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Towards the western end of the Rockaway peninsula, workers at the Riis Park Beach Bazaar have been working triple overtime to prepare for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The popular concession operation at the old Bathhouse brought back outdoor dining and alcohol service last Saturday in accordance with city and state phase two guidelines, including distanced tables and limited capacity to go along with sanitizing, mask and social distancing protocols.
“There’s a lot of new regulations and protocols for both our staff and the public to get used to but for the most part there were god vibes across the board, and if you have to wear a mask to be served and socially distance, so be it,” Riss Park Beach Bazaar C0-Owner Belvy Klein said. “I think people are just so stoked to be able to be out on the beach again, sit at a table with friends or family, and have some tasty food and beverages and, you know, actually take a minute to relax and enjoy life for a change.”
Klein expanded the Bay 9 East Beer Garden and the Bathhouse Beer Garden, which will open soon, to provide more space for distanced outdoor dining and drinking and food is available for both table service and takeout. Although food vendors have been scaled back due to COVID restrictions, RPBB welcomed back two of its most popular operators: The Dropout, which serves burgers, hot dogs and chicken fingers; and Rockaway Clam Bar, which serves their trademark lobster rolls and other seafood.
Additionally, RPBB will shortly be adding Cuisine by Claudette and a number of food truck vendors. All concerts and DJ events at RPBB remain canceled until “gatherings” are reinstated during a future phase of the reopening, Klein is thrilled to be back in business.
“I’m not going to mince words. It has been brutal. This city’s been through a lot these last three or four months. We all have,” Klein said. “And for small businesses like us, it’s been financially, emotionally, physically, all pretty devastating and draining. New York City’s largest employment sector is the service industry; restaurants and bars are the lifeblood of this town. Don’t let us die — support your favorite local spots, but be responsible. We need you now more than ever.”
RPBB, which is co-owned by Aaron Broudo, is open seven days a week, weather permitting, with operating hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Who’s buying all those iPhones?As you know by now - and as a flood of articles are reminding you - Apple sold a lot of iPhones last quarter.
Who’s buying all those iPhones? By and large, not previous iPhone owners. On Tuesday’s Q1 earnings call, Tim Cook stated that Apple saw more new customers to iPhone than ever before. In fact, The Wall Street Journal (paywall) learned from Tim that “fewer than 15% of owners of older iPhones have upgraded to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.”
As it turns out (surprise) a bunch of those new iPhone owners are Android switchers. Tim said that this iPhone launch is experiencing the highest "Android switcher rate" ever (technically Tim said it's higher than the pervious three launches as Apple doesn’t have data for prior years). Drilling down, it appears that most of those Android switchers are coming from emerging international markets.
This is good news on several fronts:
- There’s still a ton of potential for upgrades from existing iPhone owners.
- There’s still a ton of potential for more Android switchers.
- iPhone is selling well in markets that many thought would not buy premium smartphones. In fact, iPhone average selling price (ASP) is up.
- With Apple’s high customer satisfaction ratings, customer loyalty, and a sticky ecosystem, chances are good Apple is gaining long-term - if not life-long - customers.
But what about the Mac? The Mac set a new record for quarterly revenue and tied the record for most units sold. Meanwhile, as Tim mentioned on the earnings call, “the rest of the PC market continued to decline.” In fact, the Mac has now gained market share in 34 of last 35 quarters.
So who’s buying all those Macs? Surely there must be a switcher story here too.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has published a Final Rule in the Federal Register exempting engineered wood products from third party lead, ASTM F963 heavy metals, and phthalates testing. The determination is effective July 23, 2018. euroSource and the Handmade Toy Alliance listed this determination among our priorities on September 13, 2012. euroSource continued to push for this determination including in comments to the CPSC regarding reducing regulatory burdens (PDF) in September 2017. So it is with pleasure, and relief, that we greet this news after nearly six years!
Without dispute, Amazon has built and operates an attractive platform optimized for selling just about anything. And, that platform is incredibly effective, gathering more than 50% of initial searches for prospective buyers. That’s a hard statistic to ignore. Only a few years ago, Google was king of product search and it was the primary way […]
The small village of Carona in the canton of Ticino Switzerland is home to an enjoyable outdoor art exhibit during the summer of 2017. Carona IMMAGINA is a photography exhibition organized by Galleria LaLoggia in Carona. There are three pathways within the exhibit which serves a secondary purpose (intended or not) of enticing visitors through the […]


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The Commerce Department estimates that a total of $8.80 billion was spent for new construction or renovation/remodeling of hotels and motels during the first ten months of 2002, a decline of 28.2% from the spending total for the same period of 2001. Following a decline of 11.5% in the total value of construction work completed on lodging space during 2001, it looks like 2002 spending was off another 25-30%.
The challenges facing the lodging industry have been well documented by Smith Travel Research (STR), a Tennessee-based research/consulting company that tracks trends in the lodging industry. They report that the national hotel occupancy rate was 64.4% during the third quarter of 2002, an increase of less than one percentage point from the depressed 63.5% rate recorded during the same quarter of 2001. For the first nine months of 2001, STR estimates show an average occupancy rate of 63.1%; for the first three-quarters of last year, that rate actually fell to 61.0%.
The construction completion statistics for 2002 tell us that relatively little has been added to the U.S. lodging inventory — a rational response on the part of hotel/motel developers to what at the beginning of 2002 already promised to be at best a "challenging" year. Nevertheless, STR estimates that revenue per available room — a key industry productivity measure that combines data on occupancy and average room rates — was 4.8% lower during the first three-quarters of 2002 than it had been during January-September 2001. So the market still has a long way to go before it returns to health.
There were a few encouraging signs, though, that the market stabilized during the second half of last year and is poised for some modest improvement in 2003. STR reports that overall demand for hotel rooms increased by 2.7% between Q3/2001 and Q3/2002, and that revenue per room crept up 0.5% over the year.


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Sony is reportedly making some changes to its policies pertaining to digital codes for PlayStation games that will make it so that those codes aren’t sold through stores like GameStop and other retailers. The policy change is supposed to go into effect on April 1st, according to a memo which was said to be sent out to GameStop stores, and would make it so that anyone who wants to buy a PlayStation game digitally will have to do so through the PlayStation Store.
News of the apparent policy change was first shared by Twitter user Wario64 who tweeted about Sony’s new digital code plans and included a screenshot of the memo in question. The memo explained what will happen to third-party retailers like GameStop come April 1st as well as how it’ll affect consumers who shop there, though it did say that there will be some exceptions to the new policy.
“Sony has recently announced that full game digital download codes will no longer be available to purchase from other retailers worldwide effective April 1, 2019,” the memo pictured below said. “After this date (with some specific exceptions), Sony full game digital downloads will only be available for purchase through the PlayStation marketplace.”
GameStop stores just got a memo saying that Sony will no longer provide full game digital download codes to retailers (not just GameStop) starting April 1st. Digital games will only be available straight from PSN after that date. Add-on content/PSN $ cards will still be available— Wario64 (@Wario64) March 22, 2019
Here is the full text outlining these changes (Sony full game digital codes at retail) pic.twitter.com/wY39bWyhaj— Wario64 (@Wario64) March 22, 2019
If someone’s going to GameStop, chances are they’re there to buy a physical version of a game, so this change might not seem like a big deal to some. However, the memo said “This affects all retailers; not just GameStop,” which could even apply to Amazon or other online retailers that people use to order games digitally. Sony hasn’t fully laid out its plans for the change yet though, so the memo from GameStop is all that’s available at this time
The exceptions to this policy change are Days Gone and Mortal Kombat 11, both of which are releasing in April.
“As an execption, full game digital versions of Days Gone and Mortal Kombat 11 on PS4 will be available for sale in GameStop stores for one week after their respective official street dates, and reservations on digital versions of these two titles will be filled, providing the guest has finalized their purchase within 1 week of these respective.”
The policy change pertaining to digital game codes will reportedly take place on April 1st.
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The materials choke the town’s drainage system and promote flooding. Informal dumps now dot the city, including the towering Korle Lagoon tip. It rises on the edge of the town’s Old Fadama slums, the place some 100,000 people stay and work and raise their kids. When these garments fall out of favour with their homeowners, the overwhelming majority of them end up in landfill. Only 7 per cent of garments bought in Australia are classified as recycled.
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Google's decision this week to ask the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office to re-examine a number of the Oracle patents at issue in the companies' ongoing intellectual-property case could have a significant effect on how the dispute plays out.
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Large swaths of the western and southern U.S. do not have access to wired or fixed wireless broadband, according to a new national broadband map released by two U.S. agencies Thursday.
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On the 25th Anniversary of the original Doom, and John Romero has revealed his latest game Sigil - otherwise known as Doom Episode 5, and it'll be free.
The renowned modding website ModDB is now working on something new and exciting that may well change how game modifications are perceived at large.
Can't afford or run Quake Champions? Modders have recreated it with Quake Champions: Doom Edition. That's 1993's Doom, no less.
All the fun of Battlefront II, with none of the sci-fi.
Since the release of Doom in 1993 one detail has been shrouded in mystery: who is the mysterious protagonist known only as Doomguy? Well, we now know the face behind the mask.


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It really is bad enough being hounded by debt collectors for financial obligation that is yours. Imagine getting telephone calls from fake loan companies in India whom threaten to possess you arrested for maybe not repaying payday advances that you don’t owe.
That is just what the Federal Trade Commission claims has occurred to a large number of US customers вЂ” including Marylanders. The FTC states it’s wanting to turn off one operation that is such has gathered a lot more than $5 million from customers in past times couple of years. Nevertheless the agency warns there are certainly others operating comparable phony collection schemes.


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PlayStation 4 won't be powered by complicated Cell processing technology as is the PlayStation 3, "gaming industry sources" have told Kotaku.
Kotaku's report bolsters both a Forbes' report from last week - about AMD being in "a hush-hush-effort" to put a graphics chip inside PS4 - and what Digital Foundry editor Richard Leadbetter has heard.
A "reputable source" told Leadbetter that Sony's new console will be "essentially a PC" in terms of architecture.
"An AMD collaboration on the CPU holds many attractions," wrote Leadbetter in his GamesIndustry.biz column. "For the first time since the launch of the original Xbox, we could well be seeing an x86 processor in a console. It may be hard to imagine that the company that brought us the Cell would be embracing PC tech so wholeheartedly, but a look at the make-up of Vita suggests a fundamental shift in the way Sony builds its consoles in the wake of Ken Kutaragi's departure.
"It's not about exotic, groundbreaking hardware any more, it's all about creating the best possible games machine with an enviable set of development tools."Richard Leadbetter, editor, Digital Foundry
"It's not about exotic, groundbreaking hardware any more," he pressed on, "it's all about creating the best possible games machine with an enviable set of development tools - and it's an approach that has already yielded results.
"While PlayStation Vita may lack a stand-out killer app, I still think that it's set the bar in terms of overall quality and quantity over and above any console launch I've seen in over 21 years in the business. Extrapolating that same philosophy towards PlayStation 4 makes a PC-style approach to Sony's next console seem very likely indeed."
The architecture of PS3 has resulted in developers calling the machine "a pain in the ass to work on". The result: multi-platform games still tend to perform better on perceivably weaker, but initially easier to work with, Xbox 360 machinery. Only dedicated Sony developers like Naughty Dog, and its Uncharted series of games, really expose what PS3 can do.
It's unlikely Sony overlord Kaz Hirai will ever say anything like this again:
"It's not easy to program for the PS3. I wouldn't say it's endless in terms of what the console can do, but we pack so much depth into our consoles that it takes a while for anybody, including first party studios, to really harness the power," remarked Hirai to Official PlayStation Magazine in 2009.
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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpendEdge, a leading provider of procurement market intelligence solutions, has announced the completion of their latest article on strategies to achieve procurement excellence in the US pharmaceutical industry.
Achieving procurement excellence has become a daunting task for companies in the US pharmaceutical industry. The increasing complexity of the pharmaceutical supply chain, constant supply chain interruptions, unexpected expenses, and quality control issues have made the procurement process extremely challenging for companies. They need to develop effective strategies to address such procurement challenges. Companies also need to improve supply chain efficiency to gain a competitive advantage in the industry.
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Apart from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), there are numerous laws set by US agencies regarding the import of pharmaceutical drugs. Companies must identify such laws and navigate the nuances to minimize non-compliance issues, unexpected delays, and excess spend. In the majority of cases, a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements can avoid regulatory issues.
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The 2016 model of the Camaro got some rave reviews but anyone was lucky enough to be able to test drive the car noticed one glaring issue – it has a significant blind spot!
Chevrolet are competing head-on with the new Ford Mustang here so they have to get this issue sorted out.
This is not a cosmetic issue but one of safety and Chevrolet were made aware of it in the hopes that the issue would be addressed before the Camaro officially goes on sale sometime early next year.
The exterior design of the car, which focuses on speed and greater dynamics, has been greatly improved but so far, Chevrolet has not commented on whether the blind spot issue has been addressed already or not.
At this point, it probably won’t be until models start rolling off the assembly line that we’ll know if Chevrolet did manage to implement a fix. Car safety is definitely a concern Chevrolet has in general, so in all likelihood, there will be a fix.
The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will be made available for pre-ordering starting this month or next month at the latest. No pricing details have been given yet.
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7-inch record will be released in independent stores this week
The band released their ninth album ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ earlier this month (May 8). Previous reports suggested that a vinyl release of ‘Burn The Witch’ would come on May 16, however a tweet from the band confirms that it will actually be released on Friday (May 13). It will be backed by the band’s discarded Bond theme ‘Spectre’.
The band’s tweet reads: “A 7” of Burn The Witch/Spectre comes to UK independent record shops Friday and selected stores internationally soon.” See below.
Meanwhile, Radiohead will head on tour later this month. They play the following headline dates:
Amsterdam, Heineken Music Hall (May 20-21)
Paris, Le Zenith (May 23-24)
London, Roundhouse (May 26-28)
New York, Madison Square Garden (July 26-27)
Los Angeles, Shrine Auditorium (August 4, 8)
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Long-Lewis Buying Selma Car Dealerships
Long-Lewis Automotive Group has announced that it is taking over the Moore-Stewart Ford and Honda dealerships in Selma, effective immediately. The dealerships will now be known as Long-Lewis of Selma, with the change in signage expected to take place tomorrow.
Long-Lewis is Alabama’s oldest car dealership owner, beginning in 1889 as a hardware store in Bessemer. It became a Ford dealer in 1915 when Henry Ford began granting franchises. In a release, the company says it’s by far the largest car retailer in the state.
“As a Selma native, I am extremely excited and humbled to have the opportunity to expand the Long-Lewis family into my hometown,” Long-Lewis Automotive Group President/CEO Toff Ouellette said in a statement.
Long-Lewis says it plans to remodel and expand the Ford dealership in Selma and add a quick oil change facility.
Long-Lewis already owns the Mitsubishi dealership in Montgomery as well as the Ford dealership in Prattville. It has other locations elsewhere in the state.


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From the article intro: "Startup funds will be harder to come by in 2012, according to hundreds of venture capitalists polled in a recent survey by the National Venture Capital Association.
In spite of the gloomy funding forecasts, there's still hope for entrepreneurs in need of cash in 2012.
In fact, small-business financing options outside the venture capital industry are rapidly proliferating in the digital age.
With just a few clicks, anyone can pitch a business idea to the growing ranks of angel investors.
In addition, a number of Web services now provide platforms for entrepreneurs to raise small sums of money from large pools of people -- a process known as crowdfunding.
Even Congress is showing deference toward the Internet's capacity to connect businesses with capital, as lawmakers weigh rule-changes that would allow entrepreneurs to use social networks to sell stakes in their startups. (Under current securities law, entrepreneurs can only solicit donations.)
Still, a large share of startup funds continues to flow from the old-fashioned lender that small-business owners love to hate: banks.
So regardless of whether you run a tech startup on the hunt for strategic Silicon Valley investors or you own a local restaurant that's in need of nothing more than a simple bank loan, entrepreneurs must recognize that in the new year, the fund-raising game has changed."
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swimmers are making a splash at a Doncaster leisure facility which has launched the first salsa-inspired water workouts in the area.
Dearne Valley Leisure Centre have introduced the new weekly water Zumba classes following the success of the studio dance version of the sessions.
Centre manager Michele Parnham said: “The Aqua Zumba is already fully booked, with 50 active water enthusiasts trying out their moves in the water. We will hold a waiting list and if demand is there will consider adding on an extra class. We welcome everyone over the age of 16 – even non-swimmers as it is a fantastic fun way to boost fitness levels.”
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Franca Sozzani, the iconic, longtime editor in chief of Vogue Italia, passed away after a yearlong illness on Thursday, December 22, at the age of 66. She was the editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia since 1988.
Born in Mantua, Italy, Sozzani began her prolific career in 1976 at Vogue Bambini, working her way up the ranks at Condé Nast. She also served as the editorial director of Condé Nast Italy, and was the ambassador to fashion for the United Nations, as Newhouse noted. She was on a mission around the world to bring support to the fashion world and the people behind it in places like Africa, Asia and regions beyond the usual fashion venues.
In her UN role she also joined the fight against hunger in poor countries and helped raise awareness of the issue along with money.
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The COVID 19 pandemic is just a bad memory in China, and several companies are already working regularly. Foxconn has even reached its recruitment goals, and it now has enough workers to meet the seasonal demand with all its plants in China.
It seems that Foxconn has everything ready for the launch of Apple’s 2020 fall iPhones. Foxconn’s production was delayed because its factories were shut down for most of February, and now, upon reopening, there were staffing shortages. These shortages were related to quarantine and travel restrictions. However, Foxconn had already stated that they would resume normal production by the end of March, and now they are steadily recovering from labor shortages.
Foxconn is also implementing rigorous measures to ensure the well being and health of their staff. They are also expected to hit its peak production in July, which could mean that we would still receive the next iPhone 12 lineup in fall, and not during winter, as other reports suggested.


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As for the non-contact card, the first transaction will require the configuration of your PIN code, but after that, users will be able to pay using their printing.
The card has a small space on which you place your thumb or your finger, to pay by the thumb or fingerprint.
It is not necessary to touch the card reader of the merchant or to register your fingerprint on another device or the bank.
Your fingerprint data is stored on the card itself, and there is no “central registry” of your fingerprint, said BNP Paribas.
Romain Perray, lawyer at law firm McDermott Will & Emery, said the news source BFMTV: “This will greatly reduce the risk of [hacker] attack on what would otherwise be a centralized database. It is obviously much more complicated for hackers to target phones, and bank cards of every citizen. “
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The new technology has become increasingly relevant after Covid-19, said the bank, so that the people are looking to pay way more without contact to avoid touching surfaces.
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Jean-Marie Dragon, head of the electronic money and payments innovative at BNP Paribas Told BFMTV: “This is a project that we had begun prior to the coronavirus, but [the virus] has accelerated the trend of using non-contact, this product has now become even more necessary.
Biotechnology, as it is called, is already common on many digital devices, especially smartphones and laptops. Some use facial recognition to allow you to log on, while many others allow you to make payments or log in to apps using your fingerprint.
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CHICAGO -- The 2009 All Candy Expo, set for May 19 to 21, 2009, will feature a new Retail Merchandising Solution Center, the organization reported.
The Solution Center will spotlight exhibitors' products and services that offer solutions to retailers' merchandising needs, as well as merchandising vehicles, including temporary and permanent displays, bulk merchandising solutions, shelving systems and point-of-purchase materials.
Also included will be gourmet confectionery needs such as baskets, cellophane wrap, ribbons and labels, refrigerated-confectionery cases, gift boxes and much more, according to the company.
The All Candy Expo, the largest confectionery and snack trade show in the Americas, will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago. More than 5,000 key confectionery buyers are expected with a total attendance of more than 12,000 confectionery and snack professionals anticipated. In addition, more than 1,000 international visitors from more than 70 countries also attend.


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March 28, 2014 – West Chester, OH – iNET Interactive has announced today that Cheryl Kemp has been named Content Director of the WHIR, the largest news organization and consumer resource dedicated to the web hosting industry, and HostingCon, the premier industry conference and trade show for hosting and cloud providers.
In her role at the WHIR, Ms. Kemp will be responsible for building social engagement, video and photography efforts, as well as developing and writing content. Reporting to Nicole Henderson, Editor in Chief of the WHIR, Ms.Kemp will bring dynamic multimedia content to the WHIR to enhance its coverage of the hosting and cloud services industry.
For HostingCon, Ms.Kemp will be responsible for coordinating industry advisory boards, as well as developing high quality, educational-focused conference programs including speaker selection and recruitment.
“The WHIR has been a leading source of news and analysis in the hosting industry for over a decade. Cheryl will be instrumental in engaging readers, and bringing a wider variety of content to our audience,” Nicole Henderson, WHIR Editor in Chief said. “With a fresh new look, and with Cheryl on-board, the WHIR is poised to continue its leadership position in the hosting and cloud news industry.”
Ms.Kemp brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in growing niche communities online through social media and marketing, and recruiting and managing speakers for events and training programs. Prior to iNET Interactive, Ms.Kemp was Director of Business Operations at Yoga for Golfers. She was responsible for developing training program materials online and in print, writing and editing content, and managing social media and online advertising campaigns. Ms.Kemp was also Director of Marketing for Yoga Alive Cincinnati, where she was in charge of business development and building brand awareness through use of social media, SEO, and in-person events and tradeshows.
“Cheryl’s creative and entrepreneurial energy coupled with her social media and content skills will take HostingCon and the WHIR to a new level in audience engagement,” commented Kevin Gold, Vice President of Marketing and Content at iNET Interactive. “As we expand HostingCon internationally into China, India and Europe with our partner ResellerClub, Cheryl’s contributions will further strengthen HostingCon’s leadership position as the premier industry conference and trade show where hosting and cloud providers network, learn and grow.”
About the WHIR
Since 2000, the WHIR has provided its readers with daily industry news, feature coverage and expert opinion and analysis, in addition to our comprehensive resources for web host industry and cloud executives, resellers and consumers. For details about the WHIR, visit www.theWHIR.com.
HostingCon is the premier industry conference and trade show for hosting and cloud providers. Now in its tenth year, HostingCon connects the industry — including hosting and cloud providers, MSPs, ISVs and other Internet infrastructure providers who make the Internet work — to network, learn, and grow. HostingCon is an iNET Interactive event. For details about HostingCon, visit www.HostingCon.com.


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According to a recent U.N. report, insects could be a solution to some of the world's food and health problems. They're nutritious, eco-friendly and abundant. Many countries already consider them a staple part of their diets.
So if we're all to start consuming locusts and scorpions, we can start in Southeast Asia for guidance.
I ate bugs for lunch. This time it was on purpose.
By some experts' estimates, the average person inadvertently downs about one pound of insect parts a year, in foods as varied as chocolate (which can contain 60 insect components per 100 grams by law in the United States), peanut butter (30 insect parts per 100 grams) and fruit juice (up to five fruitfly eggs and one to two larvae for every 250 milliliters).
In light of the United Nations' recent plea for increased insect consumption, I decided to take the insects by the antennae and join the 2 billion people worldwide who deliberately make creepy, crawly creatures a part of their regular or special occasion diet.
Nicola Ruotolo is an intern in CNN's Rome bureau
Insects are the ideal food of the future, according to a new United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report.
In "Edible insects: Future prospects for food and feed security," presented at a news conference in Rome on Monday, the group's etnomophagy experts shared compelling evidence suggesting that increased intake of insects would promote health, wealth and a cleaner environment for both rural and urban communities around the globe.
Consumption of insects like locusts, crickets or larvae is very common in parts of Asia, South America, Mexico and Africa, due in large part to their high nutritional value. Insects beat out both meat and fish in protein content and quality, and they're also rich in fiber and healthy micronutrients including copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, selenium and zinc.
Insects adapt so quickly to climate change, that there would be few barriers to gathering from the wild or farming at any altitude or latitude around the planet - making them a cheap and eco-friendly food source. They also have a very low risk of transmitting disease to humans, unlike farmed beef, pork and poultry.
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(WFTS) A small south Tampa restaurant is causing quite a stir over a unique item offered on their menu: lion.
For $35 dollars taco lovers can try lion, as in, the king of the jungle.
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Peoria home sales decline 2 percent in third quarter
PEORIA — Despite a strong September, third-quarter home sales in the Peoria area declined 2.3 percent from last year, according to figures released Monday by the Peoria Area Association of Realtors. That's an improvement from the 9.8 percent decline in area home sales experienced in the second quarter.
Sales from July to September totaled 1,518 homes, down from 1,554 in the third quarter of 2016. Through September, 4,113 homes have been sold so far this year. That's down 3.6 percent from the 4,266 homes sold in the first three quarters in 2016, according to PAAR.
"We had some successes," said Mary Ann Ladendorf, PAAR's new president. "We're happy to finish the quarter with strong home sales in September (8.1 percent higher than September of last year) and more activity in the $500,000 price range category."
Ladendorf credited relocation incentives offered by Caterpillar Inc. as part of the reason for accelerating the sale of high-end homes in the area.
Earlier this year, Caterpillar announced reimbursement plan of up to 3 percent to cover some closing and home improvement costs for anyone buying a home of a relocated employee. The company expanded the program in August. Caterpillar will buy the house of anyone who purchases a home valued at $300,000 or more in the company’s relocation program — as long as the transaction represents at least a 25-percent increase in value between the old and new properties.
Dallas Hancock, PAAR CEO, said Caterpillar was trying to do what it could to keep local real estate moving in light of the company's previously-announced plan to move its headquarters to Deerfield. "Even people that weren't part of the Caterpillar buyer incentive program may have seen additional buyers enter the market," she said.
Ladendorf described the Peoria market as "stable." "The decline in the third quarter median prices (from $124,475 to $122,000) can be attributed to the sheer number of sales that were sold in the lower price ranges in the market. Home sales priced below $175,000 have been one of the most active segments of the market," said Ladendorf. Homes priced between $175,000 and $225,000 made up the fastest selling category of homes, taking 71 days to sell, compared to the third-quarter average of 78 days on the market.
The inventory of homes in September was 3,151, an increase over the 3,124 homes that were on the market in September 2016.
Ladendorf said the Peoria area market presented an opportunity for buyers. "We've got a nice inventory and interest rates are under 4 percent," she said.
"Now's a good time to move up to another price range. Customers are able to buy equity. When the market shifts, buyers can enjoy the situation they bought into," said Ladendorf.
While the inventory of homes in the Peoria area is good, it could be even better, she said. "We need to have more homes on the market," said Ladendorf, urging prospective sellers to "price and prepare their property competitively."
Prospective buyers should move to get pre-approved at a lending institution where they can learn more about opportunities such as a down-payment assistance program they might be eligible for, said Ladendorf. "You need the right debt ratio to qualify," she said.
PAAR reported that central Illinois towns that showed third-quarter gains in home sales included Bartonville (19 percent), Chillicothe (10.8 percent), Pekin (14 percent) and West Peoria (18.8 percent).


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There is no doubt that 2017 will be no ordinary year. With the possibility of a number of market-altering events that could shape the course of the U.S. and global economies, forecasting what 2017 will hold is challenging. The accuracy of forecasts will be particularly sensitive to assumptions about “known unknowns.” There are European elections, Brexit negotiations, China’s ongoing rebalancing of its economy, OPEC oil production cuts, aggressive Federal Reserve rate increases and, of course, U.S. policy changes by the new administration and Congress. But while the widened band of uncertainty might be disquieting, the world has not changed fundamentally. Both the U.S. and global economies proved to be resilient in 2016 and are expected to pick up in 2017.
The economic fundamentals of the U.S. economy appear to be solid. After a slow start to 2016, economic activity in the third quarter accelerated with a 3.5 percent rebound in gross domestic product, the best quarter for economic growth since the fourth quarter of 2013. The fourth quarter of 2016 remained on a positive track as retail sales during the holiday season benefited from households having the ability and willingness to spend. Gains in jobs and income along with relatively low debt burdens provided the foundation for a 4 percent increase in holiday sales over 2015 that easily exceeded the 3.6 percent NRF expected. Access to and use of credit was a factor, along with a rise in home and stock prices.
It is clear that the U.S. consumer is in the driver’s seat and that the U.S. economy will continue to depend on the pace of household spending. Job growth has been good and wages are on the rise. Business and consumer confidence remain elevated now that the uncertainty of the election is behind us. Stock prices are resilient, the housing sector should advance nicely as home prices rise and disappointing business investment is expected to improve as the drag from energy-related cutbacks lessens. Under these conditions, economic activity is predicted to remain on a trend of approximately 2 percent. The unemployment rate should tick down to 4.6 percent by the end of 2017. With stronger wage gains along with oil prices trending higher, inflation is expected to move higher in 2017 and toward the Federal Reserve’s target of 2 percent. Look for the Fed to raise the federal funds rate twice in 2017: mid-year and in the fall.
This overview for 2017 reflects recent economic momentum and financial market moves but not impacts from proposed economic policy changes. The current laundry list of pending legislation will likely be pared down as the process proceeds, so it is prudent to wait to until a better sense of the scope and scale of policy changes are available. Over the next few months, uncertainty surrounding which policies will be implemented will be reduced and will help shape the contours of economic activity to come.
Download this month’s report, which includes the following charts and highlights:
- Consumer sentiment
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Retail's BIG economic panel 2017
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The upcoming CEO change at HanesBrands Inc. is likely a case of ‘what have you done for me lately.’
Richard Noll, who has served as the company’s CEO and chairman since 2005, announced plans to step down this week, to be succeeded by COO Gerald W. Evans Jr. (pictured above) this fall.
Under Noll’s 11 years of leadership, the company increased its annual sales from $4 billion to $6 billion, grown EPS at a compounded rate of 20 percent per year, and quintupled shareholder value from $2 billion to $10 billion.
But sales have slowed in recent years, with many of the company’s major brands – including Hanes, Champion as well as Playtex, Bali, Maidenform, and several other intimate apparel brands – challenged by slower growth in the apparel category over the last two quarters, partly due to the warm winter, as well as growth challenges at department stores and the mass channel. Hanesbrands’ stock price (NYSE:HBI), as a result, is down more than 20 percent from a year ago, just above $25 per share.
In the first quarter, companywide sales inched up 0.8 percent. Among segments, activewear sales were up 2.8 percent as the acquisition of Knights Apparel helped offset lost sales due to the Sports Authority bankruptcy. Innerwear sales inched up 1.3 percent. Both direct-to-consumer and international saw modest declines with overseas sales impacted by currency headwinds.
Champion, the company’s leading brand in the athletic space, has recently seen a resurgence in growth in the sporting goods channel but growth for C9 by Champion, an exclusive at Target that has been a hit, appears to have plateaued. Companywide sales at Target last year fell to $860 million in 2015 from $905 million the prior year.
HanesBrands’ success in the near term will also depend greatly on how it absorbs and capitalizes on recent acquisitions, including Pacific Brands and Champion Europe.
To be sure, the leadership change isn’t a complete shakeup, and investors weren’t particularly wooed, sending the stock down nearly 4 percent in the two days following the news. Noll, 59, who joined the company via its former parent Sara Lee, will remain executive chairman at HanesBrands. And Evans, who is just a year younger at 58, has served as COO since August 2013. Previously, he led the company’s international business and was its global supply chain officer. As COO, he has been responsible for the day-to-day operation of the $6 billion company with direct oversight of all global commercial businesses and supply-chain operations. He joined the company in 1983.
“The past decade has been a phenomenal journey, and I am very proud of the amazing accomplishments of our 65,000 employees,” Noll said. “This is the perfect time to transition our leadership. Our business is healthy, our acquisitions are performing well, and we have a very bright future. I have full confidence in Gerald’s readiness, ability, and vision to drive the business to even greater heights as CEO.”
“Our brands are primed for growth, our acquisitions are adding significant value and scale, and our product development and innovation pipeline are stronger than ever,” Evans said. Along with our worldwide employees, I am committed to maximizing the value we can create as the very best basics apparel company in the world.”
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Tiger Brands fund invests in vegan food company
Herbivore Earthfoods is a Cape Town-based, women-founded business which was started in 2014 with the aim of making plant-based foods affordable in South Africa.
Tiger Brands’ venture capital fund was launched in mid-2021 with the aim of driving growth for the company by investing in innovative businesses based in sub-Saharan Africa which offer healthier eating options in line with the latest consumer trends.
Together with private equity firm Secha Capital as co-investor, the fund has become a minority shareholder in Herbivore Earthfoods.
“[Our investment] is a compelling opportunity, where we are very proud to back innovative entrepreneurs…Our partnership with the Herbivore team will involve leveraging each other’s combined strengths to achieve their growth strategy and to push the boundaries of an affordable and healthy alternative product offering to consumers,” says Barati Mahloele, Venture Capital Fund director of Tiger Brands.
For Herbivore Earthfoods director Davey du Plessis, the strategic partnership with Tiger Brands and Secha Capital will enable the company to capitalise on trends in the plant-based food and food technology space.
Although the amount of the investment was not made public, Tiger Brands has indicated that it is a multi-million rand investment with the Tiger Brands Venture Capital Fund and Secha Capital investing equally in Herbivore Earthfoods. The initial committed capital of the Tiger Brands Venture Capital Fund is R100 million in total.
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Omidyar Network and IGNIA Lead $13.75 Million Series B Round in Finestrella
7 September 2011
(IGNIA) September 7, 2011 – Omidyar Network and IGNIA announced they are leading a $13.75 million Series B round of financing in Finestrella, a provider of innovative mobile telephony services to low-income and unbanked populations in Mexico. Finestrella will use the funding to rapidly expand the availability of its current offerings while developing new products and services, including smart phones and data plans that address the needs of its customers.
The Series B funding marks a renewed commitment from existing investor IGNIA, which led Finestrella’s Series A funding. The round also includes existing funders Bay Partners and Storm Ventures. Amy Klement, Vice President of Investments at Omidyar Network, will join IGNIA on Finestrella’s board of directors.
“There is strong evidence that expanding access to telecommunications can have massive social and economic benefits. Finestrella has developed a truly innovative model to do exactly that—enable greater access at significantly lower prices for the consumer,” said Klement. “Given the enormous customer need and the company’s strong value proposition, the model has the potential to quickly extend to many new geographies.”
Mobile telephony is a massive market in Mexico and Latin America, where the majority of people are forced to use costly prepaid services that require a substantial initial handset investment. Finestrella enables unbanked consumers to acquire affordable postpaid mobile plans without upfront costs or the requirement of a credit card or bank account. The company’s plans, offered in 10 cities across Mexico, reach over 40% of the country’s population. By providing a simple and affordable solution, Finestrella unlocks the full power of mobile communications for the base of the pyramid.
“What is truly compelling about Finestrella is its ability to serve a customer segment that is generally excluded from mainstream financial services,” said Alvaro Rodriguez, Managing Partner of IGNIA. “Finestrella provides an affordable means for low-income populations to access mobile offerings as well as establish a recorded payment history that itself can unlock additional opportunities.”
“Finestrella’s early growth is a clear demonstration of the need for affordable, high-quality telecommunication services,” said Gabriel Manjarrez, Co-Founder and CEO of Finestrella. “We are proud to add Omidyar Network to a group of investors that can provide the capital and expertise we need to scale and promote a truly disruptive offering that meets critical voice and Internet communications gaps in Mexico and beyond.”
Finestrella was founded in 2008 by Gabriel Manjarrez and Pedro Zayas in order to increase the accessibility of telecommunications services to the unbanked. The Company offers postpaid mobile plans to consumers without the requirement of a credit card, credit history, or upfront deposit. By removing the barriers to adoption of postpaid mobile services Finestrella increases the accessibility of mobile communications, including Internet access, to a population previously limited to expensive pay-as-you-go voice services. To learn more, visit www.finestrella.com.
About Omidyar Network
Omidyar Network is a philanthropic investment firm dedicated to harnessing the power of markets to create opportunity for people to improve their lives. Established in 2004 by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam, the organization invests in and helps scale innovative organizations to catalyze economic and social change. To date, Omidyar Network has committed more than $440 million to for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations that foster economic advancement and encourage individual participation across multiple investment areas, including microfinance, property rights, consumer internet, mobile and government transparency. To learn more, visit www.omidyar.com.
IGNIA Fund I, L.P. is an impacting investing venture capital fund that supports the founding and expansion of high growth social enterprises that serve the base of the socio-economic pyramid in Latin America. By providing effective responses to the enormously underserved needs of low income populations, as consumers as well as productive agents in value-added supply chains, IGNIA empowers entrepreneurship and generates social impact while creating attractive financial returns for its investors. Representative current investments include Primedic, Pro-Organico, IGNIA Bienes Raíces, MexVi, Barafon and Aqua Natural. To learn more, visit www.ignia.com.mx.
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Confirmed: Smaller Windows Tablets Are On Their Way
For the longest time, we’ve been wondering when Microsoft might start addressing the big blank space in the middle of its mobile device lineup, for models larger than Windows Phone handsets, yet smaller than current Windows 8 and RT tablets. After all, that’s a huge deal for Android and – more recently – iOS, so Microsoft seems to be missing out. We’ve heard rumors that Microsoft itself could be creating a seven-inch Surface, and while we wait to learn if there’s any truth there, the company has confirmed that its OEM partners, at least, will be releasing their own smaller tablets.
This info comes from Microsoft CFO Peter Klein during an earnings call with investors, where he revealed that some of these companies have been working with Microsoft to develop tablets that aren’t just smaller than the current lot, but cheaper, as well.
It seems like Microsoft tablets have been a hard sell ever since Windows 8 launched, and those lower prices, especially, might be key to helping the company find a user base. For now there aren’t any details on when these smaller tablets might arrive beyond sometime in the “coming months”, nor precisely what sizes we’re talking about, but hearing it confirmed at all is pretty great news.


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【歓喜】GT-R × イタルデザインの超絶コラボ車が市販化！
An Idea Coming to Life: Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign
From concept to reality in little more than a year, Nissan and Italdesign have created a new prototype vehicle – Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign – in their first-ever collaboration to celebrate two golden anniversaries: 50 years of GT-R, in 2019, and 50 years of Italdesign, in 2018.
Head of Nissan’s Global Design Alfonso Albaisa, Italdesign CEO Jörg Astalosch and Nissan Design Europe Vice President Mamoru Aoki describe the unprecedented collaboration between their designers and engineers, to create what could become the blueprint for a limited run of hand-built production vehicles.
The Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign is based on the latest GT-R NISMO, reinterpreted with a European-style sensibility combining Japanese performance and Italian craftsmanship.
While Italdesign developed, engineered and constructed the car in Turin, Italy, the distinctive, exterior and interior designs originated from Nissan’s design centers in London and San Diego.


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With Apple it’s very easy to get hung up on the details, especially the incremental improvements or declines from quarter to quarter. But Apple is the most profitable U.S. company, and even in what’s being seen as a down quarter, the company made $9 billion on $46.9 billion in revenue in its fiscal Q4.
Apple makes more than 60% of its profit on the iPhone, so earnings are tightly linked to release schedules for the device. The key takeaway is that iPhone sales were down, both year-over-year and sequentially, but we’re not talking about crisis-level declines.
And there’s lots of light ahead. The new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have just made the scene. Tim Cook says he’s seeing strong acceptance in the market, and that supply is still trying to catch up to demand (especially iPhone 7 Plus).
“Demand continues to outstrip supply but were working on getting them into customers’ hands as soon as possible,” Cook said in a call with analysts Tuesday afternoon. He later added: “It’s very hard to gauge demand when you’re selling everything you’re making.”
That bodes well for a strong holiday quarter and beyond. Apple believes it’ll see as big a bump in phone sales as it saw last year with the popular iPhone 6s. Remember, too, that Apple has scaled back the size of its orders from suppliers after the company overestimated demand of the iPhone 6s.
Apple’s CFO Luca Maestri said the company will return to growth in the holiday quarter with revenues between $76 billion and $78 billion. Apple’s holiday quarter set a revenue record, Maestri said.
As iPhone sales cool off, Apple has been working hard on its services business to fill the earnings gap. Cook and company had some good news there, too. The services business has doubled over the past four years. One service, Apple Music, grew 22% year-over-year in the September quarter.
In terms of international sales, Tim Cook said iPhone sales in India were up 50% over the last fiscal year, pushed by LTE cellular service gradually taking hold in the country. The same process is taking place in China, Cook said.
Investors and others are expecting a much brighter quarter for Apple over the holidays, and chances are good they’ll get it.


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Uniqlo launches musical new social campaign
today Jun 24, 2019
Uniqlo is inviting shoppers to be a part of the brand's new user-generated campaign for its signature line of ‘UT' t-shirts.
The Japanese fashion label has teamed up with the mobile video company TikTok to launch #UTPlayYourWorld, a campaign inviting users to share moments showing them wearing their favorite Uniqlo UT outfits. The graphic t-shirt series has seen multiple collaborations over the years, with famous figures ranging from artists to cartoon characters.
The in-app campaign, which launches tomorrow and will run through July 11, will see users in the US, France, Japan and Taiwan given the opportunity to receive the Grand Prix, meaning their videos will be played on monitors in Uniqlo stores globally. To be eligible to win a Grand Prix, users must be wearing shirts sold during the 2019 Spring/Summer season (from January 2019), and use the official "#UTPlayYourWorld" music.
"TikTok empowers everyone to be a creator directly from their smartphones and is committed to building a community by encouraging users to share their passion and creative expression through their videos," said Masaki Nishida, VP and Head of Monetization, TikTok Japan, in a statement. "We see a huge opportunity for brands to connect with today's generation and expand their reach by embracing the native, natural and creative form of content on TikTok."
The news comes days after Uniqlo officially launched its ‘BT21 UT' series -- a highly-anticipated collaboration with BT21, a band of animated characters created by the K-pop boy band BTS.
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Relentless Software Developing Murder Mystery Game Exclusive to PSN
Relentless Software, developer of the popular Buzz franchise, today announced that they are straying away a little bit from the trivia games to bring us a murder mystery game called Blue Toad Murder Files, their first self-publishing title. Not too many details about the game, besides it being an episodic adventure. According to the game’s official site, we won’t be seeing any real information until September.
Executive Director David Amor has told Joystiq:
We’re really excited to be self publishing this. The murder mystery genre has been a staple in TV, books and movies for years and we think we’ve come up with a great videogame interpretation.


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Esporta rejects Duke's overture
THE long-running takeover saga at health clubs operator Esporta has taken another twist, with venture capitalist Duke Street signalling an offer worth around £130m - only to be swiftly rebuffed by the company's board.
Duke Street, which has built up a 24% stake in recent months, said it or a company associated with it was considering making an offer at 80p a share. But Esporta said that would 'materially undervalue' the firm and its prospects.
The group said this view was 'underpinned by the significant and sustained improvement in the company's trading performance since the implementation of the new chief executive's (Maurice Kelly's) plan.' It remained open to a firm proposal 'that properly recognises the value of the company'.
Esporta said at the start of this year that it had received potential bid approaches. The firm, which has 41 clubs and 180,000 members, posted a sharp downturn in earnings for last year. But sales climbed around 24% in the first weeks of its new financial year, and the company reckons it can cut costs by more than £4m this year, thanks to the review implemented by Kelly.
It shares, which peaked at 116p last year, were off 1p at 76 1/2p.
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Addressing the 'Startup Mahakumbh' at Bharat Mandapam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India's ascendancy in the global startup arena.
He remarked, "India is the world's 3rd largest startup ecosystem. There are over 1.25 lakh registered startups which generate employment for over 12 lakh people. India has over 110 unicorns... Our startups have registered over 12,000 patents. I request all of you to get your patent as early as possible."
Prime Minister Modi highlighted the presence of startups across diverse sectors, ranging from agriculture to space. He emphasized the transformation in the mindset of the youth, from job-seekers to job-providers, symbolizing a significant shift in India's entrepreneurial landscape.
He said, "Today, India has startups across sectors. From agriculture to space, we can find Indian startups everywhere. The space sector now has over 50 startups. The world sees the capability of Indian youth. Trusting their capabilities, we decided to fuel their aspirations... We have transformed people's thinking; instead of being a job-seeker, the youth is now keen on becoming a job-provider..."
"...'Startup India' initiative provided a platform for innovative ideas, connected those to funding sources, and began 'Tinkering Labs' and 'Incubating Labs'. All such efforts helped the youth from tier 2 and tier 3 cities to incubate their ideas. Today, we can proudly say that our startup ecosystem is not limited to megacities. In fact, youth from small cities are pioneering the revolution in the startup ecosystem...,", PM Modi added.
I urge the youth to leverage the opportunities in the world of AI, semiconductors and more. pic.twitter.com/pvNV8o10Ad— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 20, 2024
This inclusive approach has democratized the startup ecosystem, enabling participation from budding entrepreneurs across the country, PM Modi asserted.
Record-Breaking Participation at Startup Mahakumbh
The Startup Mahakumbh, heralded as India's largest and first-of-its-kind startup event, witnessed unprecedented enthusiasm from stakeholders and experts. With a focus on burgeoning sectors such as DeepTech, AgriTech, BioTech, MedTech, AI, and Gaming, the event served as a vibrant platform for fostering innovation and entrepreneurship nationwide.
Jointly organized by ASSOCHAM, NASSCOM, Bootstrap Incubation & Advisory Foundation, TiE, and Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA), the event garnered support from government bodies including the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and MeitY Startup Hub (MSH). Additionally, it received backing from various states and organizations, further accentuating the collaborative spirit driving India's startup ecosystem.
The event witnessed the active participation of renowned industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders, including representatives from SIDBI, Accel, Info Edge, Sorin Investments, ASSOCHAM, Rukam Capital, Nasscom, and more. Notably, industry titans such as Lenskart, boAt Lifestyle, and Book My Show played pivotal roles in shaping discussions and fostering networking opportunities.
Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
A highlight of the event was the 'Future Entrepreneurs Day,' aimed at nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit among students, with close to 3,000 individuals selected from colleges and incubators nationwide. Additionally, thematic pavilions, engaging panel discussions, actionable workshops, mentorship sessions, and networking opportunities enriched the event, equipping attendees with the necessary skills and insights to thrive in the dynamic startup landscape.
The event facilitated interactions with DPIIT officials, offering valuable insights into government initiatives supporting startups, including funding schemes, mentorship programs, and regulatory reforms. Mentorship sessions provided aspiring founders with guidance from seasoned entrepreneurs and investors, further bolstering the startup ecosystem's resilience and growth trajectory.
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Amazon Books store debuts at The Mall at Green Hills
Amazon’s ever-growing presence in Middle Tennessee now includes a brick-and-mortar bookstore in Green Hills.
Amazon Books opened Nov. 22 at The Mall at Green Hills, marking the 21st location of the retail concept that debuted in Seattle in 2015. This is the first Amazon Books outpost in Tennessee.
The Amazon Books expansion to Nashville comes after the internet retailer selected Music City for its new Operations Center of Excellence planned for the Nashville Yards development downtown. The company plans to hire more than 5,000 local workers for that operation.
Everything in the Amazon Books store is rated four stars and above or is a top seller or new release. A team of curators considers books based on Amazon.com customer ratings, pre-orders, sales, popularity on Goodreads and Kindle reading behavior, according to a media release.
Customers can also browse a selection of toys, games, electronics and home goods, including the latest Amazon tech devices such as Echo and Smart Home accessories. Amazon Books associates are on hand to answer questions.
In the store, Amazon Prime members pay the same price they would pay online for items sold and shipped from Amazon.com. People can sign up for a free 30-day Prime membership trial in store to receive the discounted price on books and other items.
Amazon Books at The Mall at Green Hills is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
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A Superior Court judge has ordered CVS Pharmacy to pay Alameda County and two other California counties fines totaling more than $658,000 to settle a lawsuit brought because their pharmacists failed to provide proper consultation for patients who filled prescriptions.
The court order, signed by San Diego County Superior Court Judge Lisa Schall on Friday, stemmed from charges that CVS violated California laws that require a pharmacist to personally discuss medications with patients who receive prescriptions for the first time or who refill orders for drugs calling for adjusted dosages.
The consumer protection lawsuit was filed by Alameda, Riverside and San Diego counties, according to a statement from Riverside County District Attorney Paul Zellerbach.
The three District Attorney’s Offices worked with the California Board of Pharmacy and conducted undercover operations at various pharmacy chains operating in the state. Between 2008 and 2012, a number of violations were found, including instances where discussions about medications were handled by store employees who were not licensed pharmacists, and other instances where no consultations at all were offered.
The defendants in the case were Garfield Beach CVS and Longs Drug Stores, both California companies owned by Woonsocket, R.I.-based CVS. Together, these two companies operate 850 CVS-branded pharmacies across the state.
CVS, under the terms of the judgment, does not admit any liability, and the company was ordered to comply with the state’s standards. CVS must also implement an internal compliance program to ensure that this does not happen again.
Riverside County will receive one-third of the penalty, which includes investigative costs.
According to the statement, CVS cooperated with the county prosecutors to resolve the matter.


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Stahlin Non-Metallic Enclosures (Belding, Mich.): Ed Atanasoff, who joined Stahlin last year as quality engineer, has been promoted to quality manager after leading the manufacturer's efforts in ISO registration. Prior to joining Stahlin, Atanasoff had over 25 years of experience in quality and plant management.
Border States (Fargo, N.D.): Bob Burdette has been appointed vice president, south central region. Burdette previously served as president and a member of the board of directors for Nunn Electric Supply Corp., Amarillo, Texas, which merged with Border States.
Baynes Electric Supply (Brockton, Mass.): Brian Harley has joined the company as an outside sales manager from EA Langenfeld, a sales, marketing and consulting organization, where he ran the Northeast sales operation. Additionally, John Malcolm joins Baynes as counter manager at the Brockton, Mass., location.
OneSource Distributors (Oceanside, Calif.): Mike Smith has joined OneSource Distributors as senior vice president and chief operating officer. Smith comes to OneSource from Intuit/Eclipse where he spent eight years as a senior leader of their technology, implementation and distribution software development team.
Summit Electric Supply (Albuquerque, N.M.): With more than 30 years of industry experience, Drew Ott joins Summit Electric as vice president of sales. Ott had been a regional vice president with Hughes Supply Inc.
Affiliated Distributors (A-D, King of Prussia, Pa.): Sean Kenny has joined A-D's electrical supply division, serving as director of member relations, responsible for advancing relationships between A-D's electrical affiliates and suppliers. Kenny comes to Affiliated Distributors after 16 years at Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. Additionally, Maura Wheeler was promoted to director of communications. Wheeler joined A-D in March 2004 as a member of the marketing team.
NESCO (Canton, Mass.): Roland Moulin has been appointed director of sales after 14 years of sales management experience. Most recently, Moulin was director of sales for a large electrical distributor in New England.
Shat-R-Shield (Salisbury, N.C.): John Kehs has been appointed vice president, finance and administration. With more than 20 years of experience, Kehs joined Shat-R-Shield as controller in April 2005.
Bridgeport Fittings Inc. (Stratford, Conn.): A 26-year veteran in the electrical industry, Paul Suzio has been named president and chief operating officer. Prior to this appointment, Suzio was Bridgeport's executive vice president.
Minerallac/Cully (Addison, Ill.): Effective May 19, Jim Hlavacek will become president of Minerallac/Cully. Hlavacek has been with the company since 1990. He succeeds John Alton, who is retiring. Alton will remain as a member of the board of directors.
Rexel Inc. (Dallas): With 10 years of advertising and marketing experience, Coretta Turner joins Rexel as marketing specialist with responsibility for vendor co-op and marketing funds.
Leviton (Little Neck, N.Y.): Joseph Geigel has been appointed senior product/marketing manager for Leviton Integrated Networks & Controls Residential Systems Group. Geigel brings a diverse background in marketing, engineering and product planning and development.
The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED, St. Louis, Mo.): Tammy Miller, CEO of Border States Electric Supply, Fargo, N.D., has been named incoming chair-elect of the NAED board of directors. Miller will serve as chair-elect in 2006-2007, preparing to lead the NAED board of directors in 2007-2008. At NAED's annual meeting held April 22-26, John Duda, chairman and CEO of Butler Supply Inc., St. Louis, Mo., become NAED chairman of the board for the 2006-2007 year.
James W. French, former president of French Gerleman Electric, Maryland Heights, Mo., died April 7. He was 81 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Ruth French; and his children, William B. French, James D. French and Carol Wagner.


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Phased re-opening of charity shops
published on 12 Jun 2020
A Salvation Army spokesperson said: “The first of the stores to reopen from Monday 15 June will be some of the larger sites and donation centres operated by the Salvation Army Trading Company. Many shops including those run by the Salvation Army corps (churches) will only start the process of opening in July.
We have missed all our generous donors and loyal shoppers and are looking forward to welcoming them back but hope they understand that all our shops can’t open at once.
“We rely heavily on income from our charity shops to run services for vulnerable people and so while we are keen to open more shops, we are making careful preparations to help protect our customers, staff and the communities we work in.
“Many people have been clearing out their homes during lockdown and these goods could help raise funds for our work supporting rough sleepers and stocking our foodbanks which are busier than ever.
“If you find your local shop is not open yet, please hold on to your donation that bit longer or check to see if there is a clothing bank nearby. We need your donations, but we can’t accept them if they are left outside shops or clothing banks and have to take them to landfill sites.
“Shops will do all they can to keep to their usual hours, but as they rely on volunteer availability there may be times when opening hours will alter at short notice.”
Chris Jestico, Head of Retail at the Salvation Army Trading Company added: “We are confident our preparations, which exceed Government guidance, will give customers a safe, positive and friendly shopping experience.
“Clothing bank collections are resuming; however, some work remains to clear fly-tipping which was left around the banks during the lockdown. People are reminded to only place donations in clothing banks which have room to accept donations and not to leave items outside.”


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According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "High-intensity Sweeteners Market by Type and Application: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2017-2023," the global high-intensity sweeteners market was valued at $1,807 million in 2016, and is projected to reach $2,134 million by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 2.3% from 2017 to 2023. The beverages segment accounted for one-third share of the global market in 2016.
Access Full Summary at: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/high-intensity-sweeteners-market
High-intensity sweeteners are widely used as an alternative to sugar to enhance and sweeten various food & beverages. Moreover, these compounds are several times sweeter than regular sugar; and hence, are required in lower concentration for sweetening the products. These are used as replacements to sucrose (sugar) due to their overall sweeter taste and low-calorie content.
The global high-intensity sweeteners market has witnessed significant growth, owing to ongoing developments and new applications in the food industry including dairy products & baked goods. In addition, concerns about health and nutrition among the population are the key drivers of the market. Moreover, stevia extract, a sweetener derived from the leaves of stevia shrub, is widely used by consumers apart from the monk fruit extract. Furthermore, surge in the number of health-conscious consumers especially in the developing economies and increasing incidence of diabetes and obesity have led to change in dietary habits of consumers. Thus, high-intensity sweeteners have replaced sugar as a food additive to prevent these conditions. However, decline in soft drink consumption in North America and Europe regions is expected to hamper the market growth.
The beverage segment accounted for one-third of the global market share, in terms of volume, in 2016. Furthermore, the demand for beverage industry is dependent on the consumption of high-intensity sweeteners through diet carbonated soft drinks and low-calorie food. Moreover, recent government initiatives in countries like UK, which has imposed sugar tax on sugar-based soft drinks are some of the key driving factors of the market. Furthermore, the use of cyclamate sweetener has increased in diet beverages and food, especially in the developing regions, such as Asia-Pacific and Africa, owing to increasing health awareness among the population.
Key Findings of the High-intensity Sweeteners Market:
- In terms of value, the acesulfame potassium segment is anticipated to exhibit the growth rate of 2.2% during the forecast period.
- Asia-Pacific is projected to dominate the global market by 2023, registering a CAGR of 3.0%, in terms of value.
- The dietary products segment occupied nearly one-ninth of the global market in 2016.
- India occupied around two-fifths of the Asia-Pacific high-intensity sweeteners market in 2016.
- In terms of value, Brazil is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.1% from 2017 to 2023.
In 2016, Asia-Pacific accounted for more than half of the global market, and is expected to continue this trend in the near future, owing to rapid growth of the food & beverage industry and growing health concerns among the population of China, India, Japan, and other developing countries.
The major companies profiled in the report include Hyet Sweet, Tate and Lyle, Plc., Celanese Corporation, Cumberland Packing Corporation, Merisant, Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Hermes Sweeteners Ltd., JK Sucralose, Inc., Heartland Food Products Group, and Stevia First Corporation.


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That’s right, just in time for Fall comes a limited edition flavored Oreo dedicated to the best/worst Trick-Or-Treat candy.
Krafts Food (owner of Nabisco) confirmed that on Monday, September 10th, these golden Oreos will be available exclusively at Target stores.
(The image above was shared by a Target employee and confirmed by an Orlando location.)
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Tech giant Google has made a significant change in the way that app developers can market their subscriptions on the Play Store. The company is testing a new feature that will allow Android users to purchase and try an app’s subscription without having to download and install it.
Some select developers are currently testing a new feature that allows mobile customers to purchase their subscriptions outside of their apps, according to TechCrunch.
The new feature is currently being made available through the Android Billing Library v3. The library will also make it easier for users to pause and cancel their subscriptions.
In a blog post shared on the Android Developers Blog, Google says ‘’Billing Library Version 3 unlocks the ability for users to discover and purchase items outside of your app, such as across the Play store.’’. But the company haven’t shared much information about the new feature yet.
Now, let’s take a look at an example.
As you can see above, there is an information box above Truecaller’s app screenshots showing the details of its monthly premium subscription. And there is also a new ‘’Free Trial & Install’’ button next to the standard ‘’Install’’ button.
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Flock Freight named an Innovator for its patented, carbon-neutral shared truckload solution, FlockDirect
ENCINITAS, Calif., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Flock Freight®, a technology company that is reinventing freight shipping with shared truckload (STL) service, today announced it has been named to TIME’s list of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies. The second annual list — which is an extension of the annual TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people—highlights 100 companies making an extraordinary impact around the world.
“We are extremely honored to be named as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies, alongside other companies making a real difference within their industries,” said Oren Zaslansky, CEO and founder of Flock Freight. “This recognition as a leading innovator only solidifies Flock Freight’s commitment to making a positive impact by working on—not in—the freight industry.”
Transportation is responsible for 50% of nitrogen oxide emissions in the United States, as well as 3.1% of CO2 emissions globally. A recent survey from Flock Freight of shippers in the U.S. found that of the truckloads booked in 2021, over half (51%) were moving partially empty. Flock Freight is disrupting the $2T freight industry by fundamentally changing the way freight moves. It is the first company to figure out how to reduce waste and inefficiencies by maximizing trailer space by pooling freight shipments at scale. To achieve this, Flock Freight’s patented STL solution—FlockDirect™—uses innovative technology and advanced algorithms to analyze hundreds of thousands of shipments, with the goal of combining freight into terminal-free loads that fill trucks to capacity, reduce the cost of shipping midsize freight, maximize carriers’ earnings, eliminate unnecessary mileage and contribute to a more sustainable supply chain. FlockDirect moves freight on efficient routes and ensures it stays on the truck until it reaches its destination, reducing emissions by roughly 15-40% per shipment compared to traditional modes like truckload (TL) and less-than-truckload (LTL). Flock Freight also partners with Carbonfund.org to offset the remaining carbon emissions its FlockDirect service produces to ship carbon neutral at no additional cost to shippers.
In March of 2022, Flock Freight officially added a new Chicago office in the emerging tech hub, Fulton Market, with plans to hire approximately 125 employees in the immediate future. To date, Flock Freight has raised $399M, reaching unicorn status last October with its $215M Series D raise from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, bringing the company valuation to over $1B.
To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations from every sector—ranging from health care and entertainment to transportation and technology—from our editors and correspondents around the world, as well as from industry experts. Then, TIME editors evaluated each one on key factors, including relevance, impact, innovation, leadership, and success.
See the full list here: time.com/100companies.
About Flock Freight
Flock Freight is a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. Flock Freight leverages its advanced, first-to-market algorithms that pool shipments and fill trucks at scale to create a new standard of service for shippers and increase revenue for carriers. Flock Freight’s shared truckload solution eliminates the need for terminals and is the only carbon-neutral shipping option with all emissions accounted for through carbon offsets supporting freight-related efficiency projects.
Flock Freight is headquartered in Encinitas, CA with an additional office in Chicago, IL.
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To the Ridgewood knitting industry, once the origin of three out of every four sweaters worn in the United States, the end came much the same way novelist George Garret’s grandfather famously went broke: slowly, then all at once.
Competition from China, as well as India, Malaysia and Mexico, coupled with a post-millennial recession to deal a final, fatal blow to an industry that had been teetering since the late 1980s. Today, the industrial zone on the Brooklyn-Queens border, as recently as five years ago home to some 500 factories that provided the industry with yarn, needles, dyes and finished sweaters, has been all but abandoned.
“It was as if we had a bathtub full of water, and we had a leak in it, and then someone just reached in and pulled the plug,” said Herb Derlath, former vice president of the Knitting Mill Owners Association of Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.
After its membership plummeted from around 500 to 30, the organization disbanded in 2001. Derlath estimates that 200,000 jobs were lost from the Ridgewood-Glendale-Maspeth area alone, once home to 2,200 mills.
Like many of the factories, Derlath’s G & E Knitting Mills was a family business. His father was part of the large influx of Europeans who worked in the thriving industry in the 1950s. “They knew everything from metallurgy to mechanics, and took a lot of pride in what they did,” he said.
Carl Matzelle, owner of Mary D Knitting Mills in Ridgewood, remembers hearing similar tales about the industry’s glory days from his father. “There used to be a knitting mill on every corner. It was considered the knitting capital of the world,” he said.
His company has managed to survive for the moment, mostly because it upgraded to electronic machines and cut its staff from 15 to a handful. But Matzelle is warily eyeing the federal government’s plan to comply with the World Trade Organization’s demands and drop all textile import quotas by 2005. “That could put a real hurt on us,” he said.
Chris Balos, owner of Jamco Knitwear in Ridgewood, was more frank. “I have four kids, I’m 36 and basically, I’m screwed,” he said. “Next year, when the quotas drop, we’re done.”
Only a few staff members walk amidst the spinning machines in his factory at 16-20 Decatur Street. The rest of the jobs, from answering the phones to sales, Balos does himself.
Jamco is a knitting contractor, producing mostly naturally-colored fabric that is dyed and finished elsewhere. Contractors have been hit hardest by China’s unbeatably low prices, having no part of their business that can’t be sent overseas.
In reaction to this trend, former tag and label maker Andy Chasen sought out a knitting niche that was virtually unexportable. Two years ago, he founded U.S.A. Blanket and Scarf, an Internet portal that sells one-of-a-kind patriotic and custom knitwear for gifts and fundraisers, and has them produced at a Glendale sample maker.
His FDNY scarfs and 9-11 memorial blankets are popular, but, he said, “I wouldn’t call it survival.” He sells vitamins to health food stores to make ends meet.
Creative Knitwear, located at 59-00 Decatur Street, has found its niche by “doing everything, from A to Z,” according to co-owner Radomir Novacov.
Founded in 1995 by two textile workers with business degrees, the business has found success by forging a partnership between manufacturing, finishing and a showroom in Manhattan.
His partner, Andrew Korzenny, explained that, if there is any hope at all for the domestic textile industry, it lies in the fickleness of fashion.
Trend-setting brands like Banana Republic have their pieces made in China, where a sweater that once cost $18 in the U.S. can be shipped from overseas for $8, sometimes even $4. But these orders must be placed six months in advance. In contrast, trend-following stores like Mandee need a quicker turnaround, and are more likely to turn to a domestic manufacturer who can deliver in a month or less.
“The economy is not so strong, so the stores are waiting to see if the stock is moving before they order,” he said. “This industry is all about speed.”
The only way for manufacturers to meet these deadlines is by anticipating the trends themselves—something that the older generations of knitting mill owners tended to leave to the designers. Novacov and Korzenny make daily checks of the Web sites of trendsetting brands like Armani Exchange and Forever 21 to stay on top of knitwear fashions.
“You cannot just sit and wait for the order, because it will never come,” Korzenny said. “That kind of thinking is history.”