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Irn Bru Devotees In Crisis Ahead Of 50% Less Sugar Recipe Change
- January 05, 2018
An AG Barr spokesman said: "From January 2018 Irn-Bru will continue to be made using the same secret Irn-Bru flavour essence, but with less sugar. We understand but we want to reassure you of a few things" makers AG Barr said today. The maker announced a year ago it would cut Irn Bru's sugar content to below 5g per 100ml, down from 10g per 100ml, as part of its "long-standing sugar reduction programme". (more...)
- January 05, 2018
An AG Barr spokesman said: "From January 2018 Irn-Bru will continue to be made using the same secret Irn-Bru flavour essence, but with less sugar. We understand but we want to reassure you of a few things" makers AG Barr said today. The maker announced a year ago it would cut Irn Bru's sugar content to below 5g per 100ml, down from 10g per 100ml, as part of its "long-standing sugar reduction programme". (more...)
United States job gains disappoint, unemployment holds at 4.1%
- January 05, 2018
Unemployment in Ontario held steady at 5.5 per cent in December. While payroll increases have slowed over the past few years as the labor market tightens, economists say job gains above 100,000 a month are still enough to keep putting downward pressure on the jobless rate. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
Unemployment in Ontario held steady at 5.5 per cent in December. While payroll increases have slowed over the past few years as the labor market tightens, economists say job gains above 100,000 a month are still enough to keep putting downward pressure on the jobless rate. (more...)
Constellation Brands beats 3Q profit forecasts
- January 05, 2018
It has outperformed by 0.50% the S&P500.The move comes after 7 months negative chart setup for the $43.19B company. We have $205.39 PT which if reached, will make NYSE: STZ worth $3.02B less. WFG Advisors LP now owns 1,364 shares of the company's stock worth $264,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares during the last quarter. The firm sells wine across various categories, including table wine, sparkling wine, and dessert wine. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
It has outperformed by 0.50% the S&P500.The move comes after 7 months negative chart setup for the $43.19B company. We have $205.39 PT which if reached, will make NYSE: STZ worth $3.02B less. WFG Advisors LP now owns 1,364 shares of the company's stock worth $264,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares during the last quarter. The firm sells wine across various categories, including table wine, sparkling wine, and dessert wine. (more...)
Plane turns around after report of engine fire at JFK Airport
- January 05, 2018
A passenger told the television channel that passengers had to exit the plane using outdoor stairs. What made this particular diversion unusual is that the aircraft was the world's largest passenger jet , the Airbus A380, and the small and unassuming airport was able to land Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
A passenger told the television channel that passengers had to exit the plane using outdoor stairs. What made this particular diversion unusual is that the aircraft was the world's largest passenger jet , the Airbus A380, and the small and unassuming airport was able to land Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger jet. (more...)
Largest known prime number discovered with over 23 million digits
- January 05, 2018
A number with more than 23 million digits has been confirmed as the largest prime number ever found. The find reportedly made Pace eligible for a $3,000 (£2,215) award. The record-breaking figure was found by Mr Pace as part of the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search (Gimps), an worldwide volunteer group searching for obscure primes. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
A number with more than 23 million digits has been confirmed as the largest prime number ever found. The find reportedly made Pace eligible for a $3,000 (£2,215) award. The record-breaking figure was found by Mr Pace as part of the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search (Gimps), an worldwide volunteer group searching for obscure primes. (more...)
Philander cautions India ahead of opening Test
- January 05, 2018
The Proteas will be relying on their formidable fast bowling attack to dismantle India's strong batting line-up, but after nine successive Test series wins, India are brimming with confidence and a belief that they can thrive in any conditions. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
The Proteas will be relying on their formidable fast bowling attack to dismantle India's strong batting line-up, but after nine successive Test series wins, India are brimming with confidence and a belief that they can thrive in any conditions. (more...)
SBI hints at minimum balance reduction
- January 05, 2018
After criticism, it reduced the charges with effect from October 1. The failure to maintain an average monthly balance of Rs 3,000 draws a penalty of up to Rs 100 plus service tax. While between April and October, the MAB was Rs 5,000 for metro accounts, which was brought down to Rs 3,000 per account. For rural areas, the penalty ranges from Rs 20-50 plus service tax. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
After criticism, it reduced the charges with effect from October 1. The failure to maintain an average monthly balance of Rs 3,000 draws a penalty of up to Rs 100 plus service tax. While between April and October, the MAB was Rs 5,000 for metro accounts, which was brought down to Rs 3,000 per account. For rural areas, the penalty ranges from Rs 20-50 plus service tax. (more...)
What will be India's advanced GDP numbers for FY18?
- January 05, 2018
The Central Statistics Office ( CSO ) will release the first advance estimates of GDP growth for 2017-18 on Friday, a practice it started a year ago after the government shifted the presentation of the Union Budget to 1 February from end February. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
The Central Statistics Office ( CSO ) will release the first advance estimates of GDP growth for 2017-18 on Friday, a practice it started a year ago after the government shifted the presentation of the Union Budget to 1 February from end February. (more...)
Hermantown Gander Outdoors to open soon
- January 05, 2018
It wasn't immediately clear how many of those are to reopen. According to previous reports, the Fargo Gander Mountain location was closed due to an uncooperative landlord. Details are to follow on the free and open to the public Grand Opening event and the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Gander Outdoors will continue to focus on hunting, camping, fishing and other outdoor sports. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
It wasn't immediately clear how many of those are to reopen. According to previous reports, the Fargo Gander Mountain location was closed due to an uncooperative landlord. Details are to follow on the free and open to the public Grand Opening event and the official ribbon cutting ceremony. Gander Outdoors will continue to focus on hunting, camping, fishing and other outdoor sports. (more...)
Sears closing 39 stores in early 2018, including North Austin location
- January 05, 2018
That leaves the Des Moines metro with only one remaining Kmart, at 2435 Hubbell Avenue. No Sears stores in MI are included in the latest round of shutdowns, which will take place between early March and April. Sears Holdings spokesman Larry Costello did not say how many jobs would be cut, but noted that the majority are part-time positions. Sears stores in New Hampshire are in Manchester, Salem, Nashua, Portsmouth and Concord. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
That leaves the Des Moines metro with only one remaining Kmart, at 2435 Hubbell Avenue. No Sears stores in MI are included in the latest round of shutdowns, which will take place between early March and April. Sears Holdings spokesman Larry Costello did not say how many jobs would be cut, but noted that the majority are part-time positions. Sears stores in New Hampshire are in Manchester, Salem, Nashua, Portsmouth and Concord. (more...)
Mira Sorvino's dad wants to 'kill' Harvey Weinstein
- January 05, 2018
However, Weinstein and his partners at production company Miramax advised him to steer clear of her, because they claimed to have had "bad experiences" with her in the past. Weinstein denied his allegations, prompting the director to issue a statement, revealing the actress' name was among those "raised as possible stars". (more...)
- January 05, 2018
However, Weinstein and his partners at production company Miramax advised him to steer clear of her, because they claimed to have had "bad experiences" with her in the past. Weinstein denied his allegations, prompting the director to issue a statement, revealing the actress' name was among those "raised as possible stars". (more...)
Sanders praises Iceland for equal pay law
- January 05, 2018
Dagny Osk Aradottir Pind, a board member of the Icelandic Women's Rights Association, told Al Jazeera the law would help to end the gender pay gap , which the Icelandic government hopes to eradicate entirely by 2020. "We want to break down the last of the gender barriers in the workplace", Thorsteinn Viglundsson, Iceland's social affairs and equality minister said in an interview a year ago. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
Dagny Osk Aradottir Pind, a board member of the Icelandic Women's Rights Association, told Al Jazeera the law would help to end the gender pay gap , which the Icelandic government hopes to eradicate entirely by 2020. "We want to break down the last of the gender barriers in the workplace", Thorsteinn Viglundsson, Iceland's social affairs and equality minister said in an interview a year ago. (more...)
United Kingdom vehicle sales drop in 2017 for first time in 6 years
- January 05, 2018
Mr Hawes said that confusion about the future of diesel had fuelled a backlash against diesel cars. Sales of petrol cars rose by 2.7% to 1,354,917 in 2017 and AFV sales were up 34.8% to 119,821, but diesel sales were down 17.1% to 1,065,879. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
Mr Hawes said that confusion about the future of diesel had fuelled a backlash against diesel cars. Sales of petrol cars rose by 2.7% to 1,354,917 in 2017 and AFV sales were up 34.8% to 119,821, but diesel sales were down 17.1% to 1,065,879. (more...)
FCC Chairman Cancels Appearance at Electronics Show
- January 05, 2018
In December, he led the FCC's controversial repeal of open internet regulations known as net neutrality . Ajit Pai, a Republican who was appointed chairman of the FCC a year ago by President Donald Trump, said repealing net neutrality rules will help consumers and promote competition. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
In December, he led the FCC's controversial repeal of open internet regulations known as net neutrality . Ajit Pai, a Republican who was appointed chairman of the FCC a year ago by President Donald Trump, said repealing net neutrality rules will help consumers and promote competition. (more...)
Australia to export medical cannabis with aim to dominate world market
- January 05, 2018
Only a small group of nations now allow medicinal marijuana exports, among them Canada , Uruguay , and the Netherlands, with Israel and some others planning to follow suit. Hunt's announcement sent medical cannabis producers' stocks to new highs on the ASX. Peter Crock, chief executive of Cann Group, which grows the cannabis for medicinal and research purposes, said: "While the Australian patient base is growing, it is very small". (more...)
- January 05, 2018
Only a small group of nations now allow medicinal marijuana exports, among them Canada , Uruguay , and the Netherlands, with Israel and some others planning to follow suit. Hunt's announcement sent medical cannabis producers' stocks to new highs on the ASX. Peter Crock, chief executive of Cann Group, which grows the cannabis for medicinal and research purposes, said: "While the Australian patient base is growing, it is very small". (more...)
Tesla Inc Stock Slides As Q4 17 Deliveries Fall Short
- January 05, 2018
From a slow start, the company believes it now has the capacity to knock out 1,000 Model 3s each week, and 2018 will see even bigger milestones. Tesla didn't come close to achieving an earlier forecast that it would manufacture that numerous sedans a week by the end of 2017. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
From a slow start, the company believes it now has the capacity to knock out 1,000 Model 3s each week, and 2018 will see even bigger milestones. Tesla didn't come close to achieving an earlier forecast that it would manufacture that numerous sedans a week by the end of 2017. (more...)
ASN: 2017 Was Safest Year in Aviation History
- January 05, 2018
The Aviation Safety Network also reported there were no commercial passenger jet deaths in 2017, but 10 fatal airliner accidents resulting in 44 fatalities onboard and 35 persons on the ground, including cargo planes and commercial passenger turbo prop aircraft. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
The Aviation Safety Network also reported there were no commercial passenger jet deaths in 2017, but 10 fatal airliner accidents resulting in 44 fatalities onboard and 35 persons on the ground, including cargo planes and commercial passenger turbo prop aircraft. (more...)
Apple: All iPhones, iPads and Macs affected by chip flaws
- January 05, 2018
It urges users to only download software from trusted sources, i.e. the App Store , and has already released 'mitigations against one of the flaws in its latest iPhone and iPad operating system updates . The flaws were discovered by researchers at Google and academic institutions past year but were kept secret. Macs and iOS devices are vulnerable to Spectre attacks through code that can run in web browsers. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
It urges users to only download software from trusted sources, i.e. the App Store , and has already released 'mitigations against one of the flaws in its latest iPhone and iPad operating system updates . The flaws were discovered by researchers at Google and academic institutions past year but were kept secret. Macs and iOS devices are vulnerable to Spectre attacks through code that can run in web browsers. (more...)
Kmart in Portland will close in 2018
- January 05, 2018
Unclear is how the struggling retailer performed during the holiday season. John Lehn, president/CEO of Kings County Economic Development Corporation, said he is not sure how many associates the Hanford Sears store employs, but said Kings EDC will reach out to the managers of the store to offer its services. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
Unclear is how the struggling retailer performed during the holiday season. John Lehn, president/CEO of Kings County Economic Development Corporation, said he is not sure how many associates the Hanford Sears store employs, but said Kings EDC will reach out to the managers of the store to offer its services. (more...)
Macy's To Close Iconic Downtown Miami Store
- January 05, 2018
Macy's downtown Miami location, which it leases from New York-based Aetna Realty, was originally a Burdines store. The downtown Macy's , at 22 East Flagler Street, is one of 11 stores around the nation that the department store giant said would be getting the ax. (more...)
- January 05, 2018
Macy's downtown Miami location, which it leases from New York-based Aetna Realty, was originally a Burdines store. The downtown Macy's , at 22 East Flagler Street, is one of 11 stores around the nation that the department store giant said would be getting the ax. (more...)
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