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Globalstar Sat-Fi provides satellite connectivity to smartphones
Globalstar, which operates a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) L-band satellites, has launched Sat-Fi, a hotspot system which can provide satellite connectivity to smartphones, tablets or laptops via Wi-Fi.
With Sat-Fi, Globalstar customers can use their existing smartphones and existing phone numbers to send and receive communications over the Company’s satellite network, offering seamless voice and data connectivity when beyond the range of cellular. This new technology means that people who find themselves outside of cell coverage, for whatever reason, can use their existing smartphones or computers to always stay connected.
Through a convenient app and Sat-Fi satellite hot spot, subscribers will be able to easily send and receive calls, email and SMS text messages anywhere within Globalstar’s footprint from their own device. Like all Globalstar mobile satellite solutions, Sat-Fi is built and priced to appeal to a broad addressable market, including enterprise and government customers as well as the mass consumer market. Whether on land or at sea, Sat-Fi subscribers will be able to maintain constant, reliable connectivity when traveling in and out of cellular coverage with seamless handoff capabilities, while permitting numerous individuals to communicate through a single Sat-Fi hot spot using their existing devices and phone numbers.
Globalstar expects Sat-Fi to receive final certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) during the second quarter of 2014, after which it will sell the product through its distribution network.


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Six months after Adam Bain was hired by Twitter from News Corp.’s Fox Audience Network, the microblog’s president of revenue offered the audience Ad Age Digital conference a little bit of what’s he’s learned — and how Twitter connects to marketers and consumers without ruining the service. Amid a flurry of stats — fun facts: Twitter generates 1 billion tweets a week; women tweet about 40 percent more than men do — he also presented an overview of plans to evolve Promoted Tweets To Promoted Trends to Promoted Accounts.
Bain said he tried to quickly get up to speed on what marketers were thinking by setting an unusual — if numerically appropriate — goal: “I thought it would be cute to see a 140 CMOs in a 140 days — my wife, however, didn’t think it was so cute,” he said.
Twitter has grown from working with just 6 marketers to 600 marketers in past year — and 80 percent are repeat clients. The company has chosen to focus on its “Promoted” tweets, trends and accounts, as opposed to just slapping display ads all over its pages or within users’ communications.
There’s something about Fridays that are particularly good for Promoted Tweets, though Bain wasn’t exactly sure why. “We’ve got to do more work looking into that.”
Bain also tweaked Facebook with a set of two comparisons that showed Twitter followers being more likely to buy something related to something or someone they follow. About 67 percent of Twitter users said they would be more apt to make a purchase from a follower, while 51 percent of Facebook users said the same. Part of the strength of that comes from the fact that 40 percent of Twitter users follow at least one brand.
For a new feature for marketers called the Follower Dashboard is designed to offer companies a deep set of analytics about interests, locations, engagement of its followers. The Dashboard offers a graph showing how the number of followers have grown over time and also tells what other Twitter accounts a company’s followers are trailing. Beyond the snapshot, the Dashboard shows “the most unique interests” of its followers. In a demo using Radio Shack as an example, the electronic retailers’ followers are most interested in Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong charity and most of them are in Texas, where that philanthropic entity is based. That inspired Radio Shack to create a marketing partnership with Livestrong in that state.
AdAge Editor Abbey Klassen then entered from stage left to ask a few rapid-fire questions of Bain. Is Twitter a media company? “It’s what ever you want it to be,” Bain answered her.
Asked about rumors about Twitter Brand Pages, Bain demurred, punking the audience with an Oprah-esque flourish. “The told me not to do this, but if you all look under your seats, you’ll find — ” pause and nothing. “Just kidding.” And with that, he exited the stage.

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Korg has announced that it will be bringing a music making game to Nintendo’s widely successful Switch handheld in 2018.
Details are still a bit thin on the ground but it would appear the game has been made alongside Detune, a software company.
It’s officially called Korg Gadget for Nintendo Switch, and the company exhibited the software in Japan recently.
From the videos below, it would appear that Korg Gadget is a fully fledge DAW that can be controlled via the handheld’s Joy-Con motion sensors and includes multiplayer for up to four players.
It’s not the first time that Korg has brought its hugely popular music-making tools to a Nintendo device, the company has previously released its Korg M1 synthesiser for the Nintendo 3DS a few years ago.
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High Point will be among the stops by the Great American Craft Beer Festival this year, according to an announcement today by the Nashville, Tenn.-based events company.
The festival was created to capitalize on the explosion of interest in craft beer across the country, and to allow patrons to sample a wide range of beers from the local, regional and national market.
"The idea is to bring the craft beer craze to areas that are less likely to be exposed to great craft beer," said CEO Tom Kiermaier in a prepared statement. "There may be fewer opportunities to sample different styles of craft beer in these cities, and that's where we come in."
The High Point stop brings the Great American Craft Beer Festival to a regional market that is home to the vaunted Foothills Brewing in Winston-Salem and Natty Greene's Brewing Co. in Greensboro, along with Liberty in High Point.
Other stops in what the company references as "second and third tier cities" include Anderson, SC; Augusta, Ga.; Siler City, NC; St. Augustine, Fla.; Guntersville, Ala.; Ocean Springs, Miss.; Montgomery, Ala.; Westhaven, Tenn. and Knoxville, Tenn.
The company canceled a planned festival in High Point because the police were unable to provide the level of support organizers thought they would need. A publicist told YES! Weekly that the organizers secured Festival Park at Oak Hollow Lake for May 10 and Nov. 1. When the festival was initially planned, some grassroots volunteers who had run a small, local beer festival, raised objections to the prospect that the Great American Craft Beer Tour could qualify for incentives from the convention and visitors bureau.


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This Week in Travel and Health3 min read
Traveling to a new place is supposed to be different. When you leave home you’re usually looking for different experiences than what happens in your everyday world. But of course, that’s a blessing and a curse – being away from your normal environment can leave you out of sorts, lead to disruptions in exercise routines, unhealthy food choices and difficulty sleeping. All of these factors can make your exciting new experience less satisfying because you’re exhausted and rundown. Bringing a little bit of home with you can help to mitigate these issues and make you more comfortable. USA Today’s Nancy Trejos has some tips on making your hotel room more comfortable so that your trip is more productive.
This is allergy season for a lot of folks – as plants come back to life in springtime, allergy sufferers’ eyes water and noses congest. And those allergies won’t go away when you leave your leafy backyard – pollen is a global thing. At Expat Health, Ines Cerro has some tips for traveling allergy sufferers, including this little secret: Drink less milk.
You almost can’t travel these days without mobile apps – they can make everything so much easier. BBC travel blogger Sean O’Neill takes a look at the best Google apps for travelers.
London, Paris Rome – they’re awesome destinations that you have to visit at some point. But of course, it’ll put a hurting on your wallet. But Europe doesn’t have to be so expensive. At USA Today, Christine Sarkis suggests 10 European destinations that don’t cost an arm and a leg.
The headlines this week – not just the travel health headlines but the bulk of the news – were focused on North Korea as a growing threat. Which raises the question for travelers (and diplomats) of which countries dislike the United States the most – which countries dislike Americans the most? According to a global public opinion survey, North Korea is not one of the nations that hate America the most; 24/7 Wall Street reports that the five countries that hate America the most are clustered in the Middle East. American travelers, take note.
Travelers spend lots and lots of time in airports, which is often a less-than pleasurable experience. But maybe someday it won’t be so bad. At the New York Times, David Barboza takes a look at the utterly spectacular Terminal 2 at Hongqiao International Airport in Shanghai.
As you know, you can’t have an Internet without cats; it seems there are a lot of cat enthusiasts out there among you. For those folks, Emma Sloley reports at CNN on the best vacations for cat lovers. We’re sure that Jaunted’s Travel Cat is excited by this list.
Finally, I’m sure many of you are excited for this weekend’s return of swashbuckling travel show guy Anthony Bourdain, as he debuts his new show Parts Unknown. Enjoy!


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Milan Fashion Week Returns in Full Swing With IRL Events
Camera Della Moda officially unveiled the rich schedule for September, which will see 173 appointments, 125 of which to be held in person.
MILAN — “Energy” was a recurrent word during the press conference Italy’s Camera Della Moda president Carlo Capasa hosted on Tuesday to officially present the Milan Fashion Week schedule.
Capasa particularly expressed his satisfaction over the return of physical events, which will account for 125 of the 173 appointments scheduled for show week, which will run from Sept. 21 to 27.
“We’re inverting the trend compared to the last couple of [mainly digital] editions, which is something that gives us a powerful injection of energy in this moment,” said Capasa.
The schedule features 42 IRL shows out of 65 in total. For instance, Roberto Cavalli, under the creative direction of Fausto Puglisi; Moncler, and Boss, the sister collection of Hugo Boss, are returning to the calendar and set to host physical events. For the first time, brands such as MM6 Maison Margiela, HUI, and Vitelli will stage runway shows in Milan.
Prada, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Missoni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Marni, Max Mara, Jil Sander, Alberta Ferretti, Etro, and MSGM are among the established names slated to present their collections in-person, while Emilio Pucci, Dsquared2, Antonio Marras, GCDS, and Philipp Plein are some of the brands sticking to the digital format this season.
As reported, Gucci will head to Los Angeles to present its next collection on Nov. 2, coinciding with the LACMA Art+Film Gala taking place on Nov. 6, for which the fashion house is the founding and presenting sponsor. Yet the brand will host a special event dubbed “Vault” during Milan Fashion Week, the details of which are still under wraps.
Moschino and Bottega Veneta are missing from the Italian schedule as the former will showcase its women’s spring 2022 collection as part of New York Fashion Week, while the latter, after decamping to London and Berlin, will stage a show in Detroit on Oct. 21.
In addition to Gucci, other events on the Milanese calendar will include the “The Way We Are” exhibition marking the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Emporio Armani brand and to be staged at the Armani Silos venue, as well as cocktail parties celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pomellato’s “Nudo” collection, the 50-year career of Chiara Boni and the 60th anniversary of the Marcolin eyewear company.
As for the annual “Green Carpets Fashion Awards,” this year Camera Della Moda will forgo the event that traditionally wrapped the city’s fashion week in September. Having ended the collaboration with Livia Firth and the Eco-Age agency, the Italian fashion chamber will reprise the event next year under the new name, “CNMI Sustainable Fashion Awards.” More details will be unveiled on Sept. 22, when the organization will host an event, but Capasa said that the concept will remain the same and continue to acknowledge the work of those who stand out for their application of sustainability principles in fashion.
Shows at Milan Fashion Week will officially kick off on Sept. 22 with the We Are Made in Italy (Black Lives Matter in Italian Fashion Collective) digital presentation, offering five new talents who are people of color the chance to display their collections in a video filmed by Antonio Dikele DiStefano, the writer, and filmmaker behind the Netflix series “Zero.”
The Milan schedule will also mark the debut on the official calendar of labels including Colville, Andreadamo, Defiance by Nicola Bacchilega, Roberto Di Stefano, Iuri, Traffico, Radica Studio, and Airin Tribal, among others.
All physical events will be accessible upon the showing of the “Green Pass” as per the Italian government’s decision. The pass enables citizens to enter schools, bars, restaurants, cinemas, and other indoor venues by certifying they have been vaccinated, read negative to a test, or recovered from COVID-19 in the previous six months.
Capasa himself strongly appealed to everyone to get vaccinated as “this is the only weapon we have against the virus” and underscored the beneficial effects the vaccination campaign had on the economy since the Italian fashion industry’s sales significantly rebounded in the first half of 2021, registering a 24 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
Projections for sales generated by the fashion industry and categories such as jewelry, beauty, and eyewear combined show 20.9 percent growth to 83.1 billion euros in 2021 compared to the 68.8 billion euros in 2020. In 2019, sales generated by those industries were 90.2 billion euros, so the positive projection elaborated by Camera Della Moda would still not mark a return to the pre-COVID-19 level.
“If the Christmas holiday season and relative sales will go well and this projection is confirmed, we would recover 15 billion euros out of the over 22.5 billion euros we lost last year. We wouldn’t make up for all the losses but we aim to recover the rest in 2022, if not even grow next year. I think there’s great attention on Italian fashion right now, and data on our export performance confirm this,” said Capasa.
Exports are expected to increase 24.5 percent to almost 70 billion euros by the end of 2021 compared to the previous year.
In the first five months of the year, exports of Italian fashion goods grew 27.6 percent. Top destinations included Switzerland, France, Germany as well as the U.S., and China, where exports were up 31.9 percent and 93.9 percent, respectively, compared to the same period last year.
As for Milan Fashion Week’s attendance, Capasa said that European and American buyers and members of the press are expected, while fashion operators from China won’t be present due to travel limitations.
The international appeal of the event will be boosted by many initiatives Camera Della Moda has included in the schedule.
These comprise the sixth edition of “Budapest Select,” spotlighting four Hungarian brands, and the first effort of the “Fashion Bridges” project it launched with South African institutions and South African Fashion Week earlier this year. Four former students of Polimoda were paired with young designers of the SAFW to develop capsule collections that will be unveiled during Milan Fashion Week, before traveling to Johannesburg Fashion Week at the end of October.
To further support young talents, the seventh edition of Milano Moda Graduate will showcase nine talents hailing from different Italian fashion schools, while emerging brands Amotea, Des Phemmes, Federico Cina, Froy, and Traffico will be promoted at Rinascente as part of the “Milano Fashionable Project” initiative developed by the retailer with Camera Della Moda.
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Michael Jordan and LeBron James are arguably the two greatest basketball players ever to step foot on a NBA court. Yet the accomplishments of James and Jordan extend well beyond the floor.
LeBron is no slouch when it comes to monetizing his superstardom as well. James is the third highest-paid athlete in the world, but more than 2/3 of his income comes from endorsement deals.
Jordan’s most aggressive and well-publicized business move was his $275 million investment in a two-thirds stake in the Charlotte Bobcats back in 2010. Earlier this year, Fox Sports valued the now Charlotte Hornets franchise at $780 million, making Jordan’s stake worth around $520 million.
Incredibly, despite it being more than a decade since his retirement, Forbes named Jordan the highest-earning athlete in the world in 2016. Last year alone, Jordan’s endorsement deal with Nike was worth $100 million, more than the $94 million in total NBA earnings he collected in his entire career. In addition to the Nike deal, Jordan currently endorses Gatorade, 2K Sports, Five Star Fragrances and Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE: HBI). Those endorsement deals and his investment in the Hornets pushed Jordan into the billionaires club back in 2014.
Heir To The Throne?
Estimates of the value of LeBron’s lifetime deal with Nike have generally ranged in the $400-500 million level. In addition to endorsement deals with Nike, James has deals with Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) Dre Beats and Samsung. He has also launched an online multimedia platform for athletes called UNINTERRUPTED and made several appearances in popular TV shows and movies, including “Trainwreck.”
LeBron also intends to follow in Jordan’s footsteps after he retires and buy his own NBA team. James already holds a minority stake in the Premier League’s Liverpool Football Club.
At age 54, Forbes estimates Jordan’s net worth at $1.31 billion. Roughly 22 years Jordan’s junior, LeBron’s net worth currently stands at about $485 million, according to Bankrate.
The debate over which basketball great is the better businessman will likely continue to be as hotly-contested as the debate over which is the better basketball player. But the fact that both athletes are even a part of both conversations is a testament to both their skills on the court and their business acumen off of it.
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Gray Begins Construction on Clarks Jobsite
Clarks Shoes’ expansion underway in Hanover, Pa., a Gray project, was featured in The Evening Sun, Hanover, Pa. According to the article, the new 451,000 s.f. distribution center will be capable of handling volumes of up to 50 million pairs of shoes each year and will reach nearly 80 feet in height to minimize the amount of land needed in the expansion. The new facility will be located across from the current Clarks location in Hanover and will likely employ 50 to 75 new workers.
Gray Construction, ranked 8th among the U.S. Top Distribution Contractors was selected by Clarks Shoes to design and build the new distribution facility. Upon completion, Gray will seek LEED certification on behalf of Clarks. If you have distribution construction needs, please contact Steve Summers, Executive Vice President, Distribution Market at email@example.com.
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Clarks’ Hanover-area expansion begins
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An international company has begun construction of a larger Hanover-area facility that’s expected to add more than 50 new jobs.
The Clarks Companies, North America has broken ground on its new distribution center in Conewago Township, to be located across from the current Clarks location on Kindig Lane. Work at the site began last Wednesday, according to a release from the company.
The new facility – a logistics center capable of handling volumes of up to 50 million pairs of shoes each year – will stretch over 451,000 square feet and reach nearly 80 feet in height, according to the release. The company has said the building’s considerable height is to minimize the amount of land, or “footprint,” needed in the expansion.
Site manager Rob Shipp, with Gray Construction, gives a tour of the construction site at the Clarks expansion on Kindig lane just outside Hanover. The ground breaking occurred last week. (THE EVENING SUN SHANE DUNLAP)The project is expected to be completed and the building occupied by the end of 2012.
“The groundbreaking marks a huge first step in bringing this building to life,” said Jim Salzano, president of Clarks Companies, North America. “After years of planning, we’re seeing the site being prepared for construction. It’s very exciting.”
Clarks vice president of logistics, Leonard Bucher, has said the new local facility will likely employ about 50 to 75 new workers from the area, increasing Clarks’ total employment in Hanover to around 500.
And Bucher said when it came time for Clarks’ officials to decide where in the country to locate such an important site, the choice to keep it in Hanover was an easy one.
“Quite frankly the decision to keep the facility in Hanover was truly related to the people we employ and the dedication of Hanover’s workforce,” he said. “There’s no better place to have this facility than in Hanover, simply because of the people.”
The Clarks Companies, North America, is a subsidiary of C&J Clark, Limited, of Somerset, England, and is based in Newton Upper Falls, Mass. At the end of the 1970s, C&J Clark went on an expansion drive and acquired the Hanover Shoe manufacturing and retail business in 1978. Clarks bought the Center Square store in 1983.
The upcoming construction will use leading-edge technology and help support a growing demand from customers and retailers, according to the release, which also notes the new building will be in compliance with the latest standards for environmental friendliness.
The job will be carried out by several area companies, the release said, in order to bolster the local economy.
“It’s important for us to keep as much of the business local as possible,” Salzano said. “We want to have the surrounding communities involved.”
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DuPont Chemical Used To Make Teflon Cause Developmental Problems In Young Girls. Federal regulators are stepping up their investigation of a chemical DuPont uses to make Teflon after determining it might cause developmental problems in young girls and women of childbearing age.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday that it is concerned enough about potential health hazards posed by ammonium perfluorooctanoate, also known as C8 or PFOA, that it will conduct the most extensive scientific review of a chemical in the agency’s 33-year history.
Questions about the chemical’s safety come as DuPont and other companies have embarked on advertising campaigns to promote products made with Teflon, including nonstick cookware, stain-resistant carpet and clothing.
DuPont says the products are safe, and the EPA says that, for the time being, there is no reason for consumers to think otherwise.
“The data that is before us is raising concerns, but we have very limited data,” said Stephen L. Johnson, assistant administrator of the EPA’s Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances.
“We need to get the science sorted out first,” Johnson said, “then undertake regulatory action if necessary.”
C8 Has Been Detected In Human Blood
Studies provided by DuPont and 3M, once the leading manufacturer of C8, revealed that the chemical has been detected in human blood nationwide, in people ages 2 to 96.
Industry studies also have linked C8 to a variety of health problems, including cancer and liver damage, in rats. But regulators don’t know whether those findings are relevant to humans. Nor do they know how C8 is making its way into human blood.
DuPont has used the unregulated chemical for more than 50 years to make Teflon, which is applied to dozens of popular household and industrial products to resist water, grease, stains and other chemicals.
Some carpets, clothing, food wrappers and paper products are coated with related chemicals, known as fluoropolymers and fluorotelomers, that break down in the body or the environment to C8, according to industry studies.
Under agreements with the EPA, more research will be conducted by DuPont and other companies that manufacture or use products made with C8 and its chemical cousins. The agency also is encouraging independent research, but government funding isn’t expected.
Manufacturers are expected to complete their studies by the end of the year.
In a statement, DuPont reiterated that “there is no evidence indicating adverse human health effects related to low levels of exposure” to C8.
“We share the EPA desire to safeguard human health and the environment, and respect the position that there are still questions to be addressed,” said Richard Angiullo, vice president and general manager for DuPont Fluoroproducts.
The EPA decided to order more studies after the agency concluded last month that C8 might pose developmental risks to young girls and women of childbearing age. The agency’s risk assessment did not address other C8-related health problems suggested by animal studies.
Regulators still are trying to figure out how the general population is being exposed to C8.
Earlier this month, The Dispatch reported that DuPont scientists told the EPA in November that people might be exposed to fluorotelomers by ingesting them or absorbing them through the skin. Potential sources include clothing, carpets, cleaning products, food-wrap paper, medical fabric and paints, according to a company presentation.
In a summary, the company said one of its concerns was that the products might break down as they age and suffer wear and tear.
All but about 3 percent of the C8 used to make Teflon is removed during the manufacturing process, according to DuPont. Company officials stress that cookware sold under the Teflon brand does not contain C8.
Three Canadian scientists came to a different conclusion in the July 2001 issue of the journal Nature. Their study identified C8 as one of the chemicals released when fluoropolymers, such as Teflon, decompose as they are repeatedly heated.
The study is among several documents the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit research organization, has posted on a Web site (www.ewg.org/reports/pfcworld) that advises people to avoid products containing perfluorochemicals related to C8.
The group is urging the EPA to ban the chemicals, which it estimates could end up being more pervasive in the environment than DDT and PCBs compounds that already have been forced off the market.
“The data about C8 suggest much greater health risks than the EPA is willing to publicly talk about now,” said Richard Wiles, the group’s senior vice president. “They continued to say arsenic-treated lumber was safe, too, even as they were in the process of forcing manufacturers to taking it off the market.”


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India has retained its crown as the world’s fastest-growing large economy, according to government statistics.
Growth of 7.9% in the first quarter of this year has seen it stay ahead of China – a country that’s become synonymous with rapid economic growth. According to official Chinese statistics, GDP there reached 6.7% in the first quarter.
Growth in China and India
The above chart shows quarterly GDP growth, compared with the same quarter the previous year, based on official data from India and China. It is calculated using constant prices. As the chart highlights, India’s growth has exceeded China’s since the last quarter of 2014.
It emphasizes both the slowdown in the Chinese economy and the emergence of India as a major force in the global economy.
What’s behind this change?
China’s economic slowdown has been well-documented. The economy is facing a number of challenges, including weak exports, high debt levels and slowing investment. This has had an impact on the global economy, with the IMF estimating significant effects of Chinese declines across Asia generally. However, it is hoped that an economic transition from infrastructure and investment to consumption and services will ensure stability.
It is worth pointing out that China’s growth figures remain the envy of many of the world’s most developed economies. Across Europe, and in the United States, GDP growth remains much lower. For example, in 2015 across EU member nations, it was just 1.9%, according to Eurostat.
India’s growth has been underpinned by agricultural development. Previously dependent on imports, it is now a net exporter of food. The corresponding improvements in health and well-being have seen significant demographic dividends, with the country expected soon to have the largest and youngest workforce the world has even known.
India is now also home to globally recognized companies, from industries such as pharmaceuticals and steel to space technology. Private consumption and exports of goods and services have driven growth in the world’s second-largest country.
However, significant problems remain across India, from inadequate infrastructure to a skills gap, as well as inequality and poverty. The GDP figures have also faced criticism, over a revised method used to calculate them.
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The Buckinghamshire town of High Wycombe has recently been named in the top five happiest places to live in the South East by Rightmove. With a bustling town centre and fantastic transport connections all just minutes from the stunning countryside of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB), it is clear to see why this popular town that has it all has topped the list. Now, award-winning housebuilder Inland Homes is launching a brand new show home at its landmark High Wycombe development Centre Square across the weekend of 13th and 14th March, designed to appeal to house-hunters looking for an all-rounded lifestyle in the town.
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Factory milk price up 9.5%Seoul Milk, the nation’s largest dairy manufacturer, notified local discount chain stores yesterday that it will raise the factory price of milk by 9.5 percent starting Oct. 24, heightening concerns of steep hikes in the prices of baked goods, baby formula, coffee and ice cream.
The decision was a turnaround after Seoul Milk called off its plan to raise milk prices last week after a high-ranking official at the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries pressured the dairy manufacturer for the sake of consumers pinched by inflation, according to the JoongAng Ilbo.
Currently, the factory price of a liter of milk is 1,460 won ($ 1.27). It will be raised to 1,598 won.
At local discount stores, the price of a liter of milk is now 2,150 won. If the price hike goes through, milk will go up to about 2,370 won per liter.
Choi Hyun-wook, a representative of Seoul Milk, told the Korea JoongAng Daily that the company has refrained from raising prices ever since dairy farmers and milk producers reached an agreement on a 138 won hike in the price of raw milk on Aug. 16 from 704 won per liter to 842 won. But he said Seoul Milk cannot delay the hike anymore due to snowballing losses.
“We’ve been losing 250 million won every day since the Aug. 16 agreement, and the combined loss to dairy manufacturers totals 30 billion won,” Choi said. “We decided to raise the price reflecting the hike made on Aug. 16.”
With the announcement by Korea’s No. 1 dairy manufacturer, market watchers suggested two other major milk producers - Namyang Dairy Products and Maeil Diary - will soon follow suit.
The two companies said last week they would only raise prices after Seoul Milk.
“I’m aware that the board of directors of Seoul Milk had a meeting Monday and asked the company’s executives to raise the milk price, which was delayed for a week,” an official at the agriculture ministry told the Korea JoongAng Daily.
“The government always represents the consumers’ side,” he said, adding, “but we understand the situation that forces Seoul Milk to raise prices.”
“It’s likely that the price hike could push up the price of other products and raise overall prices of consumer goods,” an official at a local discount chain said.
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우유값 오른다 … 서울우유 24일 L당 200원↑
서울우유 가격(소비자 가격)이 24일부터 9% 이상 오른다. 1L짜리 흰 우유의 경우 약 200원이 오르는 셈이다. 서울우유가 출고가격을 올리기로 했고, 유통업체들도 유통 마진을 인상하기로 했기 때문이다.
이에 따라 현재 이마트 같은 대형할인점에서 2150원에 팔리는 1L짜리 흰 우유 소매가는 2350원으로 인상된다(약 9.3%).
남양유업과 매일유업 등 다른 우유업체들도 곧 우유값을 올릴 것으로 예상된다. 우유를 주 원료로 쓰는 빵과 아이스크림 가격 인상도 이어질 것으로 보인다. 유통업체 관계자는 “우유가격 인상이 전반적인 생활물가 상승을 촉발할 수 있다”고 말했다.
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Channel 4 has ordered Cooking Up A Fortune, a twenty episode cookery competition series that will allow amateur cooks get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to launch their own food brand to the British public. The series, which is being fronted by Dominic Cools-Lartigue, follows these amateur foodies who dream of escaping the rat race and cooking for a living, create and sell their dishes to hundreds of real diners in a purpose-built food arena. Each week the winning kitchen gets to launch their idea for a food business to paying customers, in one of Europe’s busiest food markets. The twenty episode stripped series is being produced by Frieda.TV.
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E4 has given the green-light to The Super Salon, a four-episode access documentary series that will explore one of Britain’s largest and most unusual salons. The Super Salon goes behind the scenes at the two-floor Sheffield superstructure, which is home to nearly 50 stylists, beauticians and barbers. The series will delve into the family run business, owned by Cherise and her brother Dan, and follows their hair-brained schemes to promote their business.


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Notable Campaigns Recap: Best of 2021 Thus Far
A lot has been going on in 2021 thus far, and with the world seemingly becoming “normal” again, brands are more active than ever. Here is a roundup of some of the most notable, most-watched campaigns of 2021 thus far.
Nike’s newest campaign features pregnant and breastfeeding women in Nike apparel. Created by Wieden & Kennedy, “The toughest athletes” features more than 20 women across various stages of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Famous sports stars including Serena Williams, Alex Morgan, Perri Edwards, Bianca Williams, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Nia Ali appear alongside everyday female athletes.
Nike is just one of many brands that are depicting early motherhood more authentically. Campaigns from Tommee Tippee, Frida Mom, and Maltesers all work to portray a more honest conversation surrounding pregnancy and postpartum life.
Postmates has just released their very own cookbook, but instead of recipes, it lists ways to get food to your table faster. Think of it as more of inspiration on what to order rather than what to cook. The book “celebrates not cooking and being ok with it,” says Joe Staples, ECD and partner at Mother L.A., the agency behind the campaign. “When the pandemic hit and we all put sweatpants on, lots of us decided to learn to cook. This was closely followed by the realization that there was a reason we didn’t do this earlier: it’s hard. And when everything else had become exponentially more stressful maybe it was ok to not add more stress to the situation. If this sounds anything like what you experienced, we made a book for you.”
Postmates is selling the limited-edition hardcover “Don’t Cookbook” online. Along with the recipes, it also features playful artwork from Nicholas Scarpinato, JonPaul Douglass, and Jason Travis as well as “activity pages” to keep customers busy while they wait for their Postmate orders to arrive.
Ikea is addressing a rising concern many people have on the sustainability of purchasing Ikea products through their newest campaign, “‘Fortune Favours the Frugal”. The campaign focuses on two core aspects – reducing environmental impact while maintaining a low price point.
The ad, featured across TV, social and digital, depicts a giant ball of litter hurtling towards Earth in between shots of various environmentally friendly products Ikea has to offer, all contributing to making the ball of litter smaller. The idea is to highlight how little changes can have a huge impact on the environment. The agency behind the campaign is Mother and the director is Tom Kuntz.
UK Department of Health
The UK Department of Health released its latest Covid-19 campaign, ‘Stay at home, save lives’, on January 8. Ads were distributed across social, digital, TV, and OOH. The series of ads, described as ‘emotive’ and ‘hard-hitting’, looked to impress upon the UK population how serious the second wave of the virus was and urged them to stay at home.
On social, the ads showed high-res, graphic imagery and video of Covid-19 patients with oxygen masks and key workers wearing PPE, with direct rhetoric questions about the compliance of the person viewing it.
Mtn Dew brought back iconic tv painter Bob Ross for their latest campaign. Mtn Dew and agency TBWA/Chiat/Day New York worked with the Bob Ross Foundation on a 15-second spot, which shows Ross adding some “happy little droplets” to a landscape painting that includes a bottle of Mtn Dew. The spot teased a “full episode” of “Paint With Bob” that aired on YouTube on March 6. The wider campaign, just now starting, includes a paint giveaway and a charity auction.
According to a Mtn Dew spokesman, Ross was recreated via CGI with an actor whose body structure and demeanor resembled his, and used prosthetics and a wig. Then, CGI and face-mapping were then used for mouth replacement and augmentation of the face of the body double to match that of Ross. And a real painter, certified by the Bob Ross Foundation, did all the painting. The Mill worked on VFX.
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For the finale, Wang screened the campaign video announcing his collaboration with Adidas Originals. See the full spring summer 2017 collection below.


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Annual report estimates 1.42 billion chicken wings will be consumed during Super Bowl LV
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The pandemic has stood in the way of many things, but according to the National Chicken Council’s annual chicken report, nothing stands in the way between Americans and chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday.
Somehow, the number of chicken wings consumed goes up every year without fail. The chicken report estimates about 20 million more drums and flats will be consumed for Super Bowl LV than last year’s contest. That’s a total of about 1.42 billion chicken wings.
It’s safe to say one shouldn’t worry about their favorite chicken joint running out of wings this year, because they know what’s coming: their biggest day of the year. At That Wing Place, owners Jason and Adrienne Evans said they already have 4,000 pounds ready to go, with more on the way.
“Last year, we pushed out roughly 2,000 pounds of chicken in a four hour period,” Jason Evans said. “So we pushed out a lot of chicken. We’re expecting to do that probably — we’re preparing to do that, plus a little increase — hopefully.”
If the chicken report lies, which so far it has not, they probably will sell a little bit more.
Some of the optimism at That Wing Place actually comes from the fact that so many deliveries to individual parties being expected. Adrienne Evans is hoping gathering limitations might work in their favor.
“Maybe instead of one party with 30 people, there will be four parties with ten people, you know?” Adrienne said.
Putting out so much more chicken in such a little time takes more cooks. Right now, they count towards their capacity totals under municipal emergency orders. It’s a challenge their used to by now, and are planning accordingly by bringing in more runners to bring food to people outside instead of them coming inside.
They’ve got nine flat screens hooked up to DirecTV, the Evans said they’re going to do everything they can to have people safely watch the game.
With so many people inevitably ordering their wings to be eaten at home, Adrienne Evans hopes people will understand what restaurants have to do to keep up.
“Normally on a busy Friday, you’re going to have maybe a couple dozen people in line in front of you,” she said. “Super Bowl, you’re gonna have a hundred people in line in front of you. Be patient, be calm, call ahead. You know with the extent, you know with all the cleaning and stuff you have to do for COVID it might take a little longer.”
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Charlottetown parent Mariève MacGregor worries about her five-year-old son Tristan starting school next year.
Tristan is autistic and a “flight risk”, who is prone to running away whenever he gets a chance.
While he’s currently attending the daycare at Montessori, which is largely enclosed, MacGregor said she’s concerned about him transitioning to Spring Park Elementary next year.
“I’m so worried about sending him to school… As soon as he has the opportunity he’ll take off immediately, it’s very stressful and anxiety inducing,” said MacGregor, who is finding some piece of mind through a new Charlottetown tech start-up.
“It makes us feel more secure because, if something does happen, we’ll be able to locate him a lot faster.”
The company Found Network Inc. is aiming to provide MacGregor and other parents with some greater peace-of-mind.
The company has launched a free pilot in the Charlottetown area in conjunction with the Autism Society of P.E.I., which aims to let parents know their children’s location at any given time.
“I’m so worried about sending him to school… As soon as he has the opportunity he’ll take off immediately, it’s very stressful and anxiety inducing. It makes us feel more secure because, if something does happen, we’ll be able to locate him a lot faster.”
The device uses a small waterproof disc, called a tag that can be put in clothes or a backpack, as well as locators that operate on Wi-Fi.
The tags are discovered by a nearby locator, which covers up to 1,000 feet. No matter where a parent is, he or she can go onto the phone app and pinpoint their child’s location.
Tim MacEachern, one of the founders and CEO of Found Network, said the device and phone app are meant to be somewhat of a “modern day block parent.”
“We’re basically building a new locating network that solves existing challenges in current technologies,” said MacEachern.
He said there are about 60 locators now being used in Charlottetown, with a goal of creating an entire network through the city.
“Because this requires a community to support it to be effective for everybody,” he said.
MacGregor said she knows many other parents of autistic children who share her concerns.
“They worry about it every day,” she said. “This (device) is really important, and we’re happy to be part of its beginning.”
MacGregor said she was comforted to find out that only she can see her son’s location through the app and that the device is more convenient and cost-effective than similar services.
The battery on the tag also lasts a year.
MacEachern said to start one tag and locator will be $5, while additional tags would be a one-time payment of $29. No matter how many tags a parent has, the monthly fee remains $5.
While targeted towards parents, MacEachern said he’s working to make the tags smaller so they can be used for common items that can be lost like house keys or a wallet.
They could also be used for those taking care of individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia, as well as pets.
“Our primary focus was first allowing parents to know whether their kids made it safely to school,” he said, noting that a portion of the company’s revenue will be going to the Autism Society of P.E.I.
MacEachern said more information on the pilot is available at www.foundpei.ca.


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HANZA wins deal with TYRI
Swedish manufacturing strategist HANZA has signed a deal with TYRI Lights worth at least SEK 35 million (EUR 3.29 million) per year. The deal involves the manufacturing of lighting products with LED technology.
“We have continuously expanded our capabilities across our six clusters, including our center in Central Europe, to ensure our customers benefit from the latest technology,” says Thomas Lindström, Senior Vice President, Head of Business Solutions at HANZA, in a press release. “Supporting TYRI with the manufacturing of lighting products from this cluster shows the advancements HANZA has made to help customers with a range of offerings from both the Nordic region but also in the rest of Europe.” Production starts in HANZA's manufacturing cluster in central Europe during the third quarter of 2019 and will be fully operational during the first half of 2020. TYRI develops intelligent lighting solutions with LED, HID / Xenon and halogen technology. “We have developed our supply chain for electronics solutions to increase competitiveness, where HANZA will play an important role in offering a high-quality manufacturing process from Cluster Central Europe”, says Peter Bilfeldt, Sourcing Manager at TYRI.


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Click Frenzy Fails Again CE Retailers Not Happy
The problem appears to be an issue with the Commonwealth Bank’s credit card processing gateway.
A spokesman for the bank said CBA and MasterCard were working on the issue but it was not clear what was causing it.
Retailers taking part in its 24-hour sale, including Dick Smith, Betta Electrical and the Microsoft online store are set to be “fed up” with the constant problems associated with doing business with Clik Frenzy.
In the past there has been total meltdowns of the site due to poor server and ISP infrastructure.
Several shoppers have said that they have struggled to pay for goods.
eWAY posted a message on its Facebook site alerting customers of “intermittent issues with Commonwealth Bank issued cards.”
Commonwealth Bank said some customers with MasterCards issued by other banks were seeing their cards declined, as were merchants using Commonwealth Bank terminals.
Click Frenzy founder Grant Arnott told Fairfax Media it was hugely disappointing.
“Clearly we’re disappointed that retailers and consumers have to suffer because of a technical glitch at such a high level,” Mr Arnott said.
And it’s not just Commonwealth Bank’s card holders that are affected. Mr Arnott said it was also affecting merchants using Commonwealth Bank and Bankwest gateways to process payments.
The timing is terrible for Click Frenzy, but it’s a busy time of year for all retailers trying to make the most of the early Christmas shopping.
“It’s going to impact a large number of merchants when you have Click Frenzy going on and a high level of activity for a lot of merchants, it’s critical,” Mr Arnott said.
Mr Arnott would not provide any sales forecasts for 2015, in the past sales have fallen well short of forecast targets.
Most of the 340 retailers that take part in Click Frenzy are Australian, including big name brands including Dick Smith, Woolworths, sleepwear chain Peter Alexander and homewares group House.
Launched in 2012, Click Frenzy initially underestimated its popularity and the site crashed as hundreds of thousands of people tried to access bargains in the lead-up to Christmas.


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FOR DECADES, DR. BILL MCCARTHY HAS CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS, such as how smoking and eating junk food affect health. This work was frustrating, however, because the health consequences of his research are typically not seen for years.
But in 2014, he encountered a study that documented marked changes in the community of microbes in a person’s gut within days after switching from a vegetarian diet to an animal-based diet, with profound implications for health. As McCarthy learned more, his research focus began to pivot.
“I was amazed that a change in everyday food consumption could radically change one’s health prospects in just four days!” marvels McCarthy, a UCLA Fielding School professor of health policy and management. “Because the half-life of gut microbes is only 20 minutes, big changes to what you eat can change their composition much faster than the time it takes to see improvements in fitness from exercise, or in weight from dieting. For a behavior change to cause significant changes in chronic disease risk in just days really excited me.”
The 500-plus bacterial species comprising our gut microbiome have 100 times more genes for extracting nutrients from fiber-rich foods than humans do. The bacteria convert these nutrients into metabolites valuable for their human host, such as short-chain fatty acids, which provide 10% of the host’s daily calories and help regulate glucose, appetite, and inflammation.
“Most of our gut microbes can’t live without us, we thrive when they do well, and our immune system is heavily influenced by our gut microbiota,” McCarthy says. “They are helpful in many ways in protecting the host from all sorts of threats, including metabolic threats like heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.”
“Microbe-friendly foods closely resemble those featured in the classic Mediterranean diet and other high-fiber diets,” says Jacobs, an assistant professor of epidemiology at FSPH and of medicine in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. “By contrast, the evidence is persuasive that adherence to the Western dietary pattern of highly processed animal-based foods is associated with microbial dysbiosis and elevated low-grade inflammation.”
...our immune system is heavily influenced by our gut microbiota.
Feeding your microbes well, McCarthy says, means consuming six servings per day (approximately 20% of daily calories) of fiber-rich, minimally processed plant-based foods drawn from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate food groups; most Americans are starving their microbial allies by eating two servings or less. To ensure adequate nutrition for one’s microbes, McCarthy recommends fresh, minimally processed vegetables and fruits (apple slices, rather than applesauce, for example); protein-rich legumes, nuts and seeds; and whole grains, like brown rice and bulgur wheat.
“The more we can get our microbes to generate short-chain fatty acids, the less hunger and appetite one has,” McCarthy says. “The weight control advice coming out of current research trials may well be, ‘Eat more microbe-friendly foods, weigh less.’”


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Sony reassesses its predictions for the year again - lowers targets even more
After last month's revising of its results forecast for the fiscal year, Sony predicted heavy losses and decided to re-think the "Mid-Range Plan" for its mobile devices. The new plan is to reduce the mid-range devices' roster and do various adjustments to the marketing of flagship models in different geographical areas.
Well, leaksters now claim that Sony is about to yet again announce a drop in its sales estimates, again in the figure of millions of handset units.
Now, seeing as Sony has put a plan of pulling its more budget-oriented handsets from the market in motion, it's easy to see where the predicted drop in sales comes from. A month after revising the plan is yet too soon to call "doom" for the Sony. On the flipside - the company has been working hard to make its flagships desirable, considering the 6-month refresh cycle. Rumors about a couple of super-powered Xperia phones (1, 2) are already floating around the web and we'd say Sony is still not ready to call it in.


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Beijing, July 10 (IANS) China’s consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, grew 1.9 per cent year on year in June, the National Bureau of Statistics announced on Sunday.
The June data slowed from a two per cent growth registered in May and dropped for the second consecutive month from 2.3 per cent in April, when the CPI reached the highest level since July 2014, Xinhua reported.
The CPI grew 2.1 per cent in the first half of 2016, while the annual target was set around three per cent.
On a month-on-month basis, the CPI declined 0.1 per cent in June.
NBS statistician Yu Qiumei attributed the moderated inflation mostly to eased food prices.
Food, cigarette and liquor prices increased 3.7 per cent year on year in June, slowing from 4.7 per cent in May.
Since January, CPI has been calculated using a new comparison base and included more products and services and slightly reduced the weight of food.


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The acquisition will enable C-P Flexible Packaging to gain significant expertise in refrigerated and frozen prepared meal packaging systems such as barrier and breathable flexible rollstock and sealing equipment
C-P Flexible Packaging (C-P) has acquired US-based privately held Sycamore Sales, doing business as Preferred Packaging, for an undisclosed sum.
Based in Norcross, Georgia, Preferred Packaging is involved in the manufacturing of multilayer flexible films and thermoformed containers.
The company also supplies tray sealing equipment for meal solution providers and school systems.
Preferred Packaging Rick Ivy said: “We have been dedicated to providing solutions for our loyal customers since the day we started our company 27 years ago. Our turnkey approach has been very successful.
“We are looking forward to joining the C-P team and offering our customers continued innovations with new expanded capabilities.”
The acquisition of Preferred Packaging will enable C-P to gain significant expertise in refrigerated and frozen prepared meal packaging systems such as barrier and breathable flexible rollstock and sealing equipment, as well as expand operations in the Southeast US.
Preferred Packaging has various manufacturing capabilities, including flexographic printing, laminating, slitting, mechanical macro perforating and micro laser perforating, and thermoforming.
The company mainly serves customers in the markets, including prepared meals, value-added produce and processed meats.
Via a network of salespeople and independent sales representatives, Preferred Packaging distributes its products across the country.
C-P CEO Mike Hoffman said: “We are excited to welcome the Preferred Packaging employees and customers to the C-P organisation. We saw during the pandemic a significant increase in demand for centrally processed meal solutions to help address food safety concerns and believe this trend will continue.
“Additionally, our perimeter of the store growth strategy will be enhanced with Preferred Packaging’s capabilities and exclusive technologies.”
In August this year, C-P Flexible Packaging acquired Fruth Custom Packaging and affiliated company Cleanroom Film and Bag (CFB).


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Widgets are beautifully redesigned in iOS 14, giving users timely information at a glance right on the Home Screen pages.
iOS 14 reimagines the iPhone experience, delivering a major update to the Home Screen with beautifully redesigned widgets and the App Library, new ways to use apps with App Clips, and powerful updates to Messages. [iOS 14](https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-14/) is available today as a free software update.
“Together with iPhone, iOS is central to how we navigate our lives and stay connected, and we are making it even more powerful and easier to use in iOS 14, with the biggest update ever to the Home Screen,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “We are thrilled to see the incredible ways developers are taking advantage of widgets and App Clips to create new experiences that we think customers are going to love.”


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Uber India lays off a fourth of its staff2 min read 27 May 2020, 12:12 AM IST
The move is aimed at trimming costs and breaking even by 2021, firm says
Uber India on Tuesday said it has sacked around 600 employees—a fourth of its Indian workforce—as part of worldwide layoffs in May on account of “the impact of covid-19". The move, which it said was aimed at trimming costs and breaking even by 2021, comes a week after rival Ola reduced its headcount.
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Published May 27, 2022 – 11:20 AM
Written by Gabriel Delard
Central Valley fan hits the shelves this weekend and the Gibson Farm Market is ready for many.
Fresno State Sweet Maize will be sold on Monday, May 30, at 8:00 a.m., the 30th anniversary of the sale of 60 hectares of farmland in Fresno County.
Hundreds of customers are expected, the market has sold over 35,000 ears on the opening day over the years. Consumers in the market can buy three earrings in the market for $ 2. Or customers can buy pre-packaged corn for $ 8.50 outside the store.
“It’s an exciting way to start the winter every year for sweet corn,” said Fresno State Agriculture Manager Mark Salwaser. “It’s also a great way for our community to see a variety of fresh and quality produce from our students working on the farm.
The much-anticipated corn boom – like most recently – is on the rise. The price per ear increased by 32%. And always the warning: when supplies remain.
Their customers receive both yellow and white corn varieties, along with apricots, pumpkins, raisins, green beans, nectar, oranges, coconut and squash.
Seasonal produce, including peppers and tomatoes, is expected to go on sale in early June.
The market offers some of Fresno State’s wine selections as well as popular meat products as well as Vali’s favorite Fresno State ice cream. This year, Campus Cream Factory is introducing two new flavors – Coconut Pineapple and Cake Flour – for 20 flavors.
Both indoor and outdoor plants are available for sale from the garden’s orchards.
Gibson Farm Market extends working hours seven days a week starting Monday. The market is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.


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Local dealers donate old, high-polluting vehicles to be recycled
Western Colorado new auto dealers have contributed 15 vehicles to a nonprofit committed to getting old high-polluting cars off the streets.
The Clear the Air Foundation, which has crushed and recycled a total of 625 donated Colorado vehicles so far, was created by the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association to recycle old or poorly maintained cars and trucks, which disproportionately contribute to air quality problems.
The foundation is highlighting its program on Earth Day (Monday, April 22) to illustrate how new automobile dealers can play a positive role on environmental issues.
The Clear the Air Foundation has a dual purpose: to remove old, high-polluting vehicles from the road and to fund auto industry scholarships here in Colorado. The aging vehicles are sold to Colorado auto recyclers who dismantle and shred them, with proceeds helping to underwrite these scholarships.
“The generosity of Colorado Spring/Pueblo’s new car dealers has made a significant impact on the work of the foundation,” said Tim Jackson, president of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association.
Contributing dealerships were John Roberts Motor Works, Hellman Motors, Turner Automotive, Morehart Murphy, Regional Auto Center, and Jim Fuoco Motors.
The Colorado Automobile Dealers Association also made a $1 million contribution to the foundation in order to provide a permanent endowment for scholarships for students entering automotive fields.
“When we remove an old, high-emitting vehicle from the road, we help reduce the pollution that dirties the air we breathe and clouds our mountain views,” said Lee Payne, chairman of the Clear the Air Foundation.
Colorado residents also can participate in taking these cars off the road by donating their aging vehicles. They can learn more by visiting ClearTheAirFoundation.org or calling 303-880-5139.
The Clear the Air Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was formally launched in 2011 and is the first initiative of its kind in the nation. Taxpayers who donate vehicles to the Clear the Air Foundation may qualify to receive the same tax benefits they would receive from any other car donation program, yet this one ensures the car will be recycled and will never pollute again.


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On 10th July Realme Million Days started and under this, the company is offering discounts and extended warranty. As part of this sale, the company is offering extended warranty on the Realme C2 (budget smartphone in India) and up to Rs 1000 discount on the Realme 3 Pro. CEO Madhav Seth announced the offers on its Twitter account.
Realme has completed the milestone of selling over 1 million units of Realme C2 in just 3 months. The smartphone was launched in the month of April and it is the successor of the last year smartphone Realme C1. Realme 3 Pro was also launched in April this year and now it comes with discounts. Well, to the unawares, the discount and extended warranty offers are only till 12th July.
Discount on Realme 3 Pro
First talk about the discount on the Realme 3 Pro smartphone, the phone is available with up to Rs 1000 discount. The first variant with the 4GB RAM+64GB internal storage is available now at Rs 13499. This is the price of the phone after Rs 500 discount., The actual price of the phone is Rs 13999. The discount on Realme 3 Pro with a 6GB RAM+64GB storage variant is Rs 1000 and the new price is Rs 14999. The 128GB storage variant new price is Rs 15999 down from Rs 16999.
Extended Warranty on Realme C2
Under the Realme Billion days, the company is offering an extended warranty on the Realme C2 smartphone. The phone actually comes with a 1-year warranty but if the phone is bought between 10th to 12th July, then users will get the warranty for 2 years. Realme C2 smartphone comes in three variants and the price begins from Rs 5999.


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Bid to have welfare labelling on beef in UK supermarkets
While the proposed labelling would add administrative constraints, it could mean that in a post-Brexit market, Irish beef could maintain a good point of attraction if it complies with the potential new requirements.
Irish beef relies largely on the UK market, with over 54% of its exports to Britain in 2015.
The BVA wants this labelling to be underpinned with strong welfare outcome safeguards and on-farm welfare assessments, which ensure that high standards are being achieved.
President of BVA Sean Wensley said: “For vets, it’s a top priority that the animals we rear for food have a good life and a humane death. Research shows that vets are not alone in caring about where the food comes from.”
“Mandatory method of production labelling makes sense on a number of fronts: consumers can be clearly and consistently informed about how the animals reared for their meat and dairy products were kept, with on-farm welfare assessments assuring high standards,” he added.
Mandatory method of production labelling already exists across the EU for shell eggs, which must legally state whether they are organic, free-range, barn or from caged hens.


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An Australian model known for her flawless complexion has revealed the beauty products responsible for her luminous skin.
Kate Wasley, 27, says she swears by a $265 La Mer moisturising cream and two face oils from prescription-based Perth brand, The Secret.
The blonde beauty, who has been featured in the likes of Sports Illustrated, told fans the $220 Day Brightening Elixir and $130 Serum have made the ‘most dramatic difference’ to her skin she has even seen.
‘I’m under no obligation to say this – they’re just really good!’ she wrote on her Instagram story.
Australian model Kate Walsey (left) claims the secret to her radiant skin is a $265 La Mer moisturiser and two face oils from prescription-based Perth brand, The Secret (right)
The 27-year-old blonde beauty (pictured) insisted she was under no obligation to promote the Perth-based skincare range, the products are ‘just really good’
Developed by cosmetic doctors Clara Hurst and Deb Cohen-Jones, the pharmaceutical-grade range is made with powerful active ingredients that can cure almost any skin issue from acne to pigmentation.
The duo launched their prescription-only collection after seeing the benefits on their own skin first, eliminating the hassle of seeing a GP and being referred to a specialist.
The line is designed for all skin types and the women insist you don’t need to have ‘problem skin’ to benefit from their ground-breaking products.
‘You don’t have to have bad skin, although we do treat a range of conditions. Only prescription skincare can give you the “secret glow”, it’s not possible without it,’ Dr Hurst previously told Daily Mail Australia.
Ms Wasley (pictured) has modelled for the likes of Sports Illustrated and has a reputation for her luminous complexion
Both doctors have been using prescription formula skincare for years, Dr Hurst to treat ‘awful’ acne, and Dr Cohen-Joes to treat pigmentation.
But they both admit it is more difficult to access than it should be – and many people are turned away because their doctors don’t see ‘bad skin’ as a medical issue in need of attention.
This means many people cycle through GPs or are sent off to a dermatologist before they can get a prescription.
Michelle Saunders, who in her late twenties was advised by her GP that her pigmentation would never improve. She photographed a dramatic transformation to her complexion and stated that The Secret will now be her ‘forever product’
Hannah Pearson (pictured) saw improvements to her skin pigmentation in just eight weeks
‘We are different to most doctors because we see bad skin as a condition which needs to be treated – because we know how much it can effect self confidence and even lead to anxiety and depression,’ Dr Deb said.
Aside from making getting the formula easier to get – the women have also made the process of applying it less complicated.
‘We wanted to simplify skincare, for lazy people like us, we don’t have time for four steps, we have kids, businesses and friends to look after.
Dr Deb Cohen-Jones and Dr Clara Hurst last year launched The Secret, making prescription-only skincare accessible to women across Australia without seeing a GP
‘We don’t want to be spending an hour every morning and night on our skincare,’ Dr Clara said.
And it is cheaper than other brands, which are prescribed by a specialist and often shipped from overseas.
Dr Hurst said the range she used to prescribe cost $1,200 for a three-month cycle, where as The Secret will set you back just $500 for six months.
Because the ingredients are prescription only customers still face a consultation process, but they can do it all online.
‘There is a questionnaire so we can choose the correct product for you and make any necessary changes so it is perfect for you,’ Dr Cohen-Jones said.
‘Each bottle is handmade for a specific client.’
Deidrea Bailey (pictured) suffered from unmanageable breakouts and after three months of using The Secret, her skin is in the ‘healthiest state it’s ever been’
The doctors, pictured with their daughters, say ‘bad skin’ should be treated like other medical conditions because it has a huge impact on mental health
Patients have shared incredible transformations showing the huge reduction in pigmentation and acne just weeks after they started using the products.
Each customer’s skin looks significantly brighter in the ‘after’ photos, while many also boast a huge reduction in pigmentation and other ‘obvious issues’.
‘We don’t just mask conditions, we don’t cover dryness with oils, we treat the conditions and encourage healthy skin to grow, which is the big difference between medical grade skin care and over-the-counter products,’ Dr Hurst said.
The business launched in 2020 and has grown organically from social media and through tow women’s contacts.
The women now have more than 3000 regular customers and ship their products, which are made in Australia, around the world. Each week more than 100 people order their products in a bid to start or continue with their skincare journey.


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Ryanair is increasing the amount it makes from extra charges such as priority boarding and seat selection, with so-called ‘ancillary revenues’ growing 27 per cent to £800 million in the three month period through June.
Overall revenue rose 11 per cent year-on-year to €2.3 billion (£2 billion) in the quarter, while passenger traffic grew by 11 per cent to 42 million, results released today showed.
However, this was not enough to offset a higher fuel bill and lower ticket fares, with operating profit falling by 21 per cent to €243 million (£219 million) in the same quarter.
“The two weakest markets were Germany, where Lufthansa was allowed to buy Air Berlin and is selling this excess capacity at below cost prices, and the UK, where Brexit concerns weigh negatively on consumer confidence and spending,” commented CEO Michael O’Leary.
In February, Ryanair reported its first quarterly loss since March 2014.
Ancillary revenues, which include baggage fees and on-board food, are vital for many carriers as fuel prices go up and competition intensifies.
The CEO of Hungary’s Wizz Air commented earlier this year that they had helped increase its revenue per passenger by 7 per cent.
Globally, airlines made an estimated £72.1 billion in ancillary revenue last year, as more full-service airlines – particularly in Europe and North America – start unbundling fares.
Analysing 20 major full-service airlines, a recent report found that only half included checked baggage as a feature for all fares.
In today’s results, O’Leary also discussed the delayed delivery of Ryanair’s B737 Max orders, and said he expects to receive 30 of the aircraft by next summer rather than the original 58. This is expected to cut the airline’s growth rate from 7 per cent to 3 per cent.
However O’Leary added that the “gamechanger” aircraft would eventually “transform our costs and our business,” as they offer 4 per cent more seats while burning 16 per cent less fuel.
Airlines which already have the grounded B737 Max in their fleet, including American Airlines, Air Canada and low-cost carrier Norwegian, are predicting a significant financial hit.
Dublin-based Ryanair is currently restructuring into an IAG-style group, with several airlines operating under their own brand identity with their own CEOs.
In January it completed its takeover of Austrian carrier Laudamotion, which is now being branded as Lauda and launching at least 21 new winter routes, including three to the UK. Q1 this year saw the acquisition costs fully consolidated.


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Apple has responded to a letter from U.S. Congressman Edward Markey about what it does with location data from iOS devices. While much of it is a rehash of the Q&A, Apple says there's an unnamed third-party that's getting some of the data.
At start of hearing at Harvard Law School about Comcast's slowdown of file-sharing traffic, federal regulators warn that they're not taking the allegations lightly.
Sen. Edward Markey says the Federal Aviation Administration needs to adopt privacy regulations before allowing services like Amazon Prime Air, which will use drones to deliver packages, to get off the ground.
Sen. Edward Markey sends a letter to the Federal Trade Commission asking whether Google's upcoming changes to its Terms of Service violate a 2011 privacy settlement over its scrapped Buzz service.
Rep. Ed Markey is the latest politician on Capitol Hill to ask Apple for answers over a report that says the company's iOS software keeps track of users' location.
One of the key features of Amazon's new Kindle Fire tablet is the Silk browser, which is already causing controversy on its own. Rep. Ed Markey has some questions for Jeff Bezos.
After CBS News investigation, Rep. Ed Markey wants copy machine industry to "step up."
Representatives Henry Waxman and Edward Markey have some issues with the proposed Comcast-NBC Universal merger agreement, saying they worry that consumers could suffer.
Congressmen Ed Markey and Joe Barton, who targeted Apple and Google before, now want Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to answer some pointed privacy questions.
Google-Verizon proposal for limited Net neutrality rules doesn't allow for sufficient regulation, Rep. Ed Markey and three other House members claim.


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The music icon Prince today announces not one, but two, brand new studio albums to be released globally via Warner Bros. Records. The much-anticipated albums are ‘ART OFFICIAL AGE’ and ‘PLECTRUMELECTRUM’, set to release on September 30th 2014 in the US. ‘ART OFFICIAL AGE’ is a solo album and ‘PLECTRUMELECTRUM’ is by Prince’s new band 3RDEYEGIRL. Both albums, which are sold separately, are now available for pre-order via digital retailers and from http://www.artofficialage.com. Early buyers will be able to unlock ‘instant grat’ tracks from each record. The album releases will also be marked by a series of very special events taking place globally, to be confirmed shortly.
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Emily | 14 Sep 2021
Black Friday 2020 was predicted to beat the UK online sales record and that prediction was not wrong. It was a record-breaking year with online sales reportedly up 60% on the previous year.
Overall, UK online retailers saw increased traffic, orders and revenue. However, the average order value did decrease by 8% year-on-year to £105.73, while conversion rates soared, being up 34%*.
The lower average order values could be due to retailers heavily discounting items to ensure they attract customers, but either way, it is fair to say that Black Friday 2020 was a huge success!
Of course, in late 2020, consumers pretty much had to focus their spending online. There is still much debate about the extent to which consumers will now return to the high street.
Recently there has been a decrease in internet sales as a percentage of total retail sales, between January 2021 (36.5%) and June 2021 (26.2%)**.
This percentage has risen again since June, however, following a similar pattern to last year.
With internet sales levels still at the highest we have ever seen them, retailers should be making sure their online presence is ready for Black Friday 2021!
Find out how you can make the most of the increased sales that are expected this year by getting your tickets to Ascendancy’s very own Wake Up Your Online Sales e-commerce event!
Join us on 22nd September – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wake-up-your-online-sales-september-2021-tickets-168076895519
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European Blockchain Convention is landing in Copenhagen as the 1st international blockchain conference in the Nordics
The European Blockchain Convention is an exceptional opportunity to help the Danish business sector take a strategic position on the Global Blockchain map.
Following on from a successful conference in Barcelona in 2018, the founders Victoria Gago [Copenhagen] and Daniel Salmeron [Barcelona] have decided to bring the European Blockchain Convention to Copenhagen on May 20, as the 1st international blockchain conference in Denmark.
The event will bring together over 400 industry leaders, business decision makers, tech innovators and investors from all around the world. With the vision to bring people closer to the technology and develop more familiarity to how blockchain can add value in various business sectors, the presentations will among other shed light on real-life use cases as well as current blockchain initiatives in progress.
Blockchain Technology has only been on the agenda for few companies in Denmark, and therefore it seems that the country has already fallen behind the blockchain development curve. That’s a problem because Danish companies will continue to be dependent on digital platforms [internet companies] such as eBay, Booking.com, Airbnb, Uber, Amazon, Spotify, etc.
The blockchain technology has the potential to change how today’s digital platforms can:
- Control the interface between the customer and the provider of the goods/services. In other words, the interface is where the power sits
- Store all data and interaction information, and gets continuously smarter using technologies such as AI
- Drain the profits and revenues of companies selling their goods and services on the digital platforms
Blockchain as a decentralized platform has the potential to disrupt the disruptors – the so-called central platforms. Danish companies should be prepared to use blockchain as a tool to defend themselves against disintermediation from large, centralized digital platforms and reclaim control of the customer interactions in industries where monopolies have been created.
To meet these matters, the European Blockchain Convention is gathering over40 visionary speakers to address the opportunities and challenges of blockchain technology for some of Denmark’s most important sectors: Finance, Shipping, Public Sector, Pharma and Healthcare.
The welcome speech will be held by Cecilia Lonning-Skovgaard, Mayor of Employment and Integration in Copenhagen.
Speakers on stage will include representatives from EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum, World Economic Forum, Ripple, Maersk, DanmarksNationalbank, IOTA, Danske Bank, IBM, ING, Bank of England, IMF, TrustWorks, MakerDAO, University of Copenhagen, PwC, Distributed Labs, Swiss National Bank and many more.
In addition to getting extensive insights into the current state of blockchain, the event is an exceptional opportunity to connect with industry-leading experts and innovative tech start-ups within the booming Blockchain space in Europe and in the Nordics.
For more information please visit our official webpage.


text: Following on from the single image revealed at the start of 2011, Kia shares engine details and a first interior picture of the new generation Picanto. The all-new car will be officially unveiled at March’s Geneva auto show, but Kia has conceded that 1.0 and 1.2-litre engines will provide the little car’s power.The redesigned Picanto grows up too and, with its extended wheelbase, is expected to offer more comfort to its passengers and cargo space increased by 27%.The new car will be offered for the first time with three- and five-door bodystyles and a choice of up to four all-new powertrains – of which the two petrol engines are likely to come to South Africa. ENGINEAlthough no specifics were released, power outputs will range from 50 to 63kW, while peak torque figures of between 94 and 121Nm can be expected. “Regular models” in the lineup will, according to Kia, have CO2 emissions ratings ranging from 95 to 105g/km. SHORT AND SWEET: The all-new Picanto retains its compact, small-car, dimensions but rides on an extended wheelbase. Engines will be mated to a choice of four-speed automatic and five-speed manual transmissions. Kia’s new mini-car is seemingly unaffected by its size, since it will pack a number of features seen most often on larger sedans. These include smart key operation with button-start, LED running lights and up to seven airbags. Kia South Africa has confirmed the new Picanto will be sold here from the second half of 2011. Kia SA is finalising the specification for models destined for South Africa, a company spokesman said. Picanto will enjoy its global unveiling on March 1, 2011, at the Geneva auto show.


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The BlackBerry, once ubiquitous in business, faces deep challenges in that market as more companies allow employees to pick their own smartphones and add third-party security applications.
One of the BlackBerry's main selling points has been Research in Motion's top-tier security and management features, which appeal to IT managers eager to control what workers do with corporate information and protect business systems from cyber attacks.
But with companies such as Good Technology and MobileIron offering applications that could untether IT managers from their BlackBerrys, analysts say that consumer-market pressures could intrude into RIM's mainstay corporate market.
Only two of nine major U.S. companies contacted by Reuters said they exclusively use the BlackBerry, namely Boeing and Exxon Mobil.
The remaining seven, Alcoa, Caterpillar, DuPont, Kraft Foods, PepsiCo, Microsoft and Verizon Communications support at least one other brand, or phones that run Google's Android or Microsoft Windows.
"I would say their enterprise base has been besieged really, first by Apple, then by Android," John Jackson, a mobile device analyst at CCS Insight, said of RIM. "What's happening in the consumer market is repeating itself in the enterprise market. They've been materially hurt in their core enterprise market."
RIM's share of the U.S. smartphone market stood at 25 per cent in April, down from 35 per cent in October last year, pushing BlackBerry to third place from first place in the market, according to research firm comScore.
Most of RIM's problems, analysts say, can be traced to their delay in rolling out new phones to compete with the iPhone or Android phones sold by Samsung, HTC and Motorola.
Chemical company DuPont, which has 67,000 employees, started to give some workers the option to use the iPhone in the fourth quarter of last year. In a few months, iPhones grew to about a quarter of Dupont's smartphones, according to Eric Smith, a telecommunications manager at the company.
"The technology that people have available in their personal and daily lives, they want to use at work. People had their own iPhones and iPads, and they said, 'Hey, why can't we use these for work?'" said Smith.
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