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Luke Mangan conquers land, sea, air and rail
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Celebrity chef Luke Mangan has become the first restaurateur in the world to serve dishes on land, sea, air and now rail, thanks to a new partnership with Eastern and Oriental Express.
To celebrate this milestone, Luke has launched the new campaign Search for a CEO (Culinary Experience Officer). The winner will experience world-class food and wine offerings, mentoring time with Luke as well as a workshop with Tourism Australia’s social media team.
Tourism Australia will assist in the search for Australia’s most passionate foodie, with the winner’s uniquely Australian beverage served at the opening night gala of the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE).
Luke is part of Tourism Australia’s advocacy program Friends of Australia and has been an important collaborator for the Restaurant Australia campaign. Tourism Australia Managing Director, John O’Sullivan, said it was great to see a Friend of Australia continue the Australia’s recent tradition of creating and recruiting for some of the best jobs in the world.
“Luke has been a wonderful ambassador for our industry, particularly in the generous and enthusiastic support he has provided for our current food and wine push. Like our own Restaurant Australia campaign, this is an initiative which will help draw the world’s attention to the people, the fresh produce and the incredible places that make our country’s food and wine offering truly world class,” he said.
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- The Digital and Population Data Services Agency of Finland has published a website for victims of data breach and identity theft.
- The new site provides victims with advice and helps them with services such as credit ban.
- A leaked personal identity code and street address may be sufficient for making a fraudulent purchase in some online stores. The victim can prevent this by ordering a credit ban against themselves.
- Laws regarding identity theft should be updated. The Finnish financial sector has urged this since 2014.
Last October, an attack on a Finnish psychotherapy company’s database led to the personal data of the company’s customers being extensively leaked on the Internet. The hackers also attempted to extort money in exchange for the data. The leak was widely covered by the media and highlighted the need for services for the victims. While this type of personal information is not enough to take out a bank loan, the criminal might succeed in taking out an instalment purchase, for example, or misusing the information in some other way.
”For the victim of identity theft, the only practical protection against fraud is to order a credit ban on yourself. It’s a rather drastic measure that shouldn’t be taken lightly, but it is a sensible decision to make if there is reason to suspect your identity has been stolen”, says Niko Saxholm, head of security and loss prevention at FFI.
When the identity theft section of the Criminal Code of Finland was last updated, Finance Finland lobbied for several tighter provisions. These proposals did not make it to the final code, however.
The financial sector proposed that the unlawful collection and possession of personal information would constitute identity theft, and that an aggravated form of identity theft would be recognised by law and be punishable with imprisonment. The sector also proposed that technical surveillance could be used in preliminary investigation.
“Data breaches are not likely to end in the future. The new online service for victims is a good start, but there is also an undeniable need to review the relevant legislation”, Saxholm notes.

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A new business venture from retired NFL running back when Marshawn joins the Dodi brand, the latest entry into a quickly legalizing — and celebrity heavy — marijuana market.
Dodi has been a great part of his life, and if he wants to have a marijuana company, he would do it in the right way. So, Marshawn joins the Dodi brand, and the first product Skittles blunts will be on sale the next month. The selling would take place in the Bay area.
These are made from naturally grown marijuana. The preferred way of smoking is rolling them in palm leaf paper.
Marshawn joins the Dodi brand for the celebrity weed game
Marshawn joins the Dodi brand after he retires for the third time from the 2019 season. In 2014, he launched a new clothing and lifestyle brand when he was moving to the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl appearance. That game was against the New England Patriots.
Dodi is now a new business for Marshawn. He got that fame from the line, “I’m here so that I don’t get fined.”
In North America, legal weed is making its appearance in the fastest possible ways. It is working with Canada to legalize the weed. In the upcoming months, Mexico will be legalized totally.
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As per the recent study, 15 states in the U.S. have an allowance of weed for personal use and 29 onboard for medical purposes. Last year in North America there was a sale of $1.4 million which is expected to go higher this year.
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All the NFL retired members like John Salley and Al Harrington have started cannabis businesses. Harrington financed $6 million and $26 million for Viola, a certified wholesaler.
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What’s interesting here is that Sprint previously announced a far-reaching partnership with Microsoft that includes search on wireless phones but has chosen another partner for its WiMax network.


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South Africans have warmly embraced online shopping, choosing to click and buy rather than travel and shop for multiple reasons. Initially, lockdowns added impetus to the move to online retail, but as the pandemic has waned and the appeal of instant access to local and global brands from the comfort of their own home has settled in, the country’s consumers are making their preference clear: 71% of South Africans intended to continue with online shopping post-pandemic, according to a Mastercard study.
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Whether you’re a South African business intent on expanding your in-country customer base, or an international brand in the United Kingdom, Europe, or China that’s popular among local shoppers. It’s worth bearing in mind that the success of any sale depends massively on your last mile delivery partner, and whether they can be trusted to deliver on your brand promise while they’re delivering your product.
While shoppers are likely to choose an online retailer if they find a special offer appealing, for example, or if they choose a product because it’s unique or exactly what they’re looking for, they’ll only go back to that outlet again if their delivery experience meets or exceeds their expectations.
It’s the experience of that final physical connection of receiving the purchased item that plays a massive role in defining the shopper’s relationship with the brand, as they see the delivery partner as the brand’s representative.
If the delivery partner hasn’t navigated the complex duty requirements of the South African Revenue Services, the shopper will experience delays and the frustration of having to pay unexpected import taxes.
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SEOUL South Korean prosecutors investigating the influence-peddling scandal involving President Park Geun Hye said they would decide today whether to arrest the heir to the Samsung group over alleged bribery.
Mr Lee Jae Yong, Samsung Electronics vice-chairman, is accused of approving a decision to pay Ms Park's secret confidante Choi Soon-Sil large sums of money to secure favourable decisions.
He was quizzed through Thursday and Friday as a criminal suspect, and three other senior Samsung executives were also questioned.
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CVS is headquartered in RI, but how big is their footprint here? What we found.
While there are 65 CVS pharmacy stores across Rhode Island, those retail locations, in nearly 30 municipalities, don't tell the full story of the health and drugstore chain's presence in the Ocean State.
The national company is headquartered in Woonsocket and has some 20 corporate facilities spread across five communities in the northern part of the state.
When CVS signed a development agreement with the state in 1998 that keeps the headquarters and a minimum number of jobs here while granting some tax breaks, it had to list the locations of its corporate facilities. That agreement, which expires in 2028, has been amended twice, adding locations both times, in addition to other changes.
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Under the agreement, the state owns the land, which CVS leases under what is known as a "ground lease." The company is responsible for building and maintaining its facilities and, at least for those in Woonsocket, paying property taxes to the city.
A spokeswoman for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, the state agency that oversees the agreement with CVS, said Friday that the company still leases the parcels named in the agreement.
Where are CVS corporate facilities in Cumberland?
The parcels in Cumberland are listed in the agreement as: 100 Scenic View Drive, 200 Highland Industrial Park Drive, 2100 Highland Industrial Park Drive, 400 Scenic View Drive and, simply, Highland Drive.
Where are CVS corporate facilities in Lincoln?
The parcels in Lincoln are listed in the agreement as: 25 Blackstone Valley Place and 695 George Washington Highway.
Where are CVS corporate facilities in North Smithfield?
The parcel in North Smithfield is listed in the agreement as 150 Industrial Drive.
Where are CVS corporate facilities in Smithfield?
The parcels in Smithfield are listed in the agreement as: 21 Industrial Drive and 935 Douglas Pike.
Where are CVS corporate facilities in Woonsocket?
The parcels in Woonsocket are listed in the agreement as: 1 CVS Drive, 100 Highland Industrial Park Drive, 1026 Park Drive East, 475 Park East Drive, an additional parcel on Park Drive East, 108 Mason St., 245 Clinton St., 400 Founder Drive, 50 Fortin Drive and a parcel on Saint Augustin Street.


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Batu, June 29th 2022 - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf), Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, encourages MSME actors in Greater Malang, especially Batu Tourism City, to innovate in creating new products according to the market desires or tastes.
Attending the “Contemporary Beverage Training for Malang MSME” at Graha Pancasila, Batu City, Malang, Wednesday (29/6/2022), Minister Sandiaga explained that in recent times there has been a change in the consumers behavior who want creative economy MSME products to be in line with market tastes or more contemporary.
“I see a change in the preferences of the market, especially the millennial generation to generation Z and after generation Z, who want drinks with the latest innovations. Thus, I want to inspire creative economy actors in Batu City and Greater Malang to follow the market tastes,” according to Minister Sandiaga.
Minister Sandiaga explained, there are two brands of MSME or creative economy products
“Earlier, I saw several innovative drinks such as ice coffee, boba tea, matcha, and ginger-based drinks. We also work with SMEsHUB Indonesia and other tourism stakeholders to strengthen digitalization. Thus, they (SME actors) will have competitive products and be able to use digital platforms through e-catalogs,” he said.
Minister Sandiaga also appreciated the tourism revival in Batu City in the last few months, which can be seen from the occupancy rate of the 5-star hotel rooms there.
“Tourism in Batu City has started to recover. 5-star hotels are fully occupied. This is very relieving. We want the momentum of this revival to be maintained in the future,” Minister Sandiaga explained.
Meanwhile, Mayor of Batu City, Dewanti Rumpoko, appreciated the visit of Menparekraf to this tourism city, as it is believed to inspire MSME actors, especially in the creative economy, to revive.
“Thank you for the presence of Menparekraf, because this is a great support and motivation for young people in Batu City and Greater Malang to be increasingly enthusiastic, especially provided the knowledge shared,” Dewanti said.
She invited the young people of Batu City to use her office building to hold positive and inspiring activities for the community.
“This building, especially Graha Pancasila, can be used to hold activities and improve knowledge here,” she added.
Also accompanying the Minister Sandiaga was the Deputy for Industry and Investment of the MOTCE, Henky Manurung.
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News revenue declines despite growth from new sources
The sources of the estimated $63-$65 billion dollars supporting print, online and broadcast news has shifted, with advertising dollars declining and audience payments, in the form of subscriptions, for example, comprising a bigger share.
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Representatives of my daughter Heather-Ashleigh will be in the office today selling Girl Scout cookies. Of course, no one should feel any pressure to buy from her just because she's the boss's daughter. I know there's a rumor going around that Roberts was fired last year for not placing an order, but that's not true.


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Social media platform audiences are more diverse than you think. Indeed, marketers won’t be able to get away with a target-two-to-reach-them-all approach anymore.
According the latest findings by app analytics firm App Annie, Snapchat in particular has a very unique and also exclusive usership.
Having analysed smartphone user data from the US and UK in Q4 2016, App Annie found that 35% of Snapchatters cannot be reached on Facebook, whilst 46% aren’t on Instagram. Compared to WhatsApp, that percentage is a whopping 93% in the US. Given that both Facebook and Instagram are important advertising platforms for most social media marketers, these findings may come as a bit of a surprise.
There’s a little more overlap in the UK, particularly when it comes to WhatsApp (77%).
According to Snap Inc., 41% of US Snapchat users are aged between 18 to 34 years. Brands which are keen to target this audience may have to begin to develop a Snapchat strategy.
App Annie says that audiences aren’t considering these platforms to be interchangeable. Instead, users pick just a few and stick with them over time.
Despite Facebook blatantly copying quite a few of Snapchat’s features as of late, the app has continued to retain a level of uniqueness. Whilst some say they tend to use Instagram and Facebook to establish an image of themselve, Snapchat users share more momentary content. For advertisers, that means there may be room for enhanced mood targeting in the future.
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Singapore has expanded its recall of infant formula products because they may have come into contact with traces of New Zealand company Fonterra's contaminated whey protein.
Danone Dumex took more tins off supermarket shelves as a precautionary measure after being told by Fonterra the product was packed on a production line that may have held residues of the questionable material, Reuters reports.
In a statement on its website, Danone Dumex said there is no evidence to suggest these batches represent any health risks, however, consumer safety is its only concern at present.
The company said it has zero tolerance for potential food safety risks and, therefore, the decision has been taken to recall the products and destroy them.
Product recalls have been ordered in nine countries, including New Zealand, China, and Thailand. Russian media on Thursday continued to report that it had placed an import ban on all Fonterra dairy products although that was denied by government officials in New Zealand.


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CEO and Founder of North Summit Capital Min Wanli speaks for the duration of Working day 2 of CNBC East Tech West on November 18, 2020 in Nansha, Guangzhou, China.
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A break up between global and nearby provide chains will be essential in the event of another crisis like the worldwide pandemic, mentioned the main government and founder of investment company North Summit Cash.
“I believe you can find a bifurcation of the world-wide supply chain into international and area,” mentioned Min Wanli of technology-concentrated North Summit Money.
A source chain is a community involving a organization and its suppliers to develop and distribute the firm’s merchandise.
“For the critical offer systems, they’ve acquired to have the self-contained neighborhood ecosystem, especially in the next disaster like the … coronavirus,” he informed CNBC’s Evelyn Cheng. On the other hand, the pandemic has also shown that a “resilient and also remarkably engaged, interlocked supply chain throughout the world” is necessary to address “unprecedented popular problems” in the globe.
“The worldwide provide chain will be even further strengthened,” claimed Min, who was previously main scientist at Alibaba Cloud.
Min was speaking about the future landscape of source chains in mild of technological innovation integration at CNBC’s annual East Tech West conference in the Nansha district of Guangzhou, China. This year’s conference was held both of those remotely and on the floor owing to the pandemic.
The coronavirus has sped up variations in the supply chain, Min stated.
“There’s an total craze which is accelerated additional by this pandemic crisis — streamline, trim down the provide chain,” he stated, noting that there are historically lots of levels from the provide to the demand side. “In concerning, each and every layer will (incur) overheads and gradual down the complete efficiency.”
I believe this disaster will noticeably speed up the integration and the penetration of AI into this offer chain.
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Artificial intelligence eliminates the uncertainty that can exist in the producing approach, Min stated.
“I believe this disaster will significantly speed up the integration and the penetration of AI into this supply chain,” he added.
Technological innovation has enhanced conversation together the offer chain and will be portion of the norm after the coronavirus has handed, predicted Min.
“The evolutionary path from present standing to that new equilibrium in essence relies upon upon how fast you adopt the electronic technologies and also AI technological innovation,” he claimed.


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PS3 Online a 'knockoff', says Live marketing man
In a cheeky little interview with US website GameSpot, Xbox Live marketing boss Aaron Greenberg has dismissed the PS3 Online service as a 'knockoff' of Xbox Live, dismissing the new details emerging from last week's Gamer's Day event as demonstrating little new or inventive.
"We're flattered that we've created a service that is breeding yet another knockoff", Greenberg added cheekily, questioning the originality of Sony's offering, whilst defending the fact that Xbox Live Gold requires a subscription while PS3 Online will be free. "We will compete with them in the same way we have for the last four years by out-innovating and focusing on community, value, and the content that gamers want. They offered basic free matchmaking on the PS2, and from what we can tell, their online story has not evolved much," the marketing big cheese explained.
Last week saw a raft of new details emerging on Sony's service, which will include match-making, chat, internet browsing and a store from the launch of the new console. Greenberg, meanwhile, revealed that news on the Xbox 360's Dashboard Autumn update would be forthcoming soon... with much excitement expected, naturally. We'll keep you posted.
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Warner Pulls Music Vids from YouTube
This development came as all four major labels including Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and EMI are in negotiations about their licensing deals with YouTube.
YouTube has become an important revenue stream for at least one of the top labels. This week, Rio Caraeff, Universal Music's digital chief, told CNET News that YouTube has generated "tens of millions" of dollars for the recording company this year, up 80 percent from last year.
Caraeff said that Universal and YouTube enjoy a strong relationship and that the companies are trying to expand their relationship beyond music videos. A source close to Universal said that the label will likely book nearly $100 million in video-streaming revenue--most of it from YouTube.
According to the blog All Things Digital, the labels are reaping benefits from the YouTube deal but the website is not as it has to compensate the labels each time a video clip is viewed.
By pulling out of the deal with YouTube, Warner loses access to the Web's No. 1 video site, which topped 100 million visitors in October. The site has increasingly become one of the Internet's favorite ad-supported jukeboxes. Of the top 10 YouTube channels, 7 are music related. Warner Bros. Records is the 11th largest channel.
"If we can't reach acceptable business terms, we must part ways with successful partners," Google said Friday on its blog. "For example, you may notice videos that contain music owned by Warner Music Group being blocked from the site.
Some of Warner's most popular artists, who will no longer be available on YouTube, include Led Zeppelin, Madonna, TI, Eric Clapton, REM, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the Grateful Dead.


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Gala Coral Rolls Out New Multi-Channel Ad Campaign
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IGT’s Powerbucks Progressive Jackpot Goes Live in British Columbia
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The public is urged to exercise heightened vigilance when making flight and hotel purchases online, particularly from questionable online travel agents.
The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group reports a staggering 16-fold increase in travel-related online scams over the past two years, with the number of victims rising from 51 cases in 2021 to 842 in 2023.
Nearly half of these victims lost money in pursuit of discounted flights and accommodations, resulting in a total loss of PHP 13.2 million in 2023 alone.
The scams are categorized into two types: “fakebooking,” where scammers pilfer personal information, and cases where individuals lose money to illegitimate online travel agents.
Lt. Col. Jay Guillermo, spokesperson for PNP-ACG, advises the public to use legitimate websites or applications for transactions to ensure security and monitoring of online activities.
Rowena Rivera, Head of Travel – Philippines at airasia MOVE in a press statement said, each legit travel companies must emphasize the importance of using reputable booking platforms like airasia Superapp.
Rivera highlights the app’s commitment to data security, encryption, and clear transaction details. Travelers are encouraged to follow safety tips, including researching and verifying platforms, avoiding deals that seem too good to be true, watching for red flags in communication, and booking directly through recognized travel apps like airasia Superapp.
To avoid scams, users are advised to download the airasia Superapp from trusted sources such as the App Store, Google Play, or AppGallery.
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Leading fashion and lifestyle retailer TFG shared its strategy to revolutionise the omnichannel experience and transform into Africa's leading high-tech omnichannel retailer. "We are laying the foundations to become the largest, most reliable and most profitable e-commerce destination on the continent; via a simplified, customer-centric approach, aimed at maximising group scale, minimising duplication and cost, and leveraging our incredible assets," shared newly appointed co-chief omni officer Claude Hanan. The announcement came as part of the retailer's 2021 financial year-end presentation.Issued byTFG (The Foschini Group)
Last night, 8 June, The Hospitality Counsel hosted their 3rd annual Luxe Restaurant Awards, celebrating the finest contributions to the South African restaurant industry, at AURUM restaurant within The Leonardo, Africa's tallest skyscraper.
The South African Breweries (SAB) is heading to court to challenge the constitutionality of the third alcohol ban, which came into effect when South Africa moved to an adjusted Level 3 lockdown on midnight, 28 December 2020.
"After much consideration, SAB has decided to approach the courts to challenge the constitutionality of the decision taken and process followed by the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) to re-ban the sale of alcohol. This legal action is the last resort available to SAB in order to protect our employees, suppliers, customers, consumers and all the livelihoods we support," the company said in a statement.
Unlawful restriction on public rights
SAB said that while is supports all lawful measures that curb the spread of the pandemic – including an earlier curfew to limit movement, reduced indoor and outdoor capacity at gatherings, measured alcohol restrictions by channel and heightened law enforcement – it strongly disagrees with the introduction of yet another outright ban on the sale of alcohol.
"SAB believes that any ban, including the current one, goes far beyond what is reasonable and necessary to contain the spread of the virus and unlawfully restricts various rights that are enshrined and protected by our constitution. These include the right to freedom of trade, the right to human dignity, privacy, and the right to bodily and psychological integrity.
"Challenging the constitutionality of the ban, which removes the South African public’s right as adults to responsibly consume a beer safely in the privacy of their own homes, is an integral part of SAB’s action," the brewery said.
The industry made representation to the government on 28 December 2020 to consider several alternatives rather than imposing an outright nationwide ban on all formal sales of alcohol. These alternatives included: restrictions on trade channels, with taverns moving from on- to off-premise trading; and trading days and hours remaining restricted for off-premise outlets.
SAB believes that the above-proposed limitations coupled with an earlier curfew, would have been reasonable and effective in supporting the healthcare system and would help to mitigate transmission of the virus while still preserving livelihoods and keeping the economy open.
Liquor traders from the tavern sector are appealing to the government to allow off-premise alcohol sales to resume on 16 January, to help protect the 250,000 jobs in the sector and safeguard livelihoods.
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The brewery added that the damage to the South African economy and impact on the alcohol value chain arising from ban on the sale of alcohol is disproportional and unlawful.
"As seen with the last two bans, the unintended consequences of an outright ban on the sale of alcohol are dire. Over 165,000 people have already lost their jobs with a further 100,000 people moving into poverty as a result of the alcohol bans. We have seen small and large businesses severely impacted, billions of rand lost in taxes, the entrenchment of illicit trading and the looting of alcohol stores.
"Restricting the legal trade of alcohol fuels the growth of the illicit market, a fact that is widely acknowledged internationally. The illicit market is outside the regulatory reach of government, leading to devastating consequences from a health and economic perspective," SAB said.
The company said that it's vital that a balanced approach is adopted to ensure the safety of South Africans, whilst simultaneously supporting the economy, and without taking away fundamental rights protected by the constitution. It called on government to work closely with the alcohol industry to enable an earliest possible lifting of the ban on alcohol sales and in order to collaborate in finding lawful and sustainable solutions that assist in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Mom abandons daughter, 2, at California grocery store
Chiengkham Vilaysane was arrested by Riverside police after surveillance cameras captured her intentionally leaving her 2-year-old daughter at a Food 4 Less grocery store on Tuesday.
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA — A woman who allegedly abandoned her 2-year-old daughter at a grocery store has been arrested by police.
Cops in Riverside, California detained Chiengkham Vilaysane, 31, after members of the public identified her from security camera video footage, local ABC-affiliate KABC reported.
Police allege that Vilaysane intentionally left her daughter behind at a Food 4 Less store in Riverside on Tuesday.
Vilaysane allowed her daughter to wander off while she was shopping at the store, according to the cops. When a Good Samaritan tried to return the child, Vilaysane allegedly said: “Just leave her.”
The mother later checked out at the cash register, leaving the store with a bag of groceries but without her child. The young girl was spotted wandering around the store alone. She later identified her mother on CCTV.
Vilaysane could now face felony charges of child endangerment. Police said they wanted to get to the bottom of the story first and find out if they could help.
Vilaysane had recently been kicked out of her home, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing investigators. She is also no stranger to breaking the law, having had prior run-ins for drugs and alcohol offenses.
Detectives said Vilaysane had previously been placed on a 72-hour psychiatric hold. Her daughter is now in the custody of child protective services.
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Daikin Chemical France S.A.S. will be capitalized at about 1.1 billion yen and build a factory outside Lyon early next year, the company said. It will start operations in February 2003. Products manufactured there will be exported not only to European countries but also to the United States and Asian nations, it said.
“The European countries represent one of the most important markets, accounting for approximately 20 percent of the global demand for fluorochemicals,” the firm said.
Daikin said it expects high growth in demand for fluoroelatomers for use in auto parts such as injection molding and turbocharging hoses for diesel engines, especially in Europe.
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Toyota Motor Co. unveiled the first completely redesigned version of its popular Corolla in many years at a lavish event in Santa Monica, Calif. Thursday.
The Corolla is, arguably, the world's most popular car. It was introduced in Japan in 1966, coming to the United States two years later. By now, Toyota ( claims to have sold almost 40 million of them. Even in its current version, which is far from cutting edge in terms of its engineering and technology, the Corolla is already the best-selling compact car in America and Toyota's second best-selling model after the Camry. )
The new car, which will go on sale in the fall, has sharper lines and, while still a compact model, is four inches longer than the current Corolla. The extra size allows for more rear seat comfort Toyota says.
While Toyota has not yet released fuel economy figures, the automaker did say that it expects the most fuel-efficient version of the new Corolla to achieve 40 miles per gallon on the highway. That would make it competitive with newer non-hybrid compact cars. Currently, the most efficient version of the Corolla gets an EPA-estimated 34 mpg on the highway.
The fuel economy improvements come from, among other things, a more aerodynamic design and an available hi-tech transmission.
The new transmission is continuously variable. Rather than having just four "speeds," as today's Corolla has, this type of transmission can change gear ratios in a smooth, continuous fashion as the car speeds up or slows down. Continuously variable transmissions, or CVTs, can be more fuel efficient than ordinary stepped transmissions.
But CVTs can feel strange to drivers accustomed to ordinary automatic transmissions. They can make the car's engine sound as if it's straining. To combat this, Toyota has added computer software that causes the CVT to behave like a seven-speed transmission. During acceleration, the engine will speed up and slow down as if gears were being shifted in the ordinary way.
The transmission can be programmed to behave differently in different versions of the car. For instance, in the Corolla LE ECO it will be have a special fuel economy mode. In the Corolla S there will be a performance-tuned sport mode and drivers will be able to "shift gears" themselves using steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters or using the gear selector.
The new transmission will come on the vast majority of new Corollas sold in the U.S., Toyota said. A six-speed manual transmission will also be available and a four-speed automatic will come in an extremely low-priced version of the car.
In addition to the new exterior design, the Corolla's interior has also been upgraded, with all versions of the car getting brushed chrome accents and contrast-colored stitching on the seats.
The car was revealed at an event featuring acrobats, comedian Adam Carolla and a display of Corolla models from the past. The event was attended by about 1,000 people including journalists, Toyota dealers and current Corolla owners.
Most versions of the new Corolla will be powered by a 132-horsepower 4-cylinder engine but a special high-fuel-economy version -- the one expected to get 40 mpg -- will be powered by a stronger 140 horsepower engine.
Toyota has not yet announced pricing for the new Corolla but it's expected to be similar to that of the current model, which starts at around $16,000. The new Corolla will go on sale in the U.S. in the fall.


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It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since "The Devil Wears Prada" first hit theaters, and it's even harder to imagine anyone other than Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep in the much-loved fashion film's lead roles.
But as it turns out, Hathaway wasn't the first actress offered the part of Miranda Priestly's eager (and beleaguered) assistant Andy.
That honor went to Rachel McAdams, who was fresh off big box office hits, including "Mean Girls" and "The Notebook," but she said no — more than once, according to Variety.
"I didn’t have to audition,” Hathaway told the magazine of her path to the part. "I had to be patient. I wasn’t the first choice."
Knowing that, she focused on trying to prove she was the best choice. In fact, when she first met with then-Fox 2000 vice president Carla Hacken about the role, Hathaway wrote "hire me" in the sand of the executive's Zen garden — for Hacken to discover later.
While that was unlikely the deciding factor, it didn't hurt.
As for Streep, fans of the film aren't the only ones who can't imagine anyone else playing the part of icy magazine editor Miranda Priestly. The filmmakers never even considered anyone else.
“I don’t remember anything other than, 'Please God — let it be Meryl," Hacken told Variety.
Of course it was. And with the star came a scene that wasn't expected to ever make it into the movie — Miranda's unforgettable take down of Andy's fashion ignorance, pointing out the novice assistant's "lumpy blue sweater" wasn't just blue. Or turquoise. Or lapis.
The scene was brilliant, pointed and all inspired by Streep.
“It didn’t serve the narrative," screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna said of the original idea for the scene in an interview with the New York Post. “(But) Meryl is really someone who is interested in explaining, having people understand always that Miranda had a serious job that she believed in and that she had faith in and she understood and a sense of importance of fashion in the world and why she thought fashion was important. Meryl wanted to make it bigger.”
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"Spiritual opium" is how the Chinese brands video games. After a tightening of the noose around the industry and rules at the start of the school year that limit screen time for teens to three hours a week, Fortnite has announced that it is folding. Three years on and one billion dollars spent, the popular survival game never got regulatory approval, despite the financial backing of Chinese tech giant Tencent. So what is the matter with Fortnite?
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Where Is My All-In-One Connected-HDTV, Apple?
Apple has long described its Apple TV business as “a hobby” and dismissed speculation that it is considering an Apple-branded television. Indeed, during a February appearance at the annual Goldman Sachs (GS) tech conference in San Francisco COO Tim Cook reiterated that stance: “We have no interest in the TV market,” he said.
In a note to clients today, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster suggests that Apple (AAPL) reconsider its position on the television market. Home entertainment hardware is a $31.8 billion business, says Munster, and Apple could easily tap into it with a connected HDTV that offered immediate access to iTunes movies, TV shows, music and podcasts.
“Apple’s ability to deliver hardware, software and content that could replace an entire entertainment system with a single TV, puts Apple in a unique position for the emerging connected TV cycle,” Munster writes. “Apple already has several of the key ingredients for success in the connected TV market, many of which would differentiate Apple from current market players.”
Among those key ingredients:
- Partnerships with over 100 TV networks and studios that could help Apple offer an a-la-carte iTunes TV Pass for select TV content
- 74 million iPhones and iPod touches–and, soon, untold numbers of iPads–that could all be integrated into a portable TV ecosystem
- 125 million active iTunes users, their credit card information and purchase history
This seems like a solid base upon which to build a connected TV business, particularly one designed to replace an entire entertainment system. Combine it with a reasonably priced iTunes TV subscription plan and you’d have a compelling offering indeed. But as I’ve noted here before, TV hardware is a tough business and the cable companies are wary of any offering that might threaten existing subscription fees.
Still, Munster is optimistic.
“Yes, TV hardware is a challenging, low-margin business if you don’t change the rules of the game; but we see potential for Apple to offer best-in-class hardware, software and content and charge a premium,” he says. “The bottom line, 32.4 million HDTVs sold in the U.S. a year is a real market, and if history repeats itself, Apple would find a way to compete in a commoditized market with a premium priced product.”
Munster notes that “An Apple Television would address more than just the HDTV market, as it would likely include audio and video features that could replace the TV itself, a Blu-ray player, a cable set-top-box, possibly a gaming system, an audio receiver made to combine these inputs and play music, plus the installation of these devices.”
Given Munster’s confidence in an Apple gambit in the television market, how long will it be before we see one? Two to four years, says the analyst–about the time we see an a-la-carte iTunes TV Pass.


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Xbox Live to get live ESPN sports in 2010?
Oh my gosh! Xbox Live and ESPN together at last. According to a leak in The New York Times today, Microsoft may be soon streaming ESPN through its Xbox Live service. In the article, Microsoft's middle-to-long term growth strategy for Xbox Live is laid out and could include live, interactive games that complement ESPN sports events. The company is said to be in talks with Disney regarding the deal but no other details are available at this time.
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The wellness franchise will expand its global presence, which currently includes the likes of the U.S., Australia, and Sweden.
OsteoStrong International Inc., a wellness franchise with over 145 centers across the U.S., Australia, Greece, New Zealand, Norway, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Iceland, Sweden, Poland, and Denmark, has signed a major expansion deal to grow into India and its surrounding countries.
The agreement has been signed with Rishi Todi and Chetan Todi of the NPR Group headquartered in Kolkata, along with Perry Eckert, OsteoStrong’s master franchisee in Australia. It will see new sites open throughout India, as well as in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
“Bringing the cutting-edge technology and systems of OsteoStrong into a new country is so exciting for me and my team. Our anticipation of all the life-changing stories to come drives us to excellence every day,” said Kyle Zagrodzky.
“With a country as massive as India, the opportunity to expand and serve so many people is such a wonderful gift that gives us so much gratitude!”
The first of these new locations is set to open in Kolkata, India in late spring 2021, with the plan being to help 100 million people throughout India and the surrounding countries deal with bone health and related issues.


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We are deeply saddened that a cluster of Australian dogs that consumed ADVANCE Dermocare dry dog food have been diagnosed with unexplained megaoesophagus.
We understand U-Vet at the University of Melbourne is reporting 65 cases of the condition. This suggests that diet may be a significant risk factor in the development of megaoesophagus in this instance, however extensive tests on the product have not found a root cause.
Testing continues at pace to support the investigation by U-Vet at the University of Melbourne, and with advice from the Australian Veterinary Association and external veterinary experts.
In the meantime, and as pet owners ourselves, we feel for pet owners who have lost their dogs to megaoesophagus, or whose dogs have been diagnosed with the condition. Despite no root cause being identified, we have commenced the process of contacting pet owners to provide support, including offering to reimburse vet bills.
The recall we initiated voluntarily on 24th March 2018 remains in place. Pet owners who have purchased ADVANCETM Dermocare dry dog food in 3kg, 8kg and 15kg bags should return the product to the store they purchased it from for a full refund. No other ADVANCETM products or varieties are affected by the recall.
We understand Australian pet owners, veterinarians and the community want to understand what has happened as quickly as possible, as do we. Concerned pet owners should contact their veterinarian, or our Consumer Care team on 1800 640 111.
We are committed to sharing any further information as it becomes available.


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Global Retail Industry Facts and Figures
by Team Goelji on February 5, 2008
Regional retail industry facts:
- Some two-thirds or $6.6 trillion out of the $10 trillion American economy is consumer spending. About 40% of that ($3 trillion) is spending on discretionary products and services.
- Retail turnover in the EU was almost €2,000 billion in 2001 and the sector’s better than average growth looks set to continue in the future.
- Retail trade in Europe employs 15% of the European workforce (3 million firms and 13 million workers)
- The Asian economies (excluding Japan) are expected to have 6% growth rates in 2005-6.
- US retail CEOs and senior executives are not very optimistic about the short-term future, according to the results of the NRF-BTM (National Retail Federation-Bank of Tokyo- Mitsubishi) Retail Executive Opinion Survey, a new monthly survey that indexes key aspects of industry operations. According to this survey, despite price-cutting, customer traffic still falls below normal levels, however of customers that are buying, it appears they are spending more per transaction.
- Positive forces at work in the retail consumer market today (by Plunkett Research, Ltd 2001-2002) include a high rate of personal expenditures, low interest rates, low unemployment and very low inflation. Negative factors which hold retail sales back include weakening consumer confidence, slowly increasing unemployment, growing numbers of store closings, decreasing levels of consumer household wealth due to stock portfolios and 401k plans that have seen huge losses in the past year, consumers with record high debt levels are defaulting on credit card balances at an alarming rate, volatility in global markets and significant continued layoffs at larger corporations require job migration and lead to large numbers of consumers employed as temp workers.


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THE round pound coin is about to become worthless so it’s time to start rummaging down the back of the sofa.
Experts believe that Brits are hoarding around £433 million in the old style coins, which are set to be phased out in 2017.
The missing fortune is thought to be stashed in piggy banks, car ashtrays and down the back of sofas and armchairs around the country.
The old coin has been a favourite of savers since it was introduced in 1983.
But it’s set to be replaced by the new 12-sided £1 coin in March and the round pound will cease to be legal tender by October 15.
The government estimates that £1.3 billion ($1.6 billion) worth of coins are stashed away around a third — or £433 million — of which are pound coins.
So smash open the piggy bank and search in your old jeans because you’ll need to spend or bank the old coins by then.
Yesterday the final design for the 12-sided coin was unveiled and ministers warned the old one would become worthless.
The new design is made of two metals, with a gold-coloured outer ring and a silver-coloured inner ring.
It has a ‘£’ symbol that changes to to the number ‘1’ when the coin is seen from different angles and is thinner and lighter than the current coin.
The currency change was announced in the 2014 Budget.
Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Gauke said: “March 28 should be an important date in everybody’s calendar this year – as we will have a new quid on the block.
“This is a historic moment as it’s the first time we’ve introduced a new £1 coin since 1983, and this one will be harder to counterfeit than ever before.
“Our message is clear: if you have a round one pound coin sitting at home or in your wallet, you need to spend it or return it to your bank before October 15.”
After the introduction in March there will be a transition period when vending machines may only accept old coins.
Helen Dickinson, CEO of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), said: “Through the British Retail Consortium, most major UK retailers have been engaged in discussions and planning with the Royal Mint and Her Majesty’s Treasury since the March 2014 announcement that a new pound coin would be introduced in 2017.
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“Our aim is to ensure that the implementation of the new coin runs as smoothly as possible for our customers and staff. Our combined input into the project means we’re confident the new coin will address the issue of counterfeit coins for businesses and the general public alike, and will prove highly secure for customers to use.
“While there will be a natural transition period where some vending systems may only be able to accept the existing pound coin, our industry is committed to ensuring we’re fully prepared ahead of the launch in March.”


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Customer service and support module launched by Really Simple Systems
25 Oct 2011: Really Simple Systems, the Database Marketing Award-winning vendor of Cloud CRM systems has released the latest version of next-generation Customer Service & Support (CS&S) module, available within Really Simple Systems Enterprise Edition.
The new version now creates, updates and closes cases automatically from emails sent to and from customers, allowing support operatives to turn around customer queries on the fly, without having to log into and update the CRM system.
One of the first users of the new module is ElasticHosts, a cloud hosting company that is feeding the fast-growing market for storing and handling information remotely. The company chose the solution because trials showed that with other options available support operatives were spending more time updating their CRM systems than answering customers' questions.
Anna Griffiths, Sales Manager of ElasticHosts, comments: "Cases are automatically created from incoming emails, and emails are automatically routed to the support person who is handling that case, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and speed of response. Cases are automatically closed when an email resolving the case is sent and re-opened if the customer sends an email back saying that the problem is ongoing."
Richard Davies, CEO at ElasticHosts, adds: “One of the great things about it is that CS&S is integrated within the sales functionality, rather than using a separate CRM for sales, and ticketing system for support. This means our sales people can see the pre-sales tech support in action and that our support people can see the value of the leads that they are working on.
“The speed with which staff can record what has been done and what needs to be done is fantastic. Logging into your CRM system to be presented with a transparent record of all customer communications is great. Each morning we have a list of things which need to be done, with all the relevant information on one page and a minimum of fuss. We use the CRM system for sales and technical support, to ensure customers' queries are dealt with properly and efficiently. And loads of statistics are available through the module for both sales and support, to help hone ElasticHosts email marketing campaigns.”
1st Sept 2014: Sportswear giant chooses Callcredit’s GMAP to help with expansion strategy in China.
20th August 2014: Leading leisure firm selects SDL’s language solutions to deliver culturally relevant experience across 16 languages
19th August 2014: Enterprise Performance Management specialist announced launch of new planning system for sales leaders, ensuring integration with salesforce.com
18th August 2014: The DMA has launched a new code, which it says will usher in a ‘new era’ for the one-on-one marketing industry.
18th August 2014: CRM, marketing and decision management solutions firm Comet Global Consulting has opened a new Customer Interaction Centre in the US to complement its Barcelona centre.
15th August 2014: Acquisition of Saleslogix SaaS CRM system set to add strong sales and service functionality to Infor's industry CloudSuites.
14th August 2014: In a new report the ICO discusses how big data can overcome challenges of data protection compliance through innovation.
13th August 2014: A survey from Experian looking into the financial health of British couples has found that being good with money is second only to a sense of humour when it comes to the ideal partner.
11th August 2014: Steve Pogorzelski named CEO at company formerly known as OneSource.
7th August 2014: The DMA warns that HMRC’s delay in issuing guidance on VAT costs to ad mail could lead to huge costs for firms.
5th Aug 2014: MarketMakers named 34th best medium-sized workplace in the UK.
5th Aug 2014:Callcredit Information Group has sealed its first contract to provide its newly launched consumer segmentation tool, CAMEO UK, to The Camping and Caravanning Club.
5th Aug 2014: Selfridges has chosen software from enterprise listening technology company Synthesio to listen to and engage with customers online. Selfridges will now be able to monitor and analyse customer comments online on a global basis, including key Asian social networks like Sina Weibo.
4th Aug 2014: Adopting the DMA's new code of practice will be central to the industry's efforts to address customer concerns about one-to-one marketing such as data sharing, according to the trade body's Executive Director Chris Combemale.
1st August 2014: The shortlist for this year’s Database Marketing Awards has been revealed, with the Awards due to take place on 24th September.
31st July 2014: Fall in door drop volumes “driven by more sophisticated targeting”, DMA research reveals
30th July 2014: New service from Response One allows brands to pair with a trusted ‘carrier brand’ that distributes product samples to targeted demographic
29th July 2014: Callcredit aims to provide international spend capacity insight through launch of IncomeFocus
28th July 2014: GI Insight follows Kirk Dobie appointment with addition of two key analysts.
23rd Jul 2014: GeoPlace, the public sector partnership between the Local Government Association and Ordnance Survey, has maintained its accreditation to two internationally recognised ISO standards which have been applied to the whole business: ISO27001 Information Security and ISO9001 Quality Management Standard.
23rd July 2014: Only 3% of homes were sold to 18-30 year olds in June.
22nd July: on Clarke, former Joint MD, has been named CEO of Cyance with immediate effect, following the news that Steve Kemish, former Joint MD, to leave the company on 12 September to focus on his longstanding interests in public speaking/tutoring and writing. Kemish will act as Chief Strategy Officer until his departure and will be actively supporting Clarke in his new role.
22nd July 2014: Oracle has announced a new email marketing campaign created with B&Q, and available on both smartphone and tablet devices.
17th July 2014: Carrefour Media selects Acxiom’s Audience Operating System (AOS) to improve engagement with customers across all touchpoints.
16th July 2014: Promotion of Ed Vaizey MP to digital secretary welcomed by DMA
14th July 2014: Final report of SDL ‘Five Truths’ series determines that milliennials no longer care where they are or what device they’re on when engaging with a brand.
9th July 2014: Postcode Anywhere takes address validation to Australia with Data Tools partnership
9th July 2014: The Federation of European Direct and Interactive Marketing has cited data privacy as critical to the future of the European marketing industry.
8th July 2014: Glasgow-based firm hits out at Ofgem threat to npower
7th July 2014: In conjunction with the National Convention of the Institute of Fundraising, Tangible makes DonorPro and DonorScope available to all sectors.
7th July 2014: Callcredit overlays YouGov findings with overlaid the results wiuth Cameo UK segmentation tool to see how consumer views vary.
The third annual IoF Insight in Fundraising Awards took place on Tuesday night at a gala dinner at the Grand Connaught Rooms.
1st July 2014: New software can automatically remove from marketing lists mobile numbers of handsets which are abroad.
30th June 2014: Stephen Denby appointed by Equaifax to lead team giving clients greater analytical and strategic support
27th June 2014: Latest version of Celebrus enahces one-on-one online and offline personalisation
25th June 2014: organiser of Red Nose Day and Sport Relief hires HighCo MRM to hand its data.
24 Jun 2014: Metametrics hosted a round table discussion last month to debate whether businesses and young people are geared up for an economic recovery.
18th June 2014: Starcom MediaVest Group’s Ian James hired as European Managing Director at Acxiom.
17th June 2014: Bristol-based Thinking Data has relaunched its small business file, SOHO
17th June: Leading data company appoints Emmy Lippold as Marketing Manager
13th June 2014: Holiday firm selects Blue Sheep to host and manage its marketing database and single customer view.
12th Jun 2014: Industry veteran Mike Green joins the REaD Group as Chief Market Strategist.
12th Jun 2014: B2B data provider ZoomInfo is now accessible from DQ Studio in new partnership.
1st June 2014: Channel 4 Chief Executive David Abraham has been appointed chair of judges for the 2014 DMA Awards 2014.
30th May 2014: Prominent data expert Jon Cano-Lopez to work alongside Mark Roy at The Data Agency
30th May 2014: Database comprising over 200,000 email addresses part of Scotts & Co’s acquisition of MySmartBuy.com, and also acquires Rowlands Clothing.
29th May 2014: The Software Bureau launches free to use SwiftSort that includes the Royal Mail Mailmark service.
29th May 2014: Yorkshire and Devon companies have one month to provide evidence they are not guilty or face £140,000 in fines.
28th May 2104: Callcredit Information Group relaunches its consumer segmentation tool, Cameo UK.
23rd May 2014: New guidelines issued by DMA to clear up confusion over ICO rules.
23rd May 2014: Cotswolds data agency brings in Ben Warren to head up Business Development
16th May 2014: Acxiom has announced an agreement to acquire LiveRamp for approximately $310m in cash.
15th May 2014: Real-time customer profile provider Innometrics to expand european operations with Series A funding led by SEB Venture Capital
14th May 2014: Former Gazprom exec Karyn Bright has joined GBGroup as Group Marketing Director
7th May 2014: Salesformics's sales and marketing automation solution goes live after two years in beta
30th April 2014: GBGroup has expanded its fraud detection capabilities with £20.5m acquisition of Australian firm DecTech Solutions.


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All you’ll want for Christmas is Pentatonix, or at least their album, Christmas Is Here!, released Friday (Oct. 26).
Christmas Is Here! is the Grammy-winning a cappella group’s fourth holiday album. Pentatonix add their own unique flair to beloved Christmas classics and modern favorites on the 12-track album. Christmas Is Here! also features appearances from Kelly Clarkson and country singer Maren Morris.
The group previously released their spooky “Making Christmas” music video, from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, earlier this month.


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- The price of gold has continued to slide, as the markets suffer.
- Bitcoin and gold are both failing to hedge against an economic catastrophe.
- Some traders argue the safe-haven narrative will hold up for both assets over the long term.
The price of gold has fallen four percent today, continuing its price slide from last week.
Gold has a longstanding reputation as a hedge against uncertainty, with its price traditionally rising when other stocks are falling. Bitcoiners argue that the same applies to Bitcoin: that it is designed to counter an economy that prints money at will, and where inflation is rampant. They call it ‘digital gold’.
This narrative has come under strain over the last week. As the economy has fallen out of the sky, so has the price of Bitcoin. It is now down more than 50% from $9,600 to its current value of $4,770.
However, gold has been following the decline of the stock markets too. After rising 30% over the last year, it has dropped by 11% over the last nine days, seeing further declines today.
“Things are so bad that even gold is not a safe haven,” tweeted Bovell Global Macro, a hedge fund based in the Cayman Islands.
Few investments are performing well right now; the only exceptions are cash and certain stocks, such as products that support remote working.
Despite this, goldbugs remain certain that its status as a safe haven is secure.
According to the Telegraph, traders have been selling gold to cover losses in the stock market—or to buy stocks at a discount. And that, once the market rebounds, the prices should bounce back.
Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Capital, tweeted: “Gold is falling because investors are clueless as to what is coming. Their mindset is similar to that of central bankers. They have no idea how bad the consequences of the current monetary & fiscal policy mistakes will be. When they figure it out en masse, gold will skyrocket.”
Despite Bitcoin’s price drop, Bitcoiners are arguing the same thing. “Bitcoin is the world's greatest hedge to this,” Tyler Winklevoss, CEO of crypto exchange Gemini, tweeted, referring to the Fed’s decision to cut interest rates to near zero.
That is, if either Bitcoin or gold ever recover.
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Australians believe rubbish is a serious environmental problem and government needs to clamp down hard on retailers and the packaging industry that creates it, according to a Newspoll survey released today.
Results show 94% of all adult Australians think packaging waste and litter is a problem and 75% said we produced too much packaging.
Importantly, the survey revealed a majority of the population believes industry should be held most responsible for the problem of packaging waste – 77% nominated packaging manufacturers, 56% thought retailers.
Only a low 34% thought rate payers, who currently pay all costs to dispose of waste via kerbside recycling, should continue to pay.
Broken down by cities, 64% of Melburnians believed rubbish from product packaging was a major problem – more than any other city. Perth had the most residents (80%) who thought products had too much packaging. And Sydney was the city that thought packaging rubbish was increasing a lot compared to any other state capital (51%).
ACF Sustainability Campaigner Suzie Brown said: “Packaging is a blight on the landscape – it fills our waterways, parks and landfills. Australians are clearly sick of it.”
Environment Victoria’s Zero Waste Campaigner Jenny Henty added: “The community believes that for too long we’ve been cleaning up, picking up, and paying for other people’s waste. More than 91% of respondents think that governments should make those responsible for packaging waste deal with the mess – green groups fully agree.”
Total Environment Centre Campaigner Jane Castle said the pressures on kerbside recycling services were huge, costing rate payers a massive $294 million each year to fund. But, she said, the packaging industry audaciously suggested their own contribution should be just $3 million.
“Australians are good at recycling but research shows only 20% of our packaging waste is being recycled. It is the fault of brand-owners who continue to use non-recyclable packaging, and also it’s a lack of government leadership to ensure recycling and recyclability is the norm right across Australia. Those of us who put our recycling bin out each week should be angry that so much waste is slipping through the net,” said Ms Castle.
“Ministers need to be set tangible targets such as a minimum 80% packaging recovery rate and establish mechanisms to ensure greater industry responsibility for waste. This is vital to achieve any real environmental progress.”
The survey comes in advance of a meeting between State, Territory and Federal Environment Ministers to be held today in Melbourne that could be a serious setback for waste management in Australia. The survey was commissioned by Environment Victoria, the Australian Conservation Foundation, Total Environment Centre and a coalition of environment groups committed to eliminating packaging waste. The survey examined the views of a representative poll of three hundred adults residing in the five major capital cities across the country.


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Super Bowl XLIX was the most-tweeted Super Bowl ever, and if last year’s game was any indication, a large portion of those tweets centered on pets. This year, Deep Focus created real-time social media content for Purina’s #BetterWithPets game-day activities, working closely with the agency’s Moment Studio in New York City to create real-time content in response to brands and users watching the game.
In addition to the on-the-go content, premade shareable Twitter content celebrating big moments during the game was provided to users with the advice they may need to help keep their pets occupied during the game, and celebrate those better together moments that encompass Purina’s #BetterWithPets messaging. For the first time in Purina brand history, Purina was able to respond to users talking about watching the game with their pets with custom-created gif responses related to the Super Bowl.
Deep Focus’ digital team and Moment Studio also started the conversation early by interacting with another St. Louis native company, Budweiser, in response to their “Lost Puppy” commercial. Additionally, during the game Purina interacted with Doritos, Kia & Charmin.
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