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The Dow Jones rose by 1.09% or 382.20 points, standing at 35,294.76. Meanwhile, the selective S&P 500 advanced by 0.75% or 33.11 points, to 4,471.37. The Nasdaq market gained 0.50% or 73.91 integers, to 14,897.34.ASIA
The Nikkei fell by 0.15% or 43.17 points, to 29,025.46.
The Kospi closed with a drop of 0.28% or 8.38 points at 3006.68.
The Hang Seng closed with an increase of 0.31% to 25,409.75. EUROPE
The EuroStoxx 50 index was trading with a loss of 0.83%. Meanwhile, the FTSEurofirst 300 shed 0.48% and the Stoxx 600 yielded 0.54%.
Wall Street rose due to the banks’ good results
Wall Street closed this Friday in green, encouraged by the good quarterly results of the large US banks.
The Dow Jones rose by 1.09% or 382.20 points, standing at 35,294.76.
Meanwhile, the selective S&P 500 advanced by 0.75% or 33.11 points, to 4,471.37. The Nasdaq market gained 0.50% or 73.91 integers, to 14,897.34.
The Dow Jones has gained 1.1% for the week, the S&P 500 added 1.8%, and the Nasdaq increased by 2.2%. They recorded their best figures since this summer.
The New York stock market ended the week with good spirits after the positive results of the main US banks. Goldman Sachs presented its accounts, which rose by 3.88%. JPMorgan advanced by 1.92%, Bank of America climbed by 2.88%, Citigroup gained 2.15%. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley grew by 1.09%, and Wells Fargo surged by 6.84%.
The financial sector expanded by 1.51%. It posted the second-best gain after the non-essential goods sector, adding 1.76%. The industrial sector followed them with a rise of 0.96%, and the technological sector stood out with an advance of 0.79%.
Investors also reacted with purchases to an unexpected increase of 0.7% in sales in the US retail sector in September. It contributed to the bullish day of the market.
Among the 30 companies listed on the Dow Jones, Goldman Sachs led the advances. It was followed by Visa, American Express, and Caterpillar.
In contrast, Walgreens, McDonald’s, and Cisco posted significant losses.
The Nikkei fell for the first time in three days
The Nikkei Stock Average started at 29,093 yen this week.
Moreover, the Nikkei volatility index rose by 3.61% to 20.96.
Today’s Tokyo stock market has been pushed a little by selling, and there was no movement. Under these circumstances, concerns such as high crude oil prices, rising long-term US interest rates, and uncertainty about the Chinese economy were affecting the market. Amid rising volatility, it has been challenging to change the sentiment.
The Nikkei fell by 0.15% or 43.17 points, to 29,025.46. Meanwhile, the Topix slid by 0.23% or 4.70 points to 2,019.23.
The pharmaceutical sector, agriculture, fisheries, and the precision instruments sectors posted the most significant losses.
Lasertec accumulated the largest trading volume of the day again and dropped by 2.09%. The semiconductor maker saw sharp gains last week due to Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC’s plans in Japan.
The telecommunications giant Softbank was second by the number of transactions, cutting 0.82%.
Meanwhile, the shipping company Nippon Yusen ended the day with an increase of 0.66%. At the same time, the textile group Fast Retailing expanded by 0.96%.
Tokyo Electron registered a rise of 0.92%, while tech multinational company Sony lost 1.62%.
The Kospi declined amid slowing economic growth in China
The Kospi index closed slightly lower. Although negative news came out that China’s economic growth was not as good as expected, US retail sales limited the further slump in the stock index.
The Kospi closed with a drop of 0.28% or 8.38 points at 3006.68.
Individuals net bought a total of 417.3 billion won, while foreigners bought 38.2 billion won. On the other hand, institutions switched to net selling and sold 480.8 billion won in one day.
Individuals bought a lot of shares in Samsung Electronics, the company with the largest market capitalization. It was estimated that a total of 535 billion won was net purchased in one day. Samsung Electronics ended up trading at 70,200 won, with an increase of 0.14% from the previous day. In addition, POSCO, DPC, SK Telecom, and LG Electronics were ranked at the top of the list of individual net purchases.
Institutional investors, on the other hand, sold Samsung Electronics the most. Daily net sales reached 147.4 billion won.
It is the largest net selling amount in five trading days. In addition, the institution sold a lot of secondary battery-related stocks such as Samsung SDI, LG Chem, SK Hynix, LG Electronics, Hyundai Heavy Industries, and Celltrion.
Hang Seng closed higher despite weak Chinese data
The Hong Kong stock indexes opened slightly higher in the morning and moved lower in a while. They rebounded to close with an increase of 0.31% to 25,409.75.
The slowdown in the Chinese economy created an initial drop, which turned into a rally by some industrial firms.
According to data by Chinese authorities, the country’s GDP grew by 4.9% year-on-year in the third quarter. The rate is slightly below the number expected by analysts. Besides, it’s much lower than 18.3% and 7.9% of the two previous periods.
On the other hand, the Hang Seng China Enterprises gained 0.06%.
The sub-indices ended mixed. Real Estate slipped by 0.48% and Finance cut by 0.34%. Meanwhile. Services advanced by 0.42%, and Commerce and Industry added 0.85%.
Textile firms increased, Anta Sports gained 4.45%. Macau casino operators such as Sands China climbed by 3.59%. At the same time, technology companies such as Wuxi Biologics surged by 5.03%.
Digital giants had a mixed session. Alibaba increased by 0.68%, and Tencent added 0.28%. Meanwhile, Meituan slipped by 0.14%.
Among the real estate companies, Country Garden expanded by 1.95%. In contrast, Henderson Land shed 1.7%, and Wharf REIC dipped by 2.58%.
In the financial department, insurance company Ping An slid by 1.13%.
China Merchants Bank lost 1.96%. Those losses overshadowed the rebound of the banking giant HSBC by 0.33%.
The Chinese state oil companies had a positive day. Petrochina gained 1.49%, Cnooc advanced by 1.38%, and Sinopec added 1.01%.
Chinese disappointment weighed on European stocks
The main European stock markets slipped at the start of the session on Monday. Chinese figures encouraged profit-taking after the sustained increase registered last week.
The EuroStoxx 50 index was trading with a loss of 0.83%. Meanwhile, the FTSEurofirst 300 shed 0.48%, and the Stoxx 600 yielded 0.54%.
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Drinking your coffee black might be the healthiest way to get caffeine, but it might also be a sign that you're a total monster — at least according to a new study, which finds that people who prefer bitter tastes are more likely to have psychopathic personality traits.
Researchers from the University of Innsbruck in Austria studied 953 American adults, with an average age of 35. The participants reported which foods they liked best through a survey and then answered several personality questionnaires, which measured qualities like narcissism, aggression, psychopathy, and "everyday sadism," or the tendency to enjoy inflicting pain on others whether vicariously or not. (Think a high school bully, or basically anyone who works at the DMV.)
The results, set to be published in the journal Appetite, show that people who said they liked bitter tastes were more likely to report "malevolent personality traits," even when controlling for sweet, sour, and salty tastes. Bitter foods included coffee, radishes, beer, tonic water, and celery. Compared to other flavors, bitterness was the biggest predictor of psychopathic personality traits.
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Want to hang out with nicer people? Participants who scored high on "agreeableness" tended to love sweet foods, like candy and chocolate cake, and hate bitter foods. So if you spot someone loading up on sugar at your local coffee shop, befriend them. They're sweet in more ways than one.
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- BMC Software Inc. BMC, +6.90% on Thursday reported a fiscal second-quarter profit of $94 million, or 50 cents a share, on revenue of $462 million. During the same period a year ago, the maker of business software earned $70 million, or 36 cents a share, on $466.7 million in revenue. Excluding one-time items, BMC would have earned $123 million, or 66 cents a share. By that measure, analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters had forecast BMC to earn 58 cents a share on $462.7 million in revenue. The company also raised its full-year earnings forecast, excluding one-time items, to a range of $2.55 to $2.65 a share.
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Microsoft and Sony have announced a historic agreement to work together on cloud technology and game streaming. This collaboration marks a major change in the gaming industry, as two of the biggest players in the space have come together to improve their offerings and create new opportunities for gamers.
The agreement between Microsoft and Sony will see the two companies work on developing cloud-based solutions for gaming and other entertainment industries. This will include the use of Microsoft`s Azure cloud technology, which is already widely used by businesses around the world.
The collaboration will also involve the use of Sony`s image sensors in Microsoft`s Azure cloud platform, which will allow the creation of new AI-powered image analysis solutions and enable more immersive gaming experiences.
So, what does this mean for gamers? Essentially, this agreement will enable faster and more seamless streaming of games and other entertainment content. With cloud-based technology, gamers will be able to access their favorite games on a wide range of devices, without having to worry about hardware limitations or compatibility issues.
In addition, the collaboration between Microsoft and Sony will likely lead to the creation of new gaming experiences that are only possible with cloud technology. This could include real-time multiplayer games that can be played across a wide range of devices, or more immersive virtual reality experiences that take advantage of the latest hardware advancements.
Another benefit of the Microsoft-Sony agreement is that it will drive competition in the gaming industry. With two major players working together on cloud technology, other companies will be forced to innovate and improve their own offerings in order to compete.
Overall, the Microsoft-Sony agreement marks a significant shift in the gaming industry. With cloud-based technology becoming increasingly important, it is clear that the future of gaming lies in the cloud. By working together, Microsoft and Sony are taking the first steps towards creating a more immersive and seamless gaming experience for gamers around the world.


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By Silvio Cascione
BRASILIA, Jan 8 Industrial output in Brazil
dropped less than expected in November, but a sharp decline in
capital goods production suggested a weaker outlook for business
investments as the economy struggles to pick up speed.
Industrial production in Brazil dropped a
seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent in November from October,
statistics agency IBGE said on Wednesday. Output had been
expected to fall 1.05 percent, according to a Reuters poll of 26
Brazilian industry recovered modestly in the first 11 months
of 2013, growing 1.4 percent over the year-earlier period.
Growth has come in fits and starts, however, as businesses
grapple with competition from abroad due to high taxes, rising
wages and poor infrastructure.
Capital goods production plunged 2.6 percent in November
from October, the first monthly drop since July.
Of the 27 industrial sectors surveyed by IBGE, 14 reduced
output in November from October, including automobile and
November's industrial production advanced 0.4 percent from a
year earlier, topping expectations for a 0.95
percent drop in the Reuters survey.
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Capital goods -2.6 9.6
Intermediate goods 1.2 1.3
Consumer goods 0.5 -2.2
Durable consumer goods 0.3 -4.1
Semi-durable and 0.3 -1.6
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RV Travel’s ‘RV Talk Live’ Launches Saturday
The premiere of “RV Talk Live,” a live webcast hosted by RV Travel Editor and Publisher Chuck Woodbury, is slated for noon EST, Saturday (June 14) on the RV Travel YouTube channel.
“RV Talk Live” is a 45-minute program featuring Woodbury and an RV expert answering viewer questions submitted via chat, among other features. The expert for Saturday’s premiere will be RV Travel’s technical editor, Chris Dougherty. Future RV experts will either be live in studio or appear via Skype.
RV Travel operates several RV-related websites, including RVTravel.com and RVbookstore.com. In addition, for the last 13 years RV Travel has published a weekly electronic RV newsletter, claiming 60,000 subscribers. Lately, RV Travel has poured more energy into producing videos on its YouTube channel, which has 5.3 million views. This helped to convince Woodbury the time was right to launch “RV Talk Live.”
“I’ve always been intrigued by video,” Woodbury told RVBUSINESS.com. “I’ve always wanted to do more of it, but I just never knew how to do it. It’s like when we were entering the Web – we didn’t know exactly what it would be, but we knew enough that it was going to be something good. It’s the same with video.”
In addition to viewer questions and expert guests, other segments will include short instructional video clips, and Woodbury said program sponsorships will be sold. There will be further tweaks along the way, he promised. “We’ll just see how it goes,” he said.
They elected to air the live webcast on the RV Travel YouTube channel because of its built-in audience – the channel gets up to 14,000 views a day – and the popular video website recently added the live webcast function and has a built-in chat feature as well. Woodbury said the Saturday broadcast schedule is to take advantage of the 60,000 newsletter subscribers who are accustomed to its Saturday morning delivery.
Archive episodes of “RV Talk Live” will be available on the YouTube channel, and Woodbury envisions a day when segments will be broken up and offered as individual videos on the channel.
RV Travel recently relocated into a new facility in in Edmonds, Wash., which includes a dedicated production studio with a green screen, three cameras and the high-end equipment necessary to switch from any of the cameras or to a fourth feed, such as a live interview via Skype or a previously recorded video.
Regular viewers will appreciate the new studio because the previous location was near a railroad, prompting Woodbury to apologize for the train whistles in the background in some videos.
“It looks good. And it will look even better eventually,” he said. “It’s a huge learning curve.”
Woodbury actually tried the webcast format years ago, but quickly dismissed the notion because the “technology wasn’t good enough and we weren’t good enough.” But technology has evolved to the point where Woodbury is expecting viewers will be pleased with the overall production value. “It looks so good these days. It looks as good as something a TV station might do,” he said.
Actually, Saturday’s debut is a bit of a misnomer. Woodbury and crew attempted a dry-run of the program last week, but unknowingly the show was broadcast live.
“It was unintentional,” Woodbury said. “I was just sitting there in my shorts and a grubby shirt, and all of a sudden we had people watching it from Norway, England and all over the country. I said ‘What the heck. First person to send me an e-mail gets an RV Travel coffee mug.’ Ten seconds later we had an e-mail. It was only a couple of dozen people, but it went great; we had a lot of fun.”
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New Delhi: South Korean automaker SsangYong has once again found a new owner. So far, Mahindra-owned Ssangyong’s deal has been done for 305 billion won i.e. about $ 255 million, which is about Rs 1,665 crore. SsangYong Motor had reached the court’s receivership after Mahindra could not find any buyer for a long time. There have been many times in the history of SsangYong Motor when the company has found itself in huge losses. In 2021, Mahindra had named the shares owned by it and then it seemed that the fortunes of this company were about to change.
Mahindra stopped investing money in this company in April 2020
But this did not happen, it remained a responsibility for Mahindra as well and in the end Mahindra decided to sell this company after suffering for a long time. In April 2020, Mahindra stopped investing money in this company and started looking for a new owner for the new Ssangyong. After this, by the end of 2020, Ssangyong Motor declared itself bankrupt with 100 billion Won debt.
Also read: This luxurious SUV launched with 9 airbags and hi-tech features, got a sporty look
A total of over 84,000 Ssangyong cars have been sold in 2021
The last few years were like a nightmare for Ssangyong and the Kovid-19 epidemic has come in front of the company as a phantom in this dream. Reuters quoted the company’s regulatory filing as saying that a total of more than 84,000 Ssangyong cars were sold in 2021. This figure shows a decline of 21 percent compared to 2020. Between January and September 2021, the company’s operating loss was 238 billion won, which has been paid for by 1.8 trillion won.


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Vitamin D, the nutrient that most people will find in a glass of milk, has been found to protect against heart disease.
Known for aiding calcium absorption -- it's the vitamin responsible for milk building strong bones -- vitamin D has been found to affect other areas of metabolism, according to a new study.
To boot, Americans aren't receiving enough of the vitamin, which could affect heart health. Heart disease is the nation's number one killer.
In the study, researchers from the Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah looked at 27,686 healthy adults aged 50 or older whose vitamin D levels had been measured during routine checkups. A majority of the patients were found to be deficient in the vitamin, and two-thirds were deemed to have levels below healthy.
Less than two years later, those participants who had extremely low levels of the vitamin were almost twice as likely to have died or suffered a stroke than those with adequate amounts, according to the study. Those with low levels of vitamin D also had more coronary artery disease and were twice as likely to have developed heart failure.
"Normal" vitamin D levels were set at more than 30 nanograms per milliliter of blood, "low" was set between 15 and 30 nanograms per milliliter, and "very low" was less than 15.
The study results aren't sufficient to prove that a lack of vitamin D causes heart disease, just a link between the two. And it's possible that these older patients were spending more time inside, away from the sun's rays, which are rich with vitamin D. But the vitamin's effects on blood pressure, inflammation and glucose levels all prove that cardiologists are paying more attention to the role of the nutrient in critical cardiovascular processes.
The findings are being presented today at an American Heart Association conference in Orlando.
(Concerned about your own vitamin D levels? Check with a doctor and request that he or she run blood tests. You can get vitamin D supplements at any drugstore, but note that excessive amounts can be toxic.)
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Among the many announcements to come out of Blackberry World today, mobile contactless technology had an undeniable, albeit not resoundingly huge, presence. One company that came out strong for the mobile payment side of things is Charge Anywhere, a startup that is looking to pioneer the way small businesses and individual consumers exchange money in real time. Today, it launched a mobile payment app for Blackberry.
The app turns Blackberry phones with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, like the newest versions of the Blackberry Curve and the Blackberry Bold, into virtual credit card terminals. So if you’re a small business owner and you want to accept credit card payments at the point of sale, all you need to do is open the app and tap the customer’s credit card to your phone. This, of course, assumes that the credit card is also equipped with an NFC chip.
It is essentially like Square’s mobile credit card reader, but without the need for a physical attachment to the phone. It’s an interesting reversal for NFC technology, which has so far been mainly focused on turning smartphones into credit cards, no credit card acceptors. The company boasted that it is “the first Mobile Payment App provider to support NFC initiated credit and debit card payment acceptance on BlackBerry NFC enabled devices.”


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Dogecoin has been trading almost steadily since hitting a low of $0.00208. Ongoing trading began to fall because the token traded at about $0.00240, where at present its lowest price is $0.00211. According to the current trading price area, DOGE / USD faces a major resistance level of $0.00223 and a major active support level of $0.00209.
DragonEx Adds DOGE/USDT Leveraged Trading Pairs on May 25; Dogecoin (DOGE)
Dogecoin price prediction in 2019 Will the price of Dogecoin increase significantly? Probably, it's all because of the popularity of Dogecoin. The currency has a reasonable chance of showing a price of more than $0.05 per Dogecoin
Dogecoin (DOGE) will be launched on the OceanEX exchange on July 26.
Coinbase already supports Algorand (ALGO) in Coinbase and Coinbase Android and iOS applications, according to coinbase's official announcement. Coinbase users can now trade, transfer or store ALGO. ALGO is available in all Coinbase-supported areas. It was previously announced that Coinbase Pro will support ALGO/EUR and other transactions from 20:00 on July 21.
Dogecoin Core 1.8 is currently available, the latest update to the Dogecoin protocol.
Bitfinex and Tether were both summoned by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in January, though the regulator did not publicly say why.
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CAMBRIDGE MARKETS RETURNS TO WATSON’S BAY ON SUNDAY 5th FEBRUARY 2023
Sydney’s favourite waterside market is back, with the Watsons Bay Summer Market heading to Robertson Park on Sunday 5th February from 10am-4pm.
The 120-stall market, held on the Watsons Bay foreshore at the ferry stop, will bring together the best Sydney micro retailers and chefs in one spot for a great day of summer shopping and dining.
The market, now in its 7th year, is one of the biggest market events on Sydney’s annual calendar, with more than 10,000+ people expected to attend across the day.
Cambridge Markets director Rebecca Fox said the market group was excited to be bringing the event to this picturesque location for another year, with an even better selection of stallholders than previous years.
“The Watsons Bay market is always a favourite event for Cambridge Markets each year and the summer market is a great day out,” Fox said. “We love bringing this unique mix of retailer, chefs, producers, artists, craftspeople, importers, and traders to Watsons Bay.
“We work very hard to create an interesting blend of stalls so there is literally something for everyone at the market.
“It is also a fabulous place to get together and sit and have something to eat and drink by the sea. The February date is a great timeframe for people who haven’t seen each other since last year to reconnect, catch up and have a great time in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring a picnic blanket and your swimmers and enjoy a day out by the water at Watsons Bay.
Stallholders attending the event include:
Azteca — non-alcoholic take home marg mixes, custom salts, chips and salsa Pacifico Optical — hand-crafted sustainable eyewear
Bondi Liquor Company — gins and vodkas distilled in Bondi
Fils De Pomme Australia — French & Australian organic cider, craft beer, wine & seltzer Lilipani — vegan and organic makeup
Wuli Grooming — Australian-made men’s grooming products
I Am Threads — Australian-made, organic cotton children’s clothing
Bottega — boutique Italian gourmet organic food products
Gazal Ceramics — handmade ceramics
DOG by Dr Lisa —luxury dog skincare/lifestyle products by Dr Lisa Chimes, a veterinarian
World food on offer will include Haloumi Me, Damaskis Greek souvlaki, Sizzling Tandori Shack, Sofrito Paella, Authentic Turkish Gozleme, Vietnahnese and the Gnocchi Way
“Markets are always a fantastic community event,” Fox said. “It’s an opportunity for shop pers to get outside and shop and socialise in a wonderful alfresco setting. And the Wat sons Bay setting is one of the most beautiful spots in all of Sydney. You can even go for a dip after you’ve been to the market and catch the ferry home for a true Sydney experience.”
The Watsons Bay Summer Market kicks off a big year of market events for Cambridge Markets, which will be hosting markets across the city all year, from Cronulla to the Pittwater. These seasonal events will be in addition to Cambridge Markets’ regular line up of markets that include:
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Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8am-3pm
Entertainment Quarter Lang Rd, Moore Park
Eat Drink Nights
First Friday evening of every month, 5pm-9.30pm (next market: Friday February 3) Marina Square, Wentworth Point
Ryde Wharf Market
Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 9am-3pm (next market: February 12) Anderson Park, Meadowbank
Wentworth Point Market
Third Sunday of each month, 9am-3pm (next market: February 19)
Marina Square, Wentworth Point
“It will be another great year of Cambridge Markets and we are kicking it off in style at Watsons Bay,” said Fox. “We are really looking forward to seeing all our customers and stallholders back for 2023.”
WATSONS BAY SUMMER MARKET
Sunday 5th February 2023, 10am-4pm
Robertson Park, Watsons Bay


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By Kathleen Townsend
Revealed on the official Japanese Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Twitter account, a second season of the series is officially confirmed to be airing in 2021!
This April, our anime shop is all about the supernatural. Dragon maids? Check! Monster girls? Check! Giant tasty food in every episode of ACCA? Check. Superhero mutants? Double check! Check out the full anime list of titles below:


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- Ingredion has debuted a functional native corn starch ingredient designed to help achieve a gelled texture for application in dairy and dairy alternative products like yogurts, puddings and cheeses, called Novation Indulge 2940.
- The ingredients giant touted the better-for-you elements of the starch, which it noted as being minimally processed, non-GMO and “clean label.”
- According to Ingredion, application of the ingredient in yogurt products resulted in a 2.6% decrease in costs and added $6.1 million in projected revenue per 100,000 metric tons of product created.
The ingredient furthers Ingredion’s reach into the dairy and vegan spaces as it works to build out its portfolio to give formulators healthier options for their products.
In a press release, Ingredion revealed that their in-house Atlas consumer insights showed that consumers preferred “corn starch” as a gelling agent over gelatin, carrageenan, and other texturants.
“Consumers increasingly expect all of the products they buy to be made with recognized and accepted ingredients, and at the same time provide a satisfactory eating experience,” Nick Ferraro, the company’s global senior strategic marketing manager, said in a statement.
The starch provides a creamy mouthfeel and can help plant-based cheeses improve their stretch and melting characteristics, allowing them to better mimic dairy cheeses, Ferraro told Food Ingredients First.
The launch follows previous innovations from Ingredion that aim to further its reach in the ingredients space by building out its portfolio. The company’s specialty segment focuses on trendy categories through the creation of plant protein-based ingredients, honing in on the better-for-you attributes consumers increasingly seek. In an interview with Food Dive earlier this year, Ingredion’s global director of strategic marketing said customers often look for ingredients to serve multiple needs, such as being plant-based and sustainable.
Consumer interests continue to drive the company’s direction. Ingredion cited internal data which found 79% of consumers want to know the ingredients of the products they are eating and 62% said they always or usually read the back label of the food and beverage items they purchase. suggest moving this bit up higher
Other ingredient formulators are capitalizing on the growing plant-based dairy space to better replicate dairy products. Like Ingredion’s new starch, Pureture is also avoiding genetic modification in its ingredients, instead utilizing yeast protein to turn into a melty texture for cheese alternatives.


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Capcom has formally revealed its plans for Tokyo Game Show 2022, and it’s giving Street Fighter 6 the spotlight once again.
As Capcom skips Gamescom 2022 later this month, the Japanese publisher has announced that it will be in full force at Tokyo Game Show 2022. Announcing that it will have two performances, one of which is exclusively focused on the upcoming Street Fighter 6. PT / 11 am ET / 4 pm BST, fans can watch this via a live stream, which will be broadcast in Japanese and English.
After a big reveal at Sony’s June 2022 State of Play presentation, we learned that Guile is returning to Street Fighter 6 and also appeared in June’s Capcom Showcase. Having previously announced SF6, there would be one more big announcement this year, which looks set for the Tokyo Game Show. While it’s unclear what this will bring, we speculate that further character reveals are likely.
Fittingly, this announcement coincides with the 35th anniversary of Street Fighter today, and the original arcade game was released on August 12, 1987. Although Capcom did not reference this fact in its twitter (opens in new tab) announcement for the Tokyo Game Show, what better time to celebrate the legacy of the iconic series than looking to the future.
Happy birthday, Street Fighter! A toast to 35 years of playing Hadoukens. ⬇↘➡👊 pic.twitter.com/4DVNZBrlS9August 12, 2022
It’s not all about fighting
Of course, Street Fighter 6 isn’t Capcom’s only focus at the Tokyo Game Show. The first showcase, called ‘Capcom Online Program’, does not yet have a confirmed list of games, but will take place on September 15 at 7am PT / 10am ET / 3pm BST. As part of its announcement, Capcom stated “What will be revealed? Details to follow.”
Chances are this could include Capcom games for the Tokyp Game Show. Alongside Street Fighter 6, it’s confirmed that everyone in attendance can play Exoprimal, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, and the just-released Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.


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One of Wal-Mart’s third-tier public relations efforts, the “Jobs and Opportunity Zone” (JOZ) program, made it into the news this week in the context of Washington, D.C. politics. Last year, the retailer created the JOZ program in 10 places in America, to offer “an even greater economic boost to the people and the neighborhoods that need Wal-Mart the most.” Each JOZ has in its target area a Wal-Mart store as the hub, and a “host of local businesses and suppliers” with which Wal-Mart will work to increase job creation and economic opportunity in surrounding neighborhoods. As part of the JOZ, Wal-Mart says it will partner with local chambers of commerce, business groups, minority and women-owned businesses “to create thousands of jobs.” One of the “boosts” that Wal-Mart offers is a seminar entitled “How to Do Business with Wal-Mart” sessions for area businesses. The 10 sites include the West side of Chicago, Illinois; Portsmouth, Virginia; Richmond California; Sanger, California; El Mirage, Arizona; Cleveland,Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Decatur, Georgia; East Hills, Pennsylvania; and Landover Hills, Maryland. This last site is located within the Washington, D.C. beltway. According to the Washington Times newspaper, Wal-Mart is using the JOZ of its Landover Hills store to reach into Washington, D.C. to “help” businesses inside the nation’s capitol. Even though their store is in Prince George’s County, Maryland, a Wal-Mart spokesman told The Times, “It makes sense to partner with D.C.” because many of the Maryland store’s customers and workers come from Washington. So Wal-Mart this week offered 5 businesses in the District the chance to get free in-store advertising at Wal-Mart, plus other “business assistance” not defined. Every three months, Wal-Mart chooses another 5 businesses to help. The 5 businesses chosen in Washington, D.C. included a barbeque restaurant, a coffee shop, a caf??, another restaurant, and a construction company. In other words, companies that have little or no overlap with Wal-Mart’s product line. The list of businesses, it turns out, were suggested to Wal-Mart by a D.C. politician, Ward 5 city councilor Harry Thomas, Jr. These businesses are 5 to 7 miles away from the Wal-Mart store. Wal-Mart critics suggest that this PR image campaign is an attempt by the retailer to score some points with the D.C. City Council, without spending much money. So far Wal-Mart has faced a decidedly unsupportive City Council. In fact, Councilor Thomas was one of several Councilors who introduced a bill a year ago that would have required retailers with stores larger than 75,000 s.f. or a parent company with gross revenue of $1 billion or more, to pay its employees a “living wage,” which at that time was $11.75 per hour (in December of 2006 Wal-Mart’s average wage in Maryland they claimed was $10.26 per hour). Thomas’ bill was similar to one filed in Chicago, which was vetoed by Mayor Richard Daley. Councilor Thomas told the Washington Times that he didn’t see Wal-Mart’s gesture to help 5 businesses in Thomas’ district as a way to thaw the ice between elected officials and Wal-Mart, and position itself better for any attempt to site a store in Thomas’ district. “I’m open to many opportunities for my ward,” Thomas said, adding that he pursues any corporation or organization that offers assistance to his ward. Thomas told the newspaper,however, that he thinks it’s “inevitable” that some day Wal-Mart will try to open a store in the District.
Wal-Mart tried to open a store in 2004 in the Brentwood neighborhood of Washington, D.C., but dropped those plans on the excuse that the site they chose didn’t meet store requirements. But the fact was, the political climate in Washington was very icy. Wal-Mart says this week that although they do not have any specific sites in mind, that they are “always interested in jurisdictions that provide further access to our customer base.” The Jobs and Opportunity Zone thus far has shown no evidence of creating “thousands of jobs” anywhere. It is certain that holding seminars for businesses on how they can sell to Wal-Mart, or giving a few restaurants some in-store advertising is hardly a robust jobs or growth program. Like many other Wal-Mart initiatives, the JOZ program is more for media play than for economic development. If the Landover Hills program is any example, the only ‘boost’ these Zones are creating is the media lure that newspapers like the Washington Times bit on. Readers are urged to email D.C. Councilor Henry “Tommy” Thomas at [email protected] with the following message: “Councilor Thomas, I hope you will keep pushing your big box ‘living wage’ bill, and keep companies like Wal-Mart out of D.C. Their Jobs and Opportunity Zone program has no jobs and few opportunities. How pathetic is it, that this JOZ program was promoted as “creating thousands of jobs,” but what jobs have you seen created in Ward 5? Big deal: the company gives several small restaurants some advertising in their store. But what about decent paying jobs at their Landover Hills store? Wal-Mart’s Jobs and Opportunity Zone is in the Twilight Zone. Stand up for working people, and demand that Wal-Mart give its people a living wage with real health care benefits — or keep out of Ward 5.”


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Embrace Elegance and Eco-consciousness with Lancaster Polo
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 August 2023 - Tracey Star, a local distributor of women's handbags, has announced the launch of their Lancaster Polo brand's Eco Essential series of bags. These bags are made from materials certified under the Global Recycling Standard (GRS) and incorporate recycled plastic bottles, boldly combining fashion, environmental sustainability, and technology.
As global attention to sustainable development grows, more and more businesses are focusing on related initiatives. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria can be used to assess a company's contributions to the natural environment, helping them create commercial value while enhancing their corporate image and influence.
Johnson Tan, Founder and CEO of Tracey Star, pointed out that by using recycled plastic bottles as a material for bag components, they can reduce their environmental impact and contribute to a cleaner, greener future, albeit on a smaller scale.
He explained that while the bags in the series are not made entirely from environmentally friendly materials due to considerations such as sales, design, and cost, they replace 20% of the raw materials with fibers extracted from plastic bottles. He stated, "For example, in this series, as GRS materials and related eco-friendly manufacturing technologies are not yet widely adopted, the cost of this material is two and a half times that of conventional materials."
"Despite the use of environmentally friendly materials, the durability of the finished products is no different from bags made of regular materials. In fact, they have a softer and more comfortable texture and feel."
Lancaster Polo's Eco Essential is the second eco-friendly bag series introduced by Tracey Star. The group's in-house brand, Tracey, previously launched the Apple Collection made from apple peels in April of this year, which received positive feedback. They are planning a large-scale Tracey Lite comprehensive sustainable development program in October to promote the concept of fashion and environmental protection nationwide.
Currently, the Lancaster Polo Eco Essential series is exclusively available at AEON stores across Malaysia.
From October last year to the present, there has been an impressive 50% growth in sales.
On another note, Johnson Tan revealed that Tracey Star's brand revitalization initiative, launched in October last year, has yielded remarkable results. Not only has the company expanded its presence successfully, but it has also achieved a 50% increase in performance.
"In terms of the overall performance of the group in 2022, offline growth has reached 109%, while online growth has exceeded 40%. Although there has been some moderation this year, we believe we can still meet our expectations."
Since its establishment in 2008, Tracey Star's brands have been primarily sold through dedicated counters in major department stores. In May of this year, Tracey Star opened its first flagship retail store at Mytown and plans to open two more in the Klang Valley this year.
Furthermore, to align with current trends, Tracey Star has established its own live-streaming team and is expanding into the live-streaming space.


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Jeans with a "smart" mobile pocket that protects sperm from heat and electromagnetic radiation, reborn Argentinian national "paez" boots and other hot news are heading to the Czech market. They will be presented to traders at the 52nd STYL and KABO fashion fairs in Brno from 18 to 20 August. In recent years, the proportion of direct producers has grown, this time already accounting for half of the registered exhibitors.
New media partner of STYL and KABO trade fairs is Online magazine for Textiles, Clothing, Leather and Technology in Bulgaria.
Dear Exhibitors, we would like to draw your attention to the advantageous pricing conditions for participation in STYL-KABO fashion fairs in August 2018.
The 51st STYL and KABO trade fairs showed trends for the next season in the clothing, textile and footwear industries: the increasing power of bloggers and digital influencers, the demand for sustainable fashion, the invasion of new technologies, and letting the customers be a part of the business and development process. The expositions of 241 exhibitors from more than 18 countries introduced collections of almost 800 fashion brands. In the three days of the trade fair, the new collections attracted approximately five thousand professional visitors, traders and buyers.
We’re not a brand, we create stories, says Saray del Saz, a talented Spanish designer at the STYL trade fair
The talent from Madrid Saray del Saz came to Brno to introduce her unisex collection WELCOME TO UTOPIA. Her personal philosophy is that in fashion, there are no rules and no conventions. “When people buy one of my models, they are not buying just a piece of clothing – they are expressing their way of living. The lifestyle and uniqueness of each and every person is at the core of my work,” says Saray del Saz.
The traditional trade fair lecture delivered by the Dutch designer Ellen Haeser outlined a new business model for sustainable fashion. Shops can make money both from the constant innovations and modifications of their merchandise, and from the increasing demand for timeless values and pursuit of one’s unique style. Such a concept needs a vision the customers can identify with and which they will themselves want to promote, along with the support of quality service and new technologies.
Premieres of the next season collections, fashion trends presented by fashion experts, B2B meetings and exclusive shows. The STYL and KABO trade fairs have been serving the fashion industry twice a year for 25 years now. From 17 to 19 February, fashion for the autumn-winter season 2018/2019 will be centre stage and for the first time, fashion bloggers will be actively taking part in the event.
Premieres of collections ready for the next-season, trends presented by fashion experts, B2B meetings and exclusive shows. The STYL and KABO trade fairs have been serving the fashion industry twice a year for the last 25 years. In February, fashion for the autumn-winter season 2018/2019 will play the key role, and for the first time, fashion bloggers will be actively taking part.
Check out the latest clothing, shoes and handbags collections, walk a few steps, put on skates or skis and enjoy winter fun. This is exactly what your visit to the STYL and KABO fairs can look like. Along with them, the Olympic Festival is held in Hall Z.
The STYL and KABO trade fairs have been taking place in Brno for 25 years and their 50th edition showed that the Czech and Slovak market is still in need of these contractual fashion presentations. The good shape of the global economy and the growth of the textile, footwear, and leatherwear industries were reflected in a heightened interest in attendance. In total, there were 253 exhibitors from 15 countries and the number of brands present rose to 780. The new collections for Spring and Sumer 2018 attracted, according to first estimates, approximately five thousand professional visitors, mostly traders and buyers.


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“Getting Cigarettes Into Female Hands,” from editorial page of The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., Friday, March 18, 1927, W.O. Saunders, Editor and Publisher.
Tactful Cigarette Sales Boosters Supply Generous Samples to Elizabeth City Girls
Hundreds of Elizabeth City women were supplied with complimentary packages of a highly advertised brand of cigarettes by good looking salesmen who tactfully did their stuff here a few days ago.
Cigarette manufacturers haven’t had the nerve to come right out in their advertising and appeal for the trade of women smokers. That would be shocking. But they are making a strong bid for the women’s business just the same and one way is by getting samples into their hands. Hundreds of packages of a brand that is said to be good for the throat because its tobacco is toasted (? Actually looks like it says teasted but that doesn’t make any sense) were distributed among Elizabeth City women last week.
And if any woman who was offered a pack of cigarettes showed any resentment, the fact is not of record. Even women who do not smoke grabbed the samples eagerly to take home to their men folks.


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Renewal of GCC-EU trade talks urged
Mohamed bin Twar recently went before a business-networking event of Qatari and EU business people to announce Qatar Chamber’s hopes for a rekindling of free trade agreement talks between the two regions.
“I’d like to seize this opportunity to express that Qatar Chamber hopes to resume talks on the EU-GCC free trade agreement, which has been suspended in 2008. Indeed, there is a real desire and keenness in the GCC to find common bases that will help resume these negotiations for the benefits of EU and GCC economies,” Bin Twar said.
EU member states with representatives at the meeting were Spain, Portugal, Romania, Germany, Bulgaria, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Greece, Austria, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and the UK.
“The EU is the number one trading partner for Qatar. The GCC, as a whole, is our fourth export market and Qatar is the third largest economy for the EU in the GCC after Saudi Arabia and the UAE,” said Lucie Berger, head of Trade Delegation of EU to the GCC. “In terms of import, Qatar is almost similar to the UAE.”


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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — DICK’S Sporting Goods has announced it is now hiring for a DICK’S Sporting Goods store opening soon in Summerlin.
DICK’S is looking for exceptional applicants, passionate about sports, to join the team at the upcoming Crossroads Commons (8825 W Charleston Blvd.) location. The retailer expects to hire approximately 5 full-time, 35 part-time, and 25 temporary positions for this new DICK’S Sporting Goods location.
The new store is expected to open in March 2021 and will feature athletic and outdoor apparel, a vast selection of footwear, the latest gear for team sports including football and baseball and top-of-the-line equipment for golf and fitness.
Ideal candidates will draw on their personal experiences and in-depth knowledge to guide, inform, equip and inspire our athletes. DICK’S associates will benefit from competitive pay, store discounts and the opportunity to work with the best sports and outdoor brands.
Visit dickssportinggoods.jobs to learn more about joining the DICK’S Sporting Goods team.


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Articles tagged ‘mobile’
Lenovo has just unveiled its latest tablet, the Yoga Tablet. Their latest table features a unique cylindrical battery with an integrated kickstand that lets it be used in a variety of modes - hold, stand and tilt. We check it out to see if this stand is really as effective as Lenovo makes it out to be.
At this year's CES event, Samsung put up a great show with much to offer in various product categories, including upcoming mobile innovation, new TV technologies and 3D movie capture for consumers. Let's take a quick look.
Intel is ushering a new era of computing with significant announcements at CES 2012 with the announcement of the new Intel Atom Z2460 mobile processor as well as future plans to deliver a more compelling experience for Ultrabooks.
Intel outlines its efforts to reduce idle platform power consumption by more than 20 times in its next generation Haswell processor products for Ultrabooks at the Intel Developers Forum 2011 (IDF 2011).
Intel spent the second day of IDF revealing their plans for the Atom processor family. From new hardware to software, Intel plans to plant its Atom processor into every market segment, from industrial applications to your home.
- Amazon Appstore expands to 41 countries; Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia included
- AMD officially releases three new Kaveri APUs
- StarHub to debut solar-powered mobile base station at NDP 2014
- NVIDIA working on ways to quadruple display performance in low-res LCDs
- Xiaomi responds to allegations that its phones are sending personal data to Chinese servers secretly
- Feeling stressed without your phone? You may be suffering from nomophobia
- Security researchers show how a USB device can takeover your computer
- Apple cutting more than a quarter of Beats team


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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has announced that it will increase what it “contributes” to the US economy. The company revealed details about what it plans to do with the money it will save on taxes and the billions of dollars it plans to repatriate. Apple contributions to the US economy will jump to $350 billion over the next five years.
Apple stock ticked higher after investors heard everything the company is planning to do for the US economy. However, it’s a departure from the huge share repurchases analysts were counting on to support Apple stock, thanks to the tax reform and upcoming cash repatriation.
Apple contributions to the US economy rise to $350 billion in five ears
The new plans for Apple contributions to the US economy were revealed in a press release today. The company said the plans span three areas in which it impacts the creation of jobs the most, which are direct employment, spending and investment with its domestic suppliers and manufacturers, and what it calls the “app economy.”
The firm claimed that Apple contributions to the US economy already include the creation and support of more than 2 million jobs, and it expects even more jobs to be generated as a result of the initiatives announced today. The iPhone maker estimates its current pace of spending with US-based manufacturers and suppliers at about $55 billion for this year. After adding the amount it expects to spend on the initiatives announced today, direct Apple contributions to the US economy will surpass the $350 billion mark over the next five years, the company explained.
That amount does not include the company’s regular tax payments or tax revenues generated on the wages of its employees and sales of its products.
Apple contributions to US economy to include new campus
The iPhone maker said about $75 billion of its direct contribution to the nation’s economy will come from “planned capital expenditures in the US, investments in American manufacturing over five years and a record tax payment upon repatriation of overseas profits.” Apple estimates its tax payment on cash repatriation at about $38 billion.
The company plans to spend more than $30 billion on capital expenditures within the country over the next five years and create more than 20,000 new jobs. In addition to hiring for new positions at its existing campuses, Apple also plans to build a new one. The company claims that it employs 84,000 people in all 50 states, and it just opened its Apple Park campus, its newest one, last year. The new Apple campus will initially be home to a technical support team to serve customers, with the location of the new campus to be announced sometime later this year.
Apple plans to spend more than $10 billion in capital expenditures on investments in data centers throughout the country. The company is also breaking ground on a new facility in Reno, Nevada today to support its already-existing facilities in the state.
Apple to boost manufacturing and education investments
The company also said it is increasing the size of its Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $1 billion to $5 billion. The fund was only just announced last spring, and it was created “to support innovation among American manufacturers and help others establish a presence in the US,” the company explained.
Future Apple contributions to the US economy also include an acceleration in efforts to support coding education and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) programs, all of which are aimed at supporting what the company refers to as “the iOS app economy.” Apple claims that its app economy created over 1.6 million jobs in the country and also generated $5 billion in revenues for app developers in the US last year.
Apple stock jumped by less than 1% to as high as $177.52 in intraday trading following the announcement.


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Change in the Fiskars Group Leadership Team
Stock Exchange Release
May 6, 2021 at 08:30 EEST
Change in the Fiskars Group Leadership Team
Fiskars Group has appointed Jussi Siitonen as Chief Financial Officer and deputy to the CEO. He joins Fiskars Group from the leading premium sporting goods company Amer Sports, where he has been working since 2011 as Chief Financial Officer. Jussi will join Fiskars Group on November 3, 2021, at the latest. Sari Pohjonen, currently Chief Financial Officer and deputy to the CEO, has decided to leave the company. To support the transition, Sari will continue in her role until Jussi joins the company.
“Fiskars Group has undergone a transformation during the last years into an integrated consumer goods company. With the completion of the ongoing Restructuring- and Transformation programs in 2021, the company is entering a new phase, with an increasing focus on growing the business. I’m glad to welcome Jussi to our team. He has a strong background from working with great brands on a global scale. In his previous position, he has been in a central role in building growth, and we believe he is a great fit to Fiskars.
I would like to express my gratitude to Sari for her outstanding work at Fiskars. During her time as CFO, she has held a central role in transforming the company and in establishing new ways of working. For the last years, Fiskars Group’s profitability has clearly improved and the capital efficiency has increased. In addition to the role as CFO, she held the position of interim CEO in 2020. Sari showed exceptional agility and resilience in the challenging circumstances, while making sure the team delivered outstanding results. Even more importantly, she has been a beloved and valued colleague and a central part of the company for years”, said Nathalie Ahlström, President and CEO.
“I look forward to joining Fiskars Group, with its unparalleled portfolio of brands. The company is in an exciting phase, and I am thrilled to be part of the journey forward, to realize the potential of the company on a global scale”, said Jussi Siitonen.
“I wish to thank the company and my colleagues for the time at Fiskars. There have been several interesting and challenging times, where we have together, as a team, driven the company forward. At the same time, I’m excited for what’s to come”, said Sari Pohjonen.
Fiskars Group continues to execute its strategy, with an increasing focus on growing the business, in line with the long-term financial targets. Strengthening the unique brand portfolio of internationally loved brands, having an ambitious sustainability mission and committing to constantly improving the digital consumer journey form the core of Fiskars’ strategy.
As a result of this change, the Fiskars Group Leadership Team will, effective as of November 3, 2021, at the latest, consist of the following members:
• Nathalie Ahlström, President and CEO
• Jussi Siitonen, Chief Financial Officer & deputy to the CEO
• Tina Andersson, Chief Consumer and Communications Officer
• Christian Bachler, Executive Vice President, Business Area Vita
• James Brouillard, Executive Vice President, Business Area Terra
• Risto Gaggl, Chief Supply Chain Officer
• Johan Hedberg, Chief Sales Officer
• Peter Cabello Holmberg, Chief Digital Officer
• Tuomas Hyyryläinen, Executive Vice President, Business Area Crea
• Niklas Lindholm, Chief People Officer
• Päivi Timonen, Chief Legal Officer
A CV and a photo of Jussi are available at: https://www.fiskarsgroup.com/investors/corporate-governance/management/leadership-team
President & CEO
Media and investor contacts:
Corporate Communications, firstname.lastname@example.org, +358 40 097 1842
Kristian Tammela, Director, Investor Relations, tel. +358 40 708 1181
Making the everyday extraordinary
Fiskars Group’s vision is to create a positive, lasting impact on our quality of life. Our brands Fiskars, Gerber, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Waterford, and Wedgwood are present in people’s everyday lives – at home, in the garden, and outdoors. This gives us an opportunity to make the everyday extraordinary today, and for future generations. We have a presence in 30 countries, and our products are available in more than 100 countries. Our shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki (FSKRS). Please visit us at www.fiskarsgroup.com for more information and follow us on Twitter @fiskarsgroup.


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Different shops to operate on different days of the week
KATHMANDU, JUNE 20
The district administration authorities of Kathmandu valley have decided to further extend the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown by a week, till June 28.
The previous extension order was set to expire on Monday midnight.
A meeting of the Chief District Officers of the valley held today decided to extend the prohibitory period by introducing more relaxations including allowing private vehicles to ply the roads based on the odd-even basis.
Likewise, as per the new system, several shops that were earlier not allowed to operate would be allowed to open and conduct business systematically while following the safety protocol.
The authorities have designated separate days in the week for running different shops and stores.
Here is how the days have been designated for different businesses to run as per the new order.
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday
- Home Applicances
- Gold/Silver (jewelry)
- Automobile and parts
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- Shopping Malls
- Clothes/ Garments
- Gift shops
- Tailoring shops, boutiques
However, these shops can operate from 11 am till 4 pm only.


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A random bodyguard at NYC Fashion Week tracked down our cameras and professed his love for TMZ's Supervising Producer -- and Queen of the TMZ Universe -- Gillian Sheldon.
While flattered, it's our duty to report that Gillian is, as everyone has heard ad nauseum, engaged. Down, boy.
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Economists are worried that the unusually snowy winter in the United States may have slowed economic growth in this country. The government releases its Gross Domestic Product estimates later in the week, and many expect the economic growth numbers to be underwhelming. But for the salt business, at least, the weather is a good thing.
Plus, the medals are taken away, the athletes are headed home, and in a spectacular closing ceremony yesterday, the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics came to a close. The Russian government is congratulating itself on gaining the international spotlight with a prestigious event that cost more than any previous Winter Olympics: a stunning $51 billion. But residents of Sochi are wondering what will happen to all the hotels and facilities that have been built.
And future Olympic host cities are worried they may have to spend equally audacious amounts of money to live up to this year’s event.


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Muhammad Ali is my name and I see myself as a devoted and hard working software engineer striving to keep up to date with the latest inventions and technologies in the IT world. Likeness for writing is one of the reasons that brought me here.I relish and strive on facing challenges and coming out of them with flying colors.
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The question of who will be the winner in the Android v/s iPad fight has been on the mind of many gadget lovers out there. Eric Schmidt found himself in a similar situation and as expected predicted that the consumers will eventually prefer Android over the iPad.
One thing we know about Samsung is that it loves promoting its products through videos, lots of them. Galaxy S II aka Galaxy S 2 is the gadget maker’s latest Android sensation, one that deserves all the video promotion it can get. Samsung realizes this fact very well and has rolled out a video that takes us on an in-depth tour of their antennagate free Gingerbread flagship device. Official Live demo video awaits you after the break.
When the iPhone 4 (sans the white iPhone 4) was found guilty of suffering from the antennagate issue, we knew from that moment onwards any new smartphone that goes live would be subjected to the death grip test. Galaxy S II was no exception and was put under the same signal drop test. And as mentioned in the post title, Sammy’s latest Android sensation, just like its predecessor doesn’t suffer from the signal loss problem. Video proof awaits you after the jump.
Finally some good news for Playstation Network members across the world. Sony has made an announcement that is ought to bring a smile on your face. Yes, that’s right folks, the restoration of PSN, which went down on 20th April, has begun.
iPad 2 jailbreak has been a disappointing topic for the said owner. I say disappointing because the owners of the second gen Apple Tablet are yet to get the all important jailbreak. According to a tweet posted by Veeence, i0n1c has set his focus on jailbreaking the iPad 2 and may even release it before comex, who up till now was the only one working hard to hack the new iPad.
The whole world saw iPad 2 survive a 500 feet fall courtesy G-Form’s Extreme Sleeve case. MobileSyrup, got inspired by this feat and set out to see if the rugged case could protect the iPad 2 from being killed by a car. Video of this daring act follows after the break.
XDA Developers continue to surprise us with Android ports and hacks. What has been ported this time? Well, Galaxy Tab owners will be pleased to know that the all new Touch Wiz 4, that Samsung is shipping with the super fast Galaxy S II, has made its way to the aging Galaxy Tab.
Few hours back, we shared with you an image of an alleged iPhone 5 case which brought forward some interesting possibilities of the next gen iPhone getting a 3D camera or even a projector. 9 to 5 Mac has shared an image of an iPhone 5 prototype which has been placed below for your viewing pleasure.
GadgetsDNA has turned our attention to an iPhone 5 case image shared by Kulcase that may very well be the indicator of the features coming to the iPhone 4 successor. The first thing to note from the above image is that there are two holes on the back side of the phone. What could be the purpose of both these place holders? We discuss this in the coming paragraph.
iPhone 4 just keeps setting new records. Macstories report that Apple’s high selling stainless steel phone has been awarded with a Guinness world record.


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There is no scientific evidence, as of 2015, proving that eating certain foods improves psoriasis, according to Health Magazine. However, eating a healthy diet that helps control or lose weight, one that includes plenty of lean protein, low-fat dairy products, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, may help control it.
Fatty fish is a good protein choice because it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which may reduce inflammation and calm the over-active immune systems of those with psoriasis, according to Health Magazine, which recommends eating fish at least twice a week. Lean white meats, such as chicken and turkey, are also good protein options. Other healthy dietary choices include vegetables that may have anti-inflammatory properties, such as carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale and broccoli, whole grains and legumes, such as beans and lentils, soybeans, nuts, avocados and flax seeds, as well as their oils, and fruits with anti-inflammatory properties, such as blueberries, mangoes, strawberries and figs, states Health Magazine.
It's safer to eat a healthy diet in general than it is to follow extreme diets that purport to cure psoriasis or to take supplements, according to WebMD. Eating a healthy diet that helps control or lose weight also lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke, which is elevated in individuals with psoriasis, states Health Magazine.


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ChatGPT as CEO: Startup's €400K Profit & Rapid Success with AI
ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, takes the reins as CEO of a Portuguese startup, AIsthetic Apparel, turning it profitable within a week. The AI-driven company focuses on selling T-shirts with AI-generated designs, and with its innovative approach, projects a promising €400,000 annual profit.
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In Portugal, a remarkable milestone has been achieved as ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, has taken on the role of CEO in a startup company. Despite temporary restrictions on ChatGPT in Italy, this innovative move has led the Portuguese company to profitability in just one week.
Founder João F. Santos appointed ChatGPT as the CEO of his startup, AIsthetic Apparel, while taking on the role of an assistant. He devoted only an hour each day to execute the tasks given by the AI, adhering strictly to its directives, even if they appeared risky for the business.
Instead of venturing into services, Santos and ChatGPT decided to focus on selling T-shirts featuring AI-generated designs by Midjourney. The company's name and logo were also suggested and created by ChatGPT, blending "Artificial Intelligence (AI)" with "aesthetic."
ChatGPT formulated a 10-point business plan, which included launching an online store and partnering with Printful for printing the Midjourney-created designs. The AI even composed the descriptions for the images.
To secure funding, ChatGPT sought out investors Martin Andreas Petersen, Frederik van Deurs, and Vasco Conceição. Santos successfully raised $2,500 in exchange for a 25% stake in the company, starting with an initial investment of $1,000.
Priced at €35 per T-shirt, AIsthetic Apparel generated over €10,000 in revenue within five days. With €4,000 in costs, the company made a profit of €7,000. If this sales trend continues, the AI predicts an annual profit of €40,000 and a company valuation of €4 million.
Some Key decisions made by Chat-GPT-CEO were as follows:
Choice of business.
Choice of niche and brand name.
The fancy 10-step Business Plan
The founder of AIsthetic Apparel, who previously worked as an early-stage investor, decided to consult their own experience and sought funding from angel investors. This strategy resulted in a $2,500 investment for a 25% stake in the company. With three close friends supporting them, offering advice, and proposing questions for the AI CEO, the startup was well-positioned for success.
The team proceeded to execute step 8 of ChatGPT's business plan, which involved implementing a marketing strategy. The founder announced the company's plans on LinkedIn, generating significant interest in the venture. Following the LinkedIn announcement, dozens of messages from potential investors flooded in, expressing interest in joining the company's cap table.
Upon consulting ChatGPT, the AI CEO set the pre-money valuation at an impressive €4 million, reflecting a bold step forward into the world of AI-driven business management.


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Amazon UK figures revealed in committee tax response
Public Accounts Committee reveals details of Amazon's UK sales, as it tries to ascertain how it arrived at previous tax disclosures
SALES OF £3.3BN were racked up by Amazon.co.uk in the UK during 2011, but huge costs saw it pay just £1.8m in corporation tax during the year.
In a response to the Public Accounts Committee for more financial data relating to its UK operations, profits before income tax on UK sales equated to £74m, with various costs and expenses eating into the profit margin.
The company’s UK accounts filed for the period show it paid £1.8m, with revenues of £20m.
In its response to the committee, Amazon asked for the information to remain confidential.
The committee has again called on HMRC to appear before it, in an effort to tackle marketed avoidance schemes. It is believed that HMRC chief executive Lin Homer will face questions on the tax affairs of its IT supplier, Accenture.


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Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) announces green startup Monumo as the first official member of its newly launched Canopy business hub.
Monumo is an electromagnetic engineering company setting out to reinvent the electric motor.
Electric motors are an increasingly vital technology in today’s world, using roughly 50% of the world’s energy. They pump domestic water, power transport and keep household appliances, like washing machines, running. But there is an environmental cost. Most electric motors are made with rare earth permanent magnets, producing a huge amount of carbon emissions and toxic waste in the process. Monumo’s technology is different – they are creating a more efficient and sustainable electric motor using complex artificial intelligence (AI) which they think will transform the industry.
Dominic Vergine co-founded Monumo and was previously in charge of sustainability at Cambridge-based software design company Arm.
Canopy was launched by the then HRH The Prince of Wales earlier this year and opened its doors to businesses this month (October). It is an incubation hub for startups leading the way in green innovation. The community is open to entrepreneurs creating sustainability solutions, as well as SMEs wanting to integrate sustainability into the core of their business operations.
As well as being a virtual ecosystem which allows small businesses to network, Canopy is also a physical workspace in the heart of Cambridge. Desks and shared space are housed in CISL’s new Entopia Building – an energy efficient, sustainable retrofit. What used to be a 1930s telephone exchange is now a world-leading example of green architecture.
Dominic Vergine, Co-founder, Monumo said: “Monumo is proud to be the first Canopy member. Getting a startup or small business off the ground isn’t easy, and it’s important to us that we are networked into the right conversations that can drive forward our solution and contribute to the sustainable innovation agenda more broadly.”
Canopy members can connect with CISL’s 140 staff, working on green initiatives with international actors in business, government and finance. They become part of CISL’s established network of 27,000 sustainability leaders representing every industry on every continent.
Members can also apply to join Canopy Accelerator programmes. Delivered across a breadth of sustainability impact themes, these short courses cover everything from net zero targets and the circular economy, to women in sustainability innovation. Previous participants include upcycled fashion startup Alterist and carbon-negative cement manufacturer Low Carbon Materials.
James Cole, Head of The Canopy and Director, of Corporate Relations and Communications at CISL said: “The solutions to pressing global challenges like poverty, inequality and climate change are not beyond our innovative capacity – but we will have to rewire our systems as well as the way we design and deliver and consume products and services. The Canopy offers a home for mission led founders and innovators to access to the support and networks they need to accelerate their journey to impact and scale.”
There are various options for SMEs joining Canopy, from dedicated desk space or hot desking to bookable meeting rooms, boardrooms, an event space and even a roof terrace with 360-degree views over the city.
Canopy is currently inviting pioneering members to apply for workspace and support within our sustainable innovation community.


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This week on Dezeen: Zaha Hadid became the first woman to be awarded the RIBA Gold Medal this week and used the illustrious occasion to defend her architecture, which she believes is "widely misunderstood" by the mainstream.
Addressing an audience during her Royal Gold Medal lecture, the Iraqi-born British architect rejected claims that her work is self-indulgent and wilful.
Jane Duncan, the Royal Institute of British Architects' president, said the body had acted "to right a 180-year wrong" by giving its highest honour to a woman for the first time.
Bjarke Ingels' firm released images of its design for a police station in New York, days before the Danish architect claimed his Copenhagen housing development succeeded where Alison and Peter Smithson's "streets in the sky" concept had failed.
BIG, OMA and Zaha Hadid Architects were all shortlisted for a major new museum in Budapest, and a team from MIT won a competition to design a bullet-shaped capsule for the Hyperloop – a high-speed transport network first conceived by billionaire Tesla and Space X founder Elon Musk.
American toy maker Mattel revealed several new versions of the Barbie doll designed to reflect more diverse body shapes, and the DeLorean Motor Company publicised its intention to manufacturer the iconic DMC-12 sports car again.
Bradford Shellhammer announced that his online design store Bezar had been acquired by internet marketplace Ahalife and spoke to Dezeen about the financial difficulties of setting up an online business.
In other business news, startup furniture brand Hem was obtained by a private buyer.
Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby joined the teaching staff at Parsons design school in New York, after leaving London's Royal College of Art last year, while Archigram's founder Peter Cook told us that narrow-mindedness in schools had led to a dull period in British architecture.
Popular stories this week on Dezeen included a residential building made up of tiny and low-cost apartments in New York, a concert hall in Poland and a revamped Melbourne house featuring a floor that doubles as a toybox.


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COVID has affected every industry and so it is expected that it would have affected Fast food as well. According to the list of valuable brands released by Brand Finance, it is clear that this happened considering almost half of the brands in the list witnessed a decline in brand value. Moreover, the most valuable fast food brands list that has 25 restaurants on it saw a total decrease of $8.2 billion (from US$162.1 billion in 2020 to US$153.9 billion in 2021).
Richard Haigh, Managing Director, Brand Finance said:
“The restaurant sector has shown remarkable adaptability in the face of unforeseen and challenging circumstances brought about by COVID-19. The efforts to refocus on at-home dining and the investment in digital presence have inured many of the biggest brands from far more dire consequences. The pace of vaccine distribution – particularly across the US and the UK – means there are signs of hope yet for the restaurant sector, with many customers eager to return to socialising and dining together.”
We have assembled a list of 10 of the most valuable global fast-food brands for you.
Valued at USD 38.44 billion in 2021, Starbucks remains the most valuable brand in the category fast food the fifth time without break. Its amazing to see this even though the value has dropped 6%; last year the brand value was USD 41.04 billion.
In 2020, McDonald’s was priced at 37.45 billion dollars. The second most valuable fast food brand now stands at $33.84 Billion.
KFC has a $15.07 billion dollar value this year. In 2020, the value was at $17.11 billion.
Famous for its sandwiches, Subway witnessed an increase in brand value. From a 7.99 billion dollars in 2020, the brand has gone upto 8.18 billion dollars.
Did you know Domino’s was also in the list of most valuable restaurants? And that it too increased in value? From a $5.68 dollars to a $6.09 billon.
The other brands in the list are valued at:
6. Taco Bell
2021: $5.81 billion
2020: $5.42 billion
2021: $5.74 billion
2020: $5.21 billion
8. Pizza Hut
2021: $5.13 billion
2020: $5.43 billion
Haidilao is a Chinese brand.
2021: $4.52 billion
2020: $4.70 billion
10. Tim Hortons
2021: $4.05 billion
2020: $4.44 billion
These were the most valuable fast food brands of the world even though as you can see they have visibly decreased in value.
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates!


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BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 19, 2008 – Just in time for spring, Wal-Mart announces a program to create rubber garden mulch from recycled tires, a step in the company’s ongoing commitments to reaching its zero waste goal and providing access to affordable eco-friendly products. The Majestic™ rubber mulch mini nuggets hit Wal-Mart store and Sam’s Club shelves this week, joining a variety of eco-friendly products already available for the spring season.
More than 2.5 million tires are estimated to be recycled by Wal-Mart in 2008 to manufacture the eco-friendly garden mulch that is ideal for landscaping and covering play grounds, pools and pond areas. The rubber mulch is available in red or brown, is non-toxic and latex-free, inhibits weed growth and does not compact or blow away, making it a great alternative to traditional mulch for environmentally conscious gardeners.
“We know consumers want to make the most of their time at home this spring and summer, and we want to provide them with product offerings that help create a safe outdoor family environment at the best value,” said Andy Barron, senior vice president and general merchandise manager for Wal-Mart. “Our process of recycling millions of used tires into rubber mulch products is yet another way to help our customers live better while also helping the environment.”
As consumers prepare to enjoy more time outdoors, Wal-Mart offers everything families need to create a fun and eco-friendly environment to celebrate spring and summer at home at a great value. From garden supplies to outdoor furniture to organic foods, Wal-Mart is the one-stop shop for consumers to prepare for a “green” spring season.
With planting season quickly approaching, Wal-Mart makes creating an environmentally conscious garden simple with several products. The Majestic rubber mulch joins rubber garden edging and tree rings already available at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club – all made from 100 percent recycled tire rubber. In addition, gardeners can find environmentally safer pesticides and plants in biodegradable pots.
Families also can create an Earth-friendly outdoor entertaining haven beyond the garden with products like Forest Stewardship Council certified outdoor furniture. Barbeques and backyard picnics also can benefit the environment by incorporating organic fruits and vegetables, and all natural and organic meats available at select Wal-Mart Supercenters.
A variety of eco-friendly outdoor products are available in Wal-Mart stores, Sam’s Clubs and at walmart.com at unbeatable values:
• Majestic rubber mulch mini nuggets ($5.47 for a 20 lb. bag)
• 8’ Rubber edging ($9.87)
• 24” Rubber tree rings ($9.87)
• Garden Safe® Fungicide 3-in-1 certified organic spray ($5.88)
• Bonnie Plants™ Vegetable 5” Peat Pots reduce waste with biodegradable pots that can be placed directly in soil ($2.97)
• Forest Stewardship Council certified Home Trends® outdoor furniture pieces including rocking chairs and a folding chairs and table set (starting at $19.97)
• Forest Stewardship Council certified Delahey® Six-Piece Outdoor Wood Dining Set ($368.00)
• Solar powered outdoor lighting (ranging from $14.84 - $59.97)
About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Every week, millions of customers visit Wal-Mart Stores, Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, and Sam’s Club locations across America or log on to its online store at www.walmart.com. The company and its Foundation are committed to a philosophy of giving back locally. Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) is proud to support the causes that are important to customers and associates right in their own neighborhoods, and last year gave more than $296 million to local communities in the United States. To learn more, visit www.walmartfacts.com, www.walmartstores.com, or www.walmartfoundation.org.


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AMC Partners with Dolby to Offer Premium Cinema Experience
April 13, 2015
AMC and Dolby are offering moviegoers the best of laser projected-images, immersive sound, and vibrating seats in their new brand of theaters, “Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime.” The new premium theater will show movies in high dynamic range (HDR) and a wide color gamut accompanied by Dolby’s Atmos immersive sound system. The power reclining seats will also vibrate with the on-screen action. The two companies hope to install 15 of these new theaters by the end of the year.
The first four Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime theaters will be opened by mid-May in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Kansas City, and Houston, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In the next three years, the brand will expand to 50 locations. By 2024, the companies plan to have up to 100 locations across the U.S. This plan includes upgrading all AMC Prime and AMC ETX theaters to the new brand.
Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime won’t cost moviegoers any more than existing premium theaters. The new brand will cost the same as AMC Prime, which is usually about $4 to $6 more than standard movie theaters. IMAX and Dolby Cinema at AMC Prime auditoriums will also cost the same amount, according to John McDonald, AMC’s executive VP of U.S. and Canada operations.
Dolby already runs some premium, large format theaters in the Netherlands under its Dolby Cinema brand, but the Dolby-AMC partnership is the first U.S. plan for installation. The Dolby Cinema experience, which includes laser projection and the Atmos sound system, was created to compete with IMAX.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to help empower kids to make better choices and learn about the importance of giving, the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education has partnered with V20 Foods to create Andre Agassi's Box Budd!es, a line of kid-friendly snacks that will be sold in grocery stores nationwide. This new line of single-serve applesauce, granola bars and milk are a perfect lunch box companion and 100 percent of Andre's proceeds will go back to the foundation, which is dedicated to transforming public education.
"The idea of kids and parents helping other kids resonated with all of us," Andre Agassi, Chairman and Founder of the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, said. "We created Andre Agassi's Box Budd!es to bring that idea to life by creating fun, good-tasting, wholesome after-school and lunchbox snacks."
Andre Agassi's Box Budd!es provide parents and kids with new options for the snacks they love, while also helping other kids. The no-sugar-added apple sauce is available in four varieties including unsweetened apple, strawberry apple, peachy apple and apple cinnamon. The single-serve, shelf-stable milk is available in low fat, vanilla or chocolate and are sold individually. There are two varieties of the granola bars - chocolate chip and chocolate.
"V20 Foods is proud to team up with the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education to produce Box Budd!es," said Vic Ventimiglia, V20 Foods' President and CEO. "Our partnership is imperative to not just provide another snack option for families, but allow an opportunity for kids to learn about the many ways they can help other kids, even in the grocery store."
Box Budd!es snacks are on store shelves now in many supermarkets across America including Albertson's, Jewel, Acme, Farm Fresh and Cub Stores. For product updates, please visit www.agassiboxbuddies.com.
About the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education
The Andre Agassi Foundation for Education seeks to transform public education in two ways. Through its signature project, the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, the Foundation works to provide underserved children in Las Vegas with a first-class K-12 education to prepare them for excellence in college and beyond. Through state and national advocacy, the Foundation strives to increase investment in, and accountability for, public schools. To support the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education or to obtain additional information, please visit www.agassifoundation.org.
About V20 Foods
V20 Foods has been providing private label meal kits for over 5 years to some of the largest retail grocery and convenience store chains in the US. Our mission is tohelp customers put their prestigious brand on products that either meet or in most cases, beat the national brands in terms of quality and nutrition, for 10‐20 percent less cost. In addition to private labeling, V20 Foods has been able to use their manufacturing techniques to parlay into meal kit development for disaster relief. V20 Foods can respond in a day's notice and begin producing nutritious meals for all of those negatively affected by these unforeseen and typically devastating occurrences. Our innovative flameless ration heater has allowed us to develop government approved self-heating breakfast entrees to all branches of the US military.
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- More than 150 businesses are planning to reopen as soon as Wednesday in defiance of Gov. Tim Walz's dial-back order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
A group called ReOpen Minnesota Coalition announced Tuesday that dozens of bars, restaurants and gyms across the state plan to reopen to customers. The group's announcement came hours after it was learned that the governor plans to extend restrictions on indoor dining through the holiday season.
ReOpen Minnesota has posted a list of the establishments that plan to open as soon as Wednesday. ReOpen also announced late Tuesday that an additional 200+ businesses will reopen starting Friday. However, these businesses opening Friday were listed anonymously, with only information about the type of business and the country where they are located.
Among the businesses to go public with their reopening is Nautical Bowls of Minnetonka. The owners, Bryant and Rachel Amundson, posted on Instagram saying that they're opening to show support for small businesses, adding that the current shutdown on indoor dining "is is not a practical solution to anything."
The governor's latest dial-back order has been in place for four weeks and was originally set to expire Friday. Yet, as the state is coming off a surge in COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations, the governor is expected to announce an extension of the order, as well as some changes. A press conference is scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, and will be streamed on CBSN Minnesota.
The governor's four-week dial-back order closed bars and restaurants to indoor dining, shuttered gyms and fitness centers, put a pause on youth sports, and limited social gatherings.
While some Minnesota business have already faced consequences for reopening amid the restrictions, it's unknown what will happen if many businesses defy the order at once. One Lakeville business owner who is part of ReOpen Minnesota told WCCO over the weekend that she's ready to face fines and even jail time if need be.
In a statement Wednesday, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison urged businesses to comply with the governor's executive order.
"You're putting people at risk," he said. "People will get sick and die because of you. Not only from COVID-19: if someone has a heart attack or a stroke or a car accident and dies because they can't get an ICU bed that's being used by someone who got COVID at your establishment, or got it from someone who got it at your establishment, that death is also on you."
According to the law, establishments that violate or threaten to violate the order face fines up to $25,000 per occurrence.
Walz's update on the restrictions Wednesday will come just a day and a half after the Minnesota Legislature passed a $216 million relief package aimed at businesses and workers who took the biggest hit from the recent restrictions. The update also comes as the first doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine are being administered in the state.
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The sale of apartments in Richmond for $3.4 million topped the transfers this week. For the entire list, become a BizSense Pro member.
An S-shaped building containing 271 units above 10,000 square feet of commercial space is proposed at 423 Hull St., a 2-acre site currently used as a surface parking lot.
Green Leaf Medical, which was only able to offer oil-based products until recently, plans to open locations in Short Pump and Carytown within 90 days.
The annual celebration of the region’s fastest-growing companies will be held the day before, with tickets open to the general public for the first time since the list’s inception.
A landlord seeks $438,000 for a lease default at Gayton Crossing Shopping Center. A plaintiff says he is due $65,000 over an Alfa Romeo. BizSense Pro members have access to the entire docket.
Toy Lair, which launched three years ago as an online retailer, is entering the brick-and-mortar world at 3222 W. Cary St.
The once-high-profile local house-flipper scored a legal victory, with the judge pointing a finger at a local real estate law firm.
The seven-story, 238,000-square-foot complex at 13 E. 3rd St. would include a mix of more than 200 apartments, townhouses and ground-floor commercial space.
A new commercial building in Henrico for $23.2 million topped this week’s permits. For the entire list of permits, become a BizSense Pro member.
Don’t Look Back South is scheduled to shutter by Oct. 30 and a buyer is sought for the storefront at 7524 Forest Hill Ave.


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Digital TV News: Beximco
BexCom selects Irdeto to secure AKASH DTH platform
Sep 14, 2019 – Beximco Communications (BexCom) has selected Irdeto to securely deliver content through its DTH service, AKASH. BexCom launched its platform in Bangladesh using Irdeto Cloaked CA to ensure the highest levels of security for its content.
News categories: Irdeto, Beximco, AKASH, Doug Lowther, DS Faisal Hyder, Bangladesh, Content Protection, Digital TV, Satellite
Beximco launches AKASH DTH in Bangladesh
May 16, 2019 – Beximco Communications has launched a DTH service in Bangladesh under the brand name AKASH. The service will be available from May 19 at authorised retails in 20 districts. AKASH includes a large bouquet of Bangladeshi and foreign TV channels.
News categories: Beximco, Bangladesh, Digital TV, Satellite
GS Group sells stake in Bangladesh's RealVU DTH
Mar 24, 2017 – GS Group has announced the sale of its share in Beximco, a company that operates in Bangladesh under the RealVU brand. In so doing, the holding company has successfully completed an investment project to create the first satellite Pay-TV operator in the country.
News categories: GS Group, Beximco, Andrew Bezrukov, Bangladesh, Digital TV, Satellite, Venture Capital
RealVU Bangladesh selects Exset value-add ecosystem to increase ARPU
Oct 11, 2016 – Bangladesh DTH platform, RealVU, has selected Exset to create and deploy value-add news and dynamic advertising services. Launched in April this year, RealVU is owned and operated by Beximco Communications.
News categories: Exset, RealVU, Andrew Pons, Bangladesh, Digital TV, Middleware, Satellite
Bangladesh’s first DTH service RealVU set in operation
Apr 28, 2016 – BEXIMCO Communications has launched Bangladesh’s first Direct-to-Home (DTH) service under the brand name RealVU. RealVU is available everywhere across the country, with sales outlets in Dhaka, Sylhet and Chittagong.
News categories: BEXIMCO, RealVU, Dmitry Lapitskiy, Bangladesh, Digital TV, Satellite
GS Group and Beximco announce launch of first DTH company for Bangladesh
May 27, 2014 – Beximco Group has announced a joint venture with Russian investment and industry holding giant GS Group to launch Bangladesh’s first DTH (Direct to Home) company for TV viewers in the country.
News categories: GS Group, Beximco, Salman F Rahman, Bangladesh, Digital TV, Satellite
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Teen debit card Current now acts more like a real bank account
Current, the app-controlled teen debit card that’s managed by parents, is starting to look more like a bank. Today, the startup announced it’s now adding to its debit account for teens support for routing and account numbers. That means working teens will be able to direct-deposit to their Current account their paychecks from after-school and summer jobs, then use the Visa debit card when they need to make purchases — including when shopping online.
The company first launched its debit card and app for teens and parents last year, with the goal of giving parents a more modern way to dole out allowances and reward their kids for household chores.
Through the app, parents can set chores, transfer funds and track their child’s spending. They can also set limits on how the money can be used, including restrictions on the amount that can be pulled out of an ATM as well as ways to block spending by category — like blocking purchases at bars or airlines, for example.
Meanwhile, by offering the funds on a debit card, teens get a sense of autonomy as well as a way to practice money management and financial discipline.
Now, the company wants to better serve its teenaged users who are working outside the home.
Today, traditional banks will offer accounts to teens in some cases — like if they have a recurring deposit from an employer, for example. But Current won’t have the same restrictions, the company says. Teens who are earning money on their own — but not necessarily on a recurring schedule — can opt for Current instead.
“Gen Z’s entrepreneurial spirit is strong, and they are looking for ways to earn money on their own
terms, taking part in the gig economy and starting their own businesses,” said Current founder and CEO Stuart Sopp, in a statement. “These working teens need a debit card for supplies and services, and a way to get paid including direct deposit and routing and account numbers so they can connect with e-commerce
platforms,” he noted.
The launch of account numbers follows Current’s recent addition of instant transfers, which allows parents to immediately fund teens’ accounts without a wait or any extra fees.
The startup charges parents a $36 annual subscription for its service. It competes with other teen-focused solutions in the fintech space, including Greenlight Financial and those from traditional banks. Current is backed by $10 million from QED Investors, Cota Capital, Fifth Third Capital and others.


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Not long after Google decided to shut down its Print Ads program it has decided to close Radio Ads. According to a Google Blog posting:
In 2006, we launched Google Audio Ads and Google Radio Automation to create a new revenue stream for broadcast radio, produce more relevant advertising for listeners and streamline the buying and selling of radio ads. While we’ve devoted substantial resources to developing these products and learned a lot along the way, we haven’t had the impact we hoped for.
So we have decided to exit the broadcast radio business and focus our efforts in online streaming audio. We will phase out the existing Google Audio Ads and AdSense for Audio products and plan to sell the Google Radio Automation business, the software that automates broadcast radio programming.
Three years ago Google paid over $100 million for dMarc Broadcasting (against a potential price of more than $1 billion), which formed the basis for its Radio Ads program. The founders of dMarc left about a year later.
When Google shuttered Print Ads I asked the company whether this suggested Radio Ads were next. They said no at the time. However, the economics (read: lack of demand) for radio advertising perhaps forced the company’s hand. Gone will be the free tracking numbers, in all likelihood, that Google gave out with Radio Ads.
Google appears to be committed to TV Ads, which are higher profile and seem to be doing better than Print or Radio.
This move effectively marks the end of the notion of Google as a cross-platform media buying tool that includes a range of traditional and online ad types. (The significance of this for Google is considerable.)


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BHOPAL: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that the process for unlocking will begin from June 1.
Chouhan made the statement at a meeting to review the situation arising out of Covid-19 in Ujjain division on Wednesday.
Unlocking will gradually begin in the districts, he has said, adding that everything will be back to normal from the next month, but the people have to follow the corona curfew rules till May 31.
There should not be any relaxation in that, he says.
The corona curfew began from the first week of April. All urban and rural areas in the state are still under curfew.
There are five districts where the positivity rate is less than 5%, but Chouhan is opposed to lifting the curfew in these areas.
According to sources, the government is drawing a plan to lift the curfew.
According to the plan, only general merchant stores and the shops in various colonies will be allowed to reopen.
The markets will be reopened phase-wise. The government and private offices will begin to work with 50% of their employees from the next month.