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McDonald's clearly doesn't rest on its laurels for very long. As the last of the Halloween-themed Happy Meals were snatched up yesterday and the dust settled around its recent Adult Happy Meals, the fast-food chain revealed another super exciting collaboration—and yes, it's another Happy Meal.
Starting today, you can nab a new Black Panther-themed Happy Meal at participating Mickey D's locations nationwide. The sleek black and purple Happy Meal will coincide with the sequel to the wildly popular "Black Panther" movie, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," which hits theaters on Nov. 11.
So what exactly will you find in the new box? One of ten Black Panther superhero toys, featuring characters from the original movie and the sequel.
The Black Panther Happy Meal comes on the heels of the Adult Happy Meal, which caused the chain's foot traffic to grow by 37% over the previous year the week it was launched, and McDonald's could have another winner on its hands with this mass-appeal collaboration.
The first "Black Panther" movie wasn't just popular with the younger audiences—it was the top-grossing superhero film of all time in the United States. While kids will be excited by the sleek new packaging, parents are likely to be swayed by the positive message the movie franchise sends.
"The first Black Panther movie inspired a new generation of Marvel lovers—and that's because of the powerful story it told, brought to life by an incredibly talented cast," said Jennifer Healan, VP of U.S. Marketing, Brand Content and Engagement at McDonald's. "It set a whole new standard for representation on the big screen."
If the craze around the Adult Happy Meal—which saw the toys selling for over $300,000 on eBay—and last year's wildly popular Pokemon-themed Happy Meal has taught us anything, it's to get your closest McDonald's as soon as these drop, because the toys are likely to be a major hit.


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After the launch of the Galaxy Watch 4 series in the year 2021, Samsung started planning for the next series of smartwatches – the Galaxy Watch 5. Obviously, the watches in this series come with more impressive features and designs than the previous ones.
Previously, the Korean tech giant had stated that the Galaxy Watch 5 series would be launched in the second half of the year 2022. This time around, Samsung is not continuing its tradition as it will leave the classic model and start a new trend by introducing the Pro variant along with the Galaxy Watch 5.
As the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 launch time approaches, we have started hearing many rumors, leaks, and more information and we’ve started tracking it too. So in this article, you will get all the information about Galaxy Watch 5.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5/5 Pro
July 10: Support pages go live
Tipster Ronald Quandt spotted that Samsung has published support pages for the unreleased Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro smartwatches on its official websites in Belgium, Denmark, and Norway. It embeds the 40mm and 44mm sizes, as well as the 45mm Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.
Galaxy Watch 5 40mm – SM-R905F
Galaxy Watch 5 44mm – SM-R915F
Galaxy Watch 5 Pro 45mm – SM-925F
July 07: Press renders leaked
91Mobiles have recently managed to get the official high-resolution, 3D ‘turntable’ renders of the two upcoming smartwatches from every angle. Let’s have a look at these renders.
June 23: Price Leaked
Tipster Roland Quandt recently revealed the price of all three models of the series including the LTE and Bluetooth – Galaxy Watch 5 40mm, Galaxy Watch 5 44mm, and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro 45mm. Read more here…
Samsung Galaxy Watch5
40mm BT ~300 Euro
40mm LTE ~ 350 Euro
Pink Gold, Gray, Silver
44mm BT ~350 Euro
44mm LTE ~400 Euro
Blue, Gray, Silver
45mm BT ~490 Euro
45mm LTE ~540 Euro
*price conversion and taxes may make numbers differ from actual MSRP.
— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) June 22, 2022
June 20: What’s new coming in Galaxy Watch 5
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 lineup will come pre-installed with Wear OS. The Watch 4 has recently received the long-awaited Google Assistant but the Galaxy Watch 5 series will have this out of the box. Read detailed information here…
June 18: Certified by FCC
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified three more Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 with model number SM-R905, SM-R915, and SM-R925. Read more here…
June 17: Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Color Variants Leaked
Recently a well known tipster, evleaks expaosed the color variants of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 series. According to tipster, Galaxy Watch 5 will offer 4 different colors while Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will have two colors. Read the full story here…
June 16: Galaxy Watch 5 Pro renders show thick bezels
Again, the sparkling concept creator HoiINDI has exposed the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro in three different colors. The renders show that the Galaxy Watch 5 has very thick bezels, making the watch look ugly. Read the full story here…
June 14: FCC listing
Earlier, the wireless charger of the Galaxy Watch 5 appeared on the United States’ FCC database, and now, the smartwatch itself was spotted on the certification authority, confirming the charging speed of 10W.
June 13: Negative feedback
Tipster IceUniverse disclosed that the Galaxy Watch 5 series will be the ugliest smartwatches in the history of Samsung. At the same time, the same source revealed that the Galaxy Watch 5 will have thick bezels that looks like a cheap smartwatch.
Galaxy Watch5 Pro, the contrast between the display part and the bezel, yes its bezel and metal frame are still wide, far behind Apple's stylish design. pic.twitter.com/FTuH0hPh77
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) June 13, 2022
June 10: Galaxy Watch 5 renders in three different colors
Now, HoiINDI has exposed Galaxy Watch 5 renders that very well defines Galaxy Watch 5 design. In addition to this, the concept creator revealed the three stunning colors including Phantom Black, Sapphire Blue and Pink Gold. Read the full story here…
June 9: Launch date and colorways leaked
According to the tipster, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro will be launched on August 26 along with Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4. The watch will be announced on August 10 and pre-orders will start from that day itself.
Aside from this, the tipster also reveals the availability of Galaxy Watch 5 /5 Pro colors, check them below.
Galaxy Watch 5
- 40mm – Phantom Black, Silver, Pink Gold
- 44mm – Phantom Black, Silver, Sapphire (blueish color)
Galaxy Watch 5 Pro
- 46mm – Phantom Black, Silver
Watch 5 (40mm)
Phantom Black, Silver, Pink Gold
Watch 5 (44mm)
Phantom Black, Silver, Sapphire (blueish color)
Watch 5 Pro (46mm)
Phantom Black, Silver
Announcement / pre-orders Aug 10
Launch Aug 26
— Jon Prosser (@jon_prosser) June 8, 2022
June 03: Support body temperature measurement feature
Samsung Health app beta update confirms the ‘Pro’ model also features a toggle for ‘Skin temperature during sleep’, as reported by a Reddit user. Read the full story here
May 31: 360 RRA listing
Recently, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Watch 5’s charger got certified by the RRA listing. The certification reveals that the Watch 5’s charger has model number “ER-OR900.”
May 31: Rotating bezel isn’t coming
Samsung insider IceUniverse revealed that the company will not introduce the rotating bezel Galaxy smartwatch this year which was previously expected to be the Watch 5 Pro.
I really hope Samsung is going to keep that iconic rotating bezel instead of replacing it with another inferior "solution".
I'm so ready to get that Galaxy Watch5 Pro and I think (and hope) it's going to be a big upgrade.
— Alvin (@sondesix) May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022: 360 Renders
An emerging concept creator HoiINDI has appeared with the 3D view of the device in the form of a video that provides its complete 360-degree look, revealing five different colors including Black, White, Peach, Green, and Red. Read the full story here
May 26, 2022: Concept Renders
Just recently, a sparkling concept creator HoiINDI shared the renders of the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro that gives us an early look at the design of the wearable The creator revealed the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 in Black color. Read the full story here
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro – Thin Bezels, Bigger Battery🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/u8lvt4yrTc
— HoiINDI (@HoiIndi) May 26, 2022
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From, Sammy Fans YouTube
Samsung Wear OS smartwatches to get Google Home, Personal Safety apps
It’s known that Google is working on bringing Google Photos Watch Face to the Wear OS smartwatches. Now the Wear OS Google Photos watch face alongside Google Home and Personal Safety apps have appeared on Google Play Store, suggesting their early arrival.
Tipster Mishaal Rahman has recently shared the screenshots of the Google Photos, Google Home, and Personal Safety apps on the Wear OS that he tool from Play Store. He also suggets that these Wear OS applications will launch alongside the Pixel Watch next week.
Google Photos watch face:
Google Photos is a watch face for Wear OS devices that will allow users to set single or multiple personal photos as their watch faces. As per the information, you can set your photos that will have a circular crop based on the design of the watch.
You will meet two configurations including Date/Date and Time that can be added on top of the watch face. It is also reported to provide users with the ability to cycle through the selected images throughout the day.
Evidently, the new Google Photos watch face looks similar to the Android 12 lock screen. Check the images below:
Google Home app:
Wear OS Google Home app likely features a card list design, with smart home devices listed inside a rounded rectangle. It also includes an icon background color, device name, and room name.
It will also offer the ability to easily increase or decrease the temperature and adjust the brightness using the “+” and “-” buttons. In addition to this, there is also a security notification of “Person seen” in one of the screenshots.
Personal Safety app:
The informer further shows the screenshots of the Personal Safely app for Wear OS devices. It will reportedly help customers call a predefined emergency contact or service.
Furthermore, currently, there is no information on which Wear OS smartwatches will get the Google Photos, Google Home, and Personal Safety apps. Since the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 5 are running the latest version of Google’s Wear OS, it’s expected that these wearables will also get it in the coming time.
Google Wallet double-click shortcut reappears for Galaxy Watch (Wear OS)
Google always keeps its Wear OS smartwatch users updated with the latest features and functions. As the company replaced the Google Pay app with Google Wallet for smartphones, it did the same for Wear OS running smartwatches. However, Wear OS device owners have started encountering the issue that the Google Wallet double-click shortcut is not working, fortunately, it is now fixed.
A couple of months ago, Google released a new update to the Wear OS Google Pay app, which replaced the app with the Wallet app and made it available to more Wear OS-based smartwatch users. Undoubtedly, the change brought a lot of functionalities to the devices but carried the double-click shortcut issue as well.
Since the wearable app is meant for quickly making payments with credit and debit cards, the issue has troubled a lot of Galaxy Watch and other Wear OS-running smartwatch users as they were not able to take full advantage of their devices.
Meanwhile, recently, Google started rolling out a new Wear OS app update through the Play Store that fixes the Google Wallet double-click shortcut problem. Many customers have noticed that the shortcut has again started functioning after installing the latest version.
It is worth mentioning that the Fossil Gen 5 and TicWatch owners have reported that this fix is coming with version 188.8.131.521251175. If you are also facing such a problem with your smartwatch, make sure to upgrade to the latest version and get a seamless payment experience through your wrist.
Wear OS Google Wallet:
Google officially declared that it has big plans for the Wear OS Wallet app and these will be released by the end of this year. There are changes that the company could bring some Android smartphone Wallet app features to smartwatches as well.
Via – 9To5Google
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is Samsung’s unforgettable creation, unboxing again!
Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 4 smartwatch lineup alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 foldables last August. Well, Samsung also launched the Galaxy Watch 5 series last month, but we are unboxing the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic once again in remembrance of the physical rotating bezel.
The software part of this smartwatch lineup is also worth noticing as Samsung ditched its own developed Tizen OS in favor of Google’s Wear OS, however, it’s skinned by the One UI Watch operating system. Also, it was the first time Samsung updated the classic and modern designs at the same time.
Consumers are already rocking with the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, which we are having yet another unboxing experience with its design, first impression, and yes, the physical rotating bezel, which is not introduced with its successor.
You can check out our new Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Unboxing video below.
The retail box includes the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and the charging cradle alongside the user manual and some other papers. The charger has a USB Type-A connector, which charges the Galaxy smartwatch at a maximum of 5W (5V/1A), well, your Galaxy phone can charge it as well.
Why we’re saying Watch 4 Classic ‘still’ unbeatable:
The Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro come with a whole new sapphire crystal display, Samsung’s improved BioActive Sensor, and Exynos W920 chipset with 1.5 GB RAM. Since the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 are just one year old, Samsung is offering better trade-in deals while upgrading to the Watch 5 or 5 Pro.
For a year, the Galaxy Watch 5 will remain the latest smartwatch offered by Samsung, but it brings the same operating system as the Galaxy Watch 4, which is a year old now. The Watch 4 also debuted the first generation BioActive sensor, which consists of three chips in a small package.
Just like the Galaxy Watch 5 series, their predecessors pack lots of the same specifications such as the Exynos W920 chipset, 1.5 GB RAM, and 16GB of storage in addition to the battery capacity, except for the iconic physical rotating bezel, which makes Watch 4 Classic – unforgettable.

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Brings over 40 years of hardware experience to town
Kent Carmichael of Ulysses said the decision to open an Ace Hardware store in Marion was much like collaborating in his first: a great opportunity that presented itself.
He and his wife, Sandra, purchased the old Seacat building in October with plans to expand the store before opening an Ace Hardware. Opening is tentatively scheduled for Feb. 1.
“The building size and location fit what we do,” Carmichael said. “It was an opportunity to serve the community and expand.
“We’re excited about the store. Businesswise, you can either green and grow or sit and rot. We know some people in the area who have been good customers of ours in Ulysses, and when they told us about the building we decided to pursue it.”
Carmichael plans to expand the store by knocking out the east wall and adding 2,500 square feet of sales space, bringing the buildings size to 12,500 square feet, and redoing the floor before even opening.
He said this expansion would allow him to offer more product lines. The store will offer traditional hardware items, as well as more farm items, such as feed and mineral licks for cattle and other livestock, and a greater selection of nuts and bolts.
“Our products will be geared towards gardeners and the do-it-yourselfer,” Carmichael said. “We kind of specialize in paint and cleaning supplies at two other stores. We plan to be a Purina dealer, and will offer Science Diet, and Dura-life.”
The store will also offer regularly needed items for USD 408 and city crews. Carmichael said the store will be open seven days a week and employ eight to 10 people. He is currently taking applications and talking to potential employees, but the hiring process will not officially begin until after Jan. 1.
“We’ve got a lot to do before we reach that point,” he said. “I don’t want to jump the gun.”
Carmichael has been in the hardware business since 1970. He is originally from Ellis County, and graduated with an accounting degree from Emporia State University. His wife is a retired teacher.
“I began working at a store in Liberal, and the man who owned the store asked me if I wanted to co-own a store with him in Ulysses,” Carmichael said.
Carmichael agreed to the proposed partnership and has expanded his business from that first initial store into a four-store empire. The couple owns stores in Ulysses, Larned, and Scott City and now Marion. They are also associated with a store in Liberal and one in Oklahoma. Carmichael said the Marion store would be centrally located between distributors and a daughter and son-in-law who live in Manhattan.
“We’re looking forward to being there,” he said. “There has been such a positive response from the community.”


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Both Redmi and Realme are racing to offer 64MP cameras to their customers. Redmi Note 8 Pro recently launched in China with a 64MP quad-camera module, just a day after Realme decided to take the wraps off its own 64MP quad-camera-laden Realme XT. Well, Realme XT will be the first 64MP camera phone to launch in India on September 13.
Realme CEO Madhav Sheth today took to Twitter to confirm that Realme XT will launch in India next week. The Chinese giant just recently debuted its first-ever quad-camera lineup, including the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro, and well now it’s going to launch another quad-camera phone very soon. Named Project Hawkeye, this will be Realme’s third smartphone to launch in under a month.
— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) September 5, 2019
Well, I know you are excited to get your hands on the first quad-camera device when it officially lands in India. We have already spent some time with the Realme XT last week and you can check out our first impressions on YouTube. We found the 64MP sensor to offer a considerable uptick in image quality as compared to a 48MP sensor.
Everything about the Realme XT is already out there on the Internet, so let me give you the brief version of the specifications here. This smartphone is simply a Realme 5 Pro with a 64MP primary camera. That’s it.
The Realme XT features a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ (1080×2340) Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch and in-display fingerprint sensor. It’s powered by the same Snapdragon 712 chipset, which we have already seen on the Realme 5 Pro. It’s expected to be paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage.
In the camera department, we all know that you will get a 64MP primary sensor made by Samsung. It is the same ISOCELL Bright GW1 sensor that is packed in the Redmi Note 8 Pro. You will also get an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and 2MP depth sensor – same as the Realme 5 series.
All of the necessary connectivity options, including a headphone jack and USB-C port are onboard here. Realme XT comes equipped with a 4,000mAh battery with 20W VOOC 3.0 charging support.
So, you can see that we basically know everything there is to know about the Realme XT and the launch event is a customary affair at this point. All that’s left to know about this smartphone is the price. But, Realme is going to make a huge deal about the fact that it has become the first phone maker to launch a 64MP quad-camera phone in India, while Redmi Note 8 Pro is still good 8-odd weeks away. What are your thoughts on it? Let us know in the comments down below.


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Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE) has had an interesting 2012 so far. It started the year at around $39 a share, shot up to $50 in February and have sold off with the overall market in the last two months and its shares are back down to $42 a share. I believe the shares have a lot of value here given the stock's low valuation, defensive nature (Healthcare) given the increasing volatile nature of the market and some positive trends.
Recent positives for Life Technologies:
- An Officer made a $150K plus buy of new shares in late April.
- Consensus earnings estimates for both FY2012 and FY2013 have ticked up over the past month.
- The company affirmed 2012 guidance in late April. It also has two potential game changing products coming out by end of the year. (Watch video of company's CEO on Mad Money explaining new products and prospects here)
4 reasons LIFE is a bargain at under $42 a share:
- The company has beat earnings estimates the last three quarters and LIFE sells for under 10 times forward earnings, a discount to its five year historical average (14.9).
- The stock is selling at the bottom of its five year valuation range based on P/E, P/B, P/S and P/CF.
- The stock is selling at 9 times operating cash flow, has a relatively low beta (.87) and a reasonable five year projected PEG (1.15)
- The median analysts' price target on LIFE is $54. S&P has a "buy" rating and a $58 price target on the stock.
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Philips lighting IPO price said to be at lower half of range
[LONDON] Royal Philips NV signaled to investors it will price shares in the initial public offering of its lighting business toward the lower end of the range, according to people familiar with the matter.
Investors were told bids for shares at below 20 euros each risked missing out on the sale, the people said, asking not to be named as the details aren't public. The company had initially set a range of 18.50 euros to 22.50 euros each, valuing the business at as much as 3.38 billion euros (S$5.2 billion).
Philips is selling stock in the division after failing to find a buyer in a private sale process. The shares are scheduled to start trading in Amsterdam on May 27. The flotation underscores Philips's shift toward making equipment and consumer goods for the global health-care market, such as scanners and shavers.
The company is offering a 25 per cent stake in Philips Lighting as a first step, with plans to fully sell its holding over the coming years. The IPO marks the end of an era for Philips, whose lighting history dates back to 1891 when Frederik Philips and his son started selling incandescent lamps.
Shares of the parent company were 1.6 per cent higher at 23.83 euros at the close in Amsterdam, valuing the company at 22 billion euros. The stock is little changed this year.
Philips is one of at least four Dutch companies to be proceeding with IPO plans this year, alongside insurer ASR Nederland NV and infrastructure developer SIF Holding NV.
Dutch companies raised almost US$8 billion from IPOs last year, with more than half coming from ABN Amro's listing, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
The division initially attracted interest from companies including Blackstone and Onex Corp, a group led by Apollo, as well as Chinese investor GO Scale Capital, people familiar with the matter have said.
The lighting division reported adjusted earnings before interest taxes and amortization of 547 million euros in 2015 and had 7.47 billion euros in sales.


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The U.S. government is sending out another round of checks meant to stimulate economic activity during the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly half (44%) of U.S. recipients plan to save the money, Refinitiv discovered in a collaboration with Maru/Blue Public Opinion (Exhibit 1). About one-third (36%) of Americans will pay off their debts, while 20% will spend the funds.
Exhibit 1: How Americans Plan to Use Their Stimulus Check
Increasing national debt
The federal stimulus programs are coming at a cost as the deficit and national debt have risen significantly. At the end of Q4 2019, the United States public debt-to-GDP ratio was at 106.7%. This increased even further to 127.3% at the end of Q3 2020.
The Cares Act, coronavirus pandemic-related costs and relief measures have brought the U.S to the highest public debt levels seen in more than 70 years. Meanwhile, interest rates have been low, allowing the government to borrow at near zero percent. Experts agree, however, that the stimulus programs implemented were necessary to avoid an even worse economic crisis.
Exhibit 2: United States Public Debt-to-GDP Ratio
Source: Refinitiv Datastream
The program was intended to fuel economic activity by consumers. However, a large proportion of Americans are telling us that they will be saving their stimulus checks instead, followed by paying off debt. Therefore, they are not directly putting the money back into the economy.
The survey shows that one in five Americans intends to spend their stimulus check. 2020 was a challenging year for retailers, as they experienced negative earnings growth (Exhibit 3).
The Refinitiv earnings forecast suggests Q1 2021 will mark the first positive quarter in over a year, as retailers will be facing much easier year-over-year comparisons. Still, among the consistent strongest sectors, Household Durables, Internet & Catalog Retail, and Leisure products are expected to see positive earnings growth in Q1 2021 — and perhaps even receive a boost from stimulus check spending.
Exhibit 3: Refinitiv Retail Earnings Growth Rate: 2019 – 2021
Source: Refinitiv I/B/E/S
Rising personal savings
Personal savings rates are up, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The economic indicator was 7.6% at the beginning of 2020, then skyrocketed to new highs at 33.7% in April 2020 during the pandemic. The savings rate dropped as consumers gradually increased spending during the summer of 2020 and into Amazon Prime Day. However, the personal savings rate is still high at 12.9% as of December 2020.
The personal savings rate has also risen during previous economic slowdowns. In the midst of the global Great Recession (December 2007 – June 2009) several financial institutions fell and unemployment rose significantly, causing many Americans to hold back spending. They also increased their savings during the recession as they were worried about job security, pushing up the U.S. personal savings rate.
Exhibit 4: U.S. Personal Savings Rate
Source: Refinitiv Datastream
Spending the stimulus check
There are more than 10 million Americans unemployed and they are most likely to spend their stimulus checks on basic living expenses.
The survey also shows that those who plan to spend their stimulus money will do so for other personal expenditures and goods and services. They mainly plan to put the money towards basic living expenses, groceries, rent and mortgage (Exhibit 5). Others plan to renovate their home, upgrade their vehicle and spend on travel. Refinitiv discovered this in a collaboration with Maru/Blue Public Opinion, a panel and data service insight firm. The findings and detailed tables can be found here: https://www.marublue.com/american-polls.
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O2 must pay €250,000 refund as 3,000 customers overcharged for roaming
MOBILE phone company O2 has been forced to pay out more than €250,000 to almost 3,000 customers after they were overcharged in their bills.
A "system error" at the telecoms giant resulted in the customers being billed too much for calls over a five-year period in four different countries.
Roaming charges -- which apply when a phone is used outside of the country -- for Montenegro, Haiti, Israel and Guadeloupe were incorrectly categorised by the company and charged at a higher rate. It was not until a customer spotted the error earlier this year that O2 became aware of the problem and started to inform customers.
While people unknowingly experienced the problems in the four different countries, most of the bills were hiked in Montenegro.
Mobile phone companies typically divide tariffs into different geographical zones and apply staggered rates.
However, the four countries were put into incorrect categories and as a result people were overcharged.
At present it costs €1.09 a minute for calls when O2 customers are in Montenegro, Haiti and Israel while calls from Guadeloupe are 42 cent a minute.
Prior to the change, the calls were at a higher rate.
"It is literally a case of system error, which meant that the wrong rate applied and the country was zoned in the wrong zone. It [Montenegro] was zoned in 'rest of world' rather than a 'standard' zone rate," a spokesman said.
The problem stated in August 2006 in Montenegro; in Guadeloupe in September 2007; Israel in September 2008; and Haiti in August 2008.
A customer contacted O2 alerting the company to the problem earlier this year and the firm subsequently started to credit consumers' bills.
The average credit given to each customer was €85 while the overall bill for O2 was €255,000.
Just under 3,000 customers were affected but O2 described this as a "very small number". The firm has 1.7 million customers across Ireland.
"The main point is that it is a contained issue from the point of view (that) it is a very small number of customers," a spokesman said.
He said he was not aware of any disciplinary procedures that had been taken within the company as a result of the problem.
The company apologised in a statement last night.
"O2 can confirm that due to a technical issue a very small number of customers (about 3,000) were charged an incorrect rate while roaming in Montenegro, Guadeloupe, Haiti and Israel," the statement said.
"The issue has been fully resolved and all affected customers are being credited the full amount due to them. It is important to note that the issue in question related only to the four countries listed.
"Customers roaming in all other countries have been charged correctly.
"O2 sincerely apologises to the customers affected by this error for any inconvenience caused."


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Superdrug has fallen into a loss while its sister value chain Savers returned to profit for the first time since 2005 in a change of fortunes for the health and beauty retailers.
Superdrug, which along with Saver is owned by Hong Kong-based AS Watson, recorded a £1.4m operating loss in the year to December 29 against a £10.8m operating profit the previous year.
The retailer said exceptional depreciation charges of £15.1m dragged its performance down. It is understood this is related to its store estate. Before the exceptional charge, Superdrug generated a profit of £13.7m.
Sales at the retailer edged down 2.6% to £1.02bn despite a 2.3% increase in the UK health and beauty market. Superdrug said this was due to a footfall decline on the high street outside of London in the face of low consumer confidence.
In addition, online growth resulted in greater competition in the health and beauty market, while heavy discounting across the grocers meant more people incorporated health and beauty as part of their weekly household shop.
In the year Superdrug refreshed its store estate, focusing on those in the south east of England. It also launched new own brands, such as its B make up and skincare range, and introduced exclusive ranges.
Superdrug said it expects the economic environment to “remain challenging for the foreseeable future and the squeeze on personal incomes to continue”.
It will continue to diversify its product range into “better performing complementary categories” as well as introducing new brands online and in store and developing its online offer. It also plans to improve its operations and make them more efficient to ensure it can deliver its value for money products.
Superdrug’s cut-price sister retailer Savers recorded a £6.9m operating profit in the year to December 29, moving it back into the black from a loss of £368,000 the previous year.
Last year sales surged 13.4% to £214m as the retailer opened 11 new stores in the period. It now operates from 232 stores. Gross margins increase 28.5%from 27.8% in 2011.
In the fifth year of Savers’ turnaround programme the retailer “rode the wave of success of discounters as customers changed their shopping patterns to save money on essentials”.
Savers launched its turnaround plan after suffering losses of £45.8m in 2007.
The retailer now plans to focus on its core product offers across household, hair and health and it will introduce categories and own brand products


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Israel-based startup Akibabus has launched BoxiTale, a new game that combines digital and offline play patterns.
The game’s story-based experience is streamed on a tablet or smartphone while players follow along to build and design challenges on a traditional tabletop board game. Once the players’ design is ready, they can upload a photo of the board into the BoxiTale app, where it will be reflected in the rest of the story.
Current BoxiTale stories include Knights of Nature and Elite Explorers (both available for US$39), as well as Mini Stories (US$20). Additional stories are available through in-app purchases, with new ones set to launch in 2019.
Aimed at kids ages seven and up, BoxiTale is designed to improve cognitive skills, hand-eye coordination and creative thinking. In addition to being sold on Amazon, the product is available for global retail distribution through Publishers Services (PSI).
The launch comes as companies continue to take advantage of growth in the gaming sector with high-tech takes on tabletop board games. Hasbro, for one, recently partnered with Oculus to create virtual reality experiences based on its classic board games like Boggle, Trivial Pursuit and Monopoly.


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Ford Motor Co. hit another milestone with its all-electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.
The company has confirmed reaching 100,000 reservations since its global debut three weeks ago at world headquarters in Dearborn.
"We're super excited about the demand," Emma Bergg, Ford spokeswoman, told the Free Press on Thursday. "Reservations are getting added all the time."
The official order bank opens later this year, she said.
The automaker accepts $100 refundable reservations to place an order for the 2022 pickup truck that will be built in a new $700 million plant at the Rouge Complex.
Making online refundable reservation orders is part of a new protocol for carmakers. Ford did the same with its all-electric Mustang Mach-E.
Meanwhile, Ford is touting its ability to recruit top talent to develop the latest digital technology as the company increases its all-electric and hybrid vehicle options.
Ford CEO Jim Farley has said the company will use data and software expertise on a scale the industry hasn't seen. This is a key part of a strategy to offer digital services and subscription revenue that changes car sales from a one-time transaction process.
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Hot on the heels of a 6 Nations win, hopes are high that Ireland can do something special at the World Cup later this year. You can expect every brand in the country to hop on the bandwagon, but no matter what they come up with it’ll be hard to top this little stunt from Aer Lingus.
hey’ve painted an entire plane to support the boys in green, and the plane will be flying all over Europe this summer. Fair play to them for getting off the blocks early with this, and what a brilliant job. Come on Ireland!
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VAT 9 movement is crucial for an industry ‘on its knees’, say Irish hospitality owners
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The artificial sweetener, Aspartame, that has been linked to heart problems, obesity and cancer has changed its name. Now known as AminoSweet, the toxic sweetener has been used over 25 years. Accidentally found by a chemist, James Schlatter, it was initially created, and sold, as an anti-ulcer drug. When the chemist found that it had a sweet taste, the company changed the application to the FDA from a drug to a food. In 1985, Donald Rumsfeld, CEO of Searle was the force behind Aspartame being placed on the market. If the Rumsfeld name sounds familiar, it should. It’s the same Donald Rumsfeld who worked for George W. Bush as Secretary of Defense.
AminoSweet and Aspartame are one of the same. Some health advocates are saying the name was changed to trick the public. Aspartame consists of three separate chemicals. Aspartic acid, phenylalanine and methanol. Some advocates such as Phyllis Balch, author of Prescription for Nutritional Healing, put aspartame in the “chemical poison” category.
Phenylalanine is an amino acid which is essential for healthy tissues. Phenylalanine, in safe amounts, is found in all protein bearing food such as well as dairy products and fish. All food products which contain aspartame are required to have a warning label indicating that the product is a source of phenylalanine. The label is to caution people with a genetic disorder called phenylketonuria or PIU. People with PKU cannot process phenylalanine in their bodies. They have to follow a strict diet so the amount of this amino acid they ingest is controlled. Affecting roughly 1 in every 10,000 births, PKU is identified by screening shortly after birth.
Methanol makes up 10 percent of the sweetener. When Methanol is absorbed into a body, it breaks down into formic acid and formaldehyde. A deadly neurotoxin, formaldehyde has been shown to cause cancer, eye damage and causes birth defects.
First introduced into Europe, aspartame is an everyday product now. It is found in most diet beverages, chewing gum and sugar-free deserts. As the public has been learning about the potential dangers that go with artificial sweeteners, manufacturers have been scrambling to find a replacement. The latest aspartame marketing idea was the decision to change its name.
Aspartame was first patented in 170.GD Searle & Company, the pharmaceutical firm that Schlatter was working for when he discovered the compound, instructed company official to focus on getting the FDA used to the idea of saying yes to new products.
GD Searle & Company sent a petition to the FDA in 1973 attempting to get FDA approval. The company submitted its own safety studies and many advocates now believe the studies were inadequate and misleading. Even its own scientists voiced objections over the release of the compound and finally, in 1974, the company was able to get FDA approval for use in a few products.
In 1976, the FDA Commissioner, Alexander Schmidt, contacted Senator Ted Kennedy expressing his concern about the procedure and data used to approve aspartame. The FDA Chief Counsel urged the formation of a grand jury to look into GD Searle & Company for misleading government officials about the safety of the product as well as for concealing evidence that documented the chemical as being unsafe for human consumption.
Replacing aspartame’s name to something else might fool some people, but many will reject the new marketing plan.
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The new area in The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine as big as the Skellige Islands
The new area of Touissant introduced in The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine will be as big as the Skellige Islands. According to CD Projekt RED, the expansion pack should come out before E3 2016.
As the second and last expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting closer to its release, more and more info emerges. The latest news is that the new area of Touissant offered in The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine is going to be as big as all the Skellige Islands combined, said CD Projekt RED in an interview for Gamestar.de (as translated by a Reddit user), which is pretty impressive. There is still no specific release date, but according to the developer the expansion should come out before this year’s E3, which starts on June 14.
Moreover, Blood and Wine will offer improved graphics – the devs jokingly said that it looks better now than it did in the E3 2014 trailer. At last weekend’s PAX East a new Gwent deck was confirmed to be included in the expansion and we also saw a couple of new screenshots, but we still haven’t seen a trailer or a teaser for the add-on.
In other news on The Witcher franchise, there are no plans for remastering the first two installments or bundling all three games, but it is possible that The Witcher 3 will get a GOTY edition with all expansions, DLCs and patches included.


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2020 Which Cryptos To Invest
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The cryptocurrency has been performing strong this year, hitting a new high at around $ on 1 September. Analysts are projecting a race past $, which would represent astronomical growth since the start of · 9 Cryptos Set to Explode in you’ve heard of the primary reasons to invest in cryptocurrencies (or crypto in sector vernacular). According to a September article by Forbes, Author: Josh Enomoto. · Top 10 Cryptocurrencies to Invest in Are you planning to buy or invest in cryptocurrencies this year?
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This is a token that certainly no one would have anticipated to be in our ranking of the best cryptos to invest in First of all, it is important to understand the rapid growth of stablecoins last year and the fact that everybody wants a piece of this business in the crypto industry.
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Top 10 Cryptocurrencies One Should Look Out to Invest in Investing (1 days ago) Binance Coin is considered as one of the best cryptocurrencies to hold if your portfolio already has major cryptos like BTC, ETH, etc. World’s top exchange, Binance is the creator of BNB with an experienced team behind it. Despite huge market volatility, BNB coin price has distanced itself from a huge jump.
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According to technical analysis of the price chart, levels around $3 has. · The third Bitcoin halving took place in May But before we delve into the cryptos to buy after the last halving, let’s understand why crypto assets have a bright future as an investment. Traditionally, Bitcoin halving is associated with bullish trends witnessed across the entire crypto space.
Anyone can make big profits from investing in cryptocurrency in You just have to invest at the right time -- like in Decemberwhen no one could lose. But investing at the right time requires luck. Only those who improve their cryptocurrency investment strategy every day, one mistake after another, consistently crush the masses. · Besides 69% of the respondents below the age of 35 considered crypto as a good asset to invest in.
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Making money from gold is guaranteed to make a success story out of any experience level with "Gold Profit Formula" from Absolute Wealth.
Making money from gold isn’t what it used to be, when slick-haired greasers opened their trench coats revealing necklaces, earrings, and watches to nervous customers in back alleys.
Today’s AbsoluteWealth.com article said that things have become much more sophisticated, regulated, and practical. So much so, that getting into the gold buying and selling business has turned into an extremely profitable experience.
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UK drinks giant joins Schlumberger and General Mills among largest additions to influential DJSI
UK drinks giant Diageo, US software services firm salesforce.com, and engineering services player Schlumberger were among the largest additions to the world group of this year's Dow Jones Sustainability...
America's twin economic hubs have started a race to electrify their buildings - and so far the Big Apple is winning
Less than one per cent of clothing material today is refashioned to produce new clothing - but some top brands are exploring one potential solution.
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Victoria’s Police Department has become the first in Canada to launch a mobile app where users can report crimes.
Called ‘Mobile VicPD’, the app sends out alerts for missing people, lets you read the latest releases, look at maps of the crimes in your neighbourhood, and look at photos and videos.
“What we’re able to do with our new app now is have a very interactive time with our community,” says Cst. Mike Russell with the Victoria Police. “They’re able to report crimes online through our mobile reporting system. There’s about 10 different types of crime that people can report online, obviously not in progress, if it’s in progress we still need that phone call.”
Created in consultation with the company ‘Mobile PD’, the app is currently available for IOS and will soon be available for Android.
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Kibbutz companies were responsible for 57 percent of the country's plastics sales in 2005, research conducted by Business Data Israel revealed Wednesday ahead of the Kibbutz Industry Association's annual conference.
Plastics and rubber companies rank as the five largest among kibbutz companies, and one other ranked in the 12th position, BDI said showing the sector's influence in the movement. Six food and beverage companies were also found in the top 15, which were responsible for 40% of the food industry's total sales last year.
One company each from the textile, optical and printing works markets completed BDI's top 15 list.
BDI surveyed the 15 companies to give an overview of the kibbutz movement's leading businesses in time for the conference.
It also found that salaries at Kibbutz companies over the last three months were on average 8.5% higher than those in the general economy.
Other data showed that 27% of the companies, or four out of the 15, are fully owned by the kibbutz. Nine of the companies, or 60%, have publicly traded stock, while the remaining 40% are privately owned, BDI said.
Earlier this week, the Kibbutz Industry Association said it expects total sales from its 277 factories to reach NIS 31.5 billion in 2006, representing a rise of 5.3% over last year. Operating profits for the year should grow to NIS 2.4b., KIA said.
The KIA conference is scheduled to take place on today at Kibbutz Shefayim and will be addressed by Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor Eli Yishai and Finance Minister Avraham Hirchson.
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The booking of the Tata Nano is open from April 9 and will continue up to the end of day on April 25, 2009. Tata Motors has entered into agreements with 18 preferred banks / NBFCs to enable prospective customers to get finance and facilitate booking of the car. The sale of application forms has already started from April 1, to a very encouraging response.
The Tata Nano website has recorded over 50 million (five crore) hits, including over 20 million (two crore) hits in the fortnight since the launch on March 23, 2009. The forms are available at a price of Rs300 (for online booking Rs200).
The forms can be bought at over 30,000 locations in about 1,000 cities through Tata Motors passenger car dealerships, State Bank of India and its branches, its subsidiaries and associates, other preferred financiers, and outlets of Westside, Croma, World of Titan and Tata Indicom exclusive stores. The forms come with a range of offers from select associate Tata group companies up to Rs1,100.
Customers can either pay the entire booking amount — of Rs95,000 (Tata Nano Std), Rs120,000 (Tata Nano CX), and Rs140,000 (Tata Nano LX) — themselves or seek financing of the booking amount.
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Top 20: The summer slump hits full effect with nary a single new entry. But next week: Doom 3!
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22 May Körber (formerly HighJump) rated leader in 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Körber (formerly HighJump) have been rated as a leader for Warehouse management systems for the second year running- in the highly anticipated Gartner magic quadrant. This report indicates the uniquely strong offering that Körber provides, through independent recognition from Gartner the world’s leading global research and advisory firm. Access the report here:
Körber comments, “We believe this marks the transition of HighJump along with 11 supply chain technology solution providers to come together as one – Körber. As part of Körber, HighJump uniquely provides the end to end solutions and expertise – from software to material handling automation – all from a single provider.”
Körber have brought together 11 complimenting supply chain technology solution providers – and by doing so have provided customers with End to End supply chain technology from one vendor. This unique capability means that our customers will have access to the best technology throughout their supply chain, enabling them to become more agile, efficient and successful than ever before.
The 11 businesses brought together as Korber supply chain are shown below, these businesses are leaders in their unique fields – be that warehouse management, voice technology, automation and robotics or simulation:
Balloon One see this as a pivotal moment in the development of the supply chain technology space. the range of integrated solutions on offer from Körber mean that regardless of operational size and requirements a Körber system provide the strongest, most adaptable solution out there.
This rating demonstrates the capabilities of the technology Körber and therefore Balloon One provide to our customers – some of whom may remember the software from years ago under other names – Radio Beacon, Accellos, HighJump. For all customers old and new, an exciting, innovative future awaits – revolutionising supply chains across the world.
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Vietnam targets 55% of population shopping online by 2025
The Hanoitimes - Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City would make up half of the country’s e-commerce revenues in the next five years.
The Vietnamese government targets around 55% of the population to shop online with an average spend of US$600 annually by 2025.
According to a government’s plan for the development of e-commerce by 2025 released on May 18, revenue from online sales of business-to-consumer e-commerce, known as B2C e-commerce, is set to grow by 25% per year to US$35 billion, accounting for 10% of total goods retail sales and service revenues.
Meanwhile, the government expects the rate of population using related services, including non-cash payment services, at 50%, and through intermediary payment services at 80%.
The plan aims to keep delivery costs at around 10% of product prices in e-commerce.
By 2025, 80% of e-commerce websites should be integrated with online shopping and 70% providing e-invoices.
Notably, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City would make up half of e-commerce revenues in the next five years.
The government envisions half of the country’s small and medium enterprises providing online shopping services (including via social networks); 40% having mobile apps; 70% providers of electricity, water, telecommunications and media services having e-contracts with customers.
Data and analytics firm Global Data forecast Vietnam’s e-commerce market to surpass VND399.5 trillion (US$17.3 billion) in 2023 from VND218.3 trillion (US$9.4 billion) in 2019, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3%.
According to GlobalData’s 2019 Banking and Payments Survey, cash is still the most preferred payment mode for e-commerce purchases in Vietnam, accounting for 35.6% in 2019. Alternative payment solutions are gradually gaining ground and accounting for 15.5% share. MoMo is the most preferred alternative payment solution in Vietnam, followed by PayPal.
Meanwhile, such strong growth of the market has prompted global companies to invest in Vietnamese e-commerce businesses. In 2018, Tiki, a local e-commerce company, received US$5.3 million and US$44 million funding from IT firm VNG Corporation and Chinese investor JD.com, respectively. In the same year, another company Sendo secured US$51 million from SBI Group (a Japan-based financial services company) and other investors. Furthermore, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba invested an additional US$2 billion in Lazada, one of the leading e-commerce companies in the country.
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- Vietnam economic resilience outperforms Asia’s frontier sovereigns: Fitch
- Health remains Vietnamese consumers' top concern: Nielsen
- Timing for EVFTA ratification could not be better for Vietnam and EU: HSBC
- Another made-in-Vietnam ride-hailing app makes debut
- Int'l arrivals to Vietnam in June drop to lowest in years on border closure
- Vietnam aviation authority proposes resuming int'l flights by end-July
- Vietnam trade surplus widens to US$4 billion in H1
- Vietnam GDP growth forecast in 2020 remains highest in Asia: IMF
- Open mindset needed for prize-winning game business in Vietnam to take off
Hanoi to tap into domestic market to achieve socio-economic targets for 2020
Hanoi plants around 67,700 trees in H1
Hanoi considers economic recovery a priority in H2
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ASEAN Summit in Hanoi expected to boost intra-regional economic links
Hanoi works closely with ADB to ensure progress of urban infrastructure projects
Vietnam Airlines retakes Jetstar Pacific from Qantas
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2022 MG Hector To Launched The Year End: Features Revealed
By the end of this year, Indian consumers will be able to purchase the facelifted Hector SUV from British automaker MG Motor. Its costs will increase by as much as Rs. 3 lakh.
The car will receive a new outside look and a renovated interior with modern technology.
It will still be powered by gasoline, diesel, and mild hybrid engines under the hood.
A broad air vent, a silvered skid plate, LED headlights with DRLs, and a chrome-encircled grille will all be present on the 2022 MG Hector.
It will have roof rails, black B-pillars, ORVMs positioned on indicators, flared wheel arches, and 18-inch alloy wheels on the sides.
The SUV’s rear end will have LED taillights, a window wiper, and a spoiler.
The 2022 MG Hector is expected to be powered by a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine (141 hp/250 Nm), a 1.5-liter petrol-hybrid powertrain, and a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel engine (168 hp/350 Nm). A 6-speed manual or CVT gearbox should be used for the transmission.
The new five-seater interior of the MG Hector will feature a sunroof, automatic climate control, USB ports, keyless entry, and a multifunctional steering wheel.
It will have a touchscreen infotainment system with a 14.0-inch display and compatibility with the newest connectivity features.
Six airbags, ABS, a rear-view camera, EBD, and ADAS features will protect the passengers.
The 2022 MG Hector’s pricing and availability information will be made public at the time of its debut. However, it would reportedly cost Rs 2.5–3 lakh more than the current model, which is priced between Rs 14.15–20.11 lakh (ex-showroom).


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FEDERAL RESERVE’S MODEST RATE HIKE CALMS INVESTORS
NEW YORK — Investors breathed a sigh of relief, and the Dow ran up 227.1 to 10,907.34, as the Federal Reserve opted to raise short-term interest rates no more than the anticipated quarter point.
After the market closed, Oakley said its first-quarter earnings will likely beat Wall Street’s current expectations by 2 cents a share. For the quarter ending March 31, Oakley predicted earnings of at least $3.5 million, or 5 cents a share, on revenues between $55 million and $60 million.
Also late Tuesday, watchmaker Movado said it expects to report a fourth-quarter loss of between $8.7 million and $9.1 million after one-time charges of $8.3 million or 46 cents a share. Including the charges, Movado expects to lose between 67 cents and 71 cents a share in the quarter, well below Wall Street’s expectations of a 46-cents-a-share profit.
While Oakley climbed 1/2 to 9 and Movado rose 7/16 to 17 5/16, BeautiControl rose 1 1/32 to 3 1/8 after reporting quarterly earnings of 14 cents a share versus a 12-cents-a-share loss in last year’s quarter.
Among specialty retailers, Talbots gained 2 11/16 to 54; Gap picked up 1 9/16 to 49 1/4; Gadzooks gained 2 1/16 to 21; United Retail rose 1 15/32 to 10 3/4, and Lands’ End ran up 2 1/4 to 55 1/2. Federated, Sears, Kohl’s, Wal-Mart and Ross Stores were among retailers finishing at least a point higher.


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The Rise of Digital Media
In recent years, the media landscape has undergone a significant transformation with the rise of digital media. Traditional forms of media, such as print newspapers and television, are no longer the dominant sources of news and entertainment. Instead, online platforms, social media, and streaming services have taken center stage. This shift has had a profound impact on media consumption habits and has forced industries to adapt to the changing times. Uncover more information on the subject by visiting this thoughtfully curated external source. https://evolvemedia.tv, immerse yourself further in the topic and improve your educational journey.
Changing Consumer Preferences
One of the key drivers behind the shift in the media landscape is changing consumer preferences. The younger generation, in particular, has grown up in a digital age and prefers accessing information and entertainment through digital platforms. They expect instant access to content, personalized recommendations, and the ability to engage with others through social media.
Additionally, the convenience and affordability of digital media have made it highly appealing to consumers. With just a few clicks or taps, users can access a vast array of content from anywhere and at any time. This has led to a decline in traditional media consumption and a corresponding increase in digital media usage.
The Impact on Traditional Media
The rise of digital media has had a profound impact on traditional media outlets. Print newspapers, for example, have seen a decline in circulation and advertising revenue as more people turn to online news sources. Many newspapers have been forced to downsize or shut down entirely.
Similarly, television networks have faced challenges as viewers increasingly opt for streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, which offer a wider variety of content and the ability to watch on-demand. This has led to a decline in TV ratings and a shift in advertising dollars towards digital platforms.
Opportunities for Content Creators
While the changing media landscape has created challenges for traditional media outlets, it has also opened up new opportunities for content creators. Anyone with a smartphone and an internet connection can now create and distribute their own content, reaching potentially billions of viewers.
This has given rise to a new generation of influencers, YouTubers, and social media stars who have built massive followings and monetized their content through brand partnerships and advertising revenue. The democratization of media has allowed individuals to bypass traditional gatekeepers and build their own audiences and brands.
The Importance of Adaptation
Given the rapid pace of change in the media landscape, it is crucial for businesses and industries to adapt in order to stay relevant. Companies that cling to outdated models and fail to embrace digital platforms risk falling behind their competitors.
Adapting to the changing media landscape requires a multi-faceted approach. First and foremost, businesses must invest in digital infrastructure and technologies that enable them to deliver content seamlessly across multiple platforms. This may involve building or revamping websites, creating mobile apps, and harnessing the power of social media.
Secondly, businesses must understand their target audience and tailor their content and marketing strategies accordingly. This means conducting market research, analyzing data, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and preferences. By understanding what consumers want and how they consume media, companies can create content that resonates and engages.
Finally, businesses must be open to collaboration and partnerships in order to reach new audiences and expand their reach. This may involve working with influencers, content creators, or other brands that align with their values and target demographic. By tapping into existing communities and networks, businesses can amplify their message and increase their visibility.
The Future of Media
The media landscape will continue to evolve and adapt as technology advances and consumer preferences change. Virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence are all poised to disrupt the way we consume and interact with media.
As these technologies become more accessible and affordable, we can expect to see new forms of storytelling and immersive experiences. Virtual reality gaming, for example, has already gained traction, offering players a fully immersive and interactive gaming experience.
Furthermore, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing content creation and personalization. Algorithms can analyze user data to deliver personalized recommendations and experiences, making it easier for consumers to discover new content and stay engaged.
In conclusion, the ever-changing landscape of media presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses and industries. By understanding and embracing the shift towards digital media, businesses can adapt and thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. It is crucial to stay ahead of the curve, harnessing the power of technology and engaging with audiences in new and innovative ways. Explore the subject matter further by visiting this specially curated external website. Discover this insightful study, uncover additional information and fresh perspectives on the topic discussed in the article.
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The newsletter offers its reader a abstract of the article to give them a choice to learn extra a few certain matter or simply acquire a short overview of the news. The capacity of chatbots to deduce private particulars about users from otherwise innocuous texts is a trigger for concern, say Swiss college researchers at ETH Zurich. ChatGPT and other deep generative models are proving to be uncanny mimics.
The pace of connectivity is slowing, even reversing, among some constituencies. For instance, globally, the proportion of ladies using the internet is 12 per cent decrease than that of men. While this gap narrowed in most regions between 2013 and 2017, it widened within the least developed international locations from 30 per cent to 33 per cent. Several times per week, I scour the internet for the latest 5G data that I contemplate newsworthy. Below is an organized dump of all the data you have to know to stay on monitor with how 5G is progressing around the globe. Commerce Department moves to cut key provide lines to China’s AI industryThe Biden administration is poised to announce a raft of latest export controls aimed toward slowing China’s development of superior AI applied sciences.
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Searching for the perfect Halloween costume, recipes for butternut squash soup, or napkins and tablecloth for the Thanksgiving dinner table, people turn to mobile devices when they want to make decisions. Many of those searches are done on YouTube looking for how-to videos or Google to find the local retailers selling the products.
In fact, YouTube ranks No. 2 with 98,929 unique visitors in June 2015, according to comScore Mobile Metrics' Top 25 Apps by Unique Visitors. Google Search came in at No. 4 with 81,090. Facebook ranked No. 1 with 125,727; and Facebook Messenger was at No. 3 with 95,670. Google Play with 77,387 rounded out the top five.
Companies like Lyman Orchards, and Blitsy will optimize content, work under Google's guidelines to rank higher in organic search query results, and possibly contribute to eMarketer's forecast that brands will spend $30.45 billion in 2015 to reach consumers on mobile devices, up from $19.15 billion in 2014. The data firm estimates worldwide mobile advertising spend will reach $72.1 million in 2015, up from $42.4 million in 2014.
Google says it's important for companies to "be there," "be useful," and "be quick." Four in five consumers use a search engine to find local information such as store addresses, business hours, product availability and directions. Lyman Orchards, the twelfth-oldest family-owned business in the United States, has a complete online listing. Deeded in 1741, the 1,100-acre farm in Central Connecticut will celebrate its 275th anniversary throughout 2016. The company connects with potential visitors using Google My Business, which provides driving directions, hours of operation, a phone number, and photos to people searching for fun fall activities across all of their devices.
Similarly, the online craft supply store Blitsy merges old-school hobbies with modern-day technology by helping crafters discover the latest designs and trends from their favorite brands. The craft store leverages YouTube to create how-to video content, including DIY Halloween Bats, Witch Broom Drink Stirrers, and Easy 3D Paper Pumpkins.
Sharing knowledge helps others make decisions. in fact, 26% of shoppers say online videos are their go-to source for gift ideas, and 32% of shoppers say they plan to use online video more this year for holiday purchases.


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A recent report found that single-use outfits for music festivals account for about $ 307 million worth of articles a year!
These single-use festival looks are a serious nightmare for the environment.
Earlier this month a report from the London-based survey consultancy Censuswide looked at British shopping habits and found that single-use outfits for music festivals, such as Glastonbury and Coachella, alone, account for approximately $307 million worth of items per year, or about 7.5 million outfits worn only once.
Indeed, the close ties between the fashion industry and climate issues go beyond festival outfits. In fact, single-use fashion can have serious negative environmental effects because the carbon footprint of wearing a garment once is unnecessarily high.
According to an article from the United Nations Environmental Program, “The fashion industry produces 20 % of global wastewater and 10 % of global carbon emissions, more than all international flights and maritime shipping”. And “Every second, the equivalent of one garbage truck of textiles is landfilled or burned. If nothing changes, by 2050 the fashion industry will use up a quarter of the world’s carbon budget.”
To make matters worse, textile dyeing is the second largest water polluter in the world. In addition, it takes about 2,000 gallons of water to make jeans. It’s way too much water and garbage to justify wearing it once.
The question is: why aren’t people re-wearing their festival outfits? According to Censuswide “1/4 of those surveyed would feel embarrassed wearing an outfit to a special occasion more than once.” This fact is proliferated by social media, where outfit reposts are avoided maintaining a certain grid of aesthetic. But we think it should be the other way around: It’s more embarrassing to wear an outfit only once because it’s environmentally harmful.
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The price can be low, which makes it easy to wear once, but it is catastrophic for the environment and ecology. That means we have to change the way we see fast fashion as soon as possible. Try to reinvent the outfit by styling it with different accessories. Think of it as the perfect opportunity to be creative and show off your style skills.
Another option is the re-commerce programs. The Arc’teryx “Rock Solid Used Gear” clothing brand program, launched earlier this year is a good example. When you no longer want to buy a branded item, you can return it and resell it at a lower price. The quality of the Arcteryx is very high! So you will definitely get more than just disposable clothes. But it’s good to know that once you’re done with their clothes, they will not end up in a dump.
And of course, a proven method of preserving environmentally friendly festival fashion: Vintage Shops. This works particularly well because many fast-fashion retailers are embarking on the 60s and 70s styles for festival fashion.
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It is important that the banks must keep track of their cybersecurity due to the increasing implementation of technology.
FREMONT, CA: The financial service companies are at the forefront of the enterprise cybersecurity trends in the banking sector. Over the years, banks have become one of the top targets for cybercriminals because they store and process massive commercial and consumer data each day. Therefore, the banks are increasingly applying innovative cybersecurity due to the threat of financial loss, reputational damage, and regulatory consequences.
However, consumers have also started to communicate with financial services in new methods and with the help of new channels. And with this progress, various new cyber threats are also arising.
Addressing the issues related to mobile apps and web portals
The demand for cashless payments is increasing because of the e-commerce market. Due to this, customers prefer online or cashless payments in banks also. Therefore, the banks have to invest in mobile and web-based solutions so that it becomes easy for consumers to conduct payments and transfers. But such technological applications can also develop new vulnerabilities, and the banks need to take care of it as soon as possible.
However, it is not just mobile for which the banks have to deal with issues because web-based banking is there for a long time, but the absence of security is the main problem.
The customer will not shift their habit and conduct their payment through cash or by visiting the local bank branches anytime soon. Therefore, to maintain consumer trends and evade security risks, the financial institutes must invest in better cybersecurity practices for the web and mobile platforms.
Investigating third-party services
Another major area where the banks are concerned about their cybersecurity is monitoring the third parties and the rules they follow to protect their cybersecurity. The banks expose their essential infrastructure to threats if they lose control over ingress and egress points. Moreover, the third parties have already started to develop their security environments to pieces.
Therefore, the banks have to be careful and focus on examining their APIs and enhancing their security structures to understand better the risks related to collaborating with third parties.


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The National Agriculture Export Board (NAEB) and Heworks Rwanda Silk Ltd, a Korean-based private company have signed an MoU to improve silk production and boost silk industry in Rwanda. According to the 10-year MoU signed on Tuesday to focus on the production of raw silk, silk yarn and other silk products as well as purchasing of fresh cocoons produced from sericulture farmers by the Korean company.
The company, which will initially invest $5.2 million, will purchase entire silk cocoons produced in Rwanda by cooperatives and individual farmers. It will also set up a center of excellence as a training facility for local farmers and also for the production of silkworm eggs used for cocoon production.
The partnership also envisages collaboration to develop the silk industry in the country especially increasing the production of cocoons and silkworm eggs.
The two parties will also collaborate in processing dried cocoons by using the reeling factory, equipped with the automated reeling machine. The factory will be constructed by the government in the Kigali Special Economic Zone while Heworks will install machines for drying and processing cocoons into silk yarn.
Minister for Agriculture and Animal Resources Dr Geraldine Mukeshimana witnessed the signing ceremony at the ministry head offices in Kigali.
Mukeshimana said that the agreement is instrumental to the development of the sericulture industry in Rwanda. The minister said that the firm will work with NAEB to enhance production capacity of the sericulture industry as well as provide farmers a ready market.
The minister commended Heworksâ€™ commitment toward promoting Rwandaâ€™s sericulture industry, and pledged governmentâ€™s full support to the company.
The project is an important milestone in the countryâ€™s campaign to increase export volumes and value. It will also help improve farmersâ€™ livelihoods through increased income, and also strengthen the countryâ€™s export promotion strategy.
Heworks will be setting up a centre of excellence that will serve as a training facility for farmers and other stakeholders along the silk value chain.
Eric Mbonigaba, the National Sericulture Centre manager, said that 20 hectares of land have been allocated in Rwamagana District for mulberry production.
Under the agreement, NAEB will collaborate with Heworks to set the farm gate price of fresh cocoons produced by farmers.
The two parties will also collaborate on value-addition along the value chain. NAEB will initially set up a processing plant with support from IFAD through PRICE project, while the investor will install machines for drying and processing cocoons into silk yarn. Once production rises, the two parties will collaborate in processing dried cocoons, and another factory will be constructed by Heworks. Heworks will be responsible for transporting the cocoons from collection centres to the reeling factory.
The export will organize sericulture farmers to increase quality and quantity of cocoons produced at co-operative and individual household level.
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Every now and then we run into a story of someone doing something that they didn’t need to do, but did it anyway just to help someone in need and our faith in humanity is restored. In this story it happened not just once, but two times.
Logan Roninger was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy when he was just 18-months old. He’s never walked and has used a wheelchair to get around since he was two.
Now four-years-old, Logan’s parents are looking to purchase a Tankchair, a powered wheelchair that can go off-road so they can continue to take their son on trips outdoors around their home in Oregon.
Problem is the chair costs $17,000 and insurance won’t cover it, so they’ve managed to raise $11,000 of what they need through local fundraisers. But they’re still $6,000 short.
Here’s where our faith in humanity gets restored not once, but twice.
Nat Ellis, a business and marketing teacher at Klamath Union High School, who had never met Logan or his family before this, has been saving a toy collection that now numbers 1,139 items for 25 years with hopes of selling it off to help him out in retirement. But rather than do that, he just went ahead and put the whole thing up on eBay with the proceeds going towards Logan’s new chair.
And here’s the even better part. The person who purchased Ellis’ toy collection donated it back to him so he could sell it again to try and raise even more money.
“Life’s not about us. It’s about other people. So the best thing you can do is help as many people as possible,” Ellis tells ABC News.
Here’s the link to the auction, which ends next Tuesday, if you’re feeling super generous today.


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Very excited and happy to anounce that a brand new album will be coming out on ChinChin Records!
"Here Comes the Hero" will be released in March 2020.
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After the successful release of the latest Adani & Wolf album ‘The Irresistible Dust on the Floor’ in September 2016 and the two following single releases, it is now time for the next step in the collaboration with label Chin Chin Records.


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Dr. Disrespect believes that DICE should produce a standalone Battlefield battle royale game, claiming that it would be better than Warzone 2.
Battle royale games continue to dominate the online-FPS genre when Warzone 2 launched and continue to receive hype leading into the Season 1 Reloaded update.
That said, the game has had its issues, and more than half the players on Steam have now stopped playing. While a new update may lure players back, Dr. Dishonor has been voicing his frustration and disappointment with Warzone 2 since its release.
In fact, the doc has now expressed his opinion on what DICE should do with the Battlefield franchise, claiming that a BF battle royale game would be better than Warzone 2.
In the recent stream, dr dishonor Quit Warzone 2 and went on to boast about having “nothing” to play. Shortly after, the 2x champion shared his opinion on what Battlefield should do, saying that DICE should “come out with a standalone game called Battlefield Battle Royale, and make it in a sick-a** big way.” Should make a battle royale game.”
The Doctor then mentions the Battlefield V Firestorm battle royale experience, saying that it was “better than [Warzone 2]”And that” it was more fun.
Doc wants Battlefield “Firestorm 2.0”, saying he was surprised that DICE didn’t lean into the battle royale genre after Firestorm, as he felt “they had something there.”
There have been a lot of rumors about the future of Battlefield, with some leaks even suggesting that a battle royale mode may be in the works for BF2042. Doc has said before that Halo could benefit greatly from battle royale experience.
We’ll have to wait and see what DICE has in store for players in the future, but clearly, the Doctor would like to see a battle royale game to compete with Warzone 2.
For more, make sure you also check out Warzone 2’s DMZ Mode Explained and learn more about the new DMZ area, Building 21.
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A Celeb-Backed Apparel Factory in Haiti Goes High-End
When apparel brand Boxercraft was searching for a new supplier for its T-shirts and tank tops earlier this year, it didn’t turn to factories that crank out millions on the cheap. Instead, the 120-employee business, based near Atlanta, chose Industrial Revolution II, a garment manufacturer in Haiti. What clinched the deal was more than IRII’s competitive prices and low importing costs: It was the venture’s promise to train unemployed Haitians, pay them more than the minimum wage, and donate half its profits to social programs. Shoppers are “feeling responsible for the actual employee that is making the products that everyone is wearing today,” says Boxercraft Chief Executive Officer Shelley Foland, noting that the garment complex collapse that killed 1,100 workers in Bangladesh this spring has brought renewed focus on the dismal conditions in some factories. Foland wants IRII eventually to produce about 40 percent of the millions of tops and bottoms Boxercraft sells annually through wholesalers and retailers in college bookstores and resorts.
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For some people in Saskatchewan, thanks to the most famous change to Canadian law this year, it’s going to be a Green Christmas.
The legalization of cannabis on Oct. 17 meant many people will have to get used to some new social norms. And part of that means getting used to seeing marijuana and its associated paraphernalia being gift-wrapped for Christmas — all perfectly legal.
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It maybe shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that someone would gift an intoxicant. After all, most Canadians wouldn’t think twice if they received a bottle of wine or Bailey’s as a gift.
But there’s something about finding a small box of marijuana under the tree that still seems a bit off.
The idea of cannabis as a gift, however, came as no surprise to Geoff Conn, owner of the Pot Shack in Saskatoon, one of this province’s licensees to sell marijuana.
He has seen people buying everything from marijuana pre-rolls to flower and oils, and all types of accessories going out the door as gifts.