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Stunt-crazed Instagram star Supreme Patty has snorted hot sauce up his nose and ingested Hennessy in ways no human being should. But he’s probably most famous for pouring lime juice into his eyes.
Patty, whose real name is Patrick Wallace, has built his Instagram empire blinding himself with citrus, then pulling a stunt: looking into an eclipse while sitting in the middle of a busy road, for example, or trying to ride a snowboard while blinded by the juice.
Wallace’s six million Instagram fans might not want to pour lime juice into their own eyes, or endure the dozens of stitches he needed after the snowboarding went wrong. But Wallace does offer them one way to get a taste of the Jackass-meets-Spring-Breakers lifestyle, offering the gaudy chains with gold-colored AK-47’s and marijuana leafs that he wears in his videos.
Best of all, according to Wallace, the chains would normally go for $100—but he’s selling them for free.
“Swipe up to get iced up,” Wallace urges his fans in his Instagram Stories.
Wallace’s entire social media presence revolves around moving the jewelry.
But anyone who tries to buy one of the chains will discover that Wallace’s “free” chains come with a big asterisk. On the final page before placing their order for the free, supposedly $100-value chain, customers are asked to pay a hefty shipping fee of around $20.
The free chains, it turns out, aren’t actually that free.
Wallace is the latest Instagram influencer to be embroiled in a controversy over “drop-shipping,” the phenomenon where businesses brand cheap products from China’s AliExpress website and repackage them for huge profit margins in the West.
Wallace makes his profit on the “free” chains with a variation on drop-shipping called “free-plus-shipping” that’s also popular with Instagram watch companies: luring a customer in with a free product, then charging a sizable shipping fee—where the vendor makes all the profit.
Because sellers like Wallace are trying to maximize their cut of the shipping fee, they often choose the cheapest shipping option, leaving fans waiting months for the product to arrive.
“As a business person, it makes sense what he’s doing,” said Zach Inman, an internet marketer. “I wish it wasn’t as misleading as it was.”
The free marijuana leaf chain that ships for around $20, for example, is billed as among “the best chains in the game” on Supremepatty.com, which values it at $100. But the same chain and medallion is available on AliExpress for less than $2.
The entire process is made easier through Shopify, a service that allows drop-shippers like Wallace to brand AliExpress products as their own and automatically fills orders.
“He could have made that site in just a couple of hours, so it’s a very alluring way for him to make money,” Inman said.
Wallace and Shopify didn’t respond to requests for comment.
Social media followings are a huge advantage for dropshippers, who can otherwise spend thousands of dollars in an effort to differentiate their products from rival Shopify stores selling the same cheap goods. A successful dropshipping operation or endorsement deal can appeal to social media stars, too—especially if, like Wallace, their in-your-face personal brands might alienate better-paying advertisers.
Wallace isn’t the first social media personality to be embroiled in a “free-plus-shipping” controversy. Last fall, social media stars Tana Mongeau and Gabbie Hanna were slammed by their fans for Instagram posts endorsing Kenza Cosmetics, another Shopify storefront that claimed to be offering high-quality, $80 make-up brushes for free.
But the brushes often never arrived. When they did, the kits were clearly not worth $80.
Under fire from countless makeup “drama” YouTubers eager to take down a big target, Mongeau and Hanna insisted they didn’t know the brushes they were endorsing were low-quality AliExpress flips. Kenza Cosmetics, meanwhile, has promised the brushes will arrive at some point, probably in March.
Wallace’s own dropshipping operation has earned him plenty of criticism on YouTube, sparking videos debunking his “free” chains operations, as well as a rival genre of dropshipper videos marveling at his success.
But the controversy doesn’t appear to have dented the growth of his fanbase. Wallace earned more than 12,000 Instagram followers in just one day last week, according to social media analytics site SocialBlade.
All those new Supreme Patty fans can join his Shrimp Gang social media clique for just $45 with a shrimp gang chain, which Wallace claims would normally cost $150.
Or they can go on AliExpress, where the same chain costs $2.60.


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WASHINGTON (AP) — Companies are holding off on purchases of computers, industrial equipment and other long-lasting manufactured goods, a trend that is slowing the American economy.
A fourth straight month of lackluster corporate spending led some economists on Thursday to trim their forecasts for growth in the July-September quarter. The government will issue its first estimate of third-quarter growth on Friday, the last snapshot of overall economic activity before the presidential election.
The report on business confidence overshadowed a drop in applications for unemployment aid and a slight increase in the number of people who signed contracts to buy homes.
Orders for durable goods, products expected to last at least three years, rose 9.9 percent in September, the Commerce Department said. But most of the increase was driven by a spike in aircraft orders, which are volatile and plummeted in the previous month.
Economists pay closer attention to core capital goods, which include machinery and computers but exclude aircraft. Those orders were unchanged in September after only a slight gain in August and steep declines in July and June.Continue reading the main story
And shipments of those goods fell for the third straight month. That means business spending on equipment and software probably declined 4.9 percent in the July-September quarter, economists said. It would represent the first drop in that category since the recession.
Corporate investment helped the American economy emerge from the recession three years ago. But businesses have grown more cautious since spring, seeing tepid growth in consumer spending and declines in exports.
The disappointing report on durable goods led several economists to downgrade their forecasts for third-quarter economic growth. Michael Feroli, an economist at JPMorgan Chase, lowered his forecast to an annual rate of 1.6 percent, down from 1.8 percent. Peter Newland, an economist at Barclays Capital, reduced his forecast to a rate of 1.8 percent from 2 percent.
Either figure would reflect little improvement from the April-June growth rate of 1.3 percent.
Sluggish business investment has burdened job creation at American factories. Manufacturers slashed 20,000 jobs in the third quarter. Factories added 194,000 jobs in the previous three quarters.
A separate report Thursday suggested hiring remains modest, at best. Weekly applications for unemployment benefits fell last week to a seasonally adjusted 369,000, stabilizing after two weeks in which seasonal factors distorted the data. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, rose to 368,000, the Labor Department said.
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A third report on Thursday showed the housing recovery may be cooling off. The National Association of Realtors’s index of sales agreements showed that the number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose slightly in September from August. That suggests sales may level off in the coming months after solid gains in the past year.Continue reading the main story


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lt's pong with Alexa Chung (sorry). Following on from news this week that actress Natalie Portman is fronting a Christian Dior perfume campaign, WWD reports that Alexa Chung has been signed to be the 'face' of a new Lacoste perfume which launches in January. The Brit style icon is the first female celebrity ever to represent a perfume by the sporty French brand.
Now 25, Chung worked as a model before she began presenting tv shows like T4's Popworld, her 2009 US chat show lt's On With Alexa Chung, and the recent series of T4’s Frock Me, co-hosted by her friend, designer Henry Holland. She appeared in an ad last year as one of a series of celebrities photographed for DKNY jeans by Scott Schuman of The Sartoralist. She is currently the 'face' of Pepe Jeans S/S'10 advertising campaign.
ln recent years Chung has gone from being every indie music fan's pin-up, to being a high profile fashion icon, topping Best Dressed lists, sitting FROW at fashion shows and inspiring stylewatchers the world over with her geeky-girly style. Yet it has only been in the past couple of seasons that Chung has begun carefully associating herself with various fashion projects - she already has her own fashion range, a collaboration with US label Madewell, as well as being a muse to Brit bag firm Mulberry, whose 'Alexa' handbag has been the smash hit lT bag of 2010.
Of course we're wondering: how long will it be before Alexa launches a signature fragrance of her own ?


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Wema Bank, the custodian of Nigeria’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, disclosed its women proposition – Sara By Wema – at the 2019 Songversation with Aramide. The unveiling event was a night of conversation and music, which came about on March 29, at Terra Kulture in commemoration of International Women’s Day.
Sara By Wema was created to bring more women together, inform and help support them to grab for financial independence and economic growth. The proposal will leverage on Wema Bank’s variety of products made to support women to accomplish both their business and personal financial and developmental goals.
Sara By Wema offers rewards such as low-interest business loans, free SME toolkit, business advisory solutions, self improvement and business administration resources, and having access to high-interest financial savings plans and is exclusive to women of every age group and socioeconomic background.
The event which was motorized by Wema Bank in partnership with brands such as Mouka Foam, LIRS, MTV Base and many more did not only thrill attendees to great music, it also commemorated women who have made exploits in their various specialist fields and have, within their own ways, given back to society.
Inspiring women such as Kemi Onabanjo, management consultant and blogger; Omoyemi Akerele, a well known person in Nigeria’s fashion industry and artistic director of the Lagos Fashion and Design Week; Oghenekaro Omu, founder of Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls (S.A.N.G),; and Temie Giwa-Tubosun, founder of Lifebank, Nigeria, were honoured for their individual works in making our society much better.
The audience was thrilled by the spectacular performances of Aramide together with other invited artists such as Praiz, Ric Hassani, Sir Dauda, GoodGirlLa, Banke, Temmie Ovwasa, Temilayo and many more, establishing a perfect atmosphere to unveiling such a promising proposition for women – Sara By Wema.


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Canadian producer prices rose for a seventh straight month in March on higher vehicle and metal costs. The country's raw-materials price index declined on lower prices for energy products.
Canada's industrial product price index rose 0.8% in March, Statistics Canada said Friday. Expectations were for a 0.3% gain, according to economists at Royal Bank of Canada.
The producer price index measures the price manufacturers in Canada receive once their goods leave the plant, and does not reflect the final prices consumers pay for goods on store shelves.
Of the 21 commodity groups tracked for the index, all but one recorded a month-over-month increase.
On a year-over-year basis, producer prices rose 5.1%, which represents the fastest one-year gain since November, 2011.
Prices for raw materials used by manufacturers in March fell 1.6%, or a deeper decrease than the 0.5% anticipated by traders.
On a 12-month basis, raw materials prices rose 16.6%.
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As Black Friday approaches, CEO of the Better Business Bureau, Steve Bernas joins Andrea Darlas to discuss ways consumers can avoid scams as they search for the best deals. Bernas says that “scam artists go where the money is at” whether that be through e-mails or fake websites. One tip he wants shoppers to know is to understand the company. He suggests using gift cards right away and cleaning internet browsers so credit card information isn’t easily accessible. Tune in for the full segment here to hear all his tips.[audio http://serve.castfire.com/audio/3569518/3569518_2018-11-22-105418.64kmono.mp3?ad_params=zones%3DPreroll%7Cstation_id%3D3777.mp3]
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This week: rumors of a jump in Chinese import tariffs for LEDs, China exporting more LEDs to Russia, and paying attention to security in smart city controls.
Designing security into smart city control networks
Legacy industrial controllers operating on SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) software are notoriously insecure -- researchers now regularly turn up new vulnerabilities, and bad actors are writing malware that targets SCADA devices. Those advocating smart-city infrastructure, including controls for outdoor lighting, are acutely aware of this legacy and are determined to design smart cities that are secure from hacking. So says C.J. Boguszewski, smart cities lead at Silver Spring Networks, interviewed in CSO Magazine.
"You can imagine that when your smart-lighting network is connected up some 14 year old may decide to try to light them up to be seen from space. We have the ability to ensure that any damage from those types of attacks is limited," Boguszewski said.
Data to justify lighting controls
Looking to install lighting controls but need to prove to management that the project will save money? Lutron has just the ticket: It will loan you data loggers, which, in three or four weeks, should provide ample evidence of the potential savings your particular installation could realize.
The "HOBO" data loggers are manufactured by Onset Computer. They are the size of match boxes and are battery-powered. It takes minutes to install them, and then you can download data on light levels and occupancy at any time.
To be approved for the program, you will have to contact a Lutron sales rep, set up a customer account, and outline the project and the number of data loggers you will need.
China to raise import tariffs on LEDs?
Rumors surfaced last week in Taiwan that China is considering bumping the import tariff it charges on LED components from 4% to 10%. If this came to pass, the largest impact would be felt by Taiwanese LED makers.
In the wake of the rumors, stock prices of several Taiwanese manufacturing concerns dipped (Epistar, Forepi, and GPI), while those of some Chinese makers rose (Juefei Optoelectronics, HC Semitek, and Leyard). Higher Chinese tariffs would also affect those US and European LED manufacturers that sell to Chinese packagers and lamp and luminaire makers.
Taiwanese LED makers responded that they had received no notification from Chinese authorities; representatives of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce also denied the rumors. But according to LEDInside.com, "The ministry is not involved in changing tariff policies, which are decided by The Central People's Government before being implemented by China's General Administration of Customs."
Russian imports of Chinese LEDs booming
Russia has jumped to the No. 2 spot in the list of destinations for Chinese-made LEDs, after India. Chinese exports to Russia jumped 260% from 2012 to 2013, and 571% in the first half of 2014, compared to the same period in 2013.
And a report out of a Russian lighting conference claims that that country is encouraging China to set up LED manufacturing operations on its soil.
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Motorola India is gearing up to release a new budget offering in its E-series dubbed Moto E40. The device was teased in a new tweet from the brand hinting at a launch date in the near future.
Fuel your imagination with the #PerfectEntertainer and color the world with your ideas! Can you guess what we’re talking about? pic.twitter.com/NZXAr5QLkh— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) October 6, 2021
Previous Moto E40 leaks have shown us its design and key specs which include a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Unisoc T700 chipset and triple camera setup with a 48MP main sensor…
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Photo courtesy of Ninety-Ten.
Shoes for the greater good
Ninety-Ten carries some of Carrie’s favorite shoe brands such as Antelope and Bacio 61. Shoe prices range from $69 to $259.
With a small budget and a big dream, Carrie and Scott Mullins have created a business platform that has bridged the gap between consumer wants and universal needs. Their online shoe boutique, Ninety- Ten, is a product of the couple’s passion for giving and Carrie’s undying love for shoes.
“Ninety-Ten is trying to capture money that is already being spent (online) on shoes and fashion with the goal of redirecting the profits to people and communities in need,” Carrie said.
The bold mission behind Ninety-Ten is to give 90 percent of their net profits from purchases and donate them to various philanthropic organizations.
The idea behind this profit-for-purpose business began in January 2010 when Scott decided to leave his successful 15-year career as a financial planner to embark on a journey towards fulfilling a greater sense of purpose.
Both Carrie and Scott had a personal conviction to give for a greater good. With
high hopes and a lot of trust, the couple and their two children, Wager and Carlton, took a leap of faith.
Carrie talks about how this experience has been miraculous for her, her family and her faith: “I would never take this process back. This has been a journey of facing my biggest fears…and with my kids in tow.”
The couple’s children Wager, 8, and Carlton, 7, students at Crestline Elementary,
have gained a deeper sense of what giving looks like through their parents’ vision for Ninety-Ten. Carrie spoke of a time when one of her children noticed a homeless man on the street and immediately shouted, “Mom, your shoes can help that person.”
Since before their official launch in January 2012, there has been an outpouring of support from various partners and companies worldwide have given out support out of belief in this “grass roots thing,” as Carrie calls it.
From work and athletic shoes to going out and shopping shoes, Carrie knows
women need shoes. “Ninety-Ten offers affordable shoes that are universal in size,shape, color and profession,” Carrie said.
Ninety-Ten carries some of Carrie’s favorite shoe brands like Antelope and Bacio 61 that don’t have as big of an online presence as some of the other more wellknown brands. Ninety-Ten strives to carry shoes that have comfort and style and can cross generations so that mothers and daughters can share the shoes and the mission.
While Carrie does not design the shoes herself, she does hope to one day have designers create some exclusive lines for Ninety-Ten that can be sold to other retailers to increase the reach of giving 90 percent.
Since the launch of the website, Ninety-Ten has been able to give away $3,000 in charitable donations.
“We hope to give another $3,000 plus this month and continue doubling our efforts as we grow,” Carrie said.
Ninety-Ten sponsored a scholarship for one of the design challenges in this
year’s Birmingham Fashion Week. Carrie came on the scene as a volunteer and
supporter after meeting the founders and finding that they shared a common mission to give back. This year’s beneficiaries were Alabama Forever and Camp Smile-A-Mile.
Currently, the Mullins are helping raise funds and awareness for 100 for Adama, a local charity that funds safe houses in Ethiopia. Two Mountain Brook High School students, Anna Cate Peeples and Caroline White, started the project after they were motivated to take action against human trafficking worldwide.
Carrie and Scott also hope to help their local community by providing jobs through
Ninety-Ten as the business continues to grow and prosper.
For more information on Ninety-Ten, visit www.ninety-ten.com.


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BANGKOK, 9 November 2016: Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports reports tourism revenue reached over THB627 billion during July to September, this year.
The count includes both domestic and international tourist spending.
Tourism and Sports Minister, Kobkarn Wattanavrnagkul, said for the third quarter, earnings increased 12.22% to reach THB627,037.25 million.
In Q3, there were 8,228,278 international tourist arrivals to the kingdom up 13.09% over the same quarter last year.
Chinese tourist arrivals reached 2.42 million in the third quarter, up 14.53% and generated THB123,609 million an increase of 15.67%.
Visits from ASEAN reached 2.20 million up 14.63% and supplied THB67,601 million in tourism revenue.
Visits from Europe recorded 1.20 million up 12.11%. The visits circulated THB86,867 million in revenue up 15.60% over the same quarter last year.
In the domestic market, the government estimates 36.48 million Thais made trips during Q3, up 5.55% over the same period in 2015.
Of the THB216,282.22 million generated by domestic travel, THB155,631.85 million (+7.57%) went to 10 major destinations — Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Songkhla, Chonburi, Rayong, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chiang Rai and Kanchanaburi.
In addition, THB13,141.70 million (+8.54%) reached 12 so-called hidden gem destinations — Lampang, Nan, Phetchabun, Loei, Buri Ram, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Chanthaburi, Trat, Chumphon, Trang and Nakhon Si Thammarat.
THB13,777.87 million (+8.21%) reached 12 hidden gem plus destinations — Lamphun, Phrae, Phitsanulok, Chaiyaphum, Surin, Suphanburi, Nakhon Pathom, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, Ranong, Satun and Phatthalung.
For the fourth quarter, the ministry projects that tourism revenue could reach THB690,616.05 million, up 1.28% over the same quarter last year.
Of that projection, THB389,884.43 million should come from international markets and THB219,731.62 million from the domestic sector.
In 2016, the country’s tourism revenue should reach THB2,486,282 million, 4.0% higher than the THB2.4 trillion target.
Of that, THB1,627,280.23 million will come from the international market (+11.68%) and THB859,002.58 million from the domestic segment (+6.96%).
The tourism minister said the outlook was positive due to the expansion of low-cost airlines connecting Thailand and the region.
“We also need to consider other factors such as the impact of senior tourists, an emerging middle class in Asia who travel on low-cost airlines and the independent Chinese traveller…they will all help to generate more tourists for Thailand”
This year, the ministry estimates the kingdom will attract 32.4 million international visits. It had earlier estimated tourist arrivals at 33 million this year.
Thailand tourism closed 2015 year with 29.8 million international tourist arrivals up 20.44% from 24.8 million in 2014. Revenue was estimated at THB1.44 trillion, up 23.39% from THB1.17 trillion in 2014.
Arriving at the number of visits and revenue in the domestic market is purely guesswork. Performance is based on estimates that are difficult to independently verify.
International tourist arrivals are based entirely on data collected by the Immigration Bureau, based on arrival cards filled out by travellers.
The resulting data indicates the number of visits at land, sea and air checkpoints, rather than travellers or even tourist visits. They do exclude visits made by expatriate Thais or Thais returning home from business or leisure trips.
However, the visits recorded by the Immigration Bureau could be for various purposes and not entirely linked to tourism.
In recent news reports, foreign tour operators, resident in Thailand, claimed Thailand’s international leisure travel market was around 20 million visits a year. However, it is a ballpark estimate that should be taken with a grain of salt. For example, the role tour operators play in generating visits to Thailand is declining rapidly. Travellers book direct and manage their own bookings, either for business, or leisure trips online. Tour operators are no longer a reliable benchmark of a country’s tourism success. Online hotel booking sites and online travel agencies are probably a more accurate barometer.


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Ilham Aliyev visited the Trading House of Azerbaijan, which opened in Minsk in May 2017. The president got familiar with the products and was interested in the popularity of Azerbaijani products in Belarus. Ilham Aliyev was informed that the products are just on display in the Trading House. The president of Azerbaijan expressed the opinion that it makes sense to establish the sale of Azerbaijani goods in the Trading House.
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Jeddah - Yasmine El Tohamy - HONG KONG: Hong Kong retail sales extended their free-fall in November as months of anti-government protests scared off tourists, hitting spending and threatening the survival of small businesses. Sales fell 23.6 percent from a year earlier to HK$30 billion ($3.85 billion), government data showed on Friday. It was the 10th consecutive month of declines and compared with a evised
24.4 percent drop in October, which was the steepest on record.
As sometimes violent protests spread across various shopping districts, many retail operators, from prime shopping malls to family-run businesses, have been forced to close early or for entire days over the past few months.
In volume terms, retail sales fell 25.4 percent, compared with a revised 26.4 percent drop in October.
“The near-term outlook for the retail trade continues to hinge on how the local social incidents will evolve,” a government spokesman said.
“As such, ending violence and restoring social order are essential to the recovery of the retail trade and indeed that of the whole economy.”
Hong Kong sank into recession for the first time in a decade in the third quarter, as the protests plunged the city into its worst crisis since it reverted from British to Chinese rule in 1997.
Paul Chan, the city’s financial secretary, said on Sunday that a contraction in the fourth quarter was “unavoidable” and the budget in February would focus on boosting the economy.
Tourist arrivals in Hong Kong plunged 55.9 percent year-on-year in November, the steepest fall since May 2003, when the city was hit by an outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome.
55.9% - Tourist arrivals in Hong Kong plunged 55.9 percent year-on-year in November.
November tourist arrivals fell to 2.65 million, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board. That compared with a 43.7 percent plunge in October.
The number of mainland visitors fell 58.4 percent in November to 1.93 million, accounting for 72.8 percent of arrivals.
High-end retailers who rely heavily on mainland Chinese spending, have been particularly hard hit. Sales of jewelry, watches, clocks and valuable gifts plunged 43.5 percent on-year in November compared with a revised 43 percent drop in October, data showed. Medicines and cosmetics fell 33.4 percent, while department store sales dropped by 32.9 percent.
The Hong Kong Retail Management Association (HKMA) estimates about 7,000 businesses, or more than one in 10 retailers, will be forced to close in the next six months.
HKRMA has called for more government relief measures and urged landlords to cut rents.
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VISTA, CALIF.—The Green Restaurant Assn. (GRA) has endorsed five Waterless No-Flush urinal designs manufactured by Waterless Co. LLC, Vista, Calif. The five designs include: Sierra, Kalahari, Sonora, Yukon and Del Casa.
Waterless No-Flush Urinals save resources by operating without water while helping restrooms remain sanitary, “touch-less,” and odor-free. The endorsement means GRA will encourage its members to use the Waterless No-Flush system.
Based in Sharon, Mass., GRA is a nonprofit organization founded in 1990 that provides research, consulting and a variety of other services to restaurants looking to operate in a more sustainable, environmentally responsible manner.
The GRA also evaluates and recommends to its members bathroom items such as tissues, hand dryers, toilets, urinals, and towels that are environmentally preferable. The Waterless No-Flush urinals are the only urinals GRA has endorsed.
“We are very proud of this endorsement,” says Klaus Reichardt, managing partner of Waterless No-Flush Urinals. “GRA has made a significant contribution to the foodservice industry, advising restaurants and their members on ways to become more resource-conscious and green, and restrooms are a prime area where environmental savings are possible.”
GRA has established a number of environmental guidelines specifically for restaurants and foodservice facilities. These include ways to conserve energy, foster recycling programs, improve water efficiency—even encourage the selection of locally grown food to minimize fuel and pollution associated with transportation.
“Most building and restaurant managers are surprised—even a bit shocked—to discover that a conventional urinal uses as much as 4,000 gallons of water per month,” Reichardt says. “Not only is this wasteful, but it is expensive, and places an added burden on local water treatment facilities.”
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week starts February 13th, but it seems that it may be one of the last times collections are shown in Bryant Park. According to The New York Times, the event will move to Lincoln Center starting in 2010.
Fashion big-wigs have been fighting the move for years now, but I wondered what one of our own fashion big-wigs, Rachel Zoe, thought about the move. So, um, I asked her:
"I think on the one hand it’s very sad that it would be leaving the garment district with all that represents but on the other it’s kind of exciting that it would be at Lincoln Center which is one of the landmarks on NYC."
I kind of agree, although is it wrong that my biggest concern is that I won't be able to just walk to the shows from 30 Rock now? Probably.
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Top carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are losing sales of prepaid smartphones to the likes of Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, and MetroPCS, according to an NPD report out today.
Third-quarter prepaid smartphone sales for the smaller carriers rose 23 percent over the prior quarter. But sales among the tier-one carriers dropped by 12 percent over the same period. Why? The smaller players won over customers by offering lower prices and a larger selection of prepaid phones, NPD said.
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Google has retired Android and introduced all new Google Play. Google has merged all the Apps, Music, Movies, and Books All Under One Roof in Google Play.
Just a few days ago there was a rumor that Google’s next Tablet is going to be named Google Play but that was just Rumor.Today Just half an hour ago Google Revealed this all new app store.From now Android market will be called as Google Play Store.
Google is hoping that Google play will attract more people, who occasionally visits and buys apps from Android market.They have also put Music, Movies, and Books within one umbrella so there may be better user engagement.
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Google will keep initial changes as minimal as possible. And you will not notice any changes except the name Google Play. For Android users (2.2 and above) will notice software update soon.
To promote Google Play Google has launched a promotional “Seven Days to Play” sale. During this period users will get Apps, Music, Movies, and Books at discounted price.


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Realme 6 Pro is set to go on sale in India today. The new Realme phone that was launched in the country alongside its toned down model, Realme 6, will be available for purchase through a limited-period sale at 12pm (noon) IST. The Realme 6 Pro comes with a dual hole-punch selfie camera and is the first smartphone that out-of-the-box supports Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Other key highlights of the Realme 6 Pro include a 90Hz display, 64-megapixel primary camera, and 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0 fast charging. The smartphone appears to compete against the Redmi Note 9 Pro that Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched in the country just on Thursday.
The Realme 6 Pro price in India is set at Rs. 16,999 for the base 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration comes at Rs. 17,999 and the top-of-the-line 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option carries a price tag of Rs. 18,999. The phone comes in Lightning Blue and Lightning Orange colour options. Moreover, it will be available for purchase through Flipkart, Realme.com, and preferred offline retail partners at 12pm (noon) IST.
Sale offers on the Realme 6 Pro include an Instant Discount of Rs. 1,000 on Axis Bank card and EMI transactions. Customers purchasing the phone through the Realme.com website are also entitled to receive a 5 percent MobiKwik SuperCash worth Rs. 500 and Cashify Exchange benefits.


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Honored in Excellence for Achievements in FY19
Atlanta, GA, January 8, 2020 – Emerald TC, a provider of business software solutions for mid-market companies in the manufacturing, distribution and financial industries, today announced that it is a winner of the Sage Diamond Partner Status. The program was designed to reward and recognize outstanding performance of Sage’s top business partners that serve customers and make an impact on business and the community.
This distinction is awarded to partners who achieved tremendous growth with their Sage business by demonstrating a strong commitment to revenue achieved through new license and install-based sales. Through being awarded this illustrious accolade, Cherry Williamson, Partner and Director of Sales, has shown a commitment to customer success and helping Sage on its way to becoming a great SaaS company.
Williamson commented, “We are excited to be awarded with the highest partner tier available from Sage. Emerald TC has many years of providing Sage products to businesses across a wide range of industries. We have helped companies transform their business and increase profitability. We are grateful to our customers who have helped to make this award possible.”
Nancy Teixeira, VP, NA Partner Strategy & Sales at Sage said, “Our business partners have been central to accelerating our mission of helping customers thrive. I have seen true dedication and commitment to the Sage brand throughout the year, as well as an overwhelming customer obsession and sales excellence. I am very proud to have our business partners as part of our amazing extended partner team. I look forward to spending time planning further growth and celebrating with our top performing partners.”
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Emerald TC is an experienced team of certified consultants, master developers and CPAs who specialize in delivering the business management systems companies need to grow. We specialize in helping clients in the manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare industries transform their business processes for greater productivity and profitability.
We provide sales, implementation, training, support, integration and development services for Sage software, Acumatica Cloud ERP and numerous third-party solutions. As Emerald TC, we have been selling and supporting Sage since 2000 and are a Diamond Partner and CEO Circle Winner. Emerald TC is also a Gold Certified Partner for Acumatica and a founding sponsor of the Southeast Acumatica User Group. For more information, visit us on the web at https://emeraldtc.com/, via e-mail at email@example.com or by phone at (678) 456-6919.
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If you are no fan of notches and the thought of a hole punch camera makes you wince, Samsung looks set to cater to your needs by embracing a pop-up camera.
As Pigtou reports, details of a new Samsung smartphone have been discovered in conjunction with @Onleaks. The standout feature is a move to a pop-up selfie camera, much like that found on the OnePlus Pro 7, Xiaomi Redmi K20, Oppo F11 Pro, and Vivo V15. So while not a new idea, it's definitely new for Samsung.
It's thought that Samsung intends to use the pop-up camera for a new entry in the Galaxy A-Series of smartphones. It's expected to use a 6.5-inch display, and importantly, that display will be edge-to-edge without a notch or hole punch camera causing any obstruction. There's a USB Type-C port on the base of the handset, but no headphone jack. On the rear are three cameras and a fingerprint sensor.
No launch date is being suggested yet, but this could end up being a very popular mid-range smartphone for those of us who like a clean design and would rather not use their face for security.
The last A-Series smartphone PCMag reviewed was the Galaxy A50 back in January, which only cost $349. We found it to have an attractive design, gorgeous AMOLED display, and solid battery life, but there was a teardrop notch for the camera. If this new A-Series removes the teardrop and ships with a better fingerprint sensor, speaker, and a bit more performance on board, Samsung will have a hit on its hands.
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A handful of multibillion-dollar chemical companies have waged war on our bodies and our environment for nearly 70 years without our knowledge or consent. Although the federal government — tasked with protecting the public and upholding the law — became aware of this chemical assault 20 years ago, it chose to conceal the truth, downplay the threat, and expand the use of a class of chemicals known to endanger the health of present and future generations.


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PVH has begun restructuring its Calvin Klein label after the company started a dismissal procedure at its Milan headquarters in Viale Umbria.
Shutterings its doors in Italy, where much of the luxury line 205W39NYC label under Raf Simons was produced, would be the start of a new chapter for the American brand. Earlier this year the New York-based company parted ways with Simons after lacklustre results from its runway collections and creative direction failed to resonate with its core customers.
The Milan office was always much more than a logistics hub for Calvin Klein, and in the past was an address for fashion shows and presentations. According to WWD, Calvin Klein in a statement said: "We can confirm that a collective dismissal procedure is underway (collective redundancy, ed) for some departments of the Calvin Klein office in Milan. The company is working to minimize the social impact of this procedure. We know it's a difficult time, but we trust in everyone's cooperation to find the right solutions for the employees involved ".
The redundancies could affect up to 50 people, some of which could however be transferred to the PVH's European headquarters in Amsterdam.
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Realme Narzo 50A Prime and Realme C35 phones have reportedly been spotted in a Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) certification listing. The Realme Narzo 50A Prime has been spotted with model number RMX3516, while the Realme C35 phone has been spotted with model number RMX3511. An as-yet-unknown Realme phone with model number RMX3521 was also spotted on EEC certification. The Realme Narzo 50A Prime will join the Realme Narzo 50i and the Realme Narzo 50A in the series. The latter two were launched in India in September this year.
Tipster Parag Guglani spotty Three Realme phones on EEC. Model numbers RMX3511, RMS3516 and RMX3511 have been spotted on the certification site. The model number RMX3511 has been paired with the Realme C35, while the model number RMX3516 has been associated with a new model in the Narzo series – the Realme Narzo 50A Prime. The marketing name of the third phone with model number RMX3521 is not known. No information has been given about the specifications or design of the three phones in the EEC listing.
The Realme Narzo 50A Prime, judging by the name, looks like a slightly upgraded Realme Narzo 50A. This model was unveiled in India in September and its key features include a 6,000mAh battery and MediaTek Helio G85 SoC. The phone packs a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel main sensor. While the Realme Narzo 50A Prime has been spotted on EEC, there is no clarity on whether it will be launched in the Indian market or not.
Realme has also not made any announcement regarding the launch of Realme Narzo 50A Prime or Realme C35.
Realme founder and CEO Sky Lee recently announced that the company is looking to enter the high-end smartphone market with new phones priced above $800 (roughly Rs. 59,500). The first premium phone of Realme’s house can be launched early next year.
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Seed Trials ’08: Monsanto Co.
Seed companies are beginning to retrieve their 2008 yield trial data, providing critical information for your dealership to analyze before selling seed to your grower-customers. This week, Monsanto checks in with its early data results.
While the U.S. harvest season is tracking slightly behind the national historic average, preliminary yield results reveal that corn seed products offered by Monsanto’s DEKALB and American Seeds Inc. (ASI) brands are delivering opportunities for greater productivity and profitability to growers than leading competitive products. The data shows the company’s hybrids have nearly a 10-bushel yield advantage.
"A farmer’s investment in our business demands that we discover and deliver higher-yielding products, which create a strong economic return to their farm and their bottom line," said Robert T. Fraley, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief technology officer at Monsanto. "New data collected from the 2008 season underscores that our corn seed brands are doing just that."
Monsanto recently completed a preliminary review of its yield trials conducted throughout the Corn Belt. This year’s data set, which is generated by third parties as well as the company, highlight that:
- Farmers planting DEKALB corn seed products realize greater profitability, productivity per acre: Research generated at more than 12,800 head-to-head comparisons validate that growers who use DEKALB corn seed and trait products are seeing higher yields and better harvest moisture. The 2008 data underscores that growers who use DEKALB corn seed realized $25 to $65 in additional value per acre when compared with the leading national competitive seed offerings.
- DEKALB and ASI corn seed products deliver more yield to the farm. Data collected from more than 12,800 research comparisons demonstrate that nationally, the five leading DEKALB corn seed products outyielded national competitive corn seed products by 9.8 bushels per acre. Monsanto’s DEKALB brand also outyielded Pioneer’s competitive corn seed products by 8.8 bushels per acre in data collected from 9,870 head-to-head comparisons throughout the Corn Belt.
- Preliminary data collected from 418 locations throughout the Corn Belt demonstrate that the five leading ASI corn seed products are delivering more than 7 bushels per acre than leading national competitors. ASI’s yield advantage was most striking in the 110- and 115-day relative maturity (RM) zones. The ASI products delivered a yield advantage of more than 11 bushels per acre in the 110-day RM zone and 10 bushels per acre in the 115-day RM zone.
Earlier this year, Monsanto announced an ambitious three-point commitment aimed at producing more on each acre of farmland, conserving more natural resources and improving the lives of the farmers the company serves. As part of this effort, the company announced its intent to double the crop yields of corn, soybeans, and cotton by 2030 compared to a base year of 2000 in countries where it is able to offer its technology to growers. The compilation of data collected from the 2008 season underscores the yield advantage that Monsanto’s products are already providing to U.S. corn and soybean growers.
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Elon Musk is about to cut 10% of Tesla’s workforce
Last week, two emails by Elon Musk have come to light. The first ordered employees to return to the office for at least 40 hours a week. The second ordered Tesla executives to pause all hirings. Learn more below.
by Aline Barbosa
The billionaire also ordered the company to freeze all new hirings.
Elon Musk stated last week that he has a bad feeling about where the country’s economy is heading. So much so that he feels the need to cut about 10% of Tesla’s workforce. The decision came to light in an email the billionaire sent to the electric carmaker’s executives.
The email was sent last Thursday and asked executives to pause all hiring worldwide. The message came two days after another one of Musk’s emails came to light, telling Tesla staff to return to the company’s offices or resign. Undoubtedly, the messages add to an increasing chorus of caution from business moguls about a possible recession. According to its annual SEC filing, Tesla employs close to 100,000 people between the company and its subsidiaries.
Last Friday, Tesla shares dropped approximately 3% in the U.S. premarket. After Reuters reported the email, the company’s Frankfurt-listed stock fell 3.6%. Nasdaq futures also had a negative turn and were trading lower, by 0.6%.
Although Musk has been talking about the risk of a recession in recent weeks, his emails are the first time he’s been actually more direct about it. So far this year, the demand for Tesla’s products have remained stable. Several indicators of a traditional downturn, like increasing inventories, did not happen as of yet.
Carsten Brzeski, global head of macroeconomic research at ING said that Musk’s sentiment is echoed by many in the industry. Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan is also apprehensive, saying there’s a hurricane down the road and it’s coming for the American economy.
Recently, there’s been a cut price target for Tesla by a number of analysts. The initiative forecasts slower deliveries because of Chinese lockdowns. It’s also due to lost output at Tesla’s Shanghai plant, which is a hub that supplies electric cars to China and used for exports.
Musk orders to pause all hiring
Prior to Musk’s email, Tesla had thousands of job postings on LinkedIn. From deep learning scientists in Palo Alto and engineers at its Berlin factory to sales in Tokyo. Not only that, but it also had an scheduled hiring event for their Shanghai hub next week through its WeChat channel.
Musk’s email requesting all Tesla staff to spend at least 40 hours per week in the office has already faced pushback at its German factory. Especially since the CEO ends the message by saying if employees don’t show up, the company will assume they have resigned.
Musk has talked about the risk of a recession quite often recently. In mid-May at a conference in Miami Beach, the billionaire said the country was already in recession, and that things were going to get worse. He added that the current situation should last for the next 12 to 18 months, which is usually the amount of time it takes for the government to correct it.
As for the back-to-work directive, Jason Stomel – founder of tech agency Cadre – believes it’s probably a disguised layoff. For Stomel, by demanding people to return, Musk is able to get rid of workers with attrition. The billionaire is aware that there’s a certain percentage of workers who are not going back to the offices. Therefore, the situation becomes a much cheaper layoff, because no severance would be needed in such cases.
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Miss Selfridge launched its latest sale this week, with up to 50 per cent off all clothing ranges online. The sale runs while stocks last, with popular items so far including a retro printed maxi dress, down from £48 to £25, a black ditsy print tier dress, reduced from £45 to £17, and a frill bib sleeveless dress, down from £39 to just £12. Miss Selfridge offers free delivery on all orders over £80 and free UK returns to store and by post. Head over to http://ind.pn/cdkQhm to bag yourself a bargain.
Coupons to save £90
The ever-reliable MadAboutBargains.co.uk has collated over £90-worth of money saving coupons at top high-street stores. The savings are mostly on small but essential items such as shampoo and breakfast cereal, but combined could really reduce your weekly shopping bill. The vouchers can be found in the Coupon Crazy section of the MAB website: http://ind.pn/afxVPZ.
A better burger deal
Gourmet Burger Kitchen currently has a great offer for diners, with a burger and drink or main course salad available for just £6.95. The deal is available seven days a week until 5 December and to claim you just need to fill in your details at http://ind.pn/b4hAx2.
Firetrap opens 'warehouse'
Firetrap recently added a "warehouse" section to its expanding website, introducing discounts of up to 70 per cent across most clothing lines. Unfortunately the micro-site is temporary but, as it doesn't close until New Year's Eve, there's still plenty of time to take advantage of the savings. The warehouse can be found at http://ind.pn/djNJvn.
Raid the London Tombs
Printable coupon deal of the week comes via VoucherCodes.co.uk and entitles customers to two-for-one tickets at the London Bridge experience; an hour and a half journey into the bowels of the bridge, including a trip to the London Tombs. The offer comes courtesy of National Rail with standard ticket prices £21.95. Visit http://ind.pn/9aMzzf to claim.


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If you own an iPhone, you're more likely to be sending risqué messages to your significant other – or at least that's the finding of a new survey.
The poll, conducted by YouGov and commissioned by insurance2go.co.uk, found that a third of iPhone owners – over 30 per cent – had sent a rude text to their partner (or indeed, to someone else instead of their partner for one of those truly foot-in-mouth moments).
That was markedly more than the amount that those using other handsets had sexted, with those on BlackBerry devices (there are still some of them out there) having the second highest percentage of rude message senders with 21 per cent. 17 per cent of folks using Samsung devices admitted to sexting (of course, the numbers are likely a fair bit higher than those who actually admitted to doing so – but that will be true across the board).
19 per cent of respondents said they had sent a sext (or worse still a naughty pic) to the wrong person, and of those, one in twenty had accidentally sent their mother-in-law said message for the ultimate in embarrassment.
According to Sky News, Duncan Spencer, the MD of insurance2go.co.uk, commented: "It does seem that iPhone owners are certainly a little more risqué when it comes to their mobile communications."
"The moral of the story is that if you are going to send cheeky messages, check before you sext, otherwise you might find your private photo going viral. There are some things that can never be unseen."
Wise words indeed – as we all know, these days, everything lives forever on the Internet.


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Here you will find our daily update, which will provide you with all the main information and events on the crypto markets for the previous day.
Crypto market update
The price of Bitcoin has jumped to a weekly high of nearly $45,000 amid positive news coming from the US Fed Chair – Jerome Powell. Most alternative coins have reported substantial daily gains, with ETH rising above $3,100 and BNB jumping to $400. The cryptocurrency market cap has increased by roughly $100 billion and is just shy of $2 trillion.
Bitcoin (BTC) is now trading at 44,072 USD (all data from Coingecko.com)
Ethereum (ETH) is now at 3,028 USD
PlatonCoin (PLTC) is now at 0,551 USD
Total marketcap is currently at 2.020 trillion USD
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Visa and CBDCs, stablecoins: Visa has suggested that central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and stablecoins should be interoperable, according to a published paper. The “Universal Payment Channels” whitepaper discussed an interoperability platform for digital currencies and a framework built on top of various distributed ledger technologies.
Value locked in DeFi increased by 936%: DappRadar currently reports a total value locked of $114.8 billion which is an increase of 936% since the same time last year. The report added that the industry’s TVL grew 75% between July 23 and September 5, reaching a peak of $195 billion across all chains.
DJ Okenfold and NFT album: DJ Paul Oakenfold is a three-time Grammy Award nominee and his career in the music industry spans back to the early 1980s. His upcoming album dubbed “Zombie Lobster”. Every aspect of the album will be tokenized on the Cardano blockchain, including cover art, tracks, sleeve notes and remixes. The album is part of a release from an NFT project named “Starship Universe”.
TikTok and NFT: A recent announcement from TikTok has shared that creator-curated NFTs are on their way, powered by Immutable X. TikTok shows a heavy-hitting list of creators that will part of an initial creator NFT launch auction that will go live on October 6.
Powell does not want to ban crypto: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed that the U.S. has no plans to ban Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Stablecoins ought to be brought into the regulatory framework, according to him.
US Congressman and crypto: Congressman Madison Cawthorn has taken to Twitter to propose using cryptocurrencies as the new gold standard. The gold standard was discontinued by Nixon in 1973, which marked the start of the age of fiat money.


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Bottlegreen Drinks Company has announced an exclusive partnership with Gordon’s Gin.
The exclusive launch is a joint limited edition retail campaign between the two brands.
The Cotswold-based company has teamed up with Gordon’s for their first ever in-store partnership, which sees 50ml mini versions of its Elderflower cordial attached to bottles of Gordon’s Gin.
Available in multiple retailers, the launch aims to capitalise on the growing trend for entertaining at home and the late summer season.
The launch signals the introduction of the Elderflower G&T serve, based on the British drink – but with an Elderflower twist.
Bottlegreen’s elderflower cordial is matched to provide an addition to the nation’s drink and consumers will be encouraged to follow four steps to create the aperitif.
This is the first time that Bottlegreen Drinks Company has conducted a partnership with an alcohol brand on this scale and hopes to provide a step-change in demonstrating the versatility of bottlegreen’s products.
Simon Speers, Managing Director of bottlegreen drinks, said:
“This is a very exciting initiative for bottlegreen.
“Bottlegreen products are extremely versatile and this partnership has provided the ideal opportunity to demonstrate exactly how.
“We hope that through this partnership we will expand the product experience for our loyal customers, as well as attract new users to the brand.”
The launch will be supported by an integrated communications campaign spanning press, online, in-store (barkers and off shelf display) and PR activity, driving awareness.
To drive purchase, the limited edition will also feature a 50p off voucher to be redeemed against a bottlegreen 500ml elderflower cordial.
The joint venture will also be served in the on-trade and driven by bespoke POS material.


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GEORGE TOWN: Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has alerted households to state-wide 96-hour water disruptions next month.
The disruptions will take place from Jan 10 to 14, and PBAPP said most areas will be completely cut off while some areas will have limited supply.
In a statement, it also said it would be carrying out valve replacement works at the Sungai Dua water treatment plant and related repairs at several other locations along the main pipeline.
“PBAPP requests consumers to make preparations by storing enough water to face the supply disruptions,” the company said.
“Please ensure that your premises are equipped with water storage tanks to minimise inconvenience. We will make notifications about assistance and other support from time to time.”
PBAPP serves almost 677,000 consumers in Penang, and nearly 70% of them depend on treated water from the Sungai Dua plant.
Penang has faced water scares over the past 18 months. In July 2022, the Baling floods polluted Sungai Muda, and in May this year, the sudden drop in the river’s water level resulted in the main water treatment plant being unable to produce the normal amount of treated water.
PBAPP said consumers may contact its 24-hour call centre at 04-255 8255 or visit its social media pages for more information.


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“Advocacy works!” said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Alliance for Exhibitions and Conventions, who is excited about the FTC’s finalized anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many businesses advocating for it. Industry groups expressed their appreciation.
For decades, conference organizers have been cracking down on scammers who use event logos without permission to sell attendee lists or provide accommodations to appear authorized. New trade regulation rules on impersonating governments and businesses will sharpen the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to combat these abuses, allowing it to file lawsuits directly in federal court aimed at forcing scammers who impersonate businesses or government agencies to return money they steal from businesses or government agencies. Money earned by government agencies. Scam.
The rule, finalized on February 15, sets out three types of fraudulent conduct that could trigger legal action:
• Unauthorized use of commercial trademarks when communicating with consumers via email or online
• Creating deceptive commercial emails and URLs, including using lookalike email addresses or websites that rely on misspellings of the organization’s name
• Use terms known to be associated with the business to falsely imply an association with the business.
“Scammers targeting the business-events industry unfairly harm the small businesses, entrepreneurs, exhibitors, and nonprofit organizations that we work tirelessly to support,” said Marsha Flanagan, CEM, president and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events and ECA co- President. “That’s why our industry was front and center in advocating for this important new rule, and we commend the FTC for finalizing it in a unanimous vote.”
The IAEE is a member of the ECA, a coalition formed during the COVID-19 pandemic to promote the interests of the in-person events industry and advocate for the new rules. ECA’s other member organizations include the Professional Convention Management Association, Association of Experiential Designers and Producers, Association of Independent Exhibition Organizers, Exhibition Services and Contractors Association, Trade Show Labor Alliance, Venue Managers International and UFI (Universal Association of the Exhibition Industry) .
In a press release regarding the adoption of the new FTC rule, ECA also noted the advocacy efforts of the Consumer Technology Association, the American Society of Association Executives and the IAEE, the nation’s leading trade show organizer groups. It noted that 235 organizations signed a letter of support for the rule, which helped highlight the issue in Congress during ECA’s 2023 Legislative Action Day in June.
The anti-impersonation rule will take effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register. The release date is unclear.
The rule is unlikely to end Skirmish ended Fraudulent use of conference names, logos, and mailing lists, but as the FTC stated in a blog post, “This type of government and corporate impersonation has always been a violation of the FTC Act, but now with rules in place, the FTC can seek consumer restitution and civil penalties, a powerful tool to hit scammers where it counts: in your wallet. “
In addition to finalizing the government and business impersonation rule, the FTC also issued a “Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking” that would expand the rule to cover personal impersonation. The agency is currently seeking public comment on a supplemental notice that focuses on emerging technologies “including artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes, [which threaten] To exacerbate this scourge, the FTC is committed to using all of its tools to detect, deter, and stop counterfeit fraud. “


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LPG Price Hike: Big shock before Diwali LPG cylinder becomes costlier, know how much the prices increased from Delhi to Mumbai?
The month of November has started from today and on the first day before Diwali, on the Karva Chauth festival.
The inflation bomb (LPG Price Hike) has exploded on LPG cylinders. In fact, petroleum companies have once again increased the price of commercial gas cylinders significantly.
From November 1, 2023, a 19 kg LPG gas cylinder has become costlier by more than Rs 100. However, there has been no change in the prices of 14.2 kg LPG cylinder.
According to the website of IOCL, from today onwards a 19 kg commercial LPG Cylinder will be available in the capital Delhi for Rs 1,833, which was earlier available for Rs 1731.
Talking about other metros, its price in Mumbai has increased to Rs 1785.50.
which was earlier Rs 1684. Whereas in Kolkata it will be sold for Rs 1943.00 instead of Rs 1839.50.
while in Chennai its price has become Rs 1999.50, which till now was Rs 1898.
While there has been a shock in the prices of commercial gas cylinders just before Diwali during the festive season, on the other hand the prices of 14.2 kg LPG cylinders have remained the same.
On October 1, the price of commercial cylinder was increased by about Rs 209 and after a month on November 1.


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The company intends Shawty ad for a phone Xiaomi Mi-8 during a special event will be on 31 May.
Since the launch of the first smartphone manufacturers are not consistent in the provision of different colors, so they understand the “vary” the names of the new colors known to everyone, then it seemed to him that there are users who prefer to have the back of the phone but the color; transparent to show what’s in it, already started in the last year companies follow this trend, such as HTC, it now appears that the company Shao think join.
Having confirmed the company Shao yesterday that it intends to hold an event on 31 May the current understanding of the calling card that will serve to advertise phone Xiaomi Mi-8, which will come to celebrating 8 years of existence, posted on the YouTube video said that the phone associated with.
In the short video, which did not exceed 09 seconds, we see the back of a transparent phone with two cameras wallpaper as my camera phone iPhone X from Apple, as we have seen the interface of the phone which didn’t show much of the details except that the screen is coming with a bump broad looks just like the bump iPhone X.
And the date happened to Shawty the end of the month, we recall that the leaks talking about a phone with a processor type Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and sensitive fingerprint under the screen and the three-dimensional scan of the face. Also talking about random access memory “RAM” size of 8 GB, and battery capacity of 4,000 mAh with wireless charging support.
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|By Maureen O'Gara||
|November 27, 2012 12:51 PM EST||
Mike Lynch, the former CEO of Autonomy, wrote an open letter to HP Tuesday demanding the specifics behind its allegations last week that Autonomy's books were doctored and that HP was misled into buying the UK company for vastly more than it was ever worth.
He wants the documents HP turned over to the Securities and Exchange Commission and Britain's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and he wants to know how HP derived the $8.8 billion write-off.
Here's the letter in full:
Open Letter from Dr Mike Lynch to the Board of Directors of Hewlett-Packard
27 November 2012
To: The Board of Directors of Hewlett-Packard Company
On 20 November Hewlett-Packard (HP) issued a statement accusing unspecified members of Autonomy's former management team of serious financial impropriety. It was shocking that HP put non-specific but highly damaging allegations into the public domain without prior notification or contact with me, as former CEO of Autonomy.
I utterly reject all allegations of impropriety.
Autonomy's finances, during its years as a public company and including the time period in question, were handled in accordance with applicable regulations and accounting practices. Autonomy's accounts were overseen by independent auditors Deloitte LLC, who have confirmed the application of all appropriate procedures including those dictated by the International Financial Reporting Standards used in the UK.
Having no details beyond the limited public information provided last week, and still with no further contact from you, I am writing today to ask you, the board of HP, for immediate and specific explanations for the allegations HP is making. HP should provide me with the interim report and any other documents which you say you have provided to the SEC and the SFO [the UK's Serious Fraud Office] so that I can answer whatever is alleged, instead of the selective disclosure of non-material information via background discussions with the media.
I believe it is in the interest of all stakeholders, and the public record, for HP to respond to a number of questions:
- Many observers are stunned by HP's claim that these allegations account for a $5 billion write down and fail to understand how HP reaches that number. Please publish the calculations used to determine the $5 billion impairment charge. Please provide a breakdown of the relative contribution for revenue, cash flow, profit and write down in relation to:
- The alleged "mischaracterization" of hardware that HP did not realize Autonomy sold, as I understand this would have no effect on annual top or bottom lines and a minor effect on gross margin within normal fluctuations and no impact on growth, assuming a steady state over the period;
- The alleged "inappropriate acceleration of revenue recognition with value-added resellers" and the "[creation of] revenue where no end-user customer existed at the time of sale", given their normal treatment under IFRS; and
- The allegations of incorrect revenue recognition of long-term arrangements of hosted deals, again given the normal treatment under IFRS.
- In order to justify a $5 billion accounting write down, a significant amount of revenue must be involved. Please explain how such issues could possibly have gone undetected during the extensive acquisition due diligence process and HP's financial oversight of Autonomy for a year from acquisition until October 2012 (a period during which all of the Autonomy finance reported to HP's CFO Cathie Lesjak).
- Can HP really state that no part of the $5 billion write down was, or should be, attributed to HP's operational and financial mismanagement of Autonomy since the acquisition?
- How many people employed by Autonomy in September 2011 have left or resigned under the management of HP?
- HP raised issues about the inclusion of hardware in Autonomy's IDOL Product revenue, notwithstanding this being in accordance with proper IFRS accounting practice. Please confirm that Ms Whitman and other HP senior management were aware of Autonomy's hardware sales before 2012. Did Autonomy, as part of HP, continue to sell third-party hardware of materially similar value after acquisition? Was this accounted for by HP and was this reported in the Autonomy segment of their accounts?
- Were Ms Whitman and Ms Lesjak aware that Paul Curtis (HP's Worldwide Director of Software Revenue Recognition), KPMG and Ernst & Young undertook in December 2011 detailed studies of Autonomy's software revenue recognition with a view to optimising for US GAAP?
- Why did HP senior management apparently wait six months to inform its shareholders of the possibility of a material event related to Autonomy?
Hewlett Packard is an iconic technology company, which was historically admired and respected all over the world. Autonomy joined forces with HP with real hopes for the future and in the belief that together there was an opportunity to make HP great again. I have been truly saddened by the events of the past months, and am shocked and appalled by the events of the past week.
I believe it is in the best interests of all parties for this situation to be resolved as quickly as possible.
I am placing this letter in the public domain in the interests of complete transparency.
Dr Mike Lynch
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// Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing has seen its share price reach £74bn
// This puts it ahead of previous number one Inditex, which was on £69bn
Uniqlo parent company Fast Retailing has been labelled as the world’s most valuable fashion firm, beating Inditex for the first time.
The company’s value was defined after its share price reached ¥10.87 trillion (£74 billion) this week, more than any other company operating in the global clothing sector.
That puts it ahead of previous number one Inditex, which was on €80 billion (£69 billion) on Thursday morning.
READ MORE: Uniqlo sales buoyed by loungewear demand
However, Fast Retailing still remains behind both Inditex and H&M in terms of revenue.
Earlier this year, Fast Retailing said that Uniqlo’s strong performance was due to stay-at-home behaviours, selling more loungewear alongside activewear.
Uniqlo recorded a 0.6 per cent decline in the group’s revenue for the quarter ended November 30, 2020.
The group achieved revenue of ¥619.7 billion (£4.31 billion), while net profit down by 0.7 per cent to ¥70.38 billion (£49 million) year-on-year.
However, a sharp rise in operating profit was seen higher than expected, with a 23.3 per cent growth to ¥113 billion (£79 billion) thanks to strong sales from Uniqlo’s operations in Japan and Greater China.
The company has almost 2300 Uniqlo stores globally and Asia accounts for 60 per cent of them, even with Japan excluded.
There are 815 Japanese Uniqlo stores and almost as many (791) in China.
Meanwhile, Inditex’s flagship brand Zara has a much bigger focus on Europe and the US with 70 per cent of its stores in those markets.


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SF’s Trade Routes Bar’s Over-the-Top Lunar New Year Decor & 23-ft Dragon
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with hundreds of festive decorations and a special cocktail menu thru Feb 12
By Becca Bandit - posted 1/27/2023 No Comment
Thanks to the San Francisco Standard for sharing that Trade Routes Bar, located at 1750 Polk St. in San Francisco, is celebrating Lunar New Year in a big way.
Trade Routes Bar has decked out the bar to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit; with a 23-foot dragon, lanterns galore, and a special cocktail menu to help ring in the new year, all the while introducing Polk St. to a holiday and part of the world that’s near and dear to their hearts.
You’ll find hundreds of festive decorations including rabbit dolls, red envelopes, lights, and oh so many lanterns. Plus, they’re hosting a New Moon pop-up with a special cocktail menu featuring ingredients from China, Vietnam, and Korea. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, which is a symbol for longevity, peace and prosperity, and this year is predicted to be a year of hope.
The party runs through February 12. No cover, good vibes only.
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