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Getting your first foot on the career ladder – or getting back up on it – has rarely felt more difficult.
The equivalent of 305 million full-time jobs have been lost worldwide since the COVID-19 hit, according to the International Labor Organization. Manufacturers, airlines and retailers have announced thousands of layoffs. Young people have been particularly affected .
But bright spots are emerging. In the United States, companies added 1.8 million jobs in July , albeit at a slower pace. Employers in China are hiring too. Increased spending on retail trade in the eurozone economies could also create more jobs.
Who is hiring and what are they looking for?
In the United States, many clothing, home furnishings and appliance retailers are recruiting, according to Bloomberg. LinkedIn says young graduates, who have been hit hard, could hope for more than 1.5 million entry-level jobs and 65,000 internships in the United States alone.
The social network has analyzed their data to identify the skills employers want the most and how they can use them to improve their game. He says that “soft” interpersonal skills (versus “hard” skills – skills developed over time, like coding) are the most appreciated. This reflects previous research from organizations such as Deloitte, and the World Economic Forum, which investigated the skills that will be needed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution in its Future of Jobs Report .
Here’s a deeper look at five skills in demand:
This is at the top of many employers’ wish list. It’s great if you can code, but can you express yourself too?
As the Career Contessa job guide says: “Have you ever had a manager who refused to listen? Have you ever worked with someone who couldn’t pick up on social cues; someone who didn’t know when to be social and when to shut down for work? Have you ever worked with someone who used a ton of office jargon to say… apparently nothing? “
As covid-19 has increased the adoption of telecommuting software, the need to achieve the correct tone of voice has increased, if anything, not only for employees, but also for employers.
LinkedIn says it’s not just verbal cues that recruiters are looking for, but “digital body language . ” Are you making the right impression with the tone you adopt in emails and texts?
Forget team-building exercises that involve building a bridge with a couple of Styrofoam cups and a piece of string. Problem solving is much more than that .
It’s about identifying a task, breaking it down into its components and fixing it, according to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. It’s all about the skills around you, like getting on with the task and doing your research. And like clear communication, it has rarely been more vital .
There are many examples of companies thinking differently about their problems during covid-19, as the crisis has forced changes in everything from management to business models.
3. ANALYTICAL SKILLS
“This is an important time to think critically,” says executive coach Joshua Miller. “Your actions are based on the kinds of questions you ask yourself and others on a daily basis.” Could they change the type of response you get?
Businesses around the world face and make tough decisions, from budgeting to staffing. What is clear is that evidenced and focused thinking can help at all levels of an organization.
4. CUSTOMER SERVICE
Regardless of which industry one is targeting, from top to bottom, a positive experience should be created for those who ultimately pay the wages.
Retailers have been at the forefront of this need during lockdown, expanding or turning to the Internet, to serve customers stuck at home — often with transformative results.
Professional services company KPMG says Covid-19 has been rich in lessons on how great customer service can make a difference. Taking China as an example, he says the secret to e-commerce’s success during the pandemic was not just speed, but security. “In times of uncertainty and crisis, people want information they can trust.”
Is leadership all about the C suite? Executive Advisor Gartner says there are useful leadership lessons that anyone, at any level, can benefit from. These include being able to make a clear list of your priorities, in order, and not thinking binary; there are rarely only two options in a difficult situation.
Harvard Business School professor Bill George says he prioritizes being “authentic . ” Leaders “bring people together around a passion, with a common purpose, to make this world a better place.”


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Australian Tourism Minister announces funding boost to further ramp up marketing efforts
Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Simon Birmingham, announced a funding boost of AUD1 million dollars to Tourism Australia to further ramp up its marketing efforts in a bid to lure more Indian tourists for the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup tournament scheduled to take place between 18 October to 15 November. Speaking at an event in Mumbai attended by Aussie cricketing legend Glenn McGrath and Indian cricket commentator and Friend of Australia Harsha Bhogle, Minister Birmingham reiterated that while the recent Australian bushfires have been unprecedented, Australia is open for business and tourism businesses are geared up to welcome Indian travellers.
With the women’s ICC T20 Cricket World Cup underway currently and the men’s tournament on later this year this, Tourism Australia’s current advertising campaign ‘Experience the game and beyond’ has been encouraging Indian cricket fans to book a ticket, watch a few games, and also get out into the regions to explore the incredible tourism experiences on offer. The ICC Official Travel Agents have so far reported over 6,400 bookings for the ICC T20 World Cups with increasing enquiries being regularly generated. This is in addition to the 12,600 tickets have been purchased from India through the general public ticket sales. Given the importance of the tournaments and to facilitate easy access to Indian cricket enthusiasts, the Australian Department of Home Affairs will be prioritising all visa applications for those who are travelling to the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup
Minister Birmingham said, “With the women’s ICC T20 Cricket World Cup on right now and the men’s tournament on later this year this, we will be encouraging Indian cricket fans to book a ticket, watch a few games, and also get out into our regions to explore the incredible tourism experiences on offer. We know that many Indians, like many Australians, are cricket mad and will travel overseas to support their teams. Ticket sales out of India have almost reached 20,000, and with six months to go until the men’s tournament, there is huge potential to boost sales even further.”
India is Australia’s fastest growing tourism market and has been for the last three years. Notably, the market has recorded double digit growth over the past six years. According to the India Economic Strategy, the market has the potential to grow to 1.2 million visitors by 2035. Tourism Australia believes the market has the potential to be worth AUD$2.5 billion by 2020/21.
Tourism Australia has been driving several efforts to promote the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup through its #LedByWomen campaign that has garnered a collective reach of over 23 million on social media platforms. In addition, high-profile influencers from India, including Friends of Australia Harsha Bhogle and Sanjeev Kapoor; Indian women’s cricket team captain for ODIs and Tests - Mithali Raj; actors Mithila Palkar and Mandira Bedi; ex-cricketer Snehal Pradhan; artists Shakti Mohan, Mukti Mohan and Neeti Mohan; photographer and movie producer Atul Kasbekar and veteran cricket writer Ayaz Memon will be attending the women’s finals at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 8, which coincides with International Women’s Day, to support ICC’s vision to #FilltheMCG and attempt to create a new world record for highest attendance at a women’s sporting fixture.
For the year ended December 2019, there 399,200 visitors to Australia, an increase of 12% over previous year. For year ended September 2019, Indian visitors spent A$ 1.8 billion (approx. Rs 8,930 crores) on their Australian trips, an increase of 12 per cent over the previous year.
About Tourism Australia
Tourism Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for promoting Australia internationally as a world-class destination for business and leisure travel. Tourism Australia’s purpose is to increase the economic benefits of tourism to Australia, supporting the industry’s Tourism 2020 strategy, which aims to grow the overnight annual expenditure generated by tourism to more than A$ 115 billion annually by 2020.
The organization is active in around 15 key markets, where it aims to grow demand for the destination’s tourism experiences by promoting the unique attributes which will entice people to visit. Tourism Australia’s activities include social and digital media, traditional advertising, public relations and media programs, trade shows and programs for the tourism industry, consumer promotions, online communications and consumer research.

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IMO NOTE: INDIA CONSUMES THE MAJORITY OF IT'S OWN PRODUCTION. LESS THAN 3% OF PRODUCTION IS EXPORTED.
|India may export 70,000 tn of mangoes this yr: APEDA|
|Press Trust of India / New Delhi May 24, 2011, 17:13 IST|
India's mango exports are expected to rise marginally to 70,000 tonne this year on expectation of better availability of the export-quality fruit, according to the agri-export promotion body APEDA.
The country is estimated to have exported 65,000 tonne of mangoes in the 2010 season (March-July), the provisional official data showed.
"The mango export season has just begun. We expect the total outbound shipments to touch 70,000 tonne this year," a senior official of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) said.


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Tousley Brain Stephens and Edelson McGuire File Suit Against Microsoft Alleging It Unlawfully Tracks the Locations of Users of Its Mobile Devices
Monday, September 12, 2011
The class action complaint, filed by Michigan resident Rebecca Cousineau, alleges that Microsoft tracks the locations of users of its Windows Phone 7 operating software, even though they tell Microsoft they do not want to be tracked. Location tracking is part of the mobile device's camera application. When users first open the camera application, it asks them if the camera can use their location. The complaint alleges that users who say no are still tracked and that the location data is being used by Microsoft to develop a system that allows targeted advertising to consumers based on their geographic location.
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Taxi aggregator Ola on Monday announced appointment of Ben Legg as Managing Director of its recently announced UK operations. Legg will lead and develop the senior leadership team, drive strategy and operations and establish a UK nationwide presence by the end of 2018.
Ola recently announced it has obtained licences to operate in Greater Manchester and South Wales, with the launch of operations in South Wales in the coming weeks.
Ben joins Ola from AdParlor, the New York-based global marketing technology company, where he was CEO for two years. Prior to this, he was Group CEO of Adknowledge, the digital advertising technology firm, between 2011 and 2016. He has also worked as Chief Operating Officer for Google Europe, as well as previously holding senior roles at Coca-Cola and McKinsey.
"We're delighted to have a talented leader like Ben at the helm as we start our operations in the UK. Ben has a diverse set of experiences that span strategy and operations and is best placed to drive the development of the business in one of the world's most evolved transportation markets," said co-founder and CEO of Ola, Bhavish Aggarwal.
"I'm excited to be joining Ola as it launches in the UK and brings its compelling ride-hailing services to passengers at their fingertips. Ola is committed to working in partnership with policymakers and regulators in all local markets in the UK, to help ensure that our goals are aligned with theirs," said Ben Legg on his appointment.
Earlier, ride sharing platform Ola announced its expansion in the United Kingdom (UK) market with operations starting from South Wales and Greater Manchester.
With a new service offering to the UK market, Ola obtained its licences to operate in South Wales and Greater Manchester, will begin its launch operations in South Wales within the next month.
With this expansion, Ola will be the only ride-hailing app in the UK that offers passengers the option of PHVs and Black Cabs through one platform, which in the future will see additional transportation options incorporated.


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Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures all through the Tesla China-designed Model 3 Shipping and delivery Ceremony in Shanghai.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk explained he is in opposition to President Joe Biden’s social and climate paying bill, pointing to his worries about the “insane” federal deficit.
“Honestly, I would just can this whole invoice,” Musk reported late Monday in the course of The Wall Road Journal’s CEO Council Summit. “Really don’t move it, which is my recommendation.”
The Develop Back again Improved Act, which has handed in the Dwelling but has nonetheless to go to the Senate, involves tax incentives of up to $12,500 for cars designed by autoworker union customers to spur customer demand in electric powered vehicles. The Biden administration’s initiatives would reinstate a $7,500 federal credit score for Tesla, which won’t have union employees setting up automobiles, when once again offering Tesla the exact same credits that numerous other automakers are even now suitable for. But Tesla has been functioning without the need of the conventional $7,500 for virtually two many years now and is accomplishing just wonderful, Musk reported.
The Create Again Much better Act follows Biden’s infrastructure bill, which was signed into law very last month. It features $7.5 billion to build out the nation’s electric-car charging stations. Musk also reported Monday that authorities funding for EV charging is avoidable.
“Do we require assistance for gas stations? We don’t,” Musk claimed. “So there’s no require for guidance for a charging network. I would delete it. I’m basically stating get rid of all subsidies, but also for oil and gasoline.”
Musk stated the government ought to act far more like a sports referee than a participant on the industry. Continue to, he conceded that U.S. cities have to have better airports and highways, and that self-driving automobiles, which Tesla is attempting to produce, but has not nonetheless sent, are possible to choke the highways with traffic in the long run.
“As autonomous autos appear to the fore and it is less difficult to drive without likely through the suffering of acquiring to generate, which is certainly coming, it will be just one of the biggest transformations at any time in human civilization, and there will be more cars on the road. Visitors will get worse,” Musk mentioned.
He is not a lover of “flying autos,” which he described as helicopters with wheels. “People do not want the skies to be swarming with helicopters,” Musk mentioned.
As an alternative, Musk’s eyesight is to build a mix of double-decker freeways and tunnels to make area for extra cost-free flowing site visitors on the ground. 1 of Musk’s begin-ups, The Uninteresting Organization, builds tunnels, while Tesla presents electrical automobiles that carry passengers through them.
Scientists have constantly observed induced demand that shows targeted traffic intensifies, and is not alleviated, in which new freeway lanes are built, but Musk did not deal with this difficulty.
Later on in the dialogue, Musk said that he is not an “extraordinary libertarian,” versus all governing administration paying. He sees area and science packages, like sending a probe to Mars, as justified federal endeavours.
“The benefit of that is a small amount of value for all citizens but it would be inefficient to go and collect $10 from every single citizen for a Mars probe. As a result, it is superior to have the governing administration do something like a large science system, relatively than try out to collect small quantity of revenue from everyone,” he explained.
— CNBC’s Lora Kolodny contributed reporting.
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Glasdon launches range of stackable recycling bins
Designer and manufacturer Glasdon has launched its new range of stackable recycling bins and waste containers.
By designing bins that are compact and stackable, Glasdon is rolling out its Nexus Stack recycling bins with the aim of helping users save space indoors and recycle more.
The bins are available as a 30-litre container for a single waste stream or as a container split into two 15-litre containers, intended for two waste streams. The bins can also be mounted onto a wall.
Every Nexus Stack unit contains a removable tilt bin, which means the bins can be emptied and cleaned without being dismantled.
The bins are made from Duratec™ material, which contains 40 per cent recycled content and is recyclable.
Neil Gilkes, Sales Manager for Glasdon UK Limited, said: “We have been working on the Nexus Stack recycling bin range for some time now, but we could never have imagined that the timing of the launch would have ever been as fitting as it is now, when more of us than ever are concerned about the part we play in the recovery of our environment.
“It’s our ultimate hope that this exciting new product range offers the flexibility and adaptability that can help more businesses, organisations and households improve their waste sorting and recycling habits and experience, so that not only the volume but the quality of recyclable waste also improves.”


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Flipkart will incentivise sellers to offer additional discounts to retain customers
Flipkart, India’s leading ecommerce marketplace, owned by global retailer Walmart, has introduced a new incentive scheme for its sellers in order to increase its number of loyal customers.
Under the new initiative, Flipkart is encouraging its sellers to provide additional discounts for Flipkart Plus customers – the company's loyalty programme. In return, the sellers or vendors will receive various non-cash credits, according to reports.
Vendors who choose to offer an additional discount of five percent will receive around 50 percent of discount value back as non-cash credit note. This incentive programme also comes with certain benchmarks that sellers have to meet.
This incentive programme comes at a time when the government has placed numerous restrictions on ecommerce companies on offering discounts on third-party products.
In fact, the government had also asked online marketplaces to curb predatory pricing after protests from small sellers.
This has brought in significant challenges for ecommerce players as they have had to rework on their business models, potentially impacting the growth roadmap. The government also warned the ecommerce industry against trying to bypass the existing regulations.
However, industry sources said that they are in constant dialogue with the government to rework these policies.
Subscription service Flipkart Plus was launched in August 2018, to reward customers by giving them access to exclusive deals and free one-day deliveries.
Last month, the company also announced the launch of its multi-brand rewards ecosystem, SuperCoins. This also works as a rewards ecosystem for not only shopping on Flipkart, but also across over 100 partner brands including Zomato, OYO, UrbanClap, PhonePe and MakeMyTrip.
In an official statement, the company had then said, “Flipkart Plus members will now experience a better rewards store with SuperCoins.”
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Heikki Hiltunen New CEO at iLOQ
24.05.2017 - iLOQ has appointed Heikki Hiltunen as the new CEO and President as of 1 August 2017. Hiltunen has a long and successful background in industrial automation in a global business env...
iLOQ has appointed Heikki Hiltunen as the new CEO and President as of 1 August 2017. Hiltunen has a long and successful background in industrial automation in a global business environment. Currently he is the Senior Vice President responsible for Sales, Marketing and After Market Services at Danfoss Drives Segment. Prior to Danfoss, Hiltunen was the Executive Vice President, Market Operations at Vacon Plc.
"I am proud and excited to join iLOQ team. I am 54 years old and I have been in the drives and industrial automatization business for 30 years. Now, I am excited to start a new chapter in a new role, and in a completely new type of business. iLOQ is not only about technology transformation. It also enables new business models and a new level of service within access management", Heikki Hiltunen says.
Vice President Esa Myllylä has been acting as an interim CEO at iLOQ since March 2, 2017. He will continue as the Executive Vice President. The Former CEO and founder Mika Pukari continues as a Board member. "I am extremely happy to welcome Heikki to iLOQ team. His broad experience will be extremely valuable for us as we step up our growth pace, and it will allow me to focus on my duties as a member of the Board", Mika Pukari says.
"I have personally known Heikki for a long time, and I am confident that he can lead iLOQ towards its ambitious growth targets, and into the truly global company that it deserves to be", iLOQ Chairman Veijo Karppinen summarizes.


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Metamarkets, the leading supplier of analytics for programmatic marketing, today announced it has launched support for native advertising within its analytics platform. Leveraging the Interactive Advertising Bureau’s (IAB) OpenRTB Native Ad Specification, the new capabilities are designed to assist Metamarkets’ clients who are driving adoption of native advertising within programmatic marketplaces, including Avocarrot, Bidtellect, Millennial Media, MoPub, OpenX, Sharethrough and Vdopia.
U.S. native ad spending will increase by 35 percent this year to $10.7 billion, and will reach $21 billion by 2018, according to BI Intelligence. Programmatic standards and processes will be a key driver of this growth, enabling the creation, transaction, and optimization of dynamic native ad content at scale. Because every native ad impression can have thousands of content configurations, practitioners require advanced analytics to maximize performance.
“Supporting the IAB’s new OpenRTB Native Ad Specification is a natural step for us,” said Mike Driscoll, Founder and CEO of Metamarkets. “Not only are our clients among the first to adopt this new standard, many of them were instrumental in drafting it. As a company that has structured our offering around OpenRTB, this is a logical way for us to extend our product while helping our clients lead the way in native programmatic.”
By supporting IAB’s new native programmatic standards, Metamarkets is ensuring its clients have access to the instant, granular insights needed to optimize billions of native ad impressions. In addition, Metamarkets clients can explore their pricing, audience, and viewability data across billions of native ads, and issue secure, real-time reports to their partners.
“Programmatic native advertising is the newest media category and one that requires just as efficient reporting as programmatic display and video,” said Rob Fan co-founder and CTO, Sharethrough. “Metamarkets’ wide adoption by DSPs makes it the unrivaled leader, which allows for easier integration and complete transparency into our growing pool of programmatic data, yielding better results for our clients and greater operational efficiencies for our team.”
“Native programmatic represents an important evolution in mobile advertising,” said Mark Connon, EVP, Platform Business at Millennial Media. “As we continue to invest in these innovative new formats, Metamarkets’ technology is helping us drive greater awareness for our clients and improved operational efficiencies.”
“In June of last year, we launched the industry’s first fully open native ad platform,” said Lon Otremba, CEO, Bidtellect. “Since then we’ve experienced enormous growth, and we’ve seen first-hand how programmatic is key to making native advertising work at scale. Native creative formats are far more versatile than traditional ad banners, and Metamarkets allows us to conduct rapid creative testing so we can quickly identify and act on opportunities, in real-time, that drive value for our clients and partners.”
Metamarkets provides an end-to-end analytics solution for leaders in programmatic marketing, including Twitter and LinkedIn. Its technology empowers business teams with real-time insights that increase performance, operational efficiency, and engagement with partners. With offices in San Francisco and New York, Metamarkets is backed by Data Collective, Khosla Ventures, Village Ventures, IA Ventures, and True Ventures. For more information, please visit www.metamarkets.com.


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Chinese tech group Tencent on Wednesday stated it might “distribute” the bulk of its $22bn stake in Meituan, a meals supply firm, in dividend, as it really works to cut back its holdings in the nation’s know-how sector.
Tencent’s quarterly income fell for a second quarter, underscoring the toll of Beijing’s bruising regulatory crackdown on the nation’s web sector and the impression of slowing financial development in the world’s second-largest financial system.
The tech group posted quarterly income of Rmb140bn ($19.7bn) in the three months ending September 30, down 2 per cent from the identical interval final 12 months and barely lacking analyst forecasts of Rmb141.4bn. Tencent’s internet revenue elevated 2 per cent to Rmb32.3bn.
“Our resilient businesses, diversified cash flows, sizeable cash balance and substantial investment portfolio enable us to invest in strategic growth areas and innovation, while at the same time returning capital to shareholders,” stated Tencent chair Pony Ma on Wednesday.
“We will distribute the large majority of our Meituan shareholding, which has generated significant returns, both strategically and financially.”
Tencent will distribute $20bn of Meituan shares in March 2023 to shareholders to cut back its publicity to China’s tech sector.
The Financial Times reported in September that Tencent was planning on divesting Rmb100bn of its $88bn listed equity portfolio, together with stakes in Meituan. At the time, Tencent stated it “did not have any target amounts for divestments”.
Tencent has accelerated share repurchases this 12 months, returning money to shareholders as its stock value hovers at a four-year low. So far this 12 months, Tencent has repurchased $13bn of its shares. Tencent’s Hong Kong-listed shares closed 2.2 per cent larger on Thursday.
Analysts stated Tencent’s share buyback programme has prevented additional share value slides. A current rally in Chinese equities due to Beijing loosening its strict zero-Covid coverage and providing help to the property sector has bolstered sentiment.
“A lean, optimised operation combined with potential revenue acceleration ahead — driven by top down factors such as macro and regulations — is a good set-up that investors will like,” stated Charlie Chai, an analyst at Shanghai-based 86 Research.
Tencent is battling the dual challenges of weak client confidence following successive rounds of pandemic lockdowns in China and a wave of new rules that loosened the grip of its tech empire.
The proprietor of the ever-present messaging app WeChat has scaled again its as soon as aggressive pursuit of Chinese web corporations and is divesting massive chunks of its portfolio, sending reverberations by way of the nation’s tech business.
Revenue from internet advertising fell 5 per cent to Rmb21.5bn as corporations slashed advertising and marketing budgets.
Analysts recommend that officers could also be taking a softer strategy to the gaming sector after regulators restricted youngsters’s enjoying time and halted approvals for brand spanking new sport titles in the summer time final 12 months.
In September Tencent gained its first licence for a brand new gaming title since June 2021, easing investor considerations in regards to the dearth of approvals granted to Chinese web teams.
Tencent stated it had change into “fully compliant” with Chinese rules on gaming for minors and that the time spent by youngsters on its video games plummeted 92 per cent in the third quarter in contrast with the identical interval final 12 months. Tencent president Martin Lau stated throughout the investor name on Wednesday that the corporate “believed more licenses will be forthcoming in the future”.
In an indication that Beijing’s crackdown could also be easing, the People’s Daily, China’s state media, on Wednesday printed an opinion piece saying that the gaming business can “support the development of advanced technologies” and “play a more important role in enhancing the global influence of Chinese culture”.
This stands in marked distinction to an article on a information web site owned by the state information company Xinhua final 12 months, which criticised on-line video video games as a kind of “spiritual opium worth hundreds of billions”.
Chai stated traders had “a greater peace of mind as the overall political agenda moves away from regulation to pro-growth policies”.
Additional reporting by Nian Liu in Beijing and Cheng Leng in Hong Kong


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Down sharply from their 52-week highs, these three growth stocks could help lead the recovery.
The S&P 500 has been in a bear market since June 13. So it is important to know a few things about bear markets. There have been 22 of them since 1928 (as measured by the S&P 500 index). Those bear markets have ranged from a 20.6% decline (barely meeting the 20% bear market threshold) to 83% in the depths of the Great Depression in 1930. Smart investors know that every bear market has ended with the same result — a recovery rally.
Some bear markets have yielded to spectacular bull market runs. For instance, the bear market in 1949 reached its lowest level on June 13. The ensuing bull market ran for 9,146 days (more than seven years) and gained 267% by the time it peaked. When the Great Recession troughed on March 9, 2009, a bull market then produced a 400% gain and lasted 1,997 days (nearly five-and-a-half years) until it peaked.
Perhaps most astonishingly, the bear market induced by Black Monday reached its nadir on Dec. 4, 1987. After that, it took only 701 days (less than two years) for the market to rally 582% to a new top.
It can be daunting to watch your portfolio wither from a bear market and still plunk down more of your hard-earned dollars to buy more beaten-down shares. But smart investors see bear markets as an opportunity to get in ahead of the recovery. One of the smartest investors, Warren Buffett, famously said: “When it’s raining gold, don’t bring a thimble. Bring a bucket.”
In other words, bear markets are a gift that gives investors a chance to buy growth stocks at mouth-watering prices. Doing so can lead to tremendous long-term results. Here’s a look at three beaten-down stocks that could lead the market recovery. Image source: Getty Images. Customers love Costco
If you’re one of Costco Wholesale ‘s ( COST -0.72%) 111.6 million cardholders, you’ve likely seen the long lines at Costco’s wholesale warehouses. The stores are outrageously popular. Customers can get a 30-roll tower of toilet paper, a 36-can case of Coca-Cola, or a 35-ounce tub of cheese balls, all at the lowest price. I’ve gone to Costco just for its $10 family-sized pizza. They’re delicious.
Costco customers pay an annual fee for access to organic produce, fresh meat, and cleaning products. Customers can also fill their prescriptions at its pharmacy and have their tires changed. You name it, Costco probably sells it at a discount.
In the 10 years since 2011, Costco has built 223 massive warehouses, bringing its total to 815 at the end of 2021. Over that time, the company steadily added 47.6 million paying cardholders. As a result, earnings per share grew consistently. COST EPS Diluted (TTM) data by YCharts The company is on pace to open another 28 new warehouses in 2022 and will continue to expand its global footprint for the foreseeable future. Yet the stock is down 20% from its 52-week high. Investors can buy the shares at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 36.8, nearly its most attractive point in this bear market. Intuit is building a personal financial empire
Readers may recognize Intuit ( INTU 0.74%) from its widely used online tax filing platform, Turbotax. The service goes hand-in-hand with its ubiquitous small business accounting software Quickbooks. The company boasts incredible market share by being one of the first movers in the two categories. TurboTax commands 92.8% of its market, while QuickBooks controls 81.9% of its market.
Intuit acquired Credit Karma in December 2020 and Mailchimp in November 2021. Credit Karma sells credit cards, personal loans, and insurance, while Mailchimp provides email contact and sales solution to small businesses. Intuit plans to upsell the two complementary services to its expansive small business customer list over the next several years.
Amid this year’s bear market, Intuit reported that fiscal year (ended July 31) adjusted earnings per share grew by 22% to $11.85. The company forecasts continued growth next year, but the stock is down 43% from its 52-week high. Intuit stock commands a fairly high P/E ratio of 56, but that’s down considerably from its November high of over 90. InMode makes plastic surgery a breeze
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The Bordeaux wine industry has announced it aims to reduce carbon emissions by 75% by 2050.
The Carbon Initiative, a six-month study, has found the industry produces 200,000 tonnes of carbon per year.
Of this, 45% came from production of materials such as glass and cork,12% through moving personnel around,10% on vinification processes, and 18% on transportation of wines.
Particularly significant emissions came from glass, at 42,500 tonnes per year, and overland transportation of wines, with 24,100 tonnes per year.
Sales trips undertaken by chateaux and negociants, and the 550,000 annual wine tourists create 23,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
Alain Vironneau, president of the Bordeaux Wine Bureau (CIVB), said last week, ‘We intend to bring these figures down by 30,000 tonnes within five years, and to have an overall reduction of 75% by 2050.’
Some of the suggested strategies for this reduction include the use of lighter glass bottles, the reintroduction of sea transport for wines, the use of recyclable materials and energy-efficiency strategies and a more considered use of sales trips.
Sylvie Cazes, president of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, told decanter.com, ‘It is just as key right now to reduce use of energy and water as it is to think about ecological practices in the vineyard. This study is a very useful tool for the whole of our industry.’
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In the days of the Armada, a fleet of warships, the scuttlebutt was the rumor or gossip that would spread throughout the ship. Today, Armada Law Corp presents The Scuttlebutt, a daily summery of news articles that people within the cannabis, hemp and plant medicine industries are chatting about along with links to the full articles.
In today’s news:
Council approves zoning changes allow for the sale and delivery of adult-use cannabis
#californiacannabis – “In Tuesday’s meeting Council approved changes to the city’s zoning code to allow for expanded retail cannabis sales, finally acknowledging the opportunity it presents to assist in the city’s economic recovery.
In the seven hour long meeting that was dominated by a number of undiscussed items brought over from last week, this particular item took 90 minutes incorporating some extensive and on occasion extraneous conversation. However, the decision was a unanimous one.
The first cannabis dispensary opened in the city of Santa Monica back in June, more than a year and a half after the permit was granted in October 2021, six years after the application was requested in December 2017 and over 26 years since medical marijuana was made legal in the state of California. Per the Santa Monica municipal code, only two dispensaries are allowed in the city and they are limited to medical use only, which means that customers will be required to have a doctor’s recommendation to purchase products.
This item hasn’t been discussed in front of City Council since the June 13 meeting when Ajay Kolluri, HdL’s Director of Cannabis Services (a municipal consulting firm that provides guidance on cannabis business regulation) said, “Santa Monica residents therefore can, and most certainly do, cross city limits to purchase adult-use cannabis from LA based businesses.””
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission releases licensing schedule
Albuquerque cannabis business fined nearly $300,000 and loses license
Scientists Find Cannabis Compound Inside Totally Different Plant
#cannabisresearch – “Scientists have discovered cannabidiol, a compound in cannabis known as CBD, in a common Brazilian plant, opening potential new avenues to produce the increasingly popular substance.
The team found CBD in the fruits and flowers of a plant known as Trema micrantha blume, a shrub which grows across much of the South American country and is often considered a weed, molecular biologist Rodrigo Moura Neto of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro told AFP in June.
CBD, increasingly used by some to treat conditions including epilepsy, chronic pain and anxiety, is one of the main active compounds in cannabis, along with tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC – the substance that makes users feel high.
The compound’s effectiveness as a medical treatment is still under research.
Leafly Suit Against NY Pot Regulators Back In State Court
#cannabislawsuit – “A New York federal judge on Wednesday kicked cannabis marketing company Leafly’s challenge of the state’s new advertising rules back to state court, after regulators had attempted to move the matter away from a state judge who has issued unfavorable rulings against them.
In a minute order Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Anne M. Nardacci said the case did not meet any of the criteria for removing the matter to federal court. Specifically, it did not allege diversity of citizenship, allege claims under federal law or invoke a sufficient amount of money in controversy.
“Accordingly, the court declines to exercise supplemental jurisdiction and remands this action to the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Albany County, for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction,” the minute order said.
Leafly had filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order Tuesday, saying the new regulations challenged in the lawsuit would handicap the industry and violate the petitioners’ rights to free speech. The emergency filing came after state officials maneuvered the matter into federal court on Oct. 11….”
What do magic mushrooms do to your brain? A midflight crisis raises questions.
#psychedelics – “The pilot claimed to have taken mushrooms about two days before the flight.


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Wondering which TV will offer the best Netflix viewing experience? Netflix has developed a device certification program to help answer that question.
Netflix also integrated the feature with Android Wear, alerting you to movie and TV tips from friends on your smartwatch.
Netflix added a feature that lets you make movie and TV recommendations to friends. Learn how it works and how, should it get spammy, to turn it off.
The tech giant's potential purchase could help it compete in an area dominated by Amazon's prized e-book business, according to TechCrunch.
Prior to his sentencing Tuesday, prosecutors say that the hacker-turned-informant has already done his time.
At $150, the iCamera Keep is a very solid security camera, but we can't give it our full-throated recommendation until iSmartAlarm rolls out full video recording capabilities.
It's our lucky day! CNET editor Dong Ngo spoils us all with this super easy to use, fast, and affordable Powerline 500 AV2 kit from Trendnet. Yeah, sometimes he's nice like that.
Google's legal chief says the search giant will review what others have to say about its policy, but the company maintains its "strong view" on handling website removal requests.
The ALRC has recommended fair use provisions for Australian copyright law. It has been branded as "controversial" by Attorney-General George Brandis.
While Net neutrality rule-making by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler sputters and spins, some folks on Capitol Hill are reportedly poised to provide much-needed relief.


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Technology that powers the new era of workforce flexibility
These search results are from across the Techday network of sites
2degrees reports record annual revenue
Growth in new broadband and mobile customer numbers has helped 2degrees to record high revenue and earnings for the financial year.
NZ rural-urban mobile divide is narrowing - report
However there were notable disparities in users’ experience between urban and rural areas on three major operators: Spark, 2degrees and Vodafone.
Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills
In September 2020, the Commission published an open letter to Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees asking them to share their plans for providing their customers with more meaningful product and service comparisons and to guard against overspending.
Chorus, Xero, amongst Deloitte Top 200 winners
Chorus, Xero and 2degrees were amongst the finalists in this year's Deloitte Top 200 Awards, with both Chorus and Xero taking out their categories.
Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice
Mobile operators should improve consumer choice through easier comparisons.
How COVID-19 has changed the way Kiwi SMEs operate - study
The lockdown earlier in the year thrust many small businesses into an unknown territory.
"Money grabbing, tone deaf" - Vocus, Vodafone, 2degrees slam Chorus over fibre price increases
Vocus slammed the news from Chorus that it will increase fibre prices, labelling the move as "cynical, money grabbing and unwarranted".
Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees team up with police and NZTA to tackle texting while driving
"The reality is that phone use by drivers is commonplace in New Zealand and this is a hard behaviour to shift."
2degrees unveils new infrastructure sharing agreement, passes $1b milestone
The company has revealed it has invested $1 billion into its network infrastructure, and has expanded on its venture with Spark and Vodafone to connect the country's rural areas.
Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees condemn cell site attacks
New Zealand telco firms are warning recent arson attempts on cell sites may have an impact on phone and internet connectivity across Auckland.
EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ
Everything you need to know about what eSIM is, how it is used, and what Spark and Vodafone have to say about where it’s going.
2degrees to slash 120 jobs as COVID-19 impacts set in
2degrees is proposing to cut 10% of its 1200-person workforce, in response to the evolving Covid-19 crisis.
NZ telcos to provide essential repair services using 'no contact' model
Telecommunications companies have closed their doors for usual retail service, but will provide repairs and modem and phone provisions only if there is a genuine connectivity issue.
ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre
Consultation is open on the draft guidance until 28 April 2020, with cross-submissions due by 12 May 2020.
Broadband Compare and TUANZ name best broadband in NZ
"This year’s winners highlight the growing range of options available to the consumer in the NZ broadband market.”
All work, no play: 2degrees survey finds Kiwi SMBs won't take a break
‘No holidays please, we’re SMBs’. That’s the sentiment coming from almost 1000 Kiwi small businesses, according to a study by 2degrees.
2degrees, Telstra lead the way in NZ and Aus mobile markets
A new report for data company Tutela has revealed 2degrees provides its users with the best mobile experience, while in Australia, Telstra leads the pack.
Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards revealed
"It is great to see such a diverse range of finalists recognised and highlights what a great position connectivity in New Zealand is in."
NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims
"Having assessed the state of competition in the mobile market, we haven't identified any particular problems or structural issues that could be hampering competition."
Broadband and mobile: Rural New Zealand gets more of the good stuff
Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees announce new rural broadband and mobile services in twenty locations
Emojis in the workplace struggle to span generations
“People can interpret emojis in different ways and different groups often associate different meanings with different symbols, and this doesn’t always cross the generations.”
Canstar Blue’s SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
“It’s getting harder to be a small business in New Zealand, but technology is making life easier for us.”
Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
The Commission says there is no need for measures to improve competition in the NZ mobile market. Vocus says this decision will be “crippling.”
Study finds NZ mobile services in good stead due to competition
The study found indicators such as pricing, coverage and choice of mobile services were trending in a positive direction for consumers.


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Back in November 2004, Craig Boddington and his partners at Safari Classics Productions released the DVD "Boddington on Buffalo", which they believed set a new standard in outdoor film making. They are now pleased to announce the release of the much anticipated sequel to the original classic with the release of "Boddington on Buffalo II, The Future is Now."
Once again, he has teamed up with Professional hunter Andrew Dawson as they take the track of Africa's most popular dangerous game animal. In addition to over 24 action packed hunting segments within the film, including two spectacular charges from wounded buffalo, "Boddington On Buffalo II" takes an in depth look at the future of buffalo hunting across Africa with panel discussions including legendary professional hunters such as Harry Selby and Barrie Duckworth to name just a few.
If you have enjoyed his previous films on African big game hunting, "Boddington on Buffalo II" will surely become the centerpiece of your Africana collection. This is non-stop cape buffalo-start to finish.


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SPOTLIGHT ON AMAZING POWER OF BLACKCURRANT ANTI-OXIDANT
SPOTLIGHT ON AMAZING POWER OF BLACKCURRANT ANTI-OXIDANT:
ELIMINATING FREE RADICALS AND PROTECTING AGAINST THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
An Exciting News from Sankei News, Japan’s leading newspaper with daily circulation of 2,200,000!!!!
Below is the original article (with the exception of headings) translated into English
SANKEI NEWS STATES BLACKCURRANTS MAY COMBAT RADIATION AND PREVENT ANDVANCE AGING
The anti-oxidants contained in fruits and vegetables have recently been recognized as protectors against the harmful effects of radioactive substances (radiation). Radiation reacts with the water in our bodies, and generates active oxygen, which can then cause adult diseases; but anti-oxidants have shown to eliminate active oxygen accumulation throughout the body. Along with the ability to combat radiation, experts are particularly interested in the potential benefits of blackcurrant (cassis berries) in relieving eye fatigue and preventing advanced aging.
ANTI-OXIDANT RICH FOODS IMPROVED THE ANTI-OXIDANT LEVELS OF CHILDREN FOLLOWING CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR DISASTER
Professor Shigeo Ota, known as an expert in the study of mitochondria, and a cell biologist at the Graduate School of Medicine at Nippon Medical School recently said, “When the Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred in 1986, the nearby residents experienced reduced levels of anti-oxidants in their bodies due to the exposure of massive doses of radiation. It was reported that when exposed children were given anti-oxidant vitamins, their anti-oxidant levels dramatically improved. Active oxygen is the cause of approximately 80% of radiation injuries, so the ability of anti-oxidant rich fruits to eliminate active oxygen has been gaining much attention.” Ota is focused on the color of fruits and vegetables as indicators of foods that effectively suppress active oxygen. According to Ota, foods with deep red, green, and yellow tones are superior in anti-oxidant effects, so it is preferred that these foods are consumed daily. Although radiation has been directly linked to several forms of cancer, it is not the only cause of cancer. Other factors, such as smoking, obesity, and lack of vegetable intake must also be considered. “Excessive fear of radiation risks is not healthy,” Ota cautioned.
SANKEI NEWS CONFIRMS BLACKCURRANT BERRIES HAVE GREATER ANTI-OXIDANT BENEFITS THAN BLUEBERRY AND BILBERRY
Berries, however, have drawn attention lately as the most powerful anti-oxidant foods. Blackcurrant, among other berries, has particularly impressive anti-oxidant power, the data of which is a must-see for anyone interested in the topic. Blackcurrant has been shown to provide greater benefits than blueberry and bilberry, according to the Anti-oxidative Component Comparison Test (see below graph) conducted by HortResearch Institute, a national research organization in New Zealand.
ORAC VALUE IS A DECIDING FACTOR IN CONSUMER PURCHASING, AND BLACKCURRANTS HAVE A HIGHER ORAC VALUE THAN OTHER FRUTIS
Around the world, Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) is used as an indicator of anti-oxidative power. The ORAC value is often indicated in health supplements and beverages, and consequently, many consumers make their purchasing decisions based on this information. A key issue to recognize is that blackcurrants have repeatedly ranked a higher ORAC score than numerous other fruits.
JAPAN BLACKCURRANT ASSOCIATION STATES BLACKCURRANTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO SUPPRESS GLAUCOMA PROGRESSION
The Administration Office of the Japan Cassis (blackcurrant) Association (Meguro-ku, Tokyo) states, “Blackcurrant has various potential efficacies, one of which is that of suppressing the progression of glaucoma, as recently presented at an academic meeting. Japanese consumers have only known blackcurrant as another fruit, but since the earthquake, we have received inquiries on the effects of blackcurrant from consumers that are concerned about radioactive substances.”
Sankei Newspaper, June 29, 2011
Translated by Just the Berries PD Corporation


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After creating headlines with the electric scooter, Ola is now working on an electric car. Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO of Ola has shared a new video teaser of the upcoming electric car from the brand, which he claims will be the sportiest car ever built in India.
We’re going to build the sportiest car ever built in India! 🏎🏎🏎 pic.twitter.com/IyMKgQvTOi
— Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash) July 16, 2022
Without sharing any details, CEO Bhavish Aggarwal released the teaser of the new Ola electric car. The teaser video shows the silhouette of the upcoming Ola electric car that shows the notchback design of the upcoming vehicle.
Ola Electric is yet to share any details on the upcoming vehicle but it is likely to come to the market next year. It will be a sedan car and Ola Electric will share more details on the 15th of August.
The previous teaser images of the Ola electric car show continuous LED lights which are positioned like a stripe of light. Ola is planning to manufacture the car entirely in India. Whenever the Ola electric car arrives in India, it will be the first-ever electric car coming from a start-up in India.
Ola Electric to focus on batteries
Bhavish Aggarwal on Monday said that the company will invest $500 million in setting up one of the biggest Battery Innovation Centre (BIC) in Bengaluru. The CEO said that the new BIC will be located in Bengaluru and it will become one of the most advanced cell research and development (R&D) facilities in Asia with more than 165 unique and cutting-edge laboratory equipment. The equipment will cover all the aspects of a cell.
The BIC will also employ top talent from the global pool and will hire more than 500 engineers and PhDs.
A few days ago, Bhavish Aggarwal also shared an image of a Lithium-Ion cell. The CEO said that it is the brand’s first indigenously developed Li-ion battery cell. However, he did not reveal any details of the new product.
Bhavish only talked about how there is a need to have our own technology to scale faster and innovate. He also hinted that there are more products in the pipeline. Ola, like many other electric vehicle manufacturers, imports Li-ion batteries to India. However, it might change in the future as many Indian companies will work on made-in-India battery cells in the future.
The electric scooter recently came in news for technical glitches as well. An Ola S1 Pro caught fire while parked on the roadside in Pune, which resulted in the scooter burning in the ashes in no time. Apart from Ola, many other electric scooters caught fire recently. Due to the rise in such incidents, the Indian government even ordered an investigation to look into the incidents. DRDO’s arm is officially investigating the incidents to find out the exact reasons behind the fires.


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Crysis Remastered was finally released last year, 12 years after its initial release. Unsurprisingly, Crysis 2 Remastered is next in line. And it looks like developer Crytek is already working on remastering the sequel.
The official Crysis Twitter account posted two things that strongly suggest that the remaster is already in the works. One is the line “They used to call me Prophet”. This was said by Major Laurence Barnes at the beginning of the game. Following this tweet, Crytek put up a screenshot from the original game.
— Crysis (@Crysis) May 21, 2021
Following the release of the first game’s remastered version, a Crysis 2 Remastered isn’t exactly surprising. Though one can argue that, despite it being a 10-year old game, its graphics actually holds up quite well even by today’s standards. It’s likely that the remaster will also add modern tech like ray-tracing that didn’t exist back in the day.
With the teaser now out, an official announcement for Crysis 2 Remastered is imminent. It’s safe to say that the announcement is to come sometime this year. Though the same can’t be said about the game itself. It would be nice if it did, even if it’s just to coincide with the game’s 10-year anniversary.


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Would you pay to see some of the Internet’s best video clips first? Vessel, a new service trying to change the way that short video pieces make money on the Internet and mobile devices, is betting on it.
Instead of free-for-all distribution supported solely by advertising, Vessel will charge $3 per month for exclusive early access to clips of musicians, sporting events, comedians and many other forms of entertainment not available on YouTube or any other digital video service for at least three days. CEO Jason Kilar, formerly head of Hulu Plus, believes Vessel’s model will be able to pay video producers about $50 per 1,000 views of their clips on the site. That compares with just $2.20 per 1,000 views of ad-supported video at sites such as YouTube, Kilar says.
The extra money, in theory, will provide digital video producers with the means and incentive to create even better content that will prod more people to subscribe to Vessel. The same “virtuous cycle” has enabled Internet video service Netflix to finance more of its own original programming and pay more money to license compelling entertainment while its audience has nearly tripled to 57 million customers from 20 million in the past four years.
“We think this is going to be a really big deal, like the advent of cable-and-satellite television in the 1970s,” Kilar, 43, says of Vessel.
YouTube, which is owned by Google Inc., says Kilar’s estimates are wrong, but declined to reveal its average payout per 1,000 views. Payments to YouTube partners have increased by at least 50 percent in each of the past three years, the company says. Research firm eMarketer Inc. estimated that YouTube’s total ad revenue last totaled $7.6 billion and about $4.6 billion was paid out to YouTube’s partners.
The concept, which has been in beta testing for two months, debuts Tuesday. Anyone who signs up with Vessel by 3 a.m. EDT Friday will receive a one-year subscription for free.
Vessel’s ambitions sound like wishful thinking to Forrester Research analyst Jim Nail, who doubts many people will pay to watch a video that will be available for free within a few days.
“That kind of restriction only works when you have content that people are really knocking down the doors to see,” Nail says. “It is going to totally come down to what kind of content that they can get. Unless they have the content that justifies paying $3 a month, nothing will save them.”
Vessel so far has about 70,000 video clips separated into about 160 categories, including sports, comedy, music, video games and food. Many clips are free and supported by ads, just like most video on YouTube. Vessel’s subscription side features videos from about 130 contributors. They include Emmy Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin, who is showcasing “Love Ride,” a series featuring him dispensing relationship advice in the back seat of taxis, and the online comedy duo of Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, who have more than 3 million subscribers on their YouTube channel.
Machinima CEO Chad Gutstein anticipates a large audience will pay for early access to the video gaming specialist’s clips because video game enthusiasts “are more engaged and more obsessed with what they are doing than anything I have ever experienced. They just want to be there first.”
Before Vessel, Kilar spent five years running online television streaming service Hulu, which was launched in 2007 by a group of TV networks trying to counter YouTube’s popularity. By the time Kilar stepped down in 2013, Hulu’s premium Plus service had attracted about 6 million subscribers, though it never mounted much of a challenge to YouTube, where about 300 hours of video is posted per minute.
Since Kilar and another former Hulu executive Rich Tom started Vessel last year, the San Francisco startup has raised $77 million from two venture capital firms, Greylock Partners and Benchmark Capital, and Amazon.com Inc. CEO Jeff Bezos.


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Luxury import cars drive South Korean non-life premiums in 2020
Top general insurers had $16.82b in premiums through credit cards in 2020.
South Korean general insurers reported higher motor insurance premiums in 2020 due to demand for luxury import cars, according to media reports.
The country’s top five non-life insurers, namely Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, DB Insurance, KB Insurance and Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance, reported a combined $16.82b (KRW18.89t) in premium revenue through credit card payments last year.
Premium payments made through credit cards have jumped 10.2% YoY to $4.37b (KRW4.89t) during the first three months of 2021. The ratio of credit card payments in total premium has also grown from 26.2% in 2018 to 30.3% in 2020.
Online insurance purchases are also responsible for the jump in credit card payments. Auto insurance purchases on non-contact channels in 2020 took up 43.3%, higher than 37.6% in 2018.
Auto insurance rates for imported cars are almost 3.6 times higher than those for domestic brand vehicles.


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Home » Economy » Powell pledges the Fed is 'acutely focused' on tackling inflation
Powell pledges the Fed is 'acutely focused' on tackling inflation
Inflation’s hot May report caused Fed to ‘panic’: Polcari
Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari discusses the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise rates.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Friday reiterated the U.S. central bank's determination to crush the hottest inflation in 40 years, saying that it is imperative for the global financial system for consumer prices to stabilize.
"My colleagues and I are acutely focused on returning inflation to our 2% objective," Powell said in introductory remarks to a Fed conference on the role of the U.S. dollar. "The Federal Reserve’s strong commitment to our price-stability mandate contributes to the widespread confidence in the dollar as a store of value."
INFLATION TIMELINE: MAPPING THE BIDEN ADMIN'S RESPONSE TO RAPID PRICE GROWTH
His comments came just two days after the Fed voted to raise its benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points for the first time since 1994, underscoring just how serious policymakers are about tackling the inflation crisis after a string of alarming economic reports. The move puts the key benchmark federal funds rate at a range between 1.50% to 1.75%, the highest since the pandemic began two years ago.


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A group of banks are teaming up with IBM to build a new global platform for trade finance which is based on blockchain technology.
Bank of Montreal, CaixaBank, Commerzbank and Erste Group have joined an initiative launched by UBS and IBM to build a new platform called Batavia.
It is built to be openly accessed by organisations of all sizes anywhere in the world, and can support trade finance for transactions whether goods are being transported by air, land or sea.
The development work is being done collaboratively by the five banks and IBM in consultation with transportation industry experts as well as the banks’ customers.
Batavia is targeting pilot transactions with customers on the network in early 2018 to test and refine the platform.
It will help organisations more easily build multi-party, cross-border trading networks throughout the world as an alternative to the heavily paper-based methods currently used.
Blockchain technology enables encrypted data to be shared between members of a group, based on a permanent, immutable ledger, with every company instantly updated on any changes.
Batavia will allow companies to view the progress of a shipment as it leaves the warehouse, is loaded onto a plane, truck or boat and arrives at the receiving port, automatically releasing payments incrementally along each step of the process.
Backers say the platform will help connect participants in a trading network, delivering the potential to transform global trade.
The Batavia platform will eliminate the necessity to handle and compare documents, allowing buyers, sellers and their banks to execute transactions with a high degree of efficiency and transparency.
Fabio Keller, IBM project lead, said: “In working with hundreds of clients to implement blockchain solutions, financing global trade has emerged as one of the use cases most in need of innovating.
“Targeting the creation of large, global, multi-modal networks that bring transparency and trust to each step of the trade process is what makes Batavia a platform with so much potential to transform the way companies around the world do business with one another.”
Beat Bannwart (pictured above), head strategic innovation and market development, corporate and institutional clients at UBS, added: “Through working closely with our clients, we aim to innovate their user experience through a simple, digital and automated way of arranging, securing and financing their international trade transactions by leveraging new technology and creating an open ecosystem.”


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Brownes Dairy has launched a new range of cheddar cheeses – named Club Cheddar – in time for the festive season.
Club Cheddar is available in four flavours: vintage, pickled onion, green peppercorn and smokey red.
Brownes Dairy said that the launch of Club Cheddar builds on the company’s commitment to large-scale cheddar cheese production in Western Australia.
Brownes Dairy’s CEO, Natalie Sarich-Dayton, said: “This festive season, Brownes is aiming to add to the holiday experience by inviting Australians to savour quality cheese and create cherished moments with loved ones”.
She continued: “Our cheddar cheese products have received a bunch of accolades from food critics in the lead-up to Christmas, and we are confident in the taste, quality and appeal of our Club Cheddar range”.
Club Cheddar is available in Western Australia from IGA, Spudshed, Indies and Farmer Jacks stores.
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A consistent comment I get from parents, experiencing anxiety and feuds with boys over video games is that “the game” is ruining family life and addictive. There is an imagined cultural portrait in which boys are habitual game users who become anti-social and disconnected.
A report has emerged from the annual E3 Games Showcase (for next years titles) that paints a different story – one likely to be ignored by mass-media.
In 2010, the Entertainment and Software Association famously told us that only 18% of game players are under the age of 18. In 2011, they said 29% of gamers were over the age of fifty. They also said that women over the age of 18 represented significantly greater proportion of game-players (37%) than boys 17 or younger (13%).
Most significantly for parents, the average age of a video game purchaser is 41, and of those roughly half are female – despite ongoing controversy over the way women are represented in games. 19% of these gamers – pay to play – in online games, but 65% of all gamers play online with other people.
At E3, they released more information for 2013. The average age of player has fallen to 30 years old (from 37) and the largest segment of gamers are 36 and older.
For parents whom might other wise assume game-developers target kids, the reality is less than 20% of kids play games at all. Of the $20.77 billion dollars spent in 2012, more than half is spent by players over the age of 30 who have been playing for 13 years or more. Of that 45% of female. Despite the media-haters focus on violence and sexualisation in games – 90% of the games made have an “E” rating – as in “everyone” and of that 78% of the players play with other people for at least one hour a week and 35% of families consider ‘gaming’ to be a family-activity. In extensive studies of parent opinion of ratings, almost 90% said they used the ERSB ratings system in decision making. Despite anecdotal comments that parents pay little attention to ratings – it is worth saying over 90% of games are either E (Everyone), E10+ (ten and over) or Teen (T).
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National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) today announced it will celebrate Bahraini Mothers’ Day, marked each year on 21 March, with the launch of special new promotions and lifestyle benefits for customers between 20 March and 31 March 2019. During this period, the Bank will offer a series of exciting discounts for all NBB cardholders across a broad range of participating partners including top jewelers, restaurants, beauty salons and fitness centers, flowers and chocolate shops when using their NBB cards.
Discounts of 10 to 50 percent can be enjoyed on an array of goods and services. To view NBB partners for Mother’s day promotions, please visit our website www.nbbonline.com
Commenting, Mr. Mahmood Al Aali, Acting Chief Executive – Retail, Commercial, and SMEs said, “NBB is delighted to commemorate International Mothers’ Day through these exciting new promotions. The rich contributions of women and mothers to the Kingdom’s social and economic development must be celebrated and NBB is pleased to mark this auspicious occasion with a unique proposition. We thank our partners for extending special offers to NBB’s loyal customers and for joining us in celebrating this essential season by getting closer to our community.”


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As of August 31, about 163,700 businesses on Yelp have closed since March 1, with the company saying that with a 23% increase since July 10. Nearly 98,000 people say they have closed their doors for good.
Of all closed businesses, there are approximately 32,100 restaurants, and close to 19,600, or about 61%, are closed permanently.
According to Yelp, some eateries have fared better than others: Pizzerias, Delis, food trucks, bakeries, and coffee shops worked better than Mexican restaurants, breakfast and brunch spots, burger or sandwich shops, or eateries Are those who focus on sweets.
Restaurant groups have warned that many eateries will not survive the outbreak from the epidemic.
This week, the National Restaurant Association said that 100,000 restaurants have either closed permanently or long-term, saying the sector is on track to lose $ 240 billion in sales this year.
Several factors have made it particularly difficult for restaurants that operate on razor-thin margins, even at the best of times, to make it through the disruption.
Retail operators are also struggling. About 30,400 shopping and retail establishments on Yelp have closed since March 1, with about 17,500 or 58% of them permanently. According to statistics, cities have been hit particularly hard. Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Miami have all seen particularly high numbers of businesses go on permanent ceasefire.


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the. rock and religion clash that brings many parallels to light. for the really soon to reconcile. card. june 17th w. . the party is over and it's back to business u.s. presidents don't have to trump needs with british business leaders to discuss a potential u.k. u.s. trade deal after the brics. also coming up back and speaks to the captains of german industry one hope people will support from her government we're going live to the scene. business i want to get jones in berlin good to have you with us now then it's a day 2 of us president donald trump visits to the u.k.
and after all the pomp and circumstance of buckingham palace it's time to get down to business now trump is set to that he will join a prime minister to resign may for a meeting of corporate executives from the 2 countries with uncertainty about britain's future outside of the e.u. business is hoping to be able to cement transatlantic ties. he came he saw. he tweeted big trade deal is possible once the u.k. gets rid of the shackles already starting to talk the u.s. president rose as he prepared to meet u.s. and u.k. business leaders in london. the shackles he is referring to. britain's drawn out process of leaving the european union. but is the promise of a big trade deal with the u.s. enough to offset the potential chaos the u.k. could face if it leaves the e.u. without a deal the relative size of the u.k.'s trade relationships suggests it may not be.
in 2017 the u.k. imported 11 percent of its goods from the u.s. compare that to well over half from the european union while 18 percent of british exports went to the u.s. a far larger 45 percent went to the e.u. . that said as the u.k. braces for a future outside the bloc securing solid trade ties with other major partners is becoming an ever greater priority. well that also goes for the heads of german industry who are holding their annual meeting today they have a lot to talk about the u.s. trying to trade wall bricks it of course and tensions between washington and brussels all of that is weighing on business sentiment so the business world expects the german government to take action at home the digital transformation for
one needs to accelerate like expanding high speed internet access around the country and bringing administrative offices up to speed this is also one spill into reduce red tape which they say hampers investment they want to government to reform the country's corporate tax system of this could involve tax breaks or a reduction of the solidarity payments used to fund infrastructure projects in eastern germany and they want to the government to lower energy prices currently germany pays more per kilowatt an hour than any other country in europe well let's catch up with alcoholic. who joins us now from the day of german industry jenelle and we can see that german chancellor angela merkel is still speaking obviously her speech was a much anticipated anything that stands out so far from what she said. well allow me 1st to set it up for you monica she was not facing the easiest crowd
here today at the german day of industry before she won top on the stage was preceded by a speech from the president of the federation of german industries that see her camp and he have basically said that the government coalition gambled away trust of the industry trust by delivering by failing to deliver big ticket projects like digitalisation and research funding for her part the minute knockabout up the stage where she praised the european project and such but she also went straight for the counterattack saying dr she her coalition has been in power for a little over a year and she cannot say how many hours the government has wasted on cleaning up some of the in the industries messes like the auto emissions cheating scandal that engulfed the sector that has been engulfed in the sector for many years now so her message there is a trust that the industries trust in the government is important but so is the government's trust in industry the to the industry should be held to the same
standards as the government in terms of the livery the best for the public so i'm going to america they're not taking the jobs of the industry lying down and i thought that was the standout thing from her speech so far all right of course this kind of exchange is possible possible off such a summit with business the politics and. but do you get the feeling that there is sort of in the end anything you just. think it's something that people welcome is that any understanding for her position and any takeaways that industry's happy with. everything there. and that you know patience because i know that that was a tough crowd but of course i'm sure there are things that she has that that has garnered a more positive response to her the things that you require cooperation from both the industry and government. in terms of united trade policy in terms of building that digitalization project that governments
a while she also alluded to projects that are already in place like making sure that on the level of schools that there is about there's going to be fast internet schools the factor that. the factor. the factor the fact that many things that cannot be done with industry together with the government these are the things that are guarded on a more glowing feedback from the audience here today ok and they're already moving on now to the next item on the itinerary they're. reporting from the day of german industry thank you so much. now there were no does new products to the techies gathered at apple's developers conference instead to take giant announced a raft of updates to the operating systems that run the i phone i pad apple watch and. apple's on you will w w d c gathering in san jose is monitored with almost religious intensity by the developers and fans of the tech
colossus. as one of the world's most valuable companies it's also keenly watched by investors who hope apple services business will boost revenues and profits a sales of its signature i phone decline. this year the focus was on media content and services rather than technology and hardware innovation. apple also bade farewell to one of its signature products the i choose music download service. the future of music our i can see is not one app but 3 the music apple podcast and apple t.v. . the end of i choose which started in 2001 was long expected. updates to privacy measures include a new sign in as an alternative to logging into apps using social media accounts hiding the user's e-mail address and data. on your debacle next time you're in
a new dark mode will allow i phone apps to be viewed with a black background. and. an apple announced an update of its powerful $6000.00 mark pro and there were murmurs of dissent when a $1000.00 models or stand was slated sometimes even devoted followers balk at the price tag. right let's see what the financial mess but well to what boson our financial market correspondent in frankfurt is making of all that a $1000.00 money to start new privacy measures the end of i tunes do you think that apple is on track to success. it is monica but the track is going a bit more up hill you know the times where a poll every other quarter amaze the markets with ever increasing sales numbers of its devices are definitely over by selling more services television. podcasts music apple is simply less unique less outstanding than it used to be with
its i phones or i pads nevertheless of course the company rim i remains highly valuable for investors the brand name the incredible you know of fidelity of its community that's highly valuable for investors despite the fact that the share price has come down down somewhat from last year's record highs of course a conference call that apple and other u.s. tech giants including facebook google and so forth face possible antitrust propes over markets dominance what's all that about. well reports in different media suggest that all of the major internet giants are facing investigations in the united states for potentially abusing their market power and their technological edge in their respective businesses we're talking about all of them facebook google or alphabet the parent company of google and you tube but also about apple amazon
and the reports are that several government agencies in the u.s. are investigating here as well as congress so this is really a large scale political attack on the whole sector and i can let loose and there in front of it thank you so much. mexico has launched a counter offensive against the threat of u.s. terrorists top officials say further levees would not only hurt the economies of both countries but could also cause a quote in the central americans to migrate north in the last week don trump used his favorite economic tool to push his political agenda. there's barely a week left to solve the latest conflict washington is getting ready to impose 5 percent punitive tariffs on all mexican imports as of the 10th of june they could rise to as much as 25 percent later this year if mexico makes no progress in reducing the flow of migrants cars and vehicle components account for much of the u.s. imports from mexico visiting mexico's embassy in washington the country's foreign minister appealed to president donald trump to rethink his decision.
so along with the decision to cancel the aid programs to the northern central american countries could have a counterproductive effect and would not reduce the migration flows. tariffs could cause financial and economic instability which could reduce mexico's capacity to address migration flows through the regular thought if u.s. business organizations won the new tariffs could easily hit the domestic economy as people have to pay more to buy mexican products our 1st goal is to persuade the administration that this is the wrong approach that it goes against his top legislative priority and ours u.s.m.c. ebay that the negative impact it will have on the economy won't solve the problem of the border and to get off tariffs and on to other solutions here is own a based institute for supply management says that for many u.s.
companies the dispute with mexico is much harder to deal with than the one with china. forbes magazine has revealed hip hop's 1st billionaire. entrepreneur. hundreds of millions j.c. thanks to cammie investments ranging from drinks to a music streaming service. all of that in addition to his multi-million dollar music empire and real estate portfolio. has an estimated net worth of more than $350000000.00. a year for me in the team thanks so much.
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today is the 30th anniversary of the crackdown in beijing one of the most prominent critics of the chinese government since that time is the chinese artist ai wei wei who's lived here in germany since 2015 he creates works on a monumental scale i'm right now a museum in staging a monumental exhibition of his works. it's the biggest retrospective of i way way ever seen in europe the new exhibition and dusseldorf shows his most important works of recent years. including $60000000.00 sunflower seeds out of porcelain each one handmade an individual but they all seem to dissolve into one mass an emblem for chinese society everything is art everything is politics is an exhibition that to live.


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We wrote here yesterday about the news that Tesco are cutting prices and removing Irish brands from some of their stores. Conor Pope has an analysis piece in The Irish Times today, where he argues that all this new price cut demonstrates is that Irish consumers have been overcharged for years:
The fact that Tesco was able to cut the price of so many products by so much illustrates just what a raw deal Irish consumers have been getting for years. In a heartbeat, Gillette Fusion razor blades fell by nearly 45 per cent from €14.99 to €8.99. Birds Eye fish fingers dropped in price by 40 per cent from €3.65 to €2, Bite Size Shredded Wheat went from €4.65 to €2.65, a fall of 43 per cent, while 200ml bottles of Aptamil baby milk fell by a similar percentage from €1.19 to 68 cent.
He also talks about the expectation from Tesco executives that this move would be met with praise, instead of grumbling. What do you think? Do you think this change is a positive step towards lower prices in Ireland, or an act of desperation carried out to stop business leaking over the Border?


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The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) is celebrating its tenth year by teaming up with OH OK Ltd to stage GNCCF LIVE. Over the weekend of 28-30 July eight designer-makers, who will be exhibiting at the GNCCF in October, will set up pop up studios in PLANT NOMA, a new workshop space on Dantzic Street in Manchester city centre.
The event offers the opportunity for visitors to come and see GNCCF exhibitors making work and take part in free workshops. The space will be open from 10am to 6pm when makers will demonstrate working on pieces for the GNCCF and will chat to visitors about their craft. Between 1pm and 3pm the makers will then host free drop-in workshops where visitors can have a go at making, using a variety of materials and techniques such as screen-printing, hand-building ceramic pieces, glass engraving, jewellery making and more.
The makers involved are, textile designer Lydia Cotterill, ceramicists Chris Turrell Watts and Victoria Dawes, glass engraver Heather Gillespie, jewellers Rosie Deegan, Jo Lavelle and Lauren Taylor; and leatherworker Catherine Edwards.
They will all be making work that they will be selling at the GNCCF which takes place from 12-15 October at Upper Campfield Market off Deansgate in Manchester, a new venue for the event’s tenth year.
Angela Mann who organises the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair with Ann-Marie Franey, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to watch some of this year’s exhibitors creating the work that will be on sale at this year’s show, as well as having a go at making something unique to take away.”
Alison Power, events and stakeholder manager at Noma, said: “We’re really pleased GNCCF Live is coming to Plant Noma, allowing designer makers to practice their crafts in a new space and connect directly with the public. The combination of workshops and live making are sure to open numerous conversations which we’re hoping will contribute to Plant, Noma and the wider city of Manchester in future.”
Plant Noma is a public design studio at the heart of the NOMA neighbourhood, created to give the community an opportunity to make Manchester an even better place to be. Using wood, clay and cloth, the space actively encourages people to try their hand at new skills and suggest new projects for the team to develop through workshops.
The event is suitable for visitors of all ages. Families are welcome but children will need to be supervised by parent/carer.
Register for free tickets for GNCCF LIVE at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gnccf-live-at-plant-tickets-36099283930


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Television viewing soared as people stayed indoors to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but the attention they paid to what they were watching fell, according to a first-half report from research company TVision.
TVision found that while, for example daytime TV usage jumped by 77%, viewability decreased by 1.5% and viewer attention dropped by 3.7%.
Linear TV’s share of screen time shrunk during the first half of the year, while average daily consumption of streaming services like Netflix doubled. Those services already scored high in co-viewing and individual viewer attention.
“Ad wear-out is a real thing,” the report said.
“The COVID-19 pandemic provided a rare opportunity to study the controversial topic of ad wear-out. Almost overnight, a large pool of ads with essentially the same message appeared across multiple brands and on multiple networks. Although the ads initially outperformed the average, TVision’s analysis showed that viewer Attention decreased by 13% over 10 weeks — again, irrespective of the brand, according to the report. “To retain viewer attention, marketers need to refresh their creative more frequently.”
In particular, TVision noted that as the quarantine wore on viewers went from being engaged by ads with COVID-19 messages to tuning them out, with attention dropping by 13% from the week of March 1 to the week of May 17.
TVision said the top show for ad viewability in the first half was HGTV’s House Hunters International. It was followed by CBS’s FBI, Bravo’s Real Housewives of New Jersey, HGTV’s House Hunters, TLC’s My Feet Are Killing Me and CBS’s Carol’s Second Act.
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In terms of ad attention, CBS’s Young Sheldon made the biggest bang, followed by CBS’s The Unicorn, Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New Jersey, CBS’s FBI and ABC’s The Connors.
Among streaming shows, Netflix series 100 Humans season one, Fauda season three, Brews Brothers season one and Unorthodox season one scored the highest.
She-Ra and the Princesses of Power season five had the highest binge rate, followed by Hulu’s Letterkenny season three and Netflix’s The I-Land season one and Blown Away season one.
Ads that broke through with the highest Creative Attention Scores in the first half were for Colgate, Progressive, BlueCross BlueShield and Coca-Cola.
Campaigns for Bausch & Lomb and Samsung uniquely scored among the leaders in both attention and viewability.
With live sports being benched by the pandemic, ESPN rushed to get The Last Dance, the documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls on the air. TVision said that was a good deal for sponsors, including State Farm, Facebook and Manscaped because ad attention was above average for each of the episodes.
TVision also released data for July. The top cable shows for ad viewability were TLC’s Counting On, USA’s Chrisley Knows Best, BET’s American Soul, HGTV’s House Hunters International and National Geographic’s The Incredible Dr. Pol.
Among broadcast shows, the leader in ad viewability were ABC’s NBA Countdown, ABC’s United We Fall, CBS’s The Greatest #AtHome Videos, ABC’s Holey Moley II: The Sequel, The CW’s Whose Line Is It Anyway and CBS’s Tough As Nails.
The OTT shows generating the highest attention indexes were Marcella Season 3 on Netflix, Expecting Amy Season 1 on Netflix, The Last Dance on Netflix, Absentia on Amazon Prime Video and The Twelve on Netflix.
The top ad was Yoga for Skrizi, based on TVision's Creative Attention Score.
Jon has been business editor of Broadcasting+Cable since 2010. He focuses on revenue-generating activities, including advertising and distribution, as well as executive intrigue and merger and acquisition activity. Just about any story is fair game, if a dollar sign can make its way into the article. Before B+C, Jon covered the industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago.


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In a significant development, the Dutch consumers’ association, Consumentenbond, in collaboration with the Privacy Protection Foundation, has initiated legal proceedings against tech giant Google. The joint statement issued on Tuesday outlines serious allegations of extensive privacy violations.
Allegations and Demands
Consumentenbond and the Privacy Protection Foundation are demanding that Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., cease what they term as “its continuous surveillance and dissemination of personal data through online advertising auctions.” Moreover, they are seeking compensation of 750 euros ($804) for every individual who has utilized Google’s services.
Since the announcement of legal action in May 2023, the statement reveals that a substantial number of individuals have rallied behind this cause. As of now, an impressive 82,000 people have joined the claim for damages.
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An enduring presence on Newtown Lane, a street that has seen more change than not, the flower shop and greenhouse now known as Wittendale’s is celebrating its 100th anniversary this summer. A sentinel of East Hampton Village, it has witnessed the passing of history and has created its own.
Don Horowitz, a graduate of Cornell University’s horticulture school and co-owner of Wittendale’s with Bob Dale, is a font of knowledge not only about plants of all sorts but about the site on which the business now stands. According to Mr. Horowitz, Louis Vetault, a local nurseryman, grew nursery stock trees and shrubs there, and at some point he and his family transitioned to selling flowers from a shed. The Vetaults then hired a local architect, James Thorpe, to design the shop that still stands on the site today.
Vetault Flowers opened in 1921. Three generations of Vetaults ran the flower shop until the 1970s, when it was leased to an employee who ran the business until its closure in 1982. When the lease ended, the Vetaults searched for someone to purchase the shop to no avail, until their attorney, Douglas Dayton, a former village mayor, bought it himself. Mr. Dayton, citing the fact that the shop had been an integral part of the community since his formative years, bought the store in an act of preservation, Mr. Horowitz said.