local battery manufacturing startups like
Northvolt and TerraE to build production infrastructure within its borders. According to Matthias Machnig, state secretary at the German economy ministry:
We are in the center of the biggest and deepest change in the automotive industry since its beginning. We would be naïve to think we can handle battery technology as a commodity that can be bought anywhere in the world.
Construction and opening (2019–2021)
On 12 November 2019, the selection of the
Brandenburg location for the Gigafactory 4 facility was officially announced by Tesla CEO
Elon Musk on at the Das Goldene Lenkrad award show, held in Berlin. Giga Berlin is expected to produce batteries,
battery packs and
powertrains for use in Tesla vehicles. It will also do assembly of the
Tesla Model Y, which had been previously announced for Gigafactory 4 in March 2019. Construction of the facility was then planned to begin in early 2020, with a proposed start of production in late 2021. Musk also announced the establishment of a new design and development centre in nearby Berlin.
By February 2020, environmental challenges had been cleared in court decisions which allowed vegetation on the site to begin being cleared.
Construction work had begun by May 2020 with initial
foundation work underway, the set up of the first four
construction cranes, and the beginning of the arrival of trainloads of building materials including pillars and beams. Musk has stated the construction will come together at an "impossible-seeming speed" due to the use of
prefabricated construction techniques.
On 9 October 2021, Tesla held the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg County Fair where they invited 9000 local guests to tour the factory.
Approval and production (2022–)
In March 2022, the
government of Brandenburg granted Giga Berlin-Brandenburg its final environmental approval. However, the approval did not give Tesla the capacity to immediately start. On 22 March 2022, Giga Berlin was officially opened. Several protesters gathered outside the facility to raise their concerns. By 29 April, the factory started to produce Model Y Performance with 2170-cells. Later in December it was reported December that the company faced issues with filling positions, working conditions, retaining trained employees, and a high level of absenteeism at the factory.
The ramp-up of Gigafactory Berlin has been meticulously tracked and made easily known through Tesla Inc. publicly announcing the factory's achievements once accomplished.
On June 17th, 2022, Gigafactory Berlin reached a run rate of 1,000 units a week.
On October 1st, 2022, Gigafactory Berlin reached a run rate of 2,000 units a week
On December 18th, 2022, Gigafactory Berlin reached a run rate of 3,000 units a week.
On February 26th, 2023, Gigafactory Berlin reached a run rate of 4,000 units a week.
On March 25th, 2023, Gigafactory Berlin reached a run rate of 5,000 units a week.
Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg description
Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg will manufacture batteries,
powertrains and seats with work including casting, stamping, painting, drivetrain assembly and final assembly of Model Y and future models with an annual capacity eventually reaching 500,000 cars. Initial production will be of the
Tesla Model Y. The expected cost for the factory is around €4 billion.
Extending north from the 1-square-kilometre (0.4 sq mi) "GVZ Freienbrink"
logistics centre, the area was an undeveloped 3-square-kilometre (1.2 sq mi)
greenfield land site designated
industrial zone. It was planned as a location for a
BMW car factory around the year 2000, but BMW chose
Saxony instead. Much larger
pine plantations in a
landscape-scale conservation surrounds Freienbrink. A
state-owned man-made forest of low-quality
monoculture harvest-ready planted pine trees occupied the site, and authorities expected Tesla to mitigate
felling by planting new trees of more diverse variety. 160 hectares of plantation was cleared for the factory, and by 2022, 265 hectares of new multiple-species forest had been planted elsewhere. The pine plantation is planned to be upgraded with more species.
The site also interrupts the route of the Old Postal Road (Grünheide Alte Poststraße).
Purchase contract on the land was expected to be completed in December 2019.
In December 2019, Tesla clarified an expected European Gigafactory production rate of approximately 500,000 vehicles per year. Tesla was to pay €13.50 per square metre for the 300-hectare (740-acre) site, to the sum of ~€41 million. In January 2020 German media reported that Tesla had approved the contract to buy the land for €41 million; Tesla signed the contract and the state
notarised the contract on 29 January 2020.
The environment report indicates that the ground is
valley sand, and contains some pollution with heavy metals.
In July 2020, Elon Musk tweeted a picture of what the finalised Berlin-Brandenburg Gigafactory would look like.
The current water supply (from
Strausberg-Erkner) is sufficient for the first phase of a quarter million cars, but the second (to half a million cars) and third (to 3–4 million cars) phases need further water supply.Water purification is to be supplied by
reverse osmosis. Additional facilities will include a
waste water treatment plant with a capacity of 252 cubic metres per hour (8,900 cu ft/h), a central supply building, an area for in- and outgoing deliveries (rail and truck) as well as employee parking lots.
Some of the reasons for choosing Brandenburg were that the industrial site is expandable, the state has the highest production of
green power per citizen in Germany, and there are qualified workers in the area. Suppliers also set up facilities in the area.
The project is subject to a number of concerns, including potential impacts to the water supply and local wildlife, and about proper wastewater disposal. In the public hearing in Stadthalle Erkner protesters were concerned that the chemicals in the factory pose a violation of the AwSV §49, which means that the plans for the factory must be stopped. Among the forest residents are reptiles, ants and birds which must be relocated before felling. There may be an endangered species of bat; the district
forester who planted trees says the bats prefer trees older than 80 years to roost in them.
A group of neighbouring municipalities formed in December 2019 to handle issues like traffic, infrastructure and residential developments.
On 9 April 2020,
Potsdamer Neueste Nachrichten (also known as The PNN) reported the soil in the foundation area is sandy, therefore requiring a different type of foundation than what was planned. According to the report, the changes are not simple. Tesla will need to update their application with the local government, probably requiring a public hearing.[needs update]
On 15 October 2020,
Associated Press reported that the German utility company WSE was shutting off water to the construction site due to unpaid bills. The bill was paid and the water was restored the next day.
On 26 September 2022, a fire broke out at the factory after 800 m3 (1,050 cu yd) of cardboard and wood caught fire in the factory's recycling facility. The fire brigades of the municipality of Grünheide were called at 3:33 a.m. by the Tesla plant fire brigade. 50 firefighters was dispatched, which fought the fire until close to 8:00 am. No injuries were reported. Criticisms came from groups opposing the factory construction, such as the
citizens' initiatives and the Strausberg Erkner Water Board (WSE), which called for an immediate stop of Giga Berlin's vehicle production.
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the original on 16 August 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2016. Some sources close to TSI have revealed that whilst nothing has been set in stone, there is a high chance of Tesla locating its new Gigafactory just north of Prague, Czech Republic.
^Balser, Markus; Hägler, Max; Heidtmann, Jan; Kunkel, Christina (14 November 2019).
"Tesla: Eine Gigafactory für Brandenburg". Süddeutsche.de (in German).
Archived from the original on 17 December 2019. the railway line from Berlin to Frankfurt an der Oder crosses with the Berliner Ring. 30 people had negotiated for six months, "that is a huge number for Brandenburg". The decisive factor, however, was that "we are the leaders in the supply of renewable energies," said Woidke
abCroyé, Melanie (11 January 2020).
"Freienbrink: Alles weg für Tesla". Die Zeit (in German).
Archived from the original on 11 January 2020. The forest has a history with many contaminated sites, there is an old anti-aircraft position of the
Wehrmacht, heaps of bombs and ammunition remains. During
GDR times, the
National People's Army used the site as a storage space, huge halls stood here. That is why so many people are out and about in the forest these days: four explosives companies have sent their employees to comb through the huge forest. Only when all weapon remains have been removed can trees be felled. An old illegal dump must also be removed
^Croyé, Melanie (13 November 2019).
"Tesla in Grünheide: "Jetzt sind wir endlich dran"". Die Zeit (in German).
Archived from the original on 13 November 2019. The place is already dominated by an industrial area, the GVZ Freienbrink. The Edeka regional central warehouse is located there, and several other companies, especially logistics companies, are already taking advantage of the practical location on the eastern Berliner Ring. worst quality forest
^Alvarez, Simon (5 December 2019).
"Tesla Gigafactory 4 purchase contract could be completed by end of 2019". Teslarati.
Archived from the original on 28 December 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2020. Tesla may complete its purchase contract for the site of Gigafactory 4, … before the end of 2019 … optimistic about Tesla's factory, considering that the area had already been planned for a BMW facility back in 2001. "This is already the development plan for this type of industrial use," he said. … development plans for the site that were granted for BMW's potential facility would need to be re-examined, particularly as the flora and fauna in the area may have changed since 2001
^"Tesla zahlt rund 41 Millionen Euro für Gelände in Brandenburg" [Tesla to pay approximately 41 million Euro for site in Brandenburg]. Der Spiegel (in German). 8 January 2020.
Archived from the original on 9 January 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2020. Der US-Elektroautohersteller Tesla erhält das 300-Hektar-Gelände für seine geplante Fabrik in Grünheide in Brandenburg für knapp 41 Millionen Euro. … rund 13,50 Euro pro Quadratmeter … der Haushaltsausschuss muss aber noch zustimmen
^"UVP-Berichtfür das Vorhaben "Gigafactory Berlin"" [Environment assessment report for Gigafactory Berlin] (PDF) (in German). UVP-verbund. 13 November 2019. p. 59.
Archived(PDF) from the original on 20 January 2020. at the project site, deposits of the glacial valleys including their tributary valleys (lowland sand, "valley sand") predominate. These are fine- to coarse-grained, partly slightly gravelly to gravelly, sand. The geochemical overview map shows a low to medium load with heavy metals and partly high Exposure to lead, mercury and Iron-III. The project location is unsuitable or is not very suitable for agricultural use. The location is a flat depression area. The altitude lies at +38 to +40 m NHNAlt URLArchived 3 March 2020 at the
^Kröger, Michael; Wassermann, Andreas (13 November 2019).
"Neue Tesla-Fabrik in Brandenburg: Warum ausgerechnet Grünheide?". Der Spiegel.
Archived from the original on 15 November 2019. Nationwide, no German state produces more green electricity per inhabitant than Brandenburg. Automotive expert Stefan Bratzel of the Bergisch-Gladbach University of Applied Sciences points to the large number of qualified workers available in the region
^Stadthalle Erkner: Protokoll der öffentlichen Anhörung in der Stadthalle Erkner, 13 September 2020 und folgende Tage, public access to this document is provided by Landesamt für Umwelt (Brandenburg) upon request
^"Wieder mehr als 270 Tonnen Kampfmittel geräumt". t-online.de (in German). 26 December 2019.
Archived from the original on 27 January 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2020. More than 70 years after the end of the Second World War, the Ordnance Disposal Service (KMBD) in Brandenburg cleared 276 tons of ordnance again this year


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Mark Munger of 4Earth Farms™ Details Viva Fresh Expo Showcase
GRAPEVINE, TX - All those gearing up for Viva Fresh are bringing their A-game. 4Earth Farms™ counts itself among the companies highlighting innovations that keep their names in front of buyers’ eyes. I touched base with Mark Munger, Vice President, Marketing and Strategy, to learn more.
“We are very excited to be showcasing our newest additions to the 4Earth Family, our new organic value-added packs,” he shared with me. “These include our new organic broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, medley pack, cauliflower rice, and our new halved and shredded Brussels sprout packs. When we launched in January, this was the largest new SKU launch in our company’s history!”
The new launch, as Mark explained, is strategically important because it extends 4Earth Farms’ full line of washed and packaged vegetable offerings.
“This allows our customers to have a one-stop shop at 4Earth. We will also be highlighting our other core items at the show, including organic Brussels sprouts, green beans, sugar snap peas, mini sweet peppers, zucchini, and bell peppers, but we expect our new value-added line to be our showstopper!” Mark noted with enthusiasm.
For retailers, the company is a key partner because of its consistent and reliable supply of organic and conventional vegetables.
‘With supply chain disruptions, inflation, global warming, and other challenges, we want our customers to know that we are committed to keeping our produce on their shelves 365 days a year,” Mark added. “We are hoping retailers will take a few minutes to learn about our capabilities and get a better understanding of the depth of our produce line. We are also problem solvers, so bring us your challenges and give us the opportunity to offer solutions!”
The vertically integrated grower, processor, and distributor has the technology and resources to ship throughout North America, further increasing its value proposition to buyers.
4Earth has also taken a firm stance on sustainability, providing both buyers and consumers alike with sustainable solutions.
“We just successfully eliminated 100 percent of our wax boxes and replaced them with fully recyclable corrugated boxes. That means that all of our boxes are now 100 percent recyclable. This is part of our sustainable packaging initiative to be 100 percent recyclable in all our packaging,” Mark concluded.
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According to a Bloomberg report, Broadcom recently issued a letter to customers showing that the pandemic prevention measures in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines have severely restricted or even shut down Broadcom ’s business operations and urged customers to place orders at least 26 weeks in advance.
The company emphasized that it has a main warehouse and some assembly and testing subcontractors in Malaysia and has closed all non-essential businesses. Although the warehouse has been fully operational, many facilities of its suppliers and service providers have not yet been operational.
The letter pointed out that air and sea transportation have become unreliable, and delays have also increased while being more expensive. However, it was not revealed which products' lead time has been extended, and how long the current lead time is.
Broadcom said: "The closure of these factories may force us to transfer packaging and testing services to suppliers in other countries, and may result in a shortage of some materials needed for our products. If Malaysia tightens its restrictions, our warehouse is forced to close, or needs to operate at a lower capacity, our ability to deliver products to customers will be severely limited."


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|The digital cover of the Glamour Mexico – March issue presents American rapper Lizzo, who is in a silk dress created by Vietnamese designer Nguyễn Công Trí. Photo courtesy of Glamour Mexico
HCM CITY — Following other world-famous celebrities, American singer-songwriter and rapper Lizzo is the newest icon to wear an outfit created by Vietnamese designer Nguyễn Công Trí.
In a stunning yellow-coloured silk dress, Lizzo, who recently won three Grammys at the 62nd Grammy Awards, including Best Urban Contemporary Album, Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Traditional R&B Performance, has appeared on the digital cover of the Glamour Mexico – March issue.
The famous Mexican photographer David Franco is the one who shot the photos of the singer, whose hit Truth Hurts last year topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks – the longest reign ever for a rap song by a female artist.
|Designer Nguyễn Công Trí (right) is the only Vietnamese member of the Asian Couture Federation. Photo courtesy of the designer
According to the HCM-City based designer, who is the only Vietnamese member of the Asian Couture Federation, the simple yet elegant shirt dress using luxury silk has been custom-made for the singer. He said that the dress is not among any of his collections, as this one was created according to the request of the singer’s stylist.
Before Lizzo, Trí’s creations have been worn by other A-list figures such as former US First Lady Michelle Obama, singers Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Katy Perry, Victoria’s Secret model Josephine Skriver, American actresses Kate Bosworth, and Gabrielle Union. —VNS


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What You Need to Know About Sugar Withdrawal
America’s addiction to sugar has reached epidemic proportions years ago, but we still don’t quite
appreciate the extent of the problem. Some estimates reveal that the average American consumes
almost 200 pounds of refined sugar per year, but that doesn’t include all the sugar derivatives that are
found in many of our favorite drinks and foods.


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Ok Apple its Motorola’s turn to do the suing. Motorola is going after Apple with a lawsuit over patent infringement. The lawsuit has already started in German courts and is already costing Apple 2.7 billion dollars in collateral damages. Motorola claims that Apple’s iCloud is infringing on some of its patents, primarily with email and data syncing to its iOS devices.
Apple has however stated that the 2.7 billion dollars that they are losing in collateral damages will be in a countersuit if Motorola fails. This would only happen if Motorola loses and goes to appeals. There is already word that the German Judge on the case is leaning towards Motorola so lets all keep our fingers crossed that this is a win for Android.
While I am pulling for Motorola here I do wish the lawsuits would stop and innovation would begin again. We aren’t getting anywhere with all the bickering between powerhouses.


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NewswireToday - /newswire/ -
London, Greater London, United Kingdom, 2010/07/01 - Due to current challenges in the currency market, many small and medium sized businesses perceive foreign currency risks as being a major concern in their abilities to trade overseas.
Responding to fluctuations through foreign exchange risk management is seen as an ever increasing requirement and tools such as Smart FX – the online Forex trading platform make managing foreign exchange risk even easier.
More than half of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) (55 per cent) believe that currency fluctuations are threatening their ability to trade overseas foreign exchange risk. This is compared with just a quarter of firms who cite increased shipping costs (26 per cent) and the payment of additional import and export duties (24 per cent) as significant threats to their cross border trade.
This is according to new research carried out by Smart FX, a new real time forex trading platform, part of foreign exchange group Global Reach Partners, and business support group the Forum of Private Business (FPB), who spoke to more than 385 UK business owners.
The study also finds that currency fluctuations have negatively impacted on the profitability of 42 per cent of SMEs, while a third of businesses (33 per cent) believe that uncertainty in the foreign exchange market is hampering their ability to plan for the future. This compares with 22 per cent who believe that currency fluctuations have had a positive impact on their profitability and just 13 per cent who believe it has helped their future strategy.
Despite this, only 37 per cent of SMEs confirmed that they actively undertake foreign currency risk management. This contrasts with over half of companies (53 per cent) who manage financial risk by carrying out credit checks on their clients, and 44 per cent who use retention to title clauses in client contracts to retain ownership of their goods until payment has been received in full.
Stewart Blake, Chief Executive of Global Reach Partners, comments: “Business’ owners are busy people but with almost half of UK small firms trading overseas being affected negatively by currency fluctuations, the need for foreign exchange risk management to become central to everyday risk management has never been greater.”
“With international currency trading conditions remaining incredibly volatile, managing currency risks effectively can have a considerable impact on profitability. It’s therefore worrying to see that this has not yet become a standard part of the strategic risk management process for many companies.”
The study also found that just over half (51 per cent) of businesses make payments in foreign currency on an ad hoc basis, highlighting the need for SMEs to find a flexible solution to managing foreign currency risk. This compares with 17 per cent who make international payments monthly and 22 per cent who make them weekly.
Stewart Blake adds: “Retaining control over how and when you buy or sell foreign currency is key for SMEs, allowing them to factor foreign currency fluctuations into their financial planning, with comprehensive hedging strategies.”
One solution is to use a forex trading system that gives you instant access to currency market information and trading. Smart FX is an online platform that gives SMEs the opportunity to respond to foreign currency fluctuations, giving SMEs the confidence to expand their operations in the global marketplace, despite ongoing volatile economic environment.
Phil Orford, Chief Executive of the FPB, says: “We are in a new economic era where small businesses have to work even smarter in order to gain a competitive advantage. It is important that smaller importers and exporters up their game when it comes to managing their finances, including the area of foreign currency risk management.
“Proper financial planning is essential to create the cash flow certainty and clarity that small businesses crave, particularly when trading on the international stage. SmartFX empowers entrepreneurs in this way by freeing up their time, giving them control of their own currency trading activities and ensuring that market fluctuations do not catch them cold.”
About Smart FX
Smart FX (Smart-FX.net) was developed as a response to client’s requirements for an effective and responsive online foreign exchange trading system. Smart FX operates under the Global Reach Partners brand - a company with a worldwide capability in financial services. The essence of Global Reach and its trading brands builds on the trust it has established in its trading years and the expertise of some of the finest minds in the industry.
About the Forum of Private Business
Representing thousands of small businesses across the UK – including retail, service providers and manufacturing companies – the Forum of Private Business (FPB.org) is recognised by the Government as one of the six main business support and lobby groups. It uses this position to influence decision-makers in the UK and Brussels on the issues that matter to small businesses.


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Famous handbag designer Kate Spade was found dead in her Park Avenue apartment, the New York Police Department has confirmed.
Spade, 55, apparently hanged herself. She was found by her housekeeper on Tuesday Morning, hanging from a red scarf tied to a doorknob, the New York Times reported citing the NYPD.
She left behind a note, but the police did not disclose its contents.
Born Katherine Brosnahan, she met Andy Spade – the brother of actor David Spade – while at Arizona State University. They launched Kate Spade Handbags in 1993 and married in 1994.
Initially famous for handbags, Spade’s brand quickly expanded into clothing, jewelry, shoes, eyewear and other products. She sold her shares in the company in 2006, to spend more time raising her daughter, Frances Valentine.
Her new business line, named after Valentine, was launched in 2016. Spade was inducted into the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame in 2017.
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News : Mobile Call Centre to Combat Harassment in Transportation
New Delhi, Sept 12, 2014 -- The agriculture ministry has launched a call-in facility to facilitate smoother transportation of perishable goods across the country. The move may help control prices of perishable goods by ensuring smooth supply of these items to markets.
Reefer Vehicle Call-in-Centre (RVC) - will serve as a single point telephonic contact for recording all forms of in-transit bottlenecks including "extortion, transit delays and any kind of harassment".
This toll free call-in facility will be available to all transport operators of horticultural, pharmaceutical, livestock, dairy and other refrigerated goods. The call-in-centre can be reached through a toll free number where grievances of truck drivers and transport operators, transporting perishable goods, can be registered.
Launching this call-in facility, the Union agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh said, "The cold chain sector is fast growing, and key products including fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, poultry, dairy products, confectionery and pharmaceuticals are critically dependent on it.
"An essential link between source and markets is refrigerated transport, which face several bottlenecks and challenges. The RVC will help crate a database of bottlenecks and their types across the national highways. The response generated from this exercise will help devise long term plans and policies to alleviate bottlenecks".
The minister said that this initiative, perhaps first of this kind in the world, would provide help in registering the complaints of more than 30,000 vehicles carrying perishable goods like vegetables and fruits.
The information provided by RVC may help transporters to re-route trips away from critical zones, and improve service options for refrigerated transport services. This will also help future development of other modes of long haul transport of farm produce.
Such facilitation will greatly contribute to minimise wastage due to delays in transportation of perishable goods, particularly those carrying fruits, vegetables, fish and meat.
The RVC is a joint initiative by the department of agriculture and cooperation, National Centre for Cold-chain Development (NCCD) and Mahindra Logistics.
India currently produces about 270 million tonnes of fruits and vegetables and there are about 8000 refrigerated trucks capable of total cargo capacity of 3.6 million tonnes.
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MindTree plans to invest about $10 million in its telecom products and smartphone production business.
Chief executive officer Natarajan said the company is on track to launch its first smartphone by the second half of the current fiscal. The phone allows users to check email and surf the internet. "We are in talks with carriers and handset manufacturers and are seeing good response from the US and Europe," Natarajan said.
He also said that the company hasn't yet received any firm commitments from customers for its new product.
The company has spent about $1 million (more than Rs 4.5 crore) on product development so far in this fiscal year and plans to invest about $10 million to $11 million (between Rs 46 and Rs 51 crore) in its telecom products and smartphone manufacturing business.
MindTree had acquired Japanese firm Kyocera's Indian facility for $6 million (close to Rs 28 crore) in the last quarter of 2009. It plans to use the facility to start its own mobile phone manufacturing business.
MindTree reported that its first quarter consolidated net profit slumped, hurt mainly by foreign exchange losses on currency hedges, higher wage costs, and by investments in its upcoming mobile handset manufacturing business.
According to sources, another Indian company Moser Bear is also planning to enter the mobile handset market. Unlike MindTree, it will focus on the Indian market. The timeline for the launch has not yet been finalised. According to sources, Moser Baer will manufacture handsets in India, and will not sell Chinese imports.
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6. Microsoft Advertising has promoted two senior executives shortly after announcing huge lay-offs in its ad sales team. In a letter from Microsoft Advertising sent to agency CEOs, seen by Business Insider, says recent changes have been made so the division is "best able to align to the needs of our customer, our company and the industry."
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(KCRA) A recent dusting of snow in the Sierra Nevada mountains has tourists dreaming of a white Christmas, and resort, hotel and restaurant operators seeing green.
Many believe this will be their most profitable holiday season in years.
“Almost completely booked. Especially the 26th through the 31st,” says Bill Haley, property manager for both the Truckee Hotel and Hampton Inn in Truckee. “They do have a few rooms available but most likely be booked by the end of the weekend.”
In most places, there are still rooms available for Christmas, but the News Year’s holiday is more booked.
The crowds are expected to be huge to bars and restaurants like the Taco Bistro.
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Lands’ End, citing “strong progress in strategic initiatives,” narrowed its net loss in the second quarter to $3 million, or 9 cents per diluted share, compared with a loss of $5.3 million, or 16 cents, a year earlier.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization were $6.8 million compared with $7.7 million in the year-ago period.
Revenues for the quarter ended Aug. 2 decreased 3.1 percent to $298.3 million, reflecting 110 fewer Lands’ End shops at Sears, which resulted in a net revenue decline from Sears operations of $19.9 million. Excluding the impact from the Delta Air Lines launch last year and Sears operations, revenue would have increased by 5.5 percent.
E-commerce revenue rose 7.3 percent, driven by greater demand for key items and a high-teens increase in new customer acquisitions.
Same-store sales for company-operated stores in the U.S. increased 7.5 percent.
“We were pleased to have delivered sales and net income above our expectations and adjusted EBITDA at the high end of our range, illustrating the strong progress we are making across our strategic initiatives,” said Jerome S. Griffith, president and chief executive officer.
“Product continued to resonate with consumers as we leverage data analytics to align our key item offerings with consumer demand. We believe our enhancements to our product offering combined with our marketing efforts are yielding overall growth in our customer file, which reflects high-teens growth in new customers. We are also very pleased with our retail expansion strategy with U.S. stores operating at or above expectations.”
Lands’ End also announced some new initiatives including the opening of a buying office in Hong Kong. It’s the first independent buying and sourcing facility in the region for Lands’ End.
And Lands’ End launched a collaboration with buzzy men’s brand, Rowing Blazers, on a limited-edition capsule collection launching this fall. Inspired by Lands’ End’s rich history, and Rowing Blazers’ irreverent, fashion-forward take on classic American style, the unisex capsule will feature rugby shirts in 100 percent cotton and a weekend bag in Lands’ End’s trademark Seagoing Duffle construction. The limited-edition rugby shirts are made in the U.S.
The brand was created in 2017 by Jack Carlson, a coxswain on the U.S. national rowing team, who was inspired by vintage blazers, rugby shirts and other pieces inspired by the sport.
“At Lands’ End we’re known for the classics, and the rugby shirt has been part of our heritage since the Eighties,” Chieh Tsai, chief product officer at Lands’ End, told WWD. “For this collaboration we wanted to riff on one of our iconic pieces. Seeing what Jack Carlson of Rowing Blazers was doing with his ‘classics with a twist’ aesthetic, a blend of streetwear mixed with a colorful preppy vibe seemed like great synergy for both brands.”
Tsai said the first two styles, a rugby shirt and the Seagoing duffel bag, debuted Thursday. Additional styles will drop in October and November.
The products are available at landsend.com, rowingblazers.com and at the Rowing Blazers Clubhouse store in New York.
Carlson said he grew up wearing Lands’ End. “It helped make the rugby shirt a mainstay of the American wardrobe.”
He said that while Rowing Blazers’ rugbys are inspired by British boarding schools of the 19th century, the Lands’ End collection is centered around a late Eighties/early Nineties aesthetic and includes color-blocked shirts and duffel bags, priced $95 each.
Carlson said Lands’ End will issue 15 or 20 pieces over the next five to six months. “The rugby shirt will be the hero product and then there will be bags, outerwear and casual jackets.”


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Protest over food in Sudan
Food is the biggest problem in Sudan at the moment. Protests have been going on in Sudan since the beginning of the year. Farmers in India revolted against efforts to bring down prices. Russia and Argentina have restricted crop shipments to suppress prices at home. Even rich countries like United Arab Emirates are facing such problems. Emirates are considering possible price caps on certain foods.read this also- IPO 2021: March is earning opportunity, can be rich by investing money in these IPOs! Learn details ..
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Explain that this effect has had on both rich and poor countries. For rich western countries, inflation may be just a matter of changing the product brand, but in the poorest nations it can mean the difference between sending a child to school or earning money. Yet in its largest middle-income countries, the effects may be the most affected for the world. In the most populous countries where the cost of food is a large part of the consumer price basket. Governments are under more pressure to take action there. According to Oxford Economics Ltd., Latin America’s largest economy is among emerging markets due to the steepest rise in food prices in the past year due to a steady decline in the currency.
Order to freeze food prices in Russia
In recent weeks the world’s No.1 wheat exporter has implemented tariffs designed to curb overseas sales and reduce domestic prices. Russia’s largest retailers were also ordered to freeze some food prices, with more than a third of potatoes and carrots from last year. Such limits can leave inflation behind and eliminate fuel. The Audit Chamber estimated in January that food prices would increase if the ban was lifted at the end of March.
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Comms regulator Ofcom has proposed new regulations to the European Commission that would restrict BT from engaging in broadband price wars -- so its competitors can still make a profit.
Ofcom has been looking into BT's broadband pricing, paying particular attention to the way its Openreach division charges other companies that share its network, such as Sky and TalkTalk.
Ofcom's ruling: "[ensures] that the margin between [BT's] wholesale VULA charges and its retail superfast broadband prices is sufficient for rival operators to compete and make a profit."
The draft plans will now be sent to the European Commission for review, and could come into force in March, standing for two years if approved. While TalkTalk has stated that it is "delighted" by the proposal, BT is arguing that its sports packages (leading Ofcom to consider them a Pay-TV operator comparable to Sky) is unfair. [Ofcom]


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BANGLADESH: Rana Plaza compensation to begin next month
The committee set up to pay compensation to the victims of the Rana Plaza factory collapse aims to distribute US$2m to around 3,600 workers and families before the one-year anniversary of the tragedy on 24 April.
The sum includes an advance payment of BDT50,000 (US$650) to each beneficiary - but total funds of US$40m are still needed to ensure full compensation to all workers.
As reported on just-style last week, the claims process will begin on 24 March. The initial payment of US$650 will be made between 10 and 24 April. This process will include assistance to all claimants in setting up bank accounts.
A meeting of the Coordination Committee of the Rana Plaza Trust Fund yesterday (18 March) approved the inclusion of UK value fashion retailer Primark as the eighth brand to publically pay into the fund.
Primark will cover the cost of full reimbursement of the 581 workers at the New Wave Bottoms factory, one of five factories at Rana Plaza. All payments and support will be conducted under the auspices of the ILO-chaired Trust Fund.
On Monday, the retailer pledged a further US$10m to victims of the disaster - including long-term payments totalling $9m and an additional $1m to non-Primark supply chain workers. Payments, which are due to begin this week, will be made in full within 12 months.
All stakeholders are to be involved in finalising a comprehensive database of all 3,600 survivors and families of those killed.
However, many brands are still under pressure to contribute, and further contributions will be expected from the eight brands that have already paid.
The families of dead workers and injured workers have already received nine months' salaries since the tragedy, including US$2m that was paid out by Primark and Loblaw of Canada last year.
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Jeff Bezos, chief executive of Amazon.com, participated in the round. So that tells you something. Second Life is going to become even more commercial than it already is.
Indeed, Philip Rosedale, chief executive of Linden Lab, tells us he wants to make the game more mainstream, so that people can make money by doing or selling whatever they want. Second Life now boasts 165,000 residents, and of those around 20,000 people are using it every day, he said. Players are spending $5 million on goods and services per month, on things like clothing and jewelry that they can buy from others. You multiply that by 12 months, and you have an annual economy of about $60 million at Second Life. Not bad.
He said about 180,000 distinct items were bought or traded last month, which makes the selection on Second Life about the “size of four WalMarts,” he said. He said the next challenge is to draw people who have less free time on their hands, which means allowing them to find things and places by giving them more sophisticated search technology, for example.
Noteworthy are the four or five night clubs where you can find people playing live music. “It’s pretty similar to the world, minus eating,” Rosedale says. He said one music label actually released a new artist via Second Life — by uploading the artist’s music in one of these bars. A couple of hundred visitors will stop by to hear folks play in one of these popular clubs, Rosedale says, which is “frankly, more than you’d get in a club in San Francisco, unless you’re stepping up to the Fillmore.”
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Here are 5 predictions from retail experts about Black Friday 2021 — plus, how you can navigate the upcoming gross sales. Also, try extra of the week’s best ideas from monetary experts. Lowe’s says it’ll announce new reductions each week from Oct. 28 by way of December.
Over a couple of a long time, the company was handed to members of the family, considered one of which noticed the rise in want for building after WWII, so he decided to restructure the store’s purpose to home improvement. Lowe’s is not just the place you can choose up tools, home appliances, and vegetation for the garden. The retail store additionally provides us one other spot to grab cool vacation decorations like out of doors inflatables for the yard, Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, and even enjoyable pathway markers.
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While Lowe’s has additionally enjoyed a spectacular historical past of growth, the company has faced challenges preserving tempo with Home Depot, resulting in the firm closing down underperforming stores. As the world’s first and second-largest home improvement retailers, Home Depot and Lowe’s share many similarities. By comparability, Lowe’s operates 15 mechanized regional distribution centers in the us and seven in Canada. In 2019, Home Depot operated 18 mechanized distribution facilities in the U.S. and one in Canada.
Management cited missteps in inventory control leading to low same-store sales as the explanation for the want to close shops and restructure its enterprise model. Looking to improve profitability, the corporate announced a new management group focused on gross sales development in its U.S. brick-and-mortar stores along with enhanced on-line purchasing alternatives. I ordered paint online because of the retailer not stocking objects. I took a screenshot of the completed order exhibiting my current Texas handle as a outcome of an e-mail did not come immediately. The next day I acquired the bill and affirmation with an old Indiana tackle from 2 years ago. So their pc system modified the tackle which customer service verified happened.
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We went with Lowe’s expecting them to face behind the product they sell to a shopper. Unfortunately for us, they do not care about putting out crap product. We spent $1,200 for the installation of the tile in numerous areas and are actually pressured to fully redo everything that was accomplished. With a toddler quickly on the finest way, we must cope with all the mud created by redoing this mess Lowe’s created which can trigger points for my spouse and soon to be child. If you want an organization that doesn’t stand behind their product, please store at Lowe’s. If you need quality work carried out for a great value and have every thing communicated with you, don’t hire Lowe’s.
Each store represents an average funding of $20.5 million (US$20.4 million). Lowe’s withdrew its promoting from the TLC actuality tv show All-American Muslim in December 2011.
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The Deepwater facility would replenish inventory at greater than a hundred shops in the Mid-Atlantic region. The location is a change from Lowe’s earlier plan to take a 1.1 million-square-foot center under growth at Hanover’s Graymont Industrial Park web site.