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This article is about how to use coinbase transactions to generate revenue from coinbase accounts, but before you do, read our Coinbase Terms of Service.
If you have a question about this article, we’d love to hear from you!
The New York Yankees and New York Nets are teaming up on a major shopping spree to open a new merchandise store in Manhattan, the team announced on Tuesday.
The two teams said they would sell more than 1,000 items from their collections to the new shop, a move that will be the largest retail store ever opened by a professional sports team in New York City.
New York City will be a major hub for the store, which is expected to open in 2019, according to the team.
The Yankees have been selling their merchandise on their team-owned Manhattan stores since 2013, and the Nets will be among the first major teams to open the store in 2019.
The Knicks, who are in their 11th season in the NBA, said they plan to have an office in the new store by 2020.
They said they will be able to open more than 300 stores by 2021.
A $5 bill is a bit of a novelty in our culture, but it’s a great reminder that when you want to make a transaction, you need to make sure you’re making the right one.
We talked to some experts to get their take on the most common PayPal issues.
The easiest way to get around this problem is to change your password, but this isn’t always easy.
If you’re using a password manager, it may be better to create a new password and re-use it for all of your accounts, rather than change your username and password.
You should also make sure your email address isn’t in plain text, and make sure that it’s only used for your transactional relationships.
This may sound like a simple issue, but we’ve got a lot of experience with this, as you can read in our article How to avoid paying your bill with PayPal.
It’s a little harder to keep up with the changes, but that’s OK, as the terms allow for up to two billing cycles.
This means that if you change your email account or password, you have a minimum of four billing cycles to change the details of your account.
This isn’t a problem that’s common, but if you don’t change your passwords often, this is a little more tricky.
Paypal has a few ways of making it easier to switch email addresses, but in general, you can change the address on your account by using a third-party service.
For example, PayPal can send you a reminder email to change a billing address, and it will send you an email when your account is changed.
If you don, however, you’ll need to change it manually.
The best way to do this is to create an account on your third-parties platform.
Here’s how:If you want PayPal to send you this reminder email, you’re going to have to set it up on your PayPal accounts website.
Once you’ve set up your PayPal email address, it’s up to you to change that email address.
If it’s on your website, you just have to log into the site and click the “Settings” button.
The first thing you should do is select the “Send email reminder” option.
The email will appear in your inbox.
You’ll have to choose a subject line that’s suitable for the reminder email.
For this example, we’ll use “Your email address”.
You can also change the subject line to “Reminder”, but you’ll have a choice of “Remind me soon” or “Remit”.
If you’re not familiar with the subject lines of email, here’s an overview:To make things easier, you may also want to set up a new email address for your PayPal payment.
This will send your email reminders directly to your email.
For example, if you have an existing PayPal account that you use for recurring payments, you might want to create your own email address that you can send reminders to.
You can do this by adding a new contact to your PayPal balance, like this:This will send reminders directly from your account to your bank account.
You can also choose to have PayPal send you more than one email reminder, but only one of which is sent to your phone, email, or web browser.
You’ll have the choice of sending the reminder to a different email account on the PayPal website or to a separate account on a third party.
We’ve also seen some users using third-Party email providers like Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo!, etc. to send the reminder.
You may also have an option to make PayPal send your account a “reminder” message.
This allows you to set your PayPal reminder email address to a specific email address in your contacts.
For a list of email providers, see PayPal’s Help page for details on which email providers will work with PayPal, as well as a list if you’re having issues with the email provider.
For more information on what happens when you send PayPal a reminder, check out our article What happens when I change my PayPal email?
Nahl transactions are used by some merchants to pay for items in the online shopping experience, including online gaming, but the payment method has been plagued by security issues.
Online payments service Coinbase recently announced it would not be using Nahl for bitcoin transactions, and a number of other payment services have since followed suit.
However, Nahl has been in the news recently for a possible attack that saw a ransomware attack that crippled a major Bitcoin exchange, and that caused some retailers to suspend bitcoin transactions.
The bitcoin payment system is used to purchase goods and services on the bitcoin platform, such as buying an item online and then sending the payment to the recipient.
However, there are security concerns around the way Nahl is secured and the fact that the payment is not secure by default.
As a result, bitcoin payment service Coinbase has pulled the service from its network and has temporarily suspended all transactions with the company.
However, there is hope that the problem may soon be fixed.
Bitcoin transactions are generally secured with two layers of encryption.
One layer of security is the transaction log that stores a transaction history, the other is the encryption key.
According to the Coinbase statement, the transaction logs contain information about the user, the payment transaction, and any additional information about that transaction.
This information is then securely transmitted to the customer’s payment method provider.
However the transaction key is not encrypted by default, so any attempt to recover it by anyone will result in a denial of service (DoS) attack.
In addition, if the payment request fails, the attacker can then recover the payment with a brute force attack.
To help mitigate this problem, Coinbase has introduced a new way for bitcoin users to receive their payments securely.
This new payment method is called Nahl, and it uses the payment protocol to provide secure payments.
Nahl uses the same encryption protocol as the payment transactions, but instead of using the payment key to encrypt the transaction, it encrypts it by default using the P2P protocol.
P2P payments are used to make payments between peers.
Instead of sending a payment to a specific address, P2PS can be used to transfer funds between the sender and recipient, where the recipient can then make a payment.
A P2PKH payment would send the sender a payment that would be sent to the address specified in the PIPE header.PIPE is a protocol used by P2SH to provide a secure and repeatable way to send transactions.
P2S is a method used by Bitcoin to securely send transactions, using the protocol P2SS.
The Nahl payment protocol uses P2PUBs, or P2SPublicly P2PB.PPUBs are a way to pay using a private key, which is not publicly known by anyone.
Instead, a PPUB is generated using a public key, and the public key is used for encrypting the transaction.
When sending a P2NLP payment, the public keys used for both parties are combined and then sent to a payment service provider.
The payment service then uses the encrypted payment key that was sent from the payment provider to decrypt the transaction using the private key.
If the encrypted transaction is accepted by the payment service, the private keys are released to the sender, and PPUBs will be sent.
If the payment fails, then the encrypted PPUBS are not released to both parties.
In addition, the encrypted private key is released to any third party that might be interested in using it.PEP tokens are also used to secure the payment.
PEP tokens can be sent as a PPS token or PPS transaction, but they cannot be used in the same transaction.PPS transactions are also a way of sending payments to a third party.
PPS transactions can be initiated from the PPS wallet, but once they are completed, the funds are sent to an address on the payment system.
The use of PPS tokens for payment services is only one possible method of protecting bitcoins from Nahl attacks.
Another option is to use an alternative payment method, such like Paypal, that does not use the PPUBB protocol.
PayPal announced it was suspending bitcoin transactions in response to Nahl-related security issues last week, but there is still no official word on when those payments will resume.
The New Orleans Saints are reportedly willing to trade wide receiver Jeremy Maclin to the Packers in exchange for cornerback Sam Shields.
A league source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the Saints are “willing to part ways with the 26-year-old Maclin and get a much-needed defensive piece.”
Shields is a second-round pick in 2018 and will make $1.7 million in 2017.
It’s unclear if Shields will be moved to the other NFC South team.
Maclin was the No. 6 overall pick in 2016.
It wasn’t immediately clear how the Saints planned to replace Shields, but the team’s plan could include moving Maclin from cornerback to safety.
It would be a big blow to the defense, which was expected to be better this season after Shields was hurt in Week 1.
The Saints’ other free-agent additions have not fared as well as Maclin.
Linebacker Anthony Hitchens, who has played well at outside linebacker in his four seasons, is on the decline.
They’re expected to make a move to improve their secondary.
If Shields is traded, he would become the fifth cornerback on the Saints’ roster.
He’s made more than 1,400 tackles and seven interceptions over the past four seasons.
The Packers will likely look to move Shields as well, with the team expected to trade receiver Davante Adams and tight end Andrew Quarless to the Rams in a package for the No, 19 pick in the draft.
The Rams also want to add a pass-catcher, which would allow them to move receiver Kyle Rudolph and quarterback Jared Goff to free agency.
The 49ers also could move back to the AFC South.
If they do, they’ll likely have to move running back Carlos Hyde, who is entering his age-32 season.
He was the league’s fourth-leading rusher last season with 1,942 yards.
A bank is launching a new way to track and track your transactions.
TD Bank said it’s rolling out TD Transaction Tracking (TT) for its own clients, and the service will be rolled out across the country starting next month.
The TD Transaction Tracker will offer a simple way for customers to see the total cost of all their transactions, as well as their average cost per transaction.
TD said TD Transaction tracking will work with TD Credit and the TD Bank eWallet app, which is part of the TD eWallet mobile app.
The service will also work with any other TD mobile banking account, but TD said it won’t track TD’s other services.
TD Transaction Trackers work like this: The TD Account opens in the app, then a customer can click the ‘Account’ tab to create a TD Transaction Transaction Tracking account.
TD will then send TD a bill showing the transaction amount and the transaction type.
This will help TD calculate what to charge for the transaction.
In addition, the TD TransactionTracker will allow customers to view the cost per the transaction for the account and for all other accounts.
When TD charges a customer for a transaction, it will deduct the actual transaction amount from the bill.
For example, if you charge $50 for a credit card purchase, TD will deduct $5 from the transaction, leaving you with $30.
This is the cost of the transaction in dollars, not cents.
The transaction will be visible on your TD Transaction account, as it will show on the TD account and on the bank’s balance sheet.
The total cost per TD Transaction will be shown on the bill and in the account.
A bill showing your TD transaction cost can be viewed by clicking the ‘View Transaction’ link on the transaction page, which will show the total transaction cost, average cost and the amount of TD charges for that transaction.
When you are done, click the close button.
The cost of each transaction will then show in the TD Account.
The average cost will be the cost divided by the total amount.
TD also offers a TD transaction report, which shows the average cost for all transactions, with details about the individual transactions, the bank, and whether the transaction is made online, in-person or over the phone.
The report shows the total price charged by the bank for the entire transaction, as a percentage of the total value of the purchase.
The other TD transactions also can be tracked and tracked by TD.
In the case of TD Credit, TD said that TD Charge will track TD Charge accounts, TD Pay will track all TD Pay accounts and TD e-payments, and TD Credit will track other TD accounts.
TD’s Transaction Tracker does not include TD Credit accounts, which may be subject to credit card fees, TD’s fee waiver and credit card interest rates.
“We believe TD Transaction Reporting can be a valuable tool for customers and their families to track their spending, track expenses and track their transactions,” said John K. Murphy, CEO of TD.
“It’s also a valuable way for TD to better understand what their customers are spending, to make the best decisions for their finances.”
TD’s TD Transaction reporting feature has been available for a few years now, and it will soon be available to customers across the United States.
The new TD Transaction tracker is available for download for iPhone and Android phones.
An online Bitcoin-based cash transaction broker has gone on sale for the first time, raising more than $5m to help cover a major capital outlay.
CoinBase, a Bitcoin-focused bitcoin exchange that has about 30,000 customers, announced the launch of its bitcoin-based trading platform in January, and now it has launched a cash-only option as well.
The platform allows users to buy and sell bitcoin-denominated cash through a virtual currency exchange, which allows users access to cash balances of $100, $200, $500 and $1,000 in the past 24 hours.
The company also plans to offer other cash options for consumers to buy or sell bitcoins, including cash options with interest rates as low as 0.25%.
The service will also allow users to send cash to a friend or relative for a $10 deposit.
Coinbase CEO Patrick Byrne, a former senior investment banker at Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, said: “This is the first of many bitcoin-powered transactions that will become available on CoinBase.”
“In the coming weeks, we plan to introduce other ways to make money, including direct deposit and direct withdrawal from bank accounts and credit cards, in an effort to better serve our customers,” he added.
“As the Bitcoin community grows, it will continue to grow.”
The company said that users would be able to purchase cash, gold and other commodities with bitcoins for cash-based transactions in the future.
“Bitcoin Cash is the next step in an evolution of Bitcoin as a payment method, and we are excited to see it integrated into CoinBase’s platform,” said Byrne.
CoinCash is based in Hong Kong and has been used by users to purchase bitcoins, ether and other cryptocurrencies.
It was launched in March and is available to CoinBase users worldwide.
The Federal Reserve has a lot of stock-buying power, but not all the time.
Here are the stock-market transactions that have occurred since the Fed began buying Treasury bonds in December 2008.
The Federal Funds are not the only ones with power.
The SEC and CFTC can also make purchases of Treasury bonds.
The New York Times recently published a list of all the transactions that the Fed has made since January 1, 2016.
The list shows that the Federal Funds have purchased $1.5 trillion worth of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities, $500 billion worth of interest-bearing securities, and $1 trillion worth to cover the government’s liabilities.
The Fed’s purchases are mostly related to the US economy’s sluggishness, the dollar’s strength, and its inability to repay its debt.
But the Federal Reserve also has bought bonds to fund the US government’s debt service.
On Tuesday, the Fed announced that it would buy another $2.3 trillion in Treasury bonds to shore up the US dollar, according to the Wall Street Journal.
These purchases are not directly tied to the Fed’s monetary policy.
They are merely part of the Fed Funds’ efforts to help finance the government through its balance sheet.
They’re part of a wider strategy to bolster the US’s debt.
The US government has borrowed money from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), which is the primary insurer of the US Government’s debt, for over $2 trillion since 2010.
The FDIC’s liability for the Federal Government’s liabilities is roughly $17 trillion.
The $1-trillion purchases of US government bonds are the latest in a series of actions by the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHBLs), the central banks’ financial intermediaries.
In recent years, these financial intermediators have become the primary market for US government debt.
Their market capitalizations have been increasing over time, with $2-trillions of assets held by FHBLs in 2016.
Since the financial crisis, the FHBls have been increasingly buying US government securities, which have become an important source of liquidity for the US Treasury market.
FHbls are also buying US Treasury bonds directly.
FHA and FHA-insured loans are two examples.
According to the Treasury Department, the amount of FHA mortgage-bond purchases is now about $1 billion a year, and the amount FHA loan purchases is roughly half that.
Since March, FH-insured mortgage-interest rates have also been rising, according a Treasury Department report.
So far, the Treasury has bought about $4.8 trillion worth in mortgage-related securities.
Of course, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has bought $1,000 billion worth in mortgages, $1 Billion in home equity loans, and other types of loans.
The FHFA also has purchased $3.2 billion worth each month since June 2016, according the Treasury report.
Other financial intermediers have also bought a large amount of US Treasury securities, including the mortgage-borrowing firms Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Fannie and Freddie are both owned by the US Federal Government.
FCA is owned by Freddie Mac, and both companies are insured by the FHA.
But Fannie has been buying US mortgage-mortgage securities since March of 2016.
FMI bought $3 billion in mortgage securities in the first three months of this year.
Other intermediaries are buying $5 billion each month.
In the third quarter of this last year, FMI purchased $4 billion in mortgages.
Fidelity Investments is also buying $1 million worth of US treasury bonds.
Its $3,500 million purchase of Treasury securities in December was the biggest buy since the crisis.
In addition to buying US Treasuries, the government has bought mortgage-based securities from the Fannie-Freddie and Fannie/Hedge funds.
These are government-backed loans.
They can be sold at a discount to their principal amount, or they can be guaranteed against losses.
FICO scores are used to determine the interest rate that a loan will charge the lender.
The interest rate a lender is charged is also known as the principal.
The government’s purchases of mortgage-sponsored securities have been particularly lucrative.
Since 2009, Fannie is the largest single buyer of mortgage loans.
FFA bought $2 billion of mortgages from Fannie between February 2016 and March 2016, and FMI sold $2,000 million of mortgages in the same period.
FHI bought $865 million of mortgage securities from FHA in the third half of 2016 and FHM bought $250 million in mortgages from the HFA in the fourth quarter of 2016, the Financial Times reported.
Other large purchases of government securities are also happening.
In October, the US Department of Justice bought $800 million in US Treasury and other financial-backed bonds.
In January, the United States bought $7 billion of mortgage bonds.
The government is suing Paypal, accusing the payment processor of using its power to manipulate payments in an effort to conceal money laundering and other illicit activities.
The government filed the lawsuit Monday in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, alleging that Paypal used the same “bribery” scheme as its predecessor, the online payment company Venmo.
The lawsuit also alleges that the scheme benefited Paypal through its “predatory” and “cheap” practices, which made it vulnerable to fraud.
Paypal CEO Tony Gallippi said the company is taking the government’s lawsuit seriously.
“We have a long-standing commitment to fighting for consumers, to fighting to ensure they are able to have access to information about companies that are serving the public good,” he said.
“This case is a serious attack on the people of the United States, and it should not be allowed to stand.”
The lawsuit comes as the U.K. government continues to fight for more information about the alleged fraud.
The British government launched an investigation into Paypal after it became aware of fraudulent activity in 2015.
The company, which has operations in more than 200 countries, is one of the most popular and profitable online payment processors.
The Justice Department says the government has already identified thousands of accounts that have been used to make illegal payments.
Gallippi and other Paypal executives have repeatedly denied the company’s wrongdoing.
But the Justice Department has launched an inquiry into whether the company engaged in criminal activity, which it says has been going on for years.
The FBI has also opened a probe into whether Paypal misled consumers.
The U.N. Financial Action Task Force has called on Paypal to make a public statement about the fraud, saying it has found evidence of fraud in countries around the world, including China, Russia, the U of T and the Philippines.
The case is being handled by the U: Department of Justice’s Civil Division.
Paypal has confirmed that Bitcoin cash has been accepted for payments via the company’s mobile app, and that it has also launched a Bitcoin Cash Paying service.
PayPal said the company has been “testing the new payment options with a number of users”, with the first transaction to be made this afternoon.
It has been reported that Bitcoin Cash was originally supposed to be used for paying for things like airline tickets, hotel stays, and car insurance, but the currency is now widely used for online payments.
In a statement, PayPal said it had started testing the new Bitcoin Cash payment options, including paying for goods using bitcoin, which it said would be available for some users soon.
“PayPal is now testing the Bitcoin Cash payments option with a few users and will roll out it to all users in the coming weeks,” the statement read.
“As we continue testing these new payments, we encourage all users to check out our Payments section to find out if they have received a Bitcoin cash payment.”
“While we are currently testing the payment options on our mobile apps, PayPal will roll them out to all customers as soon as we can,” the company added.
Bitcoin Cash, a digital currency created by the bitcoin mining group known as Blockstream, was originally designed to make it easier for people to make transactions, but its price has since soared, with its value now surpassing $1,100 per coin.
A lot of companies have come out to say they’re interested in Bitcoin Cash, and some of the most popular cryptocurrencies have jumped on board with its rise.
While there’s been some interest from the likes of PayPal, PayPal’s new Bitcoin Paying app is the first time it’s used Bitcoin Cash in its payments platform.


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GIVI announces accessories for the Honda CRF1100L Africa TwinMay 17, 2020
GIVI has announced the emergence of a new set of accessories for the motorcycle Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin.
The new set of GIVI provides for increasing the level of protection and increasing the luggage of a bike of a Japanese company. So, it consists of 25 mm steel crash bars, divided into two parts: the lower part protects the engine, and the upper radiator and fairing.
GIVI, in particular, offers the installation of racks on the CRF1100L Africa Twin, which can accommodate hard luggage companies like Monokey or Trekker Outback.
The company also offers two options for a motorcycle windshield: a longer one for protection against wind on the highway, and a shorter one for off-road use. Owners of CRF1100L Africa Twin will also be able to purchase a smart bar from GIVI, which provides for the installation of GPS and other devices.
According to the company, the cost of accessories for the motorcycle Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin will vary depending on the market.
- Bis Industries will launch the Rexx dump truck
- Nissan has begun restructuring its business
- Fiat is preparing to release a new version of the electric car 500 EV
- Audi’s new technologies will make roads safer
- Toyota Camry 2021 will receive a complete set of XSE Hybrid

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Add to this the fact that most patients are inexperienced with dosing with medical cannabis and you see just how important accurate testing is. Sick people don’t have time for trial and error when it comes to the right amount of medicine to take.
Further regulations were recently put in place when it comes to online dispensaries like CannabisCare. For instance, the city of Victoria, British Columbia enacted new zoning bylaws that are getting praise from the community. “Victoria’s new municipal cannabis regulations are some of the most progressive in the country, as they allow for dispensaries, edibles, mail order and delivery,” said Lisa Campbell who is the Founder of Green Market Toronto.


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German ZEW survey
Tuesday, May 10
German data has deteriorated sharply in the last couple of months as the impact of the Russian war takes its toll, while demand from China has also weakened amid the COVID lockdowns there. German business, consumer and investor sentiment are all likely to take a hit as a result.
What to watch: DAX, EUR
Wednesday, May 11
Inflation is a hot topic across the world right now, not least for the world’s largest economy. The Fed Chair Jerome Powell last week talked down the prospects of 75 basis point rate hikes in the upcoming months. But should inflation heat up further, then those talks may well get revived again.
What to watch: Gold, USD
Thursday, May 12
There are growing fears that the UK is heading for a contraction in output amid rising prices domestically and abroad, weak growth in eurozone due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and China’s lockdowns.
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On the internet sport wagering is an expanding market that provides players the possibility to make huge sums of money. There are several sorts of video games, and you can select your favored to wager on. There are many sites specializing in this kind of gambling, and also as demand for this sort of task expands, even more of them will arise to satisfy the expanding need. There are numerous benefits to betting on sports online, from the possibility of winning substantial quantities of cash to the opportunity to enjoy your favorite team play personally.
Legalisation of on the internet sports betting
New York gets on the brink of legislating on the internet sporting activities betting, yet there’s a difficulty to clear initially. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is opposed to legislating on-line gaming and also the Setting up expense consists of an area on sporting activities wagering. But after an offer was reached with legal leaders on the state spending plan for monetary year 2022, legislated on the internet sporting activities wagering is now coming up. With state incomes and costs declining, legislating on the internet sporting activities betting in New york city might aid solve the state’s budget issues.
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Downsides of on-line sports wagering
While online sports betting can be exciting and entertaining, there are also disadvantages to this sort of gambling. While online gaming is much safer than real-life betting, it might not be suitable for those with negative behaviors or dependency. You must have a look at sporting activities wagering websites to make sure that you are taking care of trustworthy sportsbooks. However, you need to also keep in mind that online sports betting is addictive and also you ought to just wager what you can afford to lose.
A large drawback of on-line sporting activities betting is that you are required to pay a payment for every wager. Despite the fact that there are reliable business that handle the sector, there are still a great deal of scammer and also monetary account hackers. These risks may cause individuals being reluctant to place wagers on-line and risking their cash. The lack of human get in touch with and also social communication among on-line sports betting lovers can additionally lower the satisfaction of winning.
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To the surprise of many, future cruise bookings seem not to have not been harmed by the fact that the worldwide coronavirus pandemic has hit cruise ships especially hard. At a time when there are still tens of thousands of cruise ship crew members stranded on cruise vessels across the globe, thousands of prospective passengers are nevertheless signing up to cruise as early as August.
A Boston.com article profiled one person eager to return to the sea, 58-year-old Amber O’Hara of Golden, Colorado. Despite previously being stuck on the Azamara Pursuit as coronavirus raged and disrupted the ship’s itinerary, O’Hara was so ready to cruise again that she booked a follow-up trip for November before disembarking from the ship. O’Hara used a 125% credit that the company offered to travelers in order to book the cruise later this year.
In an attempt to explain traveler’s seeming insatiable appetite to get back to cruising, the article quoted Lin Humphrey, assistant professor of marketing at Florida International University, who said, “We yearn for things that make us feel like our life prior to March. There will be people that will be looking forward to that cruise.”
This sentiment was echoed by a Cruise Critic poll in which nearly 75% of respondents reported that in the future they would cruise as much as before the pandemic or more.
It seems that the key for the cruise industry to rebuild a sustainable business is to reassure travelers that the cruise lines will do everything to protect their safety.
“We are seeing a strong interest from those cruisers to return to the sea once they are able to do so and once they are comfortable that it’s going to be a safe experience and the vacation they love,” said Colleen McDaniel, editor in chief of Cruise Critic.
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(Office of the Governor) — The Department of Public Works- Division of Energy, in collaboration with Pacific Rainbow dba Sherwin Williams, announces a one-day, in-store-only promotional event for Energy Star-rated cool roof products on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Residents can buy one NC clear acrylic 5-gallon pail primer and get one free NC SRC 750 roller grade 5-gallon elastomeric roof coating product. Items will be limited to two 5-gallon pails, while supplies last. Due to limited funding and product availability, items will be available on a first-come first-served basis only.
To avail oneself of elastomeric products, residential consumers must present a copy of a valid government issued identification card and a copy of a most recent utility billing with name on account. If you represent a residential consumer who is unable to do so, an authorization letter and a copy of a valid ID from the account holder must be provided. Businesses or rental property owners and or landlords are not eligible to receive elastomeric products.
DPW Energy Director Thelma Inos highly encourages residents to participate in implementing energy-efficiency measures by using Energy Star ® rated products within their homes.
“Beyond improving the efficiency and comfort of their homes, residents can reduce their home’s cooling costs and conserve energy to ultimately preserve and protect available natural resources in the environment,” said Director Inos.
In addition, due to the continued threat of Covid-19, residents remain advised to observe all posted and applicable health and safety-related guidance from the Governor’s Covid-19 Task Force and the Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation to reduce the spread of the virus.
For additional questions or information regarding this event, you may contact Vincent S. Attao, program manager, at 664-4480/4.


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Armillo is a rather enjoyable title on the Wii U eShop, exclusive to the platform at present, and certainly has some keen fans throughout the Nintendo community. The launch day version wasn't without problems, however, and developer Fuzzy Wuzzy Games recently released a patch in North America to resolve issues with the framerate, achievements and levels that were unobtainable.
The patch has taken longer to arrive in Europe, though the developer has now confirmed that's it's available in the region.
Are you a fan of Armillo, or noticed improvements with the patch? Let us know in the comments below.


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What is going on in Asia?
The stomach-churning photo of god-knows-how-many plastic bags is actually a photo taken after the autopsy of a dead short-finned pilot whale was done in Southern Thailand. 8kg of plastic came out of the whale’s stomach. This has yet again attracted considerable attention to the fact that Asia is home to five of the world’s top marine plastic polluters and it is currently the largest source of plastic pollution in the ocean. In fact, five of the leading Asian countries create more than half of the world’s plastic waste: China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand.
One of the biggest plastic use in Southeast Asia is closely related to their food culture: incessant pad thai take-outs, late night 7-eleven snacks and ice-cold bubble teas. Before that, they were using bamboo, pots, banana leaves, and tin cans for the same purposes. This is an evolving culture that started around the 1970s and fully developed by 1996, one that unfortunately involves polluting our oceans and killing the marine animals.
What are the possible solutions?
There are more than a dozen successful examples of the attempts to reduce plastic consumption and ocean pollution. One that has turned out to be highly effective is the example of the Netherlands; they have successfully put a price tag on the use of plastic bags at stores and turned the situation to a win-win—the shops now get paid to sell the plastic bags and there is now more than 70 percent reduction in the use of these bags. Southeast Asian countries like Thailand are only getting started in their efforts to reduce the amount of plastic used. However, the complications in solving the issue are substantial. In Thailand, the biggest plastic users are not the industry nor the government; they are the citizens. Without changing their behavior or their incentives to use less, having any real outcome is not viable.
What Thailand has implemented looks similar to what others have been doing. First of all, they have decided to ban all imports of foreign plastic scrap in 2021 this amount has grown exponentially since China decided that they are not importing the West’s garbage anymore. They have also declared war on single-use plastic bags from shops, banning all single-use plastic glasses, very thin plastic bags and plastic straws in 2022. They are also hoping to reduce the amount of thicker plastic bags by 70% over the next 20 years.
Bottom Line: Thailand, one of the world’s worst polluters of plastic going into the ocean, has decided to wage war against everyday plastic use, but I don’t see how they are going to change people’s deep-rooted behavior by using extreme measures (banning everything) rather than a structured plan.
* Please help my Environmental Economics students by commenting on unclear analysis, alternative perspectives, better data sources, or maybe just saying something nice :).


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The upcoming 2018 Nissan GT-R will reportedly get a bump in power as Autobild recently reported that the new generation GT-R will get the hybrid powertrain sourced from the company’s LMP1 endurance race car.
The automaker previously revealed their 2015 GT-R LM Nismo race car last February which will compete in this year’s FIA World Endurance Championship. Nissan stated that it is driven by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 paired up with an electric motor and a 5-speed sequential gearbox. It will be able to deliver 1,267 PS to the front wheels.
The road-going 2018 GT-R however will get a detuned version of the hybrid powertrain and is estimated to only produce 700 PS which will also improve fuel economy compared to the LMP1 car. The AWD system is expected be carried over from the current generation.
Exact exterior design of the upcoming GT-R is still sketchy at best but Nissan may get styling cues from the 2020 Vision Gran Turismo that is present in the video game Gran Turismo 6.


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For many Minnesotans, Black Friday looked a lot like it did before the pandemic.
There were virtually no masks, no capacity rules, no distancing signs and no glass between the kids and Santa Claus.
But in many ways, Black Friday was also no longer the frenetic marathon it was in the decade before the pandemic. With so many sales starting weeks ago, the morning stops and long queues of buyers were mostly gone. Inflation was a major concern and many buyers talked about sticking to their budget.
“I really want a bargain,” Chanhassen’s Julie Nessly said as she walked to the Scheels store at the Eden Prairie Center shortly before 7 a.m. “If it’s not a good deal, I won’t buy it.”
Nessly and her daughter-in-law arrived at the Scheels store when it opened to look for ideas for their outdoor-loving husbands and to get the bargains before they left.
But at the Southdale Center in Edina, the state’s oldest mall, there were only 20 cars in the Macy’s parking lot when the mall’s general manager, Judy Tullius, arrived shortly before it opened at 6 a.m. in the morning.
“The way people shop has definitely changed,” she said. “Macy’s has its Black Friday deals all week, so there was no incentive to come at 6 a.m.”
The holiday shopping season lengthened during the pandemic years, when people shopped more online in 2020 due to health concerns and earlier in 2021 due to supply chain issues.
This year, retailers launched promotions last month to help relieve excess inventory. Even so, most of the revenue gains they were seeing were due to prices being shaped by the highest rate of inflation in 40 years.
U.S. retail sales rose 7.9% in October, however, after adjusting for inflation, volume sales actually fell 0.4%, according to analytics firm GlobalData.
The National Retail Federation – the largest retail group – expects growth in holiday sales in stores and online to slow to a range of 6% to 8%, from growth of 13.5 % one year ago. However, these figures are not adjusted for inflation. Actual spending may even be down from a year ago.
According to a study by consulting firm Accenture, 54% of consumers in the Twin Cities, the most of any metro area surveyed, plan to shop in-store this holiday.
“Maybe it’s not as Black Friday or Cyber Monday blockbuster as it could have been,” said Kelsey Robinson, senior partner in the San Francisco office of McKinsey & Co. “It’s still going to be two big shopping days.”
The biggest crowd in the Twin Cities at the start of Black Friday was at the largest mall: More than 10,000 people entered the Mall of America in Bloomington during the first hour after it opened at 7 a.m.
Hailey Rost, a 14-year-old from Lakeville, said she was happy to join her mother and aunt on a morning run to the mall. “They did it [for awhile] and we can finally go this year,” she said.
While there looking for deals, Rost said she really wanted to be in the crowd and explore the mall.
“Experience is key,” said Jill Renslow, the mall’s executive vice president of business development and marketing.
“We are much more than a shopping center and the key to our success is the diversification of all our uses, from retail, restaurants, entertainment and hospitality,” she said.
In downtown Minneapolis, a long-standing tradition was revived at the site of the Dayton department store, which anchored the Twin Cities shopping scene for much of the 20th century. Santa Bears, which Dayton first sold for $10 in 1984, were on sale again in what is now called The Dayton’s Project.
The Dayton store created new versions of Santa’s bear every year until 2007. Shoppers built collections of teddy bears. Dayton’s produced specials about them and even worked with General Mills on a Santa Bear promotion featuring Cinnamon Toast crunchy cereal.
A collection of Santa’s bears is also part of the Dayton’s Project holiday storefront, which sits along the Nicollet Mall between 7th and 8th Streets.
In Loring Park, on the outskirts of downtown, craft vendors, food trucks and artists have set up shop for the annual Holidazzle event, which will take place on weekends until December 18.
By mid-morning, the Target store parking lot in Edina was full. Edina’s Rebecca Peterson had a list of potential gifts as she shopped the toy aisle for Pokemon figures. In addition to her three children, she gives presents to three different families during the holidays.
“Now I’m trying to figure out what would work best, and I feel like if I’m in the store, I can find the best options for them and I can ask other kids for advice,” said she declared.
Friday afternoon, with the sun shining and temperatures in the mid-40s, it was nearly impossible to find a parking spot at the Twin Cities Premium Outlets in Eagan.
“We’re seeing big crowds,” said Sarah Dorrian, the center’s marketing director.
Even though Black Friday isn’t a wild ride anymore, the holiday season should be something of a comeback for the physical retail store, said Jill Standish, global head of retail at Accenture.
“I really think it’s going to be a physical store vacation, which will be really fun to watch,” she said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Digital disruption of companies is happening every day as new technologies are introduced, and this was the theme of the 2016 Fujitsu customer forum.
The rise of digital has forced the UK to adapt as a nation, and to prepare the next generation of youngsters to fill future digital jobs, computing is now a compulsory part of the UK’s educational curriculum.
But Regina Moran, Fujitsu’s vice-president, head of industries EMEAI, questioned whether the UK curriculum was teaching children the right technology concepts.
“I don’t think the education system has quite got this right yet, because technical skills will always change,” she said.
Moran said her background was in technical engineering, but as the industry’s landscape changed, she adapted to suit the jobs that were available and had performed a variety of roles.
What children should be taught in schools was being able to adapt to new environments and problem-solving skills, said Moran, because the technical skills needed now would not necessarily be the same as those needed in the future.
“We will never be able to train people with the right skills at the right time – that is impossible,” she said.
“Giving people change resilience means they will be able to move with the times, either within an organisation or from organisation to organisation.”
Adapt well to change
Quoting Charles Darwin, Moran said the individuals in a species that survive through change are not always the strongest or most intelligent, but those that adapt well to change – something Moran has witnessed during her tech career.
“The people that are most successful over time are those that are the most resilient to change,” she said.
But digital transformation is having a huge impact on both business and society, in many cases causing redundancies or breaching boundaries between organisations and sectors.
Moran said it was important to assess not just whether a change can be made, but whether it is necessary, and what the human impact will be.
“It is very important to think about the societal impact,” she said. “Just because you can put a sensor on everything doesn’t make it relevant to people. Everything in this room could be digitised. One of the benefits of digital is that the human being spends their time doing the human aspect of the job.”
Digitally enabled jobs
The introduction of easily accessible technology and the proliferation of social media had made it easier for entrepreneurs to set up model-breaking businesses that cross industry boundaries, said Moran.
Using the example of Airbnb – a model enabling people to collect revenue from assets more easily – Moran described how digital technologies had allowed more and more groups to create new businesses and revenue models.
This has allowed a “decentralisation” of job opportunities as technology enables people in remote areas to start up global businesses and redistribute growth to their local area.
But large businesses are also seeing a shift, with the CIO’s role changing as employees use their own devices to bypass the IT team, and often an employee’s personal tech is better than that available in their office.
Mike Sewart, director of digital for Fujitsu EMEIA, said the current tech infrastructure had accelerated the pace of change in digital in all aspects of life.
Digital change in a changing world
Macro global changes, such as climate change, an ageing workforce, a rising population and a tense political landscape were being shaped rapidly by digital shifts in social platforms, mobile technologies, analytics and the cloud, said Sewart.
“Humans are there to solve problems and I think what digital has brought is a toolset to allow people to solve problems in a more creative way,” he said.
But Sewart questioned how the future workforce would be structured, with technology allowing greater flexibility and less need for regular office hours.
“Organisations need to be experimenting a lot more,” he said. “By and large, all organisations should be experimenting more in order to grow successfully.”
Paul Richardson, managing director of specialist services at DHL Supply Chain, highlighted Uber as an example of this shift in how companies will function in the future – creating new jobs and disrupting an existing industry through the use of technology.
Read more about digital
- Gartner’s Barcelona Symposium opened with the familiar themes of reinvention and evolution. The difference this year is digital Uber-like business models.
- The global IT director of digital marketing at Unilever explains how the firm has managed digital transformation by shifting the role of the IT team.
“Suddenly you have a whole bunch of people employed as taxi drivers because the digital revolution has made it easier and cheaper to travel that way,” he said.
Richardson believes that in the future, people will work flexibly on a freelance basis for several companies at once, forcing firms to use digital to cater to employee needs in order to compete for skilled workers.
“The employer will have the challenge of keeping the employees it wants because the employee will have more power,” he said.
Richardson described how DHL had used digital to make its employees more comfortable, and had helped its customers to implement digital technology to increase efficiency and save money.
For some of its airline customers, DHL has applied analytics to each of its food items to see how long they spend on board before they are consumed.
Airlines can use these stats, alongside customer data, to ensure the right amount and type of food is loaded onto their aircraft before flights.
“If you can get a better profile of the product on board, then you can see that there is a significant impact on cost and the environment,” said Richardson.


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Google showcased some additional Google Ads sponsored search ads in the new Google Search Generative Experience yesterday at Google Marketing Live. Google made a point to say these ad positions and features will likely change as Google continues to experiment with this new search experience.
When Google first announced the Search Generative Experience (I like to spell it out), Google showcased how ads will be displayed, and we covered that over here but now Google showed us an additional ad position within the actual conversation of the AI generative answer in the new experience.
Here is a GIF of it in action, which you can click on to enlarge and see a larger version:
Let’s zoom in a bit and you can see how the “sponsored” labels at the top pretty much look similar to the traditional Google Search result ad slots:
Then the new ad slots are within the generative answer, as you can see in these screenshots both for desktop and mobile:
And Google will also place sponsored search ads below the AI generative answer:
As we said before, advertisers cannot opt out of showing their ads in the new Google Search Generative Experience. This is because this is a labs experiment and Google has not yet built in controls for advertisers yet. Google wants to continue to experiment and see what ad positions work and which do not.
Google also would not share any click through rate differences because again, this is an experiment, labs only right now. But Google may share these in the future, maybe.
In the announcement, Google wrote, “over the coming months, we’ll experiment with Search and Shopping ads that are directly integrated within the AI-powered snapshot and conversational mode. We’ll also experiment with new formats native to SGE that use generative AI to create relevant, high-quality ads that are customized to every step of the search journey.”
So we will be following these experiences and tests closely as soon as we gain access to the new Google Search Generative Experience.
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Sega has plans to remove an unknown number of its iPhone and iPad games from the iOS App Store in the near future.
In an announcement today, Sega said that it recently evaluated its current number of mobile games and “determined that a number of them no longer meet our standards.” Those games will be removed from the iOS App Store sometime in the next few weeks.
Sega has not yet announced which games will be removed, but the company did offer hope that they could return in some kind of updated version. It added:
If you have already purchased a game that is being removed from the store you will be able to continue to play it after it’s been taken down. It will remain in your purchased apps where you will be able to download it again if you delete it or acquire a new device until the game becomes incompatible with the latest phone operating systems or hardware.”


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Video conferencing service (Zoom) announced Zoom Today, Wednesday, a new method allows users to set up live virtual events that others can pay to attend.
And by launching the “On Zoom” option OnZoom The new service (Zoom) becomes more than just a competitor to companies such as: Google and Microsoft. After the massive rise with the outbreak of the emerging coronavirus (Covid-19) COVID-19 that forced people around the world to work and study from home, Zoom has dominated the video conference market, and now it is competing with companies that sell tickets for live events, such as Eventbrite, Live Nation.
It was only recently that these companies focused on virtual events, after the pandemic around the world imposed restrictions on personal events. But unlike most competitors in the live event ticket market, the service will not deduct any commission from ticket sales; At least not during the general testing period for the new (On Zoom) option, which is expected to continue until the end of 2020.
The service initially sought to attract corporate customers, but with the outbreak of the epidemic it found itself required by a variety of users, until it became used to hold weddings, school classes, as well as the business sector.
And earlier this year, the service reached more than 300 million subscribers on daily calls. Shares of the company that owns the service have risen more than 600 percent this year, well above the S&P 500 index.
As the epidemic continued, gatherings such as poetry evenings and yoga lessons have moved to Zoom. Now the service gives the owners of these gatherings a way to charge a fee for attendance. The service’s website will provide a directory of events that people can join.
Wei Li – the head of the platform and artificial intelligence at Zoom – said in a press release on Tuesday: The service will not take any commission for the time being, but the company will consider the possibility of doing so next year.
Currently, users of the service must have paid subscriptions, be present in the United States to create single or recurring events through (On Zoom), attendees must have (Zoom) accounts, and be present in the United States to join the events. . The service will be available globally in 2021.
The service accepts payments by credit cards or PayPal. The number of people who can attend depends on the host’s (Zoom) subscription level. Organizers can hold events for free, or ask attendees to donate to specific nonprofits if they wish.
(Zoom) said: The high-quality data encryption, a feature that was announced last June, will become available to all users with a trial version next week.


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Advanced Labelling Ltd (Labelzone) marked its 30-year partnership with Brother UK by welcoming Brother UK Managing Director Phil Jones to its Poole HQ, where he presented Managing Director Stuart Wilson with a Daruma doll – a Japanese talisman of good luck to use alongside the setting of goals.
Advanced Labelling Ltd, which was established in 1985, has been supplying Brother label printers to businesses across the UK since 1989, making its Brother’s longest serving partner for labelling products.
Phil Jones MBE, Managing Director of Brother UK, said: “We’re delighted to celebrate 30 years in partnership with Advanced Labelling Ltd, spanning two generations of the family business. Originally trading with us as a general office products dealer in 1989, they have since grown to become one of the most important reseller partnerships for our labelling category, developing specialist applications and knowledge to service their extensive customer base. The move from generalist to specialist has seen the business go from strength to strength.”
Brother labellers supplied by Advanced Labelling include rugged P-touch devices, popular with electrical contractors and network installers; the QL range for producing barcode and shipping labels; and new VC-500W inkless, full colour label printers.
Stuart Wilson, managing director at Advanced Labelling Ltd, said: “Many IT and office equipment sub-sectors have faced significant disruption and change over the last three decades, but the labelling category has performed consistently and continues to grow.”
Smithers Pira forecasts the global labelling market to grow by 20% in value to more than £40 billion by 2024.


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High above the clouds, men in business suits and women in bright, Jackie Kennedy–inspired dresses smoke cigarettes, drink chilled vodka and dine on a freshly carved roast served to their seats by an Air Canada stewardess.
The year is 1966 and a young Linda Meckling is just beginning her stewardessing career.
After an extensive interview process, including strict physical requirements, Meckling had been selected. She says she was excited and ready to travel. She then spent 37 years travelling the world, making sure she attended the regular weigh-ins and never forgetting her hat, gloves and girdle. She says she has many “silly stories” and fond memories from those days.
Lately, Meckling says she has been receiving calls from friends to chat about the TV Show Pan Am, about a group of young stewardesses flying around the world in the 1960s.
“I think it is such a fun show; it’s kind of a spoof on the time period. It’s true that the supervisors were very much there and the girls looked fabulous, absolutely tremendous, but there are a lot of things [in the show] that would probably not go,” she says.
The swinging ’60s
Pan Am wasn’t first, of course: The wildly popular Mad Men, about advertising executives, is has been the first successful TV series to take viewers back to the early sixties. And this ’60s resurgence isn’t limited to TV. The era, both early and late ’60s, has become a trend in contemporary arts and entertainment, most notably in fashion.
Runway shows for the past year have featured early-and-mod-’60s-inspired patterns and pieces. The venerable New York Times has covered fashion stories showcasing the revival of the early and late ’60s. Local news media, like the Ottawa Sun, reported early-’60s-influenced pieces as fashion essentials for this past fall. Fashion magazines locally and abroad, like Vogue and LouLou Magazine, have featured mod-’60s-shaped dresses with a contemporary spin, incorporating patterns and fabrics from this decade.
But what is it about the 1960s that so appeals today? Meckling says she thinks it’s because the ’60s were a more carefree era.
“Shows like Pan Am are just fun. It’s a fun thing and maybe people just need that kind of release,” she says.
Many experts agree that in today’s anxious and conservative society, looking to a more idealistic, positive time provides comfort and inspiration. Anne Gorsuch, a history professor of University of British Columbia, shares this view.
“In so much of the world there’s a sense of pessimism about the future; the ’60s offers a moment where people thought they could do something, and they stepped up to do something,” Gorsuch says.
The 1960s saw significant developments in such areas as civil rights and women’s rights. Gorsuch says this is because the 1960s were an optimistic time, and people felt secure enough to push for change.
“People felt empowered, and I don’t think people generally feel that way right now,” she says. So audiences today are nostalgic for the positive ideals of the ’60s, and the entertainment and fashion industries have caught on.
“I think Mad Men hooked into this nostalgia,” says Gorsuch. “It’s a way of explaining who we are now. It’s a period of romanticism, so it’s attractive.”
Elegance of the classic ’60s
The early ’60s were a more traditional period than the later part of the decade, when people began to demand change, says Tracy Penny Light, a professor of history at the University of Waterloo. The early ’60s in North America were conservative, politically and socially, and this attitude was reflected in fashion. The average middle-class woman wanted to emulate Jackie Kennedy’s tidy and traditional look, says Penny Light.
Both the fitted, patterned dresses of the early ’60s and the mod dresses of the late ’60s have appeared recently on runways and in Canadian fashion magazines. But it’s not just in women’s fashion: For example, Banana Republic recently launched a ’60s-influenced line of men’s suits, referencing Mad Men in the ad campaign.
Finding true vintage or early-’60s-influenced pieces has become a popular trend, says Julie Yoo, owner of I Miss You Vintage Fashion Boutique in Toronto.
“I’m seeing a lot of a return to the classic ’50s and ’60s even on TV,” says Yoo, “so we are seeing a real resurgence of that.” Yoo says she thinks the allure of early ’60s pieces is their charming, feminine, hourglass shape.
“They’re great classic pieces. Clean and easy cuts, very feminine, figure flattering, easy to wear separates, and not fussy,” she says.
Rebels with a cause
In Canada and the United States, the early ’60s paved the way for significant social and political change later in the decade. With the election of Pierre Trudeau came more liberal ideals, and with them a society that wasn’t afraid of living outside the box. Women were no longer restricted to pieces illustrating their femininity; instead they began to break tradition and wear mod dresses. Later, both men and women grew their hair and wore flared jeans, dispelling the traditional gender roles with their clothing.
The current revival of early and late ’60s isn’t limited to arts and fashion: Large-scale social movements like Occupy Wall Street and the Arab Spring suggest that our modern era may be — more than just infatuated — inspired by this period.
Adam Green, a professor of history at the University of Ottawa, believes that people today find inspiration in the 1960s probably because it’s the best example of a decade that rejected conservatism, restriction, and discipline.
“I think the ’60s for most people represent the complete opposite; it was the heyday of no boundaries, no rules,” says Green. Green says societies cycle between liberal and conservative times. He says when society is leaning towards change this desire is represented in art first, because art is about pushing boundaries.
“We are in a very small-C conservative time here, in the United States, the U.K., France and just about everywhere, but art is always ahead of its time. What happens in art today happens in society tomorrow,” he says.
“The stuff that we are seeing now in terms of fashion, music, and TV is an indication that maybe in five years or 10 years there will be another swing back into a more liberal time,” he says.
Until then, we can live vicariously through our TV screens, pretending to be in the more simple and optimistic ’60s.


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SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The global recycled plastic market size is expected to reach $69.2 billion by 2030, according to a new report from Grand View Research, Inc., with a CAGR of 4.8% over the forecast period. Rising environmental concerns, rapid urbanization and industrialization, and growing need to reduce carbon footprint in virgin plastic resin manufacturing are expected to drive the demand for recycled plastics over the forecast period. The demand for recycled plastics is expected to rise mainly in the packaging application, which includes packaging for processed food and beverages, medical, electronics, and various other products, owing to the rising number of COVID-19 positive cases.
Main information and conclusions of the report:
- The building and construction application segment is expected to witness the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, in terms of revenue.
- The growth of the segment is attributed to the growing demand for recycled plastics in composite wood, tiles, insulation, rocks and fencing.
- The electrical and electronic applications segment accounted for the maximum revenue share in 2021.
- This is attributed to the high demand for lightweight and durable electronics and well electrically insulated products to reduce heat loss and improve the performance of electronic components and products.
- Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of revenue in 2021. The market for China recycled is expected to experience significant growth to reach a net worth of $17.3 billion by 2030.
Read the 110-page market research report, “Recycled Plastics Market Size, Share and Trend Analysis Report by Product (PET, PVC), by Source (Plastic Bottles, Polymer Foam) , by Application (Packaging, Automotive), by Region and Segment Forecast, 2022 – 2030”, published by Grand View Research.
Recycled Plastic Market Growth and Trends
The demand for medical and healthcare products has increased due to the safety and hygiene required to deal with the pandemic situation. Amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, demand for electrical and electronic products, such as laptops and cell phones, has increased as businesses follow the work-from-home model and educational institutions moved from classroom learning to online courses. Thus, the growth in demand for electrical and electronic products is expected to drive the market over the forecast period. The regional market Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth rate during the forecast period.
This growth can be attributed to various factors, such as the presence of supportive government initiatives like Make in IndiaAtmanirbhar Bharat (self-dependent India), the growing number of manufacturers operating in the electrical and electronics, automotive and textile sectors, and the increase in R&D investments by private and public organizations for the development of new applications for recycled plastics. In addition, various electronics and automotive component manufacturing companies have started to turn to India to establish their manufacturing facilities after the COVID-19 pandemic. It will also provide huge growth opportunities to the regional market in the coming years.
Recycled Plastics Market Segmentation
Grand View Research has segmented the global recycled plastics market based on product, source, application, and region:
Recycled Plastics Market – Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019-2030)
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Polystyrene (PS)
Recycled Plastics Market – Source Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019-2030
- plastic bottles
- Plastic films
- Polymer foam
Recycled Plastics Market – Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019 – 2030)
- Building construction
- Electrical and Electronic
Recycled Plastics Market – Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2019-2030)
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- South East Asia
- Central & South America
- Middle East and Africa (SOUL)
List of Recycled Plastics Market Key Players
- REMONDIS SE & Co. KG
- Republic Services, Inc.
- WM Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC
- Shell International B.V.
- waste connections
- CLEAN PORTS, INC.
- Covetsro AG.
Check out other related studies published by Grand View Research:
- Post-consumer recycled plastics in the consumer electronics market – The global market size of post-consumer recycled plastics in consumer electronics is expected to reach $21.6 million by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.6% from 2021 to 2028. The growing adoption of post-consumer recycled plastic resin in the production of consumer electronics is expected to fuel the market growth over the forecast period. The growth of e-waste has become a global concern, which many countries have started to address. Many companies have started incorporating post-consumer recycled plastics into their electronics and have included them in their sustainability goals.
- Post-consumer recycled plastics market – The global post-consumer recycled plastics market size is expected to reach $16.7 billion by 2027, according to a new report from Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 10.6% over the forecast period. Rising environmental concerns, increasing urbanization, industrialization and rising concerns over reducing carbon footprint in plastic resin manufacturing are expected to drive the market
- Asia Pacific Recycled Plastics Market – The Asia Pacific the size of the recycled plastics market is expected to reach $25.7 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% over the forecast period, according to a new study published by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing demand for recycled film from various end-use industries is expected to drive the growth.
Browse plastics, polymers and resins industry research reports from Grand View Research.
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After several years of rumors and speculations, Apple has finally unveiled the smaller and cheaper version of the full-sized iPad called iPad Mini to compete with cheaper Android based tablets like Google Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindle Fire.
Apple Unveils iPad Mini; Comes With 7.9-Inch Display, 5MP Camera, FaceTime HD, Dual-Core A5 Chip, 4G LTE Support
Last week, Apple sent out invites for the media event to be held later today with the tag line “We’ve got a little more to show you“.
With just over 8 hours to go, here’s what we can expect from Apple’s iPad event tomorrow, based on all the rumors and speculations we’ve heard so far.
Apple’s entry into the smaller sized tablet market is likely to be viewed as a response to the success that similar sized Android tablets have seen.
This notion has also set expectations of a price that falls within the $199 – $299 range. According to the folks at 9to5Mac though, Apple’s smaller iPad might start slightly above the $299 price point.
The “we’ve got a little more to show you” tag line on the invite for the October 23 media event seems to strongly indicate that Apple will finally launch the smaller iPad to take on cheaper Android-based tablets like Google Nexus 7 and Amazon Kindle Fire.
Here’s what we expect based on the rumors and speculations we’ve heard so far.
The well-connected Apple blogger, John Gruber of Daring Fireball has just commented about the display, price and the name of the smaller iPad, which is widely expected to be unveiled at the media event on October 23.
Leaked Part Numbers Reveals Apple Gearing Up To Launch 12 iPad Mini Models And 12 Revised iPad Models
9to5Mac has posted the list of 24 different model numbers, which they claim are for the iPad mini and the revised iPad.


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BEER drinkers face a double blow in the New Year that will raise the price of a pint by at least 10p.
The first hit is the 2.5 per cent increase in VAT on January 4 which will add an average 7p to a pint, say pub trade chiefs.
But brewers are also lining up increases for hard-pressed landlords who will have to decide whether to pass them on.
And in March there will be fresh misery when the beer “escalator” tax – brought in by Labour Chancellor Alistair Darling – ramps up duty by 2 per cent more than inflation.
Landlord Marc Allinson of the Artful Dodger in York said: “We will probably have to put our prices up by 10p in January.”
Brigid Simmonds, boss of the British Beer & Pub Association, said the tax rises were unfair to the pub trade because the supermarket giants could absorb most of the increase.


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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced financial incentives for exporters looking to use Port of Oakland’s pop-up container yard.
The port’s temporary container yard opened on 7 March 2022, as part of the federal administration’s larger program to relieve port congestion.
The USDA has announced it is offering a $400 incentive per export reefer and $200 for a dry container. This funding is for the temporary staging of loaded export containers.
Additionally, the organisation is offering a $125 incentive to pick up an empty dry container used for agricultural booking.
“Supply chain issues locally to globally have hampered the US export business through West Coast ports including Oakland,” said Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan. “We thank the USDA for providing financial incentives to our customers. This will promote use of the yard, reduce marine terminal congestion and ease some of the logistics strain for our exporters.”
Container volumes at the port dropped 11 per cent year-on-year in March with loaded exports only reaching 69,878 TEU.
Bryan Brandes, Port of Oakland Maritime Director, added: “This will help defray the additional costs incurred by our shippers and make usage of the new facility more feasible.
“The temporary yard provides a place for truckers to easily pick up empty containers to be loaded with US exports and it allows for staging loaded containers ready to be shipped overseas without crowding busy terminals.
“This federal partnership highlights Oakland’s traditional role as a critical export gateway. We continue to work closely with ocean carriers to restore services here so that shippers can have more opportunity for outbound vessel space.”
Shipping experts are expecting the global volatility in the supply chain to continue for several months.
Executive Director Wan recently presented his five-point plan to mitigate congestion along the West Coast to policymakers during Ports Day 2022.
The plan included:
- Establishing the California Office of Freight
- Greater investments in infrastructure
- More support for agriculture exports
- Relieving dock congestion
- Enhanced federal funding for ports across California


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PS4 Just Lost a Great Exclusive Game To Epic Games Store, More Timed Exclusives Confirmed
Epic is firing on all cylinders these days to promote their Epic Games Store. Their most impressive exclusive announcement has happened today with Detroit: Become Human, Heavy Rain, and Beyond Two Souls coming to Epic Games Store as timed exclusives.
Detroit: Become Human was developed by Quantic Dreams. They had a long history of partnership with Sony and made three major exclusives for the PlayStation consoles beginning with Heavy Rain. Today, it was announced that all three for their games are now ditching their exclusivity on the PlayStation 4 and making their way to PC through the Epic Games Store.
In addition to these, Epic Games has also announced the following games coming to their store as timed exclusives.
- Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
- Industries of Titan
- Journey to the Savage Planet
- Phoenix Planet
- The Sinking City
- Soul Ash
- The Outer Worlds
There are a lot of new games that are gradually being added to the Store and there are also freebies given to those who have an account on the storefront. Together with these incentives, Epic Games is hoping to bring more audience from Steam and other platforms.
Earlier this year, Epic Games surprised everyone when they managed to secure exclusivity with Ubisoft for The Division 2 and Deep Silver with Metro Exodus. Both of these also sold really well so it has made the partnership worthwhile for those publishers who release their games as timed exclusives to the Store.


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Ferrari has indicated its expected financial results for 2009, in line with Italian law.
The luxury carmaker said it posted results slightly lower than 2008’s with a total of 6,250 new vehicles delivered to customers – a fall of only 5% despite the global sportscar market dropping 35% in 2009.
Consolidated 2009 revenues dropped 7% to EUR1.78bn (US$2.43bn) and operating profit of EUR245m compared to EUR341m last year. Ferrari said the fall was due to lower volume and less favourable product mix as well as adverse exchange rates.
The weakness of the US dollar versus the euro also had a major impact since over 30% of sales were made in the currency.
Ferrari cited the “extraordinary success” of the California, while the most recent model, the 458 Italia, deliveries of which have only just started, had already received “exceptionally positive reviews”.
The UK remained among Ferrari’s top five markets and, although sales dropped last year, the country outperformed the global market fall for 2009.
“Our [overall] market share increased by 10 points and we have been able to stay stable while the market has dropped by a huge amount,” a Ferrari spokesman told just-auto, without providing data.
“What we were able to do last year was move production around as our lead times are so long. We have got rampant demand in the Far East and Middle East as well as some eastern European countries.”
The Ferrari spokesman added such production shifts were allowing the automaker to provide customers who had previously had to wait up to two and a half years for delivery with an 18-24 month waiting time – “which is about the ideal for a customer to maintain exclusivity and resale value.”
The spokesman also noted the overall market for such cars in the EU had plummeted 37%, while the US had fallen 40%. “For us only to be down 5% demonstrates we are a global company,” he said.
Despite the positivity in the UK and other markets, Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo nonetheless sounded a note of caution for the period ahead, noting 2010 would be “a very difficult year and the first small signs of recovery will not come until the autumn.”
Ferrari said Middle East sales increased 29% to 471 cars delivered, while 1,117 were delivered in the Asia Pacific region (China: 206). Japan was in the top five markets worldwide with 8% of total deliveries.


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With the New Year, the THC limit in France is lifted up to 0.3%. On the 31st of December 2021, a new decree on cannabis cultivation and the sale of CBD in France was published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.
The document issued by the Ministry of Health allows the import, export, and industrial and commercial use of Cannabis Sativa L. varieties with THC content not exceeding 0.3%. The set limit is in line with the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The new CAP is entering into force on January 1st, 2023. The document allows the European farmers to receive Direct Payments for hemp varieties registered in the EU Catalogue with the maximum level of THC of 0.3 %. This will bring to a potential enlargement of the number of hemp varieties accepted under the EU Catalogue.
The new French decree comes as good news for CBD producers since it lifts the THC limit in final products to 0.3%, but shopowners could find themselves in a new round of concerns because of the definite ban on selling whole flowers and leaves directly to consumers.
According to the new decree, the flowers and leaves can be used only for the production of hemp extracts. The sale and consumption of raw flowers or leaves in all their forms, alone or in a mixture with other ingredients is prohibited.
The new decree replaces the one from 22 August 1990. While the president of the Industrial Union for the Valorization of Hemp Extracts (L’UIVEC) Ludovic Rachou welcomes the document, saying it will pave the way for more ‘made in France’ products, it was met with a lot of criticism from the members of the French green party.
Julien Bayou, national secretary of the Europe Écologie les Verts (EELV) condemned the banning of the sale of CBD flowers and leaves, calling the decision “stupid, absurd, the worst kind of nonsense”, and a real New Year’s gift to drug dealers.
On Monday, January 24, the French highest court, the Council of State, temporarily suspended the ban on the sale of raw CBD flowers and leaves. The judge considered that there was serious doubt about the legality of the general and absolute prohibition.


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Recent claims that the PC era is over are not true and sales will continue to be strong over the next three to five years, according to researcher Gartner.
Kevin Knox, a senior analyst at Gartner, said this week: "The PC is not dead and we will continue to see strong growth - around 10 to 15 per cent over the next three to five years, which is pretty damn good. But growth will not come from places it did before. Government, education and geographies such as China are huge growth opportunities."
Speaking at Gartner's European Symposium/ITXpo in Cannes, Knox said both laptop and desktop computers will see good growth. "One in every four systems currently sold is a laptop. The biggest reason for this growth is because we are now seeing laptops on sale for $999 and this means people who couldn't previously afford to, such as students, are buying them."
Speed and memory will no longer be the key differentiators for customers buying PCs, said Knox. Physical size, direct relationships with manufacturers, security features and low prices will be most important.
"Currently, PC hardware and software is out of sync," said Knox, who added that 70 per cent of users do not need PCs based on processors that are any faster than 600Mhz to 650Mhz.
"From a technical perspective, for mainstream users the lifecycle is now longer than three years. Vendors are going to have to force replacement cycles in other areas to encourage people to refresh more frequently," he said.
Knox predicted that there would be a dramatic change in way PC vendors sell computers in the next few years.
"Aggregate vendors will appear. Two, three or four vendors will work together, not a merger or acquisition, but they will produce products together. Companies such as Acer in Latin America, Fujitsu in Europe, and Gateway in the US will work together on PCs with the same system image, and customers will be able to have a local relationship in each country."
Knox said in addition to the formation of aggregate vendors, there will be a further shakeout in the PC market. "By 2005 at least three of today's top 10 PC manufacturers will not compete in the market," he said.
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Australian dollar dips
The Australian dollar has dipped slightly, buying 71.63 US cents from 71.70 US cents on Tuesday, still below the six-week high of 71.93 US cents .
The dollar is also buying $1.06 New Zealand dollars, 4.808 Chinese yuan renminbi, 80.3 Japanese yen, 63 Euro cents, and 54.9 British pence.
Australia’s central bank believes a cut in interest rates would be “appropriate” should inflation stay low and unemployment trend higher, though there was no strong case for a move in the near term.
Minutes of its April board meeting, released on Tuesday, showed Reserve Bank of Australia policymakers acknowledged the economic effect of ever lower rates could be smaller than in the past, given high household debt and crumbling property prices.
Yet easing would still have some stimulative effect, in part by causing a likely decline in the Aussie.
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Mini Cooper has opened pre-order bookings for Mini Electric, its first fully electric vehicle, which will be launched in March 2020. Mini Cooper has announced this information to mark its 60th anniversary.
Mini Electric will deliver 144+ miles/ 234 KM of range. It will come with 4 different driving modes, and a choice of 16 inch or 17-inch wheels.
The model will deliver a power output of 184 hp, torque of 270 Nm, acceleration from 0-100 KM in 7.3 seconds
Mini Electric gets its lithium-ion battery, with a capacity of 32.6 kWh, it can be fully charged in:
4 hours with wall box and
12 hours with 3 pin plug at home
Rapid charging can at done at public DC charging stations in 35 minutes.
The entire dashboard will be digital, digital display screen of 6.5 inch will have a navigation system with real-time traffic information, App connectivity, and other connected services like apple car play, android auto.
In Great Britain, On-road price will be £27,900, Since Great Britain grants £3,500 deduction on the plug-in vehicle, it will cost £24,400 on road including value-added tax.
All customers who pre-order vehicles will also get an opportunity to test-drive vehicles before the official launch.
Major Manufacturers Joining
Mini cooper is one more addition to the list of established manufacturers joining the electric vehicle revolution after Nissan (Leaf), Jaguar (i-Pace), BMW (i3S), Hyundai (Kona), Audi (E-Tron), Mitsubishi electric (iMiev), Dodge, Kia (e-Niro)
Porsche is may launch its electric car, Taycan, in 2020 March.
Mazda, Honda, Volkswagen (ID3), Jeep, Lexus, Ferrari, Toyota, Mercedes (EQ), Volvo may announce or launch their first fully electric car in 2020 or within next 3 years.
Globally, Tesla and Nissan, both brands are still leading in sales volume. Tesla will further boost its market share with the launch of the Tesla Roadster and Tesla Model Y in 2020.


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@SteamDB posted this on Twitter:
The @Steam Lunar New Year Sale 2021 will run from 11th February to 15th. Leaked from an email to Steam partners, and you know, the Chinese New Year is on 12th
No word on any big sales or anything but that is when you can expect to see their next big sale event for the year. Thought I would share about this in case anyone has their eye on a game or two hoping for a deal.


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MILAN, Jan 6 — Dolce & Gabbana have launched a collection of traditional garments for their Muslim fans.
According to Fashionista.com, the Italian fashion house debuted the collection exclusively on Style.com/Arabia on Sunday.
It consists of hijabs and abayas in neutral colours made from sheer and lightweight fabrics, such as georgette and satin weave charmeuse.
A few pieces mirror the Italian fashion label’s spring 2016 collection with lace trim or prints in the form of lemons, daisies and polka dots.
Visit Style.com/Arabia for an exclusive look at the debut range.
Dolce & Gabbana are the latest designers looking to tap into a market for Muslim clothing and footwear that is predicted to reach US$484 billion (RM2.1 trillion) by 2019, according to a 2014-2015 report by Thomson Reuters. – MMO


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By 2020, it is planned to increase the share of domestic light industry goods on the Russian market to 40% from the current 25%. This was announced by the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov, speaking at the forum "Light Industry: Course towards Competitiveness". According to him, the Russian production of light industry goods currently closes only about 25% of the domestic market, while the share of imports reaches 40%, and about 35% of the retail market for light industry is illegally produced and imported goods.
"We have significant growth potential. We need to make a breakthrough that will allow domestic producers to return most of the domestic market," said the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. This indicator will be included in the draft updated strategy for the development of light industry for the period up to 2020, which is planned to be submitted to the Russian government by mid-2015, added Manturov. The increase in the share of Russian production will be carried out primarily through the development of its own raw material base, the minister said. “In this field there are problems with both natural fibers and materials - cotton, linen, wool, and synthetic ones,” he said.


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Toyota C-HR crossover becomes an all-hybrid range with a choice of upgraded 1.8 and new 2.0-litre ‘self-charging’ hybrid powertrains.
Scottish Borders Council reducing emission with Ubeeqo partnership.
Revised C-HR range features new 182bhp hybrid, new multimedia and uprated ride and handling.
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Peugeot has confirmed its new plug-in hybrid 3008, the Hybrid4, will emit 29g/km.
Fleets should switch to hybrid vehicles rather than waiting for an adequate supply of fully-electric vehicles, in order to reduce real-world CO2 emissions.
Hyundai has added a hybrid powertrain to the Kona, providing lower emissions and better performance.
Kia has recalled more than 5,000 Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid models due to an electrical relay that could overheat.
Lexus has revealed the new RX ahead of its official launch in the Autumn.
Land Rover has updated its flagship Range Rover with a new mild-hybrid petrol engine.
The LS is beautifully made, exquisitely designed and fairly exclusive.
Impressive mpg means new Camry really could be a feasible alternative to a diesel for higher mileage users.
Lexus ES has made refinement a top priority so it features more sound deadening than any of its previous models.
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Volvo will begin fitting upgraded and newly developed electrified powertrain options to its entire model range.
Hyundai is launching a heavily revised version of the Ioniq hybrid and plug-in hybrid.
Ford has updated the Mondeo for 2019 with new prices and a new hybrid estate.
Honda ditches diesel for its latest CR-V, favoring a petrol-hybrid setup instead.
Toyota is targeting younger fleet drivers with its 'stand-out' C-HR, which offers low CO2 emissions and promises more than 70mpg.
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September was a rough month for the NFL. Dark days lie ahead thanks in part to the Ray Rice scandal.
But in light of everything, Chargers safety Eric Weddle has taken a stand in the fight against domestic violence towards women. Weddle has joined forces with Evolution Lighthouse to create Eric Weddle’s Collection of Game Day Jewelry.
“I’m very happy to be supporting such a great cause,” Weddle said. “It means everything to give back to the community and those in need.”
Weddle will be donating proceeds from his new jewerly line to battered women charities. The jewelry puts emphasis on the beauty, sophistication and perception that women should be seen as glamourous. The plan is to spread awareness for domestic violence and abuse.
“With this collection, Evolution Lighthouse and Eric Weddle want to bring men and women even closer together in sharing their passion and love for football, while always looking good.”
Evolution Lighthouse is a San Diego-based jewelry and accessories company. Patrick Pickford, Gerly Noland and lead designer Danielle Greisen launched the company in 2013. Their goal: give back to the community and charities.
“From large fashion shows to local news, Evolution Lighthouse prides itself on making their home town patrons look great. It was only natural to have this urge spill over to San Diego’s biggest sports team and its fans.”
Pickford said Weddle thought this idea “seemed perfect.”
“Eric (Weddle) was very happy to be able to give his proceeds from his line of Charger-themed items to battered women charities and show his support for women everywhere,” he said.
Weddle’s new line has been showcased on KUSI TV, with former Mrs. California, Staci Ortiz-Davis, as the spokesperson for the company.
“We tried to keep items inexpensive, like the ‘Bolt Rings’ for only $14,” Pickford said.
“From necklaces, to bracelets, to rings, anything you may need to show your spirit with class, Evolution Lighthouse and Eric Weddle have you covered.”
*Photo Credit: Jorandy Chavez


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Partywear retailer Little Mistress has revealed the first stage of its three-year conscious strategy of bringing eco and plant-based fabrics to the frontline of its collections.
The brand has begun implementing a host of plant-based, biodegradable and recyclable fabrics into its collections, with the first transition coming as part of its spring 2022 drop. Around 10 percent of the new line is to be made from 100 percent Lenzing Ecovero, a sustainable alternative to viscose.
Ultimately, Little Mistress’ goal is to produce 70 percent of its designs consciously by the end of 2024.
Its strategy to achieve this goal has been structured in a three-year plan, considering production, original pricing and quality assurance in order to not compromise existing aspects of the brand.
Mark Ashton, the label’s CEO, said in a release: “We can’t wait to finally introduce the steps we’ve been taking over the past year to integrate these changes into Little Mistress collections. It’s been a real challenge to refine the strategy into a tangible plan but we’re confident in the strides we’re taking to bring consciously, informed decisions to our customers.”
A particular textile included in the summer 2022 line involved the use of orange fibres produced from pressing oranges. Elsewhere, the label will incorporate certified plant-based materials from India, including Aloe Vera, Sugar Cane and Bamboo, for sustainable and 100 percent recyclable alternatives to cotton.
On the journey to its sustainable goals, Little Mistress additionally plans to be completely transparent towards its consumers, detailing full product details on its websites, covering manufacturing, material usage and eco-factors.
Its new collection will be released in February 2022 through its website and select partners, delivered in biodegradable packaging and following a strict code of conduct.


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Williamsburg — A local Williamsburg coffee roastery wants to give health care workers a much-needed boost by supplying them with coffee.
King of Clubs hopes to deliver more than 100 pounds of its locally roasted coffee to hospitals and health care centers in the Hampton Roads and Middle Peninsula areas.
“We wanted to remind the people that we all have a stake in helping out our front-line workers. So, it’s really the least we can do to make sure that we got something out to them to give them a bit of a boost,” publicist Lynda Buckley said.
The company set up a GoFundMe where customers can click to donate a bag of coffee. Every $12 is 1 pound of coffee that will be delivered to local health care workers.
King of Clubs is a veteran-owned coffee roastery and brewery founded in 2017 and was the first local producer of cold brew and nitro coffee.
Buckley said the coronavirus pandemic has certainly impacted their business, as their storefront location is no longer open to the public. They are, however, still open for online ordering. They have less than 12 employees who are all still employed.
The GoFundMe can be found here: gofundme.com/f/serving-up-support-with-king-of-clubs-coffee.
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