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When it comes to plotting your online approach, the data needs to be parsed very carefully.
That’s the message from Martin McNulty, chief executive officer of Forward 3D, a digital agency that helps fashion players such as Gucci and Mr Porter make sense of marketing online.
McNulty used his presentation to focus on “what consumers actually do, rather than what we think they might do,” and offered some examples of how shoppers’ online behavior can confound. His presentation drew on search data from around the world and on the company’s work across 42 markets. Forward 3D sees 9.5 million digital interactions each day, including search results, display ads and social media posting.
“The intent of users still isn’t obvious even in a channel like search, where people type stuff in, you still don’t know what people actually want,” McNulty said. “Eighty-two percent of people who buy a mainline product didn’t search for the product they bought.”
This makes it hard to only buy search terms tied to products retailers have in stock, because people meander so much when they hit the Web.
“All you should really be looking at is the [return on investment] that those terms generate regardless of whether or not it’s for a product that you actually carry,” McNulty said of search terms.
And given the money brands put into driving Web traffic, there’s plenty of reason to analyze how different types of shoppers behave. According to McNulty’s research of shoppers who were drawn by clicks paid for by brands, online consumers averaged 7.4 paid clicks before they actually made a purchase.
“What’s slightly terrifying is that 45 percent of women in our data set needed at least 12 paid clicks in order to transact,” he said. “That’s a big number. That’s expensive.”
Half of men consummated their purchases with six paid clicks, while women required nine paid clicks. Despite this difference, McNulty said most brands create a uniform experience for women and men.
“Men’s pages will have men’s stuff on them, but the purchase flow is no different, it’s exactly the same,” he said. “Why is that? We know that women will spend a longer period of time in consideration. Why do we give people exactly the same retail experiences?”
@tradesy is turning the concept of a showroom upside down with its new space in Santa Monica. Here, the company plans to hold events, art exhibits and a showcase rare fashion pieces like this Louis Vuitton boxing set. Get all the details on Tradesy’s first showroom on WWD.com. #wwdnews
Spotted last night at the @erdem x @hm launch event: Kate Bosworth, Rashida Jones, Kirsten Dunst and Selma Blair. The party, which took place in LA, also marked the opening of their pop-up shop. “I was interested in creating a collection that wasn’t in any way disposable. It was about pieces you’d create and keep forever, things that have a permanence to it,” designer Erdem Moralioglu said. #wwdeye (📷: Katie Jones)
Renee Zellweger in yellow in 2001 and again in 2017. Chosen as one of the 12 @pantone Leading Spring Colors (and dubbed “Meadowlark”), it only makes sense that the bright hue stands the test of time and is making a resurgence this season, seen already on stars like @blakelively and @gigihadid. (📷: Donato Sardello & @rexfeatures) #wwdfashion #tbt
Dior’s 70th anniversary celebration continues with a new exhibition at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. “Christian Dior,” which is scheduled to run through March 18, takes a look at the founders tenure from 1947 to 1057 and feature 40 designs. Pictured here is an evening gown from the Ailée, fall 1948-49 haute couture collection. #wwdfashion (📷: Brian Boyle)
As one of the most recognizable models in the world, Christy Turlington Burns has an insider’s view of the fashion industry and the allegations of sexual harassment swirling around it. “I can say that harassment and mistreatment have always been widely known and tolerated in the industry. The industry is surrounded by predators who thrive on the constant rejection and loneliness so many of us have experiences at some point in our careers,” Turlington told WWD, along with her suggestions for how the modeling world should protect younger women and men. Read more on WWD.com. Link in bio. (📷: Tony Palmieri) #wwdnews
@asics America has tapped a new brand ambassador: famed DJ/record producer @steveaoki. This initiative is intended to set the tone for the new brand identity and philosophy and will include partnerships with influencers and in-store and off-line activations that will continue into next year. This is Asics’ most significant marketing effort in two decades, and is expected to attract younger consumers to the brand. #wwdfashion
24-year-old Jean Prounis is redefining the rules of jewelry. Formerly a studio assistant to Jemima Kirke and a design apprentice at Ghuran, she focuses on handcrafted subtleties and ancient goldsmithing techniques. “There was a really sterile feel in the environment and I wanted to have jewelry with character that shapes how you wear it everyday,” Prounis said. Each piece is hand made in New York, either by Prounis or three other jewelers in the district. #wwdfashion
“These collections continue to build on that vision, empowering differently abled adults to express themselves through fashion,” said @tommyhilfiger of his line of adaptive apparel, which launches today. The line consists of 37 men’s and 34 women’s styles based upon the pieces from the spring Tommy Hilfiger sportswear collection. #wwdnews


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India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal, however, sought to allay fears and said, the interests of the domestic industry would be protected before New Delhi signs any free trade agreement. He was talking to media persons on the sidelines of US--India Strategic Partnership Forum in New Delhi on Monday.
Indian farmers have also raised concerns about the pact, as they fear that lowering import tariffs on various farm commodities would hurt their prospects in the market. Under the RCEP, the signatories have to reduce or abolish tariffs on imports and exports. The pact is imperative for India, as nearly 20 per cent of its exports go to members of RCEP, and the import basket is around 35 per cent from these countries.
Besides the farm sector, small scale manufacturing companies also dread the impact of the agreement.
RCEP aims to create a free trade zone that includes half of the world's population and 34 per cent of its global gross domestic product. China is at the forefront of pushing the agreement as Beijing, after further relaxation of tariffs, would be able to penetrate deeper into the Indian market.
Trade talks with the United States, Goyal said, are on track and New Delhi is looking for technology, innovation, skills and quality education from American entities. He said Indo-US bilateral relations are at their best and trade relations between the two countries have untapped, huge potential.
Trade relations between India and the US deteriorated after the Trump Administration removed India from the Generalised System of Preference Programme that allowed the duty-free entry of annual Indian exports up to $5.6 billion. India imposed retaliatory tariffs on 28 American products including almonds, apples and walnuts.
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also feels that the talks are going well and could be concluded sooner.
"I think the trade talks will conclude sooner. The talks are going on very well. Yes, we couldn't conclude them before the Prime Minster's (Narendra Modi) visit (to the US) happened. But both sides are engaged with all commitment," Sitharaman had said last week while in the New York.
She said New Delhi seeks a fair and reasonable trade deal which guarantees access for Indian goods to US markets while addressing the trade deficit issue.

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What’s all the hype with Amazon’s voice-enabled Alexa devices?
It’s no secret technology has changed the way we live and manage our businesses. We have multiple ways to communicate with one another, gather information and make online purchases. Technology has been driving innovation and has sprouted the new digital era of modern commerce. The way we run our businesses has changed drastically and will continue to evolve as we move forward.
One of the most significant changes in technology has been around voice-activated technology. Last year, Google announced that 20% of queries on its mobile app and Android devices are voice searches. You can safely assume that number has increased based on Google’s announcement that it added 30 new languages to voice typing technology. You can even voice type emojis now.
According to ComScore, by the year 2020 50% of searches will be done without a screen or via voice activation. And according to a recent article on Inc.com, author John Brandon predicts that the smartphone will become extinct by 2025. The reason? Artificial intelligence (AI) and voice-enabled search.
So, what does the future hold for businesses that adopt modern commerce strategies?
The Power of Voice
Combine Google’s apps and Google Home devices with Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa, and you’ve got a whole lot of people talking to technology to research, find and purchase with just the sound of their voices. Not yet sold on the power of voice for frictionless commerce? Check out these stats from Walker Sands Communications’ The Future of Retail 2017 report:
- Consumers who have made a purchase using a voice-controlled device in the past year: 19%
- Percentage of millennials who have purchased via a voice-controlled device in the past 12 months: 43%
- Of those millennials, 37% report they always or often use voice-enabled online shopping
Businesses That Are Listening
Obviously, Amazon is capitalizing on the voice-enabled purchasing trend and investing $100M in Alexa. With Amazon’s robust online marketplace, shoppers with an Alexa device can quickly and easily make purchases. Amazon also partners with companies to make it easy for shoppers to book a flight or hotel room or order a pizza with Alexa. Alexa may be on its (her?) way to becoming a one-stop voice shop.
However, Amazon isn’t the only player in the voice-enabled shopping game. Google has partnered with both Target and Walmart via its Google Express service. Shoppers can use their Google Home devices for voice-enabled shopping, as well as other devices that feature the Google Assistant.
The New PROS Skill on Alexa
PROS understands modern commerce and the rapidly changing buying environment which now includes voice-enabled devices for search and commerce. In fact, PROS has developed an easy-to-use Alexa skill to help you stay informed on modern commerce tips and trends.
Enabling the PROS Skill
Enabling the skill is easy! Just tell your Amazon device, “Alexa, enable the PROS skill,” or visit the Skills section of your Alexa app and search for the PROS skill. Once enabled, just say, “Alexa, ask PROS for a tip.”
These tips will provide information related to improved sales experiences, statistics to help you understand the critical role modern commerce plays and some fun modern commerce jokes. At the end of each tip, you’ll be directed to a dedicated microsite to learn more about modern commerce trends and strategies.
While you’re visiting the microsite, you will have access to multiple resources that take you deeper into topics like dynamic pricing science, buyer expectations and insights from experts such as Forrester as well as modern commerce testimonials.
Want to learn more? Schedule a meeting with PROS today.
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In recent years, the market for sports programming has grown immensely. It is now offered on network and cable television broadcasts, and has generated billions of dollars. The 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles was a resounding success both on a financial and aesthetic level. This spurred an explosion of sports programming, events, and sponsorships. Hence, the size of the global UFABET sports broadcasting market is growing every year. The number of people who tune into these broadcasts has grown significantly.
In the Asia-Pacific region, China, India, and Australia will account for 85% of the total sports media revenue over the next four years, with Hong Kong contributing the remaining 15%. In 2019, Japan led the overall market for sports revenues in TV and online video, while China and India are projected to outpace their Western counterparts in the next few years. As of 2024, the sports broadcasting market size in these regions is expected to increase at a CAGR of nearly 8%.
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected several industries, including sports and related ones. It has also impacted major sporting events such as the Olympics and the World Cup. However, the market will recover as these are ‘black swan’ events and not related to underlying structural weaknesses in the global economy. In the coming years, the market will continue to grow as long as major sporting events occur on a regular basis. And, as the sports industry continues to evolve, OTT will play an increasingly important role in monetizing the market.
A number of new technologies are predicted to transform the way people view sports content. In particular, a large number of sports fans will switch from traditional television to streaming services, thereby expanding their audience and increasing subscription rates. In addition, new technologies are expected to open new opportunities for the production of sports content and may also lead to a new membership model that will fund the creation of content. The future of sports broadcasting is bright, but there are a few challenges ahead. For now, sport remains the largest media segment in the world, but it is facing numerous challenges. As a result, sports must develop new ways to reach younger audiences and to monetise their audience.
Fox Sports Net, for example, has one production center that broadcasts games from multiple networks. This is larger than any local TV station, but significantly smaller than a full-sized regional or national sports network. Most local television stations have between five and ten people in their sports department. Smaller markets, meanwhile, have only a handful of people working on the sports department. They are also likely to lose more jobs than regional or national networks.
The global sports broadcasting market is categorized according to revenue source and media type. Traditional media is expected to gain $24,695.0 million in global annual sales by 2025. Individual sports are projected to gain more than $5 million by 2025. But with so many opportunities available in this segment, it is important to understand the current trends that will drive future growth. This is where sports online live video streaming platforms will come into their own.


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Our electronic devices take a serious environmental toll, and one of the best ways to mitigate that is to use them for as long as possible before replacing them. But it’s hard to know how long a new gadget will last if you’re unsure how easy it will be to fix. Now, companies are going to have to start coming clean about that — in France, at least.
In a world first move last month, France began requiring makers of certain electronic devices, including smartphones and laptops, to tell consumers how repairable their products are. Manufacturers selling these devices in France must give their products a score, or “repairability index,” based on a range of criteria including how easy it is to take the product apart and the availability of spare parts and technical documents. While France won’t be enforcing use of the index with fines until next year, some companies have already begun releasing scores for their products.


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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has charged members of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) to apprise themselves of regulations and laws governing financial transactions to avoid entangling with fraudulent practices with dire consequences.
The Zonal Head of the Kaduna office of the Commission, Mailafia Yakubu who gave the charge when he received members of the association in his office on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, expressed worry that some unscrupulous operators in the sector conspire with fraudsters to defraud unsuspecting victims of their hard earned financial resources. He warned that while some act out of ignorance, “ignorance is never an excuse in law.”
He, therefore, presented to the association, the Commission’s publications on legal guidelines on financial transactions in the country.
Speaking earlier, the association’s public relations officer, Abdulkarim Ahmad Garba acknowledged the lack of sufficient knowledge of the laws guiding mobile financial transactions in the country and expressed fears that they may go beyond their bounds as bank agents and mobile money tellers. According to him, insufficient knowledge of the legal frameworks in the transactions they carry out makes it necessary for the Commission to organize an enlightenment workshop for members of the association.
Yakubu assured them that the Commission will give their appeal the consideration it deserves.


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There’s no denying that thrift-shopping is a hobby fashion girls love. With online ukay-ukay shops popping left and right on Instagram, as well as bloggers proving that you can recreate designer looks using secondhand finds, it’s not a surprise that even Heart Evangelista is hooked.
The actress is currently in Sorsogon sourcing for her brand Shop Love Marie and helping out those affected by the pandemic, and she also found the time to visit some of the province’s best thrift stores in between.
In a series of Instagram posts, Heart recently showed off some of her ukay finds to her followers! In fact, one of the tops she bought was only P20 pesos—talk about a steal!
This look costs only P270 pesos, as Heart revealed in her IG caption!
Meanwhile, this long-sleeved top on Heart, as well as the dress worn by her hairstylist Khino Ocenar, only cost P20 each!
The best part? Heart mentioned that she documented the whole experience for her vlog, so we honestly can’t wait for the video to come out!


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Chicago— Pearl Milling Company, maker of the 132-year-old pancake mix and syrup products previously found under the Aunt Jemima name, announced its community funding initiative as part of the brand’s commitment to support the Black community.
P.E.A.R.L. Pledge is a multi-year program focused on championing the empowerment and success of Black women and girls across the country. In its inaugural year, the brand will award $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations helping to fulfill this mission.
As part of its rebranding journey, Pearl Milling Company set out to fulfill two promises: to continue delivering the same great-tasting products families have enjoyed for over a century and to inspire moments that matter around the breakfast table and in communities.
With a commitment to community impact, the brand developed P.E.A.R.L. Pledge (Prosperity, Empowerment, Access, Representation and Leadership) as a platform to help address societal barriers faced by Black women and girls.
Recognizing the importance of Black women in the brand’s history, P.E.A.R.L. Pledge will focus on providing funding to organizations helping to meet the significant needs facing Black women and girls today, such as gaps in food security and inadequate access to financial and educational resources. In addition to opening applications for eligible nonprofits, Pearl Milling Company is encouraging people to nominate organizations for grants that will range from $25,000 to $100,000.
These grants will be awarded based on several factors, including how the chosen organizations will use the funding. Both nominations and applications can be submitted at www.pearlmillingcompany.com/pearlpledge nominations will close by 11:59 p.m. PST on May 27, 2021 and applications will close by 11:59 p.m. PST on June 3, 2021.
To help select the grant winners, Pearl Milling Company will work with an Advisory Council comprised of diverse external partners knowledgeable about the needs in the Black community and who have personally worked to drive change, as well as diverse internal team members at PepsiCo. Grant recipients will be announced on the brand’s website this summer.
Addressing issues of inequality and creating opportunities for Black people ladders up to a broader commitment for Pearl Milling Company’s parent company PepsiCo. In 2020, PepsiCo announced it will invest more than $400 million over five years focused on increasing Black representation at PepsiCo, supporting Black-owned businesses, and lifting up Black communities in the U.S. As an extension of PepsiCo’s Racial Equality Journey efforts, P.E.A.R.L.
Pledge adds to PepsiCo’s community investment, which together with The PepsiCo Foundation, includes providing $6.5 million in community impact grants, $10 million to support Black-owned restaurants and $5 million to launch a Leader Development Fellowship Program.
For more information about P.E.A.R.L. Pledge, visit: www.pearlmillingcompany.com/pearlpledge.


text: TheSixthAxis: Tired of getting desync errors when playing Mortal Kombat online? Of course you are. The issue has plagued both versions of the game ever since the latest update, although it’s more prevalent on the PS3. NetherRealm Studios has announced that a patch will be released sometime next week to fix the problem. A solution for the Xbox 360 version was also provided.


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The annual inflation rate for June 2021 stood at 4.1 per cent compared to 2.1 per cent recorded in June 2020, the Namibia Consumer Price Index report indicates.The Namibia Statistics Agency report states that monthly, the inflation rate increased by 0…
The annual inflation rate for June 2021 stood at 4.1 per cent compared to 2.1 per cent recorded in June 2020, the Namibia Consumer Price Index report indicates.
The Namibia Statistics Agency report states that monthly, the inflation rate increased by 0.5 per cent compared to 0.3 per cent recorded a month earlier and the main drivers to the June 2021 annual inflation increase were food and non-alcoholic beverages and transport.
“The highest change in the annual inflation rate was witnessed in the categories of transport that increased by 9.6 per cent, followed by food and non-alcoholic beverages at 7.3 per cent; miscellaneous goods and services by 6.4 per cent and furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house by 5.6 per cent,” it said.
Increases were further witnessed in the categories of health (3.3 per cent); alcoholic beverages and tobacco by 2.5 per cent, recreation and culture by 1.8 per cent while communications; housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels increased by 1.3 per cent.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages which accounts for 16.5 per cent of the total consumer basket increased by 7.3 per cent during June 2021, compared to 4.7 per cent registered during the same period last year. The main contributor to the increase of this category was the food sub-category that increased by 7.7 per cent while the non-alcoholic beverages increased at a slower pace of 2.6 per cent when compared to 3.6 per cent in June 2020.
The zonal inflation rates for the month of June 2021 revealed that Zone 1 which includes Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa and Zambezi regions recorded an annual inflation rate of 3.9 per cent.
Zone 2 which includes the Khomas Region recorded an annual inflation rate of 3.7 per cent, while Zone 3 - Erongo, Hardap, Omaheke and ||Kharas regions registered an inflation rate of 4.9 per cent.
“The average retail prices of selected products for the month of June 2021 revealed that consumers residing in Zone 3 paid more for beef at N.dollars 132.65 per kg followed by Zone 2 with N.dollars 126.21 per kg, while for consumers in Zone 2 paid more for chicken assorted pieces at N.dollars 72.12 followed by Zone 3 at N.dollars 70.96,” adds the report.
Source: Namibia Press Agency


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Fortune’s curated selection of tech stories from the long holiday weekend. Sign up to get the round-up delivered to you each and every day.
“Maybe Brits have too many holidays for broke country!”
— Reported, quickly deleted Tweet from @rupertmurdoch (The Sydney Morning Herald)
* According to former Palm employees, HP’s Touchpad tablet, which the company eventually liquidated last year with a $99 fire sale, didn’t have a chance. Leadership and engineering talent was lacking. The company took shortcuts while developing the WebOS operating system in just 9 months. And its WebOS operating system used WebKit, an open-source software engine that some felt wasn’t quite ready for prime time, which left WebOS underpowered compared to Apple iOS and Android. (The New York Times)
* How ex-CEO Samuel J. Palmisano turned IBM (IBM) into a company with a market value of $217 million, more than four times HP’s. (The New York Times)
* Verizon Wireless (VZ) dropped plans for a $2 surcharge fee after numerous customer complaints and scrutiny from federal regulators. The company had planned to charge customers $2 for making one-time payments by phone or online later this month. (CNNMoney)
* Sales of Sony’s new handheld platform, the PlayStation Vita, dropped during its second week in Japan. While it managed to sell over 320,000 units during its first two days available, it only sold some 72,500 units in all of week two, translating to a 78% drop. (PCWorld)
* Android may be “walloping” iOS where market share is concerned, but colleague Phil Elmer-Dewitt argues month-over-month growth is another story, comparing this race to the tortoise and the hare. While Apple’s market share has grown slowly but steadily month over month, Google’s rate of growth has dropped, from a high of 20% last January to a new low of 1.3%. (Fortune)
* A round-up of the some of the holiday’s best retail ads, from the likes of Apple, Wal-Mart, and Target. (All Things D)
* Texting is on the decline in some parts of the world like Finland, Hong Kong, and Australia, likely due to the popularity of Facebook, Twitter, BlackBerry Messenger, and iMessage. (The New York Times)
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Dubai-based chocolate brand Délice is to launch its first counter in Europe at the legendary Food Hall, Harrods, London, selling its premium Mediterranean sweets and chocolates this week .
Délice’s confectionary range will be launched at Harrods’ Chocolate Room and VIP Room on July 1, and it is the latest in a series of expansion plans for the UAE home-grown retail brand.
“Our determination and persistence has been recognised by this exclusive brand, Harrods London,” said Jalel Ghayaza, Founder and Company President, Délice.
“All these years, we have been gearing towards this milestone and today we sit amongst world-class confectionery brands; a clear indication of Délice commitment to quality and consistency.”
Having already opened a franchise in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan last April, as well as in Bahrain, there are further plans to open franchise outlets in Azerbaijan (October), Saudi Arabia (November) and Cote d’Ivoire.
Launched in 2004, Délice sells chocolates, sweets, macaroons and different types of dates, among others.
A small box with four pieces of chocolate costs AED25. Customers can also get a large box with 300 pieces for AED3,650.
The company has three outlets in Dubai Mall, Grosvenor House Hotel (Dubai Marina) and in Deira (opposite Deira City Centre).
Despite the expansion plans, the company will still keep its production base in Dubai, where it manufactures 3,500 kilograms of chocolates and confectionary a month.
“2014 has been an incredible journey for Délice. We have witnessed growth in our franchising plans; we have recently opened in Ritz Carlton, Bahrain.
“Three months ago, we launched in Armenia and we are now preparing for launches in Azerbaijan, Cote D’ Voire and Saudi Arabia expected later this year.
“Production for all these markets will continue to be in Dubai to ensure consistency is maintained and monitored,” said Ghayaza.
Délice’s profits last year rose 7.5 per cent to reach AED9.5 million and according to Ghayaza, the value of the brand is expected to double by the end of this year.
The company is also looking towards markets around the world, including India, New York and Los Angeles.
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Meat from Clone’s Offspring Sold in UK
That whole “eating meat is natural” argument just went out the window.
This is the conclusion of an investigation by the Food Standards Agency that originally was looking for evidence of milk from the offspring of cloned cows. The Agency has stated definitively that no milk was ever found.
The investigation was sparked by an anonymous farmer who told the International Herald Tribune that he had sold milk from the offspring of a cloned cow. This understandably caused a contentious debate about not just the possible health risks of consuming products from cloned livestock, or the offspring thereof, but also about the ethics of cloning.
It isn’t surprising that people are easily startled by the thought of unknowingly buying products from clones, given the relative youth of the science of cloning. I’m young and Dolly was cloned in my lifetime. This is new science that we don’t fully understand.
To be fair, no evidence has shown there are health risks associated with cloned livestock — the meat that was sold was from the offspring of clones, nor from clones themselves.
Despite this, however, a poll showed that 76 percent of consumers in the UK would not knowingly buy meat or dairy from cloned cows. Is anyone surprised there is an innate distrust for something that is so obviously unnatural?
Truthfully though, is cloning really that much more unnatural than any of a dozen other things humans do to animals they raise for food? There’s very little about modern animal agriculture that would seem “natural” to your average person. Veal calves live for about fourteen weeks and spend that short time confined in a box so purposefully small, the calves cannot move. This is done because their meat is more tender and delicious if their muscles are malnourished and atrophied.
One of the animals in this investigation was in fact a veal calf.
The shock value of a story about cloned meat entering the food chain draws much needed attention to the fact that the animal agriculture industry is perverse, wholly profit-driven, and unconcerned with the lives of the animals they slaughter — or the people whose health they destroy in the process.
We can only wonder how many news stories the average consumer will have to read before he or she takes a serious look at the ways in which animal products are manufactured. Cloning is shocking, but in the end, probably doesn’t pose a serious health risk beyond those already posed by a diet heavy in animal proteins.
There has been plenty of debate about whether cloning livestock is unethical, but could anything be any more unethical than how livestock is already raised? By the time you enumerate the various horrors of the animal agriculture industry, from dehorning to debeaking, castration to branding, veal crates to rape racks, cloning seems like a moot point.
If you are horrified at the idea of eating cloned meat, perhaps you might consider whether or not you would still be eating animal products if you knew the reality of the factory farming practices that bring you the meat you’re already eating.


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Lordstown Motors issues class A common stock to help shore up its new executive team.
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Come and play these lovely indie games at the GDC 2019 Mild Rumpus!
The much-loved Mild Rumpus is back again and open to all GDC 2019 passholders, so stop by to relax for a bit and check these¬†games¬†out while you're at the show this year!¬†
Tonk Tonk Games raises $2 million ahead of the launch of its first game
The team has grabbed investments from Bitkraft Esports Ventures and Modern Times Group to fund the studio's office and its mobile fighting game uFighter
Ico animator shows you how to create memorable, non-speaking characters at GDC!
Amata K.K. lead 3D animator Atsuko¬†Fukuyama (who worked on Ico
¬†and Shadow of the Colossus
) will join Amata¬†K.K. animator & artist Alexis Broadhead¬†at¬†GDC 2019 to talk animating memorable, mute characters!
Paradox and Microsoft have created an open modding platform for Paradox titles
The platform will allow¬†modders to share their beloved creations with players on both Xbox One and PC with a single upload.
Chat with two of Wargroove's developers at 1PM ET
Chat with two of the developers behind Wargroove
starting at 1PM ET.
Blog: Examining the issues with battle royale game design
Today's post looks at the design of battle royale games, and where I feel there is a critical flaw that could be fixed to improve the longevity of the gameplay.
That's a wrap: Valve is axing Steam's video section
The company had been slowly expanding its movie library with big-budget releases like Mad Max: Fury Road¬†The Hunger Games, but that looks set to change.
Report: China freezes new game approvals as regulators tackle backlog
Game companies will still be able to hand applications over to local regulators, but that's precisely where they'll stay until the top regulator has worked through its backlog.
Getting to the heart of art in the delightfully strange Art Sqool
puts you in...an art school. You're assigned projects, you complete assignments, and a teacher grades your work. But the game's not as pedestrian as it may sound.
Video: Why Dark Souls is the 'Ikea' of games
In this GDC 2017¬†talk, producer and consultant Justin Fischer goes over¬†the framework for establishing a competitive advantage like the ones made by Dark Souls and Ikea.¬†
Improbable CCO Bill Roper departs to join indie studio Author Digital
Chief creative officer of Improbable Bill Roper announced that he's leaving the company to start a new position at the Seattle-based indie games studio Author Digital.¬†
Com2uS acquires majority stake in visual novel developer Day 7
South Korean publisher Com2uS has acquired a majority stake in the mobile studio¬†Day 7, which is known for developing romantic visual novel games.¬†
Get a job: Insomniac Games is hiring a Designer
Insomniac Games is looking for a designer who is well versed and passionate about today's game design to join its team in Durham, NC.
Tencent introduces streaming rules to stay on the up-and-up with Chinese law
Tencent has announced a handful of rules for streamers playing Tencent games, a move that aims to keep the company on the right side of Chinese regulations that recently went into effect.


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A tweet on Burger King’s Twitter page, seen on 18 May 2019, included the text "Dear people of Scotland. We're selling milkshakes all weekend. Have fun. Love BK. #justsaying"
Twenty-four complainants challenged whether the ad was irresponsible and offensive because they believed it encouraged violence and anti-social behaviour.
BKUK Group Ltd t/a Burger King responded that the tweet was intended to be a tongue in cheek reaction to recent events where milkshakes had been thrown at political figures. Burger King stated that it did not endorse violence and that was made clear with a follow-up tweet posted after responses to the tweet under complaint. The follow-up tweet stated, “We’d never endorse violence – or wasting our delicious milkshakes! So enjoy the weekend and please drink responsibly people.”
The ad was posted the day after a branch of McDonalds Restaurants in Edinburgh had chosen not to sell milkshakes or ice-cream products during a nearby political rally addressed by Nigel Farage, because milkshakes had been thrown at political figures in recent weeks. Those events had been widely reported in the media and we therefore considered that people who saw the tweet were likely to be aware of what had happened and that Nigel Farage was due to make more public appearances in Scotland that weekend. In that context we considered that the ad was likely to be seen as a reference to the recent incidents of "milkshaking" political figures. Although we acknowledged that the tweet may have been intended as a humorous response to the suspension of milkshake sales by the advertiser’s competitor, in the context in which it appeared we considered it would be understood as suggesting that Burger King milkshakes could be used instead by people to “milkshake” Nigel Farage. We considered the ad therefore condoned the previous anti-social behaviour and encouraged further instances. We therefore concluded that the ad was irresponsible.
The ad breached CAP Code (Edition 12) rules 1.3 (Social responsibility) and 4.4 (Harm and offence).
The ad must not appear again in its current form. We told BKUK Group Ltd t/a Burger King to ensure that its future marketing communications did not condone or encourage anti-social behaviour.


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Martha Stewart Omnimedia spiked as the news hit the wire. Traders sold on J.C. Penney on the news, only to buy it back before selling it again and leaving the shares nearly unchanged. Macy's was mostly flat.
Macy's filed a lawsuit earlier this year alleging J.C. Penney infringed upon Macy's agreement with Martha Stewart intentionally. Macy's had basis for its claims as emails showed J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson telling another executive that he was urging Stewart to “talk to Macy’s about a break in a tight, exclusive agreement.”
Stewart tried to argue that the contract with Macy's couldn't have been breached, as the agreement with J.C. Penney would be to sell products not covered under the Macy's agreement.
Macy's has blocked J.C. Penney from gain Martha Stewart's "store within a store," but at the same time receives nothing in compensation, as the judge stated in the report that "Macy's failed to prove it's entitled to punitive damages."
Macy's is trading down 0.30 percent at $57.22.
J.C. Penney is down 0.35 percent at $8.58.
Martha Stewart Omnimedia hardly trades, but is currently up nearly seven percent at $4.40.
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“Today in select Seattle stores, N95 masks were available for purchase in error,” the retail giant said on Twitter. “We’re removing & donating them to the WA State Dept. of Health. We’re also reviewing inventory for additional masks to be donated. Target’s commitment to communities is unwavering & we apologize.”
While Target’s tone implied the giveback was the store’s initiative, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee didn’t seem to think so.
“We heard reports that a Target in Seattle was selling N95 masks,” Inslee tweeted. “My staff and others stepped in. Those masks are now on their way to the health care workers who desperately need them.”
The well-publicized shortage of masks and other gear has seen healthcare workers swarming social media and other communication avenues with pleas for more personal protective equipment as the wave of severe cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, starts to overwhelm hospitals across the nation.
“This is like a tsunami coming down on us,” Oakland, California critical care nurse Luci Riley told local news site Berkeleyside.
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Underground Pizza Company is now open in downtown Silver Spring with limited weekend hours, according to a post on the restaurant’s Instagram account.
Bethesda Beat reported earlier this week that the shop would be open for takeout beginning Saturday, a day later than the original estimate of Friday, February 18. “We’re just gonna do Saturday and Sunday, and then we’re gonna do some limited weekends through the month, and then open with regular hours. We’re just taking our time,” owner Evan Weinstein said to Bethesda Beat.
Underground Pizza Company is located in the former home of Olazzo at 8235 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring. Olazzo closed in May of 2021, ending a 15-year run in downtown Silver Spring. UPC announced that they were taking over the space last October.
Takeout orders can be placed online via UPC’s website.
Underground Pizza Company is the latest opening in a growing list of recent and upcoming restaurant openings in Silver Spring, including Tacosway Mexican Grill, Valenciana Wine Garden, Guavaberry Dominican Restaurant, Flip’d by IHOP, The Breakfast Club, Firepan Korean BBQ, J. Hollinger’s, Dog Haus Biergarten, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Black Lion Café, Willie T’s Seafood Shack/Be Right Burger, Kusshi Ko, Miss Toya’s Creole House, and the Commas food hall at Ellsworth Place.
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Microsoft is getting more aggressive in its attempt to drum up attention for Windows Phone.
The company announced today that it’s planning to air the “Windows Phone Challenge” ad above starting this week during the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, touting the camera in the Nokia Lumia 920 vs. the Samsung Galaxy S3.
It’s an evolution of the company’s “Smoked By Windows Phone” marketing campaign, featuring Microsoft’s Ben Rudolph. That initiative, which started last year, was previously limited to online ads and videos. This is the first time that Microsoft has expanded the campaign into a bona fide TV ad.
The timing is interesting, given that Samsung just announced the Galaxy S4, scheduled for release next month. It’s also notable that Microsoft chose to target Samsung, not Apple, with this first ad. But whatever the target, the company clearly needs to start getting more bold to give Windows Phone some momentum, and this appears to be a step down that path.
Whether or not the Lumia 920 is an “upgrade” from the Galaxy S3 depends on your perspective. The camera on the Lumia is definitely very good. But it would be more interesting to see what Brittany thought about the size of the Lumia 920 — a.k.a. the “Pop-Tart” — after using it for a week. Maybe Microsoft can follow up on that for a future ad.


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After making a monumental change, it's natural to look back in order to see how far ones come. Last week I got to do just that, as a guest of Mondelez International in New York City.
Mondelez International, for those that don't know, is the snack food business split from well-known Kraft Foods. Pronounced "mohn-dah-LEEZ," it means delicious world. In fact, coming soon is a new video segment of VendingMarketWatch News with Paul Schindelar who explains not only how the name was derived but what the split means for the vending industry. Watch for a special invitation for the newscast in your mailbox.
New York Mall Displays Nabisco History
Back to New York…one of the subsidiaries of Mondelez International is Nabisco, originally coined the National Biscuit Co. in 1898. It was the merging of over 100 bakeries across the U.S. and headquartered in New York City, in what is now Chelsea Market, an upscale shopping mall in the Chelsea area of lower Manhattan.
Even after two remodels and more than 100 years, the location still pays tribute to Nabisco. Images, maps and advertisements grace the walls. One famous icon is of a boy in yellow rain gear holding a box of Nabisco biscuits. According to the Mondelez International tour guide, the advertisement became synonymous with quality packaging, something few biscuit companies had at that time. "These biscuits wouldn't get wet, even in the rain," said the tour guide. Right next to the boy in a rain slicker was an old Oreo ad, the iconic cookie quite recognizable. It's been part of the Nabisco product line for a century.
The brands of Mondelez are well known to vending operators, whether its Nabisco Oreo cookies or Trident gum. And from what the manufacturer says, there's more to come. With a new name, the snacking powerhouse promises more positive consumer messages and innovation. Maybe in 100 years we'll see those ads plastered on the walls of a floating George-Jetson-style mall. We'll see.


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Minister Martin Ring, Sally Anne Clarke, president, Ireland’s Blue Book and Niall Gibbons, CEO, Tourism Ireland
Minister Ring launches Ireland’s Blue Book 2016 edition at a prestigious event in the Merrion Hotel last night.
This year, Ireland’s Blue Book has added some new additions to its 2016 listing of hotels and restaurants. Browns Restaurant in Derry, the Killarney Royal, No.1 Pery Square in Limerick, Viewmount House in Longford and private rentals including Coolmore Manor in Co. Donegal and the Shannon Princess in Westmeath have now joined the illustrious collection.
Minster of State for Tourism and Sport Minister Michael Ring TD, launched the 2016 Edition of Ireland’s Blue Book at The Merrion Hotel last night, with MC, Marty Whelan entertaining guests throughout the evening.
The celebrations drew a host of well-known names with over 100 guests gathered and those in attendance included, Minister Michael Ring, Senator Catherine Noon, Niall Gibbons, CEO Tourism Ireland, and Sallyanne Clarke the new president of Ireland’s Blue Book.
Speaking at the launch Minister Ring said: ‘I commend Ireland’s Blue Book on this wonderful publication of luxury accommodation and fine-dining establishments across the island of Ireland. A warm welcome and great customer service are an essential part of the Irish tourism industry and the members of the Blue Book exude these qualities. Tourism is a key sector in Ireland’s economic recovery and the Blue Book establishments are playing their part by offering a very appealing and distinctive product that is attractive to overseas and domestic tourists alike. We have made great strides in tourism and I believe that by working together, Government and industry, we have succeeded in restoring Ireland’s reputation as a great place for a holiday.”
Sallyanne Clarke added: “I am thrilled and honoured to take on the role of president of Ireland’s Blue Book. It is such an exciting time, with 2016 being Northern Ireland’s Year of Food & Drink, and with positive tourism initiatives such as Ireland’s Ancient East and the Wild Atlantic Way our hotels and restaurants are looking forward to a busy year ahead.”
Founded by Myrtle Allen of Ballymaloe House and 11 other country houses in 1974, Ireland’s Blue Book is a collection of Irish country and manor houses, historic hotels and restaurants located throughout the island of Ireland. There are 49 gorgeous properties in the 2016 collection.


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A recent study says that many young people with migraine have vitamin deficiencies, but researchers are not certain whether vitamin supplementation would help prevent migraine attacks. The study was conducted by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
The study found a high percentage of children, teens, and young adults with migraine have mild deficiencies in vitamin D, riboflavin, and coenzyme Q10. Continue Reading
Prescriptions medications do not solve every headache sufferer’s pain. The NHF website is a great resource to research and discover alternative headache therapies. Below are some quick descriptions of therapies that can be used to treat headache. Continue Reading
High doses of Vitamin B-2 (riboflavin) may help prevent migraine headaches, a European study reports in the journal Neurology. The beneficial effects in reducing migraine frequency appeared after a month of daily doses of 400 mg, and increased over the next two months, researchers said.
The 400 mg daily dose is 200 times the recommended daily allowance of this vitamin. “If you are considering taking this supplement,” our pharmacy consultant says, “please speak with your physician and pharmacist about adding this to your daily regimen. Like medications, vitamins also can have side effects.” Continue Reading


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However – and this is a huge “however” for Bertino – they can only read if they can find the books they need and want.
And that’s why Bertino “killed Dewey.”
Troy, Bertino said, is one of the first school districts in Illinois to classify books based on Common Sense Categories rather than on the “antiquated” Dewey Decimal System, which is how libraries have classified books for more than a century.
Bertino feels Dewey is impractical for 21st century kids accustomed to searching online by keywords. The beauty of Common Sense Categories is that students easily transition to traditional libraries when they enter high school, Bertino said, even without ever formally learning Dewey.
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Punjabi-Canadian writer Rupi Kaur is the world’s hottest young poet — and while her work can now be found in bookstores nationwide, it was first made available on Instagram.
Two years ago, Kaur, now 25, rocketed to fame after she posted an image of herself on Instagram in which menstrual period blood appeared to be leaking through her sweatpants. Instagram removed the post for allegedly violating “community guidelines,” prompting a scathing response from Kaur in which she denounced the platform for, among other things, stigmatizing menstruation and enabling the objectification of underage girls. As her post went viral across the platform, social media users began following her work, and it wasn’t long until Kaur was a full-fledged Instagram sensation.
On Instagram, one can find full images of Kaur’s poetry, as well as images of the poet herself with poetry included in the comments. Despite the widespread availability of her work on the platform, her fans were more than excited when she published her debut poetry collection, Milk and Honey — in fact, Milk and Honey is the best-selling adult book in the U.S. so far this year, according to Bookscan. In an article for The Cut, Molly Fischer had an extended interview with Kaur, in which the young poet revealed the unlikely story behind how she first published her runaway bestseller — as well as what it was like to become Instagram famous while she was still a student.
my issue with what they consider beautiful is their concept of beauty centers around excluding people i find hair beautiful when a woman wears it like a garden on her skin that is the definition of beauty big hooked noses pointing upward to the sky like they’re rising to the occasion skin the color of earth my ancestors planted crops on to feed a lineage of women with thighs thick as tree trunks eyes like almonds deeply hooded with conviction the rivers of punjab flow through my bloodstream so don’t tell me my women aren’t as beautiful as the ones in your country ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ❤🌻a photo of family taken by yours truly🌻❤
Kaur’s new collection, The Sun and Her Flowers, arrived in stores on October 3rd.
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HP Inc shares outpace those of HPE in first trades since split
As HP splits, Meg Whitman seeks reinvention.
Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive Carly Fiorina has repeatedly said that her time spent running a huge company makes her a viable candidate to run the nation.PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA: When Meg Whitman, Hewlett-Packard’s chief executive, was preparing to cleave her company in two, she feared reliving a shoe disaster from early in her career. Whitman was an executive in charge of the Keds brand at Stride Rite a few decades ago as the company was making a transition to a new “high-tech” warehouse. The server, storage, networking, services, software, and cloud businesses will live under the HP Enterprise umbrella with Meg Whitman—who led legacy HP—as president and CEO.
The two executives have many similarities: Whitman ran as the Republican candidate for governor of California in 2010, losing to current governor Jerry Brown. Whitman worried so much about a similar hiccup that during planning meetings for the HP breakup, “Can we ship Keds?” became a sort of shorthand for worrying about bungling. When HP splits in two Sunday after a year of planning, what is left will bear little resemblance to the engineering-driven company founded more than 75 years ago in a garage not far from Stanford University.
Fortune‘s Barb Darrow summarized the company’s struggles this way: Exactly when things went off the rails is subject to debate, but many point to the controversial acquisition of Compaq Computer in 2001 by HP’s then-CEO Carly Fiorina as the start of the decline. Since then, the company’s had to weather such self-inflicted wounds as a pretexting scandal in which a board member, an executive and HP-paid investigators faced criminal charges for spying on journalists; the $1 billion acquisition of Palm Computing in 2010 to beef up HP’s mobile capabilities; then the sale of Palm’s intellectual property. The other, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, or HPE, will sell the computer servers, data storage, networking, software and consulting services that run a modern company.
There was also the ill-fated purchase of computer services giant EDS in 2008 and HP’s $11 billion bet on software company Autonomy, not to mention the dismal year-long tenure of Leo Apotheker. Whitman is now managing HP’s tricky ransition from one gigantic, but struggling, technology giant into two public companies, HP Enterprise HPE and HP Inc., which were born Monday. The question is whether Wall Street believes the two companies will benefit from the separation. “Anytime you make a change, you make a claim,” said Toni Sacconaghi, an analyst with Sanford C Bernstein. “They say, ‘We’re on the front edge, everyone will have to catch up to us.’ But both new companies aren’t that wildly different. HP, the less technically ambitious of the two new companies, will largely occupy the building that used to house HP’s famed research and development division. The offices of William Hewlett and David Packard, kept intact after they left more than 20 years ago, are being sealed off with a separate entrance so that employees of both companies can come by for visits.
Since October 6, 2014, the day Whitman announced the split, a 500-person team inside HP has done more than 300,000 tests of its systems to see if they work right, built 75,000 new ways to interface with its computers and cloned 2,800 applications to use in one company or another. This kind of big technology upgrading will be attractive to the information technology, or IT, departments at companies going through change, said Scott Spradley, who led the team. “Most people think IT knows when its servers are going to go down, but the reality is, they mostly rely on manual tickets,” he said. “We automated everything.” As transformational as Whitman’s message sounds, around HP it is also familiar. Carly Fiorina, now a Republican presidential candidate, wanted customers to learn from the way HP consolidated operations after it bought Compaq for about $25 billion in 2002. Like Whitman, Fiorina and Hurd both took over HP with little previous experience of HP and had built careers largely on their skills in sales and marketing.
This is another thing that has to change, said Whitman, who for years ran the auction site eBay. “This is crazy — Carly, Mark, Leo, me — the learning curve is too steep, the technology is too complex for an outsider to have to learn it all.” One year into the job, Whitman gave a devastating report on the company’s health, sending the stock sharply lower before it gradually recovered. And one year ago, she concluded that HP needed radical change. “She had in strategic folks from Goldman Sachs and McKinsey,” said Chris Hsu, HPE’s chief operating officer.
His financially oriented metrics have become common standards among Whitman’s top executives, who had used a wide variety of measurements to gauge the performance of their business units.
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The Royal Fleet Auxiliaryâs newest vessel, the Tidespring has made her inaugural call to Portland Port today.
2017-09-01 - read story »
Portland Port officially opened the extension to their cruise berth on 11th April this year, since then it has been tried and tested by some of the biggest cruise ships to ever visit the port.
2017-07-06 - read story »
On the 14th June 2017, the cruise ship Adonia docked at Portland Port, unusually though she had no passengers on board as it was not an ordinary cruise call. During its short stay in Portland Port, the Adonia was returned to its original P&O Cruises branding before setting sail for Southampton to start its first P&O Cruise since 2016.
2017-06-20 - read story »
Portland Port is eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Disney Magic as she makes her inaugural visit on 23rd May. The Disney Magic is over 300m long and can accommodate more than 2,800 passengers. This makes her the biggest cruise ship to ever visit Portland.
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Progress on Portland Portâs main cruise berth, Outer Coaling Pier, continues at pace. Steel re-enforcement is currently being installed in the new outer dolphin with a view to pouring first stage concrete in early March. The first stage concrete has already been poured on the inner dolphin and progress is now being made with the remaining re-enforcement and establishing the foundation arrangements for six new 150 tonne bollards and a capstan that will eventually be mounted on the inner dolphin. There will also be six 150 tonne bollards and a capstan on the outer dolphin which has been designed as a mooring dolphin only.
2017-03-01 - read story »
Portland Port has recently completed the restoration of the historic lighthouse situated at the main entrance to the harbour. Two opportunities were available to the Port; the cheaper option would have been to retire the existing lighthouse and use a modern counterpart. After deliberating both options, the decision was made to restore the existing structure to maintain the historical integrity of the breakwater.
2017-02-21 - read story »
Portland Portâs cruise season got off to a surprise early start on Monday with the arrival of the Cruise and Maritime Voyages vessel Marco Polo. Her return to the UK from her previous cruise to South America and the Amazon river was delayed by adverse weather conditions last week which meant that the Marco Polo could not make it back to her turnaround port of Bristol in time to start her next cruise but instead had to head to Portland.
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Portland Portâs cruise season is looking to be a record breaking one with the greatest number of cruise passengers to date. Furthermore, 2017 will also see a record number of inaugural calls during an extended season, running from April to November. Overall the port is expecting to handle 24 cruise ships bringing over 36,000 passengers into Portland. Of these 24 calls, 10 will be first time visitors.
2017-01-19 - read story »
Portland Port is having a busy start to 2017 with most berths occupied.
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The works to extend our main cruise berth; Outer Coaling Pier are well underway. The piling for the outer dolphin is complete with piling for the inner dolphin being put in place at the moment.
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Portland Port has announced that the extension works to its main cruise berth, the Outer Coaling Pier, have commenced.
2016-11-15 - read story »
Disney Cruise Lines have recently announced that they are to visit Portland in the 2017 cruise season. The anticipated arrival of the Disney Magic next year is news that demonstrates the progress Portland Port continues to make in the cruise industry.
2016-04-19 - read story »
Following a lengthy planning process, the board at Portland Port have approved and finalised plans for the extension of the portâs primary cruise berth, with works scheduled to start in spring this year. Portland is one of just three ports on the south coast of the UK that can already handle vessels up to 300m LOA alongside. The new facility, which will be finished in time for the 2017 season will further strengthen the ports position by increasing this capability to berth vessels in excess of 340m LOA alongside.
2016-03-18 - read story »
This week Portland Port and Harbour Authority welcomed the arrival of the newest member of the harbour towage fleet, the Rufus Castle. Formally undertaking towage and offshore support services on the east coast of the UK, the tug was purchased by the harbour authority following the recent sale of the ports oldest operating tug, the Sandsfoot Castle. Its 40 hour journey from Hull to Portland went very well, even with the Gale force winds it encountered during its final 6 hour approach.
2015-11-30 - read story »
Portland Port is delighted to announce that global oil and shipping company Monjasa have started their bunker operations. The first bunker delivery was delivered by based bunker barge, MT Skaw Provider to general cargo vessel, MV Lagoon Phoenix, directly followed by a delivery to the Greek owned Bulk Carrier, MV Star Harmony. The conditions throughout operations were challenging with some of the worst winds seen this year, however the port working alongside Portland Bunkers UK and Monjasa, successfully managed to undertake both operations safely and efficiently, so that minimal delays were incurred.
2015-11-30 - read story »
Portland Port is delighted to announce that it has won Cruise Insightâs âMost Responsive Portâ award this year at the Cruise Shipping Exhibition in Miami.
2015-03-19 - read story »
A surprise turnaround call kicks of the 2015 cruise season.
2015-03-02 - read story »
Portland Port has recently hosted its first cruise educational event. The event has been a year in the making and its aim was to introduce the ground tour operators who work on behalf of the cruise lines to more local attractions, giving these local businesses the ideal opportunity to market their products directly to this key group of decision makers
2014-11-04 - read story »
Portland Port have recently unveiled plans showing their intention to go ahead with a berth extension that would be capable for handling vessels up to 340 metres.
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Portland Port becomes most popular South West cruise destination. Portland Port establishes itself as the most popular cruise destination in the South West of the UK.
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(SEATTLE) -- In a move that will put it in direct competition with Netflix Inc., Amazon.com Inc. announced Tuesday it will offer its paid members instant and unlimited streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows.
The added feature will be available immediately to the online retailer's Prime members at no extra cost. They will be able to choose from an inventory of over 5,000 movies and TV shows to watch online.
Prime membership is available for $79 and also offers customers free two-day shipping on orders. New customers can sign up to test the new service now for a free, one-month trial.
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Armonk, N.Y. -- IBM said Wednesday it has completed its acquisition of Emptoris Inc., expanding IBM’s cloud-based analytics offerings that provide supply chain intelligence, or smarter commerce.
“Developing the right procurement strategy and an adaptive supply chain are keys to achieving the business objectives of smarter commerce,” said Craig Hayman, general manager, IBM Industry Solutions. “Together, Emptoris and IBM's integrated solutions will transform how clients manage compliance and mitigate supply risk.”
With this acquisition, IBM builds on its capabilities in the procurement aspect of smarter commerce and extends it to a new line of c-suite executives – chief procurement officers.
With the closing of this acquisition, approximately 725 Emptoris employees will join IBM’s software group.


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Kratom Industry Looks For States' Help; Heavy Metals Tests Tarnish Its Image
Georgia, Utah age-restrict kratom product sales and set labeling requirements. American Kratom Association says states' actions and its recently adopted GMP standards should help weed out bad actors, but FDA says lab testing found high levels of heavy metals in kratom supplements.
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The new store, which is the retailer’s 23rd opening this year, is located at 640 W Cuthbert Blvd in Haddon Township, New Jersey.
Sprouts’ new store spans 23,000ft² and offers an open and ventilated farmers market experience with an open layout.
Sprouts chief executive officer Jack Sinclair said: “Following the unveiling of our 399th store just last week in Rialto, CA, and now, on the opposite coast, our 400th store celebrates its opening in Haddon Township, NJ.
“The expansion not only marks a significant milestone, but also represents our success in offering high quality better-for-you products to our customers coast to coast. To our remarkable teams, loyal customers, and supportive partners, thank you for being integral to this incredible accomplishment.”
The expansion aligns with Sprouts’ five-year plan, which aims to expand by 10% year-over-year.
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The retailer has a presence in 23 US states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland and New Jersey.
Last week, Sprouts revealed plans to open a new store in Tampa on 15 September.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Sprouts is a speciality retailer of fresh, natural and organic food in the US. It offers products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based and gluten-free.
Sprouts chief operating officer Nick Konat said: “Our journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, with our trajectory fuelled by our dedication to delivering a wide assortment of organic groceries, local farm-fresh produce, and quality healthy products that cater to any dietary needs. As we celebrate our 400th store milestone, we now set our sights on the promising path ahead, looking forward to continuing growth and positive impact in the communities we serve.”


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Apple iPhone 12 Will Not Ship With EarPods & Charger: Report
Apple has been selling the eaphones and the charger in the box ever since the launch of the fist iPhone.
If everything goes according to plan, we may get to see the iPhone 12 (not the official name) in September – that time of the year when a new iPhone is launched.
As per numerous reports that have surfaced online and also according to a revelation made by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the new iPhone will not have a charging adapter and earphones in the box when it is shipped.
In a research note obtained by MacRumors which was sent to the company’s investors, Apple is looking to exclude the earphones from the box as they are looking to push the sales of the AirPods.
It is also possible that Apple might release a cheaper version of the AirPods that currently cost Rs 15,000.
The obtained notes also go on to add that the box might not include the charging adapter as well which means this time around all that you will get in the box will be an iPhone and a Type-C to lightning cable.
As per the MacRumors report, analysts at the British bank Barclays have come up with this conclusion after discussions with multiple Apple retailers.
Despite being behind on the production schedule by almost four to six weeks, it is believed that Apple will go ahead with the launch of its smartphone flagship in September itself.
If the above reports are true and Apple does decide to not sell the accessories in the box, customers will have to shell out extra to get the headphones and adapters.
Currently, a 5W Apple charging adapter costs Rs 1,700 in India while the 18W adapter is priced at Rs 3,950 approx which only ships with the iPhone 11 Pro.
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Is Chicken Sustainable?
Sustainability in agriculture continues to be a hot topic among U.S. shoppers. More and more shoppers want to know, “Is this product sustainable? What is its environmental impact?”
Based on 2019 research from the National Chicken Council, the environmental impact of chicken is one of the top factors impacting purchase decisions. However, misconceptions surrounding chicken production are widespread, with half of respondents of the same survey saying they aren’t even moderately knowledgeable about chicken production’s impact on the environment.
To help you make the most informed decisions about your food, we want to give you the inside scoop on how chicken is produced with the environment in mind.
Every step of the chicken supply chain, from farm to table, has an impact on our environment. That’s why the industry has committed itself to reducing its footprint in meaningful ways while also maintaining and advocating for the humane treatment of chickens.
This commitment to being sustainable stewards has led to the environmental impact of raising a flock to decrease dramatically over the last five decades. Today, it takes 75% fewer resources to produce the same amount of chicken than it did in 1965. That’s 58% less water and 72% less farmland.
But don’t just take our word for it…
The progress towards becoming better environmental stewards has been made possible in large part by farmers who are constantly looking for new ways to innovate. In 2019, we had the opportunity to speak with four farmers to learn what sustainability means to them and see how they are implementing new technology and sustainable farming practices. Take a look:
It’s easy to tell from the video that today’s modern chicken farm features efficient, technology-friendly operations. Sustainable farming practices, like recycling chicken litter as fertilizer and implementing nutrient management plans for soil, create a cyclical method to use life-giving resources while minimizing waste and GHGs.
If you are looking for more info on how your decision to choose chicken at the grocery store impacts the environment, head over to our sustainability FAQ.
The next time you are at the store, we hope you’ll feel more informed about your decision to choose chicken. If you want to get to know even more about the chicken you buy, head to this helpful infographic on food labels.


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For the holidays, UGG Australia is hoping to excite the Twinkle Toes among its core audience, with a new video promoting a glittery version of its classic short boot. The Twinkling Lights video, created by M&C Saatchi LA, is part of a larger holiday initiative, and includes such online components as shopping via Instagram, ship to store, and same-day delivery in some markets.
The upbeat video shows elaborately choreographed dancers prancing around a snowy pine tree, as they create an elaborate snowflake out of sparkling lights. The campaign, which includes online videos, social media, out-of-home ads and street-projections, is running in the U.S., Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, Japan, as well as key markets in Europe.
And it looks like Santa may bring Ugg just the sales kick it’s looking for, as a snowy winter sends Americans in search of shorter, more practical boots rather than the over-the-knee fashion looks that many retailers bet on early n the season.
“The boots that are performing well this fall season are those with comfort, waterproof and classic features,” writes Sam Poser, an analyst who follows the footwear industry for Sterne Agee. “Dress and dress/casual boots continue to struggle.”
He says that bodes well for Ugg, owned by Deckers Brands. “Strong results from the Timberland brand (+18%) and the 24% increase for the UGG brand in the second quarter are indicative of where the strength lies.”
He says that the winners so far this season seem to be waterproof dress boots from La Canadienne and Blondo, as well as boots and shoes in the $400-plus range, including Thierry Rabotin and Arche.
“While it's a bit early to judge the season, Ugg boots are said to be performing well by a number of retailers, and certainly the cold weather will not hurt.”
He expects Ugg sales, which climbed 23% in the first half, to increase by 9%.


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Comztek has been named Adobe distributor of the year. The announcement was made at the inaugural Adobe Eagle Awards.
Says Suria Cronje, channel manager at Comztek: “Adobe is an important brand for Comztek and we have invested a lot of time and resources, including the appointment of additional dedicated sales staff, in growing the Adobe brand both in South Africa and the rest of Africa. Receiving this award is a pleasing indication of the mutually beneficial nature our relationship with Adobe.”
Comztek beat two other local distributors to clinch the title for this year.


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Tomorrow sees the 30th anniversary of the release of Return of The Jedi. To celebrate, here are 30 things you might not have known about the movie.
We’re only days away from the new Netflix-only season of Arrested Development, but it still can’t come soon enough. Here are four clips to hold everyone over until Sunday.
Yesterday, Amazon announced the launch of Kindle Worlds — a way for fanfic writers to publish. But does the fine print make it more trouble than its worth?
Warner Bros. has tapped a new writer to pen a screenplay based on the book Spacesuit: Fashioning Apollo, which chronicles the Playtex designers behind the NASA program’s spacesuits.
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NW Phoenix School Doubles The Amount of Funds to ShelterBlog ▸ Campuses | March 8, 2013
Chrysalis, an anti-domestic violence shelter in the Phoenix area, was presented with twice the amount of funds from the Northwest Phoenix Empire Beauty School during the school’s Celebrating Mom event. The students and staff raised $4,398.20 for the shelter during National Day of Beauty in October.
The students were excited about the amount they raised since it was double what they had presented to the shelter last year. Jodie Weisenberg who accepted the check on behalf of Chrysalis told the crowd, “Thanks to you all for raising such a significant amount of money for Chrysalis! You are really making a difference in our community!”
Besides the check presentation, the Northwest Phoenix students and staff also hosted a fashion show for all the guests and those who inspire them such as their moms, friends and other family members. The teams for the fashion show were composed of three students and each student had a different task—hairstylist, makeup artist, and model.
The students decided to revolve their fashion show theme around “Love” since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Students were dressed from head to toe in their best pink, white and red fashions for the show with elegant makeup and up-dos.
The students and staff also offered tours of the school, free beauty services throughout the day and refreshments for invited guests.


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Twitter is also becoming TikTok
The broadcast features of the TikTok application, which was initially humiliated by all social media, have now started to take place in almost all media and continue to do so. Twitter was one of those who caught the wind.
2021 is the year of transformation for Twitter. CEO Jack Dorsay stepped down. New CEO Parag Agrawal took over with the dream of a faster moving company. A few days after Agrawal’s new post, the company put a giant update to the test. Twitter has launched a TikTok-like video stream in India.
It will be in the Explore tab.
The new feature will be located in the Explore tab. You will see videos streaming down. It is a question of how Twitter user will use this place. Twitter is a text-oriented platform, while the trend of social media usage is shifting towards video. A limited solution has come to the long-standing problem of disappearing tweets on the microblogging site Twitter. The disappearing tweets problem seen in Android, iOS and desktop version was affecting many users


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After a washout yr for retailers, way of life retailer Consumers Cease has laid out aggressive enlargement plans by its core enterprise. With a pointy deal with rising its omnichannel, non-public label, magnificence and personal shopper segments; the corporate’s MD & CEO Venu Nair instructed CNBC-TV18 in an unique interview that the retailer expects to double its enterprise in three-four years.
This aggressive enlargement plan will see the corporate opening 10-12 department shops and 5-10 magnificence shops by March 31, 2022, whereas rising digital and omnichannel enterprise by 15-20 p.c within the subsequent three years, if not larger.
Personal labels and the wonder companies would be the different two progress drivers. Consumers Cease goals to launch new non-public labels that might cater to rising way of life wants and greater than double the non-public labels enterprise over the following 12 months. On the wonder entrance, it’s going to launch 50 new manufacturers within the subsequent 12 months, whereas doubling its on-line magnificence enterprise.
Consumers Cease’s confidence might additionally stem the faster-than-expected restoration that the retail trade has seen from the lows of the second wave with some areas practically recovering to pre-COVID ranges of 2019. And with vaccination selecting up in India, customers Cease, and the trade say they’re seeing elevated confidence in shoppers to not solely go to shops, but additionally time spent on looking and procuring with ease on the shops.
The same present of confidence additionally got here from Raymond Group’s CMD Gautam Singhania who instructed CNBC-TV18 on the launch of its new shirting garment assortment ‘Vibez’ that every one its companies are recovering and are at the moment wherever between 90 and 110 p.c of pre-Covid ranges.
Beer corporations penalised for cartelisation
India’s antitrust watchdog has penalised beer corporations for indulging in cartelisation in sale and provide of beer in varied states and UTs throughout the nation, in varied methods together with by the platform of All India Brewers’ Affiliation (AIBA) from 2009 to October 10, 2018, with Carlsberg India becoming a member of in from 2012 and AIBA serving as a platform for facilitating such cartelisation since 2013.
What did the beer makers do?
In response to the CCI’s order, United Breweries Restricted (UBL), SABMiller India Restricted (now renamed as Anheuser Busch InBev India Ltd (AB InBev’ publish acquisition) and Carlsberg India Personal Restricted (CIPL) engaged in value co-ordination in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Delhi and Puducherry.
These corporations additionally restricted provide of beer in Maharashtra, Odisha and West Bengal in contravention of the provisions of Part 3(3)(b) of the Act, amongst different violations discovered.
Carlsberg and UBL, which have been fined Rs 120 crore and Rs 750 crore, respectively, instructed CNBC-TV18 that they have been analyzing and reviewing the order after each corporations got good thing about discount in penalty beneath the provisions of Part 46 of the Act – 40 p.c to UBL and 20 p.c to CIPL.
In the meantime, AB InBev has been given a one hundred pc good thing about discount, which means no penalty might be imposed on Ab InBev by the regulator.
“The CCI determined that we have been the only real firm recognized as receiving no penalty in anyway and famous that we had ‘initiated inner definitive corrective administrative and HR measures’ in addition to ‘initiated widespread compliance applications for its workers.’ We’re happy with these feedback as we take compliance and ethics very significantly,” an AB InBev India Spokesperson mentioned.
Warning labels on junk meals quickly?
India’s meals security regulator could introduce the long-pending front-of-pack-labelling (FOPL) for packaged meals to curb consumption of junk meals. The Meals Security and Requirements Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO Arun Singhal mentioned earlier this week that there was a necessity for packaged meals to show info in an easier method concerning the impression of their consumption so that customers are capable of make an knowledgeable alternative.
The regulator has been pushing for this since practically two years now, and final yr it had proposed the identical within the draft of the Labelling and Show laws, however discussions with the trade had not been profitable.
The regulator desires packaged meals to show purple colour-coding on front-of-the-pack labels on packaged meals merchandise that comprise high-fat, high-sugar and high-salt content material ranges.
In response to trade sources, a number of considerations have been raised by just a few within the trade, together with a priority that an upfront warning might deter shoppers from shopping for the merchandise, which might then impression gross sales of client meals corporations.
Some additionally say that there’s a distinction of opinion within the nature of labelling by way of what ingredient or substance must be displayed within the FOPL. FSSAI’s Singhal additionally mentioned that there was consensus on most technical facets, the character of the labelling is but to be determined upon with the trade. For now, FSSAI has roped in IIM-Ahmedabad to conduct a survey on this, and on the premise of which, Singhal mentioned, laws might be drafted.
New entrant in FMCG private care
The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group on Thursday introduced that it has forayed into private care phase with the launch of pores and skin and hair care merchandise by its FMCG enterprise Guilt Free Industries and is focusing on Rs 400-500 crore in income in four-five years.
Cashing in on the rising development towards pure merchandise, the group has launched shampoo, hair conditioner, face wash and face lotions based mostly on pure elements beneath a model referred to as Naturali.


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Martin DeRose has joined the Holiday Inn in Mount Kisco as its food and beverage manager. He will oversee restaurant and catering functions at the hotel.
DeRose has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently as director of banquets and dining operations manager at The Castle and Spa in Tarrytown. He previously was with Polonaise Caterers in Yonkers and the Doral Arrowwood Resort in Rye Brook.
The hotel is owned by Roedel Cos., based in Wilton, New Hampshire.


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Netflix loses $50 billion in market cap in just 24 hours after reporting its first loss of subscribers in 10 years.
The streaming platform reported a loss of 200,000 subscribers compared to the previous quarter, with even bigger losses yet to come – it’s anticipated Netflix could lose up to two million subscribers in the second quarter.
While still a titan of home entertainment – and perhaps still the most ubiquitous – Netflix’s dominance has been diluted by competitors such as Disney+ and Amazon Prime, not to mention the recent price hike and Russian sanctions.
As a result of the news, shares in Netflix dropped by 35 percent, down 62.5 percent year-to-date, making it the worst-performing stock of the year in the S&P 500, BBC News reports.
For example, William Ackman – considered to be a reputable American financier – ditched his $1.1 billion (£840 million) investment in Netflix, even taking a loss of more than $400 million (£306m).
This slump cause Netflix to wipe more than $50 billion (£38bn) off its market cap, with investors on Wall Street concerned over its long-term potential given that it’s a household name and still experiencing such massive losses.
In a note to its shareholders, Netflix wrote: “Our revenue growth has slowed considerably as our results and forecast below show. Streaming is winning over linear, as we predicted, and Netflix titles are very popular globally.


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Jay-Z to Auction ‘Reasonable Doubt’ NFT at Sotheby’s
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The news comes fresh on the heels of a lawsuit filed against another Roc-A-Fella founder over an attempted NFT.
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