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NestFresh Seeks to Become a Bright Spot this Spring with Seasonal Packaging

The egg brand is using the redesign to celebrate spring and attract more customers.




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SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024

Sustainable retail packaging solution replaces expanded polystyrene on processor production lines.




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Four Peaks Brewing Company sees enhanced coding efficiency with LEIBINGER

Thanks to the patented nozzle seal technology in LEIBINGER printers, clogs are now a thing of the past, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted production and maximum efficiency.




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Fed's Kashkari: The fundamentals seems strong and I'm optimistic that will continue

Comments from the Minneapolis Fed President in conversation with Yahoo Finance.

  • Contacts are optimistic
  • We have to wait and see what the new government policies are, we will have to wait and see
  • A one-time tariff increase in transitory but it can become tit-for-tat, right now we're all just guessing
  • Immigration could have a big effect but we will have to see what will happen
  • New lease inflation takes a couple years to work its way through
  • We have good confidence that the housing piece of inflation will get to normal levels, though it may take a year or two
  • The labor market has been surprisingly resilient, it's a good labor market
  • The economy looks like it's in a strong position
  • If we saw inflation surprise to the upside between now and December, that might give us pause
  • Probably not enough time for jobs to surprise on the upside
  • Productivity looks like it's been stronger, which could mean a higher neutral rate
  • If so, we may not cut as much
  • We all agree that we're above neutral now
  • The rise in long-term yields doesn't look like it's about long-term inflation expectations
  • I think we're modestly restrictive right now. I thought we were putting two feet on the brakes but in hindsight we were only putting one foot on the brake
  • My judgement is that we still have a long ways to go in shrinking the balance sheet
  • Ultimately the economy will guide us in terms of how far we need to cut rates

Kashkari is candid and is oftentimes dovish but he sounded less like someone who wants to keep on cutting. His comment about one foot on the brakes was helpful in illustrating how he sees the economy and rates. The interesting discussion is about neutral right now and how close the Fed wants to go. He also touched on a longer timeline to get inflation all the way back to 2% and that should keep the Fed in the high 3s assuming no sharp slowdown in the economy. Of course, the Fed curve is also pricing 3.80% as the terminal rate.

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.




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PBoC promised stronger damping to support CNY, and that's what are seeing

Justin had the news from the People's Bank of China here on Monday:

The PBOC governor Pan Gongsheng emphasized that the Bank will not let the yuan plummet without a fight:

  • Will step up countercyclical adjustment
  • Should resolutely guard against the risk of exchange rate overshoot

Today is an example of the Bank pushing back on yuan weakness, with the reference rate set 300+ points stronger for the CNY than was expected (in the Reuters model).

Offshore yuan has jumped (lower USD/CNH as shown in the chart below):

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.




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Barclays on oil - current market dynamics relatively stable, doesn't foresee major shifts

Barclays has issued a note suggesting that the re-election of Trump is unlikely to significantly impact oil market fundamentals in the near term.

The bank believes that current market dynamics are relatively stable and does not foresee major shifts tied to potential changes in U.S. leadership.

Barclays is recommending a long position on December 2025 Brent call spreads. The bank notes that volatility has recently decreased, and it perceives market sentiment as overly focused on downside risks, or the "left tail." In contrast, Barclays believes the risks are more balanced, especially in light of recent improvements in oil market fundamentals and the possibility of a more confrontational geopolitical landscape.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.




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Rekt Raises $1.5M Seed Round Backed by Angels and Community

Rekt Brands Inc. (Rekt), the parent company behind the Rektguy NFT project, Rekt Drinks, and the Rekt brand intellectual property, is excited to announce the completion of a $1.5 million seed funding round. Funded exclusively by angel investors and the community—without institutional venture capital—this achievement highlights the support Rekt received from its loyal and growing network.

This funding announcement follows the debut of Rekt Drinks, Rekt’s first consumer product: a lime-flavored sparkling water with zero caffeine and zero alcohol, featuring the Rekt branding. Rekt Drinks made its debut last week with 222,456 units available across 32 countries. The entire stock sold out in under 48 hours, with demand in the U.S. alone resulting in a complete sell-out within just 4 hours and 20 minutes. This launch represents one of the largest real-world product sales by a Web3 brand, reinforcing Rekt’s potential as a cultural force in both digital and traditional markets.

Rekt was founded from the success of the Rektguy NFT collection, created by artist Ovie Faruq (OSF) in May 2022. Since then, the Rektguy project has expanded into Rekt Brands, which oversees the Rekt IP and pioneered a unique industry model by offering equity in the parent company directly to its NFT holders, utilizing a Reg CF exemption under SEC guidelines in the U.S.

“Rekt has had a die-hard, cult-like community for the past 2 years, and our ambition is to fulfill its potential as one of the largest Web3 brands,” said OSF. “With the sell-out of our drinks last week, that’s 222,456 times someone is going to pick up a can with the Rekt logo and a Rektguy on it. It’s a magnitude higher for us in terms of brand awareness.”

With this new funding, Rekt is poised to expand its product lineup, strengthen its brand awareness in and outside of Web3, while further bridging digital culture with physical consumer products. The Rekt community remains at the heart of the brand’s mission, with upcoming projects that will continue to empower, engage, and reward its dedicated supporters.

About Rekt

Rekt Brands Inc. (https://x.com/rektbrands) is the parent company that owns the Rektguy NFT project, Rekt Drinks, and the Rekt brand intellectual property. Established from the success of the Rektguy NFT collection by artist Ovie Faruq (OSF), the brand has expanded into consumer goods and groundbreaking community equity models. Rekt aims to redefine brand ownership and engagement through its Web3 foundation, innovative products, and viral global community.

This article was written by FL Contributors at www.forexlive.com.




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Seeking the Next Great Photographer: Winner of New “Empire State of Mind” Photo Contest to be Announced at NAB Show New York

WASHINGTON, D.C. – NAB Show New York will shine a spotlight on creativity, innovation and collaboration, announcing the winner and full contest review of “Empire State of Mind presented by Bamboo.” This first-of-its-kind photo contest is seeking the next great photographer for a chance to direct a photoshoot on the streets of New York City with social media influencer and expert strategist Avori Henderson, shoot her next merch drop, speak at NAB Show New York and win $4000.




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Traffic Safety News – See the light. Buckle up at night.

Did you know that you are three times more likely to be killed in a car crash at night? Statistics show that the night time hours are the most dangerous time to be on the road. When the odds are against you it makes sense to play it safe. Buckle up and be protected. Here's what you need to know about fatalities in Delaware and what you can do to protect yourself.



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Media sector seeks new powers to challenge Big Tech

WASHINGTON: Big Tech firms are clobbering traditional news organisations, media representatives told lawmakers Tuesday, asking for new authority to allow the struggling sector to team up against online platforms.




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Associations see minimal impact from rate cut

Three property associations forecast a slim impact from the recent policy rate cut, as interest rates for mortgages were reduced by only 0.125%.




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UN COP29 climate summit ups ‘climate finance’ target from 2009’s goal of $100 billion a year to ‘a more ambitious goal’ of ‘$1.8 trillion by 2030’ – Seeks ‘a just transition towards sustainability’

Last week, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published its report on the quantitative and qualitative elements of the NCQG. It conveys a strong message that global climate finance needs a boost in both quantity and quality to address developing economies’ needs for a just transition towards sustainability and resilience. 

“Ultimately, the goal of the NCQG (New Collective Quantified Goal) on climate finance must be to transform the climate finance landscape and herald a new era of mutual trust, cooperation and climate action,” the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report urges. 




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Lomborg: UN climate conference — just an excuse to shake West down for cash – UN seeking financing ‘from billions of US dollars per year to trillions of US dollars’

https://nypost.com/2024/11/11/opinion/un-climate-conference-just-an-excuse-to-shake-west-down-for-cash/ By Bjorn Lomborg The UN climate summit in Azerbaijan kicked off Monday in the shadow of Donald Trump’s election and with many key leaders not even showing up. With low expectations set before it even began, the summit will nonetheless see grandiose speeches on the need for a vast flow of money from rich countries to poorer ones. […]




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Cruise, port leaders at Seatrade conference in South Florida see fortunes rising post COVID-19

Where do the world’s big cruise lines, a major cog in South Florida’s tourism industry, go from here? Answers emerged quickly at the annual four-day Seatrade Cruise Global conference at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center




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Moody seeks Disney-Reedy Creek records; DeSantis says, ‘you ain’t seen nothing yet’

Gov. Ron DeSantis vows to keep fighting for control of Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District.




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Port Canaveral seeks solutions to broker smooth cruise and space relationship

It’s actually good one of the world’s largest cruise ships strayed into the safety zone and delayed a SpaceX rocket launch, Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray says.




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Disney World: Another way to see Ariel (and her legs) is coming up

Disney World to host new meet-and-greets with Ariel in conjunction with new live-action "Little Mermaid" movie




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OSHA Seeks Photos for ‘Beat the Heat’ Contest

OSHA’s "Beat the Heat" photo contest returns, inviting employers and workers to share images of safe practices in extreme heat; submit entries by July 19 for a chance to be featured and win prizes.




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The Pandemic - Unforeseen Events and Unforced Errors

With the Biden administrating pledging to aggressively enforce workplace regulations, now is the time to make sure employers are in compliance with wage and hour practices.




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MRCA Seeks Nominees for Naphis Mitchell Reyes Excellence in Safety Award

Help honor a safety professional in the roofing industry by nominating them for the MRCA's 2024 Naphis Mitchell Reyes Excellence in Safety Award.




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VIDEO: Montana Roofing Association Leaders Seek Diversity in Roofing

The 2024 president and vice president of the Montana Roofing Association share their vision of the roofing industry’s future.




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Seeking the ‘Best’ of You

Roofing Contractor's search for the next commercial and residential roofing contractors of the year begins. Are you in?




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Roofing Technology Think Tank Seeks Nominations for 2020 Innovator of the Year Award

The RT3's annual award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry.




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SPRI Seeks Input in Reapproval of RD-1 Retrofit Drain Standard

SPRI plans to seek re-approval of the ANSI/SPRI RD-1 standard for retrofit roof drains as an American National Standard and is asking professionals for feedback; contact SPRI to participate.




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Roofing Contractors See Benefit from New, low-VOC Ultra-Pure Spray Foam

Ultra-Pure spray foam is designed to minimize odors and VOC emissions before, during and after application and is designed to deliver consistent performance year-round.




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Domestic Construction Spending Sees Uptick in September

In September, U.S. construction spending rose by 0.1% to $2.14T, with private residential projects driving a slight increase; public-sector construction grew by 0.5%, totaling $495.2B.




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Speaksee Raises Funds for Speech Recognition App for Hearing-Impaired People

Dutch startup Speaksee has raised more than $1.1 million to further develop its captioning apps and fuel its international expansion.




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Nigeria: Mobile Spectrum - Gwandu Seeks Unity Among African Countries

[Leadership] Former executive vice chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Bashir Gwandu has called on African representatives to the ITU's World Radiocommunications Conference 2027 (WRC-27) to stand united in securing spectrum allocations critical for mobile connectivity in rural areas.




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Nigeria: WRC-27 - Gwandu Seeks Unity Among African Countries to Secure Vital Mobile Spectrum

[Daily Trust] A former Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Bashir Gwandu, has called on African representatives to the ITU's World Radiocommunications Conference 2027 (WRC-27) to stand united in securing spectrum allocations critical for mobile connectivity in rural areas.




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Seeing retail differently: Driving transformation through computer vision and AI

By Carlos Osuna, Head of R&D, Panasonic Connect Europe.

The retail industry is at an inflection point. Booming e-commerce volumes and changing consumer behaviour on the back of economic pressures are making customers more price-sensitive and less brand loyal.




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More growth for EPG and Greenplan as DANX Denmark seeks to implement ‘overlapping’ route planning solution in Denmark operations

The new partnership between supply chain software provider EPG and route planning solutions provider Greenplan has already reached a significant milestone, with the news that time-critical logistics specialist DANX is rolling out Greenplan in its Denmark operations.




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Education, DHS among agencies seeking new IT leaders

Federal technology leaders from DISA, Army PEO-EIS and CMS are heading for new jobs in the private and public sectors.

The post Education, DHS among agencies seeking new IT leaders first appeared on Federal News Network.




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When it comes to joint efforts, OSD seeks collaboration over ‘sixth service’ role

When it comes to solving inherently joint problems such as command and control at large scale, the OSD is a “partner to the services and not an opponent.”

The post When it comes to joint efforts, OSD seeks collaboration over ‘sixth service’ role first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Engagement with third parties seen as the greatest anti-corruption risk

A new report from global law firm White & Case LLP and the Risk & Compliance Advisory practice of KPMG LLP reveals the current state of compliance on key issues across industries, geographies, and organisational sizes. 




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DIA sees STEM pay supplement as a ‘powerful recruiting tool’

DIA is taking advantage of targeted local market supplement that was approved by the Pentagon last year for cyber, IT and STEM positions.

The post DIA sees STEM pay supplement as a ‘powerful recruiting tool’ first appeared on Federal News Network.




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FEHB enrollees will see more choices for comprehensive IVF coverage in 2025

In plan year 2025, FEHB enrollees will see 45 plan options, across 25 different plans, offering IVF coverage above OPM’s baseline requirements for carriers.

The post FEHB enrollees will see more choices for comprehensive IVF coverage in 2025 first appeared on Federal News Network.




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In 2025, FEHB enrollees will see largest health premium increase in over a decade

Beginning in January, federal employees and annuitants in FEHB will pay an average of 13.5% more toward their health care premiums, according to OPM data.

The post In 2025, FEHB enrollees will see largest health premium increase in over a decade first appeared on Federal News Network.



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DoD seeks to create ‘culture of learning’ through CDAO

Christopher Skaluba, the executive director in the DoD CDAO, said the office is creating tools to provide data-driven insights on AI workforce needs.

The post DoD seeks to create ‘culture of learning’ through CDAO first appeared on Federal News Network.




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Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary

Hundreds of thousands of veterans have received additional benefits in the past year after President Joe Biden signed legislation expanding coverage for conditions connected to burn pits that were used to destroy trash and potentially toxic materials. The first anniversary of the law is Thursday, and Biden will mark the occasion at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Salt Lake City. Administration officials are trying to encourage as many people as possible to sign up by Wednesday, which would allow their benefits to be retroactive to when the law was signed. The agency is also trying to hire more people to handle the influx of claims, which is expected to cause larger backlogs over the coming months.

The post Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary first appeared on Federal News Network.




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These rarely seen DoD civilians matter a lot in times of war

Some 20,000 civilian employees work in the organic industrial base, supplying DoD with items it can't get from industry in enough quantity or not not at all.

The post These rarely seen DoD civilians matter a lot in times of war first appeared on Federal News Network.




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No one seems to know what the new Mac Pro will be like

Are the people tasked with making Macs better at keeping secrets?



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What I hope to see at HP Amplify 2024

This is my Wishlist of tech I'd like to see at HP Amplify later this week. #hp #hpamplify #ai #ar #vr



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Europe's space sector seeks to boost commercialisation

Europe's space sector seeks to boost commercialisation




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Netflix’s ad-supported plan reaches 2nd anniversary, sees 70 million monthly users

The 720p resolution plan with advertisements is currently available in 12 territories. #netflix #streaming




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Scandal-hit car maker Toyota sees profits take a tumble

Scandal-hit car maker Toyota sees profits take a tumble




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Musk's backing of Trump sees Tesla's value rise above the trillion dollar mark

Musk's backing of Trump sees Tesla's value rise above the trillion dollar mark




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CVC Capital reported to be seeking Italian pharma firm sale

CVC Capital reported to be seeking Italian pharma firm sale




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Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, displaced people seek shelter

Aftermath of Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, displaced people seek shelter




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Want to Help Ensure the Internet Remains Open? Internet Society Seeks Nominations for 2025 Board of Trustees

Do you (or someone you know) believe that people everywhere should have access to affordable, reliable, and resilient Internet connectivity? Are you passionate about ensuring that people everywhere have an Internet experience that is safe, secure, and protects them online? Do you have leadership experience in business, government, philanthropy, and/or the nonprofit sector?