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Reality Star and Brand Influencer, Cee-C says its Better to Arrive Late, than to Arrive Ugly
as she stuns in her all green dress for the AMVCA Awards Last Night.
The Cegar Fitness Wears CEO didn’t make it to the Red Carpets at the AMVCA Awards last
night but made sure the world would never forget sooner how she slayed for the night.
Cee-C caption seem very Cryptic considering the number of celebrities whom had serious
Red Carpet flaws with their choice of outfit for the night.
Recall that Mercy Eke’s Dress and that of Mike where voted by the fans as the best dressed
celebrities on the night, well that didn’t seat well with celebrity fashion designer Toyin
Lawani whom said the choices made by the fans where just a joke, that her designs where far better of.
Meanwhile another surprise on the night was the fact that Denola Grey didn’t win the award for men’s
Best dressed which really shocked a lot of people , but since the voting was left to the fans
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Hayli Martenez, an 11-year-old girl from Kankakee, Illinois, had her lemonade stand shut down by health officials after they determined her business to be unsanitary.
Hayli sold lemonade for 50 cents a cup from her front porch and became so successful that she was the focus of a local news article about her business. The article caught the attention of authorities who claimed since the young girl’s home had no running water or sewer services, she would not be able to continue selling lemonade due to sanitation concerns.
Iva Martenez, Hayli’s mother, told CBS 2 that she was in disbelief. “‘Are you serious? Are you really serious that we have to stop making lemonade?’ and that’s when he hit my nerve when he said: ‘Yeah, you people have to stop selling lemonade.’”
Martenez says even though her faucet isn’t currently running, her daughter uses bottled water, much of which is donated, to create her product.
Kankakee County Health Administrator John Bevis spoke with CBS 2 by phone and said they became concerned after they believed Hayli was also selling smoothies with fruits and vegetables. And for that, according to Bevis, a permit is required.
“When you cross that line, we can no longer overlook that,” he said. “Those are health issues. We have to prevent food-borne outbreaks.”
Hayli though is not discouraged and is determined to get her business back up and running. She still believes she has the best lemonade in town and it’s helping her future in the process.
“I get to see everybody smile when they taste my lemonade,” she told the news station. “I can go in my bank account, get it out, and I can go to college. I really want to go back to selling lemonade,” she continued. “That was my dream and I’ve had a lot of fun selling it.”
According to Hayli’s mother, she is a little more than $200 behind in her water and sewer bills. Fundraisers are being planned around town to help renew Hayli Martenez’s dream.
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A coalition of food, farming and health groups has delivered a letter to President Obama asking him to stand by his pledge and support a law to require GMO labeling on foods. I’m not sure why this is such a big deal. Other countries have GMO labeling on food products and their food industries haven’t collapsed.
Actually, I do know why this is such a big deal. In the world of sanity, this would be a simple requirement. But in the world of right-wing paranoia, this is only the first step to the government taking over food production, and it brings us closer to that tragic day when you will walk into your local McDonald’s and the only thing on the menu (by order of Michelle Obama) will be an organic kale salad with low-fat vinaigrette dressing. The day liberty dies. I’m sure our highly profitable fast food companies are shaking in their boots.
And this is why we can’t have a normal conversation about anything anymore.


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Pure London 2019’s Festival of Fashion will launch a new campaign ‘Redefining Disruption’ for the fashion community. The three-day seasonal show will help attendees navigate global issues in the industry. The event for women’s wear, menswear, accessories, and young fashion will be held from February 10-12, 2019.
Pure London will focus on key points of the campaign namely: ‘Be Bold, Be Brave, Take a Stand, Embrace the change, Challenge the Status Quo, and Join the Power of One’. Bold creative campaign imagery featuring graffiti spray paint effects are inspired by the overarching idea of disruption, according to a press release.
Pure London will continue to evolve and build on the progress made towards creating a more sustainable future for fashion, driving the industry to continue to make their pledges and join the Power of One campaign. Visitors will continue to see over 700 women’s and menswear brands offering ready to wear and premium collections, footwear and accessories as well as the recently re-branded Gen Z section.


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Realme C17 smartphone will be launched in India in November, know the price and specifications.
Smartphone manufacturer Realme is going to launch its new smartphone in India soon. This new smartphone will be Realme C17.
The phone has been launched in Bangladesh before India. According to the leaked report, Realme company is preparing to launch this smartphone in the Indian market by the last weeks of November.
Realme C17 Expected Price
The Realme C17 smartphone has been launched in Bangladesh for around Rs 15,990, which will come to around Rs 13,000 in Indian rupees.
In such a situation, the company can offer this smartphone in India for less than Rs 13,000. Realme’s upcoming smartphone Realme C17 single storage variant will come in 6GB RAM and 128GB.
The company is preparing to introduce this phone in the Indian market in two color variants Lake Green and Navy Blue.
Realme C17 was spotted on the company’s support page about a month ago, showing the possibility of launching the phone in India soon.
The Realme C17 smartphone can have a 6.5-inch HD + display, which will come with 720 x 1600 pixel resolution. Its refresh rate will be 90Hz.
The screen to body ratio of the phone will be 90 percent. Corning Gorilla Glass will be supported in Realme C17 smartphone from the company for the protection of the phone.
The phone will work on Android 10 based on Realme UI. The Octa-core Snapdragon 460 can be given in Realme C17 as the same processor. The storage of the phone can be increased with the help of a micro SD card.
In a country like India, the use of Whatsapp has been completely free so far. However, soon some selected users of WhatsApp can be charged for using the app.
Actually, Whatsapp is going to roll out its new feature soon. It will be known as WhatsApp Business. It will be a fully commercial service.
It has been announced to collect charges on behalf of the company for this commercial service WhatsApp Business. For the rest of the customers, WhatsApp will be free as before.


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Amazon may soon launch a front-lit Kindle, the postmaster pushes QR codes, and while Facebook has been called a "passing fad," its market value could surpass $100 billion.
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In today's show, the postman always scans twice, a new Kindle could let you read in the dark, and catch all the Pokémon hiding in your living room:
Watch this: Facebook's price too high for a 'fad'?
We're keeping a close eye on Facebook as it prepares to go public on the Nasdaq this week. Values for its initial public offering are in the $34 to $38 range. At the high end, it would make Facebook worth more than $100 billion. But we will find out Thursday what the actual initial stock price will be.
But will it keep that high value for long? A poll shows most Americans think the stock is overvalued, and that Facebook is a passing fad.
Twitter has begun sending out a weekly email digest of the top tweets and stories relevant to who you follow. But if you use Twitter regularly, you already know what stories were big in the week. And every account is automatically enrolled in the email blast, leaving users to manually opt-out if they don't want the digest.
Amazon plans to release a front-lit e-ink Kindle in July, or so one source tells Reuters. That's a plus for those wanting the flexibility to read in sunlight and in the dark. Barnes & Noble already came out with its GlowLight Nook in April.
In July and August, the United States Postal Service is giving a two percent discount on postage when a QR code is used on a card, letter or envelope. The code, which can be scanned by a smartphone app, must link the receiver to an online store or mobile-friendly website. The USPS is hoping this will encourage businesses to send more mail, and it could show how snail mail can engage customers.
Last week, we reported that the chief of the Foxconn factory said the facility is preparing to manufacture Apple televisions. Well apparently, no such thing was said. Foxconn denies any talk of an Apple television. (You just can never trust those Apple rumors.)
And if you ever wanted to catch Pokémon in real life, now you can -- well, sort of. Pokémon Dream Radar is an augmented reality game coming to the North American 3DS eShop this Fall. Using the 3DS camera, players can see Pokémon hiding in the real world. Catch 'em, and use the characters in other Pokémon games.
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You have probably already heard some buzz about the latest social media platform, Clubhouse. The network allows people from around the world to come together to talk, listen and learn in real-time. Clubhouse has already gained traction due to its audio style of engagement which is a first in the current social media setting.
Unfortunately, the social media platform is currently operating as an invite-only network, meaning an existing user must send you an invite before you can access it.
Now Facebook seems to have already set its sights on the new kid on the block. Mark Zuckerberg only recently joined Clubhouse and participated in a discussion on the future of augmented and virtual reality. Just five days later, it is emerging that Facebook is working on a copycat.
The giant social media network is already known for cloning a number of apps including TikTok and Snapchat. Instagram’s Reels and The Stories feature on both Facebook and Instagram are clones of the two apps respectively.
Clubhouse seems to have already set a precedent as Twitter is already developing a similar version called “Spaces” which is still in Beta. The team acquired expert social podcasting company, The breaker, to beef up efforts. Businessman Mark Cuban is also said to be developing an audio app called “Fireside”. It seems that a number of notable personalities are already projecting that audio will be the next big thing in the social space.
Facebook’s audio is reportedly still in the early stages of development. It is still not clear if and when it might launch.


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On October 18, 2018, Scihome flagship store opens in Seoul, South Korea, which is also the first flagship store in South Korea. Mr. Hu weidong, chairman of Scihome furnishing, Ms. Dai guifei, vice President of Scihome furnishing, Mr. Hu chuhui, general manager of Scihome furnishing customization business division and other senior leaders of Scihome furnishing attended the opening ceremony of Scihome flagship store in Seoul, South Korea.
It is reported, Scihome has a plan to overseas market layout early, during the Spring Festival of 2018, Scihome with a "I come from China" advertising high-profile appearance in the United States times square, caused the market to pay close attention to. In September this year, hu weidong, chairman of Scihome said, "Scihome was founded in 1999. After nearly 19 years of accumulation, it is not only loved by Chinese people, but also needs to go abroad to bring home furnishing products with Chinese characteristics overseas. This Scihome settles in Korea Seoul, it is Scihome layout overseas market important one step, it is Scihome the achievement that household internationalization develops shows.


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On Wednesday morning, Burberry announced in its fiscal year 2022 earnings call that it would ban the use of exotic leathers, including python and alligator skin, while continuing to use the more common cow leather.
This aligns Burberry with a growing list of luxury brands like Chanel that have outlawed the use of exotic leathers. But while the last few years have seen luxury brands dropping fur entirely, it’s rare to see brands giving up leather outside of exotics, which make up only around 1% of all leather sales, according to Catherine Roggero-Lovisi, president and COO of biomaterial company Modern Meadow.
Fur and leather have had interesting relative trajectories. Luxury fashion brands have embraced both for decades, but within the last five years, the demand for fur sharply fell off. Brands like Armani, Alexander McQueen, Oscar de la Renta and even conglomerates like Kering all dropped the use of fur. Still, restricting the use of leather entirely is far less common outside of brands that are specifically built around sustainability like Stella McCartney and Veja.
But public opinion is changing around the use of leather. A 2019 survey from Vogue Business found that 37% of consumers in the U.K. and 23% in the U.S. are opposed to the use of any kind of leather in clothes.
So why is leather still heavily used in fashion? Two reasons: leather is much harder to divest from than fur and the technology for leather alternatives is still fairly new.
Fur is not necessary for clothing and is typically used for decorative purposes. Leather, on the other hand, is the principal material of many categories like bags, shoes and outerwear. Leather goods are also big money-makers for brands, with Burberry saying that its leather goods category was one of its highest growth segments this quarter, growing nearly 30%.
Dropping leather also means a replacement must be found, and often, the most common leather alternatives are petroleum or plastic-based. Those materials have their own sustainability concerns.
“The problem that a lot of material innovation is working toward right now is around leather,” said Amanda Parkes, chief innovation officer at Pangaia, speaking to Glossy in October. “A totally vegan leather that is also synthetic-free and has no petroleum in it is still a new concept. We need as many versions of this as we can get. In science, often when multiple people are working on the same thing, you get different solutions that can build off each other.”
But there have been great leaps in leather alternatives in the last year, many of which are based on plants or mushrooms. MycoWorks, a company that develops and sells mushroom leather, worked with Hermès last year, and Bolt Threads, another mushroom leather company, began supplying mushroom leather to Adidas and Lululemon.
Roggero-Lovisi said that plant-based leathers can have durability issues that make them harder to work with. So more alternatives, like Modern Meadow’s own bioengineered protein materials that are not plant or petroleum-based, are catching on as well.
“The biggest problems facing leather alternatives are performance, scalability and availability,” Roggero-Lovisi said. Even leaders in leather alternatives like Modern Meadow or MycoWorks are only a few years old, after all. “It’s complicated, but where there’s a will there’s a way.”


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Home Office makes nice cartoon ID card ad
Look kids! Cartoons!
The Home Office is to spend over £500,000 this year on a marketing campaign for the identity card which features cartoon fingerprints.
A departmental spokesperson told GC News that it is planning a public information campaign to alert businesses on the need to prepare for the introduction of the card, which will initially be made available on a voluntary basis.
It will be focused primarily on the north-west of England, reflecting plans to make the card available to residents of Greater Manchester later this year, with some nationwide marketing.
The campaign, one advert for which features a cartoon fingerprint unveiling the identity card to an admiring audience of other fingerprints, is expected to cost £544,000 between September and December.
"This will help businesses with 'know your employee' and 'know your customer' checks," the spokesperson said. "The National Identity Card may be presented to businesses across the country any time after launch, as proof of identity. Businesses need to ensure that their staff are ready to recognise the National Identity Card, and know how to check the security features."
The plan has attracted fresh criticism from campaigners against the card. Phil Booth, national coordinator of NO2ID, said: "This latest, desperate attempt to market the ID scheme is patronising hype. Having failed to come up with any convincing benefits, officials are set to waste millions shoving ID cards down the throats of shops, of licensees, and of young people who already have alternatives.
"The IPS is treating the public and businesses like children if it thinks giving fingerprints smiles will make us all happy to be fingerprinted.
"Let us be clear: anyone signing up for a Home Office identity card has agreed to report to an official database for life, and lost control of their own identity information for ever. It is nothing to smile about."
This article was originally published at Kable.
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Lack of proper data protection allows even lower-level Amazon employees to spy on users’ purchase history.
American e-commerce giant Amazon has repeatedly stated that customers are above all else, but it seems that the safety of customer data is not a priority for the company. The lack of proper data protection allows even low-level Amazon employees to spy on the purchase history of users, including celebrities, according to a new investigation by Wired.
According to Wired, information about the purchase history was available to the Amazon customer service team, while it was practically unprotected from espionage. According to a former Amazon employee, his colleagues looked through the purchase history of musician Kanye West, stars of the Avengers franchise and other celebrities, as well as their ex-partners.
“Everyone, everyone did it,” the source said.
Wired’s investigation is based on interviews with former employees and internal company documents from 2015 to 2018. According to Gary Gagnon, former vice president of Amazon’s cyber security team in 2017, the state of the company’s security systems was “shocking” when he started working.
Meanwhile, Amazon says the company has “an exceptional track record in protecting customer data.”
“We have invested billions of dollars over the years in systems and processes that keep data secure and are constantly looking for new ways to improve,” an Amazon spokesman told Wired.
As previously revealed, Amazon also collects a huge amount of user data. For example, a TikTok user who owns smart devices from Amazon asked the company for a ZIP file with her data and found thousands of short audio recordings, contact lists from the phone book and other information in it.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance was robbed of $570 million. Hacker withdrew BNB tokens
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has undergone another hacker attack. The attackers managed to withdraw BNB tokens worth about $570 million.
Somewhat earlier it was reported that the attack allowed the hackers to steal about $110 million, but now it turned out that everything is much worse. At the same time, the specialists of the exchange managed to freeze part of the funds, but we are talking about only 7 million dollars, which is clearly insignificant against the background of 570 million.
The exchange revealed that a cross-chain bridge connected to its BNB chain was attacked, allowing hackers to move BNB tokens off the network. Now the network has been restored, and the clients’ funds, according to Binance, are safe.
The fact of the theft of funds contributed to a sharp drop in the BNB rate by almost 5%, but after a few hours, almost half of the fall was redeemed.
Hacker who earned $27 million in cyberattacks will spend 20 years in prison and pay $21 million in fines
A Florida district court has sentenced 34-year-old IT engineer Sebastien Vashon-Desjardins to 20 years in prison for carrying out at least 90 cyberattacks.
It is noted that for several years of his activity, the hacker, using the NetWalker encryption virus, earned about $ 27 million. A search of Vashon-Desjardins revealed a crypto wallet containing 719 bitcoins, which was about $22 million at the time of the cybercriminal’s arrest in January 2022.
According to investigators, the 34-year-old cybercriminal acted in collusion with other hackers. Vashon-Desjardins himself played the role of an attacker: he infected the corporate networks of various companies with a virus and then demanded a ransom from them. Organizations from the USA, Canada and a number of European countries suffered from the activities of the criminal.
It is noted that, in addition to the prison term, the court also imposed a fine on Vashon-Desjardins in the amount of $ 21 million. Also, the criminal will have to pay compensation to the companies affected by his actions. The amount of damages has not yet been established.
Unique behavior of Ryzen 7000 processors. The notorious patches from the Specter vulnerability improve the performance of new CPUs
Recently, various vulnerabilities in processors have been talked about much less often, and users no longer worry about performance degradation due to patches. As it turns out, Ryzen 7000 processors generally benefit from such patches!
At least this is true for Linux, since it was in this OS that the author tested the Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 5 7600X. It turned out that when working out of the box, the CPUs show better performance than when loading a special version of Linux with a deactivated patch from the Specter V2 vulnerability.
Of course, such results do not appear everywhere, and during normal work they are unlikely to be critical. In particular, in total, according to the results of 190 tests, the difference was only 3%.
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Panel of investment banks and research houses forecast declines in copper, zinc, lead and palladium prices in 2018.
Diamond Mining News
The Russian company says more than twenty large rough diamonds over 50 carats have been extracted from its Jubilee pipe.
"The lower number of carats tendered and sold is attributable to a reduction in the volume of material being processed," the company revealed.
The RJC conducted a months-long sustainability audit.
The commerce department has sought to scrap levies and introduce a presumptive tax of 0.25 percent on diamond mining companies.
It'll be known as Diamond Fields Resources, and he new trading symbol is "DFR".
Chief executive Bruce Cleaver said the changes were necessary to sustain De Beers' success as a business.
Visitors to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles (NHMLA) will have a rare opportunity to see some of the world’s most coveted natural fancy color diamonds at Green Diamonds: Natural Radiance, opening on December 9, 2017.
The country’s Ministry of Mines and Energy has renewed the Canadian miner's licence for ten years.
The egg-sized, 709-carat rough yellowish diamond was sold for $6.5 million to luxury jeweller Laurence Graff, chairman of Graff Diamonds.
Diamond giant is investing in an open platform that will allow tracing a rock throughout the entire value chain — from mine to buyer.
After a nine-month search, the miner has picked the current leader of the remuneration committee, Simon Thompson, to assume the post in March 2018.
The other four other stones of the collection were sold at an average premium of 30%.
Peregrine Diamonds also found a very rare green diamond at the site.
The oval stone, set in a ring embellished with smaller diamonds, sold after a three-minute contest. It was estimated to sell for as much as $42 million.
Brazil’s lower house of Congress removed from the agenda the discussion of a transitory presidential decree, which modified the country’s current mining law.
More than 130 potential buyers have already registered to participate in Wednesday’s online sale of the five-diamond collection, which includes the giant 51.4-carat Dynasty.
The jewel was designed by the Prince himself.
Despite possible breach of banking agreements, company execs believe finances will improve following lift of Tanzanian export ban.
Decision comes in the wake of a full-scale investor revolt led by the Investor Forum, a London-based body representing some of the world’s biggest money managers.
Company says move paves the way for a lower-cost operator to take the diamond mine beyond 2020, when it is scheduled to close.
They claim it won’t be possible to cut costs enough to offset the higher levies, and warn that some miners may need to pass on this new cost increase to the industrial production chain.
It's a high quality 202-carat, D colour type IIa rock found at Letšeng mine, the world’s highest dollar per carat kimberlite diamond operation.
The LME has sent a directive to all suppliers asking them to detail how they guarantee “responsible sourcing” of the commodities they trade in the exchange.
Debmarine Namibia, a 50/50 joint venture between the country and De Beers Group, tis planning for the construction of the world’s largest custom-built diamond mining vessel.


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Article - PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc greets ASEAN Secretary-General
Note: This article was originally published in the Vietnam Plus on 18 July 2017. ERIA's Executive Director, Prof. Hidetoshi Nishimura was featured.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 18 received ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh and President of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) Hidetoshi Nishimura, who are in Hanoi for a talk on measures to boost intra-bloc links. (Read the full article by using the link above).


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Houston Art Car Parade Names Cheech Marin as Their Grand Marshal
This year’s Houston Art Car Parade takes place downtown on Saturday, April 8. Chron.com announced that the grand marshal of this year’s event will be Cheech Marin, a charismatic comedian known for his work alongside Tommy Chong. The pair have evoked stoner personas for audiences since the 70s. Now, at 70-years-old, Marin’s career is still going strong with a new book coming out this month called “Cheech Is Not My Real Name… But Don’t Call Me Chong!” that chronicles his life in comedy.
Chron.com notes that Marin will fit right in with the artsy art car crowd. They point out that he’s “an avid fan and collector of Chicano art. The Los Angeles native has released a handful of books on Chicano art, along with his own children’s books.”
According to their website, the Houston Art Car Parade began in 1988 with 40 cars participating about around 200 people in the audience. Now, it has exploded into a highly anticipated event with over 250 vehicles of all kinds (cars, SUVs, lawnmowers, go-carts and unicycles with over 250,000 spectators. “Community groups, public and private schools, and professional organizations have become regular participants. Inspired by what they see, spectators create art cars of their own and often become future participants. And as the parade grows, attracting more and more participants, the complexity and quality of the entries increases,” they explain.


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Nokia plans to launch two new Lumia handsets as part of a new lineup this year. One of them, codenamed Catwalk, will be the Lumia 920 successor. Current Lumia generation phones feature a polycarbonate body preventing Nokia from competing with other smartphones manufacturers in the weight category.
The Lumia 920 successor will have similar internal hardware specifications but will debut an aluminium body with a thinner and lighter design. This will allow Nokia to reduce the weight and thickness of the smartphone. The handset will likely feature a PureView camera like the current flagship. It is not yet clear when Nokia plans to introduce the Catwalk.


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DBS Bank announced today that it is the first Singaporeaabank to joiathe Contour trade-finance blockchaianetwork, which is built oaR3’s Corda andigitalis eses global trade processes such as the creation, exchange, approval and issuance of letters of credit (LC).
Joining Contour’s growing ecosystem of banks and partners, aligns with DBS’ ongoing efforts to drive greater efficiencies iatrade and unlock strategic value for its corporate customers, the bank said iaits statement.
DBS added that the demand for ‘contact-free’ banking amid the Covid-19 cridigitalizinggitalising trade processes aaincreasingly relevant and heightened priority for all participants during this period.
Through Contour, DBS will be able to tap oathe network’s dinnovativeions to provide a fully digital end-to-end LC settlement process, including the transfer of electronic trade and title documents.
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This increases the accuracy of the LC issued and helps facilitate quicker resolutioaiathe event of discrepancies. Iaaddition, customers will also experience enhanced transparency with real-time tracking of transactions oathe platform, along with a full audit trail.
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“We’ve beeaemploying technology and dinnovativeions to innovatively unlock opportunities for our corporate customers across sectors and of all scale. This digitizingaasimply digitising aahistorically paper-based service; it’s about transforming the way industries work by providing greater transparency, security and speed to build sustainable trade ecosystems that are able to weather the peaks and troughs of economic cycles and are resilient iatimes of crisis, ” JohaLaurens, group head of global transactioaservices at DBS Bank, added.


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Coinbase Adds Bitcoin Cash, Another Volatile Week for Bitcoin
Following a series of troubling encounters for the largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, its price dropped sharply during the trading hours of Wednesday 20th December 2017. According to reliable sources from the market, the price of Bitcoin went below $17,000 in the morning of 20th December 2017, although by the time this article was being made, it had recovered some ground. It however still remains low with losses approximated to be around 3%.
Coinbase Adds Bitcoin Cash Trading
This drop was witnessed at a time when one of the established crypto trading platforms, Coinbase, officially launched trading in Bitcoin Cash before it would later suspend it. Coinbase had made a statement on 19th December 2017 that it was going to permit Bitcoin Cash trading. Bitcoin Cash is one of the spinoffs that was launched from the cryptocurrency at the beginning of 2017.
However, just a few hours after the trading of Bitcoin Cash began on Coinbase; the site suspended the trading citing the rise of Bitcoin Cash’s price. This led to a number of concerns, with some people suspecting that there could be a kind of insider trading especially by individuals who were privy to the announcement.
In one of the blogposts that was made after the suspension, Coinbase’s CEO Brian Armstrong said that they would conduct investigations into the matter.
As Coinbase made the big announcement on Tuesday, the price of Bitcoin Cash went up to more than $600. For the first time since it was formed in August 2017 after a Bitcoin network’s fork, Bitcoin Cash traded above $3,000. When it went live on the first of August, Bitcoin Cash received great support from Coinbase.
Bitcoin Still Has Some Shady Ties
As all these were going on, another big revelation was also made on Wednesday, 20th December 2017. The findings of a study that had been undertaken by Australian researchers were published on this day. The study revealed that almost half of all Bitcoin transactions are connected with purchasing and selling illegal commodities and services, including weapons, drugs, and software that have been pirated.
According to Talis Putnis who headed the research team, the crimes were made possible with the help of techniques that are mostly connected with forensic accounting. By underpinning Bitcoin, the blockchain technology holds a great promise of revolutionizing a number of global companies.
The price of Bitcoin is currently sitting at around $17,094.90, with about -3.534% as its current loss. All these have just been witnessed over the last 24 hours. The Bitcoin/USD market had more than $4.2 billion worth of Bitcoin exchanged on its platform. This represents a 44.6% share of the whole daily volume. At the second position is the pair of BTC/JPY that represents 30% of the total market share. The market capitalization for Bitcoin is currently at $298,788,460,556.34 with $16,624.2546 as its 24-hour low and $19,006.8242 as its 24-hour high. The trading volume for this world greatest cryptocurrency is currently at $7,896,255,496.39.
Despite the cancellation of Coinbase’s Bitcoin Cash trading, the price of Bitcoin Cash has continued to be on the rise and is currently sitting at $3,298. This represents 44% rise just over the last 24 hours. The Bitcoin/US Dollar market exchanged more than $1.15 billion worth of Bitcoin Cash just in the last 24 hours. This represents a 24.7% share of the daily volume.
Bitcoin has fallen with 11.77% with a volume that ranges from B243.2 k to $4198.2 million on the US Dollar pair. Bitcoin Cash, on the other hand, has gone up with 64.27% to B0.2009 with volumes that have been confirmed to be at B149.2k against the dollar, Bitcoin Cash has also gone up 44.01% against the dollar’s $3298.29.


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Apple has made some adjustments in its iPhone Battery Servicing program for battery replacements in the United Kingdom. According to the new charging rates of the Cupertino giant, the replacement of the iPhone batteries in the UK is now up to £10 cheaper this year.
Here is the full list of the new iPhone Battery Servicing battery replacement charges:
- iPhone 14 lineup: £95
- iPhone 13 lineup: £85
- iPhone 12 lineup: £85
- iPhone 11 lineup: £85
- iPhone XS lineup: £85
- iPhone XR lineup: £85
- iPhone X: £85
- iPhone 8: £65
- iPhone 7: £65
- iPhone SE: £65
The news came alongside Apple’s decision to also slash the prices of iPhone 15 in the UK. Compared to the iPhone 14 series, all iPhone 15 models Apple recently unveiled are now cheaper. In comparison, Apple offered the iPhone 14 with a starting price of £849, while its iPhone 15 now only starts at £799.
Unfortunately, other markets have received a hike in this year’s iPhone release. According to an earlier report, prices of iPhones in India, Japan, and China have increased. Apple also increased the cost of the iPhone 15 Pro Max in the US, which now starts at $1199. the company noted, however, that this price matches last year’s price with the same storage.


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Oprema is to host the exclusive trade counter distributor at this year’s IFSEC in London this year. Working with a range of partners – Dahua, Videx, Seagate, Paxton, Vigilant Vison, HKC, Honeywell, CQR, Knights, RGL, Apollo, Hochiki, Advanced Electronics and Kentec – the Oprema trade counter at “Installer World” will give installers, engineers and integrators the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive in-show offers and discounts on key products. There will also be a number of on-stand competitions, including the chance to win a 4K TV and a holiday worth £5,000, in partnership with Seagate.
“2017 is another exciting year for Oprema, having just been awarded Dahua’s Distributor of the Year accolade, being named a finalist in the PSI Awards Distributor of the Year category, soon to be moving to our new premises and now being the exclusive trade counter distributor at IFSEC,” comments Gareth Williams, Sales Director at Oprema. “We’re really looking forward to meeting our existing customers, as well as making some new connections.”
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With little time to waste, CEO Ed Whitacre accelerates changes at GM
But if there is one thing Whitacre "gets," it's something that his predecessor, Frederick "Fritz" Henderson, who suddenly resigned last week, seemingly didn't -- that Detroit-based GM needs to accelerate its turnaround. Just within the few last days, Whitacre has named new management in key posts and has narrowed his search for a new chief financial officer, which he hopes to name within the next few weeks.
When it comes to finding Whitacre's own replacement, however, the choices are less clear and will likely take longer than few weeks or even months. Unlike the technology industry, where superstars abound, the mature auto industry sports few obvious choices.
GM's own pipeline of talent isn't likely to produce the kind of leader the automaker needs, given the company's moribund structure, says James Bell, executive market analyst at Kelley Blue Book, a publisher of pricing information.
GM Vice Chairman Robert Lutz, who joined GM in 2001 and has helped lead of revival of design at the Detroit-based company, was thought to be an obvious choice by some. But Lutz, 77, is no spring chicken, and can't be counted on for GM's long-term future. Further, Whitacre's recent management shakeup signals Lutz's days with GM may be numbered, with speculation that he may retire early next year.
Still, Bell hopes that Lutz's commitment to design has rubbed off on young GM up-and-comers, adding that the former Chrysler Corp. president's instincts have borne out. Just a few short years after he joined GM, the automaker started turning out better products -- and most importantly ones that consumers want.
A case-in-point is the new Chevrolet Camaro, which is driving consumers into dealers showrooms and doing so without the aid of expensive incentives or special financing. The introduction of the muscle car has also reignited a decades-old rivalry with Ford Motor (F) and its Mustang sports car -- albeit one over fuel efficiency not just raw power.
GM's revival and survival rests solely on its ability to turn out cars the American driving public wants, Bell says. The automaker needs to produce vehicles that are reliable, attractive, fun to drive and widely available. That last point shouldn't be a problem for GM. Despite having reduced the number of dealers nationwide, the company still has the largest dealer network in the country.
But even that relationship has to change. Given GM's financial circumstances it will no longer be able to offer dealers deep discounts, financing programs, co-op advertising and other types of "back-end" money, Bell says.
GM needs to convince dealers that its product pipeline will whip up excitement and bring customers into showrooms. And GM will be eying which dealers have the financial wherewithal to stick around while the automaker gets its plans in high gear.
Bell says a meeting next week in Detroit will help both the automaker and dealers assess their relationships. "There is no magic bullet in this business," he says. "It's going to have to come back to cars again."


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Apple has uploaded a new video to its YouTube channel called “Better Starts Here” that promotes the company’s environmental responsibility throughout its supply chain, data centers and more. Apple emphasizes how it plans to leave the world better than it found it through renewable energy sources, hydro power and more.
“Apple’s commitment to the environment starts from the ground up. We strive to create not only the best products in the world, but the best products for the world. And over the past year, we’ve made significant progress through projects that focus on renewable energy and forest preservation. Learn how we are leaving the world better than we found it.”


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The All India Chamber of Matches and allied associations have decided to hike the price of the matchboxes due to the increase in the price of raw materials.
As per reports in TOI, the price is going to be doubled after nearly 14 years, starting from the beginning of December 1, 2021.
The selling price of the humble matchbox would rise to Rs 2 from the existing price of Re 1.
The last time matchbox prices were raised was in the year 2007 when a single box was raised from 50 paise to Re 1.
The matchbox manufacturers had to take this step due to the hike in the cost of the raw materials.
The All India Chamber of Matches members also stated that to make a matchbox one needs 14 different categories of raw materials.
The materials which are used to make a matchstick include Red Phosphorus, wax, paper, splint, potassium chlorate, and many more.
The cost of Red Phosphorus has risen from Rs 425 to Rs 810, whereas wax now costs from Rs 58 to Rs 80.
Meanwhile, the price of the exterior containerboard has risen from Rs 36 to Rs 55 and the price of the inside boxed board has risen from Rs 32 to Rs 58.
Other components necessary to construct a matchbox, like potassium chlorate, and sulphur, and many others, had also risen in value in October 2021.
Tamil Nadu is presently a significant provider and exporter of matchboxes throughout the nation. There are nearly 320 manufacturing companies employing over 4 lakh individuals for making match sticks.
Over 90% of the matchbox units are located in the Sivakasi, Kovilpatti, Kazhugumalai, Tenkasi, and Sattur districts of Tamil Nadu, and most of the employees are women.


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At MC11, new research shows convergence on rules of origin is happening
13 Dec 2017
A new study presented at the WTO's 11th Ministerial says countries' rules for determining a product's origin are increasingly similar, which is good news for the global trading system.
All goods are not created equal: a Q&A on rules of origin with Stefano Inama
8 Dec 2017
Ahead of WTO MC11, the UNCTAD expert explains why global trade is increasingly discriminatory, and what’s at stake for Least Developed Countries.
Shipping industry still weighed down by overcapacity
25 Oct 2017
Global demand for maritime shipping picked up last year, but the pace was still below the historical 3 per cent average and continued to lag behind supply, keeping freight rates and earnings low in most segments, a new UNCTAD report says.
Ghana's Vice-President: vital to diversify out of commodities
14 Sep 2017
Ghana's future depends on developing its skill-base with free education for all and a "Marshall Plan" for farmers, according to the West African nation's Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
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GUJARAT VIBRANT SUMMIT
ET MSME Regional Summit in Ahmedabad: MSME industry leaders highlight key challenges, milestones, growth opportunities
At the recently completed ET Make in India - MSME Regional Summit in Ahmedabad, important decision-makers, business owners, top trade associations, and MSME stakeholders highlighted the expansion possibilities for Gujarat's micro, small, and medium-sized firms. They also emphasised the difficulties MSMEs confront across a range of industries, including gem and jewellery, textiles, healthcare and vaccine production, chemicals, and manufacturing, among others.
ET MSME Day 2023: MSME Regional Summits to celebrate India’s vibrant MSMEs, promote Make in India
As World MSME Day approaches, ET will celebrate India’s MSMEs with a whole series of MSME regional summits across the country, starting with the Ahmedabad edition on May 27. ET’s year-long MSME-focused initiatives also include the ET MSME Day 2023 virtual conclave and ET MSME Awards, India’s most influential MSME awards.
Huge business potential in India, says Maruti Suzuki MD Hisashi Takeuchi
India's growing market has huge business potential and it is a wise decision for any company abroad to enter the Indian market, Maruti Suzuki MD Hisashi Takeuchi said Sunday on the sidelines of foundation stone laying ceremony of C-295 transport aircraft manufacturing facility in Gujarat's Vadodara.
PM Modi arrives in historic Uzbek city of Samarkand to attend SCO summit
osting a picture of the Prime Minister emplaning for Samarkand, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the Summit will be an opportunity to review the activities of SCO and discuss prospects for future cooperation.
Looking forward to exchanging views on topical, regional and international issues at SCO meet: PM Modi
"At the SCO Summit, I look forward to exchanging views on topical, regional and international issues, the expansion of SCO and further deepening of multifaceted and mutually beneficial cooperation within the Organisation," Modi said in a pre-departure statement.
PM Modi underlines Gujarat's deep ties with Japan, remembers late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe
More than 125 Japanese companies are working in Gujarat because of this association and various Japanese universities and other organisations are helping in Gujarat's development, he noted. He was addressing an event celebrating 40 years of Suzuki in India.
The second India-Nordic summit: A huge impetus to regional partnershipSome of Modi's most significant engagements during this tour would probably be in Copenhagen, Denmark, which he will visit bilaterally as also for the second India-Nordic Summit with leaders of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
Vibrant Gujarat Summit postponed as many leaders, officials turn positiveThe mega event was all set to start from Monday, with the participation of 26 countries. A drone show was also planned, involving 2,000 drones during the three-day jamboree.
Vibrant Gujarat Summit postponed by state govt due to Covid surge"The decision has been taken as the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in the world and the country," government said.
Vibrant Gujarat Summit in January amid Omicron scareET has learnt that Sri Lankan finance minister Basil Rajapaksa, who was here a few weeks back to seek a package to tide over his country's economic crisis, may also attend the summit to further boost the investment partnership. Sri Lanka is seeking Indian investments across sectors including infrastructure, technology and energy.
Russian PM plans maiden India trip mid January to follow up on SummitRussia has been extremely keen that India increases its footprint in the resource-rich Far-East Russia where neighbouring China has made inroads. Far-East Russia presents huge opportunities for India across sectors – energy, infrastructure, commodities, hospitality, agriculture and shipbuilding.
16 MoUs signed at pre-Vibrant Summit event; Taj Group pledges to set up hotel near Statue of Unity at KevadiaIn the 16 MoUs signed on Monday, the companies have proposed investments for waste-to-energy and waste-to-oil conversion plants, installation of patented equipment to control air pollution and disinfection of viruses, bacteria with an innovative approach to environmental protection, etc., according to an official statement.
PM Modi to virtually address event on agro food processing ahead of Vibrant Gujarat summit on December 16Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will also attend the valedictory event, to be held at Sardar Patel Auditorium of Amul at Anand, said the release.
Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit will showcase state's preparedness to lead Atmanirbhar Bharat, says CMThe summit will look at attracting investment in pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals & petrochemicals, gems & jewellery, cement & ceramics, dairy, ports & maritime, automobiles and engineering among others.
Renewable Energy, Hydrogen in focus at Vibrant Gujarat Summit this time: Chief SecretaryPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate on January 10 the three-day VGGS 2022 at Gandhinagar that seeks to attract investment in the state across sectors.
MoUs worth over Rs 14,000 cr signed before Vibrant Gujarat SummitAs many as 12 MoUs entailing proposed investment of Rs 14,000 crore in Gujarat were signed as part of the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2022 at an event
Around 70% of MoUs inked at Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit get fructified: Chief SecretaryPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate on January 10 the three-day VGGS 2022 at Gandhinagar that seeks to attract investment in the state across sectors.
PM Modi to inaugurate 10th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global SummitSeveral heads of states and CEOs of multi-national companies, besides large number of domestic investors are likely to participate in the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) scheduled to be held during January 10-12.
PM Modi to inaugurate Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2022 on Jan 10Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2022 in Gandhinagar on January 10, a senior official said on Monday. The three-day event will be organised on the theme of "From Aatmanirbhar Gujarat to Aatmanirbhar Bharat", he said.
SICCI seeks to have SEZ for Singapore SMEs and MSMEs in GujaratThe Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) is one of the oldest trade associations in Singapore that serves as an enabler for businesses to identify trade opportunities .
John Chambers sets up plans take Indian startups globalRecently, Lucideus entered into an agreement with the Bombay Stock Exchange to secure the bourse’s over 1,000 brokers from cybersecurity risks.
Vibrant Gujarat: Over 28k MoUs signed this year, says Gujarat CMAt the event's inauguration function, held in the presence of PM Modi, several captains of industry had made announcements regarding projects they intended to start in Gujarat.
Torrent group to invest Rs 10,000 crore in Gujarat: Chairman Sudhir MehtaThe group has so far invested Rs 30,000 crore in the state in power and pharmaceutical sectors.
Aditya Birla Group to invest Rs 15,000 crore in Gujarat over 3 yearsThe group will be making these investments in various business segments ranging from textiles and chemicals to mining and minerals.
Suzuki will launch electric vehicles starting 2020The Suzuki Motors chief said that the company is presently road testing fifty electric vehicles in India to develop the right product for the market.
No Pakistan delegation coming for Gujarat Vibrant Summit: Vijay RupaniGujarat will host the ninth edition of the annual industry summit 'Vibrant Gujarat' from January 18 to 20 in Gandhinagar.
PM Narendra Modi to dine with sovereign fund representatives, not CEOsWhile 2015 and 2017 editions hosted CEOs’ dinner with PM, this time it will be officials of 20 sovereign funds who will break bread with PM Narendra Modi
Rahul a "shameless liar", desperate to see Gujarat fail: RupaniRupani said people of Gujarat have recognised Gandhi's "hatred" for the state and have continuously rejected the Congress, and will keep doing so.Load More
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Snooper looks into Nottingham data centre
Nottinghamshire-based Space Data Centres has welcomed one of Europe’s leading driving electronics suppliers to its secure Tier 3 location.
Snooper provides route guidance and speed safety infrastructure underpinning millions of journeys each year.
It has a major following in the professional driving and leisure market, processing huge amounts of data every day on Britain’s ever-changing road networks.
Now, ahead of a strategic realignment of the business, it has now found a secure home at Space Data Centres, which is located just 10 minutes from the M1 on a site north of the city.
Snooper will join a wide-range of well known online e-commerce stores at Space, together with many of the East Midlands’ leading software businesses, designers and providers.
Earlier this summer the tier 3 data centre announced it was backing key service providers during the Covid-19 crisis with free access to their Video Meetings, Messaging and Phone solutions.
Space Data Centres’ Andy Gilbert said: “This has been a year like no other and we have worked hard to do what we can to support a wide range of organisations that supply to the healthcare and education sectors for free to keep them working as seamlessly as possible.
“Now we are proud to welcome another iconic brand here to our secure location and look forward to helping them to drive the performance of their products and services which are used by so many drivers on our roads today.”


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The latest: Online insurer Waterdrop Inc. (WDH.US) successfully turned a loss into a profit in the first quarter of the year, with a net profit of 105 million yuan ($15.6 million) from a net loss of 370 million yuan in the same period last year, according to its latest results published on Wednesday.
Looking up: The company’s cost-control measures since the third quarter of last year have borne fruit, with operating costs and expenses dropping 60.4% to 532 million yuan in the first quarter – the main reason for the turnaround.
Take Note: Its first-quarter revenue was 649 million yuan, down 26.6% year-over-year, mainly due to lower insurance brokerage income and zero net operating revenue from management fees following the closure of its mutual aid business in March last year.
Digging Deeper: Waterdrop Inc. was founded by Meituan (3690.HK) co-founder Shen Peng in 2016 and listed in New York in May last year. It originally operated a mutual aid business with a crowdfunding platform, providing a channel to patients seeking financing for expensive medical treatments. But Chinese regulators had other ideas and believed that companies like his needed official licensing to provide such services. As a result, the company shut down the business in March last year and focused on online insurance brokerage, it also underwent a business model transformation to pursue a new growth model with both quality and quantity, with initial results in the first quarter of this year.
Market Reaction: Waterdrop’s U.S.-listed shares sank 4.4% to $1.52 on Wednesday, losing 87% of their market value from last May’s IPO price of $12.
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Latin America's fashion industry is flourishing, with a market in Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina poised to reach US$120 billion in sales in 2023. This growth is not just a testament to the region's creativity and culture but also reflects a significant shift towards innovation and sustainability, shaping the future of global e-commerce and economies.
The Pulsating Heart of Fashion Innovation:
The Latin American fashion industry is robust, with Brazil leading the charge with over US$60 billion in sales. The region is witnessing a remarkable emphasis on innovation and sustainability. Brazilian companies are integrating recycled materials like PET and Eco Made Lycra yarn into their fabrics, while Argentina is adopting a circular fashion ethos. These initiatives are a part of a broader trend where Latin American countries are redefining the fashion landscape, one stitch at a time, towards new heights of success and sustainability.
Brazil's Dominance and Sustainable Focus:
In Brazil, more than 6.5 billion apparel pieces are projected to be produced in 2023, indicating a complete recovery from the pandemic's sales downturn. The focus on sustainability is evident as Brazilian companies like EcoSimple and Covolan develop fabrics with recycled, renewable, and sustainable raw materials. This shift is crucial in an era where consumers globally are seeking sustainable options, positioning Brazil as a leader in eco-conscious fashion.
Argentina's Circular Fashion Movement:
In Argentina, the economic scenario and sustainable trends have accelerated the adoption of circular fashion. Companies like Búnker and Urban Luxury are giving new life to outfits through reselling and redesigning, with customers finding garments up to 70% cheaper than their original prices. This movement is key in Argentina's fashion scene, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Key Events Shaping the Landscape:
Latin American Fashion Summit (LAFS): Founded by Samantha Tams and Estefania Lacayo, the LAFS serves as a creative hub for Latin American talents to learn, network, and thrive. The summit's gala was a milestone event, spotlighting the industry’s emerging talents and propelling their careers further.
Colombiamoda: Colombiamoda, one of the largest textile events in the country, saw a 5.9% growth in the textile sector in the early months of 2023, with sales exceeding 12 trillion pesos. The fair attracted over 30,000 visitors and 400 fashion exhibitors, demonstrating Medellín’s capacity as a major event city with significant economic impact.
Espacio Vogue: Spearheaded by Karla Martinez de Sales, Espacio Vogue in Mexico City was a gathering point for over 40 brands and key industry figures, strengthening networking ties and showcasing the latest in Latin American fashion trends and accessories.
Latin American Fashion Awards: With its inaugural ceremony taking place in the Dominican Republic, the event honored Latin American design talent including Willy Chavarria and Raul Lopez of Luar.
The growth of the fashion innovation ecosystem in Latin America is a harbinger for the global fashion industry. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and technological advancements, the region is set to make a significant impact on global e-commerce and economies. As these countries continue to evolve and embrace new trends and practices, they stand poised to redefine the fashion world, influencing consumer preferences and business models worldwide.


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Amid the union surge, Amazon took a drastic step to raise the average salary of warehouse workers and delivery drivers.
On Wednesday, Amazon announced that it would raise the average starting salary to over $ 19 an hour.
Previously, if labor disputes occurred in multiple branches, it was $18.
Amazon employees get a pay raise
Amazon’s first pay raise will take effect next month.
The company’s frontline employees in the United States earn between $16 and $26 per hour.
However, the company said that the salary depends on the position and location of the worker in the country.
According to Amazon, the company is investing nearly $ 1 billion in salary increases and other perks.
The announcement comes just before the holiday season, one of the busiest for the e-commerce giant.
They also made the decision as rising inflation continues to erode Americans’ domestic pay.
Amazon’s pay rise also comes after the company faced unionization of workers in several warehouses.
Warehouses have been a source of frustration for employees running the business during the pandemic.
In addition to the treatment, national attention to racial justice and justice has also increased.
The Amazon Labor Union
In early 2022, workers at a warehouse in Staten Island, New York, made history by voting to form America’s first union at Amazon.
Meanwhile, another union election is due to take place at an Amazon factory near Albany, New York, next month.
Workers at this facility hope to join the Amazon Labor Union, the same labor group that has flourished on Staten Island.
Through organizing efforts, Amazon workers are demanding higher wages, better working conditions, job security, and a greater voice in the workplace.
Amazon’s additional programs
Amazon’s announcement on Wednesday didn’t just cover the wage increase.
The company also announced that it is expanding Anytime Pay, its paid access program, to all employees across the United States.
The program gives Amazon employees access to more than 70% of their qualifying earned wages.
Employees can use the program any time of the month for free. Previously, Amazon employees were only paid once or twice a month.
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Qantas Airways Ltd (ASX:QAN) made an announcement and now the stock is trading 0.88% lower at 10am Sydney time.
Qantas Airways Ltd has announced it has entered into a Scheme Implementation Deed with Alliance Aviation Services Ltd under which Qantas has agreed to acquire all of the shares in Alliance, other than those it already owns, via a scheme of arrangement. Under the terms of the scheme, Alliance shareholders will receive $4.75 in Qantas shares for each Alliance share held on the record date for the Scheme. The Consideration implies an equity value for Alliance of $764.5m (on a fully diluted basis) and an enterprise value of $919.2m. The national carrier said it would issue new shares valued at approximately $614m in a transaction that is expected to be EPS accretive for Qantas shareholders, before synergies.
Following today’s announcement, Qantas shares are now up 9.13% year-to-date.
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Arvest Bank has commissioned a large-scale consumer sentiment survey to measure and report the economic expectations and outlook of consumers in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma.
The survey will measure respondents’ opinions on their state’s economy for a comparison to the national Surveys of Consumers conducted by the University of Michigan for Thomson/Reuters. Conducted twice a year, the Arvest Consumer Sentiment Survey results will be shared with local media outlets and Arvest business customers.
The bank has commissioned four universities — the University of Arkansas, Missouri State University, the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University — for the survey.
The Arvest Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey, which measures the level of optimism on the state of the economy reflected by consumers’ activities of saving and spending, will be designed for direct comparison with the Thomson/Reuters Michigan survey.
The nationally representative Thomson/Reuters Michigan survey is reported on a monthly basis and is based on telephone interviews of households. It is included as a factor in determining the Composite Index of Leading Indicators, a tool used by many economists to judge what is going to happen in the near future. Manufacturers, retailers, banks and the government monitor changes in consumer sentiment to factor the data in their decision-making processes.
The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) at the University of Arkansas is leading the research team and the University of Oklahoma’s Public Opinion Learning Laboratory (POLL) will conduct the telephone surveys. CBER, Missouri State University and Oklahoma City University will analyze state level data and provide local analysis of the findings.
CBER director Kathy Deck will be the lead researcher for the project and will provide evaluation and guidance for results within Arkansas. David Mitchell, director of the Bureau of Economic Research at Missouri State University, and Russell Evans, director of the Steven C. Agee Economic Research & Policy Institute at Oklahoma City University, will evaluate results for their respective states.
The first Arvest Bank Consumer Sentiment Survey data should be ready for public release in Spring 2014 after the survey is conducted in February. The next survey results will be released at the end of the third quarter.
The survey is designed to measure three primary indices mirroring the national consumer sentiment survey. Those indices are: Index of Consumer Sentiment; Index of Consumer Expectations; and Current Conditions Index.
“Arvest Bank has always been attuned to our customers and the markets we serve,” said Jason Kincy, marketing director for Arvest Bank. “To be consumer- and community-focused, we need to know our customers’ views on the economic climate as it applies to Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. This type of survey has long been needed on the state level and will help us better understand the economic mood of our friends and neighbors while providing factual guidance for our small business customers as to the economic mood in their markets.”
The survey will have sample size of 1,200 with 400 respondents from each state and margin or error of 4.2% at the state level.
“The University of Arkansas is pleased to work with Arvest in this endeavor that we feel will provide an incredibly valuable tool for consumers, businesses and policymakers within each of the three states to be surveyed,” Deck said.
The data is meant to provide a snapshot of consumer sentiment which is used by businesses to better understand their customer base. Economists like Deck, use the data to project outcomes in their economic forecast models.


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Samaipata is born to invest in e-commerce and Marketplace Startups
The new firm is led by Jose del Barrio, one of the co-founders of Red Fridge, which was bought by Rocket Internet for €80M this year.
The €20M fund will invest in ecommerce and marketplaces startups mainly in post-seed rounds. The 80% will be Series A and B rounds and in companies that can become market leaders. The amount invested in each company will be between €0.5 to €0.7M per round up to €1.5M including extensions.
Samaipata carried out its first operation in June by entering into Deporvillagean e-commerce company specialising in running, swimming and cycling products. The €2.5M round also saw the participation of Mediaset Spain, through its 'media for equity' fund, Ad4Ventures. Previous investors such as and business angels also contributed to the round.
Deporvillage completes €2.5M round in June to €4M
Deporvillage has completed the financing round it initiated last June to close a series of M4€ to strengthen its international expansion.
Investors who entered during the summer (the Samaipata fund, linked to the founders of La Nevera Roja and Mediaset Spain and Italy) are joined by Hugo Álvarez and Félix Ruiz (Jobandtalent and Tuenti) and the founder of Factory Outlet, Dani Losantos., in addition to the venture capital is Italian P101.
Deporvillage was founded in 2010 and is currently present in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. The round aims to consolidate these southern European markets, especially in Italy.
Suma Capital buys 30% from TradeInn
Another online sports equipment retailer is a major player in e-commerce investment this month. Suma Capital has closed the purchase of 30% of the group of online portals for the sale of sports equipment, which since 2000 had been owned by VenturCap - a fund managed by GVC Gaesco.
Tradeinnbased in Girona is present in more than 180 countries.
Tradeinn has managed to maintain a steady rate of growth in turnover which this year will see it grow by around 50% and reach a turnover of €45M. The company's business plan expects to reach €100M turnover in three years. This expansion will combine the creation of new online shops, specialising in specific sports, with the development of international sales, which currently already account for more than 80 % of the group's total turnover. It also plans to launch new specialised portals.
This strong growth is being made possible by the launch of new specialised portals, such as Dressin, which specialises in fashion.
Offemily launches funding round
Offemily is a children's clothing e-commerce company that has launched a funding round with the aim of supporting its future growth.
The round will be led by two heavyweights in Spanish startup investment, Yago Arbeloa and Marcos Alves.
Arbeloa is a prestigious and experienced businessman, also known for his activity as a Business Angel, while Alves is a very active investor, who has participated in such notable operations as the sale of ElTenedor for almost 100 million euros to TripAdvisor last May.
According to company sources, this round of funding has already committed €165,000, while the remaining €135,000 will come through Startup Explore, an online funding platform that has echoed the initiative, and through which, in just a few days, €78,000 has been raised.
Endado closes a €130,000 round of funding
The car parts e-commerce company Endado, has received a €130,000 round of funding. Big Sur Ventures- and Toubkal.
The funds will be used to create a new, more user-friendly website, strengthen the team and invest in marketing to achieve its growth targets for 2016. Over the past two years, Endado has managed to quadruple its turnover year on year while maintaining growth rates of 15% per month without any marketing investment.
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Plus Other August AEG Releases
April 14, 2004
Alderac Entertainment Group is planning a number of major new releases for August, including the largest d20 release in history, the World's Largest Dungeon , which will retail for a record $99.95.
Begins Shooting in Europe This Year
April 7, 2004
Filming on Dungeons and Dragons 2 will begin later this year in Europe.
Comic Stores Can Benefit
April 4, 2004
J. Carmody of Serenity Studios in Sydney, Australia saw our coverage of Marvel Comics new distribution deal for comics in bookstores and the comments and feels that comic stores can benefit from this move, and that Marvel might not.
Will Include Fantasy, Horror, Superheroes
March 26, 2004
Paizo Publishing will re-launch the venerable science fiction anthology magazine Amazing Stories.
March 22, 2004
The new ICv2 Retailers Guide to Games #4 reports that the 2003 game market grew in three of four categories over the previous year, with CCGs, miniature games, and board and family games all up, and RPGs down.
Including Big Retailer Event
March 22, 2004
Wizards of the Coast announced a new retro product and more at the GAMA Trade Show.
Doesn't Like Retiring Older Figures
March 10, 2004
Darin Batten of All Star Comics and Games in Mishawaka, Indiana responded to WizKids recent changes in its Approved Play Program.
Company and Product of the Year
January 8, 2004
Wizards of the Coast receives our 2003 Game Company of the Year Award.
Lord of the Rings Online to Follow
December 17, 2003
Gaining an $18 million investment, online game developer Turbine Entertainment will now self-publish Dungeons and Dragons Online.
For Book Distribution
December 10, 2003
Diamond Book Distributors has announced a distribution agreement with Troll Lord Games.


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Monkey Mia, WA
WA’s Coral Coast is loaded with 1100km of spectacular beaches, but one of the biggest drawcards is feeding the dolphins at Monkey Mia, which ranks among Australia’s best experiences for kids, according to Wotif. Since last year, Rex has increased its direct flights from Perth, with holiday season fares from $160. And it’s still possible to score affordable accommodation over the summer school holidays, with budget rooms at RAC Monkey Mia Resort starting from about $160 a night.
It’s already one of the loveliest towns on the Fleurieu Peninsula, the home of the historic Cockle Train, a magnet for surfers and just an hour from Adelaide. But Goolwa is set to become an even bigger drawcard for families this Christmas with a mega expansion of its caravan park. Now known as Discovery Parks – Goolwa, it boasts a new splash park set to launch this summer and new deluxe campsites with their own fire pit. And it’s still possible to snap up a campsite over Christmas or cabin in January, from $35 a night.
The Top End, NT
There are definite perks to visiting the Top End during the wet season, like experiencing the waterfalls of Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks at their most phenomenal, and more affordable prices. This summer comes with the added bonus that, if you’re double-vaxxed, you could save up to 20 per cent off the cost of your trip thanks to the NT Summer Sale. For instance, a Viva Holidays three-night family escape starts from $1169.
Tasmania is hot property this year, with Virgin having recently launched new Tassie connections and airlines competing with bargain fares to the Apple Isle. Virgin is offering flights from Melbourne to Launceston from as low as $49 in January – the perfect time to see the beautiful Bridestowe Lavender Farm at its summer best or take a dip at Cataract Gorge. Accommodation wise, Wotif says great deals are available over Christmas and January, including apartments at Country Club Villas from $169 a night.
Historic buildings, lush gardens, lavish spas and fine restaurants … Daylesford, a 1.5-hour drive from Melbourne, is the ultimate relaxation getaway. And cooling off in summer is easy with lakes, waterholes and natural springs. Best of all, this summer it’s shaping up as a relatively affordable destination, with recent figures showing about a third of properties on holiday rental site Stayz still available. L’Atelier Daylesford Apartment, sleeps six and is priced from about $260 a night.
Atherton Tablelands, QLD
Inland from Cairns, the Atherton Tablelands is packed with foodie highlights and refreshing waterholes. In Tropical North Queensland summer means warm, wet days that bring out the tropics at their finest – lush rainforest and stunning waterfalls. Head to Mungalli Creek Dairy for a cheese platter or ice cream, and for a caffeine fix, visit Skybury Coffee plantation or Nerada Tea Plantation. Data from Wotif shows accommodation availability looking good across the region in January, including cabins at Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park from $140 a night.
Lake Keepit, NSW
A 425,000-megalitre dam near Tamworth, Lake Keepit holds almost as much water as Sydney Harbour but despite its size, this water sports wonderland remains a local secret. This year, for the first time in years, the dam has hit almost 100 per cent capacity. On its shore is Reflections Holiday Parks Lake Keepit, with its own attractions including a splash park, skate park and BMX track. It has campsites available over Christmas and cabins in January. Sites start from $27 a night.
Snowy Mountains, NSW
“People don’t often think of the (Snowy Mountains) region as a summer destination, but it’s great for activities like mountain biking, hiking and long summer days to read a book,” says Stayz travel expert Simone Scoppa. “You can still find places for less than $500 a night too.” Among affordable options is Andrea’s White House at Crackenback, priced from $250 a night.
Hervey Bay, QLD
Home to 13km of safe swimming beaches, relaxed beachfront dining and within easy ferry access from stunning Fraser Island, Hervey Bay is the ultimate summer destination. And it’s easily accessible, just a 3.5-hour drive from Brisbane and a cheap flight away from Sydney (Jetstar currently has the route on sale from $59 in January). One of Wotif’s top picks when it comes to accommodation availability this summer, it’s still possible to score a cabin or apartment from around $200 a night in mid-late January. Check out Discover Parks – Fraser Street or BreakFree Great Sandy Straits.
Sydney’s Northern Beaches, NSW
Last year, the Northern Beaches were in lockdown for Christmas. But this year is looking sweet for visitors to the sparkling stretch of coastline between Palm Beach and Manly, with Airbnb nominating the region as one of its hot picks for affordable summer accommodation. Top stays include Whale Beach Escape Apartment and Pittwater Retreat at Newport, with average prices circa $200 a night.
Surrounded on three sides by lakes, Paynesville is a water lovers’ paradise. A three-and-a-half hour drive from Melbourne through scenic Gippsland countryside, it’s a haven for boating and water sports and just a short ferry ride to Raymond Island, famous for its koalas. And it’s still possible to nab an affordable stay over Christmas, with the one-bedroom Dolphin Cottage starting from $155 a night, or rooms and apartments at Mariners Cove at Paynesville.


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- Clarence Cocroft II, the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary in Olive Branch, Mississippi, is suing the state over a law that bars him from advertising his business in any capacity.
- Cockroft’s attorneys argued that the law violated the businessman’s First Amendment rights.
- “Like any other business owner, all I want to do is have the opportunity to advertise. If I pay taxes in this industry, which I do, I should be able to advertise,” Cockcroft said at a news conference, pleading with the state to give Businesses like his offer “the same freedom” to other businesses.
The owner of a Mississippi medical marijuana dispensary filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging state regulations that he says censor business owners by preventing them from advertising.
Clarence Cocroft II speaks out after Mississippi legalizes medical marijuana in 2022 for people with debilitating medical conditions Olive Branch (Mississippi)But he said he has struggled to reach customers because the Mississippi Department of Health prohibits medical marijuana businesses from advertising in any media.
Cockroft complained in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi that this violated the business owner’s First Amendment rights.
“Like any other business owner, all I want to do is have the opportunity to advertise. If I pay taxes in this industry, which I do, I should be able to advertise,” Cockcroft said at a news conference. We ask this state to provide us with the same freedoms they provide to other businesses. “
Cockroft, represented by the Institute for Justice, is suing leaders of the state Department of Health, Department of Revenue and Alcoholic Beverage Control in a lawsuit that accuses state rules of prohibiting business owners from engaging in truthful business speech to promote their legitimate businesses. first amendment.
“Under the injunction, Clarence cannot advertise in any media. He cannot place ads in newspapers or magazines, on television or radio, or even on billboards he already owns,” Cockcroft’s lawsuit said Said one Katrin Marks. The amendment does not allow the state to fully censor legitimate businesses. If it is legal to sell a product, it is legal to talk about it. “
A spokesman for the Mississippi Department of Health did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment Tuesday. A spokesman for the Department of Revenue said the agency had not heard of the lawsuit.
Arkansas, Louisiana and alabama There are also regulations prohibiting pharmacies from advertising through public media. But Cockcroft Mercy said Mississippi has stricter rules than neighboring states.
Mississippi law allows patients to purchase up to 3.5 grams of marijuana per day, up to six days per week.
The state health department cannot prevent dispensaries from placing “appropriate signage” on their property or displaying the products they sell on their websites. All other advertising restrictions are determined by the health department, which prohibits dispensaries from advertising or marketing “in any media.”
“State governments cannot simultaneously authorize the lawful sale of a product or service while prohibiting truthful advertising of said products,” Marks said. “Neither state nor federal law justifies censorship in this case.”
When Cocroft started Tru Source, he budgeted for advertising and purchased billboards in high-traffic areas of northern Mississippi, Cocroft said. He has been leasing the billboards to other businesses and relying on word-of-mouth referrals to attract potential customers.
“It’s just not fair that every other legal business in Mississippi can advertise and I have to rely on word of mouth,” Cockroft said.


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Demand is high for Apple's new iPhone 5, as well as the company's stock.
Apple shares jumped to a record high Friday as reports surfaced that the company had sold out of the initial stock of its sixth-generation iPhone. The iPhone 5 goes on sale in retail stores next Friday, Sept. 21, but Apple started taking pre-orders this Friday. As of late morning, Apple's online store says it won't ship new orders until Sept. 28. The date slipped a week within an hour of presales, Reuters said.
Overwhelming demand for the iPhone 5 also reportedly crashed the servers for several third-party online stores, CNet reported.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 5 at a media event Wednesday in San Francisco. The much-anticipated handset features a larger screen (4 inches diagonally), 4G LTE wireless capability, a better camera, faster processor and is thinner and lighter than its predecessor.
Tech pundits have tried to outdo each other with hyperbole. Creative Strategies analyst Tim Bajarin said the iPhone 5 was "like a piece of fine jewelry." Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster said Friday the new phone is a "Rolex in a sea of Timexes."
Apple shares were up 1.8% to 695 in midday trading, just off its intraday and record high of 695.86. Apple shares also hit a record high Thursday as some analysts raised their Q4 sales estimates and stock price targets.


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|Lotte Chilsung Beverage CEO Park Yun-gie / Korea Times file|
By Kim Jae-heun
Lotte Chilsung Beverage CEO Park Yun-gie's leadership has been put under the microscope as the company has been involved in several scandals recently.
In June, a Lotte Chilsung employee quit her job after revealing that she had been sexually harassed and verbally abused by a colleague.
The assailant was instantly suspended from his work for five months after the company conducted an internal investigation. But this caused controversy as the company previously stated that it will adopt a "zero tolerance" policy regarding sexual harassment occurring in the office.
Last month, the beverage company was also involved in an embezzlement scandal. An employee working in the global sales team was dismissed after he was found to have stolen 340 million won ($261,257) from the company by producing false statements for many years until last year.
However, Lotte Chilsung closed the case without charging the employee, saying that he had repaid the full amount that had been embezzled. Industry sources said that Park felt burdened by the disclosure of the embezzlement case and he didn't want to create more trouble.
There have also been questions concerning Lotte Chilsung's product quality. A consumer complained online that every time she opened a bottle of Lotte Chilsung's cola product, a strange odor seemed to be present. A number of people agreed with her assessment and said they also had similar experiences.
However, the company said no harmful substances are included in its Pepsi Zero Sugar products and that the smell comes from the bottle itself.
"Even if there is no safety problem with the product, the company should take it seriously as consumers are experiencing an inconvenience with its item. Lotte Chilsung is turning a blind eye to the problem," 34-year-old consumer surnamed Park said.
As the youngest CEO of all Lotte Group affiliates, Park is criticized for only focusing on improving business performance and ignoring problems occurring within the company.
"Park is turning a blind eye to many immoral cases happening in the company. He is being an accomplice of sorts. If this continues, the company will encounter more trouble one day. We need to watch how his stance will change with other issues occurring in the near future," a local retail firm official said.


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When Apple sent its legal team after Samsung in Germany for copying the design of their iPad the German court responded by granting an injunction to Apple, which prevented Samsung from selling their Galaxy Tab 10.1 in the German markets.
However, Samsung has no intention of going down without a fight, so it responded with the only way it can at this point, by changing the design of their Galaxy Tab.
The new Galaxy Tab 10.1 or the Tab 10.1N as it is called, has a slightly updated design, which Samsung must be hoping is different enough stay out of legal trouble without straying too far from their original design. So what they have done is added a metal back, which extends towards the front from the sides and acts like a frame for the display. They have also changed the placement of the loudspeaker, which were on the side and invisible from the front but now can be clearly seen on either side of the display. Everything else about the tablet remains identical.
For now, these changes are only limited to the German market. The new Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be on sale starting next week.


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September 25, 2020
Harbor Freight will open Warrenton store next year
Discount tool retailer Harbor Freight has signed a multi-year lease for 15,000 square feet in the Warrenton Towne Centre, including this space that Gold’s Gym occupied for 13 years.
Harbor Freight, a discount tool chain based in California, will open a Warrenton store next year.
They expressed interest even before we had space available.
— Nicholas Kalis, shopping center owner
The company recently signed a long-term lease for 15,000 square feet in the Warrenton Towne Center at Frost Avenue and Van Roijen Street, according to the shopping center owner.
Harbor Freight will occupy the former Gold’s Gym space at 627 Frost Ave. and a warehouse area behind it, Nicholas Kalis said in a phone interview Thursday.
“They expressed interest even before we had space available” last year, Mr. Kalis said of Harbor Freight.
But, with their lease about to expire, the Gold’s Gym franchise owners in December sold their business to Old Town Athletic Club. That freed the space and serious negotiations with the tool retailer began in February, according to Mr. Kalis.
Warrenton remains attractive to retailers because of high traffic and lower rents than Gainesville or Manassas, he suggested. Mr. Kalis declined to provide details of the Harbor Freight lease or rent. But, commercial leases to the east can run as high as $50 per square foot annually, plus $10 a square foot for other costs, such as taxes and insurance, he said.
It will take months for Harbor Freight to remodel the interior and front of the building, with the store probably opening “in the middle of 2021,” he said. “They’ll be doing a new facade, with a taller parapet.”
His company, McLean-based Kalis Development Corp. has owned the shopping center, with 100,000 square feet of buildings, since 2003. Tenants include Food Lion and CVS.
Tuesday Morning, a discount home goods store, and the Country Cookin’ restaurant in the center recently closed. But, Mr. Kalis said he hopes the restaurant — one of 14 in a Roanoke-based chain — will reopen when the business climate for sit-down eateries improves.
Otherwise the shopping center remains fully leased, Mr. Kalis said. “I feel fortunate.”
Chairman/CEO Eric Smidt, while a teenager, and his father started Harbor Freight and Salvage as a mail-order business 43 years ago in North Hollywood, Calif.
The privately-held company has grown to more than 1,000 stores and estimated revenue of more than $3 billion a year. In this region, the company has stores in Culpeper and Manassas.
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IMPHAL, March 9: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today stressed the need to shift to organic farming for healthier society and make food tastier, delivering his chief guest speech during one day National Workshop on Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) held at conference hall, Classic Grande.
Underscoring the benefit of organic products, Gaikhangam said that it is environmental friendly besides being health friendly when compare to non-organic product which is detrimental to both.
He earnestly appealed the farmers to avoid selling nonorganic products by claiming as organic product at high price tag.
He further claimed that some of the developed countries have stopped nonorganic farming and entirely shifted its focus on organic farming realising its benefits, he said.
Gaikhangam highlighted that the purpose of organizing this workshop is to give acknowledgement and benefits to farmers with regards to organic farming which was adopted by our ancestors.
He said that organic farming in India is not a new system and is being followed from ancient time and it is a method of farming system which primarily aimed at cultivating the land and raising crops naturally without any chemical in the productions.
Organic agriculture is a unique production management system which promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity, he continued.
The Deputy CM who is also holding the portfolio of Tribal Development and Horticulture, stated that the North Eastern states of India are known for using less fertilizer and has lots of potential to produce variety of agricultural production like king chilly, turmeric, orange, pineapple, passion fruit, kiwi and other various vegetable items.
Chief Secretary, O Nabakishore noting that 90 percent of Manipur’s land is in hills, stressed the need to need to conduct awareness campaign about the uses and benefit of organic farming widely in hill areas if the state wants to successfully practise organic farming.


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A fantastic time for UK watchmakers as firms defy the economic gloom
New face: Christopher Ward leads one of 15 UK watchmakers
Despite the doom and gloom there are sectors of the economy that continue to thrive and grow.
Switzerland may spring to mind as the home of clocks and watches, but the time has come for British firms to shine.
In November, the collection of the ‘world’s best watchmaker’, Britain’s George Daniels, who died in 2011, went under the hammer at Sothebys for £1million.
Meanwhile luxury brand Bremont has started to move production from Switzerland to Britain and recently opened a workshop in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
Christopher Ward set up Christopher Ward watches in Maidenhead, Berkshire, seven years ago with partners Mike France and Peter Ellis. The online retailer sells high quality watches made using Swiss parts, but designed and assembled in the UK.
Despite the downturn, the business is thriving, with sales over Christmas up 30 to 40 per cent compared to the previous year. Turnover is close to £5 million.
Exports are also strong. The firm sells to 97 countries with a fifth of orders from the US.
Christopher, 52, says: ‘A few years ago there were only three or four British watchmakers but now there are more than 15, which is very encouraging.
‘We have done well in spite of and even because of the downturn. People are looking for a quality but value alternative to hugely expensive watches.’
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The Home Depot store reopened in Joplin this morning. That’s where seven people died in the May tornado. The store has been rebuilt on the same site. It’s been running out of a temporary tent on the parking lot for the last six months.
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