iStock/Thinkstock(ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio) -- A trip into "dark web" drug deals has resulted in the arrest of an Iowa man for allegedly selling thousands of dollars in narcotics to college students in Ohio using bitcoin, authorities said. Athens County, Ohio prosecutor Keller Blackburn announced on Monday they had arrested Anthony Scott Boeckholt, 42, of Forest City, Iowa, on Jan. 29 for allegedly selling "many large shipments of narcotics and other drugs" to two students in Athens, Ohio. Boeckholt has been charged with engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, a first-degree felony, for deals that occurred for two years from January 2016 to January 2018. The deals, arranged through the so-called "dark web," were done using bitcoin -- making them especially hard to track, according to the prosecutor's office. "The secretive nature of the dark web and cryptocurrency allows huge drug deals to be made without a trace," Blackburn said in a statement. "This means that anything purchased on the dark web may not be what it appears, leading to fentanyl-laced narcotics and other more severe substances." Authorities said they linked two drug overdose deaths in 2017 at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, to the investigation surrounding Boeckholt. Boeckholt is being held in Iowa awaiting extradition to Ohio, police said. The prosecutor announced more charges are expected against "additional individuals in both Ohio and Iowa as this case remains under investigation." Ohio is one of the hardest-hit regions for the country's opiate crisis, according to statistics. Statistics from the Ohio Department of Health showed 4,050 people died from opioid overdoses in 2016, the most recent statistics on record. Ohio had the second-most overdose deaths per state in the country, behind only West Virginia, with 39.1 deaths per 100,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control. "Ohio is in the middle of an opiate crisis, and this suspect in Iowa was using college kids to traffic thousands of dollars in narcotics," said Blackburn. Copyright 2018, ABC Radio. All rights reserved. @alextdaugherty Puerto Ricos needs in Washington are urgent. The U.S. territorys federal Medicaid funding will run out this month. Congress hasnt passed a disaster relief bill since October. And as Hurricane Maria fades out of the daily news cycle, pushing lawmakers to act through lobbying is one arena where the Puerto Rican government can exert influence. But Puerto Ricos government-appointed lobbyists in Washington failed to change the islands corporate tax status after asking at the last second; the governor urged Congress in November to authorize $94.3 billion in disaster relief a massive sum that a Republican-controlled House and Senate isnt likely to approve and Puerto Rican leaders recently began a statehood blitz on Capitol Hill that even supporters in Washington say has no hope of success. The nearly year-long negotiations on the massive tax bill in Congress are a window into the Puerto Rican governments inability to influence the levers of power in Washington, and Hurricane Maria along with the islands lack of voting representation in Congress arent solely to blame. After failing to get legislative victories, Gov. Ricardo Rossello attacked Republicans who agree with him on Puerto Rican statehood, including Florida Sen. Marco Rubio. Rossello vowed to use the expanding Puerto Rican diaspora in states like Florida as political leverage in the 2018 elections. But while Rossello has started spending time in Florida, his office in Washington has yet to successfully influence major pieces of legislation. The Puerto Rican Federal Affairs Administration, PRFFA, a Washington-based group of Puerto Rican government officials tasked with representing Rossellos interests on Capitol Hill and the White House, constantly shifted legislative priorities throughout negotiations on the tax overhaul, which made it difficult for members of Congress to understand the islands needs, according to multiple congressional offices. PRFFA executive director Carlos Mercader, a Rossello appointee, said the groups position on taxes was conveyed throughout the process and it has never varied, to this day. PRFAA never shifted the goalposts, Mercader said in an email. On the contrary, it addressed different provisions as they were put forward by Congress. Weeks before the tax bill became law, Rossellos lobbyists began to argue that the bill treated companies in Puerto Rico as foreign entities under the revamped tax code, putting them at a competitive disadvantage compared to their mainland counterparts. But the push came too late and wasnt a feasible request, according to Republican and Democratic lawmaker offices who work extensively on Puerto Rican issues. When the corporate tax change failed, Rossello went on the offensive, publicly criticizing Republicans like Rubio for turning their backs on Puerto Rico in its time of need, three months after Hurricane Maria destroyed the islands entire electrical grid. Rubio said Rossellos office raised objections about corporate taxes in Puerto Rico just over a week before the bill passed the U.S. Senate, adding that the bulk of their engagement was always with the disaster relief, and rightfully so. But, Rubio added, it remains to be seen whether the corporate tax changes will have the negative affects on Puerto Rico that Rossello claims. Rossello isnt happy that the tax bill imposes a 12.5 percent tax on intangible assets of U.S. companies abroad and a minimum of a 10 percent tax on companies profits abroad. The measure in the tax bill is designed to stop American companies from avoiding taxes by shifting profits overseas. But it would also apply to Puerto Rico because the island is treated as both a foreign and domestic entity under the U.S. tax code. We will analyze those who turned their back on Puerto Rico, who passed a bill that goes against the spirit of the law, Rossello said in December. Read more here. Pecan Market to Register Significant Growth Globally Forecast to 2024 https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/samples/12652 https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/toc/12652 www.persistencemarketresearch.com The factors driving the pecan market are high nutritional value of pecan nuts, increasing focus towards preventive care, consumers are rapidly shifting towards consumption of healthy food. Increasing urge of the consumers for living a healthy lifestyle, coupled with increased usage of edible nuts as an ingredient by various food industries such as bakery & confectionery, dairy, snacks and others. Increasing concern regarding side effects of chemicals and synthetic additives used in food and beverages is fuelling demand for natural alternatives like pecan in the market. However, lack of product quality standard and uniform packaging and quality standards will act as a barrier for global pecan market. In recent years, pecan industry is dealing instability due to uneven supply.Pecans are edible tree-nut crop which is cultivated for its delicious and buttery yet rich flavour, which contains minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and health beneficial nutrients. Pecan contains 690 calories/100g which makes them good source of energy, regular consumption of pecan helps to decrease cholesterol level in the blood. Pecan contain polyphenolic antioxidant ellagic acid, vitamin E, beta-carotene, lutein and zea-xanthin, which makes them rich source of many phyto-chemicals and helps to remove toxic like oxygen-free radicals that helps to decrease the risk of diseases like cancer as well as help to prevent body from various infections.Request to Sample of Report @Pecan mainly produced in Georgia, followed by New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. According to National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), in 2014, Georgia produced 76 million pounds of pecan. Whereas, New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona produced 67 million pounds, 61 million pounds, 21 million pounds of pecan, which is 17% low from previous year for Georgia, and 7% for New Mexico and Arizona.According to FAS, in 2014, The U.S. exports of pecan increased by 28% in comparison to previous year. In 2014, the U.S. exports of pecan was valued more than US$ 445 million and imports are valued at US$ 370.6 million which is 52% higher than previous year. In 2014, Canada was largest market for shelled pecans valued at more than US$ 45 million. In 2015, Mexico produced 270,535.4 Mn pounds of pecan, which is 400,000 lbs higher than previous year.According to USDA's Economic Research Service, in 2014, per capita consumption of pecan was ranging from 0.3 pounds to 0.6 pounds.Global pecan market is segmented on the basis of application and region. Based on the application, global pecan market is segmented into bakery, snacks, beverages, confectionary, and others. Among the application segments bakery and confectionery products collectively contribute to more than 50.0% market share. On the basis of region, global pecan market is segmented into five regions, North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa.Request Report For TOC @Some of the key participating player in global pecan market are Pecan Producers International, Missouri Northern Pecan Growers, Linwood Nursery, Navarro Pecan Company Inc., The Green Valley Pecan Company, SA Pecans, Kalahari Desert Products (Pty) Ltd., Hudson Pecan Company, and others.About UsPersistence Market Research (PMR) is a U.S.-based full-service market intelligence firm specializing in syndicated research, custom research, and consulting services. PMR boasts market research expertise across the Healthcare, Chemicals and Materials, Technology and Media, Energy and Mining, Food and Beverages, Semiconductor and Electronics, Consumer Goods, and Shipping and Transportation industries. 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These are mainly made by the processes such as cutting, bending, and drawing. Various type of dies and press are used for manufacturing of automotive sheet metal components.Rise in demand of the passenger vehicles, increase in manufacture of light weight automobiles, and rise in demand of hybrid and electric vehicle are some of the major factors driving the growth of the automotive sheet metal components market. However, intermittent price of metals is one of the major factor restraining the growth of the automotive sheet metal components market. According to World Steel Association, which is one of the largest and most dynamic industry associations in the world, approximately 30% of the total steel produced in the world is used in automotive sector and mechanical equipment manufacturing.Request Table of Content of This Report:Automotive sheet metal component market outlook:Asia Pacific is the largest region for the automotive metal sheet components market. China is a leading market for aluminum and steel sheet components followed by Japan and India. According to World Steel Association, China is accounted as a number one in steel production. In 2016, China produces approximately 808 million tonnes of steel, which is nearly a half of total steel production of the world. Also, in August 2017, high demand for trucks and passenger cars in China led to the rise in it sales to around 5.3%. Automotive Steel metal sheets are more widely used as compare to aluminum sheets owing to its strength and durability. Therefore demand for steel sheets will remain dominant in the forecast period. However, increase in demand of light weight and hybrid vehicles will rise the demand for aluminum metal sheet components in the forecast period.According to World Steel Association, in 2015, European Union was estimated as the second largest region for steel production, with a projected 166 million metric tonnes of global steel production. Countries of European Union such as Germany, Italy, France, and Belgium are the top importer and exporter of steel products. Germany is projected to have exported around 24.7 million metric tonnes of steel and imported around 25 million metric tonnes. Also, in UK, support from government for the automotive research and development and the funding of around US$ 1.63 billion in R&D in car industry for the manufacturing of lightweight material, low-carbon propulsion, and autonomous vehicles has augmented the growth of automotive sheet metal components market in this region.North Americas automotive industry is the largest automotive manufacturing sector in the world. U.S., Canada, and Mexico are the top manufacturers of automotive parts.According to International Trade Administration, Canada is the top exporter of automotive parts followed by Mexico. Exports of automotive parts of U.S to European Union shows steady growths since 2012 to 2015, which increases approximately from US$ 5 billion to US$ 7.2 billion. The demand for automobiles and rise in technology in automobile manufacturing increases the demand for automotive sheet metal components in the market over the forecast period,In March 2017, Motherson Sumi Systems Limited (MSSL) successfully acquired 93% shares of Finlands PKC Group Plc. PKC group is global commercial vehicle industry and MSSL is the leading manufacturer of many automotive parts which provides significant presence in the Europe and American commercial vehicle segment.Key players in the Global Automotive Sheet Metal Components MarketSome of the key players operating in automotive sheet metal component market include Larsen Manufacturing, LLC, General Stamping and Metal Works, Aleris International, Inc., Mayville Engineering Company, Inc., Paul Craemer GmbH, O'Neal Manufacturing Services, Omax Autos Ltd., Novelis, Inc., and Frank Dudley Ltd.For More Information :About Coherent Market Insights:Coherent Market Insights is a prominent market research and consulting firm offering action-ready syndicated research reports, custom market analysis, consulting services, and competitive analysis through various recommendations related to emerging market trends, technologies, and potential absolute dollar opportunity.Contact Us:Mr. ShahCoherent Market Insights1001 4th Ave,#3200Seattle, WA 98154Tel: +1-206-701-6702Email: sales@coherentmarketinsights.comVisit Our New Website: Mono DiGlycerides Market to Surge at a Robust Pace in Terms of Revenue Over 2017 - 2025 https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/toc/13864 https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/samples/13864 http://www.persistencemarketresearch.com Mono DiGlycerides is commonly known as fatty acid; it is used in food products as an emulsifier. Fatty acid or mono-diglycerides are typically low in concentration. This chemical is extensively added in food commodities to enhance their shelf life. Though it is used to increase the storage life of the food products, several inbuilt negative qualities are impacting the overall development of the mono-diglycerides market.Some of the popular food products such as palm oil contain a considerable amount of mono-diglycerides and studies reveal and the consumption of this chemical hampers health. Ricinus fatty acids, nickel, tartaric acid are some of the commonly found compounds in mono-diglycerides. Mono-diglycerides are typically present in packaged foods. Some of the less health friendly food products available in the market, such as baked foods, soft drinks, ice creams, gums and candies harbour mono-diglycerides.Request for Table of Contents @The packaged food industry is booming, and this constant growth of this industry is expediting the sale the preservatives such as mono-diglycerides. Packaged food industry is continually expanding its periphery. In the recent times' packed food and drinks have grown manifold in some of the developing regions such as APEJ and MEA. Countries such as India and China are playing a crucial role in the growth of the packaged food and beverages industry. Apart from the APEJ region, processed and packaged food industry in GCC region has witnessed a standard growth in the last few years. Market experts believe that the food processing sector will register a significant CAGR in the coming few years. Political turmoil in some of the East European countries will continue to hamper the growth of the food processing and packaged food and beverages industry; the adverse political climate has already fractured the financial development of this region and further reduced the purchasing power millions of citizens present in this region of the globe. The packaged food will clock less profit from the Chinese market as stringent regulations; enhanced awareness will play a spoilsport in the growth of the prepared food and beverages market. These conflicting elements will affect the healthy development of the food preservatives market in the years to come.Rapid change in the lifestyle of the commoners around the globe, rising need of on -the- go- food products and the emergence of new thriving markets packed with millennial population will help to expand the market of the packed foods and beverages. These factors will fuel the use of mono-diglycerides as an additive. Natives of the emerging markets such as India, MEA are less concerned about food safety and government rules are lenient, authorities are apathetic towards public and food security. These factors will support the growth of the food preservatives such as mono-diglycerides in the forthcoming years. Though the awareness levels about healthy foods are high in developed markets such as North America and Europe, still there is a large chunk of the population which is dependent on these packaged foods. The food giants present in these regions of the globe are incredibly powerful and they are capable of twisting government policies to continue their market dominance. Some of the biggest names from the processed food industry are camped across this region to compliment the market requirement. These food giants are moulding the psyche of the consumers through star-studded brand campaigns. These components will promote the processed food market which will further enhance the demand of the chemicals such as mono-diglycerides.Dip in the use of packaged food products and minimal use of harmful chemicals adapted by some organic or halal food manufacturing companies around the globe and stringent government rules to protect public health will slow the growth of the mono-diglycerides market.Request to View Sample of Research Report @Being the largest processed food market North America will drive the growth of the mono-diglycerides market. Europe will follow suit. APEJ and MEA market will probably hold a lion share of the monoglycerides market in the years to come. As the consumers of these regions are unaware of the harmful effects of this chemical and government rules on food safety are full of loopholes. China and Japan will showcase a dip in the growth of the mono-diglycerides market as buyers are sensitised, and their food habits are different from rest of the world.ESTELLE, gillco ingredients, parchem, ChemNet, Hangzhou GengYang Chemical Materials Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Fuchun Food Additive Co., Ltd. are some of the many companies operating in the mono diglycerides market.About UsPersistence Market Research (PMR) is a third-platform research firm. Our research model is a unique collaboration of data analytics and market research methodology to help businesses achieve optimal performance.To support companies in overcoming complex business challenges, we follow a multi-disciplinary approach. At PMR, we unite various data streams from multi-dimensional sources. By deploying real-time data collection, big data, and customer experience analytics, we deliver business intelligence for organizations of all sizes.Contact UsPersistence Market Research305 Broadway7th Floor, New York City,NY 10007, United States,Telephone +1-646-568-7751USA Canada Toll Free: 800-961-0353Email: sales@persistencemarketresearch.comWeb: Robot Teach Pendant Market- Global Industry Insights,Analysis, 20162024 https://www.coherentmarketinsights.com/ongoing-insight/toc/673 https://www.coherentmarketinsights.com/ongoing-insight/robot-teach-pendant-market-673 http://www.coherentchronicle.com The teach pendant is a device that is used to control the industrial or non-industrial robot remotely. Teach pendant device provides a various settings which helps to control robots and also helps to design and develop new capabilities and features.Request Table of Content of This Report:The increasing R&D investment for the development of next generation robots become one of the key factor for the growth of robotic tech pendant market, globally. According to Coherent Market Insight analysis there was US$ 91.5 billion spending in robotic industry in 2016, up from US$ 71 billion and is forecasted to reach up to US$ 188 billion in 2020.Various R&D activities are trying to improve the technology in the robotics such as mechatronics, perception manipulation, navigation, gripping, and motion control. The second generation robots holds the technical capability of sensors and 3D- vision system which works with the integration of control system and intelligent algorithms with teach pendants which helps to identify the machine and human presence. For the next generation robotics the vendors are highly focused to improve the cognitive skills of robots with the help of control systems, sensors, high-power processors which helps robots to analyses the gathered information in real time entity and change its behavior accordingly. In addition to this, the increasing demand of non-automotive application and advancement of technology are also some of the major driving factors which increase the market of robot teach pendant globally.The alternative programing method become one of the major threat which hinders the growth of the global robotic teach pendant market. The robotic programing method is done by three approaches - online programming method, simulation or offline programming method and lead through programming method. The online programming method adopts teach pendant is a time consuming method. So simulation or offline programming method is adopted by the end users.Material handling application holds the dominant position in the global robot teach pendant market and is projected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. This application is majorly influenced by increasing demand from various end users industries such as automotive, electronics and many more installing the automating process in there manufacturing units. The increasing demand to advanced product development and availability of less skilled labor majorly in developing countries such as China, India have increased the demand for 6robots as they have the capability to perform multiple tasks.Robot teach pendant market Outlook Asia Pacific holds the largest market of the global robot teach pendant market.On the basis of geography, global robot teach pendant market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa. Asia Pacific holds the dominant position in the global robot teach pendant market and is projected to retain its dominance throughout the forecast period. The increasing automotive industry in India and China provides a major opportunity for the robot teach pendant market in this region. According to Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles in 2016, China sold 28 million units of vehicles up from 24.7 million units in 2015.Key companies of the global robotic teach pendant marketABB Ltd, Fanuc Corporation, KUKA AG, Omron Adept Technologies, Inc., Yaskawa Motoman, COMAU S.p.A., DENSO Robotics, Epson America, Inc., Festo, Intelitek, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Nachi Robotic Systems Inc, Staubli International, Yamaha Robotics Inc. are some of major companies in the global robotic teach pendant market.For More Information :About Coherent Market Insights:Coherent Market Insights is a prominent market research and consulting firm offering action-ready syndicated research reports, custom market analysis, consulting services, and competitive analysis through various recommendations related to emerging market trends, technologies, and potential absolute dollar opportunity.Contact Us:Mr. ShahCoherent Market Insights1001 4th Ave,#3200Seattle, WA 98154Tel: +1-206-701-6702Email: sales@coherentmarketinsights.comVisit Our New Website: Baby Car Seat Market to Register a Stout Growth by 2025 https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/toc/14044 https://www.persistencemarketresearch.com/samples/14044 http://www.persistencemarketresearch.com Baby car seats are specially designed seats in the car for infants. The basic idea behind manufacturing baby car seats is to protect the children from injury or death during collisions until they are big enough to use seatbelts. These exclusively designed seats come in various sizes according to the height and weight of a child. As the law and regulations about safety car seats are stringent in various regions including U.S., U.K., Germany and New Zealand, car manufacturers are likely to include baby car seats as an inbuilt feature of the car. Baby car seats were first manufactured in the early 1930s, however, the purpose was not the safety of children. They were manufactured to bring the kids to a height so that the driving parent can easily keep a watch on them. It was only in 1962 that British inventor Jean Ames made a rear-facing baby car seat with a sole intention of protecting the child. Later on, a forward-facing baby car seat with a metal frame was made to increase the protection of the child. Baby car seats are of various types, however, they are mainly categorized as infant seats, combination seats, booster seats and convertible seats.Request for Table of Contents @Increasing incidents of fatal car accidents across the globe is one of the important reasons behind the growth of the global baby car seat market. Rising urbanization is equally important in driving the global baby car seat market growth. High disposable income and increasing spending on passenger cars is also creating a positive impact on the baby car seat market. Growing birth rate, especially in countries like China and India in the APAC region, is expected to fuel the demand for baby car seats in the global market. The quality of baby car seats has improved in the last few years. Various new features such as an anti-rebound bars to keep the seat steady in case of collision and energy-absorbing foam layers are attracting buyers. This factor is also creating a robust development in the global baby car seat market. Stringent laws regarding child safety and increasing awareness among the global population about baby car seats are other factors that are creating a lucrative market for baby car seats across the globe.Declining birth rate in developed regions is the major factor hindering the growth of the global baby car seat market. High-priced baby car seats are refraining the global population from buying them and this is one of the precise reasons for hampering the development of the global baby car seat market. In some of the developing regions, cars are still a luxurious commodity and unaffordable to several people. This factor creates a negative impact on the baby car seat market in developing regions. Lack of awareness of child safety while driving and the absence of stringent laws are the other reasons for impeding the development of the global baby car seat market.Stringent government laws regarding the use of baby car seats are anticipated to boost the market in North America and Europe during the projected period. Increasing trend of e-retailing particularly in North American countries such as U.S. and Canada is also expected to drive revenue growth of the baby car seat market in North America. Rising population in China is also expected to create numerous opportunities in the baby car seat market in the APAC region.Request to View Sample of Research Report @Chicco, Britax, Recaro, Kiwi Baby, Newell Rubbermaid, Orbit Baby, Bebe Confort and Nuna are some of the key players in the global baby car seat market.About UsPersistence Market Research (PMR) is a third-platform research firm. Our research model is a unique collaboration of data analytics and market research methodology to help businesses achieve optimal performance.To support companies in overcoming complex business challenges, we follow a multi-disciplinary approach. At PMR, we unite various data streams from multi-dimensional sources. By deploying real-time data collection, big data, and customer experience analytics, we deliver business intelligence for organizations of all sizes.Contact UsPersistence Market Research305 Broadway7th Floor, New York City,NY 10007, United States,Telephone +1-646-568-7751USA Canada Toll Free: 800-961-0353Email: sales@persistencemarketresearch.comWeb: Meatless Jerky Market Trends and Opportunities for the Industry by 2025 https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/sample/sample.php?flag=B&rep_id=32639 https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/checkout.php?rep_id=32639