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Style How a JW Anderson Cardigan Worn by Harry Styles Went Viral on TikTok
2 grandparents are dancing in coordinating outfits after being challenged by their grandkids to join TikTok
Lin and Roger McAllister posted their first TikTok video at the end of April, and it has since gotten over 14 million views.The grandparents, who are currently stuck in Florida after their flight back to England was canceled, were challenged by two of their granddaughters, Olivia and Paige, to start the TikTok account.
In an unexpected twist, a £1,250 color-block patchwork cardigan by JW Anderson has captured the imaginations of creators on TikTok, the mobile video platform that is attracting intensefrom the fashion industry.
TikTok, developed by Chinese tech giant Bytedance and launched in the US in 2018, is known for hosting challenges inspired by hashtags like #PoseChallenge and #ChaChaWorkout, appealing to its youthful audience (aged 16 to 24). The company has this month launched a new platform for marketers, . TikTok users started recreating the rainbow-coloured knitted garment from JW Anderson’s Spring 2020 men’s collection after it was worn by singer Harry Styles during a rehearsal for his performance on The Today Show back in February. The hashtag #HarryStylesCardigan on TikTok has since accumulated over 330,000 views, showing the viral potential of TikTok for fashion marketers.
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Many accounts have emerged on TikTok where grandchildren get their grandparents involved in the latest trends and dances."I was shocked honestly, I never thought this would happen," Miller told Insider. "I remember when one video hit over 1 million likes, I ran into Grandpa's room and he said, 'Woah, that's a lot of people,' and we both laughed.
Jonathan Anderson, founder of, came up with the design of the cardigan as “I liked this idea of something that felt rather authentic and almost homemade, like your grandmother could have made it,” he tells Vogue Business. “At the same time, it feels a little deconstructed and punk. Something quite humble.”
While TikTok has attracted big labels such as Burberry, Gucci, Prada, Dior and Ralph Lauren, some of which have sponsored their own challenges, this is the first time that a brand, especially an emerging one, has enjoyed this level of organic virality on TikTok, says Brian Mandler, co-founder of TikTok ad agency, The Network Effect.
“In this case, it had little to do with the brand and more with a creator taking a pop culture moment and adding their own unique spin on it to drive interest and audiences. That’s how this whole thing got started,” he says. “Liv was one of the first creators to really take hold of this content of recreation.”
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Mandler is referring to Liv Huffman, a 22-year-old from Los Angeles, with over 730,000 followers on her account. Her video, posted on 15 June, has accumulated over three million views and more than 944,000 likes. “I actually didn't know it was a challenge or trend before I made mine!” she says.
“Crocheting has been a hobby of mine for a few years now and I really dove into it during quarantine. As a long-time Harry fan, I thought it would be a fun way to challenge my crochet abilities,” she adds. It took her about two weeks to create the finished knit.
Brady Gunson, whose accounthas 4,600 followers, posted his version of the challenge a day after Huffman’s, where he first came across the cardigan. “I’m a big fan of Harry Styles and his fashion. I taught myself to sew as I love to create clothes based on designs I see,” explains the 22-year-old, based in Philadelphia.
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“After seeing a few TikTokers knitting the sweater, I realized I could probably achieve a similar, more 90s vibe-look by creating the same thing out of fleece. It probably took me about seven or eight hours to produce,” he explains. The video has since garnered 46,000 views and more than 12,800 likes.
“Fashion content plays into the larger themes we see resonating well with the TikTok community, and we continue to see fashion grow in popularity across the platform with creators and brands,” says Cece Vu, fashion content partnerships lead at TikTok. “This is a great example of how TikTok creators showcased their crafty skills and expressed their fandom for Harry Styles iconic looks, in this case, his trendy JW Anderson patchwork sweater.”
“The last time Harry performed for The Today Show, the images from that rehearsal were seen a lot, so we wanted to have something fun for this one. This cardigan has so much character, something that you could have found in your parents closet from the '70s, it felt perfect for Harry,” says Harry Lambert, Harry Styles’s stylist since 2014.
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Aidan Caroll's "Roner Coaster" videos have racked up millions of views in just a few days on TikTok."I've done a lot of projects in the past couple of days, and I just felt like I was taking myself too seriously," he told Insider, adding that he frequently creates virtual roller coasters on NoLimits 2, a program that lets users design and experience their own rides. "So I started thinking about something I could do that wouldn't be as much work and might be a little different.
Lambert adds that he is a fan of JW Anderson, having worked on “ a number” of the brand’s runway shows as an assistant. “What I have learnt is that Harry’s fans are really creative; I regularly see them recreating looks inspired by his outfits and now some have learnt a craft to do this,” he continues. “This brings me so much joy [and] I have never seen it on this scale before.”
The cardigan challenge went viral because of theamong Gen Z consumers, who are spending most of their time indoors during the Covid-19 pandemic, says Delphine Buchotte, who previously held chief marketing roles at Diane von Furstenberg and L’Oréal Paris before launching digital marketing agency in New York with Philip Atkins, former vice president of Totokaelo.
“The way challenges go viral is all down to the community,” explains TikTok spokesperson Laura Jenkins. “If a user shares a video that gets high engagement, users often begin to recreate the concept of the video. This will either happen by using the same sound, replicating the format, or copying the content of the original video.”
Jenkins points out that a creator can go viral on TikTok without having a single follower. “But a creator’s chances are increased by tapping into viral trends, memes and music [which] are discoverable by searching for hashtags or by browsing the videos created for a specific audio,” she says. An example of this, she says, is Gucci, which sharedencouraging its 365,000 followers to copy dance moves with its own original sound. It has now been viewed over eight million times.
A TikTok video shows how Disney princesses might dress in movies from the '90s and early 2000s, from 'Clueless' to 'Legally Blonde'
At the time of writing, Janice Hampton's Disney-inspired TikTok video has been viewed more than 1.4 million times.Janice Hampton is a poet, writer, and fashion enthusiast who goes by Janice Glimmer online. In June, Hampton posted a TikTok video in which she dressed as Disney princesses, but with a twist. In place of ball gowns and a mermaid tail, Hampton instead wore items like a plaid miniskirt and graphic crop top to show how princesses might dress if they starred in movies from the 90s and early 2000s.
“You never really own a design anyway. You have to let go of it.” — Jonathan Anderson
What also makes TikTok a good breeding ground for viral content is that its audience is geared for this kind of content, adds Mandler. “The essence of TikTok is being a copycat platform. Users do not get bored seeing multiple versions of one trend, unlike audiences on other social platforms.” Atkins agrees: “TikTok embodies Andy Warhol’s ‘15 minutes of fame’ far more than any other platform; now, it’s 90 seconds of TikTok.”
Buchotte adds that the crochet cardigan challenge worked neatly in sync with Jonathan Anderson’s interest in craft. “It’s a core value of the JW Anderson brand, and that intersection of values was quite powerful,” she says.
Since February, the multi-coloured patchwork cardigan has been among the top 10 most searched for products from the JW Anderson brand, according to global fashion search platform. Online searches including key terms such as “patchwork”, “crochet” and “knitted” also rose collectively by 78 per cent between February and March 2020.
“TikTok offers the opportunity to playfully experiment with audiences and see what content resonates outside of established platforms’ algorithms,” says Atkins, but he also warns that trends change rapidly — “there isn’t a set formula”.
For brands looking to capitalize on moments like these, Mandler suggests that they jump into the narrative, just as JW Anderson did on its own TikTok account, by “making sure that creators and users know that you’re a part of it, by sharing their videos on your own TikTok, or taking it a step further and working with additional creators to add their own spin”.
Taylor Swift Released Cardigans as Merch for “Folklore” Single “Cardigan”
Put it on and say it’s your favorite.The cardigan in question is officially described as a “cream cable knit cardigan with black matte buttons, dark gray trim [and] light gray star embroidery on both arms,” plus a patch featuring the album’s title, Folklore. The cardigan is a classic varsity style sweater, meant to be worn a bit oversized. It would look super cute over a slip dress, worn ‘90s-style with some chunky boots, or full-on cozy with your favorite leggings on the weekends.
TikTok is the future of retail, claims Mandler. Brands need to have their finger on the pulse of what is happening on TikTok, both surrounding their brand as well as what is bubbling on the platform. “While the video itself may not be [shoppable], Gen Z is the most inquisitive generation yet. If videos like this are of interest, kids will figure out what brand or product it is, and if they want to purchase it, they will. They're not being directly sold to, which inspires them even more to seek out information,” he says.
“I think that the cardigan resonated because in this time of reflection during the quarantine, people have reconnected with this idea of making things. I quite like that we designed something that has taken on a new type of meaning, a new life. And I think that’s important for fashion today; to be about inclusion, not exclusion,” says Anderson.
However, he asserts that he doesn’t want to capitalize on its popularity. “You never really own a design anyway. You have to let go of it. I think it’s great people are finding joy in it,” he says. To encourage further participation in the trend, the designer will release the pattern for the cardigan this week across his social media channels “so anyone can download it and make it their own.”
This article originally appeared in Vogue Business.
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CLONDALKIN GROUP, Amsterdam – David Lennon and Paddy Mullaney have been promoted to co-CEOs of the Group and members of Clondalkin’s Board of Directors.
MAX DAETWYLER CORP., Huntersville, NC, USA – John Faulkner has joined the company as cleaning equipment sales engineer; he will handle all sales pertaining to the company’s cleaning equipment in the Americas. Shawn Tikkala has assumed the position of cleaning equipment project manager; he is responsible for technical service and support as well as spare parts sales.
FLINT GROUP, Luxembourg – Eva Freudenthaler (2) has been appointed vice president of marketing and technology for flexographic products.
GOSS INTERNATIONAL, Durham, NH, USA – Mike D’Angelo has been appointed to the newly created position of managing director for the Americas.
HEIDELBERG USA, Kennesaw, GA, USA – Juergen Grimm has been named president of Heidelberg Americas, effective April 1.
HIGHCON, Yavne, Israel – Paul Chandonnet has been appointed sales manager, Highcon North America.
MAXCESS INTERNATIONAL, Neenah, WI, USA – George Cozzarin (3) has been named global product manager for precision roll products.
MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION, Cincinnati, OH, USA – Floyd Needham has been appointed global COO for consumer product goods markets and Vadis Rodato has been appointed global COO for wine and spirits markets.
NDC INFRARED ENGINEERING, Irwindale, CA, USA – Mahesh Havildar has been appointed vice president of global operations. Karl Schmid has been appointed director of customer care, EMEA, for the company’s sensors, systems and metals divisions.
PAPER CONVERTING MACHINE COMPANY, Green Bay, WI, USA – Rich Stratz has joined the sales team as PCL wide web strategic account manager for North America and Canada.
QUADTECH, Sussex, WI, USA – Stephan Doppelhammer has been appointed global market manager for packaging.
Chase Machine mourns the loss of Maria Gil
Maria Gil, president and owner of Chase Machine, passed away on March 7 after a brief illness.
“Maria worked for over thirty years to help build Chase into the world leader of custom machine and equipment design,” the company said. “When Maria’s husband, George, passed away in 2011, Maria continued his life’s work at Chase by vigorously moving the company forward. Our management team is determined to move ahead with the same level of vigor and zeal that both Maria and George would desire.”
National sales manager Guy Gil, a 30-year veteran of the company and son of the owners, is joined by 25-year veteran and engineering manager Dan Baxter, manufacturing and production manager Chris Lavoie, and controller and marketing manager Michael Sutila to comprise the Chase management team.
“Together our management team will preserve Maria’s memory by staying true and strong to our valued customers and vendors,” the company said.

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Meat suppliers have cleared at least 27,000 hectares of 10 farms in Brazil’s Cerrado region to sell to big soy traders.
Research shows that in one part of Bahia alone, more than 15,000 hectares of forest have been destroyed after the 2020 deadline.
In addition to 850 species of birds, the Cerrado is home to about 12,000 species of plants.
Research by Mighty Earth suggests UK supermarkets may still be buying meat from suppliers involved in deforestation in Brazil.
According to the report, suppliers selling to major soy traders have cleared at least 27,000 hectares (67,000 acres) of land on 10 farms in Brazil’s Cerrado region since August 2020.
Supermarkets and retailers have been asked to cut ties with soy traders who allegedly continue to buy from suppliers who contribute to deforestation in Brazil. The report said: “Supermarkets should establish effective, fully transparent and cross-ecosystem soy monitoring and traceability systems for the Cerrado, Brazil and beyond.”
Mighty Earth campaigners have urged supermarkets to require meat suppliers to “work towards a target of selling at least 20% alternative or plant-based proteins” by 2030.
The Brazilian Cerrado is known for its biodiversity of flora and fauna and has been described as “the world’s biologically richest savanna” by the Global Fund for Nature. It is home to approximately 12,000 species of plants and 850 species of birds – 30 of which are endemic to the region.
The extent of destruction in the Cerrado is massive, the report says. The most severe case of deforestation would have occurred at Condominio Agricola Estrondo in Bahia. Research shows that more than 15,000 hectares were destroyed after the 2020 deadline. Another soy company reportedly destroyed more than 1,180 hectares of plants in one month.
The report added: “After efforts to encourage soy companies to sever ties with suppliers involved in deforestation have failed, the time has come to implement significant business consequences for the major supermarkets’ failure to deliver on their promises and fulfill their obligations.”
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“Accertify Receives Funding from Intel Capital”
Santa Clara, CA (Accertify) – June 3, 2008 Accertify™, a provider of fraud prevention solutions to online retailers, announced today that it has received funding from Intel Capital, Intel’s global investment organization.
Accertify, based in Chicago, IL, will use the funds to expand its growing channel partners, marketing capabilities and continued focus on delivering Interceptas™, its innovative fraud platform, to leading e-commerce customers.
“E-commerce fraud costs U.S. retailers billions of dollars every year and the losses are growing by double-digit percentages,” said Sean Cunningham, director, Strategic Investments, Intel Capital. “Our investment will help Accertify deliver the Interceptas platform to a global market base and improve the opportunity for Accertify customers to reduce the cost of online fraud.”
“Accertify’s integrated solution is the first to address the entire problem of card-not-present (CNP) fraud. Our approach combines the latest fraud-fighting automation, data and services to build and operate the defense merchants need to protect their businesses,” said Jeff Liesendahl, CEO of Accertify. “This investment from Intel Capital has the potential to accelerate Accertify’s success in the marketplace.”
Accertify’s Interceptas solution is the industry’s first and only end-to-end solution for combating CNP fraud.
Interceptas helps merchants reduce their total cost of fraud by simplifying and combining all processes and procedures for fighting fraud into a single, easy-to-use platform. Interceptas automates manual processes and provides unmatched features and functionality, enabling retailers to gain control of their transaction data and stay a step ahead of fraudsters. As a result, merchants are able to scale their e-commerce businesses without fear of fraud and maximize revenues through improved fraud detection, fewer rejections of valid transactions and reduced charge-backs.
Accertify Inc. is the first company to focus on developing fraud prevention tools and strategies from the perspective of merchants that accept ‘card not present’ transactions. That focus led to the development of Interceptas which applies state of the art automation to every step in the merchant’s process of managing credit card fraud exposure. Accertify exemplifies a constant commitment to maintaining the best in fraud prevention strategies, and its management team combines complementary skills from fraud management, business software development, accounting and legal to assure that its customers receive the most comprehensive, cost-effective solution to credit card fraud available. Accertify is based in Chicago. For more information, visit www.accertify.com.
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Intel Capital, Intel’s global investment organization, makes equity investments in innovative technology start-ups and companies worldwide. Intel Capital invests in a broad range of companies offering hardware, software, and services targeting enterprise, home, mobility, health, consumer Internet, semiconductor manufacturing, and cleantech. Since 1991, Intel Capital has invested more than US$7.5 billion in approximately 1,000 companies in 45 countries. In that timeframe, 168 portfolio companies have gone public on various exchanges around the world and 212 were acquired or participated in a merger. In 2007, Intel Capital invested about US$639 million in 166 deals with approximately 37 percent of funds invested outside the United States. For more information on Intel Capital and its differentiated advantages, visit www.intelcapital.com.


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OnePlus has officially announced that it will soon be launching its OnePlus Nord 2 5G smartphone globally. The company has posted a couple of teasers for the upcoming device on its official Instagram handle. Apart from that, the company has also sent out a media release revealing that the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI SoC.
The company is yet to reveal the launch and availability details for the upcoming smartphone. However, according to various reports, OnePlus Nord 2 5G will launch in July in India and other markets.
With the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI SoC, the company claims that the Nord 2 5G will provide its users with “exceptional performance leveraging best-in-class AI enhancements.”
OnePlus has worked closely with MediaTek to integrate its flagship chip into the phone and enhance the AI based features of the Dimensity 1200 SoC. The chipset with new AI capabilities has been named Dimensity 1200-AI to distinguish it from the standard Dimensity 1200.
“At OnePlus, we are committed to sharing the best technology with the world, and the OnePlus Nord line reaffirms this mission in a more accessible price category,” said Pete Lau, Founder of OnePlus. “The fast and smooth smartphone experience is an integral part of what makes OnePlus unique, and we are always seeking new ways and technologies that allow us to bring that experience to more users.”
“The Dimensity 1200-AI is the first example of MediaTek’s Dimensity Open Resource Architecture initiative, optimizing the powerful Dimensity 1200 5G chipset to deliver a customized experience for OnePlus users,” said Dr. JC Hsu, Corporate VP and GM of MediaTek’s Wireless Communications Business Unit. “As AI is reshaping the future of chipset technology, this initiative gives brands like OnePlus access to the latest AI-powered capabilities with the flexibility to innovate in new and exciting ways.”
The company has revealed that the upcoming OnePlus Nord 2 5G will feature AI-enabled advancements including AI-assisted photography, display enhancements to user experience, better response times in gaming and more.


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RECYCLE ALL OF PERU’S BANANA PLASTIC
DOING NOTHING IS NO OPTION
ECOBAN’s efforts, even if it succeeds in realising its ambition to recycle all of Peru’s banana plastic (roughly 400 tonnes), is a drop in the ocean. Two more recycling plants are expected to start operations this year in the Dominican Republic. In Costa Rica, the large recycling plant RECYPLAST has been clearing banana plastic for years, in Nicaragua and Ecuador there are smaller initiatives, but a global overview of what is happening with the banana plastic is lacking.
Doing nothing is no option. Initial projections show that ECOBAN has the potential to be competitive and profitable, with opportunities to use its revenues to expand plastic collection capacity, install more recycling lines and produce and sell more corner boards.
Like greedy cooks in the kitchen, we are now scouring around for more recyclable ingredients! We will be looking into other plastics, like plastic bottles, for raw material. If that works, the municipality of Sullana could initiate waste separation and the resulting corner boards could be sold on to other export sectors in northern Peru. There is definitely a market for this product: approximately 200 companies are active in the production and export of delicate products such as mango, grapes, avocado, blueberries, limes and sweet potato.
We see a lot of opportunity here for other products as well: recycled plastic can be put to excellent use in planks, poles for fences and other building materials.
ECOBAN HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE PROFITABLE, INSTALL MORE RECYCLING LINES AND PRODUCE AND SELL MORE CORNER BOARDS


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Title: China’s Exports and Imports Continue to Decline, Signaling Uneven Economic Stabilization
Byline: McCreary County Record
China’s economic woes persist as its exports and imports experience further declines in August, highlighting the impact of weak global demand and sluggish domestic consumer spending. Although the declines were slower than anticipated, the growth trajectory remains well below previous forecasts, creating concerns for the achievement of the annual growth target set by the Chinese government.
According to data released by the Chinese customs authorities, exports dropped by 8.8% year-on-year in August, surpassing the predicted decline of 9.2%. Meanwhile, imports contracted by 7.3%, which was also slower than the expected decline of 9.0%. These figures suggest mild signs of stabilization in China’s economy, but the nation continues to grapple with challenges brought about by a worsening property market, weak consumer spending, and falling credit growth.
Beijing has implemented several measures to support growth, including fiscal stimulus and monetary policy adjustments. However, analysts caution that the effectiveness of these measures may be limited due to a sluggish labor market and uncertain household income expectations. The global community is closely monitoring China’s economic slowdown, given the widespread reliance on its market for growth.
Although trade with South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Australia showed some signs of stability, trade with Japan experienced a noticeable decline. This disparity reflects the uneven impact of China’s economic struggles on its trade partners. In August, China witnessed a significant jump of 31% in crude oil shipments and soybean imports, mainly driven by lower prices in Brazil.
Looking ahead, some analysts believe that China’s export figures may rebound by the end of this year, as they will be compared to a low base from the previous year. However, investors did not respond favorably to the recent data, with both the yuan and the Australian dollar, often seen as indicators of Chinese growth, weakening.
In terms of the trade surplus, China recorded a figure of $68.36 billion in August, falling short of the forecasted $73.80 billion. The lower-than-expected surplus indicates the challenges faced by the Chinese economy.
As China’s economic woes persist, it remains crucial for the government to implement effective measures to stabilize the economy and boost consumer spending. The global economy anxiously awaits further signs of resilience and recovery from the world’s second-largest economy, as many countries rely on China’s market for their own growth.


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Presentation of the first Boardio® launch outside of Europe at PAC Disruptors Summit!
Our latest system innovation Boardio® is on its way to breaking new ground and you will find our sustainable Boardio® filled with great coffee on the shelves in Canada later this year. After successful launches in Europe, it’s now time for North America to finally explore our sustainable, paper-based coffee packaging with an eye-catching design and shape. A revolutionary paperboard container that is set to reduce plastics and replace stand-up pouches on grocery store shelves. It delivers what consumers have been asking for – a recyclable and renewable plant-based package that isn’t plastic!
Are you curious and want to know more?
Together with our costumer Club Coffee we will present the possibilities of the Boardio® system on June 2nd at the PAC Disruptors Summit, which is a virtual event which addresses packaging design, recycling opportunities and challenges facing the packaging industry today.
Club Coffee and AR Packaging join forces to bring you this tale of evolution that takes one of the most demanding packaged foods to a whole new environmental benchmark, thanks to sustainably sourced tree fibre – the oldest, most abundant and most recycled material on the planet. More than just another new packaging concept, this innovation improves convenience and branding, while cutting greenhouse gases and providing an alternative to the millions of tons of plastic waste that continue to flow into landfills and our environment.


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Ghana is rising quickly as a top tourist destination worldwide and an even more conducive place to reside. This is made possible by rule of law, political stability and high levels of safety in the country.
The country is endowed with breathtaking landscapes, a variety of wildlife and a rich cultural and historical heritage. Coupled with a high degree of personal security and safety and a stable political environment. Ghana is simply a choice destination on the continent.
In 2018 alone, earnings from the tourism sector were a remarkable US$3.54 billion, representing 5.5% of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product and thereby making tourism Ghana’s fourth highest foreign exchange earner.
While the development may already be an impressive one, Ghana’s tourism industry is being projected to see further exponential growth.
According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the tourism sector will employ up to 746,400 people by the year 2029. This will be largely driven by increased infrastructure investments, a hospitable population, improved internet services as well as a reasonable cost of living.
Recognizing the opportunity for wealth and job creation in the recreational and tourism sector the Ministry of Tourism together with the Ghana Tourism Authority is intensifying efforts to draw more investors into the tourism ecosystem.
Significant opportunities abound in various segments such as eco-tourism, cultural tourism health tourism and educational tourism for potential investors.


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With interest in wild edibles and native medicinals growing, the demand on these plants is quickly exceeding the supply — leading to over-harvesting, poaching and a risk of extinction. When browsing the stands at the farmers market or the shelves in an herbal shop, how can you know if the plants and products you’re purchasing are supporting sustainable, local growers or contributing to a growing problem?
With wild ginseng root fetching upward of $800 a pound, untold numbers of poachers have taken to local forests, overwhelming meager law enforcement resources and leaving the plant’s survival in doubt.
The Blue Ridge Mountains are known the world over for the quality and diversity of their plant life, particularly ornamentals and medicinal herbs. Harvesting these treasures has been a fixture of life here for centuries, but assorted experts at the recent Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere Conference in Asheville said our forest products are […]


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Kamek and Dry Bones are coming further down the line, and you can unlock Pauline through the online tournament next month.
Pauline kind of gets pushed out of the spotlight in the Mario series in favour of Princess Peach, but she's been around ever since she first got kidnapped by Donkey Kong in 1981. Don't worry if you've forgotten about her though, because you probably remember her musical number from Super Mario Odyssey more prominently, and now she's coming to Mario Tennis Aces.
A new trailer reveals she's coming to the game sometime in March, and as reported by Nintendo Life, you can unlock her early by playing the online tournament running for the entirety of the month. Alternatively, you can also wait until she's available for all in April.
The Japanese Nintendo website also reveals Kamek and Dry Bones will be hopping onto the court in April and May as well, which you can see in the screenshots below.


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It seems the holiday season begins earlier every year, but the frenzy of shopping truly launches the day after Thanksgiving - commonly known as Black Friday.
As more and more people began to turn to online shopping, Cyber Monday emerged, too. Although all this shopping is done in the name of giving gifts to loved ones, it sometimes feels like the goodwill of the holiday season fades into the background. In 2012, a few nonprofit professionals decided to do something about it.
Several organizations joined forces to create the first annual Giving Tuesday. Over 2,500 social impact organizations participated in the inaugural event, raising more than $10 million.
But Giving Tuesday was just getting started.
In 2013, the number of participating organizations quadrupled and donations nearly doubled.
In 2014, more than 20,000 organizations raised $45.7 million. and in 2015, $116.7 million was raised.
And 2017, the giving day raised over $177 million online.
The Sid Foundation would love to partner with you for Giving Tuesday!
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Just in case developers weren’t planning on supporting Windows Vista, Jim Allchin wants to make sure they do.
The co-president of Microsoft’s
Platforms and Services group, who is retiring after bringing his baby to market, posted a lengthy update on MSDN aimed at encouraging developers to get on the Vista bandwagon.
He reiterated the company’s delivery schedule, saying that the software will be done by the end of the year and available to consumers in January, barring any bugs around “data corruption, resiliency or security…
“Windows Vista is going to give you, developers, new opportunities on a scale you haven’t seen since Windows 95,” he wrote. The cynical translation could mean more Windows XP apps will be broken under Vista than Windows 3.1 apps were broken in the move to Windows 95.
Perhaps for that reason, he did emphasize visiting developer-related sites like the Application Compatibility Cookbook to check an application against the many changes in the new platform.
He also pointed to the MSDN site for Vista and the Vista portal with additional tools and resources.
Among the tools for developers is Orcas, the codename for the next version of Microsoft’s Visual Studio programming environment. Orcas, which does not have a formal name yet or release date, is optimized for writing Vista applications.
Microsoft has also made available the pre-release code for .Net Framework 3.0, which adds security, a new graphical interface and a workflow mechanism. Also available is the new line of Microsoft Expression products for developers and designers to build new Vista-oriented applications.
Much of the letter was downright gushing. “More than 1,000 companies are engaged in our early adopter programs, and some of the initial work I’ve seen has simply blown me away. People will just love these applications – from new DX10 games to cool Sidebar gadgets to new rich visual enterprise applications. Some of these apps are mind-bogglingly cool.”
Gartner analyst Michael Silver told internetnews.com he thinks the letter is likely an effort to attract additional developers to the fold, not the key ones they need for launch, which Microsoft has already got.
“Microsoft still has a good relationship with developers and have been working with key developers around Vista for a long time. Jim’s note is likely looking to shore up ones that have been waiting for a market before they commit and have still been on the fence,” he said.


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Two days ago they created our summer soundtrack, now they’ve created a serious case of FOMO. Last night Missoni celebrated the release of their summer soundtrack CD (?) with a party at in New York’s Le Bain and Rooftop at The Standard, featuring a guest list dripping with kaleidoscopic stateside cool – and with Nicky Hilton, who evidently has a newfound hobby in modelizing.
“The Plane that crashed on January 4 has appeared,” Venezuela’s Interior Minister spokesperson Jorge Galindo said before confirming to Reuters that it was Missoni’s plane.
Suddenly our Ikea furniture is looking a little lackluster. Even the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sofa we shelled out a month’s salary for isn’t standing up. That’s because we’ve caught a glimpse of décor designed by Angela Missoni and Chiara Ferragamo.
Ottavio Missoni, patriarch of the Italian fashion house, has died at age 92, WWD reports.
A bag that was stowed onto the plane carrying Vittorio Missoni and five other passengers has been found on the island of Curaçao in the Caribbean sea, approximately 124 miles from Los Roques off the coast of Venezuela, where the plane had taken off on January 4.
Officials have uncovered information as to where the aircraft carrying Vittorio Missoni may have gone down, and the search continues.
Wedding bells seem to be ringing all over the fashion world lately — first for Leandra Medine, and now for Margherita Missoni. We obviously have a comprehensive list of all the details, right down to the cake.
Kate Middleton can wear all the Zara she wants to when she’s off the clock, but for big official royal events, the Duchess of Cambridge normally sticks with British designers. Which is why a lot of people turned their heads and raised their eyebrows yesterday when Kate got out of the car wearing a coat dress the palace says is M Missoni.
Missoni for Target is still for sale, folks! Confusing, we know.
For those of you who had written off Target’s Missoni collection as one of the most poorly executed collaborations of all time, there’s good news ahead! Those long forsaken orders may in fact get filled — and for free!
Target announced today that Steve Eastman, president of Target.com, would be leaving to “pursue other opportunities.” Does that mean he was fired because of numerous the website crashes that happened under his watch while the Missoni x Target collection was on sale?
Missoni for Target. Heard of it? We kid! Of course you have! Because if the internet has told us anything this past week, it’s that it is The Most Important Collaboration Of Our Time.
We were bumming around Lincoln Center yesterday when we ran into a group of people disassembling Marina, the 25-foot tall puppet who “blogs” for Target and wears very, very large sizes of its collaboration with Missoni almost exclusively. While we were there, we got an inside look at how Marina’s entourage (which is actually just a small army of technicians and puppeteers) keep her moving.
This was the week Justin Bieber wore an offensive t-shirt, Missoni for Target images were released, and Anna Wintour had dinner with Barack Obama. There was also craziness surrounding the Conde Nast elevator Twitter account and the last days of the Alexander McQueen exhibit.
You guys, we have a confession to make, and you may not be entirely happy about it. So sit down, brace yourselves, and get read to come to grips with something we’ve needed to get off our chests for a while now.
Last week saw the first leaked ad from Missoni’s upcoming collaboration with Target and now we’ve got what amounts to an entire lookbook’s worth of product shots. Are you ready? Because there are more squiggles and stripes after this jump than our fashion-loving hearts can handle.
We already knew stylist Rachel Zoe‘s son was the best-dressed baby in Los Angeles, and possibly in America. He carries his diapers in Vuitton, for crying out loud. What we didn’t know is that he has a closet bigger than most full-grown adults.
Target has been trying really hard to keep the details of its Missoni collaboration under wraps. But discretion be damned — we came across some photos from the campaign shoot, and we need to share them with you.
Missoni, the Italian fashion brand best known for prints that look like electrocardiograms, is set to open a new Hotel Missoni on the shores of the Persian Gulf at the end of the month. It will be glamorous, colorful, and stuffed to the brim with pieces from the Missoni Home collection. But there’s something about its location that gives us pause.


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Wal-Mart, which bought a controlling stake in Massmart last year, has said it plans to host local South African suppliers at its US headquarters to share its price-cutting philosophy
According to BusinessReport, the retailer plans to host 10 local suppliers in Arkansas next month to engage with them on the business’s long-period price-reduction business model. Massmart, which owns stores such as Game, Makro and Dion Wired, said suppliers and customers had benefited in its 10-week extended price cut promotions.
The acquisition of Massmart by Wal-Mart was the subject of much controversy and was dogged by the threat of government intervention over concerns that Wal-Mart’s sourcing policies would lead to local businesses suffering. Wal-Mart has made moves since to demonstrate a commitment to the local supplier market – without compromising its core business values.
Massmart merchandising executive Jon Martinek said: “It is not only consumers who win. Suppliers also stand to benefit from these promotions, specifically if they are able to forecast production needs optimally.”
“The result is that we now receive proactive enquiries from suppliers requesting the opportunity to be included in these promotions,” Martinek said.
Don Frieson, an executive at Walmart, said suppliers could be successful in longer-term price reduction activities in two primary areas: cost-savings and growing the brand.
“Lowering prices and offering better value allows existing customers and a new pool of potential customers to make repeat purchases more often…and outstanding cost-saving benefit through a more predictable supply chain,” Frieson said.


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Jeremy Corbyn ‘offers support and solidarity’ to striking Cambridge McDonald’s workers
They’re protesting over more secure working hours and a higher minimum wage
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has backed a walk out by Cambridge McDonald's workers on Monday.
Staff at the Newmarket Road restaurant are planning on mounting a picket line there from 6am to 7am, before taking part in a national rally in London. The protest, organised by Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union (BFAWU), is to demand an end to zero hour contracts, union recognition, and a £10 per hour minimum wage.
The UK's National Living Wage is currently £7.05 for those aged 21-24, and £7.50 for those over 25.
Jeremy Corbyn said that his party 'offers support and solidarity to the brave McDonald's workers. Their actions remind us that when people come together, organise and campaign for a better world, they can change history. Now is the time for all fast food workers: the young, the low -paid and the unorganised to join trade unions and organise in their workplaces to improve their lives.'
He finished stating that 'Labour will stand with them as we build a country that works for the many, not the few.'
It is believed that the restaurant will remain open, as will the more familiar city-centre store in Rose Crescent, near Market Square.
A McDonald's spokeswoman responded to allegations that 'the corporation has not addressed their concerns' by stating that McDonald's 'have delivered three pay rises since April 2016' which have 'increased the average hourly pay rate by 15%.'
She also said that all restaurants will have a guaranteed hour contact in place by the end of the year.
'We are proud of our people at McDonald's. They are at the heart of all we do and we work hard to ensure that our teams are treated fairly.'


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Fed up with the corporate rat race? Maybe it's time to consider starting a Mom-and-Pop shop.
Ardis Burford, a copywriter for Burford Company Advertising in Richmond, Virginia, has to remind herself to call her creative director and boss by his name, Doug.
"If we talk to clients and I say 'Dad,' they're going to roll their eyes," says Burford, who, along with both of her siblings, works for Mom and Dad at the family ad agency.
The Burfords aren't alone. Running a family business represents one of the most enduring American dreams, and each day, thousands of cubicle- bound corporate workers, closet inventors, young entrepreneurs, and middle-aged ex-managers take a stab at that dream with a spouse, child, sibling, or parent. In just the past five years, Americans have started more than 3 million family businesses, says Dr. Joe Astrachan, Wachovia Chair of Family Business at Kennesaw State University in Georgia.
Harvard Business School notes that 80 percent of the world's businesses are family-owned, and the family company is becoming more prevalent. When family businesses succeed, they can take their place among some of America's most powerful companies. Family-run businesses account for half of the nation's gross domestic product and nearly 40 percent of Fortune 500 companies, Astrachan says. Think Ford, Wal-Mart, Anheuser-Busch.
"The advantages of starting a [family] business aren't always about money," says Astrachan, who edits the Family Business Review, a scholarly journal devoted to family-business trends and research. "You decide when you work and when you don't. You have the ability to be authentic when you want to be."
Family businesses also pose unique challenges and risks. Failure endangers not just your bankbook, but cherished personal relationships and the sanctity of your home. "If you feel like you're drained from a depressing day dealing with your boss, imagine coming home and not having anybody to turn to," Astrachan says. Smart family business owners protect themselves against disaster by planning ahead, separating duties, and establishing a clear line where business ends and family begins.
"One of the things that makes family businesses so strong is the relationships, when they're working," says Jane Hilburt-Davis, director of the Cambridge Center for Creative Enterprise in Massachusetts. "There's that commitment and loyalty to each other."


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Flickr, the Yahoo-owned photo-sharing site so many people love, announced an important deal today as it named HP’s Snapfish its preferred photo printing and gift creation partner. Thanks to the arrangement, printing pictures is about to become a lot easier for some folks, and for others, this will even be the first time a certain printing option has been available at all.
Instagram’s anti-nudity policy and the backlash toward it have been well-documented. But now it appears that maybe, just maybe, the company has thought about rethinking that? Probably not – for plenty of reasons that mostly deal with advertising and its parent company Facebook. But according …


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American retail giant Amazon has officially added Pakistan to its approved list of sellers, starting a major window of opportunity for e-commerce in the country.
Pakistani sellers will now officially be able to create Amazon IDs and sell their products on the global platform.
Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said on Thursday that Pakistan would be added to e-commerce giant Amazon’s seller’s list within the next few days.
We have finally made it. @amazon will be adding Pakistan its Sellers’ List within a few days. We have been engaged with Amazon since last year and now it’s happening. It is a great opportunity for our youth, SMEs and women entrepreneurs. .
— Abdul Razak Dawood (@razak_dawood) May 6, 2021
This is major news for local brands and agencies in Pakistan as this development is about to start a new era of e-commerce in the country. It was announced by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Affairs (SAPM), Shahbaz Gill, who credited the PTI government for the development.
What could not be achieved during the last 10 years in the history of Pakistan, has finally been done by the present Government.
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Aniwaa, a startup offering a comparison engine for 3D printing and scanning, is growing and expanding. It's now launching a comparison engine tool for VR and AR to help make choosing a headset easier for everybody.
If you’ve been struggling to make a decision on which VR or AR gadget is right for you and your needs, you’ll be pleased to learn there’s a tool which is making this choice a little easier.
Aniwaa is startup based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia set up by French entrepreneurs, Martin Lansard and Pierre-Antoine Arrighi in 2013. It has since become a trusted source of information on 3D printer and 3D scanner specifications. Now, they’re launching a similar tool but for VR and AR. The idea is to provide tech enthusiasts with decision-making tools to make sure their purchases are informed.
The VR and AR tool is now live and available to use. It follows recently secured seed funding in early 2018 which helped the company build “the most complete database yet devoted to virtual, augmented and mixed reality head-mounted displays (HMDs).”
Arrighi, Aniwaa’s co-founder but also technical advisor, said: “There are many overlaps between VR/AR and 3D printing so it was a logical choice for us… New hardware is being announced almost every week now, which is great, but it’s also creating a very fragmented space. The number of headsets more than doubled since we started discussing this project at the beginning of the year and this is where we can make a difference.”
The company explain in a press release that information about VR and AR technology is “scattered” across the internet. There are very few user-friendly guides for consumers.
The new comparison engine will address this issue and make choosing virtual and augmented reality HMDs easier. So far, the comparison engine indexes over 100 devices and counting. You can find what you’re looking for easily by using filters to narrow down your selection.
Once you’ve found a product you’re interested in, compare it to up to two other products and get a comprehensive overview of each. If you’re still struggling, there are also guides and a special best of series available to use.
Lansard, co-founder and CEO, said: “I’m really proud of what we’ve achieved… We applied the methods and processes we developed with 3D printing to this new category of products. Emerging technologies are everywhere and we are now ready to cover even more verticals and make it easier for our users to embrace the future.”
However, this isn’t the only update for Aniwaa as the company is also celebrating its first “foray beyond 3D printing” by getting a rebrand and website update. This will be the fourth version of the website and there is now a focus on improving the user experience by making information easy to access, read and compare.
The company also explains that this new logo and brand design reflect its “growing expertise and ambitions”. Lansard adds: “We are not the same company we were when we launched 5 years ago. Our content and marketing teams have grown and the company is thinking bigger. Our new AR and VR comparison engine is just the first step.”
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‘You’re doing it wrong:’ Thanksgiving do’s and don’ts for a successful and delicious dinner
If you’re waking up at 4 a.m. to start Thanksgiving dinner just to end up serving dry meat and drama to your family — you’re probably doing it all wrong. Here's a handy list of Thanksgiving do's and dont's to make your day a scrumptious success.
Target already planning on no Thanksgiving Day shopping for 2021
FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 file photo, people walk through the parking lot at a Target store in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)It’s not even Valentine’s Day and Target is already making 2021 holiday plans. The retailer announced it will be closed on Thanksgiving Day again. Target and other retailers were closed this past Thanksgiving to help reduce crowds and flatten the curve amid the coronavirus pandemic. Target also announced its holiday sales for November and December were up more than 17% from the year before.
Testing demand remains high post Thanksgiving
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County officials continue to report high demand for COVID-19 testing following the Thanksgiving holiday. Most coronavirus testing sites in Florida reopened Friday after closing for Thanksgiving. The state-run walk-up testing site in Volusia County remained closed Friday and will reopen Monday at 8 a.m. Experts say those who want to get tested after hosting or attending a large gathering should wait a few days after Thanksgiving. Different COVID-19 tests have varying accuracy, Banerjee said.
Salvation Army serves thousands of free Thanksgiving meals to Central Florida families
ORLANDO, Fla. – From turkey to stuffing and all the traditional holiday sides, The Salvation Army is making sure families across Central Florida are getting a Thanksgiving meal this year. Usually, people will line up outside the building and eat dinner inside the gymnasium at The Salvation Army but this year, to-go meals were prepped and distributed for safety reasons. [TRENDING: No new COVID-19 numbers on Thanksgiving | Florida Rep says Trump should pardon himself | 15-year-old girl dies after overdosing]FREE THANKSGIVING MEALS: Volunteers are here now preparing meals at the Salvation Army that will go to people in need. People have worked cooperatively,” said Captain Ken Chapman, area commander of The Salvation Army Orlando. Anyone interested in volunteering with or donating to The Salvation Army can learn more about the available opportunities by visiting SalvationArmyOrlando.org or calling 407-423-8581.
Orlando Magic host Thanksgiving breakfast for Central Florida’s homeless community
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Magic players and staff members woke up early Thursday to host a Thanksgiving breakfast for members of Central Florida’s homeless community. Retired NBA player and Magic community ambassador Bo Outlaw and his family were also a part of the event Thursday morning. Orlando Magic host annual Thanksgiving event at the Coalition for the Homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic. (WKMG)John Beard, who said he’s had a very trying year, said he was grateful to have received a meal on Thanksgiving Day and thanked the Magic for their generosity. Thanksgiving breakfast was prepared for more than 400 homeless men, women and children at the Coalition, according to a news release.
Families fly out of Orlando on Thanksgiving eve
ORLANDO, Fla. – On a night that is typically busy at Orlando International Airport, the lines for security were short to nonexistent. Michael Lux said that he and his daughters are heading home to Austin after spending a week at Orlando’s theme parks. He said that once they return, they plan to invite family over for Thanksgiving, but he understands if some family members don’t feel comfortable attending, given their recent travels. We’ve done everything we can to protect ourselves and others.”Airport officials estimated about 36,000 passengers were expected to pass through on Wednesday. Despite health officials urging people not to travel, he said that it’s a family tradition that he didn’t want to miss.
Bargoers head to downtown Orlando for ‘Drinksgiving’
ORLANDO, Fla. – The night before Thanksgiving has earned the nickname “Drinksgiving.” The day is recognized as one of the biggest nights for bars. The popular holiday is spurred by the after-work crowd, college students home for break and others looking to take advantage of the long holiday weekend. “That’s giving us an indication that Church Street is probably going to be busy and Orange Avenue is probably going to be busy,” he said. Given the pandemic, Green said patrons will see tightened restrictions by limiting capacity to 50% to avoid the spread of COVID-19. “We’re doing temperature checks, obviously face masks and everything else we need to do,” Green said.
Orange County coronavirus testing sites close early due to demand ahead of Thanksgiving
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two busy coronavirus testing sites in Orange County closed its line hours early Wednesday as cars lined up around the location to get tested for the virus ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The testing site at Barnett Park operated by Orange County Health Services experienced an increased interest before the Thanksgiving holiday, officials said. Amanda Salisbury, of Winter Garden, was in line with her daughter before the testing site opened around 8:30 a.m. Wilson was also getting testing ahead of the holiday to be safe around his family. “That’s the main reason for the test going to see family.”The state run virus testing site at the Orange County Convention Center also stopped accepting new people in line early on Wednesday.
6 ways to make virtual Thanksgiving entertaining for everyone
With many medical experts urging Americans to make this year’s Thanksgiving scaled down, many of us will probably only see people in our “bubble,” so holiday is going to feel a little bit different. Thanks to technology, you can still gather with your extended family.
Florida families warn against Thanksgiving gatherings as they mourn COVID-19 victims
MIAMI – At a Miami park that has been turned into a memorial for COVID-19 victims, families and officials gathered Tuesday to honor people who have died as they pleaded with others to avoid Thanksgiving dinners with those outside their home. Hundreds of white corrugated plastic sheets shaped like tombstones, some with names and messages, were staked on the lawn in rows simulating a cemetery. Hospitalizations continued to rise in Florida on Tuesday, with 3,787 patients with the virus, up from 3,748 Monday. “I am standing and asking the community to take the realm of this fight,” Wilson said. “We are losing too many people and too many people do not care that this virus is roaring through this country.”
HOPEsgiving: Salvation Army handing out 500 turkeys to those in need
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Salvation Army of Orlando’s annual Thanksgiving dinner will look a lot different this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. On Thanksgiving Day, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Salvation Army in Orlando will distribute 5,000 pre-packed Thanksgiving meals from its gymnasium on 440 W. Colonial Drive. In addition, the agency is hosting a HOPEsgiving Turkey Drive on Tuesday, two days before Thanksgiving. So you can tell this pandemic has had a very devastating effect,” Captain Ken Chapman with the Salvation Army said. It’s a reality millions across the country are still facing as we approach the holidaysBut on Tuesday, some of those struggling families felt a sense of hope with the Salvation Army’s HOPEsgiving day event.
Hundreds line up in Orlando amid coronavirus pandemic for free frozen turkeys
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Pendas Law Firm kicked off its annual Thanksgiving tradition on Tuesday by giving away hundreds of frozen turkeys to families in need. For the 12th straight year, the firm’s staff was on hand to personally distribute a truckload of turkeys at 625 E. Colonial Drive in Orlando. “We’ve decided to continue our annual turkey giveaway, with a feeling that the need is now greater than ever. “If you have love and kindness in your heart, give it and show it to other people, because we’re all family,” Hendricks said. In total, Pendas said they gave away between 800 and 1,000 turkeys at Tuesday’s event and 3,000 statewide between his other five office locations.
If you fall into any of these categories, don’t attend Thanksgiving dinner
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – With Thanksgiving just days away, Central Florida leaders are reminding residents once again that not everyone should be celebrating this year. There’s a potential that you might be shedding the virus and be infectious to others, even if you don’t feel sick,” she said. “Please don’t let your guard down during these holidays,” she warned. “When we talk about families, Thanksgiving is one of those family holidays. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter and go toClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
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‘This year we need it:’ Heart of Florida United Way gives 1,500 families free Thanksgiving meals
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Cars lined up at the Orange County Convention Center Saturday morning as hundreds of families received free Thanksgiving meals. Heart of Florida United Way gave out free meals to 1,500 pre-selected families in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. Michael and Patricia received the free meals through the non-profit’s second annual Thanksgiving Project. Heart of Florida United Way President and CEO Jeff Hayward said they provided families everything they need for the meal. He adds the meal giveaway is just another way they’re doing their part.
Travelers at OIA continue flying after CDC warnings
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Thanksgiving travel period kicked off at Orlando International Airport a day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance against holiday travel. That’s the best thing we can do.”From Friday thru December 1, leaders at Orlando International Airport said they plan to see their highest numbers of passengers since the pandemic began. During the Thanksgiving travel period, airport officials warned that lines could be long, but not in the way you remember them. Travelers may also notice fewer fellow passengers, since TSA data shows airport travel is down 74% since May, and as cases continue to climb nationwide. The busiest Thanksgiving travel day at Orlando International Airport is projected to be Sunday Nov. 29 with 44,347 travelers.
Orlando veterans receive free food ahead of Thanksgiving
ORLANDO, Fla. – Hundreds of veterans in Orlando received free food on Friday from produce to meats. “You don’t find too many people that gives out a lot of food out you know and I really appreciate what they do,” U.S. Army Veteran Kirk Martinez said. [TRENDING: Gov: Vaccine coming to Florida ‘relatively soon’ | CDC: Avoid Thanksgiving travel | Georgia presidential race recount results]Usually, the City of Orlando host a Veterans Day parade each year but with the pandemic, plans changed. Instead, city officials teamed up with the organization Soldier’s Angels and decided to donate 75 pounds of food to 300 veteran families. Navy Veteran Martin Vrooman said he uses food stamps to buy groceries for his family.
COVID-19 testing demand increases ahead of Thanksgiving Day
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CDC urges people not to travel for Thanksgiving
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Americans to spend more on Thanksgiving despite pandemic hardships, survey found
Despite the pandemic, Americans are still planning to spend hundreds of dollars on Thanksgiving dinner. A new survey from Lending Tree, an online loan marketplace, found that Americans will spend an average of $475. About 2,000 Americans answered the online survey. It makes sense since families are having smaller gatherings because of the pandemic. According to the survey, hosts are expecting about nine people at the thanksgiving table this year.
Here’s how to get huge discounts on Thanksgiving food at Walmart
The nation’s biggest retailer is teaming up with a tech company to offer huge discounts on a holiday meal. Walmart teamed up with Ibotta for a Thanksgiving promotion this year. According to Ibotta, customers shopping for food at Walmart online can get 100% cash back on nine traditional Thanksgiving items. To get the deal, first people have to download Ibotta’s extension and link it to their Walmart account. To learn more about the 100% cash back offers, check out Ibotta’s website.
Second Harvest Food Bank gives away 1,000 turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving season has kicked off at Second Harvest Food Bank as 1,000 frozen turkeys were distributed throughout the community. “This comes just in time for Thanksgiving for a lot of families that are struggling in these economic times,” Second Harvest Food Bank Chief Development Officer Greg Higgerson said. “It’s going to be a big, big help,” Higgerson said. As many as 40% of the people who need help with food right now are looking for food for the first time in their lives,” Higgerson said. In addition to the frozen turkeys, Second Harvest also donated other food items to help complete Thanksgiving meals.
AAA projects fewer Thanksgiving travelers due to coronavirus pandemic
Because of the pandemic, AAA is forecasting fewer people will travel for Thanksgiving this year. These key factors make up what could be the “the lowest Thanksgiving travel volume in four years, and the largest yearly decline since the Great Recession,” AAA said. pic.twitter.com/RTtDh3RMRz — AAA Travel (@AAA_Travel) November 11, 2020AAA is projecting 50 million Americans will travel this Thanksgiving. These figures could be even lower, AAA said, as Americans monitor the pandemic and follow renewed quarantine restrictions. U.S. Thanksgiving Travel VolumesYear Total Travelers Automibile Air Other (Bus, Train, Cruise) 2020 50.6 M 47.8 M 2.4 M 353,000 2019 56 M 49.9 M 4.58 M 1.5 M Change -9.7% -4.3% -47.5% -76.2% Fewest Travelers Since 2016 2017 2019 2001* Lowest on RecordFlorida Thanksgiving Travel Volumes
These retailers are staying open on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day will certainly be different for some amid the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing precautions have caused some families to cancel holiday meals or adjust the way in which they gather. [TRENDING: Disney World increasing capacity | 250,000 space fans to drive near Cape for launch | Meteor shower coming soon]Retailers have also adjusted to the current times and many have elected to stay closed on Thanksgiving Day when normally they would be pushing Black Friday deals early. However, there are still a group of stores that have chosen to stay open on the holiday, according to BlackFriday.com. Here are the stores staying open on ThanksgivingBass Pro Shops: Opens at 8 a.m.Bealls: Open from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.Big Lots: Open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.Cabela’s: Open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Claire’s: Open from 5 p.m. to midnightCVS: 24-hour locations openDollar General: Open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.Family Dollar: Open but hours vary by storeFive Below: Open from 6 p.m. to midnightFred Meyer: Normal hours of operationKmart: Open from 6 a.m. to midnightMeijer: Open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Modell’s: Open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.New York & Company: Opens at 6 p.m.Palais Royal: Open from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.Peebles: Open from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.Rite Aid: 24-hour locations are openStage Stores: Open from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m.Victoria’s Secret: Select stores are openWalgreens: 24-hour locations are open
These retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is a special time of year as family and friends gather to celebrate what they are thankful for and enjoy a good meal. Through the years, Black Friday shopping has leaked into Thanksgiving Day, meaning retailers were staying open and employees were having to work instead of spending time with those they love. With the coronavirus pandemic still in full swing across the U.S., many retailers have adjusted their Black Friday shopping hours and are choosing to stay closed on Thanksgiving Day this year. [TRENDING: Disney World increasing capacity | 250,000 space fans to drive near Cape for launch | Meteor shower coming soon]Many retailers have shifted more deals online, which also helps employees get the day off to unwind before the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear. Here are the retailers that have announced closures on Thanksgiving, according to BlackFriday.com.


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Disney Plus has been the saving grace for many a person during the days of lockdown, and rumour says the best show imaginable is headed to the platform. As reported by We Got This Covered, the House of Mouse is apparently working on a Kingdom Hearts television series, which will be exclusive to the streaming platform.
Not too much is known about the project right now (if it even exists), but it’s believed that the show will focus on the games’ main characters, namely Sora, Goofy and Donald Duck. According to the publication, Final Fantasy characters won’t be making an appearance. If the rumours are true, don’t expect to be seeing the show anytime soon, as the global pandemic has caused delays to every sector of the entertainment industry.
As always with leaks and rumours, take this with a pinch of salt until we hear some confirmation!
In related news, Square Enix earlier this year announced that a new Kingdom Hearts experience was headed to mobile.
A Twitter account by the name of “Project Xehanort” pop up, revealing the working title for a “new KINGDOM HEARTS experience planned for Spring 2020!’
The mobile game has since been revealed to be Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, which will focus on the exploration of Xehanort’s past. The title has been confirmed to feature “high speed battles” in the form of card action.
It’s been a while since we last heard anything about Kingdom Hearts Dark Road, but it’s likely to have faced delays due to the global coronavirus pandemic.
In a press release from April of this year, the title was briefly mentioned to be “coming later this year,” suggesting it’s being pushed from its original planned release window of Spring 2020.
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While it may not have been "a day to remember" for some, the announcement of The Beatles' catalogue on iTunes has apparently had some effect. After only one week, Apple sold 450,000 albums and 2 million songs of all things Fab Four!
We brought it to you yesterday about something being in the air as far as a potential collaboration between News Corp and Apple in regard to a iPad news app. This seems to be gaining some traction as a new report has the app set to be revealed on December 9.
Whenever somebody sends me a link to an album in the iTunes Store or an app from the App Store, Safari launches and shows me all the information in a webpage with reviews and song previews and everything. But then iTunes automatically launches and shows me the exact same information! How do I stop Safari from auto-launching iTunes?
46 years ago, four lads from Liverpool came to America and the music industry has never been the same. Flash forward to today, and The Beatles have finally landed on iTunes -- and taken over most of Apple’s website as well.
Apple generally loves to spring new stuff upon an unsuspecting world on the second weekday, and this Tuesday promises to be no exception. But rather than a nifty new gadget that requires a trip to the Apple Store, the company has cleverly slipped a preview of an iTunes-related “exciting announcement” onto their website. What could it be?
Apple’s music-themed social network, Ping, has been something of a red-haired stepchild since its September 1 debut, but the feature is at least now available to iPad users at long last, no software update or app download required.
With the announcement of Ping integration with Twitter, Apple seems to be stepping more and more into the web arena with their products. So, it's no wonder that they would purchase the iTun.es domain name. But, what could it be used for? We hope an iTunes URL shortening service.


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Emerald Mountain Ranch (EMR) is Sparwood’s newest farmstead and it is something that Aaron and Jenna Jensen have grown up with. They are currently raising livestock on the same land that Jenna’s grandparents farmed.
“Ranching is something that Jenna and I have been a part of throughout our entire lives in one way or another. I grew up in Taber, Alberta, so farming was something I was involved in from a very young age and Jenna grew up here in Sparwood – with her grandparents farming on the same property we now are,” said Aaron.
The farmstead has been passed down three generations. While there was a time that the raising of cattle stopped, it has since been reinstated. “Jenna’s grandparents loved being in the cattle industry, but after her grandfather passed away, raising cattle here ceased. It is over the last few years that we have began to do this again, and this year on a bigger scale,” said Aaron.
The fantasy of owning a ranch has become a reality.
“Over the years we had talked about how running a ranch was always a dream and goal of ours, but have always kept it just a hobby, raising a few cows here and there,” said Aaron. “Fortunately now, with many things falling into place we are able to launch the hobby into a business that will allow us to provide this opportunity to more people here in the Elk Valley.”
Raising their livestock naturally is a fundamental business practice at EMR. Their beef is never grain fed and graze freely on a grass diet. Pork is fed a clean grain and produce diet that is harvested from their farm and are raised in conditions that allow for free outdoor movement and interaction with other pigs.
“We feel that raising these animals naturally is something hugely important and not to be compromised on. It allows us, and our customers to have the confidence that their meat comes from a state that is as close to what the animals would naturally eat and experience as possible,” said Aaron. “I believe that what we do is simply getting back to basics.”
The Elk Valley is an ideal area for a small livestock farm because of the landscape and its inhabitants.
“We are fortunate to have a lot of space here and surrounding us with good hay crops and a mixture of treed pasture as well as fields to grow farm hay,” said Aaron. “We feel that the residents of the Elk Valley are very supportive of local businesses, and we have a lot of friends in this area that are always here to offer great knowledge, advice and a helping hand at any time.”
The local business support and positive feedback is the primary reason why this hobby farm has made the transition into a business.
“People who have tried our beef or pork always tell us that the taste is incomparable to [the] store bought [alternatives], said Aaron. “There have been so many people who see such a huge value in the way our animals are raised and that they can buy beef that was raised so close to where they live. It is with all this positive feedback that makes this worth it.”
While EMR is growing their herds the Jensen’s have to be careful not to grow their livestock numbers too much.
“Growing the herd is a fine balancing act. Over the next few years we will be able to have upwards of 30 to 40 beef per year for sale, but we have to be careful not to get too big, as then things would change, more equipment, land, hay, paperwork and less time to be able to walk through and check each animal individually daily,” said Aaron. “We will just have to see where it goes, and only take on as much as we are able to handle while still keeping to our ideals and goals on raising these animals the way we do.”


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China has had a rocky relationship with Web3. It has, multiple times, banned cryptocurrency and the trading of digital assets, before finally succumbing to the worldwide trend and allowing the collection of these assets in the past couple of years. Now, it is taking another step forward: approving NFT and metaverse trademarks.
The news came from JD Supra, an online repository of legal information. In an article yesterday, it noted that China has approved a “slew” of NFT and virtual world-related trademarks, including downloadable digital files, which can be authenticated by NFTs, displaying virtual goods for retail purposes, the use of virtual goods for entertainment purposes, and providing animated and non-animated characters for use in digital environments.
In addition, the Chinese Trademarks Office is permitting companies ample freedom to customize the descriptions of their trademarks, which heretofore had been a rare occurrence. This is good for American companies who wish to provide a longer description than typical or match their description with the one provided to the United States Patent and Trademarks Office.
It is important to note that the approval of these trademarks seems to be a preliminary measure taken before the adoption of a standardized set of rules for Web3 trademarks. But still, it is an optimistic sign that Web3 is coming to the world’s second largest economy, and that more people interested in this new iteration of the internet will join.
While China had previously not approved Web3 trademarks, that hadn’t stopped companies from filing applications. According to reports from 2022, companies had filed over 16,000 metaverse-related trademark applications at that time, with the number likely growing since then.
Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent, three technology companies known as “BAT,” had led the charge. Time will tell if the Chinese Trademarks Office approves more Web3 trademark applications, but this is certainly an encouraging sign.
China Makes Waves in Bear Market
Although China has had a turbulent relationship with Web3, that hasn’t stopped the country from making news in the space during the bear market. Here are three stories involving China, the metaverse, blockchains, and NFTs.
First, about a month ago, China revealed that it was planning to bring its social credit system to the metaverse. Because its social credit system is designed to assess a citizen’s “trustworthiness,” this revelation wasn’t exactly good news. The metaverse is meant to be a free place, and China is hoping to turn it slightly into the opposite.
Next, eight months ago, China’s “Instagram” integrated non-fungible tokens through the Conflux blockchain. Called “Little Red Book,” the social media platform will allow users to showcase NFTs on Conflux to a network of over 200 million active monthly users. The integration includes displaying non-fungible tokens on users’ profile pages.
Lastly, nine months ago, China was set to launch its nationalized NFT market on New Year’s Day. Called “China Digital Asset Trading Platform,” the market permits users to trade NFTs, including digital copyrights and property rights. Three organizations were set to run the platform, with a state-created blockchain supporting the market.
As these stories show, China is taking a personalized approach to NFTs, often combining the technology with its political policies. While that may go against Web3 principles, some see the moves as a bullish sign that one of the world’s largest economies is adopting Web3 tech. Rarity Sniper will pay attention to today’s story and update this article if needed.


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Security cameras in Istanbul, Turkey captured an unusual shoplifter -- a stray dog trying to steal a garment from a clothing shop in a shopping center.
OHIO NEWS: Police: Ohio woman with pants down asks, ‘You wanna play?’
The dog made several attempts, as one of its efforts was foiled by a security guard.
Security cameras show the same animal stealing a white T-shirt form another shop, as well as a shawl from a cafeteria in the shopping center.
The management of the shopping center said there was a pack of stray dogs roaming in the vicinity, but that they had no problem with their presence.


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Asda wants looser Sunday trading
Andy Clarke, the chief executive of Asda, has revealed he is in favour of loosening Sunday trading restrictions, as the UK's second-biggest supermarket posted a 0.7 per cent rise in second-quarter sales. He said: "If giving greater flexibility to shopping hours pleases customers, I would support that [trading extension]."
Lego man's stake in ISS exposes G4S
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and Kirkbi Invest, the trust which looks after the interests of Lego billionaire Kirk Kristiansen's family, have taken a €500m stake in ISS, the Danish firm that security giant G4S tried to buy last year. The investment at 150 kroner a share is nearly 20 per cent below G4S's offer.
Deloitte targets young recruitment
Deloitte is to step up its hiring of young people after it delivered a leap in annual revenues. The big-four accountancy firm said 1,750 places will be available this year for school leavers, students and graduates – an extra 250 positions on last year. Deloitte grew revenues by 11 per cent to £2.33bn over the year to 31 March.
James Hambro in merger with Calkin
One of the oldest family names in the City, James Hambro & Partners, is merging with a younger upstart, Calkin Pattinson, to form a group which will manage more than £1bn of funds. The two firms complement each other with fund management and financial planning expertise. James Hambro will chair the merged company.Reuse content


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Gravity Active Entertainment are set to transform a former London Debenhams store into a £4 million retailtainment hub. Landsec and Invesco Real Estate have signed an agreement with Gravity to develop an 80,000 square foot entertainment venue in Wandsworth.
Gravity Active Entertainment is set to transform the former Debenhams store at Southside Shopping Centre in Wandsworth, a joint venture between Landsec and Invesco Real Estate. It’s the first London venue for Gravity and highlights the growing trend towards entertainment filling the gaps left as high street retail outlets fail. The new hub is set to open this summer.
“This will be an exciting new addition to the town centre,” said Cllr Guy Humphries, planning chairman for Wandsworth Council, in a statement. “No one can deny that the loss of Debenhams was a blow but the new use of that space will provide a welcome boost to the town centre’s fortunes by attracting more visitors and shoppers.”
High ropes, indoor go-karting and crazy golf
The four storey complex will include a variety of experiences. The ground floor will include a bar and restaurant plus an electric go-karting track. The mezzanine is set to feature high ropes climbing, bowling, basketball, pool, indoor golf and darts, alongside restaurants, said Wandsworth Council. F&B outlets will include a noodle kitchen, an American-style diner, and a cocktail bar.
Gravity was established in 2014 and has grown into a franchise operation with 11 UK locations. The company plans to expand to over 100 locations throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia by 2022.
concepts like this will be the future of the high street and shopping centres
“We believe concepts like this will be the future of the high street and shopping centres,” said Harvey Jenkinson, co-founder and CEO of Gravity. “This exciting entertainment hub will showcase Gravity’s ability to create venues that cater to a varied audience, which is so immersive they will feel like they could be in a completely different place in the world.”
Complementing the existing retailtainment offer
Southside already includes a wide range of retail and F&B outlets – from Waitrose through H&M to Primark. It also has a Cineworld on site. The £4 million investment in the Debenhams site will extend the reach with the hope of attracting both locals and visitors from across London.
“Leisure is an increasingly important component of a complete destination, and Gravity is a significant addition that complements Southside’s existing offer,” said David Heaford, Managing Director, Development, Landsec. “Southside is designed to offer everything the community needs…Gravity’s exciting concept will inspire locals, and draw people from across London, so we are excited to see this prominent site come to life later this year.”
High Street shift to retailtainment
The repurposing of department stores is gathering pace. The Debenhams news follows hard on the heels of the announcement that Flip Out is opening its adventure play ‘super-centre’ in the former BHS store in Aylesbury.
Over 18 million square feet of retail space has become vacant over the last year in the UK. While some will be taken up by creating residential units and offices, it’s also an opportunity for entertainment to move into city centres, reinventing the traditional high street.
a sign of things to come, as the real estate market looks to leisure innovators that can offer something unique for consumers…
“As retail changes, so must shopping and leisure destinations,” said Ed Ginn, Director, Asset Management at Invesco Real Estate. “The signing of Gravity is a sign of things to come, as the real estate market looks to leisure innovators that can offer something unique for consumers as well as its underlying investors”


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An entrepreneur whose company provides cash machine services to thousands of businesses across Europe has been shortlisted for a prestigious industry award.
Jenny Campbell is CEO of YourCash, an independent ATM deployer based in Milton Keynes. She is one of seven businesswomen to have been announced as a finalist in the eagerly-anticipated 2014 Businesswoman of the Year Awards.
The awards, which have been running for 32 years, celebrate the outstanding achievements of businesswomen across the UK, with the aim of inspiring others to reach their potential.
YourCash was established in 2013, after Jenny led a management buy-out of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBD) subsidiary cash machine business Hanco ATM systems.
Under her direction, YourCash has since grown substantially, including expansion into Belgium and the Netherlands.
Awards chair Judy Groves said: “Once again we have seen a really high calibre of entries for the awards and there is no question that women across the country are doing great things in the world of business.
“The finalists are all superb business role models and I’m sure their achievements, skills and talents will prove to be an inspiration for the next generation of businesswomen. ”
The awards ceremony takes place on October 10.


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Amazon is in the cross-hairs of a landmark legislation California lawmakers passed this week that will empower the state’s warehouse workers to fight “speed quotas.”
The e-commerce giant has long prioritized high worker productivity rates, drawing criticism from legislators who counter these standards foster unhealthy and sometimes unsafe workplaces—especially amid skyrocketing pandemic-fueled order volumes. In order to efficiently process orders, workers are forgoing their entitled rest and bathroom breaks—and even skipping mandatory pandemic safety measures like hand-washing and sanitizing, lawmakers allege.
On Wednesday, the California Senate voted 26-11 to pass Assembly Bill 701, which aims to regulate productivity quotas and ensure that warehouse workers are given their state-mandated meal time, bathroom breaks, and time to perform safety measures in line with safety protocols.
California Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez, who introduced AB-701 alongside Assembly Members Ash Kalra, Miguel Santiago and Wendy Carrillo and Senators Maria Elena Durazo and Henry Stern in February, wrote that it would require employers to provide clear and written quota expectations upon hiring new employees or within 30 days of their implementation, and that employers would be prohibited from taking adverse action against employees for failing to meet quotas that do not comply with occupational health and safety laws. The bill passed a “concurrence” vote in the Assembly on Thursday afternoon, and will soon land on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk for a final signature.
“The rapid growth of just-in-time logistics and same- and next-day consumer package delivery, and advances in technology used for tracking employee productivity, have led to a rise in the number of warehouse and distribution center workers who are subject to quantified work quotas,” the bill read, noting that warehouse and distribution centers workers are expected to perform tasks within time periods often measured down to the minute or second.
They can face suspension or termination if they fail to do so, it said, promoting an atmosphere that does “not allow for workers to comply with safety guidelines or to recover from strenuous activity during productive work time, leaving warehouse and distribution center employees who work under them at high risk of injury and illness.”
While AB-701 was written to apply to all warehouses in the state of California, Gonzalez and her fellow legislators have said that Amazon’s practices during the pandemic underscored the bill’s relevance. “We’re absolutely targeting the practices of Amazon that are being picked up, quite frankly, by other retailers,” she told NPR.
“Today’s vote is a step forward in our efforts to empower warehouse workers to have a voice in their workplace, even when their supervisor is an algorithm,” she added in a statement Wednesday.
Amazon has faced rampant allegations from workers and public officials about its warehouse and distribution center conditions since March last year, and has been subject to numerous safety probes.
As recently as May, California fined Amazon $41,000 for Covid-safety violations at its Rialto warehouse, after a Canada facility shut for two weeks in March over rising infection rates. The Golden State’s Department of Industrial Relations’ (DIR) division of Occupational Safety and Health found that Amazon violated the labor code by failing to disclose any of the 217 Covid cases facility employees reported from April through Oct. 12 last year on its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) disclosure form. Prior to the Cal/OSHA inspection, the Rialto location was cited for neglecting to establish, implement and maintain an effective program to prevent workers from becoming sick, including measures like sanitation and hand-washing, which would pull workers away from their posts. These oversights that were deemed “serious” violations of state Covid protocol.
“Today, the California State Senate stood with Amazon workers and all warehouse workers to say their health and safety must be protected and their voices must be heard,” Ron Herrera, a Teamsters official and president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, wrote on Twitter Wednesday. “California has once again proven that we are leaders, not followers, in the fight for worker’s rights.”
Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Additional reporting by Jessica Binns.


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At this point, we’re all pretty used to seeing Instagram copy TikTok. Now, in a new twist, TikTok is copying Instagram with a new feature called “Photo Mode.” The update allows TikTok users to share multiple still photos in a post, along with captions of up to 2,200 characters.
The new photo posts, which can also feature music, will appear in users’ For You page alongside videos. In a blog post, TikTok says it hopes Photo Mode, combined the recently-extended character count, will allow creators to “express themselves and more deeply connect with others.”
But Photo Mode is also making the For You Page more like Instagram in ways that may not be as creative. According to Mashable, the feature is already being used by creators to share recycled text memes and other content that’s often popular on... Instagram.
But TikTok now copying Instagram’s original premise is especially noteworthy given that Instagram has reportedly been struggling with engagement with its TikTok clone, Reels. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that TikTok is still vastly outpacing Instagram Reels in daily watch time.
It’s also the latest bout of every social media platform shamelessly copying each other until they all look kind of the same. In the last six weeks alone: Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat have come up with their own take on French upstart BeReal (Instagram’s hasn’t formally launched yet). Twitter introduced a TikTok-style feed for full-screen videos. While YouTube Shorts, itself a TikTok clone, added TikTok-style voice overs.