It Takes a Village to Raise a Winner – A Journey to Overcome Adversity
By Assunta NgNORTH-WEST ASIA WEEKLY Vanessa with her portrait (Photo by Assunta Ng) It’s no surprise that Bellevue’s Vanessa Lee won the title of Miss Chinese Chamber of Commerce USA in San Francisco. What is surprising is that Lee won three titles, a record feat for the local Chinese community in the national Miss Chinatown […]
Aemetis will supply Qantas with nearly 20 million liters of blended SAF per year
(March 15, 2022, 11:49 +07) Qantas has unveiled a plan to tap into supplies of California-produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for its flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Australia. SAF produces up to 80% fewer emissions than traditional jet kerosene and is compatible with existing aircraft. Airlines around the world are increasingly using […]
War in Ukraine brings down ‘iron curtain’ on global supply chains
Francis Fukuyama, the American political scientist who once described the collapse of the Soviet Union as the “end of history”, suggested that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could be called “the end of the end of the story “. He meant that Vladimir Putin’s assault signals a rollback of the ideals of a free Europe that […]
Global Sweet and Sour Sauce Market 2022 Supply Chain Analysis, Structure, Industry Inspection and Forecast 2028 – Instant Interview
MarketQuest.biz delivered another notice named Global sweet and sour sauce market, which contains territorial and overall market information and is expected to profit from 2022 to 2028. During the examination, this market is fully taken into account. This report covers market definition, characterizations, applications, engagement, and patterns of the global Sweet and Sour Sauce industry. […]
Russian war in global ‘breadbasket’ threatens food supply
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine are also threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who depend on the Sea Region’s vast fertile farmlands. Black – known as the “breadbasket of the world.” Ukrainian farmers have been forced to neglect their fields as millions flee, […]
Frustrated with supply chain issues? BBB offers tips for thriving during shortageOzark Radio News
Shoppers enter a Best Buy store for a Black Friday sale Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 in Overland Park, Kansas. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Grocery store aisles have gaping empty sections and shoppers can never predict what will not be available. New car dealerships are struggling to fill their empty lots. People who build homes report long […]
Code 3 renames supply store to honor Collinsville
Do not panic. The Code 3 seasonings and sauces you use to spice up your steaks and hot dogs aren’t going anywhere. What changes is the name of the barbecue supply store that the owners of Code 3 operate along Main Street in Collinsville. In fact, it’s their hometown that’s going to get some love […]
Ngyuen Coffee Supply Raises $2.6M in Funding to Support Company’s Growing Commitment to Vietnamese Robusta
New York, NY – Nguyen Coffee Supply announced the closing of a $2.6 million seed funding round. The funds will advance the company’s mission to bring Vietnamese coffee – and the resilient robusta bean – to the masses and support the company’s distribution expansion and product innovation. The roundtable will help transform the coffee industry […]
Slavic restaurant manager says prayers for his Ukrainian family to stay safe
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to affect many people around the world, including here in Mid-Missouri. Today ABC 17 spoke to the manager of a Slavic restaurant in Sedalia to get his thoughts on the invasion. Karina Kukharets, manager of Pure Life Cuisine, says she has several family members from Ukraine, so […]
5 Reasons to Buy a Vacation Home in Myrtle Beach | Blog
Is it time to invest in a second home? Maybe you’ve always planned a vacation home, why not Myrtle Beach? If you are indeed looking for a great place to spend summers and long weekends, South Carolina is perfect. Although tourists flock to the area for its pristine beaches and great weather, many private and […]
îLESONIQ has dropped the first part of its 2022 lineup
What are the service advantages of a metro on tires? Speed. A 1961 study comparing possible tunnel and train sizes for the subway explored the many advantages and disadvantages of rubber tires. Many of these benefits come from the frictional grip of the tires on their tracks. The study authors showed, for example, that trains […]
LBI restaurant manager sails and surfs across the Atlantic Ocean
SAILING SMOOTHLY: What surf trip dreams are made of. Stephen DiPietro just sailed from Europe to the Caribbean on the catamaran Aldora, seen here (top left) anchored in a surf break in the British Virgin Islands. (Photo by Kelly Foote) When a leg of Stephen DiPietro’s winter travels was canceled, something told him to wait. […]
How do you say “I love you” in Chinese?
By Assunta NgNORTH-WEST ASIA WEEKLY What’s an unforgettable way to propose? Meet Xin Li, who just surprised his girlfriend. How he asked the question: “Will you marry me?” was quite original in the Chinese community. It was the first time in four decades that someone placed a proposal ad in the Seattle Chinese Post (SCP). […]
How Salesforce Trailhead Helped a Restaurant Manager Land a Technical Job
In March 2020, Tony Nguyen became one of 114 million people who lost their jobs in the pandemic. He used e-learning to gain skills for the tech industry because he had no experience. Now he has a more flexible work schedule and is happier in his new role as administrator. Tony Nguyen was about to […]
Dine-And-Dashers Ram Car Into Restaurant Manager – KCAL9 and CBS2 News, Sports, and Weather
Alex Biston’s Weather Forecast (February 5 edition)A high of 72 degrees at the beaches, with a high of 75 in the Los Angeles and OC metro areas and in the valleys. 29 minutes ago 2 dead in rollover highway crash in ColtonThe California Highway Patrol said two cars fell off the embankment and ended up […]
Restaurant supply chain startup Choco secures $100 million in funding
Diving brief: Tech startup Choco secured $100 million in Series B funding, bringing the company’s total funding to $171.5 million since its inception in 2018, according to a press release. Choco’s technology enables efficient food procurement processes and reduces operational expenses between restaurants and suppliers by providing inventory management and live stock updates, the company […]
Cheetah restaurant supply app pivots like everyone else – J.
Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. When Na’ama Moran’s company launched an app for restaurants that streamlines the ordering and delivery of wholesale supplies, it was in 2015 – long before anyone knew what was to come by 2020. The goal, Moran said, is and always has been […]