Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Schmitz Cargobull has taken on 150 additional employees to ensure it can meet the strong demand for box body and reefer trailers from across Europe which has pushed production at its Vreden factory in Germany to approximately 1,500 trailers per month In a market which has seen some competitors reduce production capacity Schmitz Cargobull's Vreden plant is bucking the trend and working three shifts per day Over the last few months the company has seen a steady increase in orders Compared to the same months in the previous year production has risen by around 30 per cent The increase in demand has been bolstered by a heavy presence at major trade shows across a number of key markets Board Member for Sales at Schmitz Cargobull says: "At the Comtrans trade fair in Moscow we received more than 1,600 orders 1,200 of these were for the trailers we make in Vreden The next big show is the Solutrans commercial vehicle exhibition in Lyon (France) – it’s not taken place yet but already we are receiving positive signals." Schmitz Cargobull has increased the flexibility of its factories through modularisation across product lines and has structured processes so that production can respond quickly even in the case of volatile market demand This ensures that customers can place an order for a trailer Schmitz Cargobull does not produce stock trailers – every trailer is manufactured to a customer’s own requirements Ulrich Schöpker puts the success of Schmitz Cargobull's box body trailers down to the high quality and reliability of its products and to the company's European-wide aftersales support Schöpker explains: "Our temperature-controlled trailers have been the benchmark on the market for more than 60 years and This drives us to maintain and further our competitive edge “The high demand we are experiencing is a great sign of the confidence customers have in our innovations and services.” Schmitz Cargobull (UK) is a subsidiary company of the German-owned Schmitz Cargobull Group the biggest and leading manufacturer and supplier of semi-trailers in Europe The Schmitz Cargobull Group has manufacturing plants in Germany Lithuania and Russia and employs over 4,500 people Schmitz Cargobull had a turnover of approximately €1.512 billion and produced more than 43,000 trailers A number of additional services complete the company profile: Cargobull Finance for leasing and lease purchasing; Schmitz Cargobull Parts & Services for vehicle servicing and spare parts; Schmitz Cargobull Service Partners for repairs and maintenance; Schmitz Cargobull Telematics for trailer telematics and Schmitz Cargobull Trailer Store for used trailers Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated units are constructed using the company’s FERROPLAST® Thermo Technology modular steel-skinned panels to keep loads at the desired temperature Visit Schmitz Cargobull UK’s dedicated online press room at http://news.cision.com/schmitz-cargobull Press Contact UK:                                                                    James KeelerGarnett Keeler PRTel: 020 8647 4467Email: james.keeler@garnettkeeler.com Metrics details The negative health consequences of truck driving are well documented despite the distinct occupational challenges between long- and short-haul driving limited research has been conducted on how the health profile of these drivers differ The aims of this study were to characterise the physical and mental health of Australian truck drivers overall and to identify any differences in factors influencing the health profile of long-haul compared to short-haul drivers 1390 Australian truck drivers completed an online survey between August 2019 and May 2020 Questions included validated measures of psychological distress work ability and health-related quality-of-life Participants driving 500 km or more per day were categorised as long-haul and those driving less than 500 km as short-haul The majority of survey respondents were classified as either overweight (25.2%) or obese (54.3%) Three in ten reported three or more chronic health conditions (29.5%) and poor general health (29.9%) The most commonly diagnosed conditions were back problems (34.5%) high blood pressure (25.8%) and mental health problems (19.4%) Chronic pain was reported by 44% of drivers Half of drivers reported low levels of psychological distress (50.0%) whereas 13.3 and 36.7% experienced severe or moderate level of psychological distress respectively There were a small number of differences between the health of long- and short-haul drivers A higher proportion of short-haul drivers reported severe psychological distress compared to long-haul drivers (15.2% vs 10.4% Long-haul drivers were more likely to be obese (63.0% vs 50.9% < 0.001) and report pain lasting over a year (40.0% vs 31.5% Having more than one diagnosed chronic condition was associated with poor mental and physical health outcomes in both long- and short-haul drivers Australian truck drivers report a high prevalence of multiple physical and mental health problems exercise and preventing chronic conditions and psychological distress that can also be implemented within the unique occupational environment of trucking are needed to help improve driver health Further research is needed to explore risk and protective factors that specifically affect health in both short-haul and long-haul drivers it is crucial for the transport industry to invest in their workers and address the health and lifestyle risk factors associated with truck driving Improving the health of the workforce will benefit drivers directly but also help to ensure the future stability of road freight transport further compounding the negative impact of pre-existing health conditions Most prior research on driver health has focused on long-haul drivers with few studies examining the health of short-haul drivers In order to determine the value of tailored approaches to intervention design between these occupational roles the industry requires greater knowledge around how work factors differentially affect the health of long- and short-haul drivers Any intervention to improve the health and wellbeing of drivers must be implemented in the Australian context so it is essential to understand the specific health challenges Australian drivers face There is limited research on the health profile of Australian truck drivers overall and health differences between long- and short-haul drivers are unknown the aim of this paper is to a) characterise the health profile of Australian truck drivers b) compare the health profiles of long- and short-haul drivers; and c) determine if there are differences in the factors influencing health outcomes of long- versus short-haul truck drivers This cross-sectional online survey was administered via the Qualtrics Insight Platform [22] and was designed to be completed within 10 min are a hard to reach population for research so it was essential that the survey was brief contained language drivers would recognise and understand and drivers could choose to participate and remain completely anonymous Recruitment occurred through a multi-pronged sampling approach designed to reach drivers as directly as possible industry specific publications and study partner internal communications with employees and union members Study partners included a large national private transport company operating a fleet of more than 5000 vehicles the peak national transport workers’ union representing over 70,000 Australian transport workers and a state government work health and safety department Targeted paid advertisements on Facebook were also used to capture a broad distribution of ages and work types Drivers were eligible to participate if they were: a) Employed in a job involving the transport of goods in the 12 months prior to the survey and b) Drove a vehicle (van or larger) for their job (> 4.5 t) Drivers must have been able to complete the survey in English Personal and work characteristics were captured to provide information on the study cohort and allow characterisation of work type into long- (driving ≥500 km/shift) and short-haul (driving < 500 km/shift) drivers This definition of long- and short-haul driving was tested with partners and drivers before being implemented in the survey Work characteristics included questions about working conditions and factors specific to driving (i.e. asking drivers to identify which conditions they had been diagnosed with by a health professional The number of conditions for each driver was then summed to identify drivers with multiple health conditions asking participants to describe their ability to work on a scale of 0 (completely unable to work) to 10 (able to work at their best) and categorised as poor (0–5) Data cleaning and analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows, V26 [37] Variables with groups < 20 were combined with larger categories or collapsed into “other” categories Participants with missing responses in key questions (n = 416) such as work type were removed from analyses Missing values or “Prefer not to say” responses comprised < 3% of the remaining items and were therefore not included in results Counts and percentages were used to summarise the survey data The characteristics of long- and short-haul drivers were reported separately to enable comparisons The Chi2 statistic was used to determine statistical significance between group proportions The HRQOL utility score and EQ-VAS mean score was compared using independent t-tests In order to establish differences in the factors influencing mental and physical outcomes for long- versus short-haul truck drivers psychological distress and HRQOL were chosen as dependent variables for further regression analysis Ordinal logistic modelling was used to examine predictors of severe psychological distress and generalised linear regression modelling was used to examine predictors of decreased HRQOL HRQOL utility score was converted to a disutility score (1-HRQOL score) and log transformed (log (disutility score) + 1) to be entered as the dependent variable in linear regression model An increase in Disutility score was indicative of a decreased HRQOL and worse health outcome Independent variables entered into both models included: age The measure of effect was reported in Odds Ratio (OR) for ordinal logistic models and in exponentiated coefficient (Exp(β) for linear models Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05 Professional experience driving a truck ranged from > 20 years (41.2%) Half of the drivers (50.4%) reported working between 41 and 60 h/week The most common working shift was multiple trips between the same location or “home base” (56.8%) followed by a long single trip between two locations (24.0%) More long-haul drivers reported working > 60 h/week compared to short-haul drivers (58.9% vs 24.1% Half of the long-haul drivers had shifts of a single long trip (50.3%) whereas the great majority of short-haul drivers took multiple trips between the same location (78.0%) per shift (χ2(2) = 423.4 Vehicle type also differed between long- and short-haul drivers (χ2(3) = 289.8 Diagnosed health conditions by work type with a mean (SD) EQ-VAS score of 72.2 (19.9) Long- and short-haul drivers had comparable self-rated general health Age and number of diagnosed conditions were associated with psychological distress in both work types (Table 4) those < 35 had approximately 4.3 times greater odds of having severe levels of psychological distress for both long- and short-haul drivers The impact of diagnosed conditions on psychological distress was amplified with large increases in the odds of having severe psychological stress for both long-haul (more than 7 times) and short-haul (more than 14 times) drivers for those reporting ≥3 conditions Short-haul drivers working ≤40 h/week had lower odds of having severe psychological distress than those working between 41 and 60 h Number of diagnosed conditions was a significant predictor of increased Disutility score (i.e. reduction in HRQOL) in both long- and short-haul drivers (Table 5) and reporting ≥3 conditions was associated with a 16% increase in Disutility score Being overweight or obese was associated with a 3 and 2% increase respectively in Disutility score in short-haul drivers Working ≤40 h/week and driving a rigid truck was associated with a reduction in Disutility score in short-haul drivers whereas long-haul drivers working a shift type of “a single long trip between 2 locations” had reduced Disutility score No other factors were significantly associated with Disutility score in either work type The poor physical health profile demonstrated in our survey reflect many of the health risks drivers face at work A consequence of the absence of policy in this area is that we see the space being filled by community and industry-based organisations which often leads to initiatives that are not fully evaluated so their effectiveness remains unclear Strategies such as prioritising younger drivers in road safety actions plans or ensuring that health care providers integrate this knowledge into their management plan for truck drivers could provide a way forward in the prevention and management of truck driver ill health Educating general practitioners and allied health on the different risk factors long- and short-haul drivers are exposed to would contribute to a preventative approach in the management of truck driver health and wellbeing Regulators could also use this information in their guidance material and inspections in an effort to prevent these injuries Future studies focused on driver health should aim to measure more comprehensive work personal and environmental factors to establish the impact of these factors on driver health The application of validated measures such as the K6 these results highlight areas for further investigation and cannot be used as a basis for establishing causal relationships This study 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PeerJ. 2018. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.6249 Fighting against a shortage of truck drivers in logistics: measures that employers can take to promote drivers’ work ability and health Download references Driving Health acknowledges the support of Comcare supported by NHMRC Partnership Project grant number GNT1169395 and is co-funded by study partners the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Linfox and the Centre for Work Health and Safety DL is supported by a NHMRC Investigator grant (1196892) AC is supported by an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (LP190100218) School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Eastern Health and Monash Addiction Research Centre Elizabeth Pritchard: Writing-review and editing The author(s) read and approved the final manuscript All methods were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations use and disclosure of the data for this study was approved by Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (MUHREC) on 12 June 2019 (Project ID:19191) All participants were provided with a study explanatory statement and provided informed consent prior to completing the survey The authors declare they have no competing interests Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations unless otherwise stated in a credit line to the data Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-12850-5 Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: Sorry, a shareable link is not currently available for this article. two contrasting sets of attitudes have become prominent: unsureness yielding to indifference The first may be attributable to a lack of specificity as to what is being proposed Lawyers describe a contract as unenforceable because of being void for uncertainty If provisions are unspecified or can be given no determinate content then parties cannot reasonably be held either to have satisfied them or not does not stop acrimony or protracted wrangling The suspicion that a contract may be void — or that it may provide carte blanche — is reason In the context of a referendum in the UK or the United States the likely outcome where the electorate is unsure or indifferent is low turnout the expression of uncertainty is either a spoilt or unmarked ballot If that were to be the outcome of this referendum the cause of according full recognition to the rights of Indigenous peoples would not be lost Treaties and constitutional options would remain available but they would require substantial and precise specification before being brought before Parliament or submitted to a second referendum it would be important to acknowledge that “no to this proposal” should not be assumed to imply “no to anything” More troubling is the second set of attitudes: disagreement transformed into mutual accusation Western democracies have moved into an unstable and reactionary phase and economic disruptions over the last two decades — including the global financial crisis mass migration and the displacement of persons and the intensification of disagreements over serious cultural and ethical issues It is common to cite such factors when attempting to explain the rise and electoral success of illiberal reactionary movements Initially these movements acquired merely local and regional influence but then they exploded into public consciousness when they began enjoying national success — first with the elections of Viktor Orbán and Jaroslaw Kaczyński in Hungary and Poland respectively and then with the outcome of the Brexit referendum in the UK and the election of Donald Trump in 2016 far-right parties have entered government or governing coalitions in Finland and they are leading in the polls in Germany and Holland It seems clear that a change in the politics of the West is underway that looks to threaten the consensus commonly described as “liberal” public discourse in those democracies has become increasingly accusatory So much so that what passes for political commentary is generally facile and self-serving actively eschewing intellectual humility and mutual understanding in favour of seizing opportunities to signal the purported moral and intellectual superiority of the pundits over the “irrationality” of their opponents my academic life has been divided between the UK I was in Britain during the Brexit campaign and referendum and in the United States in the period leading up to and including the 2016 election the self-assured view of the centre- and left-leaning media and politicians alike was not only that the insurgents were abhorrent but that they were aberrant and would be defeated you could put half of Trump's supporters into what I call the basket of deplorables What struck me about Clinton’s remarks at the time was the fact that she and her audience seemed to have no qualms about speaking of millions of their fellow citizens in such disparaging terms Subsequently I had the chance to tour a number of US states and that Trump was likely to win the presidential election; and second that many of those who would vote for him — including women in blue-collar communities — had no illusions about Trump’s character Their primary reason for voting for Trump was that this was their only chance to counter the coastal “progressivism” which they rightly believed held them in such contempt A similar story could be told about the lead up to and outcome of the Brexit referendum — and about the enraged response in the “liberal” media to the outcome in each case The success enjoyed by the “Leave” campaign was due to “deception” Every time the No cases raise their arguments if you start pulling it apart you get down to base racism every one of them says the No case is substantially false Even though they were evidently directed at the tactics of “No” campaigners and not the values of “No” voters it is hardly surprising that Professor Langton’s comments called to mind the similar language used to cast aspersions on Brexit voters and Trump supporters The growing tendency in Australian public debate about contested issues is to regard opponents as either malign or ignorant (or both) — as “knaves or fools” This trend needs not only to be resisted but reversed and the means of achieving such a reversal is to recover the idea of reasonable disagreement and policies draw upon experience and imagination which vary as between parties — they deal in interpretations and conjectures in these arguments participants are trying to establish that one option is more reasonable than the other not that one is demonstrably true and the other by implication certainly false Reflection along these lines ought to bring home the fact of intellectual fallibility — that partial knowledge and imperfect perspectives are part of the general human condition and not a peculiar trait of one side of a political divide One needs also to understand what factors have produced polarisation what patterns of relationship have resulted and what features tend to intensify or diminish the sense of intractable difference Grasping these points allows one to be less assertive in argument and to deflate the presumed certainty of an opponent When there is some recognition of the symmetry of the situation each party has reason to moderate their claims They can then develop a sense of companionship in fallibility that begins to approach — and may even encourage — a kind of civic friendship and more general tolerance The experience of the last seven years has taught us that incommensurable disagreement and deep mutual suspicion brings out the worst in our democracies as things stand currently in the Voice referendum debate 2024·Snowboard Park & PipeThe FIS Freeski and FIS Snowboard Park & Pipe Europa Cup has finally wrapped up for the 2023/24 season first with the final slopestyle and big air competitions in Corvatsch two weeks ago and then this past weekend in Austria’s Kitzsteinhorn resort with a weather-effected week of halfpipe action to wrap up the EC campaign An impressive collection of international riders have been on hand through the last few weeks of the Europa Cup season looking to get a few more competition days in before hanging up the bib until 2024/25 a lucky few of those riders earned themselves a quota spot on next winter’s World Cup start list by claiming the overall EC wins for the season since the World Cup season finale in Silvaplana at the end of March the weather in the Alps has been challenging at best with winter refusing to release her grip on the mountains and stormy weather subjecting athletes and organisers to some frustrating difficulties The Corvatsch Europa Cup competitions two weeks ago were able to go down in full for both snowboard and freeski slopestyle and big air for both disciplines finishing with successful results But organisers and officials at this past weekend’s Europa Cup season-ender in Kitzsteinhorn were not so lucky as the persistently bad weather through the week lead to the cancellation of big air events for both snowboard and freeski and for the cancellation of the freeski halfpipe competition While the last few weeks were oftentimes difficult overall it was another successful Europa Cup season showcasing consistent progression and commitment from organisers and athletes alike with some of the very best competition action we’ve ever seen at the Continental Cup level on display Punching their tickets to full-time action on next season’s FIS Snowboard World Cup were Romy van Vreden of the Netherlands and France’s Romain Allemand who topped the women’s and men’s slopestyle + big air rankings Isabelle Loestcher (SUI) and Campbell Melville Ives (NZL) took the the overall wins on the halfpipe Europa Cup as the 18-year-old finished in the top-10s in all but two of her seven EC starts on the season it was one week of standout success that powered her to the top - the first week of January where she took the slopestyle victory and runner-up in the big air competition at the Font Romeu Europa Cup 2023/24 was a breakout season on several levels as the 17-year-old earned three victories and four total podiums in seven Europa Cup starts to take the overall title while also claiming medals at both the Gangwon 2024 Youth Olympic Games and Livigno 2024 Junior World Championships Allemand also earned the first World Cup podium of his career with a second-place finish at the Tignes (FRA) slopestyle World Cup it was Switzerland Isa Loetscher capping off a strong season with the Europa Cup title and a quota spot for the 2024/25 World Cup a second and a third place finish in her three EC starts this past season Loestscher stomped what was a competition first switch crippler in in Corvatsch two weeks ago combining progression with results on a way to solidifying her status as a World Cup regular For the men it was New Zealand’s Campbell Melville Ives eking out the overall EC halfpipe win finishing just 10 points ahead of David Habluetzel (SUI) With Campbell’s twin brother Finley taking top spot on the freeski Europa Cup rankings it was a hugely successful season for the Melville Ives family and 2024/25 is looking exciting for Snowsports NZ It was a big Europa Cup season for the Swiss Freeski squad on the big air + slopestyle side of things with Michell Rageth and Thierry Wili winning the overalls and assuring their World Cup spots for 2024/25 20-year-old Rageth was dominant on the women’s side of things taking three wins and seven total podiums while finishing in the top-10 in all 11 of her EC starts Also scoring two World Cup top 10s in 2023/24 Rageth looks well on her way to becoming the next big thing on the always-strong Swiss team this past season was an important one to reestablish himself as World Cup regular but aside from a podium at the thinly attended Bakuriani slopestyle World Cup in 2021/22 hasn’t seen a lot of success on the big tour and will look to take things to the next level on the World Cup in 2024/25 On the halfpipe side of things it was an encouraging - and somewhat surprising - result for the Japanese freeski squad as 27-year-old Nanaho Kiriyama took the women’s Europa Cup in what was he first season of EC competition While it was Kiriyama’s first go on the European circuit she is a World Cup veteran of over a decade with the first of her 21 career starts coming back in the 2012/13 season It will be interesting to see what she does with her World Cup spot secured for next season as the Japanese team builds towards the Milano-Cortino 2026 Olympic Winter Games as Finley locked his overall win down by taking top spot at the lone halfpipe European Cup Premium competition of the 2023/24 season in Laax The 17-year-old has been knocking at the door of a World Cup podium for two seasons now with several top-3 qualification results and a fourth-place finish at the season finale in Calgary Look for Finley to make some series noise 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beyond their academic appointment View all partners Young children engage in scientific thinking and actions long before they enter a classroom. They do all sorts of things in their pursuit of knowledge: poking, pulling, tasting, pounding, shaking and experimenting. This demonstrates their need to learn and naturally seek out problems to solve That’s why creating opportunities for observations and actions through play could stimulate children’s emerging scientific thinking. Play offers a valuable way to help children learn basic scientific literacy. That’s because artistic expression is a natural part of early childhood In a recently published study I explored whether there could be a rationale for music-inspired free play to foster scientific exploration in early childhood I watched preschoolers during free play at two daycare centres in Mohadin in South Africa’s North-West province Free musical play takes place in an environment that has been prepared by the teacher (though children themselves take the initiative for playing) The space stimulates the young child to experiment with and explore the musical properties of sound I specifically focused on music-inspired play because music in early childhood is one of the first natural and accessible “tools” for children to express their thoughts Musical and artistic activity are especially important at an early age; they nurture the development of emotion Not only is children’s innate musicality expressed and developed when they are given the time to explore: it also creates freedom, flexibility and facilitation in the early years and gives rise to unexpected moments when learners integrate music into their own learning I was able to develop a model that illustrates the rationale for music-inspired play to foster scientific exploration which teachers in early childhood settings could apply if they want to use musical freeplay to boost children’s scientific learning There is a difference between scientific thinking and the learning of scientific facts Scientific thinking involves children in the process of finding out leading them to make their own discoveries Teachers can foster scientific thinking by viewing young children as active learners rather than simply as recipients of knowledge They can offer varied opportunities to explore and experiment which will allow children to construct meaning and develop understandings that are not only valid but also valuable in their ongoing intellectual development pre-schoolers can learn about the scientific concept of momentum by rhythmically moving on swings – while singing at the same time singing becomes faster to match the speed of the learners’ movements sing the song at a slower tempo and stop moving their legs the swing also slows down until it eventually stops Young children can also learn about how sound production works by using their voices and vocal chords This sort of voluntary learning helps to reduce the consequences of failure Children feel less frustrated and are allowed to be creative and expressive in spaces where they make choices It’s very important that teachers get involved in free play. Merely playing with no guidance won’t necessarily promote the desired learning Teacher involvement does not mean that the teacher directs interferes with or facilitates free play and exploration But they can create appropriate environments present opportunities and equip learners with musical experiences knowledge and skills that can be used during free play This allows teachers to extend their learners’ knowledge They can also model skills and strategies for turning experiences in free play into learning And musical free play doesn’t just have to take place outside It can also happen during class: for instance when children tap rhythms with their pencils on desks while waiting for time to pass as a teacher hands out books I drew from previous research for the bulk of my study This was supplemented by observations at two rural preschools By watching the children at these schools during recess and in class I was able to identify and explore practical examples of music–science relationships during free play The children at both preschools produced a variety of spontaneous musical sounds phrases and chants to accompany their play Some children commented to me about sound production describing how they experienced this scientific concept through music-inspired role-play – pretending to be other people or famous actors One outspoken boy informed me that his tonsils had been removed and that this operation influenced what his voice sounded like when he copied other people’s singing Afterwards he found it easier to copy people with lower voices with a raspy tone I then created a model that encourages early childhood educators to create opportunities for constructivist learning to take place through reflection and exploration in free play The idea is that once pre-schoolers are exposed to musical experiences these can be integrated into their free play to foster scientific exploration Constructivism, as academic Joseph Shively explained it, is “how we make meaning of our experiences and come to know the world”. I adapted this to explain how children make meaning of musical experiences and come to know the world through scientific exploration. In the model, facilitation of and exposure to musical skills, experiences and knowledge is the first step. Learners are then able to use these musical skills, activities and knowledge in their free play in an interesting and rich environment created by an encouraging, responsive teacher, which could in turn foster scientific exploration. where he made a number of stops to visit furniture maker Dula the developers behind the Kitchen Stories app Cook has been documenting his trip on Twitter, sharing a number of photos at each site. Before leaving France, he made one last stop to visit the Marché Saint-Germain Apple Store, where he met with staff, iOS developers, and Apple customers. It was his second visit to an Apple Store following a stop in Marseille earlier this week Dula is a furniture manufacturer that works with Apple to create some of the furniture and hardware used in Apple's retail stores During his time at Kitchen Stories, Cook also met with Refinery29 for an exclusive interview where he talked about women in the workplace Cook was specifically questioned about the German start up scene where just 13.9 percent of lead roles are held by women improving that rate hinges on a work environment that "encourages and motivates women to participate." He went on to say that it's a problem that needs to be tackled early in life with young women encouraged to enter the STEM field and Cook explained that Apple pays all employees equally regardless of gender And if we only notice once that someone earns only 99.8% of the salary of another then we do everything we can to make up for it It's just not right and not fair that women still earn so much less than men Cook's full comments can be read over at Refinery29, but the original interview is in German and will need to be translated Following his short trip to Germany, Cook will head to Scotland on Wednesday where he will accept an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow Note: Due to the political nature of the discussion regarding this topic, the discussion thread is located in our Politics, Religion, Social Issues forum. All forum members and site visitors are welcome to read and follow the thread, but posting is limited to forum members with at least 100 posts. 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We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other Apple platforms. “This is the biggest civil rights movement of our time,” said Floyd’s uncle, Selwyn Jones among those who attended the last of three services honoring his nephew’s life “We have to figure out a way to make a stand.” By the time the “homegoing service” started at the Fountain of Praise church on the southwest side of Houston the sanctuary was nearly filled with more than a thousand people It was an emotionally packed program that included tearful pleas for justice from the family a video message from former Vice President Joe Biden and a eulogy by the Rev 1/17 Pallbearers carry the coffin of George Floyd from the sanctuary of the Fountain of Praise church in Houston on Tuesday.  (Godofredo A Vasquez / Pool) 2/17 Family and friends of George Floyd enter the Fountain of Praise church for his funeral on Tuesday in Houston   (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) 3/17 A man draws an image of George Floyd during Floyd’s funeral at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston on Tuesday.  (David J Phillip/AFP) 4/17 Families participate in a children’s march in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and national protests against police brutality on Tuesday in New York City   (Angela Weiss / AFP) 5/17 LaTonya Floyd speaks during the funeral service for her brother Phillip / Pool) 6/17 Rep Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) speaks at George Floyd’s funeral in Houston on Tuesday.  (Godofredo A Vasquez /Pool) 7/17 A mourner raises a fist during George Floyd’s funeral on Tuesday in Houston.  (David J Phillip / Pool) 8/17 Brooke Williams speaks during the funeral service for her uncle at the Fountain of Praise Church on Tuesday in Houston Philip/ Pool) 9/17 Rodney Floyd speaks during the funeral for his brother on June 9 at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston Vasquez / Pool ) 10/17 Ne-Yo sings at the funeral for George Floyd at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston on Tuesday.  (David J Phillip/ Pool ) 11/17 Cyril White talks about his friend George Floyd during Floyd’s funeral in Houston on Tuesday Vasquez / Pool) 12/17 Family members grieve during the funeral for George Floyd in Houston on Tuesday Vasquez / Pool) 13/17 The Rev Al Sharpton speaks during the funeral for George Floyd on Tuesday in Houston.  (David J Phillip / Pool ) 14/17 The Rev Al Sharpton speaks during the funeral for George Floyd in Houston on Tuesday.  (Godofredo A Vásquez / Pool) 15/17 Philonise Floyd wears sneakers bearing a tribute to his brother during George Floyd’s funeral Tuesday in Houston Phillip / Pool) 16/17 A child finishes a sign she will hold at a children’s march in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and national protests against police brutality on Tuesday in New York City   (Angela Weiss / AFP ) 17/17 Actor Jamie Foxx righgt greets Rodney Floyd during the funeral service for George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church June 9 Phillip / Pool) Among the crowd were relatives of other Black victims in high-profile cases in which extreme use of force by police or others was alleged Also in the sanctuary were actors Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx Watt; Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Police Chief Art Acevedo; and various members of Congress and of Floyd’s family “No child should have to ask questions that too many Black children have had to ask for generations,” Biden said in a video address to Gianna and her family that played in the church sanctuary “We cannot leave this moment thinking we can once again turn away from racism .. from systemic abuse that still plagues American life.” Floyd’s brother later led the crowd in a chant of Floyd’s name whose pictures were featured in the funeral program “We’re going to keep this fight on,” Rodney Floyd said insisted that “justice will be served” for her uncle despite what she described as a system that is “corrupt and broken.” ‘Make America great again.” But when has America been great?” she said Sharpton decried “wickedness in high places,” alluding to President Trump and condemning his decision to clear protesters outside the White House with tear gas and rubber bullets Sharpton vowed to continue protesting and urged others to maintain pressure on officials to prosecute convict and sentence the four Minneapolis police officers who fatally restrained Floyd on May 25 “Lives like George’s won’t matter until they pay the cost for taking those lives… How are you going to scare bad cops when bad cops don’t go to jail?” he said Jones and other relatives said they planned to keep working not only to prosecute the officers charged with killing Floyd, but also to address police brutality and racism nationwide. “He cannot die in vain,” Jones said. “I’m not going to let this one go. If we can’t make change now — forget about it.” Jones’ sister Angela Harrelson, 58, who lives in a Minneapolis suburb and had welcomed her nephew when he moved to the area three years ago, had debated with her brother whether to dwell on their outrage or on hope. She favored hope. “You can only stay in the tragedy so long. People want to feel better,” she said. Jones said that for him, the pain of losing Floyd was still too fresh. “Right now, everybody is in an ache,” he said. Jones feared Floyd’s name would be forgotten, just one more addition to the list of Black men killed by police. He said he planned to do all he can to prevent that, to keep the legacy of this moment alive and his nephew immortal. After the service ended, Jones waited with other family members to travel to the suburban cemetery where Floyd would be laid to rest beside his mother. The gold-plated casket was transferred from a black hearse to a white horse-drawn carriage near the cemetery. “This is the end. There is no more,” Jones said. “But I’m not stopping.” World & Nation George Floyd’s ancestors lost land, education and their lives to racist U.S. policies Molly Hennessy-Fiske was a staff writer for the Los Angeles Times from 2006 to 2022 in Houston, Los Angeles, Washington and the Middle East as bureau chief. World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map New trailers from Schmitz Cargobull will ensure the show goes on for bands on tour with Stardes the Sheffield-based specialist entertainment logistics provider which transports equipment for concerts and touring artistes throughout Europe has taken four Schmitz Cargobull FP25 dry freight box van trailers to provide more capacity for its operations Stardes Transport Manager Tim Stansbury says: “Our trailer needs are quite different from that of a typical haulier and require a lot of customisation Schmitz Cargobull offered us a very short lead time He adds: “We plan to run our trailers for at least 15 years across Europe and Schmitz Cargobull is probably the only manufacturer we know we can trust to have that kind of parts support and a reliable pan-European service network.” The trailers were delivered right on time for the start of a busy winter touring season The FP25 trailer is well-suited to Stardes operations where volume capacity is critical as it sits lower on a unique Mega full chassis design offering greater capacity while still remaining under the 4m height limit imposed for international European transport The trailers were manufactured as a bespoke build from the factory in Vreden and further modifications were carried out in the UK at Schmitz Cargobull’s Doncaster site Lithuania and Russia and employs over 5,100 people Schmitz Cargobull had a turnover of approximately €1.625 billion and produced more than 45,300 trailers James Keeler or James BoleyGarnett Keeler PRTel: 020 8647 4467Email: james.keeler@garnettkeeler.com / james.boley@garnettkeeler.com GerdRohrsen, Head of Corporate CommunicationsSilke Hesener, Manager Public RelationsTel: +49 02558 811501Email:silke.hesener@cargobull.com 13.6.2019 12:09:37 CEST | EMD - European Marketing Distribution | Press release European Marketing Distribution AG (EMD) announces several changes to positions within its Board of Directors: during the shareholders' general meeting in Stockholm the Swedish Axfood Manager Johan Neuman was elected vice-chairman Neuman took the office over from Franz-Friedrich Müller from Markant AG who retired after many years of actively supporting and guiding EMD as vice-president Müller will remain member of the EMD management board The management body also welcomed a new member: Jaap van Vreden (Dutch national Van Vreden has extensive experience in buying category management and merchandising and serves as Sourcing and Procurement Director at Lenta Maniele Tasca will continue to be President of the EMD Board of Directors Tasca: “We extend to Jaap van Vreden a very warm welcome and we look forward to a fruitful cooperation Jaap has played a leading role in building up the internationally acknowledged purchasing divisions of Lenta and will strengthen our Board of Directors with immediate effect.”  The EMD Board of Directors comprises now the following members and functions: -      President: Maniele Tasca -      Vice-president: Johan Neuman (Axfood) -      Franz Friedrich Müller (Markant AG) -      Jaime Rodríguez (Euromadi Iberica) -      Dick Roozen (Superunie) -      Jaap van Vreden (Lenta) has been acknowledged since 1989 as an efficient and high-performing partner for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) by the consumer goods industries The leading associated group operates now together with its member companies in 20 countries in Europe The member companies of European Marketing Distribution (EMD) are active in the following markets:  Italy: ESD Italia                                         Picture is available at AP Images (http://www.apimages.com) Subscribe to all the latest releases from EMD - European Marketing Distribution by registering your e-mail address below Cooperation will start in the private label business Global supply chains offer increased opportunities for growth to the distributors and industrial partners involved – retail customers benefit from a larger assortment variety (Pfäffikon Switzerland): The European Marketing Distribution AG (EMD) welcomes a new partner: Homeplus Co is from now on closely cooperating in the sourcing of private label products with the leading European associated group The agreement signed on Wednesday 23 January in Zürich by Homeplus’ CEO Lim Il-Soon provides also for the option of cooperation in other areas of intercontinental cooperation – Cross reference: Picture is available at AP Images (http://www.apimages.com) - Homeplus is the second largest company in the South Korean retailer market with a turnover of 9.7 billion US dollars (2017) The Homeplus Group owned by the Asian private equity firm MBK Partners operates currently 752 retail outl Icecat has announced the appointment of Bertrand Thomas and Rody de Vreden to Toys sales manager for France and account manager of Toys Icecat’s commitment to serving its toy clients has been further strengthened by two new team members Icecat has developed a comprehensive data model specifically for toy brands including specifications and values associated with them the data model supports over 70 languages and continues to expand “With a good base of brands and retail customers in the toys industry I am looking forward to further expanding the network of clients and celebrating new partnerships worldwide,” said Rody de Vreden I look forward to cooperating with our current and potential clients in France thriving together in the e-commerce industry,” said Bertrand Thomas “Let this online journey begin.” Icecat is the market leader in product content syndication for the online toy and entertainment industry and helps brands deliver product content to their retailers more than 100 toy brands are working with Icecat Icecat aims to provide the toy industry with the best eCommerce content solutions for easy product content exchange and the best online experience NEWS INSIGHTS EVENTS VIDEOS Search Home/IOT/5G: Why is this a game changer?5G: Why is this a game changer?The next iteration of mobile connectivity But this will be more than just a step up in speed 5G will change how the world communicates and what we communicate with the way we connect will start to change rapidly This may seem like a big claim for an era already defined by connectivity's forces But 5G may very well be worthy of that distinction: when it arrives and reaches mass adoption we face two areas of scarcity: speed and capacity As we connect devices and services that can think at the flash of an electron the ways we are connecting them have real limitations it curtails the ability to do certain things delivering an entire workload backup into a remote environment within seconds is not practical; at least not yet Even enterprise fibre still can't quite deliver on that promise nor can it give near-instantaneous interactions with a remote system delivering up to 10 gigabit-per-second (Gbps) data rates at a latency as low as 1 millisecond It's this second statistic that is the most noteworthy "Imagine you're an athlete and you're waiting for the shot to start the race Your ability to respond to that gunshot going off is similar to the latency of connection The advantage of responding faster in whatever technique we use becomes vital when you consider concepts like high data transfers and autonomous vehicles." They are detached from the vastly more powerful central systems and thus don't benefit from that extra muscle Yet they are at the coalface and their actions have a direct impact on operations yet must do so with less than the central benchmark Different remedies are being applied to this such as sorting data at the edge for faster transfers by sending less or developing facsimiles of central algorithms to manage certain complex tasks (local intelligence) But ultimately the real power and action remains at the centre: not only the machines remotely operating machinery isn't very practical 5G will rival the best latency fibre can offer Considering the expense of adding a fibre link to every device wireless alternative doesn't need any further qualification a lot of our reliance on needing fixed assets equipment and infrastructure reduces significantly," Van Vreden explains "If the infrastructure in a corporate environment is decentralised into the cloud 5G will further increase employees' ability to interact with these cloud systems as if they were directly connected." He raises a very basic yet relatable example: "Imagine video conferencing with ease Just connect your device and be part of a HD quality video conference with perfect voice and video whether you're in an Uber or coffee shop that's about to become even more connected." This is why it's important for progressive enterprises to start including 5G in their connectivity discussions now but the possibilities are of such a magnitude that they shouldn't be ignored If black swans are possible events that couldn't have been foreseen for their outlandishness perhaps 5G is a white swan: visible on the horizon and a guaranteed new way of doing things in and around technology At present 5G isn't a decided standard yet though the building major blocks are basically in place It's a significant change to mobile transmissions: radio waves from 4G 3G and the rest are measured in centimeters requiring new types of antennas as well as a different level of density Getting 5G going will take significant investment and availability will roll out steadily It's not just focused on mobile networks: 5G will service a wide range of networks and applications Its proposed low power levels also make it a natural fit for IOT deployments "The standard and basic concept has a general consensus There's a lot of investment in the States companies like Huawei and Nokia have begun testing 5G systems with trials also kicking off here at home," says Van Vreden adding that the reason why it must be considered now is because of what might follow in its wake: "5G will more than likely only be a reality in 2020 SDWAN and other cloud solutions will become more of a reality for many companies Early adopters of these technologies will more than likely benefit immediately as others catch up." it will be a subtle gateway into a connected future we have not yet experienced Make sure your business knows what this may mean to its future Infoprotect is a leading ICT solution provider offering managed solutions in five pillars of the ICT landscape: IT security Infoprotect has assisted customers in diverse sectors to increase productivity For further information, visit www.infoprotect.co.za Login Moving To Singapore? Essential Guide - Expat Living in Singapore Moving to Singapore - learn about neighbourhoods We help make the most of expat living in Singapore https://expatliving.sg/custom-engagement-rings-in-singapore-gems-diamond-rings/ Where can you buy engagement rings in Singapore – or create a diamond ring design for a special anniversary From eternity rings to custom engagement rings here are a few Singapore jewellers who can help create something that you or your loved one will cherish forever Finding the perfect jewellery piece starts with finding the right jeweller – someone who truly understands your style and needs You want a jeweller who can guide you on what works and what doesn’t Whether you have a clear idea in mind or are still searching for inspiration and designers Chris and Sara will do the rest they can gather ideas and show you pictures and samples sketch suggestions and even source diamonds or gemstones if required They can also offer advice on wearability and stone size – all with the goal to craft a design you’ll love and a piece that lasts Each piece is designed and handcrafted from scratch in 18K gold Custom jewellery doesn’t have to be loud or expensive More than Diamonds is known for its distinct minimal style and wearable designs If you have inherited jewellery or old pieces you no longer wear they can repurpose the gemstones to create something fresh and new for you to love again Find out more about their process by reading the design stories on their website and then make an appointment to discuss your ideas Jewellery entrepreneur Aarti Sonawala of ART N ASH is a certified gemologist diamond grader and designer with years of experience her family’s diamond and fine jewellery business has been around for four generations experiences and stories is important in crafting the perfect piece for you beautiful gemstones and diamonds to weave magic into her jewellery whether it’s a custom-made engagement ring or something for a special occasion Aarti likes to offer clients the biggest possible stones without compromising on colour and clarity The design is then computer-generated with the estimated gold and diamond weight The process usually takes four to six weeks The “Everyday Elegance” jewellery line at ART N ASH consists of affordable gold and diamond jewellery ranging from $500 to $3,000 Email aarti@artnash.sg to discuss your jewellery ideas, and visit their Instagram @artnashsg Gemstones in her mother’s treasure box sparked Amanda Ang’s passion for jewellery And as the founder and head gem buyer of August Bespoke she’s on a mission to bring clients that same delight when it comes to jewellery The company specialises in custom engagement rings eternity rings and jewellery where artisanship and individuality shine through The company’s proprietary “Sherlock Holmes” Discovery Process allows the team to accurately analyse a client’s style and personality to craft a design that suits them to a tee The team works often with GIA-certified fancy-cut diamonds and lab-grown diamonds that can be cut to exact specifications They also help source any specific type of gemstone the client wants a custom piece of jewellery – crafted in platinum or 18K gold (white and yellow) – takes about six weeks to three months before it’s delivered to you Discover more and schedule a one-on-one consultation with August Bespoke at augustbespoke.com At homegrown jewellery brand Au Etoile Jewelry Ling designs each piece of delicate fine jewellery herself Her goal is to create timeless classics meant to be treasured for a lifetime for clients who appreciate the same aesthetics Focusing on precious metals and gems such as 18k gold and natural stones like diamonds and sapphires Ling works closely with an experienced local gem trader to source materials from around the world local master craftsmen are brought into the process They skillfully assemble each piece and transform Ling’s visions into realities Ling finds inspiration for her designs in every corner of her life – from a piece of lace to a pearl necklace She then turns ideas into creations that capture these precious objects and moments It includes sourcing of precious stones and metals and assembly and polishing by local craftsmen Jewellery at Au Etoile Jewelry ranges from $680 for a sapphire bracelet to $1974 for the Macrame necklace Discover the collection at auetoile.com. You can also book an in-person appointment via email at auetoile@outlook.com Rachel of Rachel P Jewels has a love for jewellery-making that was ignited as a young girl Diamonds and gems sparkled in the office where her family worked alongside suppliers This is where she would often be mesmerised by the skill of craftsmen creating beautiful pieces This early exposure to the world of jewellery spurred a deep fascination that would shape her future This led her to pursue a formal education in the field Armed with creativity and a keen eye for detail she stepped into the jewellery industry with a clear vision: to set a higher standard of quality for bespoke engagement rings and unique designs Each creation from custom diamond rings to eternity rings would reflect her dedication to bringing dreams to life capturing love stories and preserving cherished memories within the gleam of precious metals and carefully chosen rare gemstones and diamonds But Rachel’s journey doesn’t end with her creations With her vast expertise and team of highly skilled craftsmen repurposing and traditional services for fine jewellery after the sale The restoration services allow treasured heirlooms to regain their former glory preserving their sentimental value and historical significance for generations to come Discover more at rachelpjewels.com.sg or email enquiry@rachelpjewels.com.sg to schedule an in-person consultation Now that you know where to buy diamond rings and engagement rings in Singapore Check out more stories on our Style & Beauty page, plus Jewellery – where and what to buy for Valentine’s Day you'll receive our weekly newsletters and offers Cherry is a lifestyle editor from Hong Kong with a decade of experience writing about beauty she loves curling up with a good podcast and hunting down the city’s best food spots with her husband