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The recent acquisition of the Hypercity brand by Kishore BiyaniÂs Future Group is one of the many instances highlighting a key ongoing trend in the retail industry – cross-category consolidation.Retailers are increasingly exiting businesses that drag down their profits and focusing on strengthening their core businesses to increase their market share and create value for their shareholders.
- Earlier this year, online retail giant Alibaba picked up stakes in Chinese supermarket chains Hema and Bailan
- Amazon bought out grocery chain Whole Foods for a whopping $13.7 billion
- Last year, the world’s largest brick-and-mortar supermarket chain Walmart bought out US-based e-commerce company Jet.com for $3.3 billion
- In India, Future Group acquired Hypercity for $107 million and effectively added around 1.4 million square feet of retail space to their existing 13.8 million square feet.
There is a visible change in the appetite of retailers, especially in the food and grocery business. So, why are supermarkets out shopping?
To Gain Scale
Future Group already has presence in 221 cities after a series of acquisitions over the past couple of years. Last year, it acquired 124 retail stores of Heritage Fresh in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai. It also acquired retail group chain Sangam Direct, Easy Day and Nilgiris, significantly ramping up its presence in South India. The merger with Bharti Retail and acquisition of Big Apple effectively added 250 stores to its portfolio in the North.
This approach has not only boosted Future GroupÂs organic growth in terms of geography but also in terms of formats. The group now operates across all formats – from 1000 sq. ft. feet micro-stores to 50,000 sq.ft. hypermarkets.
To Transition from Retail to Consumer Goods
Future GroupÂs strategy has slowly evolved from a pure play retail model to a fast-moving consumer goods model. Consolidation in the grocery space will further help them push their own products over private label consumer products. The recent acquisition of Hypercity is BiyaniÂs attempt at consolidation in the fashion and food category.
While most peers tried to go the FMCG way by outsourcing food processing and manufacturing to smaller firms, Future Group in fact outsmarted them all with the creation of Food Parks. These INR 1000 crore-worth large food processing factories, wholly owned by Future Group, have ensured that their margins are a few percentage points higher than their competitorsÂ.
To get Online and Offline
The ongoing consolidations in the food and grocery business gives out strong signals of convergence in online and offline retail, as retail margins shrink for companies following both business models. IndiaÂs offline retailers such as Tata GroupÂs Trent Ltd and Godrej GroupÂs NatureÂs Basket have acquired small online app-based retailers to set up their online sales operations. Though Future Group has steered clear of the online market for a while now, most of its competitors have gone ahead to bite the bullet of omni-channel retailing.
India is the Rising Food and Grocery Retail Star
India is the worldÂs second-largest producer of fruits and vegetables and sixth-largest food and grocery market globally, with the retail sector contributing 70% of the sales. Food has also been one of the largest segments in IndiaÂs retail sector and is, according to the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, expected to reach $895 billion by 2020.
In 2016, the market size of the food and grocery sector was 30,25,218 crores (or $472.7 billion), with the organized share accounting for 2.4%. (Source: India Retail Report 2017-18; Images Group). The Indian food and grocery segment is attracting investments from leading global players keen on opportunities in global-standard food services and retail technology.
While IndiaÂs retail story has unfolded slowly over the decades, the pace of change has now accelerated to such an extent that retail houses need to constantly innovate to remain relevant to consumers. By 2020, the market is expected to reach the size 52,91,125 crores (or $826.7 billion) and is growing at 15% per annum (Source: India Retail Report 2017-18, Images Group)
There have been talks of Amazon launching a private grocery label in India, and its intention of making its nationwide debut in online food retailing soon. Future Group is readying itself for battle by building an extensive network of offline retail, covering the entire spectrum from small formats to hypermarkets.
As a result of the retail sectorÂs globalization, Indian retailers are facing escalating challenges from foreign retailers in providing a complete retail experience. To cater to evolving customer expectation, retailers are adopting multi-channel retailing and are re-strategizing their store networks to stay competitive. Reconfiguration of real estate is an important part of the retail evolution that brands are adopting.
The key mantra for success in modern retailing is no longer just Âthe store in the right locationÂ, but necessarily also involves the right strategy to attract and retain customers as a key to constantly improving margins.
(The writer is expert in retail services.)


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Apple has promised to make its carbon footprint non-existent by 2030 and has released “a climate change promise from Apple” to cement its goal.
Apple reached carbon neutral in April 2020, meaning its facilities, corporate emissions, and corporate travel doesn’t contribute carbon to the planet.
However, its next goal is that by 2030, “every Apple device sold will have net-zero climate impact.”
It pledges to make all of Apple 100% carbon neutral by using renewable energy and recycled materials throughout its supply chain, restoring natural ecosystems around the world, and reusing as much as it can.
Apple said: “While designing the world’s most innovative products, we’re also designing a sustainable manufacturing process. To really get to carbon zero while making products people all over the world love — a lot of people might say that’s impossible. We say it won’t be. Keep an eye on us and see.”
Spikes Asia has announced the appointment of Jenny Lau as events director. Based in Singapore, Lau will take overall responsibility for Spikes Asia. Lau (pictured) has worked within the Asia-Pacific advertising industry for more than 20 years and brings a deep understanding of the trends and issues affecting the regional advertising and marketing industry. Lau […]
Global ecommerce and marketplace specialist Pattern has ranked a group of 50 brands selling on Amazon.com.au based on a set of best practice criteria it has developed. Pet brand Zenify topped the ranking in Pattern’s Amazon Australia Benchmarking Report, scoring 82 per cent of the possible marks against a set of criteria designed to measure […]
Fifth Dimension Consulting has announced the expansion of its executive leadership team in response to the organisation’s significant growth over the last 18 months. Lyndall Spooner has moved from the position of managing director to the role of chief executive officer (CEO). As CEO, she will lead Fifth Dimensions’ innovation arm, as well as the […]
GoDaddy Inc. has today announced the Australian launch of GoDaddy Studio, a new content creation tool designed for small and medium businesses to create beautiful visual content for their business for all platforms. Compatible on both iOS and Android mobile apps and desktop, GoDaddy Studio includes thousands of customisable templates and easy-to-use tools, providing small […]
Seismic has announced an expanded New Zealand (NZ) presence to support the transformation of sales and marketing teams, and enable the nation’s employers to focus on upskilling their workforces to overcome a digital skills shortage. The company has also signed NZ-based specialist consultancies, Fresh Perspective Sales (FPS) and Jumping Fox Interactive, as its first two […]
Alex Huntley, Booktopia’s head of customer experience, recently appeared at software company Freshworks’ recent digital CX summit RE:SOLVE. During the summit, Huntley shared his thoughts on future-proofing customer service architecture.Huntley sat down with B&T to discuss Booktopia’s partnership with Freshworks and how it has helped their platform develop. B&T: Why did Booktopia first decide to partner […]
The Edison Agency has made four new appointments in its Sydney office to service the continued growth across key account The Arnott’s Group and the recent appointment to Nestlé Oceania’s strategic packaging design roster. Over the past 12 months, the culmination of strategic and creative work across the Uncle Toby’s brand and continued growth of […]
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Despite the fact that Memorial Day is barely over and the 4th of July is looming, it’s time to think about Christmas.
That’s about the time around 1,000 needy children around the world will be receiving gift boxes filled with clothing, a toothbrush and toys provided by people in Northeast Nebraska.
Kelly Asbury and her daughter, Becca, 14, are spearheading the project that took root last year during Grace Lutheran Church’s Vacation Bible School. The Rev. Chris Asbury, Kelly’s husband and Becca’s father, is associate pastor at the church.
“Last summer, we packed around 200 boxes as the mission outreach part of Grace’s VBS. Becca and I enjoyed it so much, we decided to pack even more,” Kelly Asbury said.
The duo put an announcement in area church bulletins and other publications and received enough items to pack 959 boxes, which were shipped overseas by the Orphan Grain Train.
This year, they hope to pack at least 1,000 boxes that will contain a T-shirt, socks, underwear, coloring book, stickers, crayons, toothbrush, ball, stuffed animal and a toy.
That’s a lot of stuff to fit into a box that’s approximately 7 by 13 by 5 inches.
“If we can fit it into the box, we’ll take it,” Asbury said. “That’s the only constraint.”
The boxes are for children ages 2 to 12, and each item is specific to the child’s age and gender, Asbury said.
While the socks, underwear, toothbrush and crayons have to be new, the T-shirts and toys can be gently used, she said.
Last year, they received some interesting items, including a Barbie doll collection complete with homemade clothing and a stuffed animal collection.
They used the monetary donations they received to buy items they needed. Doing so allowed them to take advantage of sales and to buy in bulk, they said. They keep track of the donations on a spread sheet.
If possible, items that have lots of pieces, such as boxes of Legos, are divided so more children will receive them. In some cases, they will put a few of the pieces together so the children will know what to do with them. After all, many of the boxes will be given to children who have never seen a Lego or a crayon.
Their plan to collect items until the end of July and pack boxes in August so the boxes can be shipped in September.
When it’s time to pack, they will enlist the aid of volunteers, including the rest of the Asbury children — Noah, 11, Megan, 9, Ashley, 5, and Hannah, 3. Other volunteers are welcome.
Last year, quite a few people from area churches helped pack boxes, Asbury said.
In September, the boxes will be loaded into Orphan Grain Train shipments being sent around the world.
“The children around the world who will receive these boxes rarely receive any gifts. Some do not own anything other than the clothes on their back,” she said.


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May 4, 2021 – Targus®, the industry leader in laptop cases and tech accessory products, announced today that it has acquired Sanho and the Hyper® brand of products, a leading technology brand in cutting edge IT and mobile accessories with a focus on portable power, data storage, and connectivity products, with a strong emphasis on the Apple related products and customers.
“We’re thrilled to add Hyper to our overall company. This addition of Hyper allows for Targus to add capability and support to Hyper’s growing tech brand, and gives Hyper access to new channels, customers and a global footprint of sales and marketing resources. Hyper has a strong and exciting brand that has excellent reach into the Apple community and, importantly, the combination also brings really talented people to our team,” says Mikel Williams, CEO & Chairman at Targus.
“We’re excited to join Targus and gain access to a strong B2B global distribution vehicle for the Hyper brand, as well as stronger international sales and marketing resources” says Daniel Chin, CEO of Hyper. “We focus on first-to-market, award winning innovative products, that will bring long term value to the combined company.”
Targus will remain headquartered in Anaheim, California and Hyper will maintain separate headquarters in Silicon Valley, California, and continue to be managed by Daniel Chin as its President. The Targus and Hyper brand identities will remain uniquely independent.


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Over the last few years, there’s been a growing amount of interest in electric cars and they have just started to be able to compete in prices with traditional gas- powered cars. However, the functionality and implications of cars with different energy are far broader than just the price.
Here are the three biggest areas of difference between gas versus electric cars.
Let’s get the financial aspect out of the way first. Nowadays, there are electric cars available for the price of a high-end vehicle such as a BMW or Mercedes. In the long run, choosing an electric vehicle can lead to significant long term monetary savings; a 2018 study showed that the average cost to operate an electric vehicle in the US was only 40% of that of a gas-powered car.
While electric charging might be cheaper, electric vehicles have a shorter range of miles before needing to be topped up: an average of 75 miles compared to gas vehicle’s 250. However, on average, most people drive around 30 miles a day, so this shouldn’t be a major point of differentiation.
Everyone knows that electric cars are far better for the environment, but exactly by how much? Studies have shown that electric cars have benefits in three different areas. Firstly, less pollution; due to the zero-tailpipe emission the local air becomes cleaner, which has a broad range of positive consequences for the neighborhood. The fewer greenhouse gas emissions are so much better for the ozone layer, slowing down the rate of global warming.
You can reduce your carbon footprint even further by using renewable energy, like solar panels, to recharge your electric car. Finally, car manufacturers are striving to use more eco-friendly production methods and materials for its electric vehicle range.
When it comes to a variety of models with gas versus electric cars, the traditional gas wins with no doubt. There are currently only around thirty purely electric models of car, although many manufacturers are producing hybrid gas-electric models also.
There are an innumerable number of traditional gasoline cars available due to their century-long head start over their electric alternatives. All car manufacturers have several models, each coming with different customization options.
However, the electric vehicle market is growing, with Volvo recently announcing that they are moving away from combustion engine vehicles, phasing them out by 2019. Other leading manufacturers have followed suit, with BMW, Jaguar/Land Rover, and Volkswagen all making announcements to greatly expand their electric vehicle ranges.
There is a definite shift away from gas vehicles towards electric cars. All over the world, people are becoming more and more aware of the environmental consequences of their actions and car manufacturers are scrambling to keep up with the shifting trend. However, for the next few years at least, traditional gasoline cars are going to stick around.


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Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth won’t have an English dub
Atlus finally announced earlier today that Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth is heading west. In both North America and Europe, it’s scheduled for June.
Atlus has since confirmed that, for the overseas version, it will only be playable with a Japanese voice track and English subtitles. “There are no plans to add an English dub to the game at this time,” the company told IGN.
No further comments were shared, so it’s unclear why exactly Atlus isn’t going with a dub. It’s possible that they may not want to sink in extra costs as 3DS software sales have slowed and many gamers have moved on to Switch. Since we lack an explanation, fans can only speculate.


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OpenSea NFT sales reached $10.35 billion for the first time since the marketplace was established four years ago.
According to primary sources, the most popular marketplace for Non-Fungible tokens (NFTs), OpenSea, is getting a new round of funding that will see the company’s valuation reach at least $10 billion.
The sources pointed out that the fundraising event was demanded mainly by investors who saw the impressive numbers the marketplace has been able to draw recently.
Four months ago, the company concluded a Series B funding round which raised $100 million and placed OpenSea’s valuation at $1.5 billion. Mr. Horowitz venture capital firm a16z led this investment round. His company was also in charge of the Series A funding round for OpenSea in March.
The clamor for a new fundraising event is followed by the increased trading volume enjoyed by OpenSea and the NFT mania going around the crypto space. So far, the NFT marketplace has made over $11 billion in sales. According to DappRadar, OpenSea sold a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT for $3 million.
OpenSea Sales Surpasses $10 Billion amid Growing Valuation
Last week, OpenSea sales of NFT reached $10.35 billion for the first time since it was established four years ago, making it an all-time high. Dune Analytics’ data shows the transaction volume came from 637,296 traders’ accounts and at an average of $872.67 per transaction. August trading volume sits at $3 billion which is a huge leap from August 2020’s $20 million sales volume. Within a year, there’s been a 233% increase as total sales volume more than doubled.
NFT enthusiasts have attributed the surge in transactions to the increased number of users on the platform. As of June, OpenSea marketplace could barely boast of 200,000 active users on its platform but now, it has over 600,000 registered active users towards the end of September
The year 2021 has seen the NFT market growing immensely with a lot of investors jumping into the market. Towards the end of August, OpenSea recorded over $200 million in sales as compared to last year’s $100,000.
Earlier in September, OpenSea faced a stepback with the resignation of their top executive, Nate Chastain following allegations of insider trading levied against him. Aside from this major drawback, the platform has maintained its lead as the largest NFT marketplace in the crypto sphere.
The NFT marketplace also holds the distinction of being a major cause of ETH burns. OpenSea has led to around 10% of all Ether burns since the launch of EIP-1559. This roughly translates to around $400 million worth of Ether burns.
Oluwapelumi is a believer in the transformative power Bitcoin and Blockchain industry holds. He is interested in sharing knowledge and ideas. When he is not writing, he is looking to meet new people and trying out new things.


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As the demand for mobile devices continues to rise, so does the need for sustainable practices within the mobile industry. From the extraction of raw materials to end-of-life disposal, mobile technology has significant environmental implications. However, innovative companies are spearheading initiatives to minimize their environmental footprint and embrace eco-friendly practices. This article delves into the realm of Green Mobile: Embracing Eco-Friendly Practices in the Mobile Industry, highlighting efforts to promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
Sustainable Sourcing: Ethical Material Procurement
One of the cornerstones of sustainable tech is ethical material sourcing. Mobile companies are increasingly prioritizing responsibly sourced materials, such as recycled metals, bioplastics, and sustainably harvested wood. By minimizing reliance on virgin resources and reducing environmental degradation, these companies are paving the way for a more sustainable supply chain.
Energy Efficiency: Powering Devices Responsibly
Energy consumption is a significant concern in the mobile industry, with devices consuming vast amounts of power during manufacturing, usage, and charging. To address this issue, mobile companies are investing in energy-efficient designs, low-power components, and renewable energy sources for manufacturing facilities. By optimizing energy use throughout the product lifecycle, these companies are reducing their carbon footprint and promoting environmental sustainability.
Extended Product Lifecycles: Reducing E-Waste
The rapid pace of technological advancement has led to a surge in electronic waste (e-waste) globally. To combat this growing problem, mobile companies are designing devices with extended lifecycles, modular components, and easily replaceable batteries. Additionally, initiatives such as trade-in programs, refurbishment, and recycling schemes encourage consumers to dispose of their old devices responsibly, reducing the environmental impact of electronic waste.
Minimalist Packaging: Cutting Down on Waste
Packaging accounts for a significant portion of the environmental footprint of mobile devices, contributing to deforestation, pollution, and waste generation. To minimize this impact, mobile companies are adopting minimalist packaging designs, utilizing recycled and biodegradable materials, and optimizing packaging sizes to reduce excess waste. By prioritizing sustainable packaging practices, these companies are reducing their environmental impact and promoting a circular economy.
Eco-Friendly Manufacturing: Sustainable Production Processes
Manufacturing processes in the mobile industry often involve hazardous chemicals, high energy consumption, and environmental pollution. To address these challenges, mobile companies are implementing eco-friendly manufacturing practices, such as water recycling, waste reduction, and pollution prevention measures. By prioritizing sustainable production processes, these companies are minimizing their environmental footprint and fostering a greener manufacturing ecosystem.
Eco-Labels and Certifications: Transparent Sustainability Standards
To empower consumers to make informed purchasing decisions, mobile companies are increasingly obtaining eco-labels and certifications for their products. These certifications, such as ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, and Fairphone’s Fair Trade certification, provide transparency regarding the environmental and ethical impact of mobile devices. By adhering to rigorous sustainability standards, these companies are demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship and accountability.
What are eco-labels, and why are they important?
Eco-labels are certifications that indicate a product’s environmental attributes, such as energy efficiency, recycled content, and sustainable sourcing. They are important because they provide consumers with transparent information about the environmental impact of products, empowering them to make informed purchasing decisions and support companies that prioritize sustainability.
How can consumers reduce their environmental impact when using mobile devices?
Consumers can reduce their environmental impact by practicing responsible device usage, such as turning off unused devices, minimizing screen brightness, and opting for energy-efficient settings. Additionally, recycling old devices, participating in trade-in programs, and purchasing eco-friendly accessories can help minimize e-waste and promote sustainability.
What role does mobile recycling play in reducing electronic waste?
Mobile recycling plays a crucial role in reducing electronic waste by diverting old devices from landfills and recovering valuable materials for reuse. Recycling schemes offered by mobile companies enable consumers to dispose of their old devices responsibly, contributing to the circular economy and minimizing the environmental impact of electronic waste.
How can mobile companies reduce their carbon footprint during manufacturing?
Mobile companies can reduce their carbon footprint during manufacturing by investing in renewable energy sources, optimizing production processes to minimize waste and energy consumption, and sourcing materials responsibly. Additionally, implementing water recycling, pollution prevention measures, and eco-friendly packaging practices can further reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing operations.
What are some examples of sustainable materials used in mobile devices?
Some examples of sustainable materials used in mobile devices include recycled metals (e.g., aluminum, copper), bioplastics derived from renewable sources (e.g., cornstarch, sugarcane), and sustainably harvested wood. These materials offer environmental benefits such as reduced resource extraction, lower carbon emissions, and decreased dependence on virgin resources.
How can consumers support eco-friendly initiatives in the mobile industry?
Consumers can support eco-friendly initiatives in the mobile industry by choosing products from companies that prioritize sustainability, participating in recycling programs, and advocating for transparent environmental practices. By making environmentally conscious purchasing decisions and holding companies accountable, consumers can drive positive change in the mobile industry.
In conclusion, Green Mobile: Embracing Eco-Friendly Practices in the Mobile Industry represents a paradigm shift towards sustainability and environmental stewardship. From sustainable material sourcing to energy-efficient designs and responsible manufacturing processes, mobile companies are pioneering initiatives to minimize their environmental footprint and promote a greener future. By embracing eco-friendly practices and fostering transparency, the mobile industry can play a pivotal role in addressing global environmental challenges and building a more sustainable world.


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SAN FRANCISCO--More than half of parents with Web-surfing children are willing to pay for services that police Internet content and chat rooms for inappropriate material, according to a study released today.
The study, announced today by Jupiter Communications at a conference here on children's online issues, was based on a consumer survey conducted by research firm NFO Interactive. The results reflect the heightened fear among parents regarding what their children are doing on the Internet and what material they are receiving by email.
The study found that 68 percent of parents are concerned about their children being exposed to potentially harmful material on the Internet, ranging from pornography to manipulative email from direct marketers. They also are wary of their children interacting with strangers in chat rooms, the report said.
In addition, a high percentage of parents are taking active measures to limit what their children do online. According to the study, 66 percent of parents do not allow their children to give out personal information; about 62 percent prohibit online shopping; and 54 percent take steps to prevent children from accessing adult entertainment sites.
Today's findings may add further fuel to today's scathing criticism from the Commerce Department and the Electronic Privacy Information Center that companies are not doing enough to ensure consumer privacy on the Internet.
Despite a number of initiatives that have arisen among corporations to maintain self-regulation, such as yesterday's launch of the Online Privacy Alliance, privacy advocates and the federal government are still frowning upon what they consider a lukewarm effort by the online industry.
Net companies have continually maintained a vocal stance for self-governance, and have been on the defensive about government intervention into their online privacy practices. Industry executives have said in the past that the free market will take care of itself.
"Businesses should aggressively focus on advertising and subscription revenue models for kid-oriented Web sites, while posting prominent privacy statements, eradicating direct marketing through email, and scaling back on requests for personal information," said Jupiter senior analyst Regina Joseph in a statement.
Besides the parent survey, another study ranked children's most common activities on the Net. Email topped the ranks, followed by general Web surfing, homework, games, and chat, Jupiter said.
Joseph noted that the top two most accessed services on the Internet--email and chat--also were the two greatest concerns among parents. Although the results reflect the ongoing development in children's Internet patterns, Joseph said that both companies and parents need to find common ground and that online developers have to engage parents and children to ensure that they will not compromise their privacy.
"If [companies] want to maintain any kind of online business and make it profitable, they must make clear to parents that their site does not compromise the privacy of either parent or child," Joseph said in an interview.
"Parents must [demonstrate] greater awareness, too," Joseph added. "It's as much a parent's responsibility as whether or not they should let their kids watch violent films."


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The author goes on to observe that while such data doesn't demonstrate anything definitive about HD Radio's current adoption curve, a decline in interest doesn't bode well, given the fact that many consumers who profess to be "aware" of the technology still don't fundamentally understand how it works or what it does.
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Online marketplace Paytm has tied up with Aditya Birla Finance Limited to extend collateral free loans to its seller base. It had earlier similarly tied up with Capital Float, which provides working capital to small and medium enterprises. This comes at a time when online businesses are leveraging their seller network to help banks and NBFCs identify the Indian SME customer base. Alibaba set the precedent in March to help SMEs ramp up their production for exports, followed by loans extended by Amazon in China, India and other countries in June. Snapdeal recently launched its Capital Assist programme for its sellers. The loans extended to SMEs do not have a cap nor require collateral. "It is an agreement between a seller and a financing company. The payment towards the loan will be managed through an Escrow account. We will only provide the financing companies with the data on seller performance and create a partner network," said Renu Satti, VP of SME business at Paytm. She added that the marketplace is in advanced talks with banks to join the network.
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Twitter owner Elon Musk wants to change the Twitter brand and the iconic blue bird as a logo. “Soon we will say goodbye to the Twitter brand, and gradually from all birds,” Musk tweeted.
Musk, who bought Twitter for about $44 billion last year, has already spun the social networking site into a new company called X Corp. On Sunday, Musk posted an image of a flickering “X” with no further details. “If enough X logos are posted tonight, we’ll go live tomorrow,” Musk tweeted.
Musk has already expressed the idea of making Twitter an everything app where users can make payments, chat, read news, play games and shop. He also mentioned the name X., But Musk also responded positively on Twitter to an idea to make all his companies, such as Tesla, SpaceX, Boring Company and Twitter, part of one new company called X.
Since Musk generally likes to provoke, it’s unclear if he wants to make the change or just wants to cause a bit of a commotion. In April, for example, he had Twitter’s logo replaced for a few days with the symbol of the Dogecoin cryptocurrency. The price of the crypto coin, which Musk himself is a fan of, then went up for a while.


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Just today, MyPhone released the Digital TV-ready my88 DTV. Another member of the DTV phone family, it is another affordable offering from MyPhone. Related: MyPhone Launches the my92 DTV The my88 comes equipped with 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, and a 13-megapixel rear camera with Dual LED Flash. Running on Android’s Marshmallow 6.0, the device promises […]
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Last week, Aime Leon Dore celebrated their 10 year anniversary — a decade that inspired massive changes to the aesthetic of menswear and fashion marketing (and opened the door for sneakerheads to learn how to wear a pair of slacks).
For the uninitiated, ALD is a NYC-based fashion brand founded by Teddy Santis. Maybe you’ve never heard his name or ever attempted to pronounce his three word, Queens-born brainchild before, but by now there’s almost no chance you haven’t seen the effects of his work. And while ALD’s origin story is one worth telling, what’s most fascinating about them is shift that began at the midway point of their existence so far…
In 2019, Aime Leon Dore (pronounced Ah-May, Lee-On, Door) collaborated with New Balance for the first time, shifting them from your hipster friend’s coolest buddy’s favorite brand, to a slightly more household name.
What followed was an annual partnership that always more-than-delivered on the hype, with ALD reviving the NB 827 running shoe — with marketing campaigns that spoke to the ever-growing cultural obsession with 90s nostalgia, vintage sportswear, and New York streetwear — and then turning the NB 550 into a modern classic that even your mom has in her rotation now.
Along the way, Teddy brought ALD’s clothing line solely in-house (they previously sold through more marketplace-style sites like Kith and SSENSE), opened a cafe and flagship store in Nolita, and began putting together stylized look books that became as well known for their distinct, Pinterest-able aesthetic as they did for the design of the clothes themselves.
If the New Balance collabs were Aime Leon Dore’s “Marvel” movies, then their clothing line — and more specifically their seasonal look books and marketing campaigns — was the indie film that let the fashion industry know there was some substance to all the flash. After all, slapping your name on sneakers made by a big-name legacy brand is one thing, but openly attempting to become the modern Ralph Lauren was another thing entirely.
It was becoming clear that Santis wasn’t just building a brand, he was, much like his aforementioned idol, building a world you wanted to live in.
Fast forward to today, and Teddy is now the creative director for New Balance’s Made in USA line, and ALD has arguably been the most widely celebrated streetwear brand of the 2020s so far, having collaborated with the likes of Woolrich, Drake’s Diary, Porsche, Puma, Clark’s, and Timberland. Their storefront and Cafe are the downtown version of the Upper East Side’s Ralph’s (a place to be seen as much as a place to grab an overpriced latte or shop).
Both the shop and Cafe Leon Dore are always flooded with people and, until a digital check-in system was put in place, there was always a line around the block to get in. Their intermittent, limited drops have typically sold out within minutes, and a massive investment from the fashion conglomerate LVMH has all be ensured ALD is here for the long haul.
Teddy and, by extension, ALD have captured a look that speaks to an intersection of personal style that’s so specific and yet so broadly appealing that it’s hard to really understand why we all love it so much — and to be clear, it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t love or at least respect/take inspiration from what they do, hence the 1.1 million followers on IG. It’s a lot like when you feel like you have a very specific idea or life experience that feels unique to you, only to realize after 5 minutes on TikTok that everyone else has felt the same thing before, too. It’s scalable individualism at its finest.
For anyone who grew up in the 80s, 90s, or 00s and paid attention to pop culture, ALD’s entire ethos seems intrinsically tied to the things we all loved growing up: Porsches and Range Rovers, hip hop, basketball, skating, Polo Ralph Lauren (and even more specifically, the Lo Life’s of Brooklyn who brought Polo into streetwear by force), stylized filmmakers like Tarantino, and creative ad campaigns and commercials (which uniquely left an impression on millennials) — all of which either began their rise or were especially popular in the 1990s.
Add all of those interests, ideas, and impressions to an aging group of people that secretly wants to dress cool but doesn’t know how, and you’ve found a profile that reflects millions of people.
As a result, Aime has become a comfort zone for dads who want to look good but not like they’re trying too hard to look young, a visual vocabulary for New York street style, and a natural entry point for burgeoning fashion enthusiasts who want to learn more but never knew where to start.
Much like the city it represents, ALD brings with its prohibitive price tags and air of exclusivity, a distinct judgement-free community and a sense of openness, possibility, and variety. Are you coming to ALD for streetwear? They’ve got you covered. Want tailoring? They’ve got that, too. Sneakerhead? Just wait til the next NB drop. Looking for a fresh take on prep? Well that’s their bread and butter. You’re part of the would-be “cool club”, but wholly yourself.
This aspirational take on nostalgia and approachability has connected with us in such a way that it’s legitimately shaken the “legacy” powers that be. They began to realize that ALD was telling these brands’ stories more effectively and with more conviction than they had been in a long time.
Brands like Abercrombie, Gap, Banana Republic, J Crew, Madewell, and Tommy Hilfiger have all either hired new creative directors or completely refreshed their marketing campaigns in the last 3 years. These same brands, and more niche outfits like Alex Mill (who just dropped some excellent denim we’ll be touching on this week) have hired ALD’s now-iconic and extremely recognizable twin models for their menswear shoots.
Even Ralph Lauren started carrying true vintage pieces in store and online after three years of archival vintage inspiration drops from ALD dubbed, “Leon Dore”. (I’ve noticed other brands like the phenomenal LA-based company, Buck Mason also selling vintage pieces on their site as a way to share their archival inspiration — a concept that was revived, if not created by ALD.)
These massive brands were masters of storytelling when we were young. They built iconic and aspirational worlds that wherein the clothes felt at home and lived-in: The yuppy lake life and Nantucket-ness of J Crew’s iconic 90s catalogs, or the luxurious Americana that Ralph Lauren created, and even the sex-fueled coastal cool that A+F sold us.
They were creating day dreams, until one day they were just selling us unimaginative, if not repetitive clothes.
Brands like these (and even more obscure ones like Duckhead and Wilson) have been reminded of their built-in advantage in a marketplace where nostalgia is as important as innovation. For those of us who are simply looking for clothes that resonate on the individual level, seeing something familiar yet fresh is weirdly rejuvenating. The rising tide of Aime Leon Dore has lifted the boats of the brands of our youth, and with it raised the bar for who they themselves become in the future.
With the first installment of their SS/24 collection this Friday — and as the aforementioned sleeping giants effectively begin to stir — the question for ALD becomes, “what’s next?”
While they’ve managed to capture a massive audience at a relatively rapid pace, they’ve also slowly but surely priced out the vast majority of their entry-level fans while struggling to produce designs, ideas, and customer experiences that match their luxe billing — not to mention the reality that their look books have taught many people how to style clothes they already have or cheaper alternatives to Aime in a cool way.
Beyond that, the very aesthetic they’ve created has almost become so commonplace that it’s boring to those who’ve followed it for the last few years. Can they push their own boundaries to keep telling a story that resonates with the audience that found them so refreshing and subversive? Can they truly become the next Ralph Lauren, or are they another flash in the pan that came after the king and missed?
This year will be a decisive one for Aime Leon Dore and Teddy Santis (and potentially the legacy brands we have all known and loved for decades, if they continue to follow in ALD’s footsteps). Going from niche streetwear brand to luxury American fashion house is leap few brands, if any make. And scaling to that level will surely come with a steep learning curve and its share of hard-learned lessons — that comes with the territory with a level of ambition, attention, and influence that high.
But what’s unmistakable is the indelible mark Aime Leon Dore has left on the fashion industry to date. They’ve reminded us that beautiful design met with great storytelling can be a remarkably impactful duo — and that you can rock a snapback with a tailored suit, too. What story they choose to tell in the decade ahead will be a fascinating one to watch!


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Positive Impact event explores opportunities of niche contact lenses
The first meeting of the Specialist Club provided an exhibition and interactive CET points
Delegates heard about the business potential of operating a specialist contact lens practice at the launch of Positive Impact’s Specialist Club on 9 July.
The event, which was held at the Holiday Inn in Wembley, was attended by 60 practitioners, who spoke to exhibitors and participated in interactive CET sessions on specialist and niche contact lenses.
Optometrist at Leightons Opticians, Indie Grewal (pictured), shared with delegates how he had maximised the commercial opportunity of contact lenses at his St Albans practice following the 2008 recession.
During his presentation, Mr Grewal said: “Create a spreadsheet that contains patients who have yet to succeed in contact lenses, as well as a wish list for future contact lens patients. That way when a new contact lens comes to market, you're in a position to respond in a targeted way.”
He added that providing contact lens services to patients can offer a “huge sense of satisfaction” for practitioners. “Whether that be putting a young child into contact lenses, or fitting a frustrated presbyope with multifocals, there is contact lens solution available for most patients,” he explained.
Other speakers at the event included clinical director at UltraVision, optometrist Lynn White, who spoke about fitting soft contact lenses, and professional services manager at Menicon, Josie Barlow, who gave an overview of orthokeratology and myopia management.
Speaking about the Specialist Club meeting, Ms Barlow said: “This event highlighted that the practitioners who attended were really engaged in the new bespoke devices available to them and the research that details the efficacy of such contact lens options.”
Positive Impact’s event was organised in collaboration with contact lens manufacturers SynergEyes, Menicon and UltraVision with support from Contamac, Entod and the British Contact Lens Association.


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Flower Peace Activity
Jerusalem Day, we in Tag Meir spent the day handing out flowers and messages of peace in Jerusalem.
Activists gave roses to Old City Arab residents ahead of troubling Jerusalem Day Parade- Arab merchants are ordered by police to close all stores due to fear of right wing extremist violence.
More than 50 Jewish shopkeepers in West Jerusalem also closed their stores during the march in solidarity with the Arab residents.
They hung signs outside on the windows announcing in advance stating their intention to close in solidarity.


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Tiny Tower celebrates its fifth birthday with a huge update and returns to Google's Play Store
Tiny Tower's light hearted simulation wooed a lot of people when it came out and it was the first step for Nimblebit. It eventually got some spin-offs, including a Star Wars one that eventually got shut down by Disney.
But today it's about Nimblebit going back to its roots and updating its celebrated game with a ton of new features including:
- 40 new roofs
- 32 new floors
- 24 new lobbies
- 10 new elevators
- 288 new missions
- 604 new BitBook posts
- 34 new costumes to unlock
- You can now rename your bitizens
- You can now trade bitizens with friends
- New QuickStock feature makes managing your tower even easier
Its also celebrating the return of the game on Google's Play Store where it wasn't available anymore.


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Motorola confirmed the debut of a new foldable cell phone line-up on June 1. According to the official teaser, the business will debut two foldable cell phones, the Motorola Razr 40 and Motorola Razr 40 Ultra. ‘Flip the script,’ says the tagline of the 6-second preview. The two upcoming foldable Motorola devices will have a clamshell form, similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series.
Motorola announced the arrival of the Razr foldable smartphone in China. The company has stated that the upcoming Razr foldable phone will be available on June 1. Motorola is yet to officially confirm the names of the devices, but speculation suggests that the business will release two foldable phones. These will be branded as the Razr 40 and Razr 40 Ultra.
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: Display and Design
The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is a foldable Android cellphone with a compact design. The huge outside display is confirmed by leaked design images of the premium smartphone on the internet. Two selfie cameras are hidden inside the cover display. When you unlock the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra, you’ll see a big display with a punch-hole selfie cam at the top center of the screen.
According to the design mockups, the clamshell-style foldable cellphone would be offered in three colors: black, blue, and red. Suffice it to say, Motorola should come up with some creative names for these colors. According to some rumors, Motorola has included a 120Hz refresh rate screen, but some claim it might be higher, reaching 165Hz.
Razr 40 Ultra: Camera, battery, and Processor
The smartphone will most likely have a dual rear camera configuration with a 12MP main camera and a 13MP ultra-wide angle lens. It is likely to have a punch-hole 12MP forward-facing cam for pictures and video chats. The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is expected to have a 3,500 mAh battery with 33W rapid charging. The foldable phone is expected to ship with MyUX 5.
The Ultra variant is likely to be available in red, blue, and black. The Ultra version is likely to have a large cover display, whilst the Razr 40 model may have a modest horizontal display that displays limited alerts such as time, call information, messages, and so on. The most recent model could look like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC is slated to power the Moto Razr 40 Ultra, which will be combined with a choice of 8GB or 12GB of RAM along with 256 GB of memory. The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is said to come with a 3,500mAh battery and support for 33W wired rapid charging. It will most likely ship with MyUX 5, which relies on Android 13.
Expected price in India
According to reports, the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra will set you back $1,000. In India, this translates to roughly 80,000. If the price is correct, the Razr 40 Ultra will be competing with the Oppo Find N2 Flip and may be a better option than the Google Pixel Fold. Furthermore, the Motorola Razr 40 would be somewhat less expensive. This would make the basic version even more appealing in terms of pricing because it would provide better value for money.
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Tata Communications joins as governing council member of Hedera Hashgraph
Hedera is a distributed ledger technology company that is building systems that aspire to be faster than the current block chain technology.
Bitcoin derivatives that cost $1 million will soon be worthless
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Bitcoin storms back from dip below $10,000 in white-knuckle ride
The gyrations took the digital token across a trading range of more than $2,...
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Many of the large owners have known one another for years and stuck by bitcoin through the early days.
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To break YouTube’s stranglehold on video, rival bets on cryptocurrencies
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Bitcoin growing up as futures open floodgates to Wall Street
With availability of futures contracts, it will be easier to sell bitcoin short, betting on declines.
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Huawei Huawei acquisition of 3Com: Sharu U.S. market entry costs http://www.sina.com.cn 2007 年 10 月 22 日 17:39 "IT managers in the world" magazine Ji Yongqing / text September 28, the world's leading private equity Jijinbeien Capital (Bain Capital) and Huawei Technologies jointly announced, will be 2.2 billion acquisition of U.S. network equipment maker 3Com of all of the shares. After completion of the acquisition, Bain Capital will hold 83.5% stake in 3Com, Huawei will hold the remaining 16.5% stake in 3Com's 11 sides will appoint three directors of the board. In addition, Huawei also has the right to choose again the performance of 3Com holdings of 5% of the shares. This is a surprise acquisition of people. In November last year, Huawei to 882 million U.S. dollars just to H3C (Huawei and 3Com's joint venture company) 49% of the shares sold back to the 3Com, H3C from the latter became a wholly owned subsidiary. Less than 1 year, Huawei 3Com shareholders but do it in the end for? "This is a commercial investment for Huawei, and we believe that new business after the reorganization, 3Com can provide customers with better products and services to bring value to our customers." In response to the acquisition, Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei this said. Really true? Business investment or strategic investment Industry analysis is this: not so much the acquisition is a business investment, not as it is a strategic investment. Huawei is not an 3Com itself is still targeting the U.S. market. Huawei is now the road on the speed of international flying. Huawei's contract sales in the first half of this year to achieve 8.2 billion, last year sales of only 11 billion U.S. dollars contract. Huawei insiders estimate for the year of the contract sales to reach 18 billion U.S. dollars, sales revenue is estimated at 12 billion U.S. dollars, which formally entered the global "10 billion U.S. dollars Club", and this year's contract sales from overseas markets will account for for the first time more than 70%. Huawei among world's eight large area, after years of hard work have become important in Europe, "grain-producing areas", the first half of this market growth rate of sales contracts more than 150%. Huawei in the European market with the crack of thousands of people, from time to time came with BT, Vodafone, France Telecom, Telefonica signed the message with one of the red-hot scene. U.S. market is still not much progress. In March of this year's visit to No. 75 in Dallas Huawei 1700 Highway when U.S. headquarters here is still a desolate. Huawei's representative office, including the United States, the United States Institute and other support departments, Huawei in the United States a total of only 200 or so, apart from the occasional few million customers to sign a few small operators, some of millions of dollars to get a small single-level, the in the U.S. market almost did not hear much sound. "U.S. carriers is the most difficult to enter, to be much more difficult than in Europe, and even Ericsson, Alcatel have no access. There are only three players, Motorola, Nortel and Lucent." Huawei's representative office in charge of an overseas complained. Particularly in recent years, the U.S. telecom carriers between Le large mergers and acquisition, procurement of telecommunications equipment, further reduced, which makes telecommunications equipment supplier American Zhiwai Jinruzhege market's difficulty Jinyi Bu Jia Da . However, in the hearts of Ren Zhengfei, the U.S. market must be entered; only entered the U.S. market, Huawei it be regarded as a truly world-class enterprise. Huawei's first large-scale into the U.S. market since 2001, Cisco 2003, an intellectual property lawsuit to Huawei through out the U.S. market. As the saying goes, "is neglected and Gains", Huawei main attack instead concentrate on the European market, and the following two years has exceeded BT, Vodafone, France Telecom and other European "big T", will Europe become their own "products grain region. " Huawei still go back to thinking about how to enter the U.S. market. In early 2005, Huawei had hired a very well-known Canadian market consulting firm in North America conducted a detailed analysis of the telecommunications market, hoping to find good way to enter the North American market. Consulting firm's proposal is very simple: Huawei alone can not break their own with the ice of the United States, the only partner with U.S. possible to achieve a big breakthrough. Last year in February, Canada-based Huawei and Nortel Networks signed a memorandum of understanding plans the development of broadband access products to set up a joint venture. Later, for various reasons, this memorandum is not implemented. The joint acquisition of 3Com with Bain, Huawei to enter the U.S. market is clearly yet another attempt. Although 3Com has been poorer than before, in the U.S. market has also little influence, but it is after all U.S. companies, which have been sufficient. Huawei can consider a large number of OEM 3Com Huawei's products, which quietly opened the U.S. market; fact, 3Com currently marketed in the United States most switches come from H3C, but most of the previous techniques H3C from Huawei . To enter the U.S. market, Bain, Huawei can rely on more resources. In the U.S., private equity funds of financial institutions resident in the Po spire, the United States has very strong political and business impact. Such as the famous Private Jijinkailei Group has been hired former U.S. president George HW Bush, now President George W. Bush, former Commission Arthur Levitt, IBM CEO Lou Gerstner, former chairman and chief, who held senior positions. In 2001, Huawei's time for the U.S. market, then Intel's executive vice president and president of investment Wei Desheng (Les Vadasz) would have admonished Yafang Sun: "have to find a good financial partner, it can give you a lot of value, particularly in the financial markets to bring a good reputation. " Of course, Bain's ability is not limited to financial markets, it can Huawei in the United States to create a good ecosystem. And with Bain's support, coupled with 3Com Zhege support points, Huawei is possible to gradually integrate into American society, and long-term access to business interests, it is also many multinational corporations in the methods of doing business outside the home country. So, buy Huawei 3Com has been a loss of this years U.S. companies are not the so-called "business investment", but should be seen as the entry fee to enter the U.S. market. At least in the short term, Huawei simply do not expect this investment will bring them much in return. The reason why only a small share of Huawei, in fact, to avoid the U.S. government's review of the final test can tolerate the bottom line. Zhengfei know "Name" and "Real" dialectical relationship in November 2005 after the H3C Huawei has been a small shareholder, but still firm to control its direction. The integration of markets for the future The acquisitions have stunned many observers, they generally think that last year out of H3C Huawei is actually completely out of business network market, all the energy focused on the telecommunications carrier market. Now, they killed a back thrust, are Huawei has prepared a large scale into the enterprise network market? Enterprise markets data communications products mainly to do to develop these products, within the past Huawei did to and fro several times repeated. Huawei data communication can be described within the ill-fated. First, the original end of 2000, Huawei's executive vice president of Lee and one man led the exodus of a large number of backbone data communications research and development, in turn followed by Huawei's data communication products in the low-end spin-off, and 3Com form H3C, himself out of the enterprise network market. Harbour last year after the acquisition of Huawei H3C shift the sale, internal rumors that Zhengfei want all data communications products all packaged for sale. The reason why a firm commitment to the development of data communications products, as Huawei found that even in the telecom carrier market, data communications, especially TCP / IP technology has become a significant competitive advantage. The most basic wireless network is also the most critical core network, the current trend is from circuit switching to soft switching transition. Huawei launched the first based on TCP / IP protocol of the R4 softswitch, grab a number of additional market share. "ICT (telecommunications and IT integration) is an opportunity for us. Compared to the traditional telecom equipment manufacturers Ericsson, we have data communications and IP technology and they do not; compared to Cisco and other network equipment providers, we have a wireless and other telecommunications technology and they do not. Therefore, the future only will we be able to provide end to end solution. "Huawei said with deep feeling, a senior research and development. Huawei suddenly discovered, 3Com currently does not look what the future will become hot, because it already has a complete IP solution with H3C. It is indeed, 3Com, Nortel has received the traditional telecom equipment manufacturers of courtship letter, the former president of Nortel China filtering and blocking has also been responsible for business development office 3Com's executive vice president, where will inevitably appeals to the imagination - Nortel and Huawei's cancellation last year because it is aimed at the acquisition target 3Com? In order to consolidate its position in the field of data communications, Huawei must first gain the upper hand. For this transaction the transaction, Huawei and Bain paid a premium of up to 44%. Was announced the same day, 3Com's stock price has soared 36%. The development trend of the past few years has also been proven, IT and IP technologies are large-scale access to the telecommunications field, such as unified communications, WiFi, WiMAX and other originated in the field of IT technology is profoundly changing the pattern of the telecom market. Here even raises the ultimate question, along with a large number of IP technology applications, future, whether there is a large, differs from the enterprise network of the telecom carrier market? Or carriers such as water companies to become the infrastructure provider as any company can set up their own network in the above? And the shrinking market for telecom operators compared to the global enterprise network Daoshi development in full swing, and thus created this new overlord Cisco. In recent years, Cisco in the telecom carrier market share has been stagnant, but thanks to the rapid development of the enterprise network market, Cisco is still the day than traditional telecom equipment manufacturers much better. Huawei itself has felt from the enterprise network market, the great temptation. Last year, when Huawei H3C also control the time, H3C was once an overseas enterprise network market, small scale to merit the results at once signed the University of Malaysia, France, Citroen, Korea University City, and several 10 million U.S. dollars in large One, it has to catch up with some light weight of the carrier list. It also makes Huawei H3C attitude for a 180 degree turn. Said that when 3Com H3C wholly after the acquisition, Huawei H3C staff had asked them to hold Huawei All the stock back, but soon after the result was not only no longer allow them to Divestment of Huawei, but addition, they issued new stock options, this change is really meaningful. Huawei inside, in addition called "data communications" in the operation of the server product line and Ethernet switches and other data products, the Huawei has set up a "storage and network security" product line for the operation of servers, storage and other data products. In the September 10 release AMD Barcelona quad-core processors in the conference, Huawei storage and network security product line, high-profile debut, president Su Liqing, Huawei announced the upcoming Barcelona quad-core processor-based blade server. It is understood that Huawei's blade server market, telecom operators now sell extremely strong - Huawei has been successful not only the procurement of China Telecom Group, China Mobile, recently participated in the tender. Moreover, Huawei has its own server products to the enterprise network market extension, it has and telecommunications operators, will own servers sold a large number of Internet cafes, and this has seriously threatened IBM, HP, 浪 潮 Dengzhuan Ye Fu Wuqi manufacturer's itinerant status. It seems that in data communication products, Huawei sooner or later and 10 years when their teachers had IBM to war. But if a large scale into the enterprise network market, Huawei must transform their large and cumbersome telecom body, to make themselves more flexible and lightweight, Huawei had to learn to complete Xiao Shou Shang Lai Li Yong distributors. "We more or telecommunications thinking rather than thinking of IT, which in the trend of integration between the two would be less favorable." Huawei's an R & D executives frankly admitted. In fact, this is a disruptive innovation, and this innovation is often not generated from within the organization. In order to solve the problem how to do business network, Huawei need for more involvement from the IT industry partners to obtain from them more experience. Earlier this year, Huawei announced that storage and network security product line out, and Symantec joint venture, is to the corporate network more experience. The acquisition of the shares of 3Com, 3Com and H3C is to retain aspects of the enterprise network accumulated over the years. The acquisition, if approved by the U.S. government access and success, Bain and Huawei 3Com possible privatization will. For them, after privatization, 3Com will have more room for maneuver. Thereafter, not rule out spinning off H3C from Huawei came forward with the acquisition or product lines of Huawei's data communications joint venture. Of course, there may be a direct Huawei will set up a joint venture with 3Com. In short, with this platform, regardless of whether in the U.S. market, several communications market, or in the enterprise network market, Huawei will have more room for maneuvers.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WPVI) -- Variety, nutrient density, and choices - those are the big buzz-words in the new federal dietary guidelines released today.
The guidelines move away from recommending specific amounts, and more toward overall eating patterns
They do, however, target some elements Americans are getting too much of - added sugars, sodium, and saturated fats.
A 1990 law requires that every 5 years, the Department of Health & Human Services and the Department of Agriculture jointly publish nutrition information and dietary guidelines.
They are used for a host of programs, from food package labels to school lunches to you doctor's advice.
The new guidelines missed the 2015 goal, as the advisory committee worked through the complexities of nutrition, as well as extensive lobbying by the food industries and Congress.
This year, one message the government wants to send is that people should figure out what type of healthy eating style works for them, while still hewing to the main recommendations.
The Agriculture Department also released a tweaked version of its healthy "My Plate" icon to include a new slogan: "My Wins."
"Small changes can add up to big differences," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
And the main message hasn't changed much over the years: Eat your fruits and vegetables. Whole grains and seafood, too. And keep sugar, fats and salt in moderation.
One new recommendation is that added sugar should be 10 percent of daily calories. That's about 200 calories a day, or about the amount in one 16-ounce sugary drink.
The recommendation is part of a larger push to help consumers isolate added sugars from naturally occurring ones like those in fruit and milk.
Added sugars generally add empty calories to the diet.
According to the guidelines, sugary drinks comprise 47 percent of the added sugars that Americans eat every day.
After a backlash from the meat industry and Congress, the administration ignored several suggestions from a February report by an advisory committee of doctors and nutrition experts.
That panel suggested calling for an environmentally friendly diet lower in red and processed meats and de-emphasized lean meats in its list of proteins that are part of a healthy diet.
But, as in the previous years, the government still says lean meats are part of a healthy eating pattern.
The 2010 guidelines made a key recommendation that Americans consume less than 300 mg a day of dietary cholesterol, or about two eggs.
Under the new recommendations, there is also no limit on daily cholesterol intake, following increasing medical research showing the amount of cholesterol in your bloodstream is more complicated than once thought.
Some more recent studies have shown little relationship between heart disease and how much dietary cholesterol one eats.
Americans also need to lower salt intake, the government says. New figures from the Centers for Disease for Disease Control and Prevention show that around 90 percent of people eat too much. The average person eats 3,400 milligrams of sodium a day, and the guidelines say everyone should lower that amount to 2,300, or about a teaspoon.
Lowering sodium intake was the major push of the 2010 guidelines, and that document recommended that those most at risk of heart disease, or about half the population, lower their intake to 1,500.
The new guidelines urge eating less than 2,300 milligrams a day.
As in previous years, the report advises limiting saturated fats to 10 percent of total calories.
And while lean meats are promoted, the government does suggest certain populations, such as teen boys and adult men, should reduce their meat intake and eat more vegetables.
Data included in the report shows that males ages 14 to 70 consume more than recommended amounts of meat, eggs and poultry, while women are more in line with advised amounts.
While the guidelines always have been subject to intense lobbying by food industries, this year's version set off unprecedented political debate, fueled by Republicans' claims the Obama administration has gone too far in telling people what to eat.
Congress got involved, encouraging the administration to drop the recommendations based on environmental impact and at one point proposing to set new standards for the science the guidelines can use.
That language did not become law, however.
A year-end spending bill simply said the guidelines must be "based on significant scientific agreement" and "limited in scope to nutritional and dietary information."


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A Pageant Winner with Purpose
Miss New Jersey Gina Mellish ’20 is using her newfound platform to raise awareness of relationship violence and end the stigma.
January 2, 2020—Gina Mellish, a senior from Oceanport, New Jersey, is used to juggling her roles as both a student and a pageant contestant. In high school, she served as Miss New Jersey Teen USA, and now as a college student, she has been crowned Miss New Jersey (on her first try). Notably, she has taken on an additional role, one that means a great deal to her: advocate for those affected by dating violence.
Mellish graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School knowing that she’d eventually end up working in New York City. However, as she recalls it, “I wanted a fashion career, but at 17, I knew I wasn’t yet ready to live in the city. After attending Marist’s Summer Pre-College program in fashion, I realized that wanted a real campus experience and a college with a great fashion program. For me, it was Marist or nothing!” Mellish gives enormous credit to the faculty in Marist’s Fashion Program, who she says have given her countless opportunities to learn and grow. With a concentration in promotion, the fashion merchandising major eventually wants to do public relations or social media for a luxury fashion label. And she’s getting plenty of relevant experience to further her career dream. Mellish completed an internship with the handbag label started by Marist fashion alumna Cara Benevenia ’17, and she currently serves as director of social media for Mporium, the College’s student-run boutique. In the spring, she will intern for Armani. Adds Mellish, “Italian fashion is the pinnacle for me, but the luxury space can be hard to break into. I know I’ll be helped by the internships I’m doing and the connections I’ll make as Miss New Jersey.”
Finding Her Voice as an Advocate
In her new role as Miss New Jersey, Mellish will represent the state in the Miss USA competition and have duties including making public appearances, giving interviews, and participating in parades. She views this public exposure and the contacts that come with it as the perfect opportunity to promote a cause that’s near to her heart: the One Love Foundation, a nonprofit that educates young people about healthy and unhealthy relationships, empowering them to identify and avoid abuse and form positive attachments. Mellish cares deeply about this issue and is a trained One Love facilitator, presenting escalation workshops that assist young people in identifying the warning signs of violence. As she notes, “I suffered relationship violence, and I want to use my experience to help others. There’s a myth that beauty queens can’t suffer from these problems, but I can relate. My goal is to use my year as Miss New Jersey to be a voice for this issue and open up a conversation; I want people to say, ‘If Miss New Jersey has experienced this, then maybe I can speak up, too.’”
Mellish is grateful that One Love helped her, and she made a promise to help others when she felt empowered to do so. She recently hosted an escalation workshop on the Marist campus, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. “Now as Miss New Jersey, I have an even bigger reach and can impact more people, which is extremely gratifying.” According to the organization’s website, over one in three women and nearly one in four men will be in an abusive relationship, so the need is real. Adds Katie Hood, CEO of the One Love Foundation, “Gina’s leadership as a One Love facilitator is so appreciated, and the fact that she’s now using her platform as Miss New Jersey to raise even greater visibility to this work is incredible. We appreciate her true dedication to educating others on the signs of an unhealthy relationship that so many miss.”
Back at Marist, Mellish is finding ways to weave her advocacy efforts into her schoolwork. As part of her senior capping class, she created a business plan for New Hope Girls, Inc., an organization that works with vulnerable girls and women in the Dominican Republic. It provides a safe haven for victims of sex trafficking and gives residents a stable job creating handbags, which are then sold on its website. As part of her business plan, Mellish suggested ways for New Hope Girls to push engagement and sales, enhance their supply chain, and pursue outside partnerships. Observes Jodi Hartmann, Senior Professional Lecturer in Marist’s Fashion Program, “Gina's knowledge and compassion showed throughout the entire project. She could empathize with the women and wanted to help make the sale of their products as successful as possible.” Outside of class, Mellish is a member of the Alpha Sigma Tau sorority, whose stated goal is to empower women to excel in life.
Without a doubt, Mellish is already exceling in life and is helping others to do the same. The Marist community is eagerly awaiting the Miss USA competition in spring 2020 to see if she also excels there. Should she win Miss USA, it’s on to Miss Universe and an even bigger platform to spread her message.


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American support their local food
According to a new University of Iowa study, people are shopping farmers markets and joining food coops at record numbers because they enjoy knowing who grows their food and they believe the food is fresher and tastes better. These so-called "locavores" are also driven to eat locally grown produce and meat because their commitment to do so makes them feel a part of something greater than themselves - a community that shares their passion for a healthy lifestyle and a sustainable environment.
For these enthusiasts, supporting the local food movement is a sort of civic duty, an act to preserve their local economy against the threats of globalization and big-box stores.
"It's not just about the economical exchange; it's a relational and ideological exchange as well," said Ion Vasi, an associate professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Sociology and Tippie College of Business at the UI and corresponding author of the study.
Vasi said the local food market is what sociologists call a "moralized market," that is a market in which people combine economic activities with their social values. Among their findings, the UI researchers discovered local food markets were more likely to develop in areas where residents had a strong commitment to civic participation, health and the environment.


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Barnes & Noble warned that its third quarter results will be lower than the previous year, partly due to losses in the Nook Media division. The company has not been successful investing in digital media over the last few years. The problem that Barnes & Noble faces is not loss of sales, but how it can focus on licensing digital content and move away from manufacturing devices.
Abandoning the Nook would be a complete turn around for the company, who promoted the device as its future late last year. That means the company will have to partner with other manufactures to distribute its content. Barnes & Noble first decided to launch the device in 2009 with heavy financial commitments. William Lynch, the company’s chief executive, said in an interview, “Had we not launched devices and spent the money we invested in the Nook, investors and analysts would have said, ‘ Barnes & Noble is crazy, and they’re going to go away.’”
The Nook HD earned positive reviews going into the holiday season in 2012 with its 7-inch and 9-inch tablet. CNET called the device “a fantastic tablet value” and David Pouge of the New York Times wrote the Nook “is the one to get” when comparing it to the Kindle Fire. Sales did well over the Christmas season, but did not gain enough market share. Companies like Apple, Samsung and Amazon made it difficult for the Nook to make the impact Barnes & Noble needed for its success.
Sarah Rotman Epps, a senior analyst at Forrester, said, “In many ways it is a great product.” She further stated, “It was a failure of the brand, not the product.” Others agree that the Nook is a solid product in a very competitive segment that is shared with companies like Apple and Google who already have large followings. The company is not in any immediate danger of closing and still holds a quarter of all digital book and magazine sales. Barnes & Noble executives are working to ensure the company’s future success in digital content.


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Tue November 19, 2019
Lori Lovely – CEG Correspondent
It's hard to miss the purple logging truck driven by Alex "Tater" Opdahl for Whitco Inc., a trucking company owned by Rick and Barb Whitcomb in Kamiah, Idaho.
Whitco was founded on Sept. 5, 1984. On the day Rick married Barb, Rick's father escorted the couple to Farmers State Bank in Uniontown, Wash., to get a loan for a 1977 Peterbilt 359. That was followed by a second truck in 1986 and later by a third.
Buying and selling trucks along the way included trading in one truck on the purchase of two Peterbilt glider kits in 1990. On May 5, 1996, Whitco incorporated and bought seven Mack trucks from KJ Weller Inc.
Budco Custom Body & Paint Inc., owned by the Whitcomb's son Bud, painted the purple 2019 W900 L Model Kenworth log truck in La Grande, Ore., for the Whitco driver. The truck, which features a 265 wheel base, also displays striping and lettering by Paul Mackie.
In addition to logging trucks, Bud Whitcomb, owner of Budco since 2012, has painted long-haul trucks, insurance truck wrecks, show trucks built and customized specifically for shows, cars, pickups, motorcycles, boats, horse trailers and more.
Budco, a full-service auto, heavy truck and recreation body repair and paint shop, began as a one-man-show — a business launched in the back of Whitco Inc.
"He spent many nights and weekends [going] back and forth from Lewiston to Kamiah, trying to get his business rolling," said Whitcomb's wife, Courtney, who works in the office.
To get his own business off the ground, Whitcomb tried sandblasting and towing, but custom paint jobs put him on the map. Customers came from all over the Northwest for his work.
The company may have been new, but Whitcomb wasn't a novice at his work. While still in high school and college, when he studied business and auto body repair at Lewis Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, Whitcomb won awards for outstanding auto body work and painting. His senior project was completely restoring a 1966 Chevy Impala.
After college, he worked at local shops, gaining experience — although his wife says his dad taught him everything there is to know about a truck before Whitcomb could even walk. Whitcomb built on that knowledge by working in his dad's shop when he was in school, sweeping up and performing routine maintenance.
As business increased, Whitcomb bought a shop down the street from his father's shop and added four new employees to his crew — but more changes were in store.
His wife explains that Whitcomb fell in love with La Grande, Ore., after attending a few games to watch one of his best friends play football for Eastern Oregon University. When the owners of Crisp Colors, an auto repair shop, were ready to retire after 29 years in business, Whitcomb decided to buy it and move his family and a few employees to Oregon. On July 1, 2016, Budco officially expanded to serve Union County.
"This was a big change in business," Courtney recalled. Double the number of employees, customers — and opportunities. Since July 2016, the shop has completed more than 200 custom paint jobs.
It's an impressive record, especially considering the changes in the paint industry. Budco uses top-of-the-line PPG paint products along with its paint booth and highly experienced professionals to work on the vehicles and equipment.
Budco has to grow and change with the industry. Employees have taken numerous classes provided by PPG to learn new techniques and understand new products.
The process begins with prep work, such as sanding, body work and repairs. Next, the vehicle undergoes masking to protect areas that don't need paint. Once that's done, painters apply a primer coat, perform a final sanding of any blemishes and then apply the paint, a clear coat and a sealer.
Not everything has changed. The homemade paint booth that Whitcomb and a few of his friends built one weekend is still standing and training in state-of-the-art equipment and techniques is ongoing. They still offer auto, truck and recreational vehicle body repair, specializing in sandblasting and custom painting.
It's not just a way to make a living, Courtney explained. Because they love what they're doing, she says it doesn't feel like work. They're doing what they are passionate about, taking pride in producing exceptional results from using quality paint and products and providing top-notch customer service.
The Whitcombs intend to continue producing the same, consistent quality of work in the future. And, just as Whitcomb once worked in his dad's shop after school and on the weekends, now his children are frequent visitors at his shop. CEG


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Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne is undergoing a massive facelift with a $350 million redevelopment project.
Turner & Townsend Thinc has been appointed by Vicinity Centres to project manage delivery of the new tenancies.
The redevelopment will increase the centre’s circulation by 25,000 square metres and further expand one of Australia’s largest and premier shopping destinations.
Approximately 570 stores will feature in the vibrant retail centre when the work is completed.
Turner Townsend Thinc Director James Coffey commented that he was delighted to be working on one of the largest shopping centres in the Southern Hemisphere, as billions of dollars are already being spent on major shopping centre redevelopment projects across Melbourne.
“Three of its flagship tenancies including H&M, Zara and Uniqlo, plus two mini major tenancies - Rebel and JB HiFi will be managed by our tenancy delivery team.
“This redevelopment will further enrich Chadstone Shopping Centre as a distinctive and unrivalled retail and community destination,” he said.
The redevelopment will create a new entertainment precinct that will include a state-of-the-art Hoyts digital cinema complex, a revitalised west mall with luxury and international fashion flagship retailers and a new Target store.
Forty new retailers are included in the redevelopment plans further expanding on Chadstone’s incomparable retail offer.
Chadstone Shopping Centre’s expansion is due for completion in mid 2017, with the first stage set to open in late October 2016.
This is the second major shopping centre project for Turner & Townsend Thinc. Its appointment to Chadstone Shopping Centre is its second in this sector within the last 12 months.
The company was also appointed to project manage the $665 million expansion of Eastland Shopping Centre in Ringwood, Melbourne which opened in 2016.


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