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MINNEAPOLIS — Polaris Industries Inc., which makes off-road and other leisure vehicles, said Thursday its second-quarter net income fell 28 percent as sales declined for nearly all of its products.
The company said its earnings for the quarter ended June 30 fell to $17.5 million, or 53 cents per share, from $24.4 million, or 72 cents per share, in the same quarter last year.
Revenue fell 24 percent to $345.9 million.
The company reported declines in sales across its business segments as consumers continued to pull back on discretionary spending. Off-road vehicle sales, its largest division, fell 25 percent. Motorcycle sales fell 55 percent.
One bright spot was snowmobile sales, which rose 23 percent.
Polaris also on Thursday said it was introducing a new electric vehicle in its on-road vehicle segment, the Polaris Breeze. The four-person vehicle is targeting for consumers living in planned communities and will be go on limited sale in September.
The company also narrowed its full-year earnings guidance, saying the outlook for the U.S. economy remains weak.
Shares of Polaris closed Wednesday at $33.62.
Polaris Industries says 2nd-quarter profit falls 28 percent on weaker product salesPosted on July 16, 2009
With annual 2008 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER™, snowmobiles and Victory motorcycles for recreational and utility use.
Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry, and one of the largest manufacturers of ORVs in the world. Victory motorcycles, established in 1998 and representing the first all-new American-made motorcycle from a major company in nearly 60 years are rapidly making impressive in-roads into the cruiser and touring motorcycle marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships.
Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the Company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index. Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories, is available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime from the Polaris homepage at www.polarisindustries.com.


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by Cathy Moore
Enjoying playing free games through PS Plus in February like Hitman: The Complete First Season and For Honor? With fun games like these to enjoy, the month will fly by fast, and then it will be time for the next round of free games through PS Plus. What PlayStation Plus March 2019 free games do […]
There are some great games entering Xbox Game Pass in February, making sure it continues to provide excellent value for money. The post Shadow of the Tomb Raider and Crackdown 3 Coming to Xbox Game Pass This Month appeared first on GameSpew.
The Super Smash Bros Ultimate Piranha Plant release date is now available. Well, release month to be exact. We now know that the first DLC fighter to come after launch will be releasing shortly. Players can look forward to checking out Piranha Plant when it releases in February 2019. That’s only next month if you […]
Developer Amplitude Studios has announced a double whammy of new expansions heading to Endless Legend and Endless Space 2 later this month on PC, titled Symbiosis and Penumbra respectively. Symbiosis, which releases on Steam on January 24th, brings new colossal beasts and a new faction to the turn-based 4X fantasy series. The new faction, known […]
Developer Roll7 has unveiled OlliOlli: Switch Stance, a double helping of side-scrolling skateboard action for Nintendo Switch that launches on February 14th. OlliOlli: Switch Stance bundles up 2014’s glorious OlliOlli and its expanded 2015 sequel OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood, into a single, pleasingly compact package. And given how enormously enjoyable both games are, it’s a […]
Unbelievably, 2018 is over, and we’ve welcomed in the New Year. That means that a whole year of free game releases through PlayStation Plus is ahead of us. This month, we’re enjoying games like Steep and Portal Knight. But what will the PlayStation Plus February 2019 free games be? We’ve already got some predictions. PlayStation […]
2018 is behind us, and 2019 has begun! While we’re all enjoying the free games through Games with Gold for January, we are excited to find out what the Xbox Games with Gold February 2019 free games will be. While we await the official announcement, we have some predictions to share with you. Xbox Live […]

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March 8 - 2021
Coffee Geography Magazine
Aliyyah Baylor, the owner of Make My Cake brought a new touch in the center of the busy sector of Harlem. This time, she wants to make her coffee more black, calling it "I Like it Black." As proud as she is, her new cafe is carrying the best coffee beans from Ethiopia.
There’s a “disconnect” between those who grow coffee and those who serve it, says Aliyyah Baylor, the third-generation baker behind Make My Cake in Harlem. That’s not the only reason she decided to open I Like It Black, a new neighborhood coffee shop located at 409 West 125th Street, but representation is at the core of her business.
“When you start to learn the history of coffee, you see that a lot is coming from Africa and South America,” Baylor says. More than half of the U.S.’s coffee is imported from Central and South American countries, including Brazil, Colombia, and Honduras, while East African countries like Ethiopia and Uganda rank among the world’s largest exporters of coffee beans elsewhere. Yet in New York City’s coffee scene, there aren’t nearly enough roasters and coffee shop owners who are representative of those backgrounds, according to Baylor.
Hence the name of her coffee shop. “We are using this to celebrate ourselves, and people who look like me,” Baylor says. “We all need that platform.” As part of an ongoing series, the new coffee shop will spotlight a different Black- or Latinx-owned coffee roaster every quarter, starting with Merge Coffee Company in Harrisonburg, Virginia. I Like It Black will also serve Intelligentsia Coffee, which is not Black-owned but has been the longtime provider of coffee beans for Make My Cake.
Ahead of the coffee shop’s full opening next month, I Like It Black is serving a short menu of hot and cold beverages. Most are standard cafe fare, but there are a few specialty drinks made in-house, like its Southern-style cold brew made with cane sugar, a stick of vanilla bean, and a third ingredient that Baylor would only disclose off the record. The coffee shop has plans to eventually offer a full menu of coffee-themed pastries, including coffee cake and espresso chocolate chip cookies.
There’s no sign on the cafe yet, but with the nearest Starbucks a “five minute walk away,” Baylor says she has a “captive audience” in the neighborhood.
The idea for the coffee shop started roughly a year ago, after Baylor signed a lease for a space on West 125th Street that could be divided into two neighboring shops. Baylor always knew that she wanted to use part of the space to open a third location of her 25-year-old Harlem Bakery, Make My Cake, but it took a once-in-a-generation pandemic for her to figure out what to do with its second half.
In March, one of Baylor’s on-and-off employees over the years, cafe manager Daniel Berroa, returned to the bakery after being furloughed from a position at another New York City coffee shop. He suggested turning the space into a cafe for the neighborhood. “It’s been a cake walk so far,” Baylor jokes, then asks to hold. An employee had apparently bitten into one of the cafe’s housemade hot chocolate bombs, mistaking it for a cake pop. “As I was saying, it’s been mostly a cake walk so far. Now it’s going to be a coffee walk.”
Baylor opened the first location of her beloved Harlem bakery Make My Cake in 1995 with her mother Joann Baylor. The pair now operate two bakeries in Manhattan, one located at 2380 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard in Harlem and a second location at 775 Columbus Avenue on the Upper West Side. The third location of Make My Cake is set to open next door to I Like It Black in Harlem this March.
I Like It Black is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily during its soft opening. Expanded hours and sidewalk seating are on the way in the coming weeks, according to Baylor.


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Former justice Sandra Day O’Connor announced she has dementia. I lost both of my parents to Alzheimer’s Disease. I read a lot of information about the disease.
I’ve mentioned before that I grew up eating garbage. I believe it affected my behavior, ie: sliding down the stairwell over and over. Bumpity, bump, bump, bump. Back up and bumpity, bump, bump, bump.
If my mother called the Early Intervention hotline: “Yes, hi, my child is sliding down the stairwell around five hundred times consecutively. What has she eaten today? Frosted Wheaties, Pop Tarts and maybe two or five glasses of Tang. Why do you ask?”
My parents ate junk food every day throughout their life. Hamburger Helper, deviled ham, flimsy orange things posed as cheese, Twinkies. Mom made potatoes from a box. Who thought of that weird concept?
Today’s headline predicts that by 2060 the rate of Alzheimer’s will double. There is no cure. Pfizer announced it will stop research into developing drugs after many failed and costly attempts.
In 2017 Science Daily published this article:
New research has shown that intestinal bacteria can accelerate the development of Alzheimer’s disease. According to the researchers behind the study, the results open up the door to new opportunities for preventing and treating the disease.
Unsolicited advice: Do not bring up gut bacteria at a party. People walk away and find someone else to talk to.
The diet connection to disease is a heated topic. One reason is because it would mean having to give up Chick-fil-A, french fries and Breyers mint chocolate chip ice cream. It would mean spending time cooking instead of zoning out to CNN to catch up on how fucked up the world is.
In 1972 scientist John Ludkin published Pure, White and Deadly. “Lustig is one of a growing number of scientists who don’t just believe sugar makes you fat and rots teeth. They’re convinced it’s the cause of several chronic and very common illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes. It’s also addictive, since it interferes with our appetites and creates an irresistible urge to eat.” Add in mental health issues as well.
This cracks me up: Coca-Cola came out with a marketing campaign to increase sales after many consumers have cut down on soda consumption. “Taste the Feeling” is an attempt by the world’s fourth-largest advertiser to return to more straightforward “story telling” that explains the “benefits” of Coke’s various brands. Coke says the campaign focuses on “the simple pleasure of drinking a Coca-Cola, any Coca-Cola”.
Because how do you tout the benefit of high fructose corn syrup, caramel color and caffeine?


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DREP Foundation (DREP) is a decentralised ecosystem based on Blockchain technology which empowers various Internet platforms to quantify and monetise reputation value.
Today, on July 10, DREP Foundation has announced that it received an undisclosed amount of investment by KuCoin, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange. The investment was made through a KuCoin affiliate company.
This investment follows a string of strategic partnership announcements over the last two months with the likes of multi-layered transaction blockchain Quarkchain, Indian enterprise-grade Big Data solution Zebi and, Vietnamese traveltech startup Triip.me, among others. The company earlier announced funding from Israeli venture capital company Yozma Group.


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By DAVE GUILFORD
Automotive NewsGeneral Motors will make broader use of four-wheel steering on its large trucks in the 2003 model year.
The feature, called Quadrasteer, debuted on the 2002 GMC Sierra Denali. Developed by Delphi Corp., the system reduces a vehicle's turning radius, allowing for tighter turns.For the 2003 model year, the option will be available on the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended cabs and 1500 HD, Chevrolet Suburban 2500 series, GMC Sierra 1500 extended cabs and 1500 HD, and GMC Yukon XL 2500 series.Jim Queen, vice president for North American engineering, said GM has settled on that pattern for technology introductions: It will probe the market by initially putting it on one or two models. If the option performs well and scores with consumers, GM will spread it throughout its lineup."For GM to blow something across the portfolio, you can really bury a supplier," Queen said."The key is probing the technology and learning. Before, we had an on-off switch. You can get yourself in trouble that way."GM's StabiliTrak stability control system, developed by TRW Automotive, illustrates the strategy. It initially appeared on three 1997 Cadillac models. A GM spokesman said the company expects it to be on the majority of GM vehicles by the 2006 model year.GM is preparing:


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News Question of the week: The consequences of inflation – higher prices, less return?
Friday, 03.02.17 , written by Annabell Meyer After being below one percent in Germany for over two years, inflation has now come close to two percent. In January, the inflation rate jumped to 1.9 percent and has aroused the specter of “creeping inflation.” Savers, in particular, now have to rethink so that
Many savers do not know where to go with the money due to inflation
Life in Germany has become more expensive in January. Consumers had to pay more for rents, food and energy costs, among other things. In particular, the price of oil picked up significantly at the beginning of the year, with inflation at 1.9 per cent in Germany at its highest level since July 2013 .
However, not only Germany is affected by the rising rate of inflation, but also the entire euro currency zone. For the European Central Bank (ECB) this is a desirable development. It aims for an inflation of two percent for the euro area. In Germany, economic experts expect overall moderate inflation in 2017 of about 1.4 percent. In 2016, it was around 0.5 percent. What the ECB is pleased, but brings savers in the dilemma .
50 million marks for a roll: What does inflation mean?
Inflation means that the money loses value. For consumers, this basically means they get less goods for the same amount of money . One reason for this may be that more and more money is being circulated without more goods and services being offered at the same time.
One of the most well-known examples of monetary devaluation dates back to after the First World War. At that time, the government was printing huge amounts of money to curb public debt. Although there was more money overall, the amount of goods remained the same. As a result, prices rose, so that everyday goods such as bread rolls or a newspaper have suddenly cost several million marks instead of just a few pennies before.
Consequences of inflation: winners and losers
A big winner of inflation is the state. Because the inflation rate is above the amount of interest, to which he has borrowed money, reduce his debt. The same applies to private individuals who have taken out one or more loans.
As a result of inflation, consumers have to pay more for their standard of living . The higher prices for electricity, food and services are reason enough for many people to think carefully about what they want to do with their money. Some companies are threatened by sales losses because their products are sometimes less well received.
Investors save themselves by inflation poorer
Inflation is becoming a real dilemma for many savers. Thanks to the ECB’s interest rate policy, they have for years received hardly any interest on traditional investments such as a savings account. In the course of inflation , their money now loses significantly more value than last year, so many investors save themselves poor. The magazine ARD Plusminus calculates together with the Flossbach von Storch Institute an example of a loss business:
Anyone who invested 10,000 euros over ten years in the last year and receives an average of 0.3 percent interest, has less inflation at the end of the term due to the 0.5 percent inflation than at the beginning (9,800 euros). With the current rate of inflation, the loss would be even higher.
New savings models with more risk tolerance in demand
In order for consumer spending to be worthwhile despite the effects of inflation, they should rethink their approach and focus on other savings models. “We just have to learn to save ‘differently’ than before. The securities savings plan is the better instrument in times of low interest rates as Tagesgeld or savings account, “emphasizes Chris-Oliver Schickentanz of Commerzbank opposite the Handelsblatt. So far, only a few savers are willing to take risks with the investment and thereby lose a lot of return . Experts like Thomas Richter of the fund association BVI therefore demand more support from the policy for share-oriented savings.
However, stock prices can fluctuate widely and are therefore not the best savings option for all customers. Some people want more security for their investment, for example, because they want to build reserves for their family. For them, it might be better to combine different investment options . These money-saving tips help savers find a suitable savings model for their personal life situation.
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ITB Berlin and IPK International: Upturn in international tourism
In 2021, despite lockdowns and tight travel restrictions, outbound travel increased worldwide. Strong growth in travel in the second half of the year brought the upturn in international tourism. However, around the world and in the individual travel segments trends varied. Outbound travel of the Americans and Europeans saw double-digit growth last year, whereas in Asia it continued to decline.
As regards travel in 2022: even taking into account the continuing uncertainties on the part of the pandemic and the crisis in Ukraine, current survey results reflect keen demand for holidays & travel in the coming months. Despite the current mood of crisis, the findings of the latest survey point to strong growth and a clear recovery.
Positive figures in 2021 – with varying results around the world
IPK International’s World Travel Monitor® reported outbound travel growing year-on-year by three per cent in 2021. However, around the world trends varied greatly. Thus in Europe and in America, outbound travel increased year-on-year by 10 and 11 per cent respectively, whereas in Asia it declined again by around 40 per cent.
Overall in 2021, the historical tourism lows caused by the pandemic were overcome, while the post-Covid recovery began.
Growth drivers in 2021
In 2021, holiday travel in particular witnessed growth (+4 per cent). Other private travel also saw an above-average increase (+9 per cent). By contrast, in the second year of the pandemic business travel reported a decline again (-14 per cent).
In 2021, the number one growth driver was sun & beach holidays, which year-on-year increased by 30 per cent. All other holiday markets have yet to see their fortunes change, and compared with last year were unable to report positive results. That also applied to city breaks.
Destinations such as Spain, Italy and Greece registered above-average, double-digit growth, due to keen international demand for sun & beach holidays.
Compared with last year, both the average duration of a trip and amount of money spent increased.
Travel in the time of the pandemic: demand for more information and digitalisation
A result of the pandemic is that, people want more comprehensive and easily obtainable travel and holiday information, and with it more digitalisation. A special IPK survey on digitalisation & travel found the following: close to 75 per cent of travellers consider digital services to be highly relevant, such as being able to book hotels, flights, events as well as visits to virtual attractions for example. The same applies to a comprehensive online presence and online bookability of destinations. Being able to use an app to book tickets, attractions and museums and use digital payment methods is also high on the priority list of outbound travellers.
Travel intentions for 2022
The latest surveys conducted by IPK around the world show an ongoing strong interest (80 per cent) in outbound travel this year, despite Omicron. In Europe, outbound travel intentions have remained stable, at almost 90 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, while in America they have reached now almost 75 per cent, and in Asia 66 per cent. Globally, source markets with a high potential for outbound travel are mainly Germany, the UK, the USA, France and the Netherlands.
Preferred destinations in 2022
Around the world, this year’s preferred destinations are Italy, Spain and Germany, followed by France and the USA in fourth and fifth place. Although destinations on the same continent continue to be the favourites, overseas travel to Europe is in demand especially among Americans and Asians.
Sun & beach holidays remain popular – keen interest in city breaks
While holiday trips continue to be in high demand, interest in business travel over the coming months is stable too. In terms of holiday types people are planning, sun & beach holidays remain by far the most popular also this year, followed by city breaks (on an upward trend), round trips and holidays close to nature.
Recovery from the crisis this year
The global surveys conducted by IPK International show that in 2022 a big step forward can be made towards international tourism recovering. Globally, outbound travel could already reach 50 to 60 per cent of pre-pandemic levels this year. By 2024 at the latest, outbound travel volumes can be expected to be level with 2019.
About ITB Berlin and IPK International
This year, as part of the long-standing successful collaboration between ITB and IPK, ITB is again presenting the latest findings of the World Travel Monitor® on international travel trends. IPK International is one of the world’s leading tourism consultancies and specialises in tourism research, marketing and planning. As well as conducting special surveys on the Covid-19 pandemic, over the last 25 years IPK has compiled the World Travel Monitor®, which represents the most comprehensive survey worldwide on outbound travel trends in Europe, Asia, North America and Latin America. The World Travel Monitor® is based on information from more than 60 countries and takes over 90 per cent of the global demand for outbound travel into account.
Additional information on IPK International can be found at www.ipkinternational.com.
About ITB Berlin and the ITB Berlin Convention
Since 1966, ITB Berlin has been the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show. The ITB Berlin Convention is the largest event of its kind. From 8 - 10 March 2022 it was held digitally on the brand website itb.com. The Digital Business Day, on 17 March, gives the industry an opportunity to exchange views and do business in a virtual setting from anywhere in the world. Visit Maldives is the Official Main Sponsor of the Digital Business Day. As a virtual industry marketplace, the Digital Business Day is a further addition to the ITB brand family. A series of B2B networking events which ITB Berlin is planning at European host destinations this year will round off the new event concept. In 2019 around 10,000 exhibitors from 181 countries displayed their products and services to 160,000 visitors, including 113,500 trade visitors. Additional information is available at www.itb.com and from the ITB NEWSROOM & SOCIAL MEDIA.
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The only hottest device in the market is currently the Samsung Galaxy S10 which is not released yet or even confirmed by the company. But still, we see a lot of leaks of this device. First, it was the design prototype; then it was the leaked pictures and what not. Now, the company has started the pre-order for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Device. It is the Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone because the website started for preordering the device has the “10” image in the background. Samsung is also offering a $550 discount for trade-in with the eligible smartphone.
According to the website started for preordering the device a week before the event, the users who are exchanging the eligible smartphone will receive the discount of $550 while purchasing the S10 series devices. Also, the site mentions the shipping date for these devices as for March 8th, which means this might be the official release date of the S10 devices in the market. The company has not started the Pre-order of the devices but the reservation of priority in the pre-order process. The users who reserved their spot from today will receive a priority in the pre-order period for 72 hours. If the privileged users won’t pre-order the launched device within 72 hours, they could lose the reserved spot.
Also, the site mentions that not all devices are eligible for trade-in. Samsung is currently releasing only the S10 and S10E models in the market according to some of the sources, so the users will have the privilege to purchase the smartphones that are launched by Samsung. The company has pulled a cheeky trick on the news leakers with the text “We know you know what is coming soon,” in the banner. Samsung is going to launch the S10 series smartphones in the Mobile World Congress just a week from today.


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This sneaker drop is designed for the real all-stars out there — doctors, nurses and other medical workers.
Nike has released a new line of shoes they’re called the Air Zoom Pulse, a shoe for “everyday heroes,” the company said in a release announcing the news.
The shoes went for a test run at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Ore., where Nike designers studied the hospital staffers’ work. They found that nurses, for example, “walk approximately 4 to 5 miles and sit for less than an hour” during their 12-hour workday. Take that, Steph Curry.
With the comfort and durability of the conventional clog in mind, the creators say the Pulse is supportive, lace-less, easy to clean and has plenty of traction for the sometimes slippery conditions in the medical setting.
“The fit, cushioning and traction systems work together to secure the foot in all hospital conditions,” the company added.
For the last 16 years, the sneaker giant has partnered with OHSU for the annual Doernbecher Freestyle Program, which invites six young artists and designers aged 8 to 15, who are patients at the hospital, to design shoes and apparel for Nike.
This year, these six creators have contributed their talents to the Air Zoom Pulse, which releases on Dec. 7. All profits from the sale of these styles will be donated to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.


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Michigan Retail Index
Michigan Shoppers Catch Their Breath in July
Michigan retailers were not immune from a national slowdown in sales during July, according to the Michigan Retail Index, a joint project of Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
“We expect the pause will be short,” said MRA President and CEO James P. Hallan. “Strong employment, solid consumer confidence and low gasoline prices are a few of the factors behind retailers’ forecasts for increased sales going forward.”
The July Michigan Retail Index survey found 46 percent of Michigan retailers increased sales over the same month last year, while 36 percent recorded declines and 18 percent reported no change. The results create a seasonally adjusted performance index of 45.7, down from 53.9 in June. A year ago July the performance index stood at 65.3.
The 100-point index gauges the performance of the state’s overall retail industry, based on monthly surveys conducted by MRA and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Detroit branch. Index values above 50 generally indicate positive activity; the higher the number, the stronger the activity.
Looking forward, 53 percent of retailers expect sales during August–October to increase over the same period last year, while 20 percent project a decrease and 27 percent no change. That puts the seasonally adjusted outlook index at 65.6, down from 71.6 in June. A year ago July, the outlook index stood at 69.7.


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Solving the energy crisis in the country is an ongoing challenge according to Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe. The energy minister said…
Volkswagen has announced that it will be launching a new version of the Scirocco GTS at the upcoming Shanghai International Auto Show and it looks like a very special tribute to everything that badge has stood for over the past 33 years.
The car, which has one of the most unmistakable profiles on the road, has a 220 PS (152kw) engine has a top speed of 246 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds.
Other distinguishing features include new 18-inch alloy wheels and red brake callipers. If you’re feeling particularly ostentatious, there’s also the option of GTS dÃ©cor (something that Chinese buyers will get as standard). The options on that front come in a couple of flavours: red for cars painted in “Deep Black”, “Indium Grey”, “Urano Grey”, “Pure White”, “Oryx White” and black when finished in “Flash Red”.
Inside, there are black trim features, red stitching and the iconic golf ball gear knob.
The new GTS also marks the first time that VW’s fitting its Modular infotainment matrix in a Scirocco. The system will be offered on all new Scirocco models from May onward.


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CEO Warrior, a business consulting, training, and mentoring firm for service business owners, renamed its Warrior Fast Track Academy to Service Business Edge as part of its transformation of the four-day event.
The first Service Business Edge event for 2018 will take place Feb. 6-9 at the CEO Warrior headquarters in East Brunswick, New Jersey, and will continue to teach the same proven strategies as before, but with a stronger focus on creating a customized roadmap for each business owner to implement in his or her company on the first day back at the office.
"We're taking everything to a new level and the new name and brand reflects that evolution," said Mike Agugliaro, founder of CEO Warrior. "We took what was working really well at Warrior Fast Track Academy and elevated it to the next level with Service Business Edge. We've revamped and refreshed the content to share cutting-edge strategies for 2018. And we'll hand business owners a firehose of strategies from day one at the event, including my secret $30 million playbook, and a customized blueprint to turn a struggling business around, or take an already successful business to the next level."
Service Business Edge is an opportunity for business owners to learn what they need to do in their own companies to be more profitable. This includes how to get the best employees on a team, how to build and automate a massive lead-generation campaign to help bring in more customers, and a step-by-step plan to kickstart business growth.
Attendees will also learn how Agugliaro and Rob Zadotti started their own home service company, grew it to a more than $30 million a year business and successfully achieved their exit strategy when they sold the business earlier this year.
"From the moment you arrive at Service Business Edge you'll realize it's not one of those boring industry events with stale ideas," Agugliaro said. "The music will be pumping. The place will be alive with activity and you'll be shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow business owners who have also stepped up to transform their businesses and get the edge over their competition."
Service Business Edge is limited to 30 attendees, so interested business owners are encouraged to book their spot soon.
To learn more about the event, or to claim a spot, click here.


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Tech Giant Google is joining hands with Indian Telecommunication major Bharti Airtel. Google is soon to invest up to 1$ billion in Airtel. The partnership is set to expand India’s digital ecosystem by boosting network capabilities, ensuring last-mile network distribution and payments ecosystem, and making technology truly
Google will invest 1$ billion in Bharti airtel as a part of its Google for India Digitization Fund. Also, It is worthy to note that earlier in 2021 another Tech Giant Facebook had announced that it will invest Rs 43,574 crore in Jio in April 2022.


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A luxury cat hotel’s ‘purr-fect’ pun for its feline based menu has become the subject of a trademark infringement.
The Pet Joint pussy palace was launched at Cwm y Rhinwedd Farm in Denbigh last month.
It included a “kitty mini bar”, underfloor heating and its fine dining choices were placed on an “Al La Cat” menu.
But this week owner Steve Belgrau received a surprise when an e-mail arrived from the owner of another cat hotel in Hertfordshire asking them to stop using the term “Al La Cat” as they had the trademark on the term.
He said: “We hadn’t really thought about this being a brand name at all or that someone could trademark something like this.
“We were really pleased with the Daily Post story on the new hotel and obviously this news travelled a long way, reaching this cat hotel near London.
“We were shocked to receive the e-mail from the owner who said they had the trademark for ‘Al La Cat’.”
The letter from Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel asked them to remove all references to this term from their website, all online platforms and destroy all printed matter.
Steve said: “We were really surprised and initially thought about fighting this but after checking a Government website we found they were right and it was registered to them.
“We don’t really want the hassle and have now started removing the name off the menu board, our website, Facebook page and promotional materials.
“Now we need to come up with a new name and would welcome suggestions from Daily Post readers.
“We’d even offer a gift voucher or maybe 25% off a stay for the best!”
A spokeswoman from Longcroft confirmed that they had the trademark for Al La Cat and that it was good business housekeeping to ensure this was protected.
She said the “friendly” e-mail was just to inform them about the trademark and was being resolved.


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Thai PM working to spark EV Revolution for Thailand in Japan. Srettha woos auto giants for a brighter and green future. The extended visit is part of a pivot to unleash Thailand’s power in the global EV market and a resurgent motor industry.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin set off early for Japan on Friday on a packed four-day trip. It will see him attend the Japan-Asean Summit but the key mission is to have talks with Japanese firms. These will touch on transitioning Thailand’s critical auto industry to EV production models and more advanced manufacturing plants. Mr Srettha will also speak to Toyoya chiefs about consumer financing. This is understood to be part of his government’s plans to alleviate the Kingdom’s chronic problems with household debt.
In what he sees as a pivotal move, Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin is on an extended trip to Japan. He left on Friday morning from Don Mueang Airport.
His mission—to position Thailand as a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and to attract green investment. Despite facing economic headwinds, Prime Minister Srettha’s relentless commitment to reshaping Thailand’s economic future has been evident since he assumed office at the end of August.
Trip is not just a diplomatic junket. Japan has been Thailand’s major investor for over a half-century and is the key to transforming the auto industry
The Prime Minister’s trip is not just a diplomatic formality or junket. It is a strategic and concerted effort to boost inward investment. This is a critical component of Thailand’s economic revival. Japan, has been Thailand’s largest investor over the last half-century.
It holds a key position, especially in the automotive sector, which is central to the Prime Minister’s ambitious plans.
Accompanying Prime Minister Srettha is the Minister of Transport, Suriya Jungrungruangkit.
This further emphasises the paramount importance of the automotive sector in the course of this trip. The goal is clear: to leverage longstanding ties with Japan and persuade major Japanese firms to reinvest in Thailand’s vitally important automotive industry.
Prime Minister to attend the Japan-Asean Summit
The Prime Minister’s trip coincides with the special ASEAN-Japan Summit in Tokyo, marking the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Japan relations. The significance of the summit is the chance to meet top Japanese business leaders. By the same token, the potential for fruitful economic collaboration is high.
It runs from the 14th to the 18th of December.
Certainly, Prime Minister Srettha seeks engagement with influential Japanese entities, including Panasonic, and major automotive players such as Mitsui, Suzuki, Mazda, Honda, and Nissan. The focus is on encouraging additional investments, especially in the rapidly evolving EV sector.
Meanwhile, in an exchange with reporters, Prime Minister Srettha highlighted the colossal scale of Japan’s investment in Thailand.
It amounts to trillions in output and hundreds of billions of baht in investments over several decades. High-level discussions will reflect Thailand’s economic agenda, green energy, electronic component manufacturing, and mega projects like the Southern Land Bridge Project.
Srettha to speak in person with top motor industry leaders in Japan on plans to invest in EV production in Thailand as the kingdom bets on the future
Significantly, the Prime Minister’s itinerary includes meetings with Mitsui Group, Japan’s largest conglomerate, exploring opportunities in natural gas field exploration and the potential use of used vegetable oil for jet fuel production—a testament to the multifaceted nature of industrial development in Thailand.
However, the focal point of the trip revolves around Thailand’s automotive industry.
Srettha is determined to engage with seven major Japanese car companies, including Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Isuzu, Mazda, and Toyota.
Later, the PM plans to urge these firms, giants in the industry, to expedite the production of EVs in Thailand. There are already encouraging signs with ambitious plans involving tens of billions of baht.
Honda pledges a substantial investment of ฿50 billion over the next five years. The firm assures the Prime Minister about its commitment to transitioning from combustion engine cars to EVs.
The PM wants to see a full range of EV vehicles being produced as well as sold and marketed in Thailand as Japanese firms prepare to invest tens of billions
As well as that, Nissan, a pioneer in EV production in Thailand, affirmed its dedication to continuing the trend. Mitsubishi, focusing on EV pickup trucks, was encouraged to accelerate its investment plans. This is in view of the popularity of pickups in the Thai market.
Additionally, Suzuki, known for its eco-friendly cars, proposes the production of electric motorcycles, citing Thailand’s strong market.
Isuzu expressed readiness to invest over ฿32 billion in the next five years, building upon its substantial past investments. Mazda, already using Thailand as a production base, says it has confidence in Thai-made SUVs’ performance for the global market.
At this time, also, Toyota, a major player in Thailand’s automotive manufacturing sector for 60 years, shared its plans to produce EV pickup trucks by 2025. Prime Minister Srettha expressed concern about the limited production quantity, urging Toyota to expedite its efforts.
At the same time, he emphasised the need for a robust network of electric car charging stations across the country. He will assure the vehicle makers that his government plans to address the issue.
Talks with Toyota to touch on consumer finance
The Prime Minister’s discussions will not only focus on attracting investments.
As a matter of fact, he will also be talking about financing and consumer debt. Acknowledging the role of Toyota in Thailand’s automotive future, he seeks collaboration on car finance. The PM hopes to alleviate the financial burden on consumers.
Earlier, in a press conference, Prime Minister Srettha underscored the primary objectives of his visit: accelerating each company’s investment in EVs and emphasising the use of clean energy. The focus aligns with the special ASEAN-Japan Summit, marking the 50th anniversary of ASEAN-Japan relations.
First day in Tokyo went well with a friendly and supportive atmosphere as the PM talked about swift implementation and executing EV investment plans
On the first day on Friday, the PM stayed at the prestigious Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.
Reflecting on discussions with Japanese businessmen, Mr Srrettha expressed satisfaction with the friendly and positive atmosphere.
At the same time, while he acknowledged the challenges of a changing world, he reiterated the government’s commitment to swiftly executing successful projects. The Board of Investment (BOI) has meticulously prepared information to facilitate these discussions.
Undeniably, Prime Minister Srettha’s trip to Japan is not just a diplomatic tour but a strategic move to reshape Thailand’s economic future. With a keen emphasis on EV manufacturing and green investments, he is not only courting Japanese money but positioning Thailand as a pivotal player in the global electric vehicle market.


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Mobilink Mobile TV launches with SPB TV in Pakistan
Mar 4, 2015 – SPB TV has announced the launch by Mobilink Networks of Mobilink Mobile TV over its 3G/LTE network. Powered by the SPB TV platform, it is a one stop for watching Pakistan's most popular satellite TV channels.
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The consumer magazine division of News International made a loss of almost £10m last year, but has said it remains committed to new launches.
News Magazines, which publishes Love It! and The Sunday Times Travel magazine, said ‘challenging’advertising conditions were a contributing factor after it posted a loss of £9.97m in the year ending 30 June 2007, based on revenue of £12.2m.
During this period, the group beat John Brown Publishing to the Sky magazine contract – Britain’s biggest circulation title, which is sent to 7.2 million Sky customers.
Although start-up costs for Skymag are included in this latest set of accounts, which were filed at Companies House, the costs associated with the title’s launch in August 2007 will not be made public until next year.
The company called time on its glossy monthly interiors title, Inside Out, in March last year after 10 months, and scrapped plans to launch a new women’s weekly, codenamed Project Lola.
‘In common with other magazine groups, the company faces challenging circulation and advertising environments, through economic pressures and competitor titles,’the company said.
‘[We are] addressing ongoing circulation challenges through regional marketing and pricing initiatives and continuous product improvement.”
News Magazines currentlyhas 82 staff, half of whom are in editorial. Despite posting a loss for the second consecutive year, the company said it would continue investing in research and development for new titles.
‘The company is actively developing new titles, which require editorial development and research, plus substantial investment to launch, which is an inherently risky activity,’it said.
News of the losses at News Magazines coincides with the publication of the 2006/7 accounts for all of News International’s publishing businesses.
News Group, which publishes The Sun and the News of the World, saw operating profits fall 9.3 per cent to £10.7m, on revenue down 3.1 per cent to £623m.
Times Newspapers narrowed its losses from £81.5m to £44m. Turnover rose slightly from £436m to £447m.


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Video and Audio Center’s 2019 Roadmap: Cutting-Edge Tech, Storefront Presentation & Services
Coming off a robust holiday selling season crowned by the sale of over 100 units of the Samsung’s inaugural 8K model, its 85-inch QLED series TV, Southern California experiential retailer Video and Audio Center is heading to CES 2019, which the company’s co-owner, Joseph Akhtarzad, said will be “the most important ever.” The company credits the extraordinary sales success of the $14,999 model to early-adopter consumers being impressed with the native 8K demo material built into the sets. According to Tom Campbell, the retailer’s chief technologist and corporate director, “they’re buying for today – and for the future.”
Observed Campbell: “Storefront retail is up. Traffic is up; volume is up. People are just wild about new technology.” And he said Video and Audio Center is moving into 2019 poised to capitalize on this consumer enthusiasm with some new business growth initiatives. Besides 8K, they center around the concept of total connectivity across multiple devices and screens, and the hot category of gaming.
One initiative in particular entails the expansion of the Video and Audio Center Technology Galleria concept. The first of these standalone satellite stores, which are used to spotlight one vendor’s brand and products at a time, was introduced with the ribbon-cutting in early 2018 at the company’s open-air-mall Westfield Century City mall store. Added Campbell, “with the success we’ve seen so far, we’ll expand in Southern California, and, there’s a good possibility, even farther.” As Gallerias open, Video and Audio Center will hold a job fair early in 2019, so that it can add to its roster of sales associates, which numbers about 300 total at present at all of its locations.
Another aspect of the retailer’s evolution in tune with marketplace direction is designed to capitalize on consumers’ burgeoning interest in voice control products. The company has launched a new web site, justonewhisper.com, that now leads to its already existing justonetouch.tv web site but which will eventually lead to information about and products for sale that are endowed with voice control capability. The tagline is: Your Voice Does It All.


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Finally, Square Enix has provided information on what players may anticipate from the impending Final Fantasy 14 patch 6.2.
Director and producer Naoki Yoshida and his team revealed the finer details of the eagerly awaited patch as well as the Island Sanctuary feature at the most recent Live Letter 71 aired on 1st July 2022.
It has been announced that Buried Memory, the substitute, will be released in late August. The pre-patch 6.18, on the other hand, will debut this week on 5 July 2022 and include new, previously unreleased worlds and Data Center Travel.
Final Fantasy 14 Island Sanctuary and 6.8 details
Island Sanctuary, which has been in development since before the release of Endwalker in December, is sort of a new sports mode. It will let players to create and control their island where they may cultivate a farm, take care of animals, and enjoy a more relaxed solitary experience.
They will also be able to cultivate crops, build structures, gather items from the environment, and release their collection of Minions to wander the island at will. A brand-new category of manufacturing goods called “handicrafts” enables players to produce items that they can then sell for new, island-specific foreign currency.
Gamers will be able to invite one another to their separate islands, Yoshida further said. A patch 6.2 Live Letter will include further information.
The Fell Court of Troia, a hidden Trial, and Pandaemonium: Abyssos and Abyssos, two additional Savage raids, can all be added in addition to the two major bulletins.
Another new content replacement is Variant Dungeons. According to the title, these are several problem circumstances that level 90 players will likely be able to access. They have no function constraints, and the development will likely depend on the players’ choices. The Sil’dihn Subterrane is the name of the first.
It’s worth mentioning that Adventure Plates and Portraits will likely be fixed, new Allagan Tomestones of Casualty will likely be introduced, and glamour dresser slots will likely be improved from 400 to 800 after a lengthy wait. The broadcast also included some minor improvements.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY “All the uncertainty next year with the fiscal cliff and what people’s tax situations are going to be like — I don’t foresee a scenario where moods are lifted to the point where personal spending picks up a lot.” Thomas Simons, a money market economist at Jefferies & Co. Inc. Article, 1D
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Based on its just-announced fourth quarter results, things aren't looking as bad for BlackBerrry as some feared. Although BlackBerry lost 3 million subscribers, it shipped a fairly healthy 1 million BlackBerry 10 phones -- the Z10 -- out of a total of 6 million handsets overall. Perhaps most important for the company's prospects, CEO Thorsten Heins said the company returned to profitability in Q4 and that 55 percent of Z10 buyers are coming from other platforms.
BlackBerry announced $2.7 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter, down just $49 million from the previous quarter but 36 percent less than the same quarter last year. The smartphone maker reported a profit of $98 million, or 19 cents a share, compared with a year-ago loss of $125 million, or 24 cents a share. All eyes are on BlackBerry's new lineup as the former smartphone leader tries to turn a corner and snag the No. 3 spot.
"We have implemented numerous changes at BlackBerry over the past year and those changes have resulted in the company returning to profitability in the fourth quarter," said Heins in a company press release. He went on to say that BlackBerry 10 is "the most innovative mobile computing platform on the market today. Customers love the device in the user experience, and our teams and partners are now focused on getting those into the hands of BlackBerry consumer and enterprise customers."
The BlackBerry Z10, which we've reviewed for AT&T and T-Mobile, certainly offers smartphone shoppers some perks versus other platforms. You can multitask with ease using the new Flow interface, and check your messages and social updates at any time in the BlackBerry Hub. We also like the flick typing experience on the new BlackBerry 10 keyboard. But that doesn't mean BlackBerry doesn't have a tough road ahead.
Although BlackBerry recently surpassed 100,000 apps, the company has admitted that a good 20 percent are ported over from Android. That means that at least for those apps you don't enjoy the deeper integration with BlackBerry 10. BlackBerry World is also missing some key apps despite the early push. You won't find Instagram, Netflix or Pandora, for example.
Another obstacle for BlackBerry is that the Samsung Galaxy S4 is on the way to the market, which offers a bigger display, a faster quad-core processor and so many innovative features it's almost scary. Then again, BlackBerry does have another smartphone waiting in the wings with the BlackBerry Q10, whose physical keyboard will give the company a one-two punch heading into the summer.
It will be up to BlackBerry to convince not only its core audience but all smartphone buyers that its platform is compelling enough. And the company hopes to get the word out for both its Z10 and Q10 by increasing its marketing spending by 50 percent.
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We were left in agony and risked toxic shock after using garlic, ‘wasp nests’ & bizarre fads to rejuvenate our vaginas
TOXIC shock risk, second-degree burns and stinking of garlic...
These are just some of the horrifying side effects the women who have taken part in a new fad to try and ‘rejuvenate’ their privates have been left with..
A Sun investigation has found hundreds of pricey self-claimed 'luxury' and 'holistic' products and ‘remedies’ on sale on major sites, which claim to 'tighten your vagina' and even cure yeast infections or UTIs.
While many trends - from the vaginal steaming kits made famous by Gwyneth Paltrow to tightening wands and jade eggs - can come with a hefty price tag, other bizarre fads can be done at home.
But experts warn that some could trigger painful side effects or, in extreme circumstances, risk major health issues.
‘Inserting a garlic clove left me with burning vagina’
Sanam Tiffany, 23, from Texas was left in agony after inserting a garlic clove inside their vagina and forgetting to tie a string to it for easy removal.
Sanam tried all kinds of natural remedies to get rid of a UTI in school before eventually stumbling upon an article suggesting that inserting a clove of garlic would cure the problem.
But the garlic clove was lost for several hours, and a terrified Sanam said they ended up a "with a burning vagina."
Sanam eventually asked a friend to get it out, and has been left “traumatised” ever since.
[I was a] frazzled teen with a burning vagina. Panicking, anxiously grappling in my own vagina.Sanam Tiffany
American Triage Nurse Jo Cusick, 43, also used garlic as a home remedy, hoping to cure her yeast infection.
Jo had few physical effects, but could bizarrely taste garlic in her mouth for days.
'Rejuvenation’ using ‘WASP nests’ and detox balls that risk toxic shock
But garlic isn't the only home remedy that's caused injury.
Shockingly, some women have tried using ‘ground-up wasps nests’ to rejuvenate their vaginas and ‘naturally clean them’.
We found a number of online retailers selling oak galls - which are nests that house wasp eggs before they hatch - while touting them as a natural way of cleaning female genitals.
In fact, one Etsy seller’s description of ‘Whole Majuphal Oak Galls’ reads: “Majuphal might be used in certain vaginal problems as candida infections due to its antifungal property.
“It also has an astringent property that constricts the skin cells or tissues and helps in skin tightening.”
But OB-GYN doctor Jen Gunter says the use of oak galls could wreak havoc on any healthy vagina.
She says these products are “promoting both a bad sexual ideal that something must be wrong if your vagina is damp and a dangerous practice”.
They could cause unpleasant infections like bacterial vaginosis, thrush, or even toxic shock syndrome - which can kill.Alix Fox
Smaller, independent brands are also selling herbal ‘womb detox pearls’ too, that remain inside for up to three days before they crumble out.
Gunter warns: “Leaving a product that is not designed for prolonged vaginal use (and these are not) in the vagina is a risk for toxic shock syndrome.”
And resident Sex Expert for toy brand Womanizer, Alix Fox, explains that although products like ‘jade yoni eggs’ can look safe, “many crystals are porous: they’re hard to clean thoroughly, and fluids, bacteria and micro-organisms can get lodged in their nooks and crannies”.
Alix adds: “This means they could cause unpleasant infections like bacterial vaginosis, thrush, or even toxic shock syndrome - which can kill.”
Some companies recommend charging crystals in the light of the moon, and Alix has even witnessed a crystal G-spot wand that had tiny flecks of green mould growing in it after its owner had repeatedly left it on her damp windowsill overnight to “absorb the moon’s rays”.
‘Second degree burns’ from viral ‘vagina steaming’ procedure
There can also be major dangers when it comes to blasting your privates with heat.
Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow famously praised the virtues of steam for cleaning both the vagina and uterus - a procedure that has taken the world by storm, with celebs like Chrissy Teigen even jumping on the bandwagon.
A description on Gwyneth'w website Goop read: “You sit on what is essentially a mini-throne and a combination of infra-red and mugwort steam cleanses your uterus.”
However, steaming has been slammed repeatedly by health experts in the past, who claim it could prove hugely dangerous.
The vagina regulates itself at a healthy 37 degrees celsius, and by making it a hotter environment, you encourage the promotion of unwanted bacteria and destroy normal enzymes.
In fact, experts say you could end up causing a self-made yeast infection, the complete opposite of what these products promise they will give you.
One shocking case, cited in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, described how a 62-year-old woman suffered second degree burns and ended up in hospital after steaming her vagina over a boiling pot of water infused with herbs.
Outrageous ‘tightening wands’
Another item which is for sale on numerous sites is the ‘Virginity Wand’.
These wands not only claim to ‘tighten’ your vagina, but also ‘tidy’ up the labia - something that many women are insecure about due to the increase in plastic surgery procedures such as the labiaplasty - and ‘perfect’ airbrushed bodies in porn.
The creators of one such ‘tightening stick’ have suggested the oblong-shaped device ensures sex feels "like the first time" by dealing with a "loose vagina, vaginal discharge and odor" and exfoliating "calluses".
On the website, the creators claimed the 'stick' - which is 12cm long, 2.5cm wide and is meant to be placed in the vagina "for at least 30 seconds" - contained a "secret recipe" of herbs to stimulate "hormone balance" and strengthen "the flabby or insensitive vaginal muscles".
Various studies have shown that women have been encouraged to worry about their genitalia being the wrong size, shape or smell, despite them coming in all shapes and sizes.
Dr Shirin Lakhani, of Elite Aesthetics, says that “vaginas do lose laxity with age as the body loses collagen, as well as after childbirth or during the menopause, but this is nothing short of natural”.
[The claims are] absolutely ridiculous [with] no scientific backing.Dr Shirin Lakhani
One Etsy seller shared a description alongside a listing for a ‘Vagina Tightening Madura Yoni Stick’, which reads: “Are you looking to spice up your sex life? Surgery too expensive, painful and risky?
“Try this natural madura stick which is made with 100% natural ingredients. Rejuvenate your vagina by restoring the tightness, aswell as banishing any unwanted odours.”
Dr Shirin Lakhani slammed the claims as “absolutely ridiculous [with] no scientific backing”.
Busting the myths
Experts say that you should even ban more mainstream vaginal products too.
They claim you don't need to use a 'douche' to clean your vagina - as it only increases an imbalance, which may lead to bacterial vaginosis or pelvic inflammatory disease.
The same goes for soapy washes. You should never insert anything like this inside your vagina - an if something seems off, then you should see a doctor.
Even hair removal creams can cause awful burns.
Grace, 21, smothered hair removal cream all over her bikini line in an attempt to remove her pubic hair, and instead ended up causing burns to her labia.
She says it was definitely not worth it for the amount of pain it caused.
‘Novelty products can do more harm than good’
Gynaecology doctor and co-Founder of Hanx, a brand dedicated to creating a range of sexual health products that are gynaecologist approved, Sarah Welsh, says that "traditionally, women’s self-esteem has been a vehicle for beauty brands to capitalise on, from removing body hair to more recent 'trends' geared towards your intimate wellness”.
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She adds: “Novelty products can actually do more harm than good. The marketing of products in this vein ultimately instil body and self-images issues upon generations of girls and women who are led to believe that their vulvas are inherently unclean, 'loose' or that their regular vaginal odour is ‘unnatural’.”
Meanwhile Paul Banwell, a consultant plastic surgeon and member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, says that “the whole area of vaginal rejuvenation practice needs to be carefully examined”.
“It is even more timely in a poorly regulated aesthetic medicine industry that we need to encourage good quality (and well-funded) research to confirm or deny the benefits of such treatments in the advancement of women’s health."


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Swedish financial institution Riksbank is about to increase the pilot challenge for a central financial institution digital forex by a 12 months. In response to the financial institution, this permits extra complete session from skilled companies corporations and ensures correct deployment of the digital forex.
Extra Developments In direction of Digital Krona
Riksbank revealed this improvement in a press release on Friday, 12 February 2021. In response to the financial institution, the digital Krona challenge will run till February 2022. Riksbank additionally revealed that it could proceed to work on an alternate technical answer for the digital Krona as a complement to money.
In response to the financial institution, this may result in a rise in its data of the know-how powering the digital forex. The monetary establishment may also proceed growing different merchandise targeted on bettering its digital forex platform when it comes to efficiency and scalability.
There are additionally plans to increase testing to offline features and convey exterior contributors to watch check outcomes. The world’s oldest financial institution not too long ago instructed that the proposed e-krona ought to be open-based and never characteristic privateness. “As all CBDC funds contain a distant ledger, no CBDC might be genuinely peer-to-peer, offline and nameless like money.”
Considerations Stay About The Digital Krona
The event of the digital Krona has raised some considerations inside the Swedish monetary business in current months. Some business consultants have questioned the viability of a nationwide digital forex and its impact on the prevailing banking system.
The shortage of readability over the issuance of the e-krona has additionally brought about issues in current months. Sweden’s central financial institution has been finding out CBDCs for a while and has carried out vital testing that dates again greater than a 12 months. The Swedish authorities is but to make a major legislative transfer in direction of growing a digital forex regardless of intense stress from the central financial institution in 2020.
Nonetheless, there may very well be a change in sight following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. There was a discount within the quantity of conventional money in circulation as extra companies transfer on-line amid the present motion restrictions.
It’s understood that the Swedish authorities is mulling a transfer in direction of growing a digital forex as a possible answer. Nonetheless, there are nonetheless questions nonetheless relating to the design of the e-krona and the know-how that will probably be deployed with it.
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Manchester City Launches Amazon Fire TV App
Manchester City has achieved a Premier League “first” by launching a new app for Amazon Fire TV that will showcase the acclaimed CityTV video series. Other content that will be available includes: a behind-the-scenes look at the tunnel on match day, team manager Pep Guardiola training tips, player profile segments and the club’s 10-part series called Global City.
Club officials felt their fan base viewing habits have changed over time, as more of them are using online streaming services for their broadcasting needs. Man City believes that Amazon Fire TV is a growing media platform with huge potential, and felt it was important that CityTV be apart of this growing trend. A move of this nature is a clear sign of how trouble the waters are for cable television providers because their former viewers now exist on multiple digital platforms.
Manchester City is Sport’s Leading Technological Innovator
This announcement is just the latest of a long line of technological advancements offered by Manchester City, who have become an innovator in the professional sports business world. They recently launched “Instant Articles,” which provides the fans with the latest club news on their Facebook page. Plus, Man City will send iPhone users an official exclusive club sticker set via a text message.
Marketing on various social media outlets allows the club to better align itself with a wider global audience. The hope is to strengthen the demand and distribution of Man City’s video content on a broader, more popular digital television platform. Last season, Manchester City’s YouTube channel was the second most popular professional football club website in the world. The club’s videos averaged 150 views-per-minute during the regular season.
Prior to the 2015 campaign, Man City became the first Premier League club to offer a “second screen” video app to their fans sitting inside the Etihad Stadium seats. The CityMatchDay app offers a live video stream of the match and real-time stats to the paying customers and Man City fans around the globe on various social media outlets.
Inside the stadium, fans are able to connect on a free-WiFi network to watch live alternate camera angles from the match that isn’t available to the viewers at home. Plus, you have instant access to a multi-camera setup that provides a bird’s-eye view of the pitch. Many of the fans enjoy the reverse angle replays of the match’s most controversial plays, which offers a different view to argue with other patrons. The video stream can be rewound up to 30 seconds, as this allows the fans another opportunity to re-watch those breathtaking goals after they actually took place.


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Microsoft released a near-final version of the Windows 7 operating system to a large group of technology-savvy testers Thursday that adds a few new features, including a way to run Windows XP applications. (Msnbc.com is a joint venture of Microsoft and NBC Universal.)
The Windows 7 "release candidate" will be available for anyone to download and try out on May 5. The release candidate is typically the version used by Microsoft's corporate customers to test how the new system will work for them. Software developers, hardware makers and other partners also base their next-generation products on this version because they trust that it's stable and close to finished.
Microsoft published the Vista release candidate about five months before the final version went on sale to consumers. If Windows 7 were to follow the same trajectory, it could be available by the start of October. Officially, Microsoft expects to start selling Windows 7 by the end of January 2010, but has said this week that it is possible it could launch in time for the holiday shopping season.
The software maker is counting on Windows 7 to win over businesses that put off upgrading to Vista, which got off to a rough start because it didn't work well with many existing programs and devices.
And Microsoft drew criticism from consumers when many computers advertised beforehand as "Vista capable" were actually too weak to run Vista's highly touted new interface and other features. People who wanted to upgrade Windows XP computers found their graphics cards and other components weren't up to the task.
The new system is already set up for a smoother debut because it shares much of Vista's underlying technology, which means hardware and software makers have had more than two years to catch up to a more demanding set of requirements.
And Microsoft has pushed the notion that the high-end version of Windows 7 will run on many more computers than Vista, including tiny, low-powered laptops called netbooks. Today, Microsoft sells Windows XP, a much less profitable version of its operating system, to PC makers like Dell and Hewlett-Packard to install on netbooks.
On Thursday, Microsoft revealed that the basic requirements for running a high-end version of Windows 7 aren't much different from those needed to run the bulkier versions of Vista.
However, critics said the Vista requirements for memory and other components should have been set higher, and Microsoft says Windows 7 is better at managing memory and not bogging down less-powerful machines.
Microsoft unveiled a few new features in the release candidate that didn't exist in the January beta, including something called "Windows XP Mode." The feature, available for the release candidate as a separate download, will let people run many XP-era programs from a Windows 7 computer.
The release candidate also adds a way for people to access music and other media files stored on their home PC over the Internet from other Windows 7 machines.


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A search on Google about a subject could return an authoritative answer containing fact-checked information for one or more public claims, Justin Kosslyn, product manager at Jigsaw and Cong Yu, research scientist at Google, explain in a co-authored post on the company's blog.
“These fact checks are not Google’s and are presented so people can make more informed judgments. Even though differing conclusions may be presented, we think it’s still helpful for people to understand the degree of consensus around a particular claim and have clear information on which sources agree,” the blog post read.
In the last few months, Google and Facebook have both been under fire for their role in the growth and distribution of fake news online.
This fact check was introduced on Google’s News search site in October but has now been added to its regular search results. After a news story has been fact-checked, true or false will appear beside it. However, the feature will not affect the order of search results and will not label sites known to spread false information as untrustworthy.


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Keurig Green Mountain Inc (GMCR.O), the maker of K-Cup single-serve coffee pods, said on Monday it would be bought by an investor group led by Germany’s JAB Holding Co (JAB) for about $13.9 billion, creating a global coffee giant.
The deal, pitched at a 78 percent premium to Keurig’s Friday close, is the latest by JAB as it seeks to become a formidable competitor to world coffee market leader Nestle SA (NESN.VX).
JAB formed a joint venture in July called Jacobs Douwe Egberts – now the largest pure-play coffee company – by combining its D.E. Master Blenders 1753 business with the coffee business of Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ.O).
JAB, the investment vehicle of the billionaire Reimann family of Germany, bought U.S. coffee companies Caribou Coffee Co and Peet’s Coffee & Tea in 2012.
Keurig’s shares were trading at $90.05 in early trading on Monday, short of the $92.00 per share offer.
The stock last traded at $92 in May. Nearly 13 percent of the company’s total float is held by short sellers.
“The 78 percent premium should keep other bidders at bay,” SunTrust Robinson Humphrey analyst William Chappell wrote in a client note.
Keurig, which had lost more than 60 percent of its market value this year up to Friday’s close, has struggled with declining sales of its single-serve coffee pods and brewers due to intense competition.
The company’s latest countertop device, a cold drink brewer called Keurig Kold launched in September, failed to excite buyers.
Coca-Cola Co (KO.N), Keurig’s biggest single shareholder, said it would receive cash for its 17.4 percent stake in the Vermont-based company. The stake is valued at about $2.4 billion at the offer price. Coke’s shares were little changed.
JAB is acquiring Keurig in partnership with investors who are already shareholders in Jacobs Douwe Egberts, including Mondelez and entities affiliated with BDT Capital Partners.
JAB’s other holdings include controlling stakes in cosmetics company Coty Inc (COTY.N) and luxury goods makers Jimmy Choo (CHOO.L).
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2016.
BofA Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse provided fairness opinions to Keurig Green Mountain.
Photo of coffee cup with coffee beans in background courtesy of Shutterstock.


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Currently, the analyst consensus on TripAdvisor Inc is Hold and the average price target is $90, representing a -2.9% downside. In a report issued on July 6, Barclays also upgraded the stock to Hold with a $84 price target.
Based on TripAdvisor Inc.`s latest earnings report from March 31, the company posted quarterly revenue of $363M and quarterly net profit of $63M. In comparison, last year the company earned revenue of $323M and had a net profit of $68M.
Financial bloggers on sites such as SeekingAlpha, the MotleyFool and others, seem to have a Positive view on TRIP. When evaluating the opinions of financial bloggers over the last 3 months, 81% of bloggers have indicated a Bullish sentiment, while 19% have indicated a Bearish sentiment. The average blogger Bullish sentiment in the sector is 67% which is less positive than the blogger sentiment of TRIP.
Like Cantor Fitzgerald`s latest rating, based on the recent corporate insider activity of 24 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is neutral on the stock. Last month, Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings, Inc., a director at TRIP bought 1 shares for a total of $89.
According to TipRanks.com, Khan is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 25.6%and a 85.1% success rate. Khan covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Travelzoo Inc, Facebook Inc, and LinkedIn.
Tripadvisor Inc is an online travel company that provides access to the reviews and opinions of the millions of travelers users to plan and have the perfect trip.


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January 21, 2010 – Hacienda Tres Ríos was chosen as one of the Best Relaxation/Spa Hotels in the Caribbean & México by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice® awards!
Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best: real travelers.
Unlike any other hotel awards programs in the world, TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions about hotels on TripAdvisor.com™ and from content across the web.
“Inspired by the millions of trusted traveler reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.com, the Travelers’ Choice awards have once again highlighted the finest hotels in the world,” said Christine Petersen, Chief Marketing Officer for TripAdvisor. “From remarkable bargains to the trendiest hotels, travelers worldwide are recognizing more than 700 hotels for their outstanding service, value, and quality.”
Guests will be able to enjoy an even greater relaxing spa experience once our 10.000 square foot facility is completed.
Looking forward to seeing you in 2010!


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Online payment website PayPal has again become the victim of a copycat site which tricks its customers into divulging sensitive account and billing information.
PayPal customers are directed to the site, www.paypal-billingnetwork.net, by an e-mail message which appears to come from the company. The message, signed by a "Jhon Krepp" from the "PayPal Billing Department", claims that because of a "recent system flush", the customer's billing and personal information is "temporaly unavailable" (sic).
It goes on to say that customers need to verify their identity by visiting the site or risk having their account cancelled. The site itself is almost identical to the PayPal site, carying the same graphics, layout and wording.Many of the links on the site point back to the genuine PayPal Web site.
PayPal could not be reached for comment about the scam site.
Visitors to the paypal-billingnetwork.net site are greeted with an authentic-sounding pop-up message.
"We've worked hard to help make PayPal even better! However, we have to ask you to re-enter your Billing Information," the message reads. Visitors are then asked to have their last PayPal billing statement and credit cards handy before entering the site.
The message warns PayPal members that if they do not enter their billing information they will have their PayPal accounts cancelled.
After acknowledging this message, users are presented with a form asking for a wide range of personal and financial information including social security number, driver's licence number, date of birth and credit card information.
Unlike much of the rest of the site, however, the form does not reside on PayPal's website, but on a server at a different IP address.
Paypal-billingnetwork.net is registered through Vancouver, Washington-based web hosting company Dotster, which did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Security experts said this was yet another example of brand spooking which, they say, is a growing problem.
On Tuesday, e-mail filtering company SurfControl, issued a warning about brand spoofing, saying it has noticed a jump since March in unsolicited e-mail messages tied to fraudulent brand spoofing scams.
Like the most recent PayPal scam, the fraudulent e-mail messages pretend to be from customer service or security officials at well-known companies and direct the spam recipient to phony websites whichharvest their confidential information, SurfControl said.
PayPal has long been the target of online criminals. Recently, however, other high-profile companies have been the targets of brand spoofing, including Best Buy and Discover Financial Services DiscoverCard.
Sony, United Parcel Services and Bank of America have also been been hit by brand spoofing in the past few months.
SurfControl said the proliferation of open proxy servers is largely responsible for the problem. Lists of loosely managed or insecure proxy servers are freely available online, as are tools for locating open proxies, according to vice president of global product content Susan Larson.
Spammers use the servers to forward large volumes of e-mail messages to recipients. An open proxy server will not only forward the e-mail messages, but insert its own internet address in place of the original source information, effectively covering the spammer's tracks, Larson said.
Working from lists of harvested e-mail addresses, spammers target high-profile companies, counting on the fact that a certain percentage of recipients will have a relationship with those companies.
Because of the low cost of sending spam and the huge sums that can be reaped by stealing someone's identity, only a small number of recipients need to fall for the ruse for the spammers to turn a profit, she warned.
Consumers' growing comfort with online retail is also partially to blame for the increase in brand spoofing scams.
"So many more people are trusting the internet to do financial business. We're not as sceptical as we used to be about going out on the internet and giving passwords or credit card numbers or bank account numbers," she said.
The US Federal Trade Commission warned internet users to check for "sloppy copy" such as spelling mistakes or grammatical errors in any solicitation they may receive, and check with the company in question before providing any personal information on a website.
Paul Roberts writes for IDG News Service


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Most TBBJ readers won’t be at Macy’s on Thanksgiving
When Macy’s announced its plans to open doors to shoppers on 8 p.m. Thanksgiving night, some rejoiced while others balked.
Results from a Tampa Bay Business Journal poll show most people seem to be uninterested in starting their Black Friday hours after their holiday dinners.
Out of 345 responses, 83 percent of people said they would not shop at Macy’s on Thanksgiving. Only 10 percent said they would.
A Facebook group called “Boycott Shopping on Thanksgiving Day” is providing a list of stores that are expected to open on Nov. 28, and encouraging people to stay home. The group has been around since 2010 and has 1,411 likes.
They argue that it isn’t right to take people away from their families on what has traditionally been a holiday.
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I posted about New York Knick Stephon Marbury partnering with Steve & Barry's to make an affordable sportswear line (think sneakers under $15). Now Venus Williams has brought her fashion sense and celebrity to the budget effort. Steve & Barry's has also added launched signature shoes/fashion lines by Chicago Bulls center Ben Wallace, PGA golfer Bubba Watson and Actresses Sarah Jessica Parker and Amanda Bynes.
Implications - The featured video shows Venus Williams promoting her line and doing a press conference in a Steve & Barry's store. Her line is made up of 120 items that include sneakers, t-shirts, gym bags and jewelry. Venus Williams is very excited about her new products and feels that her line is very budget-friendly.


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Bakkt Trust Company LLC (by Intercontinental Exchange Inc.) has announced its partnership with Google. The Bakkt-Google partnership is meant “to introduce digital assets to millions of consumers.” Bakkt, working towards letting users use their digital assets conveniently, released the following statement:
Consumers will benefit from expanded reach and access to digital assets.
Bakkt further explained that users can now add their own virtual Bakkt Visa Debit Card into their respective Google Pay accounts. By doing so, users will be allowed to purchase everyday goods and services online, in-store, or at any Google Pay accepting retail or merchant outlet in the U.S. Bakkt further stated that trading execution would involve cryptocurrencies to be first converted to fiat currency for a successful initiation of payments.
In addition, Bakkt states it selected ‘Google Cloud’ as a preferred cloud provider to enhance its services. Bakkt’s Google Cloud-powered solutions will be marketed to various leading retailers and merchants in the U.S. Bakkt plans to leverage Google Cloud’s tools in building new analytics alongside AI, ML, and geolocation functionality on its own platform.
Bakkt’s CEO, Gavin Michael states:
This partnership maybe a testament to Bakkt’s strong position within the digital asset marketplace, to empower consumers to enjoy their digital assets in a real-time, secure, reliable manner.
Bakkt Trust Company LLC, launched in 2018 by Intercontinental Exchange Inc., enables various institutions and consumers to participate in buying, selling, transferring and even spending their digital assets, even Cryptocurrencies. Bakkt Trust Company is a Bakkt Holdings, LLC subsidiary. It is a State of New York-licensed bitcoin custody provider. Bakkt Trust Company is registered and complies with applicable regulations and guidance of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”).
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Monthly Archives: July 2015
Teacher Sold Goods Stolen By Husband
According to Wales Online, a woman made £1,000 a month on eBay selling watches, sunglasses and other goods stolen from Swansea’s Debenhams store by her husband who was a security man there.
A jury has been told that 37-year-old Mari Richards used some of the cash to fund spa treatments in Bath and trips to the Ritz hotel and shopping sprees at Harrods in London.read more
Crook Took Daughter Shoplifting
The Courier reports that an elderly crook admitted being responsible for shoplifting offences over several months along with his 50-year-old daughter.
According to a police source, their appearance was the ‘perfect cover’ as they ‘looked like they were about to set off on a Saga holiday.’
Numbers Lying On CVs Increase
HR Magazine reports that nearly two-thirds (63%) of CVs contain lies, a rise of 15% in the past decade, according to an analysis of 3,000 CVs.
A report found 12% of candidates inflated their job titles in an attempt to climb the career ladder, replacing titles such as ‘graduate’ or ‘intern’ with ‘manager’ or ‘supervisor’.read more
Stolen Returns Sold On Ebay
A warehouse worker stole returned kitchen goods from his employer then sold them on eBay.
Mark Livesey worked in the warehouse area where returned stock and rejected fixtures and fittings were kept. He took the goods, reconditioned them and they were sold via his ex-girlfriend’s eBay account.read more
Shoplifting Gangs Target Kiddie Recruits
Children as young as 10 have been arrested for shoplifting in Glasgow stores, according to the Evening Times.
Almost 500 youngsters have been nabbed by city cops in the past year. Of those, 303 were aged between 11 and 15 and, most shockingly, six schoolchildren – aged just 10-years-old – were linked to the crimes.read more
Shoplifter Jailed After 523 Offences
Britain’s most prolific shoplifter has been jailed after being caught carrying out his 523rd offence – stealing £111 worth of groceries from Iceland.
Over 45 years of offending, Hankinson targeted high street shops and had even taken his unsuspecting wife on a shoplifting jaunt during a sightseeing coach trip.read more


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How the Current Economic Uncertainty Could Lead to a US Recession
The current economic uncertainty has caused a great deal of concern in the U.S. and around the world. The stock market has been volatile, and the threat of an impending recession looms.
While it is impossible to predict the future, there are several factors that could contribute to a recession in the U.S. One of the greatest contributors to economic uncertainty is the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China. This conflict has caused disruption in the global supply chain, resulting in higher prices for goods and services. In addition, tariffs on imports from China have had a negative impact on the U.S. economy, resulting in decreased consumer spending.
Another factor that could lead to a recession is the slowing growth of the U.S. economy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth slowed to 2.1 percent in the second quarter of 2019, down from 3.1 percent in the first quarter. This could be a sign that the economy is slowing and could potentially slip into a recession.
The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates could also contribute to a recession. Low interest rates can make it difficult for businesses to borrow money and make investments, leading to sluggish economic growth.
Furthermore, low interest rates can lead to inflation, which can reduce consumer spending and slow economic growth.
Finally, political uncertainty could contribute to a recession. The ongoing impeachment inquiry and the 2020 presidential election could further destabilize the economy, leading to decreased consumer confidence and decreased spending.
Ultimately, the current economic uncertainty could lead to a recession in the U.S. The combination of the trade war, slowing GDP growth, low interest rates, and political uncertainty could all contribute to a recession in the near future.
Examining the Signs of an Impending US Recession
The United States economy is a complex web of interconnected sectors, and it is important to recognize the signs of an impending recession. A recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of economic decline, and while there is no way to predict the future of the US economy, there are certain signs of a potential recession that can be observed in the present.
One of the most telling signs of an impending recession is a slowdown in consumer spending. As the largest sector of the US economy, consumer spending makes up over two-thirds of the country’s GDP, and when households and businesses reduce their spending, economic growth slows.
Other signs of an economic downturn include a decrease in the level of business investment, an increase in unemployment, and a decrease in housing sales. Furthermore, a decrease in the stock market and a decrease in manufacturing activity can both be indicative of a looming recession.
It’s also important to look at the indicators used by the Federal Reserve. These indicators include the yield curve, the Consumer Price Index, and the Gross Domestic Product. When the yield curve flattens or inverts, it often indicates a potential recession. Similarly, when the CPI and GDP show a decrease in growth, it is often a sign of a future recession.
Analyzing these signs can help people prepare for an impending recession. By understanding the patterns and indicators of a potential recession, individuals and businesses can make informed decisions to ensure their financial stability in the future.
Exploring the Effects of Recession on the US Economy
The Great Recession of 2008 had a profound effect on the US economy, negatively impacting many industries and households across the country. This recession, which began in December 2007, was one of the longest and most severe recessions since World War II.
It was caused by a combination of factors, including a housing bubble, increasing oil prices, and loose monetary policy. The recession resulted in a severe decline in economic activity, with real gross domestic product (GDP) dropping 4.3%. This was the largest decline since 2007.
In addition, the number of long-term unemployed people (those unemployed for 27 weeks or more) more than tripled over the course of the recession. The housing market was particularly hard hit. The prices of existing homes fell more than 20%, while the number of new home sales dropped by over 50%.
This had a ripple effect throughout the economy, as construction and related industries were forced to lay off workers. The recession also had a significant impact on the financial sector, with many banks and other financial institutions experiencing significant losses and some even going out of business.
This, in turn, affected the availability of credit, making it more difficult for businesses to borrow money and invest in new projects. The recession had far-reaching effects on the US economy. It resulted in a sharp decline in economic activity, high unemployment, a drop in housing prices, and a tightening of credit availability.
It also had a significant impact on consumption, as households cut back on spending in response to job losses and rising uncertainty. While the US economy has since recovered, the effects of the Great Recession are still being felt today.
What Factors Contribute to a US Recession?
A recession is defined as a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months. Factors that contribute to a US recession include falling consumer demand, reduced business investment, high levels of debt, and falling housing prices.
Consumer demand is an important factor in an economy, as it is the primary source of revenue for businesses. When consumers reduce their spending, businesses struggle to make a profit and are forced to cut back on production and employment. This can lead to a downward spiral of reduced spending, investment, and employment. Business investment is also a key factor in determining economic activity. When businesses reduce their spending on capital goods, such as new equipment and technology, it reduces the number of jobs available and can lead to a contraction in the economy.
High levels of debt can also contribute to a recession. When individuals or businesses are unable to meet their debt obligations, it can lead to increased bankruptcies and reduced economic activity. Finally, falling housing prices can put additional strain on the economy. When housing prices fall, it reduces the amount of money that homeowners have to spend, which decreases overall spending levels. It can also lead to an increase in foreclosures, which can further reduce economic activity.
In sum, a US recession is caused by a combination of falling consumer demand, reduced business investment, high levels of debt, and falling housing prices. Understanding these factors can help policymakers and businesses prepare for and mitigate the effects of a recession.
Understanding the Government’s Role in Avoiding a US Recession
The United States government has an important role to play in avoiding a recession. Through fiscal and monetary policy, the government can stimulate economic growth and reduce the risk of a recession. Fiscal policy consists of government spending and taxation.
By increasing government spending, the government can create more jobs and increase consumer demand. This can stimulate economic growth and help avoid a recession. Tax policy can also be used to encourage economic growth.
Lowering taxes can put more money in consumers’ pockets, encouraging them to spend more. Monetary policy is a tool used by the Federal Reserve to regulate the money supply and interest rates.
Increasing the money supply can help increase economic activity, while lowering interest rates can make borrowing more attractive, encouraging businesses to invest and consumers to spend.
In addition to fiscal and monetary policy, the government can also provide assistance to individuals and businesses in the event of a recession. This can include providing unemployment benefits to those who lose their jobs, as well as providing loans and loan guarantees to businesses.
By utilizing fiscal, monetary, and assistance policies, the government can help avoid a recession and promote economic growth. It is important for policy makers to monitor the economy closely and be ready to act in the event of a potential recession. By taking proactive steps, the government can help ensure that the US economy remains strong and resilient.